ALL EXAM QUIZ 16.09.2024

Explanation:

• Nepal has become the 101st country to join the International Solar Alliance (ISA) as a full member. Nepal submitted its letter of ratification to the ISA in New Delhi on 9 September.
• The ratification instrument was exchanged during a meeting between Nepal Foreign Minister Dr. Surendra Thapa and Abhishek Singh, Joint Secretary (ED & MER) in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
• The International Solar Alliance (ISA) is an action-oriented, member-driven, collaborative forum.
• It aims to increase the deployment of solar energy technologies in its member countries as a means of enhancing access to energy, ensuring energy security, and promoting the energy transition.
• India and France jointly launched the International Solar Alliance (ISA) on 30 November 2015 at COP21 in Paris, France.
• ISA is an intergovernmental organization whose headquarters is located in Gurugram, Haryana.

Explanation:

• The proposed merger of Tata Motors Finance Limited with Tata Capital Limited was approved by the Competition Commission of India (CCI).
• Tata Capital Limited (TCL) is a subsidiary of Tata Sons and operates as a non-banking financial investment and debt company (NBFC-ICC).
• TCL is primarily engaged in the business of lending, leasing, factoring, financing, and distribution of financial products.

Explanation:

• PM Modi chaired the first governing board meeting of the Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF).
• The Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF) was created by the Anusandhan National Research Foundation Act 2023.
• In the meeting, several programs were introduced to bolster India’s scientific capabilities and global competitiveness.
• Its main aim is to foster a strengthened research ecosystem across the country.
• Partnerships for Accelerated Innovation and Research (PAIR) program initiative was also announced.
• This multi-institutional endeavour will facilitate collaboration between top-tier institutions.
• The program aims to systematically enhance research excellence and efficiently spread research culture across institutions.
• The Mission for Advancement in High-impact Areas (MAHA) initiative was launched.
• This mission-mode program will focus on priority-driven, solution-focused research in strategic areas.

Explanation:

• President presented the National Florence Nightingale Awards to nurses.
• President Droupadi Murmu conferred the National Florence Nightingale Awards 2024 to Nurses.
• The National Florence Nightingale Award was instituted by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare in 1973.
• This award recognises and honours the meritorious services rendered by outstanding nursing personnel.
• It is given in remembrance of Florence J Nightingale. It is the highest national award in the field of nursing.
• The winner receives a cash prize of Rs 50,000, a certificate and a medal.

Explanation:

• PM Modi virtually addressed International Conference on Green Hydrogen.
• Mr. Modi noted that the government had fulfilled its green energy commitments made in Paris before any other G20 countries.
• He stated that these obligations were fulfilled nine years in advance of the 2030 target.
• He also mentioned, in the previous ten years, India's potential to use non-fossil fuels had grown by around 300 percent.
• He also mentioned, in the same time period, India's solar energy capacity grew by more than 3,000%.
• India launched the National Green Hydrogen Mission on 4th January, 2023.

Explanation:

• Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC) has announced the appointment of RS Sharma as its non-executive chairperson.
• He has held many important positions in his career in the Indian Administrative Service (IAS).
• These positions include Director General and Mission Director of UIDAI, Chairman of TRAI, and CEO of the National Health Authority.
• He was a member of the ONDC Advisory Council and the ONDC Technology & Strategy Review Council.
• ONDC was incorporated as a Section 8 company in December 2021, with the Quality Council of India and Protean eGov Technologies Limited as Founding Members.
• Its mission is to dramatically increase e-commerce penetration in the country. T Koshy is its MD & CEO.

Explanation:

• Union Minister Piyush Goyal launched the Trade Connect e-platform.
• The Trade Connect e-platform has been launched to support Indian exporters, MSMEs, and entrepreneurs.
• This platform will connect Indian businesses and key stakeholders, including Indian Missions abroad, Export Promotion Councils, and partner government agencies.
• It will provide information on global trade events, benefits from India’s Free Trade Agreements (FTAs), and other relevant international trade data.
• This platform will offer immediate access to critical information in a very easy way.
• The Trade Connect e-Platform will be a single window initiative for exporters to add newer markets.
• Small FPOs, businesses and entrepreneurs could also use this platform.

Explanation:

• Cabinet approved ‘Mission Mausam’ to enhance capacity to cope with extreme weather and climate challenges.
• ‘Mission Mausam’ was approved by the Union Cabinet on 11 September with an outlay of ₹2,000 crore over two years.
• The Ministry of Earth Sciences will be the nodal body for implementing the mission.
• The mission's main aim is to boost research and development, and capacity in atmospheric sciences, weather surveillance, modelling, forecasting, and management.
• Under this mission, advanced observation systems, high-performance computing and cutting-edge technologies such as artificial intelligence and machine learning will be integrated.
• It will also set a new benchmark for predicting weather with high precision.
• India Meteorological Department, the Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology, and the National Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecast will implement Mission Mausam.
• Mission Mausam will benefit different sectors such as agriculture, disaster management, defence, environment, aviation, water resources, etc.

Explanation:

• Cabinet approved ₹5 lakh health insurance for senior citizens above 70 years.
• Under the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY), the government has approved health coverage of ₹5 lakh for all senior citizens aged 70 and above.
• It will benefit 4.5 crore families across the country.
• All citizens above 70 years would be eligible to avail the benefits of AB PM-JAY irrespective of their socio-economic status.
• Senior citizens aged 70 and above will receive a distinct card under the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY).
• Persons covered under AB PM-JAY will get an additional top-up of ₹5 lakh per annum for senior citizens in their families.

Explanation:

• PM Electric Drive Revolution in Innovative Vehicle Enhancement (PM E-DRIVE) Scheme has been approved by the Union Cabinet.
• PM E-DRIVE Scheme has been approved with an outlay of Rs.10,900 crore over a period of two years.
• The Scheme now includes e-vouchers for EV buyers to avail demand incentives.
• Under the scheme, Rs.500 crore have been allocated for the deployment of e-ambulances. This is a crucial step towards integrating EVs in to the health sector.
• The scheme aims to enhance vehicle testing infrastructure with fund of Rs.780 crore for development of testing agencies.
• Ministry of Heavy Industries (MHI) has proposed implementation of PM E-DRIVE Scheme for promotion of electric mobility in India.
• The scheme provides subsidies/demand incentives worth Rs.3,679 crore to incentivize e-2Ws, e-3Ws, e-ambulances, e-trucks and other emerging EVs.
• Rs.500 crore has been allocated for incentivising e-trucks.
• The scheme will support 24.79 lakh e-2Ws, 3.16 lakh e-3Ws, and 14,028 e-buses.