CUET 2024 GK Compendium

CUET 2024 GK Compendium 2024
Important days in a year

 World Press Freedom Day: 03 May
 International Day for Biological Diversity: 22 May
 World No Tobacco Day: 31 May
 World Environment Day: 05 June
 World Day Against Child Labour: 12 June
 International Day of Yoga: 21 June
 World Population Day: 11 July
 World Hepatitis Day: 28 July
 National Sports Day: 29 August

The National Sports Day is celebrated on 29th August every year to mark
the birthday of legendary hockey player Dhyan Chand.
 International Literacy Day: 08 September
 International Day for Preservation of Ozone Layer: 16 September
 World Tourism Day: 27 September

World Habitat Day: 1st Monday of October (01 October)
 World Teacher's Day: 05 October
 World Food Day: 16 October
 United Nations Day: 24 October
 World Diabetes Day: 14 November
 International Day for Elimination of Violence against Women: 25 November
 AIDA Day: 1st December
 National Farmers’ Day: 23rd December
 National Consumer Rights Day: 24th December
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List of all Famous Inventions and their Inventors

Invention Inventor
Aeroplane Wright brothers
Balloon Jacques and Joseph Montgolfier
Ball Point pen C. Biro
Bicycle K. Macmillan
Cinematograph Thomas Alva Edison
Computer Charles Babbage
Diesel engine Rudolf diesel
Dynamite Alfred Nobel
Dynamo Michael Faraday
Electric Iron H.W. Seeley
Fountain Pen LE. Waterman
Jet Engine Sir Frank whittles
Lift E.G. Otis
Microphone David Hughes
Microscope Z. Jansen
Photography (Paper) W.H. Fox Tablot
Printing Press J. Gutenberg
Radium Marie and Pierre Curie
Radio G. Marconi
Safety Lamp Sir Humphrey
Safety pin William Hurst
Steam engine (Piston) Thomas Newcome
Steam engine (Condenser) James Watt
Telephone Alexander Graham Bell
Television John logie bared
Watch A.L. Breguet
X-ray Wilhelm Roentgen
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Important Revolutions in Agriculture and Allied Occupation
Black Revolution Petroleum Production
Blue Revolution Fish Production
Brown Revolution Leather, Cocoa
Green Revolution Agriculture Production
Grey Revolution Fertilizers
Silver Revolution Egg Production
White Revolution Dairy, Milk Production
Yellow Revolution Oil Seed Production
Round Revolution Potato
General Science in Bullet Points

 Haemoglobin is a protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen to other cells in your
body
 Blood pressure is measured by an instrument known as sphygmomanometer.
 Longest bone in human body: Femur (Thigh)
 Largest internal organ: Liver
 Vitamin Deficiency diseases
Night Blindness Vitamin A

Beri Beri Vitamin B
Scurvy Vitamin C
Rickets Vitamin D
Sterility Vitamin E
Impaired blood clotting Vitamin K
 Calcium hypochlorite is chemical name of Bleaching Powder

 Sodium carbonate is chemical name of washing soda
 Sodium bicarbonate is chemical name of baking soda.
 Gas most abundant in earth's atmosphere: Nitrogen
 Methane is also known as Marsh Gas
 Nitrous Oxide (N2O) is also known as laughing gas.
 Argon Gas is used in electric bulbs
 The metal with the highest melting point: Tungsten
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 The metal with the highest thermal conductivity: Silver

 Metal most abundant in earth’s crust: Aluminium
 Watt is the unit of measurement of Power
 Joule is the unit of measurement of Work/heat/energy
 Newton/Dyne are the units of measurement of force.
 The loudness of sound is measured in Decibels
 Myopia is also known as Nearsightedness or Shortsightedness. It is a condition in
which the affected person can see nearby objects but is unable to see far away
objects.
 Leukemia is a blood cancer in which rapid production of abnormal white blood cells
which cannot fight infection.
Books and Authors 2023-24
Books Authors
KASHMIR: Travels in Paradise on Romesh Bhattacharji
Earth
‘Western Lane’ Chetna Maroo
Heritage Trees of Goa PS Sreedharan Pillai
"Ambedkar: A Life" Shashi Tharoor
“Revolutionaries: The Other Story of Sanjeev Sanyal
How India Won Its Freedom”
"The World: A Family History" British historian Simon Sebag Montefiore
Victory City Salman Rushdie
War & Women Dr. MA Hasan
India’s Struggle for Independence – P. Jyothimani, former Judge
Gandhian Era
Pagalkhana Dr. Gyan Chaturvedi
‘Collective Spirit, Concrete Actions’ Shashi Shekhar Vempati
The Golden Years Ruskin Bond
“Reflections” Narayanan Vaghul
A Life Well Spent: Four Decades in Satish Chandra
the Indian Foreign Service
As the Wheel Turns Ranjit Pratap
Monsoon: A Poem of Love and Indian poet diplomat Abhay Kumar
Longing
Fire on the Ganges: Life Among the Radhika Iyengar
Dead in Banaras,
‘Pitchside: My Life in Indian Cricket’ Cricket administrator Amrit Mathur
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Drunk on Love: The Life, Vision and writer-singer Vipul Rikhi

Songs of Kabir
How Prime Ministers Decide Veteran journalist Neerja Chowdhury
Western Lane Chetna Maroo
Through The Broken Glass: An T.N. Seshan, the former Chief Election
Autobiography Commissioner (CEC) of India
The Gita for Children Roopa Pai
“The Book of Life: My Dance With Vivek Agnihotri
Buddha For Success”
Four Stars of Destiny General Manoj Mukund Naravane
Timeline of Indian Independence

Year Event
1857 The Revolt of 1857
1875 Establishment of the Indian League
1885 Establishment of Indian National Congress
1897 Ramakrishna Mission was founded by Swami Vivekanand
1905 Partition of Bengal was announced by Lord Curzon
1906 All-India Muslim League Founded at Dhaka
1907 Surat Split of INC
1909 Minto-Morley Reforms or Indian Councils Act 1909 was passed
1916 Home Rule by Bal Gangadhar Tilak
1916 Lucknow Pact
1917 Champaran Satyagraha
1919 Montagu-Chelmsford Reforms
1919 Rowlatt Act Passed
13 April 1919 Jallianwala Bagh Massacre
1920-22 Non-Cooperation Movement
1922 Chauri-Chaura Movement
1922 -1923 Swarajya Party came into existence
1925 Kakori Conspiracy
1927 Establishment of Simon Commission
1928 Assassination of Saunders by Bhagat Singh, Nehru Report
1929 Purna Swaraj Declaration at Lahore Session
1929 Bhagat Singh & Batukeshwar Dutt bombed Central Legislative
Assembly
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1930 Dandi March

1930 1st Round Table Conference
5 March 1931 • Gandhi - Irwin Pact
• Karachi Session of INC
7 September 2nd Round Table Conference
1931
1932 • Poona Act
• 3rd Round Table Conference
1935 Government of India Act
August 1940 August Offer by Lord Linlithgow
1942 Quit India Movement
1942 • Cripps Mission
• Establishment of Indian Independence League.
• Formation of Azad Hind Fauj (1st September)
1945 Wavell Plan announced in
Shimla Conference
1946 Cabinet Mission
June 1947 Mountbatten Plan
14 August 1947 Partition of India and Pakistan
15 August 1947 India Gained Freedom From Colonial Rule
Tennis Grand Slams 2023-24 Winners
Australian Open 2024 Winner
· Men’s Singles: Jannik Sinner

· Women’s Singles: Aryna Sabalenka
French Open 2023 Winner
· Men’s Singles: Novak Djokovic

· Women’s Singles: Iga Swiatek
Wimbledon 2023 Winner
· Men’s Singles: Carlos Alcaraz

· Women’s Singles: Marketa Vondrousova
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US Open 2023 Winner
· Men’s Singles: Novak Djokovic

· Women’s Singles: Coco Gauff
Important appointments
Important CMs
l Chief Minister of Karnataka: Siddaramaiah

l Chief minister of Himachal Pradesh: Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu
l Chief Minister of Tripura: Manik Saha
l Chief Minister of Telangana: Sri A. Revanth Reddy
l Chief Minister of Chhatisgarh: Vishnu Deo Sai
l Chief Minister of Sikkim: Prem Singh Tamang
l Chief Minister of MP: Mohan Yadav
l Chief Minister of Maharashtra: Eknath Shinde
l Chief Minister of Uttarakhand: Pushkar Singh Dhami
l Chief Minister of Rajasthan: Bhajan Lal Sharma
l Chief Minister of Mizoram: Mr. Lalduhoma
Important Governors
l Governor of Andhra Pradesh: S. Abdul Nazeer

l Governor of Nagaland: La Ganeshan
l Governor of Arunachal Pradesh: Kaiwalya Trivikram Parnaik
l Governor of Assam: Gulab Chand Kataria
l Governor of Bihar: Rajendra Arlekar
l Governor of Chhattisgarh: Biswabhusan Harichandan
l Governor of Uttarakhand: Gurmit Singh
l Governor of Maharashtra: Ramesh Bais
l Governor of Meghalaya: Phagu Chauhan
Other Important Appointments
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n Chairman of National Human Rights Commission: Arun Kumar Mishra

n 16th Finance Commission Chairman: Nand Kishore Singh
n Finance secretary of India: T. V. Somanathan
n Home Secretary of India: Ajay Kumar Bhalla
n SEBI Chairman: Madhabi Puri Beach
n IRDAI Chairman: Debasish Panda
n Chairman of NABARD: Shri. Shaji K V
n National Stock Exchange: Mr. Ashish Kumar Chauhan (MD & CEO)
n Chairman of the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC):
Sanjay Agarwal
n Chief Justice of India: Justice Chandrachud
n Chairman of DRDO: Dr Samir V Kamat
n Chairman of ISRO: S Somnath
n Chairman of Lokpal: A M Khanwilkar
n Lok Sabha Speaker: OM Birla
n President of India: Droupadi Murmu
n Vice-President of India: Jagdeep Dhankhar
n President of FTII: R Madhavan
n NGT Chairman: Justice Prakash Shrivastava
n Chief Defence staff (CDS) of India: Lt Gen Anil Chauhan
International appointments
l Prime Minister of Japan: Fumio Kishida

l President of USA: Joe Biden
l President of South Korea: Yoon Suk-yeol
l President of Venezuela: Nicolas Maduro
l President of France: Emmanuel Macron
l President of Syria: Bashar al asad
l President of Sri Lanka: Ranil Wickremesinghe
l Prime Minister of Israel: Benjamin Netanyahu
l Prime Minister of Italy: Giorgia Meloni
l Prime Minister of Greece: Kyriakos Mitsotakis
l Prime Minister of Britain: Rishi Sunak
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India’s rank in Different Indices 2023-24
l Global Terrorism Index 2023

