1. Chhattisgarh Scheme: The Chhattisgarh state government launched a scheme called 'Mahtari Vandana Yojana 2024,' providing women with Rs 1,000 per month (total Rs 12,000 annually). Residents of Chhattisgarh are eligible, inspired by Madhya Pradesh's 'Ladli Brahmin Yojana.'
2. 16th Finance Commission: Three Joint Secretary-level posts were approved for the 16th Finance Commission by the Union Cabinet, chaired by PM Narendra Modi. Dr. Arvind Panagariya, former NITI Aayog Vice Chairman, leads this constitutional body.
3. Naval Appointment: Rear Admiral Shantanu Jha is appointed Chief Staff Officer (Operations) at Eastern Naval Command, headquartered in Visakhapatnam.
4. Rohit Sharma's Century: Indian captain Rohit Sharma scored his fifth century in T20 International against Afghanistan, becoming the leading century-scorer. He hit 121 runs in 69 balls with 11 fours and 8 sixes.
5. Lionel Messi's Award: Lionel Messi won the Best FIFA Men's Player Award for the third time in four years, surpassing Erling Holland and Kylian Mbappe.
6. Indian Navy Decommissioning: Indian Navy decommissioned Cheetah, Guldar, and Kumbhir ships after four decades of service, built in Poland and inducted in 1984, 1985, and 1986.
7. Emmy Awards: 'The Bear' and 'Succession' each won six awards at the 75th Emmy Awards. 'Succession' received the Best Drama Series award.
8. India-Thailand Maritime Exercise: The first bilateral maritime exercise 'Ayutthaya' took place between Indian Navy and Royal Thai Navy, involving ships Kulish and IN LCU 56.
9. Indian Army's Secure Mobile Ecosystem: The Indian Army developed 'SAMBHAV'—an indigenously secure mobile ecosystem on 5G technology, ensuring connectivity on the move.
10. Prabha Atre's Passing: Renowned classical singer Prabha Atre, associated with 'Kirana Gharana,' passed away at 92, honored with several awards in her illustrious career.
11. WEF Annual Meeting: 'Mahtari Vandana Yojana' was announced on the sidelines.
12. SEBI Initiatives: Madhabi Puri Buch launched initiatives at SEBI's silver jubilee function.
13. Airport Awards: Indira Gandhi International Airport, Delhi, and Kempegowda International Airport, Bengaluru, jointly received the 'Best Airport of the Year' at the Wings India Awards 2024.
14. Himachal Pradesh Campaign: Launched 'My School-My Pride' campaign under 'Apna Vidyalay' program.
15. RBI Draft Framework: Released a draft framework for recognizing SROs in the FinTech sector.
1. What is the name of the new scheme launched by the Chhattisgarh state government in 2024?
Answer: 'Mahtari Vandana Yojana.'
2. How much annual financial assistance will women receive under the 'Mahtari Vandana Yojana' in Chhattisgarh?
Answer: Rs 12,000.
3. Which scheme from Madhya Pradesh served as inspiration for the 'Mahtari Vandana Yojana' in Chhattisgarh?
Answer: 'Ladli Brahmin Yojana.'
4. Who is the Chairman of the 16th Finance Commission in India?
Answer: Dr. Arvind Panagariya.
5. What is the designation of Rear Admiral Shantanu Jha in the Indian Navy?
Answer: Chief Staff Officer (Operations) at Headquarters Eastern Naval Command.
6. In which city did Rohit Sharma score his fifth century in T20 International?
Answer: Bengaluru.
7. How many fours and sixes did Rohit Sharma hit during his century inning against Afghanistan?
Answer: 11 fours and 8 sixes.
8. Who won the Best FIFA Men's Player Award recently?
Answer: Lionel Messi.
9. What were the names of the Indian Navy ships that were recently decommissioned after four decades of service?
Answer: Cheetah, Guldar, and Kumbhir.
10. Which TV series won the Best Drama Series award at the 75th Emmy Awards?
Answer: 'Succession.'
11. What is the name of the first bilateral maritime exercise conducted between the Indian Navy and the Royal Thai Navy?
Answer: 'Ayutthaya.'
12. What is the name of the indigenously developed "end-to-end secure mobile ecosystem" by the Indian Army?
Answer: 'SAMBHAV' (Secure Army Mobile Bharat Version).
13. Who was awarded the Best FIFA Women's Player Award?
Answer: Aitana Bonmati.
14. How many awards did 'The Bear' and 'Succession' each capture at the 75th Emmy Awards?
Answer: Six awards each.
15. What is the title of the novel by Charu Nivedita recently translated into English?
Answer: "Conversations with Aurangzeb."
16. With which Gharana was classical singer Prabha Atre associated?
Answer: 'Kirana Gharana.'
17. On the sidelines of which event was the "Alliance for Global Good-Gender Equity and Equality" launched?
Answer: World Economic Forum Annual Meeting.
18. What significant step did SEBI Chairperson take for investor ease?
Answer: Launched CDSL’s Multi-Lingual Initiatives.
19. What is the key feature of LIC's Jeevan Dhara II plan?
Answer: Non-participating, individual savings, deferred annuity option.
20. Where was Boeing’s global engineering and technology center campus inaugurated?
Answer: Near Bengaluru.
21. How much investment did Maharashtra secure during the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos?
Answer: Rs 3.53 trillion.
22. Who won the 'Best Cargo Services Award' at Wings India Awards?
Answer: Skyways Air Services Pvt Ltd.
23. Who has been appointed as the new CEO of PepsiCo India?
Answer: Jagrut Kotecha.
24. What does the recently signed MoU between National Farmers Society, IndiaAI, and Wadhwani Foundation aim to achieve?
Answer: AI-driven digital agriculture.
25. Which company secured the IPL title sponsorship for the next 5 years?
Answer: Tata Sons Private Limited.
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