Day 12: National Current Affairs (Past 1 Year) – Part 2 (May 2024 – April 2025)

Here are some more significant national current affairs events that occurred in India over the past year, complementing the information provided for Day 11.

Key Developments:

• Stubble Burning: The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) issued fresh directions in May 2025 to further curb stubble burning in North India, highlighting continued efforts to address air pollution.
• Cultural Initiative: Union Minister Manohar Lal inaugurated ‘Bharat Bodh Kendra’ at India Habitat Centre in May 2025, promoting Indian culture and heritage.
• Maternal Health: India’s Maternal Mortality Ratio (MMR) witnessed a decline, showcasing progress in women’s health.
• Wildlife Conservation: Ladakh reported a significant number of snow leopards (477), marking a conservation milestone in May 2025.
• Healthcare Recognition: Kozhikode joined WHO’s Global Age-Friendly Cities Network in May 2025, indicating efforts towards better healthcare for the elderly.
• Aquaculture and Health: India prohibited the use of key antimicrobials in aquaculture in May 2025 to combat antimicrobial resistance.
• ‘Operation Sindoor’: Mention of “Operation Sindoor” in May 2025 in relation to strikes and closure of the Kartarpur Corridor, although details require further context.
• E-Passports: India launched chip-based e-passports in May 2025 to enhance travel security.
• IIT Expansion: The cabinet approved a significant expansion plan (₹11,828 Crore) for five IITs in May 2025, focusing on enhancing higher education infrastructure.
• Geothermal Energy: Arunachal Pradesh drilled its first geothermal production well in May 2025, marking progress in renewable energy sources.
• Circular Economy: India launched a Non-Ferrous Metal Recycling Portal in May 2025 to boost the circular economy.
• CSR Spending: Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) spending reportedly witnessed a 16% rise in FY 23-2024 (mentioned in April 2025).
• India-China Relations: India and China marked the 75th anniversary of their diplomatic relations in April 2025.
• Child Adoption: India recorded the highest number of child adoptions in 12 years (reported in April 2025).
• Education Funding: The central government reportedly withheld SSA funds to Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and West Bengal for FY 2024-25 (mentioned in April 2025).
• Connectivity Projects: Cabinet approval for the Patna-Arrah-Sasaram Corridor & Kosi-Mechi Intra-State Link Project (April 2025), focusing on improving infrastructure.

Note: This is another set of key events. Staying updated with daily current affairs is crucial for comprehensive preparation.

25 MCQs on National Current Affairs (Day 12)

1. In May 2025, which organization issued fresh directions to curb stubble burning in North India?
   a) Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
   b) Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB)
   c) Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM)
   d) National Green Tribunal (NGT)
   
2. ‘Bharat Bodh Kendra’, inaugurated in May 2025, is aimed at promoting:
   a) Technological advancements
   b) Indian culture and heritage
   c) Environmental awareness
   d) Digital literacy
   
3. Which city joined WHO’s Global Age-Friendly Cities Network in May 2025?
   a) Kochi
   b) Chennai
   c) Kozhikode
   d) Thiruvananthapuram
   
4. In May 2025, India prohibited the use of key antimicrobials in which sector?
   a) Poultry
   b) Dairy
   c) Aquaculture
   d) Agriculture
   
5. Which state in India reported a significant number of snow leopards (477) in May 2025?
   a) Sikkim
   b) Uttarakhand
   c) Himachal Pradesh
   d) Ladakh
   
6. India launched chip-based e-passports in May 2025 to primarily enhance:
   a) Border security
   b) Air travel convenience
   c) Travel security
   d) Digital transactions
   
7. In May 2025, the cabinet approved a major expansion plan for how many IITs?
   a) Three
   b) Four
   c) Five
   d) Six
   
8. Arunachal Pradesh drilled its first geothermal production well in May 2025, focusing on:
   a) Hydropower
   b) Solar energy
   c) Wind energy
   d) Geothermal energy
   
9. In May 2025, India launched a portal to boost the circular economy specifically for:
   a) Plastic waste
   b) Electronic waste
   c) Non-Ferrous Metals Recycling
   d) Textile recycling
   
10. Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) spending in India reportedly rose by what percentage in FY 23-2024?
    a) 10%
    b) 16%
    c) 20%
    d) 25%
    
11. In April 2025, India and which country marked the 75th anniversary of their diplomatic relations?
    a) United States
    b) Russia
    c) China
    d) United Kingdom
    
12. According to reports in April 2025, India recorded the highest number of child adoptions in how many years?
    a) 5 years
    b) 8 years
    c) 10 years
    d) 12 years
    
13. In April 2025, the central government reportedly withheld SSA funds to which of the following states?
    a) Karnataka
    b) Andhra Pradesh
    c) Kerala
    d) Maharashtra
    
14. The cabinet approved the Patna-Arrah-Sasaram Corridor project in April 2025, which aims to improve:
    a) Air connectivity
    b) Road infrastructure
    c) Waterways
    d) Railway lines
    
15. The Kosi-Mechi Intra-State Link Project, approved in April 2025, is located in which state?
    a) Uttar Pradesh
    b) Bihar
    c) West Bengal
    d) Assam
    
16. ‘Operation Sindoor’ was mentioned in news in May 2025 in connection with:
    a) A rescue mission
    b) Border tensions
    c) A health campaign
    d) A cultural festival
    
17. The Kartarpur Corridor was reportedly closed in May 2025 following events under ‘Operation Sindoor’ involving which neighboring country?
    a) Nepal
    b) Bangladesh
    c) Pakistan
    d) Sri Lanka
    
18. India’s Maternal Mortality Ratio (MMR) declining indicates improvement in:
    a) Child health
    b) Women’s health during pregnancy and childbirth
    c) Elderly care
    d) Control of infectious diseases
    
19. The expansion plan approved for IITs in May 2025 amounts to approximately how much?
    a) ₹5,000 Crore
    b) ₹8,500 Crore
    c) ₹11,828 Crore
    d) ₹15,000 Crore
    
20. The geothermal production well drilled in Arunachal Pradesh in May 2025 signifies progress in harnessing:
    a) Solar power
    b) Tidal energy
    c) Underground heat
    d) Wind energy
    
21. The Non-Ferrous Metal Recycling Portal launched in May 2025 aims to promote:
    a) Reducing plastic consumption
    b) The circular economy
    c) Water conservation
    d) Organic farming
    
22. The ‘Bharat Bodh Kendra’ was inaugurated at:
    a) Vigyan Bhavan
    b) India Gate
    c) India Habitat Centre
    d) National Museum
    
23. The prohibition on the use of key antimicrobials in aquaculture is primarily to combat:
    a) Water pollution
    b) Fish diseases
    c) Antimicrobial resistance
    d) Illegal fishing practices
    
24. The decline in India’s Maternal Mortality Ratio (MMR) is a positive step towards achieving better:
    a) Rural sanitation
    b) Maternal Health
    c) Digital infrastructure
    d) Financial inclusion
    
25. The state of Ladakh achieving a significant number of snow leopards highlights the success of:
    a) Wildlife tourism
    b) Urban afforestation
    c) Conservation efforts
    d) Renewable energy projects
    

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Answers to the MCQs:

1. c
2. b
3. c
4. c
5. d
6. c
7. c
8. d
9. c
10. b
11. c
12. d
13. c
14. b
15. b
16. b
17. c
18. b
19. c
20. c
21. b
22. c
23. c
24. b
25. c