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➢ The Ministry of Education launched an initiative called 'Baalpan Ki Kavita' on March 27, 2025 to
promote children's creativity. This marks a significant push to nurture early expression in school students
through poetry.
➢ The iconic Gabba Stadium in Australia will be demolished after the 2032 Olympics. The site will be
redeveloped to align with Brisbane's Olympic infrastructure plan.
➢ Rajiv Gauba was appointed as a full-time member of NITI Aayog on March 27, 2025. This appointment
strengthens the strategic policymaking arm of the government.
➢ Haryana topped the 2nd Khelo India Para Games with a total of 104 medals (34 gold, 39 silver, 31
bronze). The event showcased inclusive sportsmanship and athletic excellence.
➢ The Sahitya Akademi Translation Award 2024 (English language) was given to 'Hazaron Khwahishen
Aisi'. The award recognizes excellence in literary translation.
➢ Nitin Menon has been included in the ICC Elite Panel of Umpires on March 27, 2025. He continues to be
India’s representative in top-tier international umpiring.
➢ On March 28, 2025, the Chief Minister of Uttarakhand announced the Ganga and Sharda River Corridor.
The project aims to boost pilgrimage tourism and river development.

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➢ Sujay Kumar Mishra has been appointed as a full-time member of PM Modi's Economic Advisory
Council. His role will focus on economic policy analysis and recommendations.
➢ India and Sri Lanka launched the LIBA Group on March 28, 2025 to strengthen bilateral economic
cooperation. The initiative aims to deepen South Asian financial ties.
➢ On March 29, 2025, the Haryana government launched an AI chatbot named 'Sarathi' to assist aspirants
in civil services. This is India’s first AI initiative for state-level UPSC prep.
➢ Papua New Guinea became the first country in 2025 to ban Facebook due to data misuse concerns. The
move reflects rising global scrutiny of digital platforms.

➢ The Kerala government announced the formation of India's first Commission for Older Persons. This is a
step towards structured geriatric welfare.
➢ ISRO’s CARTOSAT-3 satellite captured detailed images of the Myanmar earthquake aftermath. The
satellite's imagery will aid in disaster response.
➢ According to the Hurun Global Rich List 2025 (released March 30), Elon Musk is the richest person in
the world, while Mukesh Ambani leads in India.
➢ Roshni Nadar of HCL Tech is ranked as the richest woman in India in the Hurun Global Rich List 2025.
She continues to lead in tech philanthropy.
➢ The 47th National Junior Girls Handball Tournament was held in Lucknow on March 31, 2025. The
event aimed to boost grassroots sports in India.
➢ Lucknow has emerged as the capital of Asia's billionaires, according to a 2025 wealth study. The city has
seen a sharp rise in ultra-high-net-worth individuals.
➢ The Madhya Pradesh government is planning a Ganga-Narmada Tourism Corridor to strengthen
spiritual ties with Uttar Pradesh.
➢ India has overtaken Sri Lanka to become the world’s second-largest tea exporting country on March 31,
2025. Kenya retains the top position.
➢ The traditional 'Ghode Jatra' festival was celebrated in Nepal, showcasing cultural and equestrian heritage
with ceremonial parades.
➢ The cabinet of Bihar approved the Kosi-Mechi interstate link project on April 1, 2025. This aims to
improve inter-basin water transfer and flood management.
➢ On April 1, 2025, India launched the Nuclear Mission to enhance peaceful nuclear energy generation and
research capacity.
➢ The 'Developed India Youth Dialogue-2025' was organized in New Delhi from 1–3 April 2025 to engage
youth in policy-level discussions.
➢ The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) celebrated its 90th anniversary on April 1, 2025, marking nine decades
of India’s central banking journey.
➢ India ranked 109th in the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Index 2024, released on April 1, 2025,
reflecting gaps in health, gender, and climate goals.
➢ The multinational joint air exercise INIOCHOS-25 began in Greece on April 1, 2025, with participation
from over 10 countries including India.
➢ Indian wrestler Manisha Bhanwala won the gold medal in the Asian Wrestling Championship held on
April 1, 2025, in the 62 kg category.
➢ Shirley Bochwe became the 7th Secretary General of the Commonwealth on April 1, 2025, and is the
first African woman to hold the position.
➢ A total of 4515 children were legally adopted in India during the financial year 2024–25, according to the
Ministry of Women and Child Development.
➢ The Government of India has increased MNREGA wages by 7%, benefiting over 10 crore rural workers
across the country in the 2025–26 fiscal.
➢ The 14th edition of India-Russia naval exercise INDRA concluded on April 2, 2025, at Chennai,
enhancing bilateral maritime cooperation.

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➢ Anahat Singh clinched the India Open 2025 squash title, affirming her status as India’s rising squash
talent on April 2, 2025.
➢ UIDAI launched a biometric challenge for fingerprint algorithm in collaboration with IIT Hyderabad on
April 2, 2025, to enhance digital security.
➢ On April 2, 2025, the Telangana government launched a scheme to provide quality rice free of cost
through ration shops to poor households.
➢ The 'Sarhul Mahotsav' was celebrated with tribal fervor in Jharkhand on April 2, 2025, marking the
arrival of the new spring season.
➢ Bihar will host the Men's Hockey Hero Asia Cup 2025, as announced on April 2, 2025, promoting
international sports in eastern India.
➢ The Andhra Pradesh government launched the 'Zero Poverty–P4 Policy' on April 2, 2025, focusing on
People, Partnership, Prosperity, and Participation.
➢ The Waqf Amendment Bill 2025 was passed in Lok Sabha on April 2 by 288 votes in favor and 232
against, amid political debate.
➢ The ISSF Shooting World Cup 2025 commenced on April 3, 2025, in Buenos Aires (Argentina) with
participation from 50+ nations including India.
➢ The theme for International Yoga Day 2025, declared on April 3, is "Yoga for One Earth, One Health",
focusing on planetary well-being.

➢ Rajasthan ranked first in India for installing solar panels at railway stations, reflecting the state’s
commitment to renewable energy.
➢ The Union Government has set a target to open 728 Eklavya Model Residential Schools across India to
support tribal students.
➢ Chile was invited by India to participate in WAVES 2025, a major global water and environmental summit.
➢ A year-long 'Hnatlangpui' cleanliness campaign was launched in Aizawl on April 4, 2025, to promote
public hygiene and civic responsibility.

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➢ The traditional 'Rongali Bihu' festival was celebrated across Assam on April 5, 2025, to mark the
Assamese New Year and spring harvest.
➢ Odisha ranked first in the 'Fiscal Health Index' released by NITI Aayog, indicating the best financial
management among Indian states.
➢ ‘Chapata Mirch’ from Telangana received the GI tag, recognizing its pungent flavor and geographical
uniqueness.
➢ On April 5, 2025, Aakarsh Shroff was awarded the National Youth Award, recognizing his contribution to
youth leadership and innovation.
➢ Hungary became the first European country to withdraw from the International Criminal Court (ICC)
on April 5, 2025, citing sovereignty issues.
➢ India ranked 36th in the 'Network Readiness Index' released on April 5, 2025, reflecting progress in
internet access, digital economy, and governance.
➢ The United Kingdom has been selected to host the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2035, marking its return to
organizing major global football events.
➢ Mohsin Naqvi was appointed as the President of the Asian Cricket Council, bringing administrative
experience from Pakistan cricket.
➢ The 11th BRICS Environment Ministers’ Meeting was held in Brazil on April 5, 2025, focusing on climate
finance and green energy collaboration.
➢ The 7th India-Japan Maritime Affairs Dialogue was organized in Tokyo on April 6, 2025, to enhance
Indo-Pacific naval cooperation.
➢ ‘Amlasadchiku’ from Gujarat received the GI tag, recognizing its exclusive agricultural quality.
➢ Uttar Pradesh government made the NCERT curriculum compulsory in all madrasas, aiming to integrate
mainstream education.
➢ The annual ‘Bharani Utsav’ was celebrated in Kerala on April 6, 2025, featuring temple processions and
traditional rituals.
➢ Ireland topped the Nomad Capitalist Passport Index 2025, offering the best combination of visa-free
travel, taxation, and freedom.
➢ Bangladesh assumed the chairmanship of BIMSTEC in April 2025, to lead the group’s trade and security
agenda for the year.
➢ India's sex ratio at birth increased from 918 to 930, showing improvement in gender equity due to policy
and awareness efforts.
➢ Prime Minister Modi was awarded Sri Lanka’s highest civilian award 'Mitra Vibhushan' on April 6,
2025, for strengthening bilateral ties.
➢ Tamil Nadu recorded the highest real economic growth rate in India as of April 7, 2025, driven by
manufacturing and services.
➢ Indian shooter Isha Singh won the silver medal in women’s 25m pistol at the ISSF World Cup 2025 in
Argentina.
➢ The Pamban Bridge in Tamil Nadu, Asia’s first vertical lift span railway bridge, was inaugurated on
April 7, 2025.
➢ The ‘Tiger Triumph’ military exercise was held in Visakhapatnam between India and the USA, focusing
on disaster response and interoperability.
➢ On April 7, 2025, President Draupadi Murmu received the 'City Key of Honor' in Lisbon, Portugal,
during a diplomatic visit.
➢ ‘Nolen Gur Sandesh’ from West Bengal received the GI tag, acknowledging its unique preparation using
date palm jaggery.
➢ Kamindu Mendis set a unique IPL record by bowling with both hands, making history as an ambidextrous
cricketer.
➢ On April 7, 2025, Sri Lanka released 14 Indian fishermen as a goodwill gesture to promote maritime
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➢ Delhi became the 35th state to join the Ayushman Bharat scheme, enabling universal health coverage in
the national capital.
➢ Max Verstappen won the Japanese Grand Prix 2025, extending his dominance in Formula 1 racing.
➢ Gujarat hosted the annual ‘Madhavpur Ghed Mela’, celebrating Krishna’s cultural heritage and his
marriage to Rukmini.
➢ On April 8, 2025, the Haryana government announced 20% reservation for Agniveers in state police
recruitment.
➢ Hitesh Gulia won a gold medal in the World Cup Boxing 2025, continuing India’s success in international
boxing.
➢ Om Birla represented India at the 150th IPU Assembly held in Tashkent on April 9, 2025, focusing on
global parliamentary dialogue.
➢ On April 9, 2025, Meta launched Llama-4, a next-generation AI model, to enhance its position in the global
artificial intelligence race.
➢ The Haryana government announced implementation of the three language formula in classes 9 and 10,
promoting multilingual learning.
➢ Virat Kohli became the first Indian cricketer to score 13,000 runs in T20 cricket, achieving the
milestone in IPL 2025.
➢ The 13th edition of India–UK Economic and Financial Dialogue will be held in London, focusing on
fintech and trade expansion.

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➢ The Government of India signed an agreement with BEL on April 9, 2025, for modernization of military
helicopters.
➢ India’s largest petrochemical plant will be constructed in Odisha, enhancing industrial output and
employment.
➢ The third conference of BIMSTEC Agriculture Ministers was held in Nepal, focusing on food security and
sustainable farming.
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➢ JSPAY became India’s first unicorn company in 2025, with innovation in digital payment infrastructure.
➢ On April 11, 2025, Russia invited Prime Minister Modi to participate in its Vijay Diwas parade, honoring
WWII victory.
➢ President Draupadi Murmu was awarded an honorary doctorate in Slovakia during her official state
visit.
➢ On April 12, 2025, Bangladesh signed the ‘Artemis Accords’ with NASA for peaceful exploration of outer
space.
➢ The active volcano ‘Mount Kanlaon’, recently in the news, is located in the Philippines, experiencing
increased activity.
➢ Union Health Minister JP Nadda launched the Integrated Health Insurance Scheme in Odisha on April
12, 2025.
➢ The ‘Apricot Festival 2025’ was organized in Ladakh, promoting horticultural tourism and local produce.
➢ China topped the medal tally at the ISSF World Cup 2025, while India secured the second position
overall.
➢ Mauritius became the first African country to sign the Partnership Framework (CPF) with
International Solar Alliance (ISA).
➢ Virat Kohli became the first player in ICC history to hit 1000 fours and sixes across international
formats.
➢ Hyderabad will host the STREE Summit 2025 focused on women’s safety and empowerment in urban
areas.
➢ Razorpay launched the ‘Turbo UPI Plugin’ on April 13, 2025, revolutionizing real-time digital
transactions.
➢ Khultabad in Maharashtra was officially renamed ‘Ratnapur’, reviving its historical identity.
➢ The Global Justice, Love and Peace Summit began in Dubai on April 13, 2025, with participation from
over 40 countries.
➢ Singapore Airport topped the ‘World Airport Ranking 2025’ released on April 13, based on passenger
experience and service quality.
➢ The ‘Jatra Utsav’ was celebrated in Tripura on April 13, 2025, showcasing the state’s vibrant cultural and
tribal traditions.
➢ On April 14, 2025, IIT Kharagpur expressed concern over ozone pollution reducing India’s major food
crop yields, impacting agriculture.
➢ An advanced robotic surgery machine ‘Medi Jarvis’ was inaugurated in Assam on April 14, 2025,
enhancing medical technology in the northeast.
➢ As per a report released on April 15, 2025, Japan’s population declined for the 14th consecutive year,
raising demographic alarm.
➢ The Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar Wildlife Sanctuary, announced by Madhya Pradesh government, is located
in the Sagar district.
➢ On April 15, 2025, Virat Kohli became the first Indian to score 100 half-centuries in T20 cricket,
continuing his record-breaking form.
➢ Telangana became the first state to implement the SC Classification Act, strengthening representation
within Scheduled Castes.
➢ On April 15, 2025, Telangana government launched the ‘Bhu-Bharati Act’ and ‘Bhu-Bharati Land
Portal’ to improve land governance.
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➢ Carlos Alcaraz won the Monte-Carlo Masters 2025 title, reinforcing his dominance in international tennis.
➢ P. Sivakami was awarded the ‘Varchol Dalit Sahitya Award 2025’ on April 15, recognizing her literary
work for social justice.
➢ Himachal Pradesh celebrated its 78th foundation day on April 15, 2025, marking its journey since
statehood in 1948.
➢ Aamir Khan was honored at the Macau Comedy Festival 2025, for his artistic contributions and comedic
storytelling.
➢ Shreyas Iyer and Georgia Voll were named ICC Players of the Month (March 2025) for their outstanding
cricket performances.
➢ On April 16, 2025, Nagaland launched a solar mission to promote rooftop solar power under its clean
energy policy.
➢ The 15th BRICS Agriculture Ministers’ Meeting will be hosted in Brazil, discussing global food supply
resilience.
➢ Bihar will host the 7th edition of the Khelo India Youth Games 2025, with Gajsingh as the official
mascot.
➢ Uttar Pradesh announced that the ‘Zero Poverty Mission’ will be named after Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar,
honoring his legacy.
➢ IIT Delhi partnered with Micron Technology to promote semiconductor research and chip design in
India.
➢ The Defense Literature Festival ‘Kalam & Kavach 2.0’ was organized in New Delhi, focusing on military
storytelling and veterans’ experiences.
➢ On April 17, 2025, Punjab won the 15th Hockey India Senior Men’s National Championship,
showcasing its dominance in national hockey.
➢ Justice B.R. Gavai became the 52nd Chief Justice of India, succeeding Justice D.Y. Chandrachud on April
17, 2025.
➢ The India-Uzbekistan military exercise ‘Dustlik’ (6th edition) began in Pune on April 17, 2025, focusing
on counter-terror training.
➢ The Jammu and Kashmir government launched the ‘e-SEHAT App’ on April 17, 2025, for teleconsultation
and health record access.
➢ Mirabai Chanu was appointed as the President of the Athletes Commission of the Indian Weightlifting
Federation on April 17, 2025.
➢ On April 17, 2025, Dr. Nageshwar Reddy received the ‘Legends of Endoscopy Award’, honoring his
contributions to medical science.
➢ Maharashtra became the first state to implement the 'Three Language Policy', promoting multilingual
education.
➢ The Indian Navy hosted the third edition of ‘Meghayan-25’ in New Delhi on April 18, 2025, focusing on
naval research and innovation.
➢ Bank of Maharashtra installed India’s first ATM on a train (Panchvati Express), a milestone in mobile
banking.
➢ America remained India’s largest trading partner for the fourth consecutive year, as per April 2025
trade data.
➢ The ‘Shehnai’ from Banaras received the GI tag, recognizing its cultural and musical significance in Indian
classical tradition.
➢ On April 19, 2025, UNESCO added ‘Natyashastra’ and the ‘Bhagavadgita’ to the ‘Memory of the World
Register’, acknowledging their global cultural significance.
➢ Scientists at IIT Mumbai developed a lotus-leaf inspired solar evaporator to treat saline water efficiently
using renewable energy.
➢ IIT Mumbai also discovered a host protein that enhances the immune system’s ability to fight disease-
causing germs on April 19, 2025.

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➢ The headquarters of the International Big Cat Alliance will be established in India, to lead global efforts
in big cat conservation.
➢ On April 19, 2025, the T-SHIELD Cyber Security Lab was inaugurated in Telangana to protect critical
government infrastructure.
➢ The Bihar government launched the ‘Mahila Samvad Abhiyan’ to promote dialogue on women’s health,
rights, and empowerment.
➢ On April 20, 2025, Himanshu Jakhar won the gold medal in the Under-18 Asian Athletics
Championship, boosting India’s athletics performance.
➢ The Andhra Pradesh cabinet approved the draft of the SC Sub-classification Ordinance on April 20,
2025, enabling finer reservation categorization.
➢ Ram Mohan Naidu was selected as a ‘Young Global Leader 2025’ by the World Economic Forum on
April 20, 2025.
➢ The Silkyara Tunnel in Uttarakhand was officially named ‘Baba Baukhnag Tunnel’, honoring local
spiritual heritage.
➢ The International Buddhist Confederation was hosted in Arunachal Pradesh on April 21, 2025,
promoting interfaith dialogue and regional culture.
➢ India won a total of 11 medals at the 6th Asian Under-18 Athletics Championship 2025, held in April in
Doha.

➢ Krishna Dhokle received the ‘Shiv Chhatrapati State Sports Award’ for the year 2022–23 on April 22,
2025, for excellence in fencing.
➢ The Indian Air Force participated in the ‘Desert Flag-10’ multinational air exercise held in the UAE on
April 22, 2025.
➢ On April 22, 2025, two leopards were translocated from Kuno National Park and released in the Gandhi
Sagar Sanctuary.

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➢ A terrorist attack in Baisaran Valley (Jammu & Kashmir) on April 22, 2025, claimed 26 civilian lives,
drawing national condemnation.
➢ Virat Kohli became the record holder for most 50s in IPL history, further extending his T20 dominance.
➢ Armand Duplantis was declared the Best Male Player at the Laureus World Sports Awards 2025,
recognizing his pole vault achievements.
➢ On April 23, 2025, Tripura CM inaugurated the ‘Garia and Borsho Boron Utsav 2025’, marking tribal
new year celebrations.
➢ Indian shooter Isha Singh won a silver medal in the women’s 25m pistol event at the ISSF World Cup
2025.
➢ The Maharashtra government launched the ‘Pink E-Rickshaw Scheme’ to improve women’s safety and
create female employment opportunities.
➢ Priyanka Chopra was chosen to be honored at the Gold House Gala 2025, recognizing her global impact
in arts and philanthropy.
➢ Dr. Achyuta Samant was honored with the ‘Gurudev Kalicharan Brahma Award 2025’ in Kokrajhar,
Assam, for promoting tribal education and development.
➢ On April 24, 2025, China successfully tested a non-nuclear hydrogen bomb, showcasing advancement in
its defense capabilities.
➢ China topped the ISSF World Cup 2025 medal tally with 13 medals, while India ranked third with a total
of 7 medals.
➢ UNESCO designated 16 new global geoparks as part of its ‘Global Geopark Network’ on April 25, 2025,
to promote earth heritage.
➢ South India’s first AC EMU train was launched in Chennai, improving regional rail travel experience with
air-conditioned coaches.
➢ The traditional ‘Khongjom Day’ was celebrated in Manipur, commemorating the Anglo-Manipur War and
honoring war heroes.
➢ Kumar Mangalam Birla will be awarded the Lata Dinanath Mangeshkar Award 2025 for his
philanthropic contributions in education.
➢ On April 25, 2025, Sikkim announced 20% reservation for Agniveers in police recruitment, aligning
with the national Agnipath scheme.
➢ India’s first quantum computing village will be established in Amravati, making it a hub for next-gen
research in quantum technologies.
➢ The ‘Modi Smriti Museum’ was inaugurated in Bihar on April 25, 2025, showcasing the Prime Minister’s
life and leadership journey.
➢ IISc Bengaluru topped the Times Higher Education Asia Rankings 2025, reinforcing its position as
India’s premier research institution.
➢ On April 26, 2025, 16 out of 27 districts in Arunachal Pradesh were declared malaria-free, under the
National Vector Borne Disease Program.
➢ The two-day ‘India Summit 2025’ was organized in Telangana, focusing on startups, renewable energy,
and digital infrastructure.
➢ Koneru Humpy won the Pune FIDE Women’s Grand Prix 2025, continuing her successful international
chess journey.
➢ Rohit Sharma became the second Indian to score 12,000 runs in T20 cricket, following Virat Kohli.
➢ Payal Kapadia was honored with the ‘Officer of the Order of Arts and Letters’ by the French
Government for cinematic excellence.
➢ Brazil will host the 10th edition of the FIFA Women’s World Cup in 2027, as announced by FIFA on April
26.
➢ On April 27, 2025, Simlipal in Odisha was officially declared a National Park, increasing the count of
India's notified parks.
➢ NASA’s oldest astronaut Don Pettit returned to Earth on April 27, 2025, after completing his sixth space
mission.
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➢ Pradeep Kurbah won both the Best Director and Best Film Awards at the Moscow Film Festival 2025,
for his Khasi-language film.
➢ On April 27, 2025, China successfully launched its Shenzhou-20 mission to the space station, advancing its
manned space program.
➢ Srilakshmi P.V. was appointed as Assam Rifles’ first female dog handler on April 28, 2025, marking a
milestone in defense inclusion.
➢ India’s first floating ghat will be built on the Saryu River in Ayodhya, enhancing pilgrimage tourism
infrastructure.
➢ In the last decade, 171 million Indians have come out of extreme poverty, as per official estimates on
April 28, 2025.
➢ Monaco was ranked as the world’s most expensive city in the ‘Wealth Report 2025’, followed by Hong
Kong and Singapore.
➢ Under the National Steel Policy, India aims to produce 300 million tonnes of steel by 2030, with focus on
green manufacturing.
➢ The Mahuadan Wolf Sanctuary in Jharkhand, recently in the news, is a critical habitat for endangered
Indian wolves.
➢ On April 28, 2025, Uganda declared the end of the Ebola Sudan virus outbreak, which had earlier led to
dozens of deaths.
➢ On April 28, 2025, Iran declared a ‘National Mourning Day’, in remembrance of the deadly mine collapse
in Yazd province.
➢ India delivered the second batch of BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles to the Philippines on April 29,
2025, under a defense export agreement.
➢ The novel ‘The Kashmir Shawl’ is authored by Rosie Thomas, exploring family heritage and India’s
historical past.
➢ India topped the 2nd Asian Yogasana Sports Championship with 87 medals (83 gold, 3 silver, 1 bronze),
affirming its leadership in traditional sports.
➢ On April 30, 2025, Madhusudan Desai was honored with Fiji’s highest civilian award – Companion of
the Order of Fiji for his contributions to Indo-Pacific cooperation.
➢ India signed an agreement with France on April 30, 2025, to purchase 26 Rafale Marine Fighter Jets for
the Indian Navy’s aircraft carriers.
➢ Barcelona won the Copa del Rey Cup 2025, continuing its legacy in Spanish football tournaments.
➢ Liverpool secured the Premier League 2024–25 title, marking a strong comeback in English football.
➢ The 11th BRICS Labour and Employment Ministers’ Meeting was held in Brazil on April 30, 2025, to
discuss global employment strategies.
➢ Vaibhav Suryavanshi became the second-fastest batsman to score a century in IPL, achieving the feat in
just 35 balls.
➢ Japan will host the Asian Games 2026, reinforcing its role as a frequent venue for major international
sports events.
➢ The ‘Sachet’ mobile app, developed by the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), aims to
provide real-time alerts and emergency services.
➢ On April 30, 2025, Meta India launched ‘AI Kiran’, a campaign to empower Indian women through AI skill
development and education.
➢ As per the SIPRI Report 2025, the United States continued to be the country with the highest military
expenditure globally.
➢ The historic sword of Maratha warrior Raghuji Bhosale I was purchased at an auction in London on
May 1, 2025, and repatriated to India.
➢ Maharashtra celebrated its 65th foundation day on May 1, 2025, marking its formation after the States
Reorganisation Act.
➢ Under ‘Operation HAWK-2025’, the CBI cracked down on cybercrime networks linked to child sexual
abuse on May 1, 2025.
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➢ Kazakhstan topped the first Asian Under-15 and Under-17 Boxing Championships, displaying emerging
dominance in youth boxing.
➢ A 9-foot-high statue of Bodofa Upendra Nath Brahma was unveiled in New Delhi on May 2, 2025,
honoring the Bodo leader’s legacy.
➢ Amitesh Kumar Sinha was appointed as the CEO of Bharat Semiconductor Mission on May 2, 2025, to
accelerate India's chip ecosystem.
➢ On May 2, 2025, Madhya Pradesh launched India’s first AI-based real-time forest alert system to
prevent wildfire damage.
➢ Mike Waltz was appointed as the new United Nations Ambassador of the United States on May 2, 2025,
succeeding Linda Thomas-Greenfield.
➢ Prime Minister Modi inaugurated the Vizhinjam International Port in Thiruvananthapuram on May 2,
2025, India's deepest multipurpose seaport.
➢ Chirag Shetty and Satwik Sairaj were conferred the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award 2023 for
badminton achievements.
➢ Norway topped the World Press Freedom Index 2025, while India ranked 151st, reflecting concerns
over journalist safety and media independence.
➢ The traditional ‘Ramman Utsav’ was celebrated in Uttarakhand, showcasing its unique ritual theatre
heritage.

➢ On May 4, 2025, Sarvapriya Sangwan received the ‘Danish Siddiqui Journalism Award 2025’ for
excellence in field reporting and press freedom.

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➢ India became the first country to develop genome-edited rice varieties, as declared on May 5, 2025,
improving nutrition and pest resistance.
➢ The world’s first gold melting ATM was unveiled in Hyderabad by Goldcoin on May 5, 2025, allowing
24/7 gold bar dispensing.
➢ The UAE became the first country to mandate Artificial Intelligence as a subject in all government
schools, promoting AI literacy.
➢ The 72nd edition of Miss World was held in Telangana, showcasing India’s expanding global presence in
international events.
➢ On May 5, 2025, Goa won the Kalinga Super Cup 2025 football tournament, defeating Bengaluru FC in
the final.
➢ Andhra Pradesh will establish India’s first 'transmedia entertainment city', integrating animation,
gaming, OTT, and VFX sectors.
➢ China won the Sudirman Cup 2025, maintaining its historic dominance in global mixed-team badminton
championships.
➢ The Tamil Nadu government declared May 5 as 'Business Day' to encourage entrepreneurship and
private sector growth.
➢ The Archery World Cup 2025 began on May 6 in Shanghai, featuring top archers from 60 countries
including India.
➢ The Thrissur Pooram festival was celebrated in Kerala, with iconic elephant processions and fireworks
drawing massive crowds.
➢ Angola joined the International Solar Alliance (ISA) as its 123rd member, expanding solar diplomacy to
southern Africa.
➢ ‘Rangachara’ was declared the first green village of Tripura, achieving zero-waste, solar-powered status.
➢ On May 7, 2025, India launched chip-based e-passports to ensure secure international travel and faster
immigration.
➢ New Delhi hosted the ‘Glax 2025’ Global Space Exploration Summit on May 7, focusing on commercial
and ethical space expansion.
➢ On May 7, 2025, the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) celebrated its foundation day, highlighting its
contribution to national infrastructure.
➢ Iceland topped the Human Development Index 2025, while India ranked 130th, showing moderate
progress in life expectancy and education.
➢ Under ‘Operation Sindoor’, the Indian Army neutralized 9 terrorist hideouts in Pahalgam, Jammu and
Kashmir, on May 7, 2025.
➢ Robert Francis Prevost was elected the new Pope, succeeding Pope Francis and becoming the 267th leader
of the Catholic Church.
➢ On May 8, 2025, Kerala launched the ‘Jyoti Scheme’ to provide education access for migrant children in
remote areas.
➢ The first anti-submarine shallow water craft, INS 'Arnala', was handed over to the Indian Navy on May
8, 2025.
➢ At the 72nd Miss World competition, Sonu Sood received the ‘Humanitarian Award’ for his work in
public welfare and disaster aid.
➢ As per 2025 market data, Bitcoin remained the most valuable cryptocurrency by market
capitalization, followed by Ethereum.
➢ On May 8, 2025, Subhashish Bose and Soumya Guguloth were named the best male and female players
at the AIFF Football Awards 2025.
➢ INS Kiltan reached Singapore to participate in the International Maritime Defense Exhibition (IMDEX)
2025.
➢ Former US President Donald Trump declared May 8 as ‘Vijay Diwas’ to commemorate victory against
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➢ The Karnataka government notified the Hesaraghatta Grassland as a Conservation Reserve on May 8,
2025, to protect avian biodiversity.
➢ On May 8, 2025, Israel launched the ‘Gideon’s Chariot’ defense campaign, aimed at high-tech defense
modernization.
➢ The 80th anniversary of Soviet victory over Nazi Germany was celebrated as Victory Day on May 9,
2025, across Russia and allied nations.
➢ India has become the third largest automaker in the world.
➢ Arunachal Pradesh is hosting the SAFF U-19 Championship 2025 for the first time.
➢ On May 9, 2025, the Quad countries met for a tabletop exercise in Honolulu.
➢ The country's first waste to wildlife park will open in Noida.
➢ Gujarat has approved ₹2,204.85 crore for urban development in 2025.
➢ On May 10, 2025, Donald Trump declared Jeanine Pirro as interim US Attorney.
➢ Maharashtra government has announced a biopic on Ahilyabai Holkar on her 300th birth anniversary.
➢ On May 10, 2025, Maharashtra launched the 'Adi Shakti Abhiyan' for women empowerment.
➢ On May 10, 2025, Sri Lanka announced it will not allow its airspace or land border for attacks.
➢ On May 10, 2025, the UNESCO Press Freedom Award 2025 was given to La Prensa, a Nicaraguan
newspaper.
➢ Deepika Kumari won a bronze medal in the Archery World Cup 2025.
➢ On May 11, 2025, Rajnath Singh inaugurated the BrahMos missile production unit in Lucknow.
➢ On May 11, 2025, the government increased the loan guarantee for startups to ₹20 crore.
➢ Afghanistan has banned playing chess.
➢ Uttar Pradesh added 12 new products under the 'One District, One Product' scheme.
➢ On May 12, 2025, Bhutan launched the world’s first crypto tourism payment system.
➢ Bhuvan Ribhu became the first Indian lawyer to receive the ‘Medal of Honor’ from the World Jurists
Union.
➢ Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra signed an agreement for the Tapti Basin Mega Recharge Project.
➢ Delhi launched the ‘Nayi Disha’ initiative to bring school dropouts back into the education system.
➢ The 78th Cannes Film Festival started on May 13, 2025 in France.
➢ On May 13, 2025, India won 7 medals in Archery World Cup 2025 Stage-2.
➢ The Government of India has announced to celebrate ‘Ayurveda Day’ on 23rd September.
➢ The Bhoramdev Wildlife Sanctuary, in the news recently, is located in Chhattisgarh.
➢ On May 13, 2025, Israel launched a $1.4 billion National Food Security Scheme.
➢ On May 14, 2025, the world’s first commercial scale e-methanol plant started in Denmark.
➢ B.R. Gavai has become the 52nd Chief Justice of India.
➢ Ajay Kumar has been appointed as the Chairman of UPSC.
➢ The country's sixth semiconductor plant will be set up in Uttar Pradesh.
➢ On May 14, 2025, Anita Anand was appointed as the Foreign Minister of Canada.
➢ New Caledonia Island, recently in news, is a part of France.
➢ On May 15, 2025, Neeraj Chopra was awarded the title of Honorary Lieutenant Colonel in the
Territorial Army.
➢ Maharashtra topped the medal tally of Khelo India Youth Games 2025 with 158 medals (58 gold, 47
silver, 53 bronze).
➢ On May 15, 2025, the Indian Army launched ‘Operation Nader’ against terrorists in Jammu and
Kashmir.
➢ The Saraswati Pushkaralu Kumbh started on May 15, 2025 in Telangana.
➢ Barcelona won the La Liga 2025 title on May 15, 2025.
➢ Katherine Bryce and Mehdi Hasan Miraz won the ICC Men's Player of the Month Award for April 2025.
➢ The Chief Minister of Assam launched AI anchor ‘Ankita’.
➢ Sikkim celebrated its foundation day on May 16, 2025.

