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What was India's ranking in the Gender Inequality Index (GII) in 2021?
What was India's ranking in the Gender Inequality Index (GII) in 2021?
What specific improvement has India made in its Human Development Index since 1990?
What specific improvement has India made in its Human Development Index since 1990?
What is the HDI value of India as of 2022?
What is the HDI value of India as of 2022?
Which ministry is responsible for the electric vehicle policy in India?
Which ministry is responsible for the electric vehicle policy in India?
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In how many countries is India ranked in the Human Development Index as of 2022?
In how many countries is India ranked in the Human Development Index as of 2022?
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Which aspect of development does the UNDP emphasize needs continued focus in India?
Which aspect of development does the UNDP emphasize needs continued focus in India?
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What is the minimum investment requirement for companies under India's electric vehicle policy?
What is the minimum investment requirement for companies under India's electric vehicle policy?
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What major achievement did India accomplish in the field of education over the past decade?
What major achievement did India accomplish in the field of education over the past decade?
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What annual inflation rate does the WPI for the Marketing Federation reflect?
What annual inflation rate does the WPI for the Marketing Federation reflect?
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In which country is the GCMMF planning to launch its fresh milk products for the first time?
In which country is the GCMMF planning to launch its fresh milk products for the first time?
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What was the percentage increase in the Index of Eight Core Industries in February 2024 compared to the same month in 2023?
What was the percentage increase in the Index of Eight Core Industries in February 2024 compared to the same month in 2023?
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Which two prominent businessmen from India have collaborated for the first time?
Which two prominent businessmen from India have collaborated for the first time?
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What company has acquired a 26% stake in a power project owned by Adani’s company?
What company has acquired a 26% stake in a power project owned by Adani’s company?
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What significant milestone did Innoviti Payments and Concerto Software achieve?
What significant milestone did Innoviti Payments and Concerto Software achieve?
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What is the primary driver of the provisional annual inflation rate reflected by WPI for the Marketing Federation?
What is the primary driver of the provisional annual inflation rate reflected by WPI for the Marketing Federation?
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How much additional investment has PepsiCo committed to Vietnam?
How much additional investment has PepsiCo committed to Vietnam?
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What is the primary goal of the initiative mentioned in the content?
What is the primary goal of the initiative mentioned in the content?
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Who is set to unveil the indigenously developed IP/MPLS router?
Who is set to unveil the indigenously developed IP/MPLS router?
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What is the theme of the digital exhibition being inaugurated in New Delhi?
What is the theme of the digital exhibition being inaugurated in New Delhi?
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How many significant airport projects did Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurate?
How many significant airport projects did Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurate?
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What is the financial value of the extensive initiative discussed in the content?
What is the financial value of the extensive initiative discussed in the content?
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What is the duration of the Poshan Pakhwada organized by the Ministry of Women and Child Development?
What is the duration of the Poshan Pakhwada organized by the Ministry of Women and Child Development?
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Which state is associated with the significant infrastructural additions mentioned in the content?
Which state is associated with the significant infrastructural additions mentioned in the content?
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What type of router is India unveiling according to the content?
What type of router is India unveiling according to the content?
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What is the main objective of the collaboration involving the office in Dhaka, Bangladesh?
What is the main objective of the collaboration involving the office in Dhaka, Bangladesh?
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What recognition did GRID Controller of India Limited (GRID-INDIA) recently achieve?
What recognition did GRID Controller of India Limited (GRID-INDIA) recently achieve?
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What does Reliance Industries aim to achieve by acquiring Paramount Global's stake in Viacom 18 Media?
What does Reliance Industries aim to achieve by acquiring Paramount Global's stake in Viacom 18 Media?
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What initiative is National Internet Exchange of India (NIXI) preparing to launch?
What initiative is National Internet Exchange of India (NIXI) preparing to launch?
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Which government department released the monthly Wholesale Price Index (WPI) report?
Which government department released the monthly Wholesale Price Index (WPI) report?
