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- Which of the following points is/are correct with respect to the implementation of three new Criminal Laws to the nation during the program organised in Chandigarh in December 2024?
A) The three new criminal laws- Bharatiya Nyaya (Second) Sanhita (BNS2) Act 2023, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha (Second) Sanhita (BNSS2) Act 2023 and Bharatiya Sakshya (Second) Adhiniyam(BSA2) ACT 2023 came into effect on 1st July 2024.
B) These new acts replaced the British-era Indian Penal Code (IPC) 1860, Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPc) 1973 and the Indian Evidence Act 1872.
C) These laws are available in all the languages in the 6th Schedule through the Bhashini Application (app).
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:
On 3rd December 2024, Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi dedicated the successful implementation of three new Criminal Laws to the nation during the program organised with the theme “Secure Society, Developed India – From Punishment to Justice” in Chandigarh.
Chandigarh has become the 1st Union Territory (UT) in the country to fully implement the Bharatiya Nyaya (Second) Sanhita (BNS2) Act, 2023; Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha (Second) Sanhita (BNSS2) Act, 2023; and Bharatiya Sakshya (Second) Adhiniyam(BSA2) Act, 2023.
The three new criminal laws- BNS2 Act 2023, BNSS2 Act 2023 and BSA2 ACT 2023 came into effect on 1st July 2024, replacing the British-era Indian Penal Code (IPC) 1860, Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPc) 1973 and the Indian Evidence Act (IEA) 1872, respectively.
These laws are available in all the languages in the 8th Schedule through the Bhashini Application(app).
E-Vaarta facility has also been introduced in Chandigarh between the police, judiciary, forensic, prosecution and jail through the Inter-Operable Criminal Justice System (ICJS).
BNS2 Act, 2023 has retained acts such as rape, stalking and insulting the modesty of a woman as criminal activities. It has increased the maximum age of the victim from 16 to 18 years of age in the case of gangrape.
BNSS2 Act, 2023 mandated forensic investigation for offences punishable with 7 years of imprisonment or more.
BSA2 Act, 2023 retains most provisions of the IEA including those on confessions, relevancy of facts, and burden of proof. Click here to read more. - In November 2024, O.P. Jindal Global University (JGU) and which Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) partnered to establish India’s first Constitution Museum in Sonipat, Haryana?
1) IIT Delhi
2) IIT Madras
3) IIT Jodhpur
4) IIT Indore
5) IIT BhubaneswarAnswer-2) IIT Madras
Explanation:
In November 2024, O.P. Jindal Global University (JGU) has inaugurated India’s first Constitution Museum in collaboration with the Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IITM), featuring the development of S.A.M.V.I.D. (Smart Assistant for Museum Visitors and Interactive Displays), at O.P JGU in Sonipat, Haryana.
The museum was inaugurated by Om Birla, Speaker of the Lok Sabha, Nayab Singh Saini, Chief Minister (CM) of Haryana and Union Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal, Ministry of Law and Justice (MoL&J).
The Museum was inaugurated to commemorate the 75th Anniversary of the adoption of the Constitution of India on 26th November 1949.
The museum, the first of its kind established in collaboration with Indian Institutes of Technology(IIT) Madra, Chennai(Tamil Nadu, TN) to showcase advanced technology, Artificial intelligence (AI) powered interactive experiences, 3D installations, and modern displays as its main attractions.
Visitors can experience a 360-degree view of pre-independence India, learning about the journey that led to the drafting of the Constitution. - Name the Joint Military Exercise between the Indian Army (IA) and the Malaysian Army that commenced in Pahang district, Malaysia from December 2 to 15, 2024.
1) VINBAX
2) IMBEX
3) Garuda Shakti
4) Harimau Shakti
5) MITRA SHAKTIAnswer-4) Harimau Shakti
Explanation:
On December 2, 2024, the 4th edition of India- Malaysia Joint Military Exercise ‘Harimau Shakti’, between the Indian Army (IA) and the Malaysian Army, commenced at Bentong Camp in Pahang district, Malaysia. The exercise is scheduled to continue until December 15, 2024.
The aim of Harimau Shakti 2024 is to enhance defence cooperation, further augmenting bilateral relations between the two nations.
