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THE ICC HALL OF FAME Kagiso Rabada - Fastest bowler to reach 300 Test wickets
based on balls bowled, achieving the milestone in just 11,817
deliveries.

Ravichandran Ashwin set a new benchmark by becoming the

highest wicket-taker in the ICC World Test Championship.

Afghanistan A clinched the ACC Men's T20 Emerging

Teams Asia Cup 2024 by defeating Sri Lanka A by 7 wickets.

Irani Cup: Mumbai triumphs after 27 years Indian Grandmaster Arjun Erigaisi secured the WR
The 62nd Irani Cup edition was completed at the Ekana Cricket Chess masters title after defeating Maxime Vachier-
Stadium in Lucknow with 2023-24 Ranji Trophy champions Lagrave of France in the Armageddon game following
Mumbai defeating the Rest of India (RoI). two draws in Classical chess during the final.

Virat Kohli Joins Elite Club as 4th Indian Batter to Cross 9,000 The Zimbabwe cricket team made history by
Test Runs. He has become the fourth Indian batter to reach this achieving the highest team total ever recorded in
remarkable milestone, following in the footsteps of legends T20 internationals, scoring 344 for 4 against
Sachin Tendulkar, Rahul Dravid, and Sunil Gavaskar. Gambia in a Group B match at the T20 World Cup
Sub Regional Africa Qualifier held in Nairobi.
New Zealand Women's
Team Lift the ICC T20 Rani Rampal, Indian women’s hockey legend,
World Cup After 23 Years retires. The former captain represented India
at the Dubai International in 254 international matches at the senior level
Cricket Stadium. They and led the team to a historic fourth-place
defeated the South African finish at Tokyo 2020.
team with 32 runs.
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BALLON D'OR WINNERS

2024 Shanghai
Masters:
India beat Bangladesh to retain title
Jannik Sinner
Defending champions India Claims Men’s
beat Bangladesh 2-0 in the Singles Title
final to retain the SAFF U17
Championship title played Tennis icon Rafael Nadal announces retirement from professional Tennis.
at the Changlimithang Rafael Nadal has announced his retirement from tennis, with the upcoming
Stadium, Thimphu, Bhutan. Davis Cup Final in Spain being his last tournament as a professional player.
Nadal is considered one of the greatest tennis players in
Bala Devi, often referred to as the "goal
history. The former men's world number one has Olympic
machine" of Indian women's football, reached
gold medals in singles (Beijing 2008), and doubles (Rio 2016),
an exceptional milestone by becoming the first
in addition to 22 men's singles grand slam titles including a
Indian woman to score her 50th international
record 14 at the French Open, making him the undisputed
goal during the 2024 SAFF Women's
king of the clay courts.
Championship in Nepal, in a match against
Pakistan. "The man who does not read books has no advantage over the one who cannot read them."

sports sports
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar unveiled the Asian TT Championships: India clinches three medals, including historic women’s
logo and mascot for the Women's Asian Champions doubles bronze
Trophy-2024, which will be held in Rajgir from
The trio of Manika Batra, Ayhika Mukherjee, and
November 11-20. The mascot, named 'Gudiya', is
Sutirtha Mukherjee secured the country’s first-ever
inspired by the state bird of Bihar, Sparrow.
medal in the women’s team category since the
The Women's Asian Champions Trophy-2024 is a joint venture of Hockey competition began in 1972, though they eventually
India and the Bihar government and will be held at the newly developed lost 1-3 to Japan in the semifinals.
Rajgir Hockey Stadium.
Sutirtha Mukherjee and Ayhika Mukherjee won
Indian gymnast Dipa Karmakar has Announced Retirement. India’s maiden bronze medal in Women's Doubles
At the 2014 Commonwealth Games event at the Asian Table Tennis Championship
in Glasgow, she secured a bronze organised in Astana, Kazakhstan.
medal in the vault event. This victory
was a historic milestone for India, In the men’s category, India secured another bronze, their third straight in the
marking the country's first-ever tournament, after the team of Achanta Sharath Kamal, Manav Thakkar, and
medal in women’s gymnastics at the Harmeet Desai fell 0-3 to Chinese Taipei in the semifinals.
Commonwealth Games. Rupa Bayor from Arunachal Pradesh has
made history by becoming the first Indian
In 2016, Dipa made history again by qualifying for the Rio Olympics,
Taekwondo athlete to be ranked among
becoming the first Indian female gymnast to compete at the Summer
the world's top 10 in the World Poomsae
Olympics in nearly five decades.
Ranking by World Taekwondo. She is
Dipa Karmakar landed a gold medal in vault to become the first Indian
currently ranked 9th globally, marking a
gymnast to win the continental title in the Asian women’s artistic gymnastics
major milestone for India in the sport.
championships in Tashkent.
Karmakar’s signature move, the Produnova vault, earned her global Chirag Chikkara accounted for the solitary gold
recognition. in the men’s 57kg, becoming only the third
Arjuna Award - 2015 , Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award- 2016, Padma Indian to ever claim top podium at the U23
Shri - 2017. World Wrestling Championships after Olympic
medallist Aman Sehrawat (men’s 57kg) in 2022
U23 World Wrestling and Reetika Hooda (women’s 76kg) last year.
Championships 2024
 defence defence
India and Singapore agreed to extend the LAC buffer zones may go; no clarity on de-escalation
existing bilateral agreement on ‘Joint Demchok is a disputed area where India and China
Military Training-Army’ for the next five have varying claims in the Charding La area. At
years and also look at co-development Depsang, Chinese troops have been blocking Indian
and co-production of defence equipment. patrols from going beyond the Y-junction.
This was decided during the sixth India-
Singapore Defence Ministerial Dialogue Demchok is one of the two mutually agreed disputed areas in eastern
in New Delhi, co-chaired by Defence Ladakh with each side having varying claims in the Charding La area.
Minister Rajnath Singh and visiting China set up tents on the Indian side of Charding Nala in 2017 and its
Singaporean counterpart Ng Eng Hen. presence expanded as the stand-off unfolded in April 2020. China insists
that these two issues predate the 2020 stand-off, while India stresses that
To counter terrorism, Indian Army
the ingress in 2020 has to be revoked, which had caused a stalemate in the
deployed its advanced BMP-2
talks.
'Sarath' infantry fighting vehicle as The second edition of the Indian Army's flagship
part of Operation 'ASAN'. Indian international seminar, the Chanakya Defence
Army's BMP-2 'Sarath' gives Dialogue, culminated at the Manekshaw Centre in
strategic advantage to Army in the Delhi. The Chanakya Defence Dialogue 2024,
region with its amphibious themed "Drivers in Nation Building: Fueling
capabilities and firepower. Growth Through Comprehensive Security," sparked
essential discussions on the integration of security
General Upendra Dwivedi, COAS launched dynamics within the broader context of national
“Agniastra”, a multi target portable and international policymaking.
detonation device that has been developed
in house by Major Rajprasad RS of Indian Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh
Army. The equipment has been developed virtually inaugurated Prerna Sthal at
through ToT through the Foundation of Burdang in Sikkim in the memory of
Innovation & Technology Transfer (FITT) 22 soldiers who lost their lives during
and will be a force multiplier for the Indian a Glacial Lake Outburst Flood at the
Army in conventional and sub- South Lhonak Lake in the state in
conventional operations. October last year.

