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  1. Which of the following points is/are “correct” with respect to the visit of Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi to Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in March 2024?
    A) PM Modi unveiled Dekho Apna Desh, People’s Choice 2024, the first-ever nationwide tourist destination poll by the Ministry of Tourism to identify the pulse of the nation on tourism.
    B) PM Modi launched the Chalo India Global Diaspora Campaign and dedicated to the nation multiple development projects worth more than Rs 6,400 crore.
    C)PM Modi also revealed 42 tourist spots chosen under the Challenge Based Destination Development (CBDD) Scheme which was introduced during the Union Budget 2023-24.

    1) All A, B & C
    2) Only A & B
    3) Only B & C
    4) Only A & C
    5) Only A
    Answer-1) All A, B & C
    Explanation:
    The Prime Minister (PM) of India Narendra Modi visited Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) to address the Viksit Bharat Viksit Jammu Kashmir program at Bakshi Stadium in Srinagar.
      He unveiled Dekho Apna Desh, People’s Choice 2024, the first-ever nationwide tourist destination poll by the  Ministry of Tourism to identify the pulse of the nation on tourism.
     He also launched the Chalo India Global Diaspora Campaign and dedicated to the nation multiple development projects worth more than Rs 6,400 crore.
     He also revealed 42 tourist spots chosen under the Challenge Based Destination Development (CBDD) Scheme which was introduced during the Union Budget 2023-24.
     PM Modi inaugurated development projects worth around Rs 6,400 crore which includes Holistic Agriculture Development Programme (HADP) worth about Rs 5,000 crore to boost the region’s agricultural economy. Click here to read more

  2. Which state hosted the Integrated Tri-Service Firepower and Manoeuvre Exercise ‘Bharat Shakti’ in March 2024?
    1) Punjab
    2) Chhattisgarh
    3) Rajasthan
    4) Maharashtra
    5) Uttarakhand
    Answer-3) Rajasthan
    Explanation:
    A 50-minute-long synergised demonstration of indigenous defence capabilities in the form of a Tri-Services Live Fire and Manoeuvre Exercise ‘Bharat Shakti’ was held at Pokhran during PM Modi’s visit to Rajasthan on 12th March 2024.
    i. ‘Bharat Shakti’ exercise displayed an array of indigenous weapon systems and platforms to showcase India’s unprecedented excellence in global military equipment production.
    ii. The exercise demonstrated the firepower capabilities of indigenous weapons and the operational readiness of all three defence forces namely Indian Army (IA), Indian Navy (IN) and Indian Air Force (IAF).

  3. Which of the following statements is / are ‘correct’ with respect to the Cinematograph (Certification) Rules, 2024, as of March 2024?
    A) The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has notified the Cinematograph (Certification) Rules, 2024 which replaces the Cinematograph (Certification) Rules of 1983.
    B) The new rules have sub-divided the existing UA category into three age-based categories: 7 years (UA 7+), 13 years (UA 13+), and 16 years (UA 16+), instead of 12 years.
    C) The new rules also provide perpetual validity of CBFC certificates, instead of the previous 10-year period

    1) All A, B & C
    2) Only A & B
    3) Only B & C
    4) Only A & C
    5) Only A
    Answer-1) All A, B & C
    Explanation:
    The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has notified the Cinematograph (Certification) Rules, 2024 to improve the process of certification of films for public exhibition. This replaces the Cinematograph (Certification) Rules of 1983
     The rules were notified following the introduction of the Cinematograph (Amendment) Act, 2023, which amended the Cinematograph Act, 1952.
    i. The new rules have reduced the processing time for the certification of a film and adopted a complete digital process to eliminate all transactional time. ii. The new rules also provide perpetual validity of CBFC certificates, instead of the previous 10-year period.iii. The new rules have sub-divided the existing UA category into three age-based categories: 7 years (UA 7+), 13 years (UA 13+), and 16 years (UA 16+), instead of 12 years.

  4. Which of the following Institute/Regulatory bodies have recently (in March ‘24) signed MoUs with the Department of Food and Public Distribution (DoF&PD) to revolutionise Fair Price Shops (FPSs) across India?
    1) National Institute for Entrepreneurship and Small Business Development
    2) Small Industries Development Bank of India
    3) National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development
    4) Both 1 & 2
    5) Both 2 & 3
    Answer- 4) Both 1 & 2
    Explanation:
    The Department of Food and Public Distribution (DoF&PD) have signed two Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with the National Institute for Entrepreneurship and Small Business Development (NIESBUD) under the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE), and the Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI) to revolutionise Fair Price Shops (FPSs) across India.
      This initiative aligns with the Government of India’s (GoI) vision of Kaushal Bharat (Skill India), Viksit Bharat (Developed India), and digitally empowered India.

