feb-2025-monthly-ca-magazine-0288bb6d7a4db Flashcards
(152 cards)
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What is the total outlay approved for the National Critical Mineral Mission (NCMM)?
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₹34,300 crore over seven years
This includes ₹16,300 crore from the government and ₹18,000 crore from PSUs.
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Which minerals have been identified for strategic focus under the NCMM?
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24 critical minerals including:
* Copper
* Lithium
* Nickel
* Cobalt
* Rare earth elements
These minerals are crucial for various industries and technologies.
3
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What significant amendment was made to the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act in 2023?
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Enabling the auction of 24 strategic mineral blocks.
4
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What was the reported global unemployment rate in 2024 according to the ILO’s WESO report?
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5%, the lowest on record.
5
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What is the youth unemployment rate reported in the WESO Trends 2025 report?
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12.6%.
6
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What is the incidence rate of Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) in the general population?
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0.1–2 per 1 lakh people per year.
7
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True or False: Private companies, including NBFCs, are subject to writ jurisdiction according to the Supreme Court ruling.
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False.
8
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What does Article 224A of the Constitution allow?
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Appointment of retired High Court judges as ad hoc judges.
9
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How many communities were recommended for inclusion in the SC, ST, and OBC lists by the AnSI study?
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179 communities.
10
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Fill in the blank: The Indian government introduced the ‘One Nation, One Time’ initiative to mandate the use of ______ across all sectors.
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[Indian Standard Time (IST)].
11
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What is India’s Total Fertility Rate (TFR) as of 2021?
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1.9.
12
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What major event was inaugurated by President Droupadi Murmu on February 16, 2025?
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National Tribal Festival ‘Aadi Mahotsav’.
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What is the main purpose of the National Mission on Cultural Mapping (NMCM)?
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To preserve and promote India’s cultural heritage.
14
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What has been the success rate of the Pension Adalats since their inception?
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71%.
15
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What is the significance of the Open-Air Art Wall Museum inaugurated by Dr. Jitendra Singh?
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It celebrates 150 years of the India Meteorological Department (IMD).
16
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What amount did Bihar receive as the second installment of Untied Grants from the Fifteenth Finance Commission?
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₹821.8021 crores.
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What is the primary use of Untied Grants allocated to Panchayati Raj Institutions?
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For location-specific needs under the 29 subjects listed in the Eleventh Schedule of the Constitution.
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What amount did Sikkim receive as the second installment of Untied Grants?
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₹6.2613 crores
This amount covers 4 District Panchayats and 186 Gram Panchayats.
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What are Untied Grants used for by Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs)?
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Location-specific needs under the 29 subjects listed in the Eleventh Schedule of the Constitution, excluding salaries and establishment costs.
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What are Tied Grants designated for?
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- Sanitation
- Open Defecation Free (ODF) status maintenance
- Waste management
- Fecal sludge management
- Drinking water supply
- Rainwater harvesting
- Water recycling
21
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What significant recognition did Virgin Coconut Oil (VCO) from Nicobar district receive?
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A Geographical Indication (GI) tag.
22
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Who highlighted the achievement of the GI tag for VCO in a ‘Mann Ki Baat’ episode?
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
23
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What is the purpose of the GI tag for VCO?
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To enhance its global recognition and marketability.
24
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What is the length of the Tianshan Shengli Tunnel completed by China?
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22.13 kilometers.
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What will the Tianshan Shengli Tunnel reduce travel time across the Tianshan Mountains to?
20 minutes.
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What initiative does the Tianshan Shengli Tunnel align with?
China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI).
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Which country was admitted as the ninth BRICS partner country?
Nigeria.
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What year was BRICS established?
2009.
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Which amendment of the US Constitution was cited in lawsuits against Trump's birthright citizenship order?
The 14th Amendment.
30
What did the 9th US Circuit Court of Appeals rule regarding Trump's birthright citizenship order?
It upheld a lower court ruling blocking the executive order.
31
What theme was the 55th World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting based on?
Collaboration for the Intelligent Age.
