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Where did Minister of State for AYUSH, Shri Shripad Yesso Naik launch the eAUSHADHI portal, on 13 Feb 2019?
Minister of State for AYUSH, Shri Shripad Yesso Naik launched the e-AUSHADHI
portal, on 13 Feb 2019 at New Delhi.
It is launched for online licensing of Ayurveda, Siddha, Unani and Homoeopathy
drugs and related matters.
AUSHADHI is an acronym for Ayurveda, Unani, Siddha, and Homeopathy
Automated Drug Help Initiative.
The Union Cabinet approved official amendments in the Constitution (Scheduled
Castes and Scheduled Tribes) Order (Amendment) Bill, 2016.
It will modify the list of Scheduled Tribes (STs) of Chhattisgarh.
Along with others, the following shall be inserted in the new act – Bhuinya,
Dhanwar, Nagesia, Sawar, Binjhia.
4
Which of the following State passed 5% quota to Gujjars and four other nomadic communities?
The Union Cabinet approved the signing of Memorandum of Understanding
between India and Saudi Arabia.
The MoU was signed on cooperation and mutual assistance in Customs Matters.
The agreement will help in getting cost-effective information for the prevention
and investigation of Customs offences.
6
Which Bill has been introduced to arrest the cases of Indian women being trapped in fraudulent marriages with NRI?
A
Marriage of Non-Resident Indian Bill, 2018
B
Marriage of Non-Resident Indian Bill, 2019
C
Registration of Marriage of Non-Resident Indian Bill, 2018
D
Registration of Marriage of Non-Resident Indian Bill, 2019
The Union Cabinet approved the MoU between India and Finland on cooperation
in the field of peaceful uses of outer space.
The MoU was already signed on 10th January 2019 at New Delhi.
It will enable to work on interest areas of cooperation such as remote sensing,
satellite communication, planetary exploration, space science, and more.
8
Where was the third Indo-German Environment Forum with the theme "Cleaner Air,
Greener Economy" held on 13 Feb 2019?
Third Indo-German Environment Forum with the theme "Cleaner Air, Greener
Economy" was held in New Delhi on 13 Feb 2019.
It focused on challenges, solutions and necessary framework conditions of air
pollution control, waste management and circular economy.
It also focused on the implementation of NDCs and SDGs based on Paris
Agreement and Agenda 2030 of UN respectively.
9
Where was "Exercise Topchi" held on 12 February 2019?
Indian Army demonstrated its artillery firepower at the annual ''Exercise Topchi''
held near Nashik using ultralight Howitzers and Swathi weapon-locating radar.
The event took place at the Deolali Camp.
The aviation assets included the advanced light helicopter, light combat
helicopter, Cheetah and Chetak helicopters.
10
Who was appointed as the Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of national carrier
Air India on 13 Feb 2019?
Ashwani Lohani, a retired bureaucrat, was appointed the Chairman and
Managing Director (CMD) of national carrier Air India, on 13 Feb 2019.
This will be his second tenure.
In August 2017, he was named the Chairman to the Railway Board and retired on
December 31, 2018.
Air India CMD Pradeep Singh Kharola was appointed as new Civil Aviation
Secretary, earlier on Feb 6.
