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Q.1 The dates for the Khelo India Winter Games (KIWG) have been announced, with Ladakh will host the ice events from January 23 to 27, 2025, while Jammu and Kashmir will host the snow events from February 22 to 25, 2025. When did the Khelo India Winter Games first begin?
खेलोइंडियाविंटरगेम्स (KIWG) कीतारीखोंकीघोषणाकीगईहै, लद्दाखकेसाथ 23 जनवरी, 2025 तकबर्फकीघटनाओंकीमेजबानीकरेगा, जबकिजम्मूऔरकश्मीर 22 से 25, 2025 तकबर्फकीघटनाओंकीमेजबानीकरेंगे। Khelo India शीतकालीनखेलपहलेशुरूकरतेहैं?
(a) 2019
(b) 2020
(c) 2021
(d) 2022
(e) 2023
Answer & Explanation
Ans.1.(b)
Exp. Ladakh to host Khelo India Winter Games from Jan 23
The dates for the Khelo India Winter Games (KIWG) have been announced, with Ladakh set to host the ice events from January 23 to 27, 2025, while Jammu and Kashmir will host the snow events from February 22 to 25, 2025.
The Khelo India Winter Games began in 2020. Nearly 1,000 athletes, including 306 women, participated in the inaugural edition.
Participation has grown significantly over the years, with more than 1,350 athletes in 2021 and over 1,500 in 2022, reflecting the increasing appeal of the Games in Jammu and Kashmir.
The 2024 edition of KIWG witnessed over 1,200 participants, including more than 700 athletes, 141 support staff, 113 technical officials, and over 250 volunteers. A total of 136 medals were contested.
For the first time in 2024, the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India, along with the Sports Authority of India, managed the technical aspects of the Games in collaboration with the National Sports Federations and the Indian Olympic Association (IOA).
This marks the second consecutive year that UT Ladakh will host a segment of the Khelo India Winter Games. Prior to 2024, Jammu and Kashmir hosted all events. In February 2024, Leh successfully hosted ice events such as skating and hockey, while Gulmarg continued to host snow events like skiing and snowboarding.
Q.2. Who has won the ICC Player of the Month for November 2024 in the women’s category?
Exp. Haris and Wyatt-Hodge crowned ICC Players of the Month for November 2024
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced the ICC Players of the Month for November 2024 as Pakistan’s Haris Rauf and England’s Danni Wyatt-Hodge.
Pakistan pacer Haris wins after his destructive bowling spells in Australia secured Pakistan’s first ODI series victory in the country since 2002, while England’s evergreen Wyatt-Hodge produced trademark fireworks in her side’s convincing short-format victory over South Africa.
Both players win their maiden Player of the Month awards.
Q.3. In December 2024, What type of agreement was signed between HPCL and Sea6 Energy for R&D collaboration to take up joint development and commercialisation of technologies for valorising seaweed biomass?
दिसंबर 2024 में, आरएंडडीसहयोगकेलिएएचपीसीएलऔरसी 6 एनर्जीकेबीचकिसप्रकारकेसमझौतेपरहस्ताक्षरकिएगएथे, जोकिसीवेडबायोमासकोवेलोरिज़करनेकेलिएसंयुक्तविकासऔरप्रौद्योगिकियोंकेव्यावसायीकरणकोउठातेहैं?
(a) Joint Venture Agreement
(b) Strategic Partnership Agreement
(c) Memorandum of Understanding
(d) Licensing Agreement
(e) Collaboration Agreement
Ans.3.(c)
Exp.HPCL inks pact with Sea6 Energy to convert seaweed biomass into fuels
Government-owned oil major HPCL and Sea6 Energy Private Limited have entered into a MoU for R&D collaboration to take up joint development and commercialisation of technologies for valorising seaweed biomass.
Under this MoU, HPCL will develop and scale up technologies jointly with Sea6 Energy for the conversion of seaweed biomass into fuels and chemicals. While these technologies are being developed and piloted, Sea6 Energy will also work on the upstream portion of making seaweed farming and harvesting more cost-effective.
Seaweeds provide an attractive alternative to traditional biomass as far as biofuel production is concerned because it doesn’t compete with food security, does not require fertilisers or irrigation, and can be practised in areas unsuitable for traditional agriculture such as coastlines.
Moreover, seaweeds grow much faster than terrestrial crops, with some species capable of doubling their biomass in just a few days and they are an excellent option for carbon capture for meeting India’s net-zero commitments by 2070.
