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Complete January 2025 Current Affairs : Part 1

This Quiz Contain All Important Questions from 01 to 10 January 2025

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1. Q1. Which airline became the first in India to offer in-flight Wi-Fi connectivity on domestic flights?

a) Indigo

b) Air India

c) SpiceJet

d) Vistara

Air India is the first Indian airline to offer in-flight Wi-Fi on domestic routes. This service is currently available on select Airbus A350, Boeing 787-9, and Airbus A321neo aircraft.

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2. Q2. What is the name of the submarine that the Indian Navy will commission on January 15, 2025?

c) Khanderi

b) Kalvari

d) Karanj

a) Vagsheer

Vagsheer is a diesel-electric submarine of the Kalvari class, equipped with advanced weapons and sensors. Alongside it, the Navy will also commission the guided-missile destroyer Surat and the stealth frigate Nilgiri.

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3. Q3. Where will the Eastern Naval Command conduct its Operational Demonstration on January 4, 2025?

a) Chennai Beach

d) Kovalam Beach

b) Marina Beach

c) RamaKrishna Beach

the eastern naval command will showcase its combat capabities through tachtical manuvers and simulated combet oprations at Ramakrishna beach in vishakapatnam

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4. Q4. What is the Reserve Bank of India's projected GDP growth for FY25?

d) 6.8%

c) 6.6%

b) 6.4%

a) 6.2%

The Reserve Bank of India, in its December 2024 Financial Stability Report, projected a 6.6% GDP growth for FY25, driven by rural consumption, government spending, and strong services exports.

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5. Q5. Who has been appointed as the officiating Director General of the CRPF in 2025?

b) Vitul Kumar

c) Anil Kant

d) Subodh Jaiswal

a) Sanjay Malhotra

Vitul Kumar, from the Uttar Pradesh cadre, is the new officiating Director General of the CRPF, which was originally established as the Crown Representative's Police in 1939.

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6. Q6. Which team won the 2025 Pro Kabaddi League title?

c) Haryana Steelers

d) Dabang Delhi

a) Patna Pirates

b) Bengal Warriors

Haryana Steelers won their first-ever Pro Kabaddi League title, defeating Patna Pirates in the final.

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7. Q7. What is the name of the summit India will host from February 5-9, 2025?

c) Global Media Conference

d) Audio-Visual Excellence Summit

a) World Entertainment Forum

b) WAVES Summit

India will host the first-ever World Audio Visual Entertainment Summit (WAVES), announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

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8. Q8. Where is India's first glass bridge over the sea located?

d) Maharashtra

c) Kerala

a) Goa

b) Tamil Nadu

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin inaugurated the 77-meter-long glass bridge connecting the Vivekananda Rock Memorial and the Thiruvalluvar statue in Kanyakumari.

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9. Q9. Who is the richest Chief Minister of India as per the Association for Democratic Reforms report?

b) Mamata Banerjee

a) N Chandrababu Naidu

c) Arvind Kejriwal

d) Pinarayi Vijayan

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu is the richest Chief Minister, with assets exceeding Rs. 931 crore.

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10. Q10., What is the test speed of China’s new high-speed train, the CR450 prototype?

d) 500 km/h

b) 400 km/h

c) 450 km/h

a) 350 km/h

China’s CR450 prototype is the world’s fastest high-speed train, reaching test speeds of 450 km/h.

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11. Q11. Which state won the Santosh Trophy in 2024?

c) Punjab

a) Kerala

d) Tamil Nadu

b) West Bengal

West Bengal won the Santosh Trophy by defeating Kerala 1-0.

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12. Q12. Which organization recognized SAIL as a ‘Great Place to Work’?

c) Great Place to Work Institute

a) ISO Institute

b) National HR Development Council

d) Employee Welfare Association

Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) was recertified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for 2025-2026 by the Great Place to Work Institute, India.

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13. Q1. Who are the recipients of the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award 2024?

d) Manu Bhaker, Harmanpreet Singh, Chirag Shetty, D Gukesh

b) Satwik Rankireddy, Chirag Shetty, Manu Bhaker, D Gukesh

a) Harmanpreet Singh, Manu Bhaker, Praveen Kumar, D Gukesh

c) Harmanpreet Singh, Satwik Rankireddy, Praveen Kumar, Viswanathan Anand

The four recipients of the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award 2024 are Olympic medallists Manu Bhaker (shooting) and Harmanpreet Singh (hockey), para-athlete Praveen Kumar (gold in high jump), and chess prodigy D Gukesh (Grandmaster).

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14. Q2. When was the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award established?

d) 1998

c) 2000

a) 1985

b) 1992

The Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award, India's highest sporting honor, was established in 1992. The first recipient was chess legend Viswanathan Anand.

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15. Q3. Which country recently became a non-permanent member of the UN Security Council for the eighth time?

c) Brazil

d) Germany

b) Pakistan

a) India

Pakistan began its two-year tenure as a non-permanent member of the UN Security Council on January 1, 2025, with Ambassador Munir Akram representing the country.

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16. Q4. Where is the headquarters of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC)?

b) Paris

d) London

a) Geneva

c) New York City

The United Nations Security Council is headquartered in New York City, U.S. It was established on October 24, 1945.

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17. Q5. What toxic waste is being disposed of by the Madhya Pradesh government in relation to the 1984 Bhopal gas tragedy?

c) 337 tonnes of toxic waste

d) Industrial sludge

a) Pesticide residue

b) Methyl isocyanate gas containers

The Madhya Pradesh government has started disposing of 337 tonnes of toxic waste from the Union Carbide India Limited premises, 40 years after the Bhopal gas tragedy, which was caused by a leak of methyl isocyanate (MIC) gas.

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18. Q6. What has the United Nations declared 2025 as?

d) International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists

c) International Year of Quantum Science and Technology

b) International Year of Camelids

a) International Year of Millets

The UN declared 2025 as the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology, marking the 100th anniversary of the development of quantum mechanics by Werner Heisenberg.

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19. Q7. Who authored the book 'Jammu Kashmir and Ladakh: Through the Ages'?

c) Dharmendra Pradhan

a) Amit Shah

d) Philemon Yang

b) Parvez Dewan

Parvez Dewan authored the book 'Jammu Kashmir and Ladakh: Through the Ages,' which documents over 3,000 years of the region's history.

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20. Q8. Which campaign was launched by Nepal to combat child marriage?

a) Nepal Against Child Abuse

d) End Child Marriage Nepal

c) Child Rights for All

b) Child Marriage Free Nepal

Nepal launched the 'Child Marriage Free Nepal' campaign with the support of Indian and Nepalese organizations, aiming to end child marriage.

