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- Which ministry has implemented the PM Gati Shakti-National Master Plan (NMP) that completed 3 years of implementation on 13th October 2024?
1) Ministry of Commerce and Industry
2) Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare
3) Ministry of Road Transport and Highways
4) Ministry of Health & Family Welfare
5) Ministry of Civil AviationAnswer-1) Ministry of Commerce and Industry
Explanation:
On 13th October 2024, PM Gati Shakti-National Master Plan (NMP) for multi-modal connectivity successfully completed 3 years of implementation and achieved significant milestones in transforming the country’s infrastructure landscape.
It was launched on 13th October, 2021 by Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi at Pragati Maidan in New Delhi(Delhi) with the budget outlay of Rs 100 lakh crore.
It is being implemented by the Logistics division of the Ministry of Commerce & Industry (MoC&I).
It is a “Whole-of- Government” approach aimed to facilitate integrated planning of multimodal infrastructure through collaboration among the concerned ministries.
The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) planned more than 8,891 kilometer (km) of roads to be developed using NMP.
The National Logistics Policy was launched on 17th September 2022, with the objective of reducing logistics costs, improving India’s Logistics Performance Index (LPI) ranking to be among 25 countries by 2030, and encouraging data-driven decision making. Click here to read more. - In which city, Union Minister of State Dr. Jitendra Singh recently (in October 2024) inaugurated India’s 1st Demonstration Facility for Biopolymers?
1) Jodhpur, Rajasthan
2) Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh
3) Pune, Maharashtra
4) Ahmedabad, Gujarat
5) Noida, Uttar PradeshAnswer-3) Pune, Maharashtra
Explanation:
On 13th October 2024, Union Minister of State (Independent charge, IC) Dr. Jitendra Singh, Ministry of Science and Technology(MoST), virtually inaugurated India’s 1st Demonstration Facility for Biopolymers at Jejuri, Pune, Maharashtra.
The facility was developed by Pune-based Praj Industries Limited, an Indian multinational process and project engineering company.
This state-of-the-art centre is designed to produce Polylactic Acid (PLA) bioplastic using advanced, indigenously developed technology.
India ranks 12th globally and 3rd in the Asia-Pacific region in biotechnology. It is the largest vaccine producer and has the third-largest startup ecosystem.
India’s bioeconomy surpassed USD 150 billion in 2023 and is projected to reach USD 300 billion by 2030. - Which state has recently (in October ‘24) launched India’s first state-level Cyber Command and Control Center (CCC)?
1) Himachal Pradesh
2) Tamil Nadu
3) Uttarakhand
4) Maharashtra
5) KarnatakaAnswer-4) Maharashtra
Explanation:
The Maharashtra State Cyber Department in partnership with Vadodara(Gujarat) based Larsen & Toubro (L&T) Technology Services Limited (LTTS) launched India’s first state-level Cyber Command and Control Center (CCC) at Mahape in Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra.
The project was approved in 2016 by the then Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis. In 2022, the project was revived and approved by the state cabinet in 2023 at the cost of Rs 837 crore.
The CCC aims to enhance the speed and efficiency of investigating cyber incidents, thereby fast-tracking cybercrime investigations.
The CCC integrates state-of-the-art technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI) and blockchain, alongside over 50 global forensic and cybersecurity tools, including 17 threat intelligence tools. These technologies enable the center to monitor and mitigate cyber threats in real-time. - Name the first Memorial Park that was recently (in October ‘24) inaugurated by the Indian Army (IA) in Pune, Maharashtra to honour Military Intelligence (MI) personnel who lost their lives in service.
1) Saraighat War Memorial Park
2) Kargil Memorial Park
3) Khalubar War Memorial
4) Satark Park
5) Rashtriya Sainika SmarakaAnswer- 4) Satark Park
Explanation:
The Indian Army (IA) inaugurated its first memorial, “Satark Park” in Pune(Maharashtra), dedicated to honouring Military Intelligence (MI) personnel who lost their lives in service. The memorial is inspired by MI’s motto “Sada Satark” (always alert).
The memorial has been constructed, maintained and operated by the (MINTSD) with support from Pune based Roadway Solutions India Infra Limited (RSIIL).
The park displays busts of 40 MI personnel, including 11 officers, who have lost their lives in various operations, mainly in Jammu and Kashmir(J&K) and along the North Eastern borders since 1962, along with short descriptions of their contributions. - Which of the following points is/are correct with respect to the Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Vientiane, Laos from 10th to 11th October 2024?
A)PM Modi attended the 21st Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)-India Summit and the 19th East Asia Summit hosted by Laos.
B)India has announced that it will contribute USD 5 million towards the joint cooperative activities for the development of tourism across the ASEAN region.
C)Thailand sent its representative to the ASEAN summit for the first time in three years due to their inability to put an end to a conflict between military and pro-democracy forces.
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:
Narendra Modi, Prime Minister (PM) of India, visited Vientiane, the capital of Lao People’s Democratic Republic (LPDR or Laos), from 10th to 11th October 2024 at the invitation of Sonexay Siphandone, PM of Lao, to strengthen the bilateral relations between India and Laos.
During his visit to Laos, PM Modi attended the 21st Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)-India Summit and the 19th East Asia Summit, hosted by Laos, the current Chair of ASEAN.
PM Modi met with Thongloun Sisoulith, President of Lao PDR in Vientiane on 11th October 2024.
He also held bilateral talks with PM Sonexay Siphandone in Vientiane.