Sea6 Energy Private Limited headquartered in Bengaluru, was founded in 2010 to develop innovative solutions for key global problems. [/su_spoiler]
Q.4. Which company has secured ₹136-crore contract to supply indigenously designed High Mobility Vehicles (HMVs) 8×8?
Exp.BEML secures ₹136 crore contract from Ministry of Defence for High Mobility Vehicles
Defence PSU BEML Limited has secured ₹136-crore contract to supply indigenously designed High Mobility Vehicles (HMVs) 8×8.
These vehicles will be deployed for the Battlefield Surveillance System (BFSS) project.
The HMVs will primarily be manufactured at the Palakkad plant, with additional production in other divisions as determined by management based on operational feasibility.
Q.5. What is ADB’s GDP growth forecast for India for FY25?
FY25 केलिएभारतकेलिए ADB की GDP विकासकापूर्वानुमानक्याहै?
(a) 6.0%
(b) 6.5%
(c) 7.0%
(d) 7.2%
(e) 7.5%
Answer & Explanation
Ans.5.(c)
Exp.ADB cuts India FY24 GDP growth forecast to 6.5%, 7% in FY25 on weak demand
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has lowered India’s economic growth forecast to 6.5 per cent for the current financial year from its earlier estimate of 7 per cent due to lower-than-expected growth in private investment and housing demand.
The multilateral development bank has also lowered India’s growth forecast for 2025-26 financial year.
Asia and the Pacific’s economies are projected to grow 4.9 per cent in 2024, slightly below ADB’s September forecast of 5 per cent.
Updated GDP List
ADB – 6.5% (FY24), 7%(FY25)
S&P – 6.8% (FY25), 6.9% (FY26)
RBI –6.6% (FY24)
Morgan Stanley – 6.3% (FY25)
Moody Ratings – 2% (CY24)
IMF – 7% (FY25), 6.5% (FY26)
World Bank – 7% (FY25)
Q.6. International Universal Health Coverage (UHC) Day is celebrated annually on December 12 to raise awareness about the need for strong, resilient health systems and universal health coverage. What is the theme for International UHC Day 2024?
अंतर्राष्ट्रीयसार्वभौमिकस्वास्थ्यकवरेज (UHC) दिवस 12 दिसंबरकोसालानामनायाजाताहैताकिमजबूत, लचीलास्वास्थ्यप्रणालियोंऔरसार्वभौमिकस्वास्थ्यकवरेजकीआवश्यकताकेबारेमेंजागरूकताबढ़सके।अंतर्राष्ट्रीययूएचसीदिवस 2024 केलिएविषयक्याहै?
(a) Health for All: A Shared Responsibility
(b) Building Resilient Health Systems
(c) Health: It’s on the Government
(d) Equity in Healthcare Access
(e) Strengthening Global Health Partnerships
Answer & Explanation
Ans.6.(c)
Exp.12 December – International Universal Health Coverage Day
International Universal Health Coverage (UHC) Day is celebrated annually on December 12 to raise awareness about the need for strong, resilient health systems and universal health coverage.
Theme 2024 – Health: It’s on the Government!
It was first launched on December 12, 2012, when the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) unanimously supported the resolution to make UHC a priority of countries as integral and necessary for the fulfilment of human rights and international development.
In 2014, it was proclaimed as UHC Day by the Universal Health Coverage Coalition. Thus, UNGA declared December 12 International Universal Health Coverage Day in 2017.
Q.7. Rahul Narwekar was re-elected as the 15th Maharashtra Legislative Assembly Speaker. Which political party does Rahul Narwekar belong to?
Exp.Rahul Narwekar of BJP re elected Speaker of 15th Maharashtra Assembly
Rahul Narwekar of the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party was re-elected as the 15th Maharashtra Legislative Assembly Speaker.
Rahul Narwekar, who was the Speaker for two and a half years in the previous 14th Legislative Assembly, was elected unopposed.
On 6 December, the Governor of Maharashtra, C P Radhakrishnan, administered the oath of Protem Speaker to Kalidas Sulochana Nilkanth Kolambakar.
The Protem Speaker administered the oath of office to the newly elected 288 members of the assembly and presided over the election of the Speaker of the House.
About Maharashtra
Capital – Mumbai
Chief Minister – Devendra Fadnavis (3rd time)
Deputy Chief Minister – Eknath Sindhe & Ajit Pawar
Governor – C P Radhakrishnan
Legislative Assembly Speaker – Rahul Narwekar
Legislative Assembly Seats – 288
Q.8. Who was re-elected as the Speaker of the 6th Jharkhand Legislative Assembly?
Exp.Mohammad al-Bashir appointed Interim Prime Minister of Syria
The Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, or HTS rebels in Syria, appointed Mohammad al-Bashir as the transitional Prime Minister of Syria after Bashar al-Assad’s government fell.
