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- Which of the following points is/are correct with respect to the 27th edition of the Bengaluru Tech Summit (BTS 2024) from 19th to 21st November 2024 in Bengaluru, Karnataka?
A) The Karnataka government launched its Global Capability Centres (GCC) policy becoming the first Indian state to initiate this policy.
B) The Karnataka government launched Nipuna Karnataka, to develop the skills of local talent to make them globally competitive in emerging technologies. Under this initiative, five MoUs were exchanged with global tech giants.
C) Karnataka is set to establish 3 dedicated global innovation districts in Bengaluru, Mysuru and Belagavi as part of its Global Capacity Centres (GCC) policy.
1) Only A & B
2) Only A & C
3) Only B & C
4) Only C
5) All A, B & CAnswer-5) All A, B & C
Explanation:
The 27th edition of the Bengaluru Tech Summit (BTS 2024) was jointly organized by Karnataka’s Electronics, Information Technology (IT), and Biotechnology Department and the Software Technology Parks of India (STPI) from 19th to 21st November 2024 at Bengaluru Palace, Bengaluru, Karnataka.
The central theme of BTS for the 2024 event was ‘Unbound’.
BTS 2024 was hosted by representatives from over 15 countries, and delegates from Australia, the United Kingdom (UK), France, Austria, the European Union (EU), Denmark, Finland, Poland, Japan, Germany, Switzerland, Israel, and the United States of America (USA) who shared their opinions.
The Karnataka government launched its Global Capability Centres (GCC) policy becoming the first Indian state to initiate such a policy. The GCC Policy 2024-2029 will aim to modify the state as a prime location for innovation and technological excellence.
The Karnataka government drafted the Karnataka Space Technology Policy, 2024-29 with the aim to make the state a global attraction for space technology.
The Karnataka government launched Nipuna Karnataka, to develop the skills of local talent to make them globally competitive in emerging technologies.
Under the Nipuna initiative, five MoUs were exchanged with global tech giants.
Karnataka is set to establish 3 dedicated global innovation districts in Bengaluru, Mysuru and Belagavi as part of its Global Capacity Centres (GCC) policy.
The Government of Karnataka launched 50 innovative products/solutions developed by startups on the 2nd day of BTS 2024. Out of the 50 startups, 23 were Women-led startups. Click here to read more. - Name the Pan-India Coastal Defence Exercise that was recently (in November ‘24) conducted by the Indian Navy in two phases.
1) VARUNA
2) Sea Vigil
3) Eastern Bridge
4) Khaan Quest
5) Parvat PrahaarAnswer-2) Sea Vigil
Explanation:
The Indian Navy (IN) conducted the 4th edition of the Pan-India Coastal Defence Exercise ‘Sea Vigil’ in two phases. The Coastal Defence and Security Readiness Evaluation (CDSRE) phase was conducted from November 13 to 19, 2024 and the tactical phase was conducted from November 21 to 22, 2024, across all coastal States and Union Territories (UT) including Kerala, Lakshadweep, Andaman & Nicobar Islands in order to take stock of Maritime Security including Coastal Defence and Offshore Security.
The exercise aims to strengthen the country’s maritime, coastal, and offshore security and covers the entire 11,098 kilometres (km) coastline and 2.4 million square kilometer (km²) of the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ).
Sea Vigil is conducted biennially by the IN since 2019. It was designed to validate and enhance measures adopted to reinforce Coastal Defence, post the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks.
During the exercise, the IN has also conducted Coastal Defence and Security Readiness evaluations at 51 locations and maritime awareness sessions at more than 60 sites. - Union Minister of State Dr. Jitendra Singh, Ministry of Science & Technology (MoS&T) inaugurated the VISION initiative in New Delhi, Delhi.
What does the abbreviation “VISION” stand for in this context?
1) Virtual International Students’ Outreach Network
2) Visionary Information and Science Outreach Network
3) Virtual Information for Students, Innovation, Outreach, and Networking
4) Viksit Bharat Initiative for Student Innovation and Outreach Network
5) Visionary Integrated Students’ Innovation and Outreach NetworkAnswer-4) Viksit Bharat Initiative for Student Innovation and Outreach Network
Explanation:
Union Minister of State(MoS) (Independent Charge-IC) Dr. Jitendra Singh, Ministry of Science & Technology (MoS&T) inaugurated the “Viksit Bharat Initiative for Student Innovation and Outreach Network” (VISION) in New Delhi, Delhi.