India’s rank: 13rd (Afghanistan tops)
l Climate change performance index 2023

India’s rank: 5th
l World Happiness Index 2023

India’s rank: 136th
l Index of Economic Freedom 2023

India’s rank: 121st (topped by Singapore)
l World Press Freedom Index 2023

India’s rank: 161st
l Logistics Performance Index 2024

India’s rank: 38th (topped by Singapore)
l Global Gender Gap Report for 2023

India’s rank: 127th (topped by Iceland)
l Henley Passport Index 2023

India’s rank: 80th (topped by Singapore)
l Energy Transition Index 2023

India’s rank: 67th (topped by Sweden)
l Global Unicorn Index 2023

India’s rank: 3rd (USA Tops)
l World Competitiveness Index 2023

l Global Peace Index 2023

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l Global Hunger Index 2023

Awards & Honours 2023-24
l Oscars 2024 Awards

n Best picture: Oppenheimer
n Best actor in a leading role: Cillian Murphy, Oppenheimer
n Best actress in a leading role: Emma Stone, Poor Things
n Best director: Christopher Nolan, Oppenheimer
n Best supporting actor: Robert Downey Jr, Oppenheimer
l Dadasaheb Phalke International Film Festival Awards 2024

• Best Actor: Shah Rukh Khan for Jawan
• Best Actress: Rani Mukerji for Mrs Chatterjee vs Norway
• Best Film: Jawan directed by Atlee
• Best Director: Sandeep Reddy Vanga (Animal)
• Best Actor (Critics): Vicky Kaushal (Sam Bahadur)
• Best Actress (Critics): Kareena Kapoor (Jaane Jaan)
• Best Film (Critics): 12th Fail directed by Vidhu Vinod Chopra
l 77th British Academy Film Awards
• Best Film: Oppenheimer directed by Christopher Nolan

• Best Director: Christopher Nolan for Oppenheimer
• Best Actor: Cillian Murphy for Oppenheimer
• Best Actress: Emma Stone for Poor Things
l 66th Grammy Awards 2024
1. Record of the Year: Flowers by Miley Cirus

2. Album of the Year: Midnights by Taylor Swift
3. Song of the Year: What was I made for? by Billie Eilish O'Connell & Finneas 'Connell
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4. Best Contemporary Instrumental Album: As We Speak – Béla Fleck, Zakir Hussain,

Edgar Meyer featuring Rakesh Chaurasia
5. Best Global Music Performance: Pashto by Béla Fleck, Edgar Meyer & Zakir Hussain
featuring Rakesh Chaurasia
l Bharat Ratna
The following eminent personalities have been awarded the Bharat Ratna by the
Government of India
1. Shri L.K. Advani, former Deputy PM and Home Minister of India
2. Shri P.V. Narsimha Rao, former PM of India (posthumous)
3. Shri Charan Singh, former PM of India (posthumous)
4. Shri M.S. Swaminathan, renowned agricultural scientist (posthumous)
l In a momentous recognition of her exceptional contributions to the field of

agriculture and food production, Odia scientist Swati Nayak is set to receive the
prestigious Borlaug Field Award for 2023.
l Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Shaktikanta Das has been awarded an ‘A+’
rating in the prestigious Global Finance Central Banker Report Cards 2023.
l Priyan Sain clinched the title of Miss Earth India 2023 during the Miss Divine Beauty
2023 national final held on August 26 in New Delhi.
l 69th National Film Awards 2023
Category Winner
Best Feature Film Rocketry
Best Director Nikhil Mahajan, Godavari
Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome RRR
Entertainment
Nargis Dutt Award for Best Film on The Kashmir Files
National Integration
Best Actor Allu Arjun, Pushpa
Best Actress Alia Bhatt, Gangubai Kathiawadi
and Kriti Sanon, Mimi
l The SVAMITVA (Survey of Villages Abadi and Mapping with Improvised Technology
in Village Areas) Scheme, initiated by the Ministry of Panchayati Raj, has been
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honored with the prestigious National Award for e-Governance 2023
l Prime Minister Narendra Modi was conferred with the Grand Cross of the Order of
Honour by Greek President Katerina N. Sakellaropoulou in Athens.
l Eminent industrialist Ratan Tata was conferred with the first ever ‘Udyog Ratna’
award instituted by the Maharashtra government.
l Renowned children’s writer and performance poet, Michael Rosen, aged 77, has
been honored with the esteemed PEN Pinter Prize 2023.
l Sporting legend and India’s first-ever Olympic medallist in women’s boxing, Mary
Kom, has been honoured with the Global Indian Icon of the Year award at the
annual UK-India Awards in Windsor, south-eastern England.
l Ajay Banga, the President of the World Bank, has been recognised on the Carnegie
Corporation of New York’s annual “Great Immigrants” list.
l During his official visit to Egypt, Prime Minister Narendra Modi was bestowed with
the highest state honor of Egypt, known as the ‘Order of the Nile.’
l Writer and activist Arundhati Roy has been awarded the 45th European Essay
Prize for lifetime achievement on the occasion of the French translation of her latest
essay, ‘Azadi’.
l The Peace Prize of the German Book Trade for 2023 has been awarded to British-
American author Salman Rushdie, “for his indomitable spirit, for his affirmation of
life and for enriching our world with his love of storytelling,”.
l Historian and writer Ramchandra Guha’s book Rebels Against the Raj: Western
Fighters for India’s Freedom has won the Elizabeth Longford Prize for Historical
Biography 2023.
l Shaktikanta Das, the Governor of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), was honored with
the esteemed Governor of the Year Award for 2023.
l Damodar Mauzo, a Goan short story writer, novelist, critic, and scriptwriter in
Konkani, has been awarded the 57th Jnanpith Award, India’s highest literary honor.
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l The documentary “Gauri”, directed by Kavitha Lankesh, has received the “Best Long
Documentary Award” at the South Asian Film Festival of Montreal 2023.
l After a 64-year wait, members of the Ramon Magsaysay Award

Foundation personally presented the 1959 Ramon Magsaysay Award to the Dalai
Lama at his residence.
l Asha Bhosle, the renowned singer, was honored with the Lata Deenanath
Mangeshkar award, which was established by the Mangeshkar family and trust in
memory of Lata Mangeshkar.
l Raj Subramaniam, the CEO of FedEx, a renowned global transportation company,

and an Indian-American, was recently honored with the distinguished Pravasi
Bharatiya Samman award.
l Nandini Gupta from Rajasthan has been crowned Femina Miss India World 2023 in
a grand ceremony held recently, making her the winner of the 59th edition of the
beauty pageant.
l At the 13th Managing India Awards ceremony hosted by the All India Management
Association (AIMA), Kumar Mangalam Birla, Chairman of Aditya Birla Group, was
presented with the ‘Business Leader of the Decade Award’ for his contributions to
the Indian industry in the last ten years.
l The 2023 International Prize in Statistics, which is regarded as the equivalent of the
Nobel Prize in statistics, has been awarded to Calyampudi Radhakrishna Rao, an
Indian-American statistician.
l Luis Caffarelli, 74, has won the 2023 Abel Prize “for his seminal contributions to
regularity theory for nonlinear partial differential equations including free-boundary
problems and the Monge-Ampère equation”.
l Gulzar And Jagadguru Rambhadracharya Awarded Prestigious Jnanpith Award 2023
l Dr. Aditi Sen De Receives 2023 GD Birla Award
Nobel Prize 2023
# Field Winners Contribution
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1. Medicine Katalin Karikó for their discoveries concerning nucleoside base

Drew Weissman modifications that enabled the development of
effective mRNA vaccines against COVID-19
2. Chemistry Moungi G. for the discovery and synthesis of quantum dots
Bawendi
Louis E. Brus
Alexei I. Ekimov
3. Physics Pierre Agostini for experimental methods that generate attosecond
Ferenc Krausz pulses of light for the study of electron dynamics in
Anne L’Huillier matter
4. Peace Ms. Narges for her fight against the oppression of women in Iran
Mohammadi and her fight to promote human rights and freedom
for all
5. Economic Ms. Claudia for having advanced our understanding of women's
Sciences Goldin labour market outcomes
6. Literature Jon Fosse for his innovative plays and prose which give voice to
the unsayable.
Mergers & Acquisitions 2023-24
l Infosys has completed the acquisition of Danske Bank’s IT centre in India.
l Hyundai Motor India signs agreement for acquisition of GM India Talegaon plant
assets.
l Amgen acquired Horizon Therapeutics, a biopharmaceutical company that focuses

on treatments for rare, autoimmune diseases, in a deal valued at approximately
$26.4 billion.
l Gautam Adani's Group has completed the acquisition of major Indian cement
players, Ambuja Cements and ACC. The Group has now become the second largest
cement player in the country.
l Reliance Retail Ventures Ltd. (RRVL) has signed a joint venture with Alia Bhatt’s
clothing brand of kids and maternity wear, Ed-a-Mamma for a 51% majority stake.
l Food delivery platform Zomato has agreed to acquire instant grocery startup Blinkit
for ₹4,447 crore ($569 million) in an all-stock deal, as it seeks to exploit a fast-
growing market for quick grocery delivery.
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l Jio Platforms, owned by Reliance Industries, has completed the acquisition of

