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266.
Where was the three-day event for the Yuga Yugeen Bharat Museum held from August 1-3, 2024?
Mumbai
New Delhi
Bengaluru
Kolkata
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The three-day event for the Yuga Yugeen Bharat Museum was held in New Delhi from August 1-3, 2024. Organized by the GLAM Division of the Union Ministry of Culture, this event marked a significant moment in India's cultural landscape. The 'State Museum Conclave' brought together key stakeholders, including Union Minister for Culture and Tourism Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, Resident Commissioners of State governments, museum directors, and other cultural experts to discuss the creation of the world's largest museum in New Delhi.

267.
Who is the primary beneficiary of the new Electronic Human Resource Management System (e-HRMS) introduced by Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh?
Private sector employees
College students
Government employees
Teachers
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Electronic Human Resource Management System (e-HRMS) introduced by Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh is designed to benefit government employees by streamlining and enhancing the management of their service matters through digitization. This system facilitates data-driven decisions related to training and personnel management, reduces transaction time and costs, and improves access to digital records, thus providing instant access to service details for all government employees (central and state) for better HR management.

268.
In which city did Indian Oil Corporation greenlight a Greenfield Terminal project?
Patna
Kanpur
Barauni
Motihari
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) has received Stage-I approval from its Board of Directors to construct a greenfield marketing terminal in Bihta, Patna, Bihar. This project involves relocating the existing marketing terminal and pipeline pump station in Patna and is estimated to cost Rs 1,698.67 crore. The new terminal will be situated on the Barauni-Kanpur and Patna-Motihari-Baitalpur Pipelines, enhancing the infrastructure in Patna.

269.
Which position does India hold in global aluminium production as of Q1 FY 2024-25?
2nd
3rd
4th
5th
Answer: Option
Explanation:
India has become the 2nd largest aluminium producer globally, achieving a 1.2% growth in production to 10.43 lakh tons in Q1 FY 2024-25. This accomplishment highlights India's significant advancement in the aluminium industry, trailing only behind China, which remains the largest aluminium producer in the world. Other key minerals, such as iron ore and limestone, also saw substantial growth in production, with iron ore reaching 79 MMT and limestone 116 MMT.

270.
What does Goa's 'Goem Vinamulya Vij Yevjan' scheme support?
Wind turbine installations
Solar rooftop installations
Hydroelectric power projects
Biomass energy production
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Goa's 'Goem Vinamulya Vij Yevjan' scheme, launched by Chief Minister Pramod Sawant, focuses on enhancing solar rooftop installations for residential users. This initiative aims to enable households that consume 400 or fewer units of electricity annually to generate their own electricity, thereby reducing their reliance on traditional power sources. The scheme aligns with the Prime Minister’s Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana and includes significant financial support to cover the cost of installations, promoting sustainable energy practices within the state.