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What is the primary purpose of PhonePe's partnership with Liquid Group?
What is the primary purpose of PhonePe's partnership with Liquid Group?
What is the unique feature of the 'YES BANK PaisaSave Credit Card' launched by Paisabazaar and Yes Bank?
What is the unique feature of the 'YES BANK PaisaSave Credit Card' launched by Paisabazaar and Yes Bank?
What is the amount of the loan approved by ADB for water resource management in Meghalaya?
What is the amount of the loan approved by ADB for water resource management in Meghalaya?
Which organization partnered with Yes Bank to launch the 'PaisaSave Credit Card'?
Which organization partnered with Yes Bank to launch the 'PaisaSave Credit Card'?
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What interest rate does the 'Liquid Plus' FD from Jana Small Finance Bank offer?
What interest rate does the 'Liquid Plus' FD from Jana Small Finance Bank offer?
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Which department will benefit from ADB's project for better water resource planning in Meghalaya?
Which department will benefit from ADB's project for better water resource planning in Meghalaya?
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What type of financial solutions does Liquid Group specialize in?
What type of financial solutions does Liquid Group specialize in?
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What does ADB stand for?
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Who won the Singapore Literature Prize 2024 for the short story 'Nine Yard Sarees'?
Who won the Singapore Literature Prize 2024 for the short story 'Nine Yard Sarees'?
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What was the rank of HCL Technologies in the global company ranking?
What was the rank of HCL Technologies in the global company ranking?
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Which company was ranked highest among the listed companies?
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In which city is Infosys Limited headquartered?
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What type of award did Shubigi Rao win and for which work?
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What was the theme of the 2024 BRICS Literature Forum?
What was the theme of the 2024 BRICS Literature Forum?
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Who inaugurated the BRICS Literature Forum 2024?
Who inaugurated the BRICS Literature Forum 2024?
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When was the G20 Agriculture Ministerial Meeting held in Brazil?
When was the G20 Agriculture Ministerial Meeting held in Brazil?
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What is the potential outcome of investing in healthy longevity according to the World Bank report?
What is the potential outcome of investing in healthy longevity according to the World Bank report?
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What is the purpose of the Rs 10,050 crores loan sanctioned by SBI?
What is the purpose of the Rs 10,050 crores loan sanctioned by SBI?
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Which organization launched the first international guidelines to accelerate SDG contributions?
Which organization launched the first international guidelines to accelerate SDG contributions?
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Which country holds the presidency of the G20 until 30th November 2024?
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Which company has signed a grant funding agreement with the UK Government?
Which company has signed a grant funding agreement with the UK Government?
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What is the capacity of the USCTPP being developed in Koderma?
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What percentage of lives could be saved by investing in healthy longevity by 2050, according to the World Bank?
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What is the title of the World Bank's report mentioned?
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What significant achievement has EaseMyTrip accomplished?
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Which financial entity is involved in the development of the USCTPP?
Which financial entity is involved in the development of the USCTPP?
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What is the total estimated cost of Tata Steel's green steel project at Port Talbot?
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Which company has partnered with Airtel Business to enhance connectivity in Europe?
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Which of the following statements is true regarding the 500 million Pounds agreement?
Which of the following statements is true regarding the 500 million Pounds agreement?
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What is the significance of September 15 in India?
What is the significance of September 15 in India?
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Who is recognized as the Father of Indian Engineering?
Who is recognized as the Father of Indian Engineering?
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Which other countries celebrate National Engineers' Day on September 15?
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In which year did the Government of India honor Sir Visvesvaraya with the Bharat Ratna?
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What was India’s ranking in global scientific publications in 2023?
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What is the date of the International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer?
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Which notable contribution is associated with Sir Mokshagundam Visvesvaraya?
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Which of the following statements is true about the development of scientific publications in India?
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Study Notes
BRICS Literature Forum 2024
- The 2024 BRICS Literature Forum was held in Kazan, Russia, from September 11th.
- It was inaugurated by Ilsur Metshin, the Mayor of Kazan.
- The forum brought together writers, poets, philosophers, artists, and scholars from BRICS countries (Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa).
- The theme of the forum was "World literature in the new reality. Dialogue of traditions, national values, and cultures."
G20 Agriculture Ministerial Meeting 2024
- The G20 Agriculture Ministerial Meeting (AMM) took place in Cuiabá, Brazil, from September 12th to 14th.
- The Indian delegation was led by Ram Nath Thakur, Minister of State for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare.
- Brazil holds the presidency of the G20 until November 30th.
- The G20 consists of 19 countries, the African Union, and the European Union.
