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- In March 2024, the Ministry of Heavy Industries (MHI) approved a new E-Vehicle (Electric-Vehicle) scheme to promote the manufacturing of electric passenger cars in India.
Under the scheme, the automobile company should set up manufacturing facilities in India with a minimum investment of Rs. ______________, for manufacturing of e-4W(Electric four-wheelers).
1) 4440 crore
2) 3220 crore
3) 3120 crore
4) 4150 crore
5) 2710 croreAnswer-4) 4150 crore
Explanation:
The Ministry of Heavy Industries (MHI), Government of India (GoI) has approved a new E-Vehicle (Electric-Vehicle) scheme to promote the manufacturing of electric passenger cars in India.
i. Under the scheme, the automobile company should set up manufacturing facilities in India with a minimum investment of Rs. 4,150 crore (USD 500 million), for manufacturing of e-4W(Electric four-wheelers).
ii. Under the new scheme, foreign automobile companies will be allowed to import up to 8,000 EV passenger cars (e-4W) every year at a reduced import duty of 15% for a period of 5 years from approval of MHI, if they are subject to conditions of the scheme. - In March 2024, Government of India approved the transfer of the Air India building from AI Assets Holding Company Ltd (AIAHL) to the ________________ (state Government) for a cash consideration of Rs 1,601 crore.
1) Government of Madhya Pradesh
2) Government of West Bengal
3) Government of Maharashtra
4) Government of Gujarat
5) Government of Uttar PradeshAnswer-3) Government of Maharashtra
Explanation:
Government of India has approved the transfer of the Air India building at Nariman Point in Mumbai (Maharashtra) from AI Assets Holding Company Ltd (AIAHL) to the Government of Maharashtra (GoM) for a cash consideration of Rs 1,601 crore.
i. The Maharashtra govt has agreed to waive Department of Investment and Public Asset Management (DIPAM) dues amounting to Rs 298.42 crore. This would have been payable by AI Assets Holding Company Ltd to GoM. - Which company has recently (in March ‘24) signed a Rs. 847 crore contracts with Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) to supply 14 cutting-edge Communication and Electronic Warfare (EW) sensors and systems?
1) Mahindra Aerospace Limited
2) Larsen & Toubro Limited
3) Tata Advanced Systems Limited
4) Hindustan Aeronautics Limited
5) Lockheed Martin CorporationAnswer-2) Larsen & Toubro Limited
Explanation:
Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL), Navratna Public Sector Undertaking (PSU) under the Ministry of Defence(MoD) has secured orders totalling Rs 1940.35 crore.
With this, BEL has secured cumulative orders worth Rs 32,716.33 crore in the fiscal year 2023-2024(FY24).
i. BEL has bagged a Rs 847 Crore contract with Larsen & Toubro (L&T) to supply 14 cutting-edge Communication and Electronic Warfare (EW) sensors and systems.
ii. BEL has secured Rs 1,092.65 Crore worth orders which encompasses, supply of Line Replaceable Units (LRUs) for T-70 & T-90 Tanks, Communication Systems for the Indian Navy, as well as other Spares and Services. - Name the company that has recently (in March ‘24) signed a contract worth over Rs 2,890 crore with the Ministry of Defence (MoD) for Mid Life Upgrade (MLU) of 25 Dornier Aircraft of the Indian Navy (IN).
1) Bharat Electronics Limited
2) Bharat Dynamics Limited
3) Hindustan Aeronautics Limited
4) Defence Research and Development Organisation
5) Bharat Heavy Electricals LimitedAnswer-3) Hindustan Aeronautics Limited
Explanation:
On 15th March 2024, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) signed a contract worth over Rs 2,890 crore with Bengaluru(Karnataka) headquartered Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) for Mid Life Upgrade (MLU) of 25 Dornier Aircraft belonging to the Indian Navy (IN).
i. The MLU for Dornier Aircraft includes an upgrade to incorporate state-of-the-art Avionics Systems and Primary Role sensors to enhance the operational capabilities of the Dornier fleet for missions like maritime surveillance, coastal patrol, electronic intelligence gathering, and maritime domain awareness. - The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoH&FW) has constituted a 16-member expert committee, headed by _____________to review the implementation of the Ayushman Bharat-Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY) in March 2024.
