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- Which of the following points is “Incorrect” with respect to the 18th G20 (Group of 20) Leaders’ Summit, under India’s presidency, held in New Delhi, Delhi in September 2023?
1) During the 18th G20 Summit, Indian Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi announced that the African Union has been included as a member of the G20, making it the 21st member.
2) PM Narendra Modi made a significant announcement about the unanimous adoption of the New Delhi declaration during the 18th G20 summit.
3) PM Narendra Modi launched the Global Biofuel Alliance (GBA), a collective effort aimed at reducing the world’s dependency on petrol and diesel fuels in which a total of 19 countries and 12 international organisations have joined so far.
4) PM Narendra Modi and the President of the USA, H.E. Mr. Joe Biden co-chaired a special event on Partnership for Global Infrastructure and Investment (PGII) and India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC).
5) PM Narendra Modi handed over the G20 Presidency to Giorgia Meloni, the President of Italy, which will assume the presidency of the grouping from December 1, 2023.Answer-5) PM Narendra Modi handed over the G20 Presidency to Giorgia Meloni, the President of Italy, which will assume the presidency of the grouping from December 1, 2023.
Explanation:
The two-day 18th G20 (Group of 20) Leaders’ Summit, under India’s presidency, happened in Bharat Mandapam International Exhibition and Convention Centre, Pragati Maidan, New Delhi from September 9th to 10th, 2023. This is the first ever G20 Summit being hosted by India.
• The meeting was held under the theme of “Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam” or “One Earth – One Family – One Future”. It is inspired from the Maha Upanishad, an old Sanskrit scripture.
• During the 18th G20 Summit, Indian PM Narendra Modi announced that the African Union has been included as a member of the G20, making it the 21st member.
• Prime Minister Narendra Modi made a significant announcement about the unanimous adoption of the New Delhi declaration during the 18th G20 summit.
• On September 9, 2023, at the G20 Summit held in New Delhi, Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi launched the Global Biofuel Alliance (GBA), a collective effort aimed at reducing the world’s dependency on petrol and diesel fuels. A total of 19 countries and 12 international organizations have so far agreed to join.
• On the sidelines of the G20 Summit in New Delhi, Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi and the President of USA, H.E. Mr. Joe Biden co-chaired a special event on Partnership for Global Infrastructure and Investment (PGII) and India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC).
• The two days G20 Leaders’ Summit 2023 was concluded on 10th September,2023. Prime Minister Narendra Modi handed over the G20 Presidency to Lula da Silva, the President of Brazil, which will assume the presidency of the grouping from December 1,2023 this year.
• On the margins of G20 Leader’s summit, British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak forged new strategic partnership with Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong in Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi on September 9,2023. - Name the organisation that has recently (in Sept ‘23) signed an MoU with National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) to boost Data-Driven Innovations in Agriculture.
1) International Fund for Agricultural Development
2) Food and Agriculture Organization
3) United Nations Development Programme
4) International Monetary Fund
5) United Nations Human Settlement ProgrammeAnswer-3) United Nations Development Programme
Explanation:
On September 12, 2023, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) signed a 5-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on technical cooperation for the joint development of data-driven innovations in agriculture and food systems to support smallholder farmers.
i. Aim: To promote sustainable agriculture, reducing vulnerability by sharing best practices and optimizing investments
ii. Under this MoU, NABARD and UNDP will share open-source data for product development, technology transfer, collective climate action, and agrarian policy support to enhance the livelihoods of smallholder farmers. - In which city, Union Minister of Education & Skill Development, and Entrepreneurship Dharmendra Pradhan has recently (in Sept ‘23) inaugurated the Vidya Samiksha Kendra (VSK) and laid the foundation stone of 141 Pradhan Mantri Schools for Rising India (PM SHRI) schools?
1) Pune, Maharashtra
2) Gandhinagar, Gujarat
3) Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
4) Dehradun, Uttarakhand
5) Patna, BiharAnswer-4) Dehradun, Uttarakhand
Explanation:
Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, Ministry of Education(MoE) and Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) along with Pushkar Singh Dhami, Chief Minister (CM) of Uttarakhand, inaugurated the Vidya Samiksha Kendra (VSK) in Dehradun, Uttarakhand.
i. They also laid the Foundation Stone of 141 Pradhan Mantri Schools for Rising India (PM SHRI) Schools and 40 bed Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Awasiya Vidyalaya (NSCBAV) (residential school) in Dehradun, Uttarakhand.
ii. PM SHRI Schools will serve as the models for the existing schools to achieve excellence and the NSCBAV will provide quality education to underprivileged children. - Which organisation, along with Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs (IICA) & National Stock Exchange of India Limited (NSE) has recently (in Sept ‘23) organised a workshop on Business Responsibility and Sustainability Reporting (BRSR) in Mumbai, Maharashtra?
1) United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization
2) United Nations Development Programme
3) United Nations Children’s Fund
4) International Monetary Fund
5) World BankAnswer-3) United Nations Children’s Fund
Explanation:
On September 12, 2023, the Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs (IICA) organised a workshop on Business Responsibility and Sustainability Reporting (BRSR) in collaboration with UNICEF (United Nations Children’s Fund) and National Stock Exchange of India Limited (NSE) at the NSE premises in Mumbai, Maharashtra.
i. Aim: The workshop aimed to provide a comprehensive understanding of the BRSR framework.
ii. The BRSR framework: It is based on the 9 principles of the National Guidelines for Responsible Business Conduct (NGRBC). It mandates the top 1000 listed companies to report their ESG performance, showcasing their dedication to responsible business conduct. - Name the Payment company that has recently (in Sept ‘23) collaborated with the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) to launch “AutoPay on QR(Quick Response)”, a feature enabling customer onboarding through a 2-step process.
