CA - 7 Flashcards
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What is the purpose of the new Uniform Code for Pharmaceutical Marketing Practices (UCPMP) 2024?
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To curb unethical behavior in the promotion of drugs by pharmaceutical companies.
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What new requirement does the code have for pharmaceutical associations?
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To establish ethics committees (3-5 members) to oversee marketing practices and address grievances.
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What is the time limit for filing an appeal with the ACPMP?
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Typically 15 days, with an additional 15 days allowed for exceptional circumstances with written justification.
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What is the estimated population of golden langurs in India as per the latest survey?
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7,396 individuals
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Which organizations collaborated on the recent golden langur population survey?
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Primate Research Centre NE India (PRCNE), Assam Forest Department, Bodoland Territorial Council, Salim Ali Centre for Ornithology and Natural History (SACON), and Conservation Himalayas.
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Where is the entire distribution range of the golden langur (Trachypithecus geei) found in India?
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Manas Biosphere Reserve and fragmented forests in western Assam.
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How does the current population estimate compare to the previous one (2008-09)?
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The current estimate shows an increase. Approximately 1,396 more golden langurs were found compared to 2008-09.
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What is the IUCN Red List status of the golden langur?
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Endangered
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What unique initiative did the Election Commission of India (ECI) undertake to promote voter education and inclusivity?
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Organized an exhibition cricket match between the Indian Deaf Cricket Association (IDCA) and the Delhi & District Cricket Association (DDCA).
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When and where was the cricket match held?
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at Karnail Singh Stadium in New Delhi.
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Besides the cricket match, what other step did the ECI take to promote inclusivity in the upcoming elections?
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Announced Ms. Sheetal Devi, a Para-archer and Arjuna Awardee, as the National PwD Icon.
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What is the name of the joint military exercise between India and Seychelles?
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LAMITIYE-2024
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What does the name “LAMITIYE” mean?
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Friendship (in Creole language)
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How often is the LAMITIYE exercise held?
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Biennially (once every two years)
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Where is LAMITIYE-2024 taking place?
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Seychelles
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How were the new Election Commissioners chosen?
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Through a Selection Committee including the Prime Minister, Home Minister, and Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha (first under the new Act).
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Who are the new Election Commissioners?
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Gyanesh Kumar (retired IAS officer) and Sukhbir Singh Sandhu (retired IAS officer)
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What is the government’s vision for transforming Fair Price Shops (FPS) in India?
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Align them with Prime Minister’s vision of Kushal Bharat (skilled India), Viksit Bharat (developed India), and Digital India.
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MoU between DoF&PD and the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE).
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To address skill development gaps of FPS dealers, particularly in digital literacy, finance, and business skills for adapting to market changes and exploring new opportunities.
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MoU between DoF&PD and SIDBI.
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To provide working capital assistance to FPSs through a user-friendly digital solution via SIDBI’s GST Sahay app. This will enable FPSs to operate on a credit model for selling non-PDS items.
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Give an example of another recent initiative by the Department of Food and Public Distribution related to FPSs.
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Launching a pilot project to integrate FPSs with the Open Network Digital Commerce (ONDC) platform.
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What is the purpose of the contract signed between the Ministry of Defence and Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL)?
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Mid-life upgrade (MLU) of 25 Dornier 228 maritime patrol aircraft for the Indian Navy.
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What is the estimated cost of the Dornier 228 MLU program?
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₹2890 crore
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What will the MLU focus on upgrading for the Dornier aircraft?
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State-of-the-art avionics systems and primary role sensors.
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What is the timeline for completing the MLU project?
: Within six and a half years.
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What is the significance of integrating the KCC Fisheries scheme with the JanSamarth Portal?
It provides a revolutionary step for easier access to credit facilities for fishers and fish farmers in India.
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What is the JanSamarth Portal?
A unique online platform connecting lenders directly with beneficiaries for loans under various government schemes.
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JanSamarth Portal launched by?
Prime Minister Narendra Modi
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When was the KCC scheme introduced, and on whose recommendation?
Introduced in 1998on the recommendation by R.V. Gupta of NABARD.
