National News
The New Nyaya Sanhita Mechanisms for Quick Justice Delivery
1. What is the primary aim of the Nyaya Sanhita? answer: To expedite the justice process in India
2. Which groups are prioritized for quicker justice under the Nyaya Sanhita? answer: Women, children, and other marginalized sections of society
India Maritime Heritage Conclave 2024
3. Which ministry organized the India Maritime Heritage Conclave 2024? answer: Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW)*
4. What was the main objective of the India Maritime Heritage Conclave 2024? answer: To honor India’s maritime legacy and envision its future as a global maritime leader
Supreme Court Collegium Recommends Permanent Judges for 3 High Courts
5. Who led the Supreme Court Collegium in recommending permanent judges for three High Courts? answer: Chief Justice of India (CJI) Sanjiv Khanna*
6. Which High Courts are set to receive permanent judges as recommended by the Collegium? answer: Delhi, Karnataka, and Punjab & Haryana High Courts*
International News
World’s Richest Families 2024: Waltons Family Leads
7. Which family topped the list of the world’s richest families for 2024? answer: Walton family*
8. Which Indian families made it to the top 25 of the world’s richest families? answer: Ambani and Mistry families*
Romania’s Far-Right, Pro-Russian Shift Sparks Alarm for EU and NATO
9. Which far-right, pro-Russian candidate’s unexpected victory has raised alarms in Romania’s presidential race? answer: Călin Georgescu*
10. If Călin Georgescu prevails, in which direction could Romania’s policies shift? answer: Anti-Western policies*
Switzerland Suspends ‘Most Favoured Nation’ Status to India
11. Which tax treaty clause has Switzerland decided to suspend with India? answer: Most Favoured Nation (MFN) clause*
12. What will be the new withholding tax rate on dividends paid to Indian companies in Switzerland starting January 1, 2025? answer: 10%*
François Bayrou: Macron’s New Prime Minister Amid Political Turmoil
13. Who has been appointed as the new Prime Minister of France by President Emmanuel Macron? answer: François Bayrou*
14. During what political event was François Bayrou appointed as Prime Minister? answer: Following a vote of no-confidence that ousted Michel Barnier’s minority government*
State News
Prayagraj: PM Modi Inaugurates Projects for Maha Kumbh Prep
15. During which event did Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurate multiple development projects in Prayagraj? answer: Maha Kumbh 2025*
16. How did PM Modi describe the Maha Kumbh? answer: A “mahayagya of unity”*
Economy News
India’s GDP Growth Projections for FY25 Revised Downward
17. What is CARE Ratings’ revised GDP growth estimate for India in FY25? answer: 6.5%*
18. What is the Asian Development Bank’s (ADB) GDP growth projection for India in FY25? answer: 6.5%*
Banking News
Manish Jain Appointed Executive Director at YES Bank
19. Who has been appointed as the Executive Director (Whole-Time Director) of YES Bank? answer: Manish Jain*
20. What is the duration of Manish Jain’s appointment at YES Bank? answer: Three years (December 11, 2024, to December 10, 2027)*
BOBCARD Launches TIARA Credit Card
21. Who is the TIARA Credit Card designed for? answer: Modern women*
22. Which network powers the TIARA Credit Card? answer: RuPay network*
Ranks & Reports News
Taste Atlas Reveals 2024-25 Top Food Cities
23. Which Indian city made it to the top 5 in Taste Atlas’s list of top food cities for 2024-25? answer: Mumbai*
24. Which continent’s cities dominate the Taste Atlas’s list of top food cities for 2024-25? answer: Europe*
Schemes News
FAME-III: New Milestone for Electric Mobility in India
25. What is the financial outlay for the PM Electric Drive Revolution in Innovative Vehicle Enhancement (PM E-DRIVE) scheme? answer: Rs. 10,900 crore*
26. When is the third phase of the FAME scheme (FAME-III) expected to roll out? answer: Within the next two months*
Business News
Max Life Rebrands to Axis Max Life Insurance
27. What is the new name of Max Life Insurance? answer: Axis Max Life Insurance*
28. What event led to the rebranding of Max Life Insurance? answer: Axis Bank’s acquisition of a larger stake in Max Life*
Important Days News
Empowering India: National Energy Conservation Day
29. When is National Energy Conservation Day observed? answer: December 14*
30. What is the primary aim of National Energy Conservation Day? answer: Promoting energy efficiency and paving the way for a greener future*
Sports News
Pakistani All-Rounder Imad Wasim Retires
31. From which sport did Pakistan’s star all-rounder Imad Wasim announce his retirement? answer: International cricket*
32. How long was Imad Wasim’s cricket career?