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1
Where has Rajnath Singh inaugurated the “Waste to Wonder” Park on 21
February 2019?
The Union Home Minister Shri Rajnath Singh inaugurated the “Waste
to Wonder” Park under the South Delhi Municipal Corporation
(SDMC) in New Delhi on 21 Feb,19.
He also lauded SDMC for improving its rank from 202 to 32 in Swachh
Sarvekshan, 2018 ranking.
Some of the main attractions of the “Seven Wonders Park” are the
different sized tall replicas of Taj Mahal, the Great Pyramid of Giza,
etc.
2
In which country Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently unveiled the bust of Mahatma Gandhi, as this year marks Gandhi’s 150th birth anniversary?
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is on a two-day visit to South Korea, unveiled the bust of Mahatma Gandhi at the Yonsei University in the South Korean capital Seoul.
Navratna Defence PSU Bharat Electronics Ltd (BEL) unveiled its new
product, the Atmospheric Water Generator (AWG) at Aero India 2019
on 21 Feb 2019.
It was inaugurated by the Chief of the Army Staff General Bipin
Rawat.
The AWG can be used to generate water straight from the humidity
present in the atmosphere.
It is configurable in static and mobile (vehicular) versions.
4
Who has been appointed as the first Ombudsman of the BCCI by Supreme Court?
Supreme Court’s former judge Justice DK Jain appointed as the first Ombudsman of the BCCI (Board of Control for Cricket in India) to resolve disputes under the cricket board's new constitution.
5
With which country has India signed an MoU to establish a business centre
for ICT incubators on 21 February 2019?
India and Sri Lanka signed an MoU to establish a business centre for
ICT incubators in Jaffna through a grant of 25 crore Sri Lankan rupees
from India on 21 Feb 2019.
The centre would provide opportunities and enhance the enabling
environment for Information Communication Technology (ICT).
India’s overall commitment of development assistance to Sri Lanka
stands at a total of 3 billion US$.
6
Where was the International Vision Zero Conference to promote occupational Safety and Health held?
PM Narendra Modi launched India Korea startup hub in Seoul on Feb
21, 2019.
India is one of the most open countries for FDI today and more than
90% of its sectors are now on automatic route for approval.
India has become the 6th largest producer of renewable energy in
the world, as said by PM Modi during the launch.
8
Which of the following flight recently set new World record by reaching a record ground speed of 1,289 kmph?
Virgin Atlantic flight from Los Angeles to London reached the ground speed of 1289 km per hour, which is faster than the speed of sound (1234.37 km per hour).
9
Who has been appointed as the first BCCI ombudsman in February 2019?
The Supreme Court appointed a retired judge of the court Justice D.K.
Jain as the first BCCI ombudsman. 10/17
He was appointed under the new BCCI Constitution approved on
August 9, 2018.
One of his first jobs would be to look into allegations of sexual assault
against BCCI CEO Rahul Johri.
10
Under which scholarship were the 150 Sri Lankan students awarded?
