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A)
NDTV
B)
Sansad TV
C)
Prasar Bharati
D)
All India Radio

Correct Answer :   Prasar Bharati


Embracing Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi’s mantra of 'Local for Vocal' and 'Atmanirbhar Bharat', Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC), Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises. inked three separate MoUs, and laid foundation stone of 'Modern Khadi of New India' in the Amritkal of Independent India here 18th Sep 2023.

In presence of Shri Manoj Kumar, Chairman, Khadi & Village Industries Commission these agreements were signed with Prasar Bharati, NBCC (India) Limited, and Digital India Corporation.

The objective of these MoUs is to prepare a roadmap to modernize the Khadi and Village Industries Commission and popularize its products among the youth as per the vision of the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi. On this occasion, Shri Kumar distributed margin money subsidy of Rs 150 crore to the beneficiaries under the Prime Minister's Employment Generation Programme.

According to the MoU signed with Prasar Bharati, very soon the anchors of DD News and DD International channels will be seen in Khadi apparels. Shri Kumar reiterated that under the leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, Khadi has now become identity self-reliant India. In such a scenario, this agreement with Prasar Bharati will substantiate to be a milestone in making Khadi popular among the youth.

Along with this, NBCC (India) Limited will build new modern infrastructure for Khadi and Village Industries Commission across the country and to focus on keeping KVIC up-to-date with the latest technology, KVIC has joined hands with Digital India Corporation.

The MoUs were signed by Shri Sanjay Prasad, Deputy Director General of Prasar Bharati and Shri Sanjeev Poswal, Director Publicity of KVIC. Shri Pradeep Sharma, Chief General Manager of NBCC (India) Ltd. and by Shri Rajan Babu, Deputy Chief Executive Officer, Estate & Services of KVIC and Shri Debarat Nayak, Chief Technical Officer of Digital India Corporation and Shri Rajan Babu, Deputy Chief Executive Officer, Information Technology of KVIC.

Shri Kumar also launched a dashboard and ATR Portal. Dashboard will help the Chairman for monitoring the schemes run by the Commission and ATR Portal will facilitate the efficient tracking of actions taken on Commission’s decision.

Addressing the program, The KVIC Chairman said that the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has promoted India's National Heritage Khadi on every platform of the world in the past 9 years. He said, the way Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi did global branding of Khadi by gifting Khadi gifts to the world leaders at the recently held G-20 summit in Delhi, has given a new global identity to Khadi.

KVIC chairman further said that during the India’s freedom struggle, Khadi, which was made the key weapon of the Swadeshi movement by the Father of the Nation, Mahatma Gandhi, the same Khadi has been magnificently used by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi in the last 9 years for poverty alleviation, artisan empowerment, food security, women empowerment and has created the most powerful, capable and successful tool and weapon to eradicate unemployment. Creating history in the last financial year under Prime Minister’s leadership, the trade of Khadi and village industry products crossed Rs 1.34 lakh crore, while 9.54 lakh new jobs were generated. KVIC officers and employees were present in the program..

Source : PIB

Published On : September 19, 2023
A)
16 September
B)
17 September
C)
18 September
D)
19 September

Correct Answer :   19 September


International Talk Like a Pirate Day is here and though it is not a serious or deeply historical observance, it has gained popularity over the years as a way to inject humour and whimsy into our mundane lives.

This whimsical and lighthearted holiday is all about having fun, embracing creativity and letting your inner pirate out for a day of silliness, serving as a reminder that sometimes, it is okay to be a little bit silly and playful.

International Talk Like a Pirate Day : This humorous observance takes place annually on September 19.


International Talk Like a Pirate Day History :

The birth of International Talk Like a Pirate Day can be traced back to the year 1995 when two friends, John Baur (also known as "Ol' Chumbucket") and Mark Summers (also known as "Cap'n Slappy"), came up with this idea during a racquetball game where they decided to create a fun and quirky day dedicated to celebrating pirate culture. Hence, the parodic holiday was created and ever since then on September 19 each year, everyone in the world is encouraged to talk like a pirate.


