Correct Answer : Option (D) - California

The third edition of the INDUS-X Summit took place in California on September 9-10, 2024.

This summit focused on advancing the joint defence innovation ecosystem between India and the USA and was co-organised by the U.S.-India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF) and Stanford University.

The event featured significant outcomes such as the signing of an MoU between India’s iDEX and the US Department of Defense’s DIU, aimed at enhancing defence collaboration.

California was chosen as the venue to host this important dialogue and showcase innovations in the defence sector.

Correct Answer : Option (A) - Assam

The Assam cabinet has decided to transfer 32 multi-crore online trading scam cases to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) after two months of investigation by the Assam Police.

The scam involved fraudulent firms promising high returns from stock market investments, leading to over 65 arrests and the establishment of 14 Special Investigation Teams.

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced the decision, which aims to further the probe into the scam involving substantial financial fraud.

Correct Answer : Option (B) - Gujarat

The Prime Minister inaugurated the RE-INVEST 2024 event in Gujarat, marking the 4th edition of the Global Renewable Energy Investors Meet and Expo.

The event focuses on renewable energy, investment opportunities, and key infrastructural projects worth Rs 9,000 crore.

Held in Gandhinagar, Gujarat, this is the first time RE-INVEST was organized outside of Delhi, further highlighting Gujarat's role in India's renewable energy and infrastructure development.

Key stakeholders, including Chief Ministers, energy ministers, and international delegates, participated in this significant event.