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➢ On May 16, 2025, the UAE launched a 10-year Blue Residency Visa for global sustainability
contributors.
➢ Kashish Chaudhary became the first Hindu woman Assistant Commissioner in Balochistan, Pakistan.
➢ Rajasthan’s Sangri Bean received the GI tag.
➢ The Indian Army conducted ‘Teesta Pravah’ exercise in West Bengal.
➢ On May 16, 2025, Himachal Pradesh notified the 'Tsarap Chu Conservation Reserve'.
➢ On May 16, 2025, L. R. Srihari from Tamil Nadu became India’s 86th chess grandmaster.
➢ The cyclone ‘Shakti’ rising in the Bay of Bengal was named by Sri Lanka.
➢ Mariangela Hungaria, a scientist from Brazil, won the 2025 World Food Prize for sustainable
agricultural innovation.
➢ On May 17, 2025, the Rohit Sharma Stand was inaugurated at Wankhede Stadium.
➢ The Pushkar Kumbh started in Chamoli after 12 years.
➢ The Sagarmatha Samvad dialogue platform began on May 17, 2025 in Kathmandu.
➢ The Ministry of Culture launched the ‘One Country, One Heartbeat’ initiative on May 17, 2025.
➢ On May 17, 2025, IIFT announced to set up its first overseas campus in Dubai.
➢ 138 people died due to Lassa fever outbreak in Nigeria.
➢ Yala Glacier was declared dead in Nepal.
➢ Neeraj Chopra won a silver medal (90.23 m throw) in Doha Diamond League 2025.
➢ On May 17, 2025, R. Praggnanandhaa won the Superbet Chess Classic Tournament.
➢ The 'Automotive and Weapon System Testing Center' was inaugurated in Chennai.
➢ On May 17, 2025, FIFA lifted the suspension on Congo Football Federation.
➢ Elise Randma won the Miss World Sports Challenge 2025.
➢ An integrated aquapark will be established in Tripura, Northeast India.
➢ On May 18, 2025, India won the SAFF Under-19 Championship 2025 by defeating Bangladesh.
➢ On May 18, 2025, a team of American surgeons performed the world’s first human bladder transplant.
➢ On May 18, 2025, the Indian Army and NDRF organized ‘Rahat Abhyas’ for humanitarian assistance in
Assam.
➢ The Kerala government has made robotics compulsory for class 10 students.
➢ The BRICS Energy Ministers' meeting was held on May 19, 2025, in Brazil.
➢ The first edition of Khelo India Beach Games 2025 started on May 19, 2025, at Ghoghla Beach, Diu.
➢ On May 19, 2025, the Indian Coast Guard conducted ‘Operation Olivia’ to protect Olive Ridley turtles in
Odisha.
➢ The Government of India launched the initiative ‘Sagar Mein Samman’ to empower women in the
maritime sector.
➢ India received the certificate of trachoma elimination at the 78th World Health Assembly in Geneva.
➢ On May 19, 2025, IIT Delhi launched ‘Manasvi’ mentorship program for high school girls.
➢ Carlos Alcaraz won the Italian Open title for the first time.
➢ Uttar Pradesh started operating the Vistadome Train Service to promote tourism in 2025.
➢ The fisheries sector has contributed 9% to India's economy.
➢ The ‘Shirui Lily Festival’ was celebrated in Manipur.
➢ On May 20, 2025, Union Home Minister Amit Shah announced the ‘e-Zero FIR’ initiative in Delhi.
➢ The ‘Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki volcano’ in the news is located in Indonesia.
➢ On May 20, 2025, the Indian Navy inducted ‘INSV Koundinayya’, a handmade stitched ship inspired by
5th-century paintings, at Karwar base, Karnataka.
➢ The Tripura government launched ‘Vikashit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan’ to empower farmers.
➢ An expedition team of National Cadet Corps (NCC) conquered Mount Everest.
➢ India’s first ‘Mahawat Village’ for elephant keepers was built in Theppakadu (Tamil Nadu).
➢ On May 20, 2025, the ‘Take It Down Act’ was signed into law by the President of America.
➢ On May 20, 2025, the Telangana Chief Minister launched the ‘Indira Soura Giri Jala Vikasam’ scheme.
➢ On May 20, 2025, a 16 feet high statue of Lord Hanuman was installed in Guyana.
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➢ The Supreme Court of India has made 3 years of advocacy mandatory for judicial service appointments.
➢ On behalf of India, Santosh Sarangi, Secretary, Ministry of Renewable Energy, addressed the World
Hydrogen Summit 2025.
➢ Mizoram has become the first fully literate state of India.
➢ Banu Mushtaq, an Indian writer, won the International Booker Prize 2025 for her short story collection
‘Heart Lamp’.
➢ The Madhya Pradesh government approved the ‘Rahveer Yojana’, offering ₹25,000 reward to those who
help road accident victims.
➢ On May 21, 2025, Geeta Samota became the first woman CISF officer to conquer Mount Everest.
➢ On May 21, 2025, the President of America announced the ‘Golden Dome Missile Defence Shield’.
➢ Venezuela has the highest oil and gas reserves in 2025.
➢ The ‘Dhruviya Bhawan’ and ‘Sagar Bhawan’ centers were inaugurated on 22 May 2025 in Goa.
➢ Indian shooter Kanak Budhwar won the Gold medal in the ISSF Junior World Cup 2025.
➢ India has become the Asian Productivity Organization (APO) chair for the 2025–26 session.
➢ The book ‘White Lilies’ was written by Vidya Krishnan.
➢ The 24th IORA Council of Ministers Meeting was held on May 22, 2025, in Sri Lanka.
➢ On May 23, 2025, the Supreme Court declared shrub forests as forest land in Maharashtra.
➢ Monica Kezia Sembiring from Indonesia won the Miss World 2025 Talent Final on May 23, 2025.
➢ On May 23, 2025, the Election Commission reduced the maximum number of voters at a polling station
to 1200.
➢ Algeria became the 9th member of the New Development Bank (NDB).
➢ The United Kingdom handed over the Chagos Islands to Mauritius on May 23, 2025.
➢ Dr. S. Jaishankar chaired the Conference of Indian Ambassadors in Europe on May 23, 2025.
➢ Manipur topped the medal tally of the 1st Khelo India Beach Games (5 gold, 6 silver, 3 bronze, total 14).
➢ The World Organization for Animal Health (WOAH) released the world’s first Animal Health Status
Report.
➢ The 15th BRICS Trade Ministers' Meeting was held on May 24, 2025, in Brazil.
➢ The 78th World Health Assembly (WHA) was held in Geneva on May 24, 2025.
➢ Narendra Modi chaired the 10th Governing Council Meeting of NITI Aayog on May 24, 2025.
➢ Jafar Panahi won the Palme d’Or at the 78th Cannes Film Festival for his film ‘It Was Just an Accident’.
➢ India’s first AI-based non-invasive blood testing device was launched in Hyderabad on May 24, 2025.
➢ A new butterfly species ‘Euthlina Malaccana’ was discovered in Arunachal Pradesh.
➢ Neeraj Chopra won the Silver medal in the Orlen Janusz Kusoczynski Memorial Competition.
➢ Zafar Panahi, an Iranian filmmaker, received the top award at the 78th Cannes Film Festival.
➢ Angelo Mathews from Sri Lanka announced retirement from Test cricket on May 25, 2025.
➢ Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma have retired from Test cricket recently.
➢ India overtook Japan to become the 4th largest economy in the world.
➢ Uttarakhand’s first dedicated Cycad Garden was established in Haldwani on May 26, 2025.
➢ Joe Root (England) became the fastest player to score 13,000 Test runs.
➢ The RBI sold $400 billion foreign currency in FY 2024–25.
➢ Saudi Arabia launched a global platform called TOURISE on May 27, 2025.
➢ Novak Djokovic won his 100th ATP Tour title.
➢ Shubman Gill has become the Test captain of Team India.
➢ Tottenham Hotspur won the Europa League 2025 title.
➢ The community radio station ‘Panchshool Pulse’ was inaugurated in Uttarakhand with the tagline ‘Hill
se Dil Tak’.
➢ On May 28, 2025, Gujarat became the first state with 100% electrified rail network.
➢ Kush Maini became the first Indian to win the F2 Monaco Grand Prix Sprint on May 28, 2025.
➢ Nagshankar Temple in Assam was declared the ideal temple for turtle conservation on May 28, 2025.
➢ India launched the world’s highest resolution weather forecasting system BSF on May 28, 2025.
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➢ Arsenal Football Club won the 2nd Women’s Champions League Trophy on May 29, 2025, defeating
Barcelona.
➢ The Andhra Pradesh government launched the ‘One Family, One Entrepreneur’ campaign on May 29,
2025.
➢ On May 29, 2025, PM Modi dedicated the Dahod Locomotive Plant to the nation in Gujarat.
➢ On May 30, 2025, Google launched an AI-based 3D video communication platform called ‘Beam’.
➢ Chongqing Angmo from Kinnaur (Himachal Pradesh) became the first visually impaired woman to
climb Mount Everest.
➢ The SPICED Scheme 2025–26 was launched by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry on May 30,
2025.
➢ The ‘Yashoda AI’ campaign was launched by the National Commission for Women on May 30, 2025.
➢ On May 30, 2025, the Supreme Court declared the right to maternity leave as a Fundamental Right
under Article 21.
➢ The Cabinet has approved the Namrup-IV fertilizer plant in Assam.
➢ Mridulikha Jha has won the Ramnath Goenka Award in Journalism 2025.
➢ The ‘Sagareshwar Wildlife Sanctuary’ that was in the news is located in Maharashtra.
➢ Ram Sutar will be awarded Maharashtra's highest civilian award ‘Maharashtra Bhushan’.
➢ The second edition of the ‘Khelo India Para Games’ was inaugurated on March 20, 2025, in New Delhi.
➢ Indian Railways has partnered with IIT Madras for Hyperloop research and development.
➢ Punjab Assembly has become the first in India to broadcast proceedings in sign language.
➢ Japan has become the first non-host country to qualify for the FIFA World Cup 2026.
➢ North India's first nuclear project will be set up in Haryana.
➢ Christie Coventry has been elected President of the International Olympic Committee.
➢ The world's largest white hydrogen reserve has been discovered in France.
➢ A 58-feet statue of freedom fighter P. Sriramulu will be installed in Amaravati.
➢ Vinod Kumar Shukla has been selected for the 59th Jnanpith Award 2025.
➢ Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah took oath as the first woman President of Namibia on March 22, 2025.
➢ Bihar celebrated its 113th Foundation Day on March 22, 2025.
➢ The ‘India-Nepal Literature Festival’ was organized in Mathura on March 22, 2025.
➢ Tom Cruise has been awarded the British Film Institute Fellowship on March 22, 2025.
➢ Vijay Shankar has received the Knight’s Cross of Denmark on March 22, 2025.
➢ A road in Chennai will be named after Ravichandran Ashwin.
➢ Gunter Bloschel has won the 2025 Stockholm Water Prize on March 23, 2025.
➢ The Maharashtra government will build a grand memorial of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj in Agra,
Uttar Pradesh.
➢ The ‘Tawi Film Festival’ was inaugurated in Jammu and Kashmir on March 23, 2025.
➢ Anahat Singh won the SRF1 Indian Tour PSA Challenger (women’s category) on March 23, 2025.
➢ Powerlifter Jaspreet Kaur won Gold Medal in Khelo India Para Games 2025.
➢ India won the Women's Kabaddi World Cup 2025.
➢ The Mount Lewotobi Laki volcano is located in Indonesia.
➢ According to IMF data released on March 24, 2025, India’s GDP has grown by 105% in a decade.
➢ India and the European Union held the 4th maritime security dialogue in New Delhi on March 24,
2025.
➢ The ‘Rang De Gulal Exhibition’ was organized in Dubai.
➢ America topped the sources of remittances coming to India.
➢ RK Shriramkumar received the ‘Sangit Kalanidhi Award’ from the Music Academy on March 24, 2025.
➢ The Central Government increased the salary, allowances, and pension of MPs and ex-MPs by 24%.
➢ ‘Shigmo Mahotsav 2025’ was celebrated in Goa.
➢ The 6th edition of Jal Shakti Abhiyan ‘Catch the Rain–2025’ took place in Panchkula on March 24, 2025.
➢ India and Tanzania will jointly host the first India-Africa naval exercise ‘AKEMI’.
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➢ Anthurium flowers were exported for the first time from Mizoram to Singapore.
➢ The ‘Hack the Future’ Hackathon concluded successfully at IIT Gandhinagar on March 25, 2025.
➢ The book ‘LEO: The Untold Story’ authored by P.S. Raman was launched on March 25, 2025.
➢ Kerala became the first Indian state to establish a Senior Citizens Commission on March 25, 2025.
➢ On March 26, 2025, the CM of Haryana launched a One-Time Settlement Scheme for traders.
➢ Bangladesh celebrated its 55th Independence Day on March 26, 2025.
➢ Jai Bhattacharya, an Indian scientist, was appointed Director of the US National Institutes of Health.
➢ Sunil Kumar won a Bronze Medal in the Asia Wrestling Championship in Amman, Jordan on March 26,
2025.
➢ Indonesia has announced joining the New Development Bank set up by the BRICS group.
➢ Telangana received the National Award for Excellence in TB Testing on March 26, 2025.
➢ Gujarat will become the second state after Uttarakhand to implement the Uniform Civil Code (UCC).
➢ The Water Sustainability Conference 2025 was inaugurated on March 13, 2025, in New Delhi.
➢ The annual monastic festival ‘Matho Ngarang’ started on March 13, 2025, in Ladakh.
➢ Dalai Lama has won the ‘Gold Mercury Prize’ for peace and stability.
➢ India has become the country with the second-largest road network in the world.
➢ Punjab Assembly has launched a search engine.
➢ India topped the medal table in the World Para Athletics Grand Prix 2025.
➢ South Africa will host the Urban G20 Trade and Investment Working Group Meeting.
➢ Jharkhand won the 15th Hockey India Senior Women's National Championship 2025 title.
➢ The annual ‘St. Anthony's Festival’ is celebrated in Sri Lanka.
➢ Delhi Airport has been ranked Asia's best airport for the 7th time.
➢ The Education Ministry launched the PM-YUVA 3.0 program on March 14, 2025.
➢ The first joint working group meeting on agriculture was held between India and Chile.
➢ The first edition of WAVES 2025 will be held in Mumbai.
➢ The CM of Arunachal Pradesh unveiled the State Biodiversity Action Plan on March 15, 2025.
➢ Tata Power has launched the Energy Literacy Campaign.
➢ The ASTRA missile was successfully tested from the Tejas MK1 prototype in Odisha.
➢ On March 15, 2025, India added 6 properties to the provisional list for UNESCO.
➢ Google has recently launched the Gemma-3 AI model.
➢ Maharashtra secured second place under the ‘Pradhan Mantri Surya Ghar Yojana’ (1st – Gujarat).
➢ Mumbai Indians won the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2025 title by defeating Delhi Capitals by 8
runs on March 16, 2025.
➢ Prasar Bharati was awarded the Jamna Lal Sharma Award on March 16, 2025.
➢ Uttar Pradesh government will develop heritage buildings as hotels.
➢ IIT Madras is developing the world's longest Hyperloop tube.
➢ India Masters defeated West Indies Masters to win the final of the India Masters League (IML) 2025 on
March 16, 2025.
➢ India won 33 medals in the Special Olympics World Winter Games in Italy.
➢ Reserve Bank of India received the Digital Transformation Award 2025 by Central Banking in London.
➢ Harmanpreet Singh won the Best Player Award at the 7th Annual Hockey India Awards on March 17,
2025.
➢ The Chandrayaan-5 Mission will be conducted in cooperation with Japan.
➢ Hockey Jharkhand won the 15th Hockey India Senior Women's National Championship.
➢ India topped the Para Athletics Grand Prix 2025 medal table.
➢ Ayushmann Khurrana has been chosen as the ‘Fit India Icon’.
➢ The Kabaddi World Cup 2025 has been organized in England.
➢ The first temple dedicated to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj was inaugurated in Bhiwandi, Maharashtra.
➢ ‘Rajiv Yuva Vikas Yojana’ was started in Telangana on March 18, 2025.
➢ The Prime Minister of India has joined the ‘Truth Social’ social media platform.
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➢ Krishnamachari Srikkanth has been appointed as the Goodwill Ambassador of ‘Vision 2020 India’.
➢ The 23rd edition of the bilateral naval exercise ‘Varuna’ began between India and France.
➢ On March 19, 2025, Sikkim imposed a tourist fee of ₹50 per person.
➢ On March 19, 2025, UIDAI tied up with Sarvam AI to improve Aadhaar services.
➢ On March 19, 2025, India’s first PPP-based green waste processing plant started in Indore.
➢ On March 19, 2025, Delhi Police started the ‘Courtesy Squad’ to address molestation cases.
➢ The number of one-horned rhinoceros increased to 392 in West Bengal.
➢ On March 19, 2025, India and Maldives agreed to trade in local currency.
➢ Norway has topped the ‘Free Speech Index’.
➢ Finland ranked first in the World Happiness Ranking.
➢ A four-year ban was imposed on long-distance runner Archana Jadhav for doping violation.
➢ ISRO has developed a 32-bit microprocessor for space applications.
➢ The Astra MK-III missile has been renamed Gandiva.
➢ LIC has become the 3rd strongest insurance brand in the world.
➢ The World Audio Visual and Entertainment Summit 2025 will be organized at the Jio Convention
Center, Mumbai.
➢ Prime Minister Narendra Modi will attend Mauritius's National Day celebrations as the chief guest.
➢ Pranav Venkatesh has become the World Junior Chess Champion 2025.
➢ Airtel has signed a partnership with SpaceX to enhance telecom connectivity.
➢ The IIFA Awards 2025 were organized in Jaipur.
➢ Roshni Nadar has become the richest woman in India.
➢ Tropical cyclone ‘Alfred’ caused massive destruction in Australia on March 11, 2025.
➢ Assam government has announced plans to launch its own satellite.
➢ PM Modi has been awarded ‘The Grand Commander of the Star and Key of the Indian Ocean’, the
highest honor of Mauritius.
➢ Amul has become the third most valuable brand in India.
➢ ‘Jadayaswamy Utsav’ was celebrated in Tamil Nadu.
➢ On March 12, 2025, NASA launched the SPHEREx and PUNCH missions to explore the origin of the
universe.
➢ According to the World Air Quality Report 2024 released by IQAir, India ranked 5th globally.
➢ As per SIPRI's report, Ukraine has become the world’s largest arms importer.
➢ Shubman Gill and Alana King were selected as ICC Players of the Month for February 2025.
➢ On March 12, 2025, Rupee112 launched a fully automated WhatsApp loan disbursement service.
➢ Star Health launched the ‘SheTRA’ campaign on March 12, 2025 to support women’s health and
empowerment.
➢ The second phase of the 5th Khelo India Winter Games concluded in Gulmarg on March 12, 2025.
➢ Ajay Devgan launched a new AI-powered media company ‘PRISMIX’.
➢ The Atal Bihari Vajpayee Institute was inaugurated in Mauritius.
➢ Sajjangarh Sanctuary, recently in the news, is located in Rajasthan.
➢ India's forest area has increased to 25.17%.
➢ Bhupendra Patel inaugurated the Gujarat Semiconnect Conference 2025 on March 6, 2025.
➢ The 24th World Sustainable Development Summit 2025 concluded in New Delhi on March 7, 2025.
➢ Uttar Pradesh government launched the ‘RISE’ app to boost child vaccination coverage.
➢ The Indian Navy participated in the ‘Sea Dragon Exercise 2025’ in Guam.
➢ Arvind Chidambaram won the Prague Masters 2025 chess title on March 7, 2025.
➢ Punjab government launched ‘Project Hifazat’ on March 7, 2025 for women’s safety.
➢ India won the 5th Asian Women’s Kabaddi title.
➢ Assam’s Electronic City has been named after Ratan Tata.
➢ Burkina Faso topped the Global Terrorism Index 2025.
➢ On March 8, 2025, India signed an agreement with Russia to supply T-72 tank engines.
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➢ Bengaluru City University will be renamed after Dr. Manmohan Singh.

➢ HDFC Bank launched ‘Project Haq’ on March 8, 2025 for financial inclusion.
➢ France topped the Glass-Ceiling Index 2025, reflecting gender equality at workplaces.
➢ Australian scientists identified the oldest meteorite on Earth.
➢ India won the ICC Champions Trophy 2025.
➢ Delhi government approved the ‘Mahila Samridhi Yojana’ on March 9, 2025 to empower women.
➢ Uday Prakash received the Agyeya Smriti Samman 2025 on March 9, 2025.
➢ Chinese architect Liu Jiakun will receive the 2025 Pritzker Architecture Prize.
➢ The first ‘Shaurya Vednam Utsav’ concluded in Bihar.
➢ ‘Chapchar Kut’ festival was celebrated in Mizoram.
➢ Prime Minister Narendra Modi was awarded the Honorary Order of Freedom Barbados on March 9,
2025.
➢ Madhav National Park (Madhya Pradesh) has been declared the 58th Tiger Reserve of India.
➢ Jayashree Venkatesan received the Ramsar Award on March 10, 2025 for wetland conservation.
➢ Joint military exercise ‘Khanjar-XII’ was conducted between India and Kyrgyzstan on March 10, 2025.
➢ Bangladesh has declared 25 February as ‘Martyrdom Day’ to honor national heroes.
➢ Mexico's passport was declared the world's most expensive on 25 February 2025.
➢ Karnataka launched the Green Transition Alliance (GTAI) on 25 February 2025 to boost sustainable
energy.
➢ Assam recognized ‘Bathoism’ as an alternative to religion in official documents on 26 February 2025.
➢ Two-day coastal security exercise ‘Sagar Kavach’ was organized in West Bengal on 26 February 2025.
➢ New Zealand topped the chart for highest global breast cancer rate, as per latest report.
➢ Indore became India’s cleanest city for the seventh consecutive time.
➢ Sameer Kanodia received the CEO of the Year Award on 27 February 2025.
➢ Karnataka to launch the ‘Pragati Path’ scheme to enhance rural road connectivity.
➢ Military exercise ‘Jal Thal Raksha 2025’ was held in Gujarat.
➢ Telangana made Telugu language compulsory in all state schools.
➢ Jammu & Kashmir Police registered the first e-FIR via email on 28 February 2025.
➢ Remains of ancient ‘Atma Puja’ rituals discovered in Belur village, Kerala on 28 February 2025.
➢ India’s first wildlife biobank opened in Darjeeling.
➢ DRDO successfully test-fired its first Naval Anti-Ship Missile (NASM-SR) off Odisha coast on 28 February
2025.
➢ National Science Day was observed across India on 28 February 2025.
➢ NASA launched a new satellite to detect water on the Moon.
➢ Retired INS Guldar to be converted into India’s first underwater museum in Maharashtra.
➢ Tuhin Kant Pandey was appointed the new Chairman of SEBI.
➢ Idukki Wildlife Sanctuary is located in Kerala.
➢ ‘Praani Mitra’ and ‘Jeev Daya’ Award Ceremony 2025 was organized in New Delhi on 28 February.
➢ Mount Fantale volcano in Ethiopia emitted a large amount of methane on 1 March 2025.
➢ Kailash Satyarthi’s autobiography ‘Diyasalai’ was released on 1 March 2025.
➢ Indian Army Chief paid tribute to First World War martyrs in France on 1 March 2025.
➢ CISF named its training center after Rajaditya Chola.
➢ Cape vultures were spotted in South Africa after a gap of 30 years.
➢ Tanushka became the first female pilot in the Jaguar Fighter Squadron on 2 March 2025.
➢ Festival of ‘Herath’ celebrated in Kashmir.
➢ Assam government notified Chirang Ripu Elephant Reserve as the 8th National Park.
➢ Amazon unveiled its first quantum computing chip ‘Ocelot’ on 2 March 2025.
➢ Jai Shah received the Forbes India Leadership Award on 3 March 2025.
➢ Virat Kohli became the 7th Indian cricketer to play 300 ODIs.
➢ Vidarbha won the Ranji Trophy 2024–25 title for the third time.
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➢ India’s first World Peace Center was inaugurated in Gurugram.

➢ Blue Flag certification temporarily withdrawn from Rushikonda Beach, Visakhapatnam.
➢ Uttarakhand CM launched the ‘Single Women Self Employment Scheme’ on 4 March 2025.
➢ Christian Stocker became the new Chancellor of Austria.
➢ 42nd National Rowing Championship organized in Bhopal on 4 March 2025.
➢ Krishna Jaishankar became the first Indian woman to cross 16 meters in indoor shot put on 4 March
2025.
➢ PM Modi inaugurated the Vantara Animal Rescue Center.
➢ IRFC was granted Navratna status along with IRCTC.
➢ Lander ‘Blue Ghost’ from a private US company successfully landed on the Moon.
➢ Russia, Congo, and Pakistan banned by FIFA from the 2026 World Cup.
➢ Mobile World Congress 2025 was held in Spain.
➢ Indian table tennis player Sharath Kamal announced retirement on 5 March 2025.
➢ America emerged as the world’s largest global wealth center on 6 March 2025.
➢ President Droupadi Murmu inaugurated the second edition of ‘Amrit Mahotsav of Diversity’ on 6
March 2025.
➢ 86th meeting of the India-Bangladesh Joint River Commission was held in Kolkata.
➢ Operation Devil Hunt – On February 10, 2025, Bangladesh launched Operation Devil Hunt.
➢ ODI Sixer Record – Rohit Sharma became the second highest sixer hitter in ODI history.
➢ Joint Military Exercise – The Indian Army and Indian Air Force conducted the Winged Raider exercise.
➢ Thaipusam Festival – The Thaipusam festival is celebrated in Tamil Nadu.
➢ Lymphatic Filariasis Target – India set a target to eliminate lymphatic filariasis by 2027.
➢ HAL Aircraft Renamed – HAL renamed its training aircraft HJT-36 to Yashas.
➢ India Energy Week 2025 – Organized in New Delhi.
➢ Padma Shri 2025 – Dr. Madugula Nagphani was awarded the Padma Shri on February 11, 2025.
➢ Autism Brain Activity Discovery – On February 11, 2025, researchers from Israel discovered brain
activity linked to autism.
➢ Olympic eSports Games 2027 – Will be held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
➢ Chennai Open 2025 – Kyrian Jacquet won the men’s singles title on February 12, 2025.
➢ Animatronic Elephant Unveiled – Asia’s first life-size animatronic elephant ‘Ellie’ was unveiled in
Bengaluru on February 12, 2025.
➢ Parliament Translation Expansion – Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla announced expansion of translation
services to six languages.
➢ National Games 2027 Host – The 39th National Games in 2027 will be hosted by Meghalaya.
➢ Corruption Perception Index 2024 – Denmark ranked first; India ranked 96th, as per the February 12,
2025 release.
➢ ICC Player of the Month (Jan 2025) – Beth Mooney and Jomel Warrican were selected on February 12,
2025.
➢ Har Khet-Swasthya Khet Campaign – Launched in Haryana on February 13, 2025, to promote soil
health.
➢ Jurassic Bird Fossil Discovery – The oldest Jurassic bird fossil was found in China on February 13, 2025.
➢ ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Ambassador – Shikhar Dhawan appointed as event ambassador.
➢ Shoheli Akhtar Ban – Shoheli Akhtar became the first female cricketer from Bangladesh to be banned
on corruption charges.
➢ SEBI Digital Platform – SEBI launched the new platform named Mitra.
➢ Logistics Performance Index – Singapore topped the World Bank’s index released on February 13,
2025.
➢ Tulsi Gabbard Appointment – Appointed as intelligence chief of America on February 13, 2025.
➢ National Games Medal Tally – Services topped the 38th National Games medal tally.
➢ Regional Dialogue on Social Justice – Hosted by India.
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➢ Asia's Richest Family – Mukesh Ambani family topped Bloomberg's list, released on February 15, 2025.
➢ Most Excellent Order of British Empire – NR Narayana Murthy received the award on February 14,
2025.
➢ Aadi Mahotsav 2025 – Organized in New Delhi.
➢ Conductive Fabric Innovation – IIT Guwahati developed a conductive fabric that converts electricity
and sunlight into heat.
➢ Nilgai Culling Approval – The Haryana government approved permission to kill Nilgai.
➢ No Money for Terror Conference – Indian delegation led by Nityanand Rai in Munich, Germany.
➢ Solar Dehydration Tech – IIT Kanpur developed solar dehydration technology for farmers on
February 15, 2025.
➢ Acid Attack Compensation – On February 15, 2025, Punjab government announced ₹10,000/month
compensation for acid attack victims.
➢ President’s Rule – Imposed in Manipur on February 15, 2025.
➢ Highest Earning Athlete 2025 – Cristiano Ronaldo topped the list.
➢ Delhi Police Foundation Day – 78th foundation day celebrated on February 16, 2025.
➢ Nepal-France MoU – On February 16, 2025, Nepal and France signed a Hydro Nepal project MoU.
➢ Indigenous Space Chip – IIT Madras developed space chip IRIS.
➢ Anamudi Shola National Park – Located in Kerala.
➢ Forward Faster Sustainability Award – NTPC won the award in 2025.
➢ Ayushman Bharat Vaya Vandana – Launched in Puducherry on February 16, 2025.
➢ Half Marathon Record – Jacob Kiplimo became the first person to run a half marathon under 57
minutes on February 16, 2025.
➢ Chief Election Commissioner – Gyanesh Kumar appointed as next CEC on February 17, 2025.
➢ Indian Ocean Conference – 8th conference held in Muscat, Oman.
➢ Akash Missile Deal – Philippines to buy $200 million Akash missile system from India.
➢ Naval Exercise Komodo – The 5th edition began in Indonesia on February 17, 2025.
➢ Dharma Guardian Exercise – Conducted between India and Japan on February 17, 2025.
➢ Local Governance Index – Karnataka topped the Local Governance Performance Index.
➢ Industrial & Green Energy Policy – Approved by Assam on February 17, 2025.
➢ Prime Minister Yoga Award 2025 – Organized by the Ministry of AYUSH.
➢ Chess World Cup 2025 – India will host the upcoming Chess World Cup.
➢ Top Indian Chess Player – D. Gukesh has become the highest-rated chess player in India.
➢ Quad Foreign Ministers' Meeting – Held in the United States of America.
➢ Khelo India Winter Games 2025 – Inaugurated in Ladakh.
➢ International Children's Film Festival – The 11th edition started on January 23, 2025, in Kolkata.
➢ Uttar Pradesh Foundation Day – Celebrated its 76th foundation day on January 24, 2025.
➢ Australia's Hall of Fame – Michael Clarke was inducted on January 24, 2025.
➢ Gay Marriage Legalized – Thailand has legalized same-sex marriage.
➢ Boi Mela – Organized in Kolkata.
➢ Samman Sanjivani App – Launched by the Haryana Government on January 24, 2025.
➢ Cryptocurrency Working Group – Approved by the President of the USA on January 24, 2025.
➢ Liquor Ban at Religious Places – Announced by Madhya Pradesh at 17 sacred locations.
➢ Operation Sard Hawa – Launched by BSF on the India-Pakistan border on January 25, 2025.
➢ Paris Climate Agreement Exit – USA has withdrawn from the Paris Agreement.
➢ Most T20 Runs Without Dismissal – Tilak Verma scored 318 runs unbeaten in T20s.
➢ Himachal Pradesh Foundation Day – Celebrated its 55th foundation day on January 25, 2025.
➢ First Financial Health Index – Topped by Odisha, as per NITI Aayog.
➢ International Pashmina Festival – Held in Nepal.
➢ Johor International Open Chess 2025 – Won by Iniyan Panneerselvam in Malaysia.
➢ Republic Day 2025 Theme – “Golden India: Heritage and Development”.
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➢ India–Sri Lanka Solar Energy Pact – Sampur Solar Plant pricing finalized on January 26, 2025.
➢ T20I Cricketer of the Year 2024 – Awarded to Arshdeep Singh.
➢ 6th International Millet Festival – Held in Bengaluru.
➢ Best Republic Day Tableau – Won by Uttar Pradesh for Mahakumbh depiction.
➢ ICC Women’s ODI Cricketer 2024 – Title awarded to Smriti Mandhana.
➢ First Technology Dialogue 2025 – Conducted in Bengaluru.
➢ World Pickleball League – First edition launched in Mumbai.
➢ Battlefield Surveillance System 'SANJAY' – Flagged off by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on January
27, 2025.
➢ GI Tag Goal – India targets 10,000 GI tags by 2030.
➢ ICC Men’s Test Cricketer of the Year 2024 – Jasprit Bumrah was awarded.
➢ First State to Implement UCC – Uttarakhand implemented the Uniform Civil Code.
➢ Belarus Presidential Election – Alexander Lukashenko re-elected.
➢ Australian Open 2025 Winners – Jannik Sinner (Men's) and Madison Keys (Women's).
➢ Mobile Operation Theater – Launched in Nagaland under CM initiative.
➢ Sambar Festival – Celebrated in Jaipur, Rajasthan.
➢ Wetland City Recognition – UNESCO recognized Indore and Udaipur on January 29, 2025.
➢ Shivangi Pathak's Achievement – Hoisted Indian flag on Australia’s highest peak.
➢ Banke Bihari Temple – Granted FCRA license on January 30, 2025.
➢ ECI Media Award 2025 – Given to Doordarshan.
➢ Malaria-Free Status – Granted to Georgia by WHO.
➢ First Organic Fisheries Center – Started in Soreng district, Sikkim.
➢ Second Capital of Assam – Declared as Dibrugarh on January 30, 2025.
➢ First Rural Cricket League – Initiated by Bihar.
➢ Sir Garfield Sobers Trophy – Won by Jasprit Bumrah.
➢ BIMTECH Digital Currency – Launched as Bimcoin.
➢ First Indian to ISS – Shubhanshu Shukla selected for ISS mission.
➢ Begging Criminalized – Pakistan to legally declare begging a crime.
➢ First Biodiversity Heritage Site – Guneri in Gujarat, declared on February 1, 2025.
➢ Anti-Piracy Honour – Akshay Saxena, Indian Air Force pilot, recognized on February 1, 2025.
➢ Gulf of Mexico Renamed – Google Maps altered the name.
➢ SwaRail App – Launched by Indian Railways on February 1, 2025.
➢ Reserved Forests Denotified – Assam denotified three forests for land rights.
➢ Mountain as Legal Person – Recognized in New Zealand on February 1, 2025.
➢ Onchocerciasis Eliminated – Niger became first African country to eliminate it on February 2, 2025.
➢ ICC U-19 Women’s T20 World Cup – Won by India.
➢ Tata Steel Masters 2025 – Title won by R. Praggnanandhaa on February 3, 2025.
➢ Ekuverin Exercise 2025 – 13th edition started with Maldives on February 3, 2025.
➢ Grammy Award 2025 – Chandrika Tandon won in New Age/Ambient/Chat Album category.
➢ Missile Unveiling – Iran unveiled ‘Etemad’ and ‘Ghadr-380’ on February 3, 2025.
➢ AI Tools Declared Criminal – Britain plans to criminalize AI tools.
➢ Sri Lanka National Day – Celebrated on February 4, 2025.
➢ Vanmitra WhatsApp Service – Launched in Andhra Pradesh with 161 services.
➢ FDI in Insurance – Raised to 100% from 74%.
➢ Michibiki-6 Satellite – Launched by Japan.
➢ Reduced Working Hours – Spain reduced weekly work hours on February 5, 2025.
➢ UNHRC Exit – USA exited the United Nations Human Rights Council on February 5, 2025.
➢ Top ICC T20I Batter – Travis Head is currently ranked No.1.
➢ First AI University – To be established in Maharashtra.
➢ Chip Design Excellence Centre – Opened at NIELIT, Noida on February 5, 2025.
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➢ India's First Cancer Genome Atlas – Launched by IIT Madras on February 5, 2025.
➢ New ‘Ayush Visa’ Category – Introduced by Government of India for foreign nationals.
➢ Sahitya Akademi Award in Dogri – Awarded to Chaman Arora.
➢ Transgender Ban in Sports – Imposed by USA on February 6, 2025.
➢ Mrs. World 2025 – Tsego Gelai became the first black woman to win the title.
➢ Eastern Command HQ Renamed – Fort William renamed to ‘Vijay Durg’ by Indian Army.
➢ Men's Kabaddi Champion – Uttar Pradesh won at 38th National Games.
➢ 9th Asian Winter Games – Held in China.
➢ WHO Exit – Argentina became the second country to withdraw.
➢ Zomato Renamed – Company rebranded itself as ‘Eternal’.
➢ National Games Gold (50m Rifle) – Neeraj Kumar won the event.
➢ FIFA Suspension – Pakistan Football Federation was suspended on 7 February 2025.
➢ Maternal Mortality Reduction – India’s MMR dropped by 83%.
➢ Uttar Pradesh Excise Policy – New 2025–26 policy approved.
➢ NSSO 75th Anniversary – Observed on 7 February.
➢ BIMSTEC Youth Summit 2025 – Held in Gandhinagar.
➢ Hearts and Heroes Book – Authored by Kulbhushan Kumar, released on 8 February 2025.
➢ Kangaroo Embryo via IVF – Created for the first time by Australian scientists.
➢ Sujal Project – Karnataka launched it to tackle drought on 8 February 2025.
➢ Kaushal Uday Tongai Training – Initiated in Tripura.
➢ New Crops on e-NAM – 10 new agricultural commodities allowed for trading on 9 February 2025.
➢ Freestyle Chess Grand Slam – Began in Germany in 2025.
➢ Tarundeep Rai's Bronze – Won in men’s recurve archery at National Games on 9 February 2025.
➢ Mount Kilimanjaro Climb – Achieved by Nisha Yadav from Chhattisgarh.
➢ IDFC Digital Avatar – Launched with Amitabh Bachchan on 10 February 2025.
➢ Exercise ‘Cyclone’ – Joint exercise between India and Egypt.
➢ Satyajit Ray Lifetime Achievement Award – Aparna Sen was honored with the Satyajit Ray Lifetime
Achievement Award.
➢ NAG MK 2 Missile Test – Successfully tested on January 14, 2025, in Rajasthan.
➢ National Turmeric Board Launch – Piyush Goyal launched the National Turmeric Board on January 14,
2025.
➢ India–Spain Dual Year 2026 – India and Spain announced 2026 as a dual celebration year.
➢ Emergency Prisoners Pension – Odisha announced pensions for those jailed during Emergency.
➢ Ajanta Verul International Film Festival – The 10th edition started on January 15, 2025, in
Maharashtra.
➢ Hydrogen Train Engine – The world’s most powerful hydrogen train engine was developed by India.
➢ Kanuma Festival – A traditional cattle festival, celebrated in Telangana.
➢ ISKCON Temple Inauguration – On January 15, 2025, PM Modi inaugurated Asia’s second-largest
ISKCON temple in Navi Mumbai.
➢ Women's U-19 ODI Trophy – Ira Jadhav became the highest run-scorer in the tournament’s history.
➢ Pavana River – Located in Maharashtra, the Pavana river was in news recently.
➢ First Private Satellite Constellation – Pixel became the first private Indian company with its own
satellite constellation.
➢ Gaan-Ngai Festival – Celebrated in Manipur.
➢ INS Utkarsh Launch – L&T launched the multi-purpose vessel named INS Utkarsh for the Indian Navy.
➢ Eastern India’s First Astronomical Observatory – Inaugurated in West Bengal on January 16, 2025.
➢ Future Minerals Forum 2025 – Held in Riyadh.
➢ First Literate UT under Ullas – Ladakh became the first fully literate UT under the New India Literacy
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➢ Fourth Nation for Unmanned Docking – India became the 4th country to achieve unmanned docking in
space.
➢ Honorary Citizen Award – Former CII DG Tarun Das received the award from Singapore.
➢ Thiruvalluvar Day – Celebrated in Tamil Nadu.
➢ BrahMos Missile Export Deal – On January 16, 2025, India signed a BrahMos missile export deal with
Indonesia.
➢ One Plate One Bag Campaign – Launched in Prayagraj.
➢ India Mobility Global Expo 2025 – Inaugurated in New Delhi.
➢ New Glenn Rocket Launch – Successfully launched by Blue Origin.
➢ New Pangolin Species – Discovered in Arunachal Pradesh.
➢ Archaeological Experimental Museum – Inaugurated on January 17, 2025, in Vadnagar.
➢ Bharat Ranbhoomi Darshan App – Launched by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on January 17, 2025.
➢ Batting Coach of India – Sitanshu Kotak was appointed as the batting coach of Team India.
➢ MNRE Secretary Additional Charge – Nidhi Khare took additional charge of the Ministry of New and
Renewable Energy on January 17, 2025.
➢ 6G Optical Chipset – C-DOT partnered with IIT Mumbai to develop indigenous 6G optical chipset.
➢ Most Grand Slam Matches – Novak Djokovic created a record for playing the most Grand Slam matches
in January 2025.
➢ Secularism Removed from Constitution – Bangladesh is set to remove the word 'secularism' from its
Constitution.
➢ India–Singapore 60th Anniversary – Celebrated 60 years of diplomatic relations on January 18, 2025.
➢ Third Largest Start-up Ecosystem – India became the 3rd largest startup hub with 100+ unicorns.
➢ Kho-Kho World Cup Winner – India won the first-ever Kho-Kho World Cup 2025 on January 19, 2025.
➢ Sanchar Saathi App – Launched by Jyotiraditya Scindia.
➢ New CRPF DG – Gyanendra Pratap Singh was appointed as the Director General of CRPF.
➢ Carbon Neutrality Agreement – Uttarakhand government signed a carbon neutrality agreement with
Iceland.
➢ North-East Statehood Day – On January 21, 2025, the foundation day of Manipur, Meghalaya, and
Tripura was celebrated.
➢ BRICS Partner Country – Nigeria became a partner country of BRICS on January 21, 2025.
➢ New ADG of BSF – Mohan Kumar Agarwal appointed as Additional Director General of Police, BSF.
➢ India Open 2025 Women’s Singles – An Se-Young won the women’s singles title.
➢ International Congress on Glass – The 27th edition was held in Kolkata.
➢ Vijay Hazare Trophy – Karnataka won the trophy for the 5th time.
➢ Infectious Village – Badhal village in Jammu and Kashmir was declared infectious on January 22, 2025.
➢ New Farmer Welfare Scheme – Chhattisgarh launched the Deendayal Upadhyay Krishi Mazdoor
Kalyan Yojana.
➢ 10 Years of BBBP Scheme – The Beti Bachao Beti Padhao Yojana completed 10 years on January 22,
2025.
➢ Kavacham Disaster System – Launched by Kerala.
➢ Umamaheshwar Metal Idol – Ancient idol found in Karnataka.
➢ New US Secretary of State – Marco Rubio appointed as Foreign Minister of America.
➢ World’s Longest Tunnel – Unveiled by China.
➢ GI Tag for Virgin Coconut Oil – Received by Andaman-Nicobar.
➢ Global Firepower Index 2025 – India ranked 4th, behind USA (1st).
➢ World’s First $500 Billion Net Worth – Elon Musk became the first person to reach a net worth of $500
billion.
➢ World Para Athletics Championship 2025 – India will host the World Para Athletics Championship in
2025.
➢ 24th BIMSTEC Meeting – The 24th BIMSTEC meeting was held in Thailand.
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➢ Travel and Tourism Index 2024 – India ranked 39th in the WEF Travel and Tourism Development
Index 2024.
➢ D-8 Economic Cooperation Summit – The 11th summit of the Developing Eight (D-8) was held in Egypt.
➢ Sanjeevani Yojana – Delhi government launched Sanjeevani Yojana for citizens above 60 years.
➢ World Boxing Congress 2025 – India will host the World Boxing Congress in 2025.
➢ NEC Plenary Session – The 72nd plenary session of the North Eastern Council (NEC) was held in
Agartala on 21 December 2024.
➢ UN Internal Justice Council – Madan Lokur has been appointed as President of the United Nations
Internal Justice Council.
➢ Sword of Honor to Ram Mandir – The Shri Ram Mandir Project received the ‘Sword of Honor’ from
Britain.
➢ Men’s 50m Rifle Champion – Kiran Ankush Jadhav won the title in the Men’s 50-meter Rifle 3 Position.
➢ Medical Excellence Award UK – Ravindran Kumaran was awarded the Medical Excellence Award in the
UK House of Commons.
➢ World Tennis League 2024 – The third season of the World Tennis League concluded in Abu Dhabi.
➢ Highest Honor from Kuwait – On 22 December 2024, Prime Minister Modi received the highest civilian
honor from Kuwait.
➢ Ethanol Loan Subsidy Projects – The central government approved 47 ethanol projects for loan
subsidy in Bihar.
➢ Bio-Bitumen Highway – India’s first bio-bitumen national highway was inaugurated in Nagpur.
➢ U-19 Women’s T20 Asia Cup – India won the ICC U-19 Women’s T20 Asia Cup.
➢ Dr. Ambedkar Scholarship – The Dr. Ambedkar Scholarship for Dalit students was launched in Delhi on
23 December 2024.
➢ Qatar-Syria Diplomacy – Qatar reopened its embassy in Syria after 13 years.
➢ Network Readiness Index 2024 – America topped the Network Readiness Index 2024.
➢ Digital Museum Inauguration – India’s first digital museum was opened in Maharashtra.
➢ Highest Award by Bahrain – Indian businessman Ravi Pillai received Bahrain’s highest national award
on 24 December 2024.
➢ TB Eradication Campaign – A 100-day TB eradication campaign was launched in Punjab.
➢ Women’s Kabaddi World Cup 2025 – Bihar will host the Women’s Kabaddi World Cup 2025.
➢ Parker Solar Probe – NASA’s Parker Solar Probe attempted the closest approach to the Sun.
➢ Russian Cargo Ship Sinking – A Russian cargo ship sank in the Mediterranean Sea after an explosion.
➢ Atal Vajpayee Statue – A statue of Atal Bihari Vajpayee was unveiled in Lucknow on 25 December 2024.
➢ Zero Waste Airport – Indore became India’s first zero-waste airport.
➢ Ken-Betwa Project Foundation – PM Modi laid the foundation stone for the Ken-Betwa river link
project in Madhya Pradesh.
➢ Shooting Championship Gold – Shahu Tushar Mane won gold in the Senior National Shooting
Championship in Bhopal.
➢ ICC Test Bowling Ranking – Jaspreet Bumrah topped the ICC Test Bowlers Ranking.
➢ Death of Dr. Manmohan Singh – Former PM Manmohan Singh passed away on 26 December 2024; his
autobiography is ‘Changing India’.
➢ Kilauea Volcano Eruption – Kilauea Volcano in Hawai Island (USA) erupted on 26 December 2024.
➢ Global Destination Recognition – Madhya Pradesh was listed as a ‘Go-to Global Destination for 2025’
by the Wall Street Journal.
➢ 100% Piped Water State – On 27 December 2024, Punjab became the 5th state with 100% piped water
to rural households.
➢ Top Remittance Recipient – India became the largest recipient of remittances in 2024 (2nd: Mexico).
➢ Malaria Case Reduction – As of 28 December 2024, India reduced malaria cases by 97%.
➢ Asian Youth Weightlifting Medal – Martina Devi Maibam won silver at the Asian Youth and Junior
Weightlifting Championship.
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➢ New US National Bird – ‘Bald Eagle’ was declared the national bird of the USA.
➢ Divyang Cricket Trophy – The Divyang Cricket Champions Trophy will be held in Sri Lanka.
➢ New Revenue Secretary – Arunish Chawla was appointed Revenue Secretary in the Finance Ministry on
28 December 2024.
➢ Hockey India League – The 2024–25 Hockey India League started in Odisha.
➢ PM Bal Puraskar – 17 children were honored with the ‘Prime Minister National Bal Puraskar’ by
President Draupadi Murmu.
➢ Sahibzadas’ Curriculum Inclusion – Madhya Pradesh included the bravery of Guru Govind Singh’s
Sahibzadas in the school curriculum.
➢ Suposhit Gram Panchayat Abhiyan – PM Modi launched the ‘Suposhit Gram Panchayat Abhiyan’ on 29
December 2024.
➢ MFN Status Suspension – Switzerland has suspended Most Favoured Nation (MFN) status for India.
➢ 21st Livestock Census – The 21st Livestock Census has begun in the state of Haryana.
➢ Forbes 100 Most Powerful Women – Three Indian women have been included in Forbes' list of the 100
Most Powerful Women.
➢ World's Richest Families – The Walton family topped the list of the 25 richest families in the world, as
per Bloomberg.
➢ Indian P&T Accounts Service Foundation Day – On 14 December, the Indian Postal &
Telecommunication Accounts and Finance Service (IP&TAFS) celebrated its 50th Foundation Day.
➢ Women's Junior Asia Hockey Cup – India won the Women's Junior Asia Hockey Cup 2024 title.
➢ Collateral-Free Agri Loan Limit – The RBI increased the limit of collateral-free agricultural loans from
Rs 1.6 lakh to Rs 2 lakh.
➢ Yuva Shuddhi Abhiyan – On December 15, 2024, the Governor of Karnataka launched the Yuva
Shuddhi Abhiyan.
➢ Sukhoi-30 Agreement – Defence Minister Rajnath Singh signed an agreement with HAL for 12 Sukhoi-
30 aircraft.
➢ Gencast Weather Tech – Google unveiled 'Gencast', a new platform for weather forecasting.
➢ ISA Membership – Moldova became the 105th member of the International Solar Alliance (ISA).
➢ Air Cargo Hub – India’s first air cargo hub will be built in Noida.
➢ India’s Yoga Policy – On December 16, 2024, Uttarakhand unveiled India’s first yoga policy to become a
global yoga center.
➢ Diabetes Biobank – India’s first diabetes biobank has been established in Chennai.
➢ Desert Night Exercise – The ‘Desert Night’ war exercise began on 16 December 2024 in the Arabian Sea
between India, France, and UAE.
➢ TPP Membership – Britain became the 12th member of the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) trade
agreement.
➢ Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy – Mumbai won the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2024.
➢ Dark Eagle Missile Test – The USA successfully tested its 'Dark Eagle' anti-missile system.
➢ Mount Semeru Eruption – Mount Semeru, a volcano in Indonesia, erupted recently.
➢ Sampark-4.0 – On 16 December 2024, the Indian Navy launched the ‘Sampark-4.0’ initiative in
Maharashtra.
➢ INS Nirdeksha – The new survey ship 'INS Nirdeksha' was inducted into the Indian Navy at
Visakhapatnam.
➢ International Forest Festival – The 10th International Forest Festival began in Bhopal.
➢ Fastest Century in Women’s Test – Nat Sciver-Brunt of England scored the fastest century in ICC
Women’s Test Cricket.
➢ Online Safety Code – Britain became the first country to implement a ‘Code of Conduct’ for online
security.
➢ Smartphone Export Rank – India became the third-largest smartphone exporter in the world.

