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- Which of the following is/are correct with respect to the Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Amit Shah’s 3 day visit to Chhattisgarh from 13 to 15 December 2024?
A) The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change facilitated an agreement between the Chhattisgarh State Minor Forest Produce (Trading and Development) Cooperative Federation Limited (CGMFPFED) and National Cooperative Organic Limited (NCOL) aimed to certify forest produce for better market prices.
B) The second agreement between the Chhattisgarh Government, Chhattisgarh State Cooperative Dairy Federation and National Dairy Development Board (NDDB) focuses on expanding dairy cooperatives in every village of the state.
C) Amit Shah attended the closing ceremony of the ‘Bastar Olympics’ in Jagdalpur, Chhattisgarh where he praised the local athletes and the people for their spirit of unity and sportsmanship.
1) Only A & B
2) Only A & C
3) Only B & C
4) Only A
5) All A, B & CAnswer-3) Only B & C
Explanation:
Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Amit Shah embarked on a 3-day visit to Chhattisgarh from December 13 to 15, 2024 to chair a security review meeting on Left-Wing Extremism (LWE) in Raipur (Chhattisgarh), with likely focus on fine tuning strategies to achieve the target of eliminating the Maoist menace by March 31 2026.
On December 13 2024, the Union Home Minister, Amit Shah presented the ‘President’s Colour’ to the Chhattisgarh Police in Raipur (Chhattisgarh), recognizing their exceptional service in maintaining law and order in the state.
The ‘President’s Colour’ is a testament to the Chhattisgarh Police’s valor, courage and commitment.
The Ministry of Cooperation under Amit Shah’s leadership facilitated the agreements, focusing on strengthening the economic base of Chhattisgarh’s forest and dairy sectors.
The first agreement is between the Chhattisgarh State Minor Forest Produce (Trading and Development) Cooperative Federation Limited (CGMFPFED) and National Cooperative Organic Limited (NCOL), aims to certify forest produce for better market prices.
The second agreement between the Chhattisgarh Government, Chhattisgarh State Cooperative Dairy Federation, and National Dairy Development Board (NDDB), focuses on expanding dairy cooperatives in every village of the state.
The project will be funded through various Central Government schemes, loans from the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD), and contributions from the State Government, ensuring a collaborative effort to strengthen the dairy sector.
Amit Shah attended the closing ceremony of the ‘Bastar Olympics’ in Jagdalpur, Chhattisgarh where he praised the local athletes and the people for their spirit of unity and sportsmanship. Click here to read more. - Which of the following is/are correct with respect to the Deputy Prime Minister (PM) and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Moldova, Mihail Popsoi’s visit to India from 15th to 16th December 2024?
A) Moldova has joined the International Solar Alliance (ISA) by signing the ISA Framework Agreement in an effort to promote clean energy and sustainability through the ISA platform.
B) India and Moldova signed a Declaration of Intent to boost solar growth between the two countries.
C) India and Moldova also signed an MoU with an aim to boost cooperation and facilitate the exchange of information on training programmes for diplomats.
1) Only A & B
2) Only A & C
3) Only B & C
4) Only A
5) All A, B & CAnswer- 2) Only A & C
Explanation:
Mihail Popsoi, Deputy Prime Minister(PM) and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Moldova, visited India for the first time for an official visit from 15th December to 16th December 2024 at the invitation of External Affairs Minister(EAM) Subrahmanyam Jaishankar.
On 15th December 2024 EAM S. Jaishankar along with Moldovan Deputy PM Mihai Popsoi jointly inaugurated the Embassy of Moldova in New Delhi, Delhi, reflecting the shared commitment of the two nations since the establishment of diplomatic ties in 1992.
Moldova has joined the International Solar Alliance (ISA) by signing the ISA Framework Agreement in an effort to promote clean energy and sustainability through the ISA platform.
ISA is an inter-governmental treaty-based organization formed to boost solar growth and reduce the cost of financing and technology.
