Q.: When is the term of the 7th Pay Commission expected to end?
A. 2024
B. 2025
C. 2026
D. 2027
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Answer: C. 2026
The government announced the setting up of the 8th Pay Commission for central government employees and pensioners on 16 January 2025. 7th Pay Commission term ends in 2026.
Q.: Who will be the Chief Guest at India’s 76th Republic Day celebrations in 2025?
A. Joko Widodo, Former President of Indonesia
B. Prabowo Subianto, President of Indonesia
C. Lee Hsien Loong, Prime Minister of Singapore
D. Mahathir Mohamad, Former Prime Minister of Malaysia
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Answer: B. Prabowo Subianto, President of Indonesia
President of Indonesia, Prabowo Subianto, will be the Chief Guest at India’s 76th Republic Day celebrations in 2025.
Q.: Where is the Satish Dhawan Space Centre located?
A. Bengaluru, Karnataka
B. Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
C. Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh
D. Hyderabad, Telangana
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Answer: C. Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh
On 16 January 2025, Cabinet approved a Third Launch Pad at Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota, at a cost of ₹3985 crore.
Q.: In the QS World Future Skills Index released in January 2025, which position did India secure?
a. 1st
b. 2nd
c. 3rd
d. 4th
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Ans: b. 2nd
India has secured the 2nd spot in the QS World Future Skills Index released in January 2025, highlighting its excellence in digital skills and readiness for future job markets, particularly in AI, digital technology, and green industries.