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21. Q1. Which US communications satellite is being launched by India, marking a first for an Indian rocket?"

a) Bluebird

d) FalconNet

c) SpaceMobile

b) AST Connect

India is set to launch the US communications satellite Bluebird, which will enable direct phone calls from space. The satellite, manufactured by AST SpaceMobile, has a 64 square-meter antenna and weighs approximately 6,000 kg.

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22. Q2. What is Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) known to cause?

a) Malaria-like symptoms

c) Severe gastrointestinal issues

b) Symptoms similar to the common cold

d) Skin infections

HMPV is a respiratory virus causing cold-like symptoms. It can be severe in young children and the elderly, and no vaccine has been developed for it yet.

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23. Q3. Who recently assumed command of the IAF Western Air Command?

d) Air Marshal Anil Chauhan

a) Air Marshal Amar Preet Singh

c) Air Marshal Jeetendra Mishra

b) Air Marshal Pankaj Mohan Sinha

Air Marshal Jeetendra Mishra took over the IAF’s Western Air Command, which is responsible for defending India's western borders, succeeding Air Marshal Pankaj Mohan Sinha.

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24. Q4. Where is India’s first census of coastal and wader birds being conducted?

b) Sundarbans

c) Marine National Park and Sanctuary, Jamnagar

a) Chilika Lake

d) Gulf of Mannar

The Gujarat government, in collaboration with the Bird Conservation Society of Gujarat, is conducting the first-ever census of coastal and wader birds in the Marine National Park and Sanctuary in Jamnagar.

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25. Q5. Which satellite is being launched on ISRO’s 100th mission?

c) XPoSat

b) NVS-02

d) Proba-3

a) Aditya-L1

ISRO will achieve a milestone with its 100th rocket launch in January 2025, carrying the NVS-02 satellite aboard the GSLV-F15 rocket from Sriharikota.

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26. Q6. What is K S Manilal known for?

a) Discovering HMPV virus

b) Translating 'Hortus Malabaricus'

d) Developing ISRO’s 100th rocket

c) Launching Bluebird satellite

Eminent botanist K S Manilal translated the 17th-century Dutch work 'Hortus Malabaricus' into English and Malayalam. He was a Padma Shri awardee and discovered several new plant species.

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27. Q7. What is India’s current poverty rate as per the 2024 SBI report?

d) 8%

b) 6%

a) Below 5%

c) 7.5%

According to the SBI report, India’s poverty rate dropped to below 5% in 2024, with rural poverty at 4.86% and urban poverty at 4.09%.

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28. Q8. What is the updated poverty line for rural areas in India?

c) Rs 1,800

d) Rs 2,000

b) Rs 1,632

a) Rs 1,500

The poverty line, defined in 2011-12 and adjusted for inflation, stands at Rs 1,632 for rural areas and Rs 1,944 for urban areas.

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29. Q9. Which wildlife species was tagged for the first time by conservationists in Guwahati?

c) Bengal Tiger

a) Olive Ridley Turtle

b) Ganges River Dolphin

d) Indian Pangolin

A Guwahati-based wildlife conservation team tagged the almost-blind Ganges river dolphin for the first time to study its movement and conservation needs.

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30. Q10. Which organization manufactures the Bluebird satellite?

a) SpaceX

c) NASA

d) Boeing

b) AST SpaceMobile

The Bluebird satellite, enabling direct phone calls from space, is manufactured by AST SpaceMobile and will be launched by an Indian rocket for the first time.

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31. Q1. What is the primary purpose of the newly launched 'e-student visa' in India?

b) Employment

a) Tourism

c) Study in India

d) Medical treatment

The e-student visa is for foreign students registered on the 'Study in India' (SII) portal. Dependents of these students can apply for the e-student-x visa.

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32. Q2. Who won the 2025 Border-Gavaskar Trophy?

a) India

c) South Africa

b) England

d) Australia

Australia defeated India 3-1 in the Test series, reclaiming the Border-Gavaskar Trophy after 10 years.

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33. Q3. Where is the Prakash Utsav celebrated?

a) Amritsar

c) Patna

b) Chandigarh

d) Delhi

Prakash Utsav is celebrated at Takht Shri Harmandir Sahib in Patna to mark the birth anniversary of Guru Gobind Singh, the 10th Sikh Guru.

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34. Q4. What cash prize has Tamil Nadu announced for deciphering the Indus Valley script?

a) USD 100,000

c) USD 1 million

d) USD 2 million

b) USD 500,000

Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin announced a USD 1 million prize (approx. Rs 8.5 crore) for anyone who can decipher the Indus Valley script.

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35. Q5. Who is the new Director-General of Civil Aviation (DGCA)?

d) Mark McCrindle

b) Faiz Ahmed Kidwai

a) Ashutosh Agnihotri

c) Anil Kakodkar

Faiz Ahmed Kidwai has been appointed the DG of Civil Aviation, while Ashutosh Agnihotri is the new CMD of FCI.

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36. Q6. What is Generation Beta?

b) A demographic group born between 2025 and 2039

c) Children born during the pandemic

a) A new technology group

d) A social media movement

Generation Beta refers to children born between 2025 and 2039, projected to make up 16% of the global population by 2035.

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37. Q7. What is the aim of Project VISTAAR launched by IIT Madras?

d) Enhance India’s space missions

c) Discover bacteria for pollution control

b) Digitalize agricultural extension systems

a) Build a Hyperloop test track

Project VISTAAR by IIT Madras and the Ministry of Agriculture aims to enhance agricultural efficiency through digitalization.

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38. Q8. Who was a key scientist in India’s nuclear tests and recently passed away?

b) APJ Abdul Kalam

c) R. Chidambaram

d) Mark McCrindle

a) Anil Kakodkar

R. Chidambaram, a key scientist in India's nuclear tests in 1974 and 1998, was honored with the Padma Shri (1975) and Padma Vibhushan (1999).

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39. Q9. Which innovative deposit scheme has been launched by SBI?

c) Digital Farmers Program

a) Green GDP

b) SBI Har Ghar Lakhpati

d) Bharat Banking Bond

SBI launched ‘Har Ghar Lakhpati’ and ‘SBI Patrons’ schemes to promote financial inclusion with a tenure of 1 to 10 years.

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40. Q10. Which state adopted the Green Gross Domestic Product (Green GDP) model?

c) Chhattisgarh

b) Tamil Nadu

a) Maharashtra

d) Kerala

Chhattisgarh became the first Indian state to incorporate ecological services of forests into its economic framework using the Green GDP model.

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41. Q1. What is the purpose of the BHARATPOL portal launched by the CBI?

b) Real-time international police assistance

d) Citizen grievance redressal

a) Online banking

c) E-learning platform

BHARATPOL is designed to facilitate Indian law enforcement agencies with real-time information sharing to access international police assistance more efficiently.

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42. Q3. India’s Metro network recently reached what milestone?

a) 500 km

b) 750 km

d) 1500 km

c) 1000 km

With over 1000 km of Metro coverage across 11 states and 23 cities, India’s Metro network is now the third largest in the world.

