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- Name the pilot project that was recently (in November ‘24) launched by the Ministry of Science and Technology under National Geospatial Policy (NGP) 2022 to illustrate the possible applications of geospatial technologies.
1) Mission Kartavya
2) Operation Dronagiri
3) Mission Karmayogi
4) Project Vasudha
5) Project GeospatialAnswer-2) Operation Dronagiri
Explanation:
On 13th November 2024, The Ministry of Science and Technology (MoST) has launched Operation Dronagiri, a pilot project under National Geospatial Policy (NGP) 2022 to illustrate the possible applications of geospatial technologies and innovations in improving the quality of life of citizens and ease of doing business.
Abhay Karandikar, Secretary, Department of Science and Technology (DST), launched the project at Foundation for Innovation and Technology Transfer (FITT), Indian Institute of Technology(IIT) Delhi.
Operation Dronagiri is an effort of DST in advancing geospatial data, developing geospatial infrastructure, geospatial skill and knowledge as well as standards in executing the policy.
In the first phase, Operation Dronagiri will be implemented in the states of Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Assam, Andhra Pradesh and Maharashtra.
Operation Dronagiri gets significant support from Integrated Geospatial Data Sharing Interface (GDI), which was also launched along with Operation Dronagiri.
The government of India launched the NGP on 22nd December 2022 with an aim to make India a world leader in global geospatial space. - Who has recently (in November ‘24) inaugurated the first-ever Bodoland Mohotsav in New Delhi, Delhi?
1) Droupadi Murmu
2) Narendra Modi
3) Lakshman Prasad Acharya
4) Jyotiraditya M. Scindia
5) Himanta Biswa SarmaAnswer-2) Narendra Modi
Explanation:
Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi inaugurated the first-ever Bodoland Mohotsav at the KD Jadhav Wrestling Stadium, New Delhi (Delhi). The two-day event was held from 15th to 16th November 2024. The event focuses on promoting the language, literature, and culture of the Bodo community
The theme of Bodoland Mohotsav is ‘Peace and Harmony for Prosperous Bharat’, emphasizing the cultural, linguistic, and educational legacy of the Bodo community and other communities within the Bodoland Territorial Region (BTR), Assam.
It highlights the community’s journey of peace and progress since the 2020 Bodo Peace Accord.
PM Modi referred to the North Eastern Region (NER), including Assam, as India’s Ashtalakshmi (eight forms of prosperity) and emphasized the government’s commitment to resolving border disputes and promoting peace in the region.
The Central Government (CG)’s special package of Rs 1,500 crore and the Assam Government’s special package to boost Bodoland’s growth.
The PM paid homage to Bodo leaders such as Bodofa Upendra Nath Brahma and Kalicharan Brahma for their democratic and non-violent efforts towards securing Bodo rights.
The Memorandum of Settlement (MoS), signed on January 27, 2020, with factions of the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) and the All Bodo Students Union, aimed to strengthen the Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) and enhance its efficiency. - Which act permits the recent (in November ‘24) rule about Light Motor Vehicle (LMV) drivers operating transport vehicles under 7,500kg without additional authorisation?
1) Motor Vehicles Act, 1988
2) National Highways Authority of India Act, 1988
3) Road Transport Corporations Act, 1950
4) Carriage by Road Act, 2007
5) Central Motor Vehicle Rules, 1989Answer-1) Motor Vehicles Act, 1988
Explanation:
The Supreme Court (SC) of India permits that a driver holding a licence for Light Motor Vehicle (LMV) class can drive transport vehicles weighing under 7,500 kilogram(kg) without need for additional authorisation under the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988.
A five-judge bench, led by former Chief Justice of India (CJI) Dhananjaya Yeshwant Chandrachud, examined the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988.
The bench clarified that additional requirements under the Motor Vehicles Act apply only to vehicles exceeding the 7,500 kg threshold, such as medium or heavy goods and passenger vehicles. - Which organisation has recently (in November ‘24) prepared the report titled ‘Skyways to the Future: Operational Concepts for Advanced Air Mobility in India’ in collaboration with the Ministry of Civil Aviation, the Government of India(GoI)?
