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Assam Direct Recruitment Exam (ADRE) Grade 3 (III) Exam 2024 Solved Question Paper

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Assam Direct Recruitment Exam (ADRE) Grade 3 (III) Exam 2024 Solved Question Paper

SET – A

Download ADRE Grade III Question Paper III (Set F)

Maximum Marks: 150 marks ( 1 marks for each question)

What was the last capital of Ahom Kingdom?

(A) Charaideo

(B) Jorhat

(D) Garhgaon

(B) Jorhat

2. What was the name of Srimanta Sankardeva’s grandmother?

(A) Aidew Aita

(B) Jakoimoti

(D) Soirindhri

(C) Kherxuti

3. Who was known as the ‘Lion of Mysore’ ?

(A) Adil Shah

(B) Hyder Ali

(D) Tipu Sultan

(D) Tipu Sultan

4. Which State of India has Jallianwala Bagh ?

(A) Punjab

(B) Haryana

(D) Uttar Pradesh

(A) Punjab

5. Which of the following countries was a part of the Axis Group during the World War II?

(A) England

(B) Japan

(D) Soviet Union

(B) Japan

6. The ruins of Angkor Wat are in which country?

(A) New Zealand

(B) Indonesia

(D) Cambodia

(D) Cambodia

7. Which of the following countries does Assam share international borders with ?

(A) Bhutan and China

(B) China and Bangladesh

(D) Myanmar and Bangladesh

(C) Bangladesh and Bhutan

8. If an airplane is flying directly from Chennai towards Guwahati, in which direction is it flying?

(A) From South to East

(B) From East to West

(D) From North to East

(A) From South to East

9. What is the Westernmost State of India?

(A) Rajasthan

(B) Punjab

(D) Gujarat

(D) Gujarat

10. Which of the following peaks does not belong to the Himalayas ?

(A) Annapurna

(B) Kangto

(D) Kamet

(C) Anamudi

11. The Great Barrier Reef is located in the seas near which continent?

(A) North America

(B) Australia

(D) Europe

(B) Australia

12. Which of the following is a mountain range of South America ?

(A) Andes

(B) Karakoram

(D) Caucasus

(A) Andes

13. The giant waves caused by volcanic eruptions or earthquakes under the sea are known as

(A) tsunami

(B) cyclone

(D) landslide

(A) tsunami

14. Who is the Chairman of the Rajya Sabha ?

(A) The Prime Minister

(B) The Vice President

(D) The President

(B) The Vice President

15. Who administers the Oath of Office to the President of India?

(A) The Prime Minister

(B) The Chief Justice of the Delhi High Court

(D) The Speaker of the Lok Sabha

(C) The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court

16. Which of the following musical instruments of Assam is usually made of bamboo?

(A) Doba

(B) Mridanga

(D) Toka

17. Where is the Tocklai Tea Research Centre located?

(A) Jorhat

(B) Lakhimpur

(D) Dhemaji

(A) Jorhat

18. The Gita Press, a unit of Govind Bhawan Karyalaya, is located in which State?

(A) Uttarakhand

(B) Himachal Pradesh

(D) Uttar Pradesh

19. An hour during a day’s session when questions/issues may be raised without prior notice in the Indian Parliament is called

(A) Freedom Hour

(B) Lunch Hour

(D) Party Hour

(C) Zero Hour

20. Who is the Chairman of NITI Aayog ?

(A) The Finance Minister

(B) The Prime Minister

(D) The Vice President

(B) The Prime Minister

21. The Numaligarh Refinery is in which district of Assam?

(A) Sivasagar

(B) Jorhat

(D) Dibrugarh

(C) Golaghat

22. The international festival ‘Kullu Dussehra’ is celebrated in which State ?

(A) Himachal Pradesh

(B) Uttarakhand

(D) Haryana

(A) Himachal Pradesh

23. The Bering Strait separates which two landmasses ?

(A) Australia and New Zealand

(B) The USA and Russia

(D) Japan and China

(B) The USA and Russia

24. Who wrote the lyrics of ‘Alakananda’, sung by Shankuraj Konwar?

(A) Tonmoy Krypton

(B) Sannidhya Bhuyan

(D) Maitrayee Patar

(D) Maitrayee Patar

25. The real name of crime thriller writer Ranju Hazarika is

(A) Satyanath Bora

(B) Pabitra Kumar Deka

(D) Kumud Chandra Hazarika

(D) Kumud Chandra Hazarika

26. Who wrote the children’s book Xanta-Xista Hrista-Pusta Mahadusto ?

(A) Nabakanta Barua

(B) Hiren Bhattacharyya

(D) Arup Kumar Dutta

(C) Bhabendra Nath Saikia

27. Kanchipuram Saree is produced in which State ?

(A) Kerala

(B) Tamil Nadu

(D) Telangana

(B) Tamil Nadu

28. Who among the following was a famous painter ?

(A) Vincent van Gogh

(B) John Lennon

(D) Marlon Brando

(A) Vincent van Gogh

29. In which sport do Tania Choudhury and Nayanmoni Saikia from Assam represent India ?

(A) Lawn Bowls

(B) Badminton

(D) Judo

(A) Lawn Bowls

30. Identify the Badminton player.

(A) Dipa Karmakar

(B) Pullela Gopichand

(D) Leander Paes

(B) Pullela Gopichand

31. In which sport did India not win a medal at 2020 Tokyo Olympics ?

(A) Boxing

(B) Weightlifting

(D) Wrestling

(C) Taekwondo

32. The Diamond League is an annual series of competitions in which area?

(A) Swimming

(B) Badminton

(D) Track and Field Event

(D) Track and Field Event

33. Identify the incorrectly matched pair .

(A) Stefan Edberg : Cricket

(B) Björn Borg : Lawn Tennis

(D) Cristiano Ronaldo : Football

(A) Stefan Edberg : Cricket

34. Where is the National War Memorial located?

(A) Srinagar

(B) New Delhi

(D) Amritsar

(B) New Delhi

35. Which of the following is the Mission Basundhara of the Government of Assam related to?

(A) Fishery and livelihood

(B) Women empowerment

(D) Digital education

(C) Land records and land revenues

36. Which of the following organizations is not in the business of commercial vehicles?

(A) Larsen & Toubro

(B) Mahindra & Mahindra

(D) Tata Motors

(A) Larsen & Toubro

37. If the pH of a liquid is 5·0, then the liquid is

(A) alkaline in nature

(B) neutral in nature

(D) acidic in nature

(D) acidic in nature

38. Which of the following belongs to Class I category of lever?

(A) Scissor

(B) Wheelbarrow

(D) Stapler

(A) Scissor

39. Drones are

(A) Interstellar laser weapons

(B) Night vision binoculors

(D) Unmanned ariel vehicles

(D) Unmanned ariel vehicles

40. The National Flag of which country has a white cross over red background ?

(A) Brazil

(B) Switzerland

(D) Japan

(B) Switzerland

41. Which of the following is considered as the earliest compilation ?

(A) Yajurveda

(B) Atharvaveda

(D) Samaveda

(C) Rigveda

42. Which of the following places was a part of the Indus Valley Civilization ?

(A) Machilipatnam

(B) Babylon

(D) Byzantine

(C) Mohenjo-daro

43. Who among the following was involved in the Battle of Waterloo?

(A) Napoleon Bonaparte

(B) Czar Nicholas

(D) George Washington

(A) Napoleon Bonaparte

44. Bhairabkunda is a trijunction of which of the following?

(A) Assam, Bhutan, China

(B) Assam, Bhutan, Arunachal Pradesh

(D) Assam, Sikkim, Arunachal Pradesh

(B) Assam, Bhutan, Arunachal Pradesh

45. Which of the following is generally salty in taste?

(A) Snowflake

(B) Rainwater

(D) Seawater

(D) Seawater

46. Which of the following mountain ranges is in North-East India ?

(A) Barail Range

(B) Shivalik Range

(D) Aravalli Range

(A) Barail Range

47. Which of the following statements is incorrect ?

(A) Lakshadweep is a Union Territory of India.

(B) Maldives is a Union Territory of India.

(D) Puducherry is a Union Territory of India.

(B) Maldives is a Union Territory of India.

48. The Equator, the Tropic of Capricorn and the Tropic of Cancer pass through which continent ?

(A) Asia

(B) Australia

(D) Africa

(D) Africa

49. Which of the following is an island State of the United States of America ?

(A) Madagascar

(B) Canary Islands

(D) Greenland

(C) Hawaii

50. Sudden burst into the open of hot water and vapour from deep underground is termed as

(A) geyser

(B) volcano

(D) tsunami

(A) geyser

51. Which of the following is not a component of the Constitution of India ?

(A) The Directive Principles of State Policy

(B) The Directive Rights of the Centre

(D) The Fundamental Duties

(B) The Directive Rights of the Centre

52. A continuous rise in the price level is called

(A) stagflation

(B) deflation

(D) inflation

(D) inflation

53. What does DAY stand for in the National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM)?

(A) District Availability Yojana

(B) Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana

(D) District Achievement Yojana

(B) Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana

54. Which of the following novels was written by Padma Shri Rongbong Terang ?

(A) Mrityunjay

(B) Oximot Jar Heral Xeema

(D) Miri Jiyori

(C) Rongmilir Hanhi

55. Which of the following is not a Central Armed Police Force of India?

(A) Indian Coast Guard (ICG)

(B) Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB)

(D) Central Industrial Security Force (CISF)

(A) Indian Coast Guard (ICG)

56. What is the chemical symbol for silver ?

(A) Ag

(B) Si

(D) Au

(A) Ag

57. Who is the President of the USA, as on 1st of January, 2024 ?

(A) Barack Obama

(B) Donald Trump

(D) Rishi Sunak

(C) Joe Biden

58. Which of the following is considered as the powerhouse of an animal cell ?

(A) Nucleus

(B) Golgi apparatus

(D) Mitochondria

(D) Mitochondria

59. Which of the following countries does not have a seashore ?

(A) China

(B) Afghanistan

(D) Iran

(B) Afghanistan

60. The world’s largest island Greenland is a part of which of the following countries ?

(A) Denmark

(B) Sweden

(D) Iceland

(A) Denmark

61. Consider the four numbers given here :

376 II. 629 III. 921 IV. 397

If the digits of each number are arranged in ascending order, which new number would be the smallest?

