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1
The odd-even vehicle rotation scheme in Delhi is not applicable on which of the following vehicles as per the
Supreme Court?
The Supreme Court stayed a National Green Tribunal order making the odd-even
vehicle rotation scheme applicable to all, including scooters and motorbikes. The Supreme
Court also exempted women driving four-wheelers from the odd-even scheme. Under the
odd-even vehicle rotation scheme, odd and even numbered vehicles ply on alternate days.
2
Anna Rajam Malhotra who died recently, was India's first woman _______.
India’s first woman IAS officer after Independence, Anna Rajam Malhotra died in
Mumbai recently. She was 91. She served in the Madras State under then Chief Minister C.
Rajagopalachari and at the Central government. Ms. Malhotra joined the civil services in
1951 and opted for the Madras cadre. She married R.N. Malhotra, who served as Governor
of the Reserve Bank of India from 1985 to 1990.
India and Malta signed three MoUs in the fields of Maritime Cooperation, Tourism
and Training. The MoUs has been made after delegation level talks between Vice
President, Venkaiah Naidu and President of Malta, Ms. Marie-Louise Coleiro Preca. Malta's
Capital is Valletta and Currency is Euro.
4
Which country has launched the world's first hydrogen-powered
train named 'Coradia iLint train'?
Germany has launched the world’s first hydrogen-powered train named 'Coradia
iLint train'. The 'Coradia iLint trains' can run for around 1,000 kilometres on a single tank of
hydrogen. The trains have been built by French TGV-maker Alstom. Hydrogen trains are
equipped with fuel cells that produce electricity through a combination of hydrogen and
oxygen.
5
Who amaong the following has launched C-DAC Information Media Server (CIMS)?
The Union Cabinet has approved an increase in the honorarium for Anganwadi
and Asha workers which will become effective October. Anganwadi workers receiving Rs
3,000 per month will now get Rs 4,500. Similarly, those at mini-Anganwadi centres
receiving Rs 2,200 per month will now get Rs 3,500. The honorarium for Anganwadi
helpers has also been increased from Rs 1,500 to Rs 2,250 per month.
7
Which of these Ministries has introduced 'budget dashboard', an internal web
portal comprising information on budget, expenditure and bill payment positions?
Ministry of Health has introduced 'budget dashboard', an internal web portal
comprising information on budget, expenditure and bill payment positions. The dashboard
incorporates features for Ministry of AYUSH and Department of Health Research. The
dashboard also has unique features for bill position of all India pay and accounts offices
and reflects the reason for the return of bills.
8
Which organization has approved New KYC Norms For FPIs, Revised Settlement Mechanism ?
A
All India Institute of Speech and Hearing (AIISH)
Indian Air Force plans to set up a 'strategic base' in Andhra Pradesh. The Indian Air Force (IAF) has proposed to the Andhra government its plans to establish a drone manufacturing facility in Anantapur district, a cyber security centre in Amaravati, and turn Rajahmundry and Vijayawada airports into asset positioning bases.
10
Where did ISRO launch its new Space Technology Incubation Centre?
