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- Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi inaugurated the 3 days Rising Rajasthan Global Investment Summit 2024 (RRGIS 2024) and the Rajasthan Global Business Expo on 9th December 2024.
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy has approved the development of a 2GW (gigawatt) ________________ project in Rajasthan.
1) Bio-Energy
2) Solar Park
3) Hydropower
4) Wind Energy Farm
5) Geothermal Energy PlantAnswer- 2) Solar Park
Explanation:
Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi inaugurated the 3 days Rising Rajasthan Global Investment Summit 2024 (RRGIS 2024) and the Rajasthan Global Business Expo on 9th December 2024 at the Jaipur Exhibition and Convention Centre (JECC) in Rajasthan.
The summit was conducted for three days from 9th December to 11th December 2024.
The Rising Rajasthan Global Investment Summit 2024, is based on the theme- ‘Replete, Responsible, Ready’.
India is currently ranked as the 5th largest economy in the world.
Rajasthan Government has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) of over Rs 35 lakh crores during the Rising Rajasthan Global Summit 2024.
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy has approved the development of a 2GW (gigawatt) Solar Park project of Rajasthan Solar Development Corporation in Rajasthan.
Union minister for road transport and highways, Nitin Gadkari, announced nine road and highway projects for Rajasthan, with a combined length of 800 kilometers on 10th December 2024.
The Adani Group has planned to invest Rs 7.5 lakh crore in Rajasthan, focusing on green energy and infrastructure with over half of this investment to be implemented in the next five years.
Tata Power has announced an investment of Rs 1.2 lakh crore in Rajasthan in various renewable energy related projects.
The Aditya Birla Group is going to invest Rs 50,000 crore in Rajasthan over the coming years, across multiple sectors including cement, renewable energy, telecom, and retail. The chairman of this group is Kumar Mangalam Birla. Click here to read more. - In December 2024, Uttar Pradesh (UP) became the first Indian state to fully adopt which platform to achieve transparency and eliminate unethical practices in public procurement?
1) Digital India Platform
2) Smart Procurement Portal
3) Government e-Marketplace
4) National e-Government Platform
5) National Public Procurement SystemAnswer-3) Government e-Marketplace
Explanation:
In December 2024, Uttar Pradesh (UP) became the first Indian state to fully adopt the Government e-Marketplace (GeM) platform with an aim to achieve transparency and eliminate unethical practices in public procurement.
As per an official estimate, the state government is expected to save over Rs 2,000 crore annually through GeM-based procurement of goods and services.
The integration of the GeM platform in UP enforces strict adherence to guidelines aimed at fostering transparency and efficiency in procurement processes.
GeM is an online platform for public procurement in India that was launched on 9th August, 2016 by the the Ministry of Commerce and Industry(MoC&I) with the objective of creating an inclusive, efficient, and transparent platform for the buyers and sellers to implement procurement activities in a fair and competitive manner.
The GeM portal has been developed by GeM SPV (Special purpose Vehicle).
GeM SPV has been established as the National Public Procurement Portal as section 8 Company registered under the Companies Act, 2013 for providing procurement of goods and services required by Central & State Government organizations. Click here to read more. - Which of the following points is/are ‘correct’ with respect to the report “India Skills Report 2025: Global Talent Mobility-India’s Decade” released in December 2024?
A) The 12th edition of the India skills Report (ISR) “India Skills Report 2025: Global Talent Mobility-India’s Decade” released in December 2024.
B) Maharashtra (84%) has topped in the India Skills Report 2025 for employability, followed by Delhi (78%), Karnataka (75%), Andhra Pradesh, AP (72%) and Kerala(71%).
C) Assam is topped in employability for Men and Uttar Pradesh topped in employability for Women.
D) ISR 2025 was published by Wheebox in collaboration with the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), Association of Indian Universities (AIU) and Taggd (knowledge partner).
1) Only A, B & D
2) Only B, C & D
3) Only B & C
4) Only A & C
5) All the aboveAnswer-1) Only A, B & D
Explanation:
According to the 12th edition of the India skills Report (ISR) titled “India Skills Report 2025:Global Talent Mobility-India’s Decade” released on 12th December 2024, 54.81% of Indian graduates are expected to be globally employable by 2025, increase from 51.2% in 2024, indicating a 7% rise.
Maharashtra(84%) has topped in the India Skills Report 2025 for employability, followed by Delhi (78%), Karnataka (75%), Andhra Pradesh, AP (72%), Kerala(71%) and Uttar Pradesh, UP(70%).
The list is topped by Gujarat in Men and AP in Women.
The “ISR 2025” was published by talent assessment agency Wheebox in collaboration with the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), Association of Indian Universities (AIU) and Taggd (knowledge partner).
The employability rates are highest among management graduates (78%), followed by engineering (71.5%), Master of Commerce Administration (MCA) students (71%) and science graduates (58%).
