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Current Affairs - 2019
Who was appointed as the head of Project Implementation and Sanctioning Committee under FAME-II programme?
A)
Amitabh Kant
B)
Anant Geete
C)
Dr.A.R.Sihag
D)
Babul Supriyo

Correct Answer :   Dr.A.R.Sihag

The Government of India has formed an inter-ministerial panel for monitoring, sanctioning and implementation of projects under the Rs 10,000-crore Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of Electric Vehicles in India (FAME-II) programme, aimed at incentivising clean mobility.The Project Implementation and Sanctioning Committee, for the purpose of overall monitoring, sanctioning and implementation of the scheme, will be chaired by the secretary in the Department of Heavy Industries, Dr. A. R. Sihag.The programme under the second phase of the FAME India scheme will be implemented over a period of 3 years with effect from 1st April 2019. 10 lakh registered electric two-wheelers with a maximum ex-factory price will be eligible to avail incentive of Rs 20,000 each and it will also support 5 lakh e-rickshaws having ex-factory price of up to Rs 5 lakh with an incentive of Rs 50,000 each.

Published On : July 11, 2021
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Q .
Where was India's largest Climate Clock unveiled for the Earth Day celebration?
A)
Mumbai
B)
New Delhi
C)
Kolkata
D)
Bangalore

Correct Answer :   New Delhi

India's largest Climate Clock was unveiled at the Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR) headquarters in New Delhi for the Earth Day celebration.

CSIR, established in 1942, is dedicated to scientific research and industrial development across various domains, emphasizing its commitment to raising awareness about climate change and its impacts through initiatives like the Climate Clock unveiling.

Published On : April 24, 2024
Q .
When is the World Book and Copyright Day observed every year?
A)
24th April
B)
23rd April
C)
22nd April
D)
21st April

Correct Answer :   23rd April

On April 23, people all over the world celebrate World Book and Copyright Day, also known as International Day of the Book and World Book Day, to spread the joy of reading. This global event celebrates the profound influence that books have on people and societies.

Celebrations are held all over the world on this day to highlight the importance of books and their capacity to inspire, educate, and unite people of all backgrounds. World Book and Copyright Day celebrates literature in all its forms and encourages reading enjoyment. It's also a day to read and think about the future and the past.

World Book And Copyright Day 2024 Theme :

The theme during the current year's World Book and Copyright Day is 'Read Your Way'. The significance of cultivating a passion for reading is emphasised in this theme. The theme inspires people from all walks of life, young and old, to adopt the habit of book reading, and promotes it as an indispensable passion of a person.

Published On : April 23, 2024
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