Current Affairs: 16th & 17th January 2024

How much investment is each party proposing to bring for the fund?

$500 million each

What is the objective of the collaboration between USIDFC and NIIF?

To establish a fund for financing renewable energy projects in India

Which of the following is NOT one of the funds managed by NIIF?

Green Energy Fund

What percentage of its global exposure does USIDFC have in India?

10% Signup and view all the answers

What is the total equity capital commitments managed by NIIF across its 4 funds?

$44.9 billion Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of NIIF's Master Fund?

Creating scalable sectoral platforms in core infrastructure Signup and view all the answers

When was the National Investment and Infrastructure Fund (NIIF) set up?

2015 Signup and view all the answers

Where is the headquarters of USIDFC located?

Washington, D.C, United States of America Signup and view all the answers

Which areas are included in NIIF's mandate for investing?

Energy, transportation, housing, water, waste management Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of NIIF's Fund of Funds?

Anchoring and investing in third-party managers Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of NIIF's Strategic Investment Fund?

Investing in strategic assets and projects with longer-term horizons Signup and view all the answers

Who anchors the proposed corpus of NIIF?

Government of India Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of USIDFC as a development finance institution?

Promoting economic development and prosperity Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of the Budget Estimate have net direct tax collections reached during the period from April 1 to January 10?

~81% Signup and view all the answers

Which institution is the CEO of USIDFC associated with?

Scott Nathan Signup and view all the answers

What types of taxes are included in Direct Taxes according to CBDT?

Corporate income tax (CIT) and personal income tax (PIT) Signup and view all the answers

Which temple is famous for its architectural grandeur and numerous iconic gopurams?

Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple, Srirangam Signup and view all the answers

Which temple boasts one of the longest temple corridors and is famous for its beautiful architecture?

Sri Arulmigu Ramanathaswamy Temple, Rameshwaram Signup and view all the answers

Which deity is worshipped in Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple in Srirangam?

Sri Ranganatha Swamy Signup and view all the answers

Which temple is believed to have the main lingam installed and worshipped by Sri Rama and Mata Sita?

Sri Arulmigu Ramanathaswamy Temple, Rameshwaram Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the temple dedicated to Sri Kothandarama Swamy, associated with Sri Rama and Mata Sita?

Kothandaramaswamy Temple Signup and view all the answers

During his visit to Tamil Nadu, what is Prime Minister Narendra Modi expected to do at Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple in Tiruchirappalli?

Listen to scholars reciting verses from the Kamba Ramayanam Signup and view all the answers

What will Prime Minister Narendra Modi participate in at Sri Arulmigu Ramanathaswamy Temple in Rameswaram?

Shri Ramayana Paryana Signup and view all the answers

Apart from Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple and Sri Arulmigu Ramanathaswamy Temple, where else will Prime Minister Narendra Modi visit during his trip to Tamil Nadu?

Kothandaramaswamy Temple, Dhanushkodi Signup and view all the answers

At which temple in Tamil Nadu will Prime Minister Narendra Modi witness the chanting of the Ramayana in multiple languages?

Sri Arulmigu Ramanathaswamy Temple Signup and view all the answers

Where will Prime Minister Narendra Modi participate in Bhajan Sandhya during his visit to Tamil Nadu?

Not scheduled to participate in Bhajan Sandhya Signup and view all the answers