Daily & Latest Current Affairs in 2025

Correct Answer :   October 1

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India will celebrate the International Day of Older Persons on October 1, 2024, as part of a month-long series of events focusing on the welfare of senior citizens.

This day aims to raise awareness of the challenges faced by older adults and promote care systems to support them.

The theme for this year (2024), "Ageing with Dignity," highlights the importance of enhancing care for older persons globally.

The main event will be presided over by Union Minister Dr. Virendra Kumar in New Delhi.

Correct Answer :   October 1

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World Vegetarian Day is celebrated on October 1 each year.

Initiated by the North American Vegetarian Society in 1977 and later endorsed by the International Vegetarian Union in 1978, the day aims to promote the advantages of a vegetarian diet and raise awareness of plant-based nutrition.

It also marks the start of Vegetarian Awareness Month, which runs throughout October, highlighting the environmental, health, and ethical benefits of reducing or eliminating animal products from diets.

Correct Answer :   Meghalaya

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The Meghalaya Government has collaborated with The/Nudge Institute to support 50,000 vulnerable households, prioritizing single mothers and social inclusion.

This initiative provides livelihood coaching and social protection frameworks, utilizing technology-based monitoring tools.

The partnership aims to promote resilient livelihoods and was announced at the North-East Conclave in Shillong on September 27, 2024.

The/Nudge Institute works towards a poverty-free India by partnering with governments, markets, and civil society to build sustainable livelihoods.

Correct Answer :   Nand Kishore

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Nand Kishore has been appointed as the new Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of IL&FS Group, effective October 1, 2024.

Before this role, he served as the company's Managing Director. His appointment comes after the completion of CS Rajan’s six-year term, during which IL&FS successfully resolved a significant portion of its financial issues, managing to achieve a debt resolution amounting to ?55,000 crores.

Correct Answer :   Mumbai

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The ‘Cruise Bharat Mission’ was launched from Mumbai on October 1, 2024, by Union Minister Shri Sarbananda Sonowal.

This initiative aims to transform India into a global cruise tourism hub, with a target of doubling cruise passenger traffic by 2029.

The mission emphasizes three key segments : ocean and harbour, river, inland, and island cruises.

It will be implemented in three phases, focusing initially on studies, master planning, and modernization of existing cruise facilities.

This mission is expected to significantly enhance the cruise sector in India and attract more international tourists.

Correct Answer :   IIT Bombay

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BharatGen, launched on September 30, 2024, is India's pioneering government-funded multimodal AI initiative aimed at developing generative AI systems in various Indian languages.

This initiative is led by IIT Bombay, which focuses on promoting social equity and cultural preservation.

The program seeks to enhance public service delivery and citizen engagement through foundational models in language, speech, and computer vision.

The TIH Foundation for IoT and IOE at IIT Bombay is implementing the project, with support from other esteemed institutions like IIT Hyderabad and IIM Indore, positioning India as a leader in generative AI.

Correct Answer :   Maharashtra

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Maharashtra has granted the title of Rajyamata (Mother) to desi cows, a unique recognition given to any animal for the first time.

This honour applies to native breeds like Devani, Lal Kandhari, Khillar, Dangi, and Gavlau, acknowledging their importance in terms of scientific, religious, and economic factors.

Additionally, the state has introduced a welfare scheme where owners of desi cows will receive a daily grant of ?50 per cow, enhancing the care and protection of these native breeds.

Correct Answer :   Uttar Pradesh

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Uttar Pradesh is set to establish three new medical colleges in Baghpat, Hathras, and Kasganj, adding 300 MBBS seats through a public-private partnership (PPP) model and the Central government's Viability Gap Funding (VGF) scheme.

This expansion is part of a larger plan to increase the state's medical infrastructure, with the total number of medical colleges rising from 39 in 2017 to 78. Since 2017, the state has seen a significant increase of 108% in MBBS seats and 181% in postgraduate medical seats.

Correct Answer :   Finland

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Finland, a recent NATO member, will host the Northern Land Command, strengthening the alliance's presence in northern Europe.

This strategic move aims to enhance deterrence and defence capabilities in the region.

The command, named Multi Corps Land Component Command, will operate under NATO's Norfolk Joint Force Command and Finland's land force command, with an initial annual budget of €8.5 million.

This development underscores Finland's commitment to regional security and its partnership with NATO, particularly following Russia's invasion of Ukraine in 2022.

Correct Answer :   Nagaland

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A new species of catfish, Exostoma sentiyonoae, was discovered in the Dzuleke River in Nagaland, which is part of the Barak River system.

The discovery was made by researchers Bungdon Shangningam from the Zoological Survey of India and Limatemjen from Kohima Science College.

The newly identified catfish, catalogued as holotype ZSI FF 9871, measures 75.8 mm in length.

This discovery adds to the rich biodiversity of Nagaland, a state known for its unique flora and fauna, further emphasizing the importance of conservation efforts in the region.