defence defence
Surgeon Vice Admiral Arti Sarin became the first INDIA LAUNCHES ITS 4TH NUCLEAR MISSILE SUBMARINE
woman officer to take over as the Director General,
Submarine series
Armed Forces Medical Services (DGAFMS). The
S1 - INS Chakra
DGAFMS is directly responsible to the Ministry of
S2 - INS Arihant
Defence for overall medical policy matters which
S3 - INS Arighat
relate to the Armed Forces.
S4 - INS Aridhaman
The Flag Officer has the rare distinction of serving in all three branches INS Aridhaman
of the Indian Armed Forces, having served as Lieutenant to Captain in Type: Fourth nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine (SSBN) of
the Indian Army, from Surgeon Lieutenant to Surgeon Vice Admiral in the Indian Navy, codenamed S4*.
the Indian Navy and as an Air Marshal in the Indian Air Force. It has nearly 75% indigenous content and is equipped only with
Third 25T Bollard Pull (BP) Tug, Ashva (Yard 337) 3,500km range K-4 nuclear ballistic missiles, which can be fired
was launched by Cmde Ajay Yadav, NOIC (WB) at through vertical launching systems.
M/s Titagarh Rail Systems Limited Kolkata. This It is equipped with K-4 nuclear ballistic missiles, featuring a range of
Tug is a proud flag bearer of “Make in India” 3,500 km.
initiative of Govt of India. It enhances India’s nuclear deterrence in the Indo-Pacific region.
Nirdeshak (Yard 3026), second of four Survey Navratna defence PSU Bharat Electronics
Vessel (Large) ships, steered by the Indian Navy’s Limited (BEL) and Israel Aerospace Industries
Warship Design Bureau and being built at (IAI), Israel's leading aerospace and defence
Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE), company, have announced the establishment
Kolkata was delivered to the Indian Navy on 08 of a joint venture company (JVC), which has
Oct 24. The first ship of the class, INS been incorporated in the name of BEL IAI
Sandhayak, was commissioned on 03 Feb 24. AeroSystems Private Ltd.
In a significant boost to the country’s defense The JVC with its registered office in Delhi shall be the single point of
capabilities, India and the US have signed the contract contact (SPOC) for extending long-term product support to the Medium
for procurement of 31 MQ-9B Predator drones. This Range Surface-to-Air Missile (MRSAM) systems of India's defence forces
deal, aimed at enhancing the country’s operational
readiness and military strength, includes tri-service "Education is the passport to the future, for tomorrow belongs to those
who prepare for it today."
procurement of the MQ-9B Sky Guardian and Sea
Guardian drones.
 defence defence
The Opening Ceremony of MALABAR 2024 INS Trikand and Dornier Maritime Patrol
under the aegis of Eastern Naval Command Aircraft, participated in the Indo-Oman bilateral
was held onboard Indian Naval Ship Satpura naval exercise Naseem-Al-Bahr with the Royal
at Visakhapatnam. Navy of Oman Vessel Al Seeb off Goa.
The 28th edition of the multi-national The exercise was a resounding success, achieving its aims of enhancing
maritime exercise that commenced on 08 Oct interoperability, fostering mutual understanding, and strengthening
24. cohesion between the Indian Navy and the Royal Navy of Oman. This
MALABAR, which was initiated in 1992 as a bilateral exercise between exercise further reaffirms India's commitment to constructive collaboration
India and the US, gained further traction as a significant maritime and mutual growth with like-minded nations in the Indian Ocean Region.
engagement, with Japan and Australia joining in subsequently. The 31st edition of the Singapore India
Indian Navy’s frontline stealth frigate, INS Maritime Bilateral Exercise (SIMBEX) is
Talwar, arrived at Simon’s Town, South Africa, scheduled in the Eastern Naval Command at
to participate in the eighth edition of IBSAMAR, Visakhapatnam. SIMBEX, which began as
a joint multinational maritime exercise among 'Exercise Lion King' in 1994, has since
Indian, Brazilian, and South African Navy. evolved into one of the most significant
bilateral maritime collaborations between the
The exercise aims to enhance interoperability and strengthen cohesion Indian Navy and the Republic of Singapore
between the three navies. The broad concept is based on Blue Water Navy (RSN).
Naval Warfare, encompassing the dimensions of Surface and Anti-Air
Warfare. The exercise will be conducted in two phases - the Harbour Phase at
Visakhapatnam and the Sea Phase in the Bay of Bengal.
In a historic maritime engagement, Indian Navy
and Italian Navy carried out the maiden exercise At the Navy’s Swavlamban 2024 exhibition, a
by Carrier Strike Groups (CSG) of both the sides, Chennai-based start-up showcased an anti-drone
off Goa coast from October 1 to 6. gun called the Vajra-Shot. The Vajra-Shot is a
handheld anti-drone gun, which can detect and
The sea phase of the exercise, held on October 5 and 6, was led by the
jam drone signals, disrupting communication
carriers INS Vikramaditya and ITS Cavour, along with INS Visakhapatnam
between drones and their operators. It has been
and ITS Alpino, the Indian Navy said.
designed by Chennai-based Big Bang Boom
"Teachers can open the door, but you must enter it yourself." Solutions and boasts a range of up to four
kilometres.

defence defence
The first ship of the two Multi Purpose IAF PILOTS PAINT CHENNAI SKIES BLUE DURING ITS 92nd ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATIONS
Vessel project, being built by L&T, 92nd anniversary of the Indian Air Force (IAF) at the Air Force Station,
Shipyard for the Indian Navy, was launched Tambaram in Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
on 14 Oct 24 at L&T, Kattupalli. The
The theme for this year, Sashakt, Saksham,
ceremony was presided over by Admiral
Atmanirbhar (Potent, Powerful, Self-reliant), was
Dinesh K Tripathi, Chief of the Naval Staff.
vividly reflected in the IAF's display of strength
The ship has been named ‘ Samarthak ’ which means ‘ Supporter’ and is and skill.
synonymous to the muti-dimensional role envisaged from the platform.
The parade commenced with the marching-in of the President’s Colours,
Indian Coast Guard (ICG) simultaneously
symbolising pride, unity, strength and esprit-de-corps.
launched two Fast Patrol Vessels (FPVs)
The parade was followed by an aerial display, with various jets including
‘Adamya’ and ‘Akshar’, with over 60%
Tejas Light Combat Aircraft, Sukhoi-30 MKI and Pilatus performing
indigenous content, built by Goa Shipyard
daring low-level aerobatic manoeuvres. The skies over Chennai were
Ltd. (GSL). The vessels are part of the
painted in the colours of the national flag as the Suryakiran Aerobatics
contract signed with GSL for eight such
Team and Sarang Helicopter Team mesmerised the crowd with thrilling
FPVs to be built at a cost of Rs 473 crore.
performances.
With the primary role of protection, monitoring, control and surveillance, The static display featured state-of-the-art such as ALH Mk-4, C-295
these advanced FPVs will help ICG protect offshore assets and island Transport aircraft, Akash Missile Defence System, HTT-40, and Rohini
territories. radar.
India signed a deal with the US to buy 170 AGM-
Indian Navy’s Destroyer INS Delhi, German
114R Hellfire missiles. The AGM-114 Hellfire is a
Navy’s Frigate Baden-Württemberg and Tanker
laser-guided, short-range air-to-ground missile
Frankfurt Am Main undertook a Maritime
used by the US military and 30 allies.
Partnership Exercise (MPX) in the Indian Ocean.
The exercises conducted include cross deck flying It was developed by USA in 1972 to counter Soviet tanks and is used
operations, underway replenishment, weapon against armored vehicles, radar systems, helicopters, and more. Hellfire
firing and tactical manoeuvres. missiles are used on UAVs like Predator and Reaper drones.

