The correct answer is USIEF. In News

• The United States-India Educational Foundation has announced the opening of its annual competition for Fulbright-Nehru and other Fulbright fellowships for Indian citizens.

Key Points

• These fellowships are funded by the Ministry of External Affairs of India and the U.S. Department of State.
• The exchanges facilitated by these fellowships aim to strengthen the ties between the people of India and the United States through various academic, research, teaching, and professional opportunities.
• Applications are now being accepted for the academic year 2025-26.
• Indian citizens, including students, academics, teachers, policymakers, administrators, and professionals, are encouraged to apply for these prestigious fellowships.

The correct answer is 2027. In News

• ISRO chief Somanath shared details about next lunar project Chandrayaan 4. 

Key Points

• The  targeted deadline for the Chandrayaan 4 mission, as shared by ISRO Chief S Somanath, is 2027.
• It will involve options of using PSLV and LVM3 as launch vehicles.
• The mission will include five spacecraft modules: Re-entry module, Transfer Module, Ascender Module, Descender Module, and Propulsion Module.

Additional Information

• Somanath explained that the mission to bring back lunar samples is still under discussion and has not been approved yet.
• The Chandrayaan 4 mission is considered to be extremely challenging due to various factors.
• Multiple launchers will be required for the mission, demonstrating return and re-entry to Earth for sample delivery.
• The mission must have docking capability, either on Earth orbit or on the Moon's orbit, as failure in docking could lead to mission failure.
• Robotic capability is essential to operate a drill, select a sample, and load it in compartments to ensure the safety of the samples.
• The technical capabilities involve bringing lunar samples back to Earth for laboratory observations and analysis, marking the third phase of India's lunar exploration efforts.

The correct answer is 600 MW. In News

• NLC India Green Energy Limited (NIGEL) signed a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Limited (GUVNL) for a proposed 600 MW Solar Power Project. 

Key Points

• The project is located at Khavda Solar Park, Bhuj District, Gujarat.
• The PPA tariff for electricity from the project is set at Rs. 2.705/kWhr.
• The annual electricity generation is estimated at 1,577.88 MU, with a cumulative generation of 39.447 BU over its lifetime.
• The project is expected to offset approximately 35.5 Million Metric Tons of Carbon dioxide emissions.
• The PPA was signed by the Chief Executive Officer of NIGEL in the presence of Chairman, Director, CFO, and GM (Renewables) of GUVNL at Vadodara.

The correct answer is To promote wellness and health awareness among the CSIR family

In News

• The Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) initiated a health check-up camp called 'Phenome India' (PI-CHeCK) for the CSIR family to ensure "Swasthya Bharat Viksir Bharat" through health and wellness checks.

Key Points

• The camp was organized by the National Institute of Science Communication and Policy Research (NIScPR), a constituent laboratory of CSIR, at its Pusa Campus in New Delhi.
• The inauguration of the health check-up camp was led by Prof. Ranjana Aggarwal, Director of CSIR-NIScPR, and Dr. Shantanu Sengupta, Chief Scientist of CSIR-IGIB, emphasizing the commitment to fostering holistic health within the CSIR family.
• The Phenome India initiative aims to understand the unique health landscape of India and gather diverse data through PI-CHeCK to pave the way for tailored healthcare solutions and contribute significantly to medical knowledge advancement.
• Phenome India-CSIR Health Cohort Knowledgebase (PI-CHeCK) is a flagship project designed by CSIR to identify India-specific risk factors for  diseases, conducted in collaboration with experts and participants from various CSIR labs across the nation.

The correct answer is Razorpay. In News

• Razorpay launched country’s first UPI-Led QR stack for enterprises.

Key Points

• This innovative solution aims to revolutionize the ways businesses transact and interact with money.
• By offering QR-based payments and contactless tap card payments, Razorpay is driving the adoption of digital payments in organized retail.
• The solution addresses the challenges faced by organized retail stores in adopting QR code payments efficiently.
• Razorpay's initiative aims to streamline payment processes, reduce transaction times, and enhance the overall payment experience for both customers and retailers.
• The launch of this UPI-Led QR Stack for Enterprises signifies Razorpay's commitment to transforming India's retail payments landscape.

The correct answer is Yatin Bhaskar. In News

• Yatin Bhaskar Duggal from Haryana won the first prize at the National Youth Parliament Festival, 2024.

Key Points

• Vaishna Pitchai from Tamil Nadu and Kanishka Sharma from Rajasthan won the second and third prizes respectively.
• The festival was addressed by Speaker, Lok Sabha Shri Om Birla and Union Minister for Sports and Youth Affairs Shri Anurag Singh Thakur.
• Shri Om Birla emphasized the importance of youth in achieving India's goal of 'Viksit Bharat' by 2047.
• Shri Anurag Singh Thakur highlighted the positive impact of technology and strong leadership on India's development.
• The festival was organized based on the theme of 'Young Voices: Engage and Empower for Nation’s Transformation'.

The correct answer is Fourth. In News

• R Praggnanandhaa retained the fourth position after defeating Nodirbek Abdusattorov in the Prague International Chess Festival 2024.

Key Points

• The victory allowed him to maintain his standing in the tournament.
• Despite the win, Abdusattorov remained the sole leader.
• The Prague International Chess Festival 2024 is held at Don Giovanni Hotel from February 27 to March 7.
• Round 7 for Masters, Challengers, and Futures commenced at 7:30 p.m. IST on the same day.
• India's Vidit Gujrathi and Gukesh D faced losses in their respective matches during the tournament.

The correct answer is Young Voices: Engage and Empower for Nation’s Transformation.In News

• The National Youth Parliament is being organized this year based on the theme of 'Young Voices: Engage and Empower for Nation’s Transformation’.

Key Points

• The festival was addressed by Speaker, Lok Sabha Shri Om Birla and Union Minister for Sports and Youth Affairs Shri Anurag Singh Thakur.
• Shri Om Birla emphasized the importance of youth in achieving India's goal of 'Viksit Bharat' by 2047.
• Yatin Bhaskar won the first prize in National Youth Parliament Festival.
• Vaishna Pitchai from Tamil Nadu won the second prize and Kanishka Sharma from Rajasthan the third prize.

Additional Information

• Shri Anurag Singh Thakur highlighted the positive impact of technology and strong leadership on India's development.
• The festival aimed to engage and empower youth for nation-building through their voices and actions.
• It was organized across the country at three levels, covering 785 districts, and concluded with the finals held in the Central Hall of the Parliament on 5th and 6th March 2024.

The correct answer is Raja & Radha Reddy

In News

• Raja & Radha Reddy are renowned figures in Indian Dance, specifically Kuchipudi.

Key Points

• This joint fellowship to a couple highlights the recognition of collaborative contributions.
• Their lifelong dedication to dance significantly impacts the cultural and artistic landscape.
• The Fellowship underscores the value of dance as a medium of cultural expression.
• This recognition reflects their influential role in training future generations.

Additional Information

• Sangeet Natak Akademi Awardees and Awards (2022 & 2023)

• Sangeet Natak Akademi Fellowship (Akademi Ratna) Recipients (2022 & 2023)