Recent Developments in Indian Waterways and Finance
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Which organization launched the National River Traffic and Navigation System?

  • SEBI
  • IWAI (correct)
  • RBI
  • AMFL
  • What is the minimum investment amount for SM REIT as introduced by SEBI?

  • 50 lakh
  • 25 lakh
  • 10 lakh (correct)
  • 5 lakh
  • Which index fund and ETF was launched by DSP Asset Managers?

  • Nifty Midcap 150
  • BSE Sensex Next 30 (correct)
  • Nifty Bank Index
  • Nifty 50
  • How much has the cargo traffic on national waterways increased in the last 10 years?

    <p>CAGR of 22%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many blue flag beaches does India have as of November 2024?

    <p>12</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the projected GDP growth rate for India in 2025 according to the UN DESA report?

    <p>6.6%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which company collaborated with ICICI Lombard for insurance related to the Maha Kumbh Mela?

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

    Who is the current President of Venezuela as per the recent information?

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

    Which foundation is responsible for the Blue Flag certification?

    <p>Foundation for Environmental Education</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of these companies was granted a license by SEBI for SM REIT?

    <p>STRATA Capital</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of the partnership announced between PIXXEL and SIIS?

    <p>Supply of hyperspectral satellite data</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which portal was launched by Karnataka for forest protection?

    <p>Garudakshi portal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What initiative is associated with the project MPOWER approved by the World Bank?

    <p>Enhancing education for adolescents aged 6-12</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the total cost for the World Bank's educational project in Meghalaya?

    <p>$45 million</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main goal of the NPOP program launched in New Delhi?

    <p>To impact organic food exports in India</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which submarine was delivered as the sixth Scorpene submarine?

    <p>INS VAGSHEER</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary purpose of the 5G use case test lab inaugurated by KISHAN REDDY?

    <p>To test and demonstrate 5G technology</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the future target for sequencing genomes announced in the genomic data set reveal?

    <p>10 million genomes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which organization partnered with RBIHUB to launch SWANARI TECHSPRINT 3.0?

    <p>Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the expected value of organic farming exports in India over the next three years, according to Tracenet 2.0?

    <p>2000 crore</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Inland Waterways Development Council (IWDC) Meeting in Assam

    • The 2nd IWDC met in Assam
    • The Indian Waterways Authority (IWAI) initiated the meeting
    • A plan to launch 1000 green vessels is proposed
    • Plans for eco-friendly opportunities were discussed
    • The national waterways infrastructure will be strengthened over 5 years (50,000 crores)
    • Six floating steel jetties will be built on the Godavari River
    • Allocated budget for National Waterways 2, NW 16, and the Indo-Bangladesh protocol route is 3000 crore rupees
    • Cargo traffic has increased by 22% over the last 10 years, from 18 million tons to 133 million tons
    • Riverine community development schemes are also planned

    DSP Asset Manager

    • A new BSE Sensex next 30 index fund and ETF was launched by a DSP asset management company
    • This is India's first fund of this kind

    SEBI Grants License to STRATA for SM REIT

    • The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) gave approval to STRATA for establishing an SM REIT (small and medium Real Estate Investment Trust)
    • STRATA Capital will manage the investments for the fund
    • AXIS Trustee will act as the trustee
    • The fund can invest in properties valued between 50 crores and 500 crores
    • The minimum number of investors required is 200
    • The minimum investment amount per investor is 10 lakhs

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    Explore the latest initiatives in the Indian waterways sector, including the IWDC meeting and plans for eco-friendly vessels. Additionally, learn about new financial instruments launched by DSP Asset Management and recent approvals from SEBI for REIT establishments. This quiz covers ongoing infrastructure improvements and investment opportunities in India.

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