Manipur Festival - Ningol Chakkouba
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Which community celebrates the Ningol Chakkouba festival?

  • Brahmin community
  • Kuki community
  • Manipuri community
  • Maitei community (correct)

    • What is the significance of the Ningol Chakkouba festival?

  • Religious rituals
  • Celebrating harvest
  • Reunion of married sisters with their families (correct)
  • Marriage ceremonies

    • What was the Authorised Capital of the Food Corporation of India in February 2023?

  • Rs 21,000 crore (correct)
  • Rs 15,000 crore
  • Rs 25,000 crore
  • Rs 10,000 crore

    • Where was the first headquarters of the Food Corporation of India located?

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

    In which year did the Food Corporation of India start its journey?

    <p>1964</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which ministry is the Food Corporation of India a part of?

    <p>Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the PM Vidyalaxmi scheme?

    <p>To provide easy loans for higher education</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the equity of the Food Corporation of India in FY24?

    <p>Rs 10,157 crore</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What kind of body is the Food Corporation of India?

    <p>Statutory body</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which year was the PM Vidyalaxmi scheme approved?

    <p>2023</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the annual family income limit for students to be eligible for the PM Vidyalaxmi scheme?

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

    How much interest subvention is provided for education loans up to ₹10 lakh under the PM Vidyalaxmi scheme?

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    How many students will be covered under the PM Vidyalaxmi scheme each year?

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    What type of loan can students obtain under the PM Vidyalaxmi scheme?

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    Under the PM Vidyalaxmi scheme, which institutions are eligible for coverage?

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    Which type of expenses can the loan cover under the PM Vidyalaxmi scheme?

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    What is the maximum education loan amount that can be applied for under the PM Vidyalaxmi scheme?

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    Which of the following statements about the PM Vidyalaxmi scheme is false?

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    What was the total transaction processed by the India Connect platform in October?

    <p>₹1 trillion</p> Signup and view all the answers

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    Who co-chaired the 21st India-US Military Cooperation Group meeting?

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    What initiative did South Africa launch to attract more tourists from India?

    <p>Trusted Tour Operator Scheme</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of international arrivals in South Africa are Indian tourists?

    <p>3.9%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which country attracted over 1.4 million Chinese visitors?

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

    What was the purpose of the India-US Military Cooperation meet?

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    How many Chinese tourists visited South Africa in 2023?

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    What does the BBPS platform enable?

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    What milestone does the launch of the Tianping-3 satellite represent for China in 2024?

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    Which percentage represents the share of Indian tourists among all international tourists in South Africa?

    <p>3.9%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What prestigious award was Twinkle Khanna's book 'Welcome to Paradise' nominated for?

    <p>Crossword Books Award</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which year did the Crossword Books Award first get awarded?

    <p>1998</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which player made history by registering for the IPL auction from Italy?

    <p>Thomas Draca</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main focus of the Warrior Pro Batch?

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    Which rocket was used to launch the Tianping-3 satellite?

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    Which of the following statements is correct regarding the share of tourists in South Africa?

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    What major concern drove voters to support Donald Trump in his campaign?

    <p>Inflation and the economy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which strategy did Trump promise to implement regarding immigration?

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    Kamala Harris's campaign emphasized which of the following themes?

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    What position did Joe Biden hold during the election?

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    What historic achievement did Donald Trump accomplish with his second election victory?

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    What was a challenge Kamala Harris faced in her campaign?

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    How did the Republicans perform in the Senate elections?

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    At what age did Donald Trump enter his second term as President?

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    Which political stance did Kamala Harris prioritize in her campaign?

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    Study Notes

    Manipur Festival - Ningol Chakkouba

    • The festival is celebrated by the Meitei community.
    • Ningol Chakkouba is the biggest festival for the Meitei community.
    • It is celebrated on the 2nd day of the Hiyangei lunar month of the Meetei calendar.
    • The festival involves married sisters visiting their parental homes for a grand feast and exchange of gifts.

    FCI Equity Infusion

    • The government infused Rs 10,700 crore equity in the Food Corporation of India (FCI) in FY25.
    • FCI's authorized capital was Rs 100 crore and equity was Rs 4 crore in 1964.
    • The authorized capital was increased to Rs 21,000 crore in February 2023.
    • The equity of FCI reached Rs 10,157 crore in FY24.

    FCI Details and Functions

    • The FCI is a statutory body of the Government of India.
    • The FCI is owned by the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution and was established in 1965 by the Food Corporation Act, 1964.

    PM Vidyalaxmi Scheme

    • The scheme provides financial support to eligible students facing financial constraints while pursuing higher education.
    • Students with annual family incomes up to Rs 8 lakh and pursuing quality higher education are eligible for a 3% interest subvention on education loans up to Rs 10 lakh.
    • The scheme aims to cover approximately 1 lakh students annually.
    • Students obtaining admission in quality higher education institutions will be eligible for collateral-free and guarantor-free education loans.
    • The scheme covers tuition fees and other course-related expenses.

    PM Vidyalaxmi Scheme Applicability

    • The scheme is applicable to the top quality higher education institutions, based on NIRF rankings:
      • Top 100 ranked HEIs (government & private), including overall, category, and domain specific rankings.
      • State government HEIs ranked between 101-200 in NIRF.
      • All central government institutions.

    Donald Trump's Second Term Victory

    • Donald Trump won a second term as the President of the United States.
    • He defeated Vice-President Kamala Harris in the 2024 presidential election.
    • Trump's win was driven by concerns around inflation, the economy, and illegal migration.

    India-US Military Cooperation

    • The 21st edition of the India-US Military Cooperation Group (MCG) meeting took place in New Delhi.
    • The meeting was co-chaired by Lt Gen JP Mathew (India) and Lt Gen Joshua M Rudd (US).

    South Africa's Tourism Scheme

    • South Africa launched the Trusted Tour Operator Scheme (TTOS) to boost tourism from India and China.
    • While China sent over 100 million tourists overseas in 2023, only 93,000 visited South Africa.
    • Australia, in contrast, received over 1.4 million Chinese visitors.
    • Indian tourists currently account for 3.9% of all international arrivals in South Africa, while Chinese visitors represent 1.8%.

    China's Tianping-3 Satellite Launch

    • China successfully launched the Tianping-3 satellite using a Long March 6 rocket.
    • The launch marked the 13th launch of the Long March-6 rocket and China's 50th space launch in 2024.
    • It was the 541st flight of the Long March rocket family.

    Twinkle Khanna's Book Award

    • Twinkle Khanna's book "Welcome to Paradise" was shortlisted for the Crossword Books Award in the fiction category.

    Crossword Books Award Details

    • Awarded for acclaimed and popular Indian novels written by Indian authors.
    • Established in 1998.

    Thomas Draca's IPL Auction Participation

    • Thomas Draca became the first player from Italy to register for the Indian Premier League (IPL) auction.
    • The IPL auction is scheduled to take place in 2025.

    India Connect Bill Payment Platform

    • India Connect (previously known as Bharat Bill Payment System) processed transactions worth ₹1 trillion with 239.31 million transactions in October.
    • This platform currently operates with 22,097 billers.
    • It is an integrated bill payment platform facilitating payments through mobile apps, bank branches, and other channels.

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