Supreme Court Overturns 1967 Ruling on AMU’s Minority Status: The Supreme Court overturned its 1967 ruling in the Azeez Basha case, paving the way for Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) to reassess its minority status under Article 30 of the Indian Constitution.
🌍 5th National EMRS Fest Celebrates Tribal Heritage & Birsa Munda’s Legacy: The 5th National EMRS Cultural & Literary Fest and Kala Utsav is being held in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, to honor the 150th birth anniversary of Bhagwan Birsa Munda.
🌐 55th International Film Festival of India: The 55th edition of the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) has begun in Panaji, Goa, celebrating global cinema.
🇲🇺 Leadership Shift in Mauritius: Opposition leader Dr. Navin Ramgoolam is set to become the Prime Minister of Mauritius for the third time after the recent legislative elections.
🌳 Igas Bagwal Festival in Uttarakhand: The state of Uttarakhand celebrates the unique festival of Igas Bagwal, also known as Budhi Diwali or Harbodhni Ekadashi, in the mountainous regions.
🏆 Decline in Out-of-Pocket Expenditure: The National Health Accounts (NHA) 2021-22 data highlights a significant decline in Out-of-Pocket Expenditure (OOPE) on healthcare, attributed to increased government investments and expanded health insurance coverage.
🌍 State of Food and Agriculture 2024 Mapping: The Sirpur Ramsar Site has been included in the mapping.
🌟 Defence Secretary Appointment: Rajesh Kumar Singh has been appointed as the new Defence Secretary in New Delhi.
🌌 First Black Hole Triple System Discovered: Scientists have discovered the first-ever black hole triple system, located approximately 8,000 light years from Earth.
🌐 AI Preparedness Index 2023-24: The global AI market is expected to grow significantly, reshaping labor markets and industries.
🏆 India’s First Green Certified Zoo: The Durgesh Aranya Zoological Park in Himachal Pradesh has become the first zoo in India to gain certification from the Indian Green Building Council (IGBC).
🌿 Deepam 2.0 Scheme: Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu launched the Deepam 2.0 scheme, offering free gas cylinders to women.
🚁 Namo Drone Didi Scheme: The Indian Government launched the ‘Namo Drone Didi’ scheme to empower Women Self Help Groups (SHGs) by providing drones
What significant ruling did the Supreme Court overturn related to Aligarh Muslim University (AMU)? A) AMU’s status as a public university B) AMU’s minority status under Article 30 C) AMU’s funding structure D) AMU’s curriculum requirements Answer: B) AMU’s minority status under Article 30
2. Where is the 5th National EMRS Cultural & Literary Fest and Kala Utsav being held? A) Kolkata B) New Delhi C) Bhubaneswar D) Mumbai Answer: C) Bhubaneswar
3. Which edition of the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) has begun in Panaji, Goa? A) 50th B) 52nd C) 55th D) 60th Answer: C) 55th
4. Who is set to become the Prime Minister of Mauritius for the third time? A) Anerood Jugnauth B) Pravind Jugnauth C) Navin Ramgoolam D) Paul Bérenger Answer: C) Navin Ramgoolam
5. What festival, also known as Budhi Diwali or Harbodhni Ekadashi, is celebrated in Uttarakhand? A) Makar Sankranti B) Igas Bagwal C) Ganga Dussehra D) Kumbh Mela Answer: B) Igas Bagwal
6. What has the National Health Accounts (NHA) 2021-22 data highlighted? A) Increase in hospital infrastructure B) Decline in Out-of-Pocket Expenditure (OOPE) on healthcare C) Rise in medical tourism D) Growth in private healthcare investments Answer: B) Decline in Out-of-Pocket Expenditure (OOPE) on healthcare
7. Who has been appointed as the new Defence Secretary in New Delhi? A) Ajay Kumar B) Rajiv Gauba C) Rajesh Kumar Singh D) Shashi Kant Sharma Answer: C) Rajesh Kumar Singh
8. What significant astronomical discovery was made about 8,000 light years from Earth? A) New exoplanet B) Black hole triple system C) Supernova explosion D) Dwarf galaxy Answer: B) Black hole triple system
9. What type of certification did Durgesh Aranya Zoological Park in Himachal Pradesh receive? A) ISO 9001 B) Green Globe C) Indian Green Building Council (IGBC) D) LEED Gold Answer: C) Indian Green Building Council (IGBC)
10. What scheme was launched by the Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister to provide free gas cylinders to women? A) Ujjwala 2.0 B) Deepam 2.0 C) Swachh Bharat D) Pahal Scheme Answer: B) Deepam 2.0
11. What is the purpose of the ‘Namo Drone Didi’ scheme launched by the Indian Government? A) To promote drone farming B) To empower Women Self Help Groups (SHGs) C) To monitor wildlife D) To enhance military surveillance Answer: B) To empower Women Self Help Groups (SHGs)