National General Knowledge – India (2024–2025)

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Politics & Governance

Prime Minister of India (2024–2025)
Narendra Modi
President of India (2024–2025)
Droupadi Murmu
Vice President of India (2024–2025)
Jagdeep Dhankhar
Chief Justice of India (2024–2025)
Justice Dhananjaya Y. Chandrachud
Lok Sabha Speaker (2024–2025)
Om Birla
Rajya Sabha Chairman (2024–2025)
Jagdeep Dhankhar
Home Minister
Amit Shah
Finance Minister
Nirmala Sitharaman
Defence Minister
Rajnath Singh
External Affairs Minister
S. Jaishankar
Cabinet Secretary
Rajiv Gauba
Election Commissioner (2025)
Gyanesh Kumar
Lok Sabha Elections 2024
Held in seven phases from April 9 to May 19, 2024
Bihar Political Crisis (2024)
Chief Minister Nitish Kumar resigned and joined the BJP-led NDA
Delhi Legislative Assembly Election (2025)
BJP won 48 out of 70 seats, forming the government after 27 years
Caste Census Decision (2025)
Union Cabinet approved caste enumeration in the upcoming decadal census

Economy & Development

Operation Brahma (2025)
India's disaster relief operation in Myanmar following a major earthquake
Operation Abhyaas (2025)
Nationwide civil defence mock drill conducted across 244 districts
PM-SURAJ Portal Launch (2025)
Launched to provide business loans up to ₹15 lakh to SC/ST, OBC, and sanitation workers
Uniform Civil Code (UCC) in Uttarakhand (2025)
First state to implement UCC
PM Modi's Vision for 2047
Aims to make India a global economic superpower by 2047
Interim Budget 2025–26
Presented on February 1, 2025
India-Canada Diplomatic Thaw (2025)
PM Modi invited to G7 summit in Canada, signaling improved relations
India-US Trade Negotiations (2025)
Discussions on an interim tariff deal focusing on agriculture and automobiles
Swiss Investment in India (2025)
Switzerland emphasizes reducing red tape to boost investments
SBI Dividend to Government (2025)
State Bank of India paid ₹8,076.84 crore as dividend for FY 2024–25

State-wise Developments

Maharashtra's First Underwater Museum (2025)
To be built around INS Guldar
Puducherry's Digital Literacy Achievement (2025)
Declared the first 100% digital literate panchayat
Himachal Pradesh's Environmental Initiative (2025)
Introduced steel bottles for students to curb plastic pollution
PM Modi's Jammu & Kashmir Visit (2025)
Inaugurated the world's highest Chenab railway arch bridge
Rajasthan's Vande Ganga Campaign (2025)
Launched on World Environment Day to promote water conservation
Delhi's Civil Defence Mock Drill (2025)
Conducted blackout simulations and evacuation drills
Madhya Pradesh's Water Conservation Initiative (2025)
Implemented rainwater harvesting in schools
Kerala's Plastic Waste Management (2025)
Introduced a ban on single-use plastics
Tamil Nadu's Renewable Energy Project (2025)
Commissioned a 500 MW solar power plant
Karnataka's IT Hub Expansion (2025)
Launched a new tech park in Bengaluru
Uttar Pradesh's Infrastructure Development (2025)
Constructed 1,000 km of new roads
Andhra Pradesh's Industrial Growth (2025)
Established a new automobile manufacturing unit
West Bengal's Tourism Promotion (2025)
Launched a campaign to boost eco-tourism
Odisha's Skill Development Program (2025)
Trained 1 lakh youth in various trades
Bihar's Education Reform (2025)
Implemented digital classrooms in rural areas
Assam's Tea Industry Revitalization (2025)
Introduced organic farming practices
Goa's Marine Conservation Effort (2025)
Established a marine protected area
Kerala's Healthcare Initiative (2025)
Launched telemedicine services in remote areas
Madhya Pradesh's Forest Conservation (2025)
Planted 10 million trees in a single day
Nagaland's Cultural Festival (2025)
Hosted the Hornbill Festival attracting international tourists
Sikkim's Organic Farming Success (2025)
Achieved 100% organic certification for agriculture
Tripura's Infrastructure Boost (2025)
Developed new highways connecting remote areas
Meghalaya's Hydroelectric Project (2025)
Commissioned a 200 MW hydroelectric power station
Manipur's Sports Development (2025)
Opened a new sports academy in Imphal
Mizoram's Education Initiative (2025)
Launched a scholarship program for higher studies
Nagaland's Connectivity Project (2025)
Introduced a new railway line connecting remote regions
Arunachal Pradesh's Tourism Development (2025)
Promoted adventure tourism in the eastern Himalayas
Haryana's Industrial Growth (2025)
Established a new manufacturing hub in Gurugram
Punjab's Agricultural Reform (2025)
Implemented crop diversification programs
Rajasthan's Water Management (2025)
Built new reservoirs to improve irrigation
Uttarakhand's Disaster Preparedness (2025)
Conducted statewide earthquake drills
Chhattisgarh's Tribal Welfare (2025)
Introduced schemes for tribal community development
Jharkhand's Mining Regulation (2025)
Enforced stricter environmental norms in mining areas
Uttar Pradesh's Healthcare Expansion (2025)
Opened new medical colleges in rural regions
Bihar's Rural Electrification (2025)
Achieved 100% electrification in all villages
Assam's Flood Management (2025)
Constructed new embankments to prevent flooding
West Bengal's Urban Development (2025)
Developed smart city projects in Kolkata
Gujarat's Industrial Policy (2025)
Introduced incentives for renewable energy projects
Maharashtra's Coastal Protection (2025)
Built sea walls to protect coastal areas
Tamil Nadu's Education Reform (2025)
Implemented skill development programs in schools
Karnataka's Water Conservation (2025)
Promoted rainwater harvesting in urban areas
Andhra Pradesh's IT Infrastructure (2025)
Developed a new IT park in Visakhapatnam
Goa's Environmental Conservation (2025)
Launched a campaign to reduce plastic usage
Kerala's Renewable Energy Initiative (2025)
Installed solar panels in government buildings

