ALL EXAM QUIZ 23.09.2024

Explanation:

• REC Ltd, one of India's infrastructure financing companies, signed non-binding MoUs with renewable energy developers for projects worth about Rs 1.12 lakh crore.
• The MoUs were signed during the 4th Global Renewable Energy Investors Summit & Expo (RE-INVEST 2024) in Gujarat.
• These projects, scheduled for implementation over the next five years, cover a wide range of renewable energy initiatives.
• This includes solar and wind hybrid systems, round the clock (RTC) power, floating solar plants, ultra-mega renewable energy parks, hydroelectric power, and advanced energy storage solutions such as battery energy storage systems (BESS) and pumped storage.
• Apart from this, projects related to green ammonia and hydrogen, solar cell/module manufacturing and other innovative technologies are also part of the MoU.

Explanation:

• Squadron Leader Mohana Singh has become the first woman fighter pilot to join the elite 18 'Flying Bullets' squadron, operating a squadron of India's indigenously built 'Made in India' LCA Tejas fighter jets.
• Squadron Leader Singh, one of the country's first women fighter pilots, has once again raised the flag of success.
• Her remarkable achievement underlines the Indian Air Force's commitment to gender equality and empowerment.

Explanation:

• The Union Cabinet has cleared the proposal to hold simultaneous elections in India.
• A high-level committee headed by former President Ram Nath Kovind submitted its report on ‘One nation, one election’.
• The Bill is likely to be tabled in the upcoming Winter Session of Parliament.
• The panel said that Simultaneous polls will help save resources, spur development and social cohesion, and will deepen foundations of the democratic rubric.
• The panel also recommended the preparation of a common electoral roll and voter ID cards by the Election Commission of India (ECI).
• The panel recommended 18 constitutional amendments and most of which don’t require ratification by State Assemblies.

Explanation:

• The continuation of the Pradhan Mantri Annadata Aay Sanrakshan Abhiyan (PM-AASHA) scheme has been approved by the Union Cabinet.
• The Union Cabinet allocated Rs. 35,000 crore for it till the 15th Finance Commission Cycle up to 2025-26.
• This decision aims to control price volatility of necessary commodities for consumers and to guarantee farmers receive fair prices.
• To increase its efficacy, the Price Support Scheme (PSS) and Price Stabilisation Fund (PSF) are combined into one program, the PM-AASHA scheme.

Explanation:

• World Food India 2024 started from 19 September 2024 in New Delhi.
• It is a four-day mega event. It will continue till 22 September 2024.
• More than 90 countries, 26 States and Union Territories, and 18 Central Ministries are taking part in the event.
• Japan is a partner country. Vietnam and Iran are taking part as focus countries.
• World Food India 2024 is 3rd edition of India’s biggest food summit.
• Ministry of Food Processing Industries launched 1st edition of World Food India in 2017.
• The second edition World Food India was organised in 2023.

Explanation:

• The Union Cabinet has approved the Biotechnology Research Innovation and Entrepreneurship Development (Bio-RIDE) scheme with an outlay of 9,197 crore.
• Two umbrella schemes under the Department of Biotechnology (DBT) have been merged into a unified initiative known as the Biotechnology Research Innovation and Entrepreneurship Development (Bio-RIDE) scheme.
• The main aim of the Bio-RIDE scheme is to foster innovation and encourage bio-entrepreneurship.
• Its main aim is to accelerate research, enhance product development, and bridge the gap between academic research and industrial applications.

Explanation:

• Government approved the development of the first unit of the Bharatiya Antariksh Station (BAS-1).
• India will become third country with its own space station by setting up Bharatiya Antariksh Station very soon.
• The Union Cabinet has approved expansion of India’s Gaganyaan program.
• It includes the development of the first unit of the Bharatiya Antariksh Station (BAS-1) and the integration of new technologies and missions to support the BAS.
• BAS-1 will act as a platform for testing and validating new technologies crucial for the station's construction and operation.

Explanation:

• Southern states emerged as major contributors in India’s GDP.
• Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Kerala, and Tamil Nadu have emerged as major contributors to India’s GDP.
• Southern states contribute around 30% to India’s GDP.
• Telangana has also become a major player in India's economy.
• Maharashtra remains India’s largest contributor to GDP, but its share has declined to 13.3%.
• Maharashtra is not among the top five states in terms of per capita income.

Explanation:

• Jafar Hassan became the new Prime Minister of Jordan.
• Jordanian King Abdullah II appointed Jafar Hassan as the Prime Minister of Jordan.
• Islamic Action Front (IAF) has won 31 out of 138 seats. This made it the largest party in the elected lower house of parliament.
• After the parliamentary election, Hassan received the charge to form the government.
• He had served as planning minister before becoming King Abdullah II's chief of staff.
• He replaced Bisher Khasawneh, who had headed the government since October 2020.
• In Jordan, the King makes high-level appointments including the prime minister.

Explanation:

• Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman recently launched the NPS Vatsalya Scheme, which has been implemented to strengthen the financial condition of children.
• NPS Vatsalya Yojana is an extended form of the National Pension Scheme.