1. Cabinet Approvals:
The government approved new positions for the 16th Finance Commission.
2. Aviation Expo:
Wings India 2024, Asia's largest aviation expo, was inaugurated by Scindia.
3. Awards and Recognitions:
EIL received the SCOPE Eminence Award.
Praveen Achuthan Kutty was approved as DCB Bank MD & CEO by the RBI.
4. Space and Technology:
ISRO upgraded its distress alert device for fishermen.
India is involved in planning and building the Chabahar port.
A lunar sample collection mission aims to understand the Moon's geology.
5. Environmental Initiatives:
Rs 302 crore was announced for artificial reef units in Vizhinjam, Kerala.
Project Snow Leopard focuses on conserving snow leopards and their habitats.
6. National News - Coaching Centres:
New guidelines for coaching centres were introduced to ensure proper standards and student welfare.
7. National News - Artificial Reefs:
A project for artificial reefs in Vizhinjam, Kerala, was launched to boost fish population and support local fishermen.
8. National News - Graphene and IoT Centre:
The India Innovation Centre for Graphene and a Centre of Excellence in Intelligent IoT Sensors were inaugurated in Kerala.
9. National News - Farsi as a Classical Language:
Farsi (Persian) was included as one of India's nine classical languages under the New Education Policy.
10. International News - China's Population Decline:
China faces a demographic crisis with a declining birth rate and increased deaths.
11. International News - Houthi Escalation in the Red Sea:
Houthi rebels in Yemen intensified attacks in the Red Sea, leading to concerns about a broader regional conflict.
12. International News - Japan's Lunar Mission:
Japan's Smart Lander for Investigating Moon (SLIM) is set to land on the Moon, contributing to lunar science.
13. State News - Moh-Juj Fights in Assam:
Moh-Juj, traditional buffalo fights, made a comeback in Assam after a hiatus of nine years.
14. State News - Kolkata Book Fair:
Mamata Banerjee inaugurated the 47th International Kolkata Book Fair, featuring the UK as the theme country.
15. State News - Pakke Paga Hornbill Festival in Arunachal Pradesh:**
The Pakke Paga Hornbill Festival in Arunachal Pradesh focuses on cultural diversity and conservation efforts.
16. State News - Tallest Ambedkar Statue in Andhra Pradesh:
Andhra Pradesh unveiled the world's tallest statue of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar in Vijayawada.
17. Banking News - HDFC Bank's Singapore Expansion:
HDFC Bank aims to expand its footprint by establishing its first branch in Singapore.
18. Banking News - ICICI Bank Canada's Mobile Banking App:
ICICI Bank Canada launched the 'Money2India (Canada)' mobile banking app for seamless fund transfers.
19. Defence News - Indian Army and MeitY Collaboration:
The Indian Army collaborates with MeitY to develop cutting-edge military-grade software.
20. Business News - Apple Surpasses Samsung in Smartphone Market:
Apple's iPhone surpassed Samsung as the best-selling smartphone series in 2023.
21. Business News - Adani Group's Investment in Data Centre:
Adani Group announced a Rs 50,000 crore investment in a 1 GW hyperscale data centre in Maharashtra.
22. Important Days News - Kokborok Day:
Kokborok Day in Tripura marks the recognition of Kokborok as an official language.
23. Schemes News - Assam Govt's Mukhyamantri Mahila Udyamita Abhiyan:
The Assam government launched a scheme to empower rural women entrepreneurs.
24. Schemes News - E-SAKSHI App Under MPLADS:
The e-SAKSHI app aims to streamline the administration of the Member of Parliament Local Area Development Scheme (MPLADS).
25. Agreements News - Google Pay and NPCI Partnership:
Google Pay partners with NPCI to extend UPI payments globally, facilitating transactions for Indian travellers.
26. Appointments News - Director General of Sashastra Seema Bal:
Senior IPS officer Daljit Singh Chaudhary is appointed as the Director General of Sashastra Seema Bal.
