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- Which of the following points is/are correct with respect to the Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Bihar on 13th November 2024?
A) PM laid the foundation stone of All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Darbhanga, Bihar at a cost of Rs. 1264 Crore.
B) He inaugurated multiple initiatives in the petroleum and natural gas sector worth over Rs 4,020 crore.
C) He inaugurated 19 Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Jan Aushadhi Kendras at various railway stations across the country through video conferencing from Darbhanga in Bihar.
1) Only A & B
2) Only A & C
3) Only B & C
4) Only C
5) All A, B & CAnswer-1) Only A & B
Explanation:
Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi visited Bihar on 13th November 2024 and laid foundation stones of various projects for the development in the region.
With an aim to boost health infrastructure in the region, PM laid the foundation stone of All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Darbhanga,Bihar at a cost of Rs. 1264 Crore.
Under Pradhan Mantri Swasthaya Suraksha Yojana (PMSSY), till date, 22 AIIMS have been approved.
PM Modi inaugurated multiple initiatives in the petroleum and natural gas sector worth over Rs 4,020 crore.
PM laid the foundation stone for development of City Gas Distribution (CGD) network in five major districts of Bihar at Darbhanga, Madhubani, Supaul, Sitamarhi and Sheohar by Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited in order to provide Piped Natural Gas (PNG) to households and providing clean energy options to commercial and industrial sectors.
PM Modi inaugurated 18 Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Jan Aushadhi Kendras at various railway stations across the country through video conferencing from Darbhanga in Bihar.
PM Modi launched multiple National Highway projects worth around Rs 5,070 crore in Bihar and railway projects worth over Rs.1520 crore. Click here to read more. - Name the high-intensity tri-services exercise conducted by the Indian Army from 10th to 18th November 2024.
1) Tiger Triumph
2) INDRA
3) Poorvi Prahar
4) Vajra Prahar
5) Yudh AbhyasAnswer-3) Poorvi Prahar
Explanation:
The Indian Army is conducting a high-intensity tri-services exercise Poorvi Prahar from 10th to 18th November 2024 in the forward areas of Arunachal Pradesh.
This joint exercise aims to sharpen the combat effectiveness of the Indian Army, Navy, and Air Force in implementing Integrated Joint Operations in the difficult mountainous terrain of the region, thus increasing the inter-service coordination and operational readiness.
The exercise will act as a platform to show various sophisticated platforms and assets from all three services, including fighter and reconnaissance aircraft, strategic helicopters like the Chinook and Advanced Light Helicopter (Rudra), and M777 Ultra-Light Howitzer Artillery Systems.
The exercise, Poorvi Prahar, will involve innovative technological advancements such as, First Person View (FPV) Drones, and Loiter Munitions. These technologies Swarm Drones will transform modern warfare providing situational awareness and accuracy in operations. - Which state has recently (in November ‘24) became the first Indian state to implement a dedicated semiconductor policy?
1) Assam
2) Gujarat
3) Rajasthan
4) Haryana
5) UttarakhandAnswer-2) Gujarat
Explanation:
Bhupendra Patel, the Chief Minister(CM) of Gujarat, has launched ‘Gujarat Semiconductor Policy 2022-2027’, and became the first Indian state to implement a dedicated semiconductor policy.
Gujarat has established the ‘Gujarat State Electronics Mission,’ to ensure the effective implementation of this policy. The mission is a dedicated institution aimed at advancing Gujarat’s leadership in semiconductor self-reliance.
This initiative complements the central government’s ‘India Semiconductor Mission,’ launched in 2021 with a budget of Rs 76,000 crore to boost domestic semiconductor production.
As part of the Gujarat Semiconductor Policy, the state offers a 100% one-time refund of stamp duty and registration fees.
CM Bhupendra Patel laid the foundation stone for Micron’s advanced semiconductor ATMP plant in Sanand (Gujarat), marking an investment of over Rs 22,500 crore.
