National News
Pralhad Joshi Launches ‘Anna Chakra’ and SCAN Portal
1. Who launched the ‘Anna Chakra’ and SCAN (Subsidy Claim Application for NFSA) portal? answer: Pralhad Joshi
2. What is the purpose of the SCAN portal? answer: To modernize India’s Public Distribution System (PDS) and subsidy claim mechanisms
MHA Grants FCRA Licenses to CNI and USIN Foundation
3. Which two organizations were granted FCRA licenses by the MHA? answer: USIN Foundation and The Synodical Board of Social Services of the Church of North India (CNI)
4. Why was CNI’s FCRA license reinstated? answer: To resume receiving foreign funds for social and religious activities
International News
From Freedom Fighter to Namibia’s First Female President
5. Who became Namibia’s first female president? answer: Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah
6. At what age was Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah elected as Namibia’s president? answer: 72
Nepal and China Sign Framework for BRI Cooperation
7. Which two countries signed the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) Cooperation Framework? answer: Nepal and China
8. During whose official visit to China was the BRI Cooperation Framework signed? answer: Prime Minister K P Sharma Oli*
State News
Google to Launch Safety Engineering Centre in Hyderabad
9. Which company is establishing the Safety Engineering Centre in Hyderabad? answer: Google
10. Which state is partnering with Google to set up the Safety Engineering Centre? answer: Telangana*
Economy News
World Bank Approves $188.28 Million Loan for Maharashtra’s Backward Districts
11. How much loan did the World Bank approve for Maharashtra’s backward districts? answer: $188.28 million*
12. Which organization provided the loan to Maharashtra? answer: International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD)*
OECD Raises India’s FY25 Growth Forecast to 6.8%
13. What is the revised GDP growth forecast for India in FY25 by the OECD? answer: 6.8%*
14. What factors contributed to the revised GDP growth forecast for India by the OECD? answer: Robust public infrastructure spending, strong private consumption, and recovery in agricultural output*
Banking News
RBI Monetary Policy Meeting Dec 2024: Key Highlights and Updates
15. By how many basis points was the Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR) reduced in the December 2024 RBI Monetary Policy Meeting? answer: 50 basis points*
16. What was the decision of the MPC regarding the repo rate in the December 2024 meeting? answer: Maintain the repo rate at 6.5%*
SEBI: SDP Recognition for Digital Platforms is Voluntary
17. What did SEBI clarify about the recognition of digital platforms as Specified Digital Platforms (SDPs)? answer: Recognition of digital platforms as SDPs is voluntary*
18. What is the aim of the SEBI framework for Specified Digital Platforms? answer: To simplify compliance for regulated entities (REs) while ensuring flexibility for digital platforms*
Ranks & Reports News
IndiGo Ranks Among Worst Airlines Globally in AirHelp 2024 Report
19. What position did IndiGo Airlines secure in the 2024 AirHelp Score report? answer: 103rd out of 109*
20. Which airline ranked 61st in the 2024 AirHelp Score report? answer: Air India*
Important Days News
All India Civil Defence and Home Guards Day: A Tribute to Voluntary Service
21. When is All India Civil Defence and Home Guards Day observed? answer: December 6*
22. When was the Home Guard force first established in the Bombay Province? answer: December 6, 1946*
Mahaparinirvan Diwas 2024: Commemorating the Legacy of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar
23. What does Mahaparinirvan Diwas commemorate? answer: The death anniversary of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar*
24. When is Mahaparinirvan Diwas observed annually? answer: December 6*
Awards News
Scottish Sikh Artist Wins 2024 Turner Prize
25. Who won the Turner Prize 2024? answer: Jasleen Kaur*
26. For which solo exhibition did Jasleen Kaur receive the Turner Prize 2024? answer: Alter Altar*
