1. New Plant Species : A new plant called "Polygonum Chaturbhujanum" was found in the Pench Tiger Reserve in Maharashtra, India.
2. India-Nepal Electricity Agreement : India and Nepal agreed to export 10,000 MW of electricity.
3. REC Limited and Bank of Baroda Collaboration : REC Limited and Bank of Baroda joined hands to finance power, infrastructure, and logistics projects.
4. Sri Lanka's Decision on Research Ships : Sri Lanka stopped foreign research ships from entering its waters for a year, possibly due to Indian concerns about Chinese research vessels in the region.
5. Ayodhya Airport Renaming : The Ayodhya Airport is now known as "Maharishi Valmiki International Airport" to honor its cultural significance. It's expected to boost tourism and pilgrimage.
6. Assam's 'Gunotsav 2024' : Assam plans to assess around 40 lakh students in government schools to improve education quality from January 3 to February 8.
7. India's 'Bharat Park' in UAE : India aims to set up 'Bharat Park' in the UAE to showcase Indian goods globally and emphasizes the importance of Man Made Fibre Textiles.
8. India's Economic Growth : India's GDP is projected to grow at 7.3% in FY24, with the construction sector expected to lead with a 10.7% growth.
9. India's Forex Reserves Increase : India's foreign exchange reserves rose to $623.2 billion, a substantial increase reported by the Reserve Bank of India.
10. National Birds Day and World Day of War Orphans : The United States observes January 5 as National Birds Day, while January 6 is dedicated to the World Day of War Orphans.
11. Recent Summits and Conferences : Amit Shah inaugurated a security-related conference; Piyush Goyal unveiled the logo for a mobility expo.
12. UN Report on India's GDP Growth Forecast : The UN projects India's GDP to grow by 6.2% in 2024, emphasizing its strong domestic demand and growing sectors.
13. Agreements Regarding Railways' Emission Goals : India signed agreements with USAID and CII to support Indian Railways in achieving net-zero carbon emissions.
14. Appointments in Various Organizations : Several notable appointments were made in organizations like NIIFL, ADB, IOA, SEBI, and Maharashtra's police department.
15. Science & Technology Milestones : ISRO successfully tested a fuel cell in space, Google DeepMind introduced a new robotic system, and IIT Madras engineered plant cells to produce a cancer drug.
1. Where was the new plant species "Polygonum Chaturbhujanum" discovered?
Answer: Pench Tiger Reserve in Nagpur, Maharashtra.
2. How much electricity did India and Nepal agree to export?
Answer: 10,000 MW.
3. Which organizations collaborated to finance power, infrastructure, and logistics projects?
Answer: REC Limited and Bank of Baroda.
4. Why did Sri Lanka declare a one-year moratorium on foreign research ships entering its waters?
Answer: In response to concerns raised by India regarding Chinese research vessels docking in the region.
5. What is the new name of Ayodhya Airport?
Answer: Maharishi Valmiki International Airport, Ayodhyadham.
6. What is the expected passenger capacity after the second phase of development for Maharishi Valmiki International Airport?
Answer: 60 lakh (6 million) commuters annually.
7. What is the purpose of the 'Gunotsav 2024' assessment in Assam?
Answer: To evaluate the performance of approximately 40 lakh students across government schools.
8. What is the objective of 'Bharat Park' planned by the Indian government in the UAE?
Answer: To display and store Indian-made goods for a global audience.
9. What is the projected GDP growth rate for India in the fiscal year 2023-24?
Answer: 7.3%.
10. What was the total of India’s foreign exchange reserves reported by the Reserve Bank of India on December 29?
Answer: $623.2 billion.
11. Which day is observed as National Birds Day in the United States?
Answer: January 5.
12. What is the theme of the World Day of War Orphans 2024?
Answer: “Orphan Lives Matter” and “Standing Up for War-Affected Children.”
13. Where was the 58th DGsP/IGsP Conference 2023 inaugurated?
Answer: Rajasthan International Centre in Jaipur.
14. Which Union Minister unveiled the logo and booklet for the 'Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2024'?
Answer: Piyush Goyal.
15. What is the projected GDP growth rate for India in 2024 according to the United Nations' report?
Answer: 6.2%.
16. What is the focus of the India-USAID MoU approved by the Union Cabinet?
Answer: Supporting Indian Railways in achieving 'net zero carbon emission' by 2030.
17. What is the primary objective of the MoU between Indian Railways and CII?
Answer: To reduce energy and water consumption, ultimately lowering greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.
18. Who was appointed as the CEO and MD of NIIFL?
Answer: Sanjiv Aggarwal.
19. What is the new role of Vikas Sheel, a seasoned bureaucrat?
Answer: Executive Director of the Asian Development Bank (ADB).
20. Who is the new CEO of the Indian Olympic Association?
Answer: Raghuram Iyer.
21. Which organization appointed G Ram Mohan Rao as an Executive Director for three years?
Answer: Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI).
22. Who became Maharashtra’s first woman Director General of Police?
Answer: Rashmi Shukla.
23. What did ISRO successfully test on the PSLV-C58 mission's POEM3 platform?
Answer: A 100 W class Polymer Electrolyte Membrane Fuel Cell based Power System (FCPS).
24. What is the purpose of Mobile ALOHA introduced by Google DeepMind?
Answer: To elevate the capabilities of bimanual mobile manipulation in robotics.
25. What did researchers from IIT Madras and Mandi engineer plant cells to produce?
Answer: The anti-cancer drug camptothecin (CPT)
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