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- Prime Minister (PM) of India Narendra Modi recently (in December ‘24) inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for 24 projects worth over ________ during his participation in the “Ek Varsh-Parinaam Utkarsh”at Jaipur, Rajasthan.
1) Rs 36,300 crores
2) Rs 46,300 crores
3) Rs 56,300 crores
4) Rs 66,300 crores
5) Rs 76,300 croresAnswer-2) Rs 46,300 crores
Explanation:
On December 17 2024, PM Narendra Modi participated in the “Ek Varsh-Parinaam Utkarsh” programme commemorating the completion of one year of the Rajasthan government in Jaipur, Rajasthan.
i.During his visit, he inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for 24 projects related to Energy, Road, Railways and Water worth over Rs 46,300 crores at Jaipur, Rajasthan.
ii.PM Modi inaugurated 9 projects worth over Rs 11,000 crore including 7 central government led projects and 2 state government projects.
iii.He also laid the foundation stone for15 projects worth more than 35,300 crore including 9 central government projects and 6 state government projects.
iv.During the event, PM Modi laid the foundation stone for the Modified Parvati-Kalisindh-Chambal Eastern Rajasthan Canal Project (MPKC-ERCP).
v.The MPKC-ERCP project has been designated as a ‘national project’ by the Government of India (GoI).
The total cost of the project will be shared between the GoI and the state governments of MP and Rajasthan in the ratio of 90:10, respectively.
vi..The project will provide water for both irrigation and drinking purposes to 21 districts of Rajasthan and will boost the development of both Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh (MP).
vii.The project will interlink major rivers like Chambal, Parvati, Kalisindh, Kuno, Banas, Banganga, Ruparail, Gambhiri, and Mej. Click here to read more - Which of the following points is/are ‘Correct’ with respect to the Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi recently (in December ‘24) approved two important constitutional amendment bills regarding One Nation, One Election (ONOE).
A) The 1st bill named the Constitution (129th Amendment) Bill, 2024 will enable the terms of the Lok Sabha and state assemblies to be synchronized.
B) The Second bill named The Union Territories Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2024 aims to align elections in the Union Territories (UTs) of Puducherry, Delhi and Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) with Lok Sabha elections.
C) In September 2023, the Government of India (GoI) constituted the High-Level Committee on Simultaneous Elections under the chairmanship of former President of India Pranab Mukherjee.
1) Only A and B
2) Only A and C
3) Only B
4) All A, B and C
5) Only B and CAnswer- 1) Only A and B
Explanation:
In December 2024, the Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi approved two important constitution amendment bills regarding One Nation, One Election (ONOE), which aimed to conduct simultaneous Lok Sabha elections with state legislative assemblies and local bodies across the country in a phased manner.
i.The 1st bill named the Constitution (129th Amendment) Bill, 2024 will enable the terms of the Lok Sabha and state assemblies to be synchronized.
ii.The Second bill named The Union Territories Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2024 aims to align elections in the Union Territories (UTs) of Puducherry, Delhi and Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) with Lok Sabha elections.
iii.In September 2023, the Government of India (GoI) constituted the High-Level Committee on Simultaneous Elections under the chairmanship of former President of India Ram Nath Kovind.
iv.It has recommended creating a unified Electoral Roll and Single EPIC for all 3-tiers of government.
v.It has suggested introducing amendments to Article 82A and 324A of the Indian Constitution to enable simultaneous elections for the Lok Sabha, State Assemblies, and local bodies. Click here to read more - Which of the following points is/are ‘Not Correct’ with respect to the recent (in December ‘24) launch of the ‘Jalvahak’ scheme by the Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal, Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways (MoPSW), to induce cargo movement via inland waterways?
A) The ‘Jalvahak’ scheme operates across 3 national waterways Ganga River, Brahmaputra River and Chenab River
B) The Jalvahak scheme is jointly implemented by the Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI) and Inland & Coastal Shipping Limited (ICSL), a subsidiary of the Shipping Corporation of India Limited (SCIL).
