Kerala has launched the Knowledge Economy Mission to provide employment to the educated and support ‘knowledge workers’ under a single programme. It will be spearheaded by which of the following?

Kerala Skill Development Corporation Limited

Kerala Infrastructure Investment Board

Kerala Development and Innovation Strategic Council

Kerala Skill Development Corporation Limited

National Council for Technology and Training

Assertion (A): A gentlemen's agreement was signed between Telangana leaders and Andhra leaders in February 1956 to merge Telangana and Andhra.Reason (R): Accepting the merger proposals, Andhra Assembly passed a resolution on November 25, 1954 to safeguard the interests of Telangana.The correct answer is:

(A) is true, but (R) is falsse.

Both (A) and (R) are true. (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)

(A) is true, but (R) is falsse.

Both (A) and (R) are true. (R) is the correct explanation for (A)

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201.	Blue Dart is working with which state to operate an experimental Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) for delivery of vaccines and emergency medical supplies?
A.	Karnataka
B.	Telangana
C.	Andhra Pradesh
D.	Kerala
E.	Haryana
Answer» C. Andhra Pradesh

Discussion

202.	Maharashtra State Wrestling Association has got the permission to conduct which edition of Maharashtra Kesari from Maharashtra government?
A.	60
B.	62
C.	64
D.	66
E.	68
Answer» D. 66

Discussion

203.	Rajasthan first Mega food park was inaugurated in which of the following districts?
A.	Alwar
B.	Jaipur
C.	Udaipur
D.	Ajmer
Answer» E.

Discussion

204.	In Feb 2021 to promote cleanliness, which of the following states has decided to provide land for solid waste management to various cities in the state?
A.	Punjab
B.	Maharashtra
C.	Uttar Pradesh
D.	Telangana
E.	Rajasthan
Answer» C. Uttar Pradesh

Discussion

205.	In June 2021, the Kerala government has decided to establish a COVID-19 vaccine manufacturing unit in the Bio 360 Life Sciences Park in Thonnakkal in which district?
A.	Alappuzha
B.	Thiruvananthapuram
C.	Kozhikode
D.	Wayanad
E.	Kannur
Answer» C. Kozhikode

Discussion

206.	In June 2021, the four public-owned electricity distribution companies of which state have signed power purchase agreements for 3,979 small-scale distributed solar projects?
A.	Punjab
B.	Gujarat
C.	Haryana
D.	Bihar
E.	Telangana
Answer» C. Haryana

Discussion

207.	________ village in Haryana became the first village to sing National Anthem every morning.
A.	Pali
B.	Sunped
C.	Jammikunta
D.	Bhanakpur
Answer» E.

Discussion

208.	In March 2021, which of the following organized a free Medical Camp to continue its drive for the welfare of the Kashmiri people?
A.	BSF
B.	CRPF
C.	CISF
D.	SSB
E.	NSG
Answer» C. CISF

Discussion

209.	Barwani has the tallest statue of ________.
A.	Lord Adinath
B.	Lord Shiva
C.	Lord Hanuman
D.	Lord Mahavir
Answer» B. Lord Shiva

Discussion

210.	In which state, the vaccine centres will work till 9 pm with a target of 3 lakh vaccination on a daily basis?
A.	Punjab
B.	Haryana
C.	Gujarat
D.	Uttar Pradesh
E.	Bihar
Answer» D. Uttar Pradesh

Discussion

211.	PM Narendra Modi will visit which of the following states on 7 February 2021 to launch key infra projects?
A.	Gujarat
B.	West Bengal
C.	Odisha
D.	Tripura
E.	Rajasthan
Answer» C. Odisha

Discussion

212.	Kerala has launched the Knowledge Economy Mission to provide employment to the educated and support ‘knowledge workers’ under a single programme. It will be spearheaded by which of the following?
A.	Kerala Infrastructure Investment Board
B.	Kerala Development and Innovation Strategic Council
C.	Kerala Skill Development Corporation Limited
D.	Kerala Skill Development Board
E.	National Council for Technology and Training
Answer» C. Kerala Skill Development Corporation Limited

