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What is India's rank in the Global Innovation Index (GII) 2024 among 133 global economies?

  • 28th
  • 39th (correct)
  • 50th
  • 46th

    • Which airline recently received approval from the Union Civil Aviation Ministry to begin operations?

  • JettWings Airways
  • Star Air
  • Shankh Air (correct)
  • IndiaOne Air

    • Which state officially launched the CM-SATH scheme to boost educational prospects for bright students?

  • Tripura (correct)
  • Mizoram
  • Assam
  • Meghalaya

    • Which Union Ministry coordinates India's involvement in the GlobE Network?

    <p>Ministry of Home Affairs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of the GlobE Network launched under the G20 framework?

    <p>To address international corruption and financial crime</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many member countries are part of the GlobE Network?

    <p>121</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which bodies are part of India's involvement in the GlobE Network?

    <p>Central Bureau of Investigation and Enforcement Directorate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does the United Nations Office against Drugs and Crime (UNODC) play in the GlobE Network?

    <p>Serving as the secretariat for the network</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which country is NOT participating in the Maritime Exercise 'Malabar 2024'?

    <p>United Kingdom</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The 4th Generation Very Short-Range Air Defence System (VSHORADS) was successfully developed by which organization?

    <p>Research Centre Imarat (RCI), Hyderabad</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The 'Ecomark Rules' have replaced which previous scheme?

    <p>Ecomark scheme, 1991</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which research center developed a polymer nanocomposite for pressure sensing and energy harvesting applications?

    <p>Centre for Nano and Soft Matter Sciences (CeNS), Bengaluru</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Mountain Abi Gamin is located in which Indian state or union territory?

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

    What is the primary focus of the 'Ecomark Rules' initiative?

    <p>Encouraging sustainable products</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is true about the 4th Generation Very Short-Range Air Defence System (VSHORADS)?

    <p>It was successfully flight-tested by DRDO.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which institute is primarily associated with the development of the road safety sensor prototype?

    <p>Centre for Nano and Soft Matter Sciences (CeNS), Bengaluru</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the maximum time limit for filing income tax returns from the end of the relevant assessment year?

    <p>5 years</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which authorities are empowered to handle claims of delay in filing income tax returns up to ₹1 crore?

    <p>Principal Commissioners of Income Tax</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the wage ceiling for calculation of Bonus under the modified Productivity Linked Reward Scheme?

    <p>₹7000</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which organization is designated as the implementing agency for India in the Energy Efficiency Hub?

    <p>Bureau of Energy Efficiency</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the maximum claim amount that the Chief Commissioners of Income Tax can address?

    <p>₹3 crores</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What condition does the circular set for supplementary refund claims?

    <p>Specific conditions are outlined</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which language was NOT conferred the status of Classical Language by the Union Cabinet?

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

    For what duration will the modified Productivity Linked Reward Scheme be applicable?

    <p>2020-2026</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which organization was established as the successor to the International Partnership for Energy Efficiency Cooperation?

    <p>International Energy Efficiency Hub</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following options reflects the total financial implication for the modified PLR scheme for the entire period?

    <p>₹200 crore</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which state initiated the Communicable Diseases Control Campaign?

    <p>Uttar Pradesh</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which company acquired Bharat Serums and Vaccines Limited according to the Competition Commission of India?

    <p>Mankind Pharma Ltd</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the timeframe required for authorities to dispose of applications upon receipt?

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

    Who was sworn in as Mexico's first woman president?

    <p>Claudia Sheinbaum</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is the head of the committee established by PNGRB to address gas transmission monopolies?

    <p>Ajay Tyagi</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which component is NOT part of the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (PM-RKVY)?

    <p>National Food Security Mission</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which company announced the introduction of the Llama 3.2 large language model with visual processing capabilities?

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

    What is the name of the third 25T Bollard Pull Tug launched in Kolkata?

    <p>Ashva (Yard 337)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which organization recently gained recognition as an Affiliate Member of the International Medical Device Regulators Forum?

    <p>Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the 7,000-km long car rally organized to commemorate the Indian Air Force's anniversary?

    <p>Vayu Veer Vijeta</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which category is not included in the Best Tourism Villages Competition 2024?

