📖 Exam Related Current Affairs with Static Gk : 03 January 2025
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1) Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel has launched a new citizen-centric initiative called the SWAR (Speech and Written Analysis Resource) platform.
▪️Gujarat:-
➨CM - Bhupendra Patel
➨Nageshwar Temple
➨Somnath Temple
➠ Marine( Gulf of Kachchh) WLS
➠Nal Sarovar Bird Santuary
➠ Kakrapar Nuclear Power Plant
➠ Narayan Sarovar wildlife sanctuary
➠ Sardar Sarovar Hydro Electric Power Plant
➠Porbandar Lake wildlife sanctuary
2) Manohar International Airport (GOX) in Goa, operated by GMR Goa International Airport, received the "Best Domestic Airport" award at the Travel Leisure India's Best Awards 2024.
3) Rwanda declared the end of its first-ever Marburg Virus Disease (MVD) outbreak after no new cases were reported during a 42-day observation period.
➨The outbreak, which began resulted in 66 confirmed cases and 15 fatalities.
4) In a significant move to plug leakage, the GST Council approved a proposal to implement 'Track and Trace Mechanism' for specified evasion-prone commodities, under which a unique mark will be affixed on such goods or packages to trace them throughout the supply chain.
5) Dr. Sandip Shah, a highly experienced professional with over 35 years of expertise in healthcare and diagnostics, was appointed as the Chairperson of NABL (National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories).
6) Kaamya Karthikeyan, a 17-year-old from Mumbai, achieved the extraordinary feat of becoming the youngest female to complete the Seven Summits Challenge, conquering the highest peaks on all seven continents.
7) Lakshya Sen, the 23-year-old Indian badminton star from Almora, clinched third place at the King Cup International Badminton Open in Bangkok.
8) The 18th edition of Exercise SURYA KIRAN, a joint military exercise between India and Nepal, took place in Saljhandi, Nepal.
➨The exercise involved 334 personnel from the Indian Army, led by the 11th Gorkha Rifles, and the Nepal Army's Srijung Battalion.
9) In 2024, India's foreign exchange reserves surpassed $700 billion, making it the 4th largest globally.
➨This reflects the country’s strong economic performance and its ability to attract substantial foreign investments over the past decade.
10) China has introduced the J-36, a next-generation stealth fighter jet characterized by a tailless design and superior stealth features, making it harder to detect by radar systems.
11) The UAE has emerged as Africa’s largest backer of new business projects, with Emirati companies committing $110bn (£88bn) to projects between 2019 and 2023, including $72bn in renewable energy.
12) India and Mauritius held a joint coordination meeting onboard INS Sarvekshak to commence the Joint Hydrographic Survey aimed at enhancing navigational safety in Mauritian waters.
13) Sachin Tendulkar, a legendary Indian cricketer, was awarded Honorary Membership of the Melbourne Cricket Club (MCC), a prestigious recognition given by one of Australia's oldest sports clubs and the manager of the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG).
14) The Indian Army has recently unveiled a grand statue of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj at Pangong Tso in Ladakh near the India-China border.
15) The Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Limited (IREDA) has launched a newly upgraded intranet portal to improve communication, collaboration, and operational efficiency within the organization.
➨The revamped platform was inaugurated by Shri Pradip Kumar Das, CMD of IREDA, in the presence of senior officials, marking a significant step in modernizing internal operations.