Mimosa Networks, a US-based communication equipment maker, for $60m through
its wholly-owned subsidiary Radisys Corporation.
l Citigroup Inc announced that it would sell its Indian consumer businesses to Axis
Bank for $1.6 billion, as the US bank exits retail operations in 13 markets. The
transaction includes the sale of the consumer banking businesses of Citibank India.
l Reliance Retail Ventures Ltd (RRVL) said it has acquired an 89% stake for RS 950
crore in Purple Panda Fashions Pvt. Ltd, which owns women innerwear and lounge
wear brand Clovia.
l The Tata Group, which placed the highest bid of Rs 18,000 crore in the Air India
disinvestment, took over the airline from the government on January 27.
l Reliance Industries has completed the Rs 3,567-crore acquisition of India's Sintex

Industries, which had been agreed a year ago and approved by the National
Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) in February.
l Fair-trade regulator Competition Commission of India (CCI) on Monday approved the

proposed merger of Jio Cinema OTT with Viacom18 Media.
Brand Ambassadors 2023-24
l Katrina Kaif Joins Chennai Super Kings as Brand Ambassador for IPL 2024.
l Lay’s announces Cricketer MS Dhoni as its Brand Ambassador, starring in a

campaign-No Lay’s, No Game.
l Kartik Aaryan becomes the brand ambassador of pet food brand Drools
l Global apparel retailer Uniqlo has roped in Katrina Kaif as its first ever brand
endorser in India.
l Huda El-Mufti, the Egyptian actress, has been chosen as a brand ambassador for the
prestigious Italian luxury brand Bulgari.
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l JSW Group, one of India’s fastest growing conglomerates, proudly announced

Olympic and World champion, Neeraj Chopra as its official brand ambassador,
thereby extending an already solid relationship with the javelin ace.
l Ranveer Singh, the first Indian actor ambassador for Ducati, set the stage ablaze at
MotoGP Bharat 2023.
l CashKaro, India’s cashback and coupons app has announced its collaboration with
Indian actress, Genelia Deshmukh, as its brand ambassador.
l Fashion Alia Bhatt was chosen as the first Indian global ambassador for Gucci
l Prescription lens brand Essilor has announced legendary cricketer and global sports
icon Virat Kohli as its brand ambassador in India brand.
l Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar has been named the 'national icon' by
the Election Commission (EC) to promote voter awareness.
l Myntra announces the appointment of Bollywood actor, Ranbir Kapoor, as its brand
ambassador
l Bollywood actor Ananya Pandey has been named as the brand ambassador of
the brand Esprit in India.
l Iga Świątek and Rafael Nadal to the Infosys family as their global brand ambassador.
l Chinese smartphone maker Realme announced Shah Rukh Khan as its new brand
ambassador in India.
l International Cricket Council announced the appointment of actor Shahrukh Khan as

the brand ambassador ICC World Cup 2023
l Cricketer Rohit Sharma has joined pharmaceutical company, Glenmark Pharma as

a brand ambassador for Candid Dusting Powder.
l Booking.com onboards Rohit Sharma as the global brand ambassador for ICC Men's
Cricket World Cup 2023
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l Star Sports, which is owned by The Walt Disney Company India, has appointed
Bollywood actor Ranveer Singh as its brand ambassador.
l Ranveer Singh becomes the brand ambassador of Lavie Sport.
l Fastrack Smart has partnered with Bollywood actor Ranveer Singh as its brand
ambassador.
l Actor Deepika Padukone has been appointed Louis Vuitton’s first ever Indian brand
ambassador
l Zupee has announced the appointment of actor Salman Khan as brand ambassador.
l Pilgrim, a direct-to-consumer personal care brand has named actor Yami Gautam as
its brand ambassador to endorse its hair care range.
l Fiama has announced the appointment of actor Rashmika Mandanna as brand

ambassador.
l Epson India announced that film actress Rashmika Mandanna will be its brand
ambassador in India.
l Swiss Watchmaker Rado appoints Katrina Kaif as Global Brand Ambassador.
l Puma ropes in Mohammed Shami as its Brand Ambassador.
l PNB MetLife's new brand ambassador, Smriti Mandhana, represents the

company's values of trust, integrity, and a commitment
India’s Targets to be achieved
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l India’s target for Net Zero Carbon Emitter: 2070

l To generate Renewable Energy: 175 GW by: 2022
l To generate Solar Power: 100 GW by: 2022
l Doubling Income of Farmers: 2022
l Housing for All: 2022
l Eradication of Malaria: 2030
l Eradication of TB: 2025
l Nal Jal Scheme: Piped water to every house: 2024
l Green Railways: 2030
l Sustainable Development Goals Target: 2030
Important Static GK Bullet Points
 Supreme Court judge retires at 65 of age while high court judge retires at 62 years of
age.
 Chief justice of India gives oath to President of India.

Chief justice of High court gives oath to Governor.
 The state which has the highest no. Of Representatives in both the houses: UP
 Which high court has the largest jurisdiction in term of number of states: Guwahati
high Court.
Total high courts in our country are 25.
 Minimum age of President and vice-president is 35 years.
 Minimum age of PM: Complete 25 years of age if he is a member of the Lok Sabha
or 30 years if he is a member of the Rajya Sabha
 Largest land locked country: Kazakhstan
 Africa has the greatest number of countries among all continents.
 Canada has the largest coastline among all the countries in the World.
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 Deccan Plateau is the largest plateau of India and the Ladakh plateau is the highest
plateau of India.
 Andaman is the largest island of India and Majuli is the largest river island of world
located in Assam, India.
 The world’s largest delta, (in West Bengal) Sundarbans, is made by Brahmaputra and
Ganga.
 Aravalli’s is the oldest mountain ranges of the India.
 Madhya Pradesh has the largest Forest cover in India among all other states.
 Gujarat has the longest coastline among all the states in India.
 Bangladesh shares maximum boundary with India.
 Rajasthan is the largest state of India. UP is the most populous state of India.
 First Indian movie submitted for Oscar- Mother India
 First Indian to win Oscar - Bhanu Athaiya

she got the coveted award for costume design for the Richard Attenborough directed
film Gandhi.
Some crucial facts about the census 2011
No of districts 640
Total population % in Urban & Rural areas 68.8% urban & 31.2% rural
Child Sex Ratio 919
Sex Ratio 940
Density of population 382
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Decadal population growth from 2001 to 2011 17.64%
Literacy rate 74.04%
India has total population of the world 17.5%
The Union Territory of Lakshadweep is the least 64,429 persons

populated
1. Kerala - 94.00 %
Top 3 literate states
2. Lakshadweep - 91.85 %
3. Mizoram - 91.33 %
Highest sex ratio (Top 3 states) 1. Kerala – 1084

2. Pondicherry – 1037
3. Tamil Nadu - 996
Lowest sex ratio (Top 3 states) 1. Daman and Diu – 618

2. Dadra & Nagar Haveli – 774
3. Chandigarh - 818
1. Delhi - 11,320
Top 3 highly dense union territories
2. Chandigarh - 9,258
3. Pondicherry - 2,547
1. Bihar - 1,106
Top 3 highly dense states
2. West Bengal - 1,028
3. Kerala - 860
1. Uttar Pradesh - 199,281,477
Top 3 highly populated states in India
(16.49%)
2. Maharashtra - 112,372,972 (9.28%)
3. Bihar - 103,804,637 (8.58%)
Venues of Some Important sports events
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1) Summer Olympics
2020(Held in 2021): Tokyo, Japan
2024: Paris, France
2028: Los Angeles, USA
2) Cricket World Cup
Men's One Day International

2019: England and Wales
2023: India
Women's One Day International

2022: New Zealand
Men’s T20 World Cup

2022: Australia
2024: USA, West Indies
3) FIFA Football World Cup

2018: Russia
2022: Qatar
2026: US, Mexico & Canada
4) Commonwealth games
2018: Gold Coast, Australia
2022: Birmingham, England
2026: Australia
5) Men’s FIH Hockey World Cup

2023: India
International Organizations
 South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC):

It is the organization of South Asian countries. The South Asian Association for
Regional Cooperation (SAARC) is the regional intergovernmental organization
and geopolitical union of nations in South Asia.
Its member states include Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Nepal, the
Maldives, Pakistan and Sri Lanka.
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SAARC HQ: Kathmandu, Total member states: 8.
 BRICS : Organisation of large economies of NICs (Newly industrialized

country) namely Brazil, Russia, China, India, South Africa.
 G4 nations: Informal group of countries which support each other’s bids

for permanent seats on the United Nations Security Council. It consists of India,
Germany, Japan and Brazil.
 Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic

Cooperation (BIMSTEC): international organization involving a group of
countries in South Asia and South East Asia.
These are: Bangladesh, India, Myanmar, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Bhutan and Nepal.
 G7 Countries: The group of seven consists of Canada, France, UK, US,

