The Ministry of Information Broadcasting launched 25 challenges under the ‘Create in India Challenge—Season 1’ for the World Audio Visual & Entertainment Summit (WAVES) in New Delhi.
WAVES is a platform for collaboration, innovation, and discussions in the Media and Entertainment (M&E) industry.
Its goals include boosting India’s creator economy, making India an attractive investment destination, and adapting to new industry trends.
This initiative aims to enhance India’s global presence in the M&E industry.
It promotes cross-cultural exchanges and aims to develop a skilled workforce.
Government Schemes
3. When was the popular ‘Pradhan Mantri Gati Shakti Yojana‘ launched? – 2021
Pradhan Mantri Gati Shakti Yojana is a major initiative of the Government of India, whose objective is to promote the infrastructure development of the country.
Sports
4. Which medal did Neeraj Chopra win in Lausanne Diamond League – 2024? – Silver
5. In how many kg weight category did Neha Sangwan win the gold medal at the Under-17 World Wrestling Championships 2024? – 57 Kg Weight Category
Short News
Appointments
6. Who has been appointed as the Secretary of Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade? – Amardeep Singh Bhatia
India launched its first survey of high-risk glacial lakes in Tawang and Dibang Valley, Arunachal Pradesh.
The initiative follows a glacial lake outburst flood in Sikkim’s South Lhonak lake last October.
It is led by the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA).
It is part of the National Glacial Lake Outburst Flood (GLOF) Mission.
The survey aims to assess risks and feasibility for early warning systems and other preventive measures.
It will evaluate lake accessibility, geo coordinates, boundaries, elevation, and land use patterns to install early warning systems and weather stations.
8. ‘Dumbur Dam’, recently seen in the news, is located in which state? – Tripura
The Ministry of External Affairs denied that floods in eastern Bangladesh were due to the opening of the Dumbur dam in Tripura on the Gumti river.
The Gumti River is a transboundary river starting from a range in Tripura, India. The river flows through Bangladesh and joins the Meghna river system near Daudkandi.
9. Which state government has launched “Aarambh” programme aimed at promoting education? – Punjab
