National Current Affairs Questions and Answers (28)
Total Questions : 20
1.
Which city is home to the Sukhna Lake that was featured in the news?
2. Which sector is associated with Vividad Se Vishwas scheme?
3. Which state last won the Santosh Trophy national football championship?
4. Which state was the first to identify the Ganga river dolphins?
5. Gandhi Sagar Wildlife Sanctuary is located in which state?
6. In which city has the Indian Army opened an 'Artificial Intelligence Incubation Centre'?
7. Which agent is responsible for typhus, which was recently reported in the media?
8. Which ministry oversees the Genetic Engineering Assessment Committee (GEAC)?
9. Ladki Bahin plan was introduced in which state?
10. Which state has seen a monarch butterfly recently?
11. Which organization is responsible for implementing the Centralized Pension Payment System (CPPS)?
12. Which state celebrates Rann Utsav?
13. Who won the gold medal in the 2024 Bhopal Senior National Shooting Championship?
14. Who was recently appointed as the ninth chairman of the National Human Rights Commission?
15. Which foreign organization has tied up with NITI Aayog to develop the Youth Co:Lab Initiative?
16. What is the name of the online tool used by CAG to increase accountability and transparency of public expenditure?
17. Which tribal leader is celebrating his 150th birthday in 'Panchayat Se Parliament 2.0'?
18. In which state will the 74th Senior National Basketball Championship be held?
19. What will be the theme of National Consumer Day in 2024?
20. Omkareshwar floating solar power project was recently launched in which state?
An ecologically sensitive zone of 1 to 2,035 km has been designated around Haryana's Sukhna Wildlife Sanctuary by the Union Environment Ministry. In 1958, the Sukhna Choe stream fr
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om the Shivalik range was dammed to form Sukhna Lake, an artificial lake in Chandigarh. Recognized as a national wetland, the lake covers an area of about 3 km2, is 1.52 km long and 1.49 km wide. The watershed contains silt-heavy water, rugged topography and a high risk of soil erosion. In winter, migratory birds such as Siberian ducks, storks and cranes flock to the 26 square kilometer Sukhna Nature Reserve, which adjoins Sukhna Lake.
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2. Which sector is associated with Vividad Se Vishwas scheme?
The deadline for the Vivad Se Vishwas scheme has been shifted by the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) from December 31, 2024 to January 31, 2025. The plan was announced in the
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Union Budget 2023-2024. Indirect Taxes Sabka Vishwas Scheme 2019 serves as a plan for Vivad Se Vishwas Scheme. Facilitates resolution of disputed taxes, interest and penalties. In addition, the plan protects the contents of the return from prosecution under the Income Tax Act.
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3. Which state last won the Santosh Trophy national football championship?
In the final of the 78th Santosh Trophy national football competition, West Bengal defeated Kerala to win the title. The final match was played in Hyderabad at the GMC Balayogi Sta
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dium in Telangana on 31 December 2024. The All India Football Federation hosts the Santosh Trophy, one of India's top national men's football competitions. The Telangana Football Association hosted the final round of the 78th edition in Hyderabad from 14 to 31 December 2024.
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4. Which state was the first to identify the Ganga river dolphins?
The first Ganga river dolphin was tagged in Assam today, marking a historic step in animal conservation. The effort is led by the Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Chang
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e with implementation by the Wildlife Institute of India (WII), Assam Forest Department and Aaranyak. The lightweight tags, which work with Argos satellite systems, reduce the amount of disruption to the dolphins' mobility. The national body CAMPA provides funding for the project under the Dolphin Project. The Ganges river dolphin can be found in Bangladesh, India and Nepal along the Ganga-Brahmaputra-Meghna and Karnaphuli-Sangu river systems. It is included in Schedule I of the Wildlife Conservation Act 1972, Schedule I under CITES and the IUCN List of Threatened Animals.
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5. Gandhi Sagar Wildlife Sanctuary is located in which state?
Madhya Pradesh intends to set up a cheetah sanctuary in the Gandhi Sagar Wildlife Sanctuary, which is spread over 2,500 square kilometers and covers both Madhya Pradesh and Rajasth
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an. It is located in the northwest of Madhya Pradesh. It is located near the Chambal River in the Khathiar-Gir Dry Deciduous Forest Ecoregion. Covering 368 square kilometers, it was designated a sanctuary in 1974 and is an Important Bird and Biodiversity Area (IBA). The natural richness of the sanctuary is enhanced by its diverse topography that includes hills, plateaus and the catchment area of the Gandhi Sagar Dam.
