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17 sept Flashcards

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  1. Which city hosted the 2nd edition of the International Conference on Green Hydrogen (ICGH-2024) in September 2024?
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New Delhi, Delhi

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  1. In Which year, Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY) was launched?
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2020

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  1. In September 2024, the 2nd Asia-Pacific Ministerial Conference on Civil Aviation (APMC) was held in _________.
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New Delhi, India

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  1. Which Indian Institutes of Technology (IIT) has recently (in September ‘24) signed a MoU with National Health Authority (NHA) to develop a digital public goods for Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the healthcare sector?
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IIT Kanpur

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  1. Name the mobile app that was recently (in September ‘24) launched at Indian Council of Agricultural Research-Central Institute of Freshwater Aquaculture (ICAR-CIFA) for the needs of the ornamental fisheries sector.
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Rangeen Machhli

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  1. Which ministry has partnered with the Ministry of Jal Shakti (MoJS) to organise the National Social Mobilization Campaign ‘Swachhata Hi Seva (SHS)-2024’ from 17th September to 2nd October 2024?
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Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs

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  1. Name the joint exercise that was recently (in September ‘24) conducted between the Indian Air Force (IAF) and the Royal Oman Air Force (RAFO) in Oman.
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Eastern Bridge

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  1. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has recently (in September ‘24) reported that small savings plans grew by ______ up to February 2024, reaching Rs 18.1 lakh crore.
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13.8%

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  1. Which bank has recently (in September ‘24) announced a strategic partnership with DMI Finance Private Limited to offer co-branded credit cards to DMI Finance’s existing customers?
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RBL Bank Limited

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  1. Which company has recently (in September 2024) received final authorisation from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to function as an Online Payment Aggregator (PA-O)?
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PayGlocal Technologies Private Limited

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  1. Which company has recently (in September ‘24) has signed a MoU with SJVN Limited and GMR Energy Limited for the development and implementation of the 900 Megawatt (MW) Upper Karnali hydro-electric project in Nepal?
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Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Limited

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  1. Who has been recently (in September ‘24) appointed as the Managing Director (MD) & Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Galaxy Health Insurance?
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Gopalan Srinivasan

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  1. Name the SpaceX’s Crew Mission that has recently (in September ‘24) led by an American billionaire entrepreneur Jared Isaacman, returned to Earth following the successful completion of the world’s 1st private spacewalk.
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Polaris Dawn

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  1. Name the former President of Peru who had passed away at the age of 86 in September 2024.
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Alberto Kenya Fujimori Inomoto

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  1. When was the World First Aid Day observed globally?
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September 14 When was Hindi Diwas annually observed across India to commemorate the adoption of

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Hindi as one of the 22 official languages of India?

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September 14

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  1. The United Nations (UN’s) International Day of Democracy (IDD) is annually observed across the globe on ____________to promote and uphold the principles of democracy.
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September 15

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  1. Name the acclaimed actor and iconic voice of Darth Vader and Mufasa who had passed away in September 2024.
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James Earl Jones

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  1. In which national park, India’s first study on ‘teal carbon’ was recently (in September ‘24) conducted to highlight the importance of wetland conservation in addressing the issues of resilience and climate adaptation?
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Keoladeo National Park

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  1. Which is the capital of Finland?
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Helsinki

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  1. Which country hosted the Commonwealth Chess Championship 2024?
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Sri Lanka

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  1. Which technology company has recently (in September ‘24) become the title sponsor of the 2024 FIDE World chess championship match?
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Google

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  1. Name the mobile application that was recently (in September ‘24) launched by the Spices Board of India to encourage cardamom production.
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CardsApp

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  1. Who has resigned from Standard Chartered Bank as the Managing Director in July 2024?
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Sanjeev Mehta

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  1. Who is the current (as of September ‘24) Secretary General of International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO)?
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Juan Carlos Salazar Gomez

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  1. Omani _______ is the currency of Oman.
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Rial

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  1. Who is the current (as of September ‘24) Managing Director (MD) & Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of RBL Bank Limited?
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R Subramaniakumar

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  1. Who is the current (as of September ‘24) President of Peru?
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Dina Ercilia Boluarte Zegarra

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  1. Who is the current (as of September ‘24) Chief Executive Officer (CEO) & Secretary-General (SG) of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC)?
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Jagan Chapagain

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  1. Where is the headquarters of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) located?
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Geneva, Switzerland

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Q.1. Who appoints the Chief Minister of the National Capital Territory of Delhi?

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President

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Q.2. Who has been appointed as the 8th Chief Minister of the National Capital Territory of Delhi?

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Atishi Marlena

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Q.3. Who is the Lieutenant Governor of the National Capital Territory of Delhi?

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Vinai Kumar Saxena

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Q.4. India defeated which team to win the 8th Men’s Asian Hockey Champions Trophy?

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China

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Q.5. What is the minimum contribution under the NPS Vatsalya Scheme?

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Rs 1000 per year

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Q.6. The Permanent Retirement Account Number (PRAN) offered to the subscriber of the National Pension System consists of how many digits?

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12

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Q.7. What is the lock-in period under the NPS Vatsalya Scheme, after which partial withdrawal is allowed?

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4 years

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Q.8. Consider the following statements regarding Integrated Ocean Energy Atlas:1. It provides information about the potential of ocean energy resources encompassing marine meteorological and hydrological energy forms.2. It is developed by the India Space Research Organisation (ISRO). Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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1 only

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Q.9. Consider the following statements regarding CREATE setup:1. It is an initiative of the Union Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises.2. It helps advance rural industrialization and fostering enterprise creation. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Both 1 and 2

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Q.10. Consider the following statements regarding Smart Precision Horticulture Programme:1. It is an initiative under the Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture (MIDH) scheme.2. It uses smart technology like the Internet of Things, Artificial Intelligence, drones and data analytics to boost production. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Both 1 and 2

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Q.11. Which two countries were visited by the Minister of State for External Affairs, Kirti Vardhan Singh, in September 2024?

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Armenia and Malaysia

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Q.12. Which financial institution, in collaboration with Digital India’s Common Service Centres (CSCs), disbursed approximately Rs. 100 crore in loans aimed at expanding access to formal credit for underserved individuals and MSMEs?

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Piramal Finance

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Q.13. Jafar Hassan has been elected the Prime Minister of which country?

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Jordan

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Q.1. Where is the headquarter of FAO situated?

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Rome, Italy

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Q.2. Nathpa Jhakri Dam is situated in which state?

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Himachal Pradesh

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Q.3. In which state is the Orchha Wildlife Sanctuary situated?

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Madhya Pradesh

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Q.4. “Badhti Ka Naam Zindagi” is the tagline of which bank?

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Axis Bank

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Q.5. Sattriya is the dance form of which state?

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Assam

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Q.6. Port Moresby is the capital of which country?

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Papua New Guinea

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Q.7. Carloz Alcaraz is a player related to which sports?

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Tennis

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Q.8. What is round revolution related to?

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Potato Production

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Q.9. Who has authored the book “The Golden Years”?

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Ruskin Bond

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Q.10. Which of the following Temple is situated in Assam?

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Kamakhya Temple

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