1) Vinod Kumar Paul
2) Indu Bhushan
3) Deepti Gaur Mukerjee
4) Rakesh Kumar
5) K.JoshiAnswer-1) Vinod Kumar Paul
Explanation:
The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoH&FW) has constituted a 16-member expert committee to review the implementation of the Ayushman Bharat-Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY).
The committee is headed by Vinod Kumar Paul, Member (Health) at the National Institution for Transforming India (NITI) Aayog. - Who has been chosen as the National Icon in Persons with Disabilities (PwD) category by the Election Commission of India (ECI) in March 2024?
1) Palak Kohli
2) Manasi Joshi
3) Sheetal Devi
4) Gowtham Akil
5) Mandeep KaurAnswer-3) Sheetal Devi
Explanation:
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has chosen Sheetal Devi, an Indian para-archer and 2023 Arjuna Awardee, as the National Icon in Persons with Disabilities (PwD) category.
The announcement was made at an Exhibition Cricket which was organised by ECI in association with the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) in New Delhi, Delhi.
On the occasion, ECI launched a dedicated Voter’s Guide for PwDs and Senior Citizen Electors. - Which company has recently (in March ‘24) acquired 13.01% of Paramount Global’s stake in Viacom18 Media Private Ltd for Rs 4,286 crore ?
1) Reliance Industries Limited
2) Aditya Birla Capital
3) Piramal Capital and Housing Finance Limited
4) Tata Capital Limited
5) Jindal CapitalAnswer--1) Reliance Industries Limited
Explanation:
Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) acquired 13.01% of Paramount Global’s stake in Viacom18 Media Private Ltd for Rs 4,286 crore on a fully diluted basis.
This acquisition has increased RIL’s share in Paramount Global from 57.48% to 70.49%. - Which Company has recently (in March ’24) launched ‘Agray’ and ‘Akshay’, the 5th and 6th ships of Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) Shallow Water Craft (SWC) Project for Indian Navy (IN) in Kolkata, West Bengal?
1) Cochin Shipyard Limited
2) Hooghly Dock & Port Engineers Limited
3) Hindustan Shipyard Limited
4) Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers Limited
5) Mazagon Dock LimitedAnswer-4) Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers Limited
Explanation:
On March 13, 2024, Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers Limited (GRSE) launched ‘Agray’ and ‘Akshay’, the 5th and 6th ships of 8 Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) Shallow Water Craft (SWC) Project for Indian Navy (IN) in Kolkata, West Bengal.
They are designed to undertake anti-submarine operations in coastal waters, Low Intensity Maritime Operations (LIMO) and Mine Laying Operations.
The ASW SWC ships are 77.6 metre long & 105 m wide with a displacement of 900 tons and endurance of over 1800 Nautical Miles(NM). - When was the National Vaccination Day 2024 observed across India with the theme of “Vaccines Work for All”?
1) 16th March 2024
2) 15th March 2024
3) 14th March 2024
4) 13th March 2024
5) 12th March 2024Answer-1) 16th March 2024
Explanation:
National Vaccination Day or National Immunisation Day 2024 was observed across India on 16th March 2024 to raise awareness of the significance and value of vaccination in human health and highlight the crucial role vaccines play in preventing diseases and protecting public health.
The 2024 theme of National Vaccination Day is, “Vaccines Work for All.” Click here to read more - What was the theme of Global Recycling Day 2024, observed across the globe on 18th March 2024?
1) Creative Innovation
2) Celebrating our Recycling Heroes
3) Recycling into the Future
4) Recycling Fraternity
5) RecyclingHeroesAnswer-5) RecyclingHeroes
Explanation:
The 7th Global Recycling Day was observed across the globe on 18th March 2024 with the theme of “RecyclingHeroes”.
i. The day was observed to raise awareness of the importance of recycling and encourage people to take action to reduce waste and protect the environment.
ii. The theme was announced by the Global Recycling Foundation. Click here to read more
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