India's Global Innovation and Education Updates 2024

India's Global Innovation Index Rank

• India's rank in the Global Innovation Index (GII) 2024 is 39th out of 133 countries.

Airlines Approved by Civil Aviation Ministry

• Shankh Air has received approval from the Union Civil Aviation Ministry.

CM-SATH Scheme

• Tripura officially launched the CM-SATH scheme, designed to enhance student education.

GlobE Network Steering Committee

• India was elected to a 15-member steering committee for GlobE Network.
• The Ministry of Home Affairs is the central authority coordinating India's involvement.

Global Innovation Index (GII) Ranking Data

• The provided document includes a table listing the top 40 countries based on the GII ranking, with each country's score and rank.

2024 SASTRA Ramanujan Prize

• Alexander Dunn received the prestigious 2024 SASTRA Ramanujan Prize.

Highest Youth Unemployment Rate

• Lakshadweep has the highest reported youth unemployment rate.

National Quantum Mission

• Four thematic hubs have been established under the National Quantum Mission (NQM).

India-Kazakhstan Joint Military Exercise

• The 8th edition of the India-Kazakhstan Joint Military Exercise (KAZIND-2024) began in Auli, Uttarakhand.

Bilateral Investment Treaty (BIT)

• India signed a BIT with Uzbekistan.

Jal Hi AMRIT Scheme

• The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs introduced the Jal Hi AMRIT scheme focused on water management.

Cruise Bharat Mission

• The Cruise Bharat Mission will run until 2029.

National Mission on Edible Oils

• The National Mission on Edible Oils (NMEO) aims to boost domestic oilseed production.
• The project runs from 2024-25 to 2030-31, with a budget of ₹10,103 crore.

Bidkin Industrial Area Dedication

• Prime Minister dedicated Bidkin Industrial Area to the nation.
• Located in Sambhajinagar, Maharashtra.

Pune Metro Rail Project Phase 1 Completion

• The Prime Minister inaugurated the Pune Metro section from District Court to Swargate, marking the completion of Phase 1.
• The project is a part of the National Industrial Corridor Development Program.

2024 SASTRA Ramanujan Prize Recipient

• Alexander Dunn was awarded the 2024 SASTRA Ramanujan Prize.

Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) - Youth Unemployment Rates

• A table with data from the Periodic Labour Force Survey concerning the highest unemployment rates for youths among Indian states/UTs.

India's 2024 Global Competitiveness Ranking

• India has achieved a new ranking improvement, climbing up from 81st in 2015 to 39th in 2024 among 133 economies around the world.

2026 Asian Games and Para Games Mascot Unveiling

• The official mascots for the 2026 Asian Games and Para Games were unveiled.
• Japan was chosen as the host country for the events.

GAIL Project

• GAIL inaugurated India's first compressed biogas facility in Ranchi.

Business Reforms Action Plan (BRAP) 2024

• The 7th BRAP 2024 is led by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT).

Micro-Services Based Integrated Supply Chain Management System

• The Food Corporation of India (FCI) launched a new micro-service based integrated supply chain system named "Darpan."

Bodo Jou Gwran GI Tag

• Bodo Jou Gwran, a rice beer, received a GI tag in Assam. This reflects the historical and cultural significance of this beverage within the Bodo community.

BharatGen Generative AI

• BharatGen is a project to create multilingual and multimodal generative AI models based on Indian-specific data.

Eklavya Model Residential Schools

• The Prime Minister inaugurated 18 additional Eklavya Model Residential Schools. This initiative aims to enhance education infrastructure in tribal communities, increasing total schools to 40.

Dharti Aaba Janjatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan

• The total budget of the Dharti Aaba Janjatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan is ₹79,156 crore. The scheme covers 63,843 villages in tribal areas across 30 states/UTs. It will operate from 2024-25 to 2028-29, with the aim of providing 25 intergovernmental interventions in areas such as education, health and livelihood.

National Small Savings Scheme Interest Rates

• Data on interest rates for various small savings schemes such as Savings Deposits, Term Deposits, Recurring Deposits, and others. The data includes rates for different tenures, frequency of compounding, minimum deposits, and maximum deposits across schemes.

25T Bollard Pull Tug Names

• Ashva is the name of the third 25T Bollard Tug recently launched at M/s Titagarh Rail Systems Ltd.

International Medical Device Regulators Forum (IMDRF)

• The IMDRF (International Medical Device Regulators Forum) was established in 2011 by medical device regulators from various countries, aiming for improved international regulatory cooperation.

Kerala's Supercapacitor Manufacturing Facility

• Kerala has inaugurated India's first supercapacitor manufacturing facility.

Prime Minister's Internship Programme

• 1.25 lakh internship opportunities will be offered in 2024-25. The eligible age for internship applicants is 21-24.

Renewable Power and Hydroelectric Project Collaboration

• Reliance Enterprises is collaborating to develop 1,270 MW of renewable (solar and hydroelectric) power in Bhutan.

2024 Global Governance Index

• India ranks 58th in the 2024 Global Governance Index.

Latest Productivity-Linked Reward (PLR) Scheme Details

• The Union Cabinet approved modifications to the existing PLR scheme.
• PLR benefits ~20,000 employees and will cost ~Rs 200 crore.
• The wage ceiling for calculating PLR is set at Rs. 7,000 per month.
• All-India port performance weightage will be reduced to 40%, and the port-specific performance weightage will increase to 60%.

Classical Language Status Conferral

• Union Cabinet declared 5 languages (including Marathi, Pali, Prakrit, Assamese, and Bengali) as Classical languages.

International Energy Efficiency Cooperation

• The Energy Efficiency Cooperation (EEC), bringing together several countries, is dedicated to worldwide energy efficiency knowledge sharing and best practices.

This quiz explores India's recent achievements and developments in innovation, education, and employment for 2024. It covers the Global Innovation Index ranking, approvals in civil aviation, the launch of the CM-SATH scheme, and much more. Test your knowledge of these important updates affecting India's global position and domestic policies.