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How has the KCC scheme evolved over time?
Initially for agriculture, it was extended to cover investment credit needs (2004) and later to fisheries and animal husbandry (2018-19).
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Which banks can participate in the KCC scheme?
Commercial banks, Regional Rural Banks (RRBs), Small Financial Banks, and Cooperative banks.
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What are the credit limits and interest rates for KCC Fisheries on JanSamarth Portal?
Existing KCC holders: Up to Rs. 3 lakh with interest subvention and prompt repayment incentive.
New card holders: Rs. 2 lakh credit limit for fisheries working capital requirements.
Lending rate: 7% with 2% government interest subvention and an additional 3% incentive for prompt repayment.
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What is the purpose of the MoU signed between REC Power Development and Consultancy Limited (RECPDCL) and BHEL?
Collaboration to develop utility-scale renewable energy projects in India.
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What is the minimum size for a project to be considered "utility-scale" for renewable energy?
10 MW or more
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How will the collaboration between RECPDCL and BHEL work?
They will establish a special purpose vehicle (SPV) to develop renewable energy projects specifically for supplying electricity to power distribution companies (discoms).
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What is the initial target capacity for the SPV's projects, and which segment will it aim to serve?
: Initial capacity of 1 GW focused on catering to the energy requirements of the commercial and industrial (C&I) sector, with plans for further expansion.
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MoU between Ministry of Rural Development and Bharat Financial Inclusion Limited (BFIL)
To support the livelihood intervention program Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana - National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM) by collaborating on livestock and fisheries development.
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How will the MoU facilitate collaboration on DAY-NRLM?
By establishing Project Monitoring Units (PMUs) to coordinate activities and strengthen Pashu Sakhis (village-level workers) for animal healthcare and IT-enabled support systems.
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What is the initial phase of collaboration between Ministry of Rural Development and Bharat Financial Inclusion Limited focused on ?
Setting up a central PMU at the national level and state-level PMUs in Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Jharkhand, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu, and Bihar.
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How will PMUs support DAY-NRLM?
By including specialists in relevant fields (e.g., livestock) and market linkages to assist the program.
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How will BFIL strengthen Pashu Sakhis under the MoU?
By providing them with training and resources to offer basic animal healthcare support to livestock.
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What other areas of intervention are included in the MoU?
Livestock cluster facilitation, developing an IT ecosystem, and providing veterinary care and support to DAY-NRLM Self Help Group (SHG) households.
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What is the purpose of the MoU signed between the Ministry of Rural Development (MoRD) and J-PAL South Asia?
To promote inclusive development and empower rural poor women towards self-sufficiency
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How will J-PAL South Asia support MoRD?
By acting as a knowledge partner on inclusive development and encouraging the use of data and evidence-based decision making.
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What specific initiative will be undertaken by MoRD and J-PAL South Asia?
Establishing a Gender Impact Lab to conduct research and promote data use within the Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM) for women-led development.
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Briefly describe the DAY-NRLM program.
One of the world's largest community mobilization efforts focusing on rural women. It has organized over 10.04 crore women into more than 90.76 lakh self-help groups and promotes financial inclusion, digital literacy, sustainable livelihoods, and social development, ultimately aiming to empower these women.
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J-PAL South Asia's previous work related to women's empowerment?
J-PAL South Asia, along with Bandhan-Konnagar, has been collaborating with the Government of Bihar to expand the Satat Jeevikoparjan Yojana (SJY), which aims to support 200,000 women-headed households by 2024. [financial and non-financial support to achieve economic self-sufficiency.]
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What is the total value of the waterways projects approved by India's Shipping Ministry for the Brahmaputra River in Assam?
₹645 crore
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What is the main goal of these projects?
Boost river tourism in Assam along the Brahmaputra River (National Waterways 2)
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How will the central government support these projects?
By providing 100% financial assistance for the development of terminals and riverine infrastructure.
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How does this project fit into the Maritime India Vision (MIV
It aligns with MIV's goals of expanding port infrastructure, developing mega ports, and increasing the share of Inland Water Transport (IWT) to 5% by 2030.