Harimau Shakti, the Indo-Malaysia joint exercise, has been conducted annually Since 2012 to enhance bilateral ties and cooperation between the two nations.
The Indian contingent is represented by 78 personnel from the MAHAR Regiment, while the Malaysian contingent comprises 123 personnel from the Royal Malaysian Regiment.
The exercise is structured into two distinct phases: cross-training and simulated exercise. - Which bank has recently (in November ‘24) launched ‘Esteem Savings Account’ to provide customized financial services for customers aged 55 years and above?
1) Axis Bank Limited
2) Bandhan Bank Limited
3) Karnataka Bank Limited
4) City Union Bank Limited
5) Federal Bank LimitedAnswer-5) Federal Bank Limited
Explanation:
Aluva(Kerala)-based Indian Private Sector Bank, Federal Bank Limited has launched ‘Esteem Savings Account’ to provide customized financial services for customers aged 55 years and above that will cater the diverse financial needs of them.
These include complimentary insurance cover, airport lounge access, debit card, special family benefits, among others.
The account holders will receive various insurance benefits like: free yearly health check-up, hospital cash facility and doctor on call facility.
The customers will get exclusive discounts on health, utilities, elder care services, among others.
The customers will get 25% discount on locker rent and AMC waived for 1st year of demat account opening. - In November 2024, Government of India (GoI) and Asian Development Bank (ADB) signed a _______________ loan agreement aimed at enhancing horticulture crop farmers’ access to certified disease-free planting materials.
1) USD 67 million
2) USD 82 million
3) USD 98 million
4) USD 114 million
5) USD 123 millionAnswer-3) USD 98 million
Explanation:
In November 2024, the Government of India (GoI) and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) signed a USD 98 million loan agreement aimed at enhancing horticulture crop farmers’ access to certified disease-free planting materials.
The loan agreement is part of the “Building India’s Clean Plant Programme” and was signed by Juhi Mukherjee, Joint Secretary of the Department of Economic Affairs(DEA), Ministry of Finance(MoF), and Kai Wei Yeo, Officer-in-Charge of ADB’s India Resident Mission.
This initiative is designed to improve crop yield, quality, and resilience to climate change.
The project aims to establish at least six clean plant centers. These centers will be equipped with advanced laboratories for disease diagnostics and staffed with trained experts to enhance plant health management.
It will introduce a clean plant certification scheme to accredit private nurseries, ensuring the testing and certification of their planting materials.
The Project will be executed by the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare (MoAFW) in collaboration with the National Horticulture Board (NHB) and the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR).
According to production data of Food and Agriculture Organization Corporate Statistical Database(FAOSTAT), India is the world’s largest producer of milk, pulses, and jute. - Morgan Stanley has recently (in November ‘24) lowered its GDP projection for India to 6.3% for which Financial Year (FY)?
1) FY24
2) FY25
3) FY27
4) FY28
5) FY29Answer-2) FY25
Explanation:
Morgan Stanley, an American multinational investment bank, has lowered its Gross Domestic Product (GDP) projection for India to 6.3% for the Financial Year 2024-25 (FY25), down from its previous estimate of 6.7%.
This downward projection came following India’s GDP slowed to 7-quarter low i.e. to 5.4% Year-on-Year (Y-o-Y) in 2nd Quarter (Q2: July-September) of FY25.
This GDP growth in Q2FY25 was below the 6.7% growth registered in the previous quarter of FY25 and also fell below Morgan Stanley’s projection of 6.3%, as well as the consensus estimate of 6.5%.
The report noted that despite private consumption reported growth of 6%, it outpaced capital expenditure(capex) which has increased only by 5.4%.
As per Morgan Stanley, the services sector showed resilience as it registered the growth of 7.1%.
It has also projected that inflation, which remains above 6%, will ease to between 5-5.5% over the next two months. - Who has been recently (in November ‘24) elected as the 1st female President of Namibia for a period of 5 years?
1) Ndemupelila Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah
2) Katrina Hanse-Himarwa
3) Saara Kuugongelwa
4) Libertina Amathila
5) Marlene MungundaAnswer-1) Ndemupelila Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah
Explanation:
On 3rd December 2024, Namibian Vice President Ndemupelila Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah(NNN), a presidential election candidate of ruling SWAPO (South West Africa People’s Organisation) political party, has been elected as the 1st female President of Namibia for a period of 5 years. She will be sworn in on 21 March 2025 and succeed the interim President, Nangolo Mbumba.
