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In News

• Sakshi Malik's memoir is titled "Witness," co-authored with sports journalist Jonathan Selvaraj.
• The book provides an in-depth and personal account of Malik's journey as an athlete, including her struggles, fears, and triumphs.

Key Points

• The memoir "Witness" is a candid reflection on Sakshi Malik's life as an athlete and woman in sports.
• The book goes beyond hagiography, delving into her strengths, struggles, and psychological battles in sports.
• It explores the deep fear and dread that Malik faced throughout her wrestling career, offering a raw and emotional account.
• Malik’s historic achievement as the first Indian woman to win an Olympic medal in wrestling is a central theme in the book.

Additional Information

• Sakshi Malik
  • First Indian woman to win an Olympic medal in wrestling (Bronze in 2016 Rio Games).
  • Champion at the 2022 Commonwealth Games, where she won a gold medal
• Witness
  • Memoir by Sakshi Malik detailing her wrestling journey, personal struggles, and the emotional turmoil of her Olympic victory.
  • The book provides insights into the mental and physical challenges faced by athletes in India, especially women in wrestling.
• Wrestling Federation of India
  • The Wrestling Federation of India has played a significant role in shaping the careers of Indian wrestlers, including Sakshi Malik.
  • The book also delves into Malik's involvement in the movement against sexual harassment in Indian sports, specifically the efforts to bring WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh to justice.

In News

• The Union government approved the formation of the first all-women battalion in the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF).

Key Points

• The Mahila Battalion of CISF will handle critical infrastructure security, including airports, metro rails, and VIP protection.
• The formation aims to empower women and enhance security in key infrastructure sectors.
• CISF was formed on 27th July 1939, with the motto of "Service and Loyalty".
• The current Director General of CISF is Rajwinder Singh Bhatti.

Additional Information

• CISF
  • The Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) is a paramilitary force that primarily provides security to industrial units, airports, and other critical infrastructure in India.
  • It was formed under the Central Reserve Police Force Act, 1949, and has been instrumental in securing key installations and VIP protection.
• CRPF
  • The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) is one of India's largest paramilitary forces tasked with internal security and law enforcement.
  • It is instrumental in counter-insurgency operations and maintaining law and order across India.
• BSF
  • The Border Security Force (BSF) is responsible for securing India's borders with Pakistan and Bangladesh.
  • It plays a crucial role in maintaining border security and preventing illegal activities such as smuggling and infiltration.

The correct answer is Amit Shah.

In News

• Amit Shah appointed Chairman of Inter-State Council's Standing Committee

Key Points

• Union Home Minister Amit Shah has been appointed as the Chairman of the Inter-State Council's Standing Committee.
• The Inter-State Council is a body that can be created by the President of India if it is deemed in the public interest.
• The establishment and recommendations of the Inter-State Council were suggested by the Sarkaria Commission.

Additional Information

• Inter-State Council
  • A body that facilitates coordination between the central government and the states, established when deemed necessary by the President of India.
  • Composition:
    • Prime Minister as Chairman
    • Chief Ministers of all States Members
    • Chief Ministers of Union Territories having a Legislative Assembly and Administrators of UTs not having a Legislative Assembly and Governors of States under President’s Rule (Governor’s Rule in the case of J&K) Members.
    • Six Ministers of Cabinet rank in the Union Council of Ministers to be nominated by the Prime Minister Members.​
• Standing Committee of Inter-State Council
  • ​It was set up in 1996 for continuous consultation and processing of matters for the consideration of the Council.
  • It consists of the following members: (i) Union Home Minister as the Chairman (ii) Five Union Cabinet Ministers (iii) Nine Chief Ministers the Council is assisted by a secretariat called the Inter-State Council Secretariat.
  • This secretariat was set-up in 1991 and is headed by a secretary to the Government of India. Since 2011, it is also functioning as the secretariat of the Zonal Councils.
• Sarkaria Commission
  • A commission set up in 1983 to review the relations between the Union and the States, which recommended the establishment of the Inter-State Council.
• Amit Shah
  • India’s Union Home Minister and the newly appointed Chairman of the Inter-State Council's Standing Committee.

