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- Who has recently (in November ‘24) inaugurated the Conference of Chairpersons of State and Union Territories (UT) Haj Committees held in New Delhi, Delhi?
1) Narendra Modi
2) Piyush Goyal
3) Shivraj Singh Chouhan
4) Jagat Prakash Nadda
5) Kiren RijijuAnswer- 5) Kiren Rijiju
Explanation:
On November 23 2024, Union Minister for Minority Affairs and Parliamentary Affairs Kiren Rijiju inaugurated the Conference of Chairpersons of State and Union Territories (UT) Haj Committees held in New Delhi(Delhi). The conference was organised by the Haj Committee of India(HCI), Ministry of Minority Affairs(MoMA).
During the event, Union Minister Kiren Rijiju launched the Haj Suvidha Application (App) 2.0, aimed at enhancing the pilgrimage experience for smoother travel.
Haj Suvidha App 2.0 was developed by Bhaskaracharya Institute for Space Applications and Geoinformatics(BISAG-N) under the guidance of the MoMA.
Building on the success of the previous version Haj Suvidha App 1.0, the new version introduces key features such as the selection process, boarding pass and air travel details, a navigation system with Mina maps, and medical history and health advisories for Indian pilgrims etc.
The App will further ensure better access to facilities by the pilgrims and better administrative coordination and control, with emergency response. - Where was the “High-Level Policy Conference of Central Banks from the Global South” held in November 2024?
1) New Delhi, Delhi
2) Mumbai, Maharashtra
3) Hyderabad, Telangana
4) Chennai, Tamil Nadu
5) Bengaluru, KarnatakaAnswer-2) Mumbai, Maharashtra
Explanation:
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) hosted the “High-Level Policy Conference of Central Banks from the Global South” in Mumbai, Maharashtra from November 21 to 22, 2024. The conference was inaugurated by RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das.
The theme of the conference is “Building Synergiesacross the central banking fraternity of the Global South”.
The focus of the conference was on sharing experiences and perspectives on issues of contemporary relevance to foster mutually beneficial partnerships for a more prosperous, stable and sustainable future for the Global South.
RBI@90 Initiative: This event was part of RBI’s 90th-anniversary celebrations, under its flagship program, RBI@90, marking the third international conference in this series.
Global Conference on ‘Digital Public Infrastructure and Emerging Technologies’ held in Bengaluru, Karnataka in August 2024.
High-Level Conference on ‘Central Banking at Crossroads’ held in New Delhi, Delhi in October 2024. - Name the species that was recently (in November ‘24) found in the Western Ghats.
1) Macaca silenus
2) Dendrelaphis tristis
3) Ophiophagus Kaalinga
4) Xylophis stenorhynchus
5) Semecarpus travancoricusAnswer-3) Ophiophagus Kaalinga
Explanation:
Eshwar Khandre, Cabinet Minister for Forest, Ecology and Environment, Government of Karnataka, officially named the king cobra found in the Western Ghats as ‘Ophiophagus Kaalinga’.
The specific name “Kaalinga” derives from Kannada, meaning “dark” reflecting the snake’s coloration and cultural significance in Karnataka.
It features a blackish-brown body adorned with pale bands and a lighter creamy yellow belly. It is recognized for its impressive size, often exceeding 10 feet in length.
Alongside Ophiophagus kaalinga, the other identified species include Ophiophagus hannah (the northern king cobra), Ophiophagus bungarus (the unda king cobra), and Ophiophagus salvatana (the Luzon king cobra). - Where was the 11th ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting Plus (ADMM-Plus) held from 20th to 22nd November 2024?
1) Hanoi, Vietnam
2) Siem Reap, Cambodia
3) Bangkok, Thailand
4) Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
5) Vientiane, Lao PDRAnswer-5) Vientiane, Lao PDR
Explanation:
The 11th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Defence Ministers’ Meeting Plus (ADMM-Plus) was conducted from 20th to 22nd November 2024 in Vientiane, Lao PDR. The Meeting exchanged views on regional and international security issues in order to strengthen security and defence cooperation for peace, stability, and development in the region.
The meeting was chaired by Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister of Laos General Chansamone Chanyalath.
The 11th ADMM-Plus forum consisted of 10 ASEAN countries, 8 Plus countries (dialogue partners) and Timor Leste.
The 8 dialogue partners include India, China, Russia, Japan, South Korea, Australia, New Zealand and the United States of America (USA).
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh held a series of important bilateral meetings with his counterparts from Laos, and Malaysia on 20th November 2024 with an aim to strengthen defence cooperation and address regional security concerns.
Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh conducted discussions with counterparts from the US, New Zealand, Republic of Korea, Australia, Japan and the Philippines.
Australia and India have collaborated to enable the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) and India’s armed forces to conduct air-to-air refuelling at the bilateral discussions held between Rajnath Singh and Australia’s Minister for Defence Industry and Capability Delivery Pat Conroy ADMM-Plus 2024. - In November 2024, Reserve Bank of India (RBI) infused funds worth ______________ through a Variable Repo Rate (VRR) into the banking system as the weighted average call rate increases 23 basis points (bps) above the policy repo rate (6.50%) at 6.73%.
1) Rs 10,000 crore
2) Rs 15,000 crore
3) Rs 20,000 crore
4) Rs 25,000 crore
5) Rs 30,000 croreAnswer-4) Rs 25,000 crore
Explanation:
On 22nd November 2024, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) infused funds worth Rs 25,000 crore through a Variable Repo Rate (VRR) into the banking system as the weighted average call rate, a parameter for short-term borrowing costs, increases 23 basis points (bps) above the policy repo rate (6.50%) at 6.73%.
