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 Which two countries strengthened their maritime and security ties on Republic Day 2025? -- India, Indonesia
 Which U.S. president passed away at the age of 100 in December 2024? -- Jimmy Carter
 Which traditional Bosnian song was included in UNESCO’s National Inventory of Intangible Cultural Heritage in December 2024? -- Sevdalinka
 What is the primary focus of the Surya Kiran exercise between India and Nepal? -- Jungle warfare
 Who won the Women’s Rapid World Chess Title in December 2024? -- Koneru Humpy
 What was the rural-urban gap in per capita consumption expenditure in India for 2023-24? -- 70%
 What is the name of the spacecraft that completed a close approach to the Sun? -- Parker Solar Probe
 Which species discovered in Alto Mayo is classified as threatened? -- Yellow-tailed woolly monkey
 Which region in Peru recently revealed 27 new species during an expedition? -- Alto Mayo
 Which ecosystem is being restored by sea otters' predation?  -- Seagrass beds
 Which species is helping control invasive green crabs in Elkhorn Slough? -- Southern sea otters
 Which state is set to translocate 14 tigers to Gujarat, Chhattisgarh, and Odisha as part of an animal exchange programme? -- Madhya Pradesh
 How many property cards were distributed under the Svamitva Scheme on 27th December 2024? -- 58 Lakh
 Which meeting did PM Modi chair on 26th December 2024 to review infrastructure projects worth over Rs. 1 lakh crore? -- PRAGATI
 Which campaign concluded on 25th December 2024, focusing on public service delivery to rural communities? -- Prashasan Gaon ki Ore
 Which former Prime Minister passed away at the age of 92 on 26th December 2024? -- Dr. Manmohan Singh
 Which bird was officially designated as America’s national bird?  -- Bald Eagle
 Who was elected as the new Prime Minister of Tonga?  -- Aisake Valu Eke
 Which day celebrates the bravery of the Sahibzades?  -- Veer Baal Diwas
 Who was appointed as the new Revenue Secretary in the Ministry of Finance? -- Arunish Chawla
 Which Indian literary and cinematic legend passed away on 25th December, 2024? -- M.T. Vasudevan Nair
 Who passed away on 23rd December 2024, leaving behind a legacy in Indian cinema?  -- Shyam Benegal
 What is the theme for Republic Day 2025? -- Swarnim Bharat: Virasat aur Vikas
 Which Act does National Consumer Day commemorate?  -- Consumer Protection Act, 1986
 What new rules have been notified by the Union Government for telecommunications interception? -- Telecommunications (Procedures and Safeguards for Lawful Interception of Messages) Rules, 2024
 Which policy for Classes 5 and 8 has the Centre ended? -- No-Detention Policy
 Which highest honor was conferred upon Prime Minister Modi by Kuwait?  -- Order of Mubarak Al Kabeer
 When is National Farmers Day celebrated to honor farmers' contributions to food security? -- 23rd Dec
 What initiative was launched at Kolkata Airport to provide affordable essentials? -- Udaan Yatri Café
 Which state has the highest percentage of forest cover relative to its area? -- Lakshadweep
 What is the new hybrid aerogel developed by IISER Pune used for? -- Gold extraction
 In which state did India conduct its first dolphin tagging?  -- Assam
 Which village became India's first solar-powered border village? -- Masali (Gujarat)
 Who received the National Tansen Samman 2023? -- Pt. Swapan Choudhary
 Which pilgrimage site is set to resume between India and China?  -- Kailash Mansarovar Yatra
 Who was reappointed as Nepal's Ambassador to India? -- Dr. Shankar Prasad Sharma
 What species of clam was recently released into Ashtamudi Lake? -- Short neck clam (Paphia malabarica)
 Which ministry was directed to create a national policy for sacred grove management? -- Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change(MoEF&CC)
 Which state's assembly recently passed the Groundwater (Amendment) Bill? -- Karnataka
 What is the name of the initiative launched by NCL for free health care? -- CHARAK
 At which place, the naval exercise, SLINEX-24 is being conducted? -- Visakhapatnam
 What initiative did the Union Sports Minister recently launch to promote cycling and fitness? -- Fit India Cycling Tuesdays
 What new scheme was introduced by the Union Government to help farmers secure loans using their produce as collateral? -- Credit Guarantee Scheme for e-NWR-Based Pledge Financing
 Which country became the 12th member of the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP)? -- United Kingdom
 What is the recent joint initiative between Japan and India focused on? -- Space Debris Removal
