Q.1) Who jointly inaugurated developmental projects at the Agalega Island in Mauritius?
(a) Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Pravind Kumar Jugnauth
(b) Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Xi Jinping
(c) Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Boris Johnson
(d) Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Moon Jae-in
Q,2) What is the total outlay of the PM-Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana?
(a) Rs. 70,000 crore
(b) Rs. 65,021 crore
(c) Rs. 75,021 crore
(d) Rs. 80,000 crore
Q.3) Which platform offers Massive Open Online Courses (MOOC) by Govt. of India, and has seen a significant increase in enrolment from 31 lakhs to more than 72 lakhs from 2017 to 2023?
(a) SWAYAM
(b) Coursera
(c) Udemy
(d) edX
Q,4) How many households are expected to benefit from free electricity up to 300 units every month through PM-Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana?
(a) 5 Crore
(b) 3 Crore
(c) 1 Crore
(d) 2 Crore
Q,5) Which Indian state houses the largest population of leopards in the country according to the report released by the Union Minister for Environment?
(a) Karnataka
(b) Maharashtra
(c) Madhya Pradesh
(d) Tamil Nadu
Q.6) Which two officers embarked on the expedition from INS Mandovi, Goa to Port Louis, Mauritius showcasing Nari Shakti in the maritime domain?
(a) Lt Sweta and Cdr Rooplaxmi
(b) Lt Cdr Dilna K and Lt Cdr Roopa A
(c) Cdr Meghna and Lt Cdr Dilna K
(d) Lt Cdr Saritha and Cdr Roopa
Answers-
Ans.1- (a), Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Prime Minister of Mauritius, Pravind Kumar Jugnauth today jointly inaugurated the developmental projects at the Agaleaga Island in Mauritius. Both the leaders inaugurated the projects through video conferencing which include the new Airstrip and Saint James Jetty along with six community development projects. These facilities will enhance air and sea connectivity strengthening maritime security. It will also give a boost to the socio-economic development of Agalega Island.
Ans,2- (c) , The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, has approved PM-Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana with a total outlay of Rs.75,021 crore for installing rooftop solar and providing free electricity up to 300 units every month for One Crore households. The Prime Minister had launched the scheme on 13th February, 2024
Ans. 3- (a), SWAYAM is a Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) platform that provides educational opportunities by bringing the best teaching and learning resources to everyone. The enrolment data from 2017 to 2023 has shown a significant increase from 31 lakhs to more than 72 lakhs. With over 1 crore registrations, 4 crore total enrollments, and more than 25 lakh certified learners, the platform’s free courses are accepted by 297 universities.
Ans.4- (c) The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, has approved PM-Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana with a total outlay of Rs.75,021 crore for installing rooftop solar and providing free electricity up to 300 units every month for One Crore households. The Prime Minister had launched the scheme on 13th February, 2024
Ans,5- (c) Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Shri Bhupender Yadav released the report on Status of Leopards in India, on 29th February, 2024 at New Delhi. Madhya Pradesh houses the largest population of leopards in the country – 3907 (2018: 3421), followed by Maharashtra (2022: 1985; 2018: 1,690), Karnataka (2022: 1,879 ; 2018: 1,783) and Tamil Nadu (2022: 1,070; 2018: 868).
Ans.6- (b) Lt Cdr Dilna K and Lt Cdr Roopa A, Indian Naval Sailing Vessel Tarini embarked on an expedition from the INS Mandovi, Goa to Port Louis, Mauritius on 28 Feb 24. This particular expedition conducted under the aegis of Indian Naval Sailing Association (INSA) marks a significant milestone in naval ocean Sailing history as it is the first-ever transoceanic sortie undertaken by Indian women in a double-handed mode.Lt Cdr Dilna K and Lt Cdr Roopa A have embarked on this historic voyage, showcasing the Nari Shakti in the maritime domain
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