1) World Meteorological Organisation
2) World Economic Forum
3) Airports Authority of India
4) Adani Airport Holdings Limited
5) Airport Council InternationalAnswer-2) World Economic Forum
Explanation:
The Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA),Government of India(GoI), in collaboration with the World Economic Forum (WEF) has prepared the report titled ‘Skyways to the Future: Operational Concepts for Advanced Air Mobility in India‘.
As per the report, Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) represents a transformative approach to transportation, particularly in densely populated regions like India.
AAM solutions can significantly enhance accessibility, alleviate road congestion, and create new economic opportunities.
According to the report, the sector shows strong growth, with 1,000+ aircraft and 100,000+ daily flights projected in 15 years.
AAM technologies like air taxis or Electric Vertical Take-Off and Landing (eVTOL) and Short Take-Off and Landing (STOL) are designed to provide on-demand transport services.
AAM can provide solutions to densely populated and rapidly urbanising areas such as Mumbai, Bengaluru, Kolkata and Delhi, where traffic congestion is causing severe economic losses.
Bengaluru alone lost almost Rs 200 billion in 2023 due to congestion, hampering productivity and worsening pollution.
India is one of the world’s fastest-growing civil aviation markets and the third largest domestic aerial market globally. Click here to read more. - Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has directed all Qualified Stock Brokers (QSBs) to offer either the facility of trading in the secondary market using the UPI block mechanism or the 3-in-1 trading account facility.
When will this facility come into effect?
1) 1st January, 2025
2) 31st January, 2025
3) 1st February, 2025
4) 28th February, 2025
5) 1st March, 2025Answer-3) 1st February, 2025
Explanation:
On 11th November 2024, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has directed all Qualified Stock Brokers (QSBs) to offer either the facility of trading in the secondary market using the Unified Payments Interface (UPI)-based block mechanism to their clients similar to Application Supported by Blocked Account (ASBA) facility or the 3-in-1 trading account facility to their investors.
This new direction for QSBs will come into effect from 1st February, 2025.
As per SEBI’s directions, these QSBs are now required to offer one of these facilities, in addition to the current mode of trading.
A UPI block mechanism will enable the clients to trade in the secondary market based on blocked funds in their bank accounts instead of transferring the funds upfront to the trading member.
The 3-in-1 trading account facility combines a savings account, a demat account, and a trading account into a unified integrated solution. Click here to read more. - According to Moody’s Ratings, India’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth rate is _______ for Calendar Year 2025 (CY25) and _______ for CY26.
1) 6.2%, 6.3%
2) 6.5%, 6.4%
3) 6.6%, 6.5%
4) 6.7%, 6.8%
5) 7.1%, 7.2%Answer- 3) 6.6%, 6.5%
Explanation:
According to the Global Rating Agency, Moody’s Ratings, the Indian economy is in a “sweet spot”, with a mix of solid growth and moderating growth. It has projected India’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth rate at 7.2% for Calendar Year 2024 (CY24).
It has also estimated India’s GDP growth for the CY25 and CY26 at 6.6% and 6.5%, respectively.
These projections were made by Moody’s in its latest “Global Macro Outlook for 2025-26”.
As per the report, the household consumption is expected to grow, driven by increased spending during the ongoing festive season and a sustained pickup in rural demand on the back of an improved agriculture outlook.
The report highlighted that India’s real GDP grew by 6.7% Year-on-Year (Y-o-Y) in 2nd Quarter (Q2: July to September) of CY24, which was mainly attributed by strong household consumption, robust investment, and strong manufacturing activity.
As per the report, India’s retail inflation surged to a 14-month high of 6.21%, breaching the RBI’s inflation tolerance range of 2% to 6%, amid a sharp increase in vegetable prices. Click here to read more. - Which airport has recently (in November ‘24) achieved Airport Excellence Awards during the Saudi Airport Exhibition 2024?
1) Navi Mumbai International Airport Private Limited, Maharashtra
2) GMR Hyderabad International Airport Limited, Telangana
3) Maharishi Valmiki International Airport Limited, Uttar Pradesh
4) Cochin International Airport Limited, Kerala
5) Manohar International Airport, GoaAnswer-2) GMR Hyderabad International Airport Limited, Telangana
Explanation:
GMR Hyderabad International Airport Limited (GHIAL) in Hyderabad, Telangana achieved international recognition for its innovative advancements in aviation at the Airport Excellence Awards during the Saudi Airport Exhibition 2024.
