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- Name the portal that was recently (in September ‘24) launched by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoC&I) to boost India’s startup ecosystem.
1) SIDH
2) BHASKAR
3) U-WIN
4) PRAVAAH
5) NERACEAnswer-2) BHASKAR
Explanation:
Union Minister Piyush Goyal, Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoC&I) has launched the ‘Bharat Startup Knowledge Access Registry (BHASKAR – Rising Sun) Portal’ in New Delhi, Delhi to boost India’s startup ecosystem.
The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), MoC&I through its flagship program ‘Startup India’, hosted the launch event of BHASKAR portal.
BHASKAR Portal is a one-stop digital platform for data dissemination, exchange, and interaction for the startup ecosystem, using simple, easy-to-use connectivity and technology to navigate the growth and success of the startup ecosystem across India and beyond.
The objective of BHASKAR is to build the world’s largest digital registry for stakeholders within the startup ecosystem. - In September 2024, the Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council reduced the GST rate on cancer drugs Trastuzumab Deruxtecan, Osimertinib and Durvalumab to __________.
1) 12%
2) 16%
3) 28%
4) 5%
5) 18%Answer-4) 5%
Explanation:
The 54th Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council meeting chaired by Union Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, Ministry of Finance (MoF) was held on 9th September, 2024 at Sushma Swaraj Bhawan in New Delhi, Delhi.
Among several recommendations by the GST Council, the most notable was the reduction of the GST rate on cancer drugs Trastuzumab Deruxtecan, Osimertinib and Durvalumab from 12% to 5%.
The GST Council has clarified that Roof Mounted Package Unit (RMPU) Air Conditioning Machines for Railways will be classified under HSN 8415 and will attract a GST rate of 28%.
The GST Council recommended to introduce a pilot project for Business-to-Consumer (B2C) e-invoicing, after the successful implementation of e-invoicing of B2B transactions. It will be rolled out on voluntary basis in selected sectors and states.
On 15th September 2024, the GST Council headed by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman constituted a 13-member Group of Ministers (GoM) to suggest GST rate on various health and life insurance products. It has also directed GoM to submit its report by October 30, 2024.Samrat Chaudhary, Deputy Chief Minister (CM), Bihar is the convener of the GoM.Click here to read more - What is the new name of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands’s capital, Port Blair?
1) Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Dweep
2) Sri Vijaya Puram
3) Bharatpur
4) Atal Nagar
5) Swaraj DweepAnswer-2) Sri Vijaya Puram
Explanation:
Union Minister Amit Shah, Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has announced that Port Blair, the Capital city of the Union Territory (UT) of Andaman and Nicobar Islands will be renamed as ‘Sri Vijaya Puram’.
Sri Vijaya Puram represents India’s victory in the freedom struggle, and also the Andaman and Nicobar Islands’ unique role in it.
Andamans are well known for its pristine natural beauty, abundant marine life, flora and fauna spread around 836 islands, islets and rocks.
In January 2023, the Ross Island, an island of the Andaman Islands was renamed to Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Dweep.
In 2018, the Neil Island and Havelock Island of Andaman were also renamed as Shaheed Dweep and Swaraj Dweep. - In September 2024, the Commission for Scientific and Technical Terminology (CSTT) launched a website with technical terms in ___________ languages.
1) Twenty
2) Eight
3) Twelve
4) Twenty-Two
5) FifteenAnswer- 4) Twenty-Two
Explanation:
The Commission for Scientific and Technical Terminology (CSTT) under the Department of Higher Education (DoHE), Ministry of Education (MoE), has launched a unique website ‘https://shabd.education.gov.in/’, which serves as a central repository for technical terms in all 22 official Indian languages.
The portal is a data server that features all the glossaries of CSTT in digital searchable mode. Currently, it hosts 322 glossaries with around 2,200,000 words. The goal is to eventually make 450 glossaries available.
Through this platform, users can search for equivalent terms of scientific and technical terminology in Indian languages and provide feedback on existing translations. - Which country hosted the BRICS Literature Forum 2024?
1) India
2) Russia
3) China
4) Brazil
5)South AfricaAnswer- 2) Russia
Explanation:
India participated in BRICS Literature Forum 2024 which commenced on 11th September, 2024 in Kazan, Russia. The forum was inaugurated by Ilsur Metshin, Mayor of Kazan. The forum provided the common platform to writers, poets, philosophers, artists, scholars from the BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa) countries.
Theme of 2024 BRICS Literature Forum: “World literature in the new reality. Dialogue of traditions, national values and cultures”.
Indian Delegation: India was represented by Madhav Kaushik, President of the Sahitya Akademi; and Dr. K. Sreenivasarao, Secretary, Sahitya Akademi at the forum.
During the 2nd event of the forum titled “Meet the Authors from India,” with the topic, “Volga to Ganga: Celebration of Tradition and Multiculturalism, Moderator: Evgeniy Abdullaev”, Dr. K. Sreenivasarao highlighted how the river-based cultures across the world promoted multiculturalism which further promotes unity and drives social progress. - According to the World Bank (WB) report titled “Unlocking the Power of Healthy Longevity,” how many lives could be saved in Low-and-Middle Income Countries (LMICs) by investing in healthy longevity?
