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1 .

Which is the first state in India to have the first modified bio-village?

A)

Manipur

B)

Mizoram

C)

Tripura

D)

Nagaland

Correct Answer : Tripura

Tripura Government has setup India’s 1st Bio-Village at Daspara village of the state. The concept of Bio Village 2.0 developed by the state government has been recognized as one of the best practices to attain sustainable development goals. The bio-villages have been setup in Tripura by the Directorate of Bio-Technology under the Science and Technology department.

Tripura Deputy Chief Minister "Jishnu Dev Varma" visited the Bio-Village based in Daspara and congratulatedthe developers of the village for setting up the ecological marvel. In a social media post, Mr Varma shared that “these bio villages are examples of sustainable development goals (SDG) in some of the remotest areas of the state. Taking SDG to the last mile.”

Daspara Bio-Village : The Daspara Bio-Village has been developed as a hamletconsisting of 64 families solely dependent on agriculture and fishery. The village has been transformed with all the residents following nature-based lifestyle and livelihood. The village farmers have also decided to reduce theuse of chemical fertilizers for agricultural activities. Daspara is one of the first bio-villages that has been developed based on the bio-village 2.0 conceptualised in Tripura. The concept has been designed to help mitigate the climate change effects.

About Bio-Village Concept : As per the details available, Tripura Government plans to setup at least 100 bio-villages. Of these, 10 bio-villages have beenalready been completed, of which the 1st has been established at Daspara in Charilam constituency of Sepahijala district. The key objectives of the project are as follows:

* To ensure total socio-economic development of rural communities

* Mitigate the impact of climate change and its ill effects

* Spur economic growth and development with the benefit of Rs 5000/- per month

* Incorporate renewable energy sources within the village

* Promote usage of solar-powered agricultural equipment, energy-saving electrical devices, biogas and biofertilizers

* Provide sustainable livelihood and food security

* Demonstrate successful use of compatible sustainable technologies

* Enhance the use of biotechnological interventions such as biofertilizers, biopesticides and mushroom spawn cultivation..

Source : Times of India

Published On : September 6, 2022

2 .

When is United States Labor Day celebrated every year?

A)

First Monday of September

B)

First Tuesday of September

C)

First Wednesday of September

D)

First Sunday of September

Correct Answer : First Monday of September

Labor Day, a federal holiday in the United States, is celebrated on the first Monday of September, every year. The day is celebrated to honour and recognize the American labor movement, the works and contributions of laborers to the development and achievements of the United States.

In 2022, the Labor Day will be celebrated on September 5.

History of Labor Day : Peter J. McGuire, a US union leader, is the mind behind the idea of Labor Day. McGuire in 1882, suggested to the Central Labor Union of New York that there be a celebration honoring the American workers.

Some 10,000 workers under the sponsorship of the Knights of Labor, held a parade in the New York City on September 5. In 1884, a resolution was adopted by the Knights of Labor to celebrate as Labor Day, the first Monday of September. By 1885, Labor Day celebrations were being held in many states across the country.

It was Oregon which first granted a legal status to the holiday in 1887. Colorado, New York, Massachusetts and New Jersey followed.

Following the 1894 Pullman strike in Illinois, a series of unemployed workers’ riots on May Day in Cleveland, U.S. President Grover Cleveland, proposed a bill to declare Labor Day as a national public holiday. The bill was signed into a law in June 1894..

Source : The Federal

Published On : September 6, 2022

3 .

Which state education department launched an e-governance portal "Samarth"?

A)

Uttrakhand

B)

Haryana

C)

Uttar Pradesh

D)

Arunachal Pradesh

Correct Answer : Uttrakhand

The Uttarakhand education department launched an e-governance portal “Samarth”. This portal provides all administrative and educational updates including information about entrance exams, salary structures, and appointments from five state universities and 140 public schools. The initiative has been taken in a bid to make the education system more transparent in the state.

About the Samarth portal :

* The portal also provides access to 40 academic study modules.

* 200 assistant professors of science subjects will be sent to the Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru for special training, while teachers of state universities will be given training at IIM Kashipur.

* The new education policy (NEP-2020) will be also implemented in the state from this session in September.

* In addition, to provide quality education to students, a teacher-sharing format that will connect multiple private and government schools across the country will also be introduced soon.

Source : Times of India

Published On : September 6, 2022

4 .

What name has the Center decided to rename the Rajpath and Central Vista lawns that stretch from Rashtrapati Bhavan to India Gate?

A)

President Path

B)

Bharat Path

C)

Sivaji Path

D)

Kartavya Path

Correct Answer : Kartavya Path

The Centre has decided to rename Rajpath and Centre Vista lawns stretching from the Rashtrapati Bhavan to India Gate here as 'Kartavya Path', official sources said on Monday(5th Sep 2022).

On September 8, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the entire stretch, which has been renovated under his government's ambitious Central Vista redevelopment project.

The New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) has convened a special meeting on September 7 and the proposal will be placed before it.

"The entire road and area from the Netaji statue at India Gate to the Rashtrapati Bhavan will be known as Kartavyapath," sources said..

Source : Zee News

Published On : September 7, 2022

5 .

Who has launched the 'Pudhumai Penn' (modern woman) scheme for Girl Students of the Tamil Nadu State?

