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1) The Department of Financial Services updates the middle management structure in nationalised banks. When could DFS revisit the CGM position calculation methodology based on the banks' current business mix in FY27–28?

(a) March 31, 2027

(b) April 30, 2027

(c) January 31, 2027

(d) May 31, 2027

(e) December 31, 2027

2) Recently (Oct’24), Which bank issued Additional Tier-I (AT-I) bonds to raise ₹5,000 crore?

(a) State Bank of India

(b) Bank of Maharashtra

(c) Canara bank

(d) Indian bank

(e) Punjab National Bank

3) Which companies have been permitted by the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) to onboard new UPI customers, subject to adherence to circulars and procedural rules?

(a) Phonepe

(b) Paytm

(c) Googlepay

(d) Amazonpay

(e) Razorpay

4) How much does the Financial Intelligence Unit fine Union Bank of India for breaking the Prevention of Money Laundering Act?

(a) Rs 44 lakh

(b) Rs 54 lakh

(c) Rs 64 lakh

(d) Rs 84 lakh

(e) Rs 74 lakh

5) As per the report, Muthoot Finance issued Senior Secured Notes to raise $400 million. How many billion dollars were raised through its Global Medium Term Note Program?

(a) $2 billion

(b) $1 billion

(c) $3 billion

(d) $4 billion

(e) $5 billion

6) With effect from October 1st, Israel became the 20th non-regional member and the ______________ member of the Asian Development Bank (ADB).

(a) 68th

(b) 65th

(c) 69th

(d) 70th

(e) 66th

7) Recently (Oct’24), the Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan highlighted how important education is to the development of India and which nation's partnership?

(a) Australia

(b) Indonesia

(c) Germany

(d) Canada

(e) France

8) Which year's Telecommunications Act calls for the "Terms and Conditions of Network Authorizations" to be given, according to a consultation document released by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI)?

(a) 2021

(b) 2022

(c) 2023

(d) 2024

(e) 2020

9) Indian government is planning a two-year, statewide celebration of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel's 150th birthday, which will take place in 2024 and 2026. Where was the birthplace of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel located?

(a) West Bengal

(b) Gujarat

(c) Madhya Pradesh

(d) Punjab

(e) Bihar

10) The Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PM-JAY), which is intended exclusively for elderly folks, is anticipated to be introduced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. What percentage of the plan will be funded by the central government?

(a) 40%

(b) 50%

(c) 60%

(d) 30%

(e) 70%

11) The World Health Organization has prequalified Zydus Lifesciences' Typhoid Vi Conjugate Vaccine. According to WHO data, what proportion of all typhoid cases including children under five is recorded?

(a) 25%

(b) 26%

(c) 27%

(d) 28%

(e) 29%

12) In which state did K.B. Ganesh Kumar, the Minister of Transportation, introduce the Citizen Sentinel app, which enables users to provide images and videos of traffic infractions using the NextGen Parivahan app?

(a) Karnataka

(b) Maharashtra

(c) Bihar

(d) Telangana

(e) Kerala

13) Which state's chief minister announces "Mission Basundhara 3.0" to protect indigenous tribes' land rights and automate land services?

(a) Punjab

(b) Maharashtra

(c) Assam

(d) Telangana

(e) Kerala

14) With plans to ultimately switch to 5G, state-owned Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd (BSNL) is getting ready to roll out its much anticipated 4G services throughout India. How many zones make up the 40,000 operational locations that are now spread throughout India?

(a) 3

(b) 4

(c) 5

(d) 6

(e) 8

15) Recently (Oct’24), Delhi signed an MOU with the Education Ministry to implement the PM-SHRI Scheme. Which state joined the plan in August 2024, with Tamil Nadu and Kerala set to follow soon?

(a) West Bengal

(b) Gujarat

(c) Madhya Pradesh

(d) Punjab

(e) Bihar

16) Which airlines and Air India (AI) have announced an enhanced codeshare arrangement that would expand their network to include 40 foreign destinations and 11 Indian cities?

(a) Malaysia

(b) Singapore

(c) Indonesia

(d) UAE

(e) Oman

17) Recently, Drone Acharya collaborated with Krattworks of Estonia to Expand India's Defense Drone Production. How many million dollars were recently invested in the project by the Estonian and Finnish defence ministries as well as the European Defense Fund?

