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What was the primary purpose of PM Modi's visit to Maharashtra on 20th September 2024?
What commemorative action did PM Modi take during his visit?
What is the primary aim of the IBCA initiative?
How many countries have become members of IBCA so far?
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What theme was associated with the ‘100 days initiatives’ launched by Amit Shah?
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What was the main objective of the ‘White Revolution 2.0’ launched by Amit Shah?
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Which organization provided $34 million to iBUS Network?
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Which ministry is responsible for the initiative related to the ‘White Revolution 2.0’?
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What is the purpose of the SBIG Health Super Top-Up plan?
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How much collateral-free loan can artisans receive under the Enterprise Development Loans initiative?
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Which Indian chief minister laid the foundation for a drinking water supply project?
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What is the potential benefit of the PM Vishwakarma Yojana for farmers?
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What is the investment amount secured by iBUS Network from the IFC?
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Which type of insurance products does iBUS Network aim to offer?
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What was one of the key initiatives mentioned during the launch of SOPs for ‘Cooperation among Cooperatives’?
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What is the funding source for the project aimed at boosting drinking water supply in Tripura?
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What is the maximum interest subvention cap for beneficiaries under Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY?
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Which government scheme provides free health insurance coverage of up to Rs 5 lakh?
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Which ministry is responsible for implementing Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY?
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What financial assistance does the Government of Maharashtra provide under the Startup Scheme mentioned?
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When did Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY complete its 6 years of implementation?
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Which initiative was launched by PM Modi during his visit to Maharashtra aside from the PM MITRA Park?
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What does the abbreviation 'DoA&FW' stand for?
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What is the purpose of the released 3rd Advance Estimates by DoA&FW?
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Which team secured the top rank in the Open Section of the final standings?
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How many points did the USA earn in the Open Section?
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Which country will host the FIFA World Cup 2026 along with Canada and Mexico?
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What is significant about the FIFA World Cup 2026?
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Which team won the Laver Cup 2024?
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Who captained Team Europe in the Laver Cup 2024?
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Who were the winning doubles team at the Hangzhou Open 2024?
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What year marked the fifth victory for Team Europe in the Laver Cup?
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Who is set to replace Arvind Kejriwal as the Chief Minister of Delhi?
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Who has been appointed as the next Chairman-cum-Managing Director of NALCO?
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Which party does Anura Kumara Dissanayake lead?
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When is Atishi expected to serve her term as the Chief Minister of Delhi?
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Who was sworn in as the 16th Prime Minister of Sri Lanka?
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What rank will Air Marshal Amar Preet Singh hold in the Indian Air Force?
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Study Notes
National Affairs
- Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi visited Wardha, Maharashtra on 20th September 2024.
- PM Modi participated in the anniversary of PM Vishwakarma Yojana at Swavalambai ground in Wardha.
- PM Modi released a commemorative stamp published by India Post dedicated to the 1 year anniversary of PM Vishwakarma Yojana
- PM Vishwakarma Yojana was launched on September 17, 2023 to provide support to artisans and craftspeople
- The scheme provides collateral free ‘Enterprise Development Loans’ of up to Rs. 3 lakhs in two tranches of Rs. 1 lakh and Rs. 2 lakhs.
- The scheme had a concessional rate of interest of 5% with an interest subvention cap of 8%.
- PM Modi laid the foundation stone of PM Mega Integrated Textile Regions and Apparel (PM MITRA) Park at Amravati, Maharashtra.
- PM Modi launched the Acharya Chanakya Kaushalya Vikas Scheme (Acharya Chanakya Skill Development Center scheme) of the Government of Maharashtra.
- PM Modi launched The Punyashlok Ahilyadevi Holkar Women Startup Scheme, which provides financial assistance up to Rs. 25 lakh.
- Union Minister Amit Shah launched SOPs on ‘White Revolution 2.0’ to boost the Indian Dairy Sector during the National Conference on the initiatives taken by the Ministry of Cooperation (MoC) in the 1st 100 days of the NDA government held in New Delhi.
- The ‘100 days initiatives’ were launched under the theme of “Sahkar-se-Samriddhi” to strengthen and expand the cooperative sector.
- Amit Shah launched SOPs for ‘Cooperation among Cooperatives’ initiative and ‘Margdarshika’.
- Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri- Jan Arogya Yojana (PM-JAY), a flagship scheme of the GoI has completed 6 years.
- Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri- Jan Arogya Yojana (PM-JAY) is being implemented by the National Health Authority (NHA) under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) and provides free health insurance coverage up to Rs 5 lakh.
- The Department of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare (DoA&FW) under the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare (MoA&FW) has released the 3rd Advance Estimates of the Area and Production of Various Horticultural Crops for Financial Year 2023-24 (FY24).
- The Union Cabinet approved India becoming a member of the International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA).
- India is the fourth country to become a member of the IBCA.
Banking & Finance
- iBUS Network and Infrastructure Private Limited, a leading digital infrastructure solutions provider, has secured an investment of Rs 280 crore (USD 34 million) from the International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group (WBG).
- Tripura CM Manik Sah Laid Foundation for ADB-funded Rs 530 Cr Project to Boost Drinking Water Supply.
- BLS E-Services Limited will offer a range of insurance products directly to customers across India.
- State Bank of India (SBI) General Insurance Company Limited has launched ‘SBIG Health Super Top-Up’ plan, a health insurance add-on plan to enhance existing health insurance coverage.
- Atishi replaced Arvind Kejriwal as the 7th CM of Delhi.
- Anura Kumara Dissanayake (55 year old), Leader of Marxist-Leninist party Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP), sworn-in as 9th President of Sri Lanka.
- Brijendra Pratap Singh was appointed as the next Chairman-cum-Managing Director (CMD) of the National Aluminium Company Limited (NALCO) by the Public Enterprise Selection Board (PESB).
- Brijendra Pratap Singh is expected to take over from the incumbent CMD, Sridhar Patra on 1st November 2024.
- The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has appointed Air Marshal Amar Preet Singh as the next Chief of the Air Staff (CAS) in the Indian Air force (IAF), with effect from September 30, 2024.
- Harini Amarasuriya (54 years old), leader of National People’s Power (NPP), was officially sworn-in as the 16th Prime Minister (PM) of Sri Lanka.
Sports
- Team Europe won the Laver Cup 2024 by defeating Team World.
- Team Europe was captained by Swedish tennis player Björn Borg.
- Team World was captained by American tennis player John McEnroe.
- This marked the 5th win for Team Europe.
- India won the Open section of the SAFF U-17 Women's Championship 2024.
- India won the Women’s section of the SAFF U-17 Women's Championship 2024.
- The next FIFA World Cup to feature 48 teams will take place in 2026.
- The FIFA World Cup 2026 will be hosted across 3 countries, Canada, Mexico, and the United States of America (USA).
- Indian Tennis players Jeevan Nedunchezhiyan and Vijay Sundar Prashanth won the men’s doubles title at the Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) 250 Hangzhou Open (2024).
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This quiz covers Prime Minister Narendra Modi's significant visit to Wardha, Maharashtra on September 20, 2024. It details his participation in the anniversary of the PM Vishwakarma Yojana and highlights various initiatives like the PM Mega Integrated Textile Regions and the Acharya Chanakya Skill Development Center. Test your knowledge on these national affairs and the impact on artisans and the local economy.
