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A)
Jharkhand
B)
Andra Praadesh
C)
Haryana
D)
Karnataka

Correct Answer : Option (A) - Jharkhand


The Jharkhand government has recently banned the Popular Front of India (PFI) in the state to curb its anti-national activities and for keeping links with terror outfits like ISIS. According to the government notification, the PFI is banned with immediate effect under the Criminal Law (Amendment) Act, 1908. The decision to ban PFI has been taken after a review that its activities have increased and is dangerous to the state and the nation and it has the power to disrupt peace, communal harmony and secular structure. As per notification, the PFI has been involved in spreading social division, anti-India and pro-Pakistan slogans, and links with ISIS and JMB. The PFI is an extremist and militant Islamic fundamentalist organisation in India, formed as a successor to National Development Front (NDF) in 2006.

Published On : 07/09/2021 01:49:48
A)
CBFC
B)
NSIC
C)
NFDC
D)
Mecon

Correct Answer : Option (C) - NFDC


National Film Development Corporation of India (NFDC) was announced as the winner under the Miniratna Category by Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) in its campaign to felicitate CPSEs in recognition for their work in promoting SC/ST entrepreneurs. NFDC has funded over 300 films in various Indian languages which have been widely acclaimed and have won many national and international awards.

Published On : 07/09/2021 01:49:48
A)
Nirmal K Minda
B)
Azim Premji
C)
Kishore Biyani
D)
Siddhartha Lal

Correct Answer : Option (D) - Siddhartha Lal


Siddhartha Lal, managing director and chief executive officer, Eicher Motors, has been awarded the EY Entrepreneur of the Year for 2018. Lal will now represent India at the EY World Entrepreneur of the Year Award (WEOY) in Monte Carlo from 6 - 8 June 2019. And Business Transformation: Kishore Biyani, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Future Group.

Published On : 07/09/2021 01:49:48
A)
NCRB
B)
BPRD
C)
NIA
D)
CBI

Correct Answer : Option (B) - BPRD


Bureau of Police Research and Development, (BPRD) organized the 2nd National Conference of Micro Missions of National Police Mission in New Delhi. This is a two day conference organized with a motive to discuss the issues of Skills and Competence at the grass-root level, Attitudinal Changes in Police, Gender Sensitization, harnessing technology and Community Policing. This conference was inaugurated by Former Governor of Jammu and Kashmir N. N.Vohra.

Published On : 07/09/2021 01:49:48
A)
e-ASUH
B)
e-AyuSid
C)
e-AUSHADHI
D)
e-SidUna

Correct Answer : Option (C) - e-AUSHADHI


Minister of State (IC) for AYUSH, Shripad Yesso Naik launched the e-AUSHADHI portal, for online licensing of Ayurveda, Siddha, Unani and Homoeopathy drugs and related matters at New Delhi. This e-AUSHADHI portal is intended for increased transparency, improved information management facility, improved data usability and increased accountability. The Minister informed that timelines will be fixed for processing of application through this portal with SMS and e-mail status updates at each step of the process.

Published On : 07/09/2021 01:49:48
A)
Andhra Pradesh
B)
Rajasthan
C)
Kerala
D)
Punjab

Correct Answer : Option (A) - Andhra Pradesh


Union Minister of Food Processing Industries Harsimrat Kaur Badal commissioned Godavari Mega Aqua Food Park at Tundurru Village in Bhimavaram Mandal, West Godavari District, Andhra Pradesh through video conferencing. The park is promoted by Godavari Mega Aqua Food Park Pvt. Ltd. It will be the first Mega Aqua Food Park operationalised exclusively for fish and marine products processing in the state of Andhra Pradesh. The Godavari Mega Aqua Food Park Pvt. Ltd has been set up in 57.81 acre of land at a cost of Rs. 122.60 crores.

Published On : 07/09/2021 01:49:48
A)
Gandhinagar
B)
Kurukshetra
C)
Lucknow
D)
Dehradun

Correct Answer : Option (B) - Kurukshetra


The third edition of Swachh Shakti-2019 was held at Kurukshetra, Haryana on February 12, which was attended by woman sarpanches and women associated with the 'Swachhta' campaign from across the country. It is a national event to recognize the leadership role played by rural women in Swachh Bharat Mission towards achieving a Clean and Open Defecation Free (ODF) country by 2nd October 2019. Around 15,000 women participated in this year's Swachh Shakti event aimed at empowering the women. Prime Minister Narendra Modi distributed the 'Swachh Shakti 2019' awards too. The Ministry of Drinking Water and Sanitation in association with the Govt. of Haryana organized the Swachh Shakti-2019. Best practices from grass root level in the rural areas for Swachh Bharat will be shared by them. The event will showcase the achievements of Swachh Bharat and the recently conducted Swachh Sunder Shauchalay, (neat and clean toilet) - a unique and first of its kind in the world campaign.

Published On : 07/09/2021 01:49:48
A)
Assam
B)
Andra Pradesh
C)
Uttar Pradesh
D)
Uttarakhand

Correct Answer : Option (D) - Uttarakhand


The Centre has decided to set up a national law university in Uttarakhand. The Chief Minister of Uttarakhand Trivendra Singh Rawat has announced that the national law university will be opened in Uttarakhand. This is a big step toward making Uttarakhand a quality education hub. India has 21 national law universities, admissions to which are held through a Common Law Admission Test (CLAT).

Published On : 07/09/2021 01:49:48
A)
Pattom
B)
Aryanad
C)
Pothencode
D)
Thonnakkal

Correct Answer : Option (D) - Thonnakkal


Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan inaugurated the Institute of Advanced Virology (IAV), in Bio 360 Life Sciences Park at Thonnakkal in the capital city ,Thiruvananthapuram. This institute is linked to the Global Virus Network, which has 45 centres of excellence in over 29 countries. This institute is built with bio-safety level-3 facilities to detect virus like Nipah.

Published On : 07/09/2021 01:49:48
A)
Kozhikode
B)
Ernakulam
C)
Kochi
D)
Thiruvananthapuram

Correct Answer : Option (C) - Kochi


Kochi hosted the first investor conference ASCEND 2019 to showcase industry friendly initiatives. The conference displayed landmark administrative and policy reforms that improved ease of doing business in Kerala. The objective of the conference was to bring into sharp focus a governance that is transparent, efficient and simplified. It facilitates business and investments by reducing bureaucratic procedures. The Kerala State Industrial Development Corporation (KSIDC) has conducted the conference in Kochi. It is the industrial and investment promotion agency of Kerala government. Industries department introduced an online platform KSWIFT which enable entrepreneurs to submit all applications online and obtain licences and approvals in a time-bound manner.

Published On : 07/09/2021 01:49:48