Mistake Points

• Inter State Council is headed by PM, but the Standing Committee of it is chaired by the Home minister.

The correct answer is Noman Ali (Men's) and Melie Kerr (Women's)

In News

• Noman Ali announced ICC Men's Player of the Month for October, and Melie Kerr won Women's Player of the Month for October 2024.

Key Points

• Noman Ali, the left-arm spinner from Pakistan, won the ICC Men's Player of the Month award for his excellent performance against England in a three-match Test series.
  • Noman Ali became the first men's winner from Pakistan to win this award since Babar Azam in August last year.​
• New Zealand all-rounder Melie Kerr claimed the ICC Women's Player of the Month for October after her brilliant performance in the T20 World Cup and India tour.
  • Kerr set a record with 15 wickets in the World Cup and scored 135 runs, winning Player of the Tournament.
  • She continued her strong form in India, taking 4 wickets and scoring 25 runs in an ODI.​

Additional Information

• Suma Shirur, former chief coach of the Indian Shooting Team, was awarded 'Coach of the Year (Female)' at the Indian Sports Honors 2024.
  • Suma Shirur played a key role in guiding India's shooting team to success at the Paris Olympics and Paralympics, with three Olympic medals won under her mentorship.

The correct answer is Pankaj Tripathi.

In News

• Pankaj Tripathi appointed as face of Madhya Pradesh tourism

Key Points

• Actor Pankaj Tripathi has been appointed as the new face of Madhya Pradesh Tourism.
• Madhya Pradesh's capital is Bhopal, and the state is known for its rich cultural heritage and natural beauty.
• Additional Information

• Madhya Pradesh
  • ​Madhya Pradesh Capital: Bhopal
  • Governor: Mangubhai C. Patel
  • Chief Minister: Mohan Yadav
  • Before MP was a part of Central Provinces and Berar
  • Districts: 55 (10 divisions)
  • State Bird Indian paradise flycatcher
  • State Fish: Mahseer
  • State Flower: White lily
  • Fruit: Mango
  • Mammal: Barasingha
  • Tree: Banyan Tree

Key Points

• Ken - Betwa link canal passes through Panna National Park located in North Madhya Pradesh. It is also a tiger reserve.
• The Ken-Betwa Link Project (KBLP) is the River interlinking project that aims to transfer surplus water from the Ken river in MP to Betwa in UP to irrigate the drought-prone Bundelkhand region spread across the districts of two states mainly Jhansi, Banda, Lalitpur and Mahoba districts of UP and Tikamgarh, Panna and Chhatarpur districts of MP.
• The rivers Ken and Betwa originate in Madhya Pradesh and are tributaries of Yamuna.
• Canes meet in Banda district of UP and along with Yamuna in Hamirpur district of UP.
• Over the Betwa River are the Rajghat, Pasricha and Mattila dams.
• The Cane River passes through the Panna Tiger Reserve.

The correct answer is Germany.

Key Points

• On 1 January, Germany takes over the G7 Presidency.
  • The 2022 G7 Summit is due to take place from 26 to 28 June 2022 in the Bavarian Alps.
  • The G7, or "Group of Seven," consists of the US, Canada, Japan, France, the UK, Italy and Germany.
  • In June 2021 Summit, the G7 leaders agreed to distribute 2.3 billion vaccine doses.
  • Germany is the second-largest donor in the COVAX vaccination alliance.

Additional Information

• The Group of Seven is an inter-governmental political forum consisting of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom and the United States.
  • It was founded in 1975.

The correct answer is 128 persons. 

Key Points

• 128 people have been honoured for 2022 with the awards that are conferred in three categories - Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan, and Padma Shri.
• The Home Ministry announced the list of recipients of the Padma awards - one of the highest civilian awards of the country, on 25 January 2022.
• Singer Sonu Nigam and Olympic gold-medallist Neeraj Chopra have been honoured with a Padma Shri.