The maiden IN – GN Maritime Partnership Exercise in the Bay of Bengal "The beautiful thing about learning is that no one can take it away from
you."
is aimed at further strengthening the maritime connect between the two
nations and interoperability between the navies.
 defence defence
HAL's Maharatna Status: India’s Growth Towards Aerospace Industry Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh launched the
second edition of Acing Development of
Innovative Technologies with iDEX (ADITI 2.0)
challenges and the 12th edition of Defence India
Start-up Challenges (DISC 12) during DefConnect
4.0 at Manekshaw Centre, Delhi Cantt.
ADITI 2.0 features 19 challenges from the Armed Forces and allied agencies
in the domains of Artificial Intelligence (AI), Quantum Technology,
military communication, anti-drone systems customised for military
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL)
platforms and adaptive camouflage, etc. This scheme offers a grant of up to
A stellar illustration of this dedication is Hindustan Aeronautics Limited Rs 25 crore to Innovations for Defence Excellence (iDEX) winners, focusing
(HAL), which has earned the esteemed Maharatna status, making it the 14th on critical technological areas crucial for strengthening the defence
Central Public Sector Enterprise (CPSE) in India to achieve this honor. This ecosystem of the country.
accomplishment represents a major milestone for HAL, a key contributor to
DISC 12 presents 41 challenges across key technology domains, including
the Indian aerospace and defense industry.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), AI, Networking and Communication,
The US is sending a Thaad anti-missile system with grants up to Rs 1.50 crore. Notably, it introduces the Medical
to Israel to boost its air defenses after Iran's Innovations and Research Advancement (MIRA) initiative, featuring nine
missile attack. The Pentagon has announced challenges aimed at fostering the development of medical technologies to
that it plans to deploy the high-altitude anti- meet the medical demands of the Armed Forces.
missile system, the Terminal High-Altitude Area
Taiwan has received its first shipment of 100 land-
Defense (Thaad), in Israel.
based Harpoon anti-ship missile systems from the
The Thaad system, developed by Lockheed Martin, is a mobile anti-missile United States, which arrived at Kaohsiung Port.
defense platform designed to counter short, medium, and limited This is an important step in strengthening Taiwan’s
intermediate-range ballistic missiles during their final phase of flight. A military, especially during times of regional tension.
typical Thaad battery includes 95 soldiers, six truck-mounted launchers, 48

"Don't let what you cannot do interfere with what you

interceptors (eight per launcher), advanced radar surveillance, and a
tactical fire component, according to the US Congressional Research

can do."
Service. It employs “hit-to-kill” technology, which intercepts and destroys
missiles by direct impact, providing coverage over a larger area than the
older Patriot Air and Missile Defense System.

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“Out of a total of 32 lakh defence pensioners,
30 lakh have been successfully linked to the
SPARSH {System for Pension Administration
(Raksha)} portal,” said Raksha Mantri Shri
Rajnath Singh during the 277th Annual Day
celebrations of Defence Accounts Department
(DAD) at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi.
SPARSH Audit Manual was among the publications of DAD launched
by Shri Rajnath Singh to mark the day. Other publications and
initiatives include Comprehensive Statistical Handbook on Defence
Expenditure (COSHE) 2024, Market Intelligence Report 2023-24 and
Defence Travel System 2.0
DRDO has successfully conducted three flight-tests
of the 4th Generation, technically-advanced
Department of Atomic Energy Inaugurated Major Atmospheric Cherenkov
miniaturised Very Short Range Air Defence System
Experiment (MACE) Observatory, Asia’s Largest and World’s Highest
(VSHORADS) at the Pokhran Field Firing Ranges
Imaging Cherenkov Observatory, at Hanle, Ladakh.
in Rajasthan.
The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, has
VSHORADS is a Man Portable Air Defence System designed and developed approved the development of National Maritime Heritage Complex (NMHC)
indigenously by Research Centre Imarat (RCI) in collaboration with other at Lothal, Gujarat. The project will be completed in two phases.
DRDO laboratories and DcPPs. The three Services have been associated Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh laid the foundation stone of a new Very
with the project right from the beginning and participated during the Low Frequency (VLF) Station of the Indian Navy at the Damagundam
developmental trials. Reserve Forest site, Pudur Mandal in Vikarabad, Telangana.
The Rongmei Naga Council Manipur (RNCM) opposes oil exploration in
India’s first memorial park dedicated to fallen
Zeilad Wildlife Sanctuary, Tamenglong district, Manipur. The sanctuary,
Military Intelligence (MI) heroes has come up in
established in 1982, is located near the Indo-Myanmar border.
Pune, paying tribute to 40 personnel who
Making another stride towards making India global leader in economy and
sacrificed their lives in the line of duty. Named
frontline player in ensuring greener, cleaner planet, Minister Dr Jitendra
Satark Heroes Park, the memorial displays details
Singh inaugurated India’s first Demonstration Facility for Biopolymers in
about the covert, complex, and vital role played by
Pune. The facility has been built by Praj Industries.
the Military Intelligence in national security.
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The Maharashtra government granted The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has
the status of Rajyamata to desi cows in approved to confer the status of Classical Language to Marathi, Pali, Prakrit,
the state. This is the first time that such a Assamese and Bengali languages.
title has been bestowed on any creature. The Government of India, has conferred status of Classical Languages to
The Indian giant squirrel is the state following languages so far:
animal.
In a government resolution (GR) passed by the dairy development
department , the state specified that the status of Rajyamata will be extended 2004 2005 2008 2008 2013 2014
only to desi cows. “These cows were called the kamdhenu and they carry
scientific, religious, and economic importance,” said the GR.
There are desi variants of cow such as Devani, Lal Kandhari in Marathwada, Tamil Sanskrit Telugu Kannada Malayalam Odia
Khillar in Western Maharashtra, Dangi in North Maharashtra, and Gavlau Benefits of conferring Classical Language
in Vidharbha. The GR said that there has been a marked decrease in the Promotes the languages, their cultural preservation, academic research, and
number of desi cows in the state. A daily grant of ₹50 per cow will be given the overall recognition of linguistic heritage.
to their owners for their well-being. Enhances awareness of the language
Union Minister for Education, Shri Dharmendra Strengthens the linguistic identity of speakers
Pradhan, announced the establishment of three Ensures that ancient literary texts, manuscripts, and works are conserved
AI Centres of Excellence (CoE) focused on Students pursuing higher studies in classical languages can benefit from
Healthcare, Agriculture, and Sustainable Cities scholarships.
in New Delhi. The criteria for the status of Classical Language.
To realize the vision of "Viksit Bharat," these three CoEs for Artificial High antiquity of its early A body of ancient literature/texts, which
Intelligence (AI) will be led by top educational institutions, in consortium texts/recorded history over a is considered a heritage by generations
with industry partners and startups. They will conduct interdisciplinary period of 1500- 2000 years. of speakers.
research, develop cutting-edge applications, and create scalable solutions
The literary tradition be The classical language and literature
in these three areas. This initiative aims to galvanize an effective AI
original and not borrowed being distinct from modern, there may
ecosystem and nurture quality human resources in these critical fields.
also be a discontinuity between the
"Education is the most powerful weapon you can use to change the world."
from another speech
community. classical language and its later forms or
its offshoots.