World Bank Report on Healthy Longevity
- The World Bank report, "Unlocking the Power of Healthy Longevity," highlights the potential benefits of investing in healthy longevity.
- The report states that such investments could save 150 million lives in Low-and-Middle Income Countries (LMICs) by 2050.
ISO/UNDP Guidelines for Accelerating SDG Contributions
- The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) launched "ISO/UNDP PAS 53002," the world's first international guidelines for accelerating contributions towards the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
- The guidelines were introduced at the ISO Annual Meeting 2024 in Cartagena de Indias, Colombia.
PhonePe & Liquid Group Partnership
- PhonePe, based in Bengaluru, India, has partnered with Liquid Group, a Singapore-based fintech leader in digital cross-border payments, to expand UPI payments in Singapore.
Paisabazaar & Yes Bank Partnership
- Paisabazaar, India's largest marketplace for consumer credit, has partnered with Yes Bank to launch the "YES BANK Paisabazaar PaisaSave Credit Card."
- The card allows for UPI payments and expands the credit card's utility.
ADB Loan for Water Resource Management in Meghalaya
- The Asian Development Bank (ADB) approved a USD 50 million loan for the "Climate-Adaptative Community-Based Water-Harvesting Project" in Meghalaya, India.
- The project aims to enhance water resource management and strengthen climate resilience.
Jana Small Finance Bank Launches "Liquid Plus" FD
- Jana Small Finance Bank has launched a new "Liquid Plus" Fixed Deposit (FD) with an interest rate of 6.75% per annum.
SEBI Amends Issue and Listing Rules for Non-Convertible Securities
- The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has amended rules for the issuance and listing of Non-Convertible Securities (NCS) to streamline public issuance of debt securities.
SBI Sanctioned Loan for DVC's Ultra Super Critical Thermal Power Project
- The State Bank of India (SBI) has sanctioned a loan of Rs 10,050 crores to Damodar Valley Corporation (DVC) for developing an Ultra Super Critical Thermal Power Project (USCTPP) in Koderma, Jharkhand.
Tata Steel UK and UK Government Grant Agreement
- Tata Steel UK, a subsidiary of Tata Steel Limited, signed a 500 million Pound Grant Funding Agreement with the UK Government for its green steel project at Port Talbot steelworks in Wales.
Moneyview Becomes India's 6th Unicorn
- Moneyview, a financial technology company, achieved unicorn status, becoming India's sixth unicorn in a short period.
Prasanthi Ram Wins Singapore Literature Prize for 'Nine Yard Sarees'
- Prasanthi Ram, a lecturer at Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Singapore, won the Singapore Literature Prize (SLP) 2024 for her debut short story "Nine Yard Sarees."
Airtel Business & Sparkle Partnership for Connectivity Enhancement
- Airtel Business, the B2B arm of Bharti Airtel, signed a pact with Telecom Italia Sparkle S.p.A. to enhance connectivity between Asia and Europe.
EaseMyTrip Becomes First OTA on ONDC Network
- EaseMyTrip has become the first Online Travel Agency (OTA) to sell and purchase travel services through the Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC) platform.
Global Company Rankings
- HCL Technologies holds the 112th rank with an overall score of 91.75.
- Infosys Limited is ranked 119th with a score of 91.55.
- Wipro Limited holds the 134th position with a score of 91.29.
- Mahindra Group is ranked 187th with a score of 90.57.
- Axis Bank Limited is ranked 504th with a score of 86.72.
ICMR Gets UN Inter-Agency Task Force
- The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has received the UN Inter-Agency Task Force for the Prevention and Control of Non-Communicable Diseases.
National Engineer's Day
- National Engineer's Day is annually observed on September 15th to commemorate the birth anniversary of Sir Mokshagundam Visvesvaraya.
- He was born on September 15th, 1861, in Karnataka.
- Sir Mokshagundam Visvesvaraya, popularly known as Sir MV, was a prominent engineer and is considered the "Father of Indian Engineering."
- He was awarded the Bharat Ratna in 1955 for his contributions to engineering and service to India.
International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer
- The United Nations (UN) observes the International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer or World Ozone Day on September 16th.
India's Advances in Science and Technology
- India has moved from 7th (2010) to 3rd (2023) in global scientific publications rankings, behind China and the United States of America.
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Explore the key insights and themes from the recent BRICS Literature Forum held in Kazan, Russia, and the G20 Agriculture Ministerial Meeting in Cuiabá, Brazil. Understand how these international gatherings address cultural dialogue and agricultural challenges in a global context.