Discussion

213.	Facing an unprecedented Covid crisis, the Maharashtra Government has imposed stringent restrictions for a fortnight from which date?
A.	11 April
B.	12 April
C.	13 April
D.	14 April
E.	15 April
Answer» E. 15 April

Discussion

214.	In June 2021, which state has decided to ban the production, import, storage, circulation and usage of single-use plastic, the waste of which was becoming a major issue for disposal?
A.	Punjab
B.	Telangana
C.	Bihar
D.	Gujarat
E.	Haryana
Answer» D. Gujarat

Discussion

215.	A pioneering eco-sustainable programme Parivarthanam, to help the fishing community has been launched in which state in November 2020?
A.	Maharashtra
B.	Kerala
C.	Gujarat
D.	Haryana
E.	Punjab
Answer» C. Gujarat

Discussion

216.	Once the Jewar Airport in which state is ready, it will be directly connected to the Delhi Airport via Metro?
A.	Punjab
B.	Haryana
C.	Uttar Pradesh
D.	Rajasthan
E.	Uttarakhand
Answer» D. Rajasthan

Discussion

217.	In May 2021, which state has declared a complete ban on the controversial herbicide, Glyphosate?
A.	Andhra Pradesh
B.	Telangana
C.	Kerala
D.	Karnataka
E.	Haryana
Answer» C. Kerala

Discussion

218.	In March 2021, Sanjay Dhotre has released a commemorative postage stamp on 100 years of first visit of Mahatma Gandhi to which state?
A.	Jharkhand
B.	West Bengal
C.	Chhattisgarh
D.	Odisha
E.	Bihar
Answer» E. Bihar

Discussion

219.	Allahabad High Court has ruled that couples seeking to solemnise their marriage under the Special Marriage Act of which year can choose not to publish the 30-day notice of their intention to marry?
A.	1948
B.	1950
C.	1952
D.	1954
E.	1956
Answer» E. 1956

Discussion

220.	Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik has launched Citizen-Centric online Service of Food Supply and Consumer Welfare Department. The state government has covered how many people (in millions) under the Scheme?
A.	2
B.	2.5
C.	3
D.	3.5
E.	4
Answer» C. 3

Discussion

221.	In October 2020, which state has started a digital library to help the students in higher education to get the education content in digital format?
A.	Madhya Pradesh
B.	Gujarat
C.	Haryana
D.	Uttar Pradesh
E.	Odisha
Answer» E. Odisha

Discussion

222.	In January 2021, which state has approved the first investment proposal under the State Warehousing and Logistics Policy-2018 for the establishment of a warehousing unit?
A.	Bihar
B.	Uttar Pradesh
C.	Gujarat
D.	Haryana
E.	Rajasthan
Answer» C. Gujarat

Discussion

223.	In J&K, around how many developmental projects are being implemented at a cost of Rs 58,627 crores?
A.	42
B.	46
C.	50
D.	54
E.	58
Answer» E. 58

Discussion

224.	In which UT, as a major initiative to control the surge in Covid cases and to manage the situation, all the private medical colleges are partnering with the health department?
A.	Lakshadweep
B.	Ladakh
C.	Puducherry
D.	Jammu and Kashmir
E.	Andaman and Nicobar Islands
Answer» D. Jammu and Kashmir

Discussion

225.	Dickinsonia, India's only fossil of world's oldest animal, has been discovered in which state?
A.	Madhya Pradesh
B.	Bihar
C.	Gujarat
D.	Punjab
E.	Haryana
Answer» B. Bihar

Discussion

226.	In April 2021, the Chief Minister of which state has released an amount of Rs 52 crore for 52 districts of the state?
A.	Uttar Pradesh
B.	Madhya Pradesh
C.	Rajasthan
D.	Odisha
E.	Gujarat
Answer» C. Rajasthan

Discussion

227.	In March 2021, the Haryana government has approved a scheme to strengthen cooperative agricultural societies. The scheme would initially help over 7,200 primarily agricultural societies in how many districts?
A.	3
B.	4
C.	5
D.	6
E.	7
Answer» E. 7

Discussion

228.	In November 2020, Chhattisgarh CM has launched a scheme for the distribution of fortified rice through Public Distribution System (PDS). Who is the CM of Chhattisgarh?
A.	Raman Singh
B.	Kamal Nath
C.	Bhupesh Baghel
D.	Nand Kumar Baghel
E.	Jyotiraditya Scindia
Answer» D. Nand Kumar Baghel

