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1
Which City Police launched an all-women police patrol unit ‘Rani Abbakka Force’?
Mangaluru City Police launched an all-women police patrol unit ‘Rani Abbakka Force’.
The force will handle issues related to eve-teasing and chain-snatching, among others.
All-women police patrol force named after the 16th-century warrior of coastal
Karnataka, Queen Abbakka of Ullal near Mangaluru, who fought the Portuguese in the
16th century
2
Which IIT inked MoU to launch Centre of Excellence for Waste to Wealth Technologies?
The Central government has made mandatory for all Electric Vehicles (EVs) to use the
green number plates.
All EVs should use green number plates wherein the private electric vehicles will get
white lettering on a green background and commercial EVs will get yellow lettering.
The aim is to help distinguish green vehicles to provide easy identification for
preferential treatmen
4
Indian Postal Department released Postage Stamp to commemorate 750th Birth Anniversary of _________
Former ISRO chairman A S Kiran Kumar was conferred with France’s highest civilian
honour, Chevalier de l’Ordre national de la Legion d’Honneur.
He was awarded for his contribution to India-France space cooperation.
He currently holds the Chair of the ISRO Committee on Earth Observation Satellites.
6
Where was the 6th round of peace talks between USA and Taliban held?
American and Taliban negotiators began a new round, 6th round, of peace talks in Qatar on 1st May 2019. The talk aimed at securing a lasting peace agreement that would include Taliban guarantees regarding terrorism and a phased withdrawal of American troops.
7
Which of the following has signed an MoU with Indian Medical Association for imparting skill
education in Paramedical Courses to the learners?
NIOS has signed an MoU with Indian Medical Association for imparting skill education
in Paramedical Courses to the learners.
The MoU is initially for period of three years for the paramedical courses all over the
country through its Accredited Vocational Institutions.
In the first Phase Diploma in Medical Imaging Technology and Diploma in Medical
Laboratory Technology are being offered.
8
When is the International Firefighters' Day (IFFD) is observed?
International Firefighters' Day (IFFD) is observed on 4th May of every year. It was instituted after a proposal was emailed out across the world on January 4, 1999, due to the deaths of five firefighters in tragic circumstances in a bushfire in Australia.
9
Who among the following has been hired by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation for its
operations in India?
The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation has hired a senior executive from Tata Group,
India’s largest business group, for its operations in the country.
Sanjay Ubale will join Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation as policy director in its India
office.
In his new job, Ubale will oversee the Seattle-based charity’s healthcare, poverty
alleviation and educational activities in India.
Coal Miners Day is observed on 4th May every year to highlight the toughest profession and the people working in coal mines. On this day several organisations, communities raises funds and awareness for other organizations in the coal mining area and workers.