Mohammad al-Bashir will remain the head of the transitional government in Syria until 1st March 2025.
Mohammad al-Bashir is part of the rebel jihadist organisation HTS that swept into the capital, Damascus, on 8 December 2024, bringing to an end five decades of rule by Assad’s family.
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad fled from the country and is believed to be in Moscow, Russia, which was the biggest supporter of the Assad government and maintains a military base in the country.
About Syria
Capital: Damascus
Currency: Syrian pound (SYP)
Official language: Arabi
Q.10. Who represented India at the 2nd meeting of the Supply Chain Council (SCC)?
Exp. India participates in the 2nd meeting of the Supply Chain Council (SCC) as Vice-Chair, under India-Pacific Economic Framework
India participated in the 2nd meeting of the Supply Chain Council as vice-chair. India was represented by Shri Rajesh Agrawal, Additional Secretary, Department of Commerce.
The Chair (United States) of SCC highlighted the significant progress made since the last meeting in September 2024 and shared an update on the APT relating to Chemicals, in efforts are being made, to promote greater chemicals trade and diversify sources through various work streams, and enhance international business matchmaking.
The Supply Chain Council was formed under the Agreement relating to Supply Chain Resilience under IPEF to pursue targeted, action-oriented work to strengthen the supply chains for those sectors and goods most critical to national security, public health, and economic well-being in the India-Pacific region which represents about 40 % of Global GDP and 28% of Global trade in goods and service.
India signed the Supply Chain Resilience Agreement (Pillar-II) in November 2023 under the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity (IPEF), a 14-member plurilateral grouping in the region.
The Agreement aims to enhance supply chains critical to national security and economic stability. It officially came into effect on February 24, 2024. As part of the agreement, Supply Chain Council (SCC) was established, with India serving as Vice Chair and the United States as Chair.
It is very timely that under IPEF, India has also been elected as the Chair for Action Plan Team on Pharma/Healthcare. Currently, Thailand, Singapore, and New Zealand have joined the APT on Pharma/Healthcare led by India.
Q.11. India has crossed a milestone of $1 trillion in cumulative foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows since April 2000, led by improved global competitiveness, a dynamic innovation ecosystem, and a business-friendly environment, according to the commerce and industry ministry. What was the total FDI inflow during the first half of the current fiscal year?
India has crossed a milestone of $1 trillion in cumulative foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows since April 2000, led by improved global competitiveness, a dynamic innovation ecosystem, and a business-friendly environment, according to the commerce and industry ministry.
Taiwanese companies are increasingly shifting their supply chains to India due to global trade tensions, with FDI from Taiwan surpassing $665 million between 2018 and 2024.
This achievement was bolstered by a nearly 26% rise in FDI to $42.1 billion during the first half of the current fiscal year, reflecting India’s growing appeal as a global investment destination.
Over the last decade (April 2014 to September 2024), total FDI inflows amounted to $709.84 billion, accounting for 68.69% of the overall FDI inflow in the past 24 years.
In June 2024, India saw an increase in outward FDI commitments to $2.14 billion compared to $1.14 billion in June 2023, despite a decrease from $2.22 billion in May 2024.
Q.12. In a significant step toward bolstering India’s defence capabilities and promoting the ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’ initiative, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) has signed a contract with Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) for the procurement of 12 Su-30MKI aircraft. What is the percentage of homegrown content in the Su-30MKI aircraft being procured?
Exp.Defence Ministry signs ₹13,500-crore deal with HAL for 12 Su-30MKI aircraft
In a significant step toward bolstering India’s defence capabilities and promoting the ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’ initiative, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) has signed a contract with Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) for the procurement of 12 Su-30MKI aircraft.
The deal, valued at approximately ₹13,500 crore, includes associated equipment and is inclusive of taxes and duties. The aircraft will feature a homegrown content of 62.6%, achieved through the indigenisation of numerous components manufactured by the Indian defence industry.
The Russian-origin Su-30MKI jets are being procured for the Indian Air Force. These jets are now manufactured by the HAL under an intergovernmental framework.
The Su-30MKIs will be produced at HAL’s Nashik division, “The supply of these aircraft would enhance the operational capability of the Indian Air Force and strengthen the defence preparedness of the country.
Q.13. The Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority (IEPFA), and the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) have signed an MoU to enhance financial literacy, investor education, and protection in India, focusing on urban and rural sectors. What is the name of the financial literacy program introduced under the collaboration?
