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- Which of the following points is/are “correct” with respect to the recent inauguration in Madhya Pradesh made by the Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi in February 2024?
A) PM Narendra Modi addressed the ‘Viksit Bharat Viksit Madhya Pradesh’ program & Inaugurated Multiple Development Projects and Program worth Rs 17,000 crore in Madhya Pradesh.
B) PM launched the Cyber Tehsil Project in Madhya Pradesh (MP) to improve the delivery of government services.
C) PM Modi virtually inaugurated the world’s first ‘Vikramaditya Vedic clock’ at Jantar-Mantar in Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh.
1) Only A
2) Only A & B
3) Only B & C
4) Only A & C
5) All A, B & CAnswer-5) All A, B & C
Explanation:
The Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi addressed the ‘Viksit Bharat Viksit Madhya Pradesh’ program via video conferencing, during which he laid the foundation stone and dedicated multiple development projects worth approximately Rs 17,000 crores across Madhya Pradesh on February 29, 2024.
i. PM launched the Cyber Tehsil Project in Madhya Pradesh (MP) to improve the delivery of government services. It will be implemented across all 55 districts of the MP.
ii. PM Modi virtually inaugurated the world’s first ‘Vikramaditya Vedic clock’ at Jantar-Mantar in Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh which aims to reintroduce the ancient Indian system of timekeeping to the modern world. Click here to read more - In which state, Union Minister of Steel, Jyotiraditya Scindia has recently (in March ‘24) inaugurated India’s 1st Green Hydrogen Plant in the Stainless Steel Sector?
1) Gujarat
2) Maharashtra
3) Haryana
4) Rajasthan
5) OdishaAnswer-3) Haryana
Explanation:
Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia, Ministry of Steel, virtually inaugurated India’s 1st Green Hydrogen Plant in the Stainless Steel Sector at Jindal Stainless Limited (JSL) in Hisar, Haryana.
i. The Green Hydrogen plant has been set up by JSL in association with Hygenco Green Energies Private Limited.
ii. This plant will be the world’s 1st off-grid Green Hydrogen plant for the stainless steel industry and the world’s 1st Green Hydrogen plant with rooftop and floating solar. - In March 2024, Farmers’ enrollment under Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) increased by __________ in the financial year 2023-24 (FY24).
1) 12%
2) 30%
3) 25%
4) 27%
5) 15%Answer-4) 27%
Explanation:
Farmers’ enrollment under Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) has increased by 27% in the financial year 2023-24 (FY24). So far, around 56.80 crore farmers have enrolled under PMFBY and more than 23.22 crore farmers have received claims.
The application count has witnessed a growth of 33.4% and 41% year-on-year during 2021-22 and 2022-23, respectively. - Which bank has recently (in March ‘24) partnered with EaseMyTrip(EMT) to launch a co-branded premier travel credit card?
1) Punjab National Bank
2) Indian Bank
3) Bank of Maharashtra
4) State Bank of India
5) Bank of BarodaAnswer-1) Punjab National Bank
Explanation:
Punjab National Bank (PNB), an Indian public sector bank, has partnered with EaseMyTrip (EMT), one of India’s largest online travel tech platforms, to launch ‘PNB EMT Credit Card’, a co-branded premier travel credit card.
The card is intended for both mass and premium customers and offers a variety of rewards for Indian travellers.
The PNB EMT credit card is available for an annual membership fee of Rs 2,000 and can be globally used across 100 countries. - Name the Bank that has recently (in March ‘24) launched a Lifetime Zero Balance Savings Bank Account?
1) Punjab National Bank
2) Bank of Baroda
3) Indian Bank
4) Bank of Maharashtra
5) Bank of IndiaAnswer-2) Bank of Baroda
Explanation:
Bank of Baroda (BoB) has launched a Lifetime Zero Balance Savings Bank Account called ‘bob LITE Savings Account’. This account offers a lifetime free RuPay Platinum Debit Card for customers who maintain a nominal Quarterly Average Balance (QAB).
i. The account is open to all resident individuals, including minors aged 10 years and above who can read and write. - According to the data released by Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI) in March 2024, Foreign direct Investment (FDI) inflows in India decreased by _______ to USD 32.03 billion in April-December 2023.
1) 18%
2) 13%
3) 10%
4) 15%
5) 9%Answer-2) 13%
Explanation:
According to the data by Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI), Foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows in India decreased by 13% to USD 32.03 billion in April-December 2023.
This is attributed by lower investments in sectors like computer hardware and software, telecom, auto, and pharma.
i. FDI inflows were USD 36.74 billion during April to December 2022. - In March 2024, the Competition Commission of India (CCI) granted approval to Ring Plus Aqua Limited’s (RPAL) proposed acquisition of a ______ stake in Maini Precision Products Limited (MPPL).
1) 38.34%
2) 49.02%
3) 50.24%
4) 42.10%
5) 59.25%Answer-5) 59.25%
Explanation:
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has granted approval to Ring Plus Aqua Limited’s (RPAL) proposed acquisition of a 59.25% stake in Maini Precision Products Limited (MPPL).
Under this, there will be acquisition of 59.25% shareholding in MPPL by RPAL, the acquisition of the entire shareholding of JK Files & Engineering Limited (JK Files) in JK Talabot Limited (JKTL) by a wholly owned subsidiary of Raymond Limited (New Company), and merger of RPAL, MPPL and the engineering business of JK Files into the New Company. - Name the Indian Naval Ship (INS) that has recently (in March ‘24) commissioned by the Indian Navy (IN) at Minicoy, the southernmost island in Lakshadweep.
1) INS Trinkat
2) INS Kumbhir
3) INS Nishank
4) INS Jatayu
5) INS GuldarAnswer- 4) INS Jatayu
Explanation:
The Indian Navy (IN) commissioned the Indian Naval Ship (INS) Jatayu at Minicoy, the southernmost island in Lakshadweep. This is the 2nd naval base in Lakshadweep after INS Dweeprakshak in Kavaratti, the capital of Lakshadweep.
It was commissioned by Admiral Radhakrishnan (R.) Hari Kumar, the Chief of Naval Staff (CNS).
i. INS Jatayu will be functioning under the operational control of the Naval Officer in Charge (Lakshadweep), Southern Naval Command. - In which city, Indian Naval Air Squadron (INAS) 334 ‘Seahawks’, India’s first MH 60R multirole helicopter Squadron was commissioned in March 2024?
1) Kochi, Kerala
2) Chennai, Tamil Nadu
3) Mumbai, Maharashtra
4) Chandipur, Odisha
5) Digha, West BengalAnswer- 1) Kochi, Kerala
Explanation:
The Chief of Naval Staff (CNS) R. Hari Kumar commissioned Indian Naval Air Squadron (INAS) 334 ‘Seahawks’, India’s first MH 60R multirole helicopter Squadron, at INS Garuda in Kochi, Kerala.
The first Seahawk squadron of 48 officers and 170 men is commanded by Captain M. Abhisheik Ram. The squadron is raised with six helicopters. - Who has recently (in March ‘24) won the season-opening Formula 1 (F1) Bahrain Grand Prix 2024?
1) Max Verstappen
2) Sergio Perez
3) Carlos Sainz
4) Lando Norris
5) Charles LeclercAnswer-1) Max Verstappen
Explanation:
Belgian-Dutch driver Max Verstappen (competing under the Dutch flag) of Red Bull won the season-opening Formula 1 (F1) Bahrain Grand Prix 2024 held at the Bahrain International Circuit, Bahrain, from 29th February to 2nd March 2024.
This victory also marks Verstappen’s second consecutive Bahrain GP title (2023 and 2024).
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