1. What proposal is the Indian government considering for retiring CAPF personnel?
Answer: Honorary senior ranks for those not promoted due to organizational constraints.
2. Which virus outbreak in China is causing concern similar to COVID-19?
Answer: Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV).
3. On which date did DRDO celebrate its 67th Foundation Day?
Answer: January 2, 2025.
4. In which year was DRDO established?
Answer: 1958.
5. Who was sworn in as the 42nd Governor of Bihar?
Answer: Arif Mohammad Khan.
6. Who became the Governor of Kerala in January 2025?
Answer: Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar.
7. What percentage of ₹2,000 notes were returned to banks as per RBI?
Answer: 98.12%.
8. Which emergency service did Blinkit launch in Gurgaon?
Answer: 10-minute ambulance service.
9. What digital solution did SBI launch for NRI account onboarding?
Answer: TAB-based end-to-end digital onboarding.
10. What is the goal of the ‘One Nation One Subscription’ scheme?
Answer: To provide access to global academic journals for Indian HEIs and R&D centers.
11. Which report did India submit to the UNFCCC in December 2024?
Answer: 4th Biennial Update Report (BUR-4).
12. Which institute launched Project VISTAAR in collaboration with the Agriculture Ministry?
Answer: IIT Madras.
13. What is the objective of Project VISTAAR?
Answer: To digitally enhance agricultural extension systems.
14. Who will receive the Padmapani Lifetime Achievement Award in 2025?
Answer: Sai Paranjpye.
15. Who is the recipient of the Gangadhar National Award 2023?
Answer: Prativa Satpathy.
16. Which university presents the Gangadhar National Award?
Answer: Sambalpur University.
17. On which date is Savitribai Phule Jayanti celebrated?
Answer: January 3.
18. What was K.S. Manilal’s field of expertise?
Answer: Botany.
19. Who translated “Hortus Malabaricus” into English and Malayalam?
Answer: K.S. Manilal.
20. Who launched the book ‘Jammu Kashmir & Ladakh Through the Ages’?
Answer: Amit Shah.
21. Which Education Minister attended the book launch event in Delhi?
Answer: Dharmendra Pradhan.