National Current Affairs Questions and Answers (26)
Total Questions : 20
1.
Which region is home to the Lesser Gull that was recently spotted in Delhi-NCR?
2. What will be the theme of India Internet Governance Forum (IIGF) 2024?
3. Which state is home to the Pilihit Tiger Reserve?
4. Which state celebrates the Eaglenest Bird Festival?
5. Indira Gandhi Sukh Shiksha Yojana was introduced in which state?
6. Which ministry conducted the Indian Maritime Heritage Conclave 2024 (IMHC 2024)?
7. Which organization introduced the Yuva Sahakar programme?
8. Which state is home to the Guruvayur temple which made headlines?
9. In which state is the Ering Wildlife Sanctuary located?
10. What is the main objective of the recently launched government "VISION Portal"?
11. Which river is a tributary of the Chakki river that was reported in the news?
12. Which region of Northeast India is home to most of the white-winged ducks?
13. Which state is connected to Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation System (KLIS)?
14. Which state is home to the Konda Reddi tribe?
15. What is the name of the government initiative that uses e-NWR to help farmers evaluate their credit?
16. Where did Gujarat set up its first Outsourcing Semiconductor Assembly and Testing (OSAT) plant?
17. Which shipyard built the survey vessel "Nirdeshak"?
18. Which state is home to the recently announced Pallikaranai Marshland?
19. Which new approach to pest control has been developed by JNCASR and ICAR-NBAIR scientists?
20. According to the State Food Security Index (SFSI) 2024, which state has ranked first?
The first sighting of the Lesser Gull occurred in the National Capital Region. At 25–30 cm in length, 61–78 cm in wingspan and 68–162 g in weight, it is the smallest seagull
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in the world. This migratory bird, a member of the Laridae family, breeds in northern Europe and spends the winter off the coasts of western Europe, the Mediterranean Sea, and the northeastern United States. It lives in swamps, lakes, rivers, estuaries and on seashores. It is listed as "Least Concern" on the IUCN Red List.
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2. What will be the theme of India Internet Governance Forum (IIGF) 2024?
With the help of MeitY and NIXI, the India Internet Governance Forum (IIGF) 2024 was held at the Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi on December 1. Bridging the digital divide, trust, secur
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ity and innovative technologies were the main themes of the event themed 'Internet Governance Innovation for India'. The IIGF, the Indian branch of the UN IGF, was established in 2021 to promote multi-stakeholder discussion on Internet regulations. It addresses issues including cyber security, digital inclusion and privacy, while promoting safe, inclusive and morally sound internet practices. The Forum places great emphasis on cooperative policy-making for a secure and open digital future.
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3. Which state is home to the Pilihit Tiger Reserve?
An Uttar Pradesh minister entering the heart of the Pilibhit Tiger Reserve has prompted an investigation. Uttar Pradesh is where it is located. Pilibhit, Lakhimpur Kheri and Bahrai
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ch districts are included in the reserve. It is found in the "terai" plains of Uttar Pradesh and the foothills of the Himalayas. The Gomti river begins here and the Sharda, Chuka and Mala Khannot rivers also flow through the reserve. Its boundary is marked by the Sharda Sagar Dam. The reserve has Vindhya Mountain soils, teak forests and a hot and dry environment.
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4. Which state celebrates the Eaglenest Bird Festival?
New logo for the 4th Eaglenest Bird Festival to be held in West Kameng District on 17-19 January 2025, Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu posted. The festival promotes su
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stainable ecotourism and community-led conservation while honoring the rich biodiversity of Arunachal Pradesh. Through interesting events and programs, it emphasizes the state's commitment to environmental protection and raising public awareness of it.
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5. Indira Gandhi Sukh Shiksha Yojana was introduced in which state?
After his government was in power for two years, Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu introduced six welfare schemes. The launch event was held in Bilaspur where
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the beneficiaries received financial assistance. The important Indira Gandhi Sukh Shiksha Yojana program was launched and 5,145 beneficiaries received payments totaling Rs 1.38 crore. Eligible children under the age of 18 receive financial support for higher education and Rs 1,000 per month. The program, which has an annual budget of Rs 53.21 crore, attempts to help families at risk of child abuse.
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6. Which ministry conducted the Indian Maritime Heritage Conclave 2024 (IMHC 2024)?
In honor of India's maritime heritage, the Yashobhoomi Convention Center in New Delhi hosted the Indian Maritime Heritage Conclave (IMHC) in December 2024. It was organized by the
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Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways. The event highlighted India's rich maritime heritage and its importance in international cultural and trade ties. Ministers from Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Arunachal Pradesh and Goa attended the ceremony. Along with addressing marine biodiversity and ocean health, the event promotes sustainable practices and aligns with India's Vishwaguru vision.
