- Asian Development Bank has retained India’s GDP growth forecast for the year 2024-25 at what percentage?
(A) 6.8%
(B) 7.0%
(C) 8.3%
(D) 6.5%
(E) 7.5%
Solution: Option B.)
Ans (B)
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) retained India’s GDP growth forecast for 2024-25 at 7% and 7.2% for 2025-26.
India’s GDP growth slowed to 6.7% year on year in the first quarter of FY2024 but is expected to accelerate in the coming quarters.
ADB maintained China’s growth forecast at 4.8% for 2024 and 4.5% for 2025.
Asia’s GDP growth is forecasted to be 5.0% in 2024, slightly up from the previous projection of 4.9%.
Inflation in developing Asia and the Pacific is expected to decline to 2.8% in 2024, down from an earlier forecast of 3.2%.
- In September 2024, Justice Suresh Kumar Kait was sworn in as the Chief Justice of which High Court?
(A) Madhya Pradesh High Court
(B) Delhi High Court
(C) Telangana High Court
(D) Gujarat High Court
(E) Karnataka High Court
Solution: Option A.)
Ans (A)
Justice Suresh Kumar Kait was sworn in as the 28th Chief Justice of the Madhya Pradesh High Court.
The oath was administered by Governor Mangubhai Patel at the Sandipani Auditorium, Raj Bhavan, in Bhopal.
Chief Minister Mohan Yadav was present at the ceremony and later congratulated Justice Kait with a bouquet.
Chief Secretary Veera Rana read the notification issued by President Droupadi Murmu, appointing Justice Kait as Chief Justice.
Justice Kait officially assumes his duties on Thursday.
CM Yadav hosted a lunch in honor of Justice Kait, who also visited the CM’s residence.
Justice Suresh Kumar Kait hails from Kaithal district in Haryana and has served as a judge since April 12, 2013.
Before this, he served in the Delhi High Court from 2018 and the Telangana High Court from 2016 to 2018.
- India recently signed the Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ) Agreement, also known as the ‘High Seas Treaty.’ Who signed the treaty on behalf of India?
(A) Nirmala Sitharaman
(B) Amit Shah
(C) Rajnath Singh
(D) S Jaishankar
(E) Narendra Modi
Solution: Option D.)
Ans (D)
India signed the Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ) Agreement, also known as the ‘High Seas Treaty,’ to enhance its strategic presence beyond its EEZ and focus on marine biodiversity conservation.
The agreement was signed by External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar at the United Nations General Assembly in New York.
The BBNJ Agreement is a legally binding international treaty under the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea.
India joined the agreement, which was opened for signature in September 2023 and will enter into force 120 days after the 60th ratification.
- Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is scheduled to attend the 9th Annual Meeting of the Board of Governors of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) in which country?
(A) Uzbekistan
(B) China
(C) Qatar
(D) Japan
(E) Kazakhstan
Solution: Option A.)
Ans (A)
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman had visited Uzbekistan from September 24-28 to attend the 9th Annual Meeting of the Board of Governors of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB).
The AIIB meeting had been set for September 25-26 in Samarkand, with delegates from about 80 countries and international organizations participating.
A Bilateral Investment Treaty (BIT) had been signed with Uzbekistan’s Minister for Investment, Industry and Trade to promote long-term economic cooperation.
- When has been World Maritime Day celebrated in September 2024?
(A) September 25
(B) September 26
(C) September 27
(D) September 28
(E) September 29
Solution: Option B.)
Ans (B)
World Maritime Day is celebrated annually on the last Thursday of September; in 2024, it falls on September 26.
Organized by the International Maritime Organization (IMO), the day highlights the importance of maritime activities and the maritime industry’s contributions to global development.
Established in 1978, World Maritime Day promotes awareness of the maritime industry’s vital role in world trade and economic growth.
Each year, the IMO selects a theme reflecting current maritime issues; the 2024 theme is “Navigating the Future: Safety First!”.
The theme emphasizes enhancing maritime safety and security and protecting the marine environment amid rapid technological advancements.
