Global Ecosystem Atlas Launch: The world’s first Global Ecosystem Atlas was introduced at COP16 of the UN Convention on Biological Diversity, aimed at mapping ecosystems worldwide
IndiaAI and Meta Collaboration: IndiaAI and Meta launched a new center for generative AI at IIT Jodhpur named “Shrijan,” promoting advanced AI technologies
Civil Registration System: Union Home Minister Amit Shah launched a mobile application under the Civil Registration System to simplify birth and death registrations in alignment with Digital India goals
India-UK Collaboration: The United Kingdom officially became the first country to end coal-based electricity production by closing its last coal plant after 142 years
U23 World Wrestling Championships: Chirag Chikkara became the third Indian wrestler to win gold at the U23 World Wrestling Championships in the men’s freestyle 57kg category
Spain-India Forum: The 4th Spain-India Forum, focusing on geopolitical and technological partnerships, was inaugurated in Mumbai by Spanish President Pedro Sánchez
MY Bharat Initiative: A nationwide volunteering initiative, “This Diwali with MY Bharat,” was launched to encourage youth participation in community service during Diwali
Where was the world’s first Global Ecosystem Atlas launched?
- A) COP15, Colombia
- B) COP16, Colombia
- C) UN Climate Change Summit, USA
- D) BRICS Summit, Kazan
- Answer: B) COP16, Colombia
Which country launched the “Shrijan” center for generative AI in collaboration with IndiaAI and Meta?
- A) United States
- B) Japan
- C) China
- D) India
- Answer: D) India
Which new mobile app was launched by Union Home Minister Amit Shah for civil registration?
- A) Birth-Death Registration App
- B) Civil Registration System (CRS) mobile application
- C) Digital India Registration Portal
- D) National Registration System App
- Answer: B) Civil Registration System (CRS) mobile application
Which country became the first to close its last coal plant, marking the end of coal-based electricity production?
- A) United States
- B) Russia
- C) United Kingdom
- D) Germany
- Answer: C) United Kingdom
Which wrestler won a gold medal at the U23 World Wrestling Championship in 2024, becoming the third Indian to do so?
- A) Ravi Kumar
- B) Bajrang Punia
- C) Chirag Chikkara
- D) Deepak Punia
- Answer: C) Chirag Chikkara
What was the theme of the fourth Spain-India Forum inaugurated by Spanish President Pedro Sánchez?
- A) Digital Technology for the Future
- B) India-Spain Cooperation in Green Energy
- C) Spain-India Partnership amid Geopolitical and Technological Challenges
- D) Strengthening Economic Ties between India and Spain
- Answer: C) Spain-India Partnership amid Geopolitical and Technological Challenges
Which initiative was launched by Union Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya to engage volunteers during Diwali celebrations?
- A) Diwali for Bharat Initiative
- B) MY Bharat Portal Volunteering Program
- C) This Diwali with MY Bharat – Ye Diwali MY Bharat Ke Saath
- D) National Diwali Volunteer Drive
- Answer: C) This Diwali with MY Bharat – Ye Diwali MY Bharat Ke Saath