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How has the government supported waterway development in the North Eastern Region (NER) in recent years?
By increasing the number of operational waterways from one in 2014 to 20 in the NER, with a total investment of ₹1,040 crore.
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Briefly describe the Indo-Bangladesh Protocol (IBP) route and its significance
The IBP route is a joint project between India and Bangladesh that provides an alternative connection for North-eastern states to Kolkata and Haldia ports. It includes developing the Sirajganj-Diakhowa route on the Jamuna River and the Ashuganj-Zakiganj segment on the Kushiyara River, which will connect to the Brahmaputra and Barak rivers (NW-16).
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What is the purpose of the MoU signed between India and Singapore?
To boost cooperation on legal matters, specifically focusing on international commercial dispute resolution.
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What event did Prime Minister Modi of India and Prime Minister Jugnauth of Mauritius participate in together?
Joint inauguration of a new airstrip, St. James Jetty, and six community development projects on Agalega Island in Mauritius.
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What other recent developments have strengthened the India-Mauritius partnership?
The launch of UPI and RuPay Card services in Mauritius on February 12, 2024.
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How does the Jan Aushadhi Scheme benefit Mauritius? [250 high-quality medicine]
Mauritius is the first country to adopt this scheme, allowing them to source affordable, high-quality medicines from India, benefiting their citizens and promoting India-Mauritius cooperation in healthcare. [ Product basket of PMBJP comprises 1965 drugs and 293
surgical items. ]
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What has the Ministry of Finance introduced to promote digital payments?
The Ministry of Finance, Department of Financial Services, has introduced an incentive scheme for the fiscal year 2023-2024.
The scheme promotes widespread adoption of RuPay Debit Cards and low-value BHIM-UPI (Person to Merchant) transactions.
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Describe the goals of the digital payments incentive scheme.
Incentivize banks, payment system operators, and app providers to promote RuPay Debit Card and low-value BHIM-UPI (P2M) transactions (up to Rs 2,000).
Build a strong digital payments ecosystem that reaches various sectors and demographics
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How are the incentives for the digital payments scheme structured?
Incentives are given quarterly based on the value of transactions.
The scheme has a financial outlay of Rs 3,500 Crore, with separate amounts for RuPay Debit Cards and BHIM-UPI.
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What is the financial breakdown of the digital payment incentive scheme?
Total outlay: Rs 3,500 Crore
RuPay Debit Card allocation: Rs 500 Crore
BHIM-UPI allocation: Rs 3,000 Crore
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How are incentive rates determined for the digital payments scheme?
Back:
General transactions:
RuPay: 0.40%, capped at ₹100
BHIM-UPI: 0.25%
Industry-specific programs may have lower rates.
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Who will oversee the implementation of the digital payments incentive scheme?
The Department of Financial Services, working with the National Payment Corporation of India (NPCI), will provide detailed operational guidelines.
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What is the scope of the digital payments incentive scheme?
Applies to banks operating in India.
Focuses on transactions made within the country.
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What is BHIM-UPI Lite?
[Introduced in September 2022 by the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI).]
Small, offline payments: Faster payments for everyday purchases (Rs. 200 limit). Stores money on phone for offline use.
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What is BHIM-UPI LiteX?
Enhanced offline payments: BHIM-UPI LiteX, a more recent innovation building on UPI Lite, uses NFC for offline transactions (up to Rs. 500). Its launch date is yet to be announced.
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What is "UPI Conversational Payments - Hello! UPI"?
Voice-based UPI payments: Introduced in 2022, UPI Conversational Payments ("Hello! UPI") allows users to initiate and complete UPI transactions using voice commands.
Language support: Supports multiple regional languages, improving accessibility for a wider user base.
Useful for: People who are less comfortable with typing or navigating complex interfaces on smartphones.
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What is BHIM UPI 123PAY?
UPI for feature phones: Launched in August 2021, BHIM UPI 123PAY allows UPI transactions on basic mobile phones without internet.
