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- According to the 24th Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) Quarterly Bulletin (July to September 2024), Unemployment Rate (UR) in urban areas has decreased from 6.6% to _______ in 2nd Quarter of Financial Year 2024-25 (FY25).
1) 6.5%
2) 6.4%
3) 6.3%
4) 6.2%
5) 6.1%Answer-2) 6.4%
Explanation:
On 18th November 2024, the National Statistical Office (NSO) under the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) released the 24th Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) Quarterly Bulletin (July to September 2024).
As per the report, Unemployment Rate (UR) in urban areas among persons aged 15 years and above has decreased by 20 basis points (bps), to 6.4% in 2nd Quarter (Q2: July-September) of Financial Year 2024-25 (FY25), from 6.6% in Q2FY24. This marks the lowest UR since the inception of PLFS in April-June 2017.
The UR among females (aged 15 years and above) in urban areas has decreased marginally to 8.4% in Q2FY25 from 8.6% in the same quarter of FY24 and 9% in Q1FY25. This marks the 5th consecutive quarter of the female UR has been above 8%.
While, the UR among males (aged 15 years and above) in urban areas has decreased from 6% (in Q2FY24) to 5.7% in Q2FY25. The rate was 5.8% in Q1FY25.
For urban areas, the quarterly PLFS data measures labour market indicators like: UR, Labour Force Participation Rate (LFPR), and Worker Population Ratio (WPR) based on the Current Weekly Status (CWS).
At the national level, in the urban areas, a total number of 5,739 First Stage Units (FSUs) (urban sampling unit curved out from Urban Frame Survey) have been surveyed during the Q2FY25.
The UR in CWS among the urban youth aged 15-29, declined from 16.8% (in Q2FY24) to 15.9% (Q2FY25). Click here to read more. - Which company has recently (in November ‘24) partnered with Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) of NITI Aayog to launch its 4th cohort of Community Innovator Fellows (CIFs)?
1) Capgemini India
2) Accenture
3) Infosys
4) Cognizant
5) WiproAnswer-1) Capgemini India
Explanation:
The Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) of NITI Aayog (National Institution for Transforming India in partnership with Capgemini India launched its fourth cohort of Community Innovator Fellows (CIFs), aimed at fostering grassroots innovation and empower local innovators to create sustainable solutions for their communities.
The program, implemented by SRF Foundation in collaboration with AIM and Capgemini, includes 15 fellows hosted at Atal Community Innovation Centers (ACICs) that provide a supportive environment for innovators from diverse backgrounds.
The CIF initiative focuses on addressing community-specific challenges through local, sustainable solutions.
Each Fellow receives a grant of Rs 1 lakh from Capgemini India to scale their innovative solutions. - Which company has recently (in November ‘24) partnered with Yes Bank Limited and National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) to launch its co-branded Credit Card?
1) BharatPe
2) MoneyTap
3) Groww
4) BillDesk
5) Rio MoneyAnswer-5) Rio Money
Explanation:
Bengaluru (Karnataka)- based fintech company Rio Money has partnered with Yes Bank Limited and National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) to launch Yes Bank Rio RuPay Credit Card, a co-branded credit card.
Rio Money also launched its Unified Payments Interface (UPI) app, to provide users with seamless access to credit for UPI payments.
This innovative card integrates credit benefits with UPI, enabling users to transact at over 100 million merchant locations across India.
The card is available to individuals aged 21 to 60 years and is open to both salaried employees, with a minimum net monthly salary of Rs 25,000, and self-employed individuals, with an annual Income Tax Return (ITR) of Rs 5 lakh.
The card is lifetime free and does not require any joining fee. Annual charges are waivable, depending on usage.
The Yes Bank Rio RuPay Credit Card has seen strong adoption, with 60% of applications during its beta phase coming from Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities. - Government of India (GoI) has recently (in November ‘24) released the 2nd tranche of _________________ to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA).
1) USD 2.5 million
2) USD 3 million
3) USD 3.5 million
4) USD 4 million
5) USD 4.5 millionAnswer-1) USD 2.5 million
Explanation:
Representative Office of India to Palestine announced that the Government of India (GoI) has released the 2nd tranche of USD 2.5 million to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA), one of the largest United Nations (UN) programs completing its annual commitment of USD 5 million for 2024-25.
This contribution highlights India’s ongoing support for the welfare of Palestinian refugees.
India has provided a cumulative financial assistance of USD 40 million to UNRWA over the years. This support has been instrumental in funding the agency’s key initiatives, including education, healthcare, and social services for Palestinian refugees.
India has also consistently extended humanitarian aid, such as medical assistance, to Palestine. - Which app has recently (in November ‘24) launched an industry’s-1st UPI payment solution designed to address the needs of India’s elderly population?
1) Silvertree
2) Honeycomb
3) TrackMyHealth
4) GenWise
5) Element3 HealthAnswer-4) GenWise
Explanation:
GenWise, India’s leading app-based club for senior citizens, has launched an industry’s-1st Unified Payments Interface (UPI) payment solution “GenWise UPI” designed to address the needs of India’s elderly population. This was developed in collaboration with Axis Bank Limited.
GenWise UPI features an intuitive, simplified interface, emphasizing security measures like geo-fencing, biometric authentication, and audio-based navigation.
It will enable India’s elders to scan and make payments while shopping, pay their friends and family, and pay their utility bills, etc.