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➢ Vyas Samman – Suryabala received the 34th Vyas Samman for her novel ‘Kaun Desh Ko Vaasi: Venu Ki
Diary’.
➢ Jamshedji Tata Award – On 17 December 2024, Kiran Mazumdar Shaw received the Jamshedji Tata
Award.
➢ Russia Visa-Free Travel – Russia announced visa-free travel for Indian citizens till 2025.
➢ Italian Citizenship – Argentina's President Javier Milei was granted citizenship of Italy.
➢ Semiconductor Plant – Gujarat’s first semiconductor assembly and testing plant was inaugurated on
December 17, 2024, in Surat.
➢ Geoscience Museum – On December 18, 2024, Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar inaugurated India's
first 'Geoscience Museum' in Gwalior (M.P.).
➢ SLINEX Naval Exercise – The joint naval exercise SLINEX started between India and Sri Lanka on
December 18, 2024.
➢ Begging Ban – From 1st January 2025, Indore will make giving alms to beggars a criminal offense.
➢ Cambridge Word of the Year – ‘Manifest’ was declared the Word of the Year by the Cambridge
Dictionary.
➢ Cancer Vaccine – Russia has announced plans to develop a cancer vaccine.
➢ QS University Ranking (2nd in India) – IIT Kharagpur secured second place in India in the QS World
University Rankings.
➢ Dolphin Tagging – India conducted 'Ganga River Dolphin Tagging' for the first time in Assam on
December 18, 2024.
➢ Under-18 Chess Titles – Pranav Venkatesh won both the FIDE World Under-18 Youth Rapid and Blitz
titles.
➢ FIFA Best Men’s Award – Vinicius Junior of Brazil won the FIFA Best Men’s Award 2024.
➢ Ashwin Retirement – Veteran Indian cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin announced his retirement from
international cricket.
➢ Gadhimahi Festival – The ‘Gadhimahi’ cattle slaughter festival, the world’s largest, was held in Nepal on
December 18, 2024.
➢ Miss India USA 2024 – Caitlin Sandra Neil won the ‘Miss India USA 2024’ title.
➢ Kho-Kho Brand Ambassador – Salman Khan was named brand ambassador of the Kho-Kho World Cup
2025.
➢ Rooftop Solar Leader – Gujarat topped in rooftop solar power installations in India.
➢ UNEP Lifetime Achievement – Madhav Gadgil received the UNEP’s Lifetime Achievement Award 2024.
➢ Masali Solar Village – Masali village in Gujarat became India’s first border village to run entirely on
solar energy.
➢ Sahitya Akademi Award (Hindi) – Gagan Gill was awarded the Sahitya Akademi Award 2024 for Hindi
literature.
➢ Longest Spacewalk Record – Chinese astronauts set a new record for the longest spacewalk (9 hours)
on December 19, 2024.
➢ National Tansen Samman – Pt. Swapan Chaudhary received the ‘National Tansen Samman 2023’.
➢ Asian Weightlifting Championship – The Asian Youth and Junior Weightlifting Championship 2024
was held in Doha on December 20, 2024.
➢ Highest T20I Score – The Indian women's team scored its highest T20I total against West Indies.
➢ World Hockey Ranking – The Indian men’s hockey team is ranked 5th in the World Hockey Ranking.
➢ Banglar Bari Scheme – The 'Banglar Bari' housing scheme was launched in West Bengal on December
20, 2024.
➢ PSU Transformation Award – On December 8, 2024, SECI (Solar Energy Corporation of India) won the PSU
Transformation Award for Innovation.
➢ Sex Ratio Increase – The sex ratio in India increased from 918 to 930, as per recent government data.
➢ Sardar Patel Statue – On December 9, 2024, Amit Shah unveiled the statue of Sardar Patel in Jodhpur.

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➢ Mahatma Gandhi Smriti Diwas – The US state of Nebraska declared 6 December as 'Mahatma Gandhi
Smriti Diwas'.
➢ Bima Sakhi Yojana – PM Modi launched the 'Bima Sakhi Yojana' on December 9, 2024, in Panipat.
➢ New RBI Governor – Sanjay Malhotra was appointed as the Governor of the Reserve Bank of India.
➢ Crossword Books Prize – K.J.S. Dhillon received the Crossword Books Prize.
➢ India–Myanmar Aid – India sent 2200 metric tonnes of rice to Myanmar as humanitarian assistance.
➢ Word of the Year (Merriam-Webster) – ‘Polarization’ was declared the Word of the Year 2024 by
Merriam-Webster.
➢ WTA Player of the Year – Aryna Sabalenka was named 2024 WTA Player of the Year.
➢ INS Tushil – The Indian Navy’s INS Tushil, built in collaboration with Russia, is set to be inducted soon.
➢ Emerging Woman Leader – Bharti Koli was recognized as an emerging woman leader in the banking
sector.
➢ JC Daniel Award – Shaji N Karun received the JC Daniel Award 2023, Kerala's highest film honor.
➢ Abu Dhabi Grand Prix – Lando Norris won the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2024.
➢ UNICEF Foundation Day – UNICEF celebrated its Foundation Day on December 11, 2024.
➢ Eaglenest Bird Festival – The Eaglenest Bird Festival will be held in Arunachal Pradesh.
➢ Pravasi Rajasthani Day – CM Bhajanlal Sharma announced 10 December as Pravasi Rajasthani Day.
➢ US Appointment – Harmeet Dhillon was appointed as Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights by
Donald Trump.
➢ GeM Implementation – Uttar Pradesh became the first state to fully implement the GeM (Government e-
Marketplace).
➢ Champion of the Earth – Madhav Gadgil was awarded the 2024 Champion of the Earth award by the
UNEP.
➢ Top Indian University – IIT Delhi topped in India in the QS World University Rankings 2024.
➢ New Damselfish Species – A new species of damselfish was discovered in the Maldives.
➢ Gujarat Giants Coach – Praveen Tambe was appointed as the bowling coach for the Gujarat Giants
cricket team.
➢ Guruvayur Temple – The Guruvayur Temple, which was in the news, is located in Kerala.
➢ Asian Women's Handball – India secured the 6th position in the Asian Women’s Handball
Championship 2024.
➢ Book Launch – Dr. Dinesh Shahra released his book titled ‘The Secret of Dalai Lama’s Happiness’.
➢ Youngest Chess Champion – D. Gukesh became the youngest World Chess Champion.
➢ ODI Centuries Record – Smriti Mandhana became the first female cricketer to score 4 ODI centuries in
a calendar year.
➢ ICC Player of the Month – Haris Rauf and Danny Wyatt Hodge were named ICC Players of the Month for
November 2024.
➢ Time Magazine Person of the Year – Donald Trump was chosen as Time Magazine’s Person of the Year.
➢ Khelo India Winter Games 2025 – Ladakh will host the Khelo India Winter Games in 2025.
➢ Defence Dialogue – The 9th India–Thailand Defence Dialogue was held in New Delhi.
➢ Honorary General Title – President Droupadi Murmu conferred the title ‘General of the Indian Army’ to
the Nepal Army Chief.
➢ FIFA World Cup 2034 – Saudi Arabia will host the 2034 Men's FIFA World Cup.
➢ Quantum Chip Launch – Google unveiled its revolutionary quantum chip ‘Willow’.
➢ Indian Space Station – India aims to establish its own space station by 2035.
➢ FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027 – Brazil will host the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027 Play-off
Tournament.
➢ Divya Kala Mela – The 22nd Divya Kala Mela was organized in Delhi.
➢ World Ayurveda Congress – The 10th World Ayurveda Congress and Arogya Expo took place in
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➢ Blind Athletics Championship – The 23rd National Athletics Championship for the Blind 2024 began in
Nadiyad, Gujarat on 14 December 2024.
➢ Surajkund Mela 2025 – The Surajkund Mela 2025 will be organized in Faridabad.
➢ Youngest IPL Auction Player – Vaibhav Suryavanshi (13 years, from Samastipur) became the youngest
player ever sold in IPL auction history.
➢ Nagusaba Gorang Festival – Celebrated in Bali to showcase local heritage.
➢ Child Marriage Free India Portal – Launched by Women and Child Development Minister Annapurna
Devi.
➢ RAK Energy Summit 2024 – Held in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to discuss global energy goals.
➢ Cyclone Fengal – Named by Saudi Arabia, affected the Gulf of Bengal.
➢ National Maritime Search and Rescue Exercise 2024 – Conducted by the Indian Coast Guard in Kochi
on November 30.
➢ ICC Test Bowler Ranking – Jasprit Bumrah became the world’s number one bowler as of November 30,
2024.
➢ Under-8 World Cadet Chess Champion – Title won by Divith Reddy.
➢ ‘Nai Chetna’ Campaign – Launched against gender violence by Shivraj Singh Chouhan.
➢ Endangered Species Dunlin Spotted – Seen in Kerala.
➢ 40th All India Governor Gold Cup – Concluded in Gangtok.
➢ ‘Beyond the Higgs Boson’ Book – Authored by Manik Kotwal.
➢ 10th India–EU Energy Panel Meeting – Held in Brussels.
➢ Indian Constitution Unveiled in New Languages – Now available in Sanskrit and Maithili.
➢ Syed Modi International Badminton 2024 – Held in Lucknow.
➢ ICA Rochdale Pioneers Award 2024 – Received by U.S. Awasthi.
➢ IITF 2024 Bronze Medal – Awarded to Ministry of Panchayati Raj.
➢ Agniwarrior 2024 Exercise – Bilateral exercise between India and Singapore.
➢ ‘Anlakshya’ Stealth Technology – Developed by IIT Kanpur.
➢ Singapore’s Highest Arts Honor – Awarded to G. Retnam.
➢ Green Hydrogen Fuel Station – India’s first inaugurated in Leh.
➢ Network Readiness Index 2024 – India ranked 49th.
➢ World Para Taekwondo Medal – Rinchen Udo won bronze.
➢ Milk Production Increase – India’s milk output rose by 3.78% in 2023–24.
➢ International Tourism Mart 2024 – Hosted at Kaziranga National Park.
➢ Indian Film Personality of the Year 2024 – Awarded to Vikrant Massey.
➢ GI Tag to Gharchola – Gujarat’s cultural textile ‘Gharchola’ received the GI tag.
➢ Ease of Doing Business Portal – Launched by Piyush Goyal.
➢ Golden Peacock Award 2024 – Best film awarded to ‘Toxic’ at IFFI.
➢ 13th National Seed Conference – Started in Varanasi on November 30.
➢ 500 New Panchayat Ghars Approved – Jammu and Kashmir received central approval.
➢ Hornbill Festival Participating State 2024 – Sikkim declared as participant state.
➢ Pfizer Prize 2024 – Received by Professor Projit Bihari Mukherjee.
➢ Mahabodhi Mahotsav 2024 – Began in Madhya Pradesh on November 30.
➢ UN Global Excellence Award – Given to Dr. Basant Goyal.
➢ Megong Festival – Celebrated in Kerala.
➢ Bus Sangwari App – Launched in Chhattisgarh for public transport.
➢ Nagaland’s 62nd State Day – Celebrated on 1st December 2024.
➢ Pragati Savings Account – Launched by NDFC Bank.
➢ Mission Arun Himveer – Started by Arunachal Pradesh to boost agri-horti products.
➢ FIPI 2023 Award – Launched by BPCL on 1st December 2024.
➢ AI Center with World Bank Support – To be established in Haryana.
➢ BSF Foundation Day 2024 – 59th foundation day celebrated on December 1.
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➢ Khel Mahakumbh 2024 – Inaugurated in Uttarakhand on 2 December 2024.

➢ 76th District of Uttar Pradesh – Declared as Mahakumbh Mela.
➢ CINBAX Joint Exercise – First India–Cambodia tabletop exercise held in Pune.
➢ Retirement Age Raised – Andhra Pradesh increased judicial officers’ retirement age to 61.
➢ Ratapani Tiger Reserve – Became the 8th tiger reserve of Madhya Pradesh.
➢ Top FDI Source – Singapore became the largest foreign direct investor in India.
➢ 2800 Elo Rating in Chess – Arjun Erigaisi became the second Indian to achieve it.
➢ UAE National Day 2024 – Celebrated 53rd National Day on December 2.
➢ UN Desertification Treaty Conference – 16th conference held in Riyadh.
➢ Harimau Shakti 2024 – 4th India–Malaysia military exercise began on December 2.
➢ Syed Modi Men’s Singles Title – Won by Lakshya Sen.
➢ Top Heritage Tourism Destination – West Bengal declared top destination by UNESCO.
➢ Madhav National Park – Became Madhya Pradesh’s 9th Tiger Reserve.
➢ World Craft City Tag – Conferred to Srinagar.
➢ Oxford Word of the Year 2024 – Declared as ‘Brain Rot’.
➢ Aster Guardians Nursing Award 2024 – Won by Maria Victoria Juan.
➢ Uber Shikara Launch – Asia’s first water transport Uber service started on Dal Lake.
➢ E-Map Portal – Launched for consumer protection and fair trade.
➢ ISRO–ESA Collaboration – ISRO launched Proba-3 mission for European Space Agency (ESA).
➢ Supreme Court Judge Appointment – Justice Manmohan approved by Centre on December 4.
➢ Asian eSports Games Medal – Pawan Kampeli won bronze in e-football.
➢ Atmospheric Monitoring in Antarctica – China opened the first such center.
➢ Criminal Law Implementation – Chandigarh became first to fully implement 3 new criminal laws.
➢ Blind Women’s T20 WC Host 2025 – To be hosted by India.
➢ Men’s Junior Hockey Asia Cup 2024 – Won by India.
➢ Turner Prize Winner – Awarded to Jasleen Kaur (Britain).
➢ Waste to Recycled Tech Conference 2024 – 9th edition organized in New Delhi.
➢ Vertical Lift Railway Bridge – India’s first built in Rameswaram.
➢ Indiramma Awas Yojana Phase-1 – Launched by Telangana on December 5.
➢ Pustakayan Book Fair 2024 – 3rd edition by Sahitya Akademi started in New Delhi.
➢ Weightlifting Championship 2024 – Began in Bahrain.
➢ Anna Chakra and SCAN Portal – Unveiled by Prahlad Joshi on December 6.
➢ Sonai-Rupai Wildlife Sanctuary – Located in Assam.
➢ ISSA Good Practice Award 2024 – India won for Asia and Pacific region.
➢ Theme Country at KIFF 2024 – France became theme country of Kolkata International Film Festival.
➢ Indira Gandhi Award 2024 – To be awarded to Veronica Bachelet, ex-President of Chile.
➢ Hyperloop Test Track – India’s first developed by IIT Madras.
➢ NASA Head Appointment – Jared Isaacman appointed by Donald Trump.
➢ Women’s Football Coach Appointed – Joaquim Alexanderson for U-17 and U-20 teams.
➢ Uphaar Milk Program – Launched by HUDCO in Chhattisgarh on December 7.
➢ World Meditation Day – Declared by the United Nations as 21 December.
➢ PM e-Vidya DTH Channel – Launched by Dharmendra Pradhan on December 7.
➢ ‘Himbhog’ Maize Flour Brand – To be launched by Himachal Pradesh government.
➢ Urjaveer Yojana – Launched in Vijayawada to promote energy conservation.
➢ Under-19 Asia Cup 2024 – Won consecutively by Bangladesh.
➢ Best Airline 2024 (AirHelp Ranking) – Topped by Brussels Airlines.
➢ Mobile Malware Attacks – India reported the highest number globally.
➢ Green Energy Agreement at COP-29 – Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan, and Uzbekistan signed the Green Energy
Agreement in Baku.
➢ Air India–Vistara Merger – On November 17, 2024, Air India officially completed its merger with Vistara.
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➢ Miss Universe 2024 – Victoria Kjaer Thalvig has been crowned Miss Universe 2024.
➢ Artifact Repatriation – The United States returned over 1,400 looted artifacts to India.
➢ Global Energy Efficiency Alliance – Launched by UAE to promote energy-saving measures worldwide.
➢ Nugu Wildlife Sanctuary – Located in Karnataka.
➢ Hockey India Senior Men’s National Championship – Odisha won the 14th edition.
➢ 56th Tiger Reserve – Guru Ghasidas–Tamor Pingla declared as India’s 56th Tiger Reserve in Chhattisgarh.
➢ Kho-Kho World Cup Host – India will host the first-ever Kho-Kho World Cup.
➢ Finswimming Championship – West Bengal topped the 4th National Finswimming Championship.
➢ Best Tourist Village – Dhudmaras village in Chhattisgarh awarded United Nations' ‘Best Tourist Village’
status.
➢ Green World Environment Award 2024 – Awarded to Coal India on November 20, 2024.
➢ Miss Charm India 2024 – Won by Shivangi Desai.
➢ Purvi Prahar Military Exercise – Conducted in Arunachal Pradesh on November 20, 2024.
➢ HADR Exercise ‘Sanyukt Vimochan 2024’ – Organized by Indian Army in Ahmedabad.
➢ PM Modi's Civilian Honor – Conferred ‘The Order of Excellence’, the highest civilian honor by Guyana.
➢ Women’s Asian Hockey Champions Trophy 2024 – India won the title (Runner-up: China) on November
20, 2024.
➢ Night Safari Park – India’s first Night Safari Park is being developed in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh.
➢ Hornbill Festival Partner Country – Japan declared as the partner country for the 25th edition in
Nagaland.
➢ Global Climate Index 2024 – India ranked 10th globally.
➢ Karimganj Renamed – Renamed as ‘Sribhumi’ in Assam.
➢ ICC T20 All-Rounder Rankings – Topped by Indian cricketer Hardik Pandya.
➢ PM Modi Honored by Dominica – Given the highest national honor by President Sylvanie Burton.
➢ Prasar Bharati OTT Platform – Launched as ‘WAVES’ on November 21, 2024.
➢ Water Crisis Emergency – Declared by Ecuador due to water shortage.
➢ Eden Gardens Honor – A stand named after cricketer Jhulan Goswami.
➢ Vision Portal Launch – Launched by Dr. Jitendra Singh.
➢ Constitution Museum – India’s first inaugurated in Sonipat, Haryana.
➢ Gaganyaan Partnership – ISRO signed agreement with Australian Space Agency for the Gaganyaan mission.
➢ Amur Falcon Festival – Celebrated in Manipur.
➢ Honorary Rank to Indian Army Chief – General Upendra Dwivedi conferred honorary general rank by the
Army of Nepal.
➢ Khelo India 2025 Host – Bihar will host the Khelo India Youth Games and Para Games in 2025.
➢ Sustainable Business Index 2024 – Topped by New Zealand.
➢ 104th ISA Member – Armenia became the 104th full member of the International Solar Alliance.
➢ Billie Jean King Cup – Won by Italy.
➢ National Disaster Declaration – South Africa declared foodborne diseases as a national disaster on
November 23, 2024.
➢ UPI 123Pay Transaction Limit – Increased by RBI from ₹5,000 to ₹10,000.
➢ World Peace Award to PM Modi – Received in America.
➢ Indira Gandhi Peace Prize 2024 – Awarded to Daniel Barenboim and Ali Abu Awad on November 24, 2024.
➢ Delhi's New Pension Scheme – Announced for senior citizens.
➢ Davis Cup 2024 – Won by Italy.
➢ ‘Ab Koi Bahane Nahi’ Campaign – Launched by Union Minister Annapurna Devi on November 25, 2024.
➢ Garbage Tax Abolished – Andhra Pradesh government abolished garbage tax.
➢ Times Higher Education 2025 Ranking – Topped by Oxford University (announced November 26, 2024).
➢ World Military Championship Medal – Ritika Hooda won Gold.
➢ Bajrang Punia Suspension – NADA suspended him for 4 years.
➢ Pfizer Prize 2024 – Awarded to Indian writer Professor Projit Bihari Mukherjee.
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➢ Most Expensive IPL Player – Rishabh Pant became the most expensive IPL player in history at ₹27 crores.
➢ Rohini Nair Award – Anil Pradhan has been conferred with the 3rd Rohini Nair Award.
➢ FIDE World Chess Championship – Magnus Carlsen has topped the FIDE World Chess Championship.
➢ Semiconductor Policy – Gujarat has launched India’s first dedicated semiconductor policy.
➢ QS World University Rankings: Asia 2025 – IIT Delhi has topped in India, securing 44th rank (IIT Bombay
ranked 2nd).
➢ Bangladesh Human Rights Commission Resignation – On November 9, 2024, all members of
Bangladesh’s Human Rights Commission resigned.
➢ Uttarakhand Foundation Day – Uttarakhand celebrated its Foundation Day on November 9.
➢ Global TB Report 2024 – According to the report, there has been a 17.7% reduction in TB cases in India.
➢ Digital Population Clock – India’s first digital population clock was opened on November 9, 2024, in
Bengaluru.
➢ Cricketer Retirement – Mohammad Nabi of Afghanistan announced his retirement from ODI cricket on
November 9, 2024.
➢ Neeraj Chopra’s Coach – Neeraj Chopra has declared Jan Zelezny as his coach.
➢ ZIMSAT-2 Satellite – Zimbabwe launched ZIMSAT-2 satellite on November 9, 2024, to advance its space
program.
➢ Police Athletics Cluster Championship – The 73rd All India Police Athletics Cluster Championship 2024–
25 was inaugurated in New Delhi.
➢ Global City Index 2024 – Dubai has topped the Global City Index 2024.
➢ New South Wales Squash Open – Anahat Singh won the women’s singles title in Sydney.
➢ Women's Asian Hockey Championship Trophy 2024 – Organized from November 11–20, 2024, in Rajgir
(Bihar).
➢ Igas Bagwal Festival – Celebrated in Uttarakhand.
➢ WTA Finals 2024 – Coco Gauff of America won the 2024 WTA Finals.
➢ Student Visa Policy – Canada abolished fast-track visas for students from 14 countries on November 11,
2024.
➢ UN Climate Change Conference (COP29) – The 29th annual climate change conference began on
November 11, 2024, in Baku (Azerbaijan).
➢ Space Exercise 2024 – India’s first aerial 'Space Exercise 2024' was organized in New Delhi on November
12, 2024.
➢ US National Security Advisor – Mike Waltz was declared as the National Security Advisor by US President
Donald Trump.
➢ Indian Sports Awards 2024 – Suma Shirur received the ‘Coach of the Year’ award on November 12, 2024.
➢ Pantsir Air Defence System Agreement – India signed an agreement with Russia for the Pantsir Air
Defence System.
➢ Mechanical Knee Rehab System – IIT Ropar has developed the patented Mechanical Knee Rehab System.
➢ World Billiards Championship – Pankaj Advani won the World Billiards Championship title.
➢ Akash Weapon System Export – India sent the first batch of Akash weapon systems to Armenia.
➢ Satyajit Ray Lifetime Achievement Award – Awarded to Philip Noyce.
➢ Book ‘Maa (Mother)’ – Written by Dr. Devendra Kumar Dhodawat; released on November 13, 2024.
➢ WTA World No. 1 – Aryna Sabalenka became the WTA world’s number-1 tennis player for the year 2024.
➢ Booker Prize 2024 – Awarded to Samantha Harvey for her novel ‘Orbital’.
➢ Garuda Shakti Exercise – Held between India and Indonesia on November 13, 2024.
➢ Women’s World Billiards Championship 2024 – Won by L. Shruti.
➢ Jhiri Mela – Organized in Jammu and Kashmir.
➢ Swami Vivekananda Vidya Mandir School – Inaugurated by President Droupadi Murmu in Silvassa on
November 14, 2024.
➢ High-Altitude Para Sports Center – The world’s first such center will be established in Leh.
➢ India’s Renewable Energy Capacity – Increased by 13.5% to 203 GW as of November 14, 2024.
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➢ Bodoland Mahotsav – First edition inaugurated in New Delhi.