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What is the financial value of Reliance's acquisition of Paramount Global's stake in Viacom 18 Media?
What is the financial value of Reliance's acquisition of Paramount Global's stake in Viacom 18 Media?
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What does the BhashaNet portal initiative aim to promote?
What does the BhashaNet portal initiative aim to promote?
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The inauguration of NRL’s liaison office in Dhaka was attended by which notable figure?
The inauguration of NRL’s liaison office in Dhaka was attended by which notable figure?
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What significance does the 'Core Loading' at the Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor represent?
What significance does the 'Core Loading' at the Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor represent?
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Which cities are connected by the Kolkata Metro’s East-West corridor?
Which cities are connected by the Kolkata Metro’s East-West corridor?
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What is the primary goal of the Digital Intelligence Platform (DIP) launched by the Department of Telecommunications?
What is the primary goal of the Digital Intelligence Platform (DIP) launched by the Department of Telecommunications?
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What is the value of the project for the ‘NITI For States’ platform inaugurated by Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw?
What is the value of the project for the ‘NITI For States’ platform inaugurated by Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw?
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Which organization is responsible for the construction of the Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor?
Which organization is responsible for the construction of the Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor?
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What is a key feature of the 'NITI For States' platform?
What is a key feature of the 'NITI For States' platform?
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What is an expected outcome of the Kolkata Metro’s East-West corridor project?
What is an expected outcome of the Kolkata Metro’s East-West corridor project?
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Who recently unveiled the Digital Intelligence Platform (DIP)?
Who recently unveiled the Digital Intelligence Platform (DIP)?
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Study Notes
Human Development Improvements
- India's Global Innovation Index (GII) improved significantly, moving up from a ranking of 122 out of 191 in 2021.
- Improvement in human development reflected in increased life expectancy, education durations, and GNI.
- Human Development Index (HDI) ranking enhanced to 134 out of 193 countries for 2022, with an HDI value of 0.644.
- Since 1990, India’s HDI value rose by 48.4%, indicating a shift into the medium human development category.
Electric Vehicle Policy
- Indian government approved a comprehensive electric vehicle policy on March 15, aiming to establish India as a global EV manufacturing hub.
- Policy seeks to attract global investments and foster innovation in technology.
- Emphasizes the need for improving women-led development per UNDP guidelines.
Economic Developments and Innovations
- Reliance Industries acquired a 13.01% stake in Viacom 18 Media for ₹4,286 crore, strengthening its media sector position.
- NIXI to launch the BhashaNet portal to promote digital inclusion and support linguistic diversity in India.
- The Index of Eight Core Industries reported a 6.7% increase in February 2024 compared to the previous year.
Digital and Infrastructure Initiatives
- Digital Intelligence Platform (DIP) and ‘Chakshu’ facility introduced by the DoT to enhance cybersecurity against telecom misuse.
- 'NITI For States' platform launched by NITI Aayog, aimed at improving policy formulation and governance.
Aviation and Transportation Investments
- Prime Minister Modi inaugurated 15 airport projects in Uttar Pradesh, valued at nearly ₹10,000 crore.
- Development includes construction of new airports and expansion of existing terminals for improved connectivity.
International and National Collaborations
- Reliance Industries and Adani Group collaborated for the first time, with Reliance acquiring a stake in Adani's power project.
- GCMMF plans to launch Amul's fresh milk products in the U.S., targeting Indian diasporas and the Asian community.
Upcoming Events and Initiatives
- Poshan Pakhwada organized nationwide from March 9 to March 23, 2024, by the Ministry of Women and Child Development.
- A digital exhibition commemorating Subhash Chandra Bose to be held in New Delhi marking the National Archives' 134th Foundation Day.
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This quiz explores India's progress in the Gender Inequality Index (GII) over the past few years. It highlights key improvements in human development metrics such as life expectancy and educational attainment. Test your knowledge on India's ranking and advancements in gender equality.