27. Appointments News - Hrithik Roshan as RuPay Prime Volleyball League Ambassador:
Hrithik Roshan is appointed as the brand ambassador for the RuPay Prime Volleyball League.
28. Awards News - Assam Baibhav Award for Ex-CJI Ranjan Gogoi:
Former Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi is honored with the 'Assam Baibhav' award.
29. Awards News - Gianni Infantino's Sports Personality Award:
FIFA President Gianni Infantino receives the International Sports Personality of the Year award in Dubai.
30. Sports News - Carlos Sainz's Victory in Dakar Rally 2024:
Carlos Sainz wins the Dakar Rally for the fourth time, making history as the oldest winner.
31. Miscellaneous News - World's Largest Lamp for Ram Temple Opening:
A 300-foot lamp, the world's largest, will illuminate Ayodhya during the Ram Temple opening ceremony.
1. What is the objective of the new guidelines for coaching centres in India?
A: To provide a legal structure for their operation and define minimum standards.
2. According to the coaching centre guidelines, who is eligible to teach?
A: Only those with a minimum qualification of graduation.
3. What is the purpose of the artificial reef project inaugurated in Vizhinjam, Kerala?
A: To boost fish production and promote sustainable fishing.
4. Who inaugurated the India Innovation Centre for Graphene (IICG) and Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Intelligent Internet of Things (IIoT) Sensors in Kerala?
A: MeitY Secretary S Krishnan.
5. Which language has been included as one of the nine classical languages of India under the New Education Policy?**
A: Farsi (Persian).
6. What demographic challenge is China facing, according to the text?
A: Declining birth rates.
7. What is the primary aim of Japan's Smart Lander for Investigating Moon (SLIM) mission?
A: To demonstrate highly accurate lunar landings.
8. What cultural event made a comeback in Assam during the Magh Bihu festival in 2024?**
A: Moh-Juj, the traditional buffalo fights.
9. Which state government unveiled the world's tallest statue of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar in Vijayawada?**
A: Andhra Pradesh.
10. What is HDFC Bank's strategic move for expansion mentioned in the text?
A: Opening its first branch in Singapore.
11. Which ICICI Bank subsidiary launched the 'Money2India (Canada)' mobile banking app?
A: ICICI Bank Canada.
12. What collaborative effort is mentioned between the Indian Army and MeitY?
A: Development of cutting-edge military-grade software.
13. According to the research firm IDC, what significant milestone did Apple achieve in 2023?
A: Surpassed Samsung as the top-selling smartphone maker.
14. How much investment did the Adani Group announce for the 1 GW hyperscale data centre in Maharashtra?
A: Rs 50,000 crore.
15. What does Kokborok Day commemorate, and when is it observed annually?
A: Recognition of Kokborok as an official language of Tripura; January 19th.
16. What is the objective of Assam's Mukhyamantri Mahila Udyamita Abhiyaan (MMUA) scheme?
A: To empower rural women entrepreneurs.
17. What does the e-SAKSHI mobile application aim to transform in the administration of MPLADS?
A: The way MPs engage in and manage development projects within their constituencies.
18. What collaboration was formed between Google Pay and NPCI?
A: To extend UPI payments globally.
19. Who has been appointed as the Director General of Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB)?**
A: Daljit Singh Chaudhary.
20. Who is the brand ambassador for the RuPay Prime Volleyball League Season 3?
A: Hrithik Roshan.
21. Who will be honored with the 'Assam Baibhav' award, and in which field?
A: Ranjan Gogoi; Law & Justice.
22. Who received the International Sports Personality of the Year award at the Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Creative Sports Awards?
A: Gianni Infantino.
23. What made Carlos Sainz's victory in Dakar Rally 2024 historic?
A: He became the oldest winner of the Dakar Rally at the age of 61.
24. What is the significance of the world's largest lamp mentioned in the text?
A: It will illuminate the city of Ayodhya during the opening of the Ram Temple.
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