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6. In which city has the Indian Army opened an 'Artificial Intelligence Incubation Centre'?
Under the virtual leadership of General Upendra Dwivedi, the Indian Army opened the AI Incubation Center (IAAIIC) in Bengaluru. The center reflects the military's emphasis on
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using artificial intelligence for operational excellence. It seeks to support military technological innovation through AI-powered solutions. The effort is to improve operational efficiency, decision-making and combat capability.
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7. Which agent is responsible for typhus, which was recently reported in the media?
In 2024, 5,000 cases of typhoid were reported in various areas including Chennai, Tiruvallur and Vellore. Orientia tsutsugamushi is the bacteria that causes the disease, and infect
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ed mites spread it. Symptoms include fever, headache, body aches and occasionally a rash. In severe cases, death, organ failure and respiratory problems are possible consequences. Its distribution is influenced by variables such as agriculture, sanitation, climate and vector abundance. An Elisa test is used for detection. Control methods include rodent population reduction, brush removal, and cold misting.
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8. Which ministry oversees the Genetic Engineering Assessment Committee (GEAC)?
The guidelines for the selection of experts for the Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee (GEAC) have been prepared by the Union Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Chan
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ge. Under the Hazardous and Genetically Modified Organisms Regulations 1989 enacted by the Environment (Protection) Act 1986, GEAC is a statutory committee. In 2010, the Committee for the Evaluation of Genetic Engineering replaced its previous moniker the Committee for the Approval of Genetic Engineering. The Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change (MoEF&CC) is the organization that oversees GEAC.
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9. Ladki Bahin plan was introduced in which state?
The Ladki Bahin scheme, which was introduced in June 2024, is currently under review by Maharashtra. The scheme provides ₹1,500 per month to women from economically disadvantaged
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groups. Women are eligible only if their family's annual income is less than ₹ 2.5 lakh. Free LPG cylinders for BPL households and free electricity for farmers were also included in the budget. The scheme's annual cost of ₹46,000 crore raises questions about its viability. The finance agency warned that the cost could affect government salary payments. In order to reduce the financial burden, the government wants to reduce the number of beneficiaries.
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10. Which state has seen a monarch butterfly recently?
In the Sepahijala Tripura Nature Reserve, she recorded the Royal Striped Butterfly (Rachana jalindra indra) for the first time. This lycaenid butterfly can be found in the forests
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of Northeast India and also in other parts of South and Southeast Asia. India is home to three subspecies: indra (Orissa to West Bengal, Assam, Meghalaya, Jharkhand), tarpina (Andamans) and macantia (southwest India to Goa). Females are brownish with white markings, while males have a rich purple sheen. The underwings have a "striped" appearance due to their light brown color and white stripes.
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11. Which organization is responsible for implementing the Centralized Pension Payment System (CPPS)?
The Centralized Pension Payment System (CPPS) has been fully implemented by the Employees' Pension Fund Organization (EPFO). 7.85 million pensioners can receive benefits from any b
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ank or branch in the country thanks to CPPS. It guarantees smooth pension payment and eliminates physical verification. The decentralized model, which depended on limited agreements with specific banks, has been replaced by a new system. When a pensioner moves or changes bank, they no longer need to send Pension Payment Orders (PPOs). Upon discharge, pension payments are immediately credited, which increases comfort and quality of life.
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12. Which state celebrates Rann Utsav?
Until March 2025, the Prime Minister extended the invitation to the public to participate in the Rann Utsav. In the Great Rann of Kutch, India's largest salt desert, Gujarat Touris
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m hosts Rann Utsav every year. The event attracts visitors from India and beyond by showcasing Kutch's rich artistic and cultural heritage. The Rann of Kutch, mostly located in the Kutch region of Gujarat, with a smaller portion in Pakistan's Sindh province, is a vast salt marsh that runs along the India-Pakistan border.
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13. Who won the gold medal in the 2024 Bhopal Senior National Shooting Championship?
Shahu Tushar Mane bagged his first senior national title at the National Shooting Championships after winning gold in the men's 10m air rifle category. In the 24-run final, Mane pl
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aying for Railways narrowly beat Dhanush Srikanth of Telangana to win the silver medal. In the youth division, gold was won by Himanshu of Haryana, silver and bronze by Yash Pandey of Madhya Pradesh and Abhiav Shaw of West Bengal.
