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Which area of cooperation under the MoU focuses specifically on youth development in sports?

  • Exchange of technology for infrastructure
  • Exchange of youth/junior in various disciplines (correct)
  • Collaboration in anti-doping programmes
  • Training and technical assistance for coaches
  • What is one focus area of the collaboration in the MoU related to education?

  • Public relations strategies in sports
  • Personal training for athletes
  • Media training for sports professionals
  • Sports education and curriculum development (correct)
  • What title did Professor K V Subramanian author that was recently launched?

  • Vision 2047: India's Development Roadmap
  • India@100: Envisioning Tomorrow’s Economic Powerhouse (correct)
  • Future India: Growth and Sustainability
  • India Vision @100: Path to Prosperity
  • Which sport is represented on the commemorative postage stamps for the 33rd Olympic Games?

    <p>Table Tennis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the aims of the training exchange programmes outlined in the MoU?

    <p>Improving sports management techniques</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of research collaboration is specified in the MoU?

    <p>Sports research in training and development</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which area does the MoU NOT specify for international collaboration?

    <p>Development of professional video analysis for sports</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which personal characteristic is emphasized in the training programmes for sports sciences personnel?

    <p>Technical proficiency in sport analytics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of the total CPI weights do the 38 commodities constitute?

    <p>31%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which organization signed an agreement with the Government of India for the Green National Highway Corridors Project?

    <p>World Bank</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which state initiated the Mukhyamantri Maiyaan Samman Yojana to provide financial assistance to women?

    <p>Jharkhand</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many student welfare schemes were renamed by the Andhra Pradesh Education Department?

    <p>Six</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What financial assistance does the Talliki Vandanam scheme provide?

    <p>Rs 15,000 for children's education</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the objective of the Mukhyamantri Maiyaan Samman Yojana?

    <p>To offer financial support to eligible women</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which scheme was previously known as ‘Jagananna Amma Vodi’?

    <p>Talliki Vandanam</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the length of the Green National Highway Corridors Project supported by the agreement?

    <p>781 km</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which state's Chief Minister launched the 'Upasthiti (attendance) Portal'?

    <p>Jharkhand</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the Virtual Interline platform launched by Air India Express?

    <p>AIX Connect</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which state was Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee a Chief Minister of?

    <p>West Bengal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which institute secured the first place in the overall category of the NIRF 2024?

    <p>Indian Institute of Technology, Madras (IIT-M)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The 'Clean Plant Programme' (CPP) will be implemented by which organization in association with NHB?

    <p>Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which Indian airline recently introduced a Virtual Interline service?

    <p>Air India Express</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which Indian state was represented by the Chief Minister who launched the 'Upasthiti Portal'?

    <p>Jharkhand</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which state did the former Chief Minister Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee serve?

    <p>West Bengal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which group is NOT mentioned as eligible to apply for the program?

    <p>Entrepreneurs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of the Startup Challenge in the program?

    <p>AI-powered space solutions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which organization is responsible for funding the agriculture business project in Uttar Pradesh?

    <p>World Bank</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which state was India's first rice ATM ‘Annapurti’ inaugurated?

    <p>Odisha</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What record was set during the ‘Kashur Riwaaj’ cultural festival?

    <p>Largest participation in a single Rouf dance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which institute developed the machine learning framework named 'LEAP'?

    <p>Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Guwahati</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is a target applicant for the Student/Research Challenge?

    <p>Innovation-minded students</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following options is specifically aimed at early-stage startups?

    <p>Startup Challenge</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who has made history by becoming the first Indian woman in independent India to win multiple medals at a single Olympic Games?

    <p>Manu Bhaker</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Bharatiya Vayuyan Vidheyak 2024 aims to replace which of the following acts?

    <p>Aircraft Act, 1934</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which organization launched the Electronic Services e-Health Assistance and Tele-consultation (E-SeHAT) module?

    <p>Indian Army</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which country has recently been elected as the Vice Chair of the Supply Chain Council under IPEF?

    <p>India</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which company received a Letter of Intent for the 2x800 MW Koderma Phase-II Thermal Power Station?

    <p>Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which tiger reserve has installed a wind turbine to power monitoring cameras and Wi-Fi connectivity?

    <p>None of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of the E-SeHAT module launched by the Indian Army?

    <p>To offer remote healthcare services through video consultations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Bharatiya Vayuyan Vidheyak 2024 was introduced by which minister?

    <p>Minister of Civil Aviation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    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?

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