The ISA was jointly launched by India and France in 2015, in Paris on the sidelines of the 21st Conference of Parties (COP21) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC).
India and Moldova signed a Declaration of Intent to establish a Migration and Mobility Partnership between the two countries.
India and Moldova also signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with an aim to boost cooperation and facilitate the exchange of information on training programmes for diplomats. Click here to read more. - Which Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) has recently (in December ‘24) partnered with IIT Mandi and Centre -for Study of Science, Technology, and Policy (CSTEP), developed and released the report “District-Level Climate Risk Assessment for India: Mapping Flood and Drought Risks Using IPCC Framework”?
1) IIT Goa
2) IIT Madras
3) IIT Kanpur
4) IIT Bombay
5) IIT GuwahatiAnswer-5) IIT Guwahati
Explanation:
In December 2024, Indian Institute of Technology (IIT)Guwahati (Assam) in partnership with IIT Mandi (Himachal Pradesh, HP) and Bengaluru (Karnataka)-based Centre for Study of Science, Technology, and Policy (CSTEP), developed and released the report titled “District-Level Climate Risk Assessment for India: Mapping Flood and Drought Risks Using the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) Framework” at IIT Delhi in New Delhi (Delhi).
The report provides comprehensive in-depth analysis of flood and drought risks across 698 districts in India.
The report was prepared with the support of the Department of Science and Technology (DST) under the Ministry of Science and Technology(MoS&T) in partnership with the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC).
The report provides district-level flood and drought hazard, exposure, and vulnerability maps, which helped in creating comprehensive flood and drought risk maps for India.
The report has placed 51 districts into the ‘Very High’ flood risk category, and 118 districts into the ‘High’ flood risk category.
The report has further classified 91 districts in the ‘Very High’ drought risk category and 188 districts in the ‘High’ drought risk category.
Among the top 50 districts with highest flood risk as well as highest drought risk, 11 Indian districts are at ‘Very High’ risk for both floods and droughts, and emphasized on necessary immediate interventions.
The report has used the IPCC framework to identify the challenges posed by floods and droughts and highlighted their impact on vulnerable populations. Click here to read more. - In December 2024, Forbes, an American global media company released the 21st annual ranking of the World’s 100 Most Powerful Women(MPW) list. Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission(EC) has topped the list.
Union Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, Ministry of Finance (MoF) and Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) ranked at _______ spot in the list.
1) 24th
2) 28th
3) 46th
4) 81st
5) 82ndAnswer-2) 28th
Explanation:
In December 2024, Forbes, an American global media company released the 21st annual ranking of the World’s 100 Most Powerful Women(MPW) list. Union Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, Ministry of Finance, MoF and Ministry of Corporate Affairs(MCA)(ranked at 28th spot) has topped among the 3 Indian women featured on the list.
She is followed by Roshni Nadar Malhotra, Chairperson of HCL Technologies; and Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw, Founder and Executive Chairperson of Biocon India Private Limited ranked at 81st and 82nd spot on the list respectively.
Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission(EC) has topped the list for the 3rd consecutive year, followed by Christine Lagarde, President of European Central Bank (ECB); Georgia Meloni, President of Italy ranked at 2nd and 3rd position respectively.
This latest edition of the rankings has represented women on the list into 6 main categories: business, technology, finance, media & entertainment, politics & policy, and philanthropy.
Forbes used 4 main metrics: money, media, impact and spheres of influence, to determine the rank within each category as well as overall rank on the list.
Nirmala Sitharaman who was appointed as the Union Minister of Finance and Corporate Affairs in 2019, became the 1st woman in India to hold these portfolios full-time and was reappointed in 2024.
She is currently serving as Member of Parliament (MP) in Rajya Sabha (the Upper of the Parliament) from Karnataka constituency. Click here to read more. - RBL Bank and which company has recently (in November ‘24) ended their eight-year partnership for co-branded credit cards due to changes in synergies?
