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11. Where is India's first integrated agricultural export facility being developed?
India’s first integrated agricultural export facility is being developed at Jawaharlal Nehru Port in Mumbai. This initiative, valued at Rs. 284.19 crore, aims to streamline logistics, reduce multiple handling, and extend the shelf life of agricultural products, thereby enhancing India's export capacity. The facility will support prominent export items such as non-basmati rice, maize, spices, onion, and wheat. It will also include cold storage and frozen storage facilities, ultimately empowering farmers and small exporters, creating employment opportunities, and stimulating rural development.
12. On what date was the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) established?
The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) was established on July 27, 1939, originally named the Crown Representatives Police. The force was created to maintain internal security during political turmoil in the princely states of India. It was later renamed CRPF on December 28, 1949, and has since evolved into a central paramilitary force under the Ministry of Home Affairs, playing a significant role in law and order, counter-insurgency, VIP protection, and disaster management.
13. Which organization is collaborating with ISRO on the Ramses project to study the Apophis asteroid?
The European Space Agency (ESA) is collaborating with the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) on the Ramses project to study the Apophis asteroid. This collaboration focuses on monitoring the 375-meter asteroid Apophis, which is expected to pass 32,000 km from Earth in 2029. The Ramses spacecraft, developed for this mission, will closely approach and follow the asteroid to gather valuable data and assess potential threats to Earth. This international partnership highlights the importance of joint efforts in space exploration and planetary defence.
14. Who has been appointed as the festival director for the International Film Festival of India (IFFI)?
Veteran filmmaker Shekhar Kapur, known for his acclaimed films such as "Mr India", "Bandit Queen", and "Elizabeth", has been appointed as the festival director for the International Film Festival of India (IFFI). Kapur will oversee the 55th and 56th editions of the festival, held annually in Goa. His career began with the family drama "Masoom" in 1983, and he gained international recognition with "Bandit Queen" and "Elizabeth". This appointment marks his return to IFFI, where he previously led the international competition jury.
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