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- Which of the following points is “correct” with respect to the Cabinet approval on 15th December 2023?
A) The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister; Shri Narendra Modi has approved the proposal to declare Surat Airport as an International Airport.
B) The Union Cabinet also approved the MoU signed between the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), India and the Ministry of Information, Communication and IT of Spain on cooperation in the field of sharing successful digital solutions.
C) Cabinet Approved the Memorandum of Cooperation (MoC) signed between MeitY of India and the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on cooperation in the field of Digitization and Electronic Manufacturing.
1) Only A
2) Only A & B
3) Only B & C
4) Only A & C
5) All A, B & CAnswer-4) Only A & C
Explanation:
The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi approved the following proposals on 15th December 2023:
The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has approved the proposal to declare Surat Airport as an International Airport.
The Union cabinet chaired by prime minister Narendra Modi was notified about a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) of the Republic of India and the Ministry of Information, Communication and Information Technology of the United Republic of Tanzania on cooperation in the field of sharing successful Digital Solutions implemented at Population Scale for Digital Transformation.
The cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi was notified of the Memorandum of Cooperation(MoC) signed between MeitY of the Republic of India and the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on cooperation in the field of Digitization and Electronic Manufacturing
The union cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister approved the draft MOU between the United States of America (USA) and the Republic of India to ‘enhance innovation ecosystems through an innovation handshake’.
The Union cabinet chaired by the prime minister approved the signing of the MOU between the Department of Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade, the Ministry of Commerce & Industry of the Republic of India, and the Directorate General for the Protection of Industrial Property-Italian Patent and Trademark Office of the Ministry of Enterprises and Made in Italy of the Italian Republic on Cooperation in the field of Industrial Property Rights (IPR). - Which country has recently (in Dec ‘23) signed an MoU with the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) to protect the rights of skilled India labourers?
1) Saudi Arabia
2) United Arab Emirates
3) Singapore
4) Yemen
5) KuwaitAnswer-1) Saudi Arabia
Explanation:
National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) under the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the government of Saudi Arabia.
i. The MoU aims to protect the rights of skilled India labourers (across all categories, including Air Conditioner (AC) mechanics, and car painters) who are working in Saudi Arabia.
ii. The Saudi Arabian government will also be introducing a wage protection system and freedom of mobility will be offered to Indian labourers. - Which of the following points is “Incorrect” with respect to the 28th edition of Conference of Parties (COP) of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) hosted by the United Arabs of Emirates (UAE) in December 2023?
1) Narendra Modi, Prime Minister (PM) of India, attended the COP 28 Presidency’s session on “Transforming Climate Finance” in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
2) PM Modi along with Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al-Nahayan(President of UAE), co-hosted the event on the “Green Credits Programme” at COP28 in Dubai (UAE).
3) PM Narendra Modi launched the LeadIT2.0 initiative to provide the co-development and transfer of low-carbon technology.
4) Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency(IREDA), a Mini Ratna Category I Public Sector Undertaking(PSU) under the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy(MNRE) has launched its retail division.
5) ReNew Energy Global Plc (ReNew) signed an MoU with the World Bank worth USD 5.3 billion for investing in projects that help mitigate climate change.Answer-5) ReNew Energy Global Plc (ReNew) signed an MoU with the World Bank worth USD 5.3 billion for investing in projects that help mitigate climate change.
Explanation:
The 28th Conference of the Parties of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)(COP 28) was held in Expo City, Dubai, The United Arab Emirates(UAE) from 30th November to 12th December 2023.
On 1st December 2023, Narendra Modi, Prime Minister (PM) of India, attended the COP 28 Presidency’s session on “Transforming Climate Finance” in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
On 1st December 2023, PM Modi along with Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al-Nahayan(President of UAE), co-hosted the event on the “Green Credits Programme” at COP28 in Dubai (UAE).
PM Narendra Modi launched the LeadIT2.0 initiative at COP28 which was held in Dubai(UAE). The main focus of the initiative is on inclusive and just industry transition.
It aims to provide the co-development and transfer of low-carbon technology while providing financial assistance to emerging economies.
During his address at the COP28 meeting, PM Modi proposed to host the 33rd edition of COP(COP33) in India. He was accompanied by COP28 President Sultan Al-Jaber and UN Climate Change Executive Secretary Simon Steill.
Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency(IREDA), a Mini Ratna Category I Public Sector Undertaking(PSU) under the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy(MNRE) has launched its retail division.
ReNew Energy Global Plc (ReNew), a leading decarbonisation solution company, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Asian Development Bank(ADB) worth USD 5.3 billion for investing in projects that help mitigate climate change.
Multilateral Development Banks(MDBs) came together at the COP28 climate summit in Dubai(UAE) to unlock over USD180 billion in climate finance.
On the sidelines of COP28, ADB launched a Nature Solutions Finance hub for Asia and the Pacific, with an investment of USD 2 billion. It will provide investment to projects that have nature-based solutions. - In December 2023, Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) increased the gratuity limit to Rs _________ from Rs 3 lakh with an aim to improve the working conditions and benefits of the agents.
1) 7 lakh
2) 4 lakh
3) 5 lakh
4) 8 lakh
5) 6 lakhAnswer-3) 5 lakh
Explanation:
Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) has increased the gratuity limit to Rs 5 lakh from Rs 3 lakh with an aim to improve the working conditions and benefits of the agents with effect from 6th December 2023.