1) Aditya Birla Finance Limited
2) LIC Housing Finance Limited
3) Muthoot Finance Limited
4) Shriram Finance Limited
5) Bajaj Finance LimitedAnswer-5) Bajaj Finance Limited
Explanation:
In November 2024, Mumbai (Maharashtra) based RBL Bank(formerly known as Ratnakar Bank Limited) and Pune(Maharashtra) based Bajaj Finance Limited (BFL) decided to end their eight-year partnership for co-branded credit cards, due to changes in synergies.
This partnership was established in 2016 to issue co-branded credit cards for a period of five years and the partnership was renewed in 2021.
In the 2nd quarter (Q2) of the Financial Year 2024-25(FY25), RBL Bank experienced higher slippages in its credit card segment due to the transition of collection services in-house from Bajaj Finance.
While the co-branded cards issued (around 3.4 million) will still be serviced by RBL Bank, customers will continue enjoying the same benefits and offers as before. However, when these cards are renewed, they will be reissued as RBL Bank-branded cards. - Which company has recently (in November ‘24) collaborated with Amazon Finance India Private Limited to create innovative credit solutions for customers and merchants by offering loan products through Amazon’s application and website?
1) L&T Finance Limited
2) Reliance Capital Limited
3) Tata Capital Limited
4) Edelweiss Financial Services Limited
5) Mahindra & Mahindra Financial Services LimitedAnswer-1) L&T Finance Limited
Explanation:
In November 2024, Mumbai (Maharashtra) based L&T Finance Limited (LTF), formerly known as L&T Finance Holdings Ltd., a Non-Banking Financial Company (NBFC) collaborated with Bengaluru(Karnataka)-based Amazon Finance India Private Limited to create innovative credit solutions to improve affordability for Amazon’s eligible customers and merchants by offering loan products through Amazon’s application (app) and website.
The partnership was unveiled at ‘RAISE 2024,’ India’s leading Artificial Intelligence (AI)-focused event in the Banking, Financial Services, and Insurance (BFSI) sector, hosted by LTF in Mumbai, Maharashtra.
The collaboration will enhance L&T Finance’s product diversification strategy and increase credit availability for consumers. L&T Finance provides a range of products, including personal loans, Small and Medium Enterprise(SME) loans, two-wheeler loans, housing finance, and more. - Which among the following words is chosen as the Word of the Year 2024 by Oxford University?
1) Demure
2) Lore
3) Romantasy
4) Brain rot
5) DeluluAnswer-4) Brain rot
Explanation:
In December 2024, Oxford University Press (OUP) selected ‘Brain rot,’ a noun (n), which refers to the deterioration of a person’s mental or intellectual state, often attributed to the overconsumption of content that is seen as trivial or intellectually unchallenging as the Oxford Word of the Year for 2024.
Other shortlisted words include Demure, Dynamic Pricing, Lore, Romantasy, and slop.
The term highlights growing concerns about the impact of consuming excessive, trivial online content, particularly on social media, and its effect on mental health.
The term ‘brain rot’ was first recorded in 1854 in Henry David Thoreau’s book Walden. Thoreau used it to describe the mental stagnation he observed in those who were disconnected from nature. - Name the radar satellites that were recently (in December ‘24) launched by China to enhance Earth observation capabilities.
1) Gaofen-12
2) Tianhui-3
3) Jilin-1
4) Yunhai-3
5) PIESAT-2Answer- 5) PIESAT-2
Explanation:
On December 17, 2024, China successfully launched 4 Earth-observation radar satellites named ‘PIESAT-2’ aboard a Long March-2D rocket from the Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center in Shanxi Province, China.
This launch marked China’s 65th space launch of 2024 and 553rd launch of the Long March rocket series.
The goal of the PIESAT-2 mission is to enhance China’s satellite network for efficient Earth monitoring.
