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Considering geopolitical and economic factors, what is the likely rationale behind choosing Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, as the location for the 2025 G20 Summit?
Considering geopolitical and economic factors, what is the likely rationale behind choosing Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, as the location for the 2025 G20 Summit?
- Brazil's stable political climate guarantees a peaceful setting for international diplomacy.
- Brazil's commitment to environmental conservation aligns with global sustainability goals.
- Brazil's rapidly growing economy and strategic importance in South America. (correct)
- Brazil's lack of significant economic influence ensures a neutral ground for discussions.
Based on current technological trends, what impact might IIT Bombay's development of a needle-free shock syringe have on global healthcare?
Based on current technological trends, what impact might IIT Bombay's development of a needle-free shock syringe have on global healthcare?
- Improved vaccination rates and reduced healthcare waste in developing nations. (correct)
- Exacerbated the shortage of trained healthcare professionals in administering injections.
- Increased risk of cross-contamination due to the method of drug delivery.
- Limited impact due to high manufacturing costs and complex distribution challenges.
Given the global trend towards digital finance, what potential implications arise from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) piloting a digital rupee in December 2024?
Given the global trend towards digital finance, what potential implications arise from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) piloting a digital rupee in December 2024?
- Reduced financial inclusion as digital currency favors technologically savvy populations.
- Increased operational costs for commercial banks due to the complexity of digital transactions.
- Enhanced transparency and efficiency in financial transactions, potentially reducing the shadow economy. (correct)
- Greater vulnerability to cyber threats and data breaches in the financial system.
Considering the rising global concerns about data privacy and national security, what factors likely contributed to the potential ban of TikTok in the U.S. in January 2025?
Considering the rising global concerns about data privacy and national security, what factors likely contributed to the potential ban of TikTok in the U.S. in January 2025?
How does the theme of the 18th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD) Convention, "Diaspora's Contribution to a Viksit Bharat," align with India's long-term developmental goals?
How does the theme of the 18th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD) Convention, "Diaspora's Contribution to a Viksit Bharat," align with India's long-term developmental goals?
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2025 G20 Summit Location?
2025 G20 Summit Location?
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Country Abolishing Death Penalty (Jan 2025)?
Country Abolishing Death Penalty (Jan 2025)?
Zimbabwe
2024 U.S. President?
2024 U.S. President?
Donald Trump
Indian Sub Commissioned (Feb 2025)?
Indian Sub Commissioned (Feb 2025)?
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First European Nation Joining CPTPP (Dec 2024)?
First European Nation Joining CPTPP (Dec 2024)?
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Study Notes
- The 2025 G20 Summit will be held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
- IIT Bombay developed a needle-free shock syringe.
- Zimbabwe abolished the death penalty in January 2025.
- Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Union Budget of India for 2025.
- A 7.1 magnitude earthquake struck Tibet as a major natural disaster in January 2025.
- Donald Trump was elected as the U.S. President in 2024.
- Francois Bayrou is the Prime Minister of France as of January 2025.
- TikTok is a social media platform facing a potential ban in the U.S. in January 2025.
- Prime Minister Modi visited the UAE in February 2024 for a temple inauguration.
- The Ministry of Information & Broadcasting is introducing amendments to Cable TV Rules in January 2025.
- PM Modi celebrated Diwali with soldiers in Gujarat (Kachchh) in October 2024.
- West Bengal won the 33rd Santosh Trophy in 2024.
- Azerbaijan (Baku) is the host country for COP29 in 2024.
- Cyclone Fengal affected Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh in December 2024.
- Sanjay Malhotra is the new Governor of RBI as of January 2025.
- The Grateful Dead is the 2025 MusiCares Person of the Year.
- Jane Fonda is the recipient of the SAG Life Achievement Award in 2025.
- The UN focused on climate change as a global concern in 2024.
- The 15th Aero India Show took place at Air Force Station, Yelahanka, Bengaluru.
- Andhra Pradesh approved IT and GCC Policy 4.0 in December 2024.
- Dr. V. Narayanan is the next ISRO Chairman.
- Vav-Tharad is the new (34th) district in Gujarat.
- Lokpal Day is observed on January 16, 2025.
- The theme of the 18th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD) Convention is "Diaspora's Contribution to a Viksit Bharat."
- The revised income tax rebate limit (Union Budget 2025) is INR12.75 lakh.
- INS Vaghsheer is an Indian submarine commissioned in Feb 2025.
- Justin Trudeau resigned as the Canadian Prime Minister in January 2025.
- Super Bowl LIX is a major sporting event in the USA in February 2025.
- Australia faced severe bushfires in February 2025.
- RBI is piloting a digital currency, Digital Rupee, in December 2024.
- The United Kingdom is the first European nation to join CPTPP in December 2024.
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Summary of important current affairs. Covering events like the G20 Summit in Brazil, scientific innovations like needle-free syringes, and key political and environmental events. Also includes updates on international relations and policy changes.
