Prime Minister Of India Quiz

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India’s Prime Minister gifted a Sohrai painting to Russia’s President at the recent BRICS summit in Kazan. Sohrai is an indigenous mural art form dating back to the Meso-chalcolithic period (9000-5000 BC). It is practiced mainly by tribal women using natural materials like charcoal, clay, and soil. The art depicts natural themes such as forests, rivers, and animals, with vibrant colors and symbolic motifs. It is popular among tribes in Jharkhand, Bihar, Odisha, and West Bengal. The Hazaribagh region in Jharkhand, where similar ancient cave paintings were found, has a GI tag for Sohrai art.

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PM Narendra Modi inaugurated three airports under the Regional Connectivity Scheme (RCS) – UDAN (Ude Desh Ka Aam Nagrik) from Varanasi: Rewa (MP), Ambikapur (Chhattisgarh), and Saharanpur (UP). Flights will soon operate from these airports under the RCS-UDAN scheme. RCS-UDAN aims to improve connectivity in remote and underserved regions, launched in 2016 under India’s National Civil Aviation Policy. The first RCS-UDAN flight, Shimla to Delhi, began in 2017. The scheme has facilitated travel for over 144 lakh passengers, boosting air travel accessibility across India.

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the ‘Karmayogi Saptah’ or National Learning Week at Dr. Ambedkar International Centre in New Delhi. The initiative aimed to strengthen individual and organizational capacity development for civil servants. Launched in September 2020, Mission Karmayogi focused on creating a future-ready civil service with Indian values and a global outlook. National Learning Week promoted a unified “One Government” approach and lifelong learning. Civil servants engaged in competency-linked learning through iGOT platform modules, webinars, and masterclasses. Ministries and organizations held seminars and workshops to enhance skills for citizen-centric service delivery.

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Indian Institute of Skills (IIS) in Mumbai to develop an industry-ready workforce for Industry 4.0. IIS focuses on advanced training in fields like factory automation, AI, data analytics, and additive manufacturing. It was established through a Public-Private Partnership between the Ministry of Skill Development and Tata IIS. The institute will initially offer six specialized courses, including automation, robotics, EV battery specialization, and ARC welding. Hostel facilities will be provided for candidates in the future to enhance the learning experience.

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Banjara Virasat Museum in Pohardevi, Washim, Maharashtra, highlighting the Banjara community’s heritage. The four-story Banjara Virasat Museum showcases the rich heritage of the Banjara community through portraits of their leaders and historical legacies.

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The Prime Minister launched the Dharti Aaba Janjatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan in Jharkhand with an outlay of about Rs 80,000 crore. It aims to develop 63,843 tribal villages, benefiting over 5 crore people across 30 states/UTs. The scheme addresses gaps in social infrastructure, health, education, and livelihood through 25 interventions by 17 ministries. The total outlay is Rs. 79,156 crore, with Rs. 56,333 crore from the central government. It builds on the success of PM-JANMAN, launched in 2023, which focuses on Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTG).

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India’s Prime Minister launched three Param Rudra Supercomputing Systems and a High-Performance Computing system for weather and climate research. These supercomputers were developed indigenously under the National Supercomputing Mission at a cost of Rs 130 crores. The supercomputers are deployed in Delhi, Pune, and Kolkata to enhance research across fields like physics, material science, and astronomy. Pune’s GMRT will use it for Fast Radio Bursts (FRBs) research, while Delhi’s IUAC and Kolkata’s S N Bose Centre will focus on material science and cosmology. The National Supercomputing Mission was launched in 2015 to meet growing computational needs.

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone for the PM Mega Integrated Textile Regions and Apparel (PM MITRA) Park in Amravati, Maharashtra, covering 1,000 acres. The park is part of a plan to establish seven PM MITRA Parks to boost the textile industry, developed by the Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation (MIDC).

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The Tuticorin International Container Terminal in Tamil Nadu was inaugurated, described as a key part of India’s marine infrastructure. The terminal enhances the capacity of the V.O. Chidambaranar Port, contributing to India’s goal of becoming a developed nation. It has a deep draft of over 14 meters and a 300-meter-long berth, helping reduce logistics costs and save foreign exchange. The terminal promotes gender diversity, with 40% of its workforce being women. Tamil Nadu plays a vital role in India’s economic growth, with significant investments in port development, including an Outer Harbour Container Terminal. The port is also recognized for its role in Green Hydrogen and offshore wind energy. India’s vast transportation network positions it as a key player in the global supply chain.

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The Prime Minister inaugurated RE-INVEST 2024 in Gujarat, which is the 4th edition of the Global Renewable Energy Investors Meet and Expo. This event highlights renewable energy, investment opportunities, and major infrastructure projects worth Rs 9,000 crore. It was held in Gandhinagar, Gujarat, marking the first time RE-INVEST was hosted outside Delhi. The event underscores Gujarat’s importance in India’s renewable energy and infrastructure sectors.