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- Which mission has recently (in October 2024) selected 8 responsible Artificial Intelligence (AI) projects through the Expression of Interest (EoI) floated under the Safe and Trusted AI Pillar?
1) Atal Innovation Mission
2) Smart Cities Mission
3) IndiaAI Mission
4) National Supercomputing Mission
5) National Mission for Artificial IntelligenceAnswer- 3) IndiaAI Mission
Explanation:
The IndiaAI mission has selected 8 responsible Artificial Intelligence (AI) projects through the Expression of Interest (EoI) floated under the Safe and Trusted AI Pillar of the IndiaAI mission.
These selected responsible AI projects include the development of indigenous tools and frameworks, and framing guidelines for ethical, transparent, and trustworthy AI technologies.
The IndiaAI mission is in alignment with the Government of India (GoI)’s vision of leveraging AI for inclusive growth.
The IndiaAI mission has issued an EoI to encourage responsible AI projects across various critical themes such as: Machine Unlearning, Synthetic Data Generation, AI Bias Mitigation, Ethical AI frameworks, Privacy-Enhancing Tools, Explainable AI, AI Governance Testing, and Algorithm Auditing Tools.
In March 2024, the Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi approved IndiaAI mission with budget outlay of Rs 10,371.92 crore (USD 1.25 billion) for over the next 5 years.
It aims to democratize the benefits of AI across all strata of society, strengthen India’s global leadership in AI, promote technological self-reliance, and ensure ethical and responsible use of AI. Click here to read more. - The Supreme Court has recently (in October’ 24) upheld the constitutional validity of ___________________of the Citizenship Act 1955, which recognized the Assam Accord.
1) Section 6A
2) Section 5A
3) Section 7A
4) Section 4A
5) Section 2AAnswer-1) Section 6A
Explanation:
The Supreme Court of India (SCI) upheld the constitutionality of Section 6A of the Citizenship Act, 1955, with a majority of 4:1 in a 5-judge bench. As per it, Section 6A does not violate Articles 6 and 7 of the Constitution, which pertain to citizenship rights established at the Constitution’s commencement in 1950.
Instead, Section 6A addresses migrants from erstwhile East Pakistan (Present Bangladesh) who arrived after this date, specifically those who entered Assam between January 1, 1966, and March 24, 1971.
The majority judges, which includes Chief Justice of India (CJI) Dhananjaya Yeshwant (DY) Chandrachud and Justices Surya Kant, M.M. Sundresh, and Manoj Misra, upheld Section 6A of the Citizenship Act, 1955. Justice Jamshed Burjor (JB) Pardiwala dissented in the verdict.
Section 6A was introduced as part of the Citizenship (Amendment) Act/CAA in 1985 following the Assam Accord, which aimed to resolve tensions over illegal immigration from Bangladesh.
It grants citizenship to individuals who entered Assam before January 1, 1966. Those who arrived between January 1, 1966, and March 24, 1971, can apply for citizenship after ten years of residence in Assam.
Individuals entering Assam after March 25, 1971, are classified as illegal migrants and are subject to deportation under legal procedures. Click here to read more. - The Union government has recently (in October ‘ 24)extended the ‘Samarth’ Scheme for two years with a budget of Rs. 495 Crore till ________________.
1) March 2027
2) March 2025
3) June 2025
4) March 2026
5) September 2026Answer-4) March 2026
Explanation:
The Government of India (GoI) has decided to extend Samarth (Scheme for Capacity Building in Textiles Sector (SCBTS), a demand-driven and placement oriented umbrella skilling program of the Ministry of Textiles (MoT) for next two years i.e. Financial Year 2024-25 (FY25) and FY26, with a budget of Rs 495 crore to train 3 lakh persons in textile-related skills.
The scheme aims to promote and support the industry in generating jobs in the organised textile and related sectors, covering the entire value chain of textiles excluding spinning and weaving.
Apart from entry-level skilling, the scheme also provides upskilling/reskilling programs to enhance the productivity of existing workers in Apparel & Garmenting segments.
It also caters to the upskilling/reskilling requirements of traditional textile sectors such as handloom, handicraft, silk and jute.
It is a flagship skill development scheme of GoI, which was approved in continuation to the Integrated Skill Development Scheme for 12th Five Year Plan (FYP), Cabinet Committee of Economic Affairs (CCEA). - Which of the following points is/are correct with respect to the President Droupadi Murmu’s visit to Algeria, Mauritania and Malawi from 13th to 19th October 2024?
A)President Droupadi Murmu was awarded the Honorary Doctorate in Political Science by Sidi Abdellah Science and Technology Pole University in Algiers.