1) 200 million
2) 300 million
3) 150 million
4) 500 million
5) 225 millionAnswer-3) 150 million
Explanation:
According to the World Bank (WB)’s report titled “Unlocking the Power of Healthy Longevity: Demographic Change, Non-Communicable Diseases and Human Capital”, investing in healthy longevity could save 150 million lives in Low-and-Middle Income Countries (LMICs) and extend millions more by 2050, which would result in significant economic benefits.
However, the report cautioned about the rapid increase of aging population which will impact labor, immigration, health care, social protection systems and economies.
As per the report, at least 1/3rd (33%) of the world population will be over 60 years of age by 2050.
As per the report, Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) such as diabetes. Respiratory diseases, heart diseases, cancers, among others account for over 70% of all deaths and a significant portion disease and disability in LMICs.
The World Bank Group (WBG) has set the target of reaching 1.5 billion people with better health services by 2030. - Which country hosted the Group of Twenty (G20) Agriculture Ministerial Meeting (AMM) from 12th-14th September 2024?
1) Brazil
2) India
3) Australia
4) Germany
5) United KingdomAnswer-1) Brazil
Explanation:
The Indian delegation was led by Minister of State (MoS) Ram Nath Thakur, Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare (MoA&FW), Government of India(GoI) attended the Group of Twenty (G20) Agriculture Ministerial Meeting (AMM) held in Cuiabá, Brazil from 12-14 September 2024.
On the sidelines of the G20 AMM, Ram Nath Thakur, held a series of bilateral meetings with the United States of America (USA), Brazil, Japan, Germany, the United Kingdom (UK), Spain, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to strengthen India’s agricultural ties globally.
Indian Delegation also comprised Ambassador Suresh Reddy, Ambassador of India to Brazil, and Franklin L. Khobung, Joint Secretary (Natural Resources Management (NRM)) Division, Department of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare (DoA&FW), MoA&FW.
Brazil holds the presidency of the G20, until 30th November 2024. G20 brings together the world’s largest economies – 19 countries, the African Union and the European Union.Click here to read more - Which organization in partnership with the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has recently (in September ‘24) launched the world’s first international guidelines to accelerate contributions toward Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)?
1) United Nations Industrial Development Organisation
2) United Nations Economic and Social Council
3) United Nations Development Programme
4) United Nations WaterConvention
5) United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural OrganizationAnswer- 3) United Nations Development Programme
Explanation:
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) have launched ‘ISO/UNDP PAS 53002‘, the world’s first international guidelines to accelerate contributions toward the United Nations (UN)’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
The guidelines was introduced at the ISO Annual Meeting 2024 held in Cartagena de Indias, Colombia.
This provides a valuable resource for organizations to place SDGs into their core operations and increase their positive impact.
They are applicable to organizations of all types and sizes, globally, across both public and private sectors. - Which company has recently (in September ‘24) become the 6th Indian startup to achieve unicorn status in 2024?
1) Jai Kisan
2) Moneyview
3) TechFini
4) Covrzy
5) Jupiter MoneyAnswer-2) Moneyview
Explanation:
Moneyview, a Bengaluru (Karnataka)-based Financial technology (fintech) lending platform operated by WhizDM Innovations Private Limited, has turned Unicorn after securing Rs 38.6 crore (USD 4.6 million) in equity funding from Accel India and Nexus Venture Partners.
Moneyview becomes the 6th Indian startup to achieve the unicorn status in 2024 after Krutrim, Perfios, Porter, Rapido, and Ather.
Through the deal, Moneyview was valued at around Rs 10,086 crore (approximately USD 1.2 billion), thereby attaining Unicorn status.
The shares have been issued at Rs 64.15 each with the intent to raise around USD 4.65 million. - Name the Indian-origin author who has recently (in September ‘24) won the Singapore Literature Prize (SLP) 2024 for the English fiction debut short story ‘Nine Yard Sarees’.
1) Prasanthi Ram
2) Sanjana Thakur
3) Bhavi Mehta
4) Ruskin Bond
5) Meena KandasamyAnswer-1) Prasanthi Ram
Explanation:
Prasanthi Ram, Indian-origin lecturer at Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Singapore has won the Singapore Literature Prize(SLP) 2024 for the English fiction debut short story ‘Nine Yard Sarees’, which was published in 2023.
The short story cycle is about the generations of a Tamil Brahmin family dispersed spread over Singapore, Sydney, New York, and Connecticut.
A total of 17 writers, translators and comic artists were awarded the SLP for the year 2024.
The SLP is a biennial award in Singapore that recognizes excellent published works by Singaporean authors in any of the 4 official languages: Chinese, English, Malay, or Tamil.
Shubigi Rao, an Indian-origin artist, won the award for best English creative nonfiction for her work ‘Pulp III: An Intimate Inventory Of The Banished Book’ (2022).
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