➢ Digital Innovation Award – Hyderabad Airport received a global award for digital innovations.
➢ Sarai Kale Khan Renaming – Renamed as Birsa Munda Chowk in Delhi.
➢ Joljibi Fair – Inaugurated in Uttarakhand.
➢ Jharkhand Foundation Day – Celebrated on November 15.
➢ Boita Bandana Festival – Celebrated in Odisha.
➢ CBSE Syllabus Reduction – CBSE reduced class 10th and 12th syllabus by 15%.
➢ 10-Wicket Haul in Ranji Trophy – Haryana’s Anshul Kamboj took 10 wickets in an innings.
➢ Solar Energy Initiative – Himachal Pradesh launched the ‘Come and Establish Solar Energy Projects’
initiative.
➢ Tsunami Ready Villages – UNESCO recognized 24 villages of Odisha as ‘Tsunami Ready’.
➢ Bali Jatra Fair – Organized in Odisha.
➢ Keris Woomera Naval Exercise 2024 – Jointly started by Indonesia and Australia on November 17, 2024.
➢ Greenhouse Gas Emission Leader – Shanghai has become the top global greenhouse gas emitter.
➢ T20I Wicket Record – Arshdeep Singh became India’s second-highest T20I wicket-taker.
➢ Free Cancer Treatment – Nepal – The Nepal government will provide free cancer treatment to children
below 14 years in public hospitals.
➢ 2026 – India–Spain Year of Culture – On October 31, 2024, India and Spain agreed to celebrate 2026 as
the Year of Culture, Tourism and AI.
➢ New CEO of Bharti Airtel – Shashwat Sharma has been appointed as the new CEO of Bharti Airtel on
October 31, 2024.
➢ Harry Michel Award 2024 – Bibhav Kumar Talukdar received ‘The Harry Michel Award’ on October
31, 2024.
➢ Book of Nad – Author – The book ‘The Book of Nad’ has been written by Manoj V. Jain.
➢ Best Public Transport City 2024 – Bhubaneswar received the ‘City with the Best Public Transport’
award on October 31, 2024.
➢ Smriti Mandhana – ODI Record – On October 31, 2024, Smriti Mandhana became the female cricketer
with most ODI centuries for India.
➢ World’s Most Polluted City – Lahore has become the world’s most polluted city.
➢ Heli Ambulance ‘Sanjeevani’ – PM Modi launched India’s first heli ambulance service named
‘Sanjeevani’ in Rishikesh.
➢ Shenzhou-19 Launch – China – China launched its manned spaceship Shenzhou-19 in October 2024.
➢ Ballon d’Or 2024 – Female – Aitana Bonmati won the Ballon d’Or 2024 (Female).
➢ SAFF Women’s Championship – Winner – Bangladesh won the SAFF Women’s Championship title for
the second time.
➢ Tihar Utsav – Nepal – The Tihar Utsav festival was recently celebrated in Nepal.
➢ Asian Arm Wrestling Cup – Winner – Kazakhstan won the Asian Arm Wrestling Cup 2024.
➢ Manasi Ahlawat – Bronze – Manasi Ahlawat won the bronze medal in the World Wrestling
Championship.
➢ Migratory Bird Deaths – Sambhar Lake – Over 40 migratory birds were found dead in Sambhar Lake,
Rajasthan.
➢ Shrub La Mahotsav – Ladakh – The ‘Shrub La Mahotsav’ was celebrated in Ladakh.
➢ ODOP Wall – Riyadh – Union Minister Piyush Goyal inaugurated the ‘One District One Product’ wall in
Riyadh.
➢ Durgesh Aranya Zoo – IGBC – Durgesh Aranya Zoo of Himachal Pradesh is set to become India’s first
IGBC-certified zoo.
➢ Analog Space Mission – Leh – India’s first Analog Space Mission was launched from Leh.
➢ CO₂ to Methanol Catalyst – NTPC – NTPC has developed an indigenous catalyst to convert CO₂ into
methanol.
➢ Hasong-19 Missile – North Korea – North Korea successfully tested its Hasong-19 ballistic missile.
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➢ Bali Padyami Festival – Karnataka – The ‘Bali Padyami’ festival was celebrated in Karnataka.
➢ ILO Governing Body Meet – Geneva – The 352nd Governing Body Meeting of the ILO was held in Geneva
on November 3, 2024.
➢ Elephant Deaths – MP National Park – 10 elephants died in a National Park in Madhya Pradesh.
➢ Krisha Verma – Gold – Krisha Verma won the gold medal in the U-19 World Boxing Championship.
➢ Collins Word of the Year 2024 – The word ‘Brat’ has been chosen as Collins Dictionary’s Word of the
Year 2024.
➢ AI Readiness Index 2023 – Singapore topped the AI Readiness Index 2023.
➢ Meluri – Nagaland’s 17th District – Meluri will become the 17th district of Nagaland.
➢ ‘Ho’ Language – 8th Schedule Demand – The CM of Assam has demanded the inclusion of the ‘Ho’
language in the 8th Schedule.
➢ Lewotobi Volcano – Indonesia – The Lewotobi volcano has erupted in Indonesia.
➢ ISA President – India – India has been elected the President of the International Solar Alliance (ISA).
➢ Heat Wave Disaster – Tamil Nadu – Tamil Nadu has declared ‘heat wave’ as a state-specific disaster.
➢ Shilp Samagam Mela – New Delhi – The ‘Shilp Samagam Mela 2024’ started in New Delhi.
➢ Deepam 2.0 – Andhra Pradesh – Andhra Pradesh CM launched the ‘Deepam 2.0 Free Cylinder Scheme’.
➢ Lignosat – Wooden Satellite – Japan launched ‘Lignosat’, a satellite made of wood, into space.
➢ 35% Women Job Reservation – MP – On November 6, 2024, the Madhya Pradesh government
approved 35% job reservation for women.
➢ First Polo Stadium – Ladakh – The first ‘Polo Stadium’ in India has been inaugurated in Ladakh.
➢ US Election 2024 – Trump Wins – Donald Trump (Republican) defeated Kamala Harris (Democrat) to
win the US Presidential Election.
➢ US Vice President – JD Vance – JD Vance has been elected as the Vice President of the United States.
➢ Ocean Summit Host – India – India hosted the ‘Ocean Summit’ recently.
➢ Youngest FIDE Player – Anish Sarkar – Anish Sarkar has become the youngest FIDE chess player.
➢ IFFI 2024 Focus Country – Australia – Australia has been declared the focus country of the 55th
International Film Festival of India (IFFI).
➢ Hurun Philanthropy List 2024 – Shiv Nadar has topped the Hurun Philanthropy List 2024.
➢ Ningol Chakkouba Festival – Manipur – The Ningol Chakkouba Festival was celebrated in Manipur.
➢ Caste Census – Telangana – Telangana has started a statewide caste census.
➢ 15-day Water Festival – Arunachal Pradesh – The 15-day water festival has started in Arunachal
Pradesh.
➢ Sultanganj Station Renamed – Sultanganj railway station in Bihar (Bhagalpur district) will be renamed
as ‘Ajaibinath Dham’.
➢ ICC WTC Record – R. Ashwin – On October 24, 2024, R. Ashwin became the highest wicket-taker in the
ICC World Test Championship.
➢ First Dry Port – Bihar – The first ‘dry port’ of Bihar has been inaugurated at Bihta.
➢ Top Travel Destination 2025 – According to the Travel Trends Report, Shillong has emerged as the most
popular destination for Indian travelers in 2025.
➢ Rani Rampal Retirement – Indian women’s hockey player Rani Rampal announced her retirement on
October 24, 2024.
➢ SIMBEX 2024 Naval Exercise – The 31st edition of SIMBEX 2024 was held between India and Singapore
on October 25, 2024.
➢ UAE–IMF Agreement – UAE signed an agreement with the IMF for global poverty alleviation.
➢ Jamia Vice Chancellor – On October 25, 2024, Mazhar Asif was appointed as the Vice Chancellor of
Jamia.
➢ Urban Mobility India Conference – The 17th Urban Mobility India Conference began on October 25,
2024, in Gandhinagar.
➢ Passing Marks Policy – Maharashtra – The Maharashtra government proposed to reduce passing
marks for Class 10 exams.
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➢ International Gita Mahotsav – The International Gita Mahotsav 2024 will be organized in Kurukshetra.
➢ FIFA Ranking 2024 – Argentina has topped the FIFA Ranking 2024.
➢ Sakharov Prize 2024 – Maria Corina Machado and Edmundo Gonzamel Urrutia were announced as
recipients of the Sakharov Prize 2024.
➢ 21st Livestock Census Launch – Rajiv Ranjan Singh launched the 21st Livestock Census Campaign on
October 25, 2024.
➢ Gandhi Leadership Award – Dara Singh Khurana was awarded the Mahatma Gandhi Leadership Award
on October 25, 2024.
➢ Rule of Law Index 2024 – Topper – On October 26, 2024, Denmark topped the World Justice Project’s
Rule of Law Index.
➢ Asiatic Golden Cat – The Asiatic Golden Cat was reconfirmed in Manas National Park on October 26,
2024.
➢ Hydrogen Microgrid – NTPC & Army – NTPC and the Indian Army will install a solar hydrogen
microgrid in Ladakh.
➢ Coal Power Phase-out – UK – The United Kingdom became the first country to stop coal-based power
generation.
➢ Defence Manufacturing for Maldives – India organized the 34th Defence Manufacturing Program for
candidates from Maldives.
➢ Asia Clean Energy Summit 2024 – The Asia Clean Energy Summit 2024 was held in Singapore on
October 26, 2024.
➢ Center for Generative AI – IIT Jodhpur – Meta and India AI launched the ‘Srijan’ Center for Generative
AI at IIT Jodhpur.
➢ Ganga Utsav 2024 – Ganga Utsav 2024 will be celebrated in Haridwar.
➢ Mudra Yojana Loan Limit Raised – The loan limit under PM Mudra Yojana has been increased from ₹10
lakh to ₹20 lakh.
➢ Book on Ratan Tata – The book ‘Ratan Tata: A Life’, written by Thomas Mathew, will be published soon.
➢ Award Discontinued – Sports Ministry – On October 27, 2024, the Major Dhyanchand Lifetime Award
was discontinued by the Sports Ministry.
➢ Top Central Banker – Shaktikanta Das – Shaktikanta Das was ranked as the top central banker by
Global Finance Magazine.
➢ L&T Fusion Project – France – On October 27, 2024, L&T received an order for a nuclear fusion project
in France.
➢ Alzheimer’s Research – Pune – Scientists from the Agharkar Research Institute (Pune) developed non-
viral molecules for Alzheimer’s treatment.
➢ Under-23 Wrestling – India’s Medals – India won 2 medals in the Under-23 World Wrestling
Championship.
➢ Sohrai Painting Gifted – PM Narendra Modi gifted Sohrai painting of Jharkhand to the President of
Russia.
➢ Jazzmandu Music Festival – The 20th edition of the Jazzmandu Music Festival was held in Kathmandu
on October 27, 2024.
➢ Para Badminton – Sukant Kadam – Sukant Kadam won the gold medal in the Japan Para Badminton
International 2024.
➢ GeM Agreement with Sikkim – On October 28, 2024, the Government e-Marketplace (GeM) signed an
agreement with Sikkim.
➢ NAFED MD Appointed – Deepak Agarwal was appointed as the Managing Director (MD) of NAFED.
➢ Compassionate Allowance Age – The central government will provide additional compassionate
allowance to pensioners after 80 years of age.
➢ Sultan Johar Cup – Bronze – India won the bronze medal in the Sultan Johar Cup Junior Hockey
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➢ Fiji Honors Ravi Shankar – On October 29, 2024, Fiji conferred its highest citizenship award on Shri
Shri Ravi Shankar.
➢ Special Education Zone – UP – The Uttar Pradesh government announced the creation of a Special
Education Zone.
➢ C-295 Aircraft Complex – PM Modi inaugurated the C-295 military aircraft manufacturing complex in
Vadodara, Gujarat.
➢ Barda Wildlife Sanctuary – The Barda Wildlife Sanctuary was inaugurated on October 29, 2024, in
Gujarat.
➢ Gold Medal – Chirag Chikkara – On October 29, 2024, Chirag Chikkara won the gold medal in the
Under-20 World Wrestling Championship.
➢ Ayurveda Day 2024 – Ayurveda Day was celebrated on October 29, 2024.
➢ Rule of Law Index – India Rank – In the Rule of Law Index 2024, India ranked 79th; Denmark topped
the list.
➢ Belt and Road Rejection – Brazil – On October 30, 2024, Brazil rejected China’s Belt and Road Initiative.
➢ Emerging Asia Cup Winner – Afghanistan won the Emerging Asia Cup 2024 title.
➢ Writers Village – Uttarakhand – India’s first ‘Writers Village’ was inaugurated in Thano village,
Dehradun (Uttarakhand).
➢ Ballon d’Or 2024 – Male – On October 31, 2024, Rodrigo Hernandez Cascante was declared the Ballon
d’Or winner.
➢ Indian Coast Guard Ships – On October 31, 2024, the Indian Coast Guard launched two patrol ships –
‘Admaya’ and ‘Akshar’.
➢ Matthew Wade Retirement – On October 31, 2024, cricketer Matthew Wade of Australia announced his
retirement.
➢ India International Science Festival 2024 – The 10th India International Science Festival will be held
in Guwahati.
➢ Bendigo International Winner – Tanya Hemant won the women’s singles title at the Bendigo
International Challenge Badminton Tournament.
➢ National Kishore Kumar Award 2023 – Rajkumar Hirani received the National Kishore Kumar Award
2023.
➢ Skills University Renamed – In Maharashtra, the State Skills University will be renamed after Ratan
Tata.
➢ Russia's Banned Tech Supplier – On October 14, 2024, India became Russia’s second-largest supplier
of banned technology.
➢ Caste Survey – Telangana – Telangana has become the third state to launch a caste survey.
➢ Richest City Declared – Abu Dhabi has been declared the richest city in the world.
➢ Shanghai Masters Title – Jannik Sinner won the Shanghai Masters title.
➢ 75th IAC – Milan – The 75th International Astronautical Congress (IAC) started in Milan.
➢ THAAD Missiles to Israel – America will send advanced THAAD missile defense systems to Israel.
➢ Kaksar Bridge Renamed – The Army renamed Kaksar Bridge as Captain Amit Bhardwaj Setu in Ladakh
on October 16, 2024.
➢ ICC Hall of Fame – Neetu David – Neetu David, an Indian women cricketer, was inducted into the ICC
Hall of Fame on October 16, 2024.
➢ Honorary Doctorate – Murmu – On October 16, 2024, President Draupadi Murmu was awarded the
Honorary Doctorate in Algeria.
➢ Flying Festival – Himachal Pradesh – The Flying Festival was celebrated in Himachal Pradesh.
➢ 5th National Water Awards – Odisha won the Best State Award in the 5th National Water Awards
2023.
➢ Femina Miss India 2024 – Nikita Porwal won the Femina Miss India 2024 title.
➢ 2nd Largest Butterfly Hub – On October 17, 2024, Kaziranga National Park was declared India’s
second-largest butterfly diversity center.
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➢ Mera Houchongba Festival – The Mera Houchongba Festival was celebrated in Manipur.
➢ All India Forest Sports 2024 – The 27th All India Forest Sports Competition was held and concluded in
Raipur.
➢ 9000 Test Runs – Virat Kohli – Virat Kohli became the 4th Indian to score 9000 Test runs.
➢ Navy Training in Manama – The first training squadron of the Indian Navy completed its long-distance
training deployment in Manama.
➢ Schools Named after Valmiki – Karnataka announced the naming of residential schools after Maharishi
Valmiki.
➢ Kati Bihu Festival – The Kati Bihu festival was celebrated in Assam.
➢ ‘Scam Se Bacho’ Campaign – The Government of India launched the ‘Scam Se Bacho’ campaign in
collaboration with Meta.
➢ Citizen Sentinel App – Kerala – Kerala launched the ‘Citizen Sentinel App’ to monitor traffic rule
violations.
➢ Global Research Center – Dubai – IIT Madras will start a Global Research Center in Dubai.
➢ Pink Alarms in Hospitals – Pink Alarms have been installed in hospitals of Madhya Pradesh for women’s
safety.
➢ 50 International Goals – Bala Devi – Bala Devi became the first Indian woman to score 50 international
goals.
➢ Sagar Kavach Exercise – The Indian Coast Guard conducted the Sagar Kavach Coastal Security Exercise
in Gujarat and Daman & Diu.
➢ Nepal Cricket Mentor – Pubudu Dassanayake has been appointed as the mentor of Nepal’s cricket team.
➢ ISSF Athletes of the Year – On October 20, 2024, Yang Jin and Yukun Liu were selected as ISSF Athletes
of the Year.
➢ Railways Reservation Period Cut – On October 20, 2024, Indian Railways reduced the advance
reservation period from 120 days to 60 days.
➢ Economic Freedom Index 2024 – India ranked 84th in the Economic Freedom Index 2024.
➢ Naval Exercise – Naseem Al Bahr – India and Oman conducted a joint naval exercise named ‘Naseem Al
Bahr’.
➢ 300 Wickets – Rabada – Kagiso Rabada became the fastest bowler to take 300 Test wickets in fewest
balls.
➢ Archery World Cup – Silver – Deepika Kumari won the silver medal in the Archery World Cup.
➢ ICC Women's T20 Champion – New Zealand won the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024.
➢ Mission Basundhara 3.0 – The Chief Minister of Assam launched Mission Basundhara 3.0.
➢ Special Courts for Disabled – The Delhi Government announced special courts for people with
disabilities.
➢ National Para Swimming 2024 – The 24th National Para Swimming Championship was held in Goa.
➢ Phool Walon Ki Sair Festival – The Phool Walon Ki Sair festival was celebrated in New Delhi.
➢ Commonwealth Games Events Removed – Nine games were removed from the Commonwealth Games
2026 to be held in Glasgow.
➢ Cyclone Dana Named by Qatar – The name ‘Dana’ for the cyclone was given by Qatar.
➢ BRICS Summit 2024 Host – Russia hosted the BRICS Summit 2024.
➢ Egypt Declared Malaria-Free – Egypt was declared malaria-free by the World Health Organization
(WHO).
➢ Kalidas Samman Award 2023 – Raghupati Bhatt will be awarded the Kalidas Samman 2023.
➢ Kartarpur Corridor Extended – India and Pakistan extended the Kartarpur Corridor agreement until
2029.
➢ UN Biodiversity Conference (COP-16) – The United Nations COP-16 Biodiversity Conference was held
in Colombia.
➢ Para Swimming Champion – Karnataka – Karnataka won the 24th National Para Swimming
Championship.
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➢ Israel Joins ADB – Israel became the 69th member of the Asian Development Bank (ADB).
➢ Global Anti-Racism Award 2024 – Urmila Chaudhary was awarded the 2024 Global Anti-Racism
Championship Award.
➢ T20I Highest Score – Zimbabwe – On October 24, 2024, Zimbabwe set a world record by scoring 344
runs in a T20I match.
➢ India–Maldives Housing Cooperation – PM Modi handed over more than 700 social housing units built
with the cooperation of India to the Maldives.
➢ Nobel Prize 2024 – Physiology & Medicine – Victor Ambrose and Gary Ruvkun were selected for the
Nobel Prize 2024 in the field of Physiology and Medicine.
➢ IIFT Overseas Campus – The Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT) will open its first overseas
campus in Dubai.
➢ Arctic Open Badminton 2024 – The Arctic Open Badminton Competition started in Finland.
➢ India–UAE Bilateral Investment Treaty – The Bilateral Investment Treaty 2024 between India and the
UAE came into force on October 8, 2024.
➢ RuPay in Maldives – Maldives has started payments via RuPay card, enhancing digital financial
cooperation with India.
➢ Humsafar Policy Launch – Nitin Gadkari launched the Humsafar Policy in New Delhi.
➢ China Open 2024 Winner – Coco Gauff won the China Open 2024 title.
➢ India Declared Trachoma-Free – India has been declared trachoma free by the World Health
Organization (WHO).
➢ Retirement of Andres Iniesta – Spanish football player Andres Iniesta announced his retirement.
➢ World Pickleball Championship 2024 – India will host the World Pickleball Championship in Mumbai.
➢ Ustad Alauddin Khan Festival – The Ustad Alauddin Khan Festival started in Madhya Pradesh.
➢ Sankalp Initiative Against Drugs – The Sankalp initiative was launched in Himachal Pradesh to tackle
drug trafficking.
➢ 5000 WTC Runs – Joe Root – On October 9, 2024, Joe Root became the first player to score 5000 runs in
the World Test Championship (WTC).
➢ Marburg Virus Outbreak – Rwanda is facing a rapid spread of the Marburg virus.
➢ Special Postal Cover – Ratan Tata – The Bihar government issued a special postal cover in honor of
Ratan Tata on October 10, 2024.
➢ DigiLocker–Umang Integration – DigiLocker has partnered with the Umang App for seamless access on
October 10, 2024.
➢ Youngest to Climb 14 Peaks – Nima Rinji Sherpa from Nepal became the youngest mountaineer to
climb the 14 highest peaks in the world.
➢ Indian Institute of Skills Inaugurated – The Indian Institute of Skills was inaugurated in Mumbai.
➢ Legends League Cricket – The Legends League Cricket Tournament started in the Kashmir Valley.
➢ 38th National Games Host – The 38th National Games will be held in Uttarakhand.
➢ Rafael Nadal Retirement – Tennis player Rafael Nadal from Spain has announced his retirement.
➢ Nobel Prize for Literature 2024 – Han Kang of South Korea will be awarded the 2024 Nobel Prize for
Literature.
➢ Asian TT Championship – Bronze – The Indian men’s team won the bronze medal in the Asian Table
Tennis Championship on October 11, 2024.
➢ Global Hunger Index 2024 – India ranked 105th in the Global Hunger Index 2024.
➢ World’s Tallest Imaging Telescope – The world’s tallest Imaging Cherenkov Telescope was unveiled in
Ladakh on October 11, 2024.
➢ Noel Tata Appointed Chairman – Noel Tata has been appointed as the Chairman of Tata Trust.
➢ Hizb ut Tahrir Banned – The Home Ministry has banned Hizb ut Tahrir, a Jerusalem-based organization,
declaring it a terrorist outfit.
➢ UPI Wallet Limit Raised – The RBI increased the UPI wallet limit from ₹2000 to ₹5000.

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➢ Nobel Peace Prize 2024 – Japan’s Nihon Hidankyo Organization will be awarded the 2024 Nobel Peace
Prize.
➢ Saddula Bathukamma Festival – The Saddula Bathukamma festival was celebrated in Telangana.
➢ Second Tiger Reserve in Bihar – The second tiger reserve in Bihar will be established in the Kaimur
district.
➢ Crown Theft – Bangladesh – The crown of Goddess Kali was stolen from the Jeshoreswari Temple in
Bangladesh.
➢ WWF Wildlife Report 2024 – Since 1970, 73% of the global wildlife population has declined, as per the
WWF report.
➢ Ayudha Puja Celebrated – Ayudha Puja was celebrated in Tamil Nadu.
➢ Rural Income Growth – NABARD – According to the NABARD survey, the average monthly income of
rural families has increased by 57%.
➢ Nicaragua Breaks Israel Ties – Nicaragua has announced it will break diplomatic ties with Israel on
October 12, 2024.
➢ Agnistra Launched – On October 12, 2024, Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi launched the Agnistra
multi-target equipment in Gangtok.
➢ Dashain Festival – Nepal – The Dashain festival was celebrated in Nepal.
➢ INS Shardool at Dubai – On October 13, 2024, INS Shardool reached Dubai as part of a long-distance
training deployment.
➢ Book ‘Unleashed’ Launched – Former UK Prime Minister launched his book titled ‘Unleashed’.
➢ President Murmu’s Africa Visit – President Draupadi Murmu began her Africa tour with a visit to
Algeria.
➢ Exercise KAZIND 2024 – The 8th edition of Exercise KAZIND between India and Kazakhstan concluded
in Uttarakhand.
➢ Vidyarambham Utsav – The Vidyarambham Utsav was celebrated in Kerala.
➢ Delhi Metro Carbon Neutral – On October 13, 2024, the Blue Line of Delhi Metro received a Carbon
Neutral Certificate.
➢ Alai Balai Ceremony – The Alai Balai ceremony was held in Telangana.
➢ ISSF Junior World Cup 2025 – India will host the ISSF Junior World Cup 2025.
➢ Mount Shishapangma Ascent – Arjun Vajpayee became the first Indian to climb Mount Shishapangma
in China on October 14, 2024.
➢ Jamnagar Throne Heir – Ajay Jadeja has been declared the heir to the Jamnagar throne.
➢ Vasudev Gaitonde Lifetime Achievement Award – The Maharashtra Government will honour Laxman
Shrestha with the 'Late Vasudev Gaitonde Lifetime Achievement Award'.
➢ Trilateral Electricity Trade Agreement – On October 4, 2024, India, Nepal, and Bangladesh signed a
trilateral electricity trade agreement.
➢ Classical Language Status – The cabinet granted classical language status to five new languages:
Marathi, Pali, Prakrit, Assamese, and Bengali, bringing the total to 11.
➢ Supercapacitor Plant Inauguration – India’s first Supercapacitor Plant was inaugurated in Kerala.
➢ SASTRA Ramanujan Prize 2024 – Alexander Dunn from the USA was awarded the SASTRA Ramanujan
Prize 2024 on October 4, 2024.
➢ Pashmina GI Tag – Ladakh's Pashmina wool received the Geographical Indication (GI) tag.
➢ Vizag Open 2024 Winner – Angad Cheema won the second Vizag Open 2024 title.
➢ Chagos Islands Sovereignty – On October 5, 2024, Britain decided to hand over sovereignty of the
Chagos Islands to Mauritius.
➢ Banjara Heritage Museum – PM Modi inaugurated the Banjara Heritage Museum on October 5, 2024, in
Maharashtra.
➢ FIFA Official Sponsor – Lay’s has become the official sponsor of the FIFA World Cup 2026 and FIFA
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➢ Krishi Sakhi Yojana – The Uttar Pradesh Government launched the 'Krishi Sakhi Yojana' to empower
women in agriculture.
➢ Jal-Jagar Mahotsav – The 'Jal-Jagar Mahotsav' was organized in Chhattisgarh.
➢ Vistara Merger – Vistara Airlines will be merged with Air India.
➢ Best Actress – 70th National Film Awards – Manasi Parekh won the Best Actress Award at the 70th
National Film Awards.
➢ MIDORI Biodiversity Award 2024 – Vera Voronova and Ysabel Agustina received the MIDORI Award
for Biodiversity 2024.
➢ Irani Cup Winner 2024 – Mumbai won the Irani Cup on October 6, 2024.
➢ Nijut Moina Yojana – The Assam Chief Minister launched the 'Nijut Moina Yojana'.
➢ Singapore Open Billiards Title – Pankaj Advani won the Singapore Open title in Billiards.
➢ World Talent Ranking Topper (Repeated) – Switzerland again confirmed its position by topping the
World Talent Ranking.
➢ Navy Training Squadron Deployment – The Indian Navy deployed its first training squadron in Oman.
➢ Best Playback Singer (Male) – 70th National Film Awards – Arijit Singh was awarded the Best Playback
Singer (Male).
➢ Pune Airport Renaming – The airport in Maharashtra will be renamed as 'Jagadguru Santshreshtha
Tukaram Maharaj International Airport'.
➢ Yelhanka Gas Power Plant – The first gas-based power plant was started on 24 September 2024 in
Karnataka.
➢ Gay Marriage Legalized – On 25 September 2024, Thailand became the third Asian country to legalize
gay marriage.
➢ Asia Power Index 2024 – America topped the Asia Power Index 2024.
➢ Extremism-Free State – Manipur, a northeastern state, declared itself free of extremism.
➢ Eklavya Award 2024 – Pratyaksha Ray has been selected for the Eklavya Award 2024.
➢ Mankidiya Community – The Mankidiya community of Odisha has been granted the status of a Special
Tribal Group.
➢ India’s Largest Weapon Importer – Armenia has emerged as the largest importer of weapons from
India.
➢ ABHED Bulletproof Jacket – DRDO developed ABHED lightweight bulletproof jacket in collaboration
with IIT Delhi.
➢ CSIR Foundation Day – The 83rd Foundation Day of CSIR (Council of Scientific and Industrial
Research) was celebrated on 26 September.
➢ L-69 and C-10 Meeting – External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar participated in the first joint ministerial
meeting of L-69 and C-10 nation groups in New York.
➢ Global Innovation Index 2024 – Switzerland topped the Global Innovation Index 2024.
➢ CM-SATH Scheme – The CM-SATH Scheme to support meritorious students has been launched in
Tripura.
➢ IBSF World 6-Red Championship – Kamal Chawla won the IBSF World 6-Red Championship in
Ulaanbaatar on 26 September 2024.
➢ First Paperless Election – India’s first paperless election was held in Madhya Pradesh.
➢ Shah Alam Stadium – Shah Alam Stadium was demolished in Malaysia.
➢ Justice Suresh Kumar Kait – On 27 September 2024, Justice Suresh Kumar Kait became the Chief
Justice of Madhya Pradesh High Court.
➢ Wildlife Culling Order – Bihar state government decided to kill Nilgai and wild boars that damage crops.
➢ India-Egypt Trade Meet – On 28 September 2024, the sixth session of the Joint Trade Committee
between India and Egypt was held in New Delhi.
➢ Nepal’s Largest Trading Partner – India has become the largest trading partner of Nepal.
➢ India-Myanmar Trade Meet – The 8th meeting of the India-Myanmar Joint Trade Committee was held
on 28 September 2024 in New Delhi.
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➢ Global Aerospace Summit – The Global Aerospace Summit was inaugurated on 28 September 2024 in
Abu Dhabi.
➢ ASOSAI Chairmanship – Girish Chandra Murmu has taken over as Chairman of the Asian Supreme
Audit Institutions Organization (ASOSAI).
➢ Bana Kaih Scheme – The Mizoram government launched the 'Bana Kaih' scheme to support farmers and
entrepreneurs.
➢ Dwayne Bravo Retirement – On 29 September 2024, West Indies cricketer Dwayne Bravo announced
his retirement.
➢ Supercomputers in Cambodia – PM Narendra Modi dedicated 3 Param Rudra Supercomputers to the
nation in Cambodia.
➢ Gay Marriage Legalization – On 30 September 2024, Thailand became the third Asian country to allow
gay marriage.
➢ Shaheed-136B Drone – On 30 September 2024, Iran unveiled the new suicide drone Shaheed-136B.
➢ Dalai Lama Peak Naming – On 30 September 2024, a 20942 feet high peak was named after the Dalai
Lama in Arunachal Pradesh.
➢ Best Tourist Village 2024 – Andro village of Manipur was declared the Best Tourist Village 2024.
➢ Agniveer Reservation – BrahMos became the first private company to give reservation to Agniveers on
30 September 2024.
➢ World Talent Ranking – Switzerland topped the World Talent Ranking.
➢ Udayanidhi Stalin Appointment – Udayanidhi Stalin became the Deputy Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu.
➢ Junior Wushu Medals – India won seven medals in the Junior World Wushu Championship.
➢ Jadeja's Milestone – On 30 September 2024, Ravindra Jadeja became the first Indian left-arm spinner
to take 300 wickets in Test cricket.
➢ Dadasaheb Phalke Award – The 54th Dadasaheb Phalke Award was given to Mithun Chakraborty.
➢ Best Actor IIFA 2024 – Shahrukh Khan won the Best Actor Award in IIFA 2024.
➢ Rajya Mata Status – Maharashtra granted 'Rajya Mata' status to the native cow.
➢ Tricolour on Mount Unam – Abhineet Maurya hoisted the tricolour on Mount Unam, a 20,300 feet high
peak in Himachal Pradesh.
➢ Lal Bahadur Shastri Award – The 25th Lal Bahadur Shastri National Award 2024 was given to Rajshree
Birla.
➢ Oxygen Bird Park – India’s first Oxygen Bird Park was inaugurated on 1 October 2024 in Maharashtra.
➢ Virat Kohli Record – On 1 October 2024, Virat Kohli became the fastest player to score 27,000
international runs.
➢ Harpoon Missile – The Harpoon Missile has been developed by the USA.
➢ Kho-Kho World Cup 2025 – The Kho-Kho World Cup 2025 will be held in India.
➢ ICC Test Bowling Rank – Jaspreet Bumrah topped the ICC Test Bowling Rankings.
➢ UAE Embassy Attack – On 2 October 2024, the UAE ambassador’s residence was attacked in Sudan.
➢ Jamaica Marg Inauguration – PM Modi inaugurated Jamaica Marg in Delhi.
➢ Bapu Tower Inauguration – The Bapu Tower was inaugurated on 2 October in Bihar.
➢ Dharti Aba Campaign – On 3 October 2024, PM Modi launched the 'Dharti Aba Janjati Gram Utkarsh
Abhiyan' in Jharkhand.
➢ China Open Winner – Carlos Alcaraz won the China Open title.
➢ Modern Cowshed Inauguration – India’s first modern cowshed with bio-CNG plant was inaugurated on
3 October 2024 in Madhya Pradesh.
➢ Mukhyamantri Yuva Udyami Abhiyan – Uttar Pradesh government will launch the 'Mukhyamantri Yuva
Udyami Vikas Abhiyan'.
➢ SAFF U-17 Championship – India won the SAFF Under-17 Championship title.
➢ Mexico – Became the first country to allow voters to elect judges at all levels on September 12, 2024
➢ Rangin Machli App – Launched by Union Fisheries and Dairy Minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh

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➢ VL-SRSAM – Successfully tested by DRDO and Indian Navy on September 13, 2024 in Chandipur
(Odisha)
➢ Telangana – State government that decided to celebrate September 17 as 'Praja Palan Diwas'
➢ Port Blair – Renamed to Sri Vijayapuram
➢ Vir Das – Became the first Indian to host the International Emmy Awards on September 13, 2024
➢ Algeria – Joined the BRICS New Development Bank
➢ Brazil – Host of the G20 Agriculture Ministerial Meeting
➢ Telangana – State government that announced transgender-specific government recruitment and social
welfare program
➢ Madhya Pradesh – Topped the country in AYUSH facilities on September 15, 2024
➢ California – Venue where the third edition of the Indus-X Summit concluded on September 14, 2024
➢ V. Srinivas – Awarded the 'Rajbhasha Kirti Award' by Union Home Minister Amit Shah on September
14, 2024
➢ Russia – Venue where India participated in the BRICS Literature Forum 2024
➢ Philippines – Country affected by cyclone 'Benbika'
➢ Tajikistan – Country that has banned hijab
➢ Israel – Started 'Operation Yemen'
➢ Anderson Peters – Won the Diamond League 2024 title
➢ New Delhi – Venue of the Fourth Global Bio-India 2024 Conference concluded on 15 September 2024
➢ Doordarshan – Celebrated its 65th anniversary on 15 September 2024
➢ India – Started 'Operation Sadbhav'
➢ Mumbai – Where Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar inaugurated the 'Samvidhan Mandir' on 15
September 2024
➢ Anmol Kharab – Won the women's singles badminton title in Leuven on 15 September 2024
➢ Piyush Goyal – Launched the 'Jan Sunwai Portal' to resolve complaints related to trade and industry
➢ Iran – Launched the 'Chamran-1' satellite
➢ Gandhinagar – Venue where PM Modi inaugurated the Global Renewable Energy Investors Summit on
16 September 2024
➢ Swachhata Hi Seva Abhiyan 2024 – Started on 17 September 2024
➢ Vande Metro – Renamed as 'Namo Bharat Rapid Rail' on 16 September 2024
➢ Bhaskar Platform – Launched by DPIIT
➢ Pakistan – Salima Imtiaz became the first woman from the country to join the ICC umpire panel
➢ Anmol Jain – Won gold medal in men's 10m air pistol event at the Topgun Cup on 17 September 2024
➢ Odisha – Where PM Modi launched the 'Subhadra Yojana'
➢ India – Hockey team that won the Asian Champions Trophy title for the fifth time on 17 September 2024
➢ Telangana – Location of the first container school opened in a remote forest area
➢ Zimbabwe – Country that will kill 200 elephants due to severe drought
➢ Nirmala Sitharaman – Launched the pension scheme 'NPS Vatsalya' for children on 18 September 2024
➢ Mohana Singh – Became the first female fighter pilot in the LCA Tejas fleet on 18 September 2024
➢ Portugal – Country that issued a special coin in honor of Cristiano Ronaldo on 18 September 2024
➢ BHEL – Awarded the 'Rajbhasha Kirti Award'
➢ Angkor Wat – Declared the most photogenic UNESCO World Heritage site on 18 September 2024
➢ Jordan – Declared the world’s first leprosy-free country by WHO on 19 September 2024
➢ Indian Space Station – To be established by India by 2028
➢ Telangana – State where Chief Minister launched the new 'MSME Policy 2024'
➢ Dhruvi Patel – Won the title of 'Miss India Worldwide 2024'
➢ Uttarakhand – Implemented the historic 'Property Damage Recovery Act' on 20 September 2024
➢ Punjab – Winner of the 14th Hockey India Junior Men's National Championship 2024
➢ Andaman & Nicobar Islands – Where the 'Open Water Swimming Campaign' was inaugurated on 20
September 2024
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➢ Visakhapatnam – Venue of the 19th 'Divya Kala Mela'

➢ Amit Shah – Launched White Revolution 2.0
➢ Rajasthan – Where India’s third indigenous pressurized heavy water reactor was activated on 20
September 2024
➢ Amravati – Where PM Modi laid the foundation stone of 'PM Mitra Park' on 20 September 2024
➢ Maharashtra – Where PM Modi laid the foundation stone of the 'Acharya Chanakya Kaushal Vikas
scheme'
➢ Delaware – Venue of the 6th 'Quad Leaders Summit'
➢ China – Country where storm 'Pulasan' wreaked havoc
➢ Kerala – Topped the 'State Food Security Index 2024'
➢ Taiwan – Country that recognized gay marriage for cross-state couples on 21 September 2024
➢ Magnus Carlsen and Judit Polgar – Awarded the 'FIDE 100 Award' on 21 September 2024
➢ Dhanush Loganathan – Won bronze medal in the IWF Junior World Championship
➢ S.S. Ramachandra Rao – Appointed as Chief Justice of Jharkhand High Court
➢ Oman – Country with which India Air Force completed the 'Eastern Bridge-7 War Exercise'
➢ Bhupendra Yadav – Launched the 'Beach Cleanliness Campaign 2024' in Mumbai on September 22,
2024
➢ India – Will host the QUAD Summit 2025
➢ Dubai – Venue of the 10th Annual Conference of the World Free Zones Organization Congress on
September 23, 2024
➢ Lando Norris – Winner of the Singapore Grand Prix 2024
➢ Jaipur – Venue of the IIFA Awards 2025
➢ Boston and Los Angeles – Locations where PM Modi announced the opening of Indian Consulates
➢ India – Won Gold medal in the 45th FIDE Chess Olympiad
➢ Italy – Where India participated in the G7 Sanskrit Ministers' Meeting on September 23, 2024
➢ Riya Singha – Won the title of Miss Universe India 2024
➢ Laapatta Ladies – Indian film nominated for the 97th Oscar Awards
➢ Chiranjeevi Konidela – Awarded Outstanding Actor Award by Guinness World Records
➢ Haron Lorgat – Appointed Commissioner of the US National Cricket League on September 24, 2024
➢ Shankh Air – New airline approved by the Ministry of Aviation in India on September 24, 2024
➢ New York – Venue where PM Modi addressed the 'Summit of the Future' on September 24, 2024
➢ Vinod Bachchan – Honored with the 'Global Prestige Award' in the UK Parliament on 24 September
2024
➢ Odisha – Where Tata Steel started the country’s largest blast furnace on 24 September 2024
➢ West Bengal – State assembly that passed the 'Anti Rape Bill'
➢ Varanasi – Location where UP government will build a Vedic 3D museum
➢ Siddharth Agarwal – Became the oldest Indian to swim across the English Channel alone
➢ Maharashtra – State where President Draupadi Murmu inaugurated 'Vishwa Shanti Buddha Vihar' on 4
September 2024
➢ Neeraj Chopra and Ayushmann Khurrana – Named FICCI 'Youth Icons' on 4 September 2024
➢ Ajmer – Venue where the 'Virus War Exercise' mock drill was organized
➢ HDFC Bank – Launched GIGA, a financial package for gig workers in India, on 4 September 2024
➢ Congo – Country where 129 people died while trying to escape from jail
➢ Narendra Modi – Started the 'Jal Sanchay Jan Bhaagidari' initiative
➢ Ashwini Vaishnav – Union Minister included in Time Magazine's list of most influential people in AI
➢ Rajasthan – State government that approved 33% reservation for women in the police force on 6
September 2024
➢ Jyoti Berwal – Indian female wrestler who won the gold medal in the U-20 World Wrestling
Championship 2024
➢ Assam – State government that will celebrate 20 August as 'Suta Diwas' from next year
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➢ Kapil Parmar – First Indian athlete to win a Paralympic medal in Judo

➢ S. Somnath – Released 'The Hindu Coffee Table Book' on ISRO on 7 September 2024
➢ Shaurya Saini – Won gold medal with world record in the World Deaf Championship on 7 September
2024
➢ Brazil – Country whose Independence Day was celebrated on 7 September 2024
➢ Odisha – Location where Agni-4 ballistic missile was tested
➢ Preeti Pal and Harvinder Singh – Chosen as flag bearers of India in the Paris Paralympics closing
ceremony
➢ Ronaldo – Became the first player to reach 900 career goals
➢ Himachal Pradesh – State where a bill to end pension for party hoppers has been passed
➢ Aryna Sabalenka – Won her first 'US Open' title
➢ Vietnam – Country where super typhoon 'Yagi' caused massive destruction
➢ Odisha – State where 'Nuakhai Utsav' was celebrated
➢ China – Country that topped the 'Paris Paralympics 2024' medal table
➢ Riyadh – Venue of the first meeting of Foreign Ministers of India–Gulf Cooperation Council on 8
September 2024
➢ Navdeep Singh – Won Gold medal in men’s javelin throw at the Paris Paralympics on 8 September
2024
➢ America – Along with Britain and European Union, signed the world’s first AI treaty on 8 September
2024
➢ S. Jaishankar – Addressed the general session of the 'United Nations General Assembly 2024' on behalf of
India
➢ Jannik Sinner – Winner of the 'US Open 2024' men’s title
➢ Vinay Goyal – Appointed as State Mission Director for the 'National Health Mission' on 9 September
2024
➢ Surat – City that topped the 'Clean Air Survey 2024' of the Union Environment Ministry
➢ China – Host of the Asian Hockey Champions Trophy
➢ Sweden – European country that proposed banning children up to 2 years from watching mobile-TV
screens
➢ England – Country whose cricketer Moeen Ali retired from international cricket
➢ Nagaland – State where a new species of turmeric was discovered
➢ Nepal – Became the 101st member country of the 'International Solar Alliance'
➢ Mitrabha Guha – Grandmaster who won Gold medal in the Commonwealth Rapid Chess Championship
in Sri Lanka
➢ Deepali Thapa – Became India’s first Asian School Champion student
➢ Switzerland – Country that topped the ranking of best countries of 2024
➢ Maharashtra – State where a tribal university will be established with 80% reservation
➢ New York – Location of the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly
➢ Prashanti Ram – Winner of the 'Singapore Literature Award'
➢ Hungary – Venue of the 45th FIDE Chess Olympiad
➢ Jamie Lee Curtis – Won the 'Creative Arts Emmy Award' for Best Guest Actress on 11 September 2024
➢ Palestine – Gained a place among member countries of the United Nations in the 79th General
Assembly session
➢ Tamil Nadu – State that signed an agreement with Caterpillar for equipment manufacturing
➢ Madhya Pradesh – First state to provide AYUSH facility in urban primary PHCs
➢ Tegbir Singh – Became the youngest person in Asia to reach Mount Kilimanjaro, the highest peak in Africa
➢ Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh – State governments that announced to build 'Shri Krishna Gaman Path'
➢ Dubai – Venue for the '24th Mother Teresa International Award' organized on 29 August 2024
➢ Manila – Topped the Global Property Price Index released on 29 August 2024 (2nd – Mumbai, 3rd – New
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➢ Harmanpreet Kaur – Appointed as the captain of the Indian team in the Women's T20 World Cup to be
held on 29 August
➢ Lando Norris – Winner of the Formula-1 Dutch Grand Prix
➢ Christian Richter – Winner of the IBSF World Under-17 Snooker Championship title on 28 August 2024
➢ Karthik Venkataraman – Winner of the National Chess Championship
➢ Amazon – Launched AI assistant Rufus for shopping
➢ Andhra Pradesh – State where the e-cabinet system will be implemented for paperless council meetings
➢ Himachal Pradesh – State government that increased the marriage age for women to 21 years
➢ Iran – Country where Fatemeh Mohajerani was appointed as the first female government spokesperson
on 30 August 2024
➢ Bangladesh – Winner of the U-20 SAFF Football Championship title
➢ Goa – State where Pakistani Christian Joseph Francis Pereira became the first resident to get
citizenship under CAA
➢ Visakhapatnam – Location where India's second nuclear submarine 'INS Arighat' was inducted into the
Indian Navy on August 30, 2024
➢ Gujarat – State where an alert was issued due to cyclone 'Asana' on August 30, 2024
➢ Nitish Kumar – Inaugurated the Sports University in Rajgir
➢ Mumbai – Venue of the Global Fintech Fest 2024
➢ Kerala Tourism – Recipient of the PATA Gold Award 2024
➢ Shooting – Sport in which Avni Lakhera won the gold medal at the Paris Paralympics 2024 on August
30, 2024
➢ Sri Lanka – Country to which India made the first payment for the 'Hybrid Power Project' on August 30,
2024
➢ Nepal – Country whose city 'Dhulikhel' became the first WHO recognized healthy city
➢ Ministry of Women and Child Development – Launched the SHe-Box portal on August 30, 2024
➢ Air India – Airline with which Vistara will merge
➢ Jharkhand – State where transgender Amir Mahato has been appointed as the first 'Community Health
Officer'
➢ West Indies – Country whose fast bowler Shannon Gabriel retired from international cricket on August
31, 2024
➢ Maharashtra – Location where PM Modi inaugurated the 'Wadhvan Port'
➢ Brazil – Country whose Supreme Court suspended the social media platform 'X' on August 31, 2024
➢ Nepal – Tourism board that won the PATA Gold Award for Sustainable Tourism on August 31, 2024
➢ Goa – Location where indigenously developed pollution control vessel 'Samudra Pratap' was launched
on August 31, 2024
➢ Indian Army – Launched 'Project Naman' on 31 August 2024
➢ 7th – Foundation Day of India Post Payment Bank celebrated on 1 September 2024
➢ Preeti Pal – Won Bronze medal in Paris Paralympics
➢ Lucknow – Venue of the 14th Hockey India Congress
➢ NALCO – Recipient of the 'Biju Patnaik Sports Award'
➢ Tamil Nadu – State that tied up with Google for 'AI Laboratory' on 1 September 2024
➢ India – Country where MasterCard launched payment passkey service
➢ 8 – Number of railway stations in Uttar Pradesh that have been renamed
➢ Moscow – Venue of the second meeting of the Indo-Russian Commission on Emergency Management
held on 1 September 2024
➢ Spain – Country with which Indian Naval Ship 'INS Tabar' conducted maritime exercises
➢ Nishad Kumar – Won Silver medal in Paris Paralympics
➢ Himanshi Tokas – Won Silver medal in the Asian Cadet Judo Championship on 2 September 2024
➢ Japan – Country whose filmmaker Hayao Miyazaki was awarded the Ramon Magsaysay Award 2024
➢ Google DeepMind – Launched the AI project 'Morni' for 125 Indian languages on 2 September 2024
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➢ Singapore – Country with which India signed a semiconductor ecosystem agreement on 2 September
2024
➢ Telangana – State government that planned a Buddhist tourism circuit under Swadesh Darshan 2.0
scheme
➢ France – Country whose President was awarded the Olympic Order
➢ Anuya Prasad – Indian shooter who won Gold medal in the World Deaf Shooting Championship 2024 on
3 September 2024
➢ Northeast United FC – Winner of the Durand Cup 2024
➢ France – Country where Indian Navy's P-8I aircraft reached to participate in the 22nd edition of
'Exercise Varun'
➢ 'Kisan Ki Baat' radio program to communicate with farmers was launched by – Shivraj Singh Chouhan
➢ 6th India-Australia Maritime Dialogue was organized in – Canberra
➢ Best Actor award at the 70th National Film Awards was won by – Rishab Shetty
➢ Independence Day on 17th August was celebrated by – Indonesia
➢ Germany became the 18th member of the United Nations Command in South Korea
➢ 'Yuva Udyam Vikas Abhiyan Yojana' was launched on August 17, 2024 by the Chief Minister of – Uttar
Pradesh
➢ Passenger boat service has started between India and – Sri Lanka
➢ The Governor of Karnataka has approved prosecution against the Chief Minister
➢ Manyachivadi village became the first solar village of – Maharashtra
➢ Advanced cyanide sensor for security was developed by – Kerala University
➢ The storm 'Ampil' is related to – Japan
➢ On August 20, 2024, 'Ulchi Freedom Shield Exercise' started between America and – South Korea
➢ On August 20, 2024, 'Chief Minister Bal Poshan Aahar Yojana' was launched in – Himachal Pradesh
➢ Joint military training exercise 'Mitra Shakti' was organized between India and – Sri Lanka
➢ Riohlang Dhar has been appointed as referee for the 8th FIFA Under-17 Women’s World Cup
➢ Indian wrestler Raunak Dahiya won Bronze medal in the U-17 World Wrestling Championship
➢ Monkeypox (Mpox) vaccine will be manufactured by – Biological E Limited
➢ The first e-sports Olympic Games will be hosted by – Saudi Arabia
➢ On August 21, 2024, Shaktikanta Das received an A+ rating in the Global Finance Central Banker Report
Card
➢ Satya Prakash Sangwan has been named 'Chef de Mission' for the Paris 2024 Paralympics
➢ Darius Visser made the record of scoring highest 39 runs in an over in T20I cricket
➢ The upcoming Women's T20 World Cup will be held in – UAE
➢ Winner of National Racing Championship 2024 – Diana Pundole
➢ On August 22, 2024, India’s first 'digital court' to settle Negotiable Instruments Act cases was started in –
Kerala
➢ Cincinnati Open title was won by – Jannik Sinner and Aryna Sabalenka
➢ First state to launch 'Gross Environmental Product Index' on August 23, 2024 – Uttarakhand
➢ First state to notify rules for issuing 'online summons and warrants' on August 23, 2024 – Madhya
Pradesh
➢ Autobiography 'The Scientist Entrepreneur: Empowering Millions of Women' by Kalpana Shankar was
released by – Soumya Swaminathan
➢ Khelo India’s ASMITA Yogasana League started in – Bihar
➢ Neeraj Chopra broke his own record with a throw of 89.49 meters in the Lausanne Diamond League
➢ On August 23, 2024, IGI Delhi Airport achieved net zero carbon emission status
➢ 'Subhadra Yojana' was launched by the CM of – Odisha
➢ 'Aarambh Program' to promote early childhood education on August 24, 2024 was launched by – Punjab
➢ India launched its first reusable hybrid rocket 'RHUMI-1' from – Tamil Nadu
➢ 'Avani Savings Account' was launched by – Bandhan Bank
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➢ 90 feet high bronze statue of Lord Hanuman 'Statue of Union' was unveiled on August 24, 2024 in – Texas
(USA)
➢ World's largest diamond was found in – Botswana
➢ South India's first tribal library 'Kanu' will open in – Karnataka
➢ 'Bhishma Cubes' were gifted by PM Modi to – Ukraine
➢ 'Global Muthamizh Murugan Conference' was organized in – Tamil Nadu
➢ India secured quota for Asian Games in surfing
➢ 'Right to Disconnect' law is going to be implemented in – Australia
➢ e-magazine 'Sapno Ki Udaan' was launched by Ministry of Education in collaboration with – NCERT
➢ 5 new districts were announced in the Union Territory of Ladakh – Zanskar, Drass, Sham, Nubra,
Changthang
➢ Tanvi Patri won Gold medal in Under-15 Badminton Asia Championship
➢ First state to implement 'Unified Pension Scheme' – Maharashtra
➢ On August 27, 2024, Silver medal was won by Indian team in the Asian Surfing Championship 2024
➢ 'Suicide drone' was unveiled by – North Korea
➢ On August 28, 2024, the 'Chief Minister Sukh Shiksha Yojana' was approved by – Himachal Pradesh
➢ BIMSTEC Business Summit Host – The BIMSTEC Business Summit was hosted by India.
➢ Tarang Shakti 2024 Location – The exercise 'Tarang Shakti 2024' started in Tamil Nadu.
➢ GI Tagged Fig Juice Export – India’s first GI tagged Fig Juice was exported to Poland.
➢ Global MedTech Conference 2024 – The Global MedTech Conference 2024 started in New Delhi.
➢ Vinesh Phogat Disqualification – Wrestler Vinesh Phogat was out of the Paris Olympics due to 100
grams of excess weight.
➢ Renewable Energy Growth – India’s renewable energy capacity increased by 165% in a decade.
➢ Neeraj Chopra Qualifier Throw – Neeraj Chopra threw 89.34 meters in the qualifier round at the Paris
Olympics.
➢ AIPA Advisory Council Meeting – The 7th meeting of the AIPA Advisory Council was held in Laos.
➢ Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary – The Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary is located in Assam.
➢ UPI Tax Payment Limit – The RBI increased the UPI tax payment limit to ₹5 lakh.
➢ Udar Shakti 2024 – Air practice 'Udar Shakti 2024' was organized in Malaysia.
➢ Parvat Prahar Exercise – The 'Parvat Prahar' exercise was organized in Ladakh.
➢ CAVA Women’s Volleyball Nations League – On August 8, 2024, India won its second title in the CAVA
Women's Volleyball Nations League.
➢ Neeraj Chopra Medal – Neeraj Chopra won a Silver medal in the Paris Olympics.
➢ Best Tourist Villages 2023 – 35 villages were recognized as the best tourist villages in 2023.
➢ Indian Hockey Team Medal – The Indian hockey team won the Bronze medal in the Paris Olympics.
➢ Maharashtra Logistics Policy – The Maharashtra government approved the logistics policy to create
five lakh employment opportunities.
➢ IIT Indore e-Shoes – IIT Indore created e-shoes for real-time location tracking.
➢ DG of Armed Forces Medical Services – Anupam Kapoor became the Director General of Armed Forces
Medical Services.
➢ Jharkhand Upasthiti Portal – The 'Upasthiti Portal' was launched by the Jharkhand government.
➢ Andhra Pradesh Two-Child Policy – The Andhra Pradesh government abolished the two-child policy
for local body election candidates.
➢ Rice ATM – The country’s first 'Rice ATM' was inaugurated in Odisha.
➢ Draupadi Murmu Award (Timor-Leste) – On August 10, 2024, President Draupadi Murmu received the
highest civilian honor of Timor-Leste.
➢ Forbes Billionaires List 2024 – Elon Musk topped the Forbes billionaires list.
➢ HaatiApp Launch – On August 10, 2024, Assam launched 'HaatiApp' to reduce human-elephant conflict.
➢ Aman Sehrawat Medal – Aman Sehrawat won a Bronze medal in the Paris Olympics.
➢ India Consulate Location – India will open a consulate in Auckland to strengthen diplomatic ties.
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➢ Shahrukh Khan Honor (Locarno) – On August 11, 2024, Shahrukh Khan was awarded the 'Pardo alla
Carriera Award' at the Locarno Film Festival 2024.
➢ Draupadi Murmu at Horta Show – President Draupadi Murmu participated in 'The Horta Show' in
Timor-Leste.
➢ Olympic Order Award – Abhinav Bindra was awarded the 'Olympic Order' by the IOC.
➢ India Medal Rank in Paris Olympics – India ranked 71st in the medal table at the Paris Olympics.
➢ Climate-Resilient Seed Varieties – PM Modi released 109 climate-resilient seed varieties to enhance
agricultural production and nutrition.
➢ Kashur Riwaj Utsav – The 'Kashur Riwaj' utsav was celebrated in Jammu and Kashmir.
➢ Mitra Shakti Military Exercise – The 10th 'Mitra Shakti' military exercise started in Sri Lanka.
➢ Cargo Drone Test – China tested the largest cargo drone.
➢ BHEL Power Project – BHEL secured a 1600 MW thermal power project in Jharkhand.
➢ Top Higher Education Institution – IIT Madras topped the national ranking of higher education
institutions.
➢ Him Unnati Initiative – The Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister launched 'Him Unnati' to promote natural
farming.
➢ Oldest Calendar Discovery – The world’s oldest calendar was discovered in Turkey.
➢ Sanitary Pad Funds for Students – Madhya Pradesh became the first state to send sanitary pad funds
directly to students’ bank accounts.
➢ Paralympics 2024 Exclusion – Pramod Bhagat was excluded from Paralympics 2024 for violating the
anti-doping 'Wearabout' rule.
➢ DRDO Glide Bomb Test – DRDO tested the long-range glide bomb 'Gaurav' in Odisha.
➢ eNARMADA Launch – On August 14, 2024, IIT Gandhinagar launched eNARMADA in collaboration with
IIT Indore.
➢ Shaurya Chakra Awardee – Wing Commander Vernon Desmond Keane was awarded the Shaurya
Chakra by President Draupadi Murmu.
➢ Ratnagiri Rock Art Protection – On August 14, 2024, Maharashtra declared the ancient Ratnagiri rock
art a protected monument.
➢ Plastic-Eating Fungus Discovery – Scientists from Germany discovered a plastic-eating fungus to reduce
waste.
➢ Parsi New Year (Navroz) – The Parsi New Year 'Navroz' was celebrated on 16th August.
➢ Thailand PM Dismissal – On August 15, 2024, the Constitutional Court of Thailand dismissed the Prime
Minister.
➢ Net Zero Carbon Airport – IGI Delhi Airport was declared a 'Net Zero Carbon Emission Airport'.
➢ NIRF Topper – IIT Madras topped the NIRF list for the sixth time.
➢ Menstrual Leave Policy – On August 16, 2024, Odisha introduced one-day menstrual leave for working
women.
➢ Floating Solar Project – North India's largest floating solar project started at Omkareshwar.
➢ Project PARI – The Ministry of Culture has launched 'Project PARI'.
➢ PM Tribute to Unknown Soldiers – On July 9, 2024, Prime Minister Modi paid tribute at the Tomb of
Unknown Soldiers in Russia.
➢ Roshni Nadar Award – On July 9, 2024, HCL Tech Chairman Roshni Nadar received the highest civilian
honor of France.
➢ GenAI Innovation Topper – China has topped GenAI innovation on July 9, 2024.
➢ Indian Team Sponsor (Paris Olympics) – On July 9, 2024, Adani Group became the main sponsor of the
Indian team for the Paris Olympics 2024.
➢ Female Flag Bearer (Paris Olympics) – On July 9, 2024, P.V. Sindhu became the female flag bearer of India
for the Paris Olympics.
➢ First Miss AI – Kenza Layli has been crowned the world's first Miss AI.

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➢ PM Modi Civilian Honor – On July 10, 2024, PM Modi was awarded the 'Order of Saint Apostle', the
highest civilian honor of Russia.
➢ BSF Tree Plantation – On July 10, 2024, BSF organized the 'Grow with the Trees' campaign in Srinagar.
➢ Road Safety Action Plan – On July 10, 2024, Rajasthan became the first state to prepare a road safety
action plan.
➢ IIT Jodhpur B.Tech – IIT Jodhpur will offer B.Tech in Hindi and English.
➢ Colombo Security Conference – On July 11, 2024, Bangladesh became the fifth member of the 'Colombo
Security Conference'.
➢ Exercise Pitch Black – On July 11, 2024, the Indian Air Force participated in ‘Exercise Pitch Black’ in
Darbin, Australia.
➢ Affordable Country for Migrants – Vietnam has topped the list of most affordable countries for migrants.
➢ Samvidhan Hatya Diwas – June 25 has been declared as ‘Samvidhan Hatya Diwas’.
➢ Best State in Horticulture – Nagaland was selected as the best state for the Agriculture Leadership Award
2024 in Horticulture.
➢ Reservation for Agniveers (CAPFs) – Central Armed Police Forces announced 10% reservation for
former Agniveers.
➢ Center for Indic Studies – On July 12, 2024, JNU will establish a center for Hindu, Buddhist and Jain
studies.
➢ iSpace Rocket Failure – China's iSpace rocket failed after launch.
➢ Cyber Security Conference – The 'Cyber Security Conference' was organized in New Delhi.
➢ James Anderson Retirement – James Anderson of England has retired from Test cricket.
➢ Hans von Hentig Award – On July 13, 2024, K. Chokalingam (Tamil Nadu) was awarded the 'Hans von
Hentig Award'.
➢ Biodiversity Registration – On July 13, 2024, Kerala became the first state to register biodiversity with
the help of the local community.
➢ IT Saksham Yuva Yojana – On July 13, 2024, the Haryana government approved ‘IT Saksham Yuva Yojana’
to provide employment.
➢ Bhavana Kanth – Bhavana Kanth created history by being the first Indian female pilot to participate in
the ‘Pitch Black’ military exercise.
➢ Thane-Borivali Tunnel – On July 13, 2024, India’s longest urban tunnel project ‘Thane-Borivali Tunnel’
was inaugurated in Maharashtra.
➢ Kharchi Puja – ‘Kharchi Puja’ was organized on July 14, 2024, in Tripura.
➢ Our Constitution Our Honor – The second regional program on ‘Our Constitution Our Honor’ was
organized on July 14, 2024, in Prayagraj.
➢ Sabir Harris Medal – On July 14, 2024, Sabir Harris won a bronze medal in the Shotgun Junior World
Cup in Italy.
➢ Transgender Sub-Inspector – On July 15, 2024, Manvi Madhu Kashyap was appointed as the first
transgender sub-inspector in Bihar.
➢ Road Named after Dr. George Mathew – On July 14, 2024, a road was named after Indian-origin doctor Dr.
George Mathew in Abu Dhabi (UAE).
➢ LG Powers Enhanced – The central government has amended rules to give more power to the Lieutenant
Governor of Jammu and Kashmir.
➢ Bahuda Yatra – ‘Bahuda Yatra’ was organized on July 14, 2024, in Odisha.
➢ India-Bhutan Environment Pact – On July 14, 2024, India and Bhutan agreed to work together in the field
of environment and climate change.
➢ Wimbledon 2024 – On July 14, 2024, Carlos Alcaraz and Barbora Krejcikova won the men's and
women's singles titles of Wimbledon 2024.
➢ Euro Football Champion – Spain won the ‘European Football Championship’.
➢ SDG Index Topper – Kerala topped the NITI Aayog's SDG India Index 2023-24.

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➢ 3D Printed Abra – The Road and Transport Authority (RTA) of Dubai (UAE) started the trial operation
of the world’s first 3D printed Abra.
➢ First Bird Gallery – The first bird gallery has been opened in Uttarakhand.
➢ World Championship of Legends – On July 15, 2024, India won the ‘World Championship of Legends’ by
defeating Pakistan.
➢ Electricity Bill Rationalization – On July 15, 2024, the Himachal Pradesh cabinet approved rationalization
of zero electricity bill provision.
➢ PM College of Excellence – On July 15, 2024, Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurated ‘PM College of
Excellence’ in Madhya Pradesh.
➢ Copa America Champion – Argentina won the ‘Copa America’ title.
➢ ICAR Foundation Day – The 96th Foundation Day of ICAR was celebrated on July 16.
➢ Sand Sculpture Gold – On July 16, 2024, Sudarshan Patnaik won the gold medal in the International
Sand Sculpture Championship.
➢ Harela Festival – The Harela festival was celebrated in Uttarakhand.
➢ One Scientist One Product – The ‘One Scientist, One Product Scheme’ was launched by Union Agriculture
Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan.
➢ Ladka Bhau Scheme – The Maharashtra government launched the ‘Ladka Bhau’ scheme.
➢ Storm X Launch – Indian Oil launched the high-speed car racing fuel 'Storm X'.
➢ Agniveer Reservation (Haryana) – The Haryana government gave 10% reservation to Agniveers in Police,
Mining, and Jail Department recruitment.
➢ Kataragama Esala Utsav – The ‘Kataragama Esala Utsav’ was celebrated in Sri Lanka.
➢ Amrit Vrishti Scheme – SBI launched the ‘Amrit Vrishti Scheme’.
➢ Aasmita Project – On July 17, 2024, the Ministry of Education launched the ‘Aasmita Project’ in
cooperation with UGC.
➢ Nelson Mandela Day – July 18 was celebrated as Nelson Mandela Day.
➢ Mukhyamantri Yuva Karya Prashikshan – On July 18, 2024, the Maharashtra government launched
‘Mukhyamantri Yuva Karya Prashikshan Yojana’.
➢ FIFA Rankings Topper – Argentina topped the FIFA rankings.
➢ MANAS Helpline – On July 18, 2024, Amit Shah launched India's first national narcotics helpline
'MANAS'.
➢ Jan Aushadhi Kendra Abroad – On July 18, 2024, S. Jaishankar inaugurated the first ‘Jan Aushadhi
Kendra’ located abroad in Mauritius.
➢ T20 Batting Rankings – Travis Head topped the men's T20 batting rankings.
➢ Junior Squash Bronze – Shaurya Bawa won the bronze medal in the World Junior Squash Championship
2024.
➢ Women's Asia Cup T20 – The Women's Asia Cup T20 was organized in Sri Lanka.
➢ Best State (PM Swanidhi Yojana) – On July 19, 2024, Madhya Pradesh became the best performing state
under the PM Swanidhi Yojana.
➢ UN Water Convention (Africa) – On July 19, 2024, Ivory Coast became the 10th African country to join the
United Nations Water Convention.
➢ Maitri Udyan – On July 19, 2024, S. Jaishankar inaugurated ‘Maitri Udyan’ in Mauritius.
➢ SCR Formation – The Uttar Pradesh government has formed SCR like NCR.
➢ DMRC E-Waste Recycling – On July 20, 2024, DMRC inaugurated the e-waste recycling box facility in
collaboration with Japan.
➢ Civils Abhayahastam Yojana – On July 21, 2024, the Telangana CM launched the ‘Rajiv Gandhi Civils
Abhayahastam Yojana’.
➢ Bagh Nakh Arrival – On July 21, 2024, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj's weapon 'Bagh Nakh' was brought
from London to Mumbai.
➢ Oman Chandi Award – Rahul Gandhi was awarded the ‘Oman Chandi Lok Sevak Award’.
➢ Olympic E-sports Host 2025 – Saudi Arabia will host the 1st Olympic e-sports games in 2025.
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➢ International Maths Olympiad – America topped the 65th International Maths Olympiad.
➢ Gross Environmental Product Index – On July 22, 2024, Uttarakhand launched the ‘Gross Environmental
Product Index’.
➢ Swine Fever Virus Discovery – On July 22, 2024, researchers of IIT Guwahati discovered the African swine
fever virus protein.
➢ Gandhi Mandela Award – On July 22, 2024, Rigoberta Menchu Tum was awarded the ‘Gandhi Mandela
Award 2020’.
➢ Olympic Order Award – On July 22, 2024, Abhinav Bindra received the ‘International Olympic Order
Award’ by the IOC.
➢ Shramik Basera Yojana – On July 22, 2024, the Gujarat government launched the ‘Shramik Basera Yojana’
for laborers.
➢ Carbon Fiber High Speed Train – The world's first ‘Carbon Fiber High Speed Train’ was unveiled in China.
➢ Robot Face with Living Skin – On July 23, 2024, Japan’s scientists developed a robot face with living skin.
➢ Climate Finance Action Fund – Azerbaijan launched the ‘Climate Finance Action Fund’.
➢ Hello OTT Platform – Meghalaya launched an OTT platform called ‘Hello’.
➢ Garbage Bag Rule – On July 23, 2024, the Sikkim government made it mandatory for tourist vehicles to
carry garbage bags.
➢ Second Siachen Woman Officer – On July 23, 2024, Supritha C.T. became the second woman officer to be
deployed in Siachen Glacier.
➢ Charaideva Moidam – On July 23, 2024, Charaideva Moidam of Assam was nominated for UNESCO's
World Heritage Site.
➢ Henley Passport Index – Singapore topped the ‘Henley Passport Index 2024’.
➢ Anti Paper Leak Bill – The ‘Anti Paper Leak Bill’ has been passed in Bihar.
➢ Project Swasthya Nagaram – On July 24, 2024, Telangana launched ‘Project Swasthya Nagaram’ to
achieve TB-free municipalities.
➢ UNRWA Terrorist Tag – On July 24, 2024, the Parliament of Israel declared UNRWA a terrorist
organization.
➢ INS Triput – The Indian Navy launched ‘INS Triput’ in Goa.
➢ World Leaders Summit 2024 – The World Leaders Summit 2024 was held in London.
➢ Shahrukh Khan Honor – On July 25, 2024, the Grevin Museum of Paris issued a golden coin in honor of
Shahrukh Khan.
➢ Aizawl Railway Connectivity – Aizawl will become the fourth capital city of the Northeast to come under
railway connectivity by July next year.
➢ ReNew Solar Project – On 25 July 2024, ReNew inaugurated a 400 MW solar project in Rajasthan.
➢ Darbar Hall Renaming – The name of 'Darbar Hall' in the Rashtrapati Bhavan has been changed to
‘Ganatantra Mandap’.
➢ ASEAN Ministers Meeting – The 57th meeting of ASEAN Foreign Ministers was held on 26 July 2024 in
Vientiane Lao PDR (Laos).
➢ B.Tech in Design – On July 26, 2024, IIT Delhi announced the launch of a four-year undergraduate course
B.Tech in Design.
➢ Climate Change Law – On July 26, 2024, South Africa passed its first comprehensive climate change law.
➢ Jan Aushadhi Kendras Target – The government announced to open 25,000 Pradhan Mantri Jan Aushadhi
Kendras by March 31, 2027.
➢ CRPF Foundation Day – The 86th Foundation Day of CRPF was celebrated on July 27.
➢ Agniveer Reservation (Rajasthan) – On July 27, 2024, the Rajasthan government announced 10%
reservation for Agniveers.
➢ India–US Cultural Agreement – A bilateral agreement was signed between India and America for the
return and preservation of cultural assets.
➢ Gwala Diwas – Gwala Diwas was celebrated in Sikkim on July 1.

