The Indian government, through the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, has issued guidelines for pilot projects under the National Green Hydrogen Mission, focusing on using Green Hydrogen in the transportation sector.
With decreasing costs of renewable energy and electrolyzers, vehicles utilizing green hydrogen are expected to be cost-competitive soon.
Environment
Biodiversity
2. Attemsostreptus leptoptilos, recently seen in the news, belongs to which species? – Millipede
Researchers at the University of the Sunshine Coast in Australia discovered a new millipede genus and five species in Tanzania’s Udzungwa Mountains.
According to the USC, Attemsostreptus leptoptilos is one of five new species of millipedes with 200 legs that were discovered in Tanzanian jungles in February 2024.
Science & Technology
Defence
3. Sound technology based anti-drone system was developed by which IIT?- IIT Jammu
Archaeologists unearthed an eighth-century Kotravai sculpture, dating back to the Pallava period, near Ulundurpet, Tamil Nadu.
The Pallava Dynasty, a prominent South Indian power from the 3rd to 9th centuries, ruled northern Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, and Telangana.
7. Sikkim Government has started ‘Sikkim Inspire’ initiative with whose support? – World Bank
Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang launched the ‘Sikkim INSPIRES’ initiative in the state in collaboration with the Government of Sikkim and the World Bank.
Its objective is to promote economic growth and inclusion.
This program will provide better economic opportunities for women and youth through training and employment initiatives.
Sikkim is a northeastern Indian state, bordered by Bhutan, Tibet and Nepal.
8. In which state will PM Modi unveil the 125 feet tall statue of Bir Lachit Barphukan? – Assam
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has invited Prime Minister Narendra Modi to unveil the 125-foot tall statue of Bir Lachit Barphukan in Jorhat, Assam during the first week of March this year.
Lachit Day is celebrated every year on 24 November to recognize the military genius and unwavering leadership abilities of the famous Ahom Empire commander Lachit Barphukan.
9. Under ‘Mukhyamantri Kanya Sumangala Yojana’ in Uttar Pradesh, the annual grant was increased to how much? – Rs 25,000
Uttar Pradesh Women’s Welfare Department announced a substantial increase in the grant under ‘Mukhyamantri Kanya Sumangala Yojana’ on the orders of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath.
10. Recently in which state the foundation stone of ‘Komuraveli Railway Station’ was laid? – Telangana
Union Tourism Minister G Kishan Reddy and Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav laid the foundation stone of Komuraveli Railway Station in Siddipet district of Telangana state.
Sports
Cricket
11. Who is the Indian captain who has hit most sixes in international cricket? – Rohit Sharma
