Daily & Latest Current Affairs in 2025

Correct Answer :   24th December

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* National Consumer Day is celebrated every year on 24th December in India. A.D. The Consumer Rights Act was approved by the President of India on 24 December 1986.

* Since then 24th December is celebrated as National Consumer Day. Many organizations and activists had to make efforts to bring this law into existence. According to the Consumer Protection Act, every Indian consumer has got six rights.

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Correct Answer :   Siberia

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* A well-preserved juvenile mammoth, estimated to have died 50,000 years ago, was discovered in the Batagaika crater in Siberia.

* The find is notable for retaining its head and trunk, which are rare in such discoveries.

* Siberia has been a significant site for prehistoric finds, including a 32,000-year-old sabre-toothed cat cub and a 44,000-year-old wolf carcass.

* These discoveries contribute valuable insights into prehistoric life and climate conditions in the region.

Correct Answer :   Madhya Pradesh

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* PM Modi will inaugurate the Ken-Betwa river linking project in Madhya Pradesh, coinciding with the 100th birth anniversary of Atal Bihari Vajpayee.

* This project, the first under India's national perspective plan, aims to provide irrigation and drinking water facilities, benefiting farmers in Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh.

* Additionally, PM Modi will lay the foundation for 1,153 Atal Gram Sushasan buildings to enhance local governance in the state.

Correct Answer :   New Delhi

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* The National Science Drama Festival 2024 will be hosted at the National Science Centre in New Delhi on 27th-28th December 2024.

* This event will feature science-themed dramas performed by over 40,000 students from across India.

* Topics such as AI, climate change, water conservation, and medical breakthroughs will be highlighted.

* The festival will be inaugurated by Prof. Ashok Chakradhar and conclude with Shri Robin Kumar Das as the Chief Guest, emphasizing the integration of science with creative expression.

Correct Answer :   49th

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* India rose to the 49th rank in the Network Readiness Index (NRI) 2024, a significant improvement from its 60th position in 2023.

* This leap was highlighted in the report published by the Portulans Institute, which evaluates the role of technology in governance, citizen engagement, and innovation.

* India's improved score of 53.63 reflects advancements in AI, mobile networks, and broadband, showcasing its growing digital and technological capabilities.

Correct Answer :   Justice GS Sandhawalia

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* Justice Gurmeet Singh Sandhawalia has been appointed as the Chief Justice of the Himachal Pradesh High Court by the Centre. He was formerly the senior-most puisne Judge of the Punjab and Haryana High Court.

* His appointment, recommended by the Supreme Court Collegium, came after a delay of more than three months following the retirement of Justice Rajiv Shakdher in October 2024.

* Justice Sandhawalia's legal career includes a law degree from Panjab University and a practice at the Punjab and Haryana High Court.

Correct Answer :   Justice V. Ramasubramanian

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* Justice V. Ramasubramanian, a former Supreme Court judge, has been appointed as the chairperson of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) by President Droupadi Murmu.

* His tenure as a Supreme Court judge spanned from September 23, 2019, to June 29, 2023.

* Along with his appointment, Priyank Kanoongo and Dr Justice Bidyut Ranjan Sarangi (Retd.) were also named as NHRC members, reinforcing the leadership of this key human rights body.

Correct Answer :   Justice Madan B Lokur

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* Former Supreme Court judge Justice Madan B Lokur has been appointed as the Chairperson of the United Nations Internal Justice Council (IJC) for a 4-year term ending in November 2028.

* The IJC plays a crucial role in ensuring independence, professionalism, and accountability within the UN's justice system.

* Justice Lokur, who retired from the Supreme Court in December 2018, brings over six years of judicial experience at the apex court to this prestigious international position.

Correct Answer :   Bihar

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* The Government of India has approved 47 ethanol projects in Bihar for interest subvention on bank loans to establish or expand distilleries.

* Currently, Bihar operates 22 ethanol distilleries, including molasses-based and grain-based units.

* This initiative supports the Ethanol Blended Petrol Program, which aims to achieve a 20% ethanol blending target with petrol by 2025-26, promoting sustainable energy and reducing dependency on fossil fuels.

Correct Answer :   Sriram Krishnan

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* Sriram Krishnan, an Indian-American entrepreneur and tech leader, has been appointed by President-elect Donald Trump as Senior AI Policy Advisor at the White House.

* With a rich background in technology, including stints at Microsoft, Twitter, and Facebook, Krishnan will work with David Sacks to shape U.S. AI policy.

* His expertise in AI, technology, and public policy will play a critical role in ensuring the U.S. remains a global leader in artificial intelligence. Krishnan’s role will also involve coordinating efforts across the government and advising on AI strategies.