National News
Republic Day 2025: 15 States, 11 Ministries to Present Tableaux
1. What is the theme for the Republic Day 2025 tableaux? answer: Swarnim Bharat: Virasat aur Vikas
2. Where will the Republic Day 2025 tableaux be displayed? answer: Kartavya Path
UDAAN Yatri Cafe: A Solution To Expensive Airport Food
3. Which airport is the pilot location for the ‘Udaan Yatri Cafe’ initiative? answer: Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport, Kolkata
4. Which MP raised the issue of overpriced food and beverages at airports in Parliament? answer: Raghav Chadha
Centre Ends No Detention Rules In Schools
5. For which classes has the Indian government abolished the ‘No-detention policy’? answer: Class 5 and 8
6. What will happen to students who fail their annual exams under the revised policy? answer: They will be required to retake the exams within two months, failing which they will have to repeat the academic year
International News
Ex-IMF Chief Rato Faces New Prison Sentence For Corruption
7. Who has been sentenced to nearly five years in prison for corruption-related offences? answer: Rodrigo Rato
8. Which court sentenced the ex-IMF Chief Rodrigo Rato? answer: A Madrid court
State News
Madhya Pradesh Named “Go-To Global Destination for 2025” by WSJ
9. Which publication named Madhya Pradesh as the “Go-To Global Destination for 2025”? answer: Wall Street Journal
10. Name one UNESCO World Heritage Site in Madhya Pradesh mentioned in the recognition. answer: Khajuraho
Business News
Adani Group Acquires 85.8% Stake in Air Works for Rs 400 Crore Enterprise Value
11. What percentage stake did Adani Group acquire in Air Works? answer: 85.8%
12. What is the enterprise value of the Air Works acquisition by Adani Group? answer: Rs 400 crore
Appointments News
Justice GS Sandhawalia as Chief Justice of Himachal Pradesh High Court
13. Who has been appointed as the new Chief Justice of the Himachal Pradesh High Court? answer: Justice Gurmeet Singh Sandhawalia
14. Who recommended the appointment of Justice Gurmeet Singh Sandhawalia as Chief Justice? answer: The Supreme Court Collegium
V. Ramasubramanian Appointed NHRC Chairperson
15. Who has been appointed as the Chairperson of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC)? answer: V. Ramasubramanian
16. Who confirmed the appointment of V. Ramasubramanian as NHRC Chairperson? answer: President Droupadi Murmu
Ranks & Reports News
3 Indians in Forbes’ 2024 Power Women List
17. How many Indian women are featured in Forbes’ 2024 Power Women List? answer: Three
18. Name one of the Indian women listed in Forbes’ 2024 Power Women List. answer: Nirmala Sitharaman
India Ranks 49th in Network Readiness Index (NRI) 2024
19. What is India’s rank in the 2024 Network Readiness Index (NRI)? answer: 49th
20. Which institute publishes the Network Readiness Index (NRI)? answer: Portulans Institute
Important Days News
New Consumer Protection Apps Launched on National Consumer Day 2024
21. How many new apps were launched by the Department of Consumer Affairs on National Consumer Day 2024? answer: Three
22. What is one of the challenges the new consumer protection apps aim to address? answer: Deceptive online practices
National Consumer Day 2024- Date, Theme, History and Significance
23. When is National Consumer Day celebrated in India? answer: December 24
24. What is the theme for National Consumer Day 2024? answer: Virtual Hearings & Digital Access to Consumer Justice
Science and Technology News
AIM & UNDP Launch Youth Co:Lab 2025 to Empower Disability-Inclusive Innovation
25. Which organizations collaborated to launch Youth Co:Lab 2025? answer: Atal Innovation Mission (AIM), NITI Aayog, and UNDP
26. What is the focus of Youth Co:Lab 2025? answer: Fostering social entrepreneurship to enhance opportunities and well-being for Persons with Disabilities (PwDs)
Sports News
Russian Tennis Star Deniil Savelev Banned For 2 Years Over Doping
27. For how long has Daniil Savelev been banned for violating doping regulations? answer: Two years
28. When will Daniil Savelev’s suspension be effective until? answer: August 2026
India Squad For Champions Trophy 2025
29. Where will the Champions Trophy 2025 be hosted? answer: Pakistan
30. Which stadium is India scheduled to play at during the Champions Trophy 2025? answer: Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore
Awards News
Jaishankar Receives Sri Chandrasekarendra Saraswathi Award for Leadership
31. Who received the Sri Chandrasekarendra Saraswathi National Eminence Award for Public Leadership? answer: S. Jaishankar
32. Which society honored S. Jaishankar with the award? answer: South Indian Education Society (SIES)
Books and Authors News
“The Unyielding Judge: A Tribute to Justice A.N. Grover’s Legacy”
33. Who highlighted the importance of judicial integrity at the launch of ‘The Unyielding Judge’? answer: Attorney General R. Venkataramani
34. Which landmark case is Justice A.N. Grover known for? answer: The 1973 Kesavananda Bharti case
