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- Which of the following points is/are ‘correct’ with respect to the Global Renewable Energy Investor’s Meet and Expo (RE-INVEST) 2024 held in Gandhinagar, Gujarat from 16th to 18th September 2024?
A) REC Limited, formerly Rural Electrification Corporation Limited, has signed a Memorandum of Understandings (MoUs) with renewable energy (RE) developers to fund projects worth around Rs.1.12 lakh crore.
B) During the Global RE-INVEST 2024, Rajasthan topped in overall ‘renewable energy capacity achieved’ and ‘wind power capacity achieved’ categories.
C) Gujarat Chief Minister (CM) Bhupendra Patel launched the ‘Mission 100 GW of renewable energy in Gujarat’ and released ‘Gujarat Energy Vision 2047’ during Global RE-INVEST 2024.
1) Only A & B
2) Only A & C
3) Only B & C
4) Only C
5) All A, B & CAnswer-2) Only A & C
Explanation:
Global Renewable Energy Investor’s Meet and Expo (RE-INVEST) 2024, the 4th edition of the flagship event by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), was held at the Mahatma Mandir Convention and Exhibition Centre, Gandhinagar, Gujarat from 16th to 18th September 2024.
The 3-day summit was inaugurated by Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi on 16th September 2024.
Global RE-INVEST 2024 was organised in partnership with the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII).
REC Limited, formerly Rural Electrification Corporation Limited, has signed a Memorandum of Understandings (MoUs) with renewable energy (RE) developers to fund projects worth around Rs.1.12 lakh crore.
During Global RE-INVEST 2024, Gujarat has won numerous awards for its renewable energy achievements. Gujarat was ranked among the top 3 in overall renewable energy capacity, solar power capacity and wind power capacity.
Gujarat topped the overall renewable energy capacity achieved and overall wind power capacity achieved categories.
Gujarat was ranked 2nd under overall solar power capacity achieved as Rajasthan claimed the top spot.
Gujarat has received the highest achiever award with a capacity of 28,220 Megawatt (MW) in the field of renewable energy. Rajasthan secured the second position with overall solar power capacity with 22,031 MW.
Union Minister Pralhad Joshi, MNRE, stated that the 4th Global RE-INVEST drew investment commitments worth Rs 32.45 lakh crore in the form of Shapath Patra by 2030. Click here to read more. - Who has recently (in September ‘24) chaired the 1st meeting of the Country Programme Advisory Committee (CPAC) to review the implementation of the Country Strategic Plan (CSP) 2023-27 in New Delhi, Delhi?
1) Devesh Chaturvedi
2) Shivraj Singh Chouhan
3) Amit Shah
4) Charanjit Singh
5) Narendra ModiAnswer-1) Devesh Chaturvedi
Explanation:
On 26th September 2024, Dr. Devesh Chaturvedi, Secretary, Department of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare (DoA&FW) under the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare (MoA&FW), chaired the 1st meeting of the Country Programme Advisory Committee (CPAC) to review the implementation of the CSP 2023-2027 with representatives of the United Nations World Food Programme (UN WFP) in New Delhi, Delhi.
CPAC has been constituted under the chairperson Dr. Devesh Chaturvedi and its members include joint secretaries of concerned ministries and National Institution for Transforming India (NITI Aayog).
During the meeting, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between the DoA&FW and the UN WFP, aimed to address the national priorities in food security and nutrition through capacity building and technical support. - Which country topped in the ‘Asia Power Index 2024 Edition’ released by Lowy institute in September 2024 ?
1) China
2) India
3) Japan
4) Australia
5) United States of AmericaAnswer-5) United States of America
Explanation:
According to the ‘Asia Power Index 2024 Edition‘ released by Lowy institute, based in Sydney, Australia, India is ranked 3rd with score of 39.1 out of 100 surpassing Japan amid strong post-COVID 19 economic growths.
The 2024 index is topped by the United States of America (USA) with a score of 81.7, followed by China at 2nd place (72.7). Papua New Guinea, ranked last at 27th with a score of 4.2.