    <p>Medical Tourism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which state was India's first supercapacitor manufacturing facility inaugurated?

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

    What is the name of the government-funded project aimed at creating AI models in Indian languages?

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

    What is the eligible age range to qualify for the Prime Minister’s Internship Scheme?

    <p>21 to 24 years</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which company collaborated with Druk Holding and Investments Ltd to develop energy projects in Bhutan?

    <p>Reliance Enterprises</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which state is the Bidkin Industrial Area, recently dedicated to the nation by the Prime Minister, located?

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

    Who has been awarded the prestigious 2024 SASTRA Ramanujan Prize?

    <p>Alexander Dunn</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which country will India participate in the Euronaval 2024 trade show?

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

    Which state or union territory has the highest unemployment rate among youths according to the Periodic Labour Force Survey?

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

    What platform can citizens use to report international spoofed calls?

    <p>Sanchar Saathi</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which railway zone established the Rail Rakshak Dal for the first time?

    <p>North Western Railway (NWR) zone</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which ministry launched the Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana?

    <p>Ministry of Chemicals &amp; Fertilizers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How much is the total proposed expenditure for the PM-RKVY and Krishonnati Yojana?

    <p>Rs. 1,01,321.61 crore</p> Signup and view all the answers

    With which country has NPCI International Payments Limited partnered to develop a payment platform similar to UPI?

    <p>Trinidad and Tobago</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following countries was NOT involved in the establishment of the IMDRF?

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

    Which institution is NOT involved in the Thematic Hubs under the National Quantum Mission?

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

    What is the objective of BharatGen in developing generative AI models?

    <p>Addressing India's social and linguistic diversity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which state's expenditure share is Rs. 32,232.63 crore, according to the proposed PM schemes?

    <p>All states</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which project is specifically designed to foster sustainability in tourism through community engagement?

    <p>Best Tourism Villages Competition 2024</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many categories are included in the Best Tourism Villages Competition 2024?

    <p>8</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What significant infrastructure project was inaugurated by the Prime Minister near Bidkin?

    <p>Solapur Airport</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which government department leads the 7th Business Reforms Action Plan (BRAP 2024)?

    <p>Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which organization launched the Anna Darpan integrated supply chain management system?

    <p>Food Corporation of India (FCI)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    From which state has the Bodo Jou Gwran brew received a GI tag?

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

    Where is the joint venture BEL IAI AeroSystems Private Ltd headquartered?

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

    Which company signed a contract to manufacture Wheeled Armoured Platform combat vehicles for Morocco?

    <p>Tata Advanced Systems Ltd (TASL)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is set to publish the memoir titled 'Mother Mary Comes to Me'?

    <p>Arundhati Roy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRS) were recently inaugurated for tribal communities?

    <p>40</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the total outlay of the ‘Dharti Aaba Janjatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan’?

    <p>Rs. 79,156 crore</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the retained interest rate for the Public Provident Fund (PPF) for the upcoming quarter?

    <p>7.1%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is India's global ranking in the World Talent Ranking 2024?

    <p>58th</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which state earned the top spot in the Urban Governance Index (UGI) 2024?

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

    What recent guidelines did the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) establish?

    <p>Condoning delay in filing income tax returns (ITRs)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What alcohol content percentage does Bodo Jou Gwran have?

    <p>16.11%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which Bodo dish is a semi-fermented delicacy made with jute leaves?

    <p>Bodo Narzi</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following locations hosted the 8th edition of the India-Kazakhstan Joint Military Exercise KAZIND-2024?

    <p>Auli, Uttarakhand</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which country signed a Bilateral Investment Treaty (BIT) with India to enhance investor confidence?

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

    Which ministry introduced the ‘Jal Hi AMRIT scheme’ to promote efficient water management within its first 100 days?

    <p>Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Until what year will the ‘Cruise Bharat Mission’ be implemented to enhance cruise tourism in India?

    <p>2029</p> Signup and view all the answers

    With which organization did the Department of Social Justice and Empowerment launch the SARTHIE 1.0 initiative?

    <p>National Legal Services Authority (NALSA)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which organization developed the Oxygen Bird Park (Amrit Mahotsav Park) in Nagpur, Maharashtra?

