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Current Affairs - 2019
Which team won the Regatta trophy in the Kochi Area Pulling Regatta 2019?
A)
INS Dronacharya
B)
INS GARUDA
C)
Anti-Submarine Warfare
D)
Southern Naval Command

Correct Answer :   INS Dronacharya

The INS Dronacharya team won the Regatta trophy in the Kochi Area Pulling Regatta 2019 of the Southern Naval Command (SNC) held in the Ernakulam Channel. Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) School & Diving School secured the runners up position. The Boat Pulling Regatta is one of the most prestigious and traditional naval sporting activities conducted by the Navy. Six teams, formed from all major units of SNC based at Kochi, participated in the regatta.

Published On : July 10, 2021
Recently Updated Current Affairs
Q .
Who has been nominated by Donald Trump to lead the FBI?
A)
Kash Patel
B)
Preet Bharara
C)
Jay Bhattacharya
D)
Vivek Ramaswamy

Correct Answer :   Kash Patel

* Donald Trump, the US President-elect, has nominated Kash Patel, an Indian-American lawyer and investigator, as the next FBI director.

* Known for his dedication to exposing corruption and safeguarding justice, Patel is the second Indian-American to be nominated to Trump's cabinet, after Jay Bhattacharya, who was chosen to lead the National Institutes of Health (NIH).

* This reflects the growing representation of Indian-Americans in high-profile US government roles.

Published On : December 3, 2024
Q .
Which state leads the allocation for women-centric welfare schemes in FY25 with $5.4 billion?
A)
Kerala
B)
Karnataka
C)
Maharashtra
D)
Arunachal Pradesh

Correct Answer :   Maharashtra

In FY25, Maharashtra led the allocation for women-centric welfare schemes, dedicating $5.4 billion, which is 1.1% of its GDP.

These schemes, which include cash transfers and empowerment programs, have become significant political tools.

Maharashtra's schemes, such as the "Ladki Bahin Yojana," have played a crucial role in attracting women voters and contributing to the success of the BJP-led coalition.

Maharashtra's focus on women-centric welfare is reflected in its substantial financial commitment to these initiatives, setting it apart from other states in terms of allocation.

Published On : December 3, 2024
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