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- Which of the following points is/are ‘correct’ with respect to the Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi’s visit to Rajasthan and Haryana on 9th December 2024?
A) PM Modi inaugurated the Rising Rajasthan Global Investment Summit 2024 and the Rajasthan Global Business Expo at the Jaipur Exhibition and Convention Centre (JECC) in Jaipur, Rajasthan.
B) He inaugurated the ‘Bima Sakhi Yojana’, an initiative of LIC in Jaipur, Rajasthan with an aim to empower women through financial literacy and insurance awareness.
C) He also laid the foundation stone for the main campus of Maharana Pratap Horticultural University (MHU) in Uchani, Karnal, Haryana.
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:
Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi visited Rajasthan and Haryana on 9th December 2024.
PM Modi inaugurated the Rising Rajasthan Global Investment Summit 2024 and the Rajasthan Global Business Expo at the Jaipur Exhibition and Convention Centre (JECC) in Jaipur, Rajasthan.
The theme of the summit is ‘Replete, Responsible, Ready’ and was held from 9th to 11th December 2024.
PM Modi inaugurated the ‘Bima Sakhi Yojana’, an initiative of Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) in Panipat, Haryana with an aim to empower women through financial literacy and insurance awareness.
LIC is expected to spend Rs 840 crore in the first year of Bima Sakhi Yojana.
The scheme targets women of age 18 to 70 years who have passed class 10 and want to become volunteer insurance agents.
PM Modi also laid the foundation stone for the main campus of Maharana Pratap Horticultural University (MHU) in Uchani, Karnal, Haryana. It is the 7th horticultural university in India.
The estimated cost of the project is Rs 700 crores in which Rs 421 crores have been allocated specifically for the main campus construction. Click here to read more. - Name the portal that was recently (in December ‘24) launched by the Union Minister of State (MoS), Dr. Jitendra Singh, Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions (MoPP&P) to strengthen governance and empower public administrators in India.
1) Amrit Gyaan Kosh
2) KrishiNivesh
3) Karmayogi
4) VisioNxt
5) Skill India Digital HubAnswer-1) Amrit Gyaan Kosh
Explanation:
On December 9, 2024, Union Minister of State(MoS), Dr. Jitendra Singh, Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions(MoPP&P), launched the “Amrit Gyaan Kosh” Portal in New Delhi (Delhi) to strengthen governance and empower public administrators in India.
He also inaugurated the “Advanced Case Writing and Teaching Workshop” for 60 faculty members from Civil Services Training Institutions (CSTI) nationwide.
The event was attended by the leadership from the Capacity Building Commission (CBC), Karmayogi Bharat, Asian Development Bank (ADB), Asian Development Bank Institute (ADBI) and the Program Instructors from Stanford Leadership Academy for Development.
The portal, part of the Integrated Government Online Training (iGOT) platform was developed by the CBC and Karmayogi Bharat.
It aims to build a comprehensive knowledge base by curating best practices from across India, with a focus on aligning these practices with 15 of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
The workshop will take place in two cohorts, from December 9-13, 2024, and December 16-20, 2024, at the Sushma Swaraj Institute of Foreign Service(SSIFS), New Delhi.
It was conducted by the CBC, in collaboration with the ADBI and the Stanford Leadership Academy for Development. - Under which scheme the Ministry of Education (MoE) has recently (in December ‘24) enhanced the “Material Cost” of pulses, vegetables and oil by 13.70%?
1) National Food Security Mission
2) Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana
3) Sabji Shetra Vistar Yojana
4) Pradhan Mantri Poshan Shakti Nirman
5) Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna YojanaAnswer-4) Pradhan Mantri Poshan Shakti Nirman
Explanation:
On December 9 2024, the Ministry of Education (MoE) enhanced the “Material Cost” of pulses, vegetables and oil by 13.70% covered under the Pradhan Mantri POshan SHakti Nirman (PM POSHAN) Scheme. The decision was taken on the basis of an inflation index provided by the Chandigarh-based Labour Bureau under the Ministry of Labour and Employment (MoL&E).
As per the MoE directions, the material cost is increased from Rs 5.45 to Rs.6.19 for primary and Bal Vatika classes and for upper primary classes, it is enhanced from Rs 8.17 to Rs 9.29, with effect from December 01, 2024.
These enhanced rates will be applicable to all states and Union Territories (UTs) of India.
The material cost could not be revised during the Financial Year 2023-24 (FY24). So, the inflation rates of items under the PM POSHAN basket for both FY23 (6.45%) and FY24 (6.74%) have been considered while determining the enhancement cost.