Discussion

229.	Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation, BMC has decided to give how much per cent discount in rent to Marathi drama theatres which have suffered financially due to Corona pandemic?
A.	45
B.	55
C.	65
D.	75
E.	85
Answer» E. 85

Discussion

230.	In October 2020, which of the following has become the first state in the country to set floor prices of 16 varieties of vegetables?
A.	Telangana
B.	Kerala
C.	Gujarat
D.	Punjab
E.	Haryana
Answer» C. Gujarat

Discussion

231.	Manipur CM has launched mPension Manipur App. Who is the CM of Manipur?
A.	Conrad Sangma
B.	N Biren Singh
C.	Sarbananda Sonowal
D.	Himanta Biswa Sarma
E.	Pinarayi Vijayan
Answer» C. Sarbananda Sonowal

Discussion

232.	Kolkata Metro has started running additional services and extended timings of its services from 7 December 2020. Kolkata Metro will run how many daily services instead of 190, from Monday to Saturday?
A.	198
B.	204
C.	208
D.	216
E.	220
Answer» C. 208

Discussion

233.	In March 2021, Uranium exploration has been taken up in which state by the Atomic Minerals Directorate(AMD) for Exploration and Research?
A.	Arunachal Pradesh
B.	Nagaland
C.	Sikkim
D.	Manipur
E.	Tripura
Answer» B. Nagaland

Discussion

234.	Assertion (A): A gentlemen's agreement was signed between Telangana leaders and Andhra leaders in February 1956 to merge Telangana and Andhra.Reason (R): Accepting the merger proposals, Andhra Assembly passed a resolution on November 25, 1954 to safeguard the interests of Telangana.The correct answer is:
A.	Both (A) and (R) are true. (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
B.	(A) is true, but (R) is falsse.
C.	(A) is false, but (R) is true
D.	Both (A) and (R) are true. (R) is the correct explanation for (A)
Answer» B. (A) is true, but (R) is falsse.

Discussion

235.	In which state, the cost of the Covid-19 test has been made cheaper from 23 March 2021 following a decision of the state government to reduce various test rates?
A.	Assam
B.	Meghalaya
C.	Mizoram
D.	Arunachal Pradesh
E.	Nagaland
Answer» C. Mizoram

Discussion

236.	In January 2021, the Delhi government has got consent from farmers across how many villages in the north-western peripheries to set up Solar Power Plants (SPP) in 225 acres of agricultural land under a government scheme?
A.	5
B.	7
C.	9
D.	11
E.	13
Answer» D. 11

Discussion

237.	Odisha government has announced the reduction of tuition fees in all aided and unaided private schools for the 2020-2021 academic session in wake of the prevailing pandemic situation. The reduction will be made in how many different slabs?
A.	3
B.	5
C.	7
D.	9
E.	11
Answer» D. 9

Discussion

238.	In November 2020, in J&K, Fisheries Department Kupwara has selected how many fishermen to be covered under Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampadha Yojna (PMMSY) scheme?
A.	10
B.	15
C.	20
D.	25
E.	30
Answer» D. 25

Discussion

239.	In April 2021, which state has allowed Vedanta's sealed Sterlite Industries to operate for the production of medical oxygen for a four-month period?
A.	Tamil Nadu
B.	Karnataka
C.	Andhra Pradesh
D.	Kerala
E.	Maharashtra
Answer» B. Karnataka

Discussion

240.	In December 2020, the Maharashtra Wildlife Board has accepted suggestions to declare how many areas as conservation reserves?
A.	4
B.	6
C.	8
D.	10
E.	12
Answer» E. 12

Discussion

241.	In June 2021, which state ordered that measures should be taken to provide medicare to children at all government hospitals for free of cost?
A.	Bihar
B.	Andhra Pradesh
C.	Gujarat
D.	Madhya Pradesh
E.	Kerala
Answer» C. Gujarat

