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- Name the portal that was launched by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation(MoSPI) to facilitate seamless access to official statistics in India.
1) NIRMAN
2) e-Sakshya
3) eSwasthya Dham
4) e-Sankhyiki
5) Skill India Digital HubAnswer-4) e-Sankhyiki
Explanation:
The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) has launched the e-Sankhyiki portal to facilitate seamless access to official statistics in India. This portal is designed to enhance the accessibility and dissemination of official statistics in India, serving as a definitive source for reliable statistical data.
The Microdata of Surveys and Census is disseminated through a dedicated portal: Microdata Portal.
The e-Sankhyiki portal, with its Application Programming Interface (API), ensures seamless data accessibility across various platforms, including the National Data and Analytics Platform (NDAP). - Which organisation has recently (in November ‘24) celebrated the Diamond Jubilee on 26th November 2024 in New Delhi, Delhi?
1) National Agricultural Cooperative Marketing Federation of India Limited
2) National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development
3) National Cooperative Dairy Federation of India Limited
4) Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry
5) National Federation of State Co-operative Banks LimitedAnswer- 5) National Federation of State Co-operative Banks Limited
Explanation:
On 26th November 2024, Union Minister Amit Shah, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MoHA) and the Ministry of Cooperation, attended the Diamond Jubilee (60 Years) celebrations of the National Federation of State Co-operative Banks Limited (NAFSCOB) and the national meeting of Rural Cooperative Banks at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi, Delhi.
Union Minister Amit Shah stated that in 2027, India’s economy will be the 3rd largest economy in the World, which is also a goal of the cooperative sector.
India is moving from the concept of “Sahkar Se Samriddhi” (prosperity through cooperation) to “Samriddhi Se Sampoornata” (from prosperity to completeness).
The creation of the Ministry of Cooperation aligns with the vision of “Sahkar Se Samriddhi”, emphasizing the importance of cooperation in achieving holistic development.
National Federation of State Co-operative Banks Ltd (NAFSCOB) was founded in 1964 by Dr. Dhananjayrao Ramchandra Gadgil and Maganbhai Patel with a vision to guide district and state banks in India.
It maintains authorized data of 100 parameters for agricultural loans, ensuring transparency with an accuracy of 99.72%. - Where was the 11th edition of Indian Coast Guard (ICG)’s National Maritime Search and Rescue Exercise & Workshop (SAREX-24) held from 28th to 29th November 2024?
1) Kochi, Kerala
2) Mumbai, Maharashtra
3) Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh
4) Chennai, Tamil Nadu
5) Vasco Da Gama, GoaAnswer-1) Kochi, Kerala
Explanation:
The 11th edition of Indian Coast Guard (ICG)’s National Maritime Search and Rescue Exercise & Workshop (SAREX-24) was held in Kochi, Kerala from 28th to 29th November 2024.
It is a biennial exercise, which was conducted under the aegis of New Delhi (Delhi)-based National Maritime Search and Rescue Board (NMSARB).
Theme of SAREX-24: “Enhancing Search and Rescue capabilities through Regional collaboration”.
The 1st day of the exercise featured several programmes, including table-top exercise, workshop & seminars which involved participation of senior officials from government agencies, ministries and armed forces, among others.
The 2nd of the sea exercise involved two large scale contingencies carried out off Kochi coast and saw the participation of ships and aircrafts of ICG, Indian Navy (IN), Indian Air Force (IAF), passenger vessel and tug from Cochin Port Authority (CPA) and boats from the Customs.
The 1st contingency stimulated distress onboard a passenger vessel carrying 500 passengers onboard, while the second scenario showed civil aircraft with 200 passengers. - Which organization has recently (in November ‘24) imposed a penalty of Rs 213.14 crore on Meta for abusing its dominant position?
1) Reserve Bank of India
2) Competition Commission of India
3) National Anti-Fraud Commission
4) Telecom Regulatory Authority of India
5) Securities and Exchange Board of IndiaAnswer-2) Competition Commission of India
Explanation:
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has imposed a penalty of Rs 213.14 crore on (most effective tactics available) Meta for abusing its dominant position through WhatsApp’s 2021 Privacy Policy. The policy made data sharing with Meta companies mandatory, removing users opt-out option. CCI deemed this as an unfair condition under Section 4(2)(a)(i) of the Competition Act, undermining user autonomy.
