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1. Which of the following points is/are correct with respect to the Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany Olaf Scholz’s visit to India from 24th to 26th October 2024?
   A) Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi and Chancellor Olaf Scholz co-chaired the 7th Intergovernmental Consultations (IGC) under the motto “Growing Together with Innovation, Mobility and Sustainability”.
   B) PM Modi and Chancellor Scholz addressed the 18th Asia Pacific Conference of German Business (APK 2024) being held in New Delhi, Delhi.
   C) India and Germany signed several Memorandum of Understandings (MoUs) and agreements to boost bilateral relations in New Delhi
   1) Only A & B
   2) Only A & C
   3) Only B & C
   4) Only C
   5) All A, B & C
   
   Answer & Explanation

   Answer-5) All A, B & C
   Explanation:
   Olaf Scholz, Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany, paid an official visit to India, at the invitation of Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi, from 24th to 26th October 2024 for the 7th Intergovernmental Consultations (IGC) and 18th Asia Pacific Conference of German Business (APK 2024).
    Previously, Chancellor Olaf Scholz visited India twice in 2023, for a bilateral State Visit in February 2023 and to attend the G20 Leaders’ Summit in September 2023.
    During his visit, Chancellor Scholz traveled to Goa, where the German naval frigate “Baden-Wuerttemberg” and combat support ship “Frankfurt am Main” have made a scheduled port call as part of Germany’s Indo-Pacific deployment.
    PM Modi and Chancellor Olaf Scholz co-chaired the 7th Intergovernmental Consultations(IGC) under the motto “Growing Together with Innovation, Mobility and Sustainability”.
    India & Germany decided to establish an India-Germany Dialogue on West Asia and North Africa (WANA) between the respective Foreign Ministries, which would be in addition to long-standing dialogue mechanisms on Africa and East Asia.
    PM Modi and Chancellor Scholz addressed the 18th Asia Pacific Conference of German Business (APK 2024) being held in New Delhi, Delhi.
    India and Germany signed several Memorandum of Understandings (MoUs) and agreements to boost bilateral relations in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz in New Delhi. Click here to read more.
   
   
   
2. Name the project that was recently (in October ‘24) launched by Union Minister Rajeev Ranjan Singh worth USD 25 million to strengthen animal health security in India.
   1) Project PARI
   2) Amrit Catla project
   3) National Livestock Mission
   4) Pandemic Fund Project
   5) Green Climate Fund Project
   
   Answer & Explanation

   Answer-4) Pandemic Fund Project
   Explanation:
   On 25th October 2024, Union Minister Rajeev Ranjan Singh alias Lalan Singh, Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry, and Dairying (MoFAH&D) launched Pandemic Fund Project, a USD 25 million initiative funded by the Group-20 (G20) Pandemic Fund, to strengthen animal health security in India for pandemic preparedness and response during an event held in New Delhi, Delhi.
    He also launched the 21st Livestock Census  which will be conducted till February 2025 at a cost of Rs 200 crore.
    The “Animal Health Security Strengthening in India for Pandemic Preparedness and Response” initiative will play a pivotal role in alleviating the risk related to zoonotic diseases that can spread from animals to humans.
    The main objective of the project is to enhance the country’s capacity to prevent, detect, and respond to animal health threats.
    It will be implemented in collaboration with Asian Development Bank (ADB), Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) and the World Bank Group (WBG).
    The G20 Pandemic Fund was established under Indonesia’s G20 Presidency in 2022.
    21st Livestock Census will provide the updated data on the livestock population, which will help the government to address key issues like: disease control, breed improvement, and rural livelihoods. Click here to read more.
   
   
   
3. Which ministry has recently (in October ‘24) launched the ‘Gram Panchayat-Level Weather Forecasting’ initiative in collaboration with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) to provide daily weather updates to Gram Panchayats?
   1) Ministry of Panchayati Raj
   2) Ministry of Rural Development
   3) Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs
   4) Ministry of Science and Technology
   5) Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
   
