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- In December 2024, Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi visited Uttar Pradesh (UP) to review the preparations of Mahakumbh Mela 2025 festival.
During his visit he launched ___________________ Artificial Intelligence(AI)-powered chatbot which provides details on guidance and updates of the events to devotees of Mahakumbh Mela 2025.
1) Mela AI Kumbh Seva
2) Kumbh Sah‘AI’yak
3) Mahakumbh Mitra
4) Mela AI Connect
5) Kumbh Ola’s KrutrimAnswer-2) Kumbh Sah‘AI’yak
Explanation:
Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi visited Mahakumbhnagar and Prayagraj in Uttar Pradesh (UP) on 13th December 2024 to review the preparations of Mahakumbh Mela 2025 festival.
PM Modi inaugurated multiple development projects worth around Rs 5500 crore at Prayagraj, UP including 10 new Road Over Bridges (RoBs) and flyovers, permanent Ghats, and riverfront roads.
PM Modi launched the ‘Kumbh Sah’AI’yak’ AI powered chatbot, part of the “Digital Mahakumbh” initiative aimed to assist pilgrims and visitors at the Maha Kumbh Mela 2025.
Available 24/7, it provides real time, multilingual support in 11 Indian Languages (Hindi, English, Tamil, Telugu, Marathi, Malayalam, Urdu, Gujarati, Punjabi, Kannada and Bengali).
It was developed by the Prayagraj Mela Authority and Uttar Pradesh Development Systems Corporation Limited(UPDESCO).
This free app offers navigation assistance, cultural insights and guidance on the history, rituals, travel, accommodation and key attractions in Prayagraj.
The Maha Kumbh Mela (the festival of the sacred pitcher) is anchored in Hindu mythology and is the world’s largest public gathering and collective act of faith. Click here to read more. - Which of the following points is/are ‘correct’ with respect to the President Droupadi Murmu’s assent to the Bharatiya Vayuyan Vidheyak (BVV) 2024 in December 2024?
A) The President of India, Droupadi Murmu granted assent to the Bharatiya Vayuyan Vidheyak (BVV) 2024, which replaced the colonial-era (90-year-old) Aircraft Act of 1934.
B) In 2020, the Aircraft Act was amended to grant statutory recognition to 3 critical bodies: Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS) and Aircraft Accidents Investigation Bureau (AAIB).
C) The Bill outlines significant penalties for violations such as illegal carriage of prohibited goods and failure to comply with aviation rules. Penalties include imprisonment up to 3 years, a fine of up to 1 crore rupees or both.
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:
In December 2024, the President of India, Droupadi Murmu granted assent to the Bharatiya Vayuyan Vidheyak (BVV) 2024, which replaced the colonial-era (90-year-old) Aircraft Act of 1934.
The notification was issued by the Ministry of Law and Justice (MoL&J) following the bill’s passage in both Houses of Parliament, Rajya Sabha (Council of States) and the Lok Sabha(House of the People).
The primary aim is to enhance safety, streamline regulatory processes and improve aviation security and infrastructure management in India.
In India, the civil aviation sector is primarily governed by two key laws: The Aircraft Act, 1934 and The Airports Economic Regulatory Authority of India (AERA) Act, 2008.
In 2020, the Aircraft Act was amended to grant statutory recognition to 3 critical bodies:
1. Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) for regulatory functions and safety oversight.
2. Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS) for security purposes.
3. Aircraft Accidents Investigation Bureau (AAIB) for accident investigations.
The Bill outlines significant penalties for violations such as illegal carriage of prohibited goods and failure to comply with aviation rules.
Penalties include imprisonment up to 2 years, a fine of up to 1 crore rupees or both.
The Act empowers the central government to appoint an officer for adjudication of penalties.This officer must be of the rank of the Deputy Secretary to Government of India or above. Click here to read more. - With which company the Ministry of Defence (MoD) has recently (in December ‘24) signed a contract worth Rs 13,500 crore for the procurement of 12 indigenous Sukhoi Su-30MKI fighter jets for the Indian Air Force(IAF)?
1) BrahMos Aerospace
2) Garuda Aerospace Private Limited
3) Flying Wedge Defence and Aerospace
4) Hindustan Aeronautics Limited
5) Adani Aerospace and Defence LimitedAnswer-4) Hindustan Aeronautics Limited
Explanation:
In December 2024, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) has signed a contract worth Rs 13,500 crore with Bengaluru(Karnataka) based Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) for the procurement of 12 indigenous Sukhoi Su-30MKI fighter jets for the Indian Air Force(IAF).
The contract aligns with the ongoing “Super Sukhoi” project which aims to upgrade 84 Sukhoi Su-30MKI aircraft with advanced weapon systems, radars and avionics.
This initiative aims at India’s broader modernization efforts to enhance the operational capability by giving the IAF, a long-range missile exceeding 1,500 kilometer (km) to safeguard national interests.
The newly procured Sukhoi Su-30MKIs will feature 62.6% indigenous content with key components sourced from the Indian defence industry.
These two-seater, long-range multi-role fighter jets will be manufactured at HAL’s Nasik division contributing to the country’s self-reliance under the ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’ initiative.
In December 2024, the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) approved the acquisition of 100 additional K9 Vajra self-propelled howitzers to enhance India’s defence capabilities along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) with China. The estimated cost of the 100 artillery guns is Rs 7000 crore.
The project launched under the MoD aims to strengthen India’s military operational readiness in strategic border areas.
The range of these artillery guns is over 40 km and they can launch projectiles at a speed of around 65 kilometres per hour(km/h). Click here to read more. - Which company has recently (in December ‘24) launched a fraud protection plan “Shield” to safeguard users from fraudulent Unified Payments Interface (UPI) transactions?
1) BharatPe
2) Paytm
3) PhonePe
4) Razorpay
5) PayUAnswer-1) BharatPe
Explanation:
In December 2024, BharatPe, a financial Technology Company for merchant payments, launched a fraud protection plan “Shield” to safeguard users from fraudulent Unified Payments Interface (UPI) transactions.
It offers users making their first UPI transaction with the BharatPe application (app) 30 days of complimentary fraud protection for amounts up to Rs.5,000.
After this free period, users can continue the service for an affordable fee of Rs.19 per month.
It covers risks such as computer fraud, phishing attacks, and unauthorized transactions resulting from phone loss. It also offers a pre-reporting period, allowing users to file claims for losses incurred up to 10 days before reporting. - Which of the following points is/are ‘correct’ with respect to the 2024 UNESCO Asia-Pacific Awards for Cultural Heritage Conservation in December 2024 in Bangkok, Thailand?
A) Inari-yu Bathhouse Restoration Project in Tokyo Japan, has won the Award of Excellence, the highest honour of UNESCO heritage awards.
B) Abathsahayeswarar Temple in Tamil Nadu (TN) received “Award of Distinction”.
C) Sir Byramjee Jeejeebhoy Parsee Charitable Institution (BJPCI Conservation Project) in Maharashtra received “Award of Merit”.
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:
On December 6 2024, United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) announced the winners of 2024 UNESCO Asia-Pacific Awards for Cultural Heritage Conservation also known as Heritage Awards at its regional office in Bangkok, Thailand (UNESCO Bangkok).
This year total 8 projects from 5 different countries of Asia-Pacific region: India (2), Thailand (1), China (3), New Zealand(1) and Japan(1) were honored with UNESCO’s prestigious Heritage awards.
Inari-yu Bathhouse Restoration Project in Tokyo Japan, has won the Award of Excellence, the highest honour of UNESCO heritage awards.
Total 2 projects from India were honoured with two different heritage awards: Abathsahayeswarar Temple in Tamil Nadu (TN) received “Award of Distinction” and Sir Byramjee Jeejeebhoy Parsee Charitable Institution (BJPCI Conservation Project) in Maharashtra received “Award of Merit”.
Abathsahayeswarar Temple is a 1,300-year old temple located in Thukkatchi in Thanjavur district, TN.
It is believed that the temple was constructed by King Vikram Chola and King Kulothunga Chola of the Chola Empire.
BJPCI Conservation Project was founded by Sir Byramjee Jeejeebhoy in 1891.The school building was formally established in 1908 in Mumbai, Maharashtra, designed in Gothic Revival Style.
It was originally designed by Khan Bahadur Muncherji C Murzban, renowned builder known for making landmark public buildings.
The restoration of over-century old BJPCI is led by Mumbai-based conservation architect Vikas Dilawari, who has been associated with this project since 1989.
UNESCO Asia-Pacific Awards for Cultural Heritage Conservation were established in 2000.
UNESCO introduced a new award named “Award of Special Recognition for Sustainable Development” in 2020. The main purpose of this award is to recognise the contribution of cultural heritage to sustainable development. Click here to read more. - Where did the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) conduct the sea level hot test of its Cryogenic Engine CE20 in December 2024?
1) Chandipur, Odisha
2) Ahmedabad, Gujarat
3) Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
4) Mahendragiri, Tamil Nadu
5) Sriharikota, Andhra PradeshAnswer-4) Mahendragiri, Tamil Nadu
Explanation:
In December 2024, the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) announced that it has successfully conducted the sea level hot test of its Cryogenic Engine CE20 with a nozzle area ratio of 100 at the ISRO Propulsion Complex, Mahendragiri, Tamil Nadu (TN).
The engine, equipped with systems enabling restart capability, marks a crucial advancement for ISRO’s upcoming missions.
Cryogenic technology utilizes rocket propellants stored at extremely low temperatures, such as Liquid Oxygen (LOX) and Liquid Hydrogen (LH2), which are mixed in specific proportions as fuel and oxidizer.
Liquid oxygen remains in its liquid state at temperatures lower than -183°C, while liquid hydrogen remains liquid at temperatures below -253°C.
The CE20 cryogenic engine, designed indigenously by ISRO’s Liquid Propulsion Systems Centre (LPSC) in Bengaluru(Karnataka) , powers the upper stage of the Launch Vehicle Mark-3 (LVM3).
It has been certified for the Gaganyaan mission with a thrust capacity of 20 tonnes and is set to be upgraded to 22 tonnes for the upcoming C32 stage, aiming to boost the payload capacity of the LVM3.
Testing the CE20 engine at sea level is difficult mainly due to its high-area ratio nozzle, which has an exit pressure of about 50 millibar (mbar). - Which organisation has published the recently (in December ‘24) launched Ravi Prashar’s book New Bharat – Modi’s Vision and Development 2019-2024?
1) Indian Express
2) Hindustan Times
3) Fourth Estate
4) Simon & Schuster
5) Bloomsbury PublishingAnswer-2) Hindustan Times
Explanation:
On 11 December 2024, Union Minister of Culture and Tourism Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, launched the book titled New Bharat – Modi’s Vision and Development 2019-2024 at the Constitution Club in New Delhi (Delhi). The event was attended by Navneet Sehgal, Chairman of Prasar Bharati, along with other distinguished dignitaries.
The book is authored by Ravi Prashar and published by Hindustan Times.
The book showcases the developmental initiatives and schemes implemented under the leadership of Prime Minister (PM) of India, Narendra Modi, reflecting his vision for India’s progress.
Union Minister Shekhawat emphasized that the book symbolizes the nation’s development journey and the changing global perception of India under PM Modi’s leadership. - When is the Vijay Diwas, or Victory Day (Bijoy Dibos) annually observed across India and Bangladesh?
1) August 29
2) September 23
3) October 14
4) November 15
5) December 16Answer-5) December 16
Explanation:
Vijay Diwas, or Victory Day (Bijoy Dibos), is annually observed across India and Bangladesh on 16 December to celebrate the historic victory of Indian armed forces against Pakistan in the 1971 Indo-Pak war (India Pakistan War of 1971).
The day also pays tributes to the martyrs of both India and Bangladesh, who lost their lives on the line during the war.
The day commemorates the formal surrender of the Pakistani Armed Forces to the joint Indian and Mukti Bahini (Bangladesh liberation forces) in Dhaka (Bangladesh) during the Bangladesh Liberation War in 1971.
16 December 2024 marks the celebration of the 53rd Vijay Diwas.
The Indo-Pak War 1971 was a 13-day military conflict between India and Pakistan that took place from December 3 to 16 in 1971.
The conflict ended with the signing of the Instrument of Surrender by the Eastern Command of the Pakistan military on December 16, 1971, in Dhaka, Bangladesh.
On December 16 2024, Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, along with Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan, Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Manoj Pande, Navy Chief Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi and Indian Air Force(IAF) Air Chief Marshal AP Singh paid homage at the National War Memorial on the occasion of Vijay Diwas in New Delhi (Delhi). Click here to read more. - Raj Kumar Chaudhary, the Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of NHPC Limited has recently (in November ‘24) got the additional charge of CMD for which company?
1) SJVN Limited
2) NTPC Limited
3) THDC India Limited
4) NLC India Limited
5) JSW Energy LimitedAnswer- 1) SJVN Limited
Explanation:
In November 2024, Raj Kumar Chaudhary, the Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of the state-owned hydropower major NHPC Limited(formerly National Hydroelectric Power Corporation), has been assigned the additional charge of CMD for the government-owned hydropower company SJVN Limited, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh(HP).
He has over 35 years of rich and vast experience in the power sector and hydropower development.
He joined NHPC in 1989 as a Probationary Executive (Civil) at Koel Karo HE Project, Jharkhand.
He steadily held various positions in NHPC, including the post of Director (Technical), NHPC, before taking over as its CMD in August 2024. - Which airline has recently (in December ‘24) received two distinguished global accolades for its ongoing transformation and dedication to service excellence?
1) Akasa Air
2) Air India Limited
3) SpiceJet
4) IndiGo
5) VistaraAnswer-2) Air India Limited
Explanation:
In December 2024, Air India Limited, India’s leading airline based in New Delhi (Delhi), received two distinguished global accolades, highlighting its ongoing transformation and dedication to service excellence.
The airline’s Vista Verve in-flight product was honoured with the Good Design Award Australia 2024, recognising its outstanding innovation and design.
Air India also won three APEX Awards at the Future Travel Experience (FTE) Awards in Singapore, highlighting its leadership in global passenger experiences
Good Design Award Australia 2024: This award recognizes the innovation and design excellence of the airline’s Vista Verve in-flight product, which features exclusive tableware, Slovakian lead-free glassware, and luxurious linens with premium mattress toppers.
At the Future Travel Experience (FTE) Awards in Singapore, Air India garnered three distinguished APEX Awards, further solidifying its reputation for exceptional global service.
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