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1. Where is India's first biosphere in a tiger reserve, the Rajaji Raghati Biosphere, located?
India's first biosphere in a tiger reserve, the Rajaji Raghati Biosphere (RRB), is located within the Rajaji National Park in Uttarakhand. This biosphere initiative aims to protect native trees and endangered species while revitalizing degraded land within the park.
2. Where was the Plastic Waste Management Plant inaugurated by the Indian Army as part of their "Go Green Initiatives"?
The Plastic Waste Management Plant was inaugurated in Changgu, East Sikkim, as part of the Indian Army's "Go Green Initiatives" on World Environment Day. This initiative aligns with the Army's Sadbhavana initiative and aims to promote environmental sustainability while benefiting the local economy by managing plastic waste effectively.
3. In which year was the Special Marriage Act enacted?
The Special Marriage Act, of 1954, enacted by the Parliament of India, provides a special form of marriage for all Indian nationals, irrespective of their religion or faith. This Act allows inter-religious marriages and marriages not governed by personal laws, aiming to provide a legal framework for civil marriages in India.
4. What will be emphasized at the annual climate conference to be held in November?
The annual climate conference scheduled for November will lay particular stress on "Peace" and "Truce" to enable countries to focus on climate solutions amid ongoing conflicts. This emphasis aims to create a conducive environment for discussions and actions on addressing climate change issues during the conference, which will convene in Baku, Azerbaijan, hosting the 2024 UN Climate Change Conference (UNFCCC COP 29).
5. Which company has surpassed Apple to become the second most valuable company?
Nvidia's remarkable surge in stock value has propelled it past Apple to claim the position of the world's second most valuable company. This significant shift reflects the growing dominance of Nvidia, particularly in the artificial intelligence chipmaking sector, and highlights its unprecedented market capitalization exceeding $3 trillion.
6. Which mutual fund house recently became the first in India to surpass Rs 10 trillion in assets under management?
SBI Mutual Fund achieved a historic milestone by becoming the first fund house in India to surpass Rs 10 trillion in assets under management. This accomplishment was driven by strategic product launches, expanding investor base, and leveraging SBI’s network.
7. When is World Food Safety Day celebrated?
World Food Safety Day is celebrated annually on June 7th with the theme of raising awareness about the importance of food safety and promoting actions to prevent, detect, and manage foodborne risks. This day underscores the critical role of food safety in ensuring access to safe, nutritious, and sufficient food globally.
8. Where is Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) set to develop a global economic hub?
Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) is set to develop a global economic hub in Navi Mumbai. The company has secured sub-leases on approximately 3,750 acres of land for this purpose. This initiative follows a memorandum of understanding signed with the Maharashtra government in 2018, and the lease spans 43 years.
9. Which financial institution has teamed up with Muthoot Microfin to empower rural women entrepreneurs?
Muthoot Microfin Limited has entered into a strategic co-lending partnership with the State Bank of India (SBI) to provide financial support to women entrepreneurs in rural and semi-urban areas across India. This collaboration aims to extend financial services to Joint Liability Groups (JLGs) engaged in various income-generating enterprises, with loan amounts ranging from Rs 10,000 to Rs 3,00,000.
10. What is the policy repo rate maintained by the RBI Monetary Policy Committee in June 2024?
In the RBI Monetary Policy of June 2024, the policy repo rate was maintained at 6.5% by the Monetary Policy Committee. This decision was made with a 4:2 majority.
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