Four ways to pay:
Missed call-based initiation
IVR (Interactive Voice Response) interface
Feature phone app
Proximity sound-based payments
Promotes financial inclusion: Brings digital payments to wider populations who lack smartphones or internet.
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Who can now issue prepaid instruments for public transport payments?
Banks and non-banks can now manage prepaid payment instruments for public transport systems, according to the RBI.
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What is the key change for National Common Mobility Cards (NCMC)?
The RBI now allows issuing NCMC cards with a limit of ₹3,000 without Know Your Customer (KYC) requirements.
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What is the current status of NCMC card issuance?
Around 200 million NCMC cards are issued, but usage remains limited.
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What approval did National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) grant to One97 Communications (Paytm)?
: NPCI approved One97 to participate on the UPI platform as a Third-Party Application Provider (TPAP) under the multi-bank model
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What does the multi-bank model for TPAPs signify?
Paytm can now partner with multiple banks (PSPs) to facilitate UPI transactions, instead of relying on a single bank.
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Which banks will act as PSP (payment service provider) banks for Paytm under the new model?
Axis Bank, HDFC Bank, State Bank of India, and Yes Bank will be Paytm's PSP banks.
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What additional role will Yes Bank play for Paytm's UPI transactions?
Yes Bank will also be the merchant acquiring bank for Paytm's existing and new UPI merchants. This means "@Paytm" UPI handles will be routed through Yes Bank for merchant transactions.
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Why did NPCI mandate the multi-bank model for large TPAPs?
NPCI guidelines require large TPAPs (processing over 5% of UPI volume/value) to use a multi-bank model to reduce risks and improve the UPI ecosystem's stability.
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How was Paytm's performance in the UPI market before the multi-bank approval?
Paytm's UPI transactions and market share had been declining steadily in the months leading to the multi-bank approval (10.8% volume share in Feb 2024 compared to 13% in Dec 2023). The multi-bank model might help Paytm regain its position in the market.
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What was the share of private sector banks in total deposits in India according to December 2023 RBI data?
34%
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How much did the share of private sector banks in total deposits in India increase from 2017-18 to December 2023?
9% (increased from 25% to 34%)
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What factor likely contributed to the rise of private sector bank deposit share?
Aggressive interest rate offerings on deposits by private banks.
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How did the share of public sector banks in total deposits change between 2017-18 and December 2023?
It decreased from 66% to 59%.
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How did the growth rate of deposits compare between private and public sector banks from March 2018 to December 2023?
Private banks grew their deposits at a much faster pace (135% growth compared to 40% growth for public sector banks).
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What was the growth rate of India's goods exports in February 2024 compared to February 2023?
11.86%
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What was the value of India's goods exports in February 2024 (in USD)?
$41.4 billion (highest monthly export in the current fiscal year)
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Which sectors drove India's export growth in February 2024? (Pick a few)
Engineering goods, electronics, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, and petroleum products
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How did the growth rate of India's goods imports in February 2024 compare to exports?
Imports grew at a higher rate (12.16%) compared to exports (11.86%).
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What was the value of India's goods imports in February 2024 (in USD)?
$60.11 billion
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What was the trade deficit for India in February 2024 (in USD)?
$18.7 billion
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How did India's merchandise imports for the period April-February 2023-24 compare to the same period last year?
Imports decreased by 5.32%.
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Did India's overall exports (including merchandise and services) grow in February 2024 compared to February 2023?
Yes, overall exports grew by an estimated 14.20%.
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India's Top Export Destinations (February 2024)
United States (US)
United Arab Emirates (UAE)
Singapore
South Africa
Netherlands
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India's Top Import Sources (February 2024)
Switzerland
United Arab Emirates (UAE)
China
Indonesia
Iraq
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When is World Consumer Rights Day observed each year?
March 15
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What is the theme of World Consumer Rights Day 2024?
"Fair and responsible AI for consumers"
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Can you differentiate between World Consumer Rights Day and National Consumer Day in India?
Yes, World Consumer Rights Day is a global event, while National Consumer Day is specific to India and observed on December 24.
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Which team won the Ranji Trophy in 2024?
