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1
What is the name of the GIS-based mapping application launched in 2019?
e-Dharti app, a new online system where all the 3 main modules- Conversion,
Substitution, and Mutation have been made online, was launched recently.
The public can now submit their applications online by visiting L&DO website.
e-Dharti Geo Portal, another important application on which L&DO has started
working, is GIS-based mapping of approx 65000 properties.
2
Which state government recently unveiled Yuvashree Arpan Scheme?
West Bengal Chief minister unveiled Yuvashree Arpan Scheme. Under Yuvashree Arpan, 50,000 youths will receive financial assistance of Rs 1 lakh each for setting up an enterprise.
3
What is the title of the book released by Suresh Prabhu on 7 March 2019 that throws
light on achievements made in the civil aviation sector during 2018?
Minister for Civil Aviation, Suresh Prabhu released a Coffee Table Book- Cruising
New Heights- Flying For All on 7 March 2019.
The Publication throws light on the outstanding achievements made in the civil
aviation sector during 2018.
It brings out various innovative policy initiatives like drone ecosystem roadmap,
green aviation policy, Rupee Raftar for financing and leasing of aircrafts.
4
Which state recently launched Jal Amrutha scheme to conserve water?
Karnataka Government has launched Jala Amrutha, a community-driven movement (scheme) for water conservation in the state. It will be major water conservation scheme that will focus on drought-proofing measures, including protection and rejuvenation of water bodies.
5
For which of the following temples did PM Narendra Modi lay the foundation stone of
corridor and beautification on 8 March 2019?
PM Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone of corridor and beautification at
Kashi Vishwanath Temple at Varanasi on 8 March 2019.
This temple corridor will be a role model for all temples and their safety and
security.
All rules, standards and ethical values mentioned in our Shastras have been
kept in mind while preparing the model of this corridor.
6
Who has been named as youngest self made billionaire of all time by Forbes magazine?
Jenner, 21, made it onto the annual Forbes list of billionaires after debuting her Kylie Cosmetics online in 2015 with $29 lip kits containing matching lipstick and lip liner.
7
Who has been appointed as the ambassador of India to Saudi Arabia on 7 March
2019?
Dr. Ausaf Sayeed has been appointed as the next ambassador of India to Saudi
Arabia.
He is currently the High Commissioner of India to the Republic of Seychelles.
He will succeed Ahmad Javed, who had been serving as envoy to Saudi Arabia
since December 2015.
8
Tamil Nadu's 16-year-old, Iniyan Panneerselvam, became India's _______ chess Grandmaster.
Iniyan Panneerselvam defeated Ukraine's 37-year-old Grandmaster Sergey Fedorchuk in Noisiel Open chess tournament in France to become India's 61st Grandmaster.
9
Madhya Pradesh CM Kamal Nath has decided to include which ancient tribal language
in the primary education curriculum of the state's tribal-dominated districts in March
2019?
Ancient tribal language Gondi will be taught in tribal districts of Madhya
Pradesh.
MP CM Kamal Nath has decided to include Gondi in the primary education
curriculum of the state's tribal-dominated districts.
The rapid decline in the number of people who speak the language is a matter
of concern and needs to be saved from becoming a past.
10
Who was appointed by the United Nations Development Programme as its Goodwill
Ambassador on 7 March 2019?
Indian-American television personality and food expert Padma Lakshmi was
appointed by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) as its
Goodwill Ambassador.
She was appointed on 7 March 2019.
She will mobilise support for the Sustainable Development Goals with a focus
on fighting inequality, discrimination and empowering the disenfranchised.
