GST Compensation Cess Extension: The GST Council has decided to extend the Goods and Services Tax (GST) Compensation Cess until March 2026 to repay a loan of ₹2.69 lakh crore taken during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Mhadei Wildlife Sanctuary: Located in Goa, the Mhadei Wildlife Sanctuary is ecologically significant as it forms part of the Western Ghats and hosts a substantial tiger population.
Global Innovation Index: India has jumped to the 39th position in the Global Innovation Index (GII) of 2024, reflecting significant progress in innovation and technology.
Census of India: The Census of India, first conducted in 1872, is set to take place again in 2025, focusing on caste enumeration, electoral delimitation, and the National Population Register (NPR).
International Affairs: Colombia launched the Nature Coalition during the U.N. COP16 biodiversity discussions, aiming to achieve a “peace with nature”.
ILO Governing Body Meeting: The 352nd session of the International Labour Organization (ILO) Governing Body was held in Geneva.
North Korea Missile Test: North Korea successfully tested the ballistic missile Hasong-19.
Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve: Ten elephants have recently died in the Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve in Madhya Pradesh.
New Leader of Britain’s Conservative Party: Cami Bednock has become the new leader of Britain’s Conservative Party.
Air Officer-in-Charge Maintenance: Air Marshal Ajay Kumar Arora has been appointed as the Air Officer-in-Charge Maintenance for the Indian Air Force.
1.Until when has the GST Council extended the GST Compensation Cess? A) March 2025 B) March 2026 C) March 2027 D) March 2028 Answer: B) March 2026
2. In which Indian state is the Mhadei Wildlife Sanctuary located? A) Karnataka B) Kerala C) Goa D) Maharashtra Answer: C) Goa
3. What position did India achieve in the Global Innovation Index (GII) of 2024? A) 50th B) 45th C) 39th D) 35th Answer: C) 39th
4. When was the first Census of India conducted? A) 1872 B) 1881 C) 1891 D) 1901 Answer: A) 1872
5. Which country launched the Nature Coalition during the U.N. COP16 biodiversity discussions? A) Brazil B) Colombia C) Norway D) Australia Answer: B) Colombia
6. Where was the 352nd session of the International Labour Organization (ILO) Governing Body held? A) New York B) London C) Geneva D) Paris Answer: C) Geneva
7. Which ballistic missile did North Korea successfully test? A) Hasong-17 B) Hasong-18 C) Hasong-19 D) Hasong-20 Answer: C) Hasong-19
8. In which Indian state is the Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve located? A) Karnataka B) Madhya Pradesh C) Assam D) Rajasthan Answer: B) Madhya Pradesh
9. Who became the new leader of Britain’s Conservative Party? A) Rishi Sunak B) Boris Johnson C) Theresa May D) Cami Bednock Answer: D) Cami Bednock
10. Who has been appointed as the Air Officer-in-Charge Maintenance for the Indian Air Force? A) Air Marshal Rajiv Dayal Mathur B) Air Marshal Sandeep Singh C) Air Marshal Ajay Kumar Arora D) Air Marshal Anil Chopra Answer: C) Air Marshal Ajay Kumar Arora