UPSC Current Affairs Questions

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UPSC current affairs questions play a crucial role in competitive exams, helping aspirants stay updated with important events. This article provides a range of key questions from recent developments for UPSC preparation.

UPSC Current Affairs Questions ( One-Liner )

1. Who is the current CAG of India as of September 2024?
2. When did Girish Chandra Murmu assume the chairmanship of ASOSAI?
3. What is the tenure period for the chairmanship of ASOSAI held by CAG Murmu?
4. How many member SAIs does ASOSAI have as of its 16th Assembly?
5. What significant protocol is CAG Murmu developing for audit reports?
6. How will the AI protocol help in the preparation of audit reports?
7. How many audit reports are expected to be tabled in the upcoming winter session?
8. How many audit reports are presented annually by the CAG’s office?
9. What was approved during the 16th ASOSAI Assembly?
10. What is the focus of collaborations discussed in the 16th ASOSAI Assembly?
11. Which countries had bilateral dialogues with India during the ASOSAI Assembly?
12. What is the New Delhi Declaration expected to outline?
13. What is SEBI’s new guideline for retail investors regarding public debt securities?
14. From when will SEBI’s new guidelines for public debt securities come into effect?
15. What is the maximum amount retail investors can apply for using UPI in public issues of debt securities?
16. What type of debt instruments are covered under SEBI’s new UPI mandate?
17. What are investors required to provide in their application forms for debt securities?
18. How has SEBI reduced the public comment period for listed security issuers?
19. What flexibility has SEBI introduced for issuers regarding the price band?
20. What options do investors have besides UPI to apply for public debt issues?
21. What is the purpose of SEBI’s adoption of the UPI payment system for retail investors?
22. Which two organizations collaborated to launch a co-branded travel debit card in India?
23. Who is the co-branded travel debit card by Bank of Baroda and EaseMyTrip intended for?
24. What are the key features of the Bank of Baroda EaseMyTrip debit card?
25. What is the minimum order value required for availing travel perks on the co-branded debit card?
26. Who launched the “Paridhi 24×25” fashion trend book?
27. What initiative was launched alongside “Paridhi 24×25” by VisioNxt?
28. How many industry leaders attended the launch of “Paridhi 24×25”?
29. What is the aim of VisioNxt in the Indian fashion industry?
30. Where was the NIFT Begusarai Extension Centre inaugurated?
31. What was the focus of the workshop at NIFT Begusarai?
32. Who signed an MoU with NIFT during the inauguration of the Begusarai Extension Centre?
33. What was the focus of the Memorandum of Understanding signed at NIFT Begusarai?
34. How many women participated in the first workshop at NIFT Begusarai?
35. What did the Prime Minister highlight at the Global Textile Summit in 2017?
36. What is the role of VisioNxt in the Indian fashion industry?
37. How does VisioNxt use Artificial Intelligence and Emotional Intelligence for trend predictions?
38. How many micro trend reports has VisioNxt produced so far?
39. How is VisioNxt making its reports accessible to a broader audience?
40. What was the primary goal behind the establishment of VisioNxt at NIFT?
41. What key features does the Bank of Baroda EaseMyTrip card offer to frequent travelers?
42. When will SEBI’s new guideline on UPI payments for debt securities be enforced?
43. Which important declaration is set to be adopted in the 16th ASOSAI Assembly?
44. What role does SEBI’s guideline play in streamlining the application process for retail investors?
45. What kind of AI protocol is being developed by the CAG’s office?
46. How will the development of AI help in the auditing process?
47. What important trend did the collaboration between EaseMyTrip and Bank of Baroda reflect?
48. How does VisioNxt aim to position India on a global scale in fashion trend prediction?
49. What type of insurance coverage is provided with the Bank of Baroda EaseMyTrip debit card?
50. How does VisioNxt combine artificial and emotional intelligence for trend analysis?

Answers

1. Girish Chandra Murmu.
2. September 25, 2024.
3. 2024-2027.
4. 48 member Supreme Audit Institutions.
5. An Artificial Intelligence (AI) protocol.
6. By minimizing algorithm biases and enhancing the accuracy of data analysis.
7. Around 35.
8. Approximately 200 reports.
9. Strategic and financial reports including a mid-term review of the Strategic Plan for 2022-2027.
10. Enhancing collaborations through capacity-building and IT audit frameworks.
11. Malaysia.
12. A roadmap for future collaborations and innovations in public auditing.
13. Retail investors must use UPI to block funds for public debt issues up to ₹5 lakh.
14. November 1, 2024.
15. Up to ₹5 lakh.
16. Non-convertible redeemable preference shares, municipal debt securities, and securitized debt instruments.
17. UPI-linked bank account details.
18. From 7 working days to 1 day for listed securities issuers.
19. The price band revision allows an extension of the bidding period by one day.
20. Self-Certified Syndicate Banks or the stock exchange platform.
21. To align debt applications with equity shares and simplify the process.
22. Bank of Baroda and EaseMyTrip.
23. Frequent travelers and lifestyle enthusiasts.
24. Discounts on travel bookings, OTT subscriptions, e-commerce vouchers.
25. No minimum order value is required for travel perks.
26. Union Minister of Textiles, Shri Giriraj Singh.
27. The bilingual web portal of VisioNxt and an AI Taxonomy e-book.
28. Over 150 industry leaders.
29. To enhance India’s global visibility in fashion trends.
30. Begusarai.
31. Imparting basic tailoring and garment construction skills.
32. The National Skill Development Council (NSDC).
33. Inclusive growth for marginalized communities.
34. 31 women.
35. The need for India-specific trend insights.
36. Delivering essential trend insights for the Indian market.
37. Through a combination of AI and Emotional Intelligence.
38. Over 60 micro trend reports.
39. Through a bilingual portal in Hindi and English.
40. To provide real-time fashion trend insights for Indian stakeholders.
41. Airport lounge access, OTT subscriptions, travel discounts.
42. November 1, 2024.
43. The New Delhi Declaration.
44. It promotes a more efficient and streamlined process.
45. An AI protocol for preparing audit reports.
46. By reducing biases and improving efficiency.
47. A growing trend towards customized financial products.
48. By reducing dependence on international trend agencies.
49. Air insurance.
50. By blending AI and EI to analyze geo-specific trends.

Key Takeaways

• Girish Chandra Murmu is the CAG of India and chairman of ASOSAI (2024-2027).
• SEBI mandates UPI for retail investors applying for debt securities.
• VisioNxt focuses on India’s fashion trends through AI and emotional intelligence.
• The Bank of Baroda EaseMyTrip debit card offers extensive travel perks.
• NIFT Begusarai Extension Centre inaugurated with a focus on skills development.

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