Current affairs curated for UPSC competitive exams.
Answer: Sahitya Akademi (National Academy of Letters)
The Sahitya Akademi Award is presented by the Sahitya Akademi (National Academy of Letters), India's central institution for literary dialogue and publications.
Answer: 2015
NITI (National Institution for Transforming India) Aayog was established on January 1, 2015, replacing the Planning Commission which had existed since 1950.
Answer: Jagdeep Dhankhar
Jagdeep Dhankhar became the 14th Vice President of India in August 2022. He also serves as the ex-officio Chairman of the Rajya Sabha.
Answer: All of the above
The Bharat Ratna 2024 honoured five eminent personalities who made significant contributions in their respective fields. Karpoori Thakur – Honoured for his contribution to social justice and the upliftment of backward communities. Lal Krishna Advani – Honoured for his outstanding contribution to Indian politics and public service.
Answer: Hypersonic Technology Demonstrator Vehicle
DRDO tested a long-range hypersonic missile based on the Hypersonic Technology Demonstrator Vehicle (HSTDV) in November 2024, marking a major leap in India's defence capabilities.
Answer: Hindustan Aeronautics Limited
HAL (Hindustan Aeronautics Limited) manufactures the Tejas light combat aircraft. India has ordered 83 Tejas Mk1A jets for the Indian Air Force.
Answer: True
ISRO has selected female astronaut candidates as part of its Gaganyaan programme, reflecting India's commitment to gender inclusion in its space programme.
Answer: 3
Gaganyaan is planned to send a crew of 3 Indian astronauts (Gaganauts) to a low earth orbit of 400 km for 3 days, making India the 4th country to independently achieve crewed spaceflight.
Answer: Diplomatic negotiations and retaliatory tariff threats
India engaged in diplomatic negotiations while signalling retaliatory measures, leveraging its position as a key US strategic partner amid trade tensions.
Answer: 3rd
India has the 3rd largest startup ecosystem globally after the US and China, with over 1 lakh DPIIT-recognised startups and 100+ unicorns.
Answer: Australia
Tasman Saber is a bilateral military exercise conducted between Australia and the USA, with India and other countries sometimes participating as observers or partners.
Answer: Japan
The QUAD (Quadrilateral Security Dialogue) is a strategic grouping of India, USA, Australia, and Japan, focused on a free and open Indo-Pacific.
Answer: Rafale-M deal
India signed a government-to-government deal with France for 26 Marine Rafale (Rafale-M) jets for the Indian Navy, to be based on INS Vikrant, in 2024.
Answer: False
The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 was jointly hosted by Pakistan and UAE, with India's matches played in Dubai/UAE due to India-Pakistan political tensions.
Answer: India
India won the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, claiming their third Champions Trophy title. The tournament was hosted by Pakistan and UAE.
Answer: Data sharing for AI research
India's National Data Governance Framework Policy aims to facilitate sharing of government and private data to foster AI research and innovation within India.
Answer: 50%
Article 368 requires a special majority: more than 50% of total membership AND at least 2/3 of members present and voting in each House of Parliament.
Answer: 3.6%
India's CPI inflation dropped to around 3.6% in early 2025, below RBI's 4% medium-term target, influenced by falling food prices.
Answer: 21.76%
According to the India State of Forest Report 2023, India's total forest and tree cover is about 21.76% of its total geographical area.
Answer: True
India and China announced a disengagement agreement in October 2024, allowing patrolling to resume at Depsang and Demchok friction points after a 4-year standoff.