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1
Which state launched 'Atal Aahar Yojna' for construction workers in the state on 7
March 2019?
The Maharashtra government launched 'Atal Aahar Yojna' for construction
workers in the state on 7 March 2019.
Under the yojana, construction workers will be provided nutritious and hygienic
food at their workplace for just Rs 5.
The Yojana will be implemented in some areas of the state on a pilot basis and
later its scope will be expanded.
2
Which of the following country will participate in 2022 Asian Games for the first time?
Oceania nations, including sporting powerhouse Australia, have been invited to compete in Olympic team events such as football and basketball at the 2022 Asian Games for the first time.
Arata Isozaki, a prominent Japanese architect renowned for his versatility and transnational approach to design, has won his field's highest accolade, the Pritzker Architecture Prize.
4
Which state launched the 'Mukhyamantri Anchal Amrit Yojana' on 7 March 2019?
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Trivendra Singh Rawat launched the 'Mukhyamantri
Anchal Amrit Yojana' in Dehradun on 7 March 2019.
Under the scheme, 2.5 lakh children at 20,000 Anganwadi kendras in the state
will be given 100 ml milk twice a week for free.
Flavoured, sweet, skimmed milk powder will be made available to the 20,000
Anganwadi kendras across the state under the Amrit Yojana.
5
Who set the new world indoor mile record with a time of 3min 47.01sec?
Ethiopia's Yomif Kejelcha smashed the world indoor mile record with a time of 3min 47.01sec at the Bruce Lehane Invitational in Boston. The 21-year-old broke a record of mark of 3:48.45 set by Morocco's Hicham El Gerrouj on February 12, 1997.
6
Which state launched the 'Yuvashree Arpan' scheme on 6 March 2019?
'Yuvashree Arpan' scheme was launched in West Bengal on 6 March 2019.
Under the scheme, 50000 youth in the state will receive financial assistance of
Rs 1 Lakh for setting up an enterprise.
The MSME department of the state government will be funding the scheme.
7
Which of the following country supported India's permanent seat in United Nations Security Council (UNSC)?
France, which assumed the March Presidency of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), has reiterated its support for India as the permanent member of the powerful UN organ.
8
Which of the following signed a loan agreement of $328-million with the government
of India and government of Andhra Pradesh for AP Health Systems Strengthening
Project (APHSSP) on 6 March 2019?
The government of India, government of Andhra Pradesh and the World Bank
signed a loan agreement of $328-million for AP Health Systems Strengthening
Project (APHSSP) on 6 March 2019.
The aim of the project is to improve the quality and responsiveness of public
health services in the state.
The loan has a six-year grace period and a maturity of 29 years and 6 months.
