Introduction:
2024 current affairs highlight pivotal events, schemes, and global developments shaping the year, including internal security, climate initiatives, and welfare programs.
2024 Current Affairs: One-Liner Questions:
- How many houses have been sanctioned under PMAY-G in Nagaland?
- How many PMAY-G houses have been completed in Nagaland as of now?
- What is the focus of the 2024 DGs/IGs Conference in Odisha?
- When is the 2024 DGs/IGs Conference being held?
- What topics will be discussed at the 2024 DGs/IGs Conference?
- Who will attend the DGs/IGs Conference in Bhubaneswar?
- Which locations have previously hosted the DGs/IGs Conference?
- What is the ED investigating Raj Kundra for in 2024?
- How much money was allegedly collected in the bitcoin scam linked to Raj Kundra?
- What actions has the ED taken against Raj Kundra in 2024?
- What environmental collaboration did NHPC sign in 2024?
- What technologies will NHPC and GGGI focus on in their partnership?
- What is the goal of NHPC’s MoU with GGGI?
- What step has North Korea recently taken regarding South Korea?
- What is the purpose of Ayushman Vay Vandana cards?
- How many Ayushman Vay Vandana cards have been issued so far?
- What is the health coverage provided under the Ayushman Bharat – PMJAY expansion?
- How many hospitals are empanelled under the Ayushman Bharat – PMJAY scheme?
- What types of healthcare services are offered under Ayushman Bharat for senior citizens?
- What is the estimated expenditure for the Ayushman Bharat senior citizen scheme?
2024 Current Affairs: Answers
- 48,826 houses have been sanctioned under PMAY-G in Nagaland.
- 19,300 houses have been completed under PMAY-G in Nagaland.
- The 2024 DGs/IGs Conference in Odisha focuses on enhancing internal security and public safety.
- The conference is being held from November 29 to December 1, 2024.
- Topics include Counter-Terrorism, Left-Wing Extremism, Coastal Security, Narcotics, and New Criminal Laws.
- Attendees include Union Home Minister, NSA, DGPs, Chiefs of Central Police Organizations, and others.
- Past locations include Guwahati, Rann of Kachchh, Hyderabad, Pune, Lucknow, and Jaipur.
- Raj Kundra is being investigated for his involvement in a bitcoin scam.
- Kundra allegedly collected ₹6,600 crore in 2017 through the scam.
- The ED has raided Kundra’s properties and attached assets worth ₹97 crore.
- NHPC signed a collaboration with Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) for sustainable development.
- They focus on agrivoltaics, green hydrogen, and sustainable financing strategies.
- The goal is to advance India’s transition to a low-carbon economy.
- North Korea sent 40 balloons filled with trash across the border into South Korea.
- Ayushman Vay Vandana cards ensure health benefits for senior citizens aged 70+.
- About 14 lakh Ayushman Vay Vandana cards have been issued.
- Health coverage of ₹5 lakh per year per family is provided.
- 29,870 hospitals are empanelled, including 13,173 private hospitals.
- Services include dialysis, stroke treatment, hip and knee replacements, pacemaker implantation, etc.
- The estimated expenditure is ₹3,437 crore, with ₹2,165 crore as the central share for FY 2024-26.
2024 Current Affairs: Key Takeaways
- PMAY-G in Nagaland: 19,300 houses completed out of 48,826 sanctioned.
- 2024 DGs/IGs Conference: Focuses on security and public safety across diverse domains.
- Bitcoin Scam Probe: Raj Kundra under ED investigation for ₹6,600 crore scam.
- Ayushman Bharat Expansion: 14 lakh cards issued for free healthcare benefits for senior citizens.
- NHPC-GGGI Collaboration: Advances India’s renewable energy and climate goals.
- Cross-Border Tensions: North Korea escalates with trash-filled balloons.
- Empanelled Hospitals: Over 29,000 hospitals provide cashless healthcare services under Ayushman Bharat.
- Wide-Ranging Security Discussions: DGs/IGs Conference explores emerging threats like narcotics and coastal security.
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