32
Who received the Crystal Awards at WEF 2025?
* David Beckham
* Diane von Furstenberg
* Riken Yamamoto
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What will be criminalized under new UK laws announced on February 1, 2025?
AI-generated child sexual abuse material.
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What is the maximum prison sentence for possessing AI tools used to generate child sexual abuse images in the UK?
Up to five years.
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Who made history as the first Black woman to win the Mrs World 2025 title?
Tshego Gaelae.
36
What reason did Argentina give for its withdrawal from the WHO?
Deep differences with the WHO’s management of global health issues.
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What agreement did India and Nicaragua sign on February 6, 2025?
An umbrella agreement for Quick Impact Projects (QIPs).
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What does the Cape Town Convention focus on in India?
Strengthening aircraft leasing activities.
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What is the target bilateral trade value between India and Qatar by 2030?
$28 billion.
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What operation did Bangladesh's interim government launch to curb unrest?
Operation Devil Hunt.
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What does India plan to amend to unlock stalled nuclear projects?
The Civil Liability for Nuclear Damages Act (CLNDA).
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Who was confirmed as the Director of National Intelligence in the US?
Tulsi Gabbard.
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What deep-sea research facility does China plan to establish by 2030?
A deep-sea research station 2,000 meters below the South China Sea.
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What missile system is India set to supply to the Philippines for $200 million?
Akash short-range missiles.
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What is the range of the Akash missile system developed by India's DRDO?
25 km
## Footnote
The Akash missile system is manufactured by Bharat Dynamics Ltd and was previously exported to Armenia.
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What percentage of the global scientific community do women comprise?
One-third
## Footnote
Women hold only 1 in 10 STEM leadership roles globally.
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What is the main goal of UNESCO's #EveryVoiceInScience campaign?
Promote gender equality in STEMM fields
## Footnote
The campaign highlights the impact of diverse perspectives in science.
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When and where will the 17th BRICS Summit take place?
July 6-7, 2025, in Rio de Janeiro
## Footnote
Leaders will discuss global governance reforms and economic cooperation.
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True or False: BRICS was founded in 2009.
True
## Footnote
BRICS has expanded to include several new member countries.
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Who took oath as the Chief Justice of Delhi High Court on January 21, 2025?
Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya
## Footnote
He previously served as Chief Justice of Bombay High Court.
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What position did Justice Alok Aradhe assume on January 22, 2025?
Chief Justice of Bombay High Court
## Footnote
He succeeded Justice Upadhyaya.
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Fill in the blank: Jitender Pal Singh has been appointed as India’s new ambassador to _______.
Israel
## Footnote
He has a background in overseeing relations with Pakistan, Afghanistan, and Iran.
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What key event will take place in Gujarat from January 27-30, 2025?
International Olympic Research Conference
## Footnote
The conference aims to support India's bid for the 2036 Olympics.
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What is the main focus of the Khelo India Winter Games 2025?
Winter sports and culture
## Footnote
The event features ice hockey, skating, and aims to boost tourism.
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Who inaugurated the 38th National Games in Dehradun?
Prime Minister Narendra Modi
## Footnote
The Games feature 10,000 athletes competing in 32 disciplines.
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What title did Jasprit Bumrah win for the year 2024?
ICC Men's Test Cricketer of the Year
## Footnote
He took 71 wickets in 26 innings, leading the Test wicket-takers.
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How many consecutive times has Australia won the ICC Women’s Championship Trophy?
Three times
## Footnote
Australia secured the trophy by finishing at the top of the standings.
58
What milestone did Kevin Durant achieve in his NBA career?
Surpassed 30,000 career points
## Footnote
He became the eighth player in NBA history to reach this milestone.
59
Who is the highest-paid athlete of 2025?
Cristiano Ronaldo
## Footnote
He earned $285 million, including $200 million from his club.
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What will Saudi Arabia host in 2027?
Inaugural Olympic Esports Games
## Footnote
The event aims to integrate esports with traditional sports.
