Correct Answer : IBM
International Business Machines (IBM) joined with the Department of Science and Technology to expand the scope of two DST initiatives Vigyan Jyoti, Engage with Science (Vigyan Prasar). The initiatives aim to promote STEM( Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics), learning among students, especially girl student to pursue careers in STEM. Vigyan Jyoti Programme was launched to inspire girl student to pursue higher education and career in STEM fields. Vigyan Prasar is a technology driven interactivity platform which is built on top of India Science Over -The Top(OTT) platform.
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.
