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- The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW) organised the 1st India Maritime Heritage Conclave (IMHC 2024) from December 11 to December 12, 2024 in New Delhi, Delhi.
Where is the National Maritime Heritage Complex (NMHC) being developed with an investment of Rs 4,000 crore over the next 5 years by the Government of India (GoI)?
1) Mumbai in Maharashtra
2) Visakhapatnam in Andhra Pradesh
3) Kolkata in West Bengal
4) Lothal in Gujarat
5) Kochi in KeralaAnswer-4) Lothal in Gujarat
Explanation:
The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW) organised the 1st India Maritime Heritage Conclave (IMHC 2024) from December 11 to December 12, 2024 at Yashobhoomi, Dwarka in New Delhi, Delhi. The conclave was inaugurated by Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar.
Theme of IMHC 2024: “Towards Understanding India’s Position in Global Maritime History”.
The Government of India (GoI) plans to invest Rs 4,000 crore in next 5 years, for the development of National Maritime Heritage Complex (NMHC) at Lothal in Gujarat. The government aims to promote the city Lothal, home to the world’s 1st man-made dock, as an international tourist destination.
i.The redevelopment of the NMHC, Lothal will include key components like: a maritime separate area for preservation of ancient and modern technologies, a hub for research on maritime archaeology, among others.
ii.For the development of NMHC project, the GoI has collaborated with experts from 12 countries, including the United Kingdom(UK), Italy, Greece, Japan, South Korea, Sri Lanka, among others.
iii.MoPSW has designated the Indian Ports Association (IPA) as the nodal agency to monitor the overall implementation of the NMHC, with the Indian Port Rail Corporation Limited (IPRCL) as the executing agency.
Click here to read more - Which company has recently (in December ‘24) partnered with Uttar Pradesh Rajya Vidyut Utpadan Nigam Limited (UPRVUNL), commenced the commercial operations of the 1980 MW Ghatampur Thermal Power Plant (GTPP) in Uttar Pradesh (UP)?
1) NLC India Limited
2) NTPC Limited
3) Power Grid Corporation of India
4) Adani Power
5) Torrent PowerAnswer-1) NLC India Limited
Explanation:
In December 2024, Neyveli (Tamil Nadu) based NLC India Limited (NLCIL) in partnership with Uttar Pradesh Rajya Vidyut Utpadan Nigam Limited (UPRVUNL) has commenced commercial operations of its 1st supercritical power plant ‘1980 Mega Watt (MW) Ghatampur Thermal Power Plant’ (GTPP) in Uttar Pradesh(UP).
i.It is the first fossil fuel-based thermal power plant commissioned in India during the Financial Year 2024-25(FY25). It was developed by Neyveli Uttar Pradesh Power Limited (NUPPL).
ii.After the first 660 MW unit of the power plant began operating, the total capacity of NLC India Ltd and its group companies increased from 6,071 MW to 6,731 MW.iii.The GTPP project is aimed to meet the increasing electricity demand in UP and Assam. With its supercritical technology, the plant provides better thermal efficiency, uses less fuel, and produces fewer emissions than regular thermal plants.Note: NLCIL (formerly Neyveli Lignite Corporation India Limited) under the Ministry of Coal (MoC), was established in 1956. - Which company has recently (in December ‘24) partnered with the National Council for Educational Research and Training (NCERT) to launch YouTube Channels in 29 Indian languages, including sign language to ensure access to digital education across India?
1) Apple
2) Microsoft
3) Google
4) Amazon
5) FacebookAnswer-3) Google
Explanation:
Google, the United States of America(USA) based technology company, has partnered with the National Council for Educational Research and Training (NCERT) to launch YouTube Channels in 29 Indian languages, including sign language to ensure access to quality digital education across India.i.It aims to provide free education content to students between grades 1-12 and to empower teachers.ii.Google has also partnered with the National Programme on Technology Enhanced Learning (NPTEL) to offer credentialed courses on YouTube.
It provides learners with the chance to explore and complete 50 credential courses in various subjects, such as pure sciences, literature, sports psychology, and rocket propulsion.
The initiative opens up a route for individuals outside the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) system to access NPTEL courses on YouTube, complete the online certification through the NPTEL-SWAYAM portal, and receive certificates from the IITs. - Which of the following points is/ are ‘correct’ with respect to the 16th session of the Conference of the Parties (COP16) of the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) held from 2nd December to 13th December 2024 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
A) The Aravali Green Wall Project (AGWP) aims to revive over 1.1 million hectares of the hills across Haryana, Rajasthan, Gujarat and Delhi by 2030.
B) India’s “Plant for Mother” campaign has planted over 1 billion saplings in 2024 to tackle land degradation and climate change.
C) COP16 in Riyadh secured over USD 12 billion in pledges, enhancing the role of financial institutions and the private sector in tackling land degradation, desertification, and drought.
1) Only A & B
2) Only A & C
3) Only C
4) Only B & C
5) All A, B & CAnswer-4) Only B & C
Explanation:
The 16th session of the Conference of the Parties (COP16) of the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) was conducted from 2nd December to 13th December 2024 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.The conference was based on the theme – Our Land. Our Future saw the participation of nearly 200 countries.
