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- Who has recently (in September ‘24) unveiled commemorative coin to celebrate Platinum Jubilee of the Central Silk Board (CSB)?
1) Narendra Modi
2) Giriraj Singh
3) Eknath Shinde
4) Siddaramaiah
5) Amit ShahAnswer-2) Giriraj Singh
Explanation:
On 20th September 2024, Union Minister Giriraj Singh, Ministry of Textile, unveiled the Commemorative coin of the denomination Rs 75 during an event organised to celebrate the Platinum Jubilee (75th Anniversary) of the Central Silk Board (CBS) in Mysuru, Karnataka.
The Union Minister also launched a Coffee Table Book titled CSB in the Service of the Nation Since 1949 and a postal cover featuring the CSB 75 Years Logo.
The Government of Independent India enacted the CSB Act 1948 on 20th September 1948.
The coin made of Quaternary alloy (50% silver, 40% Copper, 5% Nickel and 5% Zinc) weighs 35 grams and has a diameter of 44 millimetres (mm).
Four new technologies, namely Nirmool, Seri-win, Mr. Pro, and a trapping machine were unveiled during the event.
During the event, the CBS exchanged Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with institutions like the Indian Council of Agricultural Research- Central Inland Fisheries Research Institute (ICAR-CIFRI) in Barrackpore, West Bengal (WB); Jain University in Bengaluru, and Assam Agricultural University (AAU) in Jorhat (Assam) to strengthen cooperative efforts in sericulture research and training.
The official website of Silk Mark Organization of India (SMOI) was also launched during the event.
The Ministry of Textiles (MoT) has notified the Medical Textiles (Quality Control) Order, 2023 which is set to take effect on 1st October 2024.
On 10th August 2024, Textiles Minister Giriraj Singh launched Eri sericulture promotional project at Sardarkrushinagar, Palanpur in Gujarat. Click here to read more. - Which ministry recently (in September ‘24) launched ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam’ mobile application which allows users to plant a tree in honour of their mothers, at the National Media Centre (NMC) in New Delhi, Delhi?
1) Ministry of Communications
2) Ministry of Science and Technology
3) Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare
4) Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change
5) Ministry of Electronics and Information TechnologyAnswer- 1) Ministry of Communications
Explanation:
On 23rd September 2024, Union Minister Jyotiraditya M. Scindia, Ministry of Communications (MoC), and Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (MDoNER) launched the ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam’ mobile application (app) at the National Media Centre (NMC) in New Delhi(Delhi).
This user-friendly app is a unique platform that allows users to plant a tree in honour of their mothers, contributing to environmental sustainability and a greener planet.
The Government of India (GoI) launched Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam, a nationwide tree-plantation campaign on 5 June 2024 to commemorate World Environment Day (WED).
The campaign was launched to tackle global warming by promoting large-scale tree planting, to protect the environment and nature. - Who has recently (in September ‘24) become the first woman fighter pilot to join the Indian Air Force’s (IAF) 18 Flying Bullets squadron?
1) Subhasri Sriram
2) Rekha Sharma
3) Anjali Gupta
4) Mohana Singh
5) Jyoti VijAnswer-4) Mohana Singh
Explanation:
Squadron Leader Mohana Singh has become the 1st woman fighter pilot to join the Indian Air Force’s (IAF) 18 Flying Bullets squadron, which operates India’s indigenously developed Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas fighter jets. The Flying Bullets squadron is stationed at Naliya Air Base in the Gujarat sector, along the border with Pakistan.
Mohana Singh was among the first 3 female fighter pilots commissioned into the IAF in 2016, alongside Squadron Leaders Bhawana Kanth and Avani Chaturvedi.
She made history as the first woman in the IAF to fly a “Hawk” aircraft during daylight hours in 2019.
She was honoured with the Naari Shakti Award in 2020, recognizing her achievements alongside Avani Chaturvedi and Bhawna Kanth. - Which organisation has recently (in September ‘24) signed an MoU with the Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) to enhance the reach and marketability of “Brand Khadi”?
1) National Institute of Fashion Technology
2) Department of Posts
3) Confederation of Indian Textile Industry
4) Ministry of Textiles
5) Fashion Design Council of IndiaAnswer-1) National Institute of Fashion Technology
Explanation:
The Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) under the Ministry of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MoMSME), and the National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) under the ‘Centre of Excellence for Khadi-2.0(CoEK-2.0)’, to enhance the reach and marketability of “Brand Khadi” domestically and internationally, in Rajghat, New Delhi (Delhi).
The MoU focuses on design innovation and capacity building. NIFT will assist Khadi institutions with training, designing Khadi garments, renovating Khadi Bhavans, and developing new high-quality Khadi products.
KVIC will invest Rs 25.17 crore through CoEK over the next 3 years to strengthen the quality and brand power of Khadi. - Which country has recently (in September 2024) joined the International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA)?
1) India
2) Curaçao
3) Germany
4) Bangladesh
5) SingaporeAnswer-1) India
Explanation:
On 20th September 2024, India formally joined the International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA) by signing and ratification of the Framework Agreement on the establishment of the IBCA.
IBCA is a global initiative founded by India to secure the future of big cats and their natural habitats.
With this, 4 countries (India, Nicaragua, Eswatini and Somalia) have now become members of IBCA.
IBCA was launched by PM Modi during the programme “Commemoration of 50 years of India’s Project Tiger” on 9th April 2023 at Mysuru University in Mysuru, Karnataka.