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What is the total earnings increase of the top 100 athletes from 2024 to 2025?
14%
## Footnote
The total earnings reached $6.2 billion.
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What is the partnership for the Esports World Cup in 2027?
The Saudi Olympic and Paralympic Committee (SOPC) is partnering with the IOC to organize the event.
## Footnote
The Esports World Cup Foundation (EWCF) has been named the Founding Partner of the Games.
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Who co-chairs the joint committee formed by IOC and SOPC for the 2027 Olympic Esports Games?
IOC Member Ser Miang Ng and HRH Prince Abdulaziz bin Turki Al Faisal.
## Footnote
The roadmap to the 2027 Olympic Esports Games begins in 2025.
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What award did Manu Bhaker win in 2025?
BBC Indian Sportswoman of the Year 2025.
## Footnote
She won for her performance at the Paris Olympics.
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How many bronze medals did Manu Bhaker win at the Paris Olympics?
Two bronze medals.
## Footnote
She became the first Indian athlete since Independence to win multiple medals at a single Olympic Games.
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In which events did Manu Bhaker win her Olympic medals?
* 10m air pistol individual event
* 10m air pistol mixed team event
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What is significant about the ISWOTY Award?
It honors women athletes in India for their achievements.
## Footnote
The award is now in its fifth edition.
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What is the focus of India's first AI university in Maharashtra?
AI research, skill development, and technological innovation.
## Footnote
A task force includes experts from IIT Mumbai, IIM Mumbai, Google India, and more.
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What milestone did ISRO achieve on January 29, 2025?
Successfully conducted its 100th launch.
## Footnote
The GSLV-F15 rocket carried the NVS-02 satellite.
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What is the NVS-02 satellite part of?
Navigation with Indian Constellation (NavIC) system.
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What depth will India's first human underwater submersible operate at during the Deep Ocean Mission?
500 meters.
## Footnote
It aims to reach a depth of 6,000 meters later.
72
What is BIMCOIN?
India’s first campus blockchain currency launched by BIMTECH.
## Footnote
It enables secure, transparent, and instant transactions.
73
Who set a new spacewalk record for women at the ISS?
Sunita Williams.
## Footnote
She clocked 62 hours and 6 minutes.
74
What is FEAST software used for?
Finite Element Analysis of Structures.
## Footnote
It is used for structural analysis across various engineering fields.
75
What was the outcome of the National Health Mission from 2021-2024 regarding COVID-19 vaccines?
220 crore COVID-19 vaccine doses were administered.
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What is Grok 3?
An advanced AI model unveiled by Elon Musk's xAI.
## Footnote
It is described as ‘scary smart’ and surpasses its predecessors.
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What recognition did Indore and Udaipur receive?
Accredited as Wetland Cities under the Ramsar Convention.
78
What is the focus of Amitabh Kant's book 'How India Scaled Mt G20'?
Behind-the-scenes details of India's G20 Presidency.
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What major event did 'I Am a Soldier’s Wife' by Geetika Lidder commemorate?
Honoring Brigadier LS Lidder.
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What is the main theme of Arun Shourie's book 'The New Icon: Savarkar and the Facts'?
A critical examination of Vinayak Damodar Savarkar's legacy.
81
Fill in the blank: The Deep Ocean Mission aims to explore deep-sea resources, including _______.
critical minerals, rare metals, and marine biodiversity.
82
What is the significance of Subhas Chandra Bose Jayanti?
Celebrated on January 23, marking his 128th birth anniversary
## Footnote
Declared Parakram Diwas in 2021 to honor his bravery and leadership in India's freedom struggle.
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When was Subhas Chandra Bose born?
January 23, 1897
## Footnote
Born in Cuttack, Odisha.
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What was the slogan used by Subhas Chandra Bose while leading the Indian National Army?
Delhi Chalo
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What theme will the International Day of Education 2025 focus on?
AI and Education: Preserving Human Agency in a World of Automation
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What does National Voters’ Day celebrate?
The power of voting in strengthening democracy
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What was the theme for National Voters’ Day 2025?
