July Flashcards

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What is the purpose of the ‘Sampoornata Abhiyan’ launched by NITI Aayog?

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The purpose is to achieve 100% saturation of 12 key social sector indicators across all Aspirational Districts and Blocks.

Example sentence: The campaign aims to improve healthcare and education access in underserved areas.

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When was the Sampoornata Abhiyan campaign launched?

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The campaign was launched on 4th July 2024.

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What is the duration of the Sampoornata Abhiyan campaign?

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The campaign runs from 4th July 2024 to 30th September 2024.

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Which organization launched the e-mobility R&D Roadmap for India?

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The e-mobility R&D Roadmap for India was launched by the Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India.

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What is the target of the e-mobility R&D Roadmap for India by 2047?

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The target is to position India as a global leader in electric mobility, aligning with energy independence by 2047 and Net Zero Emissions by 2070.

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How much investment is proposed for the e-mobility sector over the next five years?

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An investment of Rs 1,151 crore is proposed.

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What is the focus of the RISE Accelerator Program launched by NITI Aayog and CSIRO?

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The focus is on agritech startups and MSMEs that provide solutions to the needs of farmers and on-farm practices.

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When will the RISE Accelerator Program commence?

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The program will commence in October 2024.

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How long is the duration of the RISE Accelerator Program?

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The program will last for 9 months.

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What financial support is available for startups and MSMEs under the RISE Accelerator Program?

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They are eligible for up to Rs 45 lakhs in non-equity grants.

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Which organizations are responsible for the Steel Importing Monitoring System (SIMS) 2.0 portal?

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The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), and MSTC Limited contributed to the development of SIMS 2.0.

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What is the aim of the SIMS 2.0 portal?

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The aim is to provide advanced information about steel imports.

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Which entity recognized BSE Ltd as RAASB and IAASB?

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The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) recognized BSE Ltd.

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What new rules did SEBI introduce for passive mutual fund schemes?

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SEBI introduced rules to reduce sponsor bias and limit investments in group companies of sponsors.

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What percentage of net assets can equity-oriented ETFs and Index Funds invest in sponsor group companies under SEBI’s new rules?

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They can invest up to 35% of their Net Asset Value (NAV).

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What is the target of India’s EV sector by 2030?

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India aims to achieve 30% EV usage by 2030.

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How many charging stations does India aim to have by 2026?

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India aims to have 4 lakh charging stations by 2026.

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What does the Global Education Monitoring Report 2024 focus on?

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It focuses on how climate change is disrupting education outcomes and increasing learning loss.

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Which organization compiled the Global Education Monitoring Report 2024?

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The report was compiled by UNESCO, MECCE project, and the University of Saskatchewan.

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What did the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) focus on during its reconstitution in July 2024?

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The CCEA focused on investment and economic growth strategies.

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Who heads the Cabinet Committee on Skill, Employment, and Livelihood?

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The committee is headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

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What initiative was launched by the Ministry of Steel in 2024?

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The Ministry of Steel launched the Steel Importing Monitoring System (SIMS) 2.0 portal.

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What are the key pillars of the IndiaAI mission approved in March 2024?

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The key pillars include Compute Capacity, Innovation Centre, Datasets Platform, Application Development, FutureSkills, Startup Financing, and Safe AI.

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What is the budget outlay for the IndiaAI mission?

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The budget outlay is Rs 10,371.92 crore (USD 1.25 Billion).

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What does the IndiaAI Compute Capacity aim to set up?

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It aims to set up a scalable AI computing ecosystem with more than 10,000 GPUs.

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What is the purpose of the IndiaAI Datasets Platform?

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It aims to provide seamless access to high-quality non-personal datasets for AI innovation.

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Which summit was hosted by the Government of India on July 3rd to 4th, 2024?

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The Global IndiaAI Summit.

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Who inaugurated the Global IndiaAI Summit in 2024?

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Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw inaugurated the summit.

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What are the 7 key pillars of the IndiaAI Mission focused on at the Global IndiaAI Summit?

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The 7 key pillars are Compute Capacity, Foundational Models, Datasets, Application Development, FutureSkills, Startup Financing, and Safe AI.

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Which summit was hosted by the Government of India on July 3rd to 4th, 2024?

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The Global IndiaAI Summit

Example sentence: The Global IndiaAI Summit aimed to showcase India’s advancements in artificial intelligence.

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Who inaugurated the Global IndiaAI Summit in 2024?

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Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw inaugurated the summit

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What are the 7 key pillars of the IndiaAI Mission focused on at the Global IndiaAI Summit?

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The 7 key pillars are Compute Capacity, Foundational Models, Datasets, Application Development, Future Skills, Startup Financing, and Safe AI

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What is the main focus of the ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam’ program?

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The focus is on tree plantation, where citizens are encouraged to plant trees economically

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What is the purpose of the Mineral Exploration Hackathon launched by the Ministry of Mines?

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The purpose is to utilize AI and ML for geophysical data to identify new mineral targets

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What does the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) handle?

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The CCS handles issues concerning law and order and national security

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What is the key aim of the DPI Approach introduced in the G20 Task Force report?

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The aim is to address global challenges with innovative technological solutions

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Who led the G20 Task Force on DPI for Economic Transformation, Financial Inclusion, and Development?

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The Task Force was led by Amitabh Kant and Nandan Nilekani

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What percentage of global digital transactions does UPI account for?

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UPI accounts for nearly 46% of global digital transactions

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What is the IndiaAI Innovation Centre focused on developing?

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It focuses on developing and deploying indigenous Large Multimodal Models (LMMs)

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What new book did the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) launch in collaboration with Pantnagar University?

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BIS launched the ‘Standardised Agriculture Demonstration Farm’ initiative

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What are the three strategic areas covered in the e-mobility R&D roadmap for India?

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The strategic areas are Electric Vehicle (EV) Aggregates, Materials & Recycling, and Charging & Refueling

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What is the estimated number of IoT devices by 2029?

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The estimated number of IoT devices is expected to increase to 39 billion by 2029

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Who received the 2024 IAF World Space Award?

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ISRO’s Chandrayaan-3 team received the award for significant contributions to space exploration

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What does the ‘IndiaAI Startup Financing’ pillar aim to support?

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It aims to support and accelerate deep-tech AI startups

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What is the vision outlined in the NER Vision 2047 document?

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The vision includes establishing the Northeast region as a South Asian power hub and promoting it as a green destination

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Which ministry organized the 46th Session of UNESCO World Heritage Committee in 2024?

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The session was organized by the Archaeological Survey of India, under the Ministry of Culture

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