C) The newly launched Cargo ships are MV Trishul, MV Aai, and MV Homi Bhaba
1) Only A
2) Only B and C
3) Only B
4) Only C
5) All A, B, and CAnswer-1) Only A
Explanation:
In December 2024, Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal, Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways (MoPSW), launched the ‘Jalvahak’ scheme to induce the cargo movement via inland waterways.
i.He also flagged off Cargo ships “MV Aai, MV Homi Bhaba along with MV Trishul with 2 dumb barges Ajay and Dikhu” from the GR Jetty in Kolkata,West Bengal (WB).This marks the commencement of a fixed scheduled service of cargo vessel ships from Haldia,WB for national waterways 1 and 2 (NW-1 and NW-2).
ii.The ‘Jalvahak’ scheme aims to revitalize India’s inland waterways, reduce transport congestion and make cargo movement more efficient. The scheme operates across 3 national waterways:
National Waterway 1 (NW1): Ganga River
National Waterway 2 (NW2): Brahmaputra River
National Waterway 16 (NW16): Barak River
iii.This scheme is jointly implemented by the Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI) and Inland & Coastal Shipping Limited (ICSL), a subsidiary of the Shipping Corporation of India Limited (SCIL). Click here to read more - Which organization has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) to bolster India’s disaster management capabilities?
1) The National Institute of Disaster Management
2) The National Disaster Response Force
3) All India Disaster Management Association
4) Global Disaster Relief Network
5) The Centre for Joint Warfare StudiesAnswer-5) The Centre for Joint Warfare Studies
Explanation:
In December 2024, the Centre for Joint Warfare Studies (CENJOWS), the only tri-services think tank under Headquarters Integrated Defence Staff (HQ IDS),Ministry of Defence has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) to bolster India’s disaster management capabilities.
i.The MoU was signed by Lt Gen Syed Ata Hasnain (Retd), Member, NDMA and Major General (Dr) Ashok Kumar (Retd), Director General of CENJOWS.
ii.With the signing ceremony, a strategic agreement was established to address critical challenges in readiness, response, and disaster mitigation in order to create a “whole of the nation” approach.
iii.The MoU outlines a framework for joint initiatives, including:
Collaborative Research: Conducting research on disaster management, HADR operations, and disaster diplomacy in order to contribute to the Indian government on policy.
Capacity Building: Organizing workshops, seminars and training programs for stakeholders, including armed forces personnel, NDMA officials, and other important agencies.
Awareness Campaigns: Raising awareness across the country to encourage risk reduction and disaster preparedness through nationwide initiatives.
International Engagements: Promoting international cooperation in disaster management aligns with India’s foreign policy aim. - Which country has recently (in December ‘24) become the 1st European country to join the Comprehensive & Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP), a key trade bloc in the Indo-Pacific region?
1) Germany
2) France
3) United Kingdom
4) Italy
5) SpainAnswer-3) United Kingdom
Explanation:
In December 2024, the United Kingdom (UK) has officially become the 1st European country to join the Comprehensive & Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP), an important trade bloc in the Indo-Pacific region.
i.With this, the UK has become the 12th member of the CPTPP as well as the 1st non-founding member to join this trade bloc.
ii.This marks a significant milestone in the country’s effort to bolster its global trading after its withdrawal from the European Union (EU) in 2020.
iii.With the joining of the UK as CPTPP member, the members of CPTPP together account 15% of the global Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and provide trade access to a market of over 500 million people.iv.As per the agreement, the UK will be able to trade with 8 member countries of CPTPP from December 15, 2024.
v.CPTPP has succeeded the Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement (TPPA), a trade agreement between 12 Pacific Rim countries, after the United States of America (USA) formally withdrew from the TPPA in 2017. - What is the total gross Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) inflow into India since April 2000, as per the data released by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) in December 2024?
