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- Which Ministry/Department has recently (in August 2024) signed an MoU with NewSpace India Limited (NSIL) to grant assistance for the launch of the Nepal-built “Munal satellite”?
1) Department of Space (DoS)
2) Ministry of Defence(MoD)
3) Ministry of External Affairs (MEA)
4) Ministry of Science and Technology (MoST)
5) Ministry of Finance (MoF)Answer-3) Ministry of External Affairs (MEA)
Explanation:
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) and NewSpace India Limited (NSIL), commercial arm of Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to grant assistance for the launch of Nepal built Munal satellite.
i.Munal is an indigenous satellite developed in Nepal under the aegis of the Nepal Academy of Science and Technology (NAST).
ii.The aim of the satellite is to build a vegetation density database of the Earth’s surface.
iii.It is expected to be launched soon on NSIL’s Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV). - Name the portal that was recently (in August ‘24) launched under ‘Mission Karmayogi’ during the Civil Service Training Institutions (CSTI) Convention at Vigyan Bhavan in New Delhi.
1) Bhusanket
2) NIRMAN
3) Sankhyiki
4) Bhooskhalan
5) Amrit Gyan KoshAnswer-5) Amrit Gyan Kosh
Explanation:
On August 12, 2024, Dr. Jitendra Singh, Minister of State (MOS – Independent Charge, IC), Ministry of Science and Technology (MoS&T), launched the ‘Amrit Gyan Kosh’ and ‘Faculty Development’ portals under ‘Mission Karmayogi’ during the Civil Service Training Institutions (CSTI) Convention at Vigyan Bhavan in New Delhi, Delhi.
The ‘Amrit Gyan Kosh’ portal is a comprehensive knowledge repository that offers access to India-centric case studies, reducing the dependence on Western sources.
The Faculty Development portal aims to improve the teaching skills of practitioners and faculty members, ensuring effective training for civil servants. - In August 2024, Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi released 109 new varieties of 61 crops developed by ________ in New Delhi, Delhi.
1) Punjab Agricultural University
2) Indian Council of Agricultural Research
3) Krishi Vigyan Kendra
4) Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority
5) Tamil Nadu Agricultural UniversityAnswer-2) Indian Council of Agricultural Research
Explanation:
On 11th August 2024, Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi, released 109 new varieties of 61 crops developed by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) at ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI), Pusa, New Delhi, Delhi.
The high yielding, climate resilient and biofortified varieties of the 61 crops includes 34 field crops and 27 horticultural crops.
These varieties are nutritionally rich and adaptable to environmental changes. - How much funding did the Ministry of New & Renewable Energy (MNRE) recently (in August ‘24) allocate for the implementation of the ‘Model Solar Village’ scheme under the ‘Prime Minister (PM)-Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana’?
1) Rs 750 crore
2) Rs 800 crore
3) Rs 850 crore
4) Rs. 778 crore
5) Rs 700 croreAnswer-2) Rs 800 crore
Explanation:
On 9th August 2024, the Ministry of New & Renewable Energy (MNRE) has issued the operational guidelines for implementing the ‘Model Solar Village’ scheme under the ‘Prime Minister (PM)-Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana’.
Under the scheme component, emphasis has been laid on establishing one Model Solar Village per district across India in order to promote solar energy adoption and enable village communities to become self-reliant in energy needs.
Budget Allocation: The MNRE has allocated Rs 800 crore for the implementation of the scheme, providing central financial assistance of Rs 1 crore per village.
Eligibility Criteria for Village: As per the guidelines for scheme, a village will be considered under the competition mode. Also, a village must be a revenue village with a population size above 5,000 (or 2,000 for special category states). - Name the bilateral air exercise conducted between the Indian Air Force (IAF) and the Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) from 5th to 9th August 2024 in Kuantan, Malaysia.
1) Nomadic Elephant 2024
2) Garuda Shakti 2024
3) Shakti 2024
4) Udara Shakti 2024
5) Varuna Shakti 2024Answer-4) Udara Shakti 2024
Explanation:
The Indian Air Force (IAF) contingent participated in the Exercise Udara Shakti 2024 (EX US24), bilateral air exercise with the Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) from August 5 to 9, 2024 at RMAF Base Station in Kuantan, Malaysia
Aim: To bolster the operational efficiency, technical experts of both Air Forces engaged in sharing of their maintenance practices.
The exercise was based on two different concepts such as: Field Training Exercise (FTX) and Subject Matter Expert Exchange (SMEE).
The exercise saw the participation of 7 Sukhoi-30 fighter jets from both the RMAF and the IAF.
