Daily & Latest Current Affairs in 2025

Correct Answer :   Jithesh John

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Jithesh John, a 2001 batch Indian Economic Service Officer, has taken charge as Executive Director of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI), according to a release. Earlier, John served as an economic adviser in the Ministry of Power.

"Jithesh John took charge as Executive Director, Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI)," a release dated December 1 by the IBBI said.

John has a postgraduate degree in Economics. He has completed more than 21 years in Government of India in various capacities. He has worked in various sectors such as financial, energy, infrastructure and small and medium enterprises.

In October, IBBI announced that Sandip Garg has taken charge as a Whole Time Member.

IBBI is a key institution in implementing the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC)..

Source : Economic Times

Correct Answer :   Tamil Nadu

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Tamil Nadu is establishing mini non-leather footwear industrial parks in an area of 30-50 acres. An initiative of state owned Sipot and Sidco under public-private partnership mode, the facilities will feature designs on a par with industrial parks.

Announcing this during the inauguration of JR One Footwear factory at Eraiyur in Perambalur through video conferencing from Chennai on Tuesday (28th Nov 2023), chief minister M K Stalin said the government is taking several initiatives to attract global investors in the non-leather footwear sector.

Plans are afoot for setting up a footwear park at Panapakkam in Ranipet district at an investment of Rs 400 crore. It will offer employment opportunities for 20,000 people.

"Tamil Nadu is the most preferred destination due to ease of doing business. There are significant developments in the footwear and leather sector after we launched the Tamil Nadu Footwear & Leather Products Policy in 2022,” he said.

In view of such a pace of growth, days are not far away to realise the ambitious target of making Tamil Nadu a $1 trillion economy by 2030, he added.

He said the Perambalur facility reflects on the state government’s success in wooing investments to backward districts. The factory will provide job opportunities for the youth, particularly women in and around the district.

Established at an investment of Rs 400 crore, the factory will generate 4,000 jobs. The facility, which will make Crocs brand of footwear, has come up in the footwear park developed by Phoenix Kothari Footwear, a joint venture between Kothari Industrial Corporation Ltd. (KICL) and Evervan group of Taiwan.

The production unit, a part of the Phoenix Kothari footwear hub, was commissioned exactly a year after the foundation stone was laid. In the first phase, the factory will produce 10 million pairs of Crocs brand footwear annually. Further, facilities will be expanded to manufacture 20 million pairs of footwear every year.

Stalin said the footwear industrial park at Perambalur would attract Rs 2,440 crore investments and generate jobs for 29,500 individuals before 2028..

Source : Times of India

Correct Answer :   Delhi

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Delhi Transport Minister Kailash Gahlot Wednesday (29th Dec 2023) said the Arvind Kejriwal government in Delhi will notify its 'Delhi Motor Vehicle Aggregator and Delivery Service Provider Scheme 2023' later  29th Nov 2023.

The scheme introduces the nation's first-ever aggregator scheme exclusively tailored for premium buses and calls for a modal shift in public transportation. The buses that will come to be a part of the initiative will have exceptional quality, comfort, and reliability, and will lead to a reduction in congestion and air pollution, the government said.

The scheme defines a "Premium Bus" as any full-AC luxury public bus having a seating capacity of no less than nine passengers, pre-reserved reclining seats, and equipped with Wifi, GPS, and CCTV, the statement said.

The scheme stipulates that the 'onboarded' bus must not be more than three years old, in case the bus is CNG, and the buses joining the service after January 1, 2025, must be electric.

Here is how the scheme is going to affect commuters:
Under the scheme, only pre-booked digital ticketing will be permissible, with no physical tickets issued. All charges from passengers are to be collected exclusively through electronic or digital payment modes.

In addition to ensuring the safety and security of the passengers, the scheme will encourage aggregators and delivery service providers to adopt electric vehicles for their services to reduce air pollution in the national capital.

The scheme paves the way for the inclusion of bike taxis as service providers and mandates that the aggregators onboard electric two-wheelers for passenger transport service.

The scheme will ensure timely and effective redressal of the riders' grievances on receipt of any complaint concerning the ride or the driver or the condition of the vehicle. The concerns raised by the rider can be reported within 24 hours of the ride being availed.