(A) III

(B) II

(D) IV

(A) III

62. Find the odd one out.

(A) Sparrow

(B) Crow

(D) Peacock

(C) Bat

63. Pointing to Sarat in a photograph, Malini said, “His brother’s father is the only son of my grandfather”. How is Malini related to Sarat ?

(A) Aunt

(B) Grandmother

(D) Sister

(D) Sister

64. If ROBOTICS is coded as OROBITSC, then PROJECTS would be coded as

(A) ROPEJTSC

(B) RPJOCEST

(D) ROJPCEST

(B) RPJOCEST

65. In a zoo, the lion’s cage is towards the East of tiger’s cage. At the exact South of the lion’s cage, there is bear’s cage, which is towards the West of cheetah’s cage.

In which direction is the tiger’s cage from the cheetah’s cage?

(A) South-East

(B) North-West

(D) East

(B) North-West

66. At what speed should a car travel on a highway to reach a destination 12 km away in 15 minutes?

(A) 64 kmph

(B) 84 kmph

(D) 36 kmph

(C) 48 kmph

67. Which word would be the last in a standard English dictionary?

(A) ADVERSE

(B) ADVENT

(D) ADVERTISE

(D) ADVERTISE

68. Identify the correctly spelt word.

(A) Moderator

(B) Moredator

(D) Moderetor

(A) Moderator

69. Which of the following words cannot be made using the letters of MENDICANT ?

(A) MEDICAL

(B) MEDIAN

(D) ANCIENT

(A) MEDICAL

70. At the Youth Parliament, certain number of country representatives sit in a linear row and all are facing the audience. Only ten persons sit to the left of Estonia. Fiji sits eighth to the left of Estonia. Angola sits fourth to the right of Bahrain. Canada sits to the immediate left of Denmark, and Denmark is the third from the extreme right end of the row. The number of countries between Estonia and Denmark is same as Bahrain and Estonia. Only six countries sit between Angola and Canada. In total, how many countries are seated at the Youth Parliament ?

(A) 19

(B) 21

(D) 17

(A) 19

71. Which option is similar to Pencil : Student : School?

(A) Mouse : Eat : Biscuit

(B) Computer : Officer : Bank

(D) Cash : Shopkeeper : Goods

(B) Computer : Officer : Bank

72. If REAR = 42, TEAR = 44 and DEAR = 28, then which of the following sets is incorrectly paired ?

(A) PEAR = 40

(B) FEAR = 32

(D) GEAR = 31

(B) FEAR = 32

73. Find the best option to fill in the last term :

CIRCLE : GEOMETRY :: POETRY : ?

(A) CHAPTER

(B) BOOKS

(D) LANGUAGE

(D) LANGUAGE

74. Identify the pair with the same relationship as Child : Vaccination.

(A) Fever : Medicine

(B) Food : Cooking

(D) Animals : Food

(C) Plant : Pesticide

75. Which of the following words would not fit correctly in the sentence? The person died of a ——— hit on his head. (

A) lethal

(B) fatal

(D) subtle

(D) subtle

76. What would be the correct sequence of the following words as per the standard English dictionary?

Royal 2. Regal 3. Renal 4. Rebel

(A) 1, 2, 3, 4

(B) 4, 3, 2, 1

(D) 4, 3, 1, 2

(C) 4, 2, 3, 1

77. Select the appropriate number to correctly continue the sequence

27, 30, 37, 50, ?, 98.

(A) 69

(B) 73

(D) 91

(A) 69

78. Pallavi claims to be taller than Jyoti, but Smita who is taller than Pallavi knows that Pallavi is wrong. Which of the following can be said about their height ?

(A) Pallavi is definitely shorter than Jyoti

(B) Pallavi and Jyoti are of the same height

(D) Cannot be determined

(D) Cannot be determined

79. At a college function, Romola pointed out to an actor and said, “He is my mother-in-law’s only son’s nephew”. How is the actor’s mother related to Romola ?

(A) Aunt

(B) Daughter

(D) Sister-in-law

(D) Sister-in-law

80. Find the best option to fill in the third term :

Gravity : Newton :: ? : Copernicus

(A) Blood circulation

(B) Heliocentric system

(D) Radioactivity

(B) Heliocentric system

81. A number was increased by 40% and thereafter decreased by 40%. The net change in the number in percentage is

(A) 16% increase

(B) 16% decrease

(D) No change

(B) 16% decrease

82. If the average age of A, B and C is 22 years and the average age of B and C is 25 years, then find the age of A after 9 years from now.

(A) 25 years

(B) 35 years

(D) 45 years

(A) 25 years

83. The smallest among √1/2, √ 1/3, √ 1/4, and √ 2/3 is

(A) √1/2

(B) √ 1/3

(D) √ 2/3

(C) √ 1/4

84. If x/3 = y/4 = z/7 , then (x+y+z)/z is equal to

(A) 2

(B) 3

(D) 5

(A) 2

85. Two numbers are in the ratio 2 : 3 and the product of their HCF and LCM is 96. The sum of the two numbers is

(A) 18

(B) 20

(D) 24

(B) 20

86. The value of 3√82 is

(A) 1

(B) 3

(D) 4

(D) 4

87. A certain amount invested in a firm would become double at the end of one month, but it deducts an amount of Rs.120 on every doubling. A person invests an amount of Rs.105 and continues for 3 months without investing any additional amount. At the end of 3 months, his net income is

(A) Rs.55

(B) Rs.0

(D) Rs.45

(B) Rs.0

88. The count of prime numbers between 80 and 100 is

(A) 2

(B) 5

(D) 4

(C) 3

89. Find the value of [(107 / 102 ) + (103 / 10(-2) )] / 105.

(A) 100

(B) 200

(D) 1

(C) 2

90. If A : B = 3, then 144A : 36B is

(A) 4

(B) 12

(D) 16

(B) 12

91. The fraction equivalent of the recurring number 2.19 is

(A) 271/99

(B) 217/99

(D) 291/90

(B) 217/99

92. The largest of 26 , 35 , 44 and 53 is

(A) 26

(B) 35

(D) 53

(C) 44

93. For a bicycle rider, it is seen that for every two complete pedaling, the front wheel of the bicycle makes 3 complete turns. If the radius of the bicycle wheel is 70 cm, the distance (in metres) covered by the bicycle in 10 complete pedaling is

(A) 7π

(B) 14π

(D) 28π

(C) 21π

94. The base and the height of a right-angled triangle are equal in magnitude and the length of the third side is 2√ 2 cm. The area of the triangle is

(A) 2 sq. cm

(B) 2√2 sq. cm

(D) 4√2 sq. cm

(A) 2 sq. cm

95. In a range of consecutive numbers starting with 1, all the even numbers are removed. From the remaining, consider the first 7 numbers. The sum of these 7 numbers is

(A) 35

(B) 42

(D) 56

(C) 49

96. Two numbers A and B are first added and squared to get C. In the next step, B is subtracted from A and the result is squared to get D. The result C – D expressed in terms of A and B is

(A) A(A+B)

(B) 4(A-B)

(D) 4AB

(D) 4AB

97. Find the least number by which 1250 must be multiplied to make it a perfect square.

(A) 4

(B) 3

(D) 2

(D) 2

98. When the numerator of a fraction is multiplied by 4 and the denominator by 9, the fraction reverses. The fraction is

(A) 4/5

(B) 2/3

(D) 3/2

(D) 3/2

99. At what percentage of simple interest does an amount of money double in 12 years?

(A) 9 1/2 %

(B) 8 1/2 %

(D) 9 1/3 %

(C) 8 1/3 %

100. The ratio of the radii of two circles is 1 : 3. The ratio of their areas is

(A) 1 : 6

(B) 2 : 9

(D) 6 : 9

(C) 1 : 9

101. 100% of 100 when added to 200% of 200 would result

(A) 300

(B) 400

(C) 500

(D) 600

(C) 500

If a+b=8, b+c=20 and a+c=18, then the value of a2 + b2 is

(A) 34

(B) 43

(D) 64

(A) 34

If 2x = 32, then the value of x is

(A) 4

(B) 5

(D) 7

(B) 5

The sum of 5 consecutive odd numbers is found to be 95. The largest of the numbers is

(A) 17

(B) 21

(D) 19

(C) 23

If the decimal number 34p5 is divisible by 9, then the value of p is

(A) 8

(B) 7

(D) 6

(D) 6

The maximum area of the circle that can be drawn within a square of side 4 cm is

(A) 4 π2 cm2

(B) 4 π cm2

(D) π2/4 cm2

(B) 4 π cm2

If today is Sunday, then the day after 92 days will be

(A) Saturday

(B) Friday

(D) Monday

(D) Monday

When three times of a given number is subtracted from the square of the number, the result is the number itself. The number is

(A) 4

(B) 2

(D) – 4

(A) 4

In Roman numeral, XCI represents the decimal number

(A) 41

(B) 21

(D) 111

(C) 91

A ladder of length 13 m is leaning against a vertical wall with the upper end at the height of 5 m. The horizontal distance between the foot of the wall and the lower end of the ladder is

(A) 9 m

(B) 5 m

(D) 12 m

(D) 12 m

The median of the sequence of numbers 2, – 1, 3, 1, – 2, 5, 6 is

(A) 1

(B) – 1

(D) 3

(C) 2

Median is the middle of the ordered set: -2, -1, 1, 2, 3, 5,6

A person moves along a path such that he is always away from a given point by 7 m. After moving for some time, he again reaches his starting point. The approximate distance the person moved during the time is

(A) 22 m

(B) 44 m

(D) 144 m

(B) 44 m

The person moved among the circle of radius 7m. The distance covered is the perimeter of the circle: 2(22/7)7=44

A cube of volume 1 m3 is cut equally into smaller cubes of volume 1 cm3 each. The number of smaller cubes found is

(A) 10000

(B) 100000

(D) 1000000

(D) 1000000

The smallest positive integer that is simultaneously divisible by 6, 8 and 12 is

(A) 24

(B) 18

(D) 36

(A) 24

The difference between the smallest 3-digit even natural number and the largest 2-digit even natural number is

(A) 1

(B) 2

(D) 4

(B) 2

Identify the adverb in the following sentence : He could not go deep into the forest.

