Jan Flashcards
(30 cards)
What is the “Digital Tree Aadhaar” initiative in Jammu & Kashmir?
It assigns ‘Tree Aadhaar numbers’ to heritage maple trees (Chinar) using QR codes and GIS to document and conserve them. Launched in 2021, 28,560 trees have been geo-tagged.
What is the KaWaChaM system launched in Kerala?
It is India’s 1st fully integrated disaster risk warning system, providing real-time alerts for extreme weather events through 126 warning sirens. Developed by KSDMA, NDMA, and the World Bank.
Who has been reappointed as MD & CEO of IDBI Bank?
Rakesh Sharma has been reappointed for 3 years, effective March 19, 2025.
What is the purpose of RBI’s Variable Rate Repo (VRR) auctions?
To alleviate liquidity tightness in the banking system. One auction is overnight (Rs 2 lakh crore), and the other is 14-day (Rs 1.75 lakh crore).
What is BHIM’s partnership with FinTech Yatra 2025 about?
To advance financial inclusion and digital literacy by training over 200 individuals from NGOs under a train-the-trainer model.
What is the “Sanjay” battlefield surveillance system?
A system developed by the Indian Army and BEL to monitor borders, prevent intrusions, and provide real-time battlefield intelligence. It will be inducted in phases between March and October 2025.
What is the Pralay missile?
An indigenous surface-to-surface short-range ballistic missile (SRBM) with a range of 350-500 km, developed by DRDO. It will be showcased at the 76th Republic Day parade in 2025.
Who has been elected as the Prime Minister of Ireland for a second term?
Micheal Martin, leader of the Fianna Fail party, was elected with 95 votes. He will lead a coalition government with Fine Gael and independent lawmakers.
What is the significance of the Indian short film ‘Anuja’?
It has been nominated in the ‘Best Live Action Short Film’ category at the 97th Academy Awards. The film is backed by Guneet Monga, Priyanka Chopra, and Mindy Kaling.
What is the Subhash Chandra Bose Aapda Prabandhan Puraskar-2025?
An award given to INCOIS in the ‘institutional’ category for its work in disaster management, particularly in providing early alerts for ocean-related hazards.
What is the focus of the AI Action Summit co-chaired by Narendra Modi?
The summit focuses on AI in the service of the general interest, the future of work, innovation and culture, trusted AI, and global governance of AI.
Which state tops the Fiscal Health Index (FHI) 2025?
Odisha tops the index with a score of 67.8, followed by Chhattisgarh, Goa, Jharkhand, and Gujarat.
What is the collaboration between IRCTC and Zomato?
It is called ‘Zomato-Food Delivery in Trains’ and was announced in September 2024 to revamp IRCTC’s food offerings.
What is AWS’s investment plan in Maharashtra?
AWS will invest $8.3 billion in Cloud infrastructure in Maharashtra, contributing $15.3 billion to India’s GDP by 2030 and supporting over 81,300 jobs annually.
What is the significance of January 24?
It is observed as National Girl Child Day and International Day of Education.
What is the role of the Indian Tsunami Early Warning Centre (ITEWC)?
It provides tsunami alerts within 10 minutes, serving India and 28 Indian Ocean Region countries. It is operated by INCOIS.
What is the significance of the “Year of Reforms” declared by the Ministry of Defence?
The year 2025 has been declared as the ‘Year of Reforms’ by the Ministry of Defence, during which the ‘Sanjay’ battlefield surveillance system will be inducted.
What is the National Cyclone Risk Mitigation Project?
A centrally sponsored scheme funded by the World Bank, implemented by NDMA in 8 coastal states of India, including Kerala, to mitigate cyclone risks.
What is the role of the Chinar Atlas of Kashmir?
It is being prepared to map and document the distribution of Chinar trees across the Kashmir valley as part of the ‘Digital Tree Aadhaar’ initiative.
What is the significance of the 16th Finance Commission’s Fiscal Health Index (FHI) 2025?
It assesses the fiscal health of 18 major states based on 5 key sub-indices: Quality of Expenditure, Revenue Mobilisation, Fiscal Prudence, Debt Index, and Debt Sustainability.
What is the purpose of the FinTech Yatra?
It is a 10,000 km road journey that connects innovation providers (start-ups) with innovation seekers (financial institutions, venture capitalists, and corporates).
What is the significance of the Pralay missile’s deployment?
It is meant for deployment along both the Line of Control (LoC) and the Line of Actual Control (LAC) for conventional strikes.
What is the role of the Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services (INCOIS)?
INCOIS specializes in early alerts for ocean-related hazards and has been recognized by UNESCO as a top tsunami service provider.
What is the significance of the “Year of Technology Absorption”?
The year 2024 was observed as the ‘Year of Technology Absorption’ by the Ministry of Defence, focusing on integrating advanced technologies into defence systems.