1) Cashfree Payments India Private Limited
2) Razorpay Software Private Limited
3) BharatPe Limited
4) Infibeam Avenues Limited
5) Paytm Private LimitedAnswer-1) Cashfree Payments India Private Limited
Explanation:
Cashfree Payments India Private Limited in collaboration with National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) launched “AutoPay on QR(Quick Response)”, a feature enabling customer onboarding through a 2-step process.
i. The 2 step process involves scanning the QR code and approving an e-mandate through Unified Payments Interface (UPI) apps.
ii. Cashfree Payments works with banks to build the core payments and banking infrastructure that powers the company’s products.
iii. It is also integrated with major platforms such as Shopify, Wix, PayPal, Amazon Pay, Paytm, and Google Pay. - Which company, along with the Ministry of Tourism and Invest India has recently (in Sept ‘23) launched Priceless.com to explore India’s history and culture?
1) Visa Inc
2) Mastercard
3) American Express
4) Capital One
5) Discover CardAnswer-2) Mastercard
Explanation:
Mastercard’ with the support from the Ministry of Tourism and Invest India has launched Priceless.com to explore India’s history and culture (using latest travel trends).
• Priceless.com will support the “Dekho Apna Desh“ initiative of the Tourism Ministry.
i. Priceless.com is an extension of Mastercard’s global priceless platform that offers exclusive experiences and privileges to Mastercard cardholders around the world.
ii. It paves a way for local and international travellers to experience the country’s diverse heritage. - Name the company that has recently (in Sept ‘23) signed a technology partnership with Italy-based Metra SpA, Rodengo Saiano to manufacture high-precision extruded products for high-speed aluminium rail coaches in India.
1) Vedanta Limited
2) National Aluminium Company Limited
3) Hindalco Industries Limited
4) Bharat Aluminium Company Limited
5) Hindustan Zinc LimitedAnswer-3) Hindalco Industries Limited
Explanation:
Hindalco Industries Limited signed a technology partnership with Rodengo Saiano, Italy-based Metra SpA to manufacture high-precision extruded products for high-speed aluminium rail coaches in India.
i. Extruded aluminium is important in the railway industry because it combines weight reduction and mechanical strength.
ii. Hindalco plans to invest Rs. 2,000 crore in making passenger coaches for the Vande Bharat trains and this technology partnership will provide cutting-edge technology for this effort. - Which company has recently (in Sept ‘23) launched “Project Abhinandan” to provide personalised and hassle free ground experience for its passengers?
1) IndiGo
2) Vistara
3) SpiceJet
4) Air India
5) Alliance AirAnswer-4) Air India
Explanation:
Tata Sons-owned Air India launched “Project Abhinandan” (greetings in Hindi) to provide personalised and hassle free ground experience for its passengers.
• As part of the Project Abhinandan, Specially trained Service Assurance Officers(SAOs) will be stationed at 16 major airports in India to provide support and assistance to Air India guests.
• The 16 major airports include Ahmedabad (Gujarat), Bengaluru(Karnataka), Kochi & Kozhikode(Kerala), Chennai(Tamil Nadu), Delhi, Goa, Guwahati(Assam), Hyderabad(Telangana), Kolkata(West Bengal), Varanasi & Lucknow(Uttar Pradesh), Mumbai, Nagpur, Pune (Maharashtra), and Visakhapatnam(Andhra Pradesh). - Which institute has recently (in Sept ‘23) signed an MoU with the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) for capacity building the areas of mineral resources and disaster management within the framework National Natural Resources Management System (NNRMS) programme?
1) Geological Survey of India Training Institute
2) Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru
3) Central Institute of Mining and Fuel Research
4) Geological & Metallurgical Institute of India
5) Indian Institute of Science Education and Research, KolkataAnswer-1) Geological Survey of India Training Institute
Explanation:
The Geological Survey of India Training Institute (GSITI) in Hyderabad (Telangana) has signed a 5-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) in Bengaluru (Karnataka) as part of the National Natural Resources Management System (NNRMS) programme.
i. The primary objective of the project is capacity building through the generation of a skilled workforce (human resources) in the Application of Digital Image Processing and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) in Mineral Exploration, Advanced Remote Sensing Techniques in Mineral Exploration, and Applications of Geo-informatics in Disaster Management.
ii. The scope of the collaborative project between GSITI and ISRO is to conduct a series of training for capacity building in the areas of mineral resources and disaster management within the framework NNRMS programme. - When was World Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Day 2023 observed across the globe with the theme of “Duchenne: Breaking Barriers“?
1) 8th September 2023
2) 10th September 2023
3) 7th September 2023
4) 11th September 2023
5) 9th September 2023Answer-3) 7th September 2023
Explanation:
World Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Day also known as World Duchenne Awareness Day (WDAD) 2023 was observed across the globe on 7th September 2023 with the theme of “Duchenne: Breaking Barriers“.
• WDAD also raises awareness and inspires action to improve the lives of people living with Duchenne and Becker Muscular Dystrophy (DMD/BMD).
• 7th September 2023 marks the observance of the 10th World Duchenne Awareness Day & The first-ever World Duchenne Awareness Day was celebrated in 2014.
• The Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEPwD) Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment(MoSJE) , commemorated World Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Day on 7th September 2023, with the vision aimed at raising awareness about Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD).
- Which of the following points is “Incorrect” with respect to the 18th G20 (Group of 20) Leaders’ Summit, under India’s presidency, held in New Delhi, Delhi in September 2023?
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