Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY) has crossed the ____

Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY) has crossed the _____ mark in December 2021.

25 crores

38 crores

44 crores

53 crores

Correct Answer : 44 crores

The total number of beneficiaries under the Centre’s financial inclusion scheme, Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY), has crossed the 44 crore mark. The total number of accounts opened under PMJDY stood at 44.05 crores, with a total balance of ₹1,47,812 crore as on December 8. Uttar Pradesh tops the list with the highest number of accounts followed by Bihar. Since its launch in August 28, 2014, the scheme has been steadily expanding its base.

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Q .

Which state/UT had the highest percentage of women electors in the 2024 Lok Sabha Elections?

Kerala

Tamil Nadu

Puducherry

Andhra Pradesh

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.

Published On : December 31, 2024

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Which country's parliament impeached Acting President Han Duck-soo on December 27, 2024?

Laos

Japan

Thailand

South Korea

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.