Mumbai
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How long had it been since Mumbai's previous Ranji Trophy win before 2024?
8 years (they last won in the 2015-16 season)
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Who was the captain of Mumbai during their 2024 Ranji Trophy victory?
Ajinkya Rahane (became the 26th Mumbai captain to win the trophy)
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Who was the player of the match in the 2024 Ranji Trophy finals?
Musheer Khan - Mumbai
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Who was the player of the tournament for the 2024 Ranji Trophy?
Tanush Kotian Mumbai
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Which national cricket board organizes the Ranji Trophy
Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI)
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What is the Ranji Trophy named after?
Ranjit singh ji, the first cricketer to represent India (also referred to as "Ranji")
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In what year was the first Ranji Trophy played?
1934–1935
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How has the format of the Ranji Trophy changed since it was first played?
It has grown from a 15-team knockout tournament to a 32-team league and knockout competition.
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How many times has Mumbai won the Ranji Trophy (including the 2024 win)?
42 times (including the first-ever edition)
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Obiturary- Laxminarayan Ramdas
Indian Navy Chief [13th Chief of Naval staff]
and human rights activis
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What was Admiral Ramdas' role in the 1971 Bangladesh Liberation War?
He was the commander of INS Beas, a modern gunnery ship that played a vital role in the war.
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List some of the military honors Admiral Ramdas received.
Vir Chakra, Param Vishisht Seva Medal, Ati Vishisht Seva Medal, Vishisht Seva Medal
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What civilian award did Admiral Ramdas receive in 2004?
Raman Magsaysay Award
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What did India launch for accurate time measurement?
The National Time Protocol (NTP) for uniform, millisecond-accurate time distribution.
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How can the public access the NTP?
Via the websites time.nplindia.org or time.nplindia.in
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Why is the NTP important for India?
Increases cybersecurity
Makes India the first to have its own time distribution system
Replaces reliance on GPS for time with an indigenous system based on NavIC
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Where did the DoCA establish a new power transmission equipment testing facility?
At the National Testing Laboratory in Manda, Jaipur, Rajasthan.
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What type of facility is new power transmission equipment testing facility??
A state-of-the-art Integrated Power Transmission Line Equipment Testing Facility, in partnership with the **Bureau of Indian Standards**.
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What new recognition did the Department of Consumer Affairs achieve?
The DoCA is now one of 14 OIML (International Organization of Legal Metrology) issuing authorities capable of issuing globally recognized OIML certificates.
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International Organization of Legal Metrology (headquartered in
Paris, France
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Besides the NTP, what else did the Department of Consumer Affairs inaugurate?
Timing infrastructure at the Regional Reference Standards Laboratories (RRSLs) in Faridabad and Ahmedabad.
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Where will atomic clocks be installed for India's National Time Protocol system?
Regional Reference Standards Laboratories (RRSLs) in these cities:
Bengaluru
Bhubaneswar
Guwahati
Delhi
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Who has Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas appointed as the new prime minister?
Mohammad Mustafa, a longtime economic adviser and U.S.-educated economisT
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What is the aim of the government's new pilot program related to road accidents?
To provide timely medical care to road accident victims, particularly within the "golden hour" (the initial period after an accident where treatment is most critical).
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What financial assistance does the pilot program offer for road accident victims?
Cashless treatment up to Rs 1.5 lakh per person for a maximum of 7 days from the date of the accident.
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What law provides the basis for the government's initiative on road accident victim care?
Section 162 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, which mandates the government's responsibility to reduce road accident fatalities.
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Where is the pilot program for road accident care being launched?
In Chandigarh.
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What types of road accidents are covered under the pilot program?
All road accidents caused by the use of a motor vehicle on any type of road
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How will the pilot program leverage existing government schemes?
It will utilize Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY) packages for treating trauma and polytrauma cases.
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How will hospitals be compensated for treatment provided under the pilot program?
Claims will be reimbursed from the Motor Vehicle Accident Fund.
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What IT systems will enable the implementation of the pilot program?
The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways' eDAR application and the National Health Authority's Transaction Management System (TMS).