Discussion

242.	In which state, Jitan Ram Manjhi was sworn in as the pro-tem Speaker of the state assembly?
A.	Jharkhand
B.	Chhattisgarh
C.	Bihar
D.	Haryana
E.	West Bengal
Answer» D. Haryana

Discussion

243.	In which state, the members of the Livelihood Mission of the state have prepared an exclusive gift pack containing 26 items useful for Deepawali Puja?
A.	Uttar Pradesh
B.	Madhya Pradesh
C.	Punjab
D.	Haryana
E.	Gujarat
Answer» C. Punjab

Discussion

244.	In the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir, who released Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Gold and Silver coins ahead of Diwali for millions of devotees worldwide?
A.	G. C. Murmu
B.	Suresh Prabhu
C.	Manoj Sinha
D.	Satya Pal Malik
E.	Narendra Modi
Answer» D. Satya Pal Malik

Discussion

245.	In which state, the police have started an initiative to connect Banchhara and Kanjar community with the mainstream of the society?
A.	Madhya Pradesh
B.	Bihar
C.	Punjab
D.	Uttar Pradesh
E.	Haryana
Answer» B. Bihar

Discussion

246.	Chief Justice of the Madhya Pradesh High Court and Patron-in-Chief, Madhya Pradesh State Legal Services Authority A K Mittal e-inaugurated Mediation Centre at how many outlying stations through video conferencing, in September 2020?
A.	2
B.	3
C.	4
D.	5
E.	6
Answer» C. 4

Discussion

247.	In December 2020, which state has started a new campaign to detect patients suffering from leprosy and tuberculosis?
A.	Karnataka
B.	Gujarat
C.	Telangana
D.	Maharashtra
E.	Kerala
Answer» E. Kerala

Discussion

248.	In Andhra Pradesh, South Central Railway has completed and commissioned how many kms of electric traction of the railway line between Vijayawada-Uppaluru-Bhimavaram sections of Vijayawada Division?
A.	84
B.	92
C.	106
D.	120
E.	136
Answer» D. 120

Discussion

249.	Opium is cultivated in which district of Madhya Pradesh?
A.	Dewas
B.	Ratlam
C.	Mandsaur
D.	Jhabua
Answer» D. Jhabua

Discussion

250.	In February 2021, in which state, Aadhar card has been made mandatory for Covid-19 vaccination?
A.	Odisha
B.	Bihar
C.	Uttar Pradesh
D.	Punjab
E.	Gujarat
Answer» C. Uttar Pradesh

Discussion

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Blue Dart is working with which state to operate an experimental Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) for delivery of vaccines and emergency medical supplies?

Maharashtra State Wrestling Association has got the permission to conduct which edition of Maharashtra Kesari from Maharashtra government?

Rajasthan first Mega food park was inaugurated in which of the following districts?

In Feb 2021 to promote cleanliness, which of the following states has decided to provide land for solid waste management to various cities in the state?

In June 2021, the Kerala government has decided to establish a COVID-19 vaccine manufacturing unit in the Bio 360 Life Sciences Park in Thonnakkal in which district?​

In June 2021, the four public-owned electricity distribution companies of which state have signed power purchase agreements for 3,979 small-scale distributed solar projects?

________ village in Haryana became the first village to sing National Anthem every morning.

In March 2021, which of the following organized a free Medical Camp to continue its drive for the welfare of the Kashmiri people?

Barwani has the tallest statue of ________.

In which state, the vaccine centres will work till 9 pm with a target of 3 lakh vaccination on a daily basis?

PM Narendra Modi will visit which of the following states on 7 February 2021 to launch key infra projects?

Kerala has launched the Knowledge Economy Mission to provide employment to the educated and support ‘knowledge workers’ under a single programme. It will be spearheaded by which of the following?

Facing an unprecedented Covid crisis, the Maharashtra Government has imposed stringent restrictions for a fortnight from which date?

In June 2021, which state has decided to ban the production, import, storage, circulation and usage of single-use plastic, the waste of which was becoming a major issue for disposal?

A pioneering eco-sustainable programme Parivarthanam, to help the fishing community has been launched in which state in November 2020?

Once the Jewar Airport in which state is ready, it will be directly connected to the Delhi Airport via Metro?

In May 2021, which state has declared a complete ban on the controversial herbicide, Glyphosate?

