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- Where was the 100-day Tuberculosis (TB) elimination campaign recently (in December ‘24) launched by Union Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare?
1) Assam
2) Tripura
3) Haryana
4) Jharkhand
5) MaharashtraAnswer-3) Haryana
Explanation:
On 7 December 2024, Union Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoH&FW), launched the intensified 100-day Tuberculosis (TB) elimination campaign to accelerate the fight against TB in Panchkula, Haryana. The campaign will culminate on March 24, 2025.
During the launch, Union Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda also introduced national guidelines for the new drug-resistant TB regimen called BPaLM. These guidelines aim to streamline and standardize treatment.
The campaign is part of the National TB Elimination Programme (NTEP) under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, aligning with the vision of a “TB-Mukt Bharat” (TB-free India) by 2025.
This nationwide initiative covers 347 districts in 33 states and Union Territories (UTs), aiming to strengthen the NTEP.
This includes using mobile detection vans called “Ni-kshay Vahan” equipped with Artificial Intelligence (AI)-powered X-ray units and molecular tests, which will be deployed in remote areas to ensure that even the most underserved populations are screened for TB.
The initiative will also expand nutritional support through the Ni-kshay Poshan Yojana, which was launched by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoH&FW) on April 1, 2018 to support TB patients.
Additionally, the campaign will continue to rely on the Ayushman Aarogya Mandirs, which will decentralize TB services and bring quality care closer to communities.
Union Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda reaffirmed the government’s commitment to eradicating TB well before the 2030 target set by the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Click here to read more. - Name the scheme that was recently (in December ‘24) inaugurated by Union Minister Manohar Lal Khattar in Krishna district, Andhra Pradesh (AP) to promote the use of energy-efficient appliances while offering economic benefits to individuals.
1) Urjaveer
2) Madhuvana
3) Bachat Lamp Yojana
4) Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana
5) Perform, Achieve, and TradeAnswer-1) Urjaveer
Explanation:
On December 7 2024, Union Minister Manohar Lal Khattar, Ministry of Power (MoP) along with Chief Minister (CM) of Andhra Pradesh (AP), Nara Chandrababu Naidu, inaugurated the ‘Urjaveer’ scheme at Poranki in Krishna district of Andhra Pradesh (AP).
The Urjaveer Scheme, implemented by Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL), is designed to promote the use of energy-efficient appliances while offering economic benefits to individuals.
This initiative aims to transform AP into a 100% green energy state, focusing on sustainable development and energy conservation.
As part of the Urjaveer initiative, the government aims to involve and train 1,12,000 private registered electricians on the Urjaveer platform. These electricians will become Urjaveers, equipped to promote energy-efficient appliances and assist the general public in adopting energy-saving technologies.
Women and young individuals, aged 18 and above, can take part in the Urjaveer scheme by registering as ‘Urjaveers’ on the Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL) platform.
Women can work from home, making it convenient to participate in the scheme. The government is also creating co-working spaces to support household income growth. - In the 68th Session of _____________________, India has recently (in December ‘24) assumed the Chairmanship for the first time.
1) United Nations Children’s Fund
2) United Nations Development Programme
3) United Nations General Assembly
4) United Nations Commission on Narcotic Drugs
5) United Nations Conference on Trade and DevelopmentAnswer-4) United Nations Commission on Narcotic Drugs
Explanation:
On December 6 2024, India assumed the Chairmanship for the first time of 68th session of the United Nations (UN) Commission on Narcotic Drugs (CND). The announcement was made by the Indian Embassy of Austria marking a significant milestone in the country’s global leadership.
Ambassador Shambhu S Kumaran, India’s Permanent Representative to the UN in Vienna (Austria) assumed the Chairmanship of the CND.
The Commission on Narcotic Drugs (CND) is a functional commission of the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) and serves as the Governing Body of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) headquartered in Vienna. It is composed of 53 Member States elected by ECOSOC for a period of four years.
As Chair, India aims to advocate for the interests of the Global South, in addressing illicit drug trafficking, substance abuse and the availability of controlled substances for medical and scientific purposes. - On December 6 2024, India assumed the Chairmanship for the first time of 68th session of the United Nations (UN) Commission on Narcotic Drugs (CND). The announcement was made by the Indian Embassy of Austria marking a significant milestone in the country’s global leadership.
Ambassador Shambhu S Kumaran, India’s Permanent Representative to the UN in Vienna (Austria) assumed the Chairmanship of the CND.
The Commission on Narcotic Drugs (CND) is a functional commission of the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) and serves as the Governing Body of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) headquartered in Vienna. It is composed of 53 Member States elected by ECOSOC for a period of four years.
As Chair, India aims to advocate for the interests of the Global South, in addressing illicit drug trafficking, substance abuse and the availability of controlled substances for medical and scientific purposes.