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43. Q2. What agreement did IRDAI recently sign with the Financial Intelligence Unit-India (FIU-IND)?

c) To introduce new insurance policies

b) To combat money laundering

a) To enhance digital insurance services

d) To promote rural insurance schemes

The MoU aims to ensure the effective implementation of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act and related rules in the insurance sector.

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44. Q4. Where was India’s first organic fisheries cluster inaugurated?

b) Assam

d) Kerala

c) Gujarat

a) Punjab

The organic fisheries cluster was launched in Guwahati under the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana to promote sustainable fisheries.

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45. Q5. Which ministry launched the revamped e-auction portal ‘Baanknet’?

a) Ministry of Agriculture

b) Ministry of Finance

c) Ministry of Corporate Affairs

d) Ministry of Housing

The ‘Baanknet’ portal aims to improve the balance sheets of public sector banks and increase credit availability.

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46. Q6. Under which scheme did Punjab launch the Dr. Ambedkar Scholarship Portal?

d) PM Garib Kalyan Yojana

c) PM Ujjwala Yojana

b) PM YASASVI

a) PM Awas Yojana

The scholarship portal provides financial assistance to OBC, EBC, and DNT students to promote education for disadvantaged groups.

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47. Q7. Who won the gold medal in the Men’s 10-meter Air Pistol event at the 67th National Shooting Championship?

d) Manu Bhaker

b) Varun Tomar

a) Pradhyumn Singh

c) Aakash Bhardwaj

Varun Tomar from the Indian Army won the championship, with Pradhyumn Singh and Aakash Bhardwaj securing silver and bronze, respectively.

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48. Q8. What are ‘Tejas’ and ‘Tara’ related to?

d) Indigenous animals

c) Railway projects

a) India’s new spacecraft

b) Kho Kho World Cup mascots

‘Tejas’ and ‘Tara’ are gazelle mascots introduced by the Kho Kho Federation of India for the inaugural Kho Kho World Cup.

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49. Q9. The Telangana government celebrates Women’s Teachers’ Day on January 3 to honor which trailblazer?

c) Indira Gandhi

a) Sarojini Naidu

d) Mother Teresa

b) Savitribai Phule

Savitribai Phule, India’s first female teacher, championed girls’ education and social equality, making her birth anniversary a fitting occasion for Women’s Teachers’ Day.

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50. Q10. What is India’s rank in textile and apparel exports globally as of 2023?

b) Eighth

a) Sixth

d) Fourth

c) Third

India ranks sixth, with a 3.9% share in the global textile and apparel market, while China, the EU, and Bangladesh occupy the top spots.

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51. Q1. What is ‘New Glenn’?

b) A space station developed by NASA

a) A rocket launched by SpaceX

c) An orbital rocket by Blue Origin

d) A satellite of ISRO

Blue Origin, founded by Jeff Bezos, will launch its first orbital rocket, New Glenn, carrying the Blue Ring Pathfinder to test systems for the Defense Innovation Unit's Orbital Logistics program.

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52. Q2. Who won the Under 17 Girl’s Singles title at the British Junior Open 2025?

d) Mary Kom

a) Anahat Singh

b) Koneru Humpy

c) P.V. Sindhu

Indian squash player Anahat Singh clinched the Under 17 Girl’s Singles title at the British Junior Open in Birmingham, marking a significant achievement for Indian squash.

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53. Q3. What is the main objective of ‘Gunotsav 2025’ launched in Assam?

c) Promote literacy programs for women

a) Provide scholarships to students

b) Assess the performance of government school students

d) Introduce new technology in schools

Gunotsav 2025 aims to evaluate the performance of over 14 lakh students across 16,000 government schools in Assam to improve education standards.

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54. Q4. Which state recently inaugurated a Drone Training Centre in collaboration with IIT Bhopal?

c) Himachal Pradesh

d) Maharashtra

b) Madhya Pradesh

a) Gujarat

Madhya Pradesh’s Drone Training Centre in Indore aims to expand drone use among women, youth, and farmers, promoting innovation and accessibility.

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55. Q5. Who is the new secretary of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI)?

b) Devajit Saikia

d) Anurag Thakur

c) Prabhtej Singh Bhatia

a) Jay Shah

Former Assam cricketer Devajit Saikia has been appointed as the new secretary of the BCCI, with Prabhtej Singh Bhatia as the treasurer.

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56. Q6. When will the 15th Aero India show take place?

b) February 2025

a) January 2025

d) April 2025

c) March 2025

Asia's largest Aero Show, Aero India 2025, will be held from February 10 to 14 in Bengaluru, showcasing India's aerospace capabilities and Make-in-India initiatives.

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57. Q7. Which indigenous technology did CSIR develop to reduce import dependency?

a) Antibiotic production

b) Paracetamol production

c) Vaccine production

d) Artificial intelligence systems

CSIR has developed indigenous technology to manufacture paracetamol, boosting self-reliance and reducing import dependency.

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58. Q8. Which movie won the Best Drama award at the 82nd Golden Globe Awards?

a) Oppenheimer

b) The Brutalist

d) I’m Still Here

c) Emilia Pérez

The Brutalist won the Best Drama award, with Adrien Brody and Fernanda Torres receiving acting accolades.

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59. Q10. What does “Jallikattu” mean in the context of Tamil Nadu’s famous festival?

b) Tying coins as a reward for tamers

d) Offering food to the deities

c) A religious dance

a) A sport involving horse racing

Jallikattu is a traditional bull-taming sport in Tamil Nadu, where tamers try to seize coins tied to the bull.

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60. Q9. What is the significance of the ‘Panchayat Se Parliament 2.0’ program?

b) Celebrate Birsa Munda’s 150th birth anniversary

a) Promote digital governance

c) Strengthen India’s foreign policy

d) Organize tribal cultural festivals

The program honors Bhagwan Birsa Munda, a tribal freedom fighter and folk hero, as part of the Janjatiye Gaurav Diwas celebrations.

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61. Q1. Who is the newly appointed Chairman of ISRO, effective January 14, 2025?

a) S. Somanath

d) Dr. J.B. Joshi

c) K. Sanjay Murthy

b) Dr. Narayanan

Dr. Narayanan, currently the Director of the Liquid Propulsion Systems Centre, becomes the 11th Chairman of ISRO. He succeeds S. Somanath.

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62. Q2. What technology has India and the U.S. agreed to co-produce for the Indian Navy?

a) Advanced sonar systems

b) Sonobuoys

d) Missile guidance systems

c) Naval drones

Sonobuoys are expendable acoustic sensors used for tracking submarines in Anti-Submarine Warfare, aiding in Undersea Domain Awareness (UDA).