Germany and Italy.
Important Geographical facts about India
1. India covers 2.4% of the Earth’s surface. Total land area of India is 32,87,263 sq.km.
2. Kanchenjunga is the highest mountain peak of India.
3. Deccan Plateau is the largest plateau of India and the Ladakh plateau is the highest
plateau of India.
4. Andaman is the largest island of India and Majuli is the largest river island of world
located in Assam, India.
5. India has only one dessert which is the Thar dessert. It is located in the state
Rajasthan.
6. The longest Indian River is Ganga; its length is 2,640 km.
7. The world’s largest delta, (in West Bengal) Sundarbans, is made by Brahmaputra and
Ganga.
8. Aravalli’s is the oldest mountain ranges of the India.
9. Agriculture
Agriculture in India: More than 50 percent of the area of the country is under the
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cultivation and about 64% of the

Indian population is engaged in agriculture.
There are two major crop seasons in India, viz.:
(i) Rabi
(ii) Kharif
Rabi: It is sown in October or December and harvested in April or May. Major crops are:
barely, wheat, peas, gram and mustard.
Kharif: It is sown in June or July and harvested in September or October. Major crops are:
bajra, cotton, jowar, rice and jute.
10. Forests: India is covered about *24.1%* by forest area (as per Forest Survey Report
2015).
Madhya Pradesh has the largest Forest cover in India among all other states.
11. Gujarat has the longest coastline among all the states in India.
12. Bangladesh shares maximum boundary with India.

28 States and 8 UNION TERRITORIES
13. India is divided into 29 states, 6 union territories, 1 national capital territory.
14. Rajasthan is the largest state of India followed by Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, UP.
15. UP is the most populous state of India followed by Maharashtra, Bihar, and West
Bengal.
Important dams and their locations
India is 5th globally for installed hydroelectric power capacity.
 Indira Sagar Dam: Narmada River, Madhya Pradesh
 Mettur Dam: Cauvery River, Tamil Nadu.
 Koyna Dam: Koyna River, Maharashtra.
 Maithon Dam: Barakar River, Jharkhand.
 Rihand Dam: Rihand River, Uttar Pradesh.
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 Tungabhadra Dam: Tungabhadra River, Karnataka.
 Krishna Raja Sagar dam: Cauvery River, Karnataka
 Hirakund Dam: Mahanadi River, Odisha
World Geography Points
1) Boundary lines
 Durand line: Pakistan and Afghanistan
 Radcliffe line: India and Pakistan
 McMahon line: china and India
 38th parallel: North and South Korea
 49th parallel: USA and Canada
 Hindenburg Line: Germany and Poland
 Maginot line: France and Germany
2) Atmosphere layers in that order from earth

a. Troposphere
b. Stratosphere: ozone layer in it!!
c. Mesosphere or thermosphere
d. Ionosphere
3) Mountains-Locations
 Andes: South America

 Rockies: North America
 Alps: Europe
 Alaska: USA
 Himalaya: Asia
4) Water resources in Oceans:

Pacific> Atlantic>Indian>arctic
5) Top 5 minerals in earth's crust

Oxygen>Silicon> Aluminium>Iron>Calcium
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6) Top 4 gases in atmosphere

Nitrogen> Oxygen>Argon> CO2
7) Light year, Astronomical unit and Parsec are the units to measure length.
8) Solar system
 Brightest star after sun: Sirius
 Planet with maximum satellites: Jupiter
 Red planet: Mars
 Blue planet: Earth
 Brightest planet: Venus
 Biggest planet: Jupiter
9) Some more information

A. Atlantic Ocean between US and UK.
B. Largest land locked country: Kazakhstan
C. Africa has the greatest number of countries.
D. the Nile has been determined to be the longest river in the world followed by the
Amazon and the Yangtze.
E. the South China Sea disputes involves namely Brunei, China, Taiwan, Malaysia,
Indonesia, Philippines, and Vietnam.
F. the Red Sea is a seawater inlet of the Indian Ocean, lying between Africa and Asia.
G. Canada has the largest coastline among all the countries in the World.
Films and television in India
1) Doordarshan was founded in year- 1959
2) Film and Television institute of India is in Pune and established in 1960
3) First Indian movie submitted for Oscar- Mother India
4) First Indian to win Oscar - Bhanu Athaiya

She got the coveted award for costume design for the Richard Attenborough
directed film Gandhi.
5) 1st in Films
1st Indian film- Raja Harishchandra
1st Indian sound film- Alam Ara
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1st Indian color film- Kishan Kanha

1st 3D animated film- Roadside Romeo
6) 1st actor to win film fare award- Dilip Kumar
7) Awards starting year: -

Filmfare awards started in 1954
National film awards started in 1954
8) Satyajit Ray- won 32 national film awards in his life, he won Oscar in 1992
9) Father of Indian cinema- Dadasaheb Phalke
10) Recent official entry to Oscars

India's official entry to Oscars 2024: 2018
India's official entry to Oscars 2023: Chhello Show
11) Dadasaheb Phalke Award

The first recipient of the award was actress Devika Rani.
Recent Dada Saheb Phalke award was given to Asha Parekh.
List of important regulators in India
A. Money market: RBI
B. Foreign exchange: RBI
C. Capital market: SEBI
D. Insurance companies: IRDAI
E. Chit funds: respective state governments
F. Cooperative banks and regional rural banks: NABARD
G. Pension fund: PFRDA (Pension fund regulatory and development authority)
H. Telecommunications: TRAI [Telecom regulatory authority of India]
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List of Important Countries Capital and Currency
Countries Capital Currency

Austria Vienna Euro
Argentina Buenos Aires Peso
Azerbaijan Baku Manat
Bangladesh Dhaka Taka
Belarus Minsk Ruble
Belgium Brussels Euro
Bhutan Thimphu Ngultrum
Brazil Barsilia Real
China Beijing Yuan
Colombia Bogota Peso
Croatia Zagreb Kuna
Cuba Havana Peso
Denmark Copenhagen Krone
Egypt Cairo Pound
Finland Helsinki Euro
Hungary Budapest Forint
Indonesia Jakarta Rupiah
Iran Tehran Rial
Iraq Baghdad Dinar
Israel Jerusalem Shekel
Italy Rome Euro
Japan Tokyo Yen
Jordon Amman Dinar
Jamaica Kingston Dollar
Kazakhstan Astana Tenge
Kenya Nairobi Shilling
Korea North Pyongyang Won
Korea South Seoul Won
Malaysia Kuala Lumpur Ringgit
Maldives Male Rufiyaa
Mauritius Port Louis Rupee
Mexico Mexico City Peso
Myanmar (Burma) Nay Pyi Taw Kyat
(Rangoon)
Nigeria Abuja Naira
Norway Oslo Krone
Portugal Lisbon Euro
Qatar Doha Riyal
Russia Moscow Ruble
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Saudi Arabia Riyadh Riyal

Singapore Singapore Dollar
South Africa Cape Town Rand
South Sudan Juba Pound
Spain Madrid Euro
Sri Lanka Colombo Rupee
Sweden Stockholm Krona
Switzerland Bern France
Syria Damascus Pound
Thailand Bangkok Baht
Turkey Ankara Lira
Uganda Kampala Shilling
Ukraine Kyiv Hryvnia
United Arab Emirates Abu Dhabi Dirham
(UAE)
Vietnam Hanoi Dong
Abbreviations
Abbreviations Expansions
NITI National Institution for Transforming India
PRAGATI Pro-Active Governance and Timely Implementation
HRIDAY Heritage Development and Augmentation Yojana
AMRUT Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban
Transformation
UPI Unified Payment Interface
JAM Jan Dhan, Aadhar and Mobile
IRNSS Indian Regional Navigation Satellite System
DAY Deen Dayal Upadhyay Antyodaya Yojana
MUDRA MUDRA Bank Yojana
DDUGJY Deen Dayal Upadhyay Gram Jyoti Yojana
PMKSY Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchai Yojana
SHC Soil Health Card Scheme
PMSBY Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana
PMJJBY Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana
APY Atal Pension Yojana
SCM Smart Cities Mission
NMCG National Mission for Clean Ganga
PMFBY Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana
SPMRM Shyama Prasad Mukherji Rurban Mission
PMUY Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana
IDBI Industrial Development Bank of India
IRBI Industrial Reconstruction Bank of India
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EXIM Bank Export – Import Bank of India

SIDBI Small Industries Development Bank of India
NABARD National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development
APEC Asian Pacific Economic Cooperation
ARCIL Asset Reconstruction Company of India Ltd
ATM Automated Teller Machine
ASHA Accredited Social Health Activist
BIFR Board for Industrial and Financial Reconstruction
CDMA Code Division Multiple Access
CRR Cash Reserve Ratio
DTAA Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement
ECB External Commercial Borrowings
ELSS Equity Linked Saving Scheme
FEMA Foreign Exchange Management Act
FERA Foreign Exchange Regulation Act
FII Foreign Institutional Investors
FRBM Fiscal Responsibility and Management Act
FCCB Foreign Currency Convertible Bonds
FIPB Foreign Investment Promotion Board
FSDC Financial Stability Development Council
IBRD International Bank for Reconstruction andDevelopment
(World Bank)
ICICI Industrial Credit Investment Corporation of India
IDBI Industrial Development Bank of India
IIP Index of Industrial Production
KYC Know Your Customer
LIBOR London Inter Bank Offered Rate
NFC Non-Banking Finance Companies
NEFT Net Electronic Fund Transfer
NPA Non-Performing Asset
OPEC Organization for Petroleum Exporting Countries
PIN Personal Identification Number
POS Point of Scale
PPP Public Private Partnership
RTGS Real Time Gross Settlement
SAARC South Asian Association Regional Cooperation
SLR Statutory Liquidity Ratio
SARFAESI Securitization and Reconstruction Of Financial Assets And
Enforcement Of Security Interest
SWOT Strength Weakness Opportunities Threats
SWIFT Society for World Wide Inter Bank Financial
Telecommunication
SDR Special Drawing Rights
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National Parks of India

