Union Minister for Textiles, Mr. Giriraj Singh, recently launched the India-Specific Fashion Trend Book, the bilingual web portal “Paridhi 24×25,” and the AI Taxonomy e-book.
The event was attended by more than 150 industry leaders from the fashion, textile, and retail sectors, along with artisans and weavers from various craft groups.
Economic Affairs
2. Which bank has launched a co-branded travel debit card in partnership with EaseMyTrip? – Bank of Baroda
Air Marshal S.P. Dharkar has been appointed as the next Vice Chief of the Air Force.
He will replace the current Air Marshal A.P. Singh, who has been designated as the next Chief of the Air Force. S.P.Dharkar will assume his new position after the new Chief takes charge.
Exercises & Operations
4. Recently, Russia and China launched the “Ocean-24” naval exercise in which water body? – Sea of Japan
Russia and China have launched joint naval exercises, “Ocean-24,” in the Sea of Japan, highlighting their growing military cooperation.
The Sea of Japan is a marginal sea in the western Pacific, bordered by Russia, North Korea, South Korea, and Japan.
It connects to the East China Sea, Okhotsk Sea, Inland Sea of Japan, and the Pacific Ocean through various straits. The deepest point of the Sea of Japan is the Dohoku Seamount, an underwater volcano.
These exercises signal significant geopolitical movements in the region.
State Current Affairs
5. Justice Suresh Kumar Kait has recently become the Chief Justice of which state’s High Court – Madhya Pradesh
Justice Suresh Kumar Kait has taken oath as the new Chief Justice of the Madhya Pradesh High Court. He was sworn in by the Governor of Madhya Pradesh, Mangubhai Patel.
Justice Suresh Kumar has become the 28th Chief Justice of Madhya Pradesh. The Chief Minister of the state, Mohan Yadav, was also present on the occasion.
6. Recently, the second edition of UP International Trade Show (UPITS) was inaugurated in which region of Uttar Pradesh? – Greater Noida
The Mankidia community in Odisha is now the 6th Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group (PVTG) to gain habitat rights over forests. They are a semi-nomadic group, part of the Birhor tribe, living primarily off the forest.
Mankidias are hunters and gatherers, known for their wandering lifestyle and temporary settlements called Kumbhas.
They speak a form of the Munda language and some also speak Odia. Their beliefs center around spirits and ancestors, with Logobir and Budhimai as their supreme deities.
The community is found in Odisha, Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh, and West Bengal.
8. Who has taken the oath as the Chief Justice of Jharkhand High Court? – M.S. Ramachandra Rao
Justice M.S. Ramachandra Rao has recently taken the oath as the Chief Justice of the Jharkhand High Court. The oath was administered by Governor Santosh Kumar Gangwar at the Raj Bhavan in Ranchi.
Miscellaneous
9. What is the rank of India in the Asia Power Index Report 2024, recently published by the Lowy Institute? – Third
The Asia Power Index Report 2024, published by the Lowy Institute, shows India has overtaken Japan to become the third-ranked power in Asia.
This index evaluates 27 countries based on military capability, economic relationships, and cultural influence, among other factors.
The United States and China hold the first and second positions, respectively.
The report highlights India’s potential for growth, driven by its vast population and resources, despite it not yet reaching its full potential in regional influence.
10.“Pact for the Future”, recently in the news, was adopted by which organization? – United Nations General Assembly (UNGA)