If the complaint registered with the grievance redressal centre is criminal in nature, then the concerned driver will be off-boarded from the aggregator till the issue is resolved.

The scheme implements a zero-tolerance policy on the use of drugs or alcohol applicable to any driver. The aggregator will immediately off-board such driver and the suspension will last till the investigation by the aggregator.

The scheme ensures that the passenger vehicles are installed with a Certified Vehicle Tracking and Monitoring System with panic buttons relevant to a Public Service Vehicle.

Under the scheme placement of a fire extinguisher, disabled child lock mechanism, and enabled manual override for the central locking system are mandatory..

Source : Mint

Correct Answer :   December 5

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World Soil Day is celebrated every year on December 5. This year (2023), the special day falls on a Tuesday (5th Dec 2023).


World Soil Day History :

In June 2013, the FAO Conference endorsed World Soil Day and later approached the 68th United National General Assembly and requested for its official adoption. Towards the end of 2013, the UN General Assembly designated December 5, 2014, as the first official World Soil Day.

World Soil Day Significance :

"World Soil Day 2023 (WSD) and its campaign aim to raise awareness of the importance and relationship between soil and water in achieving sustainable and resilient agrifood systems. WSD is a unique global platform that not only celebrates soils but also empowers and engages citizens around the world to improve soil health," wrote the United Nations on its official website.

The UN further added sustainable soil management practices minimum tillage, crop rotation, organic matter addition, and cover cropping can improve soil health and reduce soil erosion and enhance water infiltration and storage. "These practices also preserve soil biodiversity, improve fertility, and contribute to carbon sequestration, playing a crucial role in the fight against climate change," added the UN..

Source : Hindustan Times

Correct Answer :   Geetika Koul

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Captain Geetika Koul has become the first woman medical officer in the Indian Army to be deployed at Siachen, the world’s highest battlefield, the Fire and Fury Corps said on Tuesday (5th Dec 2023).

This achievement follows her successful completion of rigorous induction training at the esteemed Siachen Battle School, which includes high-altitude acclimatization, survival techniques, and specialized medical procedures.

The Fire and Fury Corps of the Indian Army announced this milestone on social media, highlighting the significance of Captain Koul’s deployment in promoting gender inclusion within the military.

Captain Geetika Koul from Snow Leopard Brigade has become the first Woman Medical officer of the Indian Army to be deployed at the world's highest battlefield, Siachen after successfully completing the induction training at Siachen Battle School: Indian Army’s Fire and Fury Corps pic.twitter.com/hBeeCfQtf4

— ANI (@ANI) December 5, 2023

Correct Answer :   Mamata Banerjee

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West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee 4th Dec 2023 inaugurated a museum in the basement of the Platinum Jubilee Memorial Building at West Bengal Legislative Assembly.

The Museum depicts the rich history of the Assembly, its origin,  functioning of the legislative council in pre-Independence days and the transfer of power from the British.

The 2000 sq. ft museum displays sculptures of state leaders who have contributed to building the nation as well as members of the legislative Assembly, starting with the late B.C. Roy.

Fiberglass representations of art forms of different states and foreign countries will also be on display. There are papers related to the eve of 1947 when the province was partitioned into West Bengal and East Pakistan, and the Bengal Legislative Assembly was constituted with 90 members representing the constituencies that fell within the area.

A history of the Assembly covering the first meeting after Independence, on November 21, 1947, is compiled. Works of painters like Jamini Roy and Abanindranath Tagore are also on display.

The National council of Science Museums conceptualized and developed the museum..

Source : AIR

Correct Answer :   8

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Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar on Monday (4th Dec 2023) reconstituted the panel of vice-chairpersons comprising eight members with the presence of 50 per cent women parliamentarians.

The eight-member panel will now have four women members- Congress MP Phulo Devi Netam, and Bharatiya Janata Party's MPs Phangnon Konyak, Darshana Singh and Sonal Mansingh.

Dhankhar made the announcement regarding the reconstituted panel in the Upper House on the first day of the Winter Session of the Parliament.

The vice chairpersons are eligible to preside over the house in the absence of the chairman or the deputy chairman.

