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- Which of the following points is/are ‘correct’ with respect to the Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Maharashtra on 20 September 2024?
A) PM Modi participated in the PM Vishwakarma Yojana Programme marking one year of progress under PM Vishwakarma and released a commemorative stamp.
B) He laid the foundation stone of PM Mega Integrated Technology Research and Apparel (PM MITRA) Park in Maharashtra. The government of India had approved the setting up of Six PM MITRA Parks for the Textile industry.
C) PM Modi launched the Acharya Chanakya Kaushalya Vikas Scheme of the Government of Maharashtra and Punyashlok Ahilyadevi Holkar Women Startup Scheme.
1) Only A & B
2) Only A & C
3) Only B & C
4) Only C
5) All A, B & CAnswer-2) Only A & C
Explanation:
Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi visited Wardha, Maharashtra on 20th September 2024. During his visit,
i.PM Modi participated in the National ‘PM Vishwakarma Yojana’ Programme marking one year of progress under PM Vishwakarma and released a commemorative stamp published by India Post.
• The scheme was launched on September 17, 2023, to provide support to artisans and craftspeople working with their hands and tools.
• It is a Central Sector Scheme launched with a financial outlay of Rs 13,000 crore for five years (FY 2023-24 to FY 2027-28).
ii.He laid the foundation stone of PM Mega Integrated Textile Regions and Apparel (PM MITRA) Park at Amravati, Maharashtra.
• The government of India had approved the setting up of 7 PM MITRA Parks for the Textile industry.
iii.He launched Acharya Chanakya Kaushalya Vikas Scheme and Punyashlok Ahilyabai Holkar Women Start-Up Scheme.
• Under Acharya Chanakya Kaushalya Vikas scheme, Skill development training centres will be established in well-known colleges across Maharashtra to provide training to youth in the age group of 15 to 45.
• Around 1,50,000 youths across Maharashtra will receive free skill development training each year.
• Under Punyashlok Ahilyabai Holkar Women Start-Up scheme, early-stage support will be provided to women-led startups in Maharashtra to make them self-reliant and independent.
• Financial assistance up to Rs.25 lakh will be provided. Click here to read more. - Which ministry has recently (in September ‘24) launched the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) on ‘White Revolution 2.0’ in New Delhi (Delhi) to boost the Indian dairy sector?
1) Ministry of Cooperation
2) Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare
3) Ministry of Home Affairs
4) Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying
5) Ministry of Food Processing IndustriesAnswer-1) Ministry of Cooperation
Explanation:
On 19th September 2024, Union Minister Amit Shah, Ministry of Cooperation (MoC) launched the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) on ‘White Revolution 2.0’ during the National Conference on the initiatives taken by the MoC in the 1st 100 days of the 3rd term of Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) government held in New Delhi, Delhi.
• During the main session of the Conference, Union Minister Amit Shah launched ‘100 days initiatives’ under the theme of “Sahkar-se-Samriddhi”, to strengthen and expand the cooperative sector, and has potential to benefit about 13 crore farmers across the country.
• The key target of GoI under White Revolution 2.0 is to increase milk production by dairy cooperative societies by 50% i.e. from the current 660 lakh litres per day to 1,000 lakh litres, over the next 5 years.
• He also launched SOPs for ‘Cooperation among Cooperatives’ initiative, the 3 key components of initiatives are distribution of Rupay – Kisan Credit Cards (KCCs) to dairy farmers, distribution of micro-Automated Teller Machines (ATMs) to dairy cooperatives and opening of the account of the cooperative societies and their members in cooperative banks.
• Union Minister Amit Shah has launched Margdarshika (Action Plan) for the formation and strengthening of 2 lakh new Primary Agricultural Credit Societies (PACS), Dairy and Fishery Cooperatives Societies in each Panchayat. Click here to read more. - Which organisation has recently (in September ‘24) collaborated with the Indian Army and hosted two major events, ‘HIM DRONE-A-THON 2024’, and ‘HIMTECH 2024’ in Ladakh?
1) Defence Research and Development Organisation
2) NITI Aayog
3) Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry
4) Indian Space Research Organisation
5) Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of IndiaAnswer-3) Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry
Explanation:
The Indian Army hosted two major events, ‘HIM DRONE-A-THON 2024’, and ‘HIMTECH 2024’, in collaboration with the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI), at Leh, in the Union Territory (UT) of Ladakh. The events focused on harnessing military technology for High Altitude Areas (HAA) through cutting-edge drone and technology innovations.
• The HIM DRONE-A-THON 2024 was held from 17th to 18th September 2024 at Wari La, Leh.
• The HIMTECH 2024 was held from 20th to 21st September 2024 at Rinchen Auditorium Grounds, Leh.
• HIM DRONE-A-THON 2024 focused on the demonstration of the capabilities of Aerial/ Ground/ Water/Underwater drones in HAA.
• HIMTECH 2024 focussed on showcasing cutting-edge equipment /products /solutions designed to perform in HAA. - Which State Election Commission (SEC) has successfully carried out a paperless voting process for the first time in India during its panchayat by-election in September 2024?
1) Chhattisgarh
2) Rajasthan
3) Uttar Pradesh
4) Madhya Pradesh
5) MaharashtraAnswer-4) Madhya Pradesh
Explanation:
Madhya Pradesh (MP) State Election Commission (SEC) conducted a paperless voting process for the first time in India. It was implemented as a pilot project during a Panchayat by-election in Ratua Ratanpur village, Berasia tehsil in Bhopal (MP) for the post of Sarpanch and recorded 84% turnout.