(A) Deep

(B) Go

(D) Into

(A) Deep

From the list below, identify the antonym of ‘cheap’.

(A) Price

(B) Poor

(D) Rice

(C) Expensive

What is the synonym of ‘furious’?

(A) Laughter

(B) Witch

(D) Angry

(D) Angry

Identify the incorrectly spelt word.

(A) Square

(B) Parpendicular

(D) Triangle

(B) Parpendicular

Give one-word substitution for ‘a person who loots and plunders ships’.

(A) Robber

(B) Pirate

(D) Looter

(B) Pirate

What is meant by ‘to get the green signal’ ?

(A) To stop others

(B) To go away

(D) To get the keys of a car

(C) To get permission

Fill in the blank : Lokesh can jump very _____.

(A) high

(B) higher

(D) tall

(A) high

What is the collective noun for ‘fish’?

(A) Swarm

(B) Pack

(D) Herd

(C) School

Fill in the correct conjunctions in the following : _____ Reshma _____ Padma knew the directions, and now they are lost.

(A) Either, or

(B) Both, and

(D) Neither, nor

(D) Neither, nor

Which of the following punctuation marks is called ‘apostrophe’ ?

(A) (-)

(B) (/)

(D) (:)

(C) (’ )

Which of the following means similar to ‘elevated’ ?

(A) Topped

(B) Wished

(D) Transferred

(C) Promoted

What is meant by ‘to create a ruckus’ ?

(A) Make loud noise

(B) An artistic work

(D) Bake a cake

(A) Make loud noise

Which of the following sentences is correct?

(A) She had not coming to the wedding.

(B) She is not come to the wedding.

(D) She is not coming to the wedding.

(D) She is not coming to the wedding.

Choose the correct option : We _____ the National Anthem every morning at school.

(A) sanged

(B) sing

(D) singed

(B) sing

Which of the following pronouns refers to ‘myself’ ?

(A) We

(B) They

(D) You

(C) I

Identify the incorrectly spelt word.

(A) Damsel

(B) Wicked

(D) Mountein

(D) Mountein

Identify the correctly spelt word.

(A) Mongrel

(B) Marval

(D) Middel

(A) Mongrel

Identify the preposition in the following sentence :

The cat was sleeping under the cot.

(A) Sleeping

(B) Under

(D) Was

(B) Under

Identify the incorrect set.

(A) Bad : Worse : Worst

(B) Poor : Poorest : Poorer

(D) Good : Better : Best

(B) Poor : Poorest : Poorer

Identify the verb in the following sentence : Neeraj ran very fast.

(A) Very

(B) Neeraj

(D) Ran

(D) Ran

Which word of the following is an example of pronoun?

(A) Again

(B) Pink

(D) Speed

(C) They

What would be the antonym of ‘friend’ ?

(A) Foe

(B) Unfriend

(D) Buddy

(A) Foe

From the list below, identify the synonym of ‘lament’.

(A) Sad

(B) Mourn

(D) Molecule

(B) Mourn

Which word is incorrectly spelt ?

(A) Basically

(B) Essentially

(D) Varbally

(D) Varbally

Give one-word substitution for ‘life history of a person written by another person’.

(A) Autobiography

(B) Biography

(D) Bigamy

(B) Biography

What does ‘in a nutshell’ mean?

(A) Peanuts and almonds

(B) Very tough explanation

(D) Important discussion

(C) Expressed in short

Fill in the blank : Tuhin ran _____ than Zubin to win the race.

(A) fast

(B) faster

(D) fasting

(B) faster

Identify the collective noun for ‘dogs’.

(A) Gang

(B) Herd

(D) Pack

(D) Pack

Which of the following punctuation marks is called ‘hyphen’?

(A) (-)

(B) (/)

(D) (:)

(A) (-)

What is the opposite of ‘sorrow’?

(A) Joy

(B) Happy

(D) Beauty

(A) Joy

Which of the following means ‘to get rid of a problem’ ?

(A) To hammer it out

(B) To get to the bottom of

(D) To get the acts together

(C) To get the monkey off one’s back

Identify the grammatically incorrect sentence.

(A) I want to go home now.

(B) I wish to go home now.

(D) I went to go home now.

(D) I went to go home now.

Choose the correct option : Is your brother _____ to the gym?

(A) gone

(B) going

(D) went

(B) going

Which pronoun is used for ‘non-living thing’ ?

(A) I

(B) We

(D) It

(D) It

Identify the incorrectly spelt word.

(A) Monkey

(B) Moniker

(D) Molten

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Economic Performance of Indian States – Maharashtra Top, Sikkim tops NE, Assam 5th poorest

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Economic Performance of Indian States – Maharashtra Top, Sikkim tops NE, Assam among laggards

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As per the Economic Advisory Council report to the Prime Minister released on September 18, 2024, Western India (Maharashtra, Gujarat, Goa) continues to outperform other regions. Punjab and West Bengal fallen from grace, and western India continues to power the Indian economy. Southern Indian states fared better in-terms of GDP contribution as well as having higher-than-average per capita incomes.

Richest Indian States in Economic Performance of Indian States

Delhi – 250 per cent of per capita income national average
Telangana- 193 per cent of per capita income national average
Karnataka – 180 per cent of per capita income national average
Haryana – 178 per cent of per capita income national average
Delhi – 171 per cent of per capita income national average

Highlights of Economic Performance of Indian States – Economic Advisory Council report

Assam’s per capita income was 103 per cent of the national average in 1960-61, saw a decline to 61.2 per cent by 2010-11, before rising to 73.7 percent in 2023-24.
Among small States, Sikkim and Goa have demonstrated remarkable improvements.
Sikkim is the star of north-eastern economies. Over the last two decades, it’s per capita income has surged from 100 percent of the national average in 2000-01 to 320% in 2023-24.
Maharashtra remains India’s top GDP contributor, but its share declined to 13.3% from more than 15% earlier. However, its per capita income rose to 150.7% of the national average by March 2024.
Gujarat’s share remained steady until 2000-01, then rose from 6.4 percent to 8.1 percent by 2022-23. By 2023-24, Gujarat’s per capita income reached 160.7 percent of the national average.
Delhi and Haryana consistently performed well with Delhi having one of the highest per capita incomes.
Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Kerala, and Tamil Nadu collective account for 30% of India’s GDP.
Odisha showed a marked improvement, shedding its image as a laggard.
Haryana saw steady growth. Its GDP share now surpasses Punjab’s, with a relative per capita income that’s 176.8 percent of the national average in 2023-24.

Poorest Indian States in Economic Performance of Indian States

Bihar – 32.8 per cent of per capita income national average
Jharkhand – 57.2 per cent of per capita income national average
Uttar Pradesh – 50.8 per cent of per capita income national average
Manipur – 66 per cent of per capita income national average
Assam – 73.7 per cent of per capita income national average

Laggard States

Uttar Pradesh’s share in India’s GDP fell from 14% in 1960-61 to 9.5%. In the 1960s, undivided Uttar Pradesh was India’s largest state economy, holding 14.4 percent of the national GDP in 1960-61. By 2020-21, UP’s GDP share stabilized at 8.2 percent, rising slightly to 8.4 percent in 2023-24.
Share of undivided Bihar was 7.8 percent in 1960-61. It then declined for four decades until 2000-01, before it stopped deteriorating. It has since then stabilized around 4.3-4.4 percent for undivided Bihar.
West Bengal saw a steady decline from being one of India’s top contributors, accounting for 10.5% of the GDP in 1960-61 to just 5.6% now. Its per capita income, once at 127.5% of the national average, dropped to 83.7%, falling below Rajasthan and Odisha.
Punjab’s share in India’s GDP plateaued at 4.3 per cent until 1990-91. Thereafter, a decline started and Punjab’s share in the national GDP was only 2.4 per cent in 2023-24. Punjab’s per capita income, which peaked at 169 per cent of the national average in 1970-71, dropped to 106.7 percent in 2023-24.

Assam Current Affairs – August 10-12, 2024

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Assam and NE Current Affairs & GK- August 10-12, 2024

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Five Assamese movies Shines at 70th National Film Awards

Five Assamese movies Shines at 70th National Film Awards. Three films from Assam bagged Rajat Kamal and two other films from the state got certificates of special mention at the 70th National Film Awards for the year 2024.

Key Points

Emuthi Puthi (A very fishy trip), produced by Metanormal Motion Pictures Pvt. Ltd. and directed by Kulanandini Mahanta, bagged the Rajat Kamal Award as the best Assamese film.

Sikaisal (if only trees could talk) also bagged the Rajat Kamal Award as the best Tiwa film.
Xunyota (void) also got the Rajat Kamal Award as the best short film (up to 30 minutes).

Two other non-feature category films from Assam—Birubala ‘Witch to Padmashri’ produced by Aimee Baruah Production Society and directed by Aimee Baruah and
Hargila—The Greater Adjutant Stork, produced by PI Entertainment and directed by Partha Sarathi Mahanta—got certificates of special mention.

MEA and NSIL sign MoU for grant assistance for the launch of Munal satellite

An MoU was signed between India’s Ministry of External Affairs and NewSpace India Limited (NSIL) to launch Nepal’s Munal satellite.

About Munal satellite

Munal Satellite is an indigenous satellite developed in Nepal, under the aegis of NAST. APN, a Nepali space startup, has assisted Nepali students in the design and fabrication of this satellite.
The satellite aims to build a vegetation density database of the Earth’s surface.
This satellite is expected to be launched soon on NSIL’s Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle.

