1. Kosi-Mechi Interlinking project is located at (a) Bihar (b) Uttar Pradesh (c) Haryana (d) Odisha Ans: a Justification: Union Government has approved Rs 4,900 crore Kosi-Mechi Interlinking project for interlinking of Kosi...
Micro-plastics in Arctic snow Topic: Environment and Ecology In News: Minute micro-plastic particles have been detected in the Arctic and the Alps, carried by the wind and later washed out in the snow, this...
1. Partial credit guarantee scheme is associated with (a) Credit to MSMEs (b) Credit To SHGs (c) Credit to NBFCs/HFCs (d) Credit to Sun rise industries Ans: c Justification: In pursuance of the...
Recession fears Topic: Economy In News: Earlier this month, researchers at Morgan Stanley, a leading investment bank, warned that if the US and China continue to raise tariff and non-tariff barriers over the next...
1. Madhav Gadgil Report is associated with (a) Western Ghats (b) Eastern Ghats (c) North East (d) Himlayn Region Ans: a Justification: Recent floods have brought the focus back on an almost forgotten...
High-level committee recommendation on CSR Topic: Polity and Governance In News: The committee constituted for reviewing CSR law, chaired by Injeti Srinivas submitted its recommendations recently. Important recommendations: Non-compliance with CSR norms should be...
1. Minnamata convention is associated with (a) Mercury (b) Lithium (c) Barium (d) Tritium Ans: a Justification: The ‘Minamata Convention’ of Mercury put a ban on new mercury mines, phase-out of existing ones...
Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PM-JAY) Topic: Government schemes In News: Cancer treatments will soon be covered under the Ayushman Bharat Yojana- Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PM-JAY). More on the Topic: Ayushman Bharat...
1. Which of the following states has bagged GI tag for Kandhamal Haldi (a) Odisha (b) Gujarat (c) Sikkim (d) Tamilnadu Ans: a Justification: ‘Kandhamal Haldi’, a variety of turmeric indigenous to southern...
Uber for tractors Topic: Government Policies In News: Agricultural Ministry is planning to launch a new mobile app to efficiently connect farmers with these (custom hiring centres) CHCs, just like Uber connects you to...