These regulations will be called the Life Insurance Corporation of India (Agents) Amendment Regulations, 2023.
i. In September 2023, the Ministry of Finance(MoF) approved a series of welfare measures related to the amendments of LIC (Agents) Regulations, 2017.
ii. This includes enhancement of the gratuity limit and Uniform Rate of Family Pension. - Name the Insurance Company that has recently (in Dec ‘23) launched a health insurance policy that provides comprehensive coverage for customers globally, including treatment from the best hospitals.
1) Reliance General Insurance
2) Aditya Birla Health Insurance
3) Star Health & Allied Insurance
4) Care Health Insurance
5) Bajaj Allianz Life InsuranceAnswer- 1) Reliance General Insurance
Explanation:
The Reliance General Insurance Company Limited (RGICL), a subsidiary of Reliance Capital limited, introduced “Reliance Health Global”, a health insurance policy that provides comprehensive coverage for customers globally, including treatment from the best hospitals.
Notably, it is the first global health insurance policy that covers emergency and planned treatments within India by offering an unlimited Sum Insured.
i. About Reliance Health Global:
It aimed at providing Indians with access to global healthcare i.e. it offers coverage in India and in other parts of the world too. It offers four plans: Elite, Elite+, Royal, and Royal+.
The tagline of this policy is ‘A Health Policy Without Borders’. - According to an online blogging platform soic.in data released in December 2023, ______________ (state/UT) has emerged as the largest economy of India.
1) Gujarat
2) Maharashtra
3) Tamil Nadu
4) Delhi
5) Uttar PradeshAnswer-2) Maharashtra
Explanation:
According to an online blogging platform soic.in, Maharashtra has emerged as the largest economy of India. It has the largest share of 15.7% in India’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP).
It is followed by Uttar Pradesh (UP) with 9.2% share in India’s GDP, and Tamil Nadu (TN) with 9.1%.
i. The platform keeps track of investments and the stock market.
ii. The above states are followed by Gujarat (8.2%), West Bengal (7.5%), Karnataka (6.2%), Rajasthan (5.5%), Andhra Pradesh (4.9%), and Madhya Pradesh (4.6 %) - Which company has recently (in Dec ‘23) acquired 49% of paid-up equity share capital in Pirimid Fintech by investing Rs 25 crore?
1) Cashfree Payments India Private Limited
2) Razorpay Software Private Limited
3) BharatPe Limited
4) Infibeam Avenues Limited
5) Paytm Private LimitedAnswer- 4) Infibeam Avenues Limited
Explanation:
Infibeam Avenues Limited (IAL), a Gandhinagar (Gujarat) based Financial Technology Company, has acquired 49% of paid-up equity share capital in Pirimid Fintech, a Ahmedabad (Gujarat) based Financial Services company, by investing Rs 25 crore.
i. This is in response to the increasing demand in the global capital markets for artificial intelligence (AI)-backed software to streamline trading, research and investment processes.
ii. The collaboration aims to combine Infibeam’s digital payments and AI-based frameworks with Pirimid Fintech’s capital market trading software. - Which team won the Vijay Hazare Trophy Final 2023-24 by defeating the Rajasthan men’s cricket team in December 2023?
1) Haryana
2) Saurashtra
3) Karnataka
4) Mumbai
5) GujaratAnswer-1) Haryana
Explanation:
The Haryana men’s cricket team captained by Ashok Menaria won the Vijay Hazare Trophy 2023-24 by defeating the Rajasthan men’s cricket team led by Deepak Hooda in the finals held in the Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Rajkot (Gujarat).
The 21st edition of the Vijay Hazare Trophy was held from 23rd November to 16th December 2023, with 38 teams competing in a total of 135 matches.
This marks the first-ever Vijay Hazare Trophy win for the Haryana team, which beat Rajasthan by 30 runs in the finals.
i. Haryana’s Sumit Kumar was awarded Player of the Tournament and Player of the Match in the finals.
He was awarded for his best performance by scoring 183 runs and taking 18 wickets. - When was the United Nations (UN) Arabic Language Day 2023 observed across the globe with the theme of “Arabic – the Language of Poetry and Arts”?
1) 14th December 2023
2) 17th December 2023
3) 15th December 2023
4) 18th December 2023
5) 16th December 2023Answer-4) 18th December 2023
Explanation:
The United Nations (UN)’s Arabic Language Day 2023 observed across the globe on 18th December 2023 with the theme of “Arabic – the Language of Poetry and Arts.”
The 2023 commemoration coincides with the 50th anniversary of the proclamation of Arabic as one of the 6 UN official languages.
The 1st Arabic Language Day was observed on December 18, 2012.
On 18 December 2023, UNESCO organized a series of events at the UNESCO Headquarters in Paris, France. The events include round table discussions, cultural performances, and announcement of the winners of the UNESCO-Sharjah Prize for Arab Culture.
An exhibition showcasing the achievements in advancing the Arabic language under ‘Prince Sultan Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud Programme for the Arabic Language at UNESCO’ has been organised from 18th to 22nd December 2023. - What is the theme of National Minority Rights Day 2023 observed across India on 18th December 2023?
1) Lead The Communities”
2) Celebrating Diversity and Inclusion
3) Conflict Prevention and the Protection of the Human Rights of Minorities
4) All in 4 Minority Rights
5) Promoting equalityAnswer-2) Celebrating Diversity and Inclusion
Explanation:
National Minority Rights Day, also known as Minorities Day, 2023 was observed across India on 18th December 2023 with the theme of ‘Celebrating Diversity and Inclusion’.
18th December 2023 marks the observance of the 11th Minority Rights Day.
Note: The first-ever Minorities Rights Day in India was observed on 18th December 2013.
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