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- Which of the following points is/are “correct” with respect to the Union Cabinet approval on 29th February 2024?
A) The Union Cabinet approved the construction of three semiconductor units in India under the Development of Semiconductors and Display Manufacturing Ecosystem with a total outlay of Rs 76,000 crores.
B) The Union cabinet has approved the PM-Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana which aims to install rooftop solar panels in one crore households, with a total budget of Rs. 75,021 crores.
C) The Union Cabinet has approved an amendment to the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957, to specify the royalty rate for 12 critical and strategic minerals.
1) All A, B & C
2) Only A & B
3) Only B & C
4) Only A & C
5) Only AAnswer-1) All A, B & C
Explanation:
The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister(PM) Narendra Modi has approved the following proposals on 29th February 2024
The Union Cabinet approved the construction of three semiconductor units in India under the Development of Semiconductors and Display Manufacturing Ecosystem with a total outlay of Rs 76,000 crores including the first semiconductor unit in the northeast(Assam).
The Union cabinet has approved the PM-Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana which aims to install rooftop solar panels in one crore households, with a total budget of Rs. 75,021 crore.
The Union Cabinet has approved an amendment to the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957, to specify the royalty rate for 12 critical and strategic minerals. Click here to read more - In which city, Samudra Laksamana 2024, the third edition of India-Malaysia Maritime Exercise was held from 28th February 2024 to 2nd March 2024?
1) Chandipur, Odisha
2) Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh
3) Chennai, Tamil Nadu
4) Digha, West Bengal
5) Kochi, KeralaAnswer-2) Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh
Explanation:
Exercise Samudra Laksamana 2024, the third edition of the India-Malaysia maritime exercise, was held at/off the coast of Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh(AP) from February 28, 2024 to March 2, 2024 between the Indian Navy (IN) and Royal Malaysian Navy.
Aim: To enhance interoperability and relationships between Indian and Royal Malaysian Navies
Participants: Indian Naval Ship (INS) Kiltan and the Royal Malaysian Ship KD Lekir. - Which organisation/company has recently (in March ‘24) partnered with the United States of America (USA) Consulate to launch the first-ever US-India Cyber Security Initiative?
1) InstaSafe Technologies Pvt. Ltd.
2) BluSapphire Cyber Systems Pvt Ltd
3) Mahratta Chamber of Commerce, Industries and Agriculture
4) Arcon TechSolution
5) Techdefence LabsAnswer-3) Mahratta Chamber of Commerce, Industries and Agriculture
Explanation:
The United States of America (USA) Consulate and the Mahratta Chamber of Commerce, Industries and Agriculture (MCCIA) have launched the first-ever USA-India Cyber Security Initiative to strengthen Information technology (IT) connections between the two countries.
It also aims to bring together leading global cybersecurity experts to create jobs and develop innovative solutions.
i. The initiative develops a mentorship model in cyberspace and also encourages people-to-people ties in cyberspace. - In which country, Prime Minister (PM) of India, Narendra Modi has recently (in Feb ‘24) inaugurated, an Airstrip and a Saint James Jetty?
1) Maldives
2) Seychelles
3) Madagascar
4) Fiji
5) MauritiusAnswer-5) Mauritius
Explanation:
On February 29, 2024, the Prime Minister (PM) of India, Narendra Modi and PM of Mauritius, Pravind Jugnauth, jointly inaugurated an Airstrip and a Saint James Jetty at the Agaléga Island in Mauritius via video conferencing.
They also inaugurated the six community development projects in Agaléga that were implemented with financial assistance from India.
These inaugurations will fulfil the demand for better connectivity between mainland Mauritius and Agalega, strengthen maritime security and foster socio-economic development. - Which of the following countries have recently (in Feb ‘24) became the members of the World Trade Organisation (WTO)?
1) Union of the Comoros
2) Democratic Republic of Timor–Leste
3) São Tomé and Príncipe
4) Both 1 & 2
5) Both 2 & 3Answer-4) Both 1 & 2
Explanation:
On 26th February 2024, The Union of the Comoros and the Democratic Republic of Timor–Leste formally became the members of the World Trade Organisation (WTO).
i. The signing ceremony was held during the WTO’s 13th Ministerial Conference (MC13) hosted by the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in Abu Dhabi.
ii. With the accession of Comoros and Timor-Leste, the total number of WTO members becomes 166. Click here to read more - In March 2024, REC Limited had listed two bonds worth Rs _________ on the NSE India (National Stock Exchange of India Ltd) and BSE Limited.
