National News
INCOIS Upgrades SARAT for Enhanced Sea Rescue Operations
1. What is the full form of SARAT? answer: Search and Rescue Aid Tool
2. Which organization developed SARAT? answer: Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services (INCOIS)
Kisan Kavach – Bharat’s Indigenous Anti-Pesticide Bodysuit
3. Who unveiled the Kisan Kavach bodysuit? answer: Dr. Jitendra Singh
4. Which organization developed the Kisan Kavach bodysuit? answer: BRIC-inStem, Bangalore in collaboration with Sepio Health Pvt. Ltd.
International News
Israel Expands Settlements in Golan Heights Amid Regional Shifts
5. How much money has Israel allocated for the settlement expansion in Golan Heights? answer: Over $11.13 million
6. What recent political change in Syria influenced Israel’s decision to expand settlements in Golan Heights? answer: The fall of the Assad regime
Moldova Joins International Solar Alliance
7. Which country became the 104th full member of the International Solar Alliance before Moldova? answer: Armenia
8. Who signed the ISA Framework Agreement on behalf of Moldova? answer: Moldovan Deputy Prime Minister Mihai Popșoi
What Is the Gadhimai Festival and Why Is It Controversial?
9. Where is the Gadhimai Festival held? answer: Southeastern Nepal
10. What is the main reason for the controversy surrounding the Gadhimai Festival? answer: The mass slaughter of animals
State News
Uber Unveils ‘Moto Women’ Bike Taxis for Women in Bengaluru
11. What is the name of Uber’s pilot program for female riders and drivers in Bengaluru? answer: Moto Women
12. What is the main focus of the Moto Women program? answer: Safety and empowerment of female riders and drivers
Banking News
RBI Lifts Restrictions on Edelweiss Group’s ECL Finance and ARC
13. Which two entities of the Edelweiss Group had restrictions lifted by the RBI? answer: ECL Finance Ltd and Edelweiss Asset Reconstruction Company Ltd (Edelweiss ARC)
14. When were the supervisory restrictions on ECL Finance Ltd and Edelweiss ARC imposed? answer: May 2024
Schemes News
India Promotes AYUSH Systems Globally with New Chairs in Five Countries
15. How many foreign universities have established AYUSH Chairs under India’s new scheme? answer: Five
16. Name two countries where AYUSH Chairs have been established under this scheme. answer: Bangladesh and Australia
Important Days News
International Migrants Day 2024
17. When is International Migrants Day observed? answer: December 18
18. What is the theme for International Migrants Day 2024? answer: Honouring the contributions of migrants and respecting their rights
Sports News
Bumrah Surpasses Kapil Dev to Become India’s Top Wicket-Taker in Australia
19. Who did Jasprit Bumrah surpass to become India’s highest wicket-taker in Test cricket on Australian soil? answer: Kapil Dev
20. How many Test wickets does Jasprit Bumrah have in Australia? answer: 52
Ashwin’s Retirement: A Historic Cricket Career Concludes
21. When did Ravichandran Ashwin announce his retirement from international cricket? answer: December 18, 2024
22. During which Test series did Ravichandran Ashwin announce his retirement? answer: The third Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test
Nat Sciver-Brunt Sets Record for Fastest Test Century
23. Where did Nat Sciver-Brunt set the record for the fastest Test century by a woman? answer: Mangaung Oval, Bloemfontein, South Africa
24. Who marked her Test debut with a century alongside Nat Sciver-Brunt? answer: Maia Bouchier
Awards News
Ayodhya Ram Temple Wins Global Safety Excellence Award
25. Which organization awarded the ‘Sword of Honour’ to the Ram temple project in Ayodhya? answer: British Safety Council
26. Who is the chairman of the Construction Committee of Shri Ram Janmbhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust? answer: Nripendra Misra
Suryabala’s Novel Wins 34th Vyas Samman 2024
27. What is the title of the novel for which Suryabala won the 34th Vyas Samman? answer: Kaun Des Ko Vasi: Venu Ki Diary
28. Which organization instituted the Vyas Samman? answer: KK Birla Foundation
Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw Wins Jamsetji Tata Award for Biosciences Leadership
29. Who awarded the Jamsetji Tata Award to Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw? answer: Indian Society for Quality (ISQ)
30. What sector is Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw recognized for her contributions in? answer: Biosciences
The FIFA Best Awards 2024: Recognizing Excellence
31. Where were the Best FIFA Football Awards 2024 held? answer: Doha, Qatar
32. Who determines the winners of the Best FIFA Football Awards? answer: National team coaches, captains, media members, and fans
Obituaries News
Tulsi Gowda, the ‘Encyclopedia of Forests,’ Passes Away
33. What was Tulsi Gowda known for? answer: Afforestation and ecological preservation
34. How many trees did Tulsi Gowda plant during her lifetime? answer: Over 1 lakh
