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Ajay Narayan Jha joins as Member Finance Commission

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Ajay Narayan Jha on 1st March 2019 joined the Fifteenth Finance Commission as its Member. He joins in place of Shri Shaktikanta Das who had resigned as a Member of the Commission after being appointed as Governor, Reserve Bank of India. Prior to joining the Commission, Shri Jha, a 1982 batch IAS officer of Manipur cadre, was the Finance Secretary to the Government of India. Earlier he had also served as Secretary to the Fourteenth Finance Commission which was headed by former RBI Governor, Shri Y.V. Reddy.
The Fifteenth Finance Commission was constituted by a Presidential Order in November, 2017 under the Chairmanship of Shri N. K. Singh to decide the formula for devolution of revenue between Centre and States, for a period of 5 years – April, 2020 to March, 2025.
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27, 28 February 2019 GK, Current Affairs Quiz, Questions

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27, 28 February 2019 Current Affairs MCQs, Quiz, Questions: Current Affairs for February 2019, Daily Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) for India GK, World GK and current affairs with Collection of daily objective type Question by www.Indiagk.net based on General Knowledge (GK) and General Science (GS) Questions for UPSC, State PSC, SSC, Police exam, Railway exam, SBI, Bank PO, IBPC, SSC, LDC, UDC, Army, Airforce, Navy, Coast Guard, Bank Clerk, TET and all entrance examination with current affairs News, Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) available on Website www.IndiaGK.net and Android Apps with daily updates:.  

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Current Affairs Questions on 27, 28 February 2019 :
Which city hosted the Future of Indian Banking Conference?
A. Pune
B. Mumbai
C. Bengaluru
D. New Delhi
Answer: D
Explanation: NITI Aayog co-hosted a conference on “The Future of Indian Banking” on February 22, 2019 in New Delhi with the Foundation for Economic Growth and Welfare (EGROW Foundation).  The conference aimed to increase and elevate the discourse on the banking sector in India, and help develop insights to inform the continued evolution of the Indian banking sector.

How many countries have ratified the Geneva Convention?
A. 191
B. 191
C. 196
D. 168
Answer: C
Explanation: The Geneva Conventions are a set of international treaties agreed to between 1864 and 1949 that establish the standards of international law for humanitarian treatment in case of war. The conventions were ratified, in whole or with reservations, by 196 countries across the world.

When the National Science Day is observed every year?
A. February 25
B. February 26
C. February 27
D. February 28
Answer: D
Explanation: The National Science Day 2019 was observed across India on February 28, 2019 to mark the discovery of the Raman Effect by Indian physicist Chandrasekhara Venkata Raman (CV Raman). The theme of National Science Day 2019 was "Science for the People and the People for Science.". .....Check More at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK
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25, 26 February 2019 GK, Current Affairs Quiz, Questions

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25, 26 February 2019 Current Affairs MCQs, Quiz, Questions: Current Affairs for February 2019, Daily Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) for India GK, World GK and current affairs with Collection of daily objective type Question by www.Indiagk.net based on General Knowledge (GK) and General Science (GS) Questions for UPSC, State PSC, SSC, Police exam, Railway exam, SBI, Bank PO, IBPC, SSC, LDC, UDC, Army, Airforce, Navy, Coast Guard, Bank Clerk, TET and all entrance examination with current affairs News, Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) available on Website www.IndiaGK.net and Android Apps with daily updates:.  

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Current Affairs Questions on 25, 26 February 2019 :
Dhaj village of which state emerged as the first Eco-village of the country?
A. Rajasthan
B. Kerala
C. Gujarat
D. Bihar
Answer: C
Explanation: Dhaj village which is situated in the forest area of Gujarat's Surat city has emerged as the first Eco-village of the country. The village uses all natural resources to live their lives such as solar panels for electricity, biogas plants, water tanks to collect rain water etc. The village is situated about 70 km far from Surat and has been developed with the joint efforts of Gujarat Ecology Commission, Forest and Environment Department of the state.

Which movie won the Oscars 2019 in Best Documentary – Short Subject category?
A. Bao
B. Skin
C. Period. End Of Sentence
D. Free Solo
Answer: C
Explanation: The ‘Period. End Of Sentence’, a film on menstruation set in rural India, won the Oscar in the Documentary - Short Subject category at the 91st Academy Awards. The film has been directed by Rayka Zehtabchi and produced by Indian producer Guneet Monga’s Sikhya Entertainment.

Which movie won the Oscars 2019 of Best Picture?
A. Skin
B. Green Book
C. The Favourite
D. Roma
Answer: B
Explanation: American biographical comedy drama “Green Book” won the coveted Best Picture award at the 91st Academy Awards ceremony. The movie won 3 awards in all while “Bohemian Rhapsody” was the most successful film winning 4 Oscars. Alfonso Cuaron won the Best Director award for Mexican film “Roma”. Rami Malek won the Best Actor award for “Bohemian Rhapsody” while Olivia Colman won the Best Actress award for “The Favourite”.)

PM Narendra Modi on February 25, 2019 dedicated the National War Memorial to the nation. The Memorial is located in which city?
A. Jaipur
B. Mumbai
C. Amritsar
D. New Delhi
Answer: D
Explanation: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on February 25, 2019 dedicated the National War Memorial to the nation in a solemn ceremonial function in New Delhi. The National War Memorial complex includes a central obelisk (pillar), an eternal flame, and six bronze murals depicting famous battles fought by Indian Army, Air Force and Navy......Check More at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK
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23, 24 February 2019 GK, Current Affairs Quiz, Questions

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23, 24 February 2019 Current Affairs MCQs, Quiz, Questions: Current Affairs for February 2019, Daily Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) for India GK, World GK and current affairs with Collection of daily objective type Question by www.Indiagk.net based on General Knowledge (GK) and General Science (GS) Questions for UPSC, State PSC, SSC, Police exam, Railway exam, SBI, Bank PO, IBPC, SSC, LDC, UDC, Army, Airforce, Navy, Coast Guard, Bank Clerk, TET and all entrance examination with current affairs News, Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) available on Website www.IndiaGK.net and Android Apps with daily updates:.  