1) USD 800 billion
2) USD 1.5 trillion
3) USD 1 trillion
4) USD 900 billion
5) USD 1.3 trillionAnswer- 3) USD 1 trillion
Explanation:
As per data released by Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) in December 2024 ,India reached a significant economic milestone with gross Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) inflows totaling USD 1 trillion since April 2000.
In the first half of the current Financial Year 2024-25 (FY25), FDI increased by about 26% to USD 42.1 billion.
FDI inflows totaled USD 709.84 billion over the last ten years (April 2014 to September 2024), which represents 68.69% of all FDI inflows over the past 24 years.
The government’s flagship initiative, “Make in India,” along with liberalized sectoral policies and the Goods and Services Tax (GST) has strengthened investments in India.
i.Mauritius topped FDI inflows at 25%, followed by Singapore in second place with 24%. The US ranked third at 10%, while the Netherlands (7%), Japan (6%), and the UK (5%) also made significant contributions.India rose to 40th in the World Competitive Index 2024, improving from 43rd in 2021.
In the Global Innovation Index 2023, India ranked 40th out of 132 economies, securing 48th position among the top 50 most innovative countries.
ii.India was the 3rd largest recipient of greenfield projects, with 1,008 announcements, according to the World Investment Report 2023. - Who was honored with the 2024 Jamsetji Tata award by the Indian Society for Quality (ISQ) at the ISQ Annual Conference 2024 recently held (in December ‘24) in Bengaluru, Karnataka?
1) Narayana Murthy
2) Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw
3) Ratan Tata
4) Sundar Pichai
5) Satya NadellaAnswer-2) Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw
Explanation:
In December 2024, Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw, Chairperson of Biocon Group, was conferred the 2024 Jamsetji Tata award by the Indian Society for Quality (ISQ) at ISQ Annual Conference 2024 held in Bengaluru, Karnataka.
i.This award was presented to her for being a pioneer in the bioscience movement in India since 1978, a first-generation entrepreneur to establish Biocon Limited and associated companies to serve customers in India and across the world.
ii.She received the award from Janak Kumar Mehta, President of ISQ and Chairman and Managing Director (CMD), TQM International.
iii.She has been awarded with two of India’s highest civilian honours, the Padma Shri in 1989 and the Padma Bhushan in 2005.iv.She was honoured with the Othmer Gold Medal by the U.S.-based Chemical Heritage Foundation in 2014.v.The Jamsetji Tata Award was instituted in 2004 by ISQ. It honors business leaders who made significant contributions to Indian society.vi.This award is named after Jamsetji Tata, who is known as the ‘Father of Modern Indian Industry’. - Former Manchester City footballer ‘Mikheil Kavelashvili’ was appointed as the 6th President of ____________, set to assume office on 29th December 2024, after incumbent President Salome Zourabichvili.
1) Armenia
2) Azerbaijan
3) Georgia
4) Ukraine
5) KazakhstanAnswer-3) Georgia
Explanation:
Former Manchester City footballer Mikheil Kavelashvili was appointed as the 6th President of Georgia. He will assume office on December 29 2024 and will replace incumbent President Salome Zourabichvili.
Mikheil Kavelashvili was nominated by the Georgian Dream party and won the presidential election with 224 votes out of 300 votes.
i.Mikheil Kavelashvili is a Georgian politician and former professional footballer, known for his career as a striker.ii.He played in the English Premier League for Manchester City and in the Swiss Super League for several clubs, including Dinamo Tbilisi and Spartak Vladikavkaz.
iii.In 2022, he co-founded the People’s Power party, a satellite faction of Georgian Dream Party.iv.In the 2024 parliamentary election, he was elected for the 3rd time, representing the party list of Georgian Dream Party, with which People’s Power had aligned. - Who was recently appointed as the new Managing Director (MD) of SBI for three years, with effect from December 18, 2024?