India’s workforce with 65% under the age of 35, provides a substantial advantage in meeting the demands of industries in regions such as the Gulf, Southeast Asia, Europe and Africa.
Kerala (India) is ranked 5th in employability among all states with a strong workforce, especially among youths (87.47% for ages 22-25) and experienced professionals (68.82% for ages 26-29).
Kerala has retained its top ranking among states for the 4th consecutive time as per Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) India Index 2023-24.
Kerala is the 9th largest economy in India, with an annual gross state product (GSP) of Rs 9.78 lakh crore in 2020–2021. Click here to read more. - Which state has recently (in December ‘24) became the first state to approve the Development and Promotion of Sports Act 2024 to promote the enhancement of sports infrastructure and transparency in player selection?
1) Punjab
2) Kerala
3) Sikkim
4) Jharkhand
5) GujaratAnswer-1) Punjab
Explanation:
On December 9 2024, Punjab Chief Minister (CM) Bhagwant Singh Mann gave approval to enact the ‘Punjab State (Development and Promotion of Sports) Act 2024’, becoming the 1st state in India to promote the enhancement of sports infrastructure and transparency in player selection.
As per the National State Policy (NSP) 2024, the initiative aims to establish a legal framework that adopts National and International best practices to drive the development of sports within the state.
The primary objectives of the Act include promoting the growth of sports, ensuring the fair selection of players at district, state and national levels and also fostering transparency within sports associations.
The act mandates that accounts must be maintained by a Chartered Accountant, with an annual statement of income and expenditure published by May 31.
A five-member committee: To select the team & players for district or state representation, consisting of the General Secretary, 2 Senior Coaches and 2 Eminent players.
A Dispute Resolution Committee: Formed under the Deputy Commissioner or Administrative Secretary will address player appeals within 7 days.
The Department of Sports, Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports (MYAS), New Delhi (Delhi) is framing the National Sports Policy (NSP) 2024 to promote sports excellence and development in India. - Name the trilateral air combat exercise conducted between Indian Air Force (IAF), the France Air and Space Force (FASF) and the United Arab Emirates Air Force (UAEAF) from 11 to 13 December 2024 to enhance their defence cooperation.
1) VARUNA 2024
2) Mitra Shakti 2024
3) Pitch Black 2024
4) Desert Knight 2024
5) Nomadic Elephant 2024Answer-4) Desert Knight 2024
Explanation:
The Indian Air Force (IAF), the France Air and Space Force (FASF) and the United Arab Emirates Air Force (UAEAF) have conducted their trilateral air combat exercise ‘Desert Knight 2024’ over the Arabian Sea for three days from 11 to 13 December 2024 to enhance their defence cooperation. It was the 2nd trilateral exercise of 2024.
The aim of the exercise was to enhance synergy and interoperability among the air forces of the three countries.
The IAF participated with aircraft, Sukhoi-30MKIs and Jaguars, supported by IL-78 mid-air refuellers and AEW&C (airborne early-warning and control) systems, operating from Jamnagar, Gujarat.
French Rafale jets and UAE’s F-16 fighters were stationed at the Al Dhafra air base in the UAE.
The “large force engagement” exercise showcased intense combat exercises conducted around 350-400 kilometer(km) southwest of Karachi, over the Arabian Sea.
The “Desert Knight” exercise expands on the trilateral framework set up in 2022 by the foreign ministers of India, France, and the UAE. - Which car group has recently (in December ‘24) partnered with United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) to transform the educational landscape for 100,000 children across four states in India?
1) BMW
2) Tesla
3) Audi
4) Volkswagen
5) Mercedes-BenzAnswer-1) BMW
Explanation:
In December, 2024, Munich(Germany) based Bayerische Motoren Werke (BMW) Group and New York, the United States of America, (USA) based United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) have collaborated in India to transform the educational landscape for 100,000 children across four states: Assam, Jharkhand, Tamil Nadu (TN), and West Bengal (WB).
The program emphasizes developing foundational learning skills and promoting STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) education from early childhood through adolescence.
This collaboration is part of a larger global partnership between the BMW Group and UNICEF, which aims to support over 10 million children annually through education and training in countries like South Africa (SA), Brazil, Mexico and Thailand.
In India, they will focus on nurturing foundational literacy and numeracy skills in rural primary schools to build a solid cognitive foundation for children.
UNICEF will create specialized training programs for teachers, equipping them with modern STEM teaching methods. - Who has recently (in December ‘24) won the “2024 Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) Player of the Year Award”?
1) Jasmine Paolini
2) Emma Navarro
3) Aryna Sabalenka
4) Lulu Sun
5) Sara ErraniAnswer-3) Aryna Sabalenka
Explanation:
In December 2024, Belarusian tennis player Aryna Sabalenka, currently ranked world No. 1 in singles, was honoured with the ‘2024 Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) Player of the Year Award’, taking the crown for the 1st time in her career. She has won 23 career titles, 17 in singles and 6 in doubles.