National Parks in Karnataka
 Kudremukh National Park
 Bandipur National Park
National Parks in Uttarakhand
 Corbett National Park
 Nanda Devi National Park
National Parks in Tamil Nadu
 Mukurthi National Park
 Mudumalai National Park
National Parks in West Bengal
 Sundarbans National Park
 Neora Valley National Park
National Parks in Rajasthan
 Ranthambhore National Park
 Keoladeo National Park
 Mount Abu Wildlife Sanctuary
National Parks in Maharashtra
 Chandoli National Park
National Parks in Assam
 Kaziranga National Park
 Manas National Park
Names of National Parks in Gujarat
 Gir National Park
 Gulf of Kuchch Marine National Park
National Parks in Madhya Pradesh
 Bandhavgarh National Park
 Satpura National Park
 Pench National Park
 Panna National Park
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 Kanha National Park

 Kuno National Park
National Parks in Manipur
 Keibul Lamjao National Park
Banking awareness
 First bank to introduce internet banking in India: ICICI bank
 First bank to introduce mutual fund in India: State Bank of India
 First bank to introduce credit card in India: Central Bank of India
 Which cards are known as plastic money– Credit Cards, debit cards etc
 The International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD) is known as– World
Bank
 Minimum money transfer limit through RTGS: 2 Lakhs

Maximum money transfer limit through RTGS: No Limit
 Minimum & Maximum money transfer limit through NEFT: No Limit
 NABARD was established in- July, 1982
 Largest Public sector bank in India– SBI
 Largest Private sector bank in India– HDFC Bank
 First Indian bank to open branch outside India i.e. London in 1946: Bank of India
 First Bank to introduce ATM in India: HSBC in 1987, Mumbai
 SBI has the maximum number of overseas branches.
 First bank established in India: Bank of Hindustan in 1770
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 First Indian bank got ISO: Canara Bank
 First India bank started solely with Indian capital investment is PNB.
 Founder of Punjab National Bank is Lala Lajpat Rai.
 RBI’s Too Big to fail list Banks: SBI, ICICI and HDFC
 1st Payment Bank in India: Airtel payment Bank
 Payment Banks can’t issue Credit cards and can’t give loans.
 Rs. 1 Rupee Note bears the signature of Finance Secretary
 Fiscal Policy is the work of Finance Ministry
Important schemes points
1) PM Shri Yojana is launched to upgrade more than 14500 schools in country with
modern infrastructure and technology.
Its Full form: PM School for Rising India.
2) PM Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana

Type: Life insurance
Age limits: 18-50
Premium: Rs. 436
Coverage: life covers of Rs. 2 lakhs
3) PM Suraksha Bima Yojana

Type: Accidental insurance
Age limit: 18-70
Premium: Rs. 20
The risk coverage: Rs. 2 lakh for accidental death and full disability and Rs. 1 lakh for
partial disability.
4) The Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana
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Account can be opened in the name of a girl child, by her parents or legal guardians,
any time before the girl child attains 10 years of age. Only one account per girl child
is allowed.
Amount deposited in Sukanya Samriddhi Account is tax free.
The scheme is meant to meet the education and marriage expenses of a girl child.
Minimum payment per year: Rs. 250 to account to keep it active.
5) Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana was launched by Prime Minister of India

Narendra Modi on 1 May 2016 to distribute LPG connections to women of Below
Poverty Line families.
6) Pradhan Mantri MUDRA Yojana (PMMY) provides loans upto 10 lakhs to the non-
corporate, non-farm small/micro enterprises.
Launch date: 8th April 2015.
Indian History timeline
 First War of Indian Independence (1857)

 Formation of Indian National Congress (1885)
 Partition of Bengal (1905)
 Formation of Muslim League (1906)
 Jalian Wala Massacre, Rowlatt act (1919)
 Non-Co-operation Movement (1920)
 Lahore Session of Congress (1929)
 Civil Disobedience Movement (1930)
 Quit India Movement (1942)
 Partition of India (1947)
 New Economic Policy of 1991
 RTI Act came into force on 12th October, 2005
 GST became effective from 1st July, 2017.
Important Bullet Points for CUET GA 2024
l S. Jaishankar visited Uganda for the 19th Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) Summit from
January 15-20, 2024. The summit, involving 120 developing countries, aims to discuss
global cooperation, solidarity, and common goals in politics, economics, and culture.
India aims to strengthen ties with African nations, focusing on sustainable
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development, digital partnerships, and health infrastructure collaboration.
l Indra Mani Pandey has taken over as the Secretary General of BIMSTEC, succeeding
Tenzin Lekphell, and will hold the position for a three-year term.
l India’s Position At 42 In The Global Intellectual Property Index 2024
l Reliance Launches “Vantara,” A National Initiative For Animal Welfare
l Assam Designates Kaji Nemu as the Official State Fruit
l FM Sitharaman Declares Free Cervical Cancer Vaccine For Girls Aged 9-14
l New Chief Minister in India

State New Chief Minister
Telangana Revanth Reddy
Mizoram Mr. Lalduhoma
Rajasthan Bhajan Lal Sharma
Madhya Pradesh Mohan Yadav
Chhattisgarh Vishnu Deo Sai
l The tennis player from Romania, Simona Halep, has been banned by the International
Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA) for four years for doping.
l The terrorist attack on the Indian Parliament occurred on December 13, 2001, when
five terrorists entered the Parliament House Complex and engaged in a firefight with
security personnel.
l Infosys is the only Indian company to make it into the top 100 rankings of TIME
magazine's 'The World’s Best Companies of 2023' list, claiming the 64th position with
an impressive overall score of 88.38. The list is compiled by TIME magazine in
collaboration with Great Place to Work Institute.
l India joined the 'Race to Resilience' global campaign at COP28, reflecting its
commitment to building climate resilience in urban areas. The campaign aims to unite
various stakeholders to enhance the resilience of vulnerable communities to climate
change impacts by 2030.
l Arindam Bagchi, currently serving as Additional Secretary in the Ministry of External

Affairs, has been appointed as India’s next Ambassador/Permanent Representative to
the United Nations and other International Organisations in Geneva.
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l IndiGo has become the official airline for the Indian football team. The partnership
was announced on September 15, 2023, and will be in place for one year. Under the
partnership, IndiGo will provide the Indian football team with travel services for all
domestic and international matches. The airline will also provide the team with access
to its lounges and other facilities.
l The Malayalam movie "2018: Everyone is a Hero" was directed by Jude Anthany
Joseph and has been selected as India's official entry at the Academy Awards in 2024
for its portrayal of the Kerala floods and climate change issues.
l The team which has won the Durand Cup 2023 football tournaments defeating East
Bengal in the finals: Mohun Bagan SG
l The Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) appointed former India captain Ajay Jadeja as the
team mentor for the ODI World Cup, scheduled to be held in India from October 5 to
November 19.
l Asia Cup 2023

Hosts: Pakistan and Sri Lanka
Winners: India (8th title)
Runners-up: Sri Lanka
Player of the series: Kuldeep Yadav (India)
Aditya-L1 is a solar observation satellite launched by Indian Space Research Organisation.

The Aditya-L1 mission will take around 109 Earth days after launch to reach the halo
orbit around the L1 point, which is about 1,500,000 km from Earth.
World Tourism Day: 27 September 2023

Theme: Tourism and Green Investment
l US Open 2023
Title Winner Runner-up
Men's Singles Novak Djokovic (Serbia) Daniil Medvedev (Russia)
Women's Coco Gauff (USA) Aryna Sabalenka (Belarus)

Singles
The actor, writer and director of Hindi movies R. Madhavan has been appointed the
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President of Film and Television Institute of India.
l Germany has won the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup for the first time defeating Serbia
in the finals.
l Amol Muzumdar, the former Mumbai batsman, has been named as the head coach of
the India women’s national team.
l SIMBEX 2023: The bilateral naval exercise conducted by Indian Navy and Singapore Navy
from 21 to 24 September at Singapore.
l The venue of 20th ASEAN-India Summit on 07 September 2023 attended by Indian Prime
Minister Shri Narendra Modi: Jakarta, Indonesia
l The team which has won the Durand Cup 2023 football tournaments defeating East
Bengal in the finals: Mohun Bagan SG
l Reliance Retail’s JioMart has signed up Mahendra Singh Dhoni, India’s most iconic
cricketer, as its brand ambassador.
l International Literacy Day: 08 September 2023

Theme: Promoting literacy for a world in transition: Building the foundation for
sustainable and peaceful societies
l Constitution (128th Amendment) Bill, 2023

Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam
To provide reservation to women in Parliament and State Assemblies
l 5th Ramon Magsaysay Awards

4 people have been awarded the 65th Ramon Magsaysay Awards out of which one is
Indian.
l Dr Ravi Kannan R (India): Strong devotion to his medical profession, focusing
on what medicine is truly for: pro-health and people-centred treatment.
l International Youth Day: 12 August 2023
Theme: Green Skills for Youth: Towards a Sustainable World
l FIFA Women's World Cup 2023