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7. Which organization introduced the Yuva Sahakar programme?
The Cooperation Minister recently spoke about the Yuva Sahakar Program in the Lok Sabha. The goal of the Yuva Sahakar program is to support creative cooperative societies, especial
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ly those founded by young entrepreneurs. It provides long-term loans (up to five years) with a 2% interest subsidy from the National Cooperative Development Corporation (NCDC) and targets cooperatives that have been in business for at least three months. Other state subsidies can be paired with the loan. With a designated fund linked to Rs. The National Cooperative Development Corporation (NCDC) oversees the implementation of the program at the national level. Apart from benefits for women and SC/ST candidates, the scheme provides additional incentives to cooperatives in North Eastern and aspirational districts.
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8. Which state is home to the Guruvayur temple which made headlines?
Supreme Court to hear challenge to Kerala High Court order allowing Guruvayur temple management to stop 'udayasthamana pooja' on Ekadasi due to crowd control issues. One of the lar
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gest temples in India in terms of daily followers is the Guruvayur Sree Krishna Swamy Temple in Kerala, which is dedicated to Lord Krishna. Since the oldest documents date from the 17th century, it may be more than 5,000 years old. The temple is famous for its old wall paintings, traditional Kerala architecture and unusual customs like Thulabharam. Punnathur Kotta Elephant Sanctuary which has 56 elephants is also located here.
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9. In which state is the Ering Wildlife Sanctuary located?
During the conference, plans were made to reintroduce the rhinos to the D. Ering Wildlife Sanctuary (DEWS) in East Siang district of Arunachal Pradesh. Established in 1976, D. Erin
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g Memorial Wildlife Sanctuary changed its name from Lali Wildlife Sanctuary in 1986. It has a tropical climate, experiences both northeast and southwest monsoons, and is home to Arunachal Pradesh's main river, the Siang. The sanctuary includes grasses, reeds, river plains and trees such as Bombax ceiba, Dillenia indica and Termenelia myriocarpa.
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10. What is the main objective of the recently launched government "VISION Portal"?
On November 21, 2024 Dr. Jitendra Singh, Minister of State (Independent Body) Ministry of Science and Technology VISION ("Viksit Bharat Initiative for Student Innovation and Outrea
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ch Network") New Delhi. Through education, skills development and sustainable livelihoods, the portal aims to empower young people from disadvantaged backgrounds. India's startup ecosystem has grown from 350 in 2014 to 1.67 lakh in 2024, making it the third largest in the world. Launched in 2016, Startup India promotes creativity and helps entrepreneurs, especially underrepresented groups including women, SCs and STs. Utsav Foundation, a non-profit organization based in Gurugram that promotes youth empowerment and skill development, created the VISION portal.
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11. Which river is a tributary of the Chakki river that was reported in the news?
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) was informed by a joint committee that the stone crushing units were changing the path of the Chakki river. The Chakki River, a tributary of the B
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eas, flows through Punjab and Himachal Pradesh before joining the Beas near Pathankot. Rain and snow from the Dhauladhar range provide it with nourishment. Uncontrolled sand mining damages the banks and river bed. One of the region's five rivers, the Beas River, formerly known as Arjiki or Hyphasis, is vital to Punjab.
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12. Which region of Northeast India is home to most of the white-winged ducks?
Assam's state bird, the white-winged duck, was recently spotted at the Neelmoni Beel man-made pond in the Nameri Tiger Reserve. There are only around 800 of these ducks in the worl
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d, with 450 of them living in Bangladesh, India and Myanmar, making it one of the most endangered species. It lives in Assam and Arunachal Pradesh in India and prefers swampy and deep tropical forests. His haunting call earned him the nickname "Deo Hans" or Spirit Duck. It has a black body, a white patch on its head, and red-orange eyes. Its typical length is 81 cm. The omnivorous crepuscular duck is classified as critically endangered by the IUCN.
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13. Which state is connected to Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation System (KLIS)?
Barring geotechnical tests, the National Dam Safety Authority (NDSA) is expected to release its final report on the Kaleshwaram Irrigation System (KLIS) soon. KLIS is a multipurpos
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e irrigation project located in Kaleshwaram, Telangana, on the Godavari River. It supplies 45 lakh acres in 20 districts of Telangana, including Hyderabad and Secunderabad, with water for consumption and irrigation. With 500 km across 13 districts and a canal network of over 1,800 km, it is the largest multi-stage lift irrigation project in the world. The facility produces 240 TMC of water, mostly for industrial, municipal and irrigation use.