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India becomes the third country in the South-East Asia Region to achieve
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath unveiled
this milestone
World Health Organisation (WHO) has the new multi-colored logo for Mahakumbh 2025 at an
declared that the Government of India has event. Kumbh Mela, recognised by the UNESCO as an
eliminated Trachoma as a public health 'Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity,' is regarded
problem becoming the third country in the as the world’s largest peaceful gathering of pilgrims.
South-East Asia Region to achieve this
The Supreme Court of India has unveiled a redesigned version of the
milestone.
iconic 'Lady Justice' statue, signaling a transformative step in the judicial
WHO has termed Trachoma as a neglected outlook of the country. This change, led by Chief Justice of India (CJI)
tropical disease. WHO estimates suggest that D.Y. Chandrachud, underscores the judiciary's evolving identity—i.e. one
150 million people worldwide are affected by rooted in constitutional principles and vigilance rather than colonial-era
Trachoma and 6 million of them are blind or symbolism.
at risk of visually disabling complications.
1. A Symbolic Shift: Open Eyes and Equality
Trachoma is a bacterial infection that affects the eyes. It is caused by the 2. The Constitution Replaces the Sword
bacterium Chlamydia Trachomatis. Trachoma is contagious, spreading 3. Breaking Free from Colonial Legacy
through contact with the eyes, eyelids, nose or throat secretions of infected 4. Retaining the Scales of Justice
people, if left untreated it causes irreversible blindness. 5. Conclusion: A Justice System That Sees All Equally

Traditional Rice Beer Variants After the Valmiki Tiger Reserve (VTR) in West
Bodo Jou Gwran Champaran district, Bihar is set to get a second
Maibra Jou Bidwi tiger reserve in Kaimur district (Kaimur
Bodo Jou Gishi Wildlife Sanctuary) by the end of the year or
Traditional Food Items early 2024.
Bodo Napham
Assam's Kaziranga National Park, famous for its one-
Bodo Ondla
horned rhino population, has also earned the
Bodo Gwkha (Gwka Gwkhi)
distinction of being the second butterfly diversity hub,
Bodo Narzi
after Namdapha National Park in Arunachal Pradesh.
Traditional Textile
Bodo Aronai "A person who never made a mistake never tried anything new."
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In a 4:1 majority verdict, a Constitution
Bench of the Supreme Court upheld the
constitutionality of Section 6A of the
Citizenship Act, 1955 that confers
citizenship to immigrants who entered
Assam between January 1, 1966, and
March 25, 1971.
Section 6A is a special provision inserted into the 1955 Act in furtherance
of a Memorandum of Settlement called the “Assam Accord” signed on
August 15, 1985, by the then Rajiv Gandhi government with the
representatives of the Assam Movement following the Indo-Pakistan War
in 1971.
Under Section 6A, foreigners who had entered Assam before January 1,
1966, and been “ordinarily resident” in the State, would have all the rights
and obligations of Indian citizens. Those who had entered the State Egypt was officially declared 'malaria-free' by the World Health
between January 1, 1966 and March 25, 1971, would have the same rights Organization (WHO) on October 20, 2024. The country became the
and obligations except that they would not be able to vote for 10 years. second country in the world, following Cabo Verde, to be officially
declared malaria-free this year.
The festival to strengthen the cordial
Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Vientiane, Laos, to attend the 21st
bond between the indigenous
ASEAN-India Summit and 19th East Asia Summit, marking his 10th
communities living in the hills and the
ASEAN-India Summit.
valley people of Manipur, the Mera
Nicaragua has cut diplomatic ties with Israel, condemning its actions in
Hou Chongba Festival 2024, was
Gaza and labeling its government "fascist and genocidal."
observed in Imphal.
The 23rd Meeting of SCO Council of Heads of Government (CHG) was
The main event was held at the holy site, Kangla, in Imphal, where held in Islamabad under the chairmanship of Pakistan. The SCO CHG
leaders of indigenous communities from various hill districts joined the meeting is held annually and focuses on the trade and economic agenda
valley people in observing the festival, which symbolizes harmony and of the Organization.
cultural exchange. The Mera Hou Chongba is the only festival where INS Suvarna paid a port call at Dar Es Salam, Tanzania from 19 - 21 Oct
both hill and valley indigenous communities are observed together in 24 for Operational Turnaround, during her ongoing anti-piracy
the state. deployment in the Gulf of Aden.

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The 23rd Meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation
Organisation (SCO) Council of Heads of Government
(CHG) was held on October 16, 2024, in Islamabad,
Pakistan. The summit concentrated on the bloc’s trade
and economic agenda.

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar led the Indian delegation at the

summit. Jaishankar's visit marks the first by an Indian foreign minister to
Pakistan in nine years, highlighting the significance of India's participation
in the SCO despite ongoing bilateral tensions.
India focused on challenges like terrorism, separatism, and extremism,
while also advocating for multilateral reforms and stronger regional
cooperation in areas like trade, connectivity, and energy.

India and Columbia have signed the Audio-

Visual Co-Production Agreement which will
enable Indian and Colombian film producers
to utilize a platform for collaboration on
various facets of film making.

The agreement is expected to deepen the engagement between the critical

sectors of the film industries of both countries thereby, unfolding a new
chapter of collaboration.
Colombia - 17th Country to sign Audio Visual co-production Agreement
with India
The agreement between India and Columbia is expected to benefit
producers from both the countries in pooling their creative, artistic,
technical, financial and marketing resources for the co-production. It will
also lead to exchange of art and culture and create goodwill among the
people of both the countries thereby boosting cultural ties.
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List of Outcomes: Visit of the President of the Government of Spain, H.E. Mr. External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar
Pedro Sanchez, to India inaugurated the eMigrate V2.0 web portal
and Mobile App in Delhi. The eMigrate
portal promotes safe and legal mobility
channels for Indian migrants.
In his address, Dr Jaishankar asserted that
the launch of the eMigrate V2.0 portal is a
testament to the government’s efforts to
create safe, transparent and inclusive
mobility for Indians.
He said the revamped version of the portal is a symbol of the government’s
commitment to protecting the rights and dignity of Indian workers in
foreign lands.
UNESCO names Rabat as World Book Capital for 2026
The World Book Capital (WBC) is a program
List of Outcomes: Visit of Chancellor of Germany to India for the 7th
by UNESCO that recognizes cities that
Intergovernmental Consultations
promote reading and encourage a culture of
books.
2023-Acra,Ghana
Remember: 2024-Strasbourgh ,France
2025-Rio de Janerio ,Brazil

The Director-General of UNESCO, Audrey Azoulay, announced the

designation of Rabat (Morocco) as World Book Capital for 2026, based on
the recommendation of the World Book Capital Advisory Committee.

