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- In April 2024, which state received Geographical Indication (GI) tags status for 19 traditional crafts including Sarthebari Metal Craft?
1) Assam
2) Tripura
3) Meghalaya
4) Nagaland
5) MizoramAnswer-1) Assam
Explanation:
The Government of India’s (GoI) Geographical Indication Registry granted Geographical Indication (GI) tags to 19 traditional crafts of Assam, 2 from Tripura, and 4 from Meghalaya.
i. Apart from the Six GI tags, thirteen Assamese products associated with the Bodo people, the state’s largest indigenous population, have also been granted GI tags.
Sarthebari Metal Craft: Handmade bell metal utensils with socio-cultural and religious significance, part of ritual practices in Assam.
ii. Tripura’s Rignai Pachra textile, Tripureswari temple’s ‘Pera’ get GI tag.
iii. Meghalaya also secured 4 GI tags- Meghalaya Garo Dakmanda Textile, Meghalaya Lyrnai Pottery, Meghalaya Chubitchi (Rice Liquor) & Lakadong Turmeric. Click here to read more. - The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has re-imposed ALMM [Approved List of Models & Manufacturers] for Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Modules with effect from ___________.
1) 1st May 2024
2) 1st April 2024
3) 1st June 2024
4) 1st July 2024
5) 1st August 2024Answer-2) 1st April 2024
Explanation:
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has re-imposed ALMM [Approved List of Models & Manufacturers] for Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Modules with effect from 1st April 2024.
i. ALMM enlistment is subjected to valid Bureau of Indian Standards(BIS) registration.
ii. ALMM will apply to government-supported schemes and projects from where electricity discoms procure electricity.
iii. The schemes include the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha Evam Utthan Mahabhiyan (PM-KUSUM) Scheme and the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana. - Name the company that has recently (in March ‘24) signed a MoU with National Power Training Institute (NPTI) to establish a Centre of Excellence (CoE) for Research & Development (R&D) in the Energy Domain.
1) SJVN Limited
2) THDC India Limited
3) NEEPCO Limited
4) NHPC Limited
5) PTC India LimitedAnswer-5) PTC India Limited
Explanation:
On 28th March 2024, the National Power Training Institute (NPTI), under the Ministry of Power and PTC India Ltd. Signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish a Centre of Excellence (CoE) for Research & Development (R&D) in the Energy Domain.
i. The collaboration aims to address pressing challenges in the energy domain while aligning with Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). - Which company has recently (in March ‘24) signed a contract with the Hindustan Aeronautics Limited to supply 6 sets of LM2500 gas turbines (GT) & GT Auxiliaries (GTAE), tools for Indian Navy’s Next Generation Missile Vessel (NGMV) project?
1) Hindustan Shipyard Limited
2) Cochin Shipyard Limited
3) Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers
4) Goa Shipyard Limited
5) Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders LimitedAnswer-2) Cochin Shipyard Limited
Explanation:
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has signed a contract worth Rs 1,173 .42 crore with Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL), Kochi(Kerala), to supply 6 sets of LM2500 gas turbines (GT) and GT Auxiliaries (GTAE), spares, tools for Indian Navy’s Next Generation Missile Vessel (NGMV) project.
i. The domestic contract will be slated for execution between FY26 to FY29. - Name the programme that has recently (in March ‘24) launched by Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) to encourage youngsters to choose the field of space science and technology.
1) YUVIKA 2024
2) BAL SCIENTIST 2024
3) START 2024
4) YOUNGSTER 2024
5) UGPG 2024Answer- 3) START 2024
Explanation:
Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has launched ‘Space Science and Technology Awareness Training (START)’, a new introductory-level online training programme to encourage youngsters to choose the field of space science and technology.
i. The START 2024 programme will be conducted during April and May 2024.
The programme targets students doing postgraduate (PG) and final year undergraduate courses in physical science and technology. - Which regulatory body has recently (in March ‘24) announced a plan to establish a Digital India Trust Agency (DIGITA) to combat the proliferation of illegal lending apps?