International Talk Like a Pirate Day Significance :

Talk Like a Pirate Day provides a break from the daily routine to offer a day of whimsical, imaginative and carefree fun where people of all ages are encouraged to embrace their inner child and engage in playful banter, role-play and creativity. The day aims to bring people together in the spirit of camaraderie and shared amusement as friends, family and even strangers engage in lighthearted conversations, jokes and activities that lets them loose, have a good laugh and momentarily escape the stresses of everyday life.

The observance often references and celebrates pirate culture from books, movies and folklore as a way for fans of pirate-themed media to express their enthusiasm and pay homage to their favourite stories and characters so, when people speak and act like pirates, they tap into their creativity and imagination which works like an exercise in thinking outside the box and engaging in playful role-play. While Talk Like a Pirate Day is primarily about entertainment, it can also spark interest in history and folklore given that it involves references to real pirate history and legendary pirate figures..

Source : Hindustan Times

Published On : September 19, 2023
A)
IREDA
B)
REC
C)
Power Finance Corporation
D)
Solar Energy Corporation of India

Correct Answer :   IREDA


Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency (IREDA), a Government of India enterprise under the administrative control of Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, said that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Bank of Maharashtra (BoM). “This collaboration aims to promote and facilitate co-lending and loan syndication for a diverse spectrum of Renewable Energy projects across the nation”.

The MoU, it said, comprises several services including co-lending and co-origination support for all Renewable Energy projects, facilitating loan syndication and underwriting, management of Trust & Retention Account for IREDA borrowers, and a commitment to establishing stable fixed interest rates spanning a period of 3-4 years for IREDA borrowings. Under this agreement, Bank of Maharashtra can invest in the Bonds issued by IREDA in accordance with the specified terms and conditions of the offering.

The MoU was signed by General Manager (Technical Services), IREDA, Bharat Singh Rajput and General Manager (Retail & MSME Credit), Bank of Maharashtra, Rajesh Singh at IREDA’s Business Centre, New Delhi. The signing ceremony took place in the presence of Chairman and Managing Director of IREDA, Pradip Kumar Das and other senior officials from both organizations.

IREDA CMD Pradip Kumar Das said, “This MoU with Bank of Maharashtra is another significant step in our ongoing efforts to promote Renewable Energy adoption in India.

Aim : By joining forces, we aim to provide a robust financial ecosystem for Green Energy projects, making clean and sustainable energy accessible to more communities and industries. The partnership underscores the importance of Financial Institutions and Government Agencies working together in line with the country’s goal to achieve India’s goal of Net Zero emissions by the year 2070, the target set by the Hon’ble Prime Minister.”

To address the substantial funding requirement of the renewable energy sector, including emerging technologies such as green hydrogen and offshore wind, IREDA has signed MoUs with public sector banks and financial institutions to collaborate on co-lending for big-ticket-size projects..

Source : Financial Express

Published On : September 19, 2023
A)
IIT Delhi
B)
IIT Bombay
C)
IIT-Kanpur
D)
IIT Gujarat

Correct Answer :   IIT Bombay


United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) and the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT)Bombay have signed a Memorandum of Understanding(MoU) for contributing towards improving food security, nutrition, climate resilience and livelihoods.

WFP and IIT will work together to establish a comprehensive knowledge management system. It will involve identifying and analysing relevant data, research and evidence generation related to food and nutrition security.

This partnership will also focus on ecosystem development for technology and innovations to bolster government food safety net programs.

Real-time monitoring systems and dashboards using administrative data sets will be created to generate actionable evidence concerning food and nutrition security in the country.

WFP’s country director Elisabeth Faure said, our immediate areas of collaboration will include a micro study to understand the effect of climate change on food security, nutrition and livelihoods of vulnerable households in select geography in India..

