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The correct answer is Rithvik Sanjeevi

In News

• Rithvik Sanjeevi Satish Kumar clinched his maiden BWF Super 100 title by defeating compatriot Tharun Mannepalli in the men's singles final at the Odisha Masters with a score of 21-18, 21-16.

Key Points

• Rithvik, aged 21, has had an impressive year, winning the Telangana International Challenge last month and finishing as a runner-up at the Sri Lanka International Challenge in February.
• The final match lasted 43 minutes, with Rithvik demonstrating a strong mindset and skill, overcoming Tharun's attempts to close the gap in both games.
• Rithvik's past achievements include a gold medal at the Sub-Junior National Championship in 2019 and a silver medal at the Bangladesh International Challenge in 2021.
• In his post-match remarks, Rithvik highlighted the competitive nature of the matches and credited mindset as the key difference between players.
• The women’s singles final saw 15-year-old Tanvi Sharma lose to Chinese qualifier Cai Yan Yan with a score of 14-21, 16-21 in a 35-minute match.
• Tanvi had earlier claimed the Bonn International title this year, showcasing her potential at a young age.
• Rithvik, ranked 78^th in the world, trains at the Hatsun Badminton Center in Tamil Nadu, emphasizing Odisha's growing interest in badminton and the support from enthusiastic spectators.

The correct answer is Global Finance Central Banker Report Cards 2024

In News

• Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi congratulates RBI Governor Shri Shaktikanta Das on being rated “A+” for the second time in a row in Global Finance Central Banker Report Cards 2024.

Key Points

• Report Name: Global Finance Central Banker Report Cards 2024
• Rating: “A+”
• Achievement: RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das received this rating for the second consecutive year.
• Other Recipients: Denmark's Christian Kettel Thomsen and Switzerland's Thomas Jordan also received the “A+” rating.
• Rating Parameters: Success rates in inflation control, economic growth goals, currency stability, and interest rate management.

Important Points

• Significance: The “A+” rating reflects strong performance in central banking leadership and economic management.
• Recognition: This rating is a notable acknowledgment of Shaktikanta Das’s effective leadership at the RBI.

Additional Information

• Context: The rating is given by Global Finance magazine, highlighting leadership in key economic parameters.
• Other Rated Governors: The report recognizes a few global central bank governors for their exceptional performance.

The correct answer is Telecom

Key Points

• The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) is the regulatory body responsible for overseeing and promoting fair practices in India’s telecommunications sector.
• Established in 1997, TRAI aims to ensure transparency, maintain healthy competition, and protect the interests of telecom consumers.
• TRAI sets rules, guidelines, and standards for telecom operators, including mobile, broadband, and broadcasting services, ensuring fair competition and quality service.
• TRAI works to protect consumer rights, regulating tariffs, addressing grievances, and promoting transparency in billing, network quality, and customer services.

The correct answer is: 'Dada Bhai Naoroji'.

Key Points

• Dada Bhai Naoroji was a prominent Indian nationalist and an early leader of the Indian National Congress.
• He is often referred to as the "Grand Old Man of India".
• Naoroji was a key figure in the early phase of the Indian independence movement and played a crucial role in laying the foundation for India's struggle for freedom.
• The "Drain of Wealth" theory was proposed by Dada Bhai Naoroji.
• In his work "Poverty and Un-British Rule in India," Naoroji highlighted how the wealth of India was being drained to Britain, leading to impoverishment of the Indian population.
• He argued that this economic exploitation was the primary reason for widespread poverty in India.

Other Options

• M.G. Ranade:
• M.G. Ranade was a distinguished Indian scholar, social reformer, and one of the founding members of the Indian National Congress.
• He advocated for social reforms such as the upliftment of women, the abolition of child marriage, and the encouragement of widow remarriage.
• R.C. Dutt:
• R.C. Dutt was an Indian civil servant, economic historian, and writer who also addressed the economic issues faced by India under British rule.
• He wrote extensively on the economic history of India and critiqued British economic policies in his work "The Economic History of India".
• A.R. Desai:
• A.R. Desai was a renowned Indian sociologist known for his contributions to the study of Indian society and the analysis of social and political movements.
• His work often focused on the sociological aspects of Indian society, including class structure and social change.

Additional Information

• Drain of Wealth Theory:
• The Drain of Wealth theory was a critical argument used by early Indian nationalists to highlight the economic exploitation of India by the British.
• It emphasized that a significant portion of India's wealth was being transferred to Britain in the form of salaries for British officials, profits of British companies, and other remittances.
• This theory played a significant role in awakening Indian public opinion against colonial exploitation and laid the groundwork for the economic critique of British rule.
• Impact of Economic Nationalism:
• Economic nationalism, as advocated by leaders like Dada Bhai Naoroji, helped in raising awareness about the adverse effects of British policies on India's economy.
• It encouraged the Indian public to support the Swadeshi movement and boycott British goods, fostering a sense of economic self-reliance and national pride.

The correct answer is Symbiotic bacteria.

Key Points

• Symbiotic Bacteria- 
• A genus of bacteria called Rhizobium is linked to the development of root nodules on plants.
• These microorganisms coexist with legumes. They absorb nitrogen from the air and transfer it to the plant, enabling it to grow in nitrogen-deficient soil.