1) Rajnish Kumar
2) Rama Mohan Rao Amara
3) Virat Sunil Diwanji
4) Ashok Chandra
5) Krishnan Venkat SubramanianAnswer-2) Rama Mohan Rao Amara
Explanation:
The Government of India (GoI) appointed Rama Mohan Rao Amara, Deputy Managing Director (DMD) and Chief Risk Officer (CRO) of the State Bank of India (SBI) as the new Managing Director (MD) of SBI for the three years with effect from 18 December 2024.
i.The appointment was approved by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) headed by Prime Minister(PM) Narendra Modi, followed by the Financial Services Institutions Bureau (FSIB) recommendation.
ii.He succeeds Challa Sreeivasulu Setty, who has been appointed as the chairman of SBI in October 2024.
iii.Rama Mohan will serve as the 4th MD of SBI, alongside Ashwini Kumar Tewari, Vinay M Tonse, and Rana Ashutosh Kumar Singh.
iv.He started his banking career with SBI in 1991 as a Probationary Officer(PO) and is a Certified Associate of the Indian Institute of Bankers (CAIIB).v.He served as the Chief General Manager(GM) of the SBI, Bhopal Circle, overseeing operations in the states of Madhya Pradesh(MP) and Chhattisgarh.vi.In January 2021, he was appointed as the MD & CEO of SBI Card, and held this position until August 2023. - The Union Minister of State (MoS) Raksha Khadse, Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports (MYAS) has recently (in December ‘24) unveiled the Mascot, Logo, Anthem, Jersey, Torch, and Tagline for the 38th National Games.
Which of the following is/are ‘Correct’ with respect to the event?
A) 38th National Games is scheduled to take place at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Dehradun, Uttarakhand
B) The mascot for the 38th National Games is named ‘Mauli,’ inspired by the Himalayan Monal, Uttarakhand’s state bird.
C) Indian Olympic Association President PT Usha announced that ‘yoga’ and ‘mallakhamb’ will be included as demonstration sports in the National Games.
1) Only A and B
2) Only B and C
3) Only C
4) All A, B, and C
5) Only A and CAnswer-4) All A, B, and C
Explanation:
In December 2024, Union Minister of State(MoS) Raksha Khadse, Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports(MYAS), unveiled the Mascot, Logo, Anthem, Jersey, Torch and Tagline for the 38th National Games at an event held at Maharana Pratap Sports College in Dehradun(Uttarakhand). It aims to promote sports culture, enhance infrastructure and motivate young athletes.
i.The 38th National Games is scheduled to take place at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Dehradun, Uttarakhand from January 28 to February 14, 2025 with over 10,000 athletes competing in 38 sports.
ii.Mascot :The mascot for the 38th National Games is named ‘Mauli,’ inspired by the Himalayan Monal, Uttarakhand’s state bird.
iii.Logo: The logo featuring ‘the Monal’, symbolizes the state’s rich natural beauty and diversity.
iv.The mascot and logo aim to inspire young athletes and highlight Uttarakhand’s unique identity.
v.Tagline: The official tagline of the 38thNational Games, titled ‘Sankalp Se Shikhar Tak’ (From Resolve to Zenith), was launched at the event.
The tagline reflects the spirit of perseverance & determination required to achieve great heights.
vi.Jersey :A special jersey was unveiled for the 38th National Games, designed to represent the state and national spirit.
vi.Torch: The newly designed torch incorporates motifs of the perennial holy river Ganga and the state flower, Brahma Kamal, also known as the “Lotus of the Darks”.
The 38th National Games torch was lit during the event and will travel across Uttarakhand, promoting unity and sportsmanship.
vii.Inclusion of Yoga and Mallakhamb: IOA President PT Usha announced that ‘yoga’ and ‘mallakhamb’ will be included as demonstration sports in the National Games.
viiiThe state has allocated Rs 500 crore for infrastructure development, including new sports facilities and renovation of existing stadiums.
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