Current Affairs - Current Affairs
1.
According to the OECD, what are the projected growth rates for India's economy in fiscal years FY24 and FY25, respectively?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The OECD forecasts India's economy to grow at 6.3% in FY24 and further slow down to 6.1% in FY25, citing adverse weather and global economic challenges as contributing factors.
Category : Economy
2.
What is Adani Power integrating at its Mundra Power Plant in Gujarat as part of its decarbonization efforts?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Adani Power's Mundra plant is integrating green ammonia by co-firing 20% with coal, showcasing its commitment to decarbonization and sustainability.
Category : Business
3.
Who has been appointed as India's first Woman Aide-De-Camp (ADC) by Mizoram Governor Dr Hari Babu Kambhampati?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Squadron Leader Manisha Padhi, a distinguished officer from the 2015 batch of the Indian Air Force, has been appointed as India's first Woman Aide-De-Camp (ADC) by Mizoram Governor Dr Hari Babu Kambhampati.
Category : Persons
4.
Which two multinational corporations have been approved by the Indian government to deploy the automatic train collision avoidance system known as Kavach on the Indian Railways?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Indian government has approved Siemens AG from Germany and Kyosan Electric Manufacturing Co., Ltd. from Japan to deploy the Kavach automatic train collision avoidance system on the Indian Railways, expanding the initiative beyond the previous involvement of three Indian companies.
Category : International
5.
What is the occupation of Abdullahi Mire, the 2023 UNHCR Nansen Refugee Award Global Laureate?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The 2023 Global Laureate is Abdullahi Mire, a journalist and former refugee from Somalia who has championed the right to education while putting 100,000 books in the hands of displaced children and youth in Kenya.
Category : Awards and Honours
6.
What is the name of the Indian Navy's outreach initiative that aims at promoting active security and growth in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR)?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
MAHASAGAR is the name of the Indian Navy's outreach initiative that marks a significant milestone in fostering high-level virtual interactions among Maritime Heads for Active Security And Growth for All in the Region.
Category : Defence
7.
What is the focus of the recently approved initiative Pradhan Mantri Janjati Adivasi Nyaya Maha Abhiyan (PM-JANMAN)?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Pradhan Mantri Janjati Adivasi Nyaya Maha Abhiyan (PM-JANMAN) initiative, recently approved by the Union Cabinet, is specifically aimed at addressing the challenges faced by Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs) with a total outlay of Rs 24,104 crore.
Category : Miscellaneous
8.
Who has been appointed as the President of the Rural Marketing Association of India (RMAI) for the term 2023-2025?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Puneet Vidyarthi has been appointed as the President of the Rural Marketing Association of India (RMAI) for the term 2023-2025, succeeding Biswabaran Chakrabarti.
Category : Persons
9.
Which state's team emerged victorious and clinched the gold medal at the 13th Hockey India Senior Men National Championship 2023?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Hockey Punjab secured the gold medal by defeating Hockey Haryana in a thrilling final match at the 13th Hockey India Senior Men National Championship 2023 held in Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
Category : Sports
10.
Who recently launched the 'Anganwadi Protocol for Divyang Children' in a national outreach program at Vigyan Bhawan?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The 'Anganwadi Protocol for Divyang Children' was launched by the Union Minister of Women and Child Development, Smt. Smriti Zubin Irani, in a national outreach program at Vigyan Bhawan on November 28, 2023.
Category : Persons
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