The Government of India (GoI) will bear the additional financial burden of Rs 425.62 crore in the current financial year (FY25) due to the enhancement of material cost.
PM POSHAN Scheme is a centrally sponsored scheme under the National Food Security Act, 2013(NFSA).The primary objective of the scheme is to provide nutritional support and enhance school participation of students.
In September 2021, the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) chaired by Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi had approved the renaming of scheme “National Scheme for Mid-Day Meal in Schools” to PM POSHAN and extended the scheme from FY21 to FY26. Click here to read more. - Which of the following points is/are ‘correct’ with respect to the 3rd edition of the “QS World University Rankings: Sustainability 2025” released by the Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) in December 2024?
A) The University of Toronto, Canada has topped the list as the world’s most sustainable university.
B) Indian Institute of Technology-Delhi (IIT Delhi) has topped among all Indian universities featured on the list and has secured 171st position globally with an overall score of 80.6.
C) The USA with 239 institutions, has emerged as the most represented country on the list.
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:
According to the 3rd edition of the “QS World University Rankings: Sustainability 2025” released by the Quacquarelli Symonds(QS), global higher education experts, the Indian Institute of Technology-Delhi (IIT-D) in New Delhi (Delhi) has topped among all Indian universities featured on the list and has secured 171st position globally with an overall score of 80.6. It has improved its ranking by 255 places compared to 426th spot in the last year.
IIT-D is followed by IIT Kharagpur (IIT-KGP) in Kharagpur, West Bengal (WB) and IIT Bombay (IIT-B) in Mumbai, Maharashtra ranked at 202nd and 234th position, respectively.
The University of Toronto, Canada has topped the list as the world’s most sustainable university, followed by the ETH Zurich in Zurich, Switzerland ranked at 2nd position.
Lund University in Sweden and University of California, Berkeley (UCB), the United States of America (USA), jointly ranked at 3rd spot on the list.
The USA with 239 institutions, has emerged as the most represented country on the list.
This latest edition of the rankings has featured 78 Indian universities on the list, of which 34 have improved their rankings compared to last year and 8 have maintained their previous rankings.
Manipal (Karnataka)-based Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) or Manipal University, ranked at 390th spot globally, is the top ranked Indian university both in the ‘Governance’ category and in the ‘Equality’ lens. Click here to read more. - Which bank has recently (in December ‘24) collaborated with Mastercard and launched a premium credit card designed specifically for its Global Private Banking clients?
1) Deutsche Bank India
2) Barclays Bank India
3) European Investment Bank
4) Japan Bank for International Cooperation
5) Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited, IndiaAnswer-5) Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited, India
Explanation:
On December 5 2024, the Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited, India (HSBC India) in collaboration with Mastercard launched ‘HSBC Privé’, a premium credit card designed specifically for its Global Private Banking clients.
The card aims at High-Net-Worth Individuals (HNWI) and Ultra-High-Net-Worth Individuals (UHNWI) offering exclusive caters to entrepreneurs, professionals and their families with investable assets exceeding USD 2 million.
HSBC Privé was first introduced in Hong Kong October 2024 and will be rolled out in other markets globally.
HSBC Privé Card Benefits are Travel Privileges, Airport Lounge Access, Zero Forex Mark-Up, Bespoke travel, Golf Access, Shopping, Wellness Programs, Personal Concierge Services and Invitation-Only & Targeted Market. - In December 2024, Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) launched its Golden Jubilee (GJF) Scholarship Scheme 2024 to assist ___________________in accessing higher education.
1) Differently Abled Students
2) Girl Students
3) Economically Weaker Students
4) Academically Outstanding Students
5) Minority Communities StudentsAnswer-3) Economically Weaker Students
Explanation:
The Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) has launched its Golden Jubilee (GJF) Scholarship Scheme 2024 to assist students from economically weaker families in accessing higher education. This scheme supports students enrolled in government or private universities and those pursuing technical, vocational, and integrated courses.
This scheme supports students enrolled in government or private universities and those pursuing technical, vocational, and integrated courses. The scholarship amount has increased by up to 100% compared to the 2022 scheme.
The online application process for this scholarship scheme was started on December 8 2024 and will end on December 22 2024.
The LIC GJF Scholarship Scheme providing two types of Scholarship:
1. General Scholarship: The scholarship will be provided for the entire duration of the course and
2. Special Scholarship for Girl Child : The scholarship will be provided for 2 years under Special Girl Scholar, subject to the candidate fulfilling requisite eligibility conditions for renewal.
General Scholarship Eligibility: Open to students pursuing undergraduate studies or equivalent courses in government or private institutions.
