Current Affairs Quiz — 06 November 2024
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In his message of 6 November 2024 congratulating Donald Trump, PM Modi referred to the India-US relationship as a:
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Correct answer: C — Comprehensive Global and Strategic Partnership
PIB (PMO): the PM looked forward to renewing collaboration to further strengthen the India-US Comprehensive Global and Strategic Partnership.
Consider the following about PM Modi's contact with Donald Trump on 6 November 2024: 1. The PM spoke to Trump by phone on the same day. 2. The PM mentioned space among the sectors for closer India-US cooperation. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
PIB (PMO): the PM had a conversation with President-elect Trump on 6 November and mentioned technology, defence, energy, space and other sectors. Both are correct.
Under PM-Vidyalaxmi (approved 6 November 2024), education loans up to ₹7.5 lakh get what level of government credit guarantee?
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Correct answer: A — 75%
PIB (Cabinet): loan amounts up to ₹7.5 lakh will be provided a 75% credit guarantee by the Government of India.
Under PM-Vidyalaxmi, 3% interest subvention is available to students with annual family income up to:
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Correct answer: D — ₹8 lakh, on loans up to ₹10 lakh
PIB (Cabinet): students with up to ₹8 lakh annual family income get 3% interest subvention on loans up to ₹10 lakh (in addition to full subvention for income up to ₹4.5 lakh under existing schemes).
What is the outlay for PM-Vidyalaxmi for 2024-25 to 2030-31?
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Correct answer: B — ₹3,600 crore
PIB (Cabinet): an outlay of ₹3,600 crore has been made during 2024-25 to 2030-31; 7 lakh fresh students are expected to get interest subvention.
PM-Vidyalaxmi covers students admitted to how many top quality higher education institutions?
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Correct answer: C — 860
PIB (Cabinet): loans to meritorious students admitted to the top 860 quality HEIs, covering more than 22 lakh students every year.
How many trainees nominated by the International Seabed Authority were felicitated at MoES on 6 November 2024?
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Correct answer: B — 21
PIB (MoES): Jitendra Singh felicitated 21 trainees nominated by the ISA on 6 November 2024.
The International Seabed Authority is headquartered in:
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Correct answer: D — Kingston, Jamaica
PIB (MoES): ISA, headquartered in Kingston, Jamaica, was established in 1994 under UNCLOS.
Which two MoES institutions trained the ISA nominees felicitated in November 2024?
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Correct answer: C — NIOT Chennai and NCPOR Goa
PIB (MoES): the trainings were conducted by NIOT, Chennai, and NCPOR, Goa.
The International Seabed Authority was established in 1994 under:
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Correct answer: D — The United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea
PIB (MoES): ISA was established in 1994 under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS).
How much equity infusion in the Food Corporation of India did the CCEA approve on 6 November 2024?
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Correct answer: B — ₹10,700 crore
PIB (Cabinet): the CCEA approved infusion of equity of ₹10,700 crore for working capital in FY 2024-25 in FCI.
The ₹10,700 crore equity infusion in FCI (November 2024) is being made by:
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Correct answer: D — Conversion of Ways and Means Advance to equity
PIB (Cabinet): the equity is infused by way of conversion of Ways and Means Advance to equity in 2024-25.
In which year did the Food Corporation of India start its journey?
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Correct answer: A — 1964
PIB (Cabinet): FCI started its journey in 1964 with authorised capital of ₹100 crore and equity of ₹4 crore.
The Tuna Cluster in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands (notified 6 November 2024) is being developed under which scheme?
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Correct answer: B — Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana
PIB (Fisheries): the Department of Fisheries notified the Tuna Cluster under the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY).
According to the Fisheries Department, the Andaman and Nicobar Islands have an Exclusive Economic Zone of around:
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Correct answer: D — 6.0 lakh sq km
PIB (Fisheries): the islands offer around 6.0 lakh sq km of EEZ rich in under-exploited sea resources.
The estimated resource of tuna and tuna-like species around the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, as per the Fisheries Department (November 2024), is:
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Correct answer: A — 60,000 metric tonnes
PIB (Fisheries): tuna and tuna-like high-value species are estimated at 60,000 metric tonnes.
As reported by the ECI on 6 November 2024, total seizures in the Maharashtra and Jharkhand elections and bypolls stood at:
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Correct answer: A — ₹558 crore
PIB (ECI): agencies seized ₹558 crore worth of cash, freebies, liquor, drugs and precious metals in Maharashtra, Jharkhand and bypolls.
How much was seized in Maharashtra as per the ECI's 6 November 2024 release?
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Correct answer: C — ₹280 crore
PIB (ECI): ₹280 crore was seized in Maharashtra and ₹158 crore in Jharkhand.
What was the size of the ADB loan signed on 6 November 2024 for urban services in Uttarakhand?
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Correct answer: C — $200 million
PIB (Finance): the Government of India and ADB signed a $200 million loan for Uttarakhand.
The ADB-funded project signed on 6 November 2024 for Uttarakhand is called the:
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Correct answer: B — Uttarakhand Livability Improvement Project
PIB (Finance): the loan agreement is for the Uttarakhand Livability Improvement Project.
Under the ADB-funded Uttarakhand project (November 2024), which city, described as the state's economic hub, gets climate-resilient roads and an intelligent traffic management system?
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Correct answer: D — Haldwani
PIB (Finance): the project will enhance transport, urban mobility and drainage in Haldwani, the economic hub of the state, including 16 km of climate-resilient roads.
The India–US Military Cooperation Group meeting held at the Manekshaw Centre on 5–6 November 2024 was its:
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Correct answer: A — 21st edition
PIB (MoD): the 21st edition of the India–US MCG meeting was held from 5 to 6 November 2024 at the Manekshaw Centre, New Delhi.
Who co-chaired the 21st India–US Military Cooperation Group meeting for India?
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Correct answer: C — CISC Lt Gen JP Mathew
PIB (MoD): it was co-chaired by Chief of Integrated Defence Staff Lt Gen JP Mathew (India) and Lt Gen Joshua M Rudd, Deputy Commander, US INDOPACOM.
What ex-gratia did the PM announce from the PMNRF for the next of kin of each person killed in the Hardoi road accident (November 2024)?
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Correct answer: B — ₹2 lakh
PIB (PMO): an ex-gratia of ₹2 lakh from PMNRF for the next of kin of each deceased; ₹50,000 for the injured.
The 3rd Indian Space Conclave held in New Delhi in November 2024 was organised by:
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Correct answer: A — Indian Space Association (ISpA)
PIB (Communications): the 3rd Indian Space Conclave was organised by the Indian Space Association (ISpA), a non-profit industry body.