India’s rank i.e. comprehensive power ranking rose by 1 in 2024, with a 2.8-point (+8%) score increase. This marks the first edition of the Asia Power Index where India has raised its power score, though still below 2018-2019 levels.
The Asia Power Index annually measures resources and influence to assess state power in Asia since 2018. The index consists of 8 measures of power, 30 thematic sub-measures and 131 indicators.
It ranks 27 countries and territories based on their resources and how they use them. Click here to read more. - Which country has recently (in September’ 24) become the first Caribbean nation to adopt India’s popular instant payments platform Unified Payments Interface (UPI)?
1) Qatar
2) Peru
3) United Arab Emirates
4) Nepal
5) Trinidad and TobagoAnswer-5) Trinidad and Tobago
Explanation:
On 27th September 2024, NPCI International Payments Limited (NIPL), a wholly-owned subsidiary of the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI), entered into a strategic partnership with the Ministry of Digital Transformation (MDT) of Trinidad and Tobago to build a real-time digital payments system modeled after the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) of India.
With this, Trinidad and Tobago became the first Caribbean nation to adopt UPI.
This agreement will enable Trinidad and Tobago to establish a real-time payment platform for both person-to-person (P2P) and person-to-merchant (P2M) transactions expanding digital payments and fostering financial inclusion. - Which bank has recently (in September ‘24) launched the “Multi-Currency World Travel Card (MCWTC)” which allows users to load and manage multiple currencies on a single card?
1) Bank of Baroda
2) ICICI Bank
3) AU Small Finance Bank
4) Punjab National Bank
5) State Bank of IndiaAnswer- 4) Punjab National Bank
Explanation:
Punjab National Bank (PNB) has launched the “PNB Multi-Currency World Travel Card (MCWTC)”, a prepaid foreign currency card, which allows users to load and manage multiple currencies on a single card.
The card supports 6 major foreign currencies: United States Dollar (USD), Euro (EUR), British Pound Sterling (GBP), United Arab Emirates Dirham (AED), Canadian Dollar (CAD), and Singapore Dollar (SGD).
Indian Nationals with valid Permanent Account Number (PAN) Cardholder and desirous of visiting/travelling abroad for any purpose as permitted by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI).
The card can be used across the globe except in India, Nepal and Bhutan. - Which insurance company has recently (in September 2024) partnered with AU Small Finance Bank (AU SFB) to offer life insurance solutions to its customers?
1) ICICI Lombard General Insurance Company Limited
2) Kotak Mahindra Life Insurance Company Limited
3) Tata AIA Life Insurance Company Limited
4) Bajaj Allianz General Insurance Company Limited
5) SBI General Insurance Company LimitedAnswer-2) Kotak Mahindra Life Insurance Company Limited
Explanation:
AU Small Finance Bank (AU SFB) has partnered with Kotak Mahindra Life Insurance Company Limited to offer life insurance solutions, expanding AU SFB’s product offerings and enhancing financial security for its customers.
The partnership provides AU SFB customers access to Kotak Life’s comprehensive life insurance products, including term, retirement, savings, and investment plans.
The collaboration extends to both new and existing customers, including those from former Fincare SFB branches. - Name the new species of glyptosternine catfish recently (in September ‘24) discovered in the Dzuleke River, a tributary of the Barak River in Nagaland.
1) Ceropegia Shivarayina
2) Cleistanthus Deekshabhoomiana
3) Exostoma sentiyonoae
4) Xenophrys apatani
5) Hypostomus plecostomusAnswer-3) Exostoma sentiyonoae
Explanation:
Scientists have discovered a new species of glyptosternine catfish, Exostoma sentiyonoae, has been discovered in the Dzuleke River, a tributary of the Barak River in Nagaland. The details of the discovery are published in journal Zootaxa, a peer-reviewed scientific mega journal for animal taxonomists.
