Who has been inaugurated development projects worth Rs 22,000 crores in Dahod, Gujarat?

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Ram Nath Kovind

Amit Shah

Yogi Adityanath

Narendra Modi

Correct Answer : Narendra Modi

* Prime Minister "Narendra Modi" 21st April 2022 laid the foundation stone and inaugurated the various development projects worth 22,000 crore rupees at a special function organised at Dahod in Gujarat. This includes the manufacturing project of 9,000 HP Electric Locomotives at the Railway Production Unit in Dahod.

* The project will be completed at the cost of around 20,000 crore rupees. Dahod workshop- established in 1926 for periodic overhaul of steam locomotives will be upgraded to electric locomotive manufacturing unit with infrastructural improvements. It will provide direct and indirect employment to over 10,000 people.

* Mr. Modi also inaugurated the other development projects worth over 1,400 crore rupees. These include Dahod District Southern Area Regional Water Supply Scheme constructed on Narmada River Basin at the cost of around 840 crore rupees.

* It will cater to the water supply needs of around 280 villages in Dahod District and Devgadh Baria city. The Prime Minister inaugurated five projects of Dahod Smart City worth around 335 crore rupees. These projects include Integrated Command and Control Centre - ICCC Building, Storm Water Drainage System, Sewerage Works, Solid Waste Management System and Rain-Water Harvesting System.

* Under Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana, benefits worth 120 crore rupees have been provided to 10,000 tribals of Panchmahal and Dahod districts. Mr. Modi also inaugurated 66 KV Ghodia Sub-Station, Panchayat Houses, Anganwadis, among others.

* The Prime Minister also laid the foundation stone of various projects of the State Government worth around 550 crore rupees. This includes water supply related projects worth about 300 crore rupees, Dahod Smart City Projects worth around 175 crores, works related to Dudhimat River Project, GETCO Sub-Station at Ghodia among others.

* Prime Minister Modi is on a three-day visit to his home state Gujarat since Monday evening..

Source : News On Air

Published On : April 23, 2022

Which Indian City is Known as “Banana City”?

Jalgaon, a city in Maharashtra, India, is famously known as the “Banana City.” It has earned this nickname due to its significant banana production, with an impressive annual yield of 70 tons per hectare. Jalgaon’s favorable geographical location, coupled with innovative agricultural techniques like drip irrigation, facilitates maximum banana cultivation. As a result, Jalgaon stands out as the leading producer of bananas in India.

Why is Jalgaon Known as the “Banana City”?

Jalgaon, situated in the western state of Maharashtra, India, is often referred to as the “Banana City.” It has earned this moniker due to its significant banana production. Every year, Jalgaon produces a staggering 70 tons of bananas per hectare, making it a major contributor to India’s banana supply.

Published On : April 30, 2024

Q .

AI-Powered news anchor 'Sana' developed by the _______ Group.

NDTV

Aaj Tak

Times Now

India Today

Correct Answer : Option (D) - India Today

India Today Group's AI news anchor, Sana, has won the International News Media Association (INMA)'s 2024 Global Media Award for AI-led newsroom transformation.

* India Today Group has been selected as the best in South Asia for 'AI-led newsroom transformation', and the company's human-collaborative AI anchor, Sana, won first place among national brands for the 'best use of AI in customer-facing products'.

* “The 2024 Global Media Awards really highlighted how news media companies must think beyond the traditional to connect with their readers in this era of disruption and news avoidance. Unsurprisingly, this class of winning entries features some of the most innovative we’ve seen," executive director and CEO of INMA, Earl J Wilkinson, noted.

* The India Today Group introduced India’s First AI Anchor, Sana, in March 2023.

Published On : April 30, 2024

Q .

IVMA has announced the appointment of______Co-Founder and Executive Chairman of Bharat Biotech.

Krishna Ella

Suchitra karthik

Adar Poonawalla

Gautam Singhania

Correct Answer : Option (A) - Krishna Ella

The Indian Vaccine Manufacturers Association (IVMA) has announced the appointment of Krishna Ella, co-founder and executive chairman of Bharat Biotech, as its new president for the next two years, effective April 2024. Ella will take over the presidency from Adar C. Poonawala, who held the position from 2019 to March 2024.

Leadership Roles and Priorities :

For the current two-year term, the IVMA has appointed the following key roles :

* Vice President : Mahima Datla, Managing Director of Biological E

* Treasurer : T. Srinivas, CFO of Bharat Biotech

* Director General : Dr. Harshavardhan (continuing his role)

Ensuring Equitable Access to Vaccines :

* In a statement, Ella emphasized the vital role of vaccines in global health and the IVMA’s mission to ensure that every individual, regardless of their location, has access to life-saving immunizations. He highlighted the importance of innovation, sustainability, and equity as the foundations of their collective vision.

* “I am pleased to serve IVMA along with its distinguished members and contribute to its vision to protect and enhance public health in India and the developing world,” Ella said.

Published On : April 30, 2024