Daily & Latest Current Affairs in 2025

Correct Answer :   Jio Brain

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Reliance Jio introduced Jio Brain, an advanced AI platform designed to improve operational efficiency, data-driven decision-making, and customer service.

Jio Brain aims to transform business processes by providing predictive insights, automating workflows, and offering comprehensive analytics.

It will be utilized not only for Reliance's services but also by other companies within the Reliance group, facilitating broader adoption of AI technologies across various business operations. This initiative marks a significant step in integrating AI into business practices.

Correct Answer :   Sri Lanka

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India provided the first payment for hybrid power projects on three islands in Sri Lanka—Delft, Nainativu, and Analaitivu—through an $11 million grant.

These projects, replacing a previously suspended Chinese venture, aim to meet the energy needs of the islands, which are located near Tamil Nadu and are not connected to Sri Lanka's national grid.

The initiative is expected to be completed by April 2025, highlighting India's strategic involvement in Sri Lanka's energy infrastructure.

Correct Answer :   Gujarat

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Cyclone 'Asna,' forming in the northeastern Arabian Sea, is posing a significant threat to Gujarat, particularly the Kutch district, with heavy rain and strong winds.

The cyclone has the potential to intensify and move towards Pakistan as well. The name "Asna," meaning "the one to be acknowledged or praised" in Urdu, was provided by Pakistan.

This situation highlights the importance of disaster preparedness in regions prone to cyclonic activities.

Correct Answer :   Kerala

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The 0484 AERO LOUNGE, launched by Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan, is situated at Cochin Airport in Kerala.

Spanning 50,000 sq. ft., it offers luxurious amenities like rooms, suites, gym, spa, and dining options at affordable rates.

This unique concept combines premium airport experience with cultural aesthetics, making it accessible to both passengers and visitors.

Correct Answer :   Apple

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Bharti Airtel has collaborated with Apple to offer exclusive content benefits to its customers in India.

As part of this partnership, Apple TV+ will be integrated into Airtel's Xstream service for customers on premium Wi-Fi and postpaid plans.

Additionally, Airtel's music-streaming service, Wynk Premium, will provide access to Apple Music offers.

This collaboration highlights Airtel's strategy to enhance its digital services by teaming up with a leading global technology company like Apple.

Correct Answer :   Satish Kumar

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Satish Kumar, an Indian Railway Management Service officer, has been appointed as the new Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Railway Board, effective from September 1, 2024.

Kumar, who succeeds Jaya Verma Sinha upon her retirement on August 31, 2024, marks a historic first as the board’s first Scheduled Caste chairman and CEO.

Kumar, a 1986 batch officer of the Indian Railway Service of Mechanical Engineers (IRSME), has had a distinguished 34-year career with Indian Railways. Notably, he took charge as the General Manager of North Central Railway, Prayagraj, on November 8, 2022, a significant milestone in his service.

With a B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering from Malaviya National Institute of Technology (MNIT), Jaipur, and a Post Graduate Diploma in Operation Management and Cyber Law from Indira Gandhi National Open University, Kumar’s educational and professional achievements have been widely recognised..

Source : E Gov

Correct Answer :   Fatemeh Mohajerani

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Fatemeh Mohajerani has been appointed as Iran’s first female government spokesperson by President Masoud Pezeshkian.

With a Doctorate in Business Administration from Heriot-Watt University, Mohajerani joins other high-ranking women in Iran’s government, such as Shina Ansari, head of the Department of Environment, and Farzaneh Sadeq Malvajard, Minister of Roads and Urban Development.

This appointment marks a significant step in increasing the representation of women in Iran’s governmental roles.

Correct Answer :   IOCL

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Rashtriya Ispat Nigam (Visakhapatnam Steel Plant) and IOCL signed an MoU on August 27, 2024, to ensure the supply of hydraulic and lubricating oils and greases to RINL from 2024 to 2029.

The agreement, exchanged by RINL Director (Projects) Sri AK Bagchi and IOCL ED Sri B. Anil Kumar, also includes collaboration in technical support, lubrication, and training. This partnership highlights IOCL's role in providing essential resources to RINL and enhancing its operational efficiency.

Correct Answer :   August 29

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The International Day Against Nuclear Tests is observed annually on August 29, serving as a global reminder of the catastrophic effects of nuclear weapons testing.

Established to highlight the need for a world free from nuclear threats, this day reflects on the historical context of nuclear testing, beginning with the first nuclear detonation in 1945 and the subsequent Cold War era that saw numerous tests worldwide.

This observance reinforces the global commitment to preventing the devastation caused by nuclear weapons.

Correct Answer :   Japan

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Typhoon Shanshan made landfall on Japan’s Kyushu Island on 29th August 2024, bringing heavy rain and strong winds, injuring at least 40 people across three prefectures.

The Japan Meteorological Agency described it as the country's strongest typhoon of the year, with winds reaching up to 252 kilometres per hour.

The storm led to severe disruptions, including the suspension of train services and power outages, while also prompting a rare special typhoon warning for Kagoshima Prefecture.