Correct Answer : VISA
VISA, the global leader in payments technology, today announced the first successful live deployment of a PCI certified Tap to Phone card acceptance solution, in partnership with Digit Secure and HDFC Bank. Delivery Plus is the first merchant to go live with HDFC Bank as an acquirer. This solution enables merchants to securely accept contactless card payments in seconds through an app on their NFC-enabled Android smartphones, and without having dedicated card acceptance devices. In line with the 'Make in India' goal of local innovation, Digit Secure is the first company based in Asia Pacific to receive PCI security certification for deploying this technology.
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.