   Answer & Explanation

   Answer-1) Ministry of Panchayati Raj 
   Explanation:
   Union Minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh aka Lalan Singh, Ministry of Panchayati Raj (MoPR) along with Dr. Jitendra Singh, Minister of State (Independent Charge), Ministry of Science and Technology (MoS&T) and Minister of State (MoS) Satya Pal Singh Baghel, MoPR launched the ‘Gram Panchayat-Level Weather Forecasting’ initiative in Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi, Delhi to provide daily weather updates to Gram Panchayats on temperature, rainfall, wind speed, and cloud cover.
    This is the first time that localized weather forecasts will be available at the Gram Panchayat level. It is developed in collaboration between MoPR and the India Meteorological Department (IMD), Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES).
    This initiative provides 5 days daily weather forecasting and provision to check hourly weather forecasts.
    Weather forecasts will be accessible through digital platforms like Meri Panchayat application (app), eGramSwaraj, Mausamgram, and Gram Manchitra, enhancing local governance and transparency.
    Mausamgram is an initiative by the IMD designed to deliver location-specific weather forecasts at the Gram Panchayat level, aiming ‘HAR HAR MAUSAM HAR GHAR MAUSAM’ (weather information for every household anytime).
   
   
   
4. The Ministry of Finance (MoF) raised the limit of Mudra loan amount under the Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana (PMMY) from current Rs 10 lakh to ___________ under new “Tarun Plus” category.
   1) Rs 12 lakh
   2) Rs 15 lakh
   3) Rs 20 lakh
   4) Rs 25 lakh
   5) Rs 26 lakh
   
   Answer & Explanation

   Answer-3) Rs 20 lakh
   Explanation:
   The Department of Financial Services (DFS) under the Ministry of Finance (MoF) raised the limit of Mudra loan amount under the Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana (PMMY) from current Rs 10 lakh to Rs 20 lakh under new “Tarun Plus” category to promote entrepreneurship in the country. It will be effective from October 24, 2024.
    Borrowers who have previously availed and successfully repaid loans under “Tarun” category will be able to access funding between Rs 10 lakh and Rs 20 lakh.
    PMMY was launched on 8th April, 2015 by Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi in New Delhi, Delhi.
    Aim: To facilitate easy collateral-free micro-credit of up to Rs 10 lakh to non-farm small and micro-entrepreneurs for income-generating activities.
    MUDRA loans are classified into 4 main categories namely, Shishu, Kihore, Tarun and newly introduced category “Tarun Plus”.
    MUDRA has created a portal for this purpose, where Banks and other lending institutions can input their achievement details directly. Click here to read more.
   
   
   
5. According to the recent (in October ‘24) report released by UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS) on World Educations Statistics 2024, India has spent nearly __________ of its Gross Domestic Product (GDP) on education between 2015 and 2024.
   1) 2.2 – 2.8%
   2) 3.1 – 3.5%
   3) 4.1 – 4.6%
   4) 5.3 – 5.8%
   5) 5.5 – 5.9%
   
   Answer & Explanation

   Answer-3) 4.1 – 4.6%
   Explanation:
   According to the report released by United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) Institute for Statistics (UIS) on World Educations Statistics, 2024, India has spent nearly 4.1 – 4.6% of its Gross Domestic Product (GDP) on education between 2015 and 2024.
    This shows that investment by India in education is alignment with the international benchmarks set by “Education 2030 Framework for Action”, which recommends that countries allocate between4% and 6% of their GDP to education.
    As per the report, India’s government expenditure on education has fluctuated between 13.5% and 17.2% during the period between 2014 and 2024.
    The world average of public expenditure on education has witnessed decline since 2010 i.e. from 13.2% (in 2010) to 12.5% (in 2020), especially after the COVID-19 pandemic.
    According to the report, South Asian countries such as Nepal and Bhutan have allocated nearly 4 – 6% of their GDP to education.
    As per the report, India’s education expenditure as percentage of GDP in 2022 among  Central and Southern Asia is lower only to Bhutan (7.5%), Kazakhstan (7.2%), Maldives (4.7%), Tajikistan (5.7%) and Uzbekistan (5.2%). Click here to read more.
   
