Current Affairs Quiz — 24 October 2024
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The ₹1,000 crore Venture Capital Fund for the space sector approved by the Union Cabinet on 24 October 2024 is under the aegis of:
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Correct answer: B — IN-SPACe
PIB, 24 Oct 2024: the Union Cabinet approved setting up of Rs.1000 crore Venture Capital Fund dedicated to space sector, under aegis of IN-SPACe.
Approximately how many startups is the ₹1,000 crore space Venture Capital Fund (approved 24 October 2024) expected to support?
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Correct answer: D — 40
PIB, 24 Oct 2024: based on the investment range, the fund is expected to support approximately 40 startups.
What is the planned deployment period of the ₹1,000 crore space VC fund approved on 24 October 2024?
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Correct answer: A — Up to five years from the start of fund operations
PIB, 24 Oct 2024: the deployment period is planned to be up to five years from the actual date of start of the fund operations.
What is the indicative range of investment per company under the space VC fund approved on 24 October 2024?
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Correct answer: C — ₹10-60 crore
PIB, 24 Oct 2024: the indicative range of investment is proposed to be Rs.10-Rs.60 crore, contingent upon the stage of the company.
What is the total estimated cost of the two railway projects approved by the CCEA on 24 October 2024?
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Correct answer: C — About ₹6,798 crore
PIB, 24 Oct 2024: CCEA approved two railway projects with total estimated cost of Rs.6,798 crore (approx.).
The new railway line approved on 24 October 2024 to provide direct connectivity to Amaravati runs between:
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Correct answer: A — Errupalem and Namburu
PIB, 24 Oct 2024: construction of new line between Errupalem and Namburu via Amaravati covering 57 kms.
Consider the following about the railway projects approved on 24 October 2024: 1. Together they cover 8 districts in Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Bihar. 2. The doubling project in north Bihar covers 157 km. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
PIB, 24 Oct 2024: the two projects cover 8 districts in 3 states — Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Bihar (1 is correct). The Narkatiaganj-Raxaul-Sitamarhi-Darbhanga & Sitamarhi-Muzaffarpur doubling covers 256 km, not 157 km (2 is wrong).
Which two Aspirational Districts will be served by the north Bihar doubling project approved on 24 October 2024?
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Correct answer: D — Sitamarhi and Muzaffarpur
PIB, 24 Oct 2024: the multi-tracking project will enhance connectivity to two Aspirational Districts (Sitamarhi and Muzaffarpur).
'Weather Forecasting at the Gram Panchayat Level', launched on 24 October 2024, was developed jointly by the Ministry of Panchayati Raj and:
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Correct answer: A — India Meteorological Department
PIB, 24 Oct 2024: the initiative was developed in collaboration between the Ministry of Panchayati Raj and the India Meteorological Department (IMD), Ministry of Earth Sciences.
Under Gram Panchayat-level weather forecasting (launched 24 October 2024), what kind of forecasts are available to over 2.5 lakh Gram Panchayats?
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Correct answer: D — Five-day forecasts and hourly updates
PIB, 24 Oct 2024: local weather forecasts now accessible to over 2.5 lakh Gram Panchayats on 5-day and hourly basis.
With which company did the Ministry of Defence sign a contract on 24 October 2024 for six Air Cushion Vehicles for the Indian Coast Guard?
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Correct answer: B — Chowgule & Company Pvt. Ltd., Goa
PIB, 24 Oct 2024: MoD signed a contract with Chowgule & Company Pvt. Ltd., Goa for procurement of six Air Cushion Vehicles for the Indian Coast Guard.
What is the total cost of the contract for six Air Cushion Vehicles for the Coast Guard signed on 24 October 2024?
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Correct answer: D — ₹387.44 crore
PIB, 24 Oct 2024: six Air Cushion Vehicles for the Indian Coast Guard at a total cost of Rs 387.44 crore.
On what topic did Rajnath Singh deliver the keynote address at the Chanakya Defence Dialogue on 24 October 2024?
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Correct answer: C — India's Vision for Development & Security
PIB, 24 Oct 2024: sharing his insights on the topic 'India's Vision for Development & Security', Raksha Mantri said development and security are deeply interconnected.