B)Four Memorandum of Understandings (MoUs) were signed between India and Mauritania to strengthen the bilateral ties.
C)India is also one of the largest investors in Malawi, with over USD 300 million worth of investments in various sectors.
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:
Droupadi Murmu, President of India, was on a three nation tour to Algeria, Mauritania and Malawi from 13th to 19th October 2024. It aimed to strengthen India’s bilateral relations with these African nations.
President Murmu visited Algeria from 13th to 15th October 2024 at the invitation of H.E. Mr. Abdelmadjid Tebboune, President of the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria. She became the first Indian President to visit Algeria since 1985.
She was awarded the Honorary Doctorate in Political Science by Sidi Abdellah Science and Technology Pole University in Algiers on 14th October 2024.
On 16th October 2024, President Droupadi Murmu held a bilateral meeting with Mohammed Ould Ghazouani, President of Mauritania. She also participated in the delegation-level talks.
Four Memorandum of Understandings (MoUs) were signed between India and Mauritania to strengthen the bilateral ties.
President Droupadi Murmu held a bilateral meeting with Lazarus Chakwera, President of Malawi to further strengthen the India-Malawi relationship.
The meeting led to the signing of 4 MoUs: art and culture, cooperation on youth matters, sports cooperation and pharmacopeial cooperation.
India is also one of the largest investors in Malawi, with over USD 500 million worth of investments in various sectors. Click here to read more. - According to the recent (in October’ 24) Worldline’s report “India Digital Payments Report for 1H 2024,” the total number of ______________transactions increased to 78.97 billion in the 1st Half of 2024.
1) Immediate Payment Service
2) Real Time Gross Settlement
3) National Electronic Funds Transfer
4) Unified Payments Interface
5) Mobile walletsAnswer-4) Unified Payments Interface
Explanation:
According to the Worldline’s report titled “India Digital Payments Report for 1H 2024”, UPI (Unified Payments Interface) has maintained its dominant position with the total number of transactions grew by 52% Year-on-Year (YoY) in 1st Half of 2024 (1H 2024 : from Jan to June), has increased from 51.9 billion (in 1H 2023) to 78.97 billion (in 1H 2024).
The report noted that the surge in UPI transactions, particularly in Person-to-Merchant (P2M) transactions, consolidates UPI’s status as the preferred option for micro-transactions.
The value of these UPI transactions increased by 40% from Rs 83.16 trillion (1H 2023) to Rs 116.63 trillion (1H 2024).
As of June 2024, PhonePe, Google Pay, and Paytm dominate the market, collectively accounting for 94.83% of all transactions by volume against 95.68% a year prior.
The report highlighted that Electronic commerce(E-commerce), gaming utilities, government services, and financial services accounted for nearly 81% of the overall transaction volume and 74% of the transaction value.
The top 5 States and Union Territories(UT) with the highest number of transactions at physical touch points in 2024 were Maharashtra, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka and Delhi. Click here to read more. - Which country is the largest source of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in India, according to the report ‘Census on Foreign Liabilities and Assets of Indian Direct Investment Entities for 2023-24’ by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI)?
1) United States of America
2) Mauritius
3) Singapore
4) United Kingdom
5) RussiaAnswer-1) United States of America
Explanation:
According to the annual Census on Foreign Liabilities and Assets of Indian Direct Investment Entities for 2023-24 from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), the United States of America (USA) continued to be the largest source of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in India, followed by Mauritius, Singapore and the United Kingdom (UK).
The latest census has covered a total 41,653 entities, of which, 37,407 reported FDI and/or Overseas Direct Investment (ODI) in their balance sheets for March 2024.
As per the RBI census, Non-Financial Companies(NFC)constituted for approximately 90% of the total FDI equity at face value.
The data from RBI census showed that unlisted entities registered a growth of 17.5% in FDI at market value during the year. Among the listed entities, the corresponding growth was higher at 29.8%.
Manufacturing sector accounted for over 50% of the total FDI equity capital at market value while it had approximately 40% of the total share when calculated at face value. Click here to read more. - Who became the 2nd woman from India and the 10th Indian to be inducted into the International Cricket Council (ICC)’s Hall of Fame in October 2024?
1) Mithali Raj
2) Diana Fram Edulji
3) Shantha Rangaswamy
4) Neetu Lawrence David
5) Jhulan GoswamiAnswer-4) Neetu Lawrence David
Explanation:
Former Indian spinner Neetu Lawrence David, along with South Africa’s legendary cricketer Abraham Benjamin de Villiers and former England Cricket team Captain Sir Alastair Nathan Cook were inducted into the International Cricket Council (ICC)’s Hall of Fame as the Class of 2024.
