Current Affairs Questions and Answers (72)
Total Questions : 20
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What is the name of the AI platform developed at IIIT-Delhi to search for anti-aging compounds?
2. What is the name of the chatbot introduced by the Prime Minister to help worshipers during Mahakumbh Mela in 2025?
3. Which city hosted the 22nd edition of Divya Kala Mela?
4. Which company has just launched India's first comprehensive multi-omics platform for cancer data?
5. Who presided over the fourth 'National Conference of Chief Secretaries' of India in 2024?
6. Which city is home to the Mehrauli Archaeological Park, which has been in the news?
7. Which city is home to India's first diabetic biobank?
8. Which ministry is responsible for the Trusted Travelers fast-track immigration program, which was recently expanded to 20 more airports in India?
9. What is the name of India's first drug that targets Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) and was developed locally?
10. Where did the Sabarmati river that was in the news recently come from?
11. What kind of exercise was the last Sanyukt Vimochan 2024 of Indian Army?
12. Which Ministry has recently launched 'BHASKAR Initiative' which offers all-round assistance to entrepreneurs?
13. Which telecommunication service provider introduced the first direct satellite Internet service in the country?
14. Who has been appointed as the CEO of Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB)?
15. Which organization created shock syringes without needles for painless injections?
16. Who has been appointed as the new Director General of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF)?
17. Which country won the Senior National Men's Handball Championship in 2024?
18. What is the name of the first anti-pesticide coverall of the Ministry of Science and Technology in India?
19. Which Indian tribal clan was the home of the recently deceased Jodhaiya Bai?
20. On which day is Minority Rights Day celebrated?
AgeXtend is an AI-based platform created by IIIT-Delhi researchers to find compounds that slow aging and promote healthy living. AgeXtend predicts new compounds with antiaging prop
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erties based on bioactivity data from geroprotectants. For safe and accurate discovery, its AI modules evaluate toxicity, target proteins, modes of action and geroprotective potential. During testing, it effectively discovered the benefits of well-known substances such as taurine and metformin. AgeXtend used yeast, nematode and human cell models to screen more than 1.1 billion chemicals and validate promising candidates. In addition, he researched natural substances found in the human microbiome and how they regulate cellular aging.
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2. What is the name of the chatbot introduced by the Prime Minister to help worshipers during Mahakumbh Mela in 2025?
For 2025 Mahakumbh Mela, the Prime Minister introduced the Kumbh Sah'AI'yak chatbot. Prayagraj will host the Mahakumbh Mela 2025 from January 13 to February 26. Chatbot enhances de
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votee experience by merging technology and culture. It provides voice and text communication for a seamless and engaging experience. They seek to inform and guide millions of participants during the massive event.
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3. Which city hosted the 22nd edition of Divya Kala Mela?
India Gate in New Delhi hosted the 22nd edition of Divya Kala Mela. The Department for Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities organizes an 11-day festival that brings together 10
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0 artists, entrepreneurs and artisans from 20 states and union territories. It supports the "Vocal for Local" movement through cultural performances, eco-friendly products and handicrafts. This opportunity confirms the role of Divyangjan in the development of India and helps in its economic freedom.
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4. Which company has just launched India's first comprehensive multi-omics platform for cancer data?
Indian Cancer Genome Atlas (ICGA) has launched India's first comprehensive multi-omic cancer data portal. To improve cancer research and treatment, this portal provides open access
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to data from Indian cancer patients. Clinical outcomes are associated with DNA, RNA, and protein profiles of individuals with breast cancer. With aspirations to grow to more than 500 patients next year, the portal now has data from 50 individuals with breast cancer. In line with India's PRIDE rules, the data is publicly available, encouraging moral sharing. With the participation of more than 50 experts, ICGA is a nationwide project supported by public, private-philanthropic cooperation.
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5. Who presided over the fourth 'National Conference of Chief Secretaries' of India in 2024?
Prime Minister Narendra Modi presided over the 14-15 December Fourth National Conference of Chief Secretaries in Delhi. The conference strengthened cooperative federalism and state
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-centre relations. Previous conferences were held in New Delhi (January, December 2023) and Dharamshala (June 2022). The main topics of the conference in 2024 are a unified development agenda and a strategic growth strategy.
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6. Which city is home to the Mehrauli Archaeological Park, which has been in the news?