Consider the following statements made by Rajnath Singh at the Chanakya Defence Dialogue (24 October 2024): 1. The broad India-China consensus to resolve differences in certain areas along the LAC is proof that continuous dialogue brings solutions. 2. 'Aatmanirbharta' means India will work in isolation from other nations. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
PIB, 24 Oct 2024: he said the broad consensus achieved by India and China in certain areas along the LAC is proof that continuous dialogue brings solutions (1 is correct), and that 'Aatmanirbharta' does not mean working in isolation (2 is wrong).
What new facility does the ECI's upgraded Suvidha 2.0 mobile app (launched 24 October 2024) offer candidates and parties?
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Correct answer: D — Applying for campaign-related permissions
PIB, 24 Oct 2024: candidates and parties can now apply for campaign related permissions also in the new Suvidha 2.0 mobile application; earlier they could only track status and download approvals on the app.
On 24 October 2024, NLC India Ltd signed agreements to form two power joint ventures with which state entity?
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Correct answer: C — Rajasthan Rajya Vidyut Utpadan Nigam Limited
PIB, 24 Oct 2024: NLC India Ltd entered into Joint Venture Agreements for formation of two JVs with Rajasthan Rajya Vidyut Utpadan Nigam Limited (RRVUNL).
What equity stake will NLCIL hold in each of the two joint ventures with RRVUNL announced on 24 October 2024?
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Correct answer: A — 74%
PIB, 24 Oct 2024: in both the Joint Ventures, NLCIL will hold a 74% equity stake, while RRVUNL will hold 26%.
What is the name of Mormugao Port's scheme, launched in October 2023, that offers port-charge discounts based on ships' Environmental Ship Index scores?
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Correct answer: A — Harit Shrey
PIB, 24 Oct 2024: the port's incentive program, 'Harit Shrey', launched in October 2023, offers discounts on port charges based on ESI scores.
The Environmental Ship Index (ESI) portal on which Mormugao Port was listed as an incentive provider (PIB, 24 October 2024) is acknowledged by:
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Correct answer: D — International Association of Ports and Harbours
PIB, 24 Oct 2024: Mormugao Port Authority was listed as an incentive provider on the ESI portal, acknowledged by the International Association of Ports and Harbours (IAPH).
What milestone did Government e Marketplace (GeM) achieve with its MoU with Sikkim signed in Gangtok on 24 October 2024?
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Correct answer: B — Coverage of all States and UTs of India
PIB, 24 Oct 2024: with this MoU, GeM has achieved the coverage of all the States and UTs of India.
As of 23 October 2024, buyers from the Government of Sikkim had procured goods and services worth approximately how much through GeM (PIB, 24 October 2024)?
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Correct answer: C — ₹90 crore
PIB, 24 Oct 2024: as of 23rd Oct 2024, buyers from Government of Sikkim have done procurement worth approximately ₹90 crore.
Which edition of the National Water Awards did the Ministry of Jal Shakti launch on 24 October 2024?
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Correct answer: C — 6th
PIB, 24 Oct 2024: the Department of Water Resources, RD & GR has launched the 6th National Water Awards (NWA), 2024 on the Rashtriya Puraskar portal.
What is the last date for applications for the 6th National Water Awards, 2024 (launched 24 October 2024)?
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Correct answer: B — 31 December 2024
PIB, 24 Oct 2024: the last date of submission of applications is 31st December, 2024.
What ex-gratia from PMNRF did the PM announce on 24 October 2024 for the next of kin of each person killed in the Bengaluru building collapse?
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Correct answer: B — ₹2 lakh
PIB, 24 Oct 2024: an ex-gratia of Rs. 2 lakhs from PMNRF would be provided to the next of kin of each deceased; the injured would be given Rs. 50,000.
On 24 October 2024, PM Modi greeted the personnel of which force, whom he called 'Himveers', on its Raising Day?
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Correct answer: C — Indo-Tibetan Border Police
PIB, 24 Oct 2024: 'Raising Day greetings to ITBP Himveers and their families. This Force stands tall as a symbol of valour and dedication.'