With this, Alastair Cook, Neetu David and AB de Villiers became 113rd, 114th and 115th inductee in the long list of cricket legends in the Hall of Fame.
The Class of 2024 will be held in Dubai, the United Arab of Emirates (UAE), which will coincide with the conclusion of the Women’s T20 World Cup 2024.
Neetu Lawrence David became the 2nd woman from India and 10th Indian to be inducted into the ICC Hall of Fame following the induction of Diana Fram Edulji in 2023.
She played her 1st international match for the Indian cricket team at the age of 17 in a Test match against New Zealand in 1995.
She is the 2nd highest wicket-taker for India in women’s ODI cricket with 141 wickets and was also the 1st female Indian cricketer to claim 100 ODI wickets. Click here to read more. - Name the Multi-Target Detonation Device that was recently (in October ‘24) launched by the Chief of Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi during the Army Commanders’ Conference (ACC) in Gangtok, Sikkim.
1) SEBEX 2
2) VL-SRSAM
3) Zorawar
4) Agniastra
5) VijayantaAnswer-4) Agniastra
Explanation:
On 11th October 2024, Indian Army (IA)’s Chief of the Army Staff (COAS), General Upendra Dwivedi launched the “Agniastra,” a multi-target portable detonation device (WEDC), during the Army Commanders Conference (ACC) held in Gangtok, Sikkim.
It was developed by Major Rajprasad RS from the Indian Army’s Corps of Engineers.
Agniastra was developed to address the critical operational needs in military engagement.
WEDC was created to improve the safety and reliability of executing multiple-target detonations, addressing shortcomings of older systems like the Exploder Dynamo Capacitor.
The system is equipped with microprocessor-based electronic controls, which enhance its precision and operational capabilities.
WEDC is specifically designed to assist in counter-terrorism operations, especially in neutralizing improvised explosive devices (IEDs) and facilitating safer demolitions from a distance. - Name the memoir of Former Indian Wrestler Sakshi Malik which was co-authored by journalist Jonathan Selvaraj.
1) Breaking Rocks and Barriers
2) Call of the Gir
3) Witness
4) Wings to Our Hopes
5) IncomparableAnswer-3) Witness
Explanation:
Sakshi Malik, former Indian freestyle wrestler, and Olympic bronze medalist, has unveiled her memoir titled “Witness” co-authored by journalist Jonathan Selvaraj, offering readers an intimate glimpse into her life, struggles, triumphs, and an unwavering reflection on her journey, both in and out of the wrestling ring.
The book, published by Juggernaut Books, chronicles Malik’s ascent to prominence, beginning with her childhood in Rohtak, Haryana, and leading to her role as a trailblazer for women in sports.
Sakshi Malik won the bronze medal in 58 kg category at the 2016 Rio Olympics (Brazil) and became the 1st Indian female wrestler to win a medal at the Olympics.
Government of India (GoI) honoured her with the Arjuna Award (wrestling) in 2016; Padma Shri(Sports) in 2017.
She has also won the Gold in 2022 Commonwealth Games held in Birmingham, England and 2017 Commonwealth Championships held in Johannesburg, South Africa. - When is World Students Day annually observed across the globe to commemorate the birth anniversary of Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam, 11th president of India?
1) July 18
2) October 15
3) August 20
4) September 5
5) October 24Answer-2) October 15
Explanation:
World Students’ Day (WSD) is annually observed on 15 October to commemorate the birth anniversary of Dr. A P J Abdul Kalam, the 11th President of India (from 2002 to 2007), who is fondly known as the Missile Man of India.
The day honours the contributions of students and promotes awareness about the importance of education.
The theme of WSD 2024 is “Empowering Students to be Agents of Change”.
Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam was born on 15 October 1931 in Rameswaram, Tamil Nadu.
He was elected as the President of India in 2002 and held the post till 2007.
He passed away in Shillong, Meghalaya on 27th July 2015.
He was awarded the Padma Bhushan in 1981 for Civil Service and the Padma Vibhushan in 1990 for Science and Engineering.
In 1997, he was awarded the Bharat Ratna for Science and Engineering.
Wings of Fire: An Autobiography (1999); India 2020 – A Vision for the New Millennium (1998); Evolution of Enlightened Societies (2006); My Journey: Transforming Dreams into Actions (2013); Turning Points: A Journey Through Challenges (2014); Reignited: Scientific Pathways to a Brighter Future (2015). Click here to read more.
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