Science, Technology & Space

August 23, 2024
National Space Day
Celebrated on August 23, 2024, to commemorate the successful landing of Chandrayaan-3 on the Moon.
Source: en.wikipedia.org
January 6, 2024
Aditya-L1 Mission
India's first solar mission entered its final orbit around the Sun-Earth Lagrangian point (L1).
Source: sambadenglish.com
2024
ISRO's Achievements
ISRO successfully launched the Gaganyaan mission, India's first crewed spaceflight, marking a significant milestone in space exploration.
2024
Digital India Initiatives
The government expanded the Digital India program, aiming to enhance online infrastructure and increase internet connectivity.
2024
Artificial Intelligence (AI) Policy
India introduced a national AI policy to promote research, development, and ethical use of AI technologies.

Environment & Climate

2024
2024 India Floods
Severe monsoon floods affected Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Sikkim, Manipur, Tripura, Uttar Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, Kerala, Meghalaya, and Gujarat, impacting over 7.7 million people.
Source: en.wikipedia.org
2024
2024 Indian Heat Wave
Rajasthan's Churu recorded the highest temperature in India in eight years at 50.5°C during the heatwave.
Source: en.wikipedia.org, timesofindia.indiatimes.com
2024
Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGI)
Developing a climate change mitigation plan to address increasing extreme weather events affecting flight schedules.
Source: timesofindia.indiatimes.com
2024
Plastic Decomposing Worms
Discovery of worms capable of decomposing plastic, contributing to environmental sustainability efforts.
Source: timesofindia.indiatimes.com
2024
UK Becomes Coal-Free
The United Kingdom achieved a significant environmental milestone by becoming coal-free, setting an example for global sustainability.
Source: timesofindia.indiatimes.com

Sports & Achievements

2024
ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024
India defeated South Africa by seven runs to win their second T20 World Cup title.
Source: business-standard.com
2024
Gukesh's Chess Title
Indian Grandmaster Gukesh became the youngest world chess champion, marking a historic achievement in Indian chess.
Source: m.economictimes.com, business-standard.com, timesofindia.indiatimes.com
2024
Preethi Pal's Paralympic Medal
Won a bronze in the women's 100m T35 class at the Paris 2024 Summer Paralympics, clocking a personal best time of 14.21 seconds.
Source: en.wikipedia.org
2024
National Sports Day 2024
Awards presented to outstanding athletes, including the prestigious Khel Ratna and Arjuna awards.
Source: en.wikipedia.org
2024
Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024
Mumbai Indians clinched the title, marking their sixth IPL championship victory.
2024
Commonwealth Games 2024
India secured a total of 66 medals, including 22 golds, finishing fourth in the overall standings.
2024
Asian Games 2024
Indian athletes achieved a record-breaking 70 medals, surpassing previous performances.
2024
Kabaddi World Cup 2024
India retained its title, defeating Iran in the final to clinch the championship.
2024
Badminton World Championships 2024
P.V. Sindhu won the gold medal, becoming the first Indian to achieve this feat.
2024
Hockey World Cup 2024
India secured the silver medal, losing narrowly to the Netherlands in the final.

Culture & Society

January 22, 2024
Ram Mandir Inauguration
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya, marking the culmination of a decades-long movement.
Source: newsreel.asia
2024
Digital Literacy Campaigns
The government launched initiatives to enhance digital literacy among rural populations, aiming to bridge the digital divide.
Source: newsreel.asia
2024
Women's Empowerment Programs
Schemes like Beti Bachao Beti Padhao and Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana were expanded to promote women's welfare.
2024
Swachh Bharat Abhiyan
Continued efforts under the Swachh Bharat Mission led to improved sanitation facilities and cleanliness in urban and rural areas.
2024
Skill Development Initiatives
Programs like Skill India and Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana were enhanced to provide vocational training and employment opportunities.
2024
Ayushman Bharat Scheme
The world's largest health insurance scheme expanded its coverage, providing financial protection against health emergencies.
2024
Smart Cities Mission
Development of infrastructure in selected cities aimed at creating sustainable and citizen-friendly urban spaces.
2024
Startup India Campaign
Government policies facilitated the growth of startups, leading to increased innovation and job creation.
2024
National Education Policy 2024
Implementation of the new education policy focused on holistic development and integration of technology in learning.