Correct Answer : Odisha
An MoU has been signed between the Government of Odisha and the National Co-operative Development Corporation (NCDC) at Krushi Bhawan on Friday for the promotion and management of Farmer Producer Organisation. This MoU is based on Farmers Producer Organisation (FPO) Promotion and Management with central sector scheme. The MoU has been signed between Rohit Kumar Lenka, Director of Horticulture on behalf of Agriculture and Farmers' Empowerment Department, Government of Odisha and Shardul, S. Yadav, Regional Director, NCDC in the presence of Suresh Kumar Vashishth, Special Secretary, A and FE Department.
Correct Answer : Puducherry
* Puducherry led the nation with 53.03% women electors in the 2024 Lok Sabha Elections, making it the state/UT with the highest percentage of women electors. * This significant milestone highlights the territory's efforts towards promoting inclusivity and gender equality in the electoral process. * The achievement is particularly notable, considering the overall increase in female electors and their participation in the elections.
Correct Answer : South Korea
* South Korea's parliament impeached Acting President Han Duck-soo on December 27, 2024, amid growing dissatisfaction over his refusal to appoint three judges to the Constitutional Court. * This event followed the impeachment of President Yoon Suk Yeol on December 14, 2024, after he briefly imposed martial law. * The impeachment of Han marked a historic moment as it was the first time an acting president in South Korea was impeached. * The political crisis significantly impacted the country, contributing to economic instability, with the Korean won reaching its lowest value in nearly 16 years.