(a) $6 million

(b) $4 million

(c) $5 million

(d) $7 million

(e) $3 million

18) As per the report, Pranav Chawda has been appointed Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of JP Morgan Chase Bank India. The previous CEO, ______________, left his position in June before it was up.

(a) Prabhdev Singh

(b) Rishi Singh

(c) Naveenraj Singh

(d) Varun Singh

(e) Sriram Jha

19) By which year does Manipal Health Map want to have 200 centres after completing the acquisition of iGenetic Diagnostics?

(a) 2025

(b) 2026

(c) 2027

(d) 2028

(e) 2029

20) The Europa Clipper is launched by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration to look for possible evidence of life on which planet's moon?

(a) Earth

(b) Jupiter

(c) Mars

(d) Venus

(e) Saturn

Answers :

1) Answer: A

Short Explanation:

The Department of Financial Services (DFS) in the Finance Ministry announced a major revamp of the middle level management structure in nationalised banks.

Review Timeline: The methodology for computing CGM positions may be reviewed by DFS in FY27-28, based on the banks' business mix as of March 31, 2027.

Detailed Explanation:

The Department of Financial Services (DFS) in the Finance Ministry announced a major revamp of the middle level management structure in nationalised banks.

Categories Based on Business Mix: Nationalized banks are categorized based on their business mix:

Category A: Business Mix of less than ₹10 lakh crore.

Category B: Business Mix of ₹10 lakh crore and above.

CGM Distribution:

Up to ₹4 lakh crore: 4 CGMs

₹4 lakh crore to ₹10 lakh crore: 8 CGMs

Over ₹10 lakh crore: Minimum 10 CGMs, plus 1 additional CGM for each ₹1 lakh crore increase in business mix.

Corporate Office Placement: At least 50% of CGMs must be placed at corporate offices for Category A banks.

Ratios of Executives:CGM ratio is set at 1:4 for all categories of nationalized banks.

GM:DGM ratio is 1:3:9.

Review Timeline: The methodology for computing CGM positions may be reviewed by DFS in FY27-28, based on the banks' business mix as of March 31, 2027.

2) Answer: A

Short Explanation:

State Bank of India (SBI) raised ₹5,000 crore through the issuance of Additional Tier-I (AT-I) bonds.

The bonds were issued at a coupon rate of 7.98%, which is the interest rate paid to investors.

Detailed Explanation:

State Bank of India (SBI) raised ₹5,000 crore through the issuance of Additional Tier-I (AT-I) bonds.

The bonds were issued at a coupon rate of 7.98%, which is the interest rate paid to investors.

Purpose: The funds raised are intended to bolster SBI's capital base.

Call Option: The bonds have a call option that can be exercised after 10 years.

Pricing: The current issuance is notable as it follows a previous AT-I bond issuance in January at a higher rate of 8.34%.

The expected coupon rate for this issue was between 7.98% and 8%.

Market Response: The bond issue was well-received, attracting bids over 3.5 times the base issue size of ₹2,000 crore, with a total of 108 bids received from various participants, including provident funds, pension funds, insurance companies, mutual funds, NBFCs, and banks.

Credit Ratings: The bonds have been rated ‘AA+’ by Crisil Ratings.

Capital Adequacy: SBI's capital adequacy ratio was 13.86% as of June 30, 2024, a decrease of 70 basis points from the previous year. The common equity tier-1 (CET1) ratio stood at 10.25%.

3) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) has approved Paytm to onboard new UPI users, contingent on compliance with procedural guidelines and circulars.

In March,2024 NPCI had previously granted Paytm permission to conduct UPI transactions as a Third-Party Application Provider (TPAP), enabling it to process transactions through four banks: SBI, Axis Bank, HDFC Bank, and YES Bank.

Detailed Explanation:

The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) has approved Paytm to onboard new UPI users, contingent on compliance with procedural guidelines and circulars.

In March,2024 NPCI had previously granted Paytm permission to conduct UPI transactions as a Third-Party Application Provider (TPAP), enabling it to process transactions through four banks: SBI, Axis Bank, HDFC Bank, and YES Bank.

