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Which area of cooperation under the MoU focuses specifically on youth development in sports?
What is one focus area of the collaboration in the MoU related to education?
What title did Professor K V Subramanian author that was recently launched?
Which sport is represented on the commemorative postage stamps for the 33rd Olympic Games?
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What is one of the aims of the training exchange programmes outlined in the MoU?
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What type of research collaboration is specified in the MoU?
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Which area does the MoU NOT specify for international collaboration?
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Which personal characteristic is emphasized in the training programmes for sports sciences personnel?
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What percentage of the total CPI weights do the 38 commodities constitute?
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Which organization signed an agreement with the Government of India for the Green National Highway Corridors Project?
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Which state initiated the Mukhyamantri Maiyaan Samman Yojana to provide financial assistance to women?
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How many student welfare schemes were renamed by the Andhra Pradesh Education Department?
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What financial assistance does the Talliki Vandanam scheme provide?
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What is the objective of the Mukhyamantri Maiyaan Samman Yojana?
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Which scheme was previously known as ‘Jagananna Amma Vodi’?
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What is the length of the Green National Highway Corridors Project supported by the agreement?
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Which state's Chief Minister launched the 'Upasthiti (attendance) Portal'?
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What is the name of the Virtual Interline platform launched by Air India Express?
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Which state was Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee a Chief Minister of?
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Which institute secured the first place in the overall category of the NIRF 2024?
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The 'Clean Plant Programme' (CPP) will be implemented by which organization in association with NHB?
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Which Indian airline recently introduced a Virtual Interline service?
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Which Indian state was represented by the Chief Minister who launched the 'Upasthiti Portal'?
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In which state did the former Chief Minister Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee serve?
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Which group is NOT mentioned as eligible to apply for the program?
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What is the primary focus of the Startup Challenge in the program?
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Which organization is responsible for funding the agriculture business project in Uttar Pradesh?
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In which state was India's first rice ATM ‘Annapurti’ inaugurated?
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What record was set during the ‘Kashur Riwaaj’ cultural festival?
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Which institute developed the machine learning framework named 'LEAP'?
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Who is a target applicant for the Student/Research Challenge?
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Which of the following options is specifically aimed at early-stage startups?
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Who has made history by becoming the first Indian woman in independent India to win multiple medals at a single Olympic Games?
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The Bharatiya Vayuyan Vidheyak 2024 aims to replace which of the following acts?
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Which organization launched the Electronic Services e-Health Assistance and Tele-consultation (E-SeHAT) module?
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Which country has recently been elected as the Vice Chair of the Supply Chain Council under IPEF?
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Which company received a Letter of Intent for the 2x800 MW Koderma Phase-II Thermal Power Station?
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Which tiger reserve has installed a wind turbine to power monitoring cameras and Wi-Fi connectivity?
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What is the primary purpose of the E-SeHAT module launched by the Indian Army?
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The Bharatiya Vayuyan Vidheyak 2024 was introduced by which minister?
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Study Notes
Recent Achievements and Initiatives in India
- Manu Bhaker became the first Indian woman in independent India to win multiple medals at a single Olympic Games.
- The Bharatiya Vayuyan Vidheyak 2024, introduced by Union Civil Aviation Minister Kinjarapu Rammohan Naidu, will replace the Aircraft Act of 1934.
- The Indian Army launched the E-SeHAT module for tele-consultation and health care services via video consultations.
- India has been elected as Vice Chair of the Supply Chain Council under the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity (IPEF).
Major Projects and Agreements
- Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) received a Letter of Intent from the Damodar Valley Corporation for the 2x800 MW Koderma Phase-II Thermal Power Station in Jharkhand.
- An agreement was signed between the Government of India and the World Bank for the construction of the Green National Highway Corridors Project, covering an aggregate length of 781 km.
- Jharkhand launched the Mukhyamantri Maiyaan Samman Yojana, offering Rs 1000 monthly financial assistance to eligible women.
Educational and Technological Developments
- Andhra Pradesh's Education Department renamed six student welfare schemes previously named after YS Jagan Mohan Reddy.
- IIT Madras ranked first in the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) 2024 overall category.
- IIT Guwahati developed a machine learning framework named "LEAP" for advancements in Electronic Design Automation (EDA).
Health and Safety Initiatives
- Jharkhand's Chief Minister introduced the 'Upasthiti (attendance) Portal' for daily attendance tracking of health department staff.
- Air India Express launched the Virtual Interline platform named AIX Connect, becoming the first Indian airline to do so.
Cultural and Sporting Events
- The Rouf dance from Kashmir was performed by 10,000 young women at the 'Kashur Riwaaj' cultural festival, setting a world record.
- Commemorative postage stamps for the 33rd Olympic Games did not include Shooting.
Recent Losses and Notable Figures
- Former West Bengal Chief Minister Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee recently passed away.
- Piyush Vedprakash Goyal launched the book "India@100: Envisioning Tomorrow’s Economic Powerhouse" authored by IMF Executive Director K V Subramanian.
Upcoming Projects and Funding
- The World Bank will fund a Rs 4,000 crore project by the UP government to boost agriculture business and rural income.
- India inaugurated its first rice ATM named ‘Annapurti’ in Odisha.
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Test your knowledge on recent achievements in sports, especially focusing on the remarkable accomplishments of Indian athletes in the Olympic Games. This quiz features questions about significant milestones and history-making events. Can you identify the first Indian woman to win multiple medals at a single Olympic event?