"Procrastination makes easy things hard and hard

things harder."

interNATIONAL interNATIONAL
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi participated in the 16th BRICS Summit held Pandemic Preparedness & Health
under Russia’s Chairship, in Kazan
Support for the BRICS R&D Vaccine Center and Early Warning Systems
Theme: "Strengthening Multilateralism for Just for infectious diseases.
Global Development and Security." Addressing antimicrobial resistance and enhancing healthcare
Participants: Leaders of BRICS nations (Brazil, collaboration.
Russia, India, China, and South Africa) along with Environmental Conservation
new partner countries including Egypt, Ethiopia,
Support for India’s Big Cats Conservation initiative and collaboration on
Iran, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE.
protecting endangered species.
16th BRICS Summit concluded with the adoption of the Kazan Declaration Expansion & Partnerships
- Kazan Declaration is a comprehensive document outlining key areas of
cooperation and the bloc's unified stance on global issues. Welcoming new BRICS partners from
Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Saudi Arabia, and
Kazan Declaration – Key outcomes: the UAE, expanding the bloc’s influence
Geopolitical Concerns in the Global South.
Call for peaceful resolution to the Ukraine conflict through diplomacy.
Concerns over the humanitarian crisis in Palestine and condemnation of World Health Organisation (WHO) has declared that
violence in Gaza, West Bank, and Lebanon. the Government of India has eliminated Trachoma as
Global Governance & Multilateralism a public health problem becoming the third country in
Emphasis on the reform of global financial architecture and the South-East Asia Region to achieve this milestone.
multilateralism. WHO has termed Trachoma as a neglected tropical disease. WHO estimates
Support for the continued functioning of the G20 and a reformed, suggest that 150 million people worldwide are affected by Trachoma and 6
responsive global financial system. million of them are blind or at risk of visually disabling complications.
Economic Cooperation Trachoma is a bacterial infection that affects the eyes. It is caused by the
Promotion of local currencies for cross-border payments to reduce trade bacterium Chlamydia Trachomatis. Trachoma is contagious, spreading
barriers. through contact with the eyes, eyelids, nose or throat secretions of infected
Agreement to explore the establishment of a BRICS Grain Exchange and people, if left untreated it causes irreversible blindness.
a BRICS Cross-Border Payment System.
"You don't have to be great to start, but you have to start to be great."
 interNATIONAL science & tech
NASA’s Europa Clipper has embarked on its long
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi voyage to Jupiter, where it will investigate Europa, a
and the Prime Minister of Spain, Mr Pedro moon with an enormous subsurface ocean that may
Sanchez jointly inaugurated the TATA have conditions to support life. The spacecraft was
Aircraft Complex for manufacturing C-295 launched aboard a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket from
aircraft at TATA advanced systems limited Launch Pad 39A at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in
(TASL) Campus in Vadodara, Gujarat. Florida.
Under the C-295 program, a total of 56 aircrafts are to be delivered out of Aerospace startup Space Kidz India has launched
which 16 are being delivered directly by Airbus from Spain and remaining "ShakthiSAT", a global mission to train about 12,000
40 are to be made in India. girls across 108 countries on space technology, aiming
Tata Advanced Systems Ltd is responsible for making these 40 aircrafts in for a satellite launch under ISRO's Chandrayaan-4
India. This facility becomes the first private sector Final Assembly Line mission, fostering international collaboration in space
(FAL) for military aircraft in India. It will involve the full development of exploration.
a complete ecosystem from the manufacture to assembly, test and
qualification, to delivery and maintenance of the complete lifecycle of the "The mission includes 120 hours of online training for high school girl
aircraft. students (aged 14-18) to teach them about various aspects of space
India could be at the threshold of technology, payload development, and spacecraft systems,".
eliminating Kala-azar as a public health Participating nations include the UK, UAE, Brazil, Kenya, Australia,
problem with the country having France, Greece, Sri Lanka, and Afghanistan, among others.
managed to keep the number of cases
under one in 10,000 as per the WHO After the success of Chandrayaan-3 in August
parameters for elimination certification 2023, India’s National Space Commission has
for two consecutive years now. approved a new lunar mission, called the
Lunar Polar Exploration Mission (Lupex).
If it can maintain the declining trend for another year, India will become
eligible to seek the elimination certificate from the WHO, making it the This mission is a partnership between India’s space agency ISRO and
second country in the world after Bangladesh which in October became Japan’s space agency JAXA, and it will focus on exploring the Moon’s
the only country to have eliminated Kala-azar as a public health problem. resources, especially water at the lunar south pole. The main goal of
Kala-azar is a disease caused by a protozoa parasite that is transmitted by the Lupex mission is to study water and other important resources on
the bite of an infected female sandfly. the Moon.

awards awards
NOBEL PRIZES 2024 NOBEL PRIZES 2024

WINNERS OF
WINNERS OF THE 8TH MIDORI
THE 8TH MIDORI PRIZE
PRIZE FOR BIODIVERSITY 2024
FOR BIODIVERSITY

Ms. Vera Voronova, Executive

Director, Association for the
Conservation of Biodiversity of
Kazakhstan; and
Ms. Ysabel Agustina Calderón
Carlos, Founder and CEO of
Sumak Kawsay, an environmental
enterprise, Peru.

The MIDORI Prize for Biodiversity is a prestigious biennial

international prize organized by the AEON Environmental Foundation
and the CBD Secretariat. It is awarded to biodiversity champions in
"The expert in anything was once a beginner." several sectors of activities and from local to global levels.
 awards awards
The United Nations Population Fund
(UNFPA) has recognized India’s extraordinary Femina Miss India 2024: Nikita Porwal from Madhya
progress in advancing Maternal Health and Pradesh has been crowned as the winner this year.
Family Planning.
Commends India’s monumental efforts in Rachel Gupta, a 20-year-old who hails from Jalandhar in
reducing the Maternal Mortality Ratio (MMR) Punjab, has made history by becoming the first Indian
by an impressive 70% between 2000 and 2020. and only the third Asian to be crowned Miss Grand
International.
The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare is implementing a number of
programmes to improve maternal health outcomes toward achieving zero Indian filmmaker Payal Kapadia continues to shine,
preventable maternal deaths. These include assured quality and respectful securing the Best Director honour at Harper's Bazaar's
maternity care under the Surakshit Matritva Aashwasan Yojana prestigious Women of the Year Awards for her
(SUMAN), Pradhan Mantri Surakshit Matritva Abhiyan (PMSMA) and remarkable film All We Imagine As Light.
the Midwifery Services Initiative.
India’s Family Planning program has reached new heights, with the The European Parliament has awarded its
Total Fertility Rate reduced below the replacement level (TFR-2). Over prestigious Sakharov Prize for Freedom of
the years, UNFPA has played a key role in expanding the basket of Thought to Venezuelan opposition leaders María
contraceptive choices, including the recent inclusion of Subdermal Corina Machado and Edmundo González. This
Implants and injectable Depot Medroxyprogesterone Acetate (DMPA). esteemed honor recognizes their unwavering
commitment to representing the Venezuelan
President Droupadi Murmu who is on a visit to
people in their struggle to restore freedom.
Algeria, as part of her three nation visit was conferred
with Honorary Doctorate in Political Science by Sidi The South Pacific nation of Fiji has conferred its
Abdellah Science and Technology Pole University in highest civilian honour upon Sri Sri Ravi Shankar,
Algiers. the global spiritual master and humanitarian leader,
Popular film Producer, Director and screenwriter for his tireless contribution to the upliftment of the
Rajkumar Hirani was given the National Kishore human spirit and bringing diverse communities
Kumar Award in Khandwa, Madhya Pradesh on the together in peace and harmony.
occasion of 37th death anniversary of renowned Sri Sri Ravi Shankar was given the title of 'Honourary Officer Of The
singer and actor Kishore Kumar. Order of Fiji' by the President of the Republic of Fiji.

awards important dates

Hon’ble President of International Coffee Day 2024
India, Smt Droupadi Theme : "Coffee, Your Daily Ritual, Our Shared Journey".
Murmu, conferred the International Day of Older Persons 2024
October 1st
5th National Water Theme : "Ageing with Dignity: The Importance of
Awards, 2023 at Vigyan Strengthening Care and Support Systems for Older
Bhawan in New Delhi. Persons Worldwide".