Compliance Requirements:Paytm must adhere to all NPCI procedural guidelines and circulars, particularly regarding:

Risk management

Brand guidelines for apps and QR codes

Multi-bank guidelines

TPAP market share and customer data

Regulatory Compliance:Paytm must comply with all applicable laws and regulations, including:

Payments and Settlement Act, 2007

Information Technology Act, 2000

Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023

Circular on Storage of Payment System Data, 2018

4) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

The Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) imposed a penalty of Rs 54 lakh on the Union Bank of India for failing to report suspicious transaction reports (STRs) and lacking due diligence under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA).

Detailed Explanation:

The Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) imposed a penalty of Rs 54 lakh on the Union Bank of India for failing to report suspicious transaction reports (STRs) and lacking due diligence under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA).

Reason for Penalty:The penalty was issued for violations observed during an investigation that found irregularities in compliance with KYC (Know Your Customer) and AML (Anti-Money Laundering) protocols related to accounts at a branch in Mumbai, Maharashtra.

The penalty notice was issued under Section 13 of the PMLA on October 1, after the FIU substantiated charges against the bank based on written and oral submissions.

5) Answer: A

Short Explanation:

Muthoot Finance raised $400 million through the issuance of Senior Secured Notes.

Program and Compliance:The funds were raised under its Global Medium Term Note Program totalling $2 billion.

Detailed Explanation:

Muthoot Finance raised $400 million through the issuance of Senior Secured Notes.

Program and Compliance:The funds were raised under its Global Medium Term Note Program totalling $2 billion.

The issuance is in compliance with the External Commercial Borrowings (ECB) guidelines set by the Reserve Bank of India.

Terms of the Notes:The coupon rate for the notes is set at 6.375% per annum.

The notes have a maturity period of 4.5 years, with an average duration of 4 years.

Demand and Oversubscription:The order book for the issuance peaked at over $1.3 billion, indicating a significant demand.

The notes were oversubscribed by 3.9 times, with participation from more than 125 investors globally.

6) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

Israel officially became the 69th member of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the 20th non-regional member, effective 1st October.

Detailed Explanation:

Israel officially became the 69th member of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the 20th non-regional member, effective 1st October.

Israel submitted its application for ADB membership in January 2022, and the ADB Board of Governors approved the membership on 14 April 2022 through Resolution No. 414.

The 2022 resolution required Israel to fulfill all membership requirements, which it completed before the membership became effective.

7) Answer: A

Short Explanation:

Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan’s visit to Australia emphasised the critical role of education in advancing the India-Australia partnership.

He highlighted the significance of India's National Education Policy (NEP), highlighting skills-based education, digital literacy, and the potential for global collaborations.

Detailed Explanation:

Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan’s visit to Australia emphasised the critical role of education in advancing the India-Australia partnership.

He highlighted the significance of India's National Education Policy (NEP), highlighting skills-based education, digital literacy, and the potential for global collaborations.

He highlighted the 4th Industrial Revolution, stating that education should prepare students to be creators and managers of technology. India’s National Education Policy (NEP) provides a framework focusing on digital literacy, soft skills, critical thinking, and interdisciplinary studies.

Mr. Pradhan also mentioned India's commitment to being a ‘Vishwa-Bandhu’ (global friend), focusing on human-centric development and nurturing global citizens.

8) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has issued a consultation paper on the ‘Terms and Conditions of Network Authorisations’ to be granted under the Telecommunications Act, 2023.

The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) informed TRAI on July 26, 2024, about the publication of the Telecommunications Act, 2023 in the Official Gazette of India.

Detailed Explanation:

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has issued a consultation paper on the ‘Terms and Conditions of Network Authorisations’ to be granted under the Telecommunications Act, 2023.

The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) informed TRAI on July 26, 2024, about the publication of the Telecommunications Act, 2023 in the Official Gazette of India.

Section 3(1)(b) of the Act outlines that any person intending to establish or expand a telecommunication network must obtain authorisation, subject to specific terms and conditions, including fees.

DoT sent a follow-up letter on October 17, 2024, asking TRAI to consider authorisation requirements for satellite communication networks under the new Telecommunications Act.

The consultation paper has been made available on the TRAI website for public access.

TRAI invites written comments from stakeholders by November 12, 2024, and counter-comments by November 19, 2024.

Stakeholders are encouraged to submit their comments via email at [email protected].

9) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

The Indian government is set to commemorate the 150th birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel with a nationwide program spanning two years, from 2024 to 2026.

Birth: October 31, 1875, in Nadiad, Gujarat.