This move aims to ensure that recent overseas outflows from local debt and equity do not drive up banks’ cost of funds.
This marked the 2nd such auction that the RBI has conducted post change in its stance to neutral from the withdrawal of accommodation.
As per RBI data, surplus liquidity as measured by absorption of funds by the RBI, has declined to a one-month low of Rs 84,154.75 crore.
RBI aims to keep liquidity surplus and roughly about 1% to 1.2% of Net Demand and Time Liabilities (NDTL), to ensure that the call rates don’t move away from the repo rate. - Which insurance company has recently (in November ‘24) launched the Life Insurance industry’s first ‘Increasing Income’ feature in its regular pay annuity product?
1) Max Life Insurance Company Limited
2) SBI Life Insurance Company Limited
3) Tata AIA Life Insurance Company Limited
4) ICICI Prudential Life Insurance Company Limited
5) Bajaj Allianz General Insurance Company LimitedAnswer-4) ICICI Prudential Life Insurance Company Limited
Explanation:
ICICI Prudential Life Insurance Company Limited has launched the Life Insurance industry’s first ‘Increasing Income’ feature in its regular pay annuity product, ICICI Pru Guaranteed Pension Plan Flexi, providing a 5% annual increase in annuity payments to help retirees cope with inflation and sustain their quality of life.
The new features of ICICI Pru Guaranteed Pension Plan Flexi provide retirees financial stability and flexibility by allowing them to make manageable long-term contributions, grow their retirement savings, and guaranteed permanent income that grows annually. - Which organisation has recently (in November ‘24) released its report “Economic Outlook Asia-Pacific Q1 2025: US Trade Shift Blurs the Horizon”?
1) Moody’s Ratings
2) Goldman Sachs
3) S&P Global Ratings
4) Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation
5) United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the PacificAnswer-3) S&P Global Ratings
Explanation:
On 25th November 2024, S&P Global Ratings (previously known as Standard & Poor’s) released its latest “Economic Outlook Asia-Pacific Q1 2025: US Trade Shift Blurs the Horizon”. It has lowered India’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth projection for Financial Year 2025-26 (FY26) to 6.7% from its previous estimate of 6.9% and for FY27 to 6.8% from 7%.
However, it has retained its growth forecast for the current financial year (FY25) at 6.8%. This projection is based on the prevailing high interest rates and reduced fiscal support, dampening urban demand.
It has also projected that the Indian economy will grow at 7% in FY28.
The report noted that Purchasing Manager Indices (PMI) remain strong, but other high-frequency indicators suggest a temporary slowing of momentum, mainly due to a setback in the construction sector during the September quarter.
The Global Ratings Agency has increased its inflation projection for India to 4.6% for FY25, from its previous estimate of 4.5%.
The report also highlighted that impending change in the United States of America(USA) administration will pose challenges for China and the rest of the Asia-Pacific region.
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) in its October 2024 World Economic Outlook (WEO) report has retained India’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth forecast at 6.5% for FY26. - Who has recently (in November ‘24) won the Kamaladevi Chattopadhyay National Innovation Foundation(NIF) Book Prize 2024?
1) Radhika Iyengar
2) Ashok Gopal
3) Kunal Purohit
4) Neerja Choudhury
5) Chitralekha ZutshiAnswer-2) Ashok Gopal
Explanation:
In November 2024, the New India Foundation announced writer Ashok Gopal has won the Kamaladevi Chattopadhyay National Innovation Foundation(NIF) Book Prize 2024 for his biography “A Part Apart: The Life and Thought of B R Ambedkar”.
The award carries a cash prize of Rs 15 lakh, a trophy, and a citation.
The book was published by Navayana and it delivers a vivid account of Ambedkar’s life journey from facing systemic oppression to shaping India’s constitution as an advocate for marginalised communities.
In 2023, Akshaya Mukul won the award for his biography of writer Agyeya, titled ‘Writer, Rebel, Soldier, Lover: The Many Lives of Agyeya’. - Who has recently (in November ‘24) took over as the Secretary General(SG) of the World Agriculture Forum (WAF)?
1) Dr Stanford Blade
2) Sanjay Agarwal
3) Himanshu Pathak
4) Rudy Rabbinge
5) Dr Jacqueline d’Arros HughesAnswer-5) Dr Jacqueline d’Arros Hughes
Explanation:
Dr Jacqueline d’Arros Hughes, the outgoing Director General (DG) of the International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT), headquartered in Hyderabad, Telangana, took over as the Secretary General(SG) of the World Agriculture Forum (WAF).
ICRISAT has appointed Dr Himanshu Pathak, Secretary of Department of Agricultural Research and Education (DARE), as the DG-designate of ICRISAT.
Dr. Pathak will take over as DG of ICRISAT in 2025. Until then Stanford Blade, the Deputy DG (Research) at ICRISAT, will serve as the Interim DG. - Which Indian tennis player has announced his retirement from professional tennis in November 2024?
1) Rohan Bopanna
2) Sumit Nagal
3) Prajnesh Gunneswaran
4) Kaliyanda Poonacha
5) Jeevan NedunchezhiyanAnswer-3) Prajnesh Gunneswaran
Explanation:
In November 2024, Prajnesh Gunneswaran, an Indian former tennis player who earned a bronze medal in singles tennis at the 2018 Jakarta Asian Games, announced his retirement from professional tennis at the age of 35.
He was the sixth Indian male athlete to win a medal in tennis at the Asian Games.
Prajnesh Gunneswaran, who turned professional in 2010, reaching a career high ATP ranking of No. 75 in 2019 and career high doubles ranking of No. 248 in 2018.
He won two Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) Challenger singles titles, 8 International Tennis Federation (ITF) titles in singles and 1 ITF title in doubles.
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