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- Which Organisation, along with the Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC), introduced the DigiReady Certification (DRC) portal in February 2024?
1) Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India
2) Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry
3) National Association of Software and Service Companies
4) Quality Council of India
5) Confederation of Indian IndustryAnswer- 4) Quality Council of India
Explanation:
The Quality Council of India (QCI) and Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC) jointly introduced the DigiReady Certification (DRC) portal in a step towards fostering digital inclusion in the Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSME) sector.
QCI in coordination with ONDC aims to assess and certify the digital readiness of MSME entities. - Which Ministry has recently (in Feb ‘24) launched APAAR through the Common Service Centres (CSCs) in remote villages of India?
1) Ministry of Rural Development
2) Ministry of Education
3) Ministry of Panchayati Raj
4) Ministry of Women and Child Development
5) Ministry of Home AffairsAnswer-2) Ministry of Education
Explanation:
The Ministry of Education (MoE) launched APAAR (Automated Permanent Academic Account Registry) through the Common Service Centres (CSCs) in remote villages of India.
i. APAAR, conceptualized under the National Education Policy (NEP 2020), aims for ‘One Nation, One Student ID’.
ii. APAAR mandates all college/university students to register on the Academic Bank of Credits (ABC) platform. - In which city, the 2nd edition of the World Defence Show (WDS 2024) was held in February 2024?
1) Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
2) Delhi, India
3) Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
4) Doha, Qatar
5) Dhaka, BangladeshAnswer-1) Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Explanation:
The 2nd edition of the World Defence Show (WDS 2024) was held at Riyadh International Convention & Exhibition Center, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia from 4th to 8th February 2024.
i. WDS 2024 was organised by the General Authority for Military Industries (GAMI), the regulator, enabler, licensor for the military industry in Saudi Arabia with the theme of “Equipped for Tomorrow”.
ii. Pune (Maharashtra)- based Munitions India Limited (MIL), Defence Public Sector Undertaking (PSU) under the Ministry of Defence (MoD) signed a contract worth USD 225 million for the supply of artillery ammunition to Saudi Arabia. Click here to read more - Which bank has recently (in Feb ‘24) signed an MoU with Warehousing Development Regulatory Authority (WDRA) to facilitate low-interest rate loans to farmers and traders?
1) State Bank of India
2) Indian Bank
3) Bank of Baroda
4) Indian Overseas Bank
5) Punjab & Sind BankAnswer- 5) Punjab & Sind Bank
Explanation:
Warehousing Development Regulatory Authority (WDRA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Punjab & Sind Bank (PSB) to facilitate low-interest rate loans to farmers and traders.
i. The MoU aims to raise awareness and encourage funding against electronic Negotiable Warehouse Receipts (e-NWRs) to improve agricultural pledge finance in India. - Name the bank that has recently (in Feb ‘24) partnered with LeRemitt to enable cross-border transactions for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs).
1) IndusInd Bank
2) ICICI Bank
3) Axis Bank
4) YES Bank
5) HDFC BankAnswer-4) YES Bank
Explanation:
YES Bank Limited has partnered with the Bengaluru Based fintech startup, LeRemitt to create a cross-border platform to enable Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) to conduct international transactions in key currencies, including USD and euro.
i. It will also offer transparency, efficiency, and cost benefits for small businesses involved in global trade. - In February 2024, the Central Board of Trustees (CBT) hiked the interest rate on Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF) deposits to a three-year high of ________ from 8.15% for the financial year 2023-24 (FY24).
1) 8.40%
2) 8.25%
3) 8.30%
4) 8.45%
5) 8.50%Answer-2) 8.25%
Explanation:
The Central Board of Trustees (CBT) of the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has hiked the interest rate on Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF) deposits to a three-year high of 8.25% from 8.15% for the financial year 2023-24 (FY24).
i. The decision was taken in the 235th CBT meeting chaired by Union Minister Bhupender Yadav, Ministry of Labour and Employment (MoLE). - In February 2024, Alexander Stubb was elected as the 13th President of __________ (country).
1) Lithuania
2) Georgia
3) Belgium
4) Hungary
5) FinlandAnswer-5) Finland
Explanation:
Finland’s former Prime Minister (PM) Alexander Stubb of the National Coalition Party (NCP) won the run-off presidential election, securing 51.6% of the vote, and became the 13th President of Finland.
He defeated Pekka Haavisto, an independent candidate of the Green Party and former Foreign Minister, who secured 48.4% of votes.
Alexander Stubb will replace incumbent President Sauli Niinisto, who is required to step down after serving 2 six-year terms since 2012. - Name the personality who has recently (in Feb ‘24) inaugurated the “India Year Book 2024” and “Career Calling” at the World Book Fair 2024 in New Delhi, Delhi.
1) Rajeev Chandrasekhar (MoS of the Skill Development and Entrepreneurship)
2) Sanjay Kumar (Secretary of the Ministry of Education)
3) Dharmendra Pradhan (Union Minister of Education)
4) Sanjay Jaju (Secretary of the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting)
5) Ajay Kumar Bhalla (Secretary of the Ministry of Home Affairs)Answer-4) Sanjay Jaju (Secretary of the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting)
Explanation:
On 10th February 2024, Sanjay Jaju, the Secretary of the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB) inaugurated the Publications Division’s stall and unveiled its publications titled “India Year Book 2024” and “Career Calling” at the World Book Fair 2024 in New Delhi, Delhi
i. The 51st edition of the World Book Fair 2024, organized by the National Book Trust of India, will take place at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi from February 10-18, 2024 on the theme ‘MultiLingual India (Bahubhashi Bharat)’. - What was the theme of United Nations (UN) World Pulses Day (WPD) 2024, observed across the globe on 10th February 2024?
1) Pulses: Nourishing Soils and People
2) Pulses for a sustainable future
3) Pulses to empower youth
4) #Lovepulses
5) Pulses to achieve sustainable agrifood systemsAnswer-1) Pulses: Nourishing Soils and People
Explanation:
The United Nations (UN) World Pulses Day (WPD) 2024 was observed across the globe on 10th February 2024 with the theme of “Pulses: Nourishing Soils and People.”
i. The 1st ever WPD was observed on 10 February 2019. Click here to read more - The 1st round of National Deworming Day (NDD) 2024 was observed across India on ______________.
1) 6th February 2024
2) 8th February 2024
3) 10th February 2024
4) 7th February 2024
5) 9th February 2024Answer-3) 10th February 2024
Explanation:
The National Deworming Day (NDD) is organised biannually in all states and Union Territories (UTs) across India to eradicate intestinal worms also referred to as Soil-Transmitted Helminths (STH), among children of age 1-19 years.
The 1st round is conducted in February and the 2nd round is conducted in August.
i. In 2024, the first round of NDD will be observed on 10th February 2024, with a mop-up day (MUD) followed by the next day of NDD or on which the state government decides. The day was first observed on 10th February 2015.
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