Largest-ever Kashmiri folk dance at ‘Kashur Riwaaj’ cultural festival

Youth of Jammu and Kashmir’s Baramulla district created a world record by registering their names to the Universal Records Forum (URF) for the largest-ever Kashmiri folk dance performed by 10,000 young women at the ‘Kashur Riwaaj’ cultural festival.

About the festival

The mega event was organised by the Dagger Division of Chinar Corps in collaboration with Baramulla District Administration and Indrani Balan Foundation (IBF).
This was the largest-ever Kashmiri Folk Dance performed by 10,000 young women at Kashur Riwaaj Cultural Fest on the occasion of the 78th Independence Day.
The festival took place at Prof. Showkat Ali Indoor Stadium to showcase the vibrant traditions of Kashmir through traditional dances, music, calligraphy and cultural activities.

Aman Sehrawat clinches 57kg wrestling bronze at Paris 2024 Olympics

Aman Sherawat won a bronze medal in the men’s 57kg freestyle event at the Paris 2024 Olympics.

Aman holds the distinction of being the youngest Indian to win an Olympic medal at just 21 years. It is India’s fifth bronze and sixth overall medal from the Paris Olympics 2024.

Aman’s career has been marked by a series of impressive accomplishments. His significant achievement came in 2022 when he became the first Indian wrestler to secure a gold medal at the U23 Wrestling World Championships.

This victory set the stage for further success, including gold medals at the U23 Asian Championships and the Senior Asian Championships in 2023.

In addition to his gold medals, Aman’s consistent performances in various ranking series events have demonstrated his skill and determination. His medal haul includes victories at the 2024 Ranking Series in Zagreb and the Polyak Imre & Varga Janos Memorial, as well as podium finishes in prestigious tournaments like the Yasar Dogu and Dan Kolov & Nikola Petrov events.

India’s First Grain ATM Launched in Odisha

India’s first round-the-clock grain ATM was opened at Mancheswar in Bhubaneswar, Odisha. This initiative is known as Annapurti Grain ATM which is designed and developed by the World Food Programme India.

About Grain ATM:

This initiative would simplify the process for beneficiaries to access their entitled food grains; anyone with a Public Distribution System ration card valid in India, regardless of the State and Union Territory, can access their entitlement.
This user-friendly system ensures that beneficiaries can access their full ration of food grains without any complications.
It can dispense grain up to 50 kilograms in five minutes 24 hours a day, reducing waiting time by 70 percent.
It is an automated multi-commodity dispensing solution that provides fast, clean and precise access to commodities (rice, wheat, grains) to beneficiaries, post biometric authentication.
It will dispense rice or wheat 24/7, providing a reliable and consistent source of food for the state’s residents.

Chhattisgarh Establishes India’s Third Largest Tiger Reserve

Chhattisgarh has recently approved the creation of the Guru Ghasidas-Tamor Pingla Tiger Reserve, due to the recent plunge in its tiger population.

About Guru Ghasidas-Tamor Pingla Tiger Reserve

Guru Ghasidas National Park and the Tamor Pingla Sanctuary, located in the districts of Manendragarh-Chirmiri-Bharatpur, Koriya, Surajpur, and Balrampur, to form the new reserve.
It is Chhattisgarh’s fourth tiger reserve, following Indravati, Udanti-Sitanadi, and Achanakmar.
It aims to bolster conservation efforts and provide a protected habitat for tigers, thereby promoting eco-tourism and creating employment opportunities for local communities.
It would promote eco-tourism and create employment opportunities for local communities.

Declining Population of Tigers

According to a National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) report released in July 2023, Chhattisgarh’s tiger population dropped from 46 in 2014 to just 17 in 2022.
The Union Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change highlighted this concerning trend in a 2023 statement, noting that states like Mizoram, Nagaland, Jharkhand, Goa, Chhattisgarh, and Arunachal Pradesh have reported worrisome declines in their small tiger populations.

About NTCA:

The National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) is a statutory body under the Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change.
It was set up under the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972 which was amended in 2006, for strengthening tiger conservation.
It works on protecting habitats, stopping poaching, and involving communities.
It works with different states to improve monitoring.

IIT Indore develops e-shoes for live location tracking

IIT Indore has created advanced shoes incorporating Tribo-Electric Nanogenerator (TENG) technology, which generates electricity from human motion and integrates GPS for real-time location tracking.

Key Points

The shoes are designed to improve safety and coordination among soldiers by providing real-time location data and power for essential devices.
They offer the ability to analyze athletes’ movements, potentially enhancing performance.
These shoes can be beneficial for monitoring movement of Alzheimer’s patient’s, tracking school children, and managing factory worker attendance.
The first set of 10 pairs of these high-tech shoes has been sent to the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) for testing and evaluation. This project is led by Professor Suhas Joshi at IIT Indore, with support from Professor I A Palani, demonstrating the institution’s dedication to developing cutting-edge technology.

India Names Three Underwater Structures in Indian Ocean

India has successfully proposed names for three underwater geographical structures located in the Indian Ocean. These are the Ashoka Seamount, Chandragupt Ridge, and Kalpataru Ridge.

These names were proposed by India and approved by the International Hydrographic Organization (IHO) and UNESCO’s Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission (IOC).

Key Facts About the Underwater Structures

Previously Named Structures:

Raman Ridge (1992): Named after the famous physicist Sir CV Raman.
Panikkar Seamount (1993): Honoring oceanographer NK Panikkar.
Sagar Kanya Seamount (1991): Named after the Indian research ship.
Wadia Guyot (1993): Recognizing geologist DN Wadia.

Recently named Structures

Ashoka Seamount: Discovered in 2012 by a Russian research ship called Akademik Nikolay Strakhov, this underwater mountain covers about 180 square kilometers.
Chandragupt Ridge: Found in 2020 by the Indian research ship MGS Sagar, this ridge is elongated and oval-shaped, stretching across 675 square kilometers.
Kalpataru Ridge: Also discovered in 2012 by the Akademik Nikolay Strakhov, this ridge covers 430 square kilometers and might serve as a habitat and food source for marine life.

Significance of Discoveries: These structures contribute to understanding marine life habitats and offer insights into the geological and biological processes of the Indian Ocean.

Assam Current Affairs – August 07-09, 2024

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Assam and NE Current Affairs & GK- August 07-09, 2024

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New Bent-Toed Gecko Species Discovered in Northeast India

Scientists from India and the United Kingdom have recently described six new species of bent-toed geckos from Northeast India.

Key Research Institutions

The study was a collaborative effort involving the Wildlife Institute of India (WII), the Ashoka Trust for Research in Ecology and the Environment (ATREE), and the Natural History Museum London (NHM). Their teamwork showcases the value of international cooperation in studying biodiversity.

Highlights about the new species

Namdapha bent-toed gecko: It was documented from the Namdapha Tiger Reserve in Arunachal Pradesh and is widespread within lowland evergreen forests of the Namdapha and Kamlang Tiger Reserves.
Siang Valley Bent-Toed Gecko (Arunachal Pradesh): It was discovered in the Siang River valley, renowned for its unique biodiversity.
Ngengpui bent-toed gecko (Mizoram): It was discovered from the Ngengpui Wildlife Sanctuary of Lawngtlai district. The site is located in one of the easternmost protected areas of the country.
Manipur bent-toed gecko: It was discovered near the Lamdan Kabui village of Manipur.
Kiphire bent-toed gecko and Barail Hill bent-toed gecko (Nagaland): These two were discovered in Nagaland.

Tata Group Unveils ₹27,000 Crore Semiconductor Facility in Assam

The Tata semiconductor assembly and test facility at Jagiroad is India’s first indigenous semiconductor assembly and test facility.

The Bhoomi Pujan ceremony marks the commencement of India’s first indigenous semiconductor assembly and testing facility. The factory is expected to partially commence operations by 2025.

The facility, located in Jagiroad, Assam, will package 15 billion semiconductor chips per year. These chips will be used in various high-tech products, including electric vehicles, healthcare devices, mobile phones, and laptops.

Significance of the project

The project will create over 27,000 direct and indirect jobs in the region.
The expansion is expected to attract numerous semiconductor ecosystem companies to the region, fostering a robust electronics industry corridor.
The facility will enable direct shipping of semiconductor chips to global end-users and OEMs, reinforcing India’s position in the semiconductor value chain.

PM Modi Praises Black Rice as Superfood

Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently highlighted black rice as a superfood in the country due to its medicinal value.

PM Modi highlighted the medicinal value of black rice, while addressing the 32nd International Conference of Agricultural Economists (ICAE) in New Delhi.

The theme for this year’s ICAE is “Transformation Towards Sustainable Agri-Food Systems” to promote sustainable agriculture in the face of global challenges such as climate change, natural resource degradation, rising production costs, and conflicts.

Black rice, often referred to as “forbidden rice,” has been a staple in North Eastern India for centuries. Known for its deep black color, which turns purple when cooked, it is packed with nutrients that are often lost in more common varieties of rice.

Black rice is popular in Indian states like Manipur, Assam, and Meghalaya, is gaining popularity due to its “medicinal value.

In 2020, Manipur’s black rice, Chak-Hao, bagged the Geographical Indication (GI) tag.

BIMSTEC Business Summit 2024

The Ministry of External Affairs of India, in association with the Confederation of Indian Industries (CII), will host the first BIMSTEC Business Summit from August 6-8, 2024, in New Delhi.

Key Points

External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar will inaugurate the three-day Business Summit along with key note addresses from Commerce and Industries Minister Piyush Goyal and other leaders.
The event will bring together more than 300 key stake holders from across the Bay of Bengal region to facilitate economic collaboration and explore ways ahead in focus areas such as trade facilitation, regional connectivity, energy security, inclusive growth and sustainable development.
India attaches great importance to Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) which links five countries from South Asia (Bangladesh, Bhutan, Nepal, India & Sri Lanka) and two from South-East Asia (Myanmar & Thailand).
The summit aims to foster greater regional collaboration through robust trade and investment relations among the BIMSTEC member countries.

