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The Make in India Programme is a national programme of the Indian Government. This programme was launched by the PM Modi to increase the contribution of the manufacturing sector in the Indian Economy. We have published 9 GK Questions and Answers on Make in India Programme for the various competitive exams. Dear students solve these 9 GK Questions and Answers on Make in India Programme and evaluate your preparation for the upcoming competitive exams to be held in India. 1. When was Make in India programme launched? (a) September 25, 2014 (b) October 2, 2015 (c) October 11, 2016 (d) July 15, 2015 Answer:a Explanation:  Make in India programme was introduced on September 25, 2014 by Mr. Modi at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi. 2. Which of the following sector is not covered in the Make in India programme?  (a) Automobiles (b) Biotechnology, (c) Media and entertainment (d) Education Answer:d Explanation:  Education comes under the service sector and Make in India programme targets the m

India’s HDI ranking in 2019 is 129 that is one rank better than last year. There are a total of 189 countries participated in this rank. Top HDI rank is occupied by Norway while Burundi is at the bottom in 2019 report. Read this article to know more International Reports and India's Rank in various Indexes. There are many international reports and Indexes that are released every year to differentiate the countries on the basis of their health, education, women empowerment, trade, and business etc. In this article, we have published the reports of some famous international institutions like the World Bank, IMF, and the World Economic Forum. 1.The Human Development Index (HDI) Rank The Human Development Index (HDI) is a composite index of some parameters to know human development around the world. This index uses three parameters to rank the country's human development. These parameters are; i.  Life Expectancy Index ii.  Education Index: It includes a. Mean Years of

There are many global reports released by International Institutions every year. These reports are based on different aspects like trade, human resources, and economic and social development. These 10 GK Questions ans answers are based on the latest global reports released by the International Institutions. These questions are very important for various competitive exams like IAS/PCS/SSC/Banking and CDS etc. 1. Consider the following statement. I.  Human Development Index (HDI ) is released by the IMF. II. The Human Development Index rank of India is 129 in 2019. Which of the above statement is/are correct? (a) Only I (b)Only II (c) Both correct (d) Both incorrect  Answer: b Explanation:  Human Development Index is released by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). Indian rank was 129th among 189 countries in 2019. 2. Who releases the Global Competitive Report? (a)World bank (b)IMF (c)World Trade Organisation (d)World Economic Forum Answer:d Explanation:  Glob

As we know that actor Irrfan Khan was suffering from colon infection and passed away in Mumbai on 29 April, 2020. What is colon infection, how is it caused, its treatment, symptoms and types? Let us find out! Colon infection is a chronic digestive disease that refers to the inflammation of the inner lining of the colon. It is termed as colitis. There are various causes of colitis including infection, inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), ischemic colitis, allergic reactions, and microscopic colitis. Colon Infection: Causes There are various other conditions that can cause colon inflammation. Infection Colitis infection can be caused by viruses, bacteria, and parasites. A person suffering from infectious colitis will have diarrhoea, fever, and stool sample tests positive for enteropathogens including salmonella, campylobacter and Escherichia coli (E.coli). It depends upon the cause of the infection; it may be contracted from contaminated water, foodborne illness, or poor hygiene

The Governor is the chief executive head of the state and works as the representative of the central Government. At present India has 28 state governors and 8 administrators/LG of Union Territories. This article has the list of all the current state governors. Articles 153 to 167 in Part VI of the Indian Constitution deal with the State Executive. The State Executive consists of the Governor, the Chief Minister, the Council of Ministers and the Advocate General of the State. At present India has 28 state governors and 8 administrators/LG of Union Territories.  The Governor is the chief executive head of the state. But like the President of India, he is a nominal executive. The Governor also acts as a representative of the central Government. In this article, we have given the list of current governors of the Indian states and along with their duration at the post. 1. State Name:  Andhra Pradesh Governor              : Biswabhusan Harichandan Since                    : 2

India’s rivalry with both Pakistan and China has been projected as the main reason for the increase in military expenditure. Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) released a report stating that India has become the third country to spend largely on the military, after the US and China. As per the report, this is the first time that India and China are among the top military spenders. India’s rivalry with both Pakistan and China has been projected as the main reason for the increase in military expenditure. SIPRO report named ‘Trends in World Military Expenditure, 2019’ mentioned that India’s expenditure on the military was the highest military spending in South Asia. The rise in India’s Military Expenditure: The report released by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) showed that India increased its military spending by 6.8 percent to $71.1 billion in 2019. The military expenditure in India has increased significantly over the pas

Sahyog App: The Government of India has launched 'Sahyog' mobile application to collect geotagged data on the highly contagious COVID-19 to curb the deadly virus from the country. The Government of India has launched 'Sahyog' mobile application to collect geotagged data on the highly contagious COVID-19. This data will help the government and public health agencies to make effective decisions to curb the COVID-19 from the country.  Who has launched the Sahyog App? Survey of India (SOI) has launched the Sahyog App. It is the National Mapping Agency of India under the Department of Science and Technology, Government of India.  What is the aim of the Sahyog App? SOI has developed the Sahyog App for the users-- Government (Centre/State) departments, Organisations, Institutions,  Government employees, Academic institutions, Students and citizens of India. Through this App, the users can support and contribute to curbing the highly contagious virus from the countr