    <p>National Highways Authority of India (NHAI)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who was awarded the Dadasaheb Phalke Award at the 70th National Film Awards ceremony?

    <p>Mithun Chakraborty</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who became the first woman officer to take over as Director General of Armed Forces Medical Services (DGAFMS)?

    <p>Surgeon Vice Admiral Arti Sarin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which Indian left-arm spinner reached the milestone of taking his 300th Test wicket recently?

    <p>Ravindra Jadeja</p> Signup and view all the answers

    At the 3rd edition of World Food India (WFI 2024), which country participated as the Partner Country?

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

    The National Mission on Edible Oils – Oilseeds (NMEO-Oilseeds) will be implemented from 2024-25 to which year?

    <p>2030-31</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which country is set to host the 2026 Asian Games?

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

    Which country has agreed to relinquish sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius?

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

    Which company is responsible for the construction and delivery of the 5th multi-purpose vessel (MPV) of 7,500 DWT?

    <p>Garden Reach Shipbuilders &amp; Engineers (GRSE)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which company collaborated with the Prime Minister to establish India’s first modern gaushala?

    <p>Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where did GAIL (India) Limited inaugurate its first compressed biogas facility?

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

    Study Notes

    India's Global Ranking and Initiatives

    • India's rank in the Global Innovation Index (GII) 2024 is 39th out of 133 global economies.
    • Shankh Air received approval from the Union Civil Aviation Ministry to begin operations.
    • Tripura launched the CM-SATH scheme to support bright students.
    • The Ministry of Home Affairs is the central authority for India's involvement in the GlobE Network, a G20 initiative to fight international corruption and financial crime.

    Technology and Innovation

    • Meta announced Llama 3.2, a free and open-source large language model with visual processing capabilities.
    • A 7,000-km car rally, "Vayu Veer Vijeta," is being organized to mark the 92nd anniversary of the Indian Air Force.
    • The "BharatGen" project, an initiative of the Department of Science and Technology (DST), creates generative AI systems in Indian languages.

    Tourism and Infrastructure

    • The Best Tourism Villages Competition 2024 categories include Adventure Tourism, Agri Tourism, Community-Based Tourism, Craft, Heritage, Responsible Tourism, Spiritual And Wellness, and Vibrant Village.
    • Bidkin Industrial Area (7,855 acres) in Maharashtra was dedicated to the nation.
    • The Pune Metro section from District Court to Swargate was inaugurated.
    • Solapur airport was inaugurated.

    Awards, Schemes, and Events

    • Alexander Dunn received the 2024 SASTRA Ramanujan Prize.
    • Lakshadweep has the highest unemployment rate among youth (15-29 years old) as per the 7th Annual report of the Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) 2023-2024.
    • Indian Railways established Rail Rakshak Dal in the North Western Railway zone.
    • NPCI International Payments Limited (NIPL) partnered with Trinidad and Tobago's Ministry of Digital Transformation to develop a real-time payments platform.
    • Four Thematic Hubs were unveiled under the National Quantum Mission in various institutes, excluding IIT Mandi.
    • The 8th edition of the India-Kazakhstan Joint Military Exercise KAZIND-2024 took place in Auli, Uttarakhand.
    • India and Uzbekistan signed a Bilateral Investment Treaty (BIT).
    • The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs introduced the Jal Hi AMRIT scheme.
    • The Cruise Bharat Mission will be implemented until 2029.
    • The Department of Social Justice and Empowerment (DoSJE) and National Legal Services Authority (NALSA) launched the SARTHIE 1.0 initiative.
    • The Oxygen Bird Park (Amrit Mahotsav Park) in Nagpur was inaugurated by the National Highways Authority of India.
    • Mithun Chakraborty was awarded the Dadasaheb Phalke Award.
    • Surgeon Vice Admiral Arti Sarin became the first woman officer to become DGAFMS.
    • Ravindra Jadeja became the first Indian left-arm spinner to achieve 300 Test wickets.
    • Japan was the partner country in the 3rd edition of World Food India (WFI 2024).

    Other Important Information

    • The National Mission on Edible Oils – Oilseeds (NMEO-Oilseeds) will be implemented from 2024-25 to 2030-31.