• The process aims to computerise the manual parts of the voting process that were previously done on paper.
• The new system uses thumb impressions and electronic signatures for voter identification, ensuring authenticity and eliminating proxy voting. - Name the country that has recently (in September ‘24) become the 1st country in the world to receive the World Health Organization (WHO) verification for Eliminating Leprosy.
1) Belize
2) Jordan
3) Jamaica
4) Brazil
5) Cabo VerdeAnswer-2) Jordan
Explanation:
The World Health Organization (WHO) officially verified Jordan as the 1st country in the world to have eliminated leprosy (also known as Hansen’s disease), a chronic infectious disease caused by a bacteria, Mycobacterium leprae.
• Jordan has not reported any locally transmitted (autochthonous) cases of leprosy for over 2 decades. This achievement is seen as a significant step in public health efforts to eliminate leprosy worldwide.
• This achievement is expected to inspire other countries to enhance their efforts against leprosy.
• Leprosy is an age-old disease that mainly affects the skin and peripheral nerves, mucosa of the upper respiratory tract, and the eyes. - Which company has recently (in September ‘24) collaborated with Tata Electronics Private Limited (TEPL) to launch India’s first domestically produced semiconductor chips by 2026?
1) Zero-Error Systems Private Limited
2) Signaltron Systems Private Limited
3) Infosys
4) Tata Consultancy Services
5) Cognizant Technology SolutionsAnswer-4) Tata Consultancy Services
Explanation:
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) is collaborating with Tata Electronics Private limited (TEPL) to launch India’s first domestically produced semiconductor chips by 2026.
• Tata Electronics is leading the initiative, with TCS providing expertise in chip design, engineering, and intellectual property (IP)-based solutions.
• This initiative aligns with the India Semiconductor Mission (ISM), which has approved the establishment of three semiconductor manufacturing facilities in India. - Who was Sworn-in as 8th Chief Minister of Delhi in September 2024?
1) Atishi
2) Sheel Nagu
3) Preeti Sudan
4) Sujata Saunik
5) Soumya SwaminathanAnswer-1) Atishi
Explanation:
Atishi, a senior leader of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) took oath as the 8th Chief Minister (CM) of the National Capital Territory (NCT) of Delhi. She was appointed by the President Droupadi Murmu. Lieutenant-Governor (LG) Vinai Kumar Saxena administered the oath of office and secrecy to Atishi at a ceremony held at Raj Niwas in New Delhi (Delhi). 5 AAP ministers also took oath during the ceremony.
• She replaced Arvind Kejriwal, the 7th CM of Delhi since February 2015, who resigned from his role in September 2024.
• Atishi is the 3rd woman CM of Delhi after Sheila Dikshit (1998 to 2013) of the Indian National Congress (INC) and Sushma Swaraj (1998) of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
• She became the youngest of all 3 to hold the CM Office (CMO) in the Union Territory (UT) of Delhi at 43. - Who has been recently (in September 2024) elected as the President of Sri Lanka?
1) Anura Kumara Dissanayake
2) Kamel Madouri
3) Kristen Michal
4) Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo
5) Ranil WickremesingheAnswer-1) Anura Kumara Dissanayake
Explanation:
On 23rd September 2024, Anura Kumara Dissanayake (55 years old), Leader of Marxist-Leninist party – Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP), sworn-in as 9th President of Sri Lanka after winning the 2024 Presidential election.
• He was sworn in by Chief Justice of Sri Lanka, Jayantha Jayasuriya at the Presidential Secretariat in Colombo, Sri Lanka.
• Dissanayake won the presidency with 42.31% of the vote. Opposition leader Sajith Premadasa took 2nd place with 32.76%. - Who was appointed as the next Chief of the Air Staff (CAS) in the Indian Air force (IAF) with effect from September 30, 2024?
1) Upendra Dwivedi
2) Manoj Pande
3) Vivek Ram Chaudhari
4) Ashutosh Dixit
5) Amar Preet SinghAnswer- 5) Amar Preet Singh
Explanation:
The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has appointed Air Marshal Amar Preet Singh as the next Chief of the Air Staff (CAS) in the Indian Air force (IAF), in the rank of Air Chief Marshal, with effect from September 30, 2024.
• He will succeed the incumbent Air Chief Marshal Vivek Ram Chaudhari, who retires upon superannuation.
• He is a recipient of the Param Vishisht Seva Medal (PVSM) and the Ati Vishisht Seva Medal (AVSM). - Who has recently (in September 2024) won the Formula 1 (F1) Singapore Airlines Singapore Grand Prix (GP) 2024 held at the Marina Bay Street Circuit in Singapore?
1) Oscar Piastri
2) Lando Norris
3) Lewis Hamilton
4) George Russell
5) Max VerstappenAnswer-2) Lando Norris
Explanation:
McLaren’s Lando Norris, a British racing driver, won the title of the Formula 1 (F1) Singapore Airlines Singapore Grand Prix (GP) 2024 held at the Marina Bay Street Circuit in Singapore. This marks Lando Norris’ 3rd career win after Heineken Dutch GP 2024 and Miami GP 2024.
• Red Bull’s Max Verstappen, a Dutch-Belgian racing driver (competing under the Dutch flag) finished 2nd followed by McLaren’s Oscar Piastri, an Australian racing driver in the 3rd.
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