In March 2021, Sanjay Dhotre has released a commemorative postage stamp on 100 years of first visit of Mahatma Gandhi to which state?

Allahabad High Court has ruled that couples seeking to solemnise their marriage under the Special Marriage Act of which year can choose not to publish the 30-day notice of their intention to marry?

Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik has launched Citizen-Centric online Service of Food Supply and Consumer Welfare Department. The state government has covered how many people (in millions) under the Scheme?

In October 2020, which state has started a digital library to help the students in higher education to get the education content in digital format?

In January 2021, which state has approved the first investment proposal under the State Warehousing and Logistics Policy-2018 for the establishment of a warehousing unit?

In J&K, around how many developmental projects are being implemented at a cost of Rs 58,627 crores?

In which UT, as a major initiative to control the surge in Covid cases and to manage the situation, all the private medical colleges are partnering with the health department?

Dickinsonia, India's only fossil of world's oldest animal, has been discovered in which state?

In April 2021, the Chief Minister of which state has released an amount of Rs 52 crore for 52 districts of the state?

In March 2021, the Haryana government has approved a scheme to strengthen cooperative agricultural societies. The scheme would initially help over 7,200 primarily agricultural societies in how many districts?

In November 2020, Chhattisgarh CM has launched a scheme for the distribution of fortified rice through Public Distribution System (PDS). Who is the CM of Chhattisgarh?

Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation, BMC has decided to give how much per cent discount in rent to Marathi drama theatres which have suffered financially due to Corona pandemic?

In October 2020, which of the following has become the first state in the country to set floor prices of 16 varieties of vegetables?

Manipur CM has launched mPension Manipur App. Who is the CM of Manipur?

Kolkata Metro has started running additional services and extended timings of its services from 7 December 2020. Kolkata Metro will run how many daily services instead of 190, from Monday to Saturday?

In March 2021, Uranium exploration has been taken up in which state by the Atomic Minerals Directorate(AMD) for Exploration and Research?

In which state, the cost of the Covid-19 test has been made cheaper from 23 March 2021 following a decision of the state government to reduce various test rates?

In January 2021, the Delhi government has got consent from farmers across how many villages in the north-western peripheries to set up Solar Power Plants (SPP) in 225 acres of agricultural land under a government scheme?

Odisha government has announced the reduction of tuition fees in all aided and unaided private schools for the 2020-2021 academic session in wake of the prevailing pandemic situation. The reduction will be made in how many different slabs?

In November 2020, in J&K, Fisheries Department Kupwara has selected how many fishermen to be covered under Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampadha Yojna (PMMSY) scheme?

In April 2021, which state has allowed Vedanta's sealed Sterlite Industries to operate for the production of medical oxygen for a four-month period?

In December 2020, the Maharashtra Wildlife Board has accepted suggestions to declare how many areas as conservation reserves?

In June 2021, which state ordered that measures should be taken to provide medicare to children at all government hospitals for free of cost?

In which state, Jitan Ram Manjhi was sworn in as the pro-tem Speaker of the state assembly?

In which state, the members of the Livelihood Mission of the state have prepared an exclusive gift pack containing 26 items useful for Deepawali Puja?

In the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir, who released Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Gold and Silver coins ahead of Diwali for millions of devotees worldwide?

In which state, the police have started an initiative to connect Banchhara and Kanjar community with the mainstream of the society?

Chief Justice of the Madhya Pradesh High Court and Patron-in-Chief, Madhya Pradesh State Legal Services Authority A K Mittal e-inaugurated Mediation Centre at how many outlying stations through video conferencing, in September 2020?

In December 2020, which state has started a new campaign to detect patients suffering from leprosy and tuberculosis?

In Andhra Pradesh, South Central Railway has completed and commissioned how many kms of electric traction of the railway line between Vijayawada-Uppaluru-Bhimavaram sections of Vijayawada Division?

Opium is cultivated in which district of Madhya Pradesh?

In February 2021, in which state, Aadhar card has been made mandatory for Covid-19 vaccination?

In June 2021, the Kerala government has decided to establish a COVID-19 vaccine manufacturing unit in the Bio 360 Life Sciences Park in Thonnakkal in which district?