Hosts: Australia and New Zealand
Held from: 20 July to 20 August 2023
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Teams: 32
Winners: Spain
Runners-up: England
l PM Vishwakarma Yojana
Financial outlay: Rs. 13,000 crores for 5 years from 2023-24 to 2027-28
Aim of the scheme: To strengthen and nurture the Guru-Shishya parampara or family-
based practice of traditional skills by artisans and craftspeople working with their hands
and tools.
l Chandrayaan 3
Launch date: 14.07.2023
Launch vehicle: Launch Vehicle Mark-3 or LVM3
Pay load consisted of: Lander named Vikram and Rover named Pragyan
Landed on Moon: 23 August 2023
Place of landing: South Pole of moon
l The Indian chess grandmaster who has overtaken Vishwanathan Anand in FIDE ratings:
D. Gukesh
l The failed Russian lunar lander mission by Roscosmos which crashed on the Moon's
surface after a failed orbital maneuver: LUNA 25
l The venue of 15th BRICS Summit held under the Chairship of South Africa from 22 to 22
August 2023: Johannesburg
l The six new countries which have been invited to join BRICS are: Saudi Arabia, UAE,
Iran, Argentina, Ethiopia and Egypt
l The Norwegian chess player who has won the 2023 FIDE Chess World Cup defeating
Indian chess player R. Praggnanandhaa in the finals at Baku, Azerbaijan: Magnus Carlsen
l The Indian women's team skipper who has been suspended for two international
matches following two separate breaches of the ICC Code of Conduct during the match
against Bangladesh in Dhaka: Harmanpreet Kaur
l Tech giant Google has taken a proactive step to address the growing concern of online
financial frauds in India. Through its new program, DigiKavach, Google aims to combat
these fraudulent activities by understanding the strategies.
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l India's first AI regional news anchor introduced by Odisha TV is named: Lisa
l The incumbent Solicitor General of India, whose name has been approved for re-
appointment as Solicitor General for a further period of 3 years by the Appointments
Committee of the Cabinet: Tushar Mehta
l The team which was defeated by India in the finals to win the 2023 Asian Kabaddi
Championship in Busan, South Korea: Iran
l Wimbledon 2023
Gentlemen's Carlos Alcaraz (Spain) Novak Djokovic (Serbia)

Singles
Ladies' Singles Markéta Vondroušová Ons Jabeur (Tunisia)
(Czechia)
l 2023 SAFF Championships

Venue: Sri Kanteerva Stadium, Bengaluru
Winners: India (9th title)
Runners-up: Kuwait
l International Tiger Day: 29 July 2023
l World Population Day: 11 July 2023

Theme: Unleashing the power of gender equality: Uplifting the voices of women and
girls to unlock our world’s infinite possibilities
l French Open 2023
Men's Singles Novak Djokovic Casper Rudd (Norway)

(Serbia)
Women's Iga Swiatek Karolina Muchova (Czechia)

Singles (Poland)
l International Day of Yoga: 21 June 2023
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Theme: Yoga for Vasudeva Kutumabakam
l World Refugee Day: 20 June 2023

Theme: Hope Away from Home
l World Day Against Child Labour: 12 June 2023

Theme: Social Justice for All. End Child Labour!
l World Food Safety Day: 07 June 2023

Theme: Food Standards Save Lives
l World Environment Day: 05 June 2023

Host Country: Côte d'Ivoire
Theme: #BEATPLASTICPOLLUTION
l World Press Freedom Day: 03 May 2023

Theme: Shaping a Future of Rights: Freedom of expression as a driver for all other
human rights
l International Day for Biological Diversity: 22 May 2023

Theme: From agreement to action: Build back biodiversity
l New Parliament Building

Foundation stone: 10.12.2020
Inauguration: 28.05.2023
Architect: Bimal Patel
Project completed by: Tata Projects Ltd.
Seating capacity: 1272 (Lok Sabha - 888 and Rajya Sabha - 384)
l Laureus Sports Awards 2023

l Laureus World Sportsman of the Year: Lionel Messi
l Laureus World Sportswoman of the Year: Shelly-Ann Fraser-Price
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l Laureus World Team of the Year: Argentina Men's Football Team

l Laureus World Breakthrough of the Year: Carlos Alcaraz (Tennis - Spain)
l TATA IPL 2023
Winner: Chennai Super Kings (Record 5th title)
Runner-up: Gujarat Titans
Most valuable player: Shubman Gill (Gujarat Titans)
Most runs: Shubman Gill
Most wickets: Mohammed Shami (Gujarat Titans).
l The venue of 76th World Health Assembly held from 21 May to 30 May 2023 with the
theme WHO at 75: Saving lives, driving health for all: Geneva
l The Bulgarian writer who has been awarded the International Booker Prize 2023 for his
book Time Shelter (translated by Angela Rodel): Georgi Gospodinov
l The renowned Konkani writer who has been awarded the 57th Jnanpith Award, India's
highest literary award: Damodar Mauzo
l The place in Japan where a bust of Mahatma Gandhi was unveiled by the Indian Prime
Minister Shri Narendra Modi on 20 May 2023: Hiroshima
l The city in which Indian Air Force's first Heritage Centre was inaugurated by the Defence
Minister Shri Rajnath Singh: Chandigarh
l World Health Day: 07 April 2023

Theme: Health For All
l International Mother Earth Day: 22 April 2023
l World Malaria Day: 25 April 2023

Theme: Time to deliver zero malaria: invest, innovate, implement
l World Intellectual Property Day: 26 April 2023

Theme: Women and IP: Accelerating innovation and creativity
l 68th Filmfare Awards

Best Film: Gangubai Kathiawadi directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali
Best Director: Sanjay Leela Bhansali for Gangubai Kathiawadi
Best Actor: Rajkummar Rao for Badhai Do
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Best Actress: Alia Bhatt for Gangubai Kathiawadi
l The Scandinavian country Finland has become the 31st member of North Atlantic Treaty
Organisation
l The India - Sri Lanka bilateral maritime exercise conducted at Colombo from 03 to 08
April 2023 was named: SLINEX 2023
l The Indian-American mathematician and statistician Prof. C.R. Rao has been chosen to
be awarded the 2023 International Prize in Statistics by the International Prize in
Statistics Foundation
l Aam Aadmi party which has been granted the status of a National Party by the Election
Commission of India
l The city of Kerala Kochi in which India's first water metro was inaugurated by the Prime
Minister Shri Narendra Modi
l The miniratna public sector company which has been granted the status of Navratna
CPSE by the Govt: Rail Vikas Nigam Ltd
l The operation Kaveri launched by Govt of India to evacuate Indians from Khartoum in
war-torn Sudan.
l India got 38th Rank in the Logistics Performance Index 2023 released by World Bank.
l The 7th edition of joint military exercise between India and the United Kingdom being
conducted at Salisbury Plains, United Kingdom from 27 April to 11 May 2023 is named:
AJEYA WARRIOR-23
l The Argentine-American mathematician who has been awarded 2023 Abel Prize: Luis
Caffarelli
l The RBI Governor who has been awarded the Governor of the Year in the Central
Banking Awards 2023: Shri Shaktikanta Das
l The noted Hindi writer whose satirical novel Pagalkhana has been selected for the 2022
Vyas Samman by the KK Birla Foundation: Shri Gyan Chaturvedi
l The Indian weightlifter who has been named 2022 BBC Indian Sportswoman of the Year,
becoming the first athlete win it twice in a row: Ms. Mirabai Chanu
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l The Hindi short story writer, novelist and poet who has been awarded the 2023
PEN/Nabokov Award for Achievement in International Literature: Vinod Kumar Shukla
l New Chief Ministers
State Chief Minister Political Party

Meghalaya Shri Conrad Sangma National Peoples Party
Tripura Dr. Manik Saha Bhartiya Janata Party
Nagaland Shri Neiphiu Rio Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party
l World Tuberculosis Day: 24 March 2023

Theme: Yes! We Can End TB!
l The 2022 Nobel Peace laureate and human rights activist from Belarus who has been
sentenced to 10 years on charges of smuggling cash and financing protests: Ales
Bialiatski
l Karnataka has won the Santosh Trophy 2022-23 defeating Meghalaya in the finals
played in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
l The Hindi short story writer, novelist and poet who has been awarded the 2023
PEN/Nabokov Award for Achievement in International Literature: Vinod Kumar Shukla
l World Water Day: 22 March 2023

Theme: Accelerating Change
l The name given to search and rescue operation initiated by the Government of India to
aid Syria and Turkey, after the 2023 Turkey–Syria earthquake devastated both countries
on 6 February 2023: Operation Dost
l The new proposed capital of Andhra Pradesh as announced by its Chief Minister Shri
Jagan Mohan Reddy: Visakhapatnam
l The team which has won the Ranji Trophy 2022-23 defeating Bengal in the finals at Eden
Gardens, Kolkata: Saurashtra
l 2023 ICC Women's T20 World Cup

Venue: South Africa
Winners: Australia (6th title)
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Runners-up: South Africa
l New Governors
State Governor
Arunachal Lt. Gen. K.T. Parnaik (Retd)
Pradesh
Sikkim Shri L.P. Acharya
Jharkhand Shri CP Radhakrishnan
Himachal Pradesh Shri Shiv Pratap Shukla
Assam Shri Gulab Chand Kataria
Andhra Pradesh Justice (Retd) S. Abdul Nazeer
Chhattisgarh Justice (Retd) Biswa Bhusan Harichandan
Manipur Ms. Anusuiya Uikye
Nagaland Shri La Ganesan
Meghalaya Shri Phagu Chauhan
Bihar Shri R.V. Arlekar
Maharashtra Shri Ramesh Bais
Ladakh Brig (Dr.) B.D. Mishra (Retd)
l FIFA Football Awards 2023