Government declares Adichunchanagiri in Karnataka and Choolannuar in Kerala as Peacock Sanctuary

The Central Government has declared Adichunchanagiri in Karnataka and Choolannuar in Kerala as Peacock Sanctuary. This decision shows the government’s ongoing effort to protect wildlife and the national bird, the peacock.

Key Points

The initiative aims to protect peacocks and their habitats, ensuring they can thrive without human interference.
Declaring Adichunchanagiri and Choolannuar as Peacock Sanctuaries is an important move to protect peafowl (peacocks) and their habitats.
Sanctuaries offer a safe space where these birds can live and thrive without human disturbance.
The Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change has taken several steps to boost peacock conservation. These include setting up breeding and conservation centers aimed at increasing the peafowl population.

Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar Awards 2024

The government of India announced the Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar (RVP) awardees 2024, marking a significant shift in the country’s approach to recognising scientific achievements. The award ceremony for all categories of awards will be held on 23rd August, which is also National Space Day.

Categories of the Awards:

Vigyan Ratna: Up to 3 awards for lifetime achievements in science and technology.
Vigyan Shri: Up to 25 awards for distinguished contributions in various scientific fields.
Vigyan Yuva: Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Award: Up to 25 awards for exceptional contributions by young scientists.
Vigyan Team Award: Up to 3 awards for teams of three or more innovators making significant contributions together.

2024 Award Winners

The recipients of this year’s awards are:

Vigyan Ratna: G. Padmanabhan, a noted biochemist and former director of the Indian Institute of Science.
Vigyan Shri: Dr. Annapurini Subramanian (Astrophysics), Dr. Anandharamakrishnan C (Agriculture Science), Dr. Avesh Kumar Tyagi (Atomic Energy), Prof. Umesh Varshney, Prof. Jayant Bhalchandra Udgaonkar (Biological Sciences), Prof. Syed Wajih Ahmad Naqvi (Earth Sciences), Prof. Bhim Singh (Engineering Sciences), Prof. Adimurthi Adi, Prof. Rahul Mukherjee (Mathematics and Computer Science), Prof. Dr. Sanjay Behari (Medicine), Prof. Lakshmanan Muthusamy, Prof. Naba Kumar Mondal (Physics), Prof. Rohit Srivastava (Technology and Innovation)
Vigyan Yuva: Krishna Murthy SL, Swarup Kumar Parida (Agricultural Science), Radhakrishnan Mahalakshmi, Prof. Aravind Penmatsa (Biological Sciences), Vivek Polshettiwar, Vishal Rai (Chemistry), Roxy Mathew Koll (Earth Sciences), Abhilash, Radha Krishna Ganti (Engineering Sciences), Purabi Saikia, Bappi Paul (Environmental Science), Mahesh Ramesh Kakde (Mathematics and Computer Science), Jitendra Kumar Sahu, Pragya Dhruv Yadav (Medicine) Urbasi Sinha (Physics), Digendranath Swain, Prashant Kumar (Space Science and Technology), Prabhu Rajagopal (Technology and Innovation)
Vigyan Team Award: The team from ISRO’s Chandrayaan-3 mission.

About Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar (RVP):

It is a new set of awards introduced by the Government of India in the field of Science, Technology, and Innovation.
It aims to recognize the notable and inspiring contributions made by scientists, technologists, and innovators individually or in teams in various fields of science, technology, and technology-led innovation.
It is one of the highest recognitions in the field of science, technology, and innovation in India.

Neeraj Chopra Wins Silver at Paris Olympics 2024

Neeraj Chopra won a silver medal in men’s javelin at the 2024 Paris Olympics with a season-best throw of 89.45 meters.

Gold medal was claimed by Pakistan’s Arshad Nadeem with a throw of 92.97m, setting a new Olympic record.

Grenada’s Anderson Peters took bronze with a throw of 88.54 meters.

Neeraj Chopra was the first Indian to win a gold medal at the World U20 Championships in 2016 and became the first Indian to reach the top of the world rankings in javelin in 2021.

Indian Hockey team wins a bronze at Paris Olympics 2024

India’s men’s hockey team won the bronze medal at the Paris 2024 Olympics with a 2-1 victory over Spain.

This achievement marks India’s first time winning consecutive Olympic medals in hockey since the 1972 Munich Games.

The match took place at Yves du Manoir Stadium in Paris. Spain led early with a penalty stroke by Marc Miralles in the second quarter. India equalized before half-time with a drag flick goal by captain Harmanpreet Singh. The Netherlands won gold, beating Germany 2-1 in a shootout in the final.

The Netherlands won gold, beating Germany 2-1 in a shootout in the final.

APSC Mains Answer Writing Practice Questions – Set 61 (for Week July 07-13, 2024)

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APSC Mains Answer Writing Practice Questions – Set 61

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Q1. Give a brief account of the demographic profile of Assam. Explain why Assam has a higher rate of population growth. (Answer in 150 words) (GS 5)

Q2. What is Operation All Clear? Write the factors that led to the launch of Operation All Clear? What was the outcome? Discuss. (Answer in 250 words) (GS 2)

Q3. Discuss how the Mauryan Empire’s administrative structure has a significant impact on Indian governance. (Answer in 150 words) (GS 1)

Q4. What do you mean by inflation? Discuss the reasons behind high inflation in India and the role of RBI in controlling it. (Answer in 250 words) (GS 3)

Q5. What are the objectives of the Panchayats (Extension to the Scheduled Areas) PESA? Discuss the issues related to it. (Answer in 150 words) (GS 2)

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APSC Mains Answer Writing Practice Questions – Set 53 (for Week May 12 -18, 2024)

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APSC Mains Answer Writing Practice Questions – Set 53

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Q1. Discuss the Non-Cooperation Movement from its beginning till its withdrawal 1922. Write about its importance as a mass movement in India. (GS 1) (Answer in 250 words)

Q2. Discuss the recent initiatives taken to solve inter-state border issues with Nagaland. (GS 5) (Answer in 150 words)

Q3. What are the reasons behind insurgent groups in North-eastern states of India? What are the recent initiatives taken by the government of India to address the issue of insurgency in the North-East. (GS 5) (Answer in 150 words)

Q4. Give a brief account on the Prime Minister’s Development Initiative for North East Region (PM-DevINE) Scheme. (GS 5) (Answer in 150 words)

Q5. What do you know about the hurricane Hilary. How does it form and briefly discuss how climate change is fueling the occurrence of hurricanes.(GS 1) (Answer in 250 words)

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Assam Current Affairs – January 25-27, 2024

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Assam & NE Current Affairs & GK – January 25-27, 2024

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January 25-27, 2024

PM Young Achievers Scholarship Award Scheme (PM YASASVI)

PM YASASVI is a Scholarship scheme for Other Backward Class (OBCs), Economically Backward Class (EBC) and Denotified Nomadic Tribes (DNT) Students.

The scheme aims to provide scholarships to students from various impoverished classes. The Scheme provides these students with the resources they need to become financially independent and continue their studies.

A total of ₹32.44 Crore has been released for Pre-matric Scholarships and ₹387.27 Crore for Post-Matric Scholarships to States/Union Territories (UTs) under the PM YASASVI scheme.

About PM YASASVI

Under this Scheme students can avail Pre-Matric Scholarship from Class 9 to 10 and Post Matric Scholarship for their higher studies at post-matriculation or post-secondary stage.
Students who excel in their studies also get an opportunity of Scholarship to study in Top Class Schools and Colleges under the Scheme of ‘Top Class School Education’ and ‘Top Class College Education’.
Additionally, hostel facilities are provided for OBC students through a construction scheme.

Eligibility:

Other Backward Class (OBC), Economically Backward Classes (EBC), and Denotified, Nomadic, and Semi-Nomadic Tribes (DNT)
Parents or guardians annual income is not more than Rs. 2.50 Lakhs.
Studying in a Top Class School in Class 9 or 11.

There are five sub-Schemes under the Scheme.

Pre-Matric Scholarship for OBC, EBC and DNT Students: For students studying in class IX and X on a full-time basis in Government Schools only. Benefit-The students shall be given a consolidated academic allowance of Rs. 4000/- per annum
Post-Matric Scholarship for OBC, EBC and DNT Students. : For students studying at post-matriculation or post-secondary stage to enable them to complete their education. Benefits-allowance from Rs.5000 to Rs.20000 is awarded to students as per category of course.
Top Class School Education for OBC, EBC and DNT Students: For meritorious students belonging to OBC, EBC and DNT categories from Class 9 onwards till they complete Class 12. Benefits-Scholarship is awarded for tuition fee, hostel fee and other charges subject to a maximum of Rs. 75,000/- per annum per student of class 9 and 10 and Rs. 1,25,000/- per annum per student of class 11 and 12.
Top Class College Education for OBC, EBC and DNT Students: For students belonging to OBC, EBC and DNT categories. Benefits-by providing full financial support that include tuition fee,living expenses,books and stationaries etcs.
Construction of Hostel for OBC Boys and Girls -To provide hostel facilities to students belonging to socially and educationally backward classes, especially from rural areas, to enable them to pursue secondary and higher education in the Govt. schools, universities, institutions and institutes located at a reasonable distance.

Arvind Panagariya Appointed Head Of Sixteenth Finance Commission

The Government of India has appointed Arvind Panagariya, a renowned trade economist and former Niti Aayog vice chairman, as the chairman of the Sixteenth Finance Commission.

Major Terms of Reference for the 16th Finance Commission:

Division of Tax Proceeds: Recommending the distribution of taxes between the Union Government and the States under Chapter I, Part XII of the Constitution. Includes the allocation of shares among the States from these tax proceeds.
Principles for Grants-in-Aid: Establishing principles governing grants-in-aid to the States from the Consolidated Fund of India. Determines amounts to be provided to the States as grants-in-aid under Article 275 of the Constitution.
Enhancing State Funds for Local Bodies: Identifying measures to enhance the Consolidated Fund of a State to supplement resources available to Panchayats and Municipalities. Based on recommendations made by the State’s own Finance Commission.
Evaluation of Disaster Management Financing: The Commission may review current financing structures related to Disaster Management initiatives. Examines funds created under the Disaster Management Act, 2005, and presents suitable recommendations for improvements or alterations.

About Finance Commission

The Finance Commission (FC) of India was established by the President in 1951 under Article 280 of the Indian Constitution.

Functions

Its primary role is to define and regulate the financial relations between the central government and the individual state governments.
The Finance Commission (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act, 1951, further outlines the qualifications, appointment, disqualification, term, eligibility, and powers of the Finance Commission.
The Fifteenth Finance Commission, made recommendations covering the period of six years commencing on April 1, 2020.

Composition:

Appointed every five years, the FC comprises a chairman and four other members.
The chairman of the commission is selected from among persons who have had experience in public affairs.
Four other members are selected from among persons who:

are, or have been, or are qualified to be appointed as Judges of a High Court;
or have special knowledge of the finances and accounts of Government;
or have had wide experience in financial matters and in administration;
or have special knowledge of economics

Padma Awards 2024

The President has approved conferment of 132 Padma Awards including 2 duo cases (counted as one) for the year 2024.

Padma Awards 2024 List

The list comprises 5 Padma Vibhushan, 17 Padma Bhushan and 110 Padma Shri Awards. 30 of the awardees are women and the list also includes 8 persons from the category of Foreigners / NRI / PIO / OCI and 9 Posthumous awardees.

About Padma Awards

The Padma Awards are one of the highest civilian honours of India. They are announced annually on the eve of Republic Day. These Awards are conferred by the President of India at ceremonial functions which are held at Rashtrapati Bhawan usually around March / April every year.
The Awards are given in various disciplines / fields of activities, viz.- art, social work, public affairs, science and engineering, trade and industry, medicine, literature and education, sports, civil service, etc.
The Padma Awards are provided in three categories, namely, Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan and Padma Shri.
The ‘Padma Vibhushan’ is given to people who have done outstanding and remarkable service.
The ‘Padma Bhushan’ is awarded for excellent service of a high order.
The ‘Padma Shri’ is given to those who have shown great service in different fields.
The award contain a Sanad (certificate) signed by the President, medallion and a small replica of the medallion, awardee names are also published in the Gazette of India on the ceremonial day.
The award does not amount to title and cannot be used as a suffix or prefix to the awardees’ name.

Padma Vibhushan 2024

Name Field State/ Region

Ms. Vyjayantimala Bali Art Tamil Nadu
Shri Konidela Chiranjeevi Art Andhra Pradesh
Shri M Venkaiah Naidu Public Affairs Andhra Pradesh
Shri Bindeshwar Pathak Social Work Bihar

(Posthumous)

Ms. Padma Subrahmanyam Art Tamil Nadu

Padma Bhushan Awardees 2024

Name Field State/Country

Ms. M Fathima Beevi Public Affairs Kerala
Shri Hormusji N Cama Literature & Education Maharashtra
Shri Mithun Chakraborty Art West Bengal
Shri Sitaram Jindal Trade & Industry Karnataka
Shri Young Liu Trade & Industry Taiwan
Shri Ashwin Balachand Mehta Medicine Maharashtra
Shri Satyabrata Mookherjee Public Affairs West Bengal 8. Shri Ram Naik Public Affairs Maharashtra
Shri Tejas Madhusudan Patel Medicine Gujarat
Shri Olanchery Rajagopal Public Affairs Kerala
Shri Dattatray Ambadas Mayaloo alias Rajdutt Art Maharashtra
Shri Togdan Rinpoche Others – Spiritualism Ladakh 13. Shri Pyarelal Sharma Art Maharashtra
Shri Chandreshwar Prasad Thakur Medicine Bihar
Ms. Usha Uthup Art West Bengal
Shri Vijaykanth Art Tamil Nadu
Shri Kundan Vyas Literature & Education – Journalism Maharashtra

Padma Awards 2024

The Padma Shri Awards 2024 have been announced, honouring 110 distinguished individuals across various fields for their exceptional service.

Individual/s has been awarded with the Padma Shri Awards 2024 from Assam

Assam’s first female elephant mahout, Parbati Baruah, is recognized for her commitment to mitigating human-elephant conflict.
Sarbeswar Basumatary also known as “Chirang ke Krishi Chiraag,” is a farmer whose innovative approach to farming, incorporating various technologies, has not only transformed his own agricultural practices but has also garnered attention at the national level.
Folk artiste from Assam Drona Bhuyan, an exponent of Ojapali and Deodhani dancer

Sapinda Marriage

Delhi High Court recently rejected a challenge to the constitutionality of Section 5(v) of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 (HMA), which prohibits marriage between Hindus if they are “sapindas” of each other.

About Sapinda Marriage

A sapinda marriage is one between individuals who are related to each other within a certain degree of closeness.
Sapinda relationships for the purposes of the HMA are defined in Section 3 of the Hindu Marriage Act.
Under section 3(f)(ii) of the act, two persons are said to be sapindas of each other if one is a lineal ascendant of the other within the limits of sapinda relationship, or if they have a common lineal ascendant who is within the limits of sapinda relationship with reference to each of them.
Under the provisions of the Hindu Marriage Act, on the mother’s side, a Hindu individual cannot marry anyone who is within three generations of them in the line of ascent.
On the father’s side, the same prohibition applies to anyone within five generations of the individual.

Exceptions to the Prohibitions Against Sapinda Marriages

The Hindu Marriage Act (HMA) provides an exception to the prohibition against sapinda marriages.
This exception applies when the customs of each individual involved permit such marriages.
According to Section 3(a) of the HMA, a custom must be continuously and uniformly observed for an extended period to gain legitimacy.
For a custom to be valid, it must be certain, not unreasonable, and in line with public policy. Additionally, if the custom applies only to a specific family, it should not have been discontinued by that family.

Cabinet approves the scheme for promotion of Coal/Lignite

Union Cabinet approved the scheme for promotion of Coal/Lignite Gasification Projects of Government PSUs and Private Sector with an outlay of Rs.8,500 crore towards incentive for coal gasification projects under three categories.

The cabinet has approved the scheme as follows:

Total outlay of Rs.8,500 crore will be provided as financial assistance for coal gasification projects under three categories.

Finance under 3 categories

In category I, Rs.4,050 crore provisioned for Government PSUs in which upto 3 projects will be supported by providing lump-sum grant of Rs.1,350 crore or 15% of capex, whichever is lower.
In category II, Rs.3,850 crore provisioned for private sector as well as Government PSUs in which lump-sum grant of Rs.1,000 crore or 15% of capex, whichever is lower provided for each project. At least one project will be bid out on tariff-based bidding process and its criteria will be designed in consultation with NITI Aayog.
In category III, Rs.600 crore provisioned for demonstration Projects (indigenous technology) and/or small-scale product-based Gasification Plants under which lump-sum grant of Rs.100 crore or 15% of capex, whichever is lower, will be given to the selected entity who will have a minimum Capex of Rs. 100 Crore and minimum production of 1500 Nm3/hr Syn gas.

Project Veer Gatha

The third edition of Project ‘Veer Gatha’, a joint initiative of Ministry of Defence and Ministry of Education as part of Republic Day celebrations, has witnessed an overwhelming pan India response.

About Project Veer Gatha

Project Veer Gatha was initiated under the Gallantry Awards Portal (GAP) in 2021 with the primary goal of raising awareness about the brave actions of Gallantry Awardees and sharing their life stories with students.
It aims to inspire patriotism and civic values among the youth.
It aims to disseminate the details of acts of bravery of the Gallantry Awardees and the life stories of these brave hearts among the students.
The order of precedence for Gallantry awards – Param Vir Chakra, Ashoka Chakra, Mahavir Chakra, Kirti Chakra, Vir Chakra, Shaurya Chakra.

Assam Current Affairs & GK Quiz for APSC 2024 – Set 353: January 2024, Week 5

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Assam Current Affairs & GK Quiz for APSC 2024 – Set 353: January 2024, Week 5

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Q1. Which of the following traditional sports was organised for the first time under government guidance in Assam?

Cock Fight
Horse Fight
Elephant Fight
Buffalo fight

Buffalo fight

Q2.Who individual/s has been awarded witth the Padma Shri Awards 2024 from Assam?

Ms. Parbati Baruah
Shri Sarbeswar Basumatary
Shri Drona Bhuyan
All of the above

All of the above

Assam’s first female elephant mahout, Parbati Baruah, is recognized for her commitment to mitigating human-elephant conflict.

Sarbeswar Basumatary also known as “Chirang ke Krishi Chiraag,” is a farmer whose innovative approach to farming, incorporating various technologies, has not only transformed his own agricultural practices but has also garnered attention at the national level.

Folk artiste from Assam Drona Bhuyan, an exponent of Ojapali and Deodhani dancer.

Q3. Mukhya Mantri Mahila Udyamita Abhiyan is launched to

Promote the development of rural women who are part of self-help groups.
Promote the health sector in the state.
Provide free lunch to school-children.
Improve school education in six states covering 10 million teachers.

Promote the development of rural women who are part of self-help groups.

Mukhya Mantri Mahila Udyamita Abhiyan scheme is designed to promote the development of rural women who are part of self-help groups.

It aims to transform them into “Rural Micro Entrepreneurs” with an annual income target of ₹1 lakh per member.

Q4. Which teacher from Assam has received the National Teachers’ Award 2023 during the Teachers Day celebration?

Madhav Singh
Bhupinder Gogia
Kumud Kalita
Netai Chandra Dey

Kumud Kalita

Q5. Who among the following has been awarded with Sahitya Academy Award for the short stories category for his book titled ‘Sreshtha Galpa.’