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Current Affairs Questions on 23, 24 February 2019 :
Which state government to give Free Sanitary Napkins to 17 Lakh School Girls?
A. Rajasthan
B. UP
C. Bihar
D. Odisha
Answer: D
Explanation: The Odisha Cabinet approved the ‘Khushi‘ scheme to provide free sanitary napkins to school girls across the state. The scheme will benefit nearly 17.25 lakh school girls from Class VI to XII studying in government and government-aided schools. The state government will spend INR 466 crore over a period of 5 years to implement the scheme.

Which state recently launches Mukhyamantri Yuva Swabhiman Yojana?
A. Bihar
B. West Bengal
C. Madhya Pradesh
D. Gujarat
Answer: C
Explanation: The government of Madhya Pradesh has launched the Mukhyamantri Yuva Swabhiman Yojana to provide employment for youth. The scheme guarantees 100 days of employment every year to urban youths from economically weaker sections (EWS).The youth would get Rs 4,000 stipend per month and total Rs 13,500 for the 100 days period would be provided. During this period, they would be given skill development training, so that they become independent. The scheme defines Economically weaker sections as those whose family’s annual income is less than Rs 2 lakh and the scheme is limited to youth in the age group 21-30 years.

IOC Suspends which country from Hosting Global Sporting Events recently?
A. Pakistan
B. India
C. China
D. Japan
Answer: B
Explanation: The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has suspended all discussions with India regarding hosting of global sporting events in the backdrop of denial of visas to the two Pakistani Shooters. The Pakistani shooters were supposed to participate in the 25m rapid fire pistol event in the ISSF World Cup.IOC notes that the Indian government authorities have failed to grant an entry visa for the Pakistani delegation to participate in the ISSF World Cup which was a qualification competition for the Tokyo Olympic Games to be held in 2020. Denial of visa for Pakistani shooters is against the  Fundamental Principles of the Olympic Charter.

Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana was launched from which place?
A. Tonk
B. Kanpur
C. Amritsar
D. Gorakhpur
Answer: D
Explanation: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 24th February launches Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana from Gorakhpur in Uttar Pradesh. PM Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana will electronically transfer the first instalment of Rs 2,000 to selected farmers. Besides, Prime Minister will also distributed certificates to select farmers under PM-KISAN scheme. PM-KISAN was announced in the interim Budget 2019-20 on February 1, 2019. He said that this is a scheme that will give wings to the aspirations of crores of hardworking farmers of India who feed our nation. .....Check More at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK
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PM Modi launches PM Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana in Gorakhpur

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 24th February launches Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana from Gorakhpur in Uttar Pradesh. PM Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana will electronically transfer the first instalment of Rs 2,000 to selected farmers. Besides, Prime Minister will also distributed certificates to select farmers under PM-KISAN scheme. PM-KISAN was announced in the interim Budget 2019-20 on February 1, 2019.
Beside PM-KISAN scheme, PM will also lay foundation stone/ dedicate to nation, various development projects in Gorakhpur. Prime Minister will lay the foundation stone of Kandla-Gorakhpur LPG pipeline and also lay foundation stone of Gorakhpur-Azamgarh link expressway. These projects are expected to immensely benefit the people of Uttar Pradesh. He said that this is a scheme that will give wings to the aspirations of crores of hardworking farmers of India who feed our nation.
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PM Narendra Modi awarded Seoul Peace Prize 2019

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been honoured with the Seoul Peace Prize. The South Korean government has awarded the Seoul Peace Prize for PM Modi in recognition of his service to international cooperation, global growth and human development. The PM Modi dedicated the award to the people of India. He stated that the award belongs to the success India has seen in less than five years, powered by 1.5 billion people.
PM Modi is the 14th recipient of the award. Past winners of the Seoul Peace Prize include former UN Secretary General Kofi Annan, German Chancellor Angela Merkel and international relief organisations like Doctors Without Borders and Oxfam.
The Seoul Peace Prize is sponsored by the Seoul Peace Prize Foundation. The Seoul Peace Prize was established in 1990 to commemorate the success of the 24th Olympic Games held in Seoul. The Seoul Peace Prize reflects the wishes of the Korean people and to crystallize their desire for everlasting peace on earth.  The awardee receives a diploma, a plaque and honorarium of US$200,000. The Seoul Peace Prize is awarded to Individuals or institutions which have made great contributions to the harmony of mankind and world peace in each field of endeavour around the world regardless of nation, race, religion, or ideology.
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KUSUM Scheme

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Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) has approved the launch of KUSUM (Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthaan Mahabhiyan) scheme. The scheme aims to provide financial and water security to farmers through harnessing solar energy capacities of 25.75 gigawatts (GW) by 2022.
The scheme has three components:

  • 10,000 megawatt (MW) of decentralised ground mounted grid-connected renewable power plants (Component-A).
  • Installation of 17.50 lakh standalone solar powered agriculture pumps (Component-B).
  • Solarisation of 10 lakh grid-connected solar powered agriculture pumps (Component-C).
  • Component-B will be implemented in a full-fledged manner whereas Component-A and Component-C will be implemented on pilot mode for 1,000 MW capacity and one lakh grid-connected agriculture pumps, respectively. They would be scale up later after the pilot run.
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