CURRENT AFFAIRS-EM-25

JAN 17-V

1. 1. Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation (MOSPI) launched a new logo depicting the importance of data in the country's development. Along with the new logo, MOSPI launched a new Mascot also. What is the name of Mascot?

2. 2. Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired the 50th meeting of PRAGATI. What does the Acronym PRAGATI stand for?

3. 3. Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully test-fired two missiles in quick succession off the coast of Odisha on December 31. It is a short-range surface-to-surface missile with a payload capacity of 500-1,000 kg. What is the name of this missile?

4.    4. Who recently took charge as the Vice Chief of the Air Staff of the Indian Air Force?

   5. Which European Union country recently adopted the Euro currency?

   6. Skilling for Al Readiness (SOAR) Programme is an initiative started by which ministry?

   7. World Braille Day is observed every year on which day?

   8. The Grand International Exposition of Sacred Piprahwa Relics of Bhagwan Buddha was inaugurated in which city?

   9. Who inaugurated the Grand International Exposition of Sacred Piprahwa Relics of Bhagwan Buddha?

   10. Which state has emerged as India's leading investment destination in FY26, capturing the largest share of proposed investments in the country?

       11. India has marked a major milestone in public healthcare with the inauguration of its first government hospital -based Artificial Intelligence (AI) clinic. Where has it been opened?

       12. In a major push to heritage -based tourism development, the foundation stone of the Bhoramdev Corridor Development Project was laid at Bhoramdev Dham in Kabirdham district. In which state is it located?

       13. Which state has become the first in India to establish a national Artificial Intelligence (AI) research institution?

       Answers

       1. Sankhyiki
       2. Pro-Active Governance and Timely Implementation
       3. Pralay
       4. Air Marshal Nagesh Kapoor
       5. Bulgaria
       6. Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship
       7. January 4
       8. New Delhi
       9. Narendra Modi
       10. Andhra Pradesh
       11. Government Institute of Medical Sciences, Noida
       12. Chhattisgarh
       13. Gujarat