The framework Agreement aimed to establish IBCA to collectively address common challenges for the protection and conservation of 7 big cats – Tiger, Lion, Leopard, Snow Leopard, Puma, Jaguar and the Cheetah.
IBCA aims to build a multi-nation, multi-agency coalition of 95 big cat range countries, non-range countries interested in big cat conservation. - Which insurance company has recently (in September ‘24) launched a comprehensive health insurance plan ‘Health Super Top-Up policy’?
1) Edelweiss Life Insurance Company Limited
2) Star Health and Allied Insurance Company Limited
3) Tata AIA Life Insurance Company Limited
4) Bajaj Allianz General Insurance Company Limited
5) SBI General Insurance Company LimitedAnswer-5) SBI General Insurance Company Limited
Explanation:
State Bank of India (SBI) General Insurance Company Limited has launched ‘SBIG Health Super Top-Up’ plan, which is a health insurance add-on plan designed to enhance the existing basic health insurance coverage (corporate or personal loan) in an economical and affordable way.
The main aim of this policy is to provide comprehensive support during unexpected medical emergencies that are often not covered by standard health plans.
Flexible annual and long-term aggregate deductible offers two options with sum insured ranging from Rs.5 lakhs to Rs.4 crores, with deductibles between Rs.2 lakhs to Rs.2 crores.
Consists of long-term policy options that are available for up to three years.
Affordable premiums starting at Rs.3,377 for individuals aged 18-35 years are provided.
To encourage early adoption, SBI General Insurance is offering a one-time welcome discount of 5% on all policies purchased within 5 days of receiving a quote from the company. - Axis Bank Limited and Mastercard have collaborated to launch ________, a business credit card designed for sole proprietors and Small-and-Medium Enterprises (SME) business owners.
1) PRIMUS
2) Mybiz
3) ETERNA
4) PIXEL
5) MycardAnswer-2) Mybiz
Explanation:
Axis Bank Limited and Mastercard, an American multinational payment card services corporation, have collaborated to launch Mybiz, a business credit card designed for sole proprietors and Small-and-Medium Enterprises (SME) business owners.
This credit card, a part of the World Mastercard category, combines a range of business and travel benefits to meet the needs of SME owners.
MyBiz credit card will provide an end-to-end digital offering that simplifies small business clients’ experience.
The card includes travel benefits like airport lounge access and travel insurance.
This also offers business-related services such as marketing, productivity tools, online readiness, security-related services and services related to compliance through Mastercard Easy Savings Special.
Cardholders will also have access to exclusive experiences such as culinary arts, wellness and sports through priceless.com - Who was recently (in September ‘24) elected as the New Prime Minister of Japan?
1) Paetongtarn Shinawatra
2) Shigeru Ishiba
3) Min Aung Hlaing
4) Philemon Yang
5) Fumio KishidaAnswer-2) Shigeru Ishiba
Explanation:
On 27 September 2024, Former Defence Minister Shigeru Ishiba (67 years old) is set to become the next Prime Minister (PM) of Japan after being elected as the leader of Japan’s Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) which holds a majority in the parliament.
He will assume PM office from October 1, 2024 by replacing incumbent PM Fumio Kishida.
Shigeru Ishiba won by 215 votes, defeating Sanae Takaichi (194 votes), in the leadership election of the LDP in Tokyo, Japan. Nine candidates including two women had competed in the elections. - Name the Indian tennis player who has recently (in September ‘24) won the men’s doubles title along with Vijay Sundar Prashant in the finals of Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) 250 Hangzhou Open 2024.
1) Sumit Nagal
2) Jeevan Nedunchezhiyan
3) Tharun Mannepalli
4) Harmeet Desai
5) Marin CilicAnswer-2) Jeevan Nedunchezhiyan
Explanation:
Indian Tennis players Jeevan Nedunchezhiyan and Vijay Sundar Prashanth won the men’s doubles title by defeating Germany’s Constantin Frantzen and Hendrik Jebens in the finals of the Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) 250 Hangzhou Open (2024).
Marin Cilic of Croatia won the Men’s singles title by defeating China’s Zhang Zhizhen. This marks his first tour level title since 2021.
Hangzhou Open 2024 was held from 18th to 24th September 2024 at the Hangzhou Olympic Sports Expo Center in Hangzhou, China.
Hangzhou Open 2024 is the 1st edition of the Hangzhou Open and a part of the ATP Tour 250 series of the 2024 ATP Tour. - Which country has recently (in September ‘24) won the gold medal in the 1st Asia Pacific Padel Cup in Bali, Indonesia?
1) Philippines
2) Japan
3) Sri Lanka
4) India
5) IndonesiaAnswer-5) Indonesia
Explanation:
The Indian team bagged the bronze medal by defeating Malaysia in the first edition of the Asia Pacific Padel Cup (APPC)2024 which was held at Amare Padel Club Umalas, Bali, Indonesia, from September 19th to 22nd, 2024.
India has claimed this spot in its first-ever tournament appearance and also the first-ever padel competition between nations held in the Asia Pacific region.
Indonesia won the gold medal followed by the Philippines winning the silver medal in the tournament.
Padel is a racquet sport with Mexican origin that is played in an enclosed court, like squash, that is slightly smaller than a doubles tennis court in size.
The racquets are of solid material but the balls similar to tennis balls are of a little less pressure.
Nations participated in the event – Hong Kong (China), India, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Thailand and Singapore.
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