Meta, dominant in India’s (over-the-top) OTT messaging and online display advertising markets, leveraged WhatsApp’s position to create entry barriers for competitors, violating Sections 4(2)(c) and 4(2)(e) of the Act. The mandatory data-sharing also harmed competition in the online advertising market.
CCI directed WhatsApp to suspend sharing user data for advertising purposes for 5 years to provide users an opt-out option for data sharing unrelated to WhatsApp services and to clearly link data collection purposes to shared information in its policies.
These measures aim to curb anti-competitive practices and protect consumer interests. - Which of the following points is/are correct with respect to the Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Nigeria, Brazil, and Guyana from 16th to 21st November 2024?
A) PM Modi was awarded with the Grand Commander of the Order of Niger (GCON) on 17th November 2024 in a ceremony at the State House by the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
B) He visited Rio de Janeiro, Brazil on 18th November 2024 to participate in the G20 (Group of 20) Summit, hosted by Brazilian President Luis Inácio Lula da Silva.
C) India and Guyana signed 5 Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Guyana that covered 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:
Narendra Modi, Prime Minister (PM) of India, was on an official visit to Nigeria, Brazil, and Guyana from 16th to 21st November 2024 with an aim to strengthen the diplomatic and economic ties with key global partners.
PM Modi was awarded with the Grand Commander of the Order of Niger (GCON) on 17th November 2024 in a ceremony at the State House by the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, H.E. Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
He visited Rio de Janeiro, Brazil on 18th November 2024 to participate in the G20(Group of 20) Summit, hosted by Brazilian President Luis Inácio Lula da Silva.
India and Guyana signed 10 Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Guyana that covered various sectors.
PM Modi was conferred with Guyana’s highest civilian honor, ‘The Order of Excellence’, by President Mohamed Irfaan Ali at a ceremony on 20th November 2024 for his exceptional service to the global community, statesmanship and contribution in deepening India-Guyana relations.
PM Modi was conferred with the Honorary Order of Freedom of Barbados Award by the PM Mia Amor Mottley of Barbados for acknowledging his leadership and contributions.
The Commonwealth of Dominica has conferred its highest national honour, the Dominica Award of Honour, upon PM Narendra Modi and was presented by the President Sylvanie Burton.
PM Modi presented the global leaders with unique gifts from India during the three-nation visit. - Which country has recently (in November ‘24) signed the Final Act of the Riyadh Design Law Treaty (DLT)?
1) Australia
2) Canada
3) Russia
4) China
5) IndiaAnswer-5) India
Explanation:
India has signed the Final Act of the Riyadh Design Law Treaty (DLT), marking a significant milestone after nearly two decades of negotiations.
This treaty, adopted by the member states of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), aims to harmonize and simplify the registration processes for industrial designs across various jurisdictions.
Riyadh, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, hosted the Diplomatic Conference to Conclude and Adopted the Design Law Treaty, from November 11 to 22, 2024.
Focusing on Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs), startups, and independent designers, aligning with initiatives like India’s Startup India program and Startups Intellectual Property Protection (SIPP) scheme. - Which organisation has recently (in November ‘24) signed an agreement with India’s Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) to implement solar energy projects in Fiji, Comoros, Madagascar, and Seychelles?
1) International Solar Alliance
2) Solar Energy Corporation of India Limited
3) Tata Power Solar Systems Limited
4) National Institute of Solar Energy
5) International Solar Energy SocietyAnswer-1) International Solar Alliance
Explanation:
On November 26, 2024 an agreement was signed between India’s Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) and the International Solar Alliance (ISA), to implement solar energy projects in Fiji, Comoros, Madagascar, and Seychelles.
The initiative aims to enhance energy access and reliability in these nations by introducing solar-powered solutions.