FIFA Best Men's Player of the Year: Lionel Messi (Argentina)
FIFA Best Women's Player of the Year: Alexia Putellas (Spain)
FIFA Men’s Coach of the Year: Lionel Scaloni (Argentina)
FIFA Men’s Goalkeeper of the Year: Emiliano Martínez (Argentina)
l ICC U-19 Women's T20 World Cup 2023

Hosted by: South Africa
Winners: India
Runners-up: England
l MV Ganga Vilas
Longest River Cruise in the World
Journey from: Varanasi (U.P.)
Journey to: Dibrugarh (Assam)
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l The Indian actor, director, producer, comedian, and screenwriter who passed away on
09 March 2023: Satish Kaushik
l Infosys has collaborated with Microsoft to bring AI capabilities to the forefront of

business operations across various industries.
l Waheeda Rehman has been honoured with the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Lifetime
Achievement Award for the year 2023.
l Amazon has announced a strategic investment of up to $4 billion in Anthropic, an AI

startup, to enhance its presence in generative artificial intelligence. Anthropic is a San
Francisco-based startup that was founded in 2017 by former OpenAI researchers. The
company is focused on developing safe and reliable AI systems.
l The first C-295 medium tactical transport aircraft that was introduced into the IAF's
inventory was manufactured by Airbus.
l Katrina Kaif has been named as Uniqlo India's brand ambassador.
l The 19th edition of YUDH ABHYAS is scheduled to begin in Alaska, USA, as a

collaborative effort between the Indian Army and the US Army to enhance military
cooperation and readiness.
l The Indian cricket team became the first team in history to hit 3000 sixes in ODI cricket
on September 24, 2023.
l The world's second-largest Hindu temple outside India is located in Robbinsville

Township, New Jersey, US. It is called the Swaminarayan Akshardham temple and is set
to be inaugurated on 8th October 2023.
l India's 54th Tiger Reserve, the Veerangana Durgavati Tiger Reserve, was established in
Madhya Pradesh in 2023. It is the seventh tiger reserve in the state.
l Italian rider Marco Bezzecchi, representing the Mooney VR46 Racing Team, won the
inaugural Indian Grand Prix in 2023.
l September is designated as National Nutrition Month in India, also known as Rashtriya

POSHAN Maah or the National Nutrition Mission.
l Israel unveiled its cutting-edge main battle tank, the Merkava Mark 5, known as "Barak,"
on September 19, 2023. The tank is equipped with a variety of advanced technologies,
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including a 360-degree panoramic view system and artificial intelligence capabilities. It is

expected to enter service with the Israeli Defense Forces in the next few years.
l Biswanath Ghat in Assam has been chosen as the Best Tourism Village of India in 2023
by the Ministry of Tourism.
l The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has recently recognized the
mithun, a bovine species native to Northeast India, as a ‘food animal.’ This recognition is
expected to have significant economic and cultural implications for the region, as it will
allow for the commercial use of mithun meat.
l Axis Bank launched the ‘NEO For Business’ banking platform for MSMEs in September
2023. The platform is designed to help MSMEs manage their finances and banking
operations more efficiently and effectively. It offers a variety of features and services,
including account management, payments, collections, trade finance, and supply chain
finance.
l Swati Nayak from Odisha is the recipient of the 2023 Norman Borlaug Field Award for
her innovative work in involving farmers in demand-driven rice seed systems.
l The Rafflesia genus, known for having the world's largest flowers, is nearing extinction
primarily due to habitat destruction, as highlighted in a recent study.
l Chetna Maroo's debut novel, Western Lane, is shortlisted for the Booker Prize 2023.
The novel is set in the British Gujarati milieu and tells the story of a young girl named
Gopi and her bonds with her family.
l The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) has decided to have two flag-bearers for India at
the opening ceremony of the 2023 Asian Games in Hangzhou, China. They are
Harmanpreet Singh, the captain of the Indian men's hockey team, and Lovlina
Borgohain, the Olympic bronze medallist in boxing.
l SBI Life has been announced as the official partner for the BCCI Domestic and
International Season 2023-26, marking a significant partnership between the BCCI and
SBI Life to support cricket in India. The three-year partnership will begin with the
upcoming three-match ODI series against Australia, starting September 22, 2023.
l The Women Reservation Bill approved by the Union Cabinet mandates a 33%
reservation for women in both the Lok Sabha and state assemblies. To ensure fairness
and equitable distribution, the reserved seats will be rotated after each general election.
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l Indian cricketer Deepak Chahar launched his new sports brand, DNINE Sports, on
September 19, 2023. The brand is focused on providing high-quality, innovative sports
products to athletes and fitness enthusiasts. The cricket shoes are designed with the
help of Chahar and other professional cricketers to provide the best possible
performance and comfort.
l The famed Hoysala temples of Belur, Halebid, and Somananthpura in Karnataka, known
as the Hoysala Temples, have been added to India's UNESCO World Heritage list as the
42nd site.
l Ferrari's Carlos Sainz won the 2023 Singapore Grand Prix on Sunday, ending Max
Verstappen's record run of 10 wins in a row and shattering Red Bull's dream of going
through the season unbeaten. Sainz led from pole position to start the race, and he was
never headed. He drove a flawless race to secure his second Formula 1 victory, and his
first since the 2022 British Grand Prix.
l Indian Oil is the title sponsor of the first-ever MotoGP race in India, MotoGP Bharat. The
race will be held at the Buddha International Circuit in Greater Noida from September 22
to 24, 2023.
l Exxon Mobil has appointed Bollywood actor Hrithik Roshan as the brand ambassador for
its lubrication brand, Mobil™.
l Rajnish Kumar, the former Chairman of the State Bank of India (SBI), has been
appointed as the Chairman of Mastercard India, highlighting Mastercard's dedication to
strengthening its presence in India's financial sector.
l Airbus delivered the first C-295 transport aircraft to the Indian Air Force (IAF) on
September 13, 2023. The IAF has ordered a total of 56 C-295 aircraft, of which 16 will be
delivered in flyaway condition from Spain and the remaining 40 will be manufactured
and assembled in India by Tata Advanced Systems Limited (TASL). The first Indian-made
C-295 is expected to roll out of the TASL facility in Vadodara in September 2026.
l 'Project Abhinandan' by Air India is aimed at providing passengers with a personalized

and hassle-free experience, particularly in managing baggage issues and dealing with
missed flights.
l The board of directors of Tata Steel has approved the reappointment of T V Narendran
as the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer (MD & CEO) of the company for a
further period of five years, effective September 19, 2023. Narendran, who is currently
the longest-serving MD & CEO of Tata Steel, has been at the helm of the company since
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2017. He has overseen a period of significant growth and transformation for the
company, including the acquisition of Bhushan Steel and JSW Steel.
l India achieved the 30th position in the 2023 U.S. News & World Report rankings, with an
impressive overall score of 40.8. This was an improvement from the 31st position it held
in the 2022 rankings.
l ITI has created a line of laptops and Micro PCs called SMAASH, which meet international
quality standards. ITI is a leading telecom company and has made significant inroads into
the technology market with its SMAASH products. These products are competing
successfully against well-established MNC brands like Acer, HP, Dell, and Lenovo.
l Renowned political cartoonist Ajit Ninan passed away on Friday at the age of 68. He was
best known for his work in India Today and the Times of India. His cartoons were known
for their wit and satire, and he was a fearless critic of the establishment.
l Indian actress Anushka Sharma has been appointed as the brand ambassador of
women's fashion brand W. The announcement was made on September 6, 2023, ahead
of the festive season in India. W is a premium women's clothing brand that offers a wide
range of apparel, accessories, and footwear. The brand is known for its stylish and
contemporary designs that appeal to the modern Indian woman.
l Amul has been named as the official sponsor of the Indian Contingent for the 19th Asian
Games 2022 in Hangzhou, China. Amul is a dairy cooperative in India. It is the largest
food brand in India. Amul has been associated with Indian sportspersons since the
London 2012 Olympics. The company has partnered with the Indian Olympic Association
to sponsor all Indian contingents to the Olympics, Commonwealth Games, and Asian
Games.
l The country's first solar city was inaugurated in Sanchi, Madhya Pradesh on September
7, 2023. The city will be powered by solar energy and will have several features that
make it sustainable, such as electric vehicles, rainwater harvesting, and waste
management systems. The project is being implemented by the Solar Energy
Corporation of India (SECI) and the Madhya Pradesh government. It is expected to cost
around Rs 1,000 crore and will be completed in three phases.
l Saatvik Solar, the foremost renewable energy company in India, has recently welcomed
Ravindra Jadeja as their brand ambassador. This collaboration is intended to boost
brand recognition among a broad and varied audience while contributing to the
advancement of the nation's sustainable green economy.
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l Rajesh Nambiar has been appointed as the new Chairperson of Nasscom. He is the
Chairman and Managing Director of Cognizant India.
l Mohun Bagan Super Giant won the 2023 Durand Cup, defeating East Bengal by a score
of 1-0. This was Mohun Bagan SG's 17th Durand Cup title, making them the most
successful team in the tournament's history.
l Stockholm-based global communication platform, Truecaller, and Razorpay have

announced a strategic partnership to provide a fast and secure online checkout
experience for shoppers with a 1-Tap, OTP-less verification solution ensuring user safety
throughout the process.
l Renowned actor R Madhavan has been nominated as the new President of the Film and
Television Institute of India (FTII), Pune, and will also serve as the Chairman of the
governing council of FTII.
l The government of India appointed Jaya Verma Sinha as the first woman Chairperson of
the Railway Board on August 31, 2023. Ms. Sinha is a 1988-batch Indian Railway Traffic
Service (IRTS) officer. She has held several key positions in the railways, including
Member (Operations and Business Development) and Principal Chief Commercial
Manager. She is known for her expertise in railway operations and her commitment to
customer service.
l The Argentina footballer Lionel Messi has been awarded the 2023 Ballon d'Or (winning
it for the 8th time in his career).
l The Dhordo village in Gujarat's Kutch district has been declared the Best Tourism Village
by United Nations World Tourism Organization.
l The rank of India in Global Hunger Index 2023 published by Concern Worldwide and
Welthungerhilfe is 111.
l World Health Summit 2023 held from 15 to 17 October 2023 with the theme A Defining
Year for Global Health Action. It was held in Berlin.
l The operation Ajay was launched by India to evacuate Indians from Israel due to the
situation arising after the attack by Hamas.
l The Indian company NTPC has become the only Indian Public Sector Undertaking to be
listed in the Forbes World's Best Employers list of 2023
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l The Tamil writer Ms. Sivasankari has been conferred the Saraswati Samman 2022 by KK
Birla Foundation for her book Surya Vamsam.
l International Day of the Girl Child: 11 October

