1. | Who launched India's first seaplane service in Gujarat? |
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Answer: Option A Explanation: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has launched the country's first seaplane service between the Statue of Unity near Kevadiya in Gujarat's Narmada district and Sabarmati Riverfront in Ahmedabad. He travelled in the maiden flight of the twin-engine plane from pond-3 close to Sardar Sarovar Dam and landed at Sabarmati riverfront where a water aerodrome has been set up. |
2. | Who launched 'Green Delhi' app to redress pollution complaints? |
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Answer: Option B Explanation: Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday launched the 'Green Delhi' mobile application using which citizens can bring pollution causing activities to the Government's notice. The Chief Minister said the Government wants to involve everyone in the fight against pollution as no big change can take place without the support of people . |
3. | Which company inked INR 400 Crore 'Project Parivartan' contract with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited? |
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Answer: Option B Explanation: Tech Mahindra, a leading provider of digital transformation, consulting and business reengineering services and solutions announced that it has inked a contract of INR 400 crore for ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) implementation 'Project Parivartan' by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL). |
4. | Who inaugurated 'Arogya Van' in Gujarat's Narmada district? |
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Answer: Option B Explanation: Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the 'Arogya Van' in the Narmada district of Gujarat. PM Modi was accompanied by Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani and Governor Acharya Devvrat. PM also inaugurated Arogya Kutir, Ekta Mall, and Children Nutrition Park. |
5. | Which company was named title sponsor for BCCI's Women T20 Challenge 2020? |
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Answer: Option C Explanation: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced Jio as the Title Sponsor of the 2020 edition of the Women's T20 Challenge. The partnership will also have the support of Reliance Foundation Education and Sports For All (RF ESA). |
6. | The International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists is observed on which date? |
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Answer: Option D Explanation: The International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists is an UN-recognized day observed annually on 2 November. The day draws attention to the low global conviction rate for violent crimes against journalists and media workers, estimated at only one in every ten cases. |
7. | Who launched SERB-POWER scheme to support women scientists? |
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Answer: Option C Explanation: The Union Minister of Science and Technology, Harsh Vardhan has launched the 'SERB - POWER' schemes which aim to encourage and support emerging as well as eminent women researchers to undertake R&D activities in frontier areas of science and engineering. SERB-POWER stands for Science and Engineering Research Board - Promoting Opportunities For Women in Exploratory Research. |
8. | Paul Zacharia was selected for Ezhuthachan Puraskaram 2020, he belonged to which profession? |
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Answer: Option C Explanation: Noted Malayalam writer, Paul Zacharia has been selected for this year's Ezhuthachan Puraskaram, the Kerala government's highest literary honour. Zacharia was chosen for his contribution to Malayalam literature during the past five decades. |