Answer-(A) Meghalaya Explanation:
Schistura larketensis has lost its sight during its living evolution in perpetual darkness inside the cave. It has also lost its pigments too while adapting to its habitat in the dark waters.
The orbital diameter of fish decreases gradually as its matures with eyes completely absent in older individuals. Small and faintly blackish spot-like depressions are seen in place of eyes, indicating evolutionary and morphological adaptations.
2. Government appoints _______ as new Foreign Secretary.
(A) Jai Shankar
(B) Vijay Gokhale
(C) Rajiv Kumar
(D) Rajiv Mishra
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Answer-(B) Vijay Gokhale
3. The Department of Heavy Industries (DHI) of Union Government has given its approval to ________ government for purchase of electric vehicles (EVs) under FAME India subsidised scheme.
(A) Tamil Nadu
(B) Andhra Pradesh
(C) Karnataka
(D) Kerala
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Answer-(C) KarnatakaExplanation:
The state will purchase 40 electric buses, 100 four wheelers and 500 three wheelers at maximum of 60% subsidy under the scheme.
The subsidy support is also provided for setting up electrical charging infrastructure across state capital Bengaluru.
The EVs will ply in city as public transport which will protect environment, save fossil fuel and ensure public health.
The Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of (Hybrid &) Electric Vehicle (FAME) India was launched in 2015 under the National Electric Mobility Mission (NEMM) aims at promoting eco-friendly vehicles in the country. It being administered by the Heavy Industries Ministry.
4. Parliament has passed the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (Amendment) Bill, 2017 on January 2, 2018. NABARD Bank was established on _______.
(A) 12th November 1981
(B) 12th December 1981
(C) 12th July 1981
(D) 12th July 1982
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Answer-(D) 12th July 1982Explanation:
The Bill seeks to amend National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) Act, 1981. The Act establishes NABARD for providing and regulating facilities like credit for agricultural and industrial development in the rural areas.
The Bill allows Union Government to increase capital of NABARD from Rs. 5000 crore to Rs 30,000 crore. Further, it allows Union Government to increase the capital more than Rs 30,000 crore in consultation with the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), if necessary.
Headquarters: Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Established : 12 July 1982
Chairman : Dr. Harsh Kumar Bhanwala
5. Ministry of ___________ launches NARI portal and e-Samvad portal.
(A) Finance
(B) Home Affairs
(C) Environment and Forest
(D) Women and Child Development
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Answer-(D) Women and Child Development Explanation:
NARI portal - online portal NARI (nari.nic.in) for the empowerment of women. It has been developed by the Ministry to provide easy access to information on government schemes and initiatives for women.
e-Samvad portal - The portal to provide platform for NGOs and Civil Societies to interact with the ministry. Through it, NGOs and civil society can provide their feedback, suggestions, put up grievances, share best practices etc. This will help in formulation of effective policies and measures for welfare of women and children.
6. Who has won Ranji Trophy final for the year 2017-18?
(A) Tamil Nadu
(B) Vidarbha
(C) Punjab
(D) Bihar
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Answer-(B) Vidarbha Explanation:
The Vidarbha cricket team is a domestic cricket team in the Ranji Trophy, India's domestic first-class cricket competition.
It represents the Vidarbha region of eastern Maharashtra.
In December 2017, they reached the final of the Ranji Trophy for the first time in their history.
In the final, they beat Delhi by 9 wickets to win their first Ranji Trophy.
Captain - Faiz Fazal.
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