The new species was discovered by Dr. Limatemjen, Professor and Dean of Sciences at Kohima Science College, Nagaland, and Bungdon Shangningam, a scientist from the Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) in Kolkata, West Bengal (WB).
Dr Limatemjen said he named the species in honor of his daughter, combining “Senti” from the Ao Naga language and “Yono” from the Angami Naga language.
Unique characteristics include an adipose fin attached to the upper caudal-fin rays, tubercles on the dorsal-fin spine, a slender head, a large gap between dorsal and adipose fins, small eyes, and 41 vertebrae.
This is the fourth species of Exostoma described from the Barak drainage and the first from the Dzuleke River.
A four-year faunal survey by the ZSI along Andhra Pradesh’s (AP) coast led to the first-ever Indian sighting of Entomacrodus thalassinus, a rare reef fish. - Name the football player famously known as ‘Toto’ who passed away in September 2024?
1) Salvatore Schillaci
2) Issa Hayatou
3) Eric Poujade
4) Frank Carter Duckworth
5) Maddy CusackAnswer-1) Salvatore Schillaci
Explanation:
Italian Striker Salvatore Schillaci, famously known as ‘Toto’ Schillaci, who was top scorer at 1990 International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) World Cup, has died at the age of 59 in Palermo, Italy. He was born in Palermo in 1964.
He scored six goals during the 1990 World Cup and received the FIFA Golden Boot award and the FIFA Golden Ball award.
He played for various football clubs (FCs) during the course of his football career like: Messina, Juventus, Internazionale and Japanese club ‘Jublio Iwata’. He retired from all formats of Football in 1999. - Which city will host the 25th edition of International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) Awards from March 7 to 9th 2025?
1) Jaipur, India
2) London, United Kingdom
3) Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
4) Bangkok, Thailand
5) Abu Dhabi, United Arab EmiratesAnswer-1) Jaipur, India
Explanation:
Jaipur, the Pink City of India will host the 25th International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) Awards from March 7 to 9th 2025, at the JECC Sitapura, Jaipur, Rajasthan. A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between Rajasthan Tourism Department and the IIFA for the silver jubilee celebrations of the IIFA Awards, to be held in the state capital of Rajasthan in 2025.
IIFA 2025 will promote tourism in Rajasthan, and its destinations, culture and history globally, adding it is for the second time IIFA awards is taking place in India. First IIFA awards in India were held in Mumbai in 2019.
The Rajasthan government has set aside a total budget of Rs 100 crore for the event. This comprises Rs 20 crore from the Rajasthan Industrial and Investment Corporation (RIICO), Rs 50 crore from the state government, and Rs 30 crore from the tourist department.
The 2025 ceremony will also host the inaugural IIFA Digital Awards that would honour the best performances in digital entertainment, films and OTT content.
The first IIFA Awards were held in 2000 in London. Since then, the IIFAs have been held annually across different geographies covering 14 different countries and 18 distinct cities. - Which tribe community has recently (in September ‘24) got habitat rights in Odisha under the Forest Rights Act, 2006?
1) Parajas
2) Banjara
3) Bhumia
4) Mankidia
5) SountiAnswer- 4) Mankidia
Explanation:
On 22nd September 2024, the Mankidia community became the 6th Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group (PVTG) under the Forest Rights Act, 2006 to get habitat rights over forests in Odisha, known for their traditional skills of rope making, trapping and eating monkeys.
The Mankidia are an Austro-Asiatic community and are a semi-nomadic section of the Birhor tribe, they move around to find resources rather than staying in one place permanently. They traditionally engage in hunting, gathering, and activities related to the forest.
With this new recognition, they now have legal rights to their ancestral lands, affirming their connection to these areas.
The Mankidia are the second PVTG in Odisha to receive habitat rights, following the Paudi Bhuyan community. This process has also led to approvals for other PVTGs in the state, including the Juang, Saora, Chuktia Bhunjia, and Hill Khadia communities.
They speak a form of Munda language and some of them are also conversant in Odia.
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