Celebrations focus on shipping safety, maritime security, and marine environmental health.
- Who launched the India-specific fashion trend book “Paridhi 24×25”?
(A) S. Jaishankar
(B) Samrat Choudhary
(C) Ashwini Vaishnaw
(D) Giriraj Singh
(E) Chirag Paswan
Solution: Option D.)
Ans (D)
Union Minister of Textiles, Shri Giriraj Singh, launched the India-specific fashion trend book “Paridhi 24×25,” a bilingual web portal of VisioNxt, and the AI Taxonomy e-book on September 5, 2024.
A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between NIFT and the National Skill Development Council (NSDC) during the event.
VisioNxt was established at NIFT with support from the Ministry of Textiles and combines AI and Emotional Intelligence to generate fashion trend insights.
- Who was sworn in as the Chief Justice of the Jharkhand High Court in September, 2024?
(A) Justice Alok Aradhe
(B) Justice M.S. Ramachandra Rao
(C) Justice Tashi Rabstan
(D) Justice Nitin Madhukar Jamdar
(E) Justice Suresh Kumar Kait
Solution: Option B.)
Ans (B)
Justice M.S. Ramachandra Rao was sworn in as the Chief Justice of the Jharkhand High Court on September 25, 2024.
The oath of office was administered by Governor Santosh Kumar Gangwar at the Raj Bhavan.
The President of India had given assent to Justice Rao’s appointment.
The Law Ministry notification confirmed his transfer from Chief Justice of Himachal Pradesh High Court to Chief Justice of Jharkhand High Court.
- Which officer has been appointed as the next Vice Chief of Air Staff in India?
(A) Air Marshal AP Singh
(B) Air Marshal VR Chaudhari
(C) Air Marshal SP Dharkar
(D) Air Marshal Pradeep Naik
(E) Air Marshal Raghunath Nambiar
Solution: Option C.)
Ans (C)
Air Marshal SP Dharkar has been appointed as the next Vice Chief of Air Staff, succeeding Air Marshal AP Singh.
Dharkar will assume his role once the Chief of Air Staff takes over.
He has over 3,600 flying hours and extensive experience.
Dharkar is an alumnus of the Rashtriya Indian Military College, National Defence Academy, Defence Services Staff College, and Air War College in the USA.
He was commissioned in June 1985 and has qualifications as a Qualified Flying Instructor, Fighter Strike Leader, Instrument Rating Instructor, and Air Force Examiner.
He has commanded a frontline fighter squadron and a Fighter Flying Training Establishment.
Dharkar has taught at the Defence Services Staff College and the College of Air Warfare.
He held key positions such as Assistant Chief of Air Staff (Training) and Air Defence Commander at the Eastern Air Command.
He was the first Director General of the Defence Space Agency.
For the past two years, he has been heading the Eastern Air Command.
- Who is the author of the book “Khaki Mein Sthitapragya,” released by CM Pushkar Singh Dhami?
(A) Gurmit Singh
(B) Baby Rani
(C) Anil Raturi
(D) Trivendra Singh
(E) Pushkar Singh Dhami
Solution: Option C.)
Ans (C)
CM Pushkar Singh Dhami released the book “Khaki Mein Sthitapragya” on September 27, 2024.
The book was written by former Uttarakhand DGP Anil Raturi.
It is based on Raturi’s memoirs and experiences as an IPS officer.
The book discusses the challenges of maintaining peace and order.
It emphasizes the importance of patience and strong will in police service.
The current Governor of Uttarakhand is Gurmit Singh.
- The seventh edition of the Global Aerospace Summit has recently began in which city?
(A) Dubai
(B) Doha
(C) Abu Dhabi
(D) Sharjah
(E) Riyadh
Solution: Option C.)
Ans (C)
The seventh edition of the Global Aerospace Summit took place in Abu Dhabi on September 25-26, 2024.
The summit focused on sustainability, youth engagement, and innovation in aerospace, space, and defense sectors.
The event showcased startup innovations in various fields.
The growing space economy is projected to reach $1.8 trillion by 2035.