Source : AIR

Published On : September 19, 2023
A)
Bharat Petroleum
B)
Nayara Energy
C)
Indian Oil
D)
Hindustan Petroleum

Correct Answer :   Indian Oil


MotoGP Bharat is set to host the IndianOil Grand Prix of India at the Buddh International Circuit in Greater Noida. The announcement comes as MotoGP Bharat announced IndianOil as its title sponsor for the top-tier international Bike riders event. This will be the first time Moto E (electric race) is organising a Grand Prix outside Europe and MotoGP Bharat will raise the curtains for Asia region.

"We are thrilled to welcome IndianOil as our title sponsor for MotoGP Bharat. As we gear up for the country's biggest racing event, this association with one of India's energy giants adds a new layer of excitement to it," Pushkar Nath Srivastava, founder and chief operating officer of FairStreet Sports said.


IndianOil Grand Prix: Date, tickets and live streaming details

IndianOil Grand Prix of India is scheduled to take place at the Buddh International Circuit in Greater Noida from 22 to 24 September. The schedule of the Grand Prix is as follows:

22 September (Friday) :

Practice 1: 4:00 Pm to 5:10 pm IST


23 September (Saturday) :

Practice 2: 10:40 Am to 11:10 Am IST

Qualifying 1: 11:20 Am to 11:35 Am IST

Qualifying 2: 11:45 Am to 12:00 pm IST

Tissot Sprint: 3:30 pm IST


24 September, (Sunday) :

Warm-up: 11:10 am to 11:20 am IST

Race: 3:30 pm IST

 
BookMyShow is the official ticketing partner of MotoGP Bharat for the event and people can book IndianOil Grand Prix tickets from its official website. The price of the tickets range from ₹800 to ₹1,80,000.

As per the official release, the IndianOil Grand Prix will be broadcast on Sports 18 and JioCinema is the livestreaming partner for the event. It added that the broadcast will reach 450 million homes in 195 countries with the help of 90 broadcast network companies across the globe..

Source : Mint

Published On : September 19, 2023
A)
Dhananjay Joshi
B)
Harit Nagpal
C)
Punit Garg
D)
Nagendra Karri srinivasa

Correct Answer :   Dhananjay Joshi


Digital Infrastructure Providers Association (DIPA) on Monday (18th Sep 2023) said that it has appointed Dhananjay Joshi as its new Chairman, and Sandeep Girotra as Vice-Chairman.

Joshi currently serves as the Managing Director and CEO of Summit Digitel, and has previously held the position of COO at Bharti Infratel. He will be succeeding Akhil Gupta, Chairman of Bharti Enterprises.

Sandeep Girotra, who currently serves as the current CEO of American Tower India takes over from Amit Sharma Vice-Chairman, DIPA & Former EVP at American Tower Corporation (ATC).

As per a statement from DIPA, the changes in the leadership management will come into effect from October 1, 2023. The industry association concluded its Annual General Body Meeting for FY23, with the announcement of its leadership for the term FY24.


On his appointment, Dhananjay Joshi said, "The telecom infrastructure providers resilience and dedication have been nothing short of remarkable, and we shall continue to build upon this foundation of excellence. As we move forward, DIPA will continue to innovate, adapt, and evolve to meet the evolving needs of the telecom industry."

Digital Infrastructure Providers Association (DIPA) represents the India’s digital infrastructure industry that develop, build, own and operate the nation’s digital infrastructure.

"As a forward-looking industry, we are committed to leading the way in the adoption and deployment of 5G technology. DIPA will continue to work closely with regulatory bodies, technology partners, and other stakeholders to ensure that India remains at the forefront of this transformative journey." the DG of DIPA, TR Dua, said..

Source : CNBC

Published On : September 19, 2023
A)
Thomas Rabe
B)
Gerd Bucerius
C)
Shantanu Narayen
D)
Nihar Malaviya

Correct Answer :   Nihar Malaviya


* Nihar Malaviya, an Indian-origin publishing executive, has been named permanent CEO of New York-based international publishing group "Penguin Random House", nine months after he was appointed the interim chief executive, the publisher's parent company Bertelsmann said on Monday (18th Sep 2023).

