- Which of the following countries has included India in the list of Drug Transit or illegal drug producing countries?
a. Japan
b. China
c. America
d. Russia
Answer: c. America
According to the US, a combination of geographical, commercial and economic factors may be the main reason for a country’s inclusion in the substance transit list. Notable in this list are Afghanistan, Bahamas, Belize, Bolivia, Burma, Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Haiti, Honduras, India, Jamaica, Laos, Mexico, Nicaragua, Pakistan, Panama, Peru and Venezuela is also included. The US has spent unprecedented resources to combat the menace of illegal drugs / drugs, including strengthening borders and preventing the use of illegal drugs.
- The central government has approved the purchase of 5595 electric buses in states under the second phase of which scheme?
a. Swachh Bharat Abhiyan
b. Fame India Scheme
c. Make in India
d. Skill development scheme
Answer: b. Fame india scheme
Maximum 600 buses have been approved for 11 cities of Uttar Pradesh under the Fame India scheme. Tamil Nadu is in second place, which has been approved to buy 550 buses. It is to be noted that the Department of Heavy Industries of the Central Government had sought applications from cities, smart cities and state transport corporations with a population of more than 10 lakh to run electric buses under the Fame India scheme. The central government gives subsidy to buy electric vehicles under the Fame India scheme.
- Which mobile app has been launched by the Ministry of Earth Sciences and Ministry of Agriculture to connect farmers with technology under Digital India?
a. Varsha Mobile App
b. Elephant mobile app
c. Sankat Mobile App
d. Meghdoot Mobile App
Answer: d. Meghdoot Mobile App
This app will give weather based advice to farmers for their agriculture and cattle according to their region. With the help of this app, farmers can know about temperature, rainfall, moisture and wind speed and direction. Farmers can take better care of crops and cattle by getting this weather related information. It is important to note that earlier, the Kisan Suvidha app and Pusa Krishi mobile app have been brought for farmers.
- Recently which government has decided to give 75 percent reservation in private sector jobs to the local people of the state?
a. Andhra Pradesh
b. Bihar
c. Punjab
d. Madhya Pradesh
Answer: a. Andra Pradesh
According to private entrepreneurs, Andhra Pradesh is a new bifurcated state and the local people here lack the necessary skills for employment. According to the report, more than 5 lakh workers are migrant in private industries of the state and are living there for the purpose of livelihood. All the industries have been given 3 years to complete this work.
- Recently, there has been a dispute between Madhya Pradesh and Gujarat on the release of water in Sardar Sarovar Dam on which river?
a. Kshipra River
b. Narmada River
c. Son River
d. Chambal River
Answer: b. Narmada River
Madhya Pradesh has refused to share its surplus water with Gujarat. Sardar Sarovar Dam is a gravity dam built on the Narmada River near Navgam in Gujarat. This dam supplies water and electricity in four states Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra and Rajasthan. The Narmada River forms a long gorge after the south-west Malwa plateau. This Guard extends to Gujarat where the Sardar Sarovar Dam has been constructed.
