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- Which of the following Company has recently (in March’ 24) signed a Non-Financial Mou with the Ministry of Rural Development to enhance livelihood interventions of the Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana-National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM)?
1) Cholamandalam Investment and Finance Limited
2) Piramal Capital & Housing Finance Limited
3) HDB Financial Services Limited
4) Mahindra & Mahindra Financial Services Limited
5) Bharat Financial Inclusion LimitedAnswer-5) Bharat Financial Inclusion Limited
Explanation:
The Ministry of Rural Development (MoRD) signed a Non-Financial Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Bharat Financial Inclusion Limited (BFIL) to enhance livelihood interventions of the Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana-National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM).
The Ministry of Rural Development (MoRD) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Abdul Latif Jameel Poverty Action Lab (J-PAL) South Asia based at the Institute for Financial Management and Research (IFMR), to expand the ‘Samaveshi Aajeevika’ program across India. - In which state, India’s first Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) powered bus was inaugurated on March’ 24?
1) Maharashtra
2) Madhya Pradesh
3) Assam
4) Punjab
5) HaryanaAnswer-1) Maharashtra
Explanation:
Maharashtra Chief Minister (CM) Eknath Shinde has inaugurated India’s first Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) powered bus, which will be operated by Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation(MSRTC).
MSRTC announced that it will convert its 5,000 diesel vehicles into LNG alternative fuel vehicles in phases.
MSRTC has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with M/s Kings Gas for the conversion of diesel buses to LNG. It includes the usage and supply of fuel. - In March 2024, the Indian Army (IA) contingent ‘Gorkha Rifles’ Participated in the __________ Edition Joint Military Exercise ‘LAMITIYE-2024’, between IA and Seychelles Defence Forces (SDF) in Seychelles.
1) 3rd
2) 5th
3) 10th
4) 12th
5) 6thAnswer-3) 10th
Explanation:
The Indian Army (IA) contingent ‘Gorkha Rifles’ embarked for Seychelles to participate in the 10th Joint Military Exercise “LAMITIYE-2024” between IA and Seychelles Defence Forces (SDF).
The exercise, meaning ‘Friendship’ in Creole, started on March 18 and goes until March 27, 2024.
This exercise is a biennial event being held in Seychelles since 2001. - According to the 12th edition of World Happiness Report (WHR) 2024 released in March 2024, India secured __________ rank, while __________tops the position for the 7th consecutive time.
1) 132nd, Israel
2) 126th, Finland
3) 132nd, Denmark
4) 126th, Sweden
5) 140th, FinlandAnswer-2) 126th, Finland
Explanation:
According to the World Happiness Report (WHR) 2024, Finland has been named the World’s happiest country for the 7th consecutive time. Finland is followed by Denmark, Iceland, Sweden and Israel.
India has maintained its rank at 126th (out of 146 countries), which indicates low levels of happiness.
WHR 2024 is the 12th edition of the annual report that ranks global happiness in more than 140 countries around the world. Click here to read more - Which company has recently (in March’ 24) signed a MoU with REC Power Development and Consultancy Limited (RECPDCL) to develop Utility-Scale Renewable Energy Projects across India?
1) THDC India Limited
2) Power System Operation Corporation Limited
3) Power Grid Corporation of India
4) Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited
5) Power Finance CorporationAnswer-4) Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited
Explanation:
On 15th March 2024, REC Power Development and Consultancy Limited (RECPDCL) and Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to jointly develop Utility-Scale Renewable Energy Projects across India.
Aim: To contribute to the clean energy targets of the nation, through a dedicated Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV). - Who has been selected for the Sangita Kalanidhi award 2024 by The Music Academy in March ‘24?
1) Vinod Kumar Dwivedi
2) Kalapini Komkali
3) Thodur Madabusi Krishna
4) Prabhakar Karekar
5) Subhra GuhaAnswer-3) Thodur Madabusi Krishna
Explanation:
Thodur Madabusi Krishna (TM Krishna), a renowned Carnatic vocalist & Ramon Magsaysay Award (2016) recipient, has been selected for the Sangita Kalanidhi award 2024 by The Music Academy, Madras in Chennai, Tamil Nadu (TN).
He has also authored several books like The Spirit of Enquiry (2021), ‘Sebastian and Sons: A Brief History of Mridangam Makers(2020), and ‘A Southern Music: The Karnatic Story(2016). - Which company has recently (in March ‘24) received approval from the Competition Commission of India (CCI) to acquire Kesoram Cement Business from Kesoram Industries Limited?
1) Ambuja Cement Limited
2) J.K. Cement Limited
3) Chettinad Cement Corporation Private Limited
4) Sagar Cement Limited
5) UltraTech Cement LimitedAnswer-5) UltraTech Cement Limited
Explanation:
On 19th March 2024, The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has approved the Acquisition of Kesoram Cement Business from Kesoram Industries Limited by UltraTech Cement Limited
CCI approves Ultratech’s acquisition of Kesoram’s cement unit
i.UltraTech Cement Limited will acquire Kesoram Industries Limited’s grey cement business through a composite scheme of arrangement and an Implementation Agreement dated November 30, 2023, under Sections 230 to 232 of the Companies Act, 2013. - Which defence sector/Government agency has recently (in March’ 24) launched the “Signals Technology Evaluation and Adaptation Group (STEAG)”, a first-of-its-kind specialised technology unit to enhance its communication infrastructure?
1) Indian Army
2) Indian Navy
3) Indian Space Research Organisation
4) Indian Air Force
5) Border Security ForceAnswer-1) Indian Army
Explanation:
On 18th March 2024, the Indian Army launched the “Signals Technology Evaluation and Adaptation Group (STEAG)”, a first-of-its-kind specialised technology unit to enhance its communication infrastructure, in New Delhi, Delhi.
i. The STEAG unit will be headed by a Colonel-rank officer from the Corps of Signals, a combat support arm handling military communications.
ii. STEAG unit with a strength of around 280 personnel will operate under the Signals Directorate. The unit will be based in Delhi.
Note: This is not a new raising, the Indian Army has transformed 21 Signals Group with the fresh mandate as STEAG. - In March’ 24, a renowned handloom artist and Padma Shri Awardee, Kapil Dev Prasad passed away.
He received the Padma Shri award for art in ___________(year).
1) 2017
2) 2019
3) 2021
4) 2022
5) 2023Answer-5) 2023
Explanation:
Padma Shri Awardee Kapil Dev Prasad, a renowned handloom artist, passed away at the age of 70 in Basman Bigha village, Nalanda district, Bihar.
i. He received the Padma Shri award for art in 2023. He was honoured for popularising Bihar’s Buddhist art of weaving Bawan Buti (52 motifs) on Sarees. - What was the theme of International Day of Happiness 2024 that was observed across the globe on 20th March 2024?
1) Build Back Happier
2) Happiness For All, Forever
3) Be Mindful, Be Grateful, Be Kind
4) Happier Together
5) Share HappinessAnswer-4) Happier Together
Explanation:
The United Nations (UN) International Day of Happiness 2024 was observed across the globe on 20th March 2024 with the theme of “Happier Together” to recognise the significance of well-being and happiness in people’s lives globally and advocate for inclusive, equitable, and balanced economic growth.
The first-ever International Day of Happiness was observed on 20 March 2013. Click here to read more.
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