This feature is tailored to support elders using digital payments. - Who were recently (in November ‘24) honoured with 6th International Olympic Committee (IOC) Coaches Lifetime Achievement Awards in Lausanne, Switzerland?
1) Jane Figueiredo and Vitaliy Petrov
2) Myriam Fox-Jerusalmi and Malcolm Brown
3) Ulla Koch and Malcolm Arnold
4) Laura Martinel and Taesuk Chang
5) Tom Daley and Matty LeeAnswer-1) Jane Figueiredo and Vitaliy Petrov
Explanation:
In November 18 2024, Diving coach Jane Figueiredo (Zimbabwe/Portugal) and Pole vault coach Vitaliy Petrov (Ukraine) were honoured with 6th International Olympic Committee (IOC) Coaches Lifetime Achievement Awards in the presence of IOC President Thomas Bach at Olympic House in Lausanne, Switzerland.
They have been recognised for their long-standing dedication to their respective sports and the athletes they coach.
The IOC Coaches Lifetime Achievement Awards 2023 winners are Laura Martinel (Argentina, judo) and Taesuk Chang (Republic of Korea, fencing).
The IOC Coaches Lifetime Achievement Awards was launched in 2017.
Jane Figueiredo coached 7 Olympic medallists during her career, including British duo Tom Daley and Matty Lee.
Vitaliy Petrov led the 1st athlete from the Philippines, Ernest John Obiena, to qualify for the Olympic Games in pole vaulting. - In November 2024, 24 coastal villages from which state were officially recognized as ‘Tsunami Ready’ by the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission (IOC) of UNESCO?
1) West Bengal
2) Andhra Pradesh
3) Tamil Nadu
4) Kerala
5) OdishaAnswer- 5) Odisha
Explanation:
24 coastal villages from 6 districts of Odisha have been officially recognised as ‘Tsunami Ready’ by the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission (IOC) of United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).
This Tsunami Ready Recognition Certificates was presented during the 2nd Global Tsunami Symposium in Indonesia on 11th November 2024.
These villages are located in Balasore, Bhadrak, Kendrapara, Jagatsinghpur, Puri and Ganjam districts.
These 24 coastal villages were recognised by the National Tsunami Ready Recognition Board.
The members of the board include scientists of the Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services and officers of National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA).
Additionally, Tsunami Ready Recognition Certificates were renewed for 2 villages – Noliasahi in Jagatsinghpur district and Venkatraipur in Ganjam district. They were recognised as Tsunami Ready in 2020.
Now Odisha has 381 Tsunami-prone coastal villages and habitations. Click here to read more. - Who was recently (in November ‘24) elected as the 6th President of Somaliland?
1) Muse Bihi Abdi
2) Faysal Ali Warabe
3) Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi
4) Ahmed Mohamed Mohamoud
5) Hassan Sheikh MohamudAnswer-3) Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi
Explanation:
Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi, leader of Somaliland’s opposition has won the presidential elections and was elected as the 6th President of Somaliland. Abdullahi (Waddani Party), also known as Irro, secured nearly 64% of the vote by defeating the incumbent President Muse Bihi Abdi (Kulmiye Party).
Prior to the appointment, Abdullahi served as Somaliland’s Parliament Speaker in 2005.
He served as Speaker of the Parliament for 12 years, during which he founded the Waddani Party and was chosen as its first Chairman as well as the Presidential candidate for the 2017 election. - When is World Children’s Day annually observed across the globe?
1) November 20
2) November 14
3) October 19
4) September 25
5) August 30Answer-1) November 20
Explanation:
The United Nations (UN)’s World Children’s Day is annually observed across the globe on 20th November to promote international togetherness, awareness among children worldwide, and improving children’s welfare.
This is an annual day of action for children by children led by the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF).
The theme of World Children’s Day 2024 is “Listen to the Future!”.
The “State of the World’s Children 2024: The Future of Childhood in a Changing World” examines the forces and trends shaping our world today and reflects on how they might shape the future.
Currently, only 15% of children aged 3 attend early education programmes, the lowest rate in the Europe and Central Asia region. Click here to read more. - Which of the following National Parks was recently (in November ‘24) notified as 56th tiger reserve of India?
1) Gir National Park, Gujarat
2) Sariska Wildlife Sanctuary, Rajasthan
3) Orang National Park, Assam
4) Jim Corbett National Park, Uttarakhand
5) Guru Ghasidas-Tamor Pingla, ChhattisgarhAnswer- 5) Guru Ghasidas-Tamor Pingla, Chhattisgarh
Explanation:
On November 18 2024, Union Minister for Environment, Forests, and Climate Change, Bhupender Yadav notified the Guru Ghasidas-Tamor Pingla protected area in Chhattisgarh as India’s 56th tiger reserve.
The new reserve becomes India’s 3rd largest tiger reserve behind the Manas Tiger Reserve (MTR) in Assam and the Nagarjunasagar-Srisailam Tiger Reserve (NSTR) in Andhra Pradesh (AP).
It is the 4th tiger reserve in Chhattisgarh after Achanakmar, Indravati, and Udanti Sitanadi.
The reserve will spread with a total size of 2,829.38 square kilometers(sq km) and 2,049.2 sq km designated as core area. It is contiguous to Sanjay Dubri Tiger Reserve in Madhya Pradesh(MP).
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