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- Which organisation has recently (in September ‘24) signed a Letter of Intent (LoI) with the Ministry of Panchayati Raj (MoPR) to collaborate on strengthening systems and engaging communities for social change?
1) United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization
2) Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
3) United Nations Children’s Fund
4) United Nations Development Programme
5) World Health OrganisationAnswer-3) United Nations Children’s Fund
Explanation:
The Ministry of Panchayati Raj (MoPR) and United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has signed a Letter of Intent (LoI) to collaborate on strengthening systems and engaging communities for social change.
The partnership aims to establish and institutionalise systems for effective communication among the Ministry, Elected Representatives, Field Functionaries of Panchayati Raj Institutions, and Rural Communities.
It will empower rural communities to make informed decisions, improve service delivery, and boost governance transparency, contributing to a more inclusive and connected rural India. - Which initiative was recently (in September ‘24) virtually launched by Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi with an outlay of Rs 27 crore in Surat, Gujarat to focus on water conservation and community participation?
1) e-FAST India
2) Jatayu Conservation and Breeding Centre
3) Aatmanirbharta
4) Jeevan Samarth
5) Jal Sanchay Jan BhagidariAnswer-5) Jal Sanchay Jan Bhagidari
Explanation:
On September 6, 2024, Prime Minister (PM) of India, Narendra Modi virtually launched the ‘Jal Sanchay Jan Bhagidari’ initiative with an outlay of Rs 27 crore in Surat, Gujarat. This program is a collaboration between the Ministry of Jal Shakti (MoJS) and the Government of Gujarat, focusing on water conservation and community participation.
The initiative includes the construction of around 24,800 rainwater harvesting structures across Gujarat, with strong public involvement to improve water sustainability.
The ‘Jal Sanchay Jan Bhagidari’ aims to address water shortages by constructing rainwater harvesting structures in critical regions with community engagement.
The initiative seeks to enhance groundwater levels and boost water infiltration by implementing rainwater harvesting measures in the districts of Surat, Tapi, Dang, Navsari, and Valsad, aligning with the objectives of the National Water Mission (NWM).
India, with only 4% of the world’s freshwater, faces severe water scarcity, worsened by climate change. The program aims to address this by combining traditional knowledge and modern techniques. This initiative aligns with ‘Jal Shakti Abhiyan: Catch the Rain campaign’.
Jal Jeevan Mission, Atal Bhujal Yojana were also highlighted as part of the larger goal to make water conservation a nationwide movement. - Which state has recently ( in September ‘24) registered the highest growth in Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP) among 10 largest states in Financial Year 2023-24 (FY24)?
1) Arunachal Pradesh
2) Assam
3) Karnataka
4) Telangana
5) HaryanaAnswer-4) Telangana
Explanation:
According to latest data from the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI), Telangana, Tamil Nadu (TN) and Rajasthan have registered the highest growth in real Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP) among the 10 largest states in Financial Year 2023-24 (FY24).
Telangana, the 9th biggest state in India, saw its GSDP growth at 9.2% to reach real GSDP of Rs 7.9 lakh crore in FY24. This growth rate has surpassed India’s GDP growth of 8.2% recorded in FY24.
Tamil Nadu (TN) which is the 3rd largest state, saw its GSDP growth at 8.2% to reach Rs 15.7 lakh crore in size.
Rajasthan, the 7th largest state, registered a strong growth, with an 8% increase in its GSDP.
Despite Telangana, TN and Rajasthan registering the highest GSDP growth, Maharashtra remains to be the largest economy in India, with a real GSDP of Rs 24.1 lakh crore in FY24. - Which organisation has recently (in September ‘24) organised the two-day first International Solar Festival (ISF) 2024 which was virtually addressed by Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi?
1) Tata Power Solar Systems Limited
2) International Solar Alliance
3) National Institute of Solar Energy
4) JSW Neo Energy Limited
5) International Solar Energy SocietyAnswer-2) International Solar Alliance
Explanation:
On 5 September 2024, Narendra Modi, the Prime Minister (PM) of India virtually addressed the two-day first International Solar Festival (ISF) 2024 organised by the International Solar Alliance (ISA) which was held at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi, Delhi.
The solar energy capacity of India has increased 32-fold in the last 10 years.It has set a target to achieve 500 Gigawatts (GWs) of non-fossil power capacity by 2030.
It aims to develop affordable, reliable, and sustainable solar energy globally. - Which ministry has recently (in September 2024) launched the 2nd Cohort of the SAMRIDH scheme, a programme for startup acceleration under the National Policy on Software Products (NPSP) – 2019?
1) Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology
2) Ministry of Women and Child Development
3) Ministry of Communication
4) Ministry of Culture
5) Ministry of Information and BroadcastingAnswer-1) Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology
Explanation:
On 4th September 2024, S Krishnan, Secretary of the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), launched the 2nd Cohort of the Startup Accelerator of MeitY for Product Innovation, Development, and Growth (SAMRIDH) scheme.