Detailed Explanation:

The Indian government is set to commemorate the 150th birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel with a nationwide program spanning two years, from 2024 to 2026.

Birth: October 31, 1875, in Nadiad, Gujarat.

Education: Studied law in England and became a successful barrister.

Political Involvement: Joined the Indian National Congress in 1917.

Leadership in Movements: Played a crucial role in the Non-Cooperation Movement and the Civil Disobedience Movement.

Iron Man of India: Known for his strong leadership and determination.

Peasant Organization: Instrumental in organizing Gujarat's peasants against oppressive land revenue policies.

Deputy Prime Minister and Home Minister: Played a pivotal role in unifying over 550 princely states into the Indian Union post-independence.

10) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to launch the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PM-JAY) specifically for senior citizens.

Cashless Coverage: The scheme offers a cashless hospitalization cover of up to ₹5 lakh per year for all senior citizens aged 70 years and above, regardless of their socio-economic status.

Funding: The central government will finance 60% of the scheme, while states have the flexibility to expand or modify the coverage to include additional age groups.

Detailed Explanation:

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to launch the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PM-JAY) specifically for senior citizens.

Cashless Coverage: The scheme offers a cashless hospitalization cover of up to ₹5 lakh per year for all senior citizens aged 70 years and above, regardless of their socio-economic status.

Funding: The central government will finance 60% of the scheme, while states have the flexibility to expand or modify the coverage to include additional age groups.

Beneficiary Impact: The initiative is expected to benefit approximately 45 million families (around 60 million senior citizens). Currently, the overall beneficiary base for the Ayushman Bharat scheme is 123 million families.

Support for Women: The scheme is particularly beneficial for women, as 58% of the population over 70 years are women, with 54% of them being widows.

11) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

Indian pharmaceutical company Zydus Lifesciences Limited announced that its typhoid vaccine, ZyVac TCV, has received World Health Organization (WHO) prequalification, making it eligible for United Nations procurement programs.

Typhoid in Children: WHO data shows that 27% of all typhoid cases occur in children under the age of 5.

Detailed Explanation:

Indian pharmaceutical company Zydus Lifesciences Limited announced that its typhoid vaccine, ZyVac TCV, has received World Health Organization (WHO) prequalification, making it eligible for United Nations procurement programs.

Indigenous Development: ZyVac TCV is indigenously developed and manufactured at Zydus Biotech Park in Ahmedabad and is indicated for active immunization against Salmonella typhi infection for ages 6 months to 65 years.

Typhoid Burden: According to GAVI (2022) data, typhoid fever causes 11 to 21 million cases and 117,000 to 161,000 deaths annually worldwide.

South Asia Impact: India accounts for 75% of typhoid cases and mortality in South Asia, a region heavily affected by the disease.

Typhoid in Children: WHO data shows that 27% of all typhoid cases occur in children under the age of 5.

12) Answer: E

Short Explanation:

Kerala's Minister for Transport, K.B. Ganesh Kumar, launched the Citizen Sentinel app, allowing citizens to upload photos and videos of traffic violations via the NextGen Parivahan app.

Detailed Explanation:

Kerala's Minister for Transport, K.B. Ganesh Kumar, launched the Citizen Sentinel app, allowing citizens to upload photos and videos of traffic violations via the NextGen Parivahan app.

The app aims to reduce traffic violations by making enforcement unpredictable and less dependent on fixed measures like CCTV cameras.

App Features:Upload Limit: Citizens can upload up to 8 MB photos or videos of traffic rule violations.

App Development: The app was developed by the National Informatics Centre (NIC) and is part of Kerala's 100-day action plan.

State-Wide Implementation: Kerala is the 3rd state in India to implement the mParivahan Citizen Sentinel app, following Chhattisgarh and Odisha.

13) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

Assam Chief Minister (CM) Himanta Biswa Sarma launches Mission Basundhara 3.0 to digitise land services to grant land rights to indigenous people.

Detailed Explanation:

Assam Chief Minister (CM) Himanta Biswa Sarma launches Mission Basundhara 3.0 to digitise land services to grant land rights to indigenous people.

The initiative aims to resolve land disputes and enhance governance transparency.

Eligibility Criteria: Applicants must prove residency in Assam since 1951 or demonstrate that three generations of their family have lived in the state for 75 years.