The awards ceremony, held on 12th November 2024, at the Riyadh International Convention and Exhibition Center (RICEC) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, honoured GHIAL for its exceptional digital solutions and passenger-centric technologies.
GHIAL’s Digital Twin secured top honours in the Innovation & Technology and Facility Management categories, while its Smart Shopping Trolley was recognized as the runner-up in the Airport Revenue Management category.
The Digital Twin, India’s first virtual replica of an airport, creates a synchronized real-time digital representation of Hyderabad based Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (RGIA).
GMR Hyderabad International Airport Limited (GHIAL) was established in 2002 under the name Hyderabad International Airport Limited, the company was later rebranded as GHIAL. - Which of the following points is/are correct with respect to the India Tour of South Africa T20 Series 2024 from 8th to 15th November 2024?
A) Indian men’s cricket team captained by Suryakumar Yadav won the Twenty 20 Internationals (T20Is) series 4-0 by defeating South African Men’s cricket team captained by Aiden Markram.
B) Sanju Samson made the 3rd century of his career (109 not out off 56 balls) in the fourth T20I between India and South Africa.
C) Arshdeep Singh became India’s second-highest wicket-taker in men’s T20Is after India’s win against South Africa.
1) Only A & B
2) Only A & C
3) Only B & C
4) Only C
5) All A, B & CAnswer-3) Only B & C
Explanation:
The Indian men’s cricket team captained by Suryakumar Yadav won the Twenty 20 Internationals (T20Is) series 3-1 by defeating South African Men’s cricket team captained by Aiden Markram. The Indian team toured the 8th to 15th November 2024 and played 4 T20I matches.
India defeated South Africa by a record 135 runs in the 4th and final T20 International at the Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg.
Sanju Samson made the 3rd century of his career (109 not out off 56 balls) in the fourth T20I between India and South Africa.
Tilak Varma became only the 2nd Indian after Sanju Samson to score two consecutive T20I centuries during the fourth match against South Africa at the Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg.
India Team recorded the third-highest T20I score ever in the history of cricket, scoring 297-6 in 20 overs against Bangladesh in the 3rd match at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad in October 2024.
Arshdeep Singh became India’s second-highest wicket-taker in men’s T20Is after India’s win against South Africa. Click here to read more. - Who is the author of a biography of Late Mr. Ratan Tata, “Ratan Tata: A Life”?
1) Girish Kuber
2) Thomas Mathew
3) Shantanu Naidu
4) Bibek Debroy
5) B.C. PandeyAnswer-2) Thomas Mathew
Explanation:
A retired bureaucrat Thomas Mathew has authored a new book titled “Ratan Tata: A Life”, a biography of Late Mr. Ratan Tata has been published posthumously. The book was published by HarperCollins India.
The book explores Ratan Tata’s journey from his isolated childhood, his 1st position within the Tata Group, to his transformative tenure as chairman of Tata Sons.
The book by Thomas Mathew has been prepared with insights from over 130 interviews, capturing stories from people touched by Tata’s influence. - National ________________ Day is annually observed across India on 18th November to promote mental and physical health.
1) Siddha
2) Ayurveda
3) Naturopathy
4) Homoeopathy
5) AllopathyAnswer- 3) Naturopathy
Explanation:
National Naturopathy Day is annually observed across India on 18th November to promote mental and physical health through “Naturopathy”, a form of healthcare that combines modern treatment with traditional methods.
This annual observance is led by the Ministry of AYUSH (Ayurveda, Yoga & Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha, Sowa Rigpa, and Homoeopathy).
The theme of the 7th National Naturopathy Day is “Naturopathy for Healthy Aging and Longevity”.
The Ministry of AYUSH declared the 18th November of every year as National Naturopathy Day in 2018.
The first ever National Naturopathy Day was observed on 18th November 2018.
Naturopathy, also known as naturopathic medicine, is a holistic system of health care that uses natural agents and physical means to treat disease. This is a drug-free medical system that uses natural remedies to help the body heal itself. This avoids the use of surgery and conventional medicines.
The 7th Naturopathy Day was celebrated at the Central Research Institute of Yoga and Naturopathy (CRIYN), Nagamangala(Karnataka), under the aegis of the Central Council for Research in Yoga & Naturopathy (CCRYN), Ministry of Ayush. Click here to read more.
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