The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) will submit a report to the Supreme Court on the survey of religious structures at the Mehrauli Archaeological Park in Delhi. Located next
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to the Qutb complex and covering more than 200 acres, the Mehrauli Archaeological Park showcases the history of India from pre-Islamic to colonial times. It has more than 440 monuments, including the remains of the oldest city of Delhi, which served as the capital of the Tomar dynasty in the eleventh century.
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7. Which city is home to India's first diabetic biobank?
Madras Diabetes Research Foundation (MDRF) and Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) established India's first diabetes biobank in Chennai. With the permission of ICMR, it pres
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erves biological samples for the purpose of scientific study. Studying the origin, variations and related conditions of Indian diabetes is the main objective of the biobank. Blood is drawn from two ICMR studies: the ongoing Juvenile Diabetes Registry (since 2006) and the India Diabetes Project (INDIAB) (2008–2020).
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8. Which ministry is responsible for the Trusted Travelers fast-track immigration program, which was recently expanded to 20 more airports in India?
The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) will expand the Fast Track Immigration-Trusted Traveler Program (FTI-TTP) to 20 more airports in India. It is a project of the Ministry of the In
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terior. For foreign nationals and citizens of India with OCI cards, they are trying to speed up immigration clearance. Initially introduced at Delhi's IGI Airport, the initiative makes international travel safer and faster. It provides expedited clearance for low-risk pre-approved travelers, similar to the U.S. Global Entry program. The Bureau of Immigration, the implementing nodal office, administers the FTI-TTP through an online site.
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9. What is the name of India's first drug that targets Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) and was developed locally?
The first locally produced antibiotic in India that targets antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is nafithromycin, developed by Wockhardt with the help of BIRAC. It is 10 times more effe
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ctive than azithromycin and is used to treat community-acquired bacterial pneumonia (CABP). After 14 years of research, this important discovery attempts to address the global health epidemic of antimicrobial resistance (AMR), which claims millions of lives each year. The drug is awaiting final approval from the Central Drug Standards Control Organization (CDSCO) before being put on sale.
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10. Where did the Sabarmati river that was in the news recently come from?
The first phase of the Sabarmati Riverfront project, which stretches 38 km from Ahmedabad to Gandhinagar, is now monetised. The monsoon-fed Sabarmati River rises in the Aravalli Ra
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nge in Rajasthan and flows into the Gulf of Khambhat in the Arabian Sea. The river divides Ahmedabad into its western and eastern parts along its 371 km course, with 48 km in Rajasthan and 323 km in Gujarat. Its catchment area is 21,674 square kilometers and is bounded by the Gulf of Khambhat, the Rann of Kutch and the Aravalli Hills. 74.68% of the watershed is used for agriculture, while Wakal, Hathmati, Vatrak and Sei are important tributaries.
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11. What kind of exercise was the last Sanyukt Vimochan 2024 of Indian Army?
On the 18th-19th On November 1, the Indian Army organized the exercise "Sanyukt Vimochan 2024" in Gujarat's Ahmedabad and Porbandar. Konark Corps of Southern Command organizes this
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multinational Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) exercise every year. The inaugural event in Ahmedabad included a table-top exercise on cyclone management in coastal Gujarat. The main emphasis of the exercise was interdepartmental cooperation for an effective response to disasters. At Chowpatty Beach in Porbandar, a multi-agency demonstration of disaster management, logistics and rapid response capabilities in a cyclone scenario.
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12. Which Ministry has recently launched 'BHASKAR Initiative' which offers all-round assistance to entrepreneurs?
To boost India's startup ecosystem, the Department of Industries and Promotion of Domestic Trade (DPIIT) has launched a digital portal called 'Bhaskar', Ministry of Commerce and In
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dustry. The portal is part of Startup India's Bharat Startup Knowledge Access Registry (BHASKAR) initiative. It aims to improve and centralize collaboration between government agencies, investors, mentors, service providers and startups. The initiative is in line with India's aim to become a global leader in innovation and entrepreneurship. India has more than 1,46,000 startups recognized by DPIIT and BHASKAR aims to provide end-to-end digital solutions to challenges faced by entrepreneurs and investors.
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13. Which telecommunication service provider introduced the first direct satellite Internet service in the country?
In an effort to close the digital divide in rural areas, BSNL has introduced India's first direct-to-facility satellite internet service. The service uses state-of-the-art satellit
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e technology to provide high-speed internet without the use of conventional infrastructure. When no mobile or Wi-Fi network is available, the startup allows users to send SOS messages, make emergency calls and make UPI payments. Wide coverage, reliable communications and weatherproof operation are all features of satellite service.