* Malaviya, 48, assumed the role of Interim CEO of Penguin Random House starting January 1, 2023. Malaviya will replace Markus Dohle, who departed after Penguin Random House's failed bid for Simon & Schuster last year.

* "Nihar Malaviya will lead Penguin Random House permanently as CEO," Bertelsmann said in a statement.

* Bertelsmann Chairman and CEO Thomas Rabe said: "In Nihar Malaviya, the right leader is at the helm of Penguin Random House at the right time. Nihar has proven exactly this over the past nine months, and I am delighted that he is now taking over responsibility for Penguin Random House on a permanent basis."

* Rabe said as interim CEO, Malaviya has set an important strategic course.

* "Most importantly, he has transformed the structures at Penguin Random House so that the publishers and publishing groups can work more creatively and entrepreneurially. I am confident that he will continue to develop the Group with great vigour. I look forward to continuing to work with him as CEO of Penguin Random House and on the GMC," Rabe said.

*
Prior to his appointment as interim CEO of Penguin Random House on January 1, 2023, Malaviya served as President and Chief Operating Officer of Penguin Random House US since 2014.

* During his tenure in publishing, Malaviya has spearheaded the creation of a variety of industry-first capabilities in data science, supply chain, technology, and consumer insights.

* Malaviya began his career at Bertelsmann in 2001 as a participant in the Bertelsmann Entrepreneurs Programme.

* In 2003, he moved within the group to Random House, successfully taking on a number of leadership positions.

* Malaviya is a two-time recipient of the Bertelsmann Entrepreneur Award for Strategy Execution.

* He holds an MBA in Finance and Marketing from the NYU Stern School of Business, as well as a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science..

Source : Theweek

Published On : September 19, 2023
A)
Assam
B)
Haryana
C)
Madhya Pradesh
D)
Arunachal Pradesh

Correct Answer :   Madhya Pradesh


Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan launched Sunday (September 17, 2023) the ‘Mukhyamantri Ladli Behna Awas Yojana’ in a state level program organized at Kushabhau Thackeray Auditorium.


Key Points :

* In the state level program held at Kushabhau Thackeray Auditorium, the Chief Minister inaugurated the scheme and also started the registration process by registering the applications of Mamta Chauhan and Deepak Bansal of Bhopal on the portal.
* The Chief Minister also got Sharmila Bai and Sangeeta Solanki registered in the gas cylinder refilling scheme started on September 15.
* The families who are left out of getting the benefit of housing facilities in various housing schemes will be provided housing under ‘Mukhyamantri Ladli Brahmin Awas Yojana’.
* The Chief Minister said that ‘Mukhyamantri Ladli Brahmin Awas Yojana’ is a big step taken for the happiness and respect of the sisters. Under the scheme, houses will be provided to the families who are not included in Pradhan Mantri Awas, Awas Plus.
* More than 4 lakh 75 thousand beneficiaries will get the benefit of this new housing scheme. Houseless eligible families of all categories will get the benefit of this scheme, which has been made for the families deprived of the benefits of various housing schemes.


Scheme Eligibility :

* Such families, whose applications have been automatically rejected on the Awas Plus App portal under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Rural.
* Such families, which have been left out of being registered on the MIS portal of the Government of India.
* Such families who are not included in the list of Social, Economic and Caste Census 2011 and Housing Plus and have not got housing in any government scheme.
* The scheme will also include those families who do not have houses with pitched roofs or who live in kutcha houses with up to two rooms.
* Such families whose monthly income is less than Rs 12 thousand and no member of the family is an income taxpayer.
* If you have 2.5 acres (about the area of a Manhattan city block) or more of irrigated agricultural land and more than 5 acres of non-irrigated agricultural land, you will not be able to avail the benefit of this scheme.
* Families who have motorized four-wheelers will not be eligible for this scheme.
* Even if any member of the family is in government service, he will not be eligible for this scheme.
* Documents required include Total ID, Aadhaar Number, Bank Account, MNREGA Job Card (if available), Ladli Behna Scheme Registration Number (only for Ladli Sisters). All these documents must be verified by the applicant himself, there is no need to get it verified by anyone else.
* The applications received will be registered on the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana Rural Portal. After verification by the District Panchayat Officer, the action for allotment of houses to the eligible families will be taken by the State Government.

