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The correct answer is Phi-3-mini.

The correct answer is 2004

In News

• EVMs were fully implemented in the 2004 Lok Sabha elections, replacing ballot papers nationwide.

Key Points

• The 2004 Lok Sabha elections were the first to use EVMs across all 543 parliamentary constituencies in India.
• EVMs were introduced to enhance voting efficiency, reduce errors, and prevent electoral fraud.
• The Election Commission of India (ECI) spearheaded the transition from ballot papers to EVMs.
• EVMs were piloted in select constituencies as early as 1982 but achieved nationwide deployment in 2004.

Additional Information

• Electronic Voting Machine (EVM)
• Developed by the Election Commission of India in collaboration with Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) and Electronics Corporation of India Limited (ECIL).
• Comprises a Control Unit (managed by polling officers) and a Balloting Unit (used by voters).
• Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trail (VVPAT)
• Introduced in 2013 to provide a paper trail for EVM votes, enhancing transparency.
• First EVM Use
• Tested in the 1982 Kerala Assembly elections (by-election in Paravur constituency).

The correct answer is ₹19.58 lakh crore; 17.70% growth

In News

• The provisional figures for Direct Tax collections for FY 2023–24 have been released.
• The net direct tax collections stood at ₹19.58 lakh crore, up from ₹16.64 lakh crore in FY 2022–23.

Key Points

• Net Direct Tax Collection: ₹19.58 lakh crore
• Growth: 17.70% compared to ₹16.64 lakh crore in FY 2022–23
• Gross Collection (before refunds): ₹23.37 lakh crore (18.48% growth)
• Refunds: ₹3.79 lakh crore (22.74% higher than previous year)
• Budget Estimates (BE): ₹18.23 lakh crore
• Revised Estimates (RE): ₹19.45 lakh crore
• Net collection exceeded BE by: 7.40%
• Net collection exceeded RE by: 0.67%

Additional Information

• Corporate Tax (Net): ₹9.11 lakh crore (10.26% growth)
• Personal Income Tax (Net, incl. STT): ₹10.44 lakh crore (25.23% growth)
• Gross Corporate Tax: ₹11.32 lakh crore
• Gross Personal Income Tax (incl. STT): ₹12.01 lakh crore

The correct answer is Finance Minister, Union Minister of State for Finance.

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• The 54^th GST Council Meeting was held to discuss major changes in GST rates and compliance measures.

Key Points

• The GST Council is a constitutional body established under Article 279A of the Indian Constitution.
• The Council is chaired by the Union Finance Minister.
• It includes the Union Minister of State for Finance as a member.
• All state Finance Ministers or any other minister nominated by each state government are also members.

Additional Information

• GST Council
• Established under Article 279A by the 101^st Constitutional Amendment Act, 2016.
• Recommends GST rates, exemptions, model laws, etc.
• Ensures uniformity in tax structure across the country.
• Union Finance Minister
• Chairs the GST Council.
• Currently: Nirmala Sitharaman (as of 2024).
• State Representation
• Each state nominates a minister to represent them in the Council.
• Ensures cooperative federalism in tax governance.
• Decision Making
• Decisions require a 75% majority of weighted votes.
• Central Government has one-third weightage; States together have two-thirds.

The correct answer is Grandmaster, International Master, Candidate Master.

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• 45^th FIDE Chess Olympiad 2024 was held at Budapest, Hungary.

Key Points

• FIDE awards international titles to chess players based on their performance and rating thresholds.
• The major titles awarded by FIDE include Grandmaster (GM), International Master (IM), and Candidate Master (CM).
• These titles are recognized globally and are lifetime achievements once awarded.
• The 45^th Chess Olympiad is a major international chess tournament featuring national teams from across the world.

Additional Information

• Grandmaster (GM)
• Highest title awarded by FIDE.
• Requires a FIDE rating of 2500+ and GM norms.
• International Master (IM)
• Second-highest title after GM.
• Requires a FIDE rating of 2400+ and IM norms.
• Candidate Master (CM)
• Entry-level title awarded by FIDE.
• Requires a FIDE rating of 2200+.
• FIDE (Fédération Internationale des Échecs)
• International Chess Federation based in Lausanne, Switzerland.
• Founded in 1924 and governs global chess competitions.

The correct answer is  1, 2 and 3 only

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• The Jeevan Raksha Padak series of awards are presented annually on the occasion of Republic Day to recognize acts of courage in saving lives.

Key Points

• The awards include: Sarvottam Jeevan Raksha Padak, Uttam Jeevan Raksha Padak, and Jeevan Raksha Padak.
• They are given for meritorious acts of human nature in saving the life of a person.
• Eligible acts include those in the face of drowning, fire, or electrocution.
• The awards are presented by the President of India.

Additional Information

• A medal, a certificate signed by the President, and a cash award accompany the honor.
• Posthumous awards can also be conferred.

The correct answer is God's Particle.

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• Peter Higgs, a Nobel Prize-winning physicist, is widely recognized for his theoretical work on the Higgs boson, commonly referred to as the “God Particle.”

Key Points

• The Higgs boson is an elementary particle in the Standard Model of particle physics.
• Its discovery helps explain how other particles acquire mass.
• The nickname “God Particle” was popularized due to its fundamental role in the creation of matter, though the term is not scientifically favored.

Additional Information

• The Higgs boson was confirmed experimentally by CERN’s Large Hadron Collider in 2012.
• Peter Higgs received the Nobel Prize in Physics in 2013 for this groundbreaking work.

The correct answer is Surat.

In News

• Surat is widely known as the "Diamond City of India" due to its flourishing diamond cutting and polishing industry.

Key Points

• Over 90% of the world’s diamonds are cut and polished in Surat.
• The city plays a significant role in India's diamond export economy.

Additional Information

• State: Gujarat
• Industry: Diamond cutting, polishing, and textile manufacturing
• Recognition: Major global hub for diamond processing

The correct answer is HAL.

In News

• In April 2024, Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) was conferred the Outstanding Public Sector Undertaking (PSU) of the Year award.
• The award was presented at the All India Management Association (AIMA) Managing India Awards ceremony.

Key Points

• HAL is a prominent aerospace and defense company under the Ministry of Defence, Government of India.
• The award highlights its excellence in innovation, production, and contribution to national defense.

Additional Information

• Event: AIMA Managing India Awards 2024
• Category: Outstanding PSU of the Year
• Awardee: Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL)

The correct answer is Ruturaj Gaikwad – CSK.

In News

• IPL 2024 is the latest edition of the franchise Twenty20 cricket league organized by the BCCI.
• Kolkata Knight Riders won the 2024 championship defeating Sunrisers Hyderabad.

Key Points

• Ruturaj Gaikwad is correctly matched with Chennai Super Kings (CSK).
• He is known for his consistent performance as an opener for CSK.

Additional Information

• League: Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024
• Organizer: Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI)
• Winner: Kolkata Knight Riders
• Runner-up: Sunrisers Hyderabad