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- In which state Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi has recently (in September ‘24) virtually laid the foundation stone and commenced various projects worth Rs.11,200 crore?
1) Karnataka
2) Madhya Pradesh
3) Andhra Pradesh
4) Maharashtra
5) HaryanaAnswer-4) Maharashtra
Explanation:
On 29th September 2024, Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi virtually laid the foundation stone and commenced various projects worth Rs.11,200 crore in Maharashtra.
• PM Modi inaugurated the Pune Metro section (from District Court to Swargate) marking the completion of the Pune Metro Rail Project (Phase-1).
• PM Modi also laid the foundation stone for Swargate-Katraj Extension of Pune Metro Phase-1. This will be developed at a cost of Rs 2,955 crore.
• PM Modi inaugurated the Solapur Airport which will improve connectivity, making Solapur more accessible to tourists, business travelers and investors.
• PM Modi also laid the foundation stone for the Memorial for Krantijyoti Savitribai Phule’s First Girls’ School at Bhidewada. Click here to read more. - Who has recently (in September ‘24) inaugurated the National Conference on the Panchayats (Extension to Scheduled Areas) Act, 1996 (PESA) in New Delhi, Delhi?
1) S.P. Singh Baghel
2) Narendra Modi
3) Dr. Vijay Kumar Saraswat
4) Dr. Jitendra Singh
5) Amit ShahAnswer-1) S.P. Singh Baghel
Explanation:
On 26th September 2024, Union Minister of State (MoS) Prof. S.P. Singh Baghel, Ministry of Panchayati Raj (MoPR) inaugurated and addressed the National Conference on the Panchayats (Extension to Scheduled Areas) Act, 1996 (PESA) at Dr. Ambedkar International Central in New Delhi, Delhi.
• The conference witnessed the launch of PESA – GPDP (Gram Panchayat Development Plan) portal and seven action-oriented Specialized Training Modules aimed to enhance the effectiveness of GPDPs and training initiatives.
• The conference witnessed the discussion on transformative steps if GoI such as Pradhan Mantri Janjati Adivasi Nyaya Maha Abhiyan (PM JANMAN) Yojana, and Pradhan Mantri Janjatiya Unnat Gram Abhiyan(PMJUGA).
• The MoPR also introduced initiatives like the Functional Activity Mapping Dashboard for monitoring State actions on the 29 Subjects outlined in the 11th Schedule of the Constitution, the PESA Training Manual for Vth Schedule Areas, and the PESA–GPDP Portal to facilitate village-based development planning.
• The key beneficiaries under PM JANMAN yojana are Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs), comprising 75 communities located in 18 states and the Union Territory (UT) of Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
• On 18th September 2024, the Union Cabinet approved PM JUGA with budgetary allocation of Rs 79,156 crore, of which Centre government will provide Rs 56,333 crore and state governments will provide Rs 22, 823 crore. Click here to read more. - Which country has topped in the recently (in September ‘24) released Global Innovation Index 2024 by the World Intellectual Property Organization’s (WIPO)?
1) Ireland
2) Singapore
3) Iceland
4) Germany
5) SwitzerlandAnswer-5) Switzerland
Explanation:
According to the World Intellectual Property Organization’s (WIPO) report titled 17th edition of the ‘Global Innovation Index (GII – 2024)– Unlocking the Promise of Social Entrepreneurship’, India secured the 39th position out of a total of 133 economies with a score of 38.3. In GII 2023, India’s rank was 40th with a score of 38.1.
• The index has been topped by Switzerland for the 14th consecutive year. It is followed by Sweden at 2nd rank and the United States of America (USA) at 3rd.
• The GII has been co-published annually since 2007 by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), INSEAD (Paris, France), Cornell University (New York, the United States of America, USA).
• It ranks the world economies according to their innovation capabilities on the basis of 80 indicators.
• It uses 7 criteria: Institutions, Human Capital and Research, Infrastructure, Market Sophistication, Business Sophistication, Knowledge and Technology Outputs, and Creative Outputs.
• The GII has two sub-indices: the Innovation Input Sub-Index (5 pillars) and the Innovation Output Sub-Index (2 pillars).
• China, India, Indonesia, Iran, the Philippines, Turkey, Vietnam, and Morocco are the middle-income countries in the top 70 of the GII that have made the most significant progress in the rankings since 2013. Click here to read more. - Which country has recently (in September ‘24) elected to the Steering Committee of the Global Operational Network of Anti-Corruption Law Enforcement Authorities (GlobE Network) in Beijing, China?
1) India
2) Curaçao
3) Germany
4) Hungary
5) BangladeshAnswer-1) India
Explanation:
On 26th September 2024, India was elected to the 15-member GlobE Steering Committee of the Global Operational Network of Anti-Corruption Law Enforcement Authorities (GlobE Network) during the 5th plenary meeting and the 8th Steering Committee meeting of the GlobE Network in Beijing, China.
• India’s election to the steering committee will allow it to actively contribute to global efforts in combating corruption and facilitating asset recovery.
• The GloBE Network was officially launched on June 3, 2021, during a special event at the UN General Assembly Special Session against Corruption (UNGASS). It includes 121 member countries and 219 member authorities.
• It has one chair, one vice-chair and 13 members in the Steering Committee for providing leadership to the organisation. - Which bank has recently (in September ‘24) launched Sugam Rinn Bhugtan Yojana (SUGAM Scheme)’, a One-Time settlement (OTS)/Negotiated Settlement scheme to recover non-performing retail loans?
