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1 .

Which govt will take a loan of 4,000 crore rupees from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) for setting up medical colleges in 12 districts of the state?

A)

Gujarat Government

B)

Tamil Nadu Government

C)

Uttarakhand Government

D)

Maharashtra Government

Correct Answer : Maharashtra Government

Maharashtra Government will take a loan of 4,000 crore rupees from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) for setting up medical colleges in 12 districts of the state. There are 12 districts in the state without a single medical college.

These districts include Jalgaon, Satara, Alibaug, Sindhudurg, Usmanabad, Parbhani, Amravati, Ratnagiri, Gadhchiroli, Bhandara, Ambernath and Nashik Super Speciality hospital.

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis had called a meeting of the Medical Education department 20th Aug 2022, which was also attended by the representatives of the ADB.

Minister for Medical Education, Sports and Youth Affairs Girish Mahajan said, Asian Development Bank has agreed to provide 4,000 crore rupees for setting up medical colleges in these districts.

He said, the state government will soon complete the technical procedures to receive the funds. Mr Mahajan said that the target is to complete all of these projects within the next two years. .

Source : News on Air

Published On : August 22, 2022

2 .

India's first hydrogen fuel cell bus unveiled in which city?

A)

Pune

B)

Delhi

C)

Chennai

D)

Hyderabad

Correct Answer : Pune

India’s first indigenously developed Hydrogen fuel cell bus developed by KPIT-CSIR in Pune was launched by Union Minister of State, Dr Jitendra Singh on Sunday(21st Aug 2022).

The Union Minister said, 'Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s' ‘Hydrogen Vision’ is important for India to ensure Atma Nirbhar means of affordable and accessible clean energy, meeting climate change goals, and creating new entrepreneurs and jobs.

He further said that Green hydrogen is an excellent clean energy vector that enables deep decarbonization of difficult-to-abate emissions from the refining industry, fertiliser industry, steel industry, cement industry and also from the heavy commercial transportation sector.

he fuel cell utilizes Hydrogen and Air to generate electricity to power the bus and the only effluent from the bus is water, therefore making it possibly the most environmentally friendly mode of transportation.

For comparison, a single diesel bus plying on long-distance routes typically emits 100 tons of CO2 annually and there are over a million such buses in India, the Ministry said..

Source : India Today

Published On : August 22, 2022

3 .

Who has been elected as a Fellow of American Academy of Neurology (FAAN)?

A)

Dr. Puneet Agarwal

B)

Dr. N. V. Sundara Chary

C)

Dr. Praveen Gupta

D)

Dr. Mohana Rao Patibandla

Correct Answer : Dr. N. V. Sundara Chary

Senior neurologist, N. V. Sundara Chary has been elected as a Fellow of the American Academy of Neurology (FAAN), widely regarded as one of the world’s most prestigious honours in the field of Neurology and Medicine.

Dr. Sundara Chary has been elected for making valuable contributions in the field of Neurology.

Dr. Orly Avitzur, the president of the American Academy of Neurology congratulated Dr. N. V. Sundara Chary. Recently, Dr. Sundara Chary was also awarded a Speciality certificate in Neurology by the Royal College of Physicians, Edinburgh, United Kingdom.

Dr. Sundara Chary is now a Professor and head of the department of Neurology, Siddhartha Medical College, Vijayawada, and has made significant contributions to the state and country in the field of Neurology. Until recently, he served as Professor and head of the department at Guntur Medical College (GMC) and developed the Neurology and Stroke Unit with contributions from government and the donors.

His efforts have resulted in securing the highest number of D. M. Neurology seats in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana in 2013. Since then, he has taught and trained several young neurologists who are now serving across India. Over 50 Neurologists in the country and the world have been his students directly and he trains many more now..

Source : The Hindu

Published On : August 22, 2022

4 .

Which country Prime Minister has announced that it has exited the enhanced surveillance framework of European Union after 12 years?

