Modi Unveils Infrastructure Projects in Kochi

What is the main goal of the projects inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi?

To develop new airports across India
To enhance the agricultural infrastructure in Kerala
To boost capacity building and self-sufficiency in ports, shipping, and inland waterways (correct)
To promote tourism in southern India

What does the new dry dock in Kochi enable?

Import of raw materials for shipbuilding
Transportation of goods using new waterways
Export of products to foreign countries
Large vessels to dock for repairs, reducing dependence on foreign countries (correct)

What is the significance of the ISRF of Cochin Shipyard Ltd (CSL)?

It will transform Kochi into South Asia's largest ship-repair center (correct)
It will primarily handle cargo vessels for international trade
It will facilitate the construction of new ships for the Indian Navy
It will focus on repairing smaller fishing boats

How does the new LPG import terminal benefit the region?

By meeting the LPG needs of multiple cities in the region (C) Signup and view all the answers

What vision is Prime Minister Narendra Modi aiming to fulfill through these infrastructure projects?

Transforming India's ports, shipping, and inland waterways (B) Signup and view all the answers

What was the main focus of Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan's address?

The impact of the 'Make in India' initiative on Kerala (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the reason behind the announcement of an industrial strike on February 16?

To protest against anti-worker and anti-farmer measures by the government (A) Signup and view all the answers

What did Sai Krishna Kothapalli discover and report to CERT-IN?

A critical vulnerability exposing personal details of prominent individuals (C) Signup and view all the answers

What did the vulnerability discovered by Sai Krishna Kothapalli expose?

Personal details such as Aadhaar, PAN, voter identity card, and passport numbers (C) Signup and view all the answers

What was the reason for Sai Krishna Kothapalli's call for an investigation?

Suspecting theft or abuse of the sensitive data exposed by the vulnerability (D) Signup and view all the answers

In the Edelman Trust Barometer 2024, which country replaced South Korea as the least trusted country?

Britain (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which country secured the top position in media trust in the Edelman Trust Barometer 2024?

China (D) Signup and view all the answers

Who will formally inaugurate the Wings India-2024 exhibition at Begumpet Airport?

Union Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which institution was found to be the least trusted globally according to the Edelman Trust Barometer 2024?

Media (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which country retained its top position in the overall index of trust in NGOs, business, government, and media in 2023?

China (B) Signup and view all the answers

What was the reason for LIC's stock price rise in November 2023?

The Finance Ministry exempted PSU insurers from adhering to 25% minimum public shareholding (MPS) norms till 2032 (B) Signup and view all the answers

What led to the downward pressure on LIC's stock price after its IPO listing?

The government sold a significant stake in LIC's IPO through an offer for sale (OFS) (C) Signup and view all the answers

What contributed to the impressive rise in LIC's stock price in December 2023?

Positive momentum from the exemption of PSU insurers from adhering to minimum public shareholding (MPS) norms (B) Signup and view all the answers

Why did the Finance Ministry exempt PSU insurers from adhering to 25% minimum public shareholding (MPS) norms till 2032?

To reduce the burden of complying with MPS norms on PSU insurers (C) Signup and view all the answers

How did the exemption from adhering to minimum public shareholding (MPS) norms benefit LIC?

It enabled LIC to maintain its market capitalization without reducing its public shareholding (B) Signup and view all the answers