Important Points​ 

• ​Below is the list of Padma Awardees 2022:

Padma Vibhushan(4):

Padma Bhushan(17):

The correct answer is China

Key Points

• China is not a member of SAARC.
• SAARC is South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation, It is a regional intergovernmental organization.
• Its members are these nations- India, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Bhutan, Nepal, Maldives, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh.
• Trick to remember SAARC countries: MBBS PAIN
• M - Maldives, B - Bhutan, B - Bangladesh, S - Sri Lanka, P - Pakistan, A - Afghanistan, I - India , N - Nepal

The correct answer is 2003.

Key Points

• Pravasi Bharatiya Divas is celebrated on 9 January.
• It is observed to strengthen the engagement of the overseas Indian community with the Government of India and reconnect them with their roots.
• The day was first observed in 2003.
• On this day in 1915, Mahatma Gandhi returned to India from South Africa.
• He got the title of the greatest ‘Pravasi’.

Additional Information

The correct answer is Simone Biles.

Key Points

• Gymnast Simone Biles from the USA has been named Time’s 2021 Athlete of the Year.
• She has won seven Olympic medals (4 gold, 1 silver, and 2 bronze).
• She holds the record for most gold medals by a USA Gymnast in a single Olympics.
• She won four gold medals at Rio Olympics 2016 in the team, all-around, vault, and floor events.
• She has 32 combined medals in the Olympics and World Championships.

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Important Points

The correct answer is Harnaaz Sandhu.

Key Points

• India's Harnaaz Sandhu, hailing from Chandigarh, has been crowned Miss Universe 2021, two decades after Lara Dutta won the title in 2000.
• She beat contestants from Paraguay and South Africa.
• She was crowned at the contest held in Eilat, Israel on 13 December 2021.
• India had earlier won the coveted crown twice with Sushmita Sen bagging the title in 1994 and Lara Dutta in 2000.

Important Points

• This was the 70th edition of the Miss Universe event.
• Sandhu was presented this year's crown by the former Miss Universe 2020 from Mexico, Andrea Meza.
• Sandhu recently won the title of Miss Diva Universe India 2021.

The correct answer is Bogibeel.

Important Points

• Bogibeel bridge is the fifth-longest bridge in India.
  • Bogibeel bridge connects Dibrugarh in Assam to Pasighat in Arunachal Pradesh.
  • It is a rail-cum-road type bridge.
  • Bogibeel bridge is the longest rail-cum-road bridge in India.
  • It is the second-longest rail-cum-road bridge in Asia.
  • The Bogibeel bridge was built over the Brahmaputra river.
  • It is 4.94 km in length.
  • The bridge was inaugurated by prime minister Narendra Modi on 25^th December 2018.

Additional Information

• Pamban bridge is India's first sea bridge.
  • It is located in Tamil Nadu.
• Naini Bridge is located in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh.
• Coronation Bridge is located in West Bengal across the Teesta River.
  • It connects the districts of Darjeeling and Kalimpong.

Important Points

The correct answer is Manipur.

Key Points

Additional Information

• Manipur:
  • Capital: Imphal
  • Governor: Anusuiya Uikey
  • Chief Minister: N. Biren Singh
  • Keibul Lamjao National Park is a national park in the Bishnupur district of the state of Manipur in India. 
    • It is the only floating park in the world, located in North East India, and an integral part of Loktak Lake

• Manipur’s martial art form ‘Thang-Ta’ to feature at Khelo India 2021. 
• Gatka from Punjab, Kalaripayattu of Kerala and Mallakhamba, a well-known sport played in Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra will also be part of the Games.

The correct answer is Mitchell Starc.

Key Points

• Mitchell Starc has claimed his first Allan Border medal while Ashleigh Gardner became the first indigenous person to win the Belinda Clarke award.
• These are the top two honours at Cricket Australia (CA) Awards.
• Starc has also won the men's ODI Player of the Year.
• Travis Head has won the Men's Test Player of the Year.
• Women's ODI Player of the Year was won by Alyssa Healy.

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Important Point

• List of 2022 Australian Cricket Awards: