MM Naravane’s book Four Stars of Destiny revealed insights on China Border Crisis.
The memoir of former Indian Army Chief General M M Naravane is titled “Four Stars of Destiny.“
This memoir discloses details of a key conversation between Gen Naravane and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, on August 31, 2020, during the tense situation at the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in eastern Ladakh involving movements of Chinese PLA tanks and troops.
3. Which ministry has launched the overarching scheme “PRITHvi VIgyan (PRITHVI)”? – Ministry of Earth Sciences
India’s first healthy & hygienic Food Street ‘PRASADAM’ inaugurated by Health Minister.
The country’s 1st Healthy & Hygienic Food Street, named ‘PRASADAM,’ was inaugurated at Neelkanth Van, Mahakal Lok, in Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh.
The inauguration was conducted by Union Health & Family Welfare Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya.
5. Who will chair the ‘National PACS Mega Conclave’ on ‘Primary Agricultural Credit Societies (PACS) as Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Jan Aushadhi Kendra‘ in New Delhi? – Union Home Minister Amit Shah
Union Home Minister Amit Shah to chair ‘National PACS Mega Conclave’ in New Delhi.
The upcoming ‘National PACS Mega Conclave’ on ‘Primary Agricultural Credit Societies (PACS) as Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Jan Aushadhi Kendra’ in New Delhi is scheduled to be chaired by Union Home Minister Amit Shah.
This Mega Conclave is being organized by the Ministry of Cooperation in collaboration with the National Cooperative Development Corporation (NCDC).
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6. In the 2024 elections, for which term was Sheikh Hasina, the Prime Minister of Bangladesh, elected? – Fifth term
Sheikh Hasina won 5th Term as Bangladesh Prime Minister in election.
The 2024 Bangladesh elections resulted in Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina being elected for her fifth term.
This marks her fourth consecutive term after previously being continuously elected in the general elections of 2009, 2014, and 2018.
Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina secured a record fifth straight term as her Awami League party won two-thirds of the seats in the general elections marred by sporadic violence and a boycott by the main opposition BNP and its allies.
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7. Who is the 4th Secretary General of the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC)? – Indra Mani Pandey
Indra Mani Pandey assumed role of BIMSTEC Secretary General.
Ambassador Indra Mani Pandey, a senior Indian diplomat, has assumed the role of the 4th Secretary General of BIMSTEC.
Pandey has taken the helm at BIMSTEC, succeeding Tenzin Lekphell of Bhutan.
His tenure as Secretary General will last for three years.
Pandey pledged to further develop and deepen the cooperation among BIMSTEC member states within the framework of the seven pillars of collaboration agreed upon by BIMSTEC Leaders.
8. Where will the 19th Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) Summit, represented by India’s External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar, take place in January 2024? – Kampala, Uganda
British Sikh woman Harpreet Chandi A.K.A. ‘Polar Preet’ claimed record for the fastest solo ski across Antarctica.
Harpreet Chandi, British Sikh Army medic also known as Polar Preet, reportedly became the fastest woman to ski solo across Antarctica, covering 1,130 km in 31 days, 13 hours, and 19 minutes.
10. What is the name of the expedition vessel chartered by India for the 43rd Indian Scientific Expedition to Antarctica? – MV Vasiliy Golovnin
MV Vasiliy Golovnin crossed into Antarctic Waters on 43rd Indian Scientific Expedition.
The MV Vasiliy Golovnin is the expedition vessel chartered by India for the 43rd Indian Scientific Expedition to Antarctica.
The expedition, which embarked from Cape Town on December 23, 2023, comprises 21 members from India, one from Bangladesh, and two from Mauritius.
The entire team is led by Dr. Yogesh Ray, a senior scientist from the Antarctic Operations Group of NCPOR, and the voyage is monitored by 42 crew members from M/S FESCO in Vladivostok.
