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1
Which state has launched a special scheme to curb infant deaths on January 29, 2019?
Maharashtra government launched a special scheme to curb infant deaths on
January 29, 2019.
The scheme involves distributing baby-care kits to the children born in primary health
centres and government hospitals.
The scheme is only applicable for the first child and it is expected to benefit around
four lakh women across the state.
The government has allocated ? 20 crore for the scheme.
2
George Mathew Fernandes who recently passed away is a famous ________
George Fernandes was an Indian trade unionist, politician, journalist, freethinker, and member of Rajya Sabha from Bihar He was a former Union Minister. He was a key member of the Janata Dal and the founder of the Samata Party.
Vice Admiral G Ashok Kumar, AVSM, VSM assumed charge as Vice Chief of the
Naval Staff on 30 Jan 2019.
Kumar has held various Staff and Command assignments during his distinguished
naval career spread over more than three decades.
He is an alumnus of National Defence Academy, Khadakvasla, Pune and was
commissioned into the Executive Branch of the Indian Navy on 01 Jul 1982.
4
Which State won the Best State Award for its active participation in the Swasth Bharat Yatra?
Tamil Nadu has bagged the Best State Award for its active participation in the Swasth Bharat Yatra, a pan-India cyclothon. It aimed at promoting the concept of ‘eating right for a healthy life’.
5
Where will the first edition of Night at the Museum be organised on 30th January, 2019?
National Gallery of Modern Art (NGMA) New Delhi will organise the first edition of
Night at the Museum on 30th January, 2019.
It will be organised in collaboration with the India Art Fair.
Works of art of Rabindranath Tagore, Amrita Sher-Gil, Raja Ravi Verma, and Nandalal
Bose etc. will be displayed at the gallery.
An exhibition paying homage to the Dandi March will also be on display.
6
Which country appoints Its First Ever Female Hindu Civil Judge?
India bagged the Award of Excellence for ‘Best in Show’ at New York Times Travel
Show 2019.
The show was held from 25th to 27th January in New York, USA.
Many India centric activities were held at the show including Indian cultural
performances, Indian Culinary Demonstrations, Food tasting, etc.
Indian was delegation led by Yogendra Tripathi, Secretary, Ministry of Tourism, GoI.
8
Which country replaces Japan to become second-largest crude steel producer?
Union Minister for Tourism K.J. Alphons inaugurated first “Development of North East
Circuit” project in Gangtok, Sikkim on 30th January 2019.
This project was sanctioned under Swadesh Darshan Scheme by the Ministry of
Tourism in June 2015.
Swadesh Darshan Scheme is one of the flagship schemes of Ministry of tourism for
development of thematic circuits in the country in a planned manner.
10
What is the name of the probe that is sent to probe the outer corona of the Sun?