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63. Q3. Which company announced $3 billion investment for AI initiatives in India?

b) Microsoft

a) Google

c) Apple

d) Amazon

Microsoft is investing $3 billion over two years to boost AI and cloud infrastructure in India, alongside other initiatives like training and rural AI innovation.

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64. Q4. Which country recently became the 11th full member of BRICS?

a) Egypt

d) Ethiopia

b) Iran

c) Indonesia

Indonesia is the first Southeast Asian nation to join BRICS, officially announced by Brazil, which holds the BRICS presidency for 2025.

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65. Q5. What is India’s first Ayurvedic medical device approved by CDSCO?

a) Tridosha Analyzer

d) Health Insight AI

c) Ayurveda Pulse Checker

b) Nadi Tarangini

Developed by Atreya Innovations, Nadi Tarangini is an AI-based diagnostic tool analyzing 22 health parameters, including Tridosha balance.

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66. Q6. What was the magnitude of the 2025 Tibet Earthquake as measured by USA labs?

d) 8.0

a) 6.8

c) 7.7

b) 7.1

The earthquake shook the Tibetan Plateau on January 7, 2025, causing 95 fatalities and significant tremors felt across North India.

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67. Q7. Where was the first photographic evidence of the Pallas’s cat recorded in India?

d) Sikkim

c) Assam

a) Tripura

b) Himachal Pradesh

Pallas’s cat (Otocolobus manul), a rare feline, was photographed in Himachal Pradesh, marking a significant biodiversity milestone.

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68. Q. What was the theme of the 18th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas held in Bhubaneswar?

c) Diaspora's Contribution to a Viksit Bharat

b) Global Indian Vision

d) India and its Global Diaspora

a) Viksit Bharat 2025

The convention, held on January 8-10, celebrates Mahatma Gandhi’s return to India from South Africa in 1915. The theme was Diasporas contribution to a vikashit bharat.

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69. Q. Who was elected unopposed as the new President of the Athletics Federation of India (AFI)?

c) Bahadur Singh Sagoo

b) Sanjiv Khanna

a) S. Somanath

d) Sanjay Malhotra

Asian Games gold medallist Bahadur Singh Sagoo takes on the role as the AFI president.

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70. Q. Which tunnel in Kashmir provides all-weather connectivity to Sonamarg?

a) Zoji-La Tunnel

c) Z-Morh Tunnel

b) Banihal Tunnel

d) Chenani-Nashri Tunnel

Z-Morh Tunnel, a 6.5 km 2-lane road tunnel, significantly reduces travel time to Sonamarg to just 15 minutes.

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71. Q. What is the upper limit for cashless treatment under the new scheme announced by Nitin Gadkari?

d) ₹50,000

c) ₹2 lakh

b) ₹1.5 lakh

a) ₹1 lakh

The scheme provides cashless treatment for road accident survivors for up to ₹1.5 lakh during the first seven days.

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72. Q. What is the projected GDP growth rate for India in FY25 as per the National Statistics Office?

b) 6.5%

d) 8.2%

c) 7.2%

a) 6.4%

The NSO predicts a slowdown from 8.2% in FY24 to 6.4% in FY25, with agriculture GVA showing significant improvement.

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73. Q. Which country was the first ASEAN member to hold a security dialogue with India?

d) Vietnam

a) Indonesia

c) Thailand

b) Malaysia

The India-Malaysia Security Dialogue discussed topics like cybercrime, terrorism, and sea security, marking a milestone in bilateral ties.

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74. Q. The e-Shram portal has expanded to support how many scheduled languages?

b) 15

d) 18

c) 22

a) 10

The portal now supports all 22 scheduled languages, enhancing accessibility for unorganized workers through the Bhashini project.

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Complete January 2025 Current Affairs : Part 2

This Quiz contains all Important current affairs questions from 11 to 21 January 2025

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1. Q. Who a successfully conducted India's first surgical robotic surgeries via telesurgery over a distance of 286 kilometers?

a) Dr. Sudhir Srivastava

c) Dr. Vikram Sharma

d) Dr. Neeraj Chopra

b) Dr. Rakesh Gupta

Dr. Sudhir Srivastava remotely performed the first robotic cardiac surgeries using the indigenous 'SSI Mantra' system, developed by SS Innovations, across a distance of 286 km.

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2. Q. Which company launched the 'Bistro' app for 10-minute food delivery in January 2025?

d) Amazon

c) Swiggy

a) Zomato

b) Blinkit

Blinkit launched its 10-minute food delivery app, 'Bistro,' as a pilot program in Gurugram, focusing on quick food deliveries.

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3. Q. Who was named the best male javelin thrower in the world in 2024 by 'Track and Field News'?

c) Vikas Gowda

a) Praveen Kumar

b) Neeraj Chopra

d) Shankar Prasad

Neeraj Chopra was the best male javelin thrower in the world in 2024 by 'Track and Field News'

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4. Q. Where did archaeologists discover over 1,000 decorated blocks from Queen Hatshepsut's Valley Temple?

d) Thebes, Egypt

b) Luxor, Egypt

c) Alexandria, Egypt

a) Cairo, Egypt

Archaeologists discovered over 1,000 decorated blocks from Queen Hatshepsut's Valley Temple near Luxor, Egypt, dating back to 1580-1550 B.C.

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5. Q. Which country has become the second-largest holder of lithium reserves?

c) China

a) United States

b) Australia

d) Chile

China's lithium reserves rose to 16.5% of the global total, making it the second-largest holder after the recent discovery of a large spodumene mine in Tibet.

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6. Q. What is the name of the online FIR system launched by the Karnataka Forest Department?

b) Vanyapratibha

d) EcoCrime

c) ForestWatch

a) Garudakshi

The 'Garudakshi' online FIR system was introduced by the Karnataka Forest Department to report forest and wildlife crimes, in collaboration with the Wildlife Trust of India.

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7. Q. Which famous journalist, poet, and filmmaker passed away at the age of 73 in January 2025?

c) Arun Shourie

b) Pritish Nandy

d) Vinod Mehta

a) Khushwant Singh

Pritish Nandy, a renowned journalist, poet, and filmmaker, passed away in January 2025. He founded India’s first animal rights NGO, 'People for Animals.'

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8. Q. Which state in India signed an MoU with Google Cloud for an AI-driven agricultural network?

c) Gujarat

b) Maharashtra

a) Uttar Pradesh

d) Punjab

Uttar Pradesh's government signed an MoU with Google Cloud to develop an AI-driven agricultural network, providing farmers with access to advisory services, credit, and market connectivity.

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9. Q. What is the purpose of the 'shallow wave basin' commissioned at IIT-Madras?

d) Development of tsunami prediction systems

b) Research in coastal engineering

a) Research on renewable energy

c) Development of new shipping technology

IIT-Madras commissioned Asia’s largest shallow wave basin for research in coastal engineering, ports, waterways, and climate change, in collaboration with NTCPWC and the Ministry of Shipping.