PIESAT-2 satellites were developed by GalaxySpace (China’s unicorn company in the commercial aerospace sector) and were equipped with Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) technology for high resolution, all-weather, day-and-night Earth observation.
These satellites will provide essential services for monitoring land resources, natural disasters and geological mapping.
The Long March 2D rocket was designed by the Shanghai Academy of Spaceflight Technology powered by liquid propellants.
It demonstrated high efficiency in deploying multiple satellites in a single mission. - In December 2024, Renowned Indian tabla player & Padma Awardee Zakir Hussain Allaraka Qureshi passed away at the age of 73.
When did he receive the Padma Vibhushan award for his immense contribution to music?
1) 1988
2) 1996
3) 2002
4) 2018
5) 2023Answer- 5) 2023
Explanation:
In December 2024, Renowned Indian tabla player & Padma Awardee Zakir Hussain Allaraka Qureshi passed away at the age of 73 in California, the United States of America (USA). He was born on March 9, 1951 in Mumbai, Maharashtra.
Zakir Hussain, a 4 time Grammy award winner, has received the Padma Vibhushan, the Padma Bhushan and the Padma Shri.
Zakir Hussain was an iconic tabla virtuoso, composer, percussionist and music producer who was celebrated for bringing classical Indian music to a global audience.
Hussain’s remarkable career spanned across Indian classical music, film music, jazz and world music. He was also a film actor and received widespread acclaim for his pioneering work in world music fusion.
Planet Drum went on to win the 1st-ever Grammy for ‘Best World Music Album’ in 1992, setting the stage for Zakir Hussain’s global recognition.
In February 2024, he became the 1st Indian musician to receive 3 Grammys at the “66th Annual Grammy Awards” for ‘Best Global Music Album’, ‘Best Global Music Performance’ and ‘Best Contemporary Instrumental Album’.
Padma Shri (1988) – He received India’s 4th highest civilian award for his exceptional contributions to Indian music.
Padma Bhushan (2002) – He received India’s 3rd highest civilian award for his distinguished service in the field of art and culture.
Padma Vibhushan (2023) – He received India’s 2nd highest civilian award in recognizing his immense contribution to music.
He won 4 Grammy Awards throughout his career, including 3 in 2024 alone. His wins were for his collaborative works, including ‘Pashto, As We Speak, and This Moment’ with the pioneering world fusion band Shakti. - Which of the following is/are correct with respect to the United Nations (UN)’s International Migrants Day?
A) The United Nations (UN)’s International Migrants Day is annually observed across the globe on 19th December focusing on the significant contributions migrants make to societies worldwide.
B) The 12th edition of IOM’s flagship report ‘World Migration Report 2024’ released in May 2024 to increase understanding of global migration.
C) Global remittances grew from USD 128 billion in 2000 to USD 731 billion in 2022.
1) Only A & B
2) Only A & C
3) Only B & C
4) Only B
5) All A, B & CAnswer-4) Only B
Explanation:
The United Nations (UN)’s International Migrants Day is annually observed across the globe on 18th December focusing on the significant contributions migrants make to societies worldwide. It highlights the challenges they face in achieving their full potential and emphasizes the importance of ensuring their rights.
18th December 2024 marks the observance of 24th International Migrants Day.
The theme of International Migrants Day 2024 is “Honouring the Contributions of Migrants and Respecting Their Rights”.
The first ever International Migrants Day was observed on 18th December 2000.
The 12th edition of IOM’s flagship report ‘World Migration Report 2024’ released in May 2024 to increase understanding of global migration.
The report was published by the IOM focuses on migration trends, statistics, and emerging migration issues.
Around 281 million international migrants were recorded globally in 2020, making up 3.6% of the global population.
Global remittances grew from USD 128 billion in 2000 to USD 831 billion in 2022.
The World Migration Report 2024 notes a 650% increase in international remittances between 2000 and 2022, emphasizing their growing importance in global financial flows. Click here to read more.
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