Exp.IEPFA and ACCA Sign MoU to Boost Financial Literacy and Investor Protection Across India
The Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority (IEPFA), and the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) have signed an MoU to enhance financial literacy, investor education, and protection in India, focusing on both urban and rural sectors.
The collaboration will implement the “Financial Education for You” (FEFY) program, a four-year initiative targeting students in grades 6 to 9 to build a strong foundation for sound financial decision-making.
ACCA will provide digital content for free and train school educators to effectively deliver the curriculum, ensuring widespread access to financial literacy tools.
The pilot phase will begin in select schools, using interactive and experiential learning techniques to promote responsible financial behavior among students.
Q.14. President Droupadi Murmu conferred the honorary rank of ‘General of Indian Army’ on Nepal’s Army chief General Ashok Raj Sigdel at a ceremony in New Delhi. When did the tradition of conferring honorary ranks between the army chiefs of Nepal and India begin?
Exp.Nepal Army chief conferred honorary rank by President Murmu
President Droupadi Murmu conferred the honorary rank of ‘General of Indian Army’ on Nepal’s Army chief General Ashok Raj Sigdel at a ceremony in New Delhi.
He was honoured for his commendable military prowess and immeasurable contribution to further fostering Nepal’s long and friendly association with India.
Since 1950, the army chiefs of Nepal and India have had a unique tradition of being conferred the title of Honorary General.
General Sigdel, an alumnus of the Nepali Military Academy, was commissioned into the Nepali Army in February 1987. He assumed command of the Nepali Army as Chief of Army Staff on September 9, 2024.
Q.15. The National Panchayat Awards 2024 honoured 45 exceptional Panchayats for their contributions to sustainable and inclusive development in rural India. Which of the following statements about the categories of the National Panchayat Awards is CORRECT?
(P) The Deen Dayal Upadhyay Panchayat Satat Vikas Puraskar recognizes Panchayats for their work in rural electrification.
(Q) The Carbon Neutral Vishesh Panchayat Puraskar is awarded for efforts to achieve net-zero carbon emissions.
(R) The Gram Urja Swaraj Vishesh Panchayat Puraskar focuses on Panchayats’ contributions to water conservation.
(a) only P
(b) only Q
(c) only R
(d) only P and Q
(e) only R and Q
Answer & Explanation
Ans.15.(b)
Exp. National Panchayat Awards 2024
The National Panchayat Awards 2024 honoured 45 exceptional Panchayats for their contributions to sustainable and inclusive development in rural India.
The event was presided over by the Hon’ble President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu, with Hon’ble Union Minister of Panchayati Raj, Shri Rajiv Ranjan Singh alias Lalan Singh.
During the prestigious ceremony, 45 Panchayats from diverse regions were honoured in recognition of their exemplary work in rural development. A booklet titled ‘Best Practices on Works of Awardee Panchayats’ was unveiled, documenting the innovative and impactful practices implemented by the award-winning Panchayats.
The National Panchayat Awards are usually celebrated on April 24th every year, in conjunction with National Panchayati Raj Day (due to the General Elections to the Lok Sabha held earlier in 2024, the award ceremony was rescheduled to 11th December this year.).
This day commemorates the enactment of the 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1992, which came into effect in 1993 and granted Panchayats constitutional status as institutions of local self-governance. It is a day to recognize the importance of Panchayats in India’s democratic structure and the crucial role they play in rural development.
The National Panchayat Awards 2024 are awarded under several categories, with the primary focus on recognizing grassroots governance, social inclusion, and environmental sustainability. The categories are as follows:
Deen Dayal Upadhyay Panchayat Satat Vikas Puraskar (DDUPSVP) – This award recognizes the top 3 Gram Panchayats (GPs) under each of the 9 Localization of Sustainable Development Goal’s thematic areas.
Nanaji Deshmukh Sarvottam Panchayat Satat Vikas Puraskar- Awarded to the top 3 GPs, Block Panchayats (BPs), and District Panchayats (DPs) with the highest average score across all 9 themes.
Gram Urja Swaraj Vishesh Panchayat Puraskar – Awarded to the top 3 GPs for their significant contributions to adopting and utilizing renewable energy sources.
Carbon Neutral Vishesh Panchayat Puraskar- Given to the top 3 GPs for their efforts in achieving net-zero carbon emissions.
Panchayat Kshamta Nirmaan Sarvottam Sansthan Puraskar – Awarded to the top 3 institutions that have provided exemplary institutional support to Panchayats in achieving the Localization of Sustainable Development Goals (LSDGs).
The awards also emphasize the role of Panchayats in achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), with a particular focus on the Localization of SDGs (LSDGs).