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10. Q. What is the MP PARTH Yojana 2025 aimed at?

d) Promoting entrepreneurship among youth

b) Police and military recruitment training

c) Providing scholarships to underprivileged students

a) Youth employment in IT sector

The MP PARTH (Police Army Recruitment Training & Hunar) Yojana 2025 is aimed at preparing youth for physical fitness and written exams before recruitment into Indian Services, Police, or Paramilitary Forces.

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11. Q. Which day is celebrated as National Youth Day in India?

d) 26th January

a) 1st January

b) 12th January

c) 15th January

The Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue 2025, organized by the Department of Youth Affairs under the leadership of Union Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, began on January 10, 2025, at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi.

About National Youth Day:-

National Youth Day, also known as Vivekananda Jayanti, is celebrated annually on 12 January, since 1985

National Youth Day is celebrated on 12th January in India, marking the birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda. The day was celebrated since 1985 to inspire youth. Swami Vivekananda, born Narendranath Datta, was a disciple of Ramakrishna Paramahamsa. He is famous for his speech at the World's Parliament of Religions in 1893, where he represented India and Hinduism.

About National Youth Day:-

National Youth Day, also known as Vivekananda Jayanti, is celebrated annually on 12 January, since 1985

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12. Q. Where was the Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue 2025 held?

d) Bengaluru

b) New Delhi

c) Kolkata

a) Mumbai

The Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue 2025, organized by the Department of Youth Affairs, took place at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, from January 10, 2025. Union Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya led the event, which focused on youth leadership and development.

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13. Q. India's passport ranked 85th in the Henley Passport Index 2025. What was its ranking in 2024?

a) 75th

b) 80th

c) 85th

d) 90th

India’s passport ranked 80th in the Henley Passport Index 2024 but dropped to 85th in 2025. The Henley Passport Index measures the strength of passports based on the number of destinations their holders can access without a prior visa. Singapore holds the top rank, offering visa-free access to 57 countries.

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14. What is the name of the event organized by the IMD to commemorate its 150th anniversary?

b) The Undivided India Event

a) India Meteorological Day

c) Ancient India Event

d) IMD Anniversary Celebration

The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) is organizing 'The Undivided India' event on 15th January 2025 to commemorate its 150th anniversary. The event invites countries from the Indian subcontinent, including Pakistan, Bangladesh, and others. The IMD, established on 15th January 1875, has provided weather forecasts and bulletins since the early 20th century.

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15. Which country experienced the largest wildfires ever recorded, known as the Siberian Taiga Fires?

c) Australia

d) Canada

b) Russia

a) United States

The Siberian Taiga Fires of 2003 are considered the largest wildfires in recorded history, burning over 200,000 square kilometers of forest. Wildfires are a recurring threat due to dry conditions, as seen in the recent 2025 Southern California wildfires, which were fueled by dry winter conditions.

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16. Which city is hosting the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Action Summit in 2025?

b) Paris

c) New York

d) Tokyo

a) London

The AI Action Summit 2025 will be held in Paris on 10th-11th February. The summit will discuss topics like public interest AI, the future of work, and AI governance. India is highlighted as a key participant in the discussions. The city also recently reopened the Notre-Dame Cathedral after five years of restoration.

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17. Which missile system, developed by DRDO, successfully completed its field trials in January 2025?

Nag Mk 2

Akash

Agni

Prithvi

Nag Mk 2, a third-generation Fire-and-Forget Anti-Tank Guided Missile, successfully completed field trials at Pokhran. It is part of the Integrated Guided Missile Development Programme initiated in 1982.

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18. Where is the headquarters of the newly formed National Turmeric Board located?

Pune

Nizamabad

Chennai

Kolkata

The National Turmeric Board's headquarters is in Nizamabad, Telangana. The board was inaugurated by Union Minister Piyush Goyal to promote turmeric cultivation and exports, with India being the largest producer of turmeric globally.

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19. Who set the new record for the highest individual score in Women's U19 ODI?

Harmanpreet Kaur

Smriti Mandhana

Ira Jadhav

Mithali Raj

Mumbai's Ira Jadhav scored an unbeaten 346 runs off 157 balls, setting a new record for the highest individual score in Women's Under-19 One Day Trophy history.

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20. Which state recently became the 34th to implement the Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY scheme?

Uttar Pradesh

Maharashtra

Rajasthan

Odisha

Odisha became the 34th state to implement the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PM-JAY). This scheme provides health coverage of up to ₹5 lakh per family per year, making it the world’s largest health insurance scheme.

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21. What is the purpose of INTERPOL's first-ever Silver Notice?

To identify deceased individuals

To warn about potential threats

To trace and recover criminal assets

To locate missing persons

The Silver Notice, issued by INTERPOL, helps in tracing and recovering criminal assets. It facilitates international cooperation in fighting transnational crime and money laundering.

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22. Which organization developed 'HimKavach', a modular clothing system for soldiers?

BHEL

ISRO

BSF

DRDO

The DRDO developed 'HimKavach', a modular clothing system for soldiers operating in extreme cold, enhancing their comfort and operational readiness. It is designed for use in high-altitude areas like the Himalayas.

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23. Where is India's first private semiconductor manufacturing facility being set up?

Karnataka

Andhra Pradesh

Maharashtra

Gujarat

India’s first private semiconductor manufacturing facility is being set up in Andhra Pradesh with an investment of over ₹14,000 crore. The state signed an MoU with Indichip Semiconductors Limited and Yitoa Micro Technology of Japan for this initiative.

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24. Which country launched the first certificate course in Hindi on 10th January 2025?

Myanmar

Sri Lanka

Bangladesh

Nepal

Sri Lanka launched the first certificate course in Hindi to promote Hindi education on World Hindi Day, observed on 10th January each year since 2006. The date marks the first time Hindi was spoken in the UN General Assembly in 1949.

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25. What is the name of the festival that marks the entry of the Sun into Capricorn and is celebrated across India?

Makar Sankranti

Pongal

Diwali

Holi

Makar Sankranti marks the entry of the Sun into Capricorn. It is celebrated with different names across India, such as Thai Pongal in Tamil Nadu and Lohri in Punjab. The festival signifies the start of Uttarayan, the northward journey of the Sun.

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26. Who is the current chairperson of the Lokpal of India?

Pinaki Chandra Ghosh

R. Venkataramani

Justice (retd) Santosh Hegde

Justice Ajay Manikrao Khanwilkar

Justice Ajay Manikrao Khanwilkar is the current Chairperson of the Lokpal of India. He was sworn in on March 10, 2024.

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27. Who was appointed as the new Deputy Governor of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI)?