A)

Italy

B)

Greece

C)

Turkey

D)

Bulgaria

Correct Answer : Greece

Greece has announced that it has exited the European Union's enhanced surveillance framework. Country's Prime Minister "Kyriakos Mitsotakis" made this announcement 20th August 2022.

In a statement, Mr. Mitsotakis said, it ends 12 years of pain and allows the country greater freedom in policymaking. EU officials had confirmed yesterday's exit earlier this month, saying Athens had delivered on the bulk of its commitments.

Greece was hit with waves of pension cuts, spending constraint, tax increases and bank controls after it was forced to seek its first bailout in 2010. The economy shrank 25 per cent during the bailouts.

Greek economic developments and policy have been monitored under the framework since 2018, after Athens exited three international bailouts, totaling more than 260 billion euros, from the European Union and the IMF between 2010 and 2015..

Source : News on Air

Published On : August 22, 2022

5 .

International Day of Remembrance of and Tribute to the Victims of Terrorism is observed on?

A)

19th August

B)

20th August

C)

21st August

D)

22nd August

Correct Answer : 21st August

International Day of Remembrance of and Tribute to the Victims of Terrorism is observed on August 21st each year in memory of the victims of terrorism. The day is observed to show the victims of terrorism that they are not forgotten and they are respected and recognised across the world.

Theme : The theme for 2022’s International Day of Remembrance of and Tribute to the Victims of Terrorism is “memories,” as mentioned in a United Nations (UN). The theme was selected after consulting with victims of terrorism and victims’ associations.

Significance : The event is observed each year not only to highlight the damaging effects of terrorism but also to offer support and possible healing to survivors. Memories are what bind us to one another. Without them, we have no roots to create our future. This year’s observation of the International Day of Remembrance of and Tribute to the Victims of Terrorism is thus very significant.

History : August 21 was officially designated as International Day of Remembrance of and Tribute to the Victims of Terrorism by the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) on December 19, 2017 in its resolution 72/165.

Prior to this, resolution, 17/8 was passed by the Human rights Council on June 16, 2011. It called for August 19 to be proclaimed as the International Day of Remembrance of and Tribute to the Victims of Terrorism..

Source : UN

Published On : August 22, 2022

6 .

International Day Commemorating the Victims of Acts of Violence Based on Religion or Belief, observed on?

A)

19th August

B)

20th August

C)

21st August

D)

22nd August

Correct Answer : 22nd August

Every year on 22 August the International Day Commemorating the Victims of Acts of Violence Based on Religion or Belief is observed. This day emphasises the significance of aiding victims of religious persecution as part of the UN’s efforts to promote Human Rights related to religious or belief freedom.

It was first made official in 2019 with aim to honour victims and survivors of heinous acts who often remain forgotten. This day comes a day after the International Day of Remembrance and Tribute to the Victims of Terrorism, which is observed on 21 August.

Background : Following an unprecedented rise of violence against religious communities and people belonging to religious minorities, United Nation General Assembly (UNGA) on 28 May 2019, adopted resolution A/RES/73/296 designating 22 August as International Day Commemorating the Victims of Acts of Violence Based on Religion or Belief. UNGA recognized the importance of providing victims of acts of violence based on religion or belief and members of their families with appropriate support and assistance in accordance with applicable law.

Significance : By proclaiming an International Day Commemorating Victims of Acts of Violence Based on Religion or Belief, the UNGA recalled that States have primary responsibility to promote and protect human rights, including human rights of persons belonging to religious minorities as well as including their right to exercise their religion or belief freely..

Source : UN

Published On : August 22, 2022

7 .

Which district becomes India's first fully 'functionally literate' in Madhya Pradesh?

A)

Gwalior

B)

Narsinghpur

C)

Mandla

D)

Chhindwara

Correct Answer : Mandla

A tribal-dominated district in Madhya Pradesh is the first in the country to be fully functionally literate. This means that all adults in the "Mandla district" can now perform basic tasks like write their names, count and read and write in Hindi.

Mandla collector Harshika Singh told the media, “Tribals frequently complained to the authorities about money being taken from their bank accounts by fraudsters and the root cause of this was that they were not functionally literate.”