Besides, Biju Janata Dal's Sasmit Patra, YSRCP's V Vijayasai Reddy; TMC's Sukhendu Sekhar Ray and Independent legislator Kartikeya Sharma were announced as other members of the panel.

The Winter Session of Parliament is being held from 4th December to 22 December 2023..

Source : Business Standard

Correct Answer :   Gurugram

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The World's first portable hospital, 'Aarogya Maitri Aid Cube' was unveiled on Saturday (2nd December 2023) in Gurugram.

Designed indigenously under the Project 'BHISHM', the modular trauma management and aid system is made up of 72 detachable mini-cubes, each being a specialized station for emergency response and humanitarian efforts.

It can handle bullet injuries, burns, head, spinal and chest injuries, minor surgeries, fractures and major bleeding. It can treat as many as 200 patients. These cubes are light and portable, and can be rapidly deployed anywhere, from airdrops to ground transportation.

Talking to Akashwani News, Air Vice Marshal Tanmay Roy said that the mobile hospital is part of India’s message of health for all and assisting other nations during their times of crises..

Source : AIR

Correct Answer :   IIT Ropar

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The Governor of Punjab and Administrator of Chandigarh, Shri Banwarilal Purohit, inaugurated a Deeptech Startup Accelerator Program dedicated to catalyzing innovation in agriculture and water technology called SAMRIDHI (Strategic Acceleration for Market, Research, Innovation & Development: a Holistic Initiative for ICPS Startups) hosted by iHub AwaDH, a Technology and Innovation Hubs set up UNDER National Mission on Interdisciplinary Cyber-Physical Systems (NM-ICPS).

The  SAMRIDHI conclave in which five strategic collaborations were formalized, featured five deep-tech innovations. A total of 13 startups shortlisted through rigorous evaluation, presented their ideas while 25 startups showcased their solutions at the exhibition. More than 30 experts spoke on strategic acceleration for market research, innovation, and development.

Dr Akhilesh Gupta, Secretary of the Science and Engineering Research Board; Senior Adviser, DST, GoI, reinforced the efforts taken by the NMICPS to orchestrate the Technology Self-reliant Atmanirbhar Bharat. Mission Director of NM on ICPS Dr Ekta Kapoor, projected the key highlights of the mission leading to CPS technology interventions across sectors such as agriculture infrastructure health, defence, and environment.

Prof. Rajeev Ahuja, Director of IIT Ropar, Prof. Renu Vig, Vice Chancellor of Panjab University, Chandigarh, Dr Pushpendra Pal Singh, Project Director, AwaDH and Mr. Amitabh Nag, CEO of Bhashini Digital India were also present on the ocassion.  The event emphasized DST's pivotal role in shaping the future of technology in the region through NMICPS. The Mission has led to the generation of 311 technologies, 549 technology products and created 1613 CPS research bases and contributed to more than 60000 cps skilling.

The conclave organised by IIT Ropar’s Technology and Innovation Hub AwaDH was supported by 46 investment partners, and over 50 jury members evaluated and mentored the startups. Over 110 partners nationwide actively contributed to driving innovation and fostering technological self-reliance. The program is executed with the Department of Science & Technology (DST), Government of India, under the National Mission on Interdisciplinary Cyber-Physical Systems (NM – ICPS), reinforcing DST's commitment to advancing technology and innovation.

Source : PIB

Correct Answer :   4 December

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Navy Day is celebrated in India each year on December 4. The day has a special place in every Indian's hearts, who celebrate the occasion with pride.


Navy Day History :

* The Indian Navy celebrates Navy Day on December 4, as remembrance for "Operation Trident" that was launched by the navy against Karachi Harbour during the India-Pakistan war in 1971.

* The operation was started in response to Pakistan's operation Chengiz Khan which was a preemptive airstrike against the Indian airbase. The navy replied through "Operation Trident" and later launched "Operation Cactus" and "Python".

* Additionally, the day is also celebrated in memory of the brave soldiers who lost their lives during the 1971 war.

Navy Day 2023 Theme :

The theme for 2023 Navy Day is "Operational Efficiency, Readiness, and Mission Accomplishment in the Maritime Domain".


Navy Day Significance :

Navy Day is a tribute to all the soldiers who have served or continue to serve the country. The day is an occasion to remember those who sacrificed their lives to protect India.