Shaktikanta Das

R. Gandhi

M. Rajeshwar Rao

Michael Patra

M. Rajeshwar Rao has been appointed as the new Deputy Governor of the Reserve Bank of India, responsible for overseeing the Monetary Policy and Economic Research Departments.

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28. Where is the Kudankulam Nuclear Power Project located?

Maharashtra

Tamil Nadu

Gujarat

Rajasthan

The Kudankulam Nuclear Power Project, India's largest nuclear power station, is located in Tamil Nadu. The sixth unit's reactor vessel is currently being transported to the site for construction.

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29. Which three naval ships were commissioned by PM Modi at the Naval Dockyard in Mumbai?

INS Surat, INS Nilgiri, INS Vaghsheer

INS Agni, INS Garuda, INS Sarvesh

INS Vikrant, INS Vishal, INS Vayu

INS Arjun, INS Shakti, INS Kamorta

PM Modi commissioned three naval ships—INS Surat, INS Nilgiri, and INS Vaghsheer—at the Naval Dockyard in Mumbai. INS Surat is the fourth P15B Guided Missile Destroyer, INS Nilgiri is the first of P17A Stealth Frigates, and INS Vaghsheer is the final submarine of the P75 Scorpene Project.

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30. Where was the second Multi-Purpose Vessel (MPV), INS Utkarsh, launched?

Kattupalli Shipyard, Chennai

Visakhapatnam

Goa

Mumbai

INS Utkarsh, the second Multi-Purpose Vessel, was launched from L&T's Kattupalli Shipyard. These vessels are used for maritime surveillance, weapon development trials, and combating sea pollution.

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31. Who has been appointed as the new chairperson of the Athletics Federation of India (AFI)?

Sanya Richards-Ross

Anju Bobby George

Milkha Singh

P.T. Usha

Anju Bobby George, the long jump legend, has been appointed as the new chairperson of the Athletics Federation of India.

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32. Which company launched 4G and 5G services at the Siachen Glacier?

Vodafone Idea

Reliance Jio

Airtel

BSNL

Reliance Jio became the first telecom operator to extend 4G and 5G services to the Siachen Glacier, known as the world’s highest battlefield, just before the Army Day on January 15, 2025.

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33. What is the Bhargavastra micro-missile system?

Anti-aircraft missile

Anti-tank guided missile

Nuclear missile system

Counter-drone missile system

The Bhargavastra micro-missile system is India's first domestically developed system designed to counter swarm drone threats. It can detect and neutralize small aerial vehicles at ranges exceeding 6 km.

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34. Who launched the Fast Track Immigration – Trusted Traveller Program (FTI-TTP)?

Narendra Modi

Amit Shah

Nirmala Sitharaman

Piyush Goyal

Union Home Minister Amit Shah launched the Fast Track Immigration – Trusted Traveller Program at seven major airports in India. The program aims to provide seamless and secure international travel facilities.

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35. Which Indian company launched the country's first private satellite constellation?

Bharti Airtel

Pixxel

Reliance Jio

ISRO

Pixxel, a Google-backed Indian space tech startup, launched three of its six hyperspectral imaging satellites, marking India's first private satellite constellation. These satellites are the highest-resolution commercial-grade hyperspectral satellites in the world.

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36. When will Kashi Tamil Sangamam 3.0 be celebrated?

February 15-24, 2025

January 1-10, 2025

March 10-20, 2025

December 15-24, 2025

Kashi Tamil Sangamam 3.0, a 10-day event, will take place from February 15-24, 2025, with 1200 delegates and artisans participating.

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37. Which book was launched by Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar?

'Tipu Sultan: The Saga of Mysore’s Interregnum'

'Satanic Verses'

'Parliament: Powers, Functions & Privileges'

'Why Bharat Matters'

Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar launched Dr. K.S. Chauhan’s book on Parliament's powers, functions, and privileges, focusing on accountability and parliamentary responsibilities.

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38. Where was the 77th Army Day parade held in 2025?

Chandigarh

Pune

Mumbai

New Delhi

The 77th Army Day parade was held in Pune for the first time. The theme was 'Samarth Bharat, Saksham Sena,' and robotic 'mules' were showcased during the parade.

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39. Which mela was inaugurated by the Deputy Chief Minister of Arunachal Pradesh?

Dambuk Orange Festival

Tawang Mela

Ziro Festival

Parshuram Kund Mela

The Parshuram Kund Mela 2025 was inaugurated by Arunachal Pradesh's Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein in Lohit District to mark Makar Sankranti.

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40. Who holds the record for the fastest century by an Indian woman in ODIs?

Harmanpreet Kaur

Jhulan Goswami

Smriti Mandhana

Mithali Raj

Smriti Mandhana broke Harmanpreet Kaur's record by scoring a century in just 70 balls during a match against Ireland.

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41. Where is East India’s first astronomical observatory located?

Arunachal pradesh

Sikkim

Assam

West Bengal

The first astronomical observatory in Eastern India, named Satyendra Nath Bose Astronomical Observatory, has been inaugurated in Purulia, West Bengal.

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42. Why did the US place restrictions on Indian nuclear entities?

Due to India’s nuclear test in 1998

Due to trade disagreements

Due to concerns about human rights violations

Due to territorial disputes

The US imposed restrictions on over 200 Indian entities after India conducted nuclear tests in 1998. The restrictions were lifted recently on three key entities.

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43. Which state launched the SHE COHORT 3.0 program?

Uttar Pradesh

Maharashtra

Punjab

Gujarat

Punjab launched the SHE COHORT 3.0 initiative at Mohali, designed to empower female startups and students to build and scale technology-based ventures.

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44. Which mission marked India’s space docking achievement?

SpaDeX

Chandrayaan 3

Mangalyaan

PSLV-C60

SpaDeX is the mission that led to India achieving space docking, marking a significant milestone in India's space exploration program.

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45. Which country is the 4th to achieve space docking?

Russia

USA

China

India

India became the fourth country to successfully achieve space docking through the SpaDeX mission, launched by ISRO on December 30. The other three countries with space docking capabilities are Russia, the USA, and China.

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46. What is India's rank in the Henley Passport Index 2025?

85th

90th

75th

100th

India ranks 85th in the Henley Passport Index 2025, reflecting the strength of its passport in terms of global mobility.

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47. Which country became a 10th full member of the BRICS group recently?

Russia

Brazil

Indonesia

South Africa

Indonesia recently became a 10th full member of the BRICS group, further strengthening its international presence.

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48. What is the range of the Medium-Range Surface-to-Air Missiles (MRSAM) contracted by the Ministry of Defence from Bharat Dynamics Limited?

100 km

200 km

70 km

50 km

The MRSAM system, contracted by the Ministry of Defence for the Indian Navy, has a range of 70 km and is designed to neutralize various aerial threats.

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49. Which country is India close to finalizing a deal with for the supply of BrahMos missiles?