This initiative is designed to promote education, skill-building, and innovation among underprivileged children. This program aims to bridge the gap between urban and rural students by providing access to mentorship, resources, and training opportunities.
The Union Minister highlighted the transformative power of technology and stated that initiatives like VISION can fuel similar revolutions by making opportunities accessible to all.
The Union Minister emphasized how VISION will help students from remote areas participate in the growing startup ecosystem, ensuring equal opportunities for all.
He highlighted India’s rise as a global startup hub, with the number of startups increasing from 350 in 2014 to over 1.67 lakh in 2024, placing India as the 3rd-largest startup ecosystem globally. - Which organisation has recently (in November ‘24) released the report “Charting New Paths for Gender Equality and Empowerment: Asia-Pacific Region Report on Beijing +30 Review” stating India struggles with limited effectiveness of its Gender Responsive Budgeting (GRB)?
1) Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation
2) Asia-Pacific Institute for Broadcasting Development
3) United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs
4) United Nations Development Programme
5) United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the PacificAnswer-5) United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific
Explanation:
According to the United Nation(UN) report titled “Charting New Paths for Gender Equality and Empowerment: Asia-Pacific Region Report on Beijing +30 Review”, India struggles with limited effectiveness of its Gender Responsive Budgeting (GRB) due to the lack of sex-disaggregated data and exclusion of key programmes that benefit women.
The report was published jointly by the UN Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP) and UN Women at the ‘Asia-Pacific Ministerial Conference on the Beijing+30 Review’ held in Bangkok, Thailand.
The report provides an in-depth insight of the progress made and gaps in implementing the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action (BPfA) in Asia-Pacific region.
The report aims to identify opportunities to address gender inequalities and frame future policies and programmes that can bring gender-centric transformative changes for all women and girls of diverse backgrounds in the Asia-Pacific region.
The report has suggested that the Government of India (GoI) should enhance the Gender Budget Statement and establish robust monitoring mechanisms through the Ministry of Women and Child Development (MoWCD) and Ministry of Finance (MoF) to strengthen the quality of GRB.
The report highlighted that other than India, the Philippines acknowledged the importance of integrating a gender perspective into the public financial management system in promoting gender equality and women’s empowerment.
The Asia-Pacific Ministerial Conference on the Beijing +30 Review was organised jointly by the UN ESCAP and UN Women from 19th November to 21st November, 2024 in Bangkok, Thailand. Click here to read more. - Which country has recently (in November ‘24) became the 104th full member of the International Solar Alliance (ISA)?
1) Antigua and Barbuda
2) Armenia
3) Nepal
4) Syria
5) ParaguayAnswer-2) Armenia
Explanation:
On November 21 2024, Randhir Jaiswal, Official Spokesperson of the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), announced that the Republic of Armenia became the 104th full member of the International Solar Alliance (ISA).
Armenia’s full membership in the ISA is effective from November 15, 2024 while the corresponding agreement was signed on November 16 2023 in Yerevan, Armenia.
ISA was launched by the Prime Minister (PM) of India, Narendra Modi and the former President of France, Francois Hollande during the COP21 Paris Climate Conference held in November 2015.
The main objective of ISA is to promote solar energy deployment and reduce dependence on fossil fuels among member countries situated between the Tropic of Cancer and Tropic of Capricorn
By 2030, a treaty based intergovernmental organisation, ISA aims at mobilising 1000 billion investments for the massive deployment of solar energy. - Which bank’s licence has been recently (in November ‘24) cancelled by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) due to inadequate capital?
1) Ahmedabad Mercantile Co-operative Bank Limited
2) Kranti Co-operative Urban Bank Limited
3) Bharat Cooperative Bank Limited
4) Durga Cooperative Urban Bank Limited
5) Abhyudaya Cooperative Bank LimitedAnswer-4) Durga Cooperative Urban Bank Limited
Explanation:
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has cancelled the licence of the Durga Cooperative Urban Bank Limited, Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh (AP) that had been operational for 95 years.
This decision follows the bank’s failure to meet regulatory capital requirements and operational standards outlined in the Banking Regulation Act, 1949.
With the cancellation of its licence, Durga Cooperative Urban Bank is prohibited from conducting banking activities, including accepting and repaying deposits, with effect from the close of business on November 12, 2024.