   
   
6. Which state has recently (in October ‘24) received a loan of USD 434.25 million by Asian Development Bank (ADB) to boost the renewable energy sector?
   1) Assam
   2) West Bengal
   3) Maharashtra
   4) Tamil Nadu
   5) Uttar Pradesh
   
   Answer & Explanation

   Answer-1) Assam
   Explanation:
   The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a substantial loan of USD 434.25 million (around Rs 3600 cr) to boost the renewable energy sector in Assam.
    This funding will go towards the establishment of a 500 Megawatt(MW) solar photovoltaic (PV) plant in Karbi Anglong district of Assam, marking a major step toward meeting the state’s renewable energy (RE) target of 3,000 MW by 2030.
    The loan and technical assistance are intended to catalyze Assam’s shift towards renewable energy, reinforcing both energy security and environmental responsibility in the state.
    The project incorporates a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) to ensure a stable and reliable energy supply. This system will help manage peak power demand and maintain grid stability.
    ADB is also offering an additional USD 1 million in technical assistance through its Clean Energy Fund under the Clean Energy Financing Partnership Facility.
   
   
   
7. In which State / Union Territory, National Thermal Power Corporation Limited (NTPC) has recently (in October ‘24) partnered with the Indian Army (IA) to establish a Solar Hydrogen-based Microgrid?
   1) Delhi
   2) Assam
   3) Rajasthan
   4) Ladakh
   5) Haryana
   
   Answer & Explanation

   Answer-4) Ladakh 
   Explanation:
   New Delhi(Delhi) based National Thermal Power Corporation Limited (NTPC) has partnered with the Indian Army (IA) to establish a Solar Hydrogen-based Microgrid at Chushul in the Leh district of the Union Territory (UT) of Ladakh.
    Union Minister Rajnath Singh, Ministry of Defence (MoD) virtually inaugurated the project in the presence of senior officials from the Ministry of Defence (MoD), the IA, and NTPC in attendance.
    This project aims to provide a round-the-clock, stable power supply using green hydrogen technology for off-grid Army locations.
    NTPC will maintain the project for 25 years, ensuring a consistent and reliable power supply in strategically significant areas.
    The microgrid leverages solar energy and hydrogen for sustainable energy generation, reducing carbon emissions and contributing to a cleaner energy ecosystem.
   
   
   
8. Which country has recently (in October ‘24) launched three Tianping-3 satellites?
   1) India
   2) China
   3) Japan
   4) Myanmar
   5) Thailand
   
   Answer & Explanation

   Answer-2) China
   Explanation:
   On 22nd October 2024, China successfully launched three Tianping-3 satellites from the Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center in Shanxi Province using a Long March-6 carrier rocket and placed the satellite into its designated orbit.
    The launched three satellites are Tianping-3A (01), B (01), and B (02) satellites.
    The mission marked the 13th launch of the Long March 6 model and China’s 50th space launch this year. It also marks the 541st flight mission of the Long March carrier rocket series.
     The satellite will primarily be utilized for calibrating ground radar equipment and measuring radar cross sections.
   
   
   
9. Which hockey player has recently (in October ‘24) announced their retirement?
   1) Namita Toppo
   2) Suraj Lata Devi
   3) Vandana Katariya
   4) Rani Rampal
   5) Harmanpreet Singh
   
   Answer & Explanation

   Answer-4) Rani Rampal
   Explanation:
   Former India women’s Hockey team captain and Padma Shri Awardee Rani Rampal (29 years old) announced her retirement from hockey.
    She was a part of the Indian women’s hockey team that achieved the milestone of qualifying for back-to-back Olympic Games for the first time in history.
    She captained the Indian women’s hockey team during the 2018 Asian Games and won a silver medal.
    The Government of India honoured her with the Padma Shri Award for sports in 2020 and Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award (now Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award) in 2020.
    She also received the Arjuna Award in 2016 and World Games Athlete of the Year in 2019.
   
   
   
10. When is National Unity Day or Rashtriya Ekta Diwas observed annually across India?
    1) August 29
    2) September 26
    3) October 31
    4) November 1
    5) November 5
    
    Answer & Explanation

    Answer-3) October 31
    Explanation:
    National Unity Day, or Rashtriya Ekta Diwas, is celebrated every year across India on October 31 to honor the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, known as the “Iron Man of India”, who earned the title “Sardar” for his exceptional leadership.
     He was the first Deputy Prime Minister(PM) and the Home Minister of Independent India from 1947 to 1950.
     31 October 2024 marks the 149th birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel.
     The first National Unity Day was observed on 31 October 2014.
     Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel was born on October 31, 1875, in Nadiad, Gujarat and he was a lawyer by profession.
     The ‘Run for Unity 2024’ was held this year on October 29, marking an early celebration of Rashtriya Ekta Diwas due to coinciding with the festival of Deepawali.