Sri Lanka

Vietnam

Nepal

Indonesia

India is in talks to supply the BrahMos missile system to Indonesia, valued at USD 450 million, during the Indonesian President’s visit to New Delhi.

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50. What is India's rank in the QS Future Skills Index 2025?

5th

1st

8th

2nd

India ranks 2nd globally after the US in job market preparedness and is a key player in sectors like AI, digital, and green industries.

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51. Who is the brand ambassador for Puma India in the sport of badminton?

Saina Nehwal

PV Sindhu

Kidambi Srikanth

Prakash Padukone

PV Sindhu, a renowned badminton player, has been appointed as the brand ambassador for Puma India, marking Puma's official entry into the badminton market.

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52. India’s GDP growth projection for the fiscal year 2025 by the World Bank is?

6.7%

7.0%

6.5%

6.4%

The World Bank has projected India's economy to grow at 6.7% in the next fiscal year, slightly higher than the current fiscal year's growth rate of 6.5%.

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53. Which mobile app was launched by Union Minister Jyotiraditya M. Scindia to enhance telecom security?

DigiSathi

Sanchar Saathi

Bharat Connect

Digital Saathi

The Sanchar Saathi Mobile App was launched to empower telecom users and enhance security, including services like mobile phone tracking and blocking.

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54. Where was India's first CSIR Innovation Complex inaugurated?

d) Pune

c) Bengaluru

a) New Delhi

b) Mumbai

India's first CSIR Innovation Complex was inaugurated in Mumbai. This state-of-the-art facility is designed to support startups by providing scientific infrastructure and expertise.

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55. What is the focus of the newly established Infectious Disease Research and Diagnostic Laboratory in South India?

c) Mental health

a) Cancer research

b) Infectious diseases caused by bacteria, fungi, and parasites

d) Genetic disorders

The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) selected Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute (BMCRI) to establish South India’s first Infectious Disease Research and Diagnostic Laboratory (IRDL). The laboratory will focus on diseases caused by bacteria, fungi, and parasites to enhance diagnosis and healthcare outcomes.

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56. Which state in India launched the 'Bima Sakhi Yojana' to empower women?

a) Maharashtra

c) Kerala

b) Goa

d) Rajasthan

Goa's Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant launched the 'Bima Sakhi Yojana' as part of the Swayampurna Goa 2.0 initiative. This scheme trains women to become agents of Life Insurance Corporation (LIC), helping empower them economically and socially.

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57. Who launched the Bharat Cleantech Manufacturing Platform?

a) Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya

d) Narendra Modi

c) Amit Shah

b) PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the Bharat Cleantech Manufacturing Platform at the Bharat Climate Forum 2025. The platform aims to strengthen India's cleantech value chains in areas such as solar, wind, hydrogen, and battery storage. The goal is to make India a global leader in sustainability.

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58. Who won the first Kho Kho World Championship?

India (Men's) and India (Women's)

Nepal (Men's) and India (Women's)

India (Men's) and Nepal (Women's)

Nepal (Men's) and Nepal (Women's)

The first Kho Kho World Championship was held on January 19, with India winning both the Men's (Blue Trophy) and Women's (Green Trophy) titles. The event had 41 teams from 24 countries, and the mascot was Tejas and Tara.

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59. Which country launched Pakistan’s first indigenous satellite?

China

India

Russia

USA

China successfully launched Pakistan's first indigenous satellite, PRSC-EO1, to enhance Pakistan's capabilities in resource management, disaster response, urban planning, and agricultural monitoring.

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60. Which state won the Prime Minister Award for Excellence in Public Administration 2023?

Gujarat

Tamil Nadu

Maharashtra

Uttar Pradesh

Uttar Pradesh won the Prime Minister Award for its significant progress in development, effective implementation of public welfare schemes, and the innovative use of solar power in the Jal Jeevan Mission project. Monica Rani was selected for the award for 'Overall Development of the District.'

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61. Where was India’s first CSIR Innovation Complex inaugurated?

Bengaluru

Hyderabad

Mumbai

New Delhi

The first CSIR Innovation Complex was inaugurated in Mumbai by Science and Technology Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh. It is designed to foster start-ups by providing high-end scientific infrastructure and expertise.

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62. Who launched the Sanchar Saathi Mobile App?

Amit Shah

Jyotiraditya M. Scindia

Rajnath Singh

Piyush Goyal

Union Minister of Communications Jyotiraditya M. Scindia launched the Sanchar Saathi Mobile App, aimed at enhancing telecom security and empowering users. This initiative is part of India's broader digital infrastructure development efforts.

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63. What is 'La Perouse'?

A naval exercise led by India

A naval exercise led by France

A new maritime security treaty

A naval ship of the Indian Navy

La Perouse is a naval exercise led by France to strengthen maritime security. The 4th edition of the exercise took place in the Eastern Indian Ocean, with participation from eight countries, including India, the US, Australia, and Singapore.

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64. What is the Karnali Hydro-electric Project?

A hydro-electric project in Nepal

A solar power initiative in Nepal

A renewable energy project in India

A wind energy project in India

The Karnali Hydro-electric Project is a 900 MW project in Nepal, developed under a Joint Venture between India and Nepal. It aims to enhance regional energy security and promote renewable energy growth through the Build-Own-Operate-Transfer model.

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65. What workshop did NITI Aayog host for India’s cement sector?

Cement Industry Waste Management

Clean Energy and Cement Manufacturing

Carbon Capture, Utilization & Storage

Green Technology and Cement Production

NITI Aayog organized a workshop focusing on Carbon Capture, Utilization & Storage (CCUS) in the cement sector, aiming to reduce CO2 emissions and help India achieve its net-zero target by 2070. The cement sector contributes 5.8% of India’s CO2 emissions.

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Complete January 2025 Current Affairs : Part 3

This quiz contains all important questions about current affairs from January 22 to 31.

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1. Who became the 47th President of the United States in January 2025?

Donald Trump

Barack Obama

Kamala Harris

Joe Biden

Donald John Trump took the oath as the 47th President of the United States on January 20, 2025. He had previously served as the 45th president from 2017 to 2021. His vice president is JD Vance, and he belongs to the Republican Party.

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2. What is the purpose of the ‘Entity Locker’ launched by the Government of India?

To track digital payments

To store personal documents

To store government policies

To store business and organizational documents

The ‘Entity Locker’ is a new digital platform introduced by the Government of India to streamline the management and verification of business and organizational documents. Developed by the National eGovernance Division (NeGD), it serves a range of entities such as MSMEs, trusts, startups, and corporations.

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3. Who won the Gates-Cambridge Impact Prize 2025?

c) Dr. Raghuram Rajan

b) Prof. Urbasi Sinha

a) Dr. Abdul Kalam

d) Prof. C.N.R. Rao

Professor Urbasi Sinha was honored with the Gates-Cambridge Impact Prize 2025 by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. She is a faculty member in the 'Light and Matter Physics' department at the Raman Research Institute.