It was the largest UN land conference till now involving UNCCD’s 197 Parties – 196 countries and the European Union (EU).
This was the first UNCCD COP being held in the Middle East and North Africa region and the largest multilateral conference ever hosted by Saudi Arabia.
The event also coincided with the UNCCD’s 30th anniversary.
The UNCCD estimates that USD 2.6 trillion in investments are needed by 2030 to restore over one billion hectares of degraded land and enhance drought resilience.
i.India presented the Aravalli Green Wall Project (AGWP). The Aravali project aims to revive over 1.1 million hectares of the hills across Haryana, Rajasthan, Gujarat and Delhi by 2027.
ii.India’s “Plant for Mother” campaign has planted over 1 billion saplings in 2024 to tackle land degradation and climate change.
iii.Global Drought Resilience Partnership was launched on the opening day of COP16, under Saudi Arabia’s leadership to combat drought impacts globally. COP16 in Riyadh secured over USD12 billion in pledges, enhancing the role of financial institutions and the private sector in tackling land degradation, desertification, and drought.
iv.India has actively participated in launching the International Big Cat Alliance, a global coalition of a range of countries of big cats.
v.India also supported the G-20 goal to plant 1 trillion trees by 2030, thereby creating carbon sinks.
vi.Moreover, India has adopted a “Whole of Government” and “Whole of Society”, approach to restore of degraded land through the Green India Mission.
vii.India’s Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS), established in 2005 plays a major role in contributing to this employment, especially in areas focused on environmental and land restoration work. - Recently (in December ‘2024) National Apex Chamber, the PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PHDCCI) released report titled “States’ Performance Indicator Report: Paving India’s Green Path for Sustainable and Inclusive Development”, during the States’ Policy Conclave held at Hotel Le Meridien, New Delhi.
Which of the following is/are ‘correct’ according to the report released by PHDCCI?
A) Punjab, Haryana, and Uttar Pradesh are top performers in agricultural production, significantly contributing to the nation’s food security.
B) Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh and Odisha are rich in mineral resources.
C) Industrial and Technological advancements: Maharashtra, Gujarat, and Karnataka lead in industrial and technological advancements.
1) Only A & B
2) Only A & C
3) Only C
4) Only B & C
5) All A, B & CAnswer-5) All A, B & C
Explanation:
On December 11, 2024, New Delhi-based National Apex Chamber, the PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PHDCCI) unveiled an analytical report titled “States’ Performance Indicator Report: Paving India’s Green Path for Sustainable and Inclusive Development”, during the States’ Policy Conclave held at Hotel Le Meridian, New Delhi.
i.The report highlighted that India’s states have shown strong economic recovery post-COVID-19, with 25 states achieving more than 7% growth in Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP) during FY22 and FY23, among them 17 states achieved more than 9% growth rate.
ii.Gujarat, Kerala, Telangana, Rajasthan, West Bengal, Bihar, Karnataka, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, and Odisha have stood out for their strong economic performance during 2021-22 and 2022-23.The top-performed states in GSDP growth during FY22 and FY23, based on key indicators:i. Agriculture production: Punjab, Haryana, and Uttar Pradesh are top performers in agricultural production, significantly contributing to the nation’s food security.ii.Mineral resources: Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh and Odisha are rich in mineral resources.iii. Industrial and Technological advancements: Maharashtra, Gujarat, and Karnataka lead in industrial and technological advancements.Click here to read more - Which company has recently (in December ‘24) extended its partnership with Telenor Denmark (TnDK), a leading mobile operator in Denmark, for another five years to enhance Information Technology (IT) systems?
1) Infosys
2) Wipro
3) Tata Consultancy Services
4) HCL Technologies
5) Tech MahindraAnswer-3) Tata Consultancy Services
Explanation:
In December 2024, Mumbai (Maharashtra)-based Tata Consultancy Services Limited (TCS) has extended its partnership with Telenor Denmark (TnDK), a leading mobile operator in Denmark, for another five years.
i.Under this renewed collaboration, TCS will continue to manage TnDK’s Information Technology (IT) infrastructure from its European delivery center.
ii.The renewed partnership will focus on leveraging advanced automation technologies to reduce operational costs and further enhance the IT systems.iii.A key goal is to ensure smooth business continuity, guaranteeing no disruption to operations. TCS will also work to improve digital assets and optimize user experiences through its deep expertise in managing TnDK’s infrastructure.iv.Over the past six years, TCS has used its advanced Machine First Delivery Model (MFDM) to modernize the infrastructure that supports over 1.6 million subscribers. - Who was recently (in December ‘2024) appointed as the Prime Minister (PM) of France by President Emmanuel Macron, after former PM Michel Barnier?
1) Francois Bayrou
2) Jean Castex
3) Edouard Philippe
4) Bernard Cazeneuve
5) Manuel VallsAnswer-1) Francois Bayrou
Explanation:
In December 2024, the President of France Emmanuel Macron appointed veteran centrist Francois Bayrou, leader of the MoDem group allied with Macron’s party, as the Prime Minister (PM) of France, after former PM Michel Barnier was overthrown by Parliament.
i.His appointment comes as France faces significant political instability due to a fragmented National Assembly, with no single party holding a majority.
ii.On December 13 2024, Michel Barnier officially transferred his power to Francois Bayrou during a ceremony held in Paris, France. - Which company has recently (in December ‘2024) acquired 84.44% stake of Shriram Housing Finance Limited (SHFL) from Shriram Finance Limited (SFL) for Rs 3,929 crore?
1) Carlyle Group
2) Blackstone
3) Warburg Pincus
4) Bain Capital
5) TPG CapitalAnswer-3) Warburg Pincus
Explanation:
In December 2024, Chennai (Tamil Nadu)-based Shriram Finance Limited (SFL), a Non-Banking Finance Company (NBFC) and the flagship company of the Shriram Group, completed the sale of its entire 84.44% stake in its subsidiary, Shriram Housing Finance Limited (SHFL) to the United States of America (USA)-based investment firm Warburg Pincus for Rs 3,929 crore.
i.The deal was finalized with Warburg Pincus’s affiliate, Mango Crest Investment Ltd., after obtaining all necessary regulatory approvals.
ii.This transaction, first announced in May 2024, also involves Valiant Capital Partners LP, based in San Francisco (USA). The private equity firm, which owned the remaining stake in SHFL, will also divest its entire equity stake to Warburg Pincus.iii.The sale allows SFL to focus on its core operations and pursue growth opportunities. - Which of the following is not one of the five new species of the Darwin wasp subfamily Microleptinae which was recently (in December ‘2024) discovered by researchers from the Ashoka Trust for Research in Ecology and the Environment (ATREE) in India and Thailand?
1) Microleptes chiani
2) Microleptes Gowrishankari
3) Microleptes Sandeshkaduri
4) Microleptes depressus
5) Microleptes xinbinensisAnswer-5) Microleptes xinbinensis
Explanation:
In December 2024, a team of researchers from the Bengaluru (Karnataka) based Ashoka Trust for Research in Ecology and the Environment (ATREE), along with their collaborators, discovered five new species of the Darwin wasp subfamily Microleptinae from India and Thailand. The species belongs to the family Hymenoptera, which comprises 42 subfamilies, with the scientific name ‘Ichneumonidae’.
i.These discoveries of the study were published in the Journal of Hymenoptera Research. The discovery represents the first documented presence of the Microleptinae subfamily in India.
ii.The research, led by Ranjith A.P. and Priyadarsanan Dharma Rajan of ATREE, in collaboration with Buntika A. Butcher from Chulalongkorn University in Thailand and Andrei E. Humala from the Russian Academy of Sciences
About the five new species:i.Microleptes chiani: It was discovered in TN’s Kalakad Mundanthurai Tiger Reserve (KMTR), and is named after Tamilazhagan (commonly known as Chian), Senior Technical Assistant at ATREE.ii.Microleptes Gowrishankari: It was discovered in Karnataka’s Biligiri Ranganathaswamy Temple Tiger Reserve, and named after Dr. P. Gowri Shankar of the Kalinga Foundation in recognition of his efforts in King Cobra conservation.iii.Microleptes Sandeshkaduri: It was collected from the Siang Valley along the Kugging River of AP and named after Mr Sandesh Kadur of Felis Creations for his outstanding contributions to documenting and conserving biodiversity.iv.Microleptes Tehriensis: The name is derived from its collection site in Tehri, Uttarakhand.
v.Microleptes depressus: It was discovered in Thailand.
Note: The researchers also discovered the female Microleptes xinbinensis, a species that was previously known only from China. - Indian grandmaster Gukesh Dommaraju becomes the youngest world champion at 18, defeating China’s Ding Liren to win the World Chess Championship 2024, held from 25th November to 12th December 2024 in Singapore, breaking the record of which world champion?
1) Magnus Carlsen’s
2) Vishwanathan Anand’s
3) Bobby Fischer’s
4) Anatoly Karpov’s
5) Garry Kasparov’sAnswer- 5) Garry Kasparov’s
Explanation:
Indian grandmaster Gukesh Dommaraju (D. Gukesh) from Chennai (Tamil Nadu, TN) defeated China’s Ding Liren in the 14th and final round to win the World Chess Championship 2024 that was held from 25th November to 12th December 2024 in Singapore.
i.With this win, D.Gukesh has become the 18th and the youngest world champion at the age of 18 years 8 months 14 days till date.
ii.Before Gukesh, Garry Kasparov (Russia) was crowned as the world champion in 1985 when he was 22 years, six months and 27 days old.
iii.D.Gukesh was awarded with a prize money Rs.11.45 crore(USD 1.35 million) by the International Chess Federation (FIDE).iv.He will also be awarded with Rs.5 crore by the TN government.v.Gukesh is the 2nd grandmaster from India to hold the world title.
vi.Grandmaster Viswanathan Anand was the unbeaten world champion for 6 years starting in 2007.
vii.Now, his name has been removed from the Rapid & Blitz lists by the FIDE.viii. Magnus Carlsen, was 22 years, 11 months and 24 days when he won his first championship in 2013.
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