Published On : September 18, 2023
A)
Bihar
B)
Maharashtra
C)
Uttar Pradesh
D)
Madhya Pradesh

Correct Answer :   Maharashtra


Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Sunday (17th Sep 2023), marking the 73rd birthday of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, declared “NaMo 11 point programme” to be implemented across the state.

The 11-point programme includes :

* NaMo women empowerment mission that aims to extend benefits of government schemes to 73 lakh women;
* NaMo construction worker welfare mission that will provide safety kits to 73,000 workers;
* NaMo farm pond mission to create 73,000 farm ponds;
* NaMo self-sufficient and solar energy village campaign to make 73 villages self-reliant;
* NaMo poor and backward class dignity mission for overall development of poor and backward classes;
* NaMo village secretariat mission to construct 73 gram panchayat offices in every district;
* NaMo smart tribal school mission for smart schools and 73 science centres;
* NaMo Divyang Shakti Abhiyan to construct rehabilitation centres for the physically challenged;
* NaMo sports ground and garden mission to construct well-equipped playgrounds and gardens;
* NaMo city beautification project in 73 cities and NaMo pilgrim;
* NaMo fort protection mission that will renovate 73 historic shrines.

Each of the 11 schemes announced by the state government aims at different sections of the society.

Addressing a press conference at Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Shinde said that the projects will be implemented across the state and aim at overall development. Praising the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Shinde said, “The recently held G-20 meeting is an indication of India’s growing global strength. Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s various decisions and resolutions were accepted by superpowers in the world.”

Earlier, marking the 75th anniversary of Marathwada freedom struggle, Shinde hoisted the tricolour at Siddharth Bhawan at Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar. “We have announced projects worth Rs 45,000 crore for Marathwada which is the beginning of overall development of the region,” said Shinde.

Source : Indian Express

Published On : September 18, 2023
A)
Bihar
B)
Delhi
C)
Karnataka
D)
Uttar Pradesh

Correct Answer :   Delhi


Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to inaugurate the ₹5,400 crore first phase of the India International Convention Centre (IICC), named YashoBhoomi in Dwarka, Delhi, on his birthday on Sunday (17th Sep 2023).

He is also likely to dedicate the extension of Delhi Airport Metro Express line from Dwarka Sector 21 to a new metro station at Dwarka Sector 25.


What is Yashobhoomi convention centre :

1) The YashoBhoomi centre, built over a sprawling area of over 73,000 square metres, comprises 15 convention rooms including the main auditorium. It also has a grand ballroom and 13 meeting rooms with a total capacity of holding 11,000 delegates.

2) The venue boasts of the country's most extensive LED media facade. With a spacious ballroom capable of accommodating approximately 2,500 guests, it offers a grand setting for events. The venue also has cutting-edge security measures to ensure the safety of all attendees.

3) Additionally, the convention centre features an expansive 1,07,000 square metres exhibition area. The project is being touted as the world’s largest Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions (MICE) facility.

4) The plenary hall is furnished with a seating capacity for approximately 6,000 guests.

5) It will also be connected to the Delhi Airport Metro Express line with the inauguration of the new metro station ‘Yashobhoomi Dwarka Sector 25’.


Yashobhoomi Dwarka Sector-25 metro station :

The station will become operational from 3 pm onwards on the same day after its inauguration. The upcoming metro station will feature three subways: one spanning a length of 735 metres to link the station with the exhibition halls, convention centre, and central arena. The second subway will connect to the entry/exit points across the Dwarka expressway and the third one will connect the metro station to the foyer of the future exhibition halls of Yashobhoomi, the statement said..

Source : Hindustan Times

Published On : September 18, 2023