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4. What new heritage site was added to the World Monuments Fund’s 'At-risk Heritage sites'?

The Pyramids of Egypt

The Great Barrier Reef

The Moon

The Taj Mahal

The World Monuments Fund added the Moon as an 'At-risk Heritage site' in its 'World Monuments Watch' program. This highlights the growing recognition of space heritage and its preservation.

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5. Which state’s Virgin Coconut Oil received the GI Tag?

b) Andaman and Nicobar Islands

c) Tamil Nadu

a) Kerala

d) Goa

Virgin Coconut Oil from the Nicobar District in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands has received the Geographical Indication (GI) tag. Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted this achievement during the Mann Ki Baat radio program.

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6. What is India’s projected economic growth for 2025 according to the IMF?

6.5%

5.6%

4.8%

7.2%

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) projects India’s economic growth to be 6.5% for 2025 and 2026, according to its latest World Economic Outlook (WEO) update. The World Bank and RBI have also provided similar projections.

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7. What was the theme of the 55th World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in January 2025?

Sustainable Development

Digital Transformation

Collaboration for the Intelligent Age

Green Economy

The theme of the 55th World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting, held from January 20-24, 2025, was 'Collaboration for the Intelligent Age.' The focus of the meeting was to strengthen global cooperation in the context of advanced technologies and the future economy. Indian Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw participated in the meeting.

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8. What event did the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) celebrate in January 2025?

20th NDRF Day

10th NDRF Day

25th NDRF Day

30th NDRF Day

The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) celebrated its 20th Raising Day on January 19, 2025, in Krishna district. The NDRF was formed in 2006 under the Disaster Management Act of 2005. Union Home Minister Amit Shah attended the event.

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9. Which state launched the 'Deendayal Upadhyay Bhoomiheen Krishi Majdoor Kalyana Yojana'?

Jharkhand

Maharashtra

Rajasthan

Chhattisgarh

The 'Deendayal Upadhyay Bhoomiheen Krishi Majdoor Kalyana Yojana' was launched by Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai in Raipur to provide financial assistance to landless agricultural labourers, Baigas, and Gunias.

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10. Which of the following states launched the 'Mukhyamantri Maiya Samman Yojana'?

Maharashtra

Assam

Jharkhand

Rajasthan

The 'Mukhyamantri Maiya Samman Yojana' was launched by Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren to benefit women, especially mothers.

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11. What does the Diamond Imprest Authorization (DIA) Scheme facilitate?

Export of raw diamonds

Duty-free import of natural cut and polished diamonds

Financial aid for diamond industry workers

Duty-free import of gold

The Diamond Imprest Authorization (DIA) Scheme facilitates the duty-free import of natural cut and polished diamonds under ¼ carat to help boost India's diamond industry’s global competitiveness.

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12. Which country was recently announced as a 'partner country' of BRICS?

Saudi Arabia

Iran

Nigeria

Egypt

Nigeria was announced as the 9th BRICS partner country, joining countries such as Belarus, Cuba, and Kazakhstan. BRICS, a group formed by Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, aims to counterbalance G7 countries.

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13. Where was the Indian Sustainable Natural Rubber (iSNR) initiative launched?

Kerala

Karnataka

Andhra Pradesh

Tamil Nadu

The iSNR initiative, launched in Kottayam, Kerala, promotes sustainable rubber farming practices and helps farmers align with global sustainability standards like the EU Deforestation Regulation.

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14. Who launched the book 'How India Scaled Mt G20'?

Narendra Modi

Hemant Soren

Amitabh Kant

Pankaj Mishra

Amitabh Kant authored 'How India Scaled Mt G20,' where he details India's leadership role in the G20 summit, especially its efforts during the Russia-Ukraine conflict discussions.

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15. Which states celebrate Statehood Day on January 21?

Goa, Manipur, Assam

Manipur, Meghalaya, Tripura

Nagaland, Mizoram, Tripura

Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Nagaland

On January 21, the northeastern states of Manipur, Meghalaya, and Tripura celebrate their Statehood Day, marking their attainment of full statehood in 1972.

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16. What notable achievement is Dr. K.M. Cherian known for?

Performing India's first heart transplant

Performing India's first brain surgery

Developing a vaccine for heart diseases

Performing India's first coronary bypass and heart-lung transplant

Dr. K.M. Cherian, known for performing India’s first coronary bypass and heart-lung transplant, passed away on January 25, 2025. He was a pioneer in advanced cardiac care and founded Frontier Lifeline Hospital.

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17. Who won the ICC Men's Cricketer of the Year 2024 award?

Virat Kohli

Ravichandran Ashwin

Rohit Sharma

Jasprit Bumrah

Jasprit Bumrah was named the ICC Men’s Cricketer of the Year 2024, receiving the prestigious Sir Garfield Sobers Award. He became the sixth Indian to win this award.

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18. What is DeepSeek, and why is it in the news?

A new social media platform

A cryptocurrency mining tool

A new internet security system

A Chinese startup developing AI models

DeepSeek is a Chinese startup that launched its AI models, claiming they are on par with or better than ChatGPT by OpenAI. Its AI Assistant, powered by DeepSeek-V3, became the top-rated free app on Apple’s App Store in the United States.

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19. What is Maharashtra's first renewable solar park, and where is it located?

Vidarbha Green Energy Park in Nagpur

Marathwada Solar Energy Park in Latur

Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Saur Urja Park in Solapur

Aurangabad Solar Park in Aurangabad

Maharashtra's first solar park, 'Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Saur Urja Park,' is being developed in Solapur with a 1.2 GW capacity. The park supports India's green energy goals and boosts economic growth.

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20. What key agreement was made between India and China in their recent meeting?

Resumption of direct flights, visas, and the Mansarovar Yatra

Agreement on opening new trade routes

Expansion of border security cooperation

Sharing of military intelligence

India and China agreed to resume direct flights, visas, and the Mansarovar Yatra, which had been halted in 2020. They also agreed to resume dialogue on trans-border rivers and share hydrological data.

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21. What is the main goal of the 'One Nation, One Time' initiative?

d) To make all official timings universal

a) To unify time zones across India

c) To introduce a new time zone for official use

b) To standardize Indian Standard Time (IST) with millisecond accuracy

The 'One Nation, One Time' initiative, launched by the Department of Consumer Affairs, aims to standardize IST across India with millisecond accuracy. It will be supported by the establishment of five Legal Metrology laboratories.

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22. Where is India’s first electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) air taxi prototype expected to launch by 2028?

Chennai

Hyderabad

Bengaluru

Mumbai

The aerospace startup Sarla Aviation unveiled ‘Shunