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** In which state is the first Olympic Research Conference going to be organized?
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Gujarat
- It is being hosted by the Bharat Centre of Olympic Research and Education (BCORE) at Rashtriya Raksha University in Gandhinagar, Gujarat.
- The conference is taking place from January 27-30, 2025.
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According to the World Bank, what is the projected growth rate of Indian economy over the next two fiscal years (2025-2027)?
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6.7%
- According to world bank growth in South Asia is expected to rise to 6.2 per cent in 2025-26.
- The current President of the World Bank Group is Ajay Banga, and the World Bank Group’s headquarters are located in Washington, D.C.
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** Who has
recently become India’s highest-ranked player in the FIDE rankings of chess?
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D. Gukesh
- On January 23, 2025, 18-year-old Grandmaster D Gukesh surpassed compatriot Arjun Erigaisi to become the highest-ranked Indian chess player.
- Gukesh achieved this milestone by reaching the fourth position in the FIDE world rankings, following his victory over Germany’s Vincent Keymer in the Tata Steel Chess Tournament in Wijk aan Zee, Netherlands.
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Which scheme was launched by Goa Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant on 7 January 2025?
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Bima Sakhi Yojana
- The Bima Sakhi scheme of Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) is designed to empower women in the age group of 18-70 years who have passed class 10th.
- The participants will be given special training to become LIC agents.
- During the training period they will get a stipend of ₹7,000 per month in the first year, ₹6,000 per month in the second year and ₹5,000 per month in the third year.
- Goa became the second state after Haryana to launch this yojana.
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Who has become the brand ambassador of ‘FICCI Frames’?
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Ayushmann Khurrana
- FICCI Frames, held annually in Mumbai, is a top global platform for media and entertainment professionals.
- FICCI Frames, a media and entertainment convention, has announced Ayushmann Khurrana as the ambassador for its 25th anniversary celebration.
- The silver jubilee edition of FICCI Frames will spotlight the theme “RISE: Redefining Innovation, Sustainability, and Excellence”.
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** Which is the third airport in the world to recently receive Level 5 accreditation from Airports Council International for customer experience?
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Mumbai
- The Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA) in Mumbai, India, was the third airport in the world to recently receive Level 5 accreditation from Airports Council International (ACI) for customer experience.
- Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA) is managed by Adani Airport Holdings Limited (AAHL), which took over management control from the GVK Group in July 2021.
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** What is the proposed new name for the Gulf of Mexico by US President Donald Trump?
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Gulf of America
- During his inauguration ceremony on January 20, President Trump signed an executive order directing the Department of the Interior to complete the name change process within 30 days.
- In a historic move, US President Donald Trump has recognized February 9 as “Gulf of America Day”, formerly known as the Gulf of Mexico.
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** Who was the Chief Guest at India’s 76th Republic Day?
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Prabowo Subianto
- At the invitation of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, President of the Republic of Indonesia H.E Prabowo Subianto will pay a State Visit to India during 25-26 January 2025.
- This was President Prabowo’s first visit to India in his capacity as President, after assuming office in October 2024.
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