The authorities then set to work on mission mode and involved the school education department, women and child development department, anganwadi and social workers to bring about a transformation.

Mandla’s distinction is important but it also highlights the huge gap in literacy in India, not just in remote areas like Mandla or only among forest dwellers like the tribals in this case. As the world rapidly modernises, a significant portion of India risks being left behind if a level of basic literacy is not achieved in time..

Source : Times now News

Published On : August 22, 2022

8 .

When we are celebrate "World Senior Citizen Day" on every year?

A)

August 21st

B)

August 20th

C)

August 19th

D)

August 18th

Correct Answer : August 21st

In a way to celebrate them, every year August 21st is commemorated as "World Senior Citizen Day". The day aims to appreciate our seniors, for their contribution and dedication in building this world we live in. Not only this, it also emphasises over the duty of the younger generation as well as the government towards them, towards making a quality life for them. This years(2022) marks 32 years of senior citizen day.

World Senior Citizen’s Day Significance : As noted by the United Nations (UN), the elderly population is projected to reach more than 1.5 billion by 2050. This rise will be prominently seen in East Asia and South-East Asia. Less developed nations will host more than two-thirds of the planet’s elderly people by 2050. With a growing elderly population, it is pertinent that a robust system exists which supports their all-around wellbeing.

World Senior Citizen’s Day History : World Senior Citizens’ Day has its roots back in the August 19, 1988 proclamation by the then President of the United States of America, Ronald Reagan. Named proclamation 5847, Reagan highlighted the achievements of older people in American families, communities and the nation. The United States Congress passed a House Joint Resolution numbered 138, which allowed Reagan to declare the third Sunday of August annually, as “National Senior Citizen’s Day.”.

Source : India

Published On : August 21, 2022

9 .

Former Jharkhand Governor, Syed Sibtey Razi when did passes away?

A)

21st August 2022

B)

20th August 2022

C)

19th August 2022

D)

18th August 2022

Correct Answer : 20th August 2022

Former Governor of Jharkhand, Syed Sibtey Razi passed away on Saturday(20th August 2022) in Lucknow. He was suffering from heart disease and was under treatment at King George’s Medical College.

He breathed his last at the Trauma Centre in Lucknow. He served as the Governor of Jharkhand from the year 2004- 2009.

Razi was associated with the Congress. He was a member of Rajya Sabha thrice. Later he was made the Governor of Jharkhand and Assam.

Jharkhand Governor Ramesh Bais expressed grief over Razi’s death and prayed for the peace of departed soul. Chief Minister Hemant Soren also prayed for the departed soul..

Born : 7 March 1939 Raebareli, United Provinces, British India

Died : 20 August 2022 (aged 83) Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India

Source : AIR

Published On : August 21, 2022

10 .

Who is the new CEO of Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation from August 18, 2022?

A)

Deep Kalra

B)

Ashish Dhawan

C)

Dilip Shanghvi

D)

Pramath Raj Sinha

Correct Answer : Ashish Dhawan

The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation on Thursday(18th Aug 2022) announced the appointment of Indian philanthropist "Ashish Dhawan", founder and CEO of Convergence Foundation, to its board of trustees. Dr Helene D Gayle, president of Spelman College, US, has also been appointed to the foundation's board of trustees.

The new board members will serve alongside Strive Masiyiwa, Baroness Nemat (Minouche) Shafik, Thomas J Tierney, Gates Foundation CEO Mark Suzman, and co-chairs Bill Gates and Melinda French Gates, a statement said.

In addition to being CEO of the Convergence Foundation, which is focused on accelerating India's economic growth and development, Dhawan is also the chairperson of Ashoka University and Central Square Foundation, a nonprofit organisation working to improve the quality of education for children in India. He is based out of New Delhi.

The Gates Foundation has been working in collaboration with the Indian government and other partners since 2003 on various issues, including health care, sanitation, gender equality, agricultural development, and financial empowerment ..

Source : Times of India

Published On : August 21, 2022