CA 2nd January 2025

1. When did Russia introduce tourist tax?

2. Who passed away at the age of 86 and was a famous botanist?

3. Which countries officially became members of the European Union’s border-free Schengen area?

4. Which organizations collaborated on Project VISTAAR?

5. When were the National Sports Awards 2024 announced?

6. Where has India’s first ‘Coastline-Waders Bird Census’ started?

7. Where was India’s first glass bridge over the sea inaugurated?

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9. Who took charge as CEO of UIDAI?

10. Which state won the Santosh Trophy for the 33rd time?

11. Which state became the first to link the forest ecosystem to green GDP?

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13. What percentage did vehicle retail sales rise by in India in 2024?

14. Which IIT developed bacteria to combat soil pollution and boost agriculture?

15. What is India’s market share in global trade of textiles and apparel?