  5. Name the Indian Naval Ship (INS) that has participated in Exercise Cutlass Express – 24 (CE – 24) at Port Victoria, Seychelles in March 2024?
    1) INS Sindhuraj
    2) INS Tir
    3) INS Jalashwa
    4) INS Kesari
    5) INS Vibhuti
    Answer-2) INS Tir
    Explanation:
    The Indian Naval Ship (INS) Tir representing the First Training Squadron (1TS), joined Exercise Cutlass Express – 24 (CE – 24) at Port Victoria, Seychelles from February 26 to March 08, 2024. This multinational exercise aimed to enhance maritime cooperation and security.
     Apart from the Indian Navy (IN), it saw participation from 16 friendly foreign nations.
     IN has been participating in the exercise since 2019.

  6. Who was recently (in March 2024) inducted as a member of the Committee of Advisors of Abhyudaya Cooperative Bank Limited?
    1) Devendara Kumar
    2) Venkatesan Duraiswamy
    3) Rajesh B. Paralkar
    4) Krishna Kumar
    5) Nityanand Prabhu
    Answer-1) Devendara Kumar
    Explanation:
    The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has reconstituted a three-member Committee of Advisors of Abhyudaya Cooperative Bank Limited by inducting Devendara Kumar in place of Mahendra Chhajed after his resignation.
    i. The ‘Committee of Advisors’ comprises of Devendra Kumar (former Chief-General Manager, State Bank of India (SBI)), Venkatesh Hegde (former General Manager, SBI), and Suhas Gokhale (former Managing Director, COSMOS Co-operative Bank).

  7. Which company has recently (in March’ 24) become India’s Second Unicorn of 2024?
    1) Uncat
    2) Perfios
    3) Buxfer
    4) Miquido
    5) Krutrim
    Answer-2) Perfios
    Explanation:
    Fintech-focussed Software as a Service (SaaS) firm Perfios has become the second unicorn of 2024 after it secured a USD 80 million fund from Teachers’ Venture Growth (TVG).
      AI startup Krutrim was India’s first Unicorn of 2024.

  8. Which of the following Journalists recently (in March ‘24) received the Chameli Devi Jain Award 2024 for Outstanding Woman Media Person of the Year?
    1) Greeshma Kuthar and Ritika Chopra
    2) Rana Ayyub and Sheren Bhan
    3) Anuradha Bhasin and Mayanti Langer
    4) Nidhi Razdan and Shaili Chopra
    5) Anjana Om Kashyap and Anubha Bhonsle
    Answer-1) Greeshma Kuthar and Ritika Chopra
    Explanation:
    The Media Foundation jointly awarded the Chameli Devi Jain Award 2024 for Outstanding Woman MediaPerson of the Year to the journalists Greeshma Kuthar and Ritika Chopra.
    i. The award presentation took place at CD Deshmukh Hall in the India International Centre, New Delhi, Delhi.

  9. Who was assumed as the Chairman of the National Commission for Scheduled Castes in New Delhi in March 2024?
    1) Vijay Sampla
    2) Arun Halder
    3) Luv Kush Kumar
    4) Vaddepalli Ramchander
    5) Kishor Makwana
    Answer-5) Kishor Makwana
    Explanation:
    Kishor Makwana assumed the charge of Chairman of the National Commission for Scheduled Castes (NCSC) in New Delhi, Delhi. Luv Kush Kumar and Vaddepalli Ramchander also assumed charge as members of the NCSC. The post of NCSC Chairman was vacant after Vijay Sampla resigned on 18th July 2023
     Arun Halder was vice chairman during the resignation and he later assumed charge as acting chairman and held the position till February 18 2024.
     The tenure of the Commission is three years and this is the 7th Commission.

  10. Which team won the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2024 title by defeating Delhi Capitals in March 2024?
    1) Gujarat Giants
    2) UP Warriorz
    3) Royal Challengers Bangalore
    4) Mumbai Indians
    5) Chennai Super Kings
    Answer-3) Royal Challengers Bangalore
    Explanation:
    Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), led by Smriti Mandhana, won the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2024 title by defeating Delhi Capitals (DC), led by Meghann(Meg) Lanning (Australia), in the final held at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi, Delhi.
     The second edition of the WPL was held from 23rd February to 17th March 2024. It marks RCB’s first WPL title.
     RCB won Rs 6 crore, while DC was awarded Rs 3 crore as the runner-up. Click here to read more