Current Affairs Quiz 27 November 2024: One Nation One Subscription

Current Affairs Quiz: Jagran Josh presents Daily Current Affairs Quiz for all dedicated students and readers preparing for various competitive exams. In today’s session, get briefings about the important topics given in Q&A formats such as 'One Nation One Subscription' scheme, Atal Innovation Mission, PAN 2.0 Project, etc.

1. For how many calendar years funds were allocated under the 'One Nation One Subscription' scheme?

(a) 2 years

(b) 3 years

(c) 5 years

(d) 4 years

2. How many crores has the government approved for Atal Innovation Mission?

(a) ₹2,650 crore

(b) ₹2,750 crore

(c) ₹2,850 crore

(d) ₹2,950 crore

3. How many crores has the government recently approved for the PAN 2.0 project?

(a) ₹1,235 crore

(b) ₹1,335 crore

(c) ₹1,435 crore

(d) ₹1,535 crore

4. Which company has recently been approved by CCI to acquire stake in Flipkart?

(a) Reliance

(b) Alphabet

(c) Meta

(d) Tesla

5. For how many years has the National Anti-Doping Agency banned wrestler Bajrang Punia?

(a) 1

(a) 2

(d) 3

(d) 4

Answer:

1. (b) 3 years

The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved 'One Nation One Subscription'. A total of about Rs 6,000 crore has been allocated for One Nation One Subscription for 3 calendar years, 2025, 2026 and 2027 as a new Central Sector Scheme. This scheme has been launched nationwide for access to research articles and journal publications.  

2. (b) ₹2,750 crore

The Union Cabinet recently approved the continuation of Atal Innovation Mission (AIM), running under NITI Aayog, till March 31, 2028 with an allocation of ₹2,750 crore. AIM is a flagship initiative established by NITI Aayog in 2016.  

3. (c) ₹1,435 crore

The government has recently approved the PAN 2.0 project, PAN 2.0 aims to transform the taxpayer registration system through technology. At present there are a total of 78 crore PAN cards issued in the country out of which 98% are issued to individuals. This decision has been taken in line with the goals of Digital India.   

4. (b) Alphabet Inc.

The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has given approval to Alphabet subsidiary Shoreline International Holdings to buy stake in Walmart-owned Flipkart Private Limited.

5. (d) 4

The National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA) has suspended Olympic bronze medalist Bajrang Punia for four years for violating doping rules. NADA had first suspended Punia on April 23, 2024 for not submitting samples.