1) Telecom Regulatory Authority of India
2) Small Industries Development Bank of India
3) Securities and Exchange Board of India
4) Reserve Bank of India
5) Insurance Regulatory and Development AuthorityAnswer-4) Reserve Bank of India
Explanation:
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) will establish a Digital India Trust Agency (DIGITA) to combat the proliferation of illegal lending apps.
i. The RBI has provided a list of 442 digital lending apps to Google for whitelisting, over 2,200 apps were removed from the PlayStore.
ii. Google now enforces a policy allowing only RBI-regulated entities (REs) or their partners to publish apps on the PlayStore. - The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) announced final rules on surrender value for traditional endowment policies effective from April 1, 2024.
The surrender value is expected to remain the same or lower if policies are surrendered within the initial ___________ years
1) 2
2) 3
3) 1
4) 4
5) 5Answer-2) 3
Explanation:
The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) announced final rules on surrender value for traditional endowment policies effective from April 1, 2024.
i. The surrender value is expected to remain the same or lower if policies are surrendered within the initial 3 years. Click here to read more. - As of March 2024, which company has emerged as the top-performing large cap on the Nifty50 in the Financial year 2023-24 (FY24)?
1) Tata Motors
2) Coal India Limited
3) Zomato
4) Uber
5) Bajaj AutoAnswer- 5) Bajaj Auto
Explanation:
Indian financial markets finished the Financial year 2023-24 (FY24) on a positive note with domestic equity indices: Nifty50 and Sensex achieving their most robust performance in three fiscal years.
i. Bajaj Auto, Tata Motors and Coal India Limited emerged as the Top 3 Index Performers in FY24.
ii. Bajaj Group emerged as the top-performing large cap on the Nifty50 in FY24. It shows an exceptional return of 142.52% on investments made over the last 12 months. Its market cap surged by 120% which amounts to Rs 2,54,000 crore as of 1st April, 2024. Click here to read more. - Which of the following points is/are “correct” with respect to the Hockey India 6th Annual Awards 2023 held at New Delhi, Delhi in March 2024?
A) Indian Field Hockey Player & Vice- captain of the Indian Hockey men’s team, Hardik Singh was honoured with the Hockey India Balbir Singh Senior award for Player of the Year 2023 (Men)
B)Indian field hockey player Salima Tete was honoured with the Hockeyg India Balbir Singh Senior award for the Player of the year 2023 ( women).
C) Ashok Kumar won the prestigious Hockey India Major Dhyan Chand Lifetime Achievement Award for the Year 2023.
1) All A, B & C
2) Only A & B
3) Only B & C
4) Only A & C
5) Only AAnswer-1) All A, B & C
Explanation:
Indian Field Hockey Player & Vice- captain of the Indian Hockey men’s team, Hardik Singh was honored with the Hockey India Balbir Singh Senior award for Player of the Year 2023 (Men) at the Hockey India 6th Annual Awards 2023 event held in New Delhi, Delhi.
i. Indian field hockey player Salima Tete was honoured with the Hockeyg India Balbir Singh Senior award for the Player of the year 2023 ( women).
The Balbir Singh Senior award for Player of the year (both men and women) carries a cash prize of Rs 25,00,000.
ii. Ashok Kumar won the prestigious Hockey India Major Dhyan Chand Lifetime Achievement Award for the Year 2023, with a cash prize of Rs 30 Lakh and a trophy. Click here to read more. - When was the International Transgender Day of Visibility (TDOV) 2024 observed across the globe?
1) 30th March 2024
2) 31st March 2024
3) 28th March 2024
4) 27th March 2024
5) 26th March 2024Answer-2) 31st March 2024
Explanation:
International Transgender Day of Visibility (TDOV) 2024 observed across the globe on 31 March 2024 to celebrate transgender, nonbinary, and gender expansive/gender non-conforming individuals and the contributions of trans people and the nonbinary community.
i. The Day aims to draw attention toward eliminating poverty, violence, and discrimination based on gender identity faced by the community.
ii. The Transgender Pride Flag was created by American trans woman Monica Helms in 1999. Click here to read more.
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