Dhirendra Nath Chakraborty
Pranavjyoti Deka
Joysurya Bora
Kunal Saikia

Pranavjyoti Deka

Q6. What is the objective of ‘Amrit Brikshya Andolan’ initiated in Assam?

It is an initiative aimed at planting a total of 1 crore commercially-viable saplings across the State by individuals.
It aims to stimulate the tree-based economy within the state, generating sustainable livelihoods and income opportunities.
It aims to increase Assam’s forest cover as a measure to combat climate change and promote environmental conservation.
All of the above

All of the above

The Assam Amrit Brikshya Andolan is a massive tree planting initiative launched by the Assam government in 2023.

The initiative aimed at increasing the state’s green cover by planting saplings, primarily of commercial trees.

The initiative aims to increase Assam’s forest cover as a measure to combat climate change and promote environmental conservation.

The Andolan aims to stimulate the tree-based economy within the state, generating sustainable livelihoods and income opportunities.

The primary objective of the campaign was to plant 1 crore saplings across Assam, involving thousands of people from various regions of the state.

Q7. Which place of Assam has been selected as the best tourism village of India 2023?

Dhordo village
Biswanath Ghat
Ranthali
Sualkuchi

Biswanath Ghat

Q8. The government of Assam conferred the Artists Award (Silpi Bota) for the year 2024 to

Chetana Das
Dr. Pradipjyoti Mahanta
Manisha Hazarika
Jagadish Barman

Manisha Hazarika

The Artists Award (Silpi Bota) for the year 2024 was bestowed upon distinguished artist Manisha Hazarika, along with seven other notable individuals recognized for their substantial contributions to the Assamese socio-cultural and literary spheres.

Q9. Who among the following has won the Sukapha Award 2023?

Kuladhar Saikia
Rajendra Prasad Basumatari
Kashinath Barua
Dhirendra Nath Bezbaruah

Dhirendra Nath Bezbaruah

Q10. As per the Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita (BNS), what penalty is prescribed under the new hit-and-run law?

10 years in jail and a fine of Rs 7 lakh
10 years in jail and a fine of Rs 5 lakh
5 years in jail and a fine of Rs 8 lakh
15 years in jail and a fine of Rs 10 lakh

10 years in jail and a fine of Rs 7 lakh

As per the Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita (BNS), which is a replacement for the British-era Indian Penal Code (IPC), if a driver causes a serious road accident due to careless driving and then leaves without informing the police or any official, they could be punished with up to 10 years in jail and a fine of Rs 7 lakh.

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Assam Current Affairs – January 13-15, 2024

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Buffalo Fights Revived in Assam

The Assam Government revived the traditional buffalo fight (Moh-Juj) after nine years.

About Moh Juj: A Traditional Buffalo Fight in Assam

The riverside town of Ahatguri has hosted buffalo fight tournaments as part of Magh Bihu since 1972. But these large-scale events were stopped after the 2014 prohibition.
In May 2022 there was a major development – a Supreme Court bench upheld amendments to animal cruelty legislation by certain states.
This allowed the resumption of specific bull-taming sports and related rural events.
Following this, in October 2022, the Assam Government assured the Gauhati High Court that it would formulate standard operating procedures (SOPs) to regulate traditional practices like buffalo fights.
Subsequently, in December 2023, the Assam cabinet formally approved the revival of buffalo fights under strict rules and protocols.
This nod from the state government paved the way for restarting this cultural event in a regulated manner after years of prohibition.

Seven products from Odisha Geographical Indication (GI) Tag

Recently, seven products from Odisha, ranging from the Similipal Kai chutney made with red weaver ants to the embroidered Kapdaganda shawl, have bagged the coveted Geographical Indication (GI) tag.

About Lanjia Saura Painting

Lanjia Saurpa Painting is one of the oldest tribal art forms.
It is also known as Idital. The artworks are famous for their beauty, aesthetics, ritualistic association and iconography.
It belongs to the Lanjia Saura community, a PVTG largely residing in the Rayagada district.
These paintings are in the form of exterior murals painted on the mud walls of homes.

About Kapdaganda Shawl

It is woven and embroidered by the women of the Dongria Kondh tribe, a particularly vulnerable tribal group (PVTG) in the Niyamgiri hills in Odisha’s Rayagada and Kalahandi districts.
The shawl reflects the rich tribal heritage of the Dongria Kondhs.
The shawl is worn by both men and women and the Dongrias gift it to their family members as a token of love and affection.

Koraput Kala Jeera Rice

Famous for its aroma, taste, texture and nutritional value.
As the rice grains resemble cumin seeds, it is also called Kala Jeera.
Its consumption helps in increasing haemoglobin levels and improves metabolism in the body.

Nayagarh Kanteimundi Brinjal

It is known for its prickly thorns on the stems and the whole plant. The green and round fruits contain more seeds as compared to other genotypes.
It is famous for its unique taste and relatively short quick cooking time.
The plants are resistant to major insects and can be grown with minimal pesticide.

Odisha Khajuri Guda (Jaggery)

It is a natural sweetener extracted from date palm trees and has its origin in the Gajapati district.
Traditionally, the jaggery is prepared in a trapezoidal form called ‘Patali Gur’ and is organic by nature.
It is dark brown and has a unique taste.

Dhenkanal Magji

It is a type of sweet made from cheese from buffalo milk, with distinct characteristics in terms of appearance, taste, flavour, shape, and size.
It also has unique nutritional values that distinguish it from other cheese-brd sweets.

SBI Green Rupee Term Deposit (SGRTD) Scheme

Recently, the State Bank of India (SBI) launched the SBI Green Rupee Term Deposit (SGRTD) to mobilize funds to support environment friendly initiatives and projects.

About SBI Green Rupee Term Deposit (SGRTD) Scheme

The SGRTD is a deposit scheme that aims to raise funds for environmentally-friendly initiatives and projects.
The scheme is open to NRIs, non-individuals, and resident individuals.
It offers investors the flexibility to choose from three distinct tenors: 1,111 days, 1,777 days, and 2,222 days.
Pre-mature withdrawals are allowed under the scheme.
Loan/ overdraft facility will be available against the deposit.
Senior Citizens/ Staff/ Staff Senior Citizens are eligible for an additional interest rate over the applicable rate for the public.
The benefit of additional interest shall not be available to NRI Senior Citizens/NRI Staff.

About Green Deposit

A Green deposit is an interest-bearing deposit, received by the regulated entities (RE) for a fixed period, the proceeds of which are earmarked for being allocated towards green finance.

The deposits raised under the framework are covered by the Deposit Insurance and Credit Guarantee Corporation (DICGC).

IUCN Assessment of the Himalayan Wolf

The Himalayan Wolf has been assessed for the first time on the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List and categorised as ‘Vulnerable’.

About Himalayan Wolf

The Himalayan Wolf (Canis lupus chanco), a prominent lupine predator found across the Himalayas.
The Himalayan wolf resides on the Tibetan Plateau in China, particularly in Gansu, Qinghai, Tibet, and western Sichuan provinces.
It is a subspecies of the gray wolf found in the Himalayan region, spanning areas such as Nepal, India, and the Tibetan Plateau.
Himalayan wolf has now been categorised as ‘Vulnerable’ on the IUCN Red List

Reason for the declining population of Himalayan Wolf

Hybridization Threats: Increasing populations of feral dogs in regions like Ladakh and Spiti pose a threat of hybridization.
Illegal Hunting: The Himalayan Wolf is hunted illegally for its fur and body parts, contributing to its declining numbers.
Conflict with Livestock: Livestock depredation conflicts are significant, exacerbated by habitat modification and depletion of wild prey.
Habitat Destruction: The IUCN Red List Assessment has highlighted an ongoing reduction in the area, extent, and quality of habitat for Himalayan wolves.

Measures should be taken to enhance the protection of Himalayan wolves

Securing and restoring healthy wild prey populations and landscapes and setting aside wildlife habitat refuges.
Enhancing livestock guarding methods, including predator-proof corral pens, sustainable herding practices, and holistic management practices.
Management of feral dog populations.
Trans-boundary efforts in conservation of the species in range countries through research and monitoring.

Pench Tiger Reserve Becomes India’s first Dark Sky Park

The Pench Tiger Reserve (PTR) in Maharashtra has been marked as India’s first Dark Sky Park and the fifth Dark Sky Park in Asia for protecting the night sky and preventing light pollution. The certification was given by the International Dark-Sky Association, a global dark-sky movement to promote astronomy.

About India’s First Dark Sky Park:

Dark Sky Place certification focuses on lighting policy, dark sky-friendly retrofits, outreach and education, and monitoring the night sky.
The reserve’s certification recognizes its commitment to protecting the night sky, reducing light pollution, and creating an ideal environment for astronomy enthusiasts and stargazers.
This designation positions PTR as a sanctuary where tourists can witness celestial spectacles, shielded from the intrusion of artificial light pollution.

About Pench Tiger Reserve (PTR)

The Reserve is named after the Pench River, which flows from north to south through the Reserve.
It is located in the southern reaches of the Satpura hills in the Seoni and Chhindwara districts in Madhya Pradesh and continues in Nagpur district in Maharashtra as a separate Sanctuary.
The reserve is famous for large herds of Chital, Sambar, Nilgai, Gaur (Indian Bison), and wild boar.
It was declared a sanctuary in 1965, raised to the status of national park in 1975.

The Rural Development Ministry and State Bank of India signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to help rural Self-Help Groups (SHGs)

The Ministry of Rural Development and State Bank of India signed the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to facilitate Enterprise Financing for rural Self-Help Group (SHG) women.