A)

MK Stalin

B)

Pinarayi Vijayan

C)

O. Panneerselvam

D)

Edappadi K. Palaniswami

Correct Answer : MK Stalin

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister "MK Stalin" launched the Pudhumai Penn Scheme 5th Sep 2022 in Chennai. Arvind Kejriwal, CM of Delhi was also present at the inauguration ceremony held in Bharathi college for women. The scheme is a special initiative by the Tamil Nadu government toward supporting women in higher education.

With the Pudhumai Penn Scheme, every girl who has been a student of government school from class 6 to 12 will be eligible for financial assistance. As per this, girls who wish to pursue higher education will be eligible to get INR 1000 per month until they complete their course. The meaning of Pudhumai Penn Scheme in English is modern women.

This scheme will help in accelerating educational growth and will bring out a more educated women population. Additionally, it is also going to help in reducing child marriages that are prevalent in some parts of the state. With this scheme, the state government aims to make women more strong and more independent..

Source : One India

Published On : September 6, 2022

6 .

Who has announced that 14,500 schools across the country, will be developed and upgraded under the Pradhan Mantri Schools For Rising India (PM-SHRI) Yojana?

A)

Amit Shah

B)

Narendra Modi

C)

Droupadi Murmu

D)

Yogi Adityanath

Correct Answer : Narendra Modi

On the occasion of Teacher's Day 5th Sep 2022, the Prime Minister, "Shri Narendra Modi" has announced development and upgradation of 14,500 schools cross India under the Pradhan Mantri Schools For Rising India (PM-SHRI) Yojana.

The PM-SHRI schools will have a modern, transformational and holistic method of imparting education. Shri Modi said that he is certain that the PM-SHRI schools will further benefit lakhs of students across India in the spirit of NEP.

"The PM-SHRI schools will have a modern, transformational and holistic method of imparting education. Emphasis will be on a discovery oriented, learning centric way of teaching. Focus will also be on modern infra including latest technology, smart classrooms, sports and more."

"The National Education Policy has transformed the education sector in the recent years. I am certain that the PM-SHRI schools will further benefit lakhs of students across India in the spirit of NEP."..

Source : PIB

Published On : September 6, 2022

7 .

National Green Tribunal has fined which state for waste management failure?

A)

Jharkhand

B)

Maharashtra

C)

West Bengal

D)

Uttar Pradesh

Correct Answer : West Bengal

* The National Green Tribunal has imposed an environmental compensation of Rs 3,500 crore on West Bengal for its failure in the treatment of solid and liquid waste.

* The green bench observed there was not much initiative by the West Bengal government in prioritising solid and sewage treatment plants in urban areas.

* The bench, headed by Justice Adarsh Kumar Goel, said remedial measures must be taken within six months.

* The order said that for failure in liquid waste management processing, "liability of the state is to pay compensation of Rs 2,980 crores, rounded off to Rs 3,000 crore in view of continuing damage."

* For failure to process solid waste, the compensation to be paid is Rs 500 crore, the NGT said.

* "Final amount of compensation under the two heads (solid and liquid waste) is assessed at Rs 3500 crore which may be deposited by the state of West Bengal in a separate ring-fenced account within two months," according to the September 1 order..

Source : Business Standard

Published On : September 6, 2022

8 .

Indian Army Chief Manoj Pande has been conferred with the honorary rank of Army General by which country?

A)

Japan

B)

Bhutan

C)

Nepal

D)

Bangladesh

Correct Answer : Nepal

Indian Army Chief "General Manoj Pande" was conferred with the honorary rank of General of Nepal Army by President of Nepal Bidhya Devi Bhandari in a ceremony at her residence Sheetal Niwas on Monday(5th Sep 2022).

The ceremony was part of the unique tradition between the two Armies. General Pande is on a four-day official visit to Nepal from 5th to 8th of this month. This is his first visit to Nepal as Chief of Army Staff.

On Monday(5th Sep 2022), General Manoj Pande also handed over non-lethal military aids including Artillery Equipment, Mine Protected Vehicles, Medical Stores and Horses to Nepal Army, with the aim to enhance the Military Cooperation between the two Armies..

Source : News on Air

Published On : September 6, 2022

9 .

Karnataka Government has appointed which Kannada actor as the brand ambassador for 'Punyakoti Dattu Yojana', a cattle adoption scheme?

A)

Upendra Rao

B)

Shiva Rajkumar

C)

Naveen Kumar Gowda

D)

Sudeep

Correct Answer : Sudeep

* The Karnataka government has appointed Kannada actor, Sudeep as the brand ambassador for "Punyakoti Dattu Yojana", a cattle adoption scheme.

* Aim of scheme : Encouraging adoption by the public for the purpose of rearing cattle in 'goshalas' (cow shelters).

* The actor has decided not to charge for being the ambassador of the scheme.

* The scheme was launched in July and any individual or an organization can adopt a cow by paying a total of Rs 11,000 for one year..

Source : New Indian Express

Published On : September 6, 2022

10 .

Which village in Bareilly district of Uttar Pradesh has become the first village in the state to have RO water in every household?

A)

Bhartaul

B)

Dhakia Khairuddin

C)

Buranpur

D)

Bakuchia Kishanpur

Correct Answer : Bhartaul village

* The Bhartaul village in Bareilly district of Uttar Pradesh has become the first village in the state to have RO water in every household.

* The achievement comes under the Adarsh Gram Panchayat initiative.

* Till now, four RO plants have been set up in the village with an aim to make clean drinking water available to all.

* It will save people from water-borne diseases.

* The village head Pravesh Kumari is in charge and has been taking care of the RO plants in the village..

Source : Times of India

Published On : September 5, 2022