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14. Which state is home to the Konda Reddi tribe?
A particularly vulnerable tribal group, the Konda Reddi, live in Andhra Pradesh along the Godavari River. They worship regional deities, practice traditional Hinduism and speak hea
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vily accented Telugu. Marriages take place through various recognized ceremonies and families are patriarchal and patrilocal. Monogamy is prevalent, however polygamy exists. Their self-government is supported by a hereditary leader known as "Pedda Kapu" who also acts as the village priest. Apart from commercial products like cashew, cotton and chillies, they grow jowar as their staple crop and engage in conversion cultivation or pod. Their usual round mud houses with thatched roofs are similar to the Bhunga style of Gujarat.
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15. What is the name of the government initiative that uses e-NWR to help farmers evaluate their credit?
To avoid distress sales for small farmers, a Credit Guarantee Scheme (CGS) has been introduced for lien financing based on electronic negotiable warehouse receipts (e-NWR). They ar
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e trying to secure financing for small farmers so that the crops are not sold in times of need. An amount of Rs 1,000 crore is earmarked for financing post-harvest works. After keeping the goods in WDRA-approved warehouses, farmers can get loans secured by electronic negotiable warehouse receipts or e-NWRs. Agricultural and non-agricultural loan covers up to Rs 75 crore and Rs 200 crore respectively. The program increases the availability of credit and provides financial assistance to farmers after harvest.
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16. Where did Gujarat set up its first Outsourcing Semiconductor Assembly and Testing (OSAT) plant?
Gujarat-based semiconductor firm Suchi Semicon has opened its first OSAT (Outsourced Semiconductor Assembly and Testing) facility in Surat. The 30,000 square foot facility offers a
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ssembly, test and packaging services for semiconductor components. It supports consumer electronics, automotive and industrial applications, among others. Gujarat Home Minister Harsh Sanghavi and Union Minister C.R. Patil officially opened the factory. The move makes Gujarat a hub for high-tech manufacturing and research and strengthens India's place in the global semiconductor supply chain.
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17. Which shipyard built the survey vessel "Nirdeshak"?
On 18 December, INS Nirdeshak was commissioned at the Visakhapatnam Naval Shipyard. It is the second vessel in the Indian Navy's Survey Vessel (Large) project. intended to support
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naval operations, aid in navigation and conduct hydrographic surveys. With more than 80% original content, she was built by Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE), Kolkata, with the help of Aatmanirbhar Bharata. It is a reincarnation of the former INS Nirdeshak, which was decommissioned on 19 December 2014, after 32 years of service. The word "Nirdeshak" means "Pathfinder", reflecting its function in accurately mapping the waters.
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18. Which state is home to the recently announced Pallikaranai Marshland?
To find out how much silt can be removed, a bathymetric survey is being carried out around the Pallikaranai Marshes.
In response to increasing pressures from sewage discharges and
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intrusions, this study is essential for flood control and wetland restoration. The swamp, which lies 20 kilometers south of Chennai in Tamil Nadu, is a freshwater and semi-saline wetland. It serves as a flood defense in Chennai and Chengalpattu districts. 65 swamp wetlands are connected to Bay of Bengal Kovalam Creek and Okkiyam Madavu. India's Pallikaranai is a Ramsar site.
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19. Which new approach to pest control has been developed by JNCASR and ICAR-NBAIR scientists?
Developed by JNCASR and ICAR-NBAIR researchers, the sustainable pheromone dispenser ensures a controlled rate of pheromone release and reduces pest control costs. By using a mesopo
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rous silica matrix, this invention enables stable release of pheromones and increased pest protection effectiveness. The technology, which is moving from laboratory research to large-scale industrial production, aims to help farmers by improving farming practices and promoting environmentally friendly pest control methods.
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20. According to the State Food Security Index (SFSI) 2024, which state has ranked first?
For the second consecutive year, Kerala has topped the State Food Security Index (SFSI) 2024. The index was released during the FSSAI Global Food Regulators Summit 2024. The index
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is published annually from 2018-19 by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India. (FSSAI). SFSI strives to raise India's food safety standards. Data management, regulatory compliance, food testing, training and consumer empowerment are the five criteria it uses to rank states. In 2023, a new metric called "Improvement in SFSI Rank" was introduced. The index encourages people to eat healthy and safe foods.
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