Candidates pursuing post-graduation studies or receiving scholarships from private institutions are not eligible.
Only one student per family can receive the scholarship, but exceptions allow two if one or both are female.
Special scholarship for girl child: Rs 15,000 per annum, disbursed in two installments of Rs 7,500 each.
Eligibility: Awarded to girls pursuing higher education after Class 10 in Intermediate (10+2), Vocational, Diploma, or courses at ITIs. Click here to read more. - According to the recent (in December ‘24) data of the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Ministry of Commerce & Industry (MoC&I), Foreign direct equity investment has increased by 45% at USD 29.8 billion in the 1st Half (H1:April-September) of Financial Year 2024-25(FY25).
Which country has emerged as the top investing country in India with USD 7.53 billion FDI during April-September, 2024?
1) Singapore
2) Russia
3) Netherlands
4) Mauritius
5) United States of AmericaAnswer-1) Singapore
Explanation:
According to the data of the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Ministry of Commerce & Industry (MoC&I), Foreign direct equity investment has increased by 45% at USD 29.8 billion in the 1st Half (H1:April-September) of Financial Year 2024-25(FY25).
This increase in Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) equity inflows comes following a contraction in inflows for 3 consecutive FYs (FY22, FY23 and FY24). The gross FDI inflows reached USD 1 trillion since April 2000.
Over the last decade (April 2014 to September 2024), total FDI inflows amounted to USD 709.84 billion, accounting for 68.69% of the overall FDI inflow in the past 24 years.
As per the data, total FDI, which includes equity capital of unincorporated entities, reinvest earnings and other capital, witnessed 29% increase at USD 42.3 billion during H1FY25.
The data showed that Singapore again emerged as the top investing country in India, with USD 7.53 billion FDI during April-September, 2024.
It was followed by Mauritius, the Netherlands, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and the United States of America (USA). - Mohamed al-Bashir, head of the Hayat Tahrir al-Sham or HTS rebels, was appointed as the caretaker Prime Minister (PM) of ____________.
1) Syria
2) Iraq
3) Lebanon
4) Turkey
5) JordanAnswer-1) Syria
Explanation:
On December 10 2024, Mohamed al-Bashir, head of the Hayat Tahrir al-Sham or HTS rebels, was appointed as the caretaker Prime Minister (PM) of the transitional Syrian Government after the fall of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad’s government and will be serving until March 1, 2025.
Previously, he served as the Prime PM of the Syrian Salvation Government in Idlib Province.
In 2022, he had emerged as minister of development in the administrative arm of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, which for years had held territory in Idlib. - Which spice variety has been developed as ‘IISR Surasa’ by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) – Indian Institute of Spices Research (IISR) in December 2024?
1) Turmeric
2) Garlic
3) Ginger
4) Clove
5) CardamomAnswer-3) Ginger
Explanation:
On 10th December 2024, the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) – Indian Institute of Spices Research(IISR) introduced India’s first ginger variety, “IISR Surasa,” which was developed to use as a vegetable.
IISR Surasa was created by the IISR through a farmers’ participatory breeding initiative with the aim of helping ginger farmers.
The rhizomes of Surasa have a creamy golden center and are plump and robust. It is ideal for making dry ginger due to its low fiber content and about 21% dry recovery rate.
Using scientific methods, IISR Surasa can produce up to 24.33 tons per hectare providing a consistent yield for the grower. - When is United Nations (UN’s) International Mountain Day (IMD) annually observed?
1) August 26
2) September 18
3) October 22
4) December 11
5) November 10Answer-4) December 11
Explanation:
The United Nations (UN’s) International Mountain Day (IMD) is annually observed on 11th December worldwide to raise awareness about the importance of mountains to life and highlight the importance of mountain development.
The Food and Agriculture Organization(FAO) coordinates the annual celebration of the Day to foster greater awareness of mountain issues.
The theme of IMD 2024 is “Mountain solutions for a sustainable future – innovation, adaptation, and youth”.
The first observance of this day took place on December 11, 2003.
Mountains are important sources of water, energy, biological diversity, and other essential resources.
The Mountain Partnership is a global initiative established to promote sustainable development in mountain regions. It was launched in 2002 by the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO). It is headquartered in Rome, Italy.
World’s Top 3 Highest Mountains:
1. Mount Everest (8,849 meters(m)), located between the Nepal and China border.
2. K2 (8611 m), located between Pakistan and China border
3. Kangchenjunga (8586 m), located between Nepal and India border
The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) reports that up to 84% of endemic mountain species are threatened with extinction. Click here to read more.
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