1. Prerana Programme, recently seen in the news, is launched by which ministry?
Answer: Ministry of Education.
2. What is the objective of ‘National Pest Surveillance System (NPSS)’, recently launched by Union Government?
Answer: To reduce farmers’ dependence on pesticide retailers.
3. Gastrodia indica, a unique orchid species, was recently discovered in which sanctuary of Sikkim?
Answer: Fambonglo Wildlife Sanctuary.
4. Which country has recently introduced the ‘AIM-174B’, an extremely long-range air-to-air missile, in the Indo-Pacific?
Answer: US.
5. What is ‘Californium’, recently seen in news?
Answer: A highly radioactive element.
6. CAMS Insurance Repository Services introduces Bima Central, an insurance portfolio management tool. Which company is the anchor insurer working with Bima Central?
Answer: SBI general life insurance.
7. In June 2024, the financial institutions are urging the Reserve Bank of India to offer incentives for green financing. How many crores is the current cap for including renewable energy projects under PSL?
Answer: Rs.30crore.
8. Which of the following organisation released a circular on overseas investments that allows resident individuals and publicly traded firms to invest in offshore funds managed by regulated fund managers?
Answer: RBI.
9. Baroda BNP Paribas Mutual Fund has launched the Baroda BNP Paribas industrial Fund, an open-ended equity plan that invests primarily in industrial themes. How much is the minimum investment amount for a lump sum, with subsequent investments in multiples of Re 1?
Answer: Rs.1000.
10. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has been named Risk Manager of the Year 2024 by London-based Central Banking. Who accepted the award on behalf of the RBI?
Answer: Manoranjan Mishra.