Relaxed Criteria: For certain communities (tea tribes, Adivasis, Gorkhas, Scheduled Castes, and Scheduled Tribes), eligibility can be established with refugee certificates issued before March 25, 1971.

Achievements of Previous Editions : Mission Basundhara 2.0: Launched in November 2022, granted land rights to over 200,000 indigenous people within one year.

14) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

State-owned Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd (BSNL) is gearing up to launch its long-awaited 4G services across India, with plans to eventually transition to 5G.

To facilitate this rollout, the Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT), in collaboration with Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) and Tejas Networks, is playing a pivotal role in establishing a robust 4G network for BSNL.

Currently, there are 40,000 operational sites across India, divided into four zones: North (Chandigarh), South (Trichy), East (Kolkata), and West (Pune).

Detailed Explanation:

State-owned Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd (BSNL) is gearing up to launch its long-awaited 4G services across India, with plans to eventually transition to 5G.

To facilitate this rollout, the Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT), in collaboration with Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) and Tejas Networks, is playing a pivotal role in establishing a robust 4G network for BSNL.

BSNL's 4G network is powered by a 100% indigenous core, developed and deployed by C-DOT.

Currently, there are 40,000 operational sites across India, divided into four zones: North (Chandigarh), South (Trichy), East (Kolkata), and West (Pune).

C-DOT and its partners aim to operationalize 10,000 additional sites soon.

Each circle has its own mini data centres to support the network infrastructure.

C-DOT has been working on an indigenous end-to-end 5G solution called BharatRAN2, which includes the development of a 5G standalone (SA) core.

15) Answer: D

Short Explanation:

Delhi's State Government signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Ministry of Education to implement the PM-SHRI (Prime Minister’s Schools for Rising India) scheme.

Punjab joined the scheme in August, and Tamil Nadu and Kerala are expected to follow soon.

Kerala had initially opposed the scheme but later agreed to implement it, though it is yet to sign the MoU.

Detailed Explanation:

Delhi's State Government signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Ministry of Education to implement the PM-SHRI (Prime Minister’s Schools for Rising India) scheme.

Launched two years ago, the PM-SHRI scheme aims to convert over 14,500 schools into exemplar institutions across India.

The scheme spans five years with a budget of ₹27,360 crore, wherein the Centre provides 60% of the funding, and states contribute the remaining 40%.

In northeastern states, the Centre will cover 90% of the costs.

The initiative aligns with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 and falls under the Samagra Shiksha scheme, which covers funding needs such as teachers’ salaries, uniforms, and books.

Punjab joined the scheme in August, and Tamil Nadu and Kerala are expected to follow soon.

Kerala had initially opposed the scheme but later agreed to implement it, though it is yet to sign the MoU.

16) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

Air India (AI) and Singapore Airlines (SIA) have announced an expanded codeshare agreement, adding 11 Indian cities and 40 international destinations to their network.

This marks their largest codeshare expansion since 2010, enhancing connectivity between India, Singapore, and other global destinations.

The expanded codeshare agreement will take effect starting October 27, 2024, significantly increasing travel options.

Detailed Explanation:

Air India (AI) and Singapore Airlines (SIA) have announced an expanded codeshare agreement, adding 11 Indian cities and 40 international destinations to their network.

This marks their largest codeshare expansion since 2010, enhancing connectivity between India, Singapore, and other global destinations.

The expanded codeshare agreement will take effect starting October 27, 2024, significantly increasing travel options.

Under this agreement, both airlines will codeshare on flights between Singapore and Bengaluru and Chennai, increasing weekly services from 14 to 56.

SIA will codeshare on Air India’s domestic routes, connecting cities such as Delhi, Amritsar, Bengaluru, Lucknow, Varanasi, and from Mumbai to Goa, Jaipur, Kolkata, among others.

Air India passengers will now have access to 29 new destinations across SIA’s network, including major cities in Australia, Japan, South Korea, Malaysia, and more.

SIA passengers will be able to connect to Air India flights from Bengaluru, Delhi, and Mumbai to international locations such as Paris, London, Nairobi, and Riyadh.

17) Answer: A

Short Explanation:

DroneAcharya Aerial Innovations Limited has entered into an exclusive partnership with Krattworks Ltd., an Estonian defence drone manufacturer, to produce and distribute defence drones in India.