Nothing Like Voting, I Vote for Sure
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What does Republic Day in India commemorate?
The adoption of the Indian Constitution in 1950
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What is the 2025 theme for Republic Day?
Swarnim Bharat: Virasat aur Vikas
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What is the purpose of the International Day of Clean Energy?
Raise awareness and mobilize action for a just and inclusive clean energy transition
91
What is the significance of Lala Lajpat Rai's contributions?
Freedom fighter, social reformer, journalist, and nationalist leader
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What event does Indian Newspaper Day commemorate?
The introduction of India's first newspaper, Hicky’s Bengal Gazette
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What is the date of Martyrs’ Day in India?
January 30
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What does World Wetlands Day emphasize?
The importance of wetlands in biodiversity, climate resilience, and sustainable livelihoods
95
What is the theme for World Cancer Day 2025?
United by Unique
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What medium does World Radio Day celebrate?
Radio as a powerful medium for communication, information dissemination, and cultural diversity
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What does National Women’s Day honor?
The birth anniversary of Sarojini Naidu
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When is Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti celebrated?
February 19
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What was Dr. K. Ramchand's role in India's aerospace sector?
Former Director of the Centre for Airborne Systems (CABS) under DRDO
100
What was Latika Katt known for?
Celebrated sculptor known for monumental sculptures and detailed busts
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Who was Horst Köhler?
Former President of Germany and Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund
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Fill in the blank: The book by Shourie scrutinizes Savarkar’s courtroom statements, arguing they were _______.
fabricated
103
True or False: The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) was established on January 26, 2009.
True
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Who was Horst Köhler?
Former President of Germany and Managing Director of the IMF
## Footnote
Served from 2000 to 2004 as IMF Managing Director and from 2004 to 2010 as President of Germany.
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What significant role did Horst Köhler play in 1990?
Introduced the West German mark to East Germany after the fall of communism
## Footnote
This was during his time as Deputy Finance Minister under Chancellor Helmut Kohl.
106
In which year did Horst Köhler resign as President of Germany?
2010
## Footnote
His resignation followed criticism of his comments on foreign military actions and Germany's economy.
107
What was Brian Murphy best known for?
Playing George Roper in Man About the House and its spin-off George and Mildred
## Footnote
His career spanned various roles in British television.
108
What position did India rank in the Edelman Trust Barometer 2025?
Third globally in overall trust in institutions
## Footnote
India dropped from second place despite a stable trust score.
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Which countries secured the top two positions in the Edelman Trust Barometer 2025?
China and Indonesia
## Footnote
India ranked third, reflecting a trust gap among economic groups.
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What is the brand value of Tata Group according to the Brand Finance Global 500 report for 2025?
$31.6 billion
## Footnote
This marks a 10% growth and makes Tata the first Indian brand to surpass $30 billion in value.
111
Which country ranks first in the Global Firepower Index 2025?
United States
## Footnote
India ranks fourth, behind Russia and China.
112
What is India's passenger load factor (PLF) for domestic flights in 2024?
86.4%
## Footnote
This surpasses the US (84.1%) and China (83.2%).
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Which app became the second most downloaded food and drink app globally in 2024?
Zepto
## Footnote
It surpassed KFC and Domino’s.
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What was India's rank in the LEED Green Buildings 2024?
Third
## Footnote
India has 370 projects covering 8.50 million gross square meters of green-certified space.
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What position did India achieve in the World Bank's Logistics Performance Index (LPI) 2023?
38th overall among 139 countries
## Footnote
India's significant improvements reflect policy-driven transformations.
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What did India rank in the Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) 2024?
96th out of 180 countries
## Footnote
This indicates a decline in perceived public sector corruption.
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Who topped Bloomberg’s 2025 rankings of Asia’s richest families?
Mukesh Ambani and the Ambani family
## Footnote
The rankings include six Indian families in the top 20.
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What achievement did Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) secure in the FutureBrand Index 2024?
Second spot globally
## Footnote
This is the first time an Indian company entered the top three.