1) Only A & B
2) Only A & C
3) Only B & C
4) Only C
5) All A, B & CAnswer- 1) Only A & B
Explanation:
India participated COP29, the 29th Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), was held in Baku, Azerbaijan, from November 11 to 22, 2024. Through various side events, in collaboration with international agencies, India underscored its commitment to addressing climate challenges.
India’s Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change (MoEFCC) partnered with the Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI) to host a panel on integrating disaster-resilient infrastructure into national adaptation strategies.
The session discussed key approaches, challenges, and opportunities for integrating disaster risk reduction (DRI) into national adaptation strategies for more resilient and sustainable development.
Union Minister of State(MoS) for Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Kirti Vardhan Singh and Swedish Minister for Climate and Environment, Romina Pourmokhtari, co-chaired the Annual Summit of the Leadership Group for Industry Transition (LeadIT), held on the sidelines of COP29 to the UN Climate Change Summit.
The India-Sweden Industry Transition Partnership (ITP) launched under LeadIT 2.0 at COP28 in 2023.
The LeadIT (Leadership Group for Industry Transition) Member Meet was held on 14th November 2024 and organized by MoEFCC and the Government of Sweden.
India has urged developed nations to provide at least USD 1.3 trillion annually until 2030 as grants, concessional finance, and non-debt support for developing countries. India also opposes making the COP29 climate finance package an investment goal. Click here to read more. - Who among the following is ‘not’ an Indian woman featured in the 12th edition of BBC’s 100 Most Inspiring and Influential Women List 2024?
A) Aruna Roy
B) Vinesh Phogat
C) Pooja Sharma
D) Harmanpreet Kaur
1) Only A & B
2) Only C & D
3) Only B
4) Only D
5) All the aboveAnswer-4) Only D
Explanation:
On December 03 2024, London (the United Kingdom (UK))-based British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) released the 12th edition of BBC’s 100 Most Inspiring and Influential Women List 2024. This latest edition of the list has featured 3 Indian women.
Former civil servant and renowned social activist Aruna Roy; three-time Olympian-turned-politician Vinesh Phogat, and performer of funerary rites, Pooja Sharma, for their exceptional contributions to social activism, sports and breaking societal barriers.
Apart from them, the list has included two Indian-origin women: Sunita Williams, National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Astronaut and Sneha Revanur, 20-year old Artificial Intelligence (AI) expert.
In 2023, 4 Indian women: Actress Dia Mirza, Cricketer Harmanpreet Kaur, Photographer Arati Kumar-Rao and Tibetan Buddhist nun Jetsunma Tenzin Palmo, were featured on the BBC’s 100 Most Influential Women List.
The list is organised into 5 main categories: Culture & Education; Climate Pioneers; Entertainment and Sport; Politics and Advocacy; and Science, Health and Tech.
Aruna Roy served as an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer from 1968 to 1975.She is one of the founding member of Mazdoor Kisan Shakti Sangathan (MKSS) established in 1990, played a pivotal role in the enactment of the Right to Information (RTI) Act in 2005.
Vinesh Phogat, is amongst India’s most accomplished wrestlers and a strong advocate against sexual harassment towards women in sports.
Pooja Sharma has performed funeral rites for unclaimed bodies in Delhi. She faced a lot of criticism from priests and the community in general, as per tradition last rites are performed by men in Hindu culture.
Sunita Williams, a retired United States (US) Navy Helicopter pilot, has been recognised under the ‘Science, Health and Tech.’ category. Click here to read more. - Which word was recently (in December ‘24) chosen as the Word of the Year 2024 by Merriam-Webster?
1) Totality
2) Allision
3) Authentic
4) Polarization
5) Brain RotAnswer-4) Polarization
Explanation:
On December 10 2024, the word “polarization” was announced as Merriam-Webster Word of the Year 2024.
This term gained attraction in 2024, especially during the United States of America(USA) presidential election, which underscored the growing divide in political opinions and beliefs.
Other words that stood out in the data in 2024 are demure,’ ‘totality’ and ‘allision’.
Polarization, defined as “division into two sharply distinct opposites,” often describes the extreme political, cultural and ideological divides in the USA and globally.
The word “authentic” was Merriam-Webster’s word of the year for 2023. - Who was recently (in December ‘24) elected as the Secretary General of the Fencing Confederation of Asia (FCA) for a period of four years?
1) Raghuram Iyer
2) Kalyan Chaubey
3) Rajeev Mehta
4) Alaknanda Ashok
5) Rajlaxmi Singh DeoAnswer-3) Rajeev Mehta
Explanation:
On December 01 2024, Rajeev Mehta, former Indian Olympic Association’s (IOA) Secretary General, was elected as the Secretary General of the Fencing Confederation of Asia (FCA) for a period of four years during the 37th FCA’s General Assembly held in Tashkent, Uzbekistan.
He became the first administrator from India to hold this position. He will replace Rusni Abu Hassan (Malaysia).
Prior to the appointment, he served as the Secretary General of the Fencing Association of India (FCI).
From 2017 to 2022, he served as the President of the Fencing Association of India (FCI).