Under this partnership, the ISA will serve as the Project Implementing Agency, with India contributing USD 2 million towards the project.
The Wilmington Declaration, issued at the Quad Leaders’ Summit in Delaware, emphasized collaboration among Quad countries (India, USA, Japan, and Australia) to support clean energy supply chains. This commitment was reiterated during the Quad Leaders Summit in September 2024, where clean energy investments were prioritised.
This initiative underscores India’s dedication to driving clean energy transitions and fostering sustainable development in the Indo-Pacific. - Which of the following companies has ‘not’ received the licence by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to operate as a Payment Aggregator – Cross Border (PA-CB) entity?
1) Cashfree Payments
2) Amazon Pay
3) Adyen India
4) Razorpay
5) BillDeskAnswer- 4) Razorpay
Explanation:
Since the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) had notified guidelines to regulate Payment Aggregator- Cross Border (PA-CB) entities in 2023, only 4 companies: Cashfree Payments, Amazon Pay, BillDesk, and Adyen India have received the licence to operate within this highly regulated sector.
This is in contrast with the 41 companies that have been approved to function as domestic online Payment Aggregators (PAs).
Bengaluru (Karnataka)-based Cashfree Payments was the 1st company in India, to receive a PA-CB licence in July, 2024. It had received approval from the RBI to operate within the import and export sectors.
Obtaining a license in this sector requires meeting stringent regulations, including Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA) compliance, which is not mandatory for domestic/local payment aggregators.
Entities/ Companies that have a domestic PA licence, may get priority when applying for a PA-CB licence, as they have already shown the necessary compliance during the domestic PA licensing process.
As per RBI norms, all non-banks providing payment aggregation and payment processing services are required to have a minimum net worth of Rs 15 crore during application to RBI.
Mandatory registration with Financial Intelligence Unit-India (FIU-IND) before RBI Authorization. - In November 2024, the World Bank (WB) approved _________________ funding for the Enhancing Landscape and Ecosystem Management (ELEMENT) Project in Tripura and Nagaland.
1) USD 126.7 million
2) USD 191.4 million
3) USD 225.5 million
4) USD 263.2 million
5) USD 289.9 millionAnswer-3) USD 225.5 million
Explanation:
The World Bank (WB) has approved USD 225.5 million funding for the Enhancing Landscape and Ecosystem Management (ELEMENT) Project, aimed at improving forest management and enhancing economic opportunities in Tripura and Nagaland.
This decision is expected to benefit over 700,000 people across more than 400 villages in these northeastern Indian states.
The funding comprises a loan from the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD) with a maturity period of 12 years, including a grace period of 4.5 years.
The project will also receive a complementary grant of USD 2.4 million from the Global Partnership for Sustainable and Resilient Landscapes (PROGREEN).
ELEMENT Project will conserve and restore 100,000 hectares of forest for biodiversity and tribal livelihoods.
It prevents 435,000 tons of carbon emissions annually to mitigate climate change. - Who has recently (in November ‘24) became the first Indian to host International Emmy Awards 2024?
1) Vir Das
2) Aditi Mittal
3) Kenny Sebastian
4) Manish Paul
5) Kapil SharmaAnswer- 1) Vir Das
Explanation:
On 25th November 2024, the 52nd International Emmy Awards 2024 took place in New York, United States of America (USA). The awards were presented by the International Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (IATAS). The event was hosted by Indian stand-up comedian and actor Vir Das. With this, he became the first Indian to host this annual event.
Vir Das won the Emmy’s Best Comedian award 2023 for ‘Landing’, a Netflix special. He became the first Indian comedian to win an Emmy award.
The International Emmy Directorate Award was presented to Sidonie Dumas, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Gaumont, the Paris (France) based television & film production group, and International Emmy Founders Award was presented to the American writer-producer David E. Kelley.
France’s Les Gouttes de Dieu (Drops of God) won the Best Drama Series award.
There are 56 nominees across 14 categories from 21 countries, viz: Argentina, Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Denmark, France, Germany, India, Japan, Mexico, Netherlands, Poland, Singapore, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Thailand, Türkiye, and the UK.
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