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14. Who was recently appointed as the ninth chairman of the National Human Rights Commission?
The ninth chairman of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), V. Ramasubramanian, a former Supreme Court judge, will serve for three years ending in December 2027. After more
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than three years, Justice Ramasubramanian retired from the Supreme Court on June 29, 2023. He shared with significant cases related to demonetization and cryptocurrency laws. He replaces Justice Arun Mishra and the interim NHRC is headed by acting chairman Vijaya Bharati Sayani. The NHRC investigates human rights violations, deals with related cases and promotes research that protects human rights.
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15. Which foreign organization has tied up with NITI Aayog to develop the Youth Co:Lab Initiative?
The seventh Youth Co:Lab National Innovation Challenge for 2024-2025 is presented by Atal Innovation Mission (AIM), NITI Aayog and UNDP in association with Citi Foundation. Co-foun
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ded by UNDP and Citi Foundation in 2017, Youth Co:Lab aims to empower young people to use entrepreneurship and innovation to advance the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). It has organized six themed talks on young innovation in India by 2024, where it started in 2019 in collaboration with AIM and NITI Aayog. In collaboration with the AssisTech Foundation, the 2024-2025 edition focuses on ways to improve opportunities for people with disabilities in the areas of inclusive care models, education, skills development and assistive technology.
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16. What is the name of the online tool used by CAG to increase accountability and transparency of public expenditure?
The Open Data Kit (ODK) platform is used by the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) to improve accountability and transparency of public spending. ODK is a secure online platform
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for managing, designing and collecting data. It offers end-to-end encryption and is integrated with the CAG Operating System (OIOS). This tool makes it easy to conduct multilingual surveys and identify problem areas. Beneficiary surveys assist in planning and gathering evidence for audits. The performance of AIIMS Mangalagiri and AIIMS Bibinagar was audited and patient satisfaction was assessed using ODK.
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17. Which tribal leader is celebrating his 150th birthday in 'Panchayat Se Parliament 2.0'?
Lok Sabha Speaker inaugurates 'Panchayat Se Parliament 2.0' at Samvidhana Sadan Central Hall. The Ministry of Tribal Affairs and the Lok Sabha Secretariat are working with the Nati
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onal Commission for Women (NCW) to organize it. On the occasion of the 150th birthday of tribal chief Bhagwan Birsa Munda. It brings together 502 elected women parliamentarians from 22 states and union territories who are members of Scheduled Tribes. Its main objective is to empower women in legislatures by enabling them to better understand parliamentary processes, governance and constitutional issues.
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18. In which state will the 74th Senior National Basketball Championship be held?
The Gujarat State Basketball Association, a member of the Basketball Federation of India, is in charge of organizing the 74th Senior National Basketball Championship. The venue of
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the competition is the Sidsar Sports Complex Indoor Stadium in Bhavnagar, Gujarat. More than 150 officials and prosecutors and more than 900 national and international participants are participating. Gujarat is hosting five elite sporting events in 2025, 2026 and 2029 as part of India's bid to host the 2036 Olympics.
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19. What will be the theme of National Consumer Day in 2024?
National Consumer Day is celebrated every year on 24 December to honor the significance of the Indian consumer movement. The day is in honor of the passage of the Consumer Protecti
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on Act of 1986, which protects consumers from deceptive business tactics and abuse. Each year, Consumer Day addresses the challenges of a changing market by focusing on specific themes. The theme of the 2024 celebrations in Delhi is 'Virtual Hearings and Digital Access to Consumer Justice'. The subject is in line with the Consumer Protection Act, 2019, which emphasizes the use of digital technology for speedy and affordable justice, such as online filing of complaints and digital forums for redressal of consumer grievances.
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20. Omkareshwar floating solar power project was recently launched in which state?
On 25 December 2024, the Prime Minister officially opened the Omkareshwar Floating Solar Project in Khandwa, Madhya Pradesh. By reducing carbon emissions, this initiative will help
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India achieve its goal of net zero emissions by 2070. It also saves water by reducing evaporation. As part of the National Perspective Plan, the Prime Minister also laid the foundation stone of the Ken-Betwa River Link Project, India's first river-linking initiative. The districts of Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh would get irrigation facilities as a result of this project.
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