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What is the denomination of the commemorative postage stamp released to mark the Silver Jubilee of Kargil Vijay Diwas?

Rs 5 (correct)

Rs 10

Rs 3

Rs 2

Which bank launched the 'Bridge the Gap' campaign?

HSBC Mutual Fund

HDFC Life (correct)

State Bank of India

Paytm

What is the purpose of the 'Suvidha Software Version 1.0' launched by the Indian Coast Guard?

To manage financial operations

To enhance training protocols (correct)

To facilitate communication with other agencies

To monitor environmental impacts

Which financial institution introduced the HDFC Bank SmartWealth facility?

HDFC Bank Signup and view all the answers

During which event was the 'Suvidha Software Version 1.0' unveiled?

Annual Operational Sea Training Conference Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following campaigns was launched by Paytm?

Health Saathi Signup and view all the answers

Where was the commemorative postage stamp for Kargil Vijay Diwas released?

Ladakh Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of the 'MSME Sahaj' facility by State Bank of India?

To simplify the loan process for MSMEs Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of the Indian Coast Guard's newly launched software version 1.0?

To enhance training protocols and maintain uniformity across platforms. Signup and view all the answers

Who is the current Director General of the Indian Coast Guard?

Rakesh Pal Signup and view all the answers

What is the main goal of the National Apprenticeship and Training Scheme (NATS) 2.0?

To improve job skills for young graduates and diploma holders. Signup and view all the answers

What amount was disbursed to apprentices via the NATS 2.0 initiative?

Rs. 100 crore Signup and view all the answers

Which sectors does the NATS 2.0 initiative target for skill enhancement?

IT, manufacturing, and automobiles Signup and view all the answers

How does the NATS 2.0 portal assist apprenticeship applicants?

By facilitating a streamlined registration and application process Signup and view all the answers

What significant event was announced alongside the launch of NATS 2.0?

Disbursement of funds to apprentices. Signup and view all the answers

In what year was the Indian Coast Guard established?

1978 Signup and view all the answers

What was the main function of the apps and portals mentioned in the content?

To facilitate government services and streamline processes. Signup and view all the answers

Which minister launched the Bhusanket Web Portal and Bhooskhalan Mobile Application?

Union Minister Gangapuram Kishan Reddy Signup and view all the answers

What is the capital of Uttar Pradesh?

Lucknow Signup and view all the answers

Who is the current Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh?

Yogi Adityanath Signup and view all the answers

What penalty is prescribed for serious offenses involving human trafficking in Uttar Pradesh?

20 years of imprisonment or life sentence Signup and view all the answers

Which university signed a MoU with the Bureau of Indian Standards?

Govind Ballabh Pant University of Agriculture and Technology Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the 'Standardised Agriculture Demonstration Farm'?

To serve as experimental sites for testing agricultural practices Signup and view all the answers

Which state is the Govind Ballabh Pant University of Agriculture and Technology located in?

Uttarakhand Signup and view all the answers

What type of offenses is described as the most severe under the outlined laws?

Human trafficking Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a provision of the laws against human trafficking in Uttar Pradesh?

Mandatory rehabilitation for offenders Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of the Bureau of Indian Standards?

Setting quality standards for various sectors Signup and view all the answers

How will the 'Standardised Agriculture Demonstration Farm' help farmers?

By testing and implementing new agricultural technologies Signup and view all the answers

Who was the first Indian to swim across the English Channel?

Mihir Sen Signup and view all the answers

Which swimmer holds the record for the fastest swim across the English Channel by an Indian?

Anita Sood Signup and view all the answers

What is the distance of the Palk Strait that Jiya Rai crossed?

29 kilometers Signup and view all the answers

Which swimmer is recognized as the first Indian woman to cross the English Channel?

Aarti Saha Signup and view all the answers

How long did Jiya Rai take to swim from Abbot’s Cliff to Pointe de la Courte-Dune?

17 hours and 25 minutes Signup and view all the answers

Who is the swimmer that holds the record for the most English Channel swims?

Chloe McCardel Signup and view all the answers

When did Anita Sood set her record for the fastest swim across the Channel?

1987 Signup and view all the answers

What year did Mihir Sen swim across the English Channel?

