List of top Current Affairs Questions asked in AILET BALLB (Hons.)

In the ongoing Israeli- Palestinian conflict frequent references have been made to the ‘Iron Dome’. What does it refer to?
The Indian Air Force recently inaugurated a new training establishment, the Weapon Systems School (WSS), with the aim of recalibrating and transforming the Indian Air Force as a future-oriented force. In which city was the WSS located ?
Festivals in India are a vibrant reflection of its diverse culture, heritage andtraditions. Match the following festivals with the State with which its most frequently associated. While a festival may be celebrated in many states, select the most appropriate response from the noted options below.
\(S.no\)\(Festival\)\(S.no\)\(State\)
IKadalekayi ParisheAGujarat
IIBohag BihuBOrissa
IIIUttarayanCAssam
IVNuakhaiDKarnataka
In 2024, the Government of India introduced the Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar, recognising key contributions in the field of cience and echnology in India. In the first edition awards were presented in the following four categories:
I. Vigyan Ratna
II. Vigyan Shri
III. Vigyan Yuva
IV. Vigyan Team
V. Vigyan Aavishkar
Select the correct option :
As part of its NTMHP initiative, the Government of India recently introduced the TELE-MANAS, a 24/7 toll-free helpline (14416). What does TELE-MANAS stand for ?
The quality of drinking water is regularly measured in terms of TDS. Higher the TDS poorer the quality of drinking water. What does TDS stand for?
Vinesh Phogat was disqualified from the wrestling competition at the 2024 Paris Olympics after exceeding the weight limit by 100 grams during the weigh-in for her 50 kg final. Her disqualification was upheld on appeal. To which international body did Vinesh Phogat and the Indian Olympic Association appeal?
In 2004, the Government of India decided to create a new category of languages known as 'Classical Languages'. What are the latest criteria, announced in 2024, for inclusion of languages within this category?
  1. High antiquity of its early texts/recorded history over a period of 1500-2000 years.
  2. A body of ancient literature/texts, which is considered a heritage by generations of speakers.
  3. Knowledge texts, especially prose texts in addition to poetry, epigraphical and inscriptional evidence.
  4. The classical languages and literature could be distinct from its current form or could be discontinuous with later forms of its offshoots.
  5. The literary tradition be original and not borrowed from another speech community.
In September, 2024 a new scheme, Bio-RIDE, was approved in the area of biotechnology. Identify the components of the scheme.
I. Biotechnology Research and Development
II. Industrial & Entrepreneurship Development
III. Biomanufacturing and Biofoundry
IV. Biotechnology parks and International Collaborations
According to the Swachh Survekshan 2023 rankings, which of the following city was ranked as the cleanest in India ?
The following listed items are joint military exercises conducted by India, with another foreign nation. Match the following:
\(Exercise\)\(Country\)
Veer GuardianMongolia
Nomadic ElephantUnited States of America
Vajra PraharJapan
Exercise MaitreeThailand
Who is the current Secretary General of the United Nations?
The third Japan-India 2+2 Ministerial Meeting was held in New Delhi in 2024. Which is a core focus area for these meetings?
What is the international significance of $21^st$ June ?
The Nobel Peace Prize for 2024 was awarded to
Which of the following is not member of the United Nations?
Perseverance Rover, launched by NASA, is famous for its mission to explore the surface of which celestial body, particularly to seek signs of ancient life and collect samples for future return to Earth.
Which nation became the first country to adopt Bitcoin as a legal tender ?
Which among the following is considered as the world’s largest stateless population ?
The gaming industry witnessed its largest acquisition in recent history involving the following major entities:
Which of the following statements about BRICS is not incorrect?
I. South Africa is not an original member of the BRICS coalition. 
II. The bloc was started as an attempt to strategically assist the United States of America as allies. 
III. The BRICS member countries represent at least 40% of the world’s population. 
IV. The acronym for the bloc was coined in 2001 by then Goldman Sachs chief economist Jim O’Neill in a research paper that underlined the growth potential of Brazil, Russia, India and China. 
Choose the most appropriate answer.
A big roadblock towards concluding Brexit was the failure of the UK and the EU to agree on transport of goods to Ireland (a member of the EU) through Northern Ireland (one of the constituent countries of the UK). This problem was resolved with the conclusion of the Windsor framework, effectively the final step in the Brexit process. Which of the following statements about the Windsor Framework are accurate?
I. It is a tripartite agreement between England, Northern Ireland, and the United Kingdom. 
II. The agreement proposes to establish red and green lanes for goods moving into Northern Ireland to reduce checks and paperwork related hurdles on such goods. 
III. The agreement does not provide for separation of goods entering Northern Ireland from those entering Ireland.
IV. The agreement is concluded between the United Kingdom and the European Union.
Choose the most appropriate answer.
India recently hosted the G20 Conference in New Delhi as it served as the President for the coalition. Which of the following is the only country to have permanent guest invitee status at the G20?
Omar al-Bashir was the first Head of State to be indicted by the International Criminal Court. He was indicted by the Court in relation to which of the following incidents?
Which of the following countries is NOT a member of SAARC?