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14. Who has been appointed as the CEO of Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB)?
Amrit Mohan, a senior Indian Police Service (IPS) officer of the Odisha cadre, has been appointed as the Director General of Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB). He is currently the Special
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Director General of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF). His position runs until August 31, 2025, when he retires. To stop smuggling and cross-border crime, Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) protects India's borders with Nepal and Bhutan. The head office of the SSB, Force Headquarters (FHQ), headed by a Director General, is located in New Delhi. The Director General is assisted by another Director General and many directorates headed by senior officials.
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15. Which organization created shock syringes without needles for painless injections?
A shock wave-based needleless syringe was developed at IIT Bombay to deliver drugs painlessly while reducing the risk of infection and skin damage. The syringe creates a microcurre
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nt of liquid medicine that is delivered to the skin without the need for needles using high-energy shock waves. It is powered by compressed nitrogen and contains a drive, a driven part and a medicine holder. In experiments on rats, it demonstrated greater tissue penetration with less skin injury. The device is cost effective as it can be used more than 1000 times and simply requires changing the nozzles. It could reduce the danger of needle-stick infections and speed up vaccination campaigns like the Indradhanush mission.
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16. Who has been appointed as the new Director General of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF)?
After the retirement of Anish Dayal Singh, Vitul Kumar, a native of Uttar Pradesh and a member of the 1993 batch of IPS officers, has been appointed as the acting Director General
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of the CRPF. Born in Bhatinda, Punjab, Kumar studied electronics engineering and honed his analytical skills in law enforcement. From Deputy Inspector General in 2009 to Special Director General in 2023, he has held important roles in CRPF. Kumar's awards include the Police Medal (2009) and the President's Police Medal (2021).
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17. Which country won the Senior National Men's Handball Championship in 2024?
Kerala defeated Chandigarh 34–31 to win their first Senior National Men’s Handball Championship title. Kerala defeated Services 23-21 in the semi-finals to advance to the final
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. Chandigarh defeated Indian Railways 32-30 to reach the final. Kerala's Devendar won the 'Best Player of the Championship' award. Sujith was recognized as "Best Left Winger" and Rahul was named "Best Goalkeeper". Indian Railways and Services tied for third place in the competition.
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18. What is the name of the first anti-pesticide coverall of the Ministry of Science and Technology in India?
Dr. Jitendra Singh Kisan Kavach, Minister of Science and Technology, unveiled India's first anti-pesticide suit to protect farmers from dangerous chemical exposure. The suit, creat
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ed in collaboration with Sepio Health Pvt. Ltd. Biotechnology Research and Innovation Council (BRIC-inStem), Bangalore, Bengaluru, promotes sustainable agriculture and farmer safety. It costs ₹4,000 and can be washed and reused for up to a year. There are plans to make it more affordable. The suit prevents health risks such as respiratory problems and vision loss by using state-of-the-art textile technology that deactivates pesticides through nucleophilic hydrolysis. By empowering farmers and guaranteeing sustainable farming methods, the idea seeks to address pesticide toxicity.
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19. Which Indian tribal clan was the home of the recently deceased Jodhaiya Bai?
Jodhaiya Bai, noted Baiga tribal artist and Padma Shri recipient, passed away on 15 December 2024 at Lodha village in Umaria district of Madhya Pradesh at the age of 86. The Baiga
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tribe is mainly found in the states of central and eastern India. is classified as a particularly vulnerable tribal group (PVTG). Jodhaiya Bai's paintings, which depicted Baiga tribal culture on canvas, brought her fame on a global scale. In 2023, she received the Padma Shri in recognition of her remarkable artistic endeavours. Her artworks have been exhibited worldwide and represent the unique customs and heritage of the Baiga community.
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20. On which day is Minority Rights Day celebrated?
Minority Rights Day is celebrated on December 18 in honor of the 1992 UN Declaration on the Rights of Persons Belonging to Minorities. This day promotes the preservation and empowe
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rment of minorities, draws attention to their contribution to society and raises awareness of their rights. The non-binding declaration shapes international human rights debates by guaranteeing minority rights to culture, religion and language. All people in India are guaranteed fundamental rights under the Constitution of India, which promotes equality and protects minorities from prejudice.
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