As a result, the RBI has directed the Commissioner for Cooperation and the Registrar of Cooperative Societies, AP, to initiate a winding up order and appoint a liquidator for the bank. - Which company has recently (in November ‘24) partnered with Noida International Airport (NIA) to invest Rs 550 crore to develop solar and wind power capacities and to supply clean energy to NIA?
1) Adani Green Energy Limited
2) Suzlon Energy Limited
3) Tata Power Company Limited
4) ReNew Power Private Limited
5) Indian Oil Corporation LimitedAnswer-3) Tata Power Company Limited
Explanation:
Mumbai(Maharashtra) based Tata Power Company Limited has partnered with Uttar Pradesh based Noida International Airport (NIA) to invest Rs 550 crore (USD 66 million) to develop solar and wind power capacities and to supply clean energy to NIA.
Tata Power and NIA have signed two Power Purchase Agreements(PPAs) in New Delhi(Delhi) in the presence of Sanjay Banga, President of Transmission and Distribution at Tata Power, and Christoph Schnellmann, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Noida International Airport.
Under this partnership, Tata Power’s arm Tata Power Trading Company Ltd (TPTCL) will supply 10.8 Megawatt (MW) of wind power to the airport with secured assets from Tata Power Renewable Energy Ltd (TPREL). - Which type of Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) is to be manufactured in India by JSW Defence Private Limited in partnership with Shield AI?
1) GPS drones
2) V-BAT drones
3) Fixed-wing drones
4) Surveillance drones
5) Combat dronesAnswer-2) V-BAT drones
Explanation:
Mumbai(Maharashtra) based JSW Defence Private Limited, a subsidiary of JSW Group has partnered with the United States of America (USA) based defence company Shield AI to manufacture V-BAT drones, a Group 3 Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) in India.
JSW Group will invest around USD 90 million in the next two years, with USD 65 million allotted for the first year to establish a compliance program and manufacturing facility.
This initiative fosters the support for large-scale production of V-BATs in India to function as a global hub for Shield AI.
This investment will enable JSW to establish a local supply chain and create an advanced facility in India for manufacturing, assembling, and testing V-BAT aircraft. - Who has recently (in November ‘24) received the 2024 Pfizer Award for the book “Brown Skins, White Coats: Race Science in India, 1920–66”?
1) Hari Kunzru
2) Thomishia Booker
3) Projit Bihari Mukharji
4) Shweta Aggarwal
5) Divya ThomasAnswer-3) Projit Bihari Mukharji
Explanation:
Professor Projit Bihari Mukharji of Ashoka University, Sonipat, Haryana has received the 2024 Pfizer Award for his book “Brown Skins, White Coats: Race Science in India, 1920–66” published in 2023 by University of Chicago Press.
The award, presented by the History of Science Society (HSS), recognizes his significant work exploring the intersection of race, science, colonialism, and nationalism in India.
Professor Projit Bihari Mukharji book sheds light on the entanglement of scientific practices with racial ideologies during the colonial era.
He is also the author of other notable works, including Nationalizing the Body (2009) and Doctoring Traditions (2016).
The Pfizer Award, established in 1958 by Pfizer, Inc., recognizes exceptional books on the history of science. The award consists of a medal and USD 2,500. - Which organisation has recently (in November ‘24) signed an Implementation Agreement (IA) with Australian Space Agency (ASA) for strengthening the cooperation in space activities between both the countries?
1) European Space Agency
2) Space Exploration Technologies Corporation
3) China National Space Administration
4) Indian Space Research Organisation
5) Japan Aerospace Exploration AgencyAnswer-4) Indian Space Research Organisation
Explanation:
On November 20 2024, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) formalised an Implementation Agreement (IA) with Australian Space Agency (ASA) for strengthening the cooperation in space activities between both the countries.
This initiative enables collaboration on both space agencies of crew and crew module recovery efforts for Gaganyaan mission (the country’s 1st Human spaceflight program).
India and Australia are enduring strategic partners working closely and committed to explore current and future collaboration activities.
The name Gaganyaan has its roots in Sanskrit translating to ‘sky and vehicle’ and the primary objective of this mission is to launch a team of astronauts into space, where they will travel at an altitude of 400 km above Earth in Low Earth Orbit (LEO) for a three-day expedition before returning by landing in the Indian Ocean.
The launch of the mission is expected to be in 2026.Under the Gaganyaan programme, ISRO will carry out four missions which includes 3 uncrewed space missions and 1 crewed mission.
This significant achievement will place India among nations, such as the US, Russia, and China, with human spaceflight capabilities.
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