With the new semiconductor policy, Gujarat has become a frontrunner in strengthening India’s semiconductor ecosystem. Click here to read more. - Who has recently (in October ‘24) inaugurated India’s first Biomanufacturing Institute, “BRIC-National Agri-Food Bio-Manufacturing Institute” (BRIC-NABI) aimed at enhancing India’s agri-food sector at Mohali, Punjab?
1) Narendra Modi
2) Jitendra Singh
3) Amit Shah
4) Jitin Prasada
5) Shivraj Singh ChouhanAnswer-2) Jitendra Singh
Explanation:
Union Minister of State (Independent Charge), Jitendra Singh, Ministry of Science and Technology(MoST) inaugurated the new complex of India’s first Biomanufacturing Institute, “BRIC-National Agri-Food Bio-Manufacturing Institute” (BRIC-NABI) aimed at enhancing India’s agri-food sector through advanced biotechnology at Mohali, Punjab.
BRIC-NABI, created through the strategic merger of the NABI and the Center of Innovative and Applied Bioprocessing (CIAB), is set to revolutionize India’s agricultural sector by combining expertise in biotechnology and bioprocessing.
As part of its mission to advance biomanufacturing, the Biomanufacturing Workshop 1.0 is scheduled to take place in December 2024.
The Bioincubators Nurturing Entrepreneurship for Scaling Technologies (BioNEST) BRIC-NABI Incubation Center aims to empower local youth, women, and agriculture, food, and bioprocessing, and to accelerate the commercialization of agri-food innovations. - In which city, India’s first “Writer’s Village” was inaugurated to encourage creativity and offer a supportive space for writers from all over the nation?
1) New Delhi, Delhi
2) Gurugram, Haryana
3) Kolkata, West Bengal
4) Mumbai, Maharashtra
5) Dehradun, UttarakhandAnswer-5) Dehradun, Uttarakhand
Explanation:
India’s first “Writer’s Village” (Lekhak Gaon) was jointly inaugurated by former President Ram Nath Kovind, Uttarakhand Governor Lieutenant (Lt) General Gurmit Singh (retired) and Chief Minister (CM) Pushkar Singh Dhami in Dehradun, Uttarakhand.
It is conceived by former CM Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank, a renowned writer in his own right.
It aims to encourage creativity and offer a supportive space for writers from all over the nation, positioning Dehradun as an emerging cultural center for literary excellence.
The village hosted its first event, the three-day International Literature, Culture, and Art Festival, “Sparsh Himalaya Mahotsav,” with writers from more than 40 countries participating in person, while those from around 25 nations joined virtually. - Name the digital gold investment platform that was recently (in October ‘24) launched by Jio Financial Services Limited (JFSL).
1) Jio Gold
2) DigiGold
3) Smart Gold
4) Digital Gold Plus
5) GoldMineAnswer-3) Smart Gold
Explanation:
Mumbai (Maharashtra)-based Jio Financial Services Limited (JFSL), registered with Reserve Bank of India (RBI) as non-deposit taking Non-Banking Financial Company (NBFC), has launched “Smart Gold”, a digital gold investment platform which will be accessible through the JioFinance application (app).
This new offering will enable the customers to purchase 24-Karat (K) physical gold anytime, with a minimum amount of Rs 10.
The Customers can buy, sell or redeem their gold holdings for either in cash or physical gold coins and jewellery, ensuring a seamless and secure investment experience.
The underlying physical gold of the customer will be procured and stored in insured vaults. It will also enable the customers to monitor the live market price of gold on the JioFinance app, promoting transparency in their investments.
The delivery of physical gold is available for holdings of 0.5 gms and the gold is available in denominations of 0.5gm, 1 gm, 2 gm, 5 gm, and 10 gm.
Jio Payment Solutions Limited (JPSL), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Jio Financial Services (JFS), has received approval from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to operate as an online Payment Aggregator (PA). The certificate of authorisation came effective from 28th October 2024. - Who has been recently (in November ‘24) selected to be awarded with the first Jadav Payeng International Award, launched by the Jyoti-Protap Education Trust in Jorhat district, Assam?