1958 Signup and view all the answers

What is the approximate distance of the swim completed by Jiya Rai across the English Channel?

34 kilometers Signup and view all the answers

Who was the first person ever to swim across the English Channel?

Matthew Webb Signup and view all the answers

What award did the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation win in 2024?

Global Water Tech Award Signup and view all the answers

Which city hosted the 54th International Physics Olympiad in 2024?

Isfahan Signup and view all the answers

How many medals did Indian students win at the 56th International Chemistry Olympiad?

One gold, one bronze, and two silver Signup and view all the answers

What position did India achieve in the Physics Olympiad overall?

Fourth Signup and view all the answers

What categories of medals were achieved by Indian students at the International Physics Olympiad?

One gold and two silver Signup and view all the answers

Which organization awarded the Global Water Tech Award to DMRC?

Global Energy & Environment Foundation Signup and view all the answers

What type of initiatives did DMRC implement to win the award?

Environmental conservation initiatives Signup and view all the answers

Which medal did Indian students not win at the International Chemistry Olympiad?

Platinum Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

SEBI Initiatives

SEVA platform is available in beta version on SEBI’s website and SAARTHI mobile app for Android and iOS users.
Chairman of SEBI is Madhabi Puri Buch.

Recent Facilities Launched in Banking and Insurance

HDFC Bank introduced SmartWealth service.
HDFC Life launched the 'Bridge the Gap' campaign.
State Bank of India launched MSME Sahaj and Amrit Vrishti services.
Paytm released the Health Saathi initiative.
HSBC Mutual Fund initiated the 'Apne #SIPKoDoPromotion'.

Kargil Vijay Diwas

A commemorative postage stamp of Rs 5 was issued by the Department of Posts to honor the 25th anniversary of Kargil Vijay Diwas in Dras, Ladakh.

Indian Coast Guard Developments

ICG unveiled ‘Suvidha Software Version 1.0’ at the Annual Operational Sea Training Conference in Visakhapatnam to enhance training protocols.
Established on August 18, 1978, with headquarters in New Delhi and Rakesh Pal as Director General.

National Apprenticeship and Training Scheme (NATS) 2.0

Launched NATS 2.0 portal to streamline apprenticeship opportunities for young graduates and diploma holders.
Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan disbursed Rs 100 crore in stipends through Direct Benefits Transfer (DBT) across various sectors.

Recently Launched Apps and Portals

Bhusanket Web Portal and Bhooskhalan Mobile Application launched by Union Minister Kishan Reddy.
IMC 2024 Application and Website introduced by Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia.
Steel Import Monitoring System mentioned for monitoring imports.

Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) and GBPUAT Collaboration

BIS signed an MoU with Govind Ballabh Pant University to establish India’s first 'Standardised Agriculture Demonstration Farm'.
These farms will function as experimental sites for testing agricultural practices in line with Indian standards.

DMRC Accolades

Delhi Metro Rail Corporation won the 'Global Water Tech Award 2024' from the Global Energy & Environment Foundation for its environmental initiatives.

Achievements in International Olympiads

Indian students garnered two gold and three silver medals at the 54th International Physics Olympiad in Isfahan, Iran.
At the 56th International Chemistry Olympiad in Riyadh, the Indian team secured one gold, one bronze, and two silver medals.
India ranked fourth in the Physics Olympiad tied with Vietnam.

Jiya Rai's Record-Breaking Swims

Jiya Rai, a 16-year-old from Mumbai, holds the world record for the youngest and fastest person to swim the English Channel, completing it in 17 hours and 25 minutes.
She also holds the record for the youngest and fastest swimmer to cross the Palk Strait (29 kilometers) in 13 hours and 10 minutes, achieved on March 20, 2022.

Notable Channel Swimmers

Mihir Sen was the first Indian to swim across the English Channel in 1958.
Aarti Saha was the first Indian woman to do so on September 29, 1959.
Anita Sood holds the record for the fastest Indian swim across the Channel in 8 hours and 15 minutes on August 17, 1987.
Captain Matthew Webb was the first person to achieve this feat in 1875.
Australian swimmer Chloe McCardel holds the record for most Channel swims, completing 44 crossings.

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