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➢ India’s Fauna List – On July 1, 2024, India became the first country in the world to prepare a list of its entire
fauna.
➢ India's Most Valuable Brand – Tata Group has become India's most valuable brand.
➢ Russia Satellite Threat – On July 1, 2024, the breakdown of Russia’s satellite increased the threat to ISS
and space traffic.
➢ Space Human Mission Partner – On July 2, 2024, SERA and Blue Origin declared India as a partner nation
for a space human mission.
➢ New Horned Frog Species – A new species of horned frog has been discovered in Arunachal Pradesh.
➢ Nomadic Elephant Exercise – On July 2, 2024, the 16th edition of the military exercise ‘Nomadic Elephant’
was held between India and Mongolia.
➢ Leon Masters Title – Vishwanathan Anand has won the Leon Masters title.
➢ First Solo Circumnavigation – Steve Fossett has become the first person to circumnavigate the world alone.
➢ MSME Sahaj Loan – On July 2, 2024, SBI introduced an online business loan solution called ‘MSME Sahaj’
for MSMEs.
➢ EU Council Presidency – On July 3, 2024, Hungary took over the rotating presidency of the European
Union Council.
➢ Maitri Military Exercise – On July 3, 2024, the joint military exercise ‘Maitri’ started between the armies of
India and Thailand.
➢ NTR Bharosa Pension – On July 3, 2024, the ‘NTR Bharosa Pension Scheme’ was launched in Andhra
Pradesh.
➢ Nirman Portal – G. Kishan Reddy has launched the ‘Nirman Portal’.
➢ K. Saraswati Amma Award – On July 3, 2024, P. Geeta was awarded the first ‘K. Saraswati Amma Award’
for Feminist Studies.
➢ UNESCO WHC Session Host – India will host the 46th session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee.
➢ Book on Abdul Hamid – Mohan Bhagwat released the book ‘Mere Papa Paramveer’ on 1965 war hero
Abdul Hamid on July 4, 2024.
➢ Colombo Process Chair – India chaired the ‘Colombo Process’ meeting in Geneva.
➢ Health Saathi Scheme – The ‘Health Saathi’ scheme has been launched by Paytm.
➢ Sampurnata Abhiyan – The ‘Sampurnata Abhiyan’ has been recently launched by NITI Aayog.
➢ MA Course on Bhagavad Gita – On July 4, 2024, IGNOU became the first university in the world to start an
MA course on ‘Bhagavad Gita’.
➢ 24th SCO Summit 2024 – The 24th SCO Summit 2024 was organized in Kazakhstan.
➢ InFLiMeN Network – The ‘InFLiMeN’ network, launched by Dr. Jitendra Singh on July 5, 2024, is related to
Fatty Liver Disease.
➢ Global India AI Summit – The Global India AI Summit 2024 concluded in New Delhi.
➢ Endangered Mainland Sero – The endangered Mainland Sero has been seen in Assam.
➢ World’s First CNG Bike – The world’s first ‘CNG bike’ has been launched by Bajaj.
➢ Jeevan Samarth Project – The ‘Jeevan Samarth’ project has been launched by LIC.
➢ IOA Sponsor – BPCL has become the main sponsor of the Indian Olympic Association from Paris Olympics
2024 to Los Angeles Olympic 2028.
➢ Spice Award 2024 – The ‘Spice Award 2024’ has been won by Sopana Kallingal.
➢ Lokpath Mobile App – The CM of Madhya Pradesh has launched the ‘Lokpath Mobile App’.
➢ Indian-Origin Minister in Britain – On July 6, 2024, Lisa Nandi, an MP of Indian origin, has been made a
minister in Britain.
➢ Oldest Cave Painting – The world’s oldest known cave painting has been discovered in Indonesia.
➢ Ganga Water Treaty – India and Bangladesh will renew the Ganga Water Treaty.
➢ Costliest Global City – Hong Kong is the most expensive global city for immigrants.
➢ Most Polluted Country – Bangladesh is the most polluted country in the world.
➢ Sahkar se Samriddhi Program – The ‘Sahkar se Samriddhi Program’ was organized on July 7, 2024, in
Gandhinagar (Gujarat).
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➢ ALOS-4 Satellite – On July 7, 2024, Japan launched the ALOS-4 satellite to revolutionize disaster
management.
➢ Know Your Army Program – The ‘Know your Army’ program was organized in Leh.
➢ John Cena Retirement – On July 7, 2024, wrestling superstar John Cena announced his retirement from in-
ring competition.
➢ Moidam Tomb World Heritage – The Ahom period's 'Moidam tomb' of Assam has been included in the
World Heritage List by UNESCO.
➢ Asian Billiards Champion – Dhruv Sitwala won the Asian Championship title in billiards.
➢ Belarus Joins SCO – On July 8, 2024, Belarus became the 10th member of the SCO.
➢ Dr. C Narayan Reddy Award – On July 8, 2024, Shivashankar received the ‘Dr. C Narayan Reddy Sahitya
Award’.
➢ Elevate Insurance Scheme – On July 8, 2024, ICICI Lombard launched the AI-powered health insurance
scheme 'Elevate'.
➢ Ghar Ghar Solar Initiative – On July 8, 2024, Tata Power launched the ‘Ghar Ghar Solar’ initiative in Uttar
Pradesh.
➢ Edible Insects – On July 8, 2024, Singapore approved the use of 16 insects as human food.
➢ Mitra Van Plan – The Uttar Pradesh government will set up ‘Mitra Van’ on the Nepal border.
➢ UK’s First Female Finance Minister – Rachel Reeves has become the UK’s first female Finance Minister.
➢ ‘Abdul Hamid’ on July 4, 2024 – Honored by Mohan Bhagwat
➢ ‘AirHelp’ Ranking 2024 – Brussels Airlines ranked top
➢ ‘Ajaibinath Dham’ – Located in Bhagalpur district, Bihar
➢ ‘Anti Paper Leak Bill’ – Passed in Bihar Assembly
➢ ‘Asian Champions Trophy’ title – Won by India for the fifth time
➢ ‘Bagh Nakh’ of Shivaji – Returned to Mumbai from London
➢ ‘Bald Eagle’ – Declared national bird of the USA
➢ ‘Bhagirath App’ – Launched under water conservation in Uttarakhand
➢ ‘Bhu-Bharati land portal’ – Launched by Telangana on April 15, 2025
➢ ‘Christian Stocker’ – Became Chancellor of Austria
➢ ‘Community Health Officer’ – Appointed in Jharkhand
➢ ‘Cyclone Cooperation Agreement’ – Signed with Egypt
➢ ‘Dashain Festival’ – Celebrated in Nepal
➢ ‘Dharti Aba Janjati Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan’ – Launched in Jharkhand
➢ ‘Dr. George Mathew’ – Honored in Abu Dhabi (UAE)
➢ ‘Gunotsav 2025’ – Student performance review in Assam
➢ ‘Harpoon Missile’ – Developed by USA
➢ ‘Ho language’ – Demand to include in 8th Schedule raised by Assam
➢ ‘Idukki Wildlife Sanctuary’ – Located in Kerala
➢ ‘Jeshoreswari Temple’ – Located in Bangladesh
➢ ‘Kho-Kho World Cup 2025’ – Hosted by India
➢ ‘Madhav National Park’ – Notified as 9th Tiger Reserve of Madhya Pradesh
➢ ‘Maharashtra Bhushan Award’ – Given to Ram Sutar
➢ ‘Mankidiya Community’ – Recognized as PVTG in Odisha
➢ ‘Manvi Madhu Kashyap’ – Appointed in Bihar
➢ ‘Meluri’ – Became 17th district of Nagaland
➢ ‘Motorcycle Drag Racing’ Record – Set by Hemant Mudappa
➢ ‘Mount Semeru’ Volcano – Erupted in Indonesia
➢ ‘Naseem Al Bahr’ – Joint Naval Exercise with Oman
➢ ‘National Health Mission’ Appointee – Vinay Goyal on 9 Sept 2024
➢ ‘Navy Day Parade’ – Held in Russia
➢ ‘Overnight Policy Rate’ – Set at 8% by Sri Lanka
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➢ ‘Passenger boat service’ – Started between India and Sri Lanka

➢ ‘Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary’ – Located in Assam
➢ ‘Praja Palan Diwas’ – Observed in Telangana
➢ ‘Presidential Medal of Freedom’ – Conferred on George Soros
➢ ‘RIMPAC Exercise 2024’ – Conducted in USA
➢ ‘Rajbhasha Kirti Award’ – Given to V. Srinivas on Sept 14, 2024
➢ ‘SANJAY’ Defense Initiative – Launched by Rajnath Singh on Jan 27, 2025
➢ ‘Sajjangarh Sanctuary’ – Located in Rajasthan
➢ ‘Sampark-4.0’ Initiative – Implemented in Maharashtra
➢ ‘Samvidhan Mandir’ – Opened in Mumbai on Sept 15, 2024
➢ ‘Shri Shri Ravi Shankar’ – Honored in Fiji on Oct 29, 2024
➢ ‘Single Women Self Employment Scheme’ – Launched in Uttarakhand
➢ ‘Srijan’ Innovation Platform – Established at IIT Jodhpur
➢ ‘Suhelwa Wildlife Sanctuary’ – Declared 5th Wildlife Sanctuary of UP
➢ ‘Tanvi Patri’ – Won Under-15 Badminton Asia Bronze Medal
➢ ‘The Grand Commander of the Star and Key of the Indian Ocean’ – Awarded to Narendra Modi
➢ ‘The Order of Excellence’ – Given by Guyana
➢ ‘Vav-Thrad’ – Made new district of Gujarat
➢ ‘Virgin Coconut Oil’ GI Tag – Granted to Philippines
➢ ‘Willow Bat’ GI Tag – Granted to Jammu and Kashmir
➢ ‘Waves 2025’ – Organized in India
➢ ‘disaster management’ MoU – Signed with Japan on July 7, 2024
➢ ‘leprosy free’ status by WHO – Granted to Jordan on Sept 19, 2024
➢ India's passport has become the most powerful in South Asia in the Henley Passport Index 2025.
➢ India's passport ranking is 80th in the Henley Passport Index 2025.
➢ Tajikistan has been included in the International North-South Transport Corridor (INSTC).
➢ India ranks 5th in the world in electricity production in 2025.
➢ Mumbai airport has been ranked among the top 10 busiest airports globally in terms of passenger
traffic in 2025.
➢ Maharashtra has become the first state to deploy drones for crop insurance surveys.
➢ International Seabed Authority headquarters is located in Kingston, Jamaica.
➢ India ranks 4th globally in wind power capacity in 2025.
➢ NCRTC has launched India’s first regional rail service under RRTS – RAPIDX.
➢ Odisha has launched MO School Abhiyan for alumni contributions in government schools.
➢ India’s first portable hospital on wheels has been launched in Odisha.
➢ Japan has launched "Moon Sniper" mission under its SLIM lunar program.
➢ UK’s Oxford Word of the Year 2024 is “Rizz”.
➢ Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) is the nodal agency for RE power trading in India.
➢ India ranks 7th in the world in solar power capacity as per 2025 data.
➢ UNESCO has added Garba of Gujarat to the Intangible Cultural Heritage list in 2025.
➢ Rajasthan has launched a Digital Crop Survey App to track crop sowing details.
➢ India’s first Vertical Forest Building will come up in Pune.
➢ Haryana has launched the Mukhyamantri Swa Niyojan Yojana to support youth startups.
➢ Uttarakhand has launched "Arpit Yojana" to promote eco-tourism.

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• Where was the "Niveshak Shivir" launched by IEPFA & SEBI on June 1, 2025? Ans: Pune.
• How many participants benefited from the "Niveshak Shivir" initiative? Ans: 450+
participants.
• Whose philosophy of Integral Humanism completed 60 years and was commemorated with a
national symposium? Ans: Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya.
• Which scheme was launched by GoI to boost electric vehicle manufacturing with import
duty concessions? Ans: SPMEPCI Scheme.
• Until which date are UPS benefits extended to retired NPS subscribers with 10+ years
service? Ans: June 30, 2025.
• How many employees will benefit from the UPS extension with 50% assured pension? Ans:
23 lakh employees.
• Which policy was introduced by Department of Posts for a nationwide geo-coded digital
address system? Ans: DHRUVA Policy.
• Who launched C CARES 2.0 to digitize coal workers' PF & pension? Ans: Coal Minister G.
Kishan Reddy.
• From which month will C CARES 2.0 be rolled out nationwide? Ans: July 2025.
• How much did India pledge to build Green Hydrogen Ports at the Nor-Shipping
Conference? Ans: $20 billion.
• How many Aadhaar authentications were reported by UIDAI in May 2025? Ans: Over 211
crore.
• How much funding supports the Bharatiya Bhasha Anubhag (BBA) initiative? Ans: ₹56
crore.
• After how many years was the USBRL project fully operationalized? Ans: 28 years.
• What is the raised legal age for tobacco consumption in Karnataka under COTPA
Amendment Act 2024? Ans: 21 years.
• What is the increased fine for smoking in Karnataka? Ans: ₹1,000.
• What is the area of Kumram Bheem Conservation Reserve notified by Telangana? Ans:
1,493 sq km.
• How many unique tigers have been recorded in the Kumram Bheem Conservation
Reserve? Ans: 45+ tigers.
• Where did IICA open its first regional campus in NE India? Ans: Shillong.
• How much urban infrastructure investment did ADB announce for India? Ans: $10 billion.
• How much technical aid will ADB provide along with the urban infrastructure plan? Ans: $3
million.
• How many trees does PM Modi's 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam 2.0' aim to plant by September 30?
Ans: 10 crore trees.
• How many electric buses were flagged off by PM Modi for green mobility? Ans: 200 electric
buses.
• What is the total value of development projects launched by PM Modi in J&K? Ans: ₹46,000
crore.
• What was the investment amount for IICA's regional campus under PM-DevINE? Ans:
₹100.95 crore.
• What was the turnover of Lavender Festival 2025 in Bhaderwah, J&K? Ans: ₹10.5 crore.
• How many people were trained during the Lavender Festival 2025? Ans: 9,000.
• What percentage of police reservation will Uttar Pradesh grant to ex-Agniveers from 2026?
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• In which village in Tamil Nadu was the Pandyaera Shiva temple discovered? Ans:
Udampatti.
• Who was reappointed as Portugal's Prime Minister? Ans: Luís Montenegro.
• Who was elected President of the 80th UN General Assembly? Ans: Annalena Baerbock.
• How many votes did Annalena Baerbock receive for UNGA President? Ans: 167 votes.
• Which country overtook Japan as the world's largest creditor after 34 years? Ans: Germany.
• Who was elected as South Korea's President after Yoon Suk Yeol's removal? Ans: Lee Jae-
myung.
• Who won Poland's presidency with 50.89% vote? Ans: Karol Nawrocki.
• Which country became the 101st WTO member to accept Fisheries Subsidies Agreement?
Ans: Nicaragua.
• Who was appointed as MD & CEO of Union Bank of India by FSIB? Ans: Asheesh Pandey.
• Who was appointed as MD & CEO of Central Bank of India by FSIB? Ans: Kalyan Kumar.
• What percentage did RBI reduce the repo rate to in 2025? Ans: 5.50% (reduced by 50 bps).
• On which platform did RBI launch its first docuseries? Ans: Jio Hotstar.
• AYUSH Minister launched Ayush Suraksha Portal to curb misleading ads.
• Rajnath Singh granted Miniratna status to MIL, AVNL & IOL (Defence PSUs).
• Odisha launched ANKUR initiative for citizen-centric urban growth.
• AIIMS Bhopal launched ‘Code Emergency’ App on World Emergency Day.
• Gujarat launched Karmayogi Swasthya Suraksha Yojana – ₹10 lakh cashless health cover.
• IIT Kharagpur & Singapore’s IME signed MoU on semiconductor technology.
• PM Modi dedicated 660 MW unit of Ghatampur Thermal Power Project.
• Goa achieved full functional literacy.
• Vishwanath Karthikey Padakanti (16 yrs) became youngest Indian to complete 7 Summits
Challenge.
• India to launch AI Special Economic Zone in Nava Raipur, Chhattisgarh.
• Karnataka raised tobacco buying age to 21; banned hookah bars & public smoking.
• ADB unveiled $10 bn, 5-year plan for India’s urban infra.
• Jitendra Singh launched ‘Bharat Gen’ – 1st indigenous AI multimodal language model.
• India to build first indigenous Polar Research Vessel with Norway.
• India to conduct Population Census 2027 in two phases with caste enumeration.
• 2 wetlands added to Ramsar list – Khichan (Phalodi), Menar (Udaipur).
• IIT Delhi & AIIMS signed MoU to research AI in healthcare.
• PM Modi inaugurated Chenab Railway Arch Bridge – World’s highest.
• India launched Ayush Nivesh Saarthi Portal for traditional medicine investment.
• Puducherry Assembly went paperless with NeVA Portal.
• India elected to UN ECOSOC (2026–28).
• UNGA elected Latvia, Bahrain, Colombia, Liberia & DR Congo as UNSC non-permanent
members (2026–27).
• India slipped to 131st rank in Global Gender Gap Index 2025; Iceland topped.
• Bangladesh removed Sheikh Mujibur Rahman’s image from banknotes.
• Israel launched ‘Operation Rising Lion’ targeting Iran’s nuclear sites.
• Annalena Baerbock elected President of 80th UNGA session.
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• President Murmu conferred National Florence Nightingale Awards 2025 to 15 nurses.

• Kumar Mangalam Birla honoured with Global Leadership Award (USISPF).
• India & Mongolia began 17th ‘Nomadic Elephant’ exercise in Ulaanbaatar.
• Indian Army conducted major trials of next-gen indigenous defence tech.
• Dassault & Tata to manufacture Rafale fuselages in India.
• Royal Challengers Bengaluru won maiden IPL 2025 title.

JULY TWO LINERS 2025

• From when will all post offices in India accept UPI payments via dynamic QR codes? Ans:
From August 2025.
• Where did Union Minister Amit Shah inaugurate the headquarters of the National Turmeric
Board? Ans: Nizamabad, Telangana.
• What is the name of the portal launched with the Centre's Model Rules for Tree Felling to
boost agroforestry? Ans: NTMS Portal.
• Which ministry launched the 'GoIStats' mobile app on Statistics Day 2025? Ans: Ministry of
Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI).
• How many inactive Registered Unrecognised Political Parties (RUPPs) has the Election
Commission de-listed since 2019? Ans: 345.
• Where is India's first wooden Gurdwara, Sri Nanak Niwas, located? Ans: Fazilka, Punjab.
• By when will Indian Railways implement its new Modern PRS system with 5X booking
capacity? Ans: By December 2025.
• What is the name of the unified digital platform launched by Railway Minister Ashwini
Vaishnaw? Ans: RailOne App.
• At which university did President Droupadi Murmu inaugurate new facilities? Ans:
Mahayogi Gorakhnath University, Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh.
• Which institute launched the 'BHARAT' study to research biomarkers of healthy aging? Ans:
Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru.
• By what percentage did the government cut toll rates on National Highway sections with
structures like tunnels and bridges? Ans: 50%.
• What is India's global ranking in equality according to the World Bank's Gini Index? Ans:
4th globally with a Gini Index of 25.5.
• Which minister inaugurated the National Biobank for Health Research at CSIR-IGIB Delhi?
Ans: Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh.
• What is India's ranking in global biofuel consumption? Ans: 4th largest biofuel consumer
globally.
• Where is Asia's biggest jungle safari being constructed? Ans: Haryana's Aravalli Hills,
spread over 10,000 acres.
• Which Union Minister launched C-FLOOD, India's first unified flood forecasting system?
Ans: C.R. Patil.
• The National Institute of Public Cooperation and Child Development (NIPCCD) has been
renamed after which historical figure? Ans: Savitribai Phule.
• Which ministry is introducing the 'RECLAIM' framework for sustainable mine closure? Ans:
Coal Ministry.
• Which Indian city launched the country's first QR-based digital house address system? Ans:
Indore.
• Who inaugurated the first National Conference of Urban Local Bodies Chairpersons in
Manesar? Ans: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla.
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• When did NTPC Simhadri celebrate its 28th anniversary? Ans: July 8, 2025.
• Which ISRO facility conducted Gaganyaan propulsion tests on July 3, 2025? Ans:
Mahendragiri facility.
• By what percentage has India's solar power capacity grown according to Minister Piyush
Goyal? Ans: 4,000%.
• What is the name of the digital program launched by NESTS and UNICEF for tribal students?
Ans: TALASH.
• How many Maratha forts were added to the UNESCO World Heritage List? Ans: 12 forts in
Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu.
• What is the name of the Indian Army operation for Amarnath Yatra security? Ans:
Operation SHIVA 2025.
• Who nominated Ujjwal Nikam, C. Sadanandan Master, Harsh Vardhan Shringla, and Dr.
Meenakshi Jain to Rajya Sabha on July 12, 2025? Ans: President Droupadi Murmu.
• Which village in Sikkim became India's first digital nomad village under 'Nomad Sikkim'
project? Ans: Rakten.
• Which state emerges as India's top producer of processed potato with 48.59 lakh tonnes
in 2024-25? Ans: Gujarat.
• At which institution did Health Ministry launch snack nutrition awareness campaign? Ans:
AIIMS Nagpur.
• Which bullet train model will India launch for Mumbai-Ahmedabad route in early 2030s?
Ans: E10 Shinkansen.
• Which state launched India's first tribal genome sequencing project covering 2,000
individuals? Ans: Gujarat.
• Who launched the NSCSTI 2.0 Framework on July 18, 2025? Ans: Dr. Jitendra Singh.
• Who inaugurated Mahila Aarogyam Kaksh at Shastri Bhawan in July 2025? Ans: Shri Arjun
Ram Meghwal.
• What rank did India achieve at the International Mathematical Olympiad 2025? Ans: 7th.
• Which two countries will PM Modi visit from July 23-26, 2025? Ans: UK and Maldives.
• Who resigned as Vice President on July 21, 2025? Ans: Jagdeep Dhankhar.
• What percentage increase did India witness in intellectual property filings over five years?
Ans: 44%.
• How many individuals were screened under the National Sickle Cell Mission? Ans: 6 crore.
• What percentage of ethanol blending was achieved in 2025? Ans: 20%.
• Which city successfully tested India's first hydrogen-powered train coach? Ans: Chennai.
• How many years of friendship between India and Maldives were celebrated with stamp
release? Ans: 60 years.
• What tree sapling did PM Modi gift to King Charles III? Ans: Sonoma dove.
• How many days has PM Modi served as PM to become India's 2nd longest-serving PM? Ans:
4,078 days.
• The Union Cabinet approved a ₹1,853 crore four-lane upgrade for which road in Tamil
Nadu? Ans: Paramakudi-Ramanathapuram road.
• What monthly support is offered to interns under Bihar's 'Mukhya Mantri Pratigya
Yojana'? Ans: ₹6,000 per month.
• Which state launched the 'Jan Suraksha Santrupti Abhiyan' to expand insurance and
pension schemes coverage? Ans: Gujarat.
• In which district of Tamil Nadu is the PM MITRA Textile Park being established with ₹1,900
crore investment? Ans: Virudhunagar.
• Where is the Centre planning to set up a ₹100-crore Integrated Aqua Park? Ans: Jammu &
Kashmir.
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• The Karnataka Cabinet has decided to rename Bengaluru City University after which
former Prime Minister? Ans: Dr. Manmohan Singh.
• Govt launches ‘GoIStats’ app for easy access to official data.
• Cabinet approves National Sports Policy 2025.
• Cabinet approves ₹1 Lakh Crore RDI Scheme to boost private sector research & innovation.
• Cabinet approves ₹99,446 Crore Employment Linked Incentive Scheme.
• Railways Minister launches ‘RailOne’ app as one-stop passenger services platform.
• Bihar launches ‘Mukhya Mantri Pratigya’ Scheme to support youth internships.
• NIPCCD renamed as Savitribai Phule National Institute; new centre in Ranchi.
• Gujarat CM launches Jan Suraksha Santrupti Abhiyan to expand welfare benefits.
• India launches #100DesiDeepTechs Initiative to support top 100 deep-tech startups.
• Amit Shah lays foundation for India’s First National Cooperative University in Gujarat.
• Indore launches India’s First Digital House Address Project with QR codes.
• Puducherry becomes first UT to include TB screening under Family Adoption Programme.
• Himachal pioneers Aadhaar Face Authentication for ration delivery under PDS.
• Rajasthan launches ‘Poverty-Free Village Scheme’ to empower rural BPL families.
• NITI Aayog releases North Eastern Region District SDG Index 2023–24.
• Andhra Pradesh launches AI-powered Smart Mosquito Surveillance System.
• India launches ‘National Biobank’ for personalized healthcare & genomic research.
• Maratha Military Forts declared UNESCO World Heritage Site – India’s 44th entry.
• Yakten in Sikkim declared India’s First Digital Nomad Village under ‘Nomad Sikkim’.
• Suriname becomes first Amazon country certified Malaria-Free by WHO.
• Russia becomes first country to officially recognise Taliban govt in Afghanistan.
• World Bank ranks India 4th among world’s Most Equal Societies.
• India & Ghana launch Climate-Resilient Wheat Initiative.
• India becomes first country to launch AI-integrated Traditional Knowledge Digital
Library (WHO).
• PhonePe & HDFC Bank launch co-branded RuPay Credit Card with UPI integration.
• UPI hits 18.40 billion transactions in June 2025.
• Slice opens India’s First UPI-powered Bank Branch in Bengaluru.
• MCX to launch India’s First Electricity Futures Contracts.
• NABARD launches RuralTech CoLab to drive digital transformation in rural India.
• PM Modi honoured with Brazil’s Highest Civilian Award – Grand Collar of the Southern
Cross.
• PM Modi receives Namibia’s Highest Civilian Honour – Order of the Welwitschia Mirabilis.
• Deepika Padukone becomes first Indian actress honoured on Hollywood Walk of Fame
(2026).
• Indian activist Varsha Deshpande wins 2025 UN Population Award.
• Prajakta Koli only Indian on 2025 TIME100 Creators List.

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• Divya Deshmukh won the FIDE Women’s Chess World Cup 2025, defeating Koneru
Humpy, and became India’s 4th woman Grandmaster.

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• Shah Rukh Khan won his first National Award for Best Actor for Jawan at the 71st National
Film Awards 2023.
• Rani Mukerji won Best Actress for Mrs Chatterjee vs Norway at the 71st National Film
Awards 2023.
• Vikrant Massey won Best Actor for 12th Fail, which was also declared Best Film at the 71st
National Film Awards 2023.
• PM Modi launched the ‘Gyan Bharatam Mission’ to digitise 1 crore ancient manuscripts
with ₹60 crore funding.
• Remona Evette Pereira created a world record with a 170-hour Bharatanatyam marathon
in Mangalore.
• Indian Railways launched Kavach 4.0 on the Mathura–Kota section of the Delhi-Mumbai
corridor.
• Lok Sabha extended President’s Rule in Manipur for another six months beyond August
13, 2025.
• India ranked 4th most equal country in the world with a Gini Index of 25.5.
• The sacred Piprahwa relics of Lord Buddha were repatriated to India from Hong Kong.
• Government approved 7 PM MITRA Parks with ₹4,445 crore outlay to create 20 lakh jobs.
• Madhya Pradesh will open India’s first Hindi-medium MBBS college in Jabalpur from
2027–28.
• Maharashtra announced August 7 as Sustainable Agriculture Day to honor Dr. M.S.
Swaminathan.
• Turkey unveiled its most powerful non-nuclear bomb ‘Gazap’ and bunker-buster ‘NEB2
Ghost’.
• The IMF raised India’s growth forecast to 6.4% for both 2025 and 2026.
• Anuradha Thakur appointed as Director on RBI Central Board, replacing Ajay Seth.
• Utpal Kumar Singh appointed as CEO of Sansad TV; former Lok Sabha Secretary-General.
• Shailesh Jejurikar to become Global CEO of P&G from Jan 1, 2026 — first Indian to head the
company.
• Nikhil Ravishankar appointed as CEO of Air New Zealand from Oct 20, 2025.
• Anant Ambani appointed as Executive Director of Reliance Industries for five years from
May 1, 2025.
• Lt Gen Pushpendra Singh appointed as Vice Chief of Army Staff (VCOAS) from Aug 1, 2025.
• Commodore Varghese Mathew took charge as Naval Officer-in-Charge (Kerala).
• Dr. A Rajarajan appointed as new Director of VSSC, Thiruvananthapuram.
• SBK Singh appointed as Commissioner of Delhi Police (AGMUT cadre, 1988 batch).
• Vice Admiral Sanjay Vatsayan took charge as 47th Vice Chief of Naval Staff on Aug 1, 2025.
• Shashi Prakash Goyal appointed as Chief Secretary of Uttar Pradesh on July 31, 2025.
• DRDO successfully test-fired Pralay missile on July 28–29, 2025, validating its range and
accuracy.
• INS Himgiri, a Nilgiri-class stealth frigate, inducted into Indian Navy on July 31, 2025.
• England Women’s Football Team won UEFA Euro 2025, defeating Spain in penalties.
• Divyanshi Bhowmick became first Indian in 36 years to win U-15 Girls’ Singles gold at
Asian Youth Table Tennis Championships.
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• RBI MPC (56th meeting, Aug 2025) – Repo rate unchanged at 5.50%, GDP growth forecast
6.5%, inflation projected at 3.1% for FY26.
• India’s CPI inflation (June 2025) – Fell to 2.1% (77-month low); food inflation turned
negative for the first time since Feb 2019.
• India’s Safest City 2025 – Mangalore (Global rank 49; Safety Index 74.2); Gujarat cities
Vadodara, Ahmedabad, Surat also in Top 10.
• India’s First Indigenous Green Hydrogen Plant – 1 MW facility at Kandla Port, Gujarat, by
Deendayal Port Authority.
• India’s Fisheries Ranking 2025 – 2nd largest fish producer globally, announced by Union
Minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh.
• World’s Longest Freight Train in Asia (India, 2025) – ‘Rudrastra’, 4.5 km long with 345
wagons, completed trial run in UP–Jharkhand.
• Sikkim 2025 Milestone – First state to implement Sabbatical Leave Scheme for govt
employees (365–1080 days with 50% pay).
• Delhi Assembly 2025 – Became first in India fully powered by solar (500 kW rooftop plant)
& launched National e-Vidhan Application (NeVA).
• Global Safety Rankings 2025 – Abu Dhabi (UAE) remains the world’s safest city for the 9th
consecutive year (Safety Index 88.8).
• Tata Motors 2025 Acquisition – Announced purchase of Italian commercial vehicle maker
IVECO for €3.8 billion, its biggest deal since 2008 (JLR).
• PB Balaji appointed as CEO of Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) effective 17 November 2025,
succeeding Adrian Mardell.
• Rajiv Anand becomes MD & CEO of IndusInd Bank for 3 years (2025–2028), pending
shareholder approval.
• Mrs. S. Radha Chauhan appointed as Chairperson of the Capacity Building Commission,
replacing Adil Zainulbhai.
• India received the final Airbus C-295MW transport aircraft from Spain; remaining 40 to be
built in Vadodara under Make in India.
• Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) approved proposals worth ₹67,000 crore to enhance
Army, Navy, and Air Force capabilities.
• PM Modi launched the M.S. Swaminathan Global Award for Food and Peace; first recipient
was Nigerian scientist Dr. Arenare.
• NITI Aayog report: India targets 30% EV penetration by 2030, unlocking a $200 billion
opportunity.
• Magnus Carlsen won the inaugural Chess Esports World Cup 2025 in Riyadh, defeating
Alireza Firouzja.
• India’s first FIFA Talent Academy for girls launched in Hyderabad under FIFA’s Talent
Development Scheme.
• National Handloom Day 2025 celebrated on 7th August with theme “Handlooms –
Empowering Women, Empowering the Nation.”
• Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman introduced the Revised Income Tax Bill,
2025, replacing the Income Tax Act, 1961 with 536 sections and 16 schedules.
• Refund claim allowed even for late returns under the new Income Tax Bill, 2025.
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• Operation Sindoor Gallantry Awards announced for Army, Navy & Air Force heroes for
destroying terror bases in Pakistan & PoK after the Pahalgam attack.
• PM Modi delivered India’s longest-ever Independence Day speech (103 minutes) from
Red Fort, outlining the roadmap for Viksit Bharat 2047.
• India achieved 100 GW solar PV module manufacturing capacity under the ALMM, up from
just 2.3 GW in 2014.
• The UPSC will launch its Centenary Year celebrations on 1st October 2025, marking 100
years of public service.
• India’s forex reserves rose to $693.62 billion as of August 8, 2025.
• Australia to formally recognise the State of Palestine at the UNGA in September 2025.
• India’s retail inflation dropped to an 8-year low of 1.55% in July 2025, first time below
RBI’s target band in 6+ years.
• NHAI launched the FASTag Annual Pass across 1,150 toll plazas for ₹3,000, enabling
unlimited travel for 1 year.
• Rajiv Pratap Rudy retained his post as General Secretary (Administration) of the
Constitution Club of India, defeating Sanjeev Kumar Balyan by 102 votes, holding the position
for 25 years.
• Ravi Narayanan appointed as CEO of SMFG India Credit, marking the first leadership change
post-SMFG’s full acquisition of Fullerton India Credit.
• The Indian government will establish two new defence industrial corridors in Maharashtra
and Assam, joining Tamil Nadu and Uttar Pradesh, to boost Aatmanirbhar Bharat in defence
manufacturing.
• INS Udaygiri and INS Himgiri will be commissioned on 26 August 2025 under Project 17A,
marking India’s historic dual commissioning of advanced stealth frigates.
• Bibi Fatima Women’s Self-Help Group from Dharwad won the Equator Initiative Award
2025 by UNDP, the only Indian group among 10 global winners.
• MERITE scheme approved by Union Cabinet with a ₹4,200 crore outlay over five years to
enhance research, innovation, and employability in engineering and polytechnic institutes.
• Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana launched on Independence Day 2025 with a
₹1 lakh crore budget, aiming to create 3.5 crore jobs by 2027.
• India’s defence production hit an all-time high of ₹1.51 lakh crore in FY 2024-25, a 90%
increase since FY 2019-20; defence exports reached ₹23,622 crore.
• Minerva Academy FC won the U-14 Norway Cup 2025, defeating SIF 14–1 and scoring 130
goals in 8 matches.
• India officially approved its bid to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games, 20 years after
hosting the Games in New Delhi in 2010.