This initiative is designed to empower early-stage startups with 6-9 months of acceleration program, matching funds up to Rs 40 lakhs, etc.
The SAMRIDH, launched in August 2021, is a flagship program of the MeitY for startup acceleration under the National Policy on Software Products (NPSP) – 2019.
SAMRIDH aims to support 300 software startups in a 3-year duration with a cohort size of 5-10 Startups. The scheme is being implemented by the MSH, and the Digital India Corporation (DIC). - Which country has been recently (in September ‘24) authorised to become the new member of the BRICS New Development Bank (NDB)?
1) Argentina
2) India
3) Spain
4) Algeria
5) BelgiumAnswer-4) Algeria
Explanation:
Algeria has been authorised to become the new member of the BRICS New Development Bank (NDB), a Multilateral Development Bank (MDB) established by Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa (BRICS) countries. It was announced by Dilma Rousseff, President of the NDB, during the 9th Annual Meeting of the NDB, held in Cape Town, South Africa, from August 29 to 31, 2024.
The theme of the meeting is “Investing in a Sustainable Future.”
With this membership, Algeria became the 3rd Arab country to be integrated with the NDB, after Egypt and the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
The NDB objective is to mobilise resources for infrastructure and sustainable development projects in Emerging Markets and Developing Countries (EMDCs). - Which organisation has recently (in September ‘24) announced the establishment of a multi-donor trust fund partnered with International Solar Alliance (ISA)?
1) Asian Development Bank
2) International Finance Corporation
3) Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency
4) International Atomic Energy Agency
5) Japan International Cooperation AgencyAnswer- 3) Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency
Explanation:
The United States of America (USA)-based Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA), a member of the World Bank Group (WBG) and the International Solar Alliance (ISA), announced the establishment of a multi-donor trust fund named ‘MIGA-ISA Solar Facility’.
The facility, initiated with the support from the Government of India (GoI), aims to expand access to support renewable energy globally.
Through this initiative, ISA will be an important partner of the program in collaboration with the WB and African Development Bank(AfDB) to achieve 300 million new electricity connections in Sub-Saharan Africa by 2030. - Which organisation has recently (in September ‘24) launched an online tool ‘Daava Soochak’ that allows depositors to track the status of their claims by entering their registered mobile number?
1) Deposit Insurance and Credit Guarantee Corporation
2) Clearing Corporation of India Limited
3) Securities and Exchange Board of India
4) Competition Commission of India
5) National Payments Corporation of IndiaAnswer-1) Deposit Insurance and Credit Guarantee Corporation
Explanation:
The Deposit Insurance and Credit Guarantee Corporation (DICGC), a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), has launched ‘Daava Soochak’ or Claim Status Tracking which is an online tool that allows depositors to track the status of their claims by entering their registered mobile number on the DICGC website.
Daava Soochak enables depositors to check the status of claims for banks placed under All Inclusive Directions (AID) after April 1, 2024.
The corporation is responsible for reimbursing insured amounts to depositors of failed banks.The insurance limit was raised to Rs 5,00,000 per depositor in February 2020. - Who was the first Indian to be elected as the President of the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) in September 2024?
1) Dr. Mallika Nadda
2) Justice Najmi Waziri
3) Adille Sumariwalla
4) Raja Randhir Singh
5) Jay ShahAnswer- 4) Raja Randhir Singh
Explanation:
On 8th September 2024, Raja Randhir Singh (aged 77), a former Indian shooter and veteran sports administrator, was elected as the President of the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) for a tenure of four-year (from 2024 to 2028). He became the first Indian to serve as President of OCA.
Raja Randhir Singh had been serving as the Acting President of OCA since 2021, following the 15-year ban of Sheikh Ahmad Al-Fahad Al-Sabah from Kuwait.
He represented India in shooting at the Olympic Games (Tokyo 1964 (Reserve Shooter), Mexico 1968, Munich 1972, Montreal 1976, Moscow 1980 and Los Angeles 1984).
He was the first Indian shooter to win gold in the Asian Games (1978). He also won a bronze in 1982 and a team silver in 1986.
In 1979, Government of India honoured him with the Arjuna Award (shooting) and the Government of Punjab honoured him with the Maharaja Ranjit Singh Award.
He has also received the OCA Award of Merit (2005), and Olympic Order, Silver (2014). - Name India’s 1st space station which will be launched by 2028 by Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO).
1) Bharatiya Antariksh Station
2) International Space Station
3) Tiangong space station
4) Skylab
5) SalyutAnswer-1) Bharatiya Antariksh Station
Explanation:
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) plans to launch the 1st base module of the Bharatiya Antariksh Station (BAS), India’s 1st space station, by 2028. The BAS will have 5 modules.
The entire station with a mass of about 52 tonnes is expected to be fully assembled in space by 2035.
ISRO is also in the process of building a new generation rocket – Soorya – to lift off the heavier modules.
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