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Who was the chairman of the dissolved Standing Committee on Statistics (SCoS)?
What is the name of the platform launched to enhance international trade opportunities for Indian exporters?
Which NTPC power station received the 2024 Energy Management Insight Award?
In which state was the newly discovered Myristica swamp forest found?
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Which organization awarded the CSDA Program contract to Pixxel?
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Which country topped the U.S.News & World Report’s Annual Best Countries Ranking 2024?
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How long does the Department of Telecommunications have to seek comments on Experimental Licences after a complete application?
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Which sport has been added as a Demonstration Sport in the 2026 Asian Games?
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Which badminton prodigy from India won their first-ever individual title at the Belgian International Challenge in 2024?
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What is the name of the campaign launched to monitor the progress of Swachhata and reduce pendency?
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How many lives could potentially be saved in Low-and-Middle Income Countries (LMICs) by 2050 through investments in healthy longevity, according to a World Bank report?
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Who won the Singapore Literature Prize in 2024 for the short story 'Nine Yard Sarees'?
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Which railway station in Andhra Pradesh was awarded the Non-Suburban Group-1 (NSG-1) status by the Ministry of Railways?
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Which organization has launched a website as a central repository for technical terms in all 22 official Indian languages?
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Who became the new Prime Minister of Jordan, succeeding Bisher Khasawneh?
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What is the total outlay approved for the Bio-RIDE scheme during the 15th Finance Commission period?
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Study Notes
Statistics and Survey Committees
- The Standing Committee on Statistics (SCoS) was dissolved, and a new Steering Committee for the National Sample Surveys (NSS) was formed.
- Pronab Sen served as the chairman of SCoS.
Trade Platforms and Initiatives
- Piyush Goyal launched the Trade Connect e-Platform in September 2024 to expand international trade for Indian exporters.
- The Bharat Startup Knowledge Access Registry was also introduced to enhance collaboration and innovation within India's startup ecosystem.
Energy and Environmental Initiatives
- NTPC Talcher Kaniha received the 2024 Energy Management Insight Award from the Clean Energy Ministerial (CEM).
- Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya signed a MoU with Monash University for collaborative research in railway engineering.
Forest Discoveries
- A newly discovered Myristica swamp forest is located in Maharashtra.
Space and Technology Contracts
- NASA awarded the Commercial SmallSat Data Acquisition Program contract to the Indian space startup Pixxel.
Rankings and Statistics
- Switzerland topped the U.S. News & World Report’s Annual Best Countries Ranking for the third consecutive year.
- The World Bank report suggests that investing in healthy longevity could save 150 million lives in Low-and-Middle Income Countries by 2050.
Sports and Events
- Yogasana has been included as a Demonstration Sport in the 2026 Asian Games.
- The second International Conference on Green Hydrogen (ICGH-2024) took place in New Delhi.
- Exercise Eastern Bridge was conducted at Masirah Air Force base in Oman, involving the Indian Air Force and the Royal Oman Air Force.
- Glasgow is set to host the 2026 Commonwealth Games.
Literature and Arts
- Prasanthi Ram won the Singapore Literature Prize 2024 for the short story 'Nine Yard Sarees'.
- Anmol Kharb secured their first individual title at the Belgian International Challenge in 2024.
Government and Social Initiatives
- The Special Campaign 4.0 launched by Union Minister Jitendra Singh includes a web portal for monitoring sanitation progress.
- The Commission for Scientific and Technical Terminology launched a repository for technical terms in 22 official Indian languages.
Railway Developments
- Vijayawada Junction railway station in Andhra Pradesh was awarded Non-Suburban Group-1 (NSG-1) status by the Ministry of Railways.
Political Changes
- Jafar Hassan was appointed as the new Prime Minister of Jordan, replacing Bisher Khasawneh.
Military Agreements
- The Indian Army signed a MoU with Tiranga Mountain Rescue to improve rescue and survival operations in mountainous areas.
International Collaborations
- Japan was the Partner Country for the World Food India 2024 event.
Financial Approvals
- The Bio-RIDE scheme received a total outlay approval of ₹9,197 crore during the 15th Finance Commission period.
Future Space Missions
- The Venus Orbiter Mission is planned for launch in 2028.
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Test your knowledge on recent developments in Indian statistics, international trade, and energy sector achievements. This quiz includes questions about the dissolution of the Standing Committee on Statistics, the launch of the Trade Connect e-Platform, and awards in the power sector. Stay updated with the latest important current events.