    • The 2026 Asian Games will be hosted by Japan.

    • Britain agreed to cede the Chagos Islands to Mauritius.

    • Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE) signed an agreement for the construction of a multi-purpose vessel.

    • The Lal Tipara Gaushala, India's first modern and self-reliant gaushala, was inaugurated in collaboration with Indian Oil Corporation Limited.

    • GAIL (India) Limited inaugurated its first compressed biogas facility in Ranchi.

    • The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) leads the 7th Business Reforms Action Plan (BRAP 2024).

    • Food Corporation of India (FCI) launched the Anna Darpan micro-services based integrated supply chain management system.

    • Bodo Jou Gwran rice beer received a GI tag in Assam.

    • BEL and Israel Aerospace Industries established a joint venture, BEL IAI AeroSystems Private Ltd, headquartered in Delhi.

    • Tata Advanced Systems Ltd (TASL) signed a contract with the Royal Armed Forces of the Kingdom of Morocco for the local manufacture of combat vehicles.

    • Arundhati Roy will publish her first memoir, "Mother Mary Comes to Me," in September 2025.

    • The Prime Minister inaugurated 40 Eklavya Model Residential Schools.

    • The Dharti Aaba Janjatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan (DAJGUA) scheme has a total outlay of Rs. 79,156 crore.

    • The interest rates on various small savings schemes, including PPF and NSC, remained unchanged in the third quarter of 2024. The PPF interest rate is 7.1%.

    • India's overall global ranking in the Institute for Management Development's World Talent Ranking 2024 is 58th.

    • Kerala earned the top spot in the Urban Governance Index (UGI) 2024.

    • The maximum time limit for filing income tax returns (ITRs) from the end of the relevant assessment year is 5 years.

    • Indian Army, in collaboration with the Centre for Land Warfare Studies (CLAWS), conducted the 2nd Edition of ‘Chanakya Defence Dialogue-2024’.

    • The Communicable Diseases Control Campaign (Sanchari Rog Niyantran Campaign) started in Uttar Pradesh.

    • Claudia Sheinbaum became Mexico's first woman president.

    • Mankind Pharma Ltd acquired Bharat Serums and Vaccines Limited.

    • The Productivity Linked Reward (PLR) Scheme for major ports and dock labor board employees/workers has a wage ceiling of Rs. 7000/- per month for bonus calculation.

    • Five languages were conferred the status of Classical Language (Marathi, Assamese, Sanskrit, Tamil, Telugu). Dogri was not one of them.

    • The Bureau of Energy Efficiency was designated as the implementing agency for India's participation in the Energy Efficiency Hub.

    • The Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board (PNGRB) established a committee, headed by Ajay Tyagi, to address monopolies in gas transmission and marketing.

    • PM-RKVY does not include National Food Security Mission as a component.

    • The third 25T Bollard Pull (BP) Tug, named Ashva (Yard 337), was launched at M/s Titagarh Rail Systems Limited.

    • The Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO) received approval from IMDRF as an Affiliate Member.

    • Kerala inaugurated India's first supercapacitor manufacturing facility at Keltron Component Complex Limited.

    • Prime Minister's Internship Scheme, offering 1.25 lakh internship opportunities in 2024-25, is open for those aged 21 to 24 years.

    • Reliance Enterprises collaborated with Druk Holding and Investments Ltd for a Bhutanese solar and hydroelectric power project.

    • India will participate in Euronaval 2024, the largest naval defence trade show, in France.

    • Citizens can use Sanchar Saathi to report spoofed international calls.

    • The Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP) was launched by the Ministry of Chemicals & Fertilizers.

    • The United Kingdom is not participating in the "Malabar 2024" maritime exercise.

    • The 4th generation VSHORADS was flight-tested by DRDO. It was developed by Research Centre Imarat (RCI) Hyderabad.

    • The Ecomark Rules replaced the Ecomark scheme of 1991, under Life for Environment (LiFE) initiative.

    • Researchers from CeNS, Bengaluru, developed a polymer nanocomposite for road safety sensors.

    • The NCC Mountaineering Expedition Team scaled Mountain Abi Gamin (7,355 meters) in Uttarakhand.

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