Additional Information 

• Parasitic Bacteria-
• ​A parasite is a living thing that inhabits its host and feeds off of or at the expense of it.
• Protozoa, helminths, and ectoparasites are the three main groups of parasites that can harm humans.
• Protozoa are what Entamoeba histolytica is.
• Photosynthetic Bacteria-
• Prokaryotes that can do photosynthesis include photosynthetic bacteria.
• They are extensively dispersed and can be found in soil, lakes, paddy fields, oceans, rivers, and activated sludge, among other environments.
• Saprophytic Bacteria-
• Saprophytic bacteria, as their name implies, are microorganisms that digest or breakdown organic material.
• These organisms in particular are capable of dissolving complex substances, such hemicellulose and lignin, into simpler forms that they can use or that can be utilised by other organisms.

The correct answer is - Bengal

Key Points

• Pabna Peasant Movement
• It was an agrarian uprising in the Pabna district of Bengal during the 1870s.
• The movement was primarily a response to the oppressive practices of the zamindars (landlords).
• The peasants organized to protest against the increasing rents and the illegal eviction of tenants.
• The movement led to the formation of the Pabna Agrarian League, which aimed to protect the rights of the tenants and seek redressal of their grievances.
• The British colonial administration eventually intervened, and a Rent Commission was established to look into the issues raised by the peasants.

Additional Information

• Punjab
• During the period of the Pabna Peasant Movement, Punjab was experiencing its own social and economic issues, but it was not directly related to the Pabna Peasant Movement.
• Punjab was more influenced by different movements, such as the Singh Sabha movement, which focused on Sikh religious and social reforms.
• Bombay
• Bombay (now Mumbai) was a major center of commerce and industry during the British colonial period.
• The city experienced different forms of social and labor movements, particularly among the industrial workers, but it was not connected to the agrarian issues of Bengal.
• Madras
• Madras (now Chennai) also had its own set of socio-economic issues and movements, particularly focused on caste discrimination and social reforms.
• The region did not have a direct connection to the Pabna Peasant Movement.

The correct answer is Bal Vivah Mukt Bharat.

In News

• The Women and Child Development Ministry launched the "Bal Vivah Mukt Bharat" campaign to eliminate child marriages.

Key Points

• The campaign focuses on high-burden states where child marriage rates are significantly above the national average.
• Approximately 200,000 child marriages were prevented in the past year as part of this initiative.
• The goal is to reduce child marriage rates to below 5% by 2029.
• The campaign prioritizes seven states: West Bengal, Bihar, Jharkhand, Rajasthan, Tripura, Assam, and Andhra Pradesh.
• Nearly 300 districts across India report child marriage rates above the national average.
• Child marriage impacts one in five girls in India before they reach the legal age of 18.
• The initiative aims to engage all states and Union Territories to implement targeted action plans.

Additional Information

• Child Marriage in India:
• Approximately one in five girls in India is married before the age of 18.
• Child marriage limits educational, health, and economic opportunities for girls.
• Legal Measures:
• The Prohibition of Child Marriage Act, 2006, prohibits child marriages in India.
• Various government schemes such as Beti Bachao Beti Padhao and Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana aim to uplift and protect girl children.

Given: In an election A got 39% of total votes and B got 15% of the total votes and C got the remaining votes. If the difference between the votes received by A and C was 56000.

Formula: If A got a% votes and B got b% votes, difference in the votes = (a - b) % of Total votes

Calculation:

Let total votes be 100x

A get = 39x

B = 15x

So, C gets  46x

As per question,

46x – 39x = 56000

⇒ 7x = 56000

⇒ X = 8000

Hence A gets = 39x = 39 × 8000 = 312000

Shortcut Trick

Downstream speed = 7.5 + 2.5 = 10 km/h; Upstream speed = 7.5 − 2.5 = 5 km/h.

Ratio of Speeds (Downstream : Upstream) = 10 : 5 = 2 : 1.

Since distance is constant, Time ratio = 1 : 2.

Difference in time units = 2 − 1 = 1 unit → 3 hours.

Distance = Speed × Time = 10 km/h × (1 × 3 h) = 30 km.

∴ The correct answer is 30 km.

Alternate Method

Given:

Speed of boat in still water (u) = 7.5 km/h

Speed of current (v) = 2.5 km/h

Time difference (ΔT) = 3 hours

Formula Used:

Distance (D) = [(S₁ × S₂) ÷ (S₁ − S₂)] × ΔT

Where S₁ is downstream speed and S₂ is upstream speed.

⇒ Downstream speed (S₁) = u + v = 7.5 + 2.5 = 10 km/h

⇒ Upstream speed (S₂) = u − v = 7.5 − 2.5 = 5 km/h

⇒ According to the question, D/5 − D/10 = 3

⇒ (2D − D) ÷ 10 = 3

⇒ D ÷ 10 = 3

⇒ D = 30 km

∴ The correct answer is 30 km.

Additional Information

Downstream and Upstream Speed

When a boat moves with the flow of the river, the speed is u + v (Downstream). Against the flow, it is u − v (Upstream).

Distance when Time Difference is Given

Distance D = (Product of Speeds ÷ Difference of Speeds) × Difference in Time.

Boat and Stream Formulas

Speed of boat in still water = (Downstream + Upstream) ÷ 2. Speed of stream = (Downstream − Upstream) ÷ 2.

Given:

Principal = Rs. 4000

Rate = 6.25%

Time = 2 years

Formula used:

SI = (P × R × T)/100

A = P + SI

Calculation:

According to the question

SI = (P × R × T)/100

⇒ Rs. (4000 × 6.25 × 2)/100

⇒ Rs. (80 × 6.25)

⇒ Rs. 500

Now,

A = P + SI

⇒ Rs. (4000 + 500)

⇒ Rs. 4500

∴ The total amount that Kavita will receive at the end of the two-year term is Rs. 4500