Theme: Invest in Girls' Rights: Our Leadership, Our Well-being
l New Governors
Tripura - Shri Nallu Indrasena Reddy
Odisha - Shri Raghubar Das
l The Malayalam film which has been chosen to be India's official entry at the Academy
Awards 2024: 2018: Everyone is a Hero
l The Indian agricultural scientist Dr. MS Swaminathan acclaimed as the Father of Green
Revolution in India, winner of World Food Prize (1987), Ramon Magsaysay award (1971)
who passed away on 28 Sep 2023.
l Madhya Pradesh has notified the establishment of Durgavati Tiger Reserve as its 7th
tiger reserve (country's 54th tiger reserve).
l According to global research firm Statista, India has secured the third position in the
global fintech landscape with 17 fintech unicorns. India’s top profitable companies
include Zerodha, Billdesk, Paytm, and Paytm.
l Microsoft has successfully completed its acquisition of Activision Blizzard, the renowned
developer behind popular video game franchises like Call of Duty and World of Warcraft.
l Tamil Nadu’s Chief Minister M.K. Stalin has launched “Project Nilgiri Tahr,” an initiative
aimed at conserving and protecting the endangered Nilgiri Tahr species.
l Kati Bihu, also known as Kongali Bihu, is a significant festival celebrated by the Assamese
people in the north-eastern state of Assam. It falls on the first day of the ‘Kati’ month,
which typically occurs in the middle of October.
l “Friends” star Matthew Perry was found dead in a hot tub at his Los Angeles home. He
was 54. The iconic actor was known for his portrayal of Chandler Bing in the legendary
TV series “Friends.”
l The Pradhan Mantri-Janjati Adivasi Nyaya Maha Abhiyan (PM-JANMAN) Scheme was
introduced by the Ministry of Tribal Affairs to address the unique challenges of tribal
communities and provide essential infrastructure for a brighter future.
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l The 33rd Vyas Samman, 2023, is announced to honour the accomplished Hindi writer
Pushpa Bharati for her 2016 memoir, "Yaadein, Yaadein aur Yaadein," recognizing
outstanding contributions to Hindi literature.
l Tata Power EV Charging Solutions Ltd (TPEVCSL) has partnered with Indian Oil
Corporation Limited (IOCL) to establish more than 500 EV charging points across India,
emphasizing the development of a robust intercity charging network.
l The United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP29) will be held in Baku, Azerbaijan
from November 11th to 24th, 2024, following a breakthrough resolution in the ongoing
conflict between Azerbaijan and Armenia.
l India secured an impressive 7th place in the Climate Change Performance Index (CCPI)
during COP-28 in Dubai, highlighting its excellence in renewable energy and low
greenhouse gas emissions. This accomplishment reinforces India's consistent standing as
a top performer for the fifth consecutive year.
l India slipped to the fourth position in the global ranking of startup funding in 2023,
experiencing a significant downturn with only $7 billion in total funding, after holding
the third spot in both 2021 and 2022.
l The primary focus of COP28 is the implementation of the Paris Agreement adopted in
2015. This agreement aims to limit global warming well below 2 degrees Celsius,
preferably to 1.5 degrees Celsius, compared to pre-industrial levels. Discussions will
revolve around assessing progress towards achieving these goals, reviewing national
climate action plans, and enhancing ambition for future commitments.
l India surpassed New Zealand with its 59th win to become the second-most successful
team in the ODI World Cups, only behind Australia. Australia holds the record with 73
wins.
l The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has published its Annual Report on “Road
Accidents in India-2022.”
A total of 4,61,312 road accidents occurred in 2022, which claimed 1,68,491 lives, while
4,43,366 people were injured. Tamil Nadu recorded the highest number of road
accidents on National Highways in 2022, followed by Madhya Pradesh. Uttar Pradesh
recorded the highest number of persons killed in road accidents.
l IndiaFirst Life Insurance Company Ltd (IndiaFirst Life), one of the private life insurers of
the country, became the first Indian life insurance company to get the Gujarat
International Finance Tec (GIFT) City’s International Financial Services Centre (IFSC)
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Registration.
l The International Organization for Migration (IOM) held a conference called the Legal
Identity and Rights-Based Return Management Conference at the UN City in
Copenhagen, Denmark. The conference aimed to facilitate discussions between
countries of origin and destination regarding individuals who lack legal identities.
Globally, approximately one billion people do not possess a legal identity, as reported by
the United Nations’ IOM, which is headquartered at Geneva, Switzerland.
l Cooperation Minister Amit Shah launched the ‘Bharat Organics’ brand of the newly
launched National Cooperative Organics Ltd (NCOL). It will have as many as 20 products
in the market by December 2023. NCOL will pass on 50 per cent of its profit earned over
the Minimum Support Price (MSP) of any crop directly into the bank account of the
farmers, while the rest will be used for the growth of the organization.
l International Convention on Millets was recently organized in Bhubaneswar. The

purpose of the convention is to devise a worldwide strategy for millets, with Odisha
leading the initiative.
l Socialist leader Pedro Sánchez was re-elected as Spain’s prime minister in a

parliamentary vote, winning another term in office.
l During its 63rd council meeting, the International Sugar Organisation (ISO), based in
London, declared India as the Chair of the organization for the year 2024.
l Irish author Paul Lynch received this year’s Booker Prize for his dystopian novel ‘Prophet
Song’ at a ceremony at Old Billingsgate.
l The Reserve Bank of India increased the UPI payment limits specifically for healthcare
and education sectors from Rs 1 lakh to Rs 5 lakh, as announced during the Monetary
Policy Committee (MPC) announcement by RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das.
l Meghalaya's Lakadong turmeric, known for its exceptional quality, has recently been
granted the Geographical Indication (GI) tag, as announced by Agriculture Minister
Ampareen Lyngdoh.
l Abhinav Bindra Selected As Torchbearer For The 2024 Paris Olympics
l Ranveer Singh Joins BoAt As A Stakeholder And Brand Ambassador
l Budget 2024: Bhutan Leads As Top Indian Aid Recipient

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Important days in a year

 World Environment Day: 05 June

 World Day Against Child Labour: 12 June

 International Day of Yoga: 21 June

 World Population Day: 11 July

 World Hepatitis Day: 28 July

 National Sports Day: 29 August

 International Literacy Day: 08 September

 International Day for Preservation of Ozone Layer: 16 September

 World Tourism Day: 27 September

 International Day for Elimination of Violence against Women: 25 November

 AIDA Day: 1st December

 National Farmers’ Day: 23rd December

 National Consumer Rights Day: 24th December

List of all Famous Inventions and their Inventors

Important Revolutions in Agriculture and Allied Occupation

Black Revolution Petroleum Production

Blue Revolution Fish Production

Brown Revolution Leather, Cocoa

Green Revolution Agriculture Production

Grey Revolution Fertilizers

Silver Revolution Egg Production

White Revolution Dairy, Milk Production

Yellow Revolution Oil Seed Production

Round Revolution Potato

General Science in Bullet Points

Night Blindness Vitamin A

 Calcium hypochlorite is chemical name of Bleaching Powder

 The metal with the highest thermal conductivity: Silver

Books and Authors 2023-24

Drunk on Love: The Life, Vision and writer-singer Vipul Rikhi

Timeline of Indian Independence

1930 Dandi March

Tennis Grand Slams 2023-24 Winners

Australian Open 2024 Winner

· Men’s Singles: Jannik Sinner

French Open 2023 Winner

· Men’s Singles: Novak Djokovic

Wimbledon 2023 Winner

· Men’s Singles: Carlos Alcaraz

US Open 2023 Winner

· Men’s Singles: Novak Djokovic

l Chief Minister of Karnataka: Siddaramaiah

l Governor of Andhra Pradesh: S. Abdul Nazeer

Other Important Appointments

n Chairman of National Human Rights Commission: Arun Kumar Mishra

l Prime Minister of Japan: Fumio Kishida

India’s rank in Different Indices 2023-24

l Global Terrorism Index 2023

l Climate change performance index 2023

l World Happiness Index 2023

l Index of Economic Freedom 2023

l World Press Freedom Index 2023

l Logistics Performance Index 2024

l Global Gender Gap Report for 2023

l Henley Passport Index 2023

l Energy Transition Index 2023

l Global Unicorn Index 2023

l World Competitiveness Index 2023

l Global Peace Index 2023

l Global Hunger Index 2023

Awards & Honours 2023-24