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What is the primary purpose of the Centre for Rural Enterprise Acceleration (CREATE) inaugurated at Leh?
What is the primary purpose of the Centre for Rural Enterprise Acceleration (CREATE) inaugurated at Leh?
Which company is in a joint venture with Indian Railways for locomotive manufacturing?
Which company is in a joint venture with Indian Railways for locomotive manufacturing?
What significant development is planned for 2025 regarding locomotive exports?
What significant development is planned for 2025 regarding locomotive exports?
Which government official inaugurated the CREATE initiative?
Which government official inaugurated the CREATE initiative?
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What is the significance of the Marhowra plant as per the recent initiatives?
What is the significance of the Marhowra plant as per the recent initiatives?
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What rating was upgraded for Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone (APSEZ)?
What rating was upgraded for Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone (APSEZ)?
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What is the focus of the recent initiative mentioned for improving air quality?
What is the focus of the recent initiative mentioned for improving air quality?
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Which agency conducted the rating upgrade for APSEZ?
Which agency conducted the rating upgrade for APSEZ?
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What type of financial instruments are mentioned in relation to APSEZ?
What type of financial instruments are mentioned in relation to APSEZ?
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How much funding is associated with the initiative related to the National Highway project?
How much funding is associated with the initiative related to the National Highway project?
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Which city is suggested as a focus for combating air pollution related to the national highways?
Which city is suggested as a focus for combating air pollution related to the national highways?
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What is the purpose of enhancing connectivity mentioned in relation to national highway projects?
What is the purpose of enhancing connectivity mentioned in relation to national highway projects?
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What does 'AA+/Stable' signify in the context of APSEZ?
What does 'AA+/Stable' signify in the context of APSEZ?
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What is the primary purpose of the urban tunnel project mentioned?
What is the primary purpose of the urban tunnel project mentioned?
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Which authority is responsible for developing the urban tunnel project?
Which authority is responsible for developing the urban tunnel project?
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What is the estimated cost of the urban tunnel project?
What is the estimated cost of the urban tunnel project?
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How much can the travel time be reduced by using the urban tunnel?
How much can the travel time be reduced by using the urban tunnel?
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Which project is the urban tunnel intended to improve connectivity with?
Which project is the urban tunnel intended to improve connectivity with?
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What aspect of the project does the term 'historical step' suggest?
What aspect of the project does the term 'historical step' suggest?
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Who inaugurated the urban tunnel project?
Who inaugurated the urban tunnel project?
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What is the goal of the urban tunnel in terms of community impact?
What is the goal of the urban tunnel in terms of community impact?
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Miscellaneous Current Affairs - September 2024
- Siddhartha Aggarwal, aged 49, became the oldest Indian to swim solo across the English Channel.
- QCI provisionally approved NTH, Ghaziabad, as a certification body for drone type certifications.
- A new cousin species of turmeric, Genus Curcuma, was identified in Nagaland.
- Port Blair in Andaman and Nicobar Islands was renamed Sri Vijaya Puram.
- Doordarshan marked its 65th anniversary, September 15, 1959.
- The Indian government removed the $950 per tonne minimum export price for basmati rice.
- A Centre for Rural Enterprise Acceleration was inaugurated at Leh.
- Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) of J&K launched the theme song "Vote Ka Tyohar".
- Chiranjeevi recognized by Guinness World Records for most dance moves in 537 songs across 156 films.
- Kiran Rao's "Laapataa Ladies" selected as India's official entry for Best Foreign Film Oscars 2025.
- Mana village in Joshimath block selected for Pradhan Mantri Janjatiya Unnat Gram Abhiyan.
- 297 antiquities handed over to India by U.S. authorities.
- Prime Minister Modi gifted silver train model and Pashmina shawl to U.S. President and First Lady.
- Wabtec Locomotive Private Limited to export ES43ACmi locomotives to Africa from Marhowra plant, starting 2025.
- A team from NIMAS successfully scaled an unclimbed 6383 m peak in Arunachal Pradesh.
- Delhi increased minimum wages for workers (October 1).
- The Thane-Borivali Twin Tunnel project inaugurated by Prime Minister Modi, reduced travel time between Thane and Borivali.
- ICRA upgraded Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone (APSEZ) rating to AAA/Stable.
- Delhi Lieutenant Governor (LG) launched Dust Free Drive to combat air pollution.
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Test your knowledge on significant events and updates from September 2024. This quiz covers various topics including sports achievements, government initiatives, scientific discoveries, and cultural milestones in India. Stay informed about what made headlines this month!