The ASEAN-India Summit reviewed the progress of India-ASEAN relations through their Comprehensive Strategic Partnership and how to enhance it in future.
India has announced that it will contribute USD 5 million towards the joint cooperative activities for the development of tourism across the ASEAN region.
Myanmar sent its representative to the ASEAN summit for the first time in three years due to their inability to put an end to a conflict between military and pro-democracy forces and thus to discuss efforts to restore calm in Myanmar. Click here to read more. - Which insurance company has recently (in October ‘24)signed an MoU with the Indian Navy to provide tailored life insurance solutions to its civilian personnel?
1) SBI General Insurance Company Limited
2) Ageas Federal Life Insurance Company Limited
3) Bajaj Allianz Life Insurance Company Limited
4) ICICI Lombard General Insurance Company Limited
5) Life Insurance Corporation of India LimitedAnswer-3) Bajaj Allianz Life Insurance Company Limited
Explanation:
The Indian Navy (IN) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Pune(Maharashtra) based Bajaj Allianz Life Insurance Company Limited (BALIC), a private life insurance company, marking a significant initiative to enhance the welfare of its civilian personnel.
This initiative aligns with the IN’s declaration of the 2024 as ‘Year of Naval Civilians,’ aimed at enhancing the work environment and welfare measures for civilian staff
This collaboration aims to provide tailored life insurance solutions specifically designed for the unique needs of naval civilians.
BALIC will offer a diverse range of life insurance products under this partnership, including term insurance and other plans tailored to meet the varied life goals of naval civilians. - Who has recently (in October 2024) taken oath as the Chief Minister(CM) of Haryana?
1) Mohan Yadav
2) Mohan Charan Majhi,
3) Nayab Singh Saini
4) Pu Lalduhoma
5) Manohar Lal KhattarAnswer-3) Nayab Singh Saini
Explanation:
On 17th October 2024, Nayab Singh Saini took oath as the Chief Minister (CM) of Haryana at the swearing-in ceremony in Panchkula, Haryana. This marks his 2nd tenure as CM of Haryana.
Previously served as the CM of Haryana from March 2024 to October 2024 after Manohar Lal Khattar resigned ahead of 2024 Lok Sabha elections.
Along with the CM, 13 legislators, including two women, were also inducted in the state cabinet.
Haryana Assembly elections was held on 5th October 2024 where BJP won 48 out of 90 seats. This is BJP’s 3rd straight win in Haryana State Assembly elections. - When is the United Nations (UN’s) International Day of the Girl Child (IDGC) annually observed globally?
1) October 11
2) August 11
3) September 11
4) July 11
5) June 11Answer-1) October 11
Explanation:
The United Nations (UN’s) International Day of the Girl Child (IDGC) is annually observed globally on October 11 to address the challenges faced by girls and to promote their empowerment and the fulfillment of their human rights.
The 2024 International Day of the Girl theme is ‘Girls’ vision for the future’.
The first International Day of the Girl Child was observed on 11 October 2012.
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) released its ‘First global and regional estimates on sexual violence against children’, published before the International Day of the Girl Child. It highlights the scale of the violation worldwide, especially for adolescent girls, often with lifelong consequences.
Sexual violence against children has increased globally, Sub-Saharan Africa has the highest number of victims, with 79 million girls. Click here to read more. - Which Organisation has recently (in October’ 24) raised its shareholding in Bank of Maharashtra from 4.05% to 7.10% following a Qualified Institutional Placement (QIP)?
1) Reliance Industries Limited
2) IDFC First Bank Limited
3) Kotak Mahindra General Insurance Company Limited
4) HDFC Bank Limited
5) Life Insurance Corporation of IndiaAnswer-5) Life Insurance Corporation of India
Explanation:
Mumbai(Maharashtra) based Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) increased its shareholding in the Pune (Maharashtra) based Bank of Maharashtra (BOM) from 4.05% to 7.10%, after being allotted 25.96 crore shares as part of the bank’s Qualified Institutional Placement (QIP) Process. LIC has acquired additional 3.376% at an average price of Rs. 57.36 per share.
Among the top investors in the QIP process, LIC received 42.56% of the total issue size, followed by ICICI Prudential Life Insurance with 8.51%, and Aditya Birla Sun Life with 5.67%.
The allotment was made under the guidelines of Regulation 30 of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, which was issued in July 2023. - Who has recently (in October ‘24) unveiled the new multi-coloured logo for Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh?
1) Narendra Modi
2) Manoj Kumar Singh
3) Suresh Kumar Khanna
4) Yogi Adityanath
5) Anandiben PatelAnswer-4) Yogi Adityanath
Explanation:
Uttar Pradesh(UP) Chief Minister(CM) Yogi Adityanath unveiled the new multi-coloured logo for Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 in Prayagraj (earlier Allahabad),UP. During the event, the CM launched the website and application(app) for Kumbh Mela 2025.
The Kumbh Mela 2025 is one such festival admired by the Hindus and scheduled to take place in Prayagraj from January 13th to February 26th, 2025. Mahakumbh is a Persian name that is derived from Sanskrit.
The design of the logo features a temple, a seer, an urn, the Akshayvat tree and an image of Lord Hanuman, representing the confluence of nature and humanity in the Sanatana civilization.
The logo prominently features the city’s most sacred site, the Triveni Sangam, the confluence of the Ganga, Yamuna, and Saraswati rivers.
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