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Top 25 Important Economic Scenario Facts (2025)

1. India overtook Japan to become the world’s 4th largest economy.
2. India’s GDP growth for FY25 is estimated at 6.8%.
3. India to become a high-income country by 2027.
4. India became the world’s 3rd largest automobile manufacturer.
5. India became the world’s 2nd largest tea exporter.
6. India becomes the world’s largest importer of Russian oil.
7. India overtook Japan to become the 4th largest global wealth center (Wealth Report
2025).
8. India ranks 4th in foreign exchange reserves after China, Switzerland, and Japan.
9. Unemployment rate (Apr 2025): Overall 5.1%; Urban 6.5%; Rural 4.5%.
10. JSW Steel became the world’s largest steel company.
11. HAL (Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd.) became the 14th Maharatna company.
12. IRCTC & IRFC became the 25th & 26th Navratna companies.
13. JUSPAY became India’s first unicorn of 2025.
14. Bhutan became the 1st country to adopt crypto payments in tourism.
15. Abu Dhabi declared the richest city in the world.
16. Shanghai became the billionaire capital of Asia.
17. Bermuda topped the Global GNI ranking 2024.
18. Switzerland voted the world’s best country.
19. RBI launched RBIDATA app & MuleHunter.Ai to fight fraud.
20. RBI received the ‘Digital Transformation Award’ by Central Banking (London).
21. RBI raised unsecured agricultural loan limit to ₹2 lakh.
22. UPI transaction limits revised – 123Pay: ₹10,000, Tax Payments: ₹5 lakh.
23. No GST on UPI transactions above ₹2000.
24. GST on cancer medicines reduced from 12% to 5%.
25. Amul ranked the strongest food brand in the world.
Top 25 Important Science & Technology Facts (2025)
1. India to set up its 6th semiconductor plant at Jewar, Uttar Pradesh.
2. India developed the world’s first genome-edited rice varieties – ‘Kamala’ & ‘Pusa DST
Rice-1’.
3. Sarvam AI (Bengaluru startup) selected to build India’s first AI Large Language Model.
4. IIT Madras launched India’s first Hyperloop test track with Indian Railways.
5. Asia’s largest Cherenkov telescope inaugurated in Ladakh.
6. Three indigenous supercomputers ‘PARAM Rudra’ installed in Pune, Delhi & Kolkata.
7. India’s first pollution control vessel ‘Samudra Pratap’ launched in Goa.
8. Researchers at IIT Kanpur tested India’s first velocity expansion tunnel facility.
9. IIT Bombay’s space tech startup tested ‘VYOM-2U’ green propulsion system.
10. President dedicated CAR-T cell therapy to the nation at IIT Bombay.
11. India’s first indigenously designed 155 mm smart ammunition to be developed at IIT
Madras.
12. India’s first modern self-sufficient cowshed with biogas plant inaugurated in Gwalior.
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13. India inaugurated its first solar city in Sanchi, Madhya Pradesh.
14. India inaugurated its first Digital Science Park in Kerala.
15. Lucknow to become India’s first AI city.
16. India launched its fastest solar-electric boat ‘Barracuda’ in Kerala.
17. TATA Steel developed India’s first hydrogen-transport pipeline.
18. Reliance to build world’s largest data center in Jamnagar, Gujarat.
19. Gujarat became the 1st Indian state with a Semiconductor Policy.
20. Delhi govt. approved cloud seeding to reduce pollution.
21. Meta launched human-like AI model ‘AI-JEPA’ & LLama-4.
22. Google launched GEMMA-3 AI & opened largest India campus ‘Anant’ in Bengaluru.
23. Elon Musk’s AI firm released Grok-3 chatbot.
24. Bajaj launched world’s first CNG bike ‘Freedom’.
25. Japan unveiled the world’s first 6G device; World’s largest nuclear plant JT-60SA started
in Japan.
Top 25 Important Defence & Security Facts (2025)
1. India carried out Operation Sindoor (7 May 2025) — airstrikes on 9 terrorist bases in
PoJK after Pahalgam attack.
2. India purchased Igla-S missile system from Russia.
3. India to buy 26 Rafale Marine fighter jets from France for Navy.
4. Defence Minister inaugurated India’s largest BrahMos production plant in Lucknow.
5. INS Arnala – India’s first shallow water anti-submarine ship – inducted into Navy.
6. INSV Kandinya, an ancient handmade sewn ship, inducted into Indian Navy.
7. INS Vagsheer – 6th Scorpene submarine – delivered to Indian Navy by Mazagon Dock.
8. Russian-built INS Tushil joined Indian Navy.
9. INS Arighat successfully test-fired K-4 missile (SLBM).
10. India successfully tested indigenous Long-Range Glide Bomb ‘Gaurav’ from Sukhoi Su-
30.
11. India test-fired indigenous VLSRSAM missile from Odisha.
12. ASTRA missile successfully test-fired from Tejas MK-1.
13. India tested micro missile system ‘Bhargavastra’ against drone threats.
14. India’s first long-range hypersonic missile flight-tested from APJ Abdul Kalam Island,
Odisha.
15. DRDO & IIT Delhi developed lightweight bulletproof jacket ‘ABHED’.
16. DRDO successfully test-fired RudraM-II air-to-surface missile from Su-30 MK-I.
17. India launched first reusable hybrid rocket ‘RHUMI-1’.
18. Adani Defence handed over 2nd Drishti-10 drone to Navy.
19. Indian Army unveiled indigenous light tank ‘Zorawar’ for high-altitude warfare.
20. Indian Navy launched two anti-submarine warfare ships – Malpe & Mulki – at Cochin
Shipyard.
21. Goa Shipyard launched fast patrol vessels Adamya & Akshar for Coast Guard.
22. 2nd largest indigenous survey vessel ‘Nirdeshak’ inducted into Navy.
23. Indian Army launched online learning platform ‘Eklavya’.
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24. Aarti Sareen became first woman Director General of Armed Forces Medical Services.
25. 23rd edition of India–France Naval Exercise ‘Varuna’ held in Arabian Sea.
Top 25 Important Environment & Ecology Facts (2025)
1. Simlipal (Odisha) became the 107th National Park of India.
2. Madhav National Park (Madhya Pradesh) became India’s 58th Tiger Reserve.
3. Ratapani Tiger Reserve (Madhya Pradesh) became India’s 57th Tiger Reserve.
4. Guru Ghasidas–Tamor Pingla (Chhattisgarh) declared India’s 56th Tiger Reserve.
5. Gupteshwar Forest (Odisha) declared a Biodiversity Heritage Site.
6. Udaipur recognised as India’s first ‘Wetland City’ by UNESCO.
7. Indore & Udaipur recognised as ‘Wetland Cities’ under Ramsar/UNESCO.
8. Kappad Beach (Kozhikode) & Chal Beach (Kannur) received Blue Flag certification
(India total: 14).
9. 8 leopards from Botswana to be relocated to Gandhi Sagar Sanctuary (Madhya Pradesh).
10. After Kuno, preparations on to bring cheetahs to Gandhi Sagar Sanctuary.
11. India studied ‘Teal Carbon’ in Keoladeo National Park (Rajasthan).
12. New butterfly species ‘Euthalia malaccana’ discovered in Arunachal Pradesh.
13. New horned frog species discovered in Arunachal Pradesh.
14. New ‘Music Frog’ species discovered in Arunachal Pradesh.
15. India’s second largest butterfly ‘Southern Birdwing’ rediscovered in Madurai (TN).
16. New plant species Ceropegia shivarayana discovered in Vishalgad Fort, Maharashtra.
17. New endangered balsam species discovered in Agasthyamala Biosphere Reserve, Kerala.
18. New species of snake eel Ophichthus suryai discovered off Odisha coast.
19. New species of isopod near Kollam, Kerala, named after ISRO.
20. Uttar Pradesh to set up its first Tortoise Conservation Reserve in Saryu River.
21. Coast Temple (Tamil Nadu) became India’s first green energy archaeological site.
22. India set target of 10,000 GI tags by 2030.
23. Chhattisgarh first state to link forest ecosystem with Green GDP.
24. Venezuela became world’s first country to lose all glaciers.
25. World’s deepest blue hole ‘Tam Ja’ (1380 ft) discovered in Chetumal Bay, Mexico.

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International Summits and Conferences (2024–2025)

Summits and Conferences Venue Dates
27th Commonwealth Heads of Apia (Samoa) 22-24 October, 2024
Government Meeting (CHOGAM)
WTO MC13 – 13th Ministerial Abu Dhabi, UAE 26 February – 2
Conference March, 2024
Bonn Climate Conference 2024 Bonn (Germany) 3-13 June, 2024
Mobile World Congress 2025 Barcelona (Spain) 3-6 March, 2025
World Hydrogen Summit 2025 Rotterdam, 20 May, 2025
Netherlands
8th India Mobile Congress 2024 New Delhi 15-18 October, 2024
44th and 45th ASEAN Summit 2024 Vientiane (Laos) 9 October, 2024
19th G-20 Summit 2024 Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) 18-19 November,
2024
World Audio Visual and Goa 20-24 November,
Entertainment Summit 2024 2024
9th Global Technology Summit 2025 New Delhi 10 April, 2025
50th G-7 Summit 2024 Apulia (Italy) 13-15 June, 2024
First Asian Buddhist Summit New Delhi 5-6 November, 2024
AI (Artificial Intelligence) Action Paris (France) 10-11 February,
Summit 2025 2025
8th Indian Ocean Conference 2025 Muscat, Oman 18 February, 2025
24th SCO Meeting of the Council of Astana (Kazakhstan) 4 July, 2024
Heads of State
Asia Clean Energy Summit 2024 Singapore 22-24 October, 2024
COP29 – UN Climate Change Baku, Azerbaijan 11–22 November,
Conference 2024 2024
10th Raisina Dialogue 2025 New Delhi 17 March, 2025
3rd United Nations Ocean France & Costa Rica 9-13 June, 2025
Conference 2025
UNGA 2024 High-Level Week – 79th New York, USA 22–30 September,
UN General Assembly 2024
11th Meeting of D-8 Economic Egypt 19 December, 2024
Cooperation
BIMSTEC Summit on Women Safety Hyderabad 15 April, 2025
and Empowerment 2025
6th BIMSTEC Summit 2025 Bangkok (Thailand) 4 April, 2025

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21st India-ASEAN Summit 2024 Vientiane (Laos) 10 October, 2024

18th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas Bhubaneswar (Odisha) 8-10 January, 2025
Convention
25th International Indian Film Jaipur (Rajasthan) 7-9 March, 2025
Academy (IIFA) Awards
16th BRICS Summit 2024 Kazan (Russia) 22-24 October, 2024
3rd BIMSTEC Agriculture Ministerial Kathmandu (Nepal) 10 April, 2025
Meeting 2025
19th East Asia Summit 2024 Vientiane (Laos) 11 October, 2024
National Hindi Science Conference Bhopal (Madhya 30-31 July, 2024
2024 Pradesh)
55th International Film Festival of Goa 20-28 November,
India 2024 2024
India Energy Week 2025 Goa, India 11–14 February,
2025
46th ASEAN Summit 2025 Kualalumpur, Malaysia 26-27 May, 2025
24th World Sustainable New Delhi 7 March, 2025
Development Summit 2025
25th All India Presiding Officers Patna (Bihar) 21 January, 2025
Conference
United Nations Convention on Cali (Colombia) 21 October - 1
Biodiversity (COP-16) 2024 November, 2024
24th National Conference on e- Mumbai (Maharashtra) 3-4 September, 2024
Governance 2024
SEMICON India Conference 2024 Greater Noida (Uttar 11-13 September,
Pradesh) 2024
23rd SCO Meeting of the Council of Islamabad (Pakistan) 15-16 October, 2024
Heads of Government
78th World Health Assembly Geneva, Switzerland 21 May, 2025

National Sports Awards-2024

Major Dhyanchand Khel Ratna Award-2024 ➢ Sachin Sarjerao Khilari – Para Athletics
➢ Praveen Kumar – Para Athletics ➢ Ajeet Singh – Para Athletics
➢ D Gukesh – Chess ➢ Mona Agarwal – Para Shooting
➢ Harmanpreet Singh – Hockey ➢ Thulasimati Murugesan – Para
➢ Manu Bhaker – Shooting Badminton
Arjuna Award-2024 (32 Recipients) ➢ Dharambir – Para Athletics
➢ Rubina Francis – Para Shooting ➢ Nitu Ghanghas – Boxing
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➢ Rakesh Kumar – Para-Archery ➢ Sukhjeet Singh – Hockey

➢ Sajan Prakash – Swimming ➢ Navdeep – Para Athletics
➢ Sarabjot Singh – Shooting ➢ Salima Tete – Hockey
➢ Kapil Parmar – Para Judo ➢ Pranav Surma – Para Athletics
➢ Sanjay Rana – Hockey ➢ Abhay Singh – Squash
➢ Nitya Sri Sumathi Sivan – Para ➢ Jyoti Yaraji – Athletics
Badminton Arjuna Lifetime Achievement Award-2024
➢ H Hokato Sema – Para Athletics ➢ Sucha Singh – Athletics
➢ Swapnil Kushale – Shooting ➢ Muralikant Rajaram Petkar – Para
➢ Manisha Ramdas – Para Badminton Swimming
➢ Aman Sehrawat – Wrestling Dronacharya Award-2024 (Regular
➢ Abhishek Nain – Hockey Category)
➢ Sweety Bora – Boxing ➢ Sandeep Sangwan – Hockey
➢ Simran G – Para Athletics ➢ Deepali Deshpande – Shooting
➢ Jarmanpreet Singh – Hockey ➢ Subhash Rana – Para Shooting
➢ Vantika Agarwal – Chess Dronacharya Award-2024 (Lifetime
Category)
➢ Nitesh Kumar – Para Athletics
➢ Armando Agnello – Football
➢ Preeti Pal – Para Athletics
➢ S Muralitharan – Badminton
➢ Deepti Jeevanjee – Para Athletics
➢ Annu Rani – Athletics

INDIAN GRANDMASTERS:
➢ R. Vaishali became India’s 84th Grandmaster, the third Indian woman to achieve the GM title.
➢ Sayantan Das, from Kolkata, was recognized as India’s 81st Grandmaster in 2023.
➢ L. R. Srihari from Tamil Nadu earned the title of 86th Grandmaster in May 2025.
➢ Vignesh N. R., based in Chennai, secured the title of 80th Grandmaster in early 2023.
➢ P. Shyaam Nikhil from Tamil Nadu became India’s 85th Grandmaster in May 2024.
OLYMPICS HIGHLIGHTS 2024
➢ Paris Olympics 2024 held in Paris, France from July 26 to August 11, featured 206
countries.
➢ The mascot was the Phrygian Cap; motto: Games Wide Open and theme: Let's Move and
Celebrate.
➢ A total of 32 sports and 329 events were organized with 117 Indian athletes across 69
events in 16 sports.
➢ 4 new sports introduced: Breaking, Sport Climbing, Skateboarding, and Surfing.
➢ Gagan Narang was the Chef-de-Mission for the Indian contingent at Paris 2024.
➢ Adani Group was the main sponsor of the Indian Olympic team.
➢ Kabilan Sai Ashok became the youngest Indian referee at the Games.
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➢ Olympic Order was conferred upon Abhinav Bindra by the IOC.

➢ Rohan Bopanna, aged 44, was India’s oldest athlete; Dhinidhi Desinghu was the youngest.
➢ PV Sindhu and Sharath Kamal were the opening ceremony flag bearers for India.
➢ Manu Bhaker and P.R. Sreejesh were India’s flag bearers at the closing ceremony.
➢ Leon Marchand (France) won the most medals: 4 golds, 1 bronze in swimming.
➢ Manu Bhaker won India's first medal — bronze in 10m Air Pistol.
➢ Vinesh Phogat was disqualified in women’s 50kg wrestling due to 100g overweight.
➢ Rohan Bopanna and P.R. Sreejesh announced retirement post-Olympics.
India’s Olympic Medal Winners
➢ Neeraj Chopra won silver with a javelin throw of 89.45m.
➢ Manu Bhaker clinched bronze in the Women’s 10m Air Pistol event.
➢ Manu Bhaker & Sarbjot Singh secured bronze in the Mixed 10m Air Pistol.
➢ Swapnil Kusale earned bronze in Men’s 50m Rifle 3 Positions.
➢ Men’s Hockey Team won bronze, defeating Spain under captain Harmanpreet Singh.
➢ Aman Sehrawat won bronze in freestyle wrestling (57kg).
Medal Tally Highlights
➢ USA ranked 1st with 40 Gold, 44 Silver, 42 Bronze – 126 Total.
➢ China followed with 91 medals, and Japan placed 3rd with 45 medals.
➢ India ranked 71st, winning 0 Gold, 1 Silver, 5 Bronze – 6 medals in total.
➢ Pakistan ranked 62nd, securing 1 Gold medal.
38th National Games – 2025 (Uttarakhand)
• Held across 11 cities in Uttarakhand from January 28 to February 14, themed Green
Games with torch Tejaswini.
• The mascot was Mauli, with motto "Sankalp se Shikhar Tak", and Indian Oil Corporation
was the official sponsor.
• Yogasana and Malkhamb were included for the first time in National Games history.
• Raja Bhalindra Singh Trophy for most gold medals was awarded to Services with 68 golds
(Total: 121 medals).
• Maharashtra secured 2nd position, and Haryana came 3rd in the overall medal tally.
• Bihar ranked 29th, winning 1 Gold, 5 Silver, and 12 Bronze medals (Total: 12).
• 39th National Games will be hosted by Meghalaya in 2027.

5th Khelo India Winter Games – 2025

• Conducted in two stages: Leh (23–27 Jan) and Gulmarg (9–12 March), across Ladakh and
J&K.
• The mascot was Sheen-e-Shee, symbolizing the Snow Leopard, native to the region.
• In Stage I (Leh), Ladakh topped the medal table with 4 Gold, 2 Silver, 1 Bronze (Total: 7
medals).
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• Tamil Nadu ranked 2nd, while Maharashtra came 3rd in Stage I.

• In Stage II (Gulmarg), Indian Army ranked 1st, followed by Himachal Pradesh and Ladakh.
19th Asian Games – 2023 (Hangzhou, China)
• Held from 23 September to 8 October 2023, India's flag bearers at inauguration were
Harmanpreet Singh and Lovlina Borgohain.
• At the closing ceremony, the flag was carried by P. R. Sreejesh, hockey team goalkeeper.
• India’s first gold medal was won by the Men’s Shooting Team.
• China ranked 1st, followed by Japan (2nd) and South Korea (3rd) in the medal tally.
• India ranked 4th with a historic tally of 107 medals: 28 Gold, 38 Silver, and 41 Bronze.
CRICKET
• ICC Champions Trophy 2025: India defeated New Zealand by 4 wickets in the final held in
Dubai.
• Ranji Trophy 2024-25: Vidarbha won on first innings lead against Kerala at Nagpur.
• Women’s Premier League 2025: Mumbai Capitals beat Delhi Capitals in the final at
Brabourne Stadium.
• Women’s U-19 T20 World Cup 2025: India defeated South Africa by 9 wickets in Malaysia.
• Vijay Hazare Trophy 2024-25: Karnataka beat Vidarbha at Kotambi Stadium, Vadodara.
• Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2024-25: Mumbai defeated Madhya Pradesh by 5 wickets.
• U-19 Women’s Asia Cup 2024: India beat Bangladesh by 41 runs in Kuala Lumpur.
• U-19 Men’s Asia Cup 2024: Bangladesh beat India by 59 runs in Dubai.
• Blind T20 World Cup 2024: Pakistan beat Bangladesh by 10 wickets.
• ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024: New Zealand beat South Africa by 20 runs in UAE.
• Duleep Trophy 2024: India A defeated India B by 132 runs.
• Women’s Asia Cup 2024: Sri Lanka beat India by 8 wickets in Dambulla.
• Cricket World Cup 2023: Australia beat India in the final held in India.
BADMINTON
• Malaysia Masters 2025: Li Shifeng (China) beat Kidambi Srikanth (India) at Bukit Jalil.
• Sudirman Cup 2025: China defeated South Korea in the 14th edition held in Xiamen.
• India Open 2025: Viktor Axelsen and An Se-Young won Men’s and Women’s Singles in New
Delhi.
• Uber Cup 2024: China beat Indonesia in the 30th edition at Chengdu.
• Thomas Cup 2024: China beat Indonesia in the 33rd edition at Chengdu.
• Asia Badminton Championship 2024: Jonathan Christie beat Li Shi Feng in Men’s Singles.
• India Open 2024: Kang Min-Hyuk and Tai Tzu-Ying won Men’s and Women’s Singles in New
Delhi.
• Syed Modi International 2024: Lakshya Sen and PV Sindhu won the singles titles.

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FOOTBALL
• UEFA Women’s Champions League 2025: Arsenal beat Barcelona in Lisbon.
• SAFF U-19 Championship 2025: India beat Bangladesh in Arunachal Pradesh.
• La Liga 2024-25: FC Barcelona topped, with Espanyol as runner-up.
• Premier League 2024-25: Liverpool emerged champions over Arsenal.
• 78th Santosh Trophy 2024-25: West Bengal beat Kerala in Hyderabad.
• FIFA Intercontinental Cup 2024: Real Madrid beat Pachuca in Qatar.
• SAFF U-17 Championship 2024: India beat Bangladesh in Thimphu.
• Intercontinental Football Championship 2024: Syria beat India in Telangana.
• Durand Cup 2024: Northeast United defeated Mohun Bagan in Kolkata.
• SAFF U-20 Championship 2024: Bangladesh beat Nepal in Lalitpur.
• Euro Cup 2024: Spain won their 4th title, defeating England in Berlin.
• Indian Super Cup 2024: East Bengal FC beat Odisha FC in Bhubaneswar.
• AFC Asia Cup 2024: Qatar beat Jordan in Qatar.
• AFC U-23 Asian Cup 2024: Japan beat Uzbekistan in Qatar.
• Spanish Super Cup 2024: Real Madrid beat Barcelona in Saudi Arabia.
• Indian Super League 2023-24: Mumbai City FC beat Mohun Bagan in West Bengal.
HOCKEY
• Men's Hockey India League 2024-25: Shrachi Rarh Bengal Tigers beat Hyderabad
Toofans in Odisha.
• Women’s Hockey India League 2025: Odisha Warriors defeated Surma Hockey Club in
Ranchi.
• Women’s Junior Asia Cup 2024: India beat China in Muscat, Oman.
• Men’s Junior Asia Cup 2024: India defeated Pakistan in Muscat, Oman.
• Women’s Asian Champions Trophy 2024: India beat China in Rajgir, Bihar.
• Men’s Asian Champions Trophy 2024: India beat China in Hostel-China.
• Senior National Hockey Championship 2024: Odisha beat Haryana.
• Sultan Azlan Shah Cup 2024: Japan beat Pakistan in Ipoh, Malaysia.
• Hockey 5s Men’s World Cup 2024: Netherlands beat Malaysia in Oman.
• Hockey 5s Women’s World Cup 2024: Netherlands beat India in Oman.
TENNIS
• Italian Open 2025: Carlos Alcaraz beat Jannik Sinner in Rome, Italy.
• Chennai Open 2025: Kirian Jacquet beat Elias Ymer in Malaga, Spain.
• ATP Tour Finals 2024: Jannik Sinner beat Taylor Fritz in Turin, Italy.
• WTA Tour Finals 2024: Coco Gauff beat Zheng Qinwen in Riyadh.
• Billie Jean King Cup 2024: Italy beat Slovakia in the women’s tennis team tournament.
• Davis Cup 2024: Italy beat Netherlands in Malaga, Spain.
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CHESS
• World Chess Championship 2024: D Gukesh (India) beat Ding Liren (China) in Singapore.
• U-8 World Cadets Championship 2023: Divith Reddy won Gold, Satwik Swain secured
Silver in Samarkand.
• Superbet Rapid & Blitz 2024: Magnus Carlsen (Masters) and Wei Yi (Challenger) emerged
victorious.
• TATA Steel Chess 2024: Wei Yi won the Masters category in Netherlands.
OTHER SPORTS COMPETITIONS
• 1st Khelo India Beach Games 2025: Held at Ghoghla Beach, Diu, Manipur ranked 1st;
Mascot – Pearl.
• Khelo India Para Games 2025: Haryana topped with 104 medals, followed by Tamil Nadu.
• Kabaddi World Cup 2025: India (men & women) beat England in Wolverhampton, UK.
• Kho-Kho World Cup 2025: India (Men & Women) beat Nepal in New Delhi.
• 11th Pro Kabaddi League: Haryana Steelers defeated Patna Pirates in Pune.
• Senior National Men’s Handball 2024: Kerala beat Chandigarh.
• 20th Asian Women’s Handball 2024: Japan won; India ranked 6th in Delhi.
• 4th South Asian Junior Athletics 2024: India topped with 48 medals (21 golds).
• Asian Arm Wrestling Cup 2024: Kazakhstan ranked 1st, followed by India in Mumbai.
• U-20 World Wrestling Championship 2024: India won 7 medals: 1 gold, 1 silver, 5 bronze.
• The Beach Games 2024: Held at Ghoghla Beach, mascot Pearl (Dolphin); Madhya Pradesh
ranked 1st.

NOBEL PRIZES (2024-2025)

Physics 2024
• John J. Hopfield & Geoffrey Hinton – awarded the Nobel Prize for foundational discoveries
in machine learning with artificial neural networks, enabling today’s AI systems
Chemistry 2024
• David Baker – received half of the Nobel Prize for computational protein design, enabling
creation of novel protein structures
• Demis Hassabis & John M. Jumper – jointly awarded the other half for protein structure
prediction using AI (AlphaFold), revolutionizing biology
Literature 2024
• Han Kang – awarded the Nobel Prize for her intense poetic prose confronting historical
trauma; first South Korean and first Asian woman to win
Peace 2024
• Nihon Hidankyo (Japanese Confederation of A- and H-Bomb Sufferers Organizations) –
awarded for advocacy of nuclear disarmament and testimonies from atomic-bomb survivors

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Economic Sciences 2024

• Daron Acemoglu, Simon Johnson, James A. Robinson – awarded for seminal research on
how institutions shape economic prosperity
Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine 2024
• Victor Ambros & Gary Ruvkun — awarded “for the discovery of microRNA and its role in
post-transcriptional gene regulation.”

OTHER IMPORTANT AWARDS

Shanti Swaroop Bhatnagar Award – 2022
• Biology: Ashwani Kumar, Maddika Subba Reddy
• Chemistry: Akkattu Biju, Debabrata Maiti
• Earth and Atmosphere Science: Vimal Mishra
• Engineering Science: Dipti R. Sahoo, Rajnish Kumar
• Mathematical Science: Apoorva Khare, Neeraj Kayal
• Medical Science: Dipyaman Ganguly
• Physics: Anindya Das, Basudeb Dasgupta
Ramon Magsaysay Award – 2024
• Karma Phuntsho (Bhutan)
• Gusen Thi Ngok Phuong (Vietnam)
• Parveeja Farhan (Indonesia)
• Miyazaki Hayao (Japan)
• Rural Doctors Movement (Thailand)
70th National Film Awards – 2024
• Best Film: Aattam (Director – Anand Ekarshi)
• Best Hindi Film: Gulmohar (Director – Rahul V. Chittela)
• Best Actor: Rishab Shetty (Kantara)
• Best Actress: Nithya Menen (Tiruchitrambalam), Mansi Parekh (Kutch Express)
• Best Director: Sooraj Barjatya (Ucchai)
78th BAFTA Awards – 2025
• Best Film: Conclave (Christopher Nolan)
• Best Director: Brady Corbet (The Brutalist)
• Best Actor: Adrien Brody (The Brutalist)
• Best Actress: Mikey Madison (Anora)
78th Cannes Film Awards – 2025
• Palme d'Or (Best Film): It Was Just an Accident
• Best Actor: Wagner Moura (The Secret Agent)

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• Best Actress: Nadia Meliti (The Little Sister)

• Best Director: Kleber Mendonça Filho (The Secret Agent)
• Best Short Film: I'm Glad You're Dead Now
• Camera d'Or (Best First Film): Hassan Hadi
Sahitya Akademi Award – 2024
• English: Easterine Kire (Novel – Spirit Nights)
• Hindi: Gagan Gill (Poetry – Main Jab Tak Aai Bahar)
• Maithili: Mahendra Malangia (Essay – Prabandh Sangrah)
• Sanskrit: Dipak Kumar Sharma (Poetry – Bhaskaracaritam)
• Dogri: Chaman Arora (Short Story – Ik Hor Ashwthama)
97th Oscar Awards – 2025
• Best Film: Anora
• Best Director: Sean Baker (Anora)
• Best Actor: Adrien Brody (The Brutalist)
• Best Actress: Mikey Madison (Anora)
• Best Documentary Feature Film: No Other Land
67th Grammy Awards – 2025
• Album of the Year: Beyonce (Cowboy Carter)
• Record of the Year: Kendrick Lamar (Not Like Us)
• Song of the Year: Kendrick Lamar (Not Like Us)
• Best New Age Album (Indian-American winner): Chandrika Tandon (Triveni)
69th Filmfare Awards – 2024
• Best Film: 12th Fail
• Best Director: Vidhu Vinod Chopra (12th Fail)
• Best Actor: Ranbir Kapoor (Animal)
• Best Actress: Alia Bhatt (Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani)
76th Emmy Awards – 2024
• Best Drama Series: Shogun
• Best Comedy Series: Hacks
• Best Actor (Drama): Hiroyuki Sanada (Shogun)
• Best Actress (Drama): Anna Sawai (Shogun)
• Best Actor (Comedy): Jeremy Allen (The Bear)
• Best Actress (Comedy): Jean Smart (Hacks)

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'Statues' installed in the year 2022-24

➢ Statue of Union: A 90-ft bronze Hanuman Ji statue, unveiled in Sugarland, Texas (USA), the
tallest outside India.
➢ Statue of Valor: A 125-ft bronze statue of Lachit Borphukan in Jorhat, Assam, symbolizing
martial pride.
➢ Statue of Belief: The 112 m (369 ft) tall Lord Shiva statue named Vishwas Swaroopam is
located in Nathdwara, Rajasthan.
➢ Statue of Social Justice: A 125-ft statue of B. R. Ambedkar in Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh,
championing equality.
➢ Statue of Oneness: A 108-ft statue of Adi Shankaracharya on Mandhata Mountain,
Omkareshwar (MP), honoring Vedantic unity.
➢ Statue of Equality: A 216-ft statue of Sri Ramanujacharjee in Hyderabad (Telangana)
celebrating social harmony.
➢ Statue of Peace (J&K): A 4-ft statue of Sri Ramanujacharya unveiled by Amit Shah in
Srinagar, Jammu & Kashmir.
➢ Statue of Unity: A 182 m (597 ft) tall statue of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel in Kevadiya,
Gujarat, built by L&T, sculpted by Ram V. Sutar.
➢ Statue of Knowledge: A 70-ft statue of Dr. B. R. Ambedkar in Latur, Maharashtra, marking
educational empowerment.
➢ Statue of Prosperity: A 108-ft statue of Shri Nath Prabhu Kempegowda in Bengaluru
(Karnataka), founder of the city.
➢ Statue of Peace (Rajasthan): A 27-ft statue of Jain Acharya Vijay Vallabh Surishwar Ji in
Jaitpura, Pali (Rajasthan).

FUTURE TARGETS AND VISIONS OF GOI

➢ India aims to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2070, demonstrating commitment to
climate leadership.
➢ India plans to reduce hydrofluorocarbon use by 80% by 2047, aligning with its Montreal
Protocol obligations.
➢ The target is to make India a fully developed nation by 2047, marking 100 years of
Independence.
➢ Indian Railways will become a Net Zero Carbon Emitter by 2030, revolutionizing green
transport.
➢ India will stop importing urea by 2025, ensuring self-sufficiency in fertilizers.
➢ Mumbai is set to achieve zero carbon emissions by 2050, leading urban sustainability
efforts.
➢ India will send astronauts to the moon by 2040, elevating its status in space exploration.
➢ The goal is to make 30% of all vehicles electric by 2030, supporting clean mobility.
➢ India will eliminate Foot and Mouth disease in animals by 2030, boosting livestock
health.
➢ A 1 trillion dollar digital economy is targeted by 2028, making India a digital powerhouse.

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➢ India plans to provide confirmed tickets to every railway passenger by 2027, improving
travel certainty.
➢ 500 GW of renewable energy capacity will be achieved by 2030, advancing energy
transition.
➢ India targets to blend 20% ethanol in petrol by 2025, reducing crude oil imports.
➢ The country will be TB-free by 2025, aligning with UN Sustainable Development Goals.
➢ India will eliminate malaria and AIDS by 2030, achieving major public health victories.
➢ Coal gasification of 100 metric tonnes is targeted by 2030, ensuring cleaner coal use.
➢ India aims to become a 5 trillion dollar economy by 2025, enhancing global economic
stature.
➢ By 2047, India will be self-reliant in shipbuilding, supporting maritime Atmanirbharta.
➢ 100% optical fiber connectivity in villages is targeted by 2025, enabling Digital Bharat.
➢ India will become energy self-reliant by 2047, reducing dependence on foreign energy
sources.
➢ Service sector exports will reach 1 trillion dollars by 2030, boosting the knowledge
economy.
➢ Carbon emissions will be reduced by 1 billion tonnes by 2030, reinforcing climate
commitments.
➢ Solar energy capacity will reach 280 GW by 2030, driving renewable leadership.
➢ India will increase nuclear power capacity to 1 lakh MW by 2047, strengthening clean
base-load power.
➢ India aspires to be the third-largest economy by 2030, reinforcing its global influence.

Important Days and Themes

➢ 5 June – World Environment Day: Our land, our future – A call for land restoration and
unity.
➢ 21 June – International Yoga Day: Yoga for Self and Society – Celebrating India's wellness
heritage.
➢ 1 July – National Doctors’ Day: Healing Hands, Caring Hearts – Honoring India’s medical
heroes.
➢ 11 July – World Population Day: Leave no one behind – Emphasizing inclusive growth.
➢ 20 July – International Moon Day: Lighting up the shadows – Celebrating space
exploration and lunar achievements.
➢ 23 August – National Space Day: Touching Lives by Touching the Moon – Honoring India’s
space success.
➢ 29 August – National Sports Day: Sports for Promoting Peaceful Societies – A tribute to
Major Dhyan Chand.
➢ 8 September – International Literacy Day: Promoting Multilingual Education –
Advocating literacy and inclusion.
➢ 5 October – World Teachers’ Day: A voice of teachers – Empowering educators for a new
education contract.

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➢ 10 November – World Science Day: Making youth leaders – Promoting STEM education
and leadership.
➢ 11 November – National Education Day: Birth anniversary of Maulana Abul Kalam Azad,
India's first education minister.
➢ 14 November – Children’s Day (India): For every child, every right – Celebrating
childhood and rights.
➢ 14 November – World Diabetes Day: Breaking barriers, bridging gaps – Promoting
diabetes awareness.
➢ 1 December – World AIDS Day: My health, my right – Focusing on rights-based health
access.
➢ 5 December – World Soil Day: Caring for soils – Ensuring soil health and food security.
➢ 10 December – World Human Rights Day: Our rights, Our future, Right now – Reaffirming
global rights advocacy.
➢ 18 December – Minority Rights Day: Promoting Diversity and Protecting Rights –
Emphasizing inclusive governance.
➢ 23 December – National Farmers’ Day: In honor of Chaudhary Charan Singh, celebrating
India’s farming community.
➢ 24 December – National Consumer Day: Digital access to consumer justice – Focus on
virtual hearings.
➢ 9 January – Pravasi Bharatiya Diwas: Celebrating the Indian diaspora's contribution to a
developed India.
➢ 10 January – World Hindi Day: Hindi – voice of global unity – Promoting language and
pride.
➢ 15 January – Indian Army Day: Samarth Bharat, Saksham Sena – Saluting a strong and
capable Army.
➢ 23 January – Parakram Diwas: Honoring Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose – Symbol of
courage and patriotism.
➢ 24 January – International Education Day: AI & Education – Maintaining human agency in
a digital world.
➢ 25 January – National Voters’ Day: There is nothing like vote – Strengthening democracy
and participation.
➢ 26 January – International Customs Day: Efficiency, security, and service – Reinforcing
border integrity.
➢ 2 February – World Wetlands Day: Protecting wetlands – Ensuring a sustainable future.
➢ 4 February – World Cancer Day: United by Unique – Encouraging solidarity and
survivorship.
➢ 13 February – National Productivity Day: Ideas to Impact – Promoting IP for
competitiveness.
➢ 20 February – World Social Justice Day: Just Transition for a Sustainable Future –
Emphasizing equity and fairness.
➢ 21 February – International Mother Language Day: Silver Jubilee Celebration – Promoting
linguistic diversity.

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➢ 28 February – National Science Day: Global Leadership in Innovation – Towards a

Developed India.
➢ 3 March – World Wildlife Day: Wildlife Conservation Finance – Investing in people and
planet.
➢ 15 March – World Consumer Rights Day: Sustainable Lifestyles – Advocating eco-
conscious consumerism.
➢ 21 March – International Day of Forests: Forests and Food – Highlighting forest-based
nutrition.
➢ 24 March – World TB Day: Yes! We can end TB – Driving tuberculosis elimination efforts.
➢ 7 April – World Health Day: Healthy Start, Hopeful Future – Celebrating global health
equity.
➢ 10 April – World Homeopathy Day: Study, Study, Research – Strengthening evidence-
based alternative medicine.
➢ 14 April – World Chagas Disease Day: Prevent, Control, Care – Aiming for disease
elimination.
➢ 18 April – World Heritage Day: Heritage at Risk – Focus on disasters and conflicts.
➢ 22 April – Earth Day: Our Strength, Our Planet – Promoting planetary protection.
➢ 25 April – World Malaria Day: Reinvest, Reimagine, Reignite – A call to end malaria.
➢ 26 April – World Intellectual Property Day: Feel the Beat of IP – Exploring IP and music.
➢ 6 May – World Asthma Day: Making Respiratory Treatments Accessible – Ensuring health
for all.
➢ 8 May – World Red Cross Day: Keeping Humanity Alive – Celebrating humanitarian
service.
➢ 11 May – National Technology Day: Empowering a Sustainable Future – Driving
innovation and tech growth.
➢ 12 May – International Nurses Day: Our Nurses, Our Future – Saluting healthcare
warriors.
➢ 18 May – Maritime Women’s Day: Leading Change and Sustainability – Celebrating
women in maritime.
➢ 22 May – International Biodiversity Day: Harmony with Nature – For sustainable
development.
➢ 25 May – World Thyroid Day: Thyroid and AI – Leveraging tech for better health.

BOOKS AND AUTHORS

➢ Ed Finds a Home – Alia Bhatt presents a heartfelt children’s book.
➢ A Fly on the RBI Wall – Alpana Killawala shares insider stories from India’s central bank.
➢ I Have the Streets: A Kutty Cricket Story – Ravichandran Ashwin narrates his grassroots
cricket days.
➢ Source Code: My Beginnings – Bill Gates reveals formative tech experiences.
➢ Hold On to Your Dreams – Ruskin Bond pens a motivational tale of hope.
➢ India's Foreign Policy – Kallol Bhattacharjee outlines India's diplomatic evolution.
➢ Winner’s Mindset – Shane Watson guides readers on performance psychology.
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➢ India’s Nuclear Titans – Soumya Awasthi & Srabhana Barua document pioneers of atomic
science.
➢ Heavenly Islands of Goa – P.S. Sreedharan Pillai celebrates the beauty of Goa.
➢ The Idea of Democracy – Sam Pitroda explores democratic transformation.
➢ Just a Mercenary – D. Subbarao recounts his years as RBI Governor.
➢ From a Car Shed to the Corner – S. Raman narrates an underdog’s rise.
➢ The Conspiracy – Gotabaya Rajapaksa gives his side of Sri Lanka’s fall.
➢ Swallowing the Sun – Lakshmi Murdeshwar offers an introspective spiritual journey.
➢ Basic Structure and Republic – P.S. Sreedharan Pillai discusses the foundation of Indian
Constitution.
➢ Sculpted Stone: Mysteries of Mamallapuram – Ashwin Prabhu explores ancient temple
carvings.
➢ Maha Swapnikudu – P. Vikram presents a vision-driven memoir.
➢ Ek Samandar Mere Andar – Sanjeev Joshi pens Hindi reflections of inner depth.
➢ An Uncommon Love – Chitra Banerjee narrates the early love story of Sudha & Narayana
Murthy.
➢ Inspirations for Graphic Design from India – Jaya Jaitley showcases traditional Indian
design motifs.
➢ Four Stars of Destiny – Manoj Mukund Naravane outlines India's strategic path.
➢ Samskriti ke Aayam – Manoram Mishra delves into dimensions of Indian culture.
➢ Gandhi: A Life in Three Campaigns – M.J. Akbar analyzes Gandhi's transformative struggles.
➢ Breaking the Mold – Raghuram Rajan & Rahit Lamba propose new economic frameworks for
India.
➢ Naye Bharat Ka Samved – Released by Ramnath Kovind, reflects on New India's vision.
➢ Welcome to Paradise – Twinkle Khanna blends humor and insight in her fiction.
➢ The Diary of a Cricketer's Wife – Puja Pujara gives a personal peek into Cheteshwar Pujara’s
life.
➢ Narratives of the Bench – N.V. Ramana, former CJI, reflects on his judicial journey.
➢ Leo: The Untold Story of Chennai Super Kings – P. S. Raman traces CSK’s cricketing legacy.
➢ To the Seventh Generation – Dr. V.I. Mathan chronicles generational medical service.
➢ March of Glory – K. Arumugam & Errol D'Cruz details India's hockey journey.
➢ The New Icon: Savarkar and the Facts – Arun Shourie explores the controversial figure of
Savarkar.
➢ Soumitra Chatterjee: The Legacy of Apu and Beyond – Sanghamitra Chakraborty pays
tribute to the acting legend.
➢ The World After Gaza – Pankaj Mishra analyzes post-Gaza global shifts.
➢ Jammu-Kashmir & Ladakh Through the Ages – Raghuvendra Tanwar offers a historical
account of the region.
➢ The Unyielding Judge – A.N. Grover provides insight into judicial resilience.
➢ My Beloved Life – Amitav Kumar narrates a moving semi-autobiographical tale.
➢ Speaking with Nature – Ramachandra Guha reflects on India’s environmental journey.
➢ Friends – India’s Closest Strategic Partners – Shriram Chaulia evaluates India's foreign
alliances.
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➢ Witness – Sakshi Malik shares her inspiring Olympic journey.

➢ Khaki Mein Sthitpragya – Anil Raturi explores spiritual strength in uniform.
➢ Call of the Gir – Parimal Nathwani captures the spirit of Gir’s lions.
➢ 75 Great Revolutionaries of India – Bhim Singh celebrates India's freedom fighters.
➢ India @ 100 – K.V. Subramaniam envisions India’s centenary goals.
➢ Breaking Rocks and Barriers – Sudipta Sengupta recounts a woman geologist’s challenges.
➢ Nitish Kumar, the Gandhi of Bihar – Ashok & Shambhavi Chaudhary explore the CM’s legacy.
➢ Kargil War: The Turning Point – Magod B.R. offers a soldier's perspective on Kargil.
➢ The Book of Compassion – Dalai Lama & Kailash Satyarthi call for global kindness.
➢ Manoj Bajpayee: The Definitive Biography – Piyush Pandey dives into the actor's journey.
➢ Power Within: The Leadership Legacy of Narendra Modi – Dr. R. Balasubramaniam
explores Modi's leadership model.

Space Technology snippets:

➢ India became the 4th country in the world to achieve successful space docking under its
SpaDeX mission.
➢ Shubhanshu Shukla is selected as pilot for Axiom-4, becoming the first Indian astronaut to
visit ISS.
➢ ISRO successfully germinated black-eyed pea seeds in space, marking a major step in
space agriculture.
➢ India celebrated its first National Space Day on August 23, 2024, commemorating
Chandrayaan-3’s success.
➢ Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore returned to Earth on March 19, 2025, after 286 days
in space via Dragon capsule.
➢ Amazon launched 27 satellites under Project Kuiper, to compete with Starlink’s satellite
internet network.
➢ Japan launched the world’s first wooden satellite, LignoSat, showcasing eco-friendly
space tech.
➢ Russia launched its first Angara-A5 rocket, boosting its heavy-lift launch capabilities.
➢ ISRO launched EOS-08 Earth observation satellite using the SSLV-D3 from Satish Dhawan
Space Centre.
➢ Google-backed Indian startup Pixel launched India’s first private satellite constellation
Fireflies via SpaceX rocket.
➢ David Salvagnini has been appointed as NASA’s first AI Chief Officer, marking a shift to AI in
space operations.
➢ NASA and SpaceX launched Crew-9 Mission, which included Indian-American astronaut
Sunita Williams.
➢ India will build its own space station by 2035 and send an astronaut to the Moon by 2040.
➢ ESA’s Proba-3 spacecraft was launched by ISRO using the PSLV C-59 rocket to study solar
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➢ Bangladesh joined the Artemis Accords, becoming the 54th nation to collaborate with
NASA’s lunar program.
➢ Japan launched the 'DAICHI-4' (ALOS-4), an Advanced Earth Observation Satellite.
➢ China launched its lunar mission Chang’E-6, aiming to bring back samples from the
Moon’s far side.
➢ Ukraine launched Harim-2, a successful test of its ballistic missile technology.
➢ Polaris Dawn, SpaceX’s first private spacewalk mission, has been successfully completed.
➢ ISRO's PSLV C-61 mission failed on May 18, 2025, carrying the EOS-09 satellite, now under
investigation.
➢ Indian Air Force's Mohana Singh became the first woman pilot to fly a Tejas fighter
aircraft.
➢ NASA launched Tanager-1, a satellite to track CO2 and methane emitters for climate
monitoring.
➢ India and France's ‘Trishna’ satellite mission will monitor Earth’s surface temperature.
➢ China’s Shenzhou-20 mission was launched to enhance its space station crew presence.
➢ SpaceX's FRAME-2 mission is planned to study Earth’s polar regions, aiding climate
research.
➢ ISRO successfully launched SpaDeX mission with SDX01 and SDX02 satellites via PSLV C-
60.
➢ NASA launched the Crew-9 mission in collaboration with SpaceX, which included Sunita
Williams.
➢ Saturn now has 274 moons, as 128 new moons were discovered around the planet.
➢ South Korea established KASA, its National Space Agency, to boost space presence.
➢ A crater on the Moon has been named after Pasang Lhamu Sherpa, first Nepali woman on
Mt. Everest.
➢ ISRO will conduct START 2024, a Space Science Awareness Program for students.
➢ India launched GSAT-20 communication satellite via SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from the USA.
➢ Indian-American astronaut Sunita Williams went to the ISS on June 5, 2024, via Boeing
Starliner.
➢ Two astronauts – Shubhanshu Shukla & Prashant Nair – shortlisted for India’s Axiom-4
spaceflight.
➢ Russia’s Oleg Kononenko became the first person to complete 1000 days in space.
➢ Japan launched the Michibiki-6 satellite, expanding its regional navigation system.
➢ ISRO launched ESA’s Probe-3 spacecraft, aimed at studying the Sun’s corona.
➢ China launched the Shenzhou-20 crew to further build its Tiangong Space Station.
➢ ISRO’s SpaDeX mission led to India’s first successful in-space docking experiment.
➢ Shubhanshu Shukla became the first Indian astronaut to reach the ISS through
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➢ SpaceX successfully completed the FRAM-2 mission, contributing to Earth and space
research.
➢ NASA’s Tanager-1 satellite will aid in detecting greenhouse gas super-emitters globally.
➢ Sunita Williams’ mission to ISS via Boeing Starliner marked a commercial spacecraft
success.
➢ India became the 4th country globally to perform docking in space, a historic leap by ISRO.
➢ NASA’s Artemis Accords welcomed Bangladesh as the 54th signatory.
➢ Pixel Space Startup from India has deployed Fireflies constellation, improving earth
observation capabilities.
➢ Moon crater named after Pasang Lhamu Sherpa, honoring Nepalese mountaineering
history.
➢ SpaceX’s Polaris Dawn featured the first-ever private spacewalk, a milestone in commercial
spaceflight.
➢ Sunita Williams returned after 286 days in space, landing in Florida via SpaceX capsule.
➢ Gopi Thotakura became the first Indian space tourist, representing India in private space
tourism.

CONSTITUTIONAL & NON-CONSTITUTIONAL APPOINTMENTS

Constitutional Head
• President – Smt. Droupadi Murmu (15th)
• Vice President – Jagdeep Dhankhar (14th)
• Prime Minister – Shri Narendra Modi (15th)
Judicial Head
• Chief Justice, Supreme Court – B. R. Gavai (52nd)
• Attorney General of India – R. Vankataramani (16th)
• Solicitor General of India – Tushar Mehta
• Chairperson, National Green Tribunal – J. Prakash Shrivastava
Parliamentary Head
• Speaker, Rajya Sabha – Jagdeep Dhankhar
• Deputy Speaker, Rajya Sabha – Harivansh Narayan Singh
• Secretary General, Rajya Sabha – Pramod Chandra Mody
• Leader of Opposition, Rajya Sabha – Mallikarjun Kharge
• Leader of the ruling party, Rajya Sabha – J. P. Nadda
• Speaker, Lok Sabha (18th) – Om Birla (18th)
• Leader of Opposition, Lok Sabha – Rahul Gandhi
• Secretary General, Lok Sabha – Utpal Kumar Singh

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Election Commission
• Chief Election Commissioner – Gyanesh Kumar (26th)
• Election Commissioners – Vivek Joshi, Sukhbir Sandhu
• Deputy Election Commissioners – Ajay Bhadoo, R.K. Gupta, Umesh Sinha, Chandrabhushan
Kumar, Sudip Jain
Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG)
• Shri K. Sanjay Murthy (15th CAG; in office since 21 November 2024)
Central Bank -
1.Governor, Reserve Bank of India (RBI) - Sanjay Malhotra (26th)
2.Deputy Governor, RBI - Poonam Gupta, Swaminathan
Janakiraman, T Rabi Shankar, M. Rajeshwar Rao
3.Chief Financial Officer, RBI - Sudha Balakrishnan

Head of International Organizations

Head of the United Nations
 Secretary-General, United Nations - Antonio Guterres (Portugal)
 Deputy Secretary-General, United Nations (UNO)
- Amina J. Mohamed (Nigeria)
 President, 78th / 79th session at United Nations General Assembly
- Dennis Francis / Philemon Yang (Cameroon)
Specialized Agencies of the United Nations
 14th President, World Bank (IBRD) - Ajay Banga
 President, Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) - Ilham Aliyev
 Managing Director, International Monetary Fund (IMF)
- Kristalina Georgieva (Bulgaria)
 DG, World Trade Organization (WTO) - Ngoji Okonjo-Iwela
 Secretary General, UNCTAD- Rebecca Grinspen (Costa Rica)
 Director General, UNESCO - Audre Azoulay (France)
 DG, FAO - Qu Dongyu (China)
 DG, ILO - Gilbert Houngbo (Togo)
 Head, UNICEF - Catherine Russell (USA)
 DG, World Health Organization (WHO) - Tedros Adhanom
 Administrator, United Nations Development Program (UNDP)
- Achim Steiner (Brazil-Germany)
 Secretary General, SAARC - Mohammad Ghulam Sarwar

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MAJOR MISSIONS OF ISRO – 2023-25 Missions of

Mission Launch Date Launch Vehicle
NVS-02 19 Jan. 2025 GSLV-F15
SPADEX 30 Dec. 2024 PSLV-C60
Proba-3 5 Dec. 2024 PSLV-C59
GSAT-N2/20 19 Nov. 2024 SpaceX Falcon-9
EOS-8 16 Aug. 2024 SSLV D3
Insat-3DS 17 Feb. 2024 GSLV-F14
XPoSat 1 Jan. 2024 PSLV-C58
Aditya-L1 2 Sep. 2023 PSLV-C57
DS-SAR Mission 30 July 2023 PSLV-C56
Chandrayaan-3 14 July 2023 LVM3-M4

TOP 3 SUPER COMPUTERS OF THR WORLD AND INDIAters of the World and India
Top 3 in the
Top 3 in India
world
1st Airawat (CDAC,
1st EI Capitan
Pune)
(USA)
2nd
2nd Frontier
Paramsiddhi(CDAC,
(USA)
Pune)
3rd Aurora
3rd Pratyush (IITM,
(USA)
Pune)
UPCOMING MISSION – ISRO
Mission Date Key Points / Objectives
Chandrayaan-4 2028 Bringing samples from the Moon
LUPEX 2025 A concept mission of JAXA and ISRO
Gaganyaan 3 2025 A crew of three will be sent
Gaganyaan 1/2 2024 India's first manned space program
Shukrayaan-1 2025 To study Venus's atmosphere
Mangalyaan-2 2026 India's second Mars mission
NISAR 2024 NASA-ISRO MIssion
Major Agricultural Producing : India & World
Crop / Food grains First in the world First in India
Rice China West Bengal
Wheat / Potato China Uttar Pradesh
Maize US Karnataka
Pulses India Madhya Pradesh
Groundnut China Gujarat
Sugarcane Brazil Uttar Pradesh
Jute India West Bengal
Tobacco China Andhra Pradesh
Natural Rubber Thailand Kerala
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Coffee Brazil Karnataka

Sunflower Ukraine Karnataka
Sorghum US Maharashtra
Cotton China Gujarat
Onion China Maharashtra
Tea China Assam
Soybean US Madhya Pradesh
Milk India Uttar Pradesh
Sugar India Maharashtra
Spices India
Major Minerals Producing : India and World
Minerals First in the world First in India
Coal / Graphite China Odisha
Diamond Russia Madhya Pradesh
Copper Chile Madhya Pradesh
Iron Ore Australia Odisha
Silver Mexico Rajasthan
Crude Oil US Rajasthan
Natural Gas US Assam
Bauxite Australia Odisha
Manganese South Africa Madhya Pradesh
Gold China Karnataka
Mica / Tungsten China Andhra Pradesh
Uranium Kazakhstan Andhra Pradesh
Gypsum US Rajasthan
Lead / Cadmium China Rajasthan
Nickel Indonesia Odisha
Chromite South Africa Odisha
Tin China Chhattisgarh
Steel China Odisha
Platinum South Africa Odisha

The “Firsts” in India & World : 2023-25

Space & Science
1. First Indian astronaut to visit ISS – Shubhanshu Shukla
2. First Indian space tourist – Gopi Thotakura
3. First Indian woman to operate a rover on Mars – Dr. Akshata Krishnamurthy
4. Record for most time spent in space – Oleg Kononenko (Russia, 1000 days)
5. India's first quantum computing village – Amravati

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Mountaineering & Adventure

6. First visually impaired woman to climb Everest – Chongqing Angmo
7. Youngest Indian to conquer Everest – Kamya Karthikeyan
8. Oldest Indian woman to conquer Everest – Jyoti Ratre
9. First Indian to climb Mount Shishapangma – Arjun Bajpai
Governance & Policies
1. First state to implement Uniform Civil Code – Uttarakhand
2. Second state to implement Uniform Civil Code – Gujarat
3. First state to conduct traffic audit – Bihar
4. Second state to start caste census – Andhra Pradesh
5. First UT to implement PM Vishwakarma Yojana – Jammu & Kashmir
Technology & Infrastructure
6. India's first bank to install ATM in trains – Bank of Maharashtra
7. India's first driverless metro train – Bengaluru
8. Country's first underwater metro launched – Kolkata
9. India's first solar-powered boat – Saryu River

Important Joint Military Exercises : 2024-25

1. Teesta Prahar 2025 – Indian Army, West Bengal
2. Desert Flag-10 2025 – Multinational, UAE Air Force
3. Tiger Triumph 2025 (4th) – India-US, Visakhapatnam, Army
4. Indra 2025 (14th) – India-Russia, Chennai, Navy
5. Prachand Prahar 2025 – Indian Army, Arunachal Pradesh
6. Tropex 2025 – Indian Navy, Indian Ocean
7. Varuna 2025 (23rd) – India-France, Arabian Sea, Navy
8. Dharma Guardian 2025 (6th) – India-Japan, Japan, Army
9. Ekuverin 2025 (13th) – India-Maldives, Maldives, Army
2024 Exercises:
10. Surya Kiran 2024 (18th) – India-Nepal, Saljhandi, Army
11. SLINEX 2024 (11th) – India-Sri Lanka, Visakhapatnam, Navy
12. Desert Knight 2024 – India-France-UAE, Arabian Sea, Air Force
13. Harimau Shakti 2024 – India-Malaysia, Bentong Camp, Army
14. Garuda Shakti 2024 (9th) – India-Indonesia, Jakarta, Army
15. Agni Warrior 2024 (13th) – India-Singapore, Maharashtra, Army
16. VINBAX 2024 (5th) – India-Vietnam, Haryana, Army
17. Austrahind 2024 (3rd) – India-Australia, Pune, Army
18. Vajra Prahar 2024 (15th) – India-US, Indonesia, Army

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19. SIMBEX 2024 (31st) – India-Singapore, Visakhapatnam, Navy

20. Naseem-Al-Bahr 2024 – India-Oman, off Goa coast, Navy
21. Malabar 2024 – India, USA, Japan, Australia, Visakhapatnam, Navy
22. KAZIND 2024 (8th) – India-Kazakhstan, Uttarakhand, Army
23. Yudh Abhyas 2024 (20th) – India-US, Rajasthan, Army
24. Mitra Shakti 2024 (10th) – India-Sri Lanka, Southern Province, Army
25. Udaar Shakti 2024 – India-Malaysia, Air Force
26. Khaan Quest 2024 (21st) – Multinational, Mongolia, Army
27. Nomadic Elephant 2024 (16th) – India-Mongolia, Meghalaya, Army

IMPORTANT OPERATIONS : (2023-25)

• Operation Kagar: Launched by Ministry of Home Affairs, aimed at eradicating Naxals and
dismantling Maoism.
• Operation Chakra-5: Against Digital Arrest Scams by CBI.
• Operation Brahma: India sent humanitarian aid to help earthquake victims in Myanmar.
• Operation Devil Hunt: By Bangladesh to arrest people trying to destabilize the country.
• Operation Sadbhav: By Govt. of India to help Myanmar, Laos, and Vietnam affected by
typhoon ‘Yagi’.
• Operation Conviction: By Govt. of UP to reduce sexual harassment and religious conversion,
arresting criminals involved.
• Operation Rising Sun: By Directorate of Revenue Intelligence to bust a gold smuggling
syndicate in four states.
• Operation Bambi Bucket: By the Air Force to extinguish forest fires in Nainital.
• Operation Maryada: By Uttarakhand Police to conduct the Kedarnath Yatra.
• Operation Shield: Israel named its defense operation after stopping Iranian attacks.
• Operation Sankalp: Indian Navy saved the Iranian ship 'Al Kanbar' and 23 Pakistani citizens
from pirates.
• Operation Indravati: To rescue Indians trapped in Haiti.
• Operation Kamdhenu: To crack down on cattle smuggling by Jammu and Kashmir Police.
• Operation Nanhe Farishte: Railway Protection Force reunited more than 549 children with
their families.
• Al-Aqsa Attack: Hamas named its operation against Israel.
• Operation Amrit: To reduce antibiotic use by the Government of Kerala.
• Operation Ajay: To evacuate Indian citizens from Israel during the Israel-Hamas war.
• Operation Iron Swords: Israel's code name for its ongoing fight against Hamas.
• Operation Chakra-2: CBI raids conducted to eliminate cybercrime mafia.
• Operation Sajag: To involve all stakeholders in enhancing coastal security by the Indian Coast
Guard.
• Operation Trinetra-2: To flush out terrorists hiding in Poonch, Jammu and Kashmir by
security forces.
• Operation Karuna: To assist Myanmar affected by Cyclone Mocha (by Indian Navy).
• Operation Dhvast: To end organized crime and terrorism by NIA.

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• Operation Kaveri: To bring back Indians stranded in war-torn Sudan.

• Operation Maryada: By Uttarakhand Police, maintaining cleanliness in pilgrimage and tourist
places.
• Operation Sadbhavna: To help people in rural areas and areas near LOC in J&K by Indian
Army.
• Operation Alert: To enhance security along the India-Pakistan border by BSF.
• Operation Octopus: NIA and ED raids against Popular Front of India for violence and terror
funding.
• Operation Dost: To help earthquake-affected Turkey and Syria by Government of India.
• Operation Garuda: CBI operation to eliminate drug networks.
• Operation Meghchakra: CBI tracing people circulating child pornography.
• Operation Narcos: To stop drug smuggling through rail by Railway Protection Force.
• Mission Amanat: Tracking lost luggage of passengers by Indian Railways.
• Operation Ganga: To bring back Indian citizens and students trapped in Ukraine.
• Operation Olivia: To rescue Olive Ridley turtles of Odisha by Indian Coast Guard.
• Operation Vigilant: To prevent smuggling of illicit tobacco and liquor in trains by Railway
Protection Force.
• Operation Devi Shakti: To rescue Indians trapped in Taliban-occupied Afghanistan by
Ministry of External Affairs.
• Operation Sindoor: Against Pahalgam (Baisaran Valley) terrorist attack by Government of
India.

IMPORTANT DAYS TO REMEMBER:

January March
• 9 – Pravasi Bharatiya Divas • 3 – World Wildlife Day
• 10 – World Hindi Day • 8 – International Women’s Day
• 12 – National Youth Day • 15 – World Consumer Rights Day
• 15 – Army Day • 22 – World Water Day, Bihar Day
• 23 – Parakram Diwas (Netaji Subhash • 24 – World Tuberculosis Day
Chandra Bose) April
• 25 – National Voters' Day • 7 – World Health Day
• 26 – Republic Day • 14 – Ambedkar Jayanti / Equality Day
• 30 – Martyrs’ Day, World Leprosy Day • 18 – World Heritage Day
February • 22 – Earth Day
• 4 – World Cancer Day • 26 – World Intellectual Property Day
• 14 – Valentine’s Day May
• 20 – World Social Justice Day • 1 – International Workers’ Day
• 21 – International Mother Language Day • 3 – World Press Freedom Day
• 28 – National Science Day • 8 – World Red Cross Day

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• 25 – World Football Day • 8 – Air Force Day

• 31 – World No Tobacco Day • 11 – International Girl Child Day
June • 16 – World Food Day
• 5 – World Environment Day • 24 – United Nations Day
• 7 – World Food Safety Day November
• 14 – World Blood Donor Day • 7 – National Cancer Awareness Day
• 20 – World Refugee Day • 11 – National Education Day
• 21 – International Yoga Day • 12 – National Bird Day
• 25 – Samvidhaan Hatya Diwas • 14 – Children’s Day / World Diabetes
• 29 – National Statistics Day Day
July • 15 – Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas (Birsa
Munda)
• 1 – Doctor’s Day / GST Day
• 16 – National Press Day
• 11 – World Population Day
• 20 – World Children’s Day
• 19 – Bank Nationalization Day
• 25 – No Non-Veg Day
• 26 – Kargil Vijay Diwas
• 26 – National Constitution Day
• 28 – World Hepatitis Day
December
August
• 1 – World AIDS Day
• 6 – Hiroshima Day
• 2 – World Computer Literacy Day
• 7 – Javelin Day (Neeraj Chopra)
• 4 – Indian Navy Day
• 12 – International Youth Day
• 5 – World Soil Day
• 14 – Partition Horrors Remembrance
Day • 6 – Maitri Diwas (India-Bangladesh)
• 15 – Independence Day • 10 – International Human Rights Day
• 20 – Sadbhavna Diwas (Rajiv Gandhi) • 14 – World Energy Day / Veer Baal
Diwas
• 23 – National Space Day
• 16 – Vijay Diwas
September
• 25 – Good Governance Day
• 5 – Teacher’s Day
• 8 – International Literacy Day
• 14 – Hindi Day
• 17 – Social Justice Day (E.V. Ramasamy)
• 23 – Ayurveda Day
• 27 – World Tourism Day
• 29 – World Heart Day
October
• 2 – Gandhi Jayanti / Non-violence Day
• 3 – World Animal Day
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Lok Sabha Elections 2024 – • Amethi → Kishori Lal Sharma

(Congress).
Highlights: • Kannauj → Akhilesh Yadav (SP).
• Lok Sabha Elections 2024 → 18th Lok • Ayodhya → Awadhesh Prasad (SP).
Sabha elections.
• Mandi → Kangana Ranaut (BJP).
• Elections held in 7 phases from April
• Nagina → Chandrashekhar Ravan
19 – June 1, 2024.
(Bhim Army Chief).
• Results declared on June 4, 2024.
• Purnia → Pappu Yadav.
• Total seats in Lok Sabha → 545
• Baharampur → Yusuf Pathan (TMC).
(Elections held for 543).
• Ladakh → Haji Hanifa (Independent).
• Majority mark → 272 seats.
• Surat → Mukesh Dalal (BJP) elected
• Total registered voters → 96.8 crore.
unopposed.
• Voter turnout → 64.2 crore (≈ 66%).
Notable MPs
• Male voters → 49.7 cr, Female voters →
• Youngest MP → Pushpendra Saroj (25
47.1 cr.
yrs, Kaushambi).
• Female voter turnout → 31.2 crore.
• Oldest MP → T.R. Balu (82 yrs, DMK).
• Voter sex ratio → 948.
• Youngest tribal woman MP → Priyanka
• Highest voting → Lakshadweep (84%). Jarkiholi.
• Lowest voting → Bihar (56%). • Won by highest margin → Shankar
• NOTA highest votes → Indore (2.18 Lalwani (BJP, Indore).
lakh). • Won by lowest margin → Ravindra
Results Summary Dataram Waikar.
• BJP → 240 seats (36.56%). • First-time MPs → 280.
• NDA total → 293 seats. • Women MPs elected → 74.
• Congress → 99 seats (21.19%). Election Commission Facts
• INDIA Alliance total → 234 seats. • EC tagline → “Chunav Ka Parv, Desh
• Others → 10 seats, Independents → 7 Ka Garv”.
seats. • National icon → Sachin Tendulkar.
• Total parties represented in 18th Lok • Youth icon → Ayushman Khurrana.
Sabha → 41. • Divyaang icon → Sheetal Devi.
Key Winners & Seats • EC Apps → VHA, CVigil, KYC.
• Varanasi → Narendra Modi. • EC Portal → Suvidha.
Government Formation • Narendra Modi sworn in as Prime
• Gandhinagar → Amit Shah. Minister on June 9, 2024 (3rd term).
• Lucknow → Rajnath Singh. • Number of countries’ heads attended
• Rae Bareli & Wayanad → Rahul Gandhi. oath → 7.
• Ministers contested → 53, won → 35.

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Economic Survey 2024-2025 highlights

State of the Economy
• India’s real GDP growth projected at 6.4% in FY25.
• GDP growth expected between 6.3% – 6.8% in FY26.
• Global GDP grew 3.3% in 2023.
• Retail inflation (Apr–Dec FY25) → 4.9%.
• Capital expenditure rose 8.2% in FY24 (post-elections).
• India’s share in global services exports → 7th largest.
Monetary & Financial Sector
• Gross NPAs at 12-year low (2.6% of loans).
• 1,068 bankruptcy resolutions recovered ₹3.6 lakh crore.
• Insurance premiums grew 7.7%, pensions 16%.
• Indian stock markets outperformed globally.
External Sector
• Merchandise exports grew 6%, services exports 11.6%.
• India ranked 2nd in computer & IT services exports.
• FDI inflows up 17.9% YoY → $55.6 billion (FY25).
• Forex reserves at $640.3 billion.
Prices & Inflation
• Global inflation moderated to 5.7% in 2024.
• India’s retail inflation 4.9% in FY25, to reach 4% by FY26 (RBI/IMF).
Medium-Term Outlook
• India targets 8% growth to achieve Developed India by 2047.
• Focus → regulation, ease of doing business, & SME growth.
Investment & Infrastructure
• 5,853 km of national highways built in FY25.
• Renewable energy capacity up 15.8% YoY (till Dec 2024).
Industry
• Industrial growth projected at 6.2% in FY25.
• Automobile sales up 12.5% in FY24.
• India ranks 6th in global patent filings.
• MSME sector boosted via Atmanirbhar Bharat Fund.
Services
• Services sector GVA share → 55.3% in FY25.
• Services exports grew 12.8% (Apr–Nov FY25).

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Agriculture & Food

• Agriculture contributed 16% to GDP in FY24.
• Foodgrain production up 89.37 LMT in FY24.
• Strong growth in fisheries & livestock.
• MSP raised for Tur (+59%) & Bajra (+77%).
Climate & Environment
• Non-fossil fuel power capacity → 46.8% of total.
• LiFE initiative could save $440 bn globally by 2030.
• India’s carbon sink rose 2.29 bn tonnes CO₂ equivalent.
Social Sector
• Social services spending grew 15% (FY21–FY25).
• Govt. health expenditure rose 29% → 48%.
• Ayushman Bharat saved ₹1.25 lakh crore+ for citizens.
Employment & Skills
• Unemployment rate fell to 3.2% in FY24.
• EPFO payrolls doubled in 6 years.
• Digital economy & renewable energy emerging as job creators.
Labour in AI Era
• India’s young tech-savvy workforce can leverage AI.
• Govt–Private–Academia collaboration needed to manage AI’s societal impact.

Union Budget highlights : 2025-26

General Highlights
• Presented by FM Nirmala Sitharaman on 1 Feb 2025.
• Theme → “Sabka Vikas”.
• 4 Engines of Development → Agriculture, MSME, Investment, Export.
• Broad principles for Developed India → Freedom from poverty, universal quality education,
affordable health, 100% skilled jobs, 70% women in economy, farmers as world’s food basket
makers.
First Engine: Agriculture
• PM Dhan-Dhanya Krishi Yojana: Covers 100 low-productivity districts, benefits 1.7 crore
farmers.
• 6-year campaign for self-sufficiency in pulses (toor, urad, masoor).
• Kisan Credit Card limit raised: ₹3 lakh → ₹5 lakh (benefiting 7.7 crore farmers).
• National Mission on High Yielding Seeds: >100 high-yielding & pest-resistant varieties.
• Cotton Productivity Mission: 5-year initiative for sustainable cotton.

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• Manna Board in Bihar for processing & value addition.

• Fisheries Framework for Indian EEZ, focus on Andaman, Nicobar & Lakshadweep.
• New Urea Plant in Assam (12.7 LMT capacity).
Second Engine: MSME
• Revised MSME classification: Investment & turnover limits raised (2.5× & 2×).
• Micro Enterprise Credit Card: ₹5 lakh facility for 10 lakh enterprises.
• Loan Guarantee Cover: ₹5 crore → ₹10 crore.
• Focus Product Scheme (Leather & Footwear): Jobs for 22 lakh, revenue ₹4 lakh crore,
exports ₹1.1 lakh crore+.
• Toy Clusters & Innovation to promote Made in India.
• National Institute of Food Technology in Bihar.
• Fund of Funds for Startups: Expanded scope + ₹10,000 crore.
Third Engine: Investment
• Urban Challenge Fund: ₹1 lakh crore allocation (₹10,000 crore for FY26).
• Jal Jeevan Mission: Budget ↑ to ₹67,000 crore, extended till 2028, covering 15 crore
households (80% rural).
• Maritime Development Fund: ₹25,000 crore (49% govt share).
• IIT Expansion: Seats for 6,500 students.
• PM Research Fellowship: 10,000 fellowships in IITs & IISc.
• Day Care Cancer Centres: 200 by FY26, all districts in 3 yrs.
• Bhartiya Bhasha Pustaka Yojana: Digital books in Indian languages.
• Atomic Energy Mission (SMRs): ₹20,000 crore; 5 SMRs by 2033.
• UDAN 2.0: 120 new destinations, target 4 crore passengers in 10 years.
• Greenfield Airports in Bihar + expansion of Patna & Bihta.
• Western Koshi Canal ERM Project (Bihar irrigation).
• Tourism Growth: 50 destinations in Challenge Mode.
Fourth Engine: Exports
• Export Promotion Mission: Sectoral & ministerial targets.
• BharatTradeNet (BTN): Digital platform for trade docs & financing.
• Global Capability Centres (GCC): Incentives for Tier-2 city outsourcing hubs.
• Air Cargo Storage Facilities: For high-value perishables, faster exports.
Taxation (New Tax Regime) • 20–24 lakh → 25%.
• 0–4 lakh → Nil. • Above 24 lakh → 30%.
• 4–8 lakh → 5%. Deficit Estimates (2025-26)
• 8–12 lakh → 10%. • Fiscal Deficit: ₹15.69 lakh cr (4.4% of
• 12–16 lakh → 15%. GDP).
• 16–20 lakh → 20%.
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• Primary Deficit: ₹2.93 lakh cr (0.8% of
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