Key Points

State Bank of India introduced Svyam Siddha, a financial product tailored for SHG women entrepreneurs, offering loans up to Rs 5 lakhs.
This initiative is uniquely designed to alleviate the challenges associated with extensive documentation requirements for bank loan applications and reduce the Turn Around Time (TAT).
The requirement of burdensome documents like quotations and Detailed Project Reports (DPRs) has been dispensed with, allowing an easy application process where a simple loan application with KYC details can be submitted at local SBI bank branches.
DAY-NRLM will facilitate the loan application process and oversee loan repayment through its dedicated field cadre.
A training toolkit package was also launched to promote access to formal finance by SHG women entrepreneurs, marking a significant milestone in DAY-NRLM’s commitment to empowering communities and advancing financial inclusion at the grassroots level.
The toolkit covers crucial topics like fundamentals of banking, concepts on financial statements, working capital calculation etc. The key modules of this toolkit have been converted into animated videos for self-capacity building of entrepreneurs. This will facilitate access to formal finance for its SHGs women entrepreneurs.

‘Sinomicrurus Gorei’ a new species of coral snake was discovered in Mizoram

Researchers from Mizoram University’s zoology department have discovered a new species of coral snake in the state. It has been named Sinomicrurus gorei after British India doctor Gore.

This newly discovered coral snake species is locally recognised as “Rul Thi Hna” due to its striking resemblance to Thi Hna, a traditional amber necklace in the Mizo culture.

It has unique patterns and different scales, hemipenis, DNA, and skull.

In Mizoram, Sinomicrurus macclellandi is primarily found in hilly or elevated areas, while Sinomicrurus gorei is found in both low-lying and hilly areas.

Green Fuels Alliance India

Green Fuels Alliance India (GFAI) is an alliance between Denmark and India to boost collaborative efforts in the sustainable energy solutions sector.

The initiative is part of the Green Strategic Partnership signed in 2020 between India and Denmark.

Key Points

This strategic alliance, led by the Danish Embassy and the Consulate General of Denmark in India, aims to boost collaborative efforts in the sustainable energy solutions sector and advance the joint global goal towards carbon neutrality.
The initiative aims to advance the green fuels sector, including green hydrogen, through innovation and partnerships.
It promotes sustainable energy growth in India by establishing an ecosystem that encourages collaboration among businesses, government entities, research institutions, and financial stakeholders.
The alliance is significant in its potential contribution to global decarbonization efforts.

Assam Current Affairs – January 07-09, 2024

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Aditya-L1 successfully placed in a Halo Orbit around L1 Point

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has achieved a significant milestone by placing the Aditya-L1 spacecraft in a halo orbit around the Lagrangian point (L1).

About Aditya-L1

Aditya-L1 is the first Indian space mission to observe the Sun, was launched in September 2023, using a PSLV-C57 rocket from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota.
Aditya-L1 is in a periodic halo orbit around L1, approximately 1.5 million km from Earth.
The satellite carries seven payloads to observe the photosphere, chromosphere, and the outermost layer of the Sun (corona) using electromagnetic and particle detectors.
With a mission life of five years, Aditya-L1 aims to study the sun’s photosphere, chromosphere, and corona, along with in-situ studies of particles and fields at L1.

Lagrange Point

Lagrange Points are positions in space where a small object can maintain its position relative to two larger bodies due to the gravitational balance.
Spacecraft leverage these points to minimize fuel consumption and allow spacecraft to maintain their position efficiently.

Ministry of Education launches PRERANA program

The Department of School Education & Literacy, Ministry of Education, Government of India has launched ‘Prerana: An Experiential Learning program’, aiming to offer a meaningful, unique, and inspiring experience to all participants, thereby empowering them with leadership qualities.

About PRERANA program

Prerana is a week-long residential program for selected students of Class IX to XII.
It is an experiential and inspirational learning program for students with the best-in-class technology where heritage meets innovation.
A batch of 20 selected students (10 boys and 10 girls) will attend the program, every week from various parts of the country.
It will run from a Vernacular School, established in 1888, in one of the oldest living cities of India, Vadnagar, district Mehsana, Gujarat.
The curriculum of Prerana School prepared by IIT Gandhi Nagar is rooted in nine value based themes: Swabhiman and Vinay, Shaurya and Sahas, Parishram and Samarpan, Karuna and Sewa, Vividhta and Ekta, Satyanishtha and Shuchita, Navachar and Jigyasa, Shraddha aur Vishwas, and Swatantrata and Kartavya.
The program based on the above themes will inspire the youth and foster respect for Bharat’s unity in diversity, embodying the spirit of “Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam” and will contribute by making the youth of today, a flame holder for Viksit Bharat.
The day-wise program schedule will feature yoga, mindfulness, and meditation sessions, followed by experiential learning, thematic sessions, and hands-on interesting learning activities.

Rejupave Technology

The Border Roads Organisation (BRO) has utilised road construction technology i.e. Rejupave technology to construct parts of the world’s highest Sela Road Tunnel and the LGG-Damteng-Yangste (LDY) road near the China border in Arunachal Pradesh.

About the Rejupave Technology

It is developed by CSIR-Central Road Research Institute (CSIR-CRRI).
Rejupave asphalt modifier is a bio-oil-based product that lowers the heating requirement of bituminous mixes besides preserving the bituminous mix’s temperature during transit.
It is beneficial in constructing high-altitude bituminous roads at low and sub-zero temperature conditions.
It brings down the temperature of bituminous mixes by 30 to 40 degrees Celsius with negligible heat loss in the bituminous mix during transit.

Raghuram Iyer’s extensive experience in sports management and administration, particularly his previous roles as CEO of Indian Premier League teams Rajasthan Royals and Rising Pune Supergiants, has been recognized as making him an ideal candidate for this position.

India will host the 46th Session of UNESCO’s World Heritage Committee

This will be the first instance for India to chair the UNESCO World Heritage Committee and host its 46th session in New Delhi from July 21 to 31, 2024.

About the World Heritage Committee:

It is a committee of the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).
The Committee is responsible for the implementation of the World Heritage Convention, defines the use of the World Heritage Fund, and allocates financial assistance upon requests from States Parties.
It examines reports on the state of conservation of inscribed properties and asks States Parties to take action when properties are not being properly managed.
It also decides on the inscription or deletion of properties on the List of World Heritage in Danger. Structure:
The World Heritage Committee is composed of representatives from 21 member states, elected by the General Assembly of States Parties to the Convention.
According to the World Heritage Convention, a Committee member’s term of office is for six years.

World’s First Functional Semiconductor Made From Graphene

Researchers from the Georgia Institute of Technology have successfully developed the world’s first functional semiconductor composed of graphene.

About Graphene

Graphene is a one-atom-thick layer of carbon atoms arranged in a hexagonal lattice. It is the building-block of Graphite.
It is an excellent conductor of heat and electricity.
It is almost perfectly transparent, as it absorbs only 2% of light.
It is impermeable to gases, even those as light as hydrogen and helium.
It can be used to enhance the strength of other materials.
It is a great material for making heat-spreading solutions, such as heat sinks or heat dissipation films.
This could be useful in both microelectronics and in larger applications, for example, thermal foils for mobile devices.
It also has an extremely high surface-area-to-volume ratio.

This makes graphene a very promising material for use in batteries and supercapacitors.

Graphene may enable batteries and supercapacitors (and even fuel cells) that can store more energy and charge faster, too.

India Signs Bilateral Hajj Agreement 2024

The Indian government has recently signed a Bilateral Haj Agreement 2024 with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), marking a significant development in the facilitation of the annual Hajj pilgrimage.

A total quota of 1,75,025 pilgrims from India has been finalised for Haj 2024 with 1,40,020 seats being reserved for pilgrims to proceed through Hajj Committee of India and 35,005 pilgrims would be permitted to proceed through Haj Group Operators.

Hajj is an annual Islamic pilgrimage to the sacred city of Mecca, Saudi Arabia, the holiest city for Muslims.

It takes place during Dhu’al-Hijjah, the final month of the Islamic calendar, and is performed over five to six days.

The pilgrims wear simple white garments (Ihram) to symbolize equality and purity.

The first meeting of the Inland Waterways Development Council held in Kolkata

The first meeting of the Inland Waterways Development Council (IWDC) concluded on January 8, 2024 in Kolkata to strengthen the inland water transport system in the country. It was organized by the Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI), the nodal agency for inland waterways under the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Government of India.

Key Points

The agenda of the first IWDC meeting had sessions centered around fairway development, enhancing cargo and passenger transport in IWT, potential of river cruise tourism to boost economic activity, sustainability practices in terms of non-fossil fuel-based vessel operations among others.
One of the key highlights of the meeting was the launch of Harit Nauka- Guidelines for Green Transition of Inland Vessels and River Cruise Tourism Roadmap, 2047.
The agenda also includes promoting eco-friendly vessels for passenger transportation, exploring economic advantages in river cruise tourism, and advocating for sustainable practices in inland waterways development.
The River Cruise Tourism Roadmap 2047 focuses on four vital pillars, including Infrastructure, Integration, Accessibility, and Policy for promoting river cruise tourism.
As a part of the roadmap, over 30 possible routes and tourist circuits along inland waterways have been identified for further development.
MoPSW stressed upon the importance of State-level institutional structure and rules in ensuring that the planning and development of the state’s inland waterway ecosystem accounts for its unique characteristics and requirements.

Pravasi Bharatiya Diwas

Pravasi Bharatiya Divas, also known as Non-Resident Indian (NRI) Day is an annual event celebrated every year on 9th January to honor the Indian diaspora and the contribution of the overseas Indian community to the country’s development.

About Pravasi Bharatiya Diwas

Pravasi Bharatiya Divas or NRI Day is celebrated to commemorate the return of Mahatma Gandhi from South Africa to India on 9 January 1915.
It was first celebrated in 2003. It was an annual event earlier, but in 2015, the government revised its format to celebrate PBD once every two years.
It has become a platform to connect the Indian diaspora with their roots and encourage their continued engagement with India’s progress.
It is held in different cities, to showcase the diversity and progress of different regions of India.
Till date, 17 conventions have been held. The last Pravasi Bharatiya Divas was celebrated in the Indore of Madhya Pradesh in 2023 with the theme “Diaspora: Reliable Partners for India’s Progress in Amrit Kaal.”

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