With this, she will become the 5th President of Namibia and 4th African female leader to hold the post of President in their respective country after Ellen Johnson Sirleaf (Liberia), Joyce Banda (Malawi) and incumbent Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan.
Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah is a vocal advocate for women’s rights. She was instrumental in passing the Combating of Domestic Violence Act in 2002.
She was elected as Vice-President of SWAPO in 2017, thus becoming the 1st woman to hold this position.
She has previously served as Namibia’s Deputy Prime Minister (PM) and Minister of International Relations and Cooperation from 2015-2024 under the regime of President Hage G. Geingob.
After the demise of President Hage G. Geingob in February 2024, she was appointed as Vice-President of Namibia. - NASA has recently (in November ‘24) announced the development of underwater robots capable of exploring the depths of our solar system’s ocean worlds. This mission is called ‘SWIM’.
What does S stand for in ‘SWIM’?
1) Sensing
2) Submersible
3) Space
4) Satellite
5) SolarAnswer-1) Sensing
Explanation:
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration(NASA) announced the development of underwater robots capable of exploring the depths of our solar system’s ocean worlds. The mission called ‘Sensing With Independent Micro-swimmers (SWIM)’ is currently in the testing phase, with the latest prototype demonstrating autonomous control and navigation in a swimming pool at Caltech in Pasadena, the United States of America(USA).
The test was conducted by NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL), the testing showed the feasibility of a mission concept for a swarm of mini swimming robots.
The SWIM project was supported by NASA’s Innovative Advanced Concepts program and also aid in oceanographic research on Earth in the future.
To prepare for these missions, NASA has developed the Ocean Worlds Lander Autonomy Testbed (OWLAT), developed at the JPL, and Ocean Worlds Autonomy Testbed for Exploration, Research, and Simulation (OceanWATERS) created at Ames Research Center. - British athlete Alistair Brownlee has announced his retirement from professional competition at the age of 36.
Alistair Brownlee is a double Olympic champion in which sport?
1) Swimming
2) Aquathlon
3) Triathlon
4) Biathlon
5) DecathlonAnswer-3) Triathlon
Explanation:
In November 2024, Alistair Brownlee, the British triathlete and double Olympic gold medallist, announced his retirement from professional competition at the age of 36.
Alistair Brownlee won gold medals at the London 2012 and Rio 2016 Olympics, leaving behind a legacy marked by his dominance in the sport.
He was also a world champion in 2009 and 2011 and a 4-time European champion.
Although he retired from Olympic level competition in 2016, he continued to compete in long distance triathlons and Ironman events, finishing as runner-up at the World Championship in 2018 and 2019.
He was appointed to the International Olympic Committee (IOC) Athletes’ Commission in 2022, a role he will continue after his retirement. - Omchery N.N. Pillai passed away at the age of 100 in New Delhi, Delhi.
What is the profession of Omchery N.N. Pillai
1) Writer
2) Poet
3) Scientist
4) Journalist
5) EconomistAnswer-1) Writer
Explanation:
In November 2024, Renowned Malayalam playwright and writer Professor Omchery N.N. Pillai passed away at the age of 100 in New Delhi, Delhi. He was born on February 1, 1924 at Kottayam, Kerala.
Omchery N.N. Pillai began his career with All India Radio by joining its Malayalam news division in 1951. He wrote his first play Ee Velicham Ningaludethakunnu (This Light is Ours) at the behest of AK Gopalan who was then the Leader of Opposition in the Indian parliament.
He wrote more than 80 one-act plays and nine plays and was renowned for his different style of writing that experimented with form, technique, and newer themes.
In 2020, Kendra Sahitya Akademi award was given to his memoir ‘Akasmikam’ (The Accidental). In 1972, he won the Kerala Sahitya Akademi Award and the Sahitya Pravarthaka Sahakarana Sangham award for his play ‘Pralayam’.
He has also received the Sahitya Akademi award for his overall contribution to Malayalam literature in 2010.
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