1. Indian Navy’s Historic Appointment:
○ The Indian Navy appointed its first woman commanding officer, a Lieutenant Commander, to lead INS Trinkat, supporting the idea that women can take on any role in the Navy.
2. Bihar’s “Mission Daksh” for Student Dropouts:
○ The Bihar government launched “Mission Daksh” to help students in classes 3-8 who might be struggling. This mission provides special classes in Hindi, Mathematics, and English for weaker students across the state.
3. Antarctica Day and Operation Gangotri:
○ December 1st is Antarctica Day, celebrating the signing of the Antarctic Treaty in 1959. On January 9, 1982, India sent its first expedition, named Operation Gangotri, to Antarctica.
4. Nepal’s Landmark Decision on Same-Sex Marriage:
○ Nepal became the first South Asian country to legalize same-sex marriage. The first couple, Maya Gurung and Surendra, made history.
5. Water History Festival in Delhi:
○ The Water History Festival, organized by the Water Ministry, took place on December 1st at Shamsi Talab, Jahaz Mahal in Delhi (Mehrauli), celebrating the significance of water.
6. Amplifi Portal for Indian Cities:
○ The Amplifi portal, short for Assessment and Monitoring Platform for Liveable, Inclusive, and Future-Ready Urban India, aims to share information about Indian cities.
7. Recognition for V R Lalithambika and Arshia Sattar:
○ V R Lalithambika, former head of ISRO’s Human Spaceflight Program, received the Légion d’honneur, a prestigious French award. Renowned author and translator Arshia Sattar was honored with the Knight of the Order of Arts and Letters from the French government.
8. President’s Colour for Armed Forces Medical College (AFMC):
○ President Droupadi Murmu will present the Armed Forces Medical College (AFMC) in Pune with the highest honor, the President’s Colour.
9. National Pollution Control Day:
○ December 2 is observed as National Pollution Control Day to remember the victims of the 1984 Bhopal Gas Tragedy.
10. Largest Yoga Center in Jammu and Kashmir:
○ The biggest Yoga Center has been built in Mantalai village, Chenani Tehsil of Jammu and Kashmir’s Udhampur, serving as the International Yoga Centre along the banks of the Tawi River.
11. World Computer Literacy Day:
○ December 2 is celebrated as World Computer Literacy Day.
12. Japan’s Success with Equuleus Spacecraft:
○ Japan achieved success by using steam to propel its Equuleus spacecraft to the moon.
13. R Vaishali – Third Female Grand Master:
○ Following Koneru Humpy and D Harika, R Vaishali became the third female Grandmaster.
1. Who has recently been appointed as the first woman commanding officer by the Indian Navy?
A. Prime Minister Narendra Modi
B. Lieutenant Commander of INS Trinkat
C. President Droupadi Murmu
D. V R Lalithambika
Answer: B. Lieutenant Commander of INS Trinkat
2. What is the focus of Bihar’s “Mission Daksh”?
A. Space exploration
B. Preventing elephant accidents
C. Addressing student dropouts in classes 3-8
D. Water conservation
Answer: C. Addressing student dropouts in classes 3-8
3. When is Antarctica Day celebrated, and what was the first Indian expedition to Antarctica called?
A. December 2, Operation Daksh
B. December 1, Operation Ganga
C. December 1, Operation Gangotri
D. January 9, Operation Trinkat
Answer: C. December 1, Operation Gangotri
4. Which South Asian country recently legalized same-sex marriage, and who is the first couple to benefit from this decision?
A. India, Koneru Humpy and D Harika
B. Nepal, Maya Gurung and Surendra
C. Sri Lanka, Arshia Sattar and R Vaishali
D. Bangladesh, V R Lalithambika and Sultan Al Jabar
Answer: B. Nepal, Maya Gurung and Surendra
5. What is the purpose of the Amplifi portal mentioned in the news?
A. Sharing information about Indian cities
B. Amplifying sound in public spaces
C. Enhancing internet connectivity
D. A new government initiative for education
Answer: A. Sharing information about Indian cities
6. Who received the Légion d’honneur, a top French award, for leading the Human Spaceflight Program at ISRO?
A. Arshia Sattar
B. V R Lalithambika
C. Maya Gurung
D. Henry Kissinger
Answer: B. V R Lalithambika
7. Which day is observed as National Pollution Control Day?
A. December 1
B. December 2
C. November 30
D. January 9
Answer: B. December 2
8. Where is the biggest Yoga Center constructed, as mentioned in the news?
A. Rishikesh, Uttarakhand
B. Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
C. Mantalai, Jammu and Kashmir
D. Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu
Answer: C. Mantalai, Jammu and Kashmir
9. What is celebrated on December 2 every year?
A. World Yoga Day
B. World Computer Literacy Day
C. International Water Day
D. Global Environmental Awareness Day
Answer: B. World Computer Literacy Day
10. How did Japan propel its Equuleus spacecraft to the moon, as mentioned in the news?
A. Solar energy
B. Nuclear power
C. Steam
D. Electric propulsion
Answer: C. Steam
11. Who recently became the third female Grandmaster, following Koneru Humpy and D Harika?
A. Arshia Sattar
B. V R Lalithambika
C. R Vaishali
D. Maya Gurung
Answer: C. R Vaishali