WTA has announced the 2024 WTA Player Award winners including 5 Players Awards and 3 Player Service Awards.
The WTA celebrated the standout performers of 2024 during WTA Awards Week, held from December 9-13, 2024.
Aryna Sabalenka has won 3 singles titles at the 2023 & 2024 Australian Opens, and the 2024 United States (US) Open and 2 doubles titles at the 2019 US Open and the 2021 Australian Open.
She has won 23 career titles, 17 in singles and 6 in doubles.
Along with her Grand Slam success, she won titles in Cincinnati (USA) and Wuhan (China), bringing her total to 4 titles for the year.
Jasmine Paolini & Sara Errani – Doubles Team of the Year WTA 2024
Emma Navarro – Most Improved Player WTA 2024
Lulu Sun – Newcomer of the Year WTA 2024
Paula Badosa – Comeback Player of the Year WTA 2024 Click here to read more. - Match the following according to the persons who received the awards by TIME Magazine in December 2024.
Person Award Category
Person Award Category i) Donald Trump (a) Athlete of the Year ii) Lisa Tzwu-Fang Su (b) Person of the Year iii) Caitlin Clark (c) CEO of the Year 1) i – (b); ii – (c); iii – (a)
2) i – (a); ii – (b); iii – (c)
3) i – (c); ii – (a); iii – (b)
4) i – (c); ii – (b); iii – (a)
5) i – (b); ii – (a); iii – (c)Answer-1) i – (b); ii – (c); iii – (a)
Explanation:
On December 12 2024, New York (the United States of America (USA))–based TIME magazine, named US President-elect Donald Trump as its Person of the Year for 2024, recognising his deep influence on American politics and the country’s role in the world.
He was previously named TIME’s Person of the Year in 2016.
The other world personalities short listed as finalists, including: Elon Musk, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Tesla; Benjamin Netanyahu, Prime Minister (PM) of Israel; Kate Middleton, the Princess of Wales, US Vice President Kamala Harris, among others.
Caitlin Clark (22 years-old), an American basketball player has been named as the TIME Magazine’s Athlete of the Year for 2024.
Lisa Tzwu-Fang Su (55 years old), CEO and Chair of California (the USA)-based Advanced Micro Devices Inc.(AMD), a semiconductor design company has been named as the TIME Magazine’s CEO of the Year for 2024.
Since 1927, TIME magazine has been naming “Person of the Year” title (which was previously named as ‘Man of the Year’ till 1999), recognizing a person/ a group/ movement that shaped the world for better or worse in the last 12 months. Click here to read more. - Which country has recently (in December ‘24) won the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) Under (U)-19 Men’s Asia Cup title by defeating India in the finals held in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE)?
1) Australia
2) Bangladesh
3) Pakistan
4) Sri Lanka
5) AfghanistanAnswer-2) Bangladesh
Explanation:
Bangladesh defeated India in the finals by 59 runs to win their 2nd consecutive Asian Cricket Council (ACC) Under (U)-19 Men’s Asia Cup title. The Final was held on 8th December 2024 at Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE).
The 11th edition of the tournament was held from 29th November to 8th December 2024 in Sharjah and Dubai, UAE.
Bangladesh won their first U-19 Men’s Asia Cup in 2023 by defeating UAE by 195 runs.
India has been the most successful team to have won 8 titles in this tournament- 1989, 2003, 2012, 2013/14, 2016, 2018, 2019 and 2021 respectively.
The Indian team was captained by Mohamed Amaan while the team of Bangladesh was captained by Azizul Hakim Tamin.
The participants included 5 Asian full members of the International Cricket Council (ICC) —India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Afghanistan, and Bangladesh as well as the three associate members—UAE, Japan, and Nepal who were selected through regional competitions. - Which date will be celebrated annually as ‘Pravasi Rajasthani Divas’ to honor the contributions of the global Rajasthani community?
1) December 14
2) December 10
3) December 5
4) December 11
5) December 16Answer- 2) December 10
Explanation:
In December 2024, Chief Minister (CM) of Rajasthan, Bhajanlal Sharma announced that ‘Pravasi Rajasthani Divas’ will be celebrated every year on December 10 to honor the contributions of the global Rajasthani community.
It was announced at the ‘Pravasi Rajasthani’ conclave held as part of the Rising Rajasthan Global Investment Summit (RRGIS) which was held in Jaipur, Rajasthan from December 9 to December 11, 2024.
He announced that the state government has decided to confer the ‘Pravasi Rajasthani Samman‘ to outstanding Rajasthanis living abroad.
He also announced the formation of a separate department to look after the welfare of migrants and address their issues.
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