The exercise also included HOP Exercise (HOP EX), during which the pilots of both the Air Forces exchanged their Sukhoi fighter jets i.e. Indian pilot flew Su-30 MKM fighter jet of RMAF and vice versa. - Which flowering shrub has been recently(in August 2024) added to the IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature) Red List of threatened species under the Vulnerable category?
1) Strobilanthes kunthiana
2) Petrocosmea arunachalense
3) Emblica chakrabartyi
4) Phlogacanthus Sudhansusekharii
5) Melanochlamys droupadiAnswer-1) Strobilanthes kunthiana
Explanation:
The Neelakurinji (Strobilanthes kunthiana), a purplish flowering shrub predominantly found in the Western Ghat (Kerala, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu), has been added to the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List of threatened species.
The species has been categorised as “Vulnerable” under IUCN Criteria A2c, indicating a significant threat to its survival.
This marks the first-ever global assessment of Neelakurinji of the southwest Indian montane grasslands.
Neelakurinji, or Kurunji, or Kurinji blooms between mid-July and October, once every 12 years. - Which organisation/bank has recently (in August ‘24) allowed Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) to invest in Sovereign Green Bonds (SGrB) at the International Financial Services Centre (IFSC) in Gujarat?
1) Securities and Exchange Board of India
2) Reserve Bank of India
3) BSE Limited
4) NSE India Limited
5) State Bank of IndiaAnswer-2) Reserve Bank of India
Explanation:
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) announced the commencement of Sovereign Green Bonds (SGrB) trading at the International Financial Services Centre (IFSC) in Gujarat during the second half of Financial Year 2024-25 (FY25), allowing Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) to invest in these bonds at the IFSC.
Following this, the RBI has amended the Forex Management (Debt Instruments) Regulations, 2024, allowing non-residents with securities accounts in the IFSC, to trade SGrBs.
FPIs can pay for SGrBs using inward remittances or funds held in foreign currency accounts. The sale or maturity proceeds from SGrBs can be remitted outside India, net of applicable taxes. - Which company has recently (in August ‘24) received approval from the Indian Navy (IN) to construct six advanced submarines in partnership with Germany‘s ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems (TKMS) under the ‘Project 75 India (P75I)’ initiative?
1) Jindal Steel & Power Limited
2) Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited
3) Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers
4) SECON Engineering Projects Private Limited
5) Cochin Shipyard LimitedAnswer-2) Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited
Explanation:
The Indian Navy (IN) has authorized Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL) to construct six advanced submarines in partnership with Germany‘s ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems (TKMS) under the ‘Project 75 India (P75I)’ initiative.
The project, valued at approximately Rs 60,000 crore, is pivotal in strengthening India’s naval capabilities in the Indian Ocean, particularly in response to the growing presence of China and Pakistan.
MDL’s selection followed successful trials of submarines equipped with Air Independent Propulsion (AIP) systems, enabling them to remain submerged for up to two weeks without surfacing for battery recharging.
The submarines will be diesel-electric with AIP technology will offer superior endurance and capabilities over previous models. - When was World Elephant Day annually observed across the globe to raise awareness about the preservation and protection of Elephants?
1) March 3
2) July 16
3) May 18
4) June 17
5) August 12Answer-5) August 12
Explanation:
World Elephant Day is an annual international campaign observed across the globe on 12 August to raise awareness about the preservation and protection of Elephants(Elephantidae), the ‘Gentle Giants‘ worldwide.
i.The day also highlights the threats faced by the Elephants, including poaching, habitat loss, human-elephant conflict, etc.
ii.The theme for World Elephant Day 2024 is “Personifying Prehistoric Beauty, Theological Relevance, and Environmental Importance”.
iii.Aaranyak, a biodiversity organisation in Assam has launched a Mobile Application (App) named ‘HaatiApp‘ and a comprehensive Solar Fence Manual in Assamese, to address the Human-Elephant Conflict (HEC) in Assam and Northeast India, at an event held in Guwahati, Assam. Click here to read more - Name the 10th edition of the joint military exercise conducted between the armies of India and Sri Lanka, which commenced on 12th August 2024 in Sri Lanka.
1) Tarkash 2024
2) JIMEX 2024
3) Mitra Shakti 2024
4) MAITREE 2024
5) Surya Kiran 2024Answer-3) Mitra Shakti 2024
Explanation:
On 12th August 2024, Exercise Mitra Shakti 2024, the 10th edition of the joint military exercise between the Army of India and Sri Lanka commenced at Army Training School, Maduru Oya, Sri Lanka.
The combat training exercise is set to conclude on 25th August 2024.
The annual Mitra Shakti exercise was started in 2012 and is held alternately in India and Sri Lanka.
Mitra Shakti 2023, the 9th edition of the exercise was held in 2023 in Pune, Maharashtra.
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