World Habitat Day 2024

October 7th Theme : “Engaging youth to create a better urban
future.”

World Mental Health Day 2024

October 10th
Theme: "Mental Health at Work".

International Day of the Girl Child 2024

October 11th
Nepal's Urmila Chaudhary wins the Global Anti-Racism Theme: "Girls' vision for the future".
Championship Award 2024. US Secretary of State, World Food Day 2024
Antony J. Blinken presents the award. October 16th Theme: "Right to food for a better life and a better future -
Leave No One Behind".
The High Altitude Stadium in Tawang District has World Statistics Day 2024
received the prestigious FIFA QUALITY certification October 20th
Theme : “Use of Data for Decision Making ”.
for its football turf, confirming our commitment to
providing world-class sports facilities.
October 24th United Nations Day
Dr. S Somanath has been awarded the
International Astronautical Federation (IAF) National Unity Day 2024 or Rashtriya Ekta Diwas is on
World Space Award for 2024. The award was October 31st, 2024 to honour the birth anniversary of
October 31st
given in recognition of ISRO’s successful Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, a prominent and key figure in
Chandrayaan-3 mission, which marked a India's unity and integrity.
historic achievement in lunar exploration.
"The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing."
 APPOINTMENTS Obituaries
Air Chief Marshal (ACM) A. P. Singh took over as the Ratan Tata, Chairman Emeritus of Tata Sons, passed
Chief of Air Staff as the incumbent Air Chief Marshal away in Mumbai at 86. It was only in March 1991 that
V. R. Chaudhari retired from service. he became the Chairman of Tata Sons and the Tata
Trusts.
Air Marshal SP Dharkar, a distinguished fighter pilot, has
Under Ratan Tata, the Tata Group acquired Tetley,
been appointed as the next Vice Chief of Air Staff.
Jaguar Land Rover (JLR), and Anglo-Dutch steelmaker
Corus, giving the group a global image.
Claudia Sheinbaum takes office as Mexico's first female
president. Padma Bhushan awardee Dr. P. Venugopal, former Director
of the All India Institute of Medical Science (AIIMS) and a
DG Paramesh Sivamani took over as the 26th Director General pioneer of cardiac surgery, who conducted India’s first heart
of the Indian Coast Guard (ICG). transplant and led over 50,000 heart surgeries in his career,
passed away peacefully
Surgeon Vice Admiral Kavita Sahai, SM, VSM assumes charge

Books
as Director General Medical Services (Navy).

Lieutenant General Rajiv Ghai appointed as Director General

of Military Operations .

Vijaya Kishore Rahatkar has been appointed the ninth

chairperson of the National Commission for Women (NCW)
succeeding Rekha Sharma.
Retired IPS officer Sharad Kumar, who headed anti-terror
organisation NIA for four years, has been appointed as the
new chief of the BCCI's Anti-Corruption Unit.

Union Health Minister JP Nadda was elected as the

Chairperson of the 77th session of the World Health
Organization (WHO)’s Regional Committee for "There are no shortcuts to any place worth going."
Southeast Asia.

ranks and reports GOVERNMENT SCHEMES

The Global Hunger Index (GHI): It is The central government has launched the five-year
published annually by Concern Cruise Bharat Mission, aiming to boost cruise tourism
Worldwide and Welthungerhilfe, in India to 1 million passengers and create 400,000 jobs
serves as a tool to measure and by 2029.
monitor hunger at global, regional,
Nodal ministry: Ministry of Ports, Shipping, and
and national levels.
Waterways

The Cruise India Mission will be implemented in three phases, beginning

from 1 October 2024 up to 31 March 2029.
The Phase 1 (01.10.2024 – 30.09.2025) will focus on conducting studies,
master planning, and forming cruise alliances with neighbouring
countries. It will also modernise existing cruise terminals, marinas, and
GHI scores are based on the values of four component indicators: destinations to enhance the potential of cruise circuits.
The Phase 2 (01.10.2025 – 31.03.2027) will concentrate on developing new
Undernourishment: the share of the population with insufficient caloric
cruise terminals, marinas, and destinations to activate high-potential
intake.
cruise locations and circuits.
Child stunting: the share of children under Phase 3 (01.04.2027 – 31.03.2029) will focus on integrating all cruise
age five who have low height for their age, circuits across the Indian Subcontinent, marking the maturity of the
reflecting chronic undernutrition. cruise ecosystem while continuing the development of cruise terminals,
marinas, and destinations.
Child wasting: the share of children under
age five who have low weight for their
height, reflecting acute undernutrition.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has
Child mortality: the share of children who launched Mission Basundhara 3.0 in Guwahati to
die before their fifth birthday, partly provide land rights to indigenous people. Under this,
reflecting the fatal mix of inadequate steps will also be taken to digitize various land-
nutrition and unhealthy environments. related services and publish maps for the benefit of
the people of the state.
"Motivation is what gets you started. Habit is what keeps you going."
 GOVERNMENT SCHEMES GOVERNMENT SCHEMES
The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime The Anusandhan National
Minister Shri Narendra Modi, has approved Research Foundation announced
the proposal of Ministry of Heavy Industries the launch of its first two
(MHI) for implementation of scheme titled initiatives, the Prime Minister
‘PM Electric Drive Revolution in Innovative Early Career Research Grant
Vehicle Enhancement (PM E-DRIVE) (PMECRG) and the Mission for
Scheme’ for promotion of electric mobility in Advancement in High-Impact
the country. Areas -Electric Vehicle (MAHA-
The PM E-DRIVE Scheme aims to accelerate EV adoption and establish EV) Mission.
essential charging infrastructure across the country, promoting cleaner
and more sustainable transportation. The PMECRG invites early
The major components of the scheme are as under: - Subsidies/Demand career researchers to join the
Incentives, E-Voucher Introduction, E-Ambulances, E-Buses, Public country’s transformative
Charging Stations, Test Agency Modernization. journey and contribute to
the advancement of India’s
The GREEN Meghalaya Plus scheme, scientific excellence and
based on the principle of Payment for innovation.
Ecosystem (PES), supports villages,
communities, clans, or individuals that On the other hand, the MAHA- EV Mission is designed to build a robust
commit to conserve and protect natural research and development ecosystem for Electric Vehicle (EV)
forests for a minimum period of 30 components, particularly Battery Cells, Power Electronics, Machines, and
years. Drives (PEMD) and Charging Infrastructure.
Both initiatives aim to play a transformative role in bridging the gap
Hon’ble Chief Minister, Shri Conrad K Sangma launched the GREEN between academic research and industrial application. PMECRG aims to
(Grassroot level Response Towards Ecosystem Enhancement and boost the creativity, innovation, and excellence of early career researchers
Nurturing) Meghalaya Plus scheme, a groundbreaking initiative to and accelerate India’s research-driven aspirations. Furthermore, the
conserve and protect Meghalaya’s natural forests. MAHA- EV Mission will support industry-aligned translational research

"The best way to predict your future is to create it."

in Electric Vehicles, an area of national priority.