1) IDBI Bank
2) HDFC Bank
3) Axis Bank
4) DBS Bank India
5) Federal BankAnswer-1) IDBI Bank
Explanation:
IDBI Bank has launched the ‘Sugam Rinn Bhugtan Yojana (SUGAM Scheme)‘, a one-time settlement (OTS)/Negotiated Settlement scheme aimed at recovering non-performing retail loans. The scheme is available to borrowers with outstanding principal between Rs 10 lakh and Rs 10 crore, offering relaxed terms for loans classified as Non-Performing Assets (NPAs) as of March 31, 2021, and continuing through August 31, 2024.
• The scheme runs from 2nd September 2024 to 25th March 2025.
• The scheme provides distressed borrowers a chance to settle dues and avoid legal complications.
• Borrowers must pay at least 10% of the settlement amount by 31st December 2024, with the balance due within 90 days of the Letter of Approval (LOA) without interest.
• Borrowers ineligible for the OTS include those with vendor bill discounting, vendor finance, corporate guarantees, or cases under the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC). - Which organisation/bank has recently (in September ‘24) provided a loan worth Rs 31,673.79 to Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) to fast track the development of 9 key infrastructure projects?
1) Power Finance Corporation
2) World Bank
3) Asian Development Bank
4) Export-Import Bank of India
5) Reserve Bank of IndiaAnswer-1) Power Finance Corporation
Explanation:
The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) has secured a loan worth Rs 31,673.79 crores from the Power Finance Corporation (PFC) under the Ministry of Power (MoP) to fast track the development of 9 key infrastructure projects in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR).
• This is a significant step towards the implementation of key initiatives aimed at enhancing connectivity, boosting economic growth, and elevating the overall quality of life for residents MMR.
• The major amount of sanctioned loan i.e. Rs 15,071 crores will be allocated specifically for the Thane-Borivali Twin Tunnel Project, an initiative aimed at drastically reducing travel time between these two bustling cities. - Which Public Sector Undertaking (PSU) company recently (in September ‘24) signed a Teaming Agreement with Reliasat Inc. Canada to collaborate in the area of space products?
1) Bharat Dynamics Limited
2) Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited
3) REC Limited
4) Hindustan Aeronautics Limited
5) Bharat Electronics LimitedAnswer-5) Bharat Electronics Limited
Explanation:
Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL), a Navratna Public Sector Undertaking (PSU) under the Ministry of Defence (MoD), signed a Teaming Agreement with Reliasat Inc. Canada to collaborate in the area of space products, at BEL’s Corporate Office in Bengaluru, Karnataka.
• The agreement was signed by Mr K V Suresh Kumar, Director (Marketing), and Gurvinder Chohan, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Reliasat Inc.
• The agreement aims to leverage the capabilities of both the companies in the domain of space. - In September 2024, Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), Indian National Space Promotion and Authorization Centre (IN-SPACe) and ______________signed 5 Technology Transfer Agreements (TTAs) with Non-Governmental Entities (NGEs).
1) National Remote Sensing Centre
2) Indian Institute of Remote Sensing
3) National Atmospheric Research Laboratory
4) NewSpace India Limited
5) Antrix Corporation LimitedAnswer-4) NewSpace India Limited
Explanation:
Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), Indian National Space Promotion and Authorization Centre (IN-SPACe), and NewSpace India Limited (NSIL) have signed 5 Technology Transfer Agreements (TTAs) with Non-Governmental Entities (NGEs).
• The TTAs were signed with Anabond Limited, Salvo Industries Private Limited, Micropack Pvt. Ltd., and Astra Microwave Products Ltd at IN-SPACe in Bengaluru, Karnataka.
• These agreements are part of the government initiative to grant private players access to ISRO’s advanced technologies, fostering innovation and commercial applications across various sectors. - Which country has recently (in September’ 24) launched six new satellites – ‘Jilin-1 Kuanfu 02B (01-06)’ into space?
1) United Arab Emirates
2) Türkiye
3) China
4) Europe
5) United States of AmericaAnswer-3) China
Explanation:
On 20th September 2024, China successfully launched six new satellites – “Jilin-1 Kuanfu 02B (01-06)” into space from the Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center in north China’s Shanxi Province.
• Jilin-1 Kuanfu (wideband) 02B satellites numbers 1-6 were launched aboard a Long March-2D carrier rocket.
• This satellite features a high resolution and wide-field-of-view telephoto range imager for high-resolution land observation. - Who has recently (in September ‘24) inaugurated the 5G Open RAN testing Lab at Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT), Bengaluru in Karnataka?
1) Narendra Modi
2) Jyotiraditya Scindia
3) Amit Shah
4) Ashwini Vaishnaw
5) Jagdeep DhankharAnswer-2) Jyotiraditya Scindia
Explanation:
On 26th September 2024, Minister of Communications, Jyotiraditya M. Scindia visited Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT) Bengaluru Campus and inaugurated a 5G O-RAN testing lab. The Lab will help to establish an end-to-end 5G ecosystem in India, focusing on core, access, transport, cloud, orchestration, and security.
• He lauded C-DOT’s collaborative research initiatives including BharatRAN-1 and BharatRAN-2 for the development of O-RAN compliant disaggregated 5G RAN solution capable of operation in the FR1 and FR2 bands for public & private 5G networks.
• He assured full policy support for facilitating research and innovation in Bengaluru, the ‘Silicon Valley’ of India.
• He later inaugurated the “Tejas Centre of Excellence for Wireless.
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