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Who inaugurated India’s first LNG powered bus?
Chief Minister Eknath Shinde.
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Which corporation will operate the LNG powered bus?
Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC).
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How many of MSRTC’s diesel vehicles will be converted to LNG?
5000 diesel vehicles.
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What percentage of MSRTC’s total expenditure is for diesel?
34 percent.
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What is the expected reduction in pollution due to the conversion from diesel to LNG?
Pollution will reduce by 10 percent.
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Who has MSRTC signed an MoU with for the conversion of buses to LNG?
M/s Kings Gas.
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How many LNG distribution facilities will MSRTC set up?
At 90 depots across the state.
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When is National Immunization Day observed in India?
March 16th every year.
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What is the theme of National Immunization Day 2024?
"Vaccines Work for Everyone"
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What is the name of India's major immunization program that started in 1978?
Expanded Program on Immunization (EPI), renamed Universal Immunization Program (UIP) in 1985.
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What is the focus of Mission Indradhanush launched in Dec 2014?
Ensuring full immunization for children up to two years old and pregnant women.
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What major tourist destination in Iceland was evacuated due to a volcanic eruption?
The Blue Lagoon
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Iceland’s capital
Reykjavik
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Which team won the Women's Premier League 2024 title?
Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB)
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How did the Royal Challengers Bangalore win the WPL 2024 final?
They defeated the Delhi Capitals by eight wickets.
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Where was the Women's Premier League 2024 final played?
Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi.
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Who was the Player of the Match in the WPL 2024 final?
Sophie Molineux (for her 3/20 spell)
(Australia, Royal Challengers Bangalore)
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Who won the Orange Cap in WPL 2024?
Ellyse Perry (for scoring the most runs - 347 runs) (Australia, Royal Challengers Bangalore)
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Who won the Purple Cap in WPL 2024?
Shreyanka Patil (for taking the most wickets - 13 wickets) [RCB]
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Who won the inaugural Women's Premier League in 2023?
Mumbai Indians
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How many teams participated in the second season of the Women's Premier League?
Five teams
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Who are the two winners of the Chameli Devi Jain Award 2024 for Outstanding Woman Media Person of the Year?
Grishma Kuthar (independent journalist) and Ritika Chopra (The Indian Express)
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How many entries did the jury consider for the Chameli Devi Jain Award 2024?
Over 65 entries from women journalists
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Who comprised the independent jury for the 2024 award?
Radhika Ramaseshan (Chair, senior journalist), Mariyam Alavi (author), and Richard Mahapatra (managing editor, Down to Earth)
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What type of journalism does Grishma Kuthar specialize in?
Multimedia journalism, in-depth research, and investigative reporting from conflict zones (e.g., Manipur)
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What is Ritika Chopra's current position at The Indian Express?
Chief of the National Bureau (Government) and National Education Editor
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Who is the Chameli Devi Jain Award named after?
Chameli Devi Jain, a freedom fighter, community reformer, and Indian independence movement participant
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Who won the inaugural Chameli Devi Jain Award [(by the Media Foundation)] in 1981?
Neerja Chowdhury
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Which two financial regulatory bodies signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU)?
The International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA) of India and the Financial Services Commission of Mauritius (FSCM).
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What is the primary focus of cooperation in the MoU?
Promoting institutional cooperation between the two organizations to develop their respective financial markets.
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What specific areas will the MoU focus on?
Technology application in financial services
Innovation
Fintech (financial technology)
Regtech (regulatory technology)
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When did the ICC introduce the stop-clock rule in limited-overs internationals?
December 2023 (initially on a trial basis)
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From when will the stop-clock rule be mandatory in ODIs and T20Is?
June 1, 2024
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What is the purpose of the stop-clock rule?
To ensure faster completion of matches by limiting time between overs.
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How much time does the fielding side have to start a new over according to the stop-clock rule?
60 seconds after the previous over finishes.
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What are the existing penalties for slow over rate besides the stop-clock rule?
One-fielder-docked rule and monetary fines.
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Where will the 2024 ICC Men's T20 World Cup be held?
