Exercise :: State - Latest Current Affairs
- State - Latest Current Affairs
| 1. | A MoU was signed between which company and South Delhi Municipal Corporation on setting up a waste to energy plant at Okhla in Delhi? |
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Answer: Option B Explanation: A MoU was signed between the Indian Oil, NTPC Ltd and South Delhi Municipal Corporation (SDMC) on setting up a waste to energy plant at Okhla in Delhi. Indian Oil, SDMC and NTPC came together to develop a Waste-to-energy Plant demonstration using Gasification technology at Okhla landfill in Delhi.
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| 2. | The Government of India declared which state as a "disturbed area" for another six months from 30 June, 2020 to 31, December, 2020? |
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Answer: Option C Explanation: The Government of India declared the entire Nagaland as a "disturbed area" for another six months from 30 June, 2020 to 31, December, 2020 by exercising the powers conferred by Section 3 of the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act, 1958 (No.28 of 1958).
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| 3. | Which State Government allotted land to a consortium of 49 MSME units to set up India's first Maritime Cluster? |
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Answer: Option A Explanation: The Government of Goa allotted land to a consortium of 49 Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises(MSME) units to set up India's first Maritime Cluster, Pramod Sawant, Chief Minister of Goa provided 14,380 square Metres of land to set up the Common Facility centre.
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| 4. | Which State launched "Hamara Ghar-Hamara Vidyalaya" scheme to maintain academic regularity of the students during the Lockdown due to COVID-19 pandemic? |
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Answer: Option C Explanation: Principal Secretary Rashmi Arun Shami of Madhya Pradesh (MP) launched "Hamara Ghar-Hamara Vidyalaya" scheme over a virtual platform to maintain academic regularity of the students during the Lockdown due to COVID-19 pandemic. The scheme will start from 6th July 2020.
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| 5. | Which state Chief Minister launched a portal, 'Skill Connect Forum' to connect job seekers and employers on a common platform? |
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Answer: Option B Explanation: On June 29, 2020 Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa launched a portal, 'Skill Connect Forum' to connect job seekers(skilled workers) and employers(private entrepreneurs) on a common platform. The portal provides information on available jobs and those who need job.
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