Questions and Answers
Which bowler recently announced his retirement from all formats of cricket?
Which country is set to host the 34th edition of the 'Olympics 25'?
What is the name of the national independence campaign launched by the BJP party?
Who is the current chairman or president of the International Olympic Committee?
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Which city in Uttar Pradesh is being developed as a 'solar city' under a green energy campaign?
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Which institution has been declared as a symbol of India's academic heritage?
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Who was elected as the speaker of Lok Sabha for the second time?
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What is the new term given to the Indian Penal Code created during the British era?
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Who were the flag bearers at the closing ceremony of the Paris Olympics?
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Who is appointed as the new Chief of Army Staff?
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Which award has been conferred to the wildlife filmmaker this year?
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What is the name of the app launched to promote multilingual education in India?
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Which monument has been recently included in the World Heritage List?
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Study Notes
Education and Leadership
- Nalanda International University recognized as a symbol of India's academic heritage.
- Om Birla re-elected as Speaker of the Lok Sabha for the second time.
- "Bhartiya Nyay Sanhita" is the new name for the Indian Penal Code established during British rule.
Sports Achievements
- Manu Bhaker and S. Sreejesh were flag bearers at the closing ceremony of the Paris Olympics.
- Lt. General Upendra Dwivedi appointed as the new Chief of Army Staff.
- Jasprit Bumrah awarded Player of the Tournament in the Men's T20 World Cup held in Barbados in 2024.
- Carlos Alcaraz from Spain won the Men's Singles Wimbledon Championship this year.
Awards and Recognition
- Subbiah Nallamuthu conferred the V. Shantaram Lifetime Achievement Award for wildlife filmmaking.
- Gaurav Pandey received the Sahitya Akademi Yuva Puraskar in Hindi.
- Krishna Prakash awarded the Hindi Sahitya Bhartiya Award.
- "Gulmohar" awarded Best Hindi Movie at the National Film Awards in Mumbai.
Government Initiatives
- "Anuvadini" app launched by the central government to promote multilingual education in India.
- New law introduced: "Antipaper Leaks" Prevention of Unfair Means Act 2024 to address malpractices in competitive exams.
- "Har Ghar Tiranga" is a national independence campaign initiated by the BJP.
Current Affairs and Developments
- Sheikh Hasina Wajed, PM of Bangladesh, recently deported.
- The second UP International Trade Show "India Exposition Mart" scheduled in Greater Noida.
- Vainad in Kerala heavily affected by flooding.
- Charaiyev Medan/Stup Samadhi recognized as a new Indian monument on the World Heritage List.
Notable Personalities and Events
- Veteran sports journalist Harpal Singh Bedi passed away recently.
- England fast bowler James Anderson announced retirement from all formats of cricket.
- Thomas Bach serves as the President of the International Olympic Committee.
- SBI reported the highest profit among government banks for FY 2023-2024.
- Janab Mohd. Yusuf appointed as the new interim PM of Bangladesh.
- Rahul Gandhi leads as the Opposition Leader in the Lok Sabha.
Urban Development and Innovations
- Prayagraj, Gorakhpur, and Varanasi designated as solar cities under a green energy initiative.
- ISRO launched the smallest satellite, Earth Observation Satellite-8.
Significant Marriages
- Anant and Radhika's high-profile marriage recently took place in Jamnagar, Gujarat.
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Test your knowledge on the latest current affairs with this quiz. It covers a variety of topics including international universities, political events, and significant changes in legal terminology in India. Challenge yourself to see how well you stay informed!