He also served as the Secretary General of the IOA for eight years from 2014 to 2022 simultaneously. - Which country has recently (in December ‘24) launched the Saman-1 Orbital Transfer Unit (OTU) and Fakhr-1 nanosatellite into the Low Earth Orbit (LEO) through two-stage Satellite Launch Vehicle (SLV), Simorgh?
1) Qatar
2) Iran
3) Kuwait
4) Oman
5) Saudi ArabiaAnswer-2) Iran
Explanation:
On December 6 2024, Iran has successfully launched its indigenously developed Saman-1 Orbital Transfer Unit (OTU) or space tug, the Fakhr-1 nanosatellite, and an additional research payload into the Low Earth Orbit (LEO) through its domestically developed two-stage Satellite Launch Vehicle (SLV), Simorgh. This marked a significant milestone in Iran’s space program.
These payloads were launched from the Imam Khomeini Space Launch Terminal in rural Semnan province in Tehran, Iran.
This also marked the 8th successful launch of Simorgh, developed by the Iranian Ministry of Defence.
It has also created a new national record by lifting a combined payload weight of 300 kilogram (kg), showcasing its ability to handle complex, multi-payload missions.
Saman-1 is designed and developed by technicians from the Iranian Space Research Centre (ISRC).
It is a space tug, which aims to boost satellites in LEO up to higher orbits such as geosynchronous orbit.
Fakhr-1 Satellite is a communication satellite, designed and developed by the Iranian Army in collaboration with SA Iran Corporation, and Tehran (Iran)-based Malek Ashtar University of Technology.
The satellite has a 3 cubic units (3U) size and weighs less than 10 kg. - Which of the following points is/are ‘correct’ with respect to the Human Rights Day (HRD)?
A) The United Nations (UN)’s Human Rights Day (HRD), also known as International or World Human Rights Day, is annually observed on 10th December.
B) The Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation (DDWS), Ministry of Jal Shakti (MoJS), organized the three-week “Hamara Shauchalay: Hamara Samman” (HSHS) campaign from November 19 to December 10.
C) DDWS in collaboration with My Government (MyGov), organized a Toilet Photography Contest to celebrate HSHS, raising awareness about Open Defecation Free (ODF) sustainability and the goals of ‘Sampoorna Swachhata’.
1) Only A & B
2) Only A & C
3) Only B & C
4) Only C
5) All A, B & CAnswer-5) All A, B & C
Explanation:
The United Nations (UN)’s Human Rights Day (HRD), also known as International or World Human Rights Day, is annually observed on 10th December worldwide to raise awareness about human rights, transcending distinctions of race, colour, religion, gender, origin, or status.
The day commemorates the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) in 1948.
2024 celebrates the 76th anniversary of the UDHR, alongside the 31st anniversary of the UN Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR).
The theme of HRD 2024 is “Our Rights, Our Future, Right Now”
The first-ever HRD was observed on 10th December 1950.
The Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation (DDWS), Ministry of Jal Shakti (MoJS), organized the three-week “Hamara Shauchalay: Hamara Samman” (HSHS) campaign, launched on World Toilet Day (November 19) and ending on December 10.
DDWS in collaboration with My Government (MyGov), organized a Toilet Photography Contest to celebrate HSHS, raising awareness about Open Defecation Free (ODF) sustainability and the goals of ‘Sampoorna Swachhata’. Click here to read more. - In December 2024, Bank of Baroda (BOB) unveiled two new loans schemes, namely ‘Baroda Mahila Swavalamban’ to support women and ‘Baroda Smart OverDraft’ for ____________________.
1) Farmers
2) Startups
3) Girl Child
4) Self-Employed Individuals
5) Micro, Small, and Medium EnterprisesAnswer- 5) Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises
Explanation:
On December 09 2024, Bank of Baroda (BOB), India’s leading Public Sector Bank (PSB), unveiled two new loans schemes targeting Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs). The loan schemes are ‘Baroda Mahila Swavalamban’, a loan scheme designed specifically to support women entrepreneurs and ‘Baroda Smart OverDraft(OD)’, a digital OD facility targeting Goods and Services Tax (GST)-registered MSMEs.
The main objective of both these new schemes is to ease access to financing for the MSME sector.
The new and existing customers of the bank can avail the benefits of both schemes, with a simplified application process accessible through all branches of BoB across the country.
Baroda Mahila Swavalamban offers competitive interest rates starting at 9.15%, the scheme is linked to the Baroda Repo Linked Lending Rate (BRLLR).
The borrowers can avail loans ranging from Rs 20 lakh to Rs 7.5 crore, with relaxed margin requirements for capital expenditure(capex).
Baroda Smart OD will use technology-driven credit assessments based on GST returns, banking activity, and online transactions.
The beneficiaries can avail OD facility ranging from Rs 50,000 to Rs 25 lakh, on an interest rate of 10% per annum for a period of 12-month. Click here to read more.
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