1) Protap Saikia
2) Shiv Nadar
3) M Karunakar Reddy
4) Rajendra Singh
5) Jadav PayengAnswer-3) M Karunakar Reddy
Explanation:
Telangana-based environmentalist M Karunakar Reddy has been selected to be awarded with the first Jadav Payeng International Award, launched by the Jyoti-Protap Education Trust in Jorhat district, Assam.
M Karunakar Reddy is known as the Water Man and Green Man of India will be awarded for his extraordinary efforts towards conserving environment and climate action.
He is also known as the Crisis Man of India for his efforts to provide disaster relief and management in some of the disaster-prone areas affected by climate change.
The award will be presented to Reddy in January 2025, at the ceremony that will be held at Jyoti Protap Bidyalay in Teok, Jorhat.
The Jadav Payeng International Award consists of a cash prize of Rs 2 lakh, a citation, and various other mementos.
Karunakar Reddy is a social entrepreneur and philanthropist who has made significant contributions across the rural and urban landscape.
He has delivered various to combat environmental challenges including the water crisis, climate change, biodiversity loss and human impacts. - Which country has recently (in November ‘24) launched its second satellite, ZIMSAT-2 on the Soyuz-2.1b spacecraft from Vostochny Cosmodrome in Amur Oblast, Russia?
1) Zambia
2) Mozambique
3) Botswana
4) Zimbabwe
5) South AfricaAnswer-4) Zimbabwe
Explanation:
Republic of Zimbabwe successfully launched its second satellite, ZIMSAT-2 on the Soyuz-2.1b spacecraft from Vostochny Cosmodrome, in Amur Oblast, Russia
The launch was a joint effort between the Zimbabwe National Geo-Spatial and Space Agency (ZINGSA) and Southwest State University in Kursk, Russia, with help from Zimbabwean engineers and Doctor of Philosophy(PhD) students based in Russia.
This launch follows the success of Zimbabwe’s first satellite, ZIMSAT-1, which was launched in 2022, highlighting the country’s ongoing advancements in space technology and innovation.
ZIMSAT-2 is a low Earth observation satellite, equipped with a high-resolution multispectral camera with an 8-metre(m) spatial resolution designed for capturing detailed imagery.
The satellite is equipped with a data transmission system that enables the collected information to be sent back to a ground control station. - Name the person who is the founder of British Physical Laboratories(BPL) group, passed away in October 2024.
1) K. Chellappan
2) Sitaram Yechury
3) TP Gopalan Nambiar
4) Subhash Dandekar
5) Nari HiraAnswer-3) TP Gopalan Nambiar
Explanation:
TP Gopalan Nambiar(also known as TPG), the founder of British Physical Laboratories(BPL) group, passed away at the age of 94 in Bengaluru, Karnataka. He was born on 25 November, 1929 in Kannur, Kerala.
TP Gopalan Nambiar was a prominent Indian entrepreneur and business leader, best known for establishing BPL, one of India’s leading consumer electronics companies.
He was honoured with the Electronics Man of the Year Award (1992), National Citizen’s Award (2000) and Lifetime Achievement Award (2007). - When is Children’s Day or Bal Divas annually observed across India?
1) November 20
2) August 29
3) September 14
4) October 25
5) November 14Answer-5) November 14
Explanation:
Children’s Day or Bal Divas is annually observed across India on November 14 to honour the birth anniversary of India’s 1st Prime Minister(PM), Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, who is remembered for his affection for children.
14th November 2024 marks the 135th birth anniversary of Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru.
Before 1964, India celebrated Children’s Day on November 20 which is the day the United Nations (UN) celebrated World Children’s Day.
However, after the death of Jawaharlal Nehru in 1964, India celebrated Children’s Day on November 14, in honour of his birthday.
Jawaharlal Nehru was born in Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh(UP) on November 14, 1889.
In 1947, he was sworn in as the 1st PM of independent India and remained in office continuously for nearly 17 years.
India’s highest civilian award, the Bharat Ratna was awarded to him in 1955.
In 1970, posthumously he was awarded the World Peace Council prize.
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