Answer: A

Explanation:

Finance Minister Sitharaman announced that over 3 crore PM Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY) accounts are expected to be opened in FY25, which completed a decade in operation. PM Jan Dhan Yojana is a National Mission for Financial Inclusion launched in August 2014 to ensure access to financial services, namely, Banking/ Savings & Deposit Accounts, Credit, Insurance and Pension, in an affordable manner. Hence, statement 1 is correct.

PM Jan Dhan Yojana provides accidental insurance of ₹1,00,000 to the holders of non-premium cards, while those with premium cards can avail up to ₹2,00,000. People holding a RuPay Debit Card under PMJDY will be eligible for this insurance. This scheme also provides loans of up to ₹5,000 to beneficiaries after completing six months of account transactions. Hence, statements 2 and 3 both are incorrect.

Answer: C

Explanation:

Minister of State for Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions Dr Jitendra Singh will confer Anubhav Awards 2024 at Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi today on 28th of August. The Anubhav Awards are designed to honour retiring and retired government employees for their significant achievements during their service period, as showcased through their write-ups. It runs by the Department of Pension and Pensioners Welfare (DoPPW). Hence, statements 1 and 2 both are correct.

Answer: D

Explanation:

Recently, the 24th International Mother Teresa Awards Ceremony was held at the Millennium Plaza in Dubai, commemorating the 114th birth anniversary of Mother Teresa. The Mother Teresa Awards were established in 1997, following Mother Teresa’s passing, to recognize individuals who have made significant contributions in various fields. Mother Teresa (26 August 1910-5 September 1997) was an Albanian-Indian Catholic nun, born in Skopje, Macedonia. In 1950, she founded the Missionaries of Charity, an organization dedicated to caring for the poorest and most marginalized individuals. Hence, option (d) is correct.

Answer: B

Explanation:

Recently, a novel single-strain Oral Cholera Vaccine (OCV) named HILLCHOL®, has been launched by the Bharat Biotech International Limited (BBIL) in Hyderabad. The oral cholera vaccine (OCV) is a vaccine that helps prevent cholera, a serious and potentially life-threatening diarrheal disease caused by the bacterium Vibrio cholerae. Hence, statement 1 is correct.

The World Health Organization (WHO) has pre-qualified three Oral Cholera Vaccines including Shanchol™, Euvichol® and a third vaccine. The vaccine is administered orally on Day 0 and Day 14 and is suitable for children older than one year. Hence, statement 2 is incorrect.

Answer: D

Explanation:

Recently, India and Oman are in advanced discussions on a proposed free trade agreement (FTA), with hopes of concluding the pact early. Oman, officially known as the Sultanate of Oman is located in the southeastern corner of the Arabian Peninsula, West Asia. Muscat is the capital of Oman. Oman shares its borders with Arabian Sea to the south and east, Saudi Arabia to the west, Gulf of Oman to the north, United Arab Emirates to the northwest and Yemen to the southwest. The highest point in Oman is Jebel Shams, which translates to "Mountain of the Sun."  Hence, option (d) is correct.