"Success is the sum of small efforts, repeated."

static news static news

United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon

Established - March 1978, following Israel’s invasion of Lebanon.
The Enforcement Directorate, abbreviated as ED, is a law enforcement UN Resolutions - Established under UNSC Resolutions 425 and
agency in India that was formed in 1956 with an aim to enforce economic 426
laws and fight financial crimes in the country. Primary Objectives - Confirm Israeli withdrawal from Lebanon,
ED works under the Ministry of Finance and is responsible for investigating Restore international peace and security, Assist the Government
money laundering, foreign exchange violations, and other economic offenses. of Lebanon in regaining control over southern Lebanon.
The agency is known for its stringent and comprehensive approach to
Area of Operation - Southern Lebanon, near the border with
investigating financial crimes, and it has played a crucial role in cracking
Israel (Blue Line).
down on economic offenses in India.
Mission- Prevent hostilities and maintain peace along the 121-
Legal Authority of the ED
km Blue Line, Ensure that no weapons or fighters are present in
1. Conservation of Foreign Exchange and Prevention of Smuggling Activities the region, Report violations to the UN Security Council.
Act (COFEPOSA), 1974 - To sponsor cases of preventive detention related to
Rules of Engagement - Peacekeepers are armed but are only
contraventions of FEMA.
allowed to use force when their safety or civilian safety is at risk.
2. Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA), 1999 - ED to investigate
suspected contraventions of foreign exchange laws and regulations, adjudicate
Headquarters - Naqoura, southern Lebanon.
and impose penalties, and Trace assets derived from proceeds of crime. Significance of UNIFIL
3. Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002- ED to investigate, trace Conflict Prevention: UNIFIL monitors the Blue Line and
assets derived from proceeds of crime, provisionally attach property, and
prevents escalations between Israel and Lebanon.
Ensure prosecution and confiscation by Special Court (PMLA Court under
Civilian Protection: It safeguards civilians and supports
Section 4 of PMLA).
4. Fugitive Economic Offenders Act (FEOA), 2018 - ED to enforce provisions humanitarian aid efforts in conflict zones.
related to attachment and confiscation of properties belonging to FEOs who Support for Lebanon: UNIFIL helps the Lebanese government
have fled India to evade the legal process. extend control in the south alongside the Lebanese Armed Forces.
 economics practice question
1. Which of the following statements given below is/are incorrect
Recently, the 51st Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting of the
1. The Indian Army’s Sudarshan Chakra Corps, under the Southern
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) was chaired by the RBI Governor.
Command conducted ‘Exercise Swavlamban Shakti’ at the Babina
What are the Key Decisions Taken at the 51st MPC Meeting? Field Firing Ranges near Jhansi.
Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) decided to 2. The Indian Air Force (IAF) and Republic of Singapore Air Force
keep the repo rate unchanged at 6.5% for the (RSAF) commenced the 12th edition of the Joint Military Training
10th consecutive time. (JMT) exercise at Air Force Station Kalaikunda, West Bengal.
The MPC changed the policy stance to ‘Neutral’ a) 1 Only b) 2 Only c) Both 1 and 2 d) None of the above
from ‘withdrawal of accommodation’.
The RBI has retained its Consumer Price Index 2. Which of the following statements given below is/are incorrect
(CPI) inflation forecast for FY2025 at 4.5%. 1. The Union Cabinet has approved the signing of a letter of intent
The RBI kept its real GDP growth projection enabling India to join the International Energy Efficiency Hub.
for FY25 at 7.2%. 2. It is a global platform dedicated to fostering collaboration and
promoting energy efficiency worldwide. This move solidifies India’s
The RBI has hiked the UPI 123PAY per transaction limit to Rs 10,000
commitment to sustainable development and aligns with its efforts
from Rs 5,000.
to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. By joining the Hub, India is
RBI issued a strong advisory to non-banking financial companies taking a significant step towards a more sustainable future.
(NBFCs), microfinance institutions (MFIs) and housing finance
companies (HFCs), to follow a 'compliance first' culture and take a a) 1 Only b) 2 Only c) Both 1 and 2 d) None of the above
sincere approach to customer grievances.
3. Which of the following statements given below is/are correct
Recently, the Supreme Court laid down functionality and essentially test 1. The IIT Madras is set to launch its first international flagship centre in
for Input Tax Credit (ITC) eligibility under the GST regime. Dubai in early 2025, focusing on research, innovation, and
Functionality Test: It will evaluate whether the building plays a role in the entrepreneurship.
supply of services, akin to the function of plant and machinery in a factory. 2. Saudi Arabia tried to win a seat on the United Nations Human Rights
Essentially Test: The SC held that procurement of goods or services must be Council (UNHRC) but was unsuccessful, finishing in sixth place. In
directly essential to business operations. the Asia-Pacific region, five countries were competing for seats on the
It means that only those goods and services that are directly needed for UNHRC. The countries that won were Cyprus, the Marshall Islands,
constructing or developing property can be claimed for tax benefits or input Qatar, South Korea, and Thailand. Saudi Arabia came in sixth,
tax credit (ITC). E.g., cement, steel etc. meaning it didn’t secure a seat.
a) 1 Only b) 2 Only c) Both 1 and 2 d) None of the above

practice question practice question

4. Which of the following statements given below is/are correct 6. Which artist from Karnal, Haryana, won the prestigious Emerging
1. Honorable Chief Minister of Kerala, Sri. Pinarayi Vijayan Illustrator award at the Victoria and Albert Museum's Illustration
inaugurated the landmark event for India’s electronics manufacturing Awards in London for her artwork titled ‘Marigolds’, addressing the
sector’s first Supercapacitor Production Facility at Keltron theme of child labour and lost childhoods, in October 2024?
Component Complex Limited (KCCL) in Kannur. a) Aditi Anand b) Neha Sharma c) Priya Kapoor d) Riya Verma
2. Supercapacitors, also known as ultra-capacitors or electrical double-
7.According to the 17th Urban Mobility India (UMI) Conference &
layer capacitors, are high-capacity capacitors that can store
Exhibition 2024 held at Mahatma Mandir in Gandhinagar, which pairs of
significantly more energy than conventional capacitors while
Award Categories and Winner Cities listed below are incorrect?
operating at lower voltage limits. With a capacitance that is up to 100
times higher than that of electrolytic capacitors, supercapacitors can 1. City with the Most Sustainable Transport System - Kochi
accept and deliver charge much faster than batteries and can 2. City with the Best Public Transport System - Bhubaneshwar
withstand more charge/discharge cycles. 3. City with Best Record of Public Involvement in Transport - Mumbai
a) 1 Only b) 2 Only c) Both 1 and 2 d) None of the above a) 1 Only b) 2 Only c) 3 only d) None of the above