Krattworks is known for its Project BadB, which develops navigation solutions for vehicles in GNSS-denied environments.

The project recently received a $6 million investment from the European Defence Fund and the Defence Ministries of Estonia and Finland.

Detailed Explanation:

DroneAcharya Aerial Innovations Limited has entered into an exclusive partnership with Krattworks Ltd., an Estonian defence drone manufacturer, to produce and distribute defence drones in India.

This collaboration aligns with the "Make in India" initiative and aims to cater to both Indian and global markets through local production.

The collaboration will focus on manufacturing jamming-resistant tactical ISR drones with day and night vision capabilities, as well as fixed-wing aerial target drones for defence applications.

The initiative will leverage local production facilities, enhancing India's self-reliance in defence technology.

Krattworks is known for its Project BadB, which develops navigation solutions for vehicles in GNSS-denied environments.

The project recently received a $6 million investment from the European Defence Fund and the Defence Ministries of Estonia and Finland.

DroneAcharya will introduce anti-jamming drone technology to India's defence and enterprise sectors, filling a critical need for secure and reliable aerial solutions.

18) Answer: A

Short Explanation:

JP Morgan Chase Bank India has announced the elevation of Pranav Chawda as its Chief Executive Officer (CEO).

The former CEO, Prabhdev Singh, resigned in June before completing his term.

Detailed Explanation:

JP Morgan Chase Bank India has announced the elevation of Pranav Chawda as its Chief Executive Officer (CEO).

The appointment received approval from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI).

As CEO, Chawda's responsibilities will expand to include heading the corporate banking entity as well.

The former CEO, Prabhdev Singh, resigned in June before completing his term.

19) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

Manipal HealthMap has acquired iGenetic Diagnostics, securing a 100% stake in the company.

Expansion Plans:Following the acquisition, Manipal HealthMap intends to accelerate expansion efforts to establish over 200 diagnostic centres by 2027.

Detailed Explanation:

Manipal HealthMap has acquired iGenetic Diagnostics, securing a 100% stake in the company.

This acquisition aims to enhance Manipal HealthMap's market presence, particularly in Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, and Karnataka.

Expansion Plans:Following the acquisition, Manipal HealthMap intends to accelerate expansion efforts to establish over 200 diagnostic centres by 2027.

The company aims to penetrate various markets, including metro, tier 1, tier 2, and tier 3 cities.

20) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration’s (NASA’s) Europa Clipper has embarked on its long voyage to Jupiter, where it will investigate Europa, a moon with an enormous subsurface ocean that may have conditions to support life.

The spacecraft launched aboard a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket from Launch Pad 39A at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida.

Distance: The round trip to Jupiter will span approximately 1.8 billion miles (3 billion kilometers).

Detailed Explanation:

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration’s (NASA’s) Europa Clipper has embarked on its long voyage to Jupiter, where it will investigate Europa, a moon with an enormous subsurface ocean that may have conditions to support life.

The spacecraft launched aboard a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket from Launch Pad 39A at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida.

Distance: The round trip to Jupiter will span approximately 1.8 billion miles (3 billion kilometers).

Gravity Assists:

The spacecraft will swing past Mars early next year (2025).

It will also pass Earth in late 2026.

Arrival at Jupiter: Scheduled for 2030, with science operations commencing in 2031.

Mission Duration: The mission will last until 2034, concluding with a planned crash into Ganymede (Jupiter’s largest moon).

Flybys of Europa: The spacecraft will conduct 49 flybys of Europa, coming as close as 16 miles (25 kilometers) to its surface.

Scientific Instruments: Equipped with nine science instruments, including:

Ice-penetrating radar: To investigate subsurface structures.

Cameras: For imaging the surface.

Thermal instruments: To identify areas of warmer ice and detect recent water eruptions.

Gravity experiment: To study Europa's gravitational field.

Solar Arrays: Europa Clipper carries the largest solar arrays ever used for an interplanetary mission, spanning 100 feet (30.5 meters) when fully deployed.

Weight: The spacecraft weighs about 13,000 pounds (5,900 kilograms) when fully loaded with propellant.

Messages from Earth: The spacecraft carries a triangular metal plate with:

“Water words”: Representations of the word "water" in 104 languages.

A poem about the moon by US poet laureate Ada Limon.

A silicon chip containing the names of 2.6 million people who signed up to be part of the mission.