โก Key Highlights & Examination Context
Essential facts, official recruitment guidelines, and high-yield key points curated by the ExamCare faculty for upcoming competitive exams.
- ISRO Launches SpaDeX Mission ๐๐
- What’s Happening? The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) successfully launched its ‘Space Docking Experiment’ (SpaDeX) mission using the PSLV-C60 rocket from Sriharikota.
- Why It Matters: This mission aims to demonstrate the process of docking and undocking between two satellites in low-Earth orbit, showcasing India’s advancements in space technology.
- 813th Urs of Hazrat Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti Begins ๐๐
- What’s Happening? The 813th Urs of Sufi saint Hazrat Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti has begun, marking an important religious and cultural event.
- Why It Matters: This annual event commemorates the death anniversary of the revered saint and attracts devotees from around the world.
- 18th Elephant and Tourism Festival in Nepal ๐๐
- What’s Happening? The 18th Elephant and Tourism Festival is being held in Sauraha, Chitwan, Nepal, attracting both local and international visitors.
- Why It Matters: This festival is a significant driver for tourism in the region, featuring various cultural and entertainment activities.
- Gujarat CM Launches SWAR Platform ๐๐ฃ๏ธ
- What’s Happening? Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel launched the SWAR (Speech and Written Analysis Resource) platform to bridge language barriers and enhance communication.
- Why It Matters: This initiative aims to make government services more accessible and inclusive for citizens.
- Sikkimโs Kagyed Dance Festival ๐ญ๐
- What’s Happening? The Kagyed Chaam Dance Festival, one of Sikkimโs most revered Buddhist celebrations, is being held at Tsuklakhang Palace in Gangtok.
- Why It Matters: This vibrant cultural event symbolizes the destruction of negative forces and the ushering in of peace and prosperity for the new year.
Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQs) ๐
1. What mission did ISRO successfully launch on December 30, 2024? ๐๐
- a) Chandrayaan-3
- b) Mangalyaan-2
- c) SpaDeX
- d) Gaganyaan
- Answer: c) SpaDeX โ
2. What event began with the 813th Urs of Hazrat Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti? ๐๐
- a) Diwali
- b) Eid-ul-Fitr
- c) Urs Festival
- d) Holi
- Answer: c) Urs Festival โ
3. Where is the 18th Elephant and Tourism Festival being held? ๐๐
- a) Kathmandu
- b) Sauraha, Chitwan, Nepal
- c) New Delhi
- d) Colombo
- Answer: b) Sauraha, Chitwan, Nepal โ
4. What platform did the Gujarat Chief Minister launch? ๐๐ฃ๏ธ
- a) SWAR (Speech and Written Analysis Resource)
- b) GIFT (Gujarat Innovation Forum for Technology)
- c) Vikas (Virtual Knowledge and Assistance Service)
- d) Seva (Social Empowerment and Virtuous Assistance)
- Answer: a) SWAR (Speech and Written Analysis Resource) โ
5. Where is the Kagyed Dance Festival being held? ๐ญ๐
- a) Darjeeling
- b) Tsuklakhang Palace, Gangtok
- c) Leh
- d) Manali
- Answer: b) Tsuklakhang Palace, Gangtok โ