1. | Kalaignar Karunanidhi Breakfast Scheme 2020 has been launched by which state government? |
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Answer: Option B Explanation: Puducherry govt. has launched Kalaignar Karunanidhi Breakfast Scheme 2020 to provide food absolutely free of cost to school students. The scheme has been named after former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and DMK president Kalaignar M Karunanidhi for government and government aided school students. Chief Minister- V Narayanasamy. |
2. | Which district bagged Union Jal Shakti ministry' award 2019 for water conservation efforts? |
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Answer: Option D Explanation: Kadapa district has bagged Union Jal Shakti ministry's award for water conservation efforts. Last year, the Centre had selected 255 drought-hit districts to take up water conservation projects. The Centre had promised to honour the districts which implemented the programmes as per the mandate. Led by collector Chevuri Harikiran and District Water Management Authority (DWMA) project director Yadubhushan Reddy, the administration rolled out different works in the 13-mandals-with poor groundwater reserves. |
3. | How many Ramsar sites are there in India? |
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Answer: Option C Explanation: There are 41 Ramsar sites in India (as on 13th Nov 2020). These are wetlands deemed to be of "international importance" under the Ramsar Convention. According to WWF-India, wetlands are one of the most threatened of all ecosystems in India. Loss of vegetation, salinization, excessive inundation, water pollution, invasive species, excessive development and road building, have all damaged the country's wetlands. As of November 2020 there are 41 recognized Ramsar sites in India. |
4. | The world's first tram library for children was launched in which state? |
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Answer: Option D Explanation: On the occasion of Children's Day, a first-of-its kind in the world, library on tram for children was launched in Kolkata, West Bengal on 14 November 2020. A tram is a rail vehicle that runs on tramway tracks along public streets. The 'Kolkata Young Reader's Tramcar' is the world's first such tram library. The tram would run on Shyambazar-Esplanade and Esplanade-Gariahat routes, spanning across north and south Kolkata, every day from morning to evening. |
5. | On World Pneumonia Day, the Department of Health & Family Welfare launched the SAANS campaign in which state? |
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Answer: Option D Explanation: The Department of Health & Family Welfare launched the SAANS (Social Awareness & Action to Neutralize Pneumonia Successfully) campaign for reducing the overall burden of childhood pneumonia in Odisha State. Pneumonia is one of the topmost killers of under-five children contributing to 14% of under-five mortality. The SAANS Campaign will be spread over three and a half months, starting from 12th November, 2020 to 28th February, 2021. |
6. | Which company will construct India's longest bridge over a river in North-East? |
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Answer: Option C Explanation: Larsen & Toubro has emerged as the lowest bidder to construct a 20 km, 4-lane road bridge across the River Brahmaputra from Dhubri to Phulbari, which will be the country's longest bridge over a river. The bridge will connect the eastern States of Assam and Meghalaya, and the project is being financed by JICA (Japan International Cooperation Agency). The bridge will better connect the North Eastern states to the rest of India, and will provide an additional domestic link for Meghalaya. |
7. | Which of the following sites are added to the Ramsar sites list? |
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Answer: Option D Explanation: The Keetham lake, also known as Sur Sarovar, in Agra of Uttar Pradesh has been added to the list of Ramsar sites. The Lonar Lake in Buldhana district of Maharashtra has been chosen as a wetland site of international importance under the Ramsar conservation treaty. A Ramsar Site is a wetland site designated to be of international importance under the Ramsar Convention. The name Ramsar comes from Ramsar City of Iran, where this treaty was signed. |
8. | Which film won prize for Best of India Short Film Festival 2020? |
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Answer: Option C Explanation: Natkhat, starring and co-produced by Vidya Balan, has won the top prize at the third edition of Best Of India Short Film Festival 2020, which makes it eligible for Oscar nominations. Directed by Shaan Vyas, the film has been showcased at the 2020 Indian Film Festival of Melbourne, London Indian Film Festival. The film is a confronting story of a mother teaching her young son about gender equality and calling out toxic misogyny. |