West Indies and USA
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One-fielder-docked rule
If a fielding team is behind the required over rate by one over after 40 overs in a 50-over match, or by an equivalent number of overs in a shorter match, they will be penalized by having one fewer fielder allowed outside the 30-yard circle for the remainder of the inning. This penalty increases by one fielder for every additional over they fall behind the required rate
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What are the names of the 5th and 6th ASW Shallow Water Crafts (SWC) launched for the Indian Navy?
Agray and Akshay
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where were these ships launched?
M/S GRSE, Kolkata
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What is the primary function of these ASW SWC ships?
Anti-submarine warfare (ASW) operations in coastal waters
Low Intensity Maritime Operations (LIMO)
Mine Laying Operations
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Who is building the eight ASW SWC ships for the Indian Navy?
Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE), Kolkata
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When was the contract signed for building these ships?
April 29, 2019 (between MoD and GRSE)
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How many indigenously built warships/submarines for the Indian Navy have been delivered in the past year?
3
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How many warships have been launched in the last year?
9 (including Agray and Akshay)
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What is the estimated indigenous content of the ASW SWC ships?
Over 80%
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What are the three new parameters SEBI added for identifying Qualified Stock Brokers (QSBs)?
Compliance Score
Proprietary Trading Volumes
Grievance Redressal Mechanism
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What were the existing parameters used to determine QSB status?
Number of active clients
Total client assets
Trading volumes
End-of-day margin obligations of clients
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Can brokers choose to become QSBs even if they don't meet the standard criteria?
Yes, SEBI now allows brokers to voluntarily opt to become QSBs.
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What is the goal of SEBI's decision to expand the QSB framework?
To protect investors and increase trust in the securities market.
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How does SEBI calculate the qualifying parameters for QSBs?
For each broker, SEBI calculates the percentage of a parameter compared to the total aggregate of that parameter across all brokers.
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What happens if a QSB no longer meets the qualifying criteria?
They must continue to comply with the enhanced QSB obligations for three additional financial years or as specified by market infrastructure institutions.
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When do the different parameters for QSB designation come into effect?
Compliance Score and Grievance Redressal Score: September 1st of the following year.
Other parameters: June 1st of the following year.
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What is the name of the military exercise between India and the US?
Exercise Tiger Triumph 2024
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What type of exercise is Tiger Triumph?
Bilateral Tri-Service Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) Amphibious Exercise
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Where and when was the opening ceremony of Tiger Triumph held?
Onboard INS Jalashwa on March 19, 2024
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Where is the Harbour Phase of the exercise taking place?
Visakhapatnam, India
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What is the main goal of the MoU signed between the Indian Navy and IIT Kharagpur?
To promote technology development, innovative solutions, and joint research and development (R&D) initiatives.
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What kind of collaborative efforts will the MoU encourage?
Joint R&D projects involving teams from the Indian Navy and IIT Kharagpur.
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Who will coordinate the MoU between the Navy and IIT Kharagpur?
INS Shivaji, Lonavala
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Microsoft and OpenAI are working together on building an artificial intelligence supercomputer called
Stargate” that could cost as much as $100 billion, according to a report by The Information on Friday.
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What initiative did NITI Aayog launch under its Aspirational Blocks Programme?
‘Vocal for Local’ initiative.
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What is the goal of the ‘Vocal for Local’ initiative?
To bolster local economies and foster grassroots-level entrepreneurship.
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How many local products have been mapped under the Aakanksha brand?
Local products from 500 aspirational blocks.
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What is the Aakanksha brand?
An umbrella brand for local products, with potential for multiple sub-brands for international markets.
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Where has a dedicated window for the Aspirational Blocks Programme been established?
On the Government e-Marketplace (GeM) portal.
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How many districts and block level officials attended the launch virtually?
All 329 Districts and Block Level Officials.
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What is the Government e-Marketplace (GeM)?
An online platform for public procurement launched by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India, in 2016.
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What does the GeM portal facilitate?
Online procurement of common use Goods & Services required by various Government Departments/Organizations/PSUs.