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What was the primary focus of the NITI Aayog conclave held on February 6, 2025?
Strengthening the economy, national security, global partnerships, and legal frameworks
## Footnote
Key participants included NITI Aayog officials and the Defence Secretary.
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Fill in the blank: The Edelman Trust Barometer 2025 highlighted economic disparities in trust levels, with India ranking ______ among high-income groups.
fourth
## Footnote
India ranked third among low-income groups.
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What is the primary focus of the Bharat @ 2047 initiative?
Strengthening the economy, national security, global partnerships, and legal frameworks.
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Who were the key participants in the Bharat @ 2047 initiative?
NITI Aayog's Vice Chairman, Members, CEO, Chief Economic Advisor, and the Defence Secretary.
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What factors were highlighted as crucial for India's long-term economic resilience by the Economic Growth and Global Competitiveness panel?
* Regulatory reforms
* Infrastructure expansion
* Global supply chain integration
* Sovereign credit ratings
* Energy security
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What did the session on Strategic Partnerships for Development emphasize?
India’s leadership in renewable energy, trade liberalization, technological collaboration, and digital public infrastructure.
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What topics were discussed regarding Supply Chain Resilience and National Defence?
* Securing supply chains
* Balancing civilian and military logistics
* Improving procurement procedures
* Cybersecurity in defence operations
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What is the PM-AASHA Scheme?
A scheme to ensure remunerative prices for farmers and stabilize market prices of essential commodities.
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Until when has the PM-AASHA Scheme been extended?
2025-26.
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What procurement percentage is targeted under the Price Support Scheme (PSS) for Tur, Urad, and Masur in 2024-25?
100% of the production of each state.
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Which states have approved Tur procurement under the PM-AASHA Scheme?
* Andhra Pradesh
* Chhattisgarh
* Gujarat
* Haryana
* Karnataka
* Madhya Pradesh
* Maharashtra
* Telangana
* Uttar Pradesh
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What was the total quantity of Tur approved for procurement in nine states?
13.22 LMT.
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What is the goal of the Waste Recycling and Climate Change 2025 conclave?
Maximize resource efficiency and adopt a circular economy.
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What is the potential worth of India's circular economy by 2050?
$2 trillion.
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What percentage of India's e-waste is currently recycled?
33%.
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What is the significance of the WAVES Summit being hosted in Mumbai?
Aims to be a global platform for the entertainment sector.
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When is the India Energy Week 2025 scheduled?
February 11 to 14, 2025.
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What is the focus of India Energy Week 2025?
* Energy transition
* Green hydrogen
* Biofuels
* LNG partnerships
* Oil and gas exploration
137
What significant goal does India have regarding green hydrogen production by 2030?
5 million metric tons annually.
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What is the theme of the International Conference on Governance hosted by India?
Next Generation Administrative Reforms – Reaching the Last Mile.
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What key achievement was highlighted regarding India's broadband coverage?
80% broadband coverage.
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What is the target for India's textile exports by 2030?
₹9 lakh crore.
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What was the WPI inflation rate for January 2025?
2.31%.
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How much did India’s retail inflation drop to in January 2025?
4.31%.
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What was the primary factor for the drop in India's retail inflation in January 2025?
Moderating food prices.
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What was the RBI's action regarding the repo rate in January 2025?
Cut the repo rate by 25 basis points to 6.25%.
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What was the inflation peak in October 2024?
6.2%.
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What is the significance of the 'Indie Haat' event?
Promotes rural artisans and showcases handloom and handicraft products.
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What does the Kinnar Mahasammelan aim to address?
Transgender rights, traditions, and spirituality.
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What was the FDI growth percentage in India for 2024?
13%.
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What trend was observed in global FDI in 2024?
Increased by 11% to $1.4 trillion.
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What was the inflation rate for food articles in WPI for January 2025?
7.47%.
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Fill in the blank: India generates _____ tonnes of e-waste annually.
1.6 million
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True or False: India aims to reduce its dependency on imports of critical minerals through recycling.
True