 Which prestigious award did the Ayodhya Ram temple project receive? -- Sword of Honour
 Which renowned classical singer and harmonium artist recently passed away? -- Sanjay Marathe
 Who was the iconic tabla maestro who passed away on 15th December? -- Zakir Hussain
 What is the name of the new scheme launched to promote cargo movement via inland waterways? -- Jalvahak
 Which organization conducted a critical sea-level hot test of the CE20 cryogenic engine? -- ISRO
 Which clause did Switzerland suspend in its tax treaty with India? -- MFN Clause
 What is the name of the EPFO’s IT infrastructure upgrade plan? -- EPFO 3.0
 Which act has been repealed by the Railways (Amendment) Bill, 2024? -- Indian Railway Board Act
 What is the total amount UAE has committed to investing in India’s infrastructure? -- $75 billion
 What initiative is EPFO planning to introduce by mid-2025? -- ATM-like fund withdrawals
 According to Reporters without Borders report, which country’s armed forces were linked to 18 journalist deaths in Gaza? -- Israel
 Which kinds of elections are excluded from Simultaneous Elections Bill? -- Local body elections
 Who became the youngest world chess champion in 2024? -- D Gukesh
 Which region accounted for nearly half of all malaria cases in Southeast Asia in 2023? -- India
 Which act preserves the status of religious sites as they existed on August 15, 1947? -- Places of Worship Act
 Where was the marbled duck spotted on 8th December 2024? -- Sultanpur National Park
 Recently, who has been honored as UNEP’s ‘Champion of the Earth’ in December 2024? -- Madhav Gadgil
 Which welfare campaigns were recently launched by the Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh? -- Jan Kalyan Parv, Mukhya Mantri Jan Kalyan Abhiyan
 Where was the 22nd Divya Kala Mela inaugurated? -- India Gate
 Where did the World Ayurveda Congress and Arogya Expo 2024 begin? -- Dehradun
 Which Council facilitates India-EU cooperation in trade, technology and green energy? -- Trade and Technology Council
 From 2025, how many subjects can students choose for CUET-UG? -- Five
 What is the name of the Indian Navy’s newly commissioned stealth frigate? -- INS Tushil
 What is the stipend for Bima Sakhis in the first year? -- Rs 7,000
 How much additional allocation was announced for FY 2024-25 under the PM POSHAN Scheme? -- Rs 425.62 crore
 Where was the CGIAR 2030 Global Strategy for Resilient Drylands (GSRD) launched? -- Riyadh
 Where was the Ashtalakshmi Mahotsav 2024 held? -- Delhi
 Who received the 2024 Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace, Disarmament, and Development? -- Michelle Bachelet
 Who launched MuleHunter.AI for detecting mule accounts? -- Reserve Bank of India
 Which court is hearing the climate change case brought by developing nations? -- International Court of Justice
 What is the primary focus of the Boilers Bill passed by Rajya Sabha? -- Industrial safety
 What was the focus of the India-UK 2+2 Dialogue? -- Strategic partnership
 Which sector does the Coastal Shipping Bill aim to boost? -- Maritime trade
 What new nominee limit does the Banking Laws Amendment Bill propose for bank accounts? -- Four
 What job reservation percentage has been proposed for Ladakh locals? -- 95%
 Which new crafts were approved by the Defence Acquisition Council for coastal defence? -- Water Jet Fast Attack Crafts
 What major change did the Rajya Sabha pass related to petroleum operations? -- Oilfields (Regulation and Development) Amendment Bill
 What did FSSAI announce regarding packaged drinking water? -- High-risk food
 On 2nd Dec 2024, which military exercise commenced between India and Malaysia? -- HARIMAU SHAKTI
 Which Indian initiative was praised by Oxford University’s Saïd Business School for accelerating infrastructure projects? -- PRAGATI
 Which bill was recently introduced in the Lok Sabha to promote Indian-flagged vessels for coastal trade? -- Coastal Shipping Bill
 Which sanctuary was declared a tiger reserve in Madhya Pradesh on 2nd Dec 2024? -- Ratapani Wildlife Sanctuary
 Which online learning platform was recently launched for the Indian Army? -- Eklavya
 Where was SAREX-2024 conducted? -- Kochi
 Which state announced initiatives for seed parks during the National Seed Congress? -- Uttar Pradesh
 What national plan aims to reduce snakebite deaths by 2030? -- National Action Plan for Prevention and Control of Snakebite Envenoming (NAPSE)
 Which countries signed a Statement of Intent to develop electric propulsion systems? -- India, UK