5. Which of the following statements given below is/are correct 8.Which among the following statements given below is/are correct
1. Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has said that the state 1. Kho Kho Federation of India (KKFI) and the International Kho Kho
government is fully prepared to tackle any situation arising out of Federation have announced that the inaugural Kho Kho World Cup
Cyclone Dana.' According to the World Meteorological Organisation will take place in India in 2025.
(WMO), Dana's name was suggested by Qatar. 2. India is making history in the world of sports as it hosts its first-ever
2. Kerala‘s Minister for Transport K.B. Ganesh Kumar launched Citizen World Pickleball Championship, which opened today at the prestigious
Sentinel, an app using which members of the public can upload Cricket Club of India (CCI) in Mumbai.
photographs and videos of traffic rule violations in the NextGen 3. The 38th National Games will be held in Uttarakhand from January 28
Parivahan app. Photos and videos of up to 8 MB of any rule violation to February 14, 2025, as announced by the Indian Olympic Association
can be uploaded in the app, following which Motor Vehicles (IOA).
Department (MVD) officials will verify them. Subsequently, e- 4. The International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) President Luciano
challans would be sent to the vehicle owner. Rossi confirmed that India will host the ISSF Junior World Cup in 2025.
3. In Madhya Pradesh, in a first of its kind of initiative, `pink alarms’ a) 1 and 2 Only b) 2 and 3 Only c) 3 only d)All of the above
have been installed at the government-run district hospital and
medical college in Datia.
"The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams."
a) 1 Only b) 2 Only c) Both 1 and d) All of the above
 practice question practice question
12. Which among the following statements given below is/are correct?
9. Which among the following statements given below is/are correct 1. Dr. Jitendra Singh announced that the 10th edition of the India
1. Nima Rinji Sherpa, an 18-year-old Nepali mountaineer broke the International Science Festival (IISF) will take place in Guwahati,
record to become the youngest person to summit all 14 of the world’s representing a key milestone in the region's ambition to become a
8,000-metre (26,500-foot) peaks. center for scientific and technological innovation. The festival is set to
2. Arjun Vajpai achieved a remarkable milestone on October 9, 2024, by be hosted at IIT Guwahati from November 30th to December 3rd,
becoming the first Indian to successfully summit Mt. Shishapangma, 2024.
one of the world's 14 peaks over 8,000 meters. 2. The 10th edition of IISF carries the theme "Transforming India into an
3. Abhishek Dhaka made a notable achievement by securing a bronze S&T driven Global Manufacturing Hub" reflecting the government’s
medal in the Men's 61 kg Freestyle category at the Under-23 ambition to merge science and technology with industrial growth,
Wrestling World Championship 2024 held in Tirana, Albania. propelling India towards self-reliance and global leadership in
a) 1 only b) Both 1 and 2 c) Both 1 and 3 d) All of the above manufacturing.

10. Which among the following statements given below is/are correct a) 1 Only b) 2 Only c) Both 1 and d) All of the above
1. The 23rd edition of the Commonwealth Games will be held in 13. Which among the following statements given below is/are incorrect?
Scotland from 23rd July to 2nd August 2026, marking a return to the 1. Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh, unveiled the country’s first self-
city 12 years after the 2014 Games. powered indoor air quality monitor, Pavana Chitra, at
2. In the Commonwealth Games (CWG) 2026 Glasgow, six of the 12 Thiruvananthapuram International Airport.
sports in which India won medals at the 2022 Commonwealth Games 2. Noida International Airport (NIA) has successfully completed the
have been excluded. The games that are excluded are Badminton, calibration of the Instrument Landing System (ILS) and Precision
cricket, hockey, squash, table tennis, and wrestling. Approach Path Indicator (PAPI).
3. The exclusion of certain sports from the CWG 2026 is due to budget
a) 1 Only b) 2 Only c) None of the above d) All of the above
limitations. Victoria (Australia), withdrew from hosting due to high
costs, and Glasgow, now hosting on a tight budget, has reduced the 14. Which among the following statements given below is/are incorrect?
Games to four venues. 1. The European Space Agency (ESA) achieved a remarkable feat by
launching its Moonlight Programme, which will establish Europe's
a) 1 only b) Both 1 and 2 c) Both 1 and 3 d) All of the above
first- ever dedicated satellite constellation for telecommunication and
11. India Will Have Its Own Space Station By _______, Which Will Be navigation services for the Moon.
Known As “Bharatiya Antriksh Station”. 2. The Moonlight Lunar Communications and Navigation Services
a) 2030 b) 2035 c) 2040 d) 2075 (LCNS) programme is a collaborative effort by ESA and an industry
consortium led by Telespazio, with support from the UK and Italian
"Learn from yesterday. Live for today. Hope for tomorrow." Space Agencies.

practice question practice question

a) 1 Only b) 2 Only c) None of the above d) All of the above
18. The 55th IFFI will take place in Goa from November 20 to 28, 2024.
15. Fill in the Blanks The Ministry of Information & Broadcasting announced that _________will
1. ___________has become the newest non-regional 69th member of the be the "Country of Focus" at the 55th International Film Festival of India
Asian Development Bank (ADB). (IFFI).
2. ___________ has chosen not to join China's Belt and Road Initiative
a) Australia b) France c) Canada d) Singapore
(BRI), becoming the second member of the BRICS bloc, after India, to
opt out of Beijing’s ambitious multi-billion-dollar infrastructure 19.___________ will Host the 18th Edition of Pravasi Bhartiya diwas 2025.
project. a) Bhopal b) Bhubaneshwar c) Indore d) Hyderabad
a) Israel and Brazil b) Israel and Russia 20. Which of the following statements given below is/are correct
c) Iraq and Brazil d) Iran and Brazil 1. Himachal Pradesh has launched the 'Sankalp' initiative under the
leadership of Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, which is aimed
16. Fill in the Blanks
at addressing drug trafficking and addiction in the state.
1. ___________will become the first G7 country to end coal-fired power
2. Assam launched a new concept of “co-district” within a district
production with the closure of its last plant, Uniper’s Ratcliffe-on-
administration by doing away with the existing system of civil sub-
Soar in England’s Midlands.
divisions. The objective of this first-of-its-kind initiative in the country
2. The World Green Economy Forum was launched in ________
is to take governance one step closer to people. It is expected to address
bringing together global leaders and experts to address pressing
the administrative challenges being faced by the administration in the
environmental challenges. The theme, “Empowering Global Action:
districts.
Unlocking Opportunities and Advancing Progress,” set the stage for
discussions on international cooperation and innovative solutions for a) 1 Only b) 2 Only c) None of the above d) All of the above
climate change and sustainability. 21. Recently Luong Quong has been elected as the new President of which
a) Britain and Denmark b) Britain and Dubai country?
c) Armenia and Dubai d) Italy and Switzerland a) Vietnam b) Thailand c) Malaysia d) Belarus
17. Which of the following statements given below is/are correct 22. The Laser Interferometer Space Antenna (LISA) is a collaborative
1. Switzerland and Italy have redrawn part of their border in the Alps due project between NASA and _________.
to melting glaciers, caused by climate change.
a) ESA b) JAXA c) ISRO d) CNSA
2. India, Nepal, and Bangladesh have signed a trilateral agreement to
export 40 megawatts of electricity from Nepal to Bangladesh via India’s 23. Which organization has enacted the Nature Restoration Law (NRL) to
power grid. tackle climate change and biodiversity loss?
a) 1 Only b) 2 Only c) None of the above d) All of the above a) World Bank b) EU c) OECD d) FAO
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a) Kerala b) Andhra Pradesh c) Odisha d) Telangana
25. Recently Ayhika and Sutirtha have won a bronze medal in the Asian
table tennis championship 2024 for the first time, where was the cds.journey
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a) Kazakhstan b) Uzbekistan c) Kyrgyzstan d) Turkmenistan
26. Who among the following has been awarded the India Lifetime
Achievement Award with the Patrick J. McGovern Award?
a) Narayan Murthy c) Abhinav Singh
b) Shantanu Narayen d) Radha Mohan Banerjee
27. Where is the headquarters of Asian Development Bank located?
a) Geneva b) Nairobi c) Philippines d) Thailand
28. Which state won the National Para-Swimming Championship 2024
with 392 points?
a) Kerala b) Karnataka c) Maharashtra d) Goa
29. Which city recently became the most polluted in the world, recording
an Air Quality Index of 708?
a) Delhi b) Bengaluru c) Lahore d) Beijing
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30. With which country has Indian Railways renewed its Memorandum of
Understanding (MoU) for advanced infrastructure modernization?
a) France b) Germany c) Japan d) Switzerland

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ANSWERS 11 b 12 c 13 c 14 c 15 a 16 b 17 d 18 a 19 b 20 d
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