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1
In which state was the India's largest startup ecosystem inaugurated on 13th January 2019?
India's largest startup ecosystem was inaugurated in Kerala on 13 January 2019.
The Integrated Startup Complex under the Kerala Startup Mission (KSUM) includes
the ultra-modern facilities of Maker Village that promote hardware startups.
It also includes the 'BioNest' that promotes medical technologies, BRINC which is the
country's first international accelerator for hardware startups
2
Whom to head committee on GST revenue shortfall faced by states?
On 13 January 2019, the Puducherry government announced a total ban on
manufacture, sale, and storage of single-use plastics in the Union Territory.
The ban on single-use plastics such as paper cups, disposable plates and straws
would come into effect from 1 March 2019.
A decision to this effect was taken at a meeting of the Cabinet chaired by
Puducherry's Chief Minister V. Narayanasamy.
4
Recently, the Centre has signed an agreement with five States for the Renuka dam project. Where is the Renuka reservoir located?
The Centre has signed an agreement with five States, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Uttarakhand, Delhi, and Himachal Pradesh, to restart the construction of the Renuka multi-purpose dam in the Upper Yamuna Basin. The project is a reservoir on the Giri river, a tributary of Yamuna, in Sirmaur, Himachal Pradesh.
5
Who won the Premier Badminton League (PBL) title on 13 January 2019?
Bengaluru Raptors won the Premier Badminton League (PBL) title on 13 January
2019.
They defeated Mumbai Rockets in the final match.
Bengaluru Raptors consists of Kidambi Srikanth, Mohammad Ahsan, Hendra
Setiawan, Sai Praneeth, Mithun Manjunath, Lauren Smith, Sanjana Santosh, Marcus
Ellis, Vu Thi Trang, and Nguy?n Ti?n Minh.
It is owned by Matrix Badminton Teamworks Pvt. Ltd
6
Which state has become the first state to provide a 10% reservation in jobs and educational
institutions to the economically weaker sections in the general category?
Gujarat has become the first state to provide a 10% reservation in jobs and
educational institutions to the economically weaker sections in the general category.
It will be applicable from 14 January 2019.
The eligibility of the new quota will be applicable only for which the announcement
for jobs and admissions have been made but the process has not yet begun.
7
Who among the following took over as the 14th Corps Commander of the strategic Rising
Star Corps on 12 January 2019?
On 12 January 2019, Lt Gen JS Nain took over as the 14th Corps Commander of the
strategic Rising Star Corps.
He took over from Lt Gen YVK Mohan.
The Rising Star Corps was raised in 2005 and is the Indian Army’s youngest corps.
It has its area of operation in three districts of Jammu region including Jammu,
Samba, and Kathua.
8
Who among the following writers has won the 'Sushila Devi Literature Award' for her novel
'Things to Leave Behind' on 12 January 2019?
Writer Namita Gokhale won the 'Sushila Devi Literature Award' for her novel 'Things
to Leave Behind' on 12 January 2019.
She was awarded in the 'Best Book of Fiction Written by a Woman Author' category at
the inaugural edition of Bhopal Literature and Art Festival (BLF).
The literary event was attended by over 70 writers and artists.
9
Which country launches new innovation initiative at Raisina Dialogue, 2019
Sikkim's Chief Minister Pawan Kumar Chamling launched the 'One Family One Job'
scheme on 12 January 2019.
The scheme envisions employment to a member of every family which does not have
a government job in the state.
Under this scheme, all loan debts in the farming and agriculture sector would be
revoked.