1) 2,870 crore
2) 3,910 crore
3) 5,375 crore
4) 4,120 crore
5) 6,175 croreAnswer- 3) 5,375 crore
Explanation:
REC Limited has successfully listed two bonds worth Rs 5,375 crore on the NSE India (National Stock Exchange of India Ltd) and BSE Limited (formerly Bombay Stock Exchange).
The first bond is worth Rs.2,500 crore and has a maturity period of 10 years (matures on 28th February 2034). It offers a yield of 7.47%.
The second bond is worth Rs. 2,875 crore and has a maturity period of 3 years and 2 months (matures on 30th April 2027). It offers a yield of 7.64%.
i. These bonds are rated IND AAA by India Ratings and Research Private Limited (IRPL) and ICRA AAA by Investment Information and Credit Rating Agency (ICRA). - Which company has recently (in March ‘24) signed an MoU with the Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT) to encourage innovation in India?
1) Cisco Systems, Inc.
2) Qualcomm Technologies Inc.
3) Deloitte Consulting LLP
4) Kforce Limited
5) CognizantAnswer-2) Qualcomm Technologies Inc.
Explanation:
Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT) and Qualcomm Technologies Inc., a subsidiary of Qualcomm Incorporated, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to encourage innovation in India and support India-based developers and start-ups working on innovative products and use cases.
The MoU was signed at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2024 held in Barcelona, Spain.
i. As per the MoU, Qualcomm will provide foundational chip technologies and domain experts to Indian startups, Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) and academia. - In March 2024, “Staliner Divan”, the Bengali translation of Jean-Daniel Baltassat’s French novel “Le Divan de Staline”, by __________ won the Romain Rolland Book Prize 2024.
1) Shamsur Rahman
2) Taslima Nasrin
3) Humayun Ahmed
4) Manik Bandopadhyay
5) Pankaj Kumar ChatterjeeAnswer-5) Pankaj Kumar Chatterjee
Explanation:
The 7th edition of the Romain Rolland Book Prize (2024) has been awarded to “Staliner Divan”, the Bengali translation of Jean-Daniel Baltassat’s French novel “Le Divan de Staline” (Stalin’s Couch), by Pankaj Kumar Chatterjee.
The Romain Rolland Book Prize is annually presented by the French Institute in India (IFI – Institut Français en Inde) in collaboration with Apeejay Trust.
The original French novel was published in 2013. The Bengali translation of the book was published by New Bharat Sahitya Kutir in 2023. - Which University has recently (in Feb ‘24) topped the medal tally of 4th edition of the Khelo India University Games (KIUG 2023) with a total of 71 medals held in the NorthEast region of India?
1) Guru Nanak Dev University
2) Lovely Professional University
3) Panjab University
4) Chandigarh University
5) Jain UniversityAnswer-4) Chandigarh University
Explanation:
Chandigarh University won the overall championship of the 4th edition of the Khelo India University Games (KIUG 2023) held in the NorthEast region from 17th -29th February 2024. Chandigarh University topped the medal tally of KIUG 2023 with a total of 71 medals (32 gold, 18 silver, and 21 bronze).
i. Lovely Professional University (Punjab) with 42 medals (20 gold, 14 silver, and 8 bronze), and Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar (Punjab) with 51 medals (12 gold, 20 silver, and 19 bronze) were ranked in 2nd and 3rd place, respectively.
The Mascot of the KIUG 2023 is ‘Ashtalakshmi’, a butterfly. Click here to read more - When was the United Nations (UN) World Wildlife Day (WWD) 2024 observed across the globe?
1) 3rd March 2024
2) 1st March 2024
3) 4th March 2024
4) 29th February 2024
5) 2nd March 2024Answer-1) 3rd March 2024
Explanation:
The United Nations (UN) World Wildlife Day (WWD) 2024 was observed across the globe on 3rd March 2024 with the theme of “Connecting People and Planet: Exploring Digital Innovation in Wildlife Conservation “.
i. As a part of WWD 2024 celebration, the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) Environmental Information, Awareness, Capacity Building and Livelihood Programme, Programme Centres and Resource Partners (EIACP PC-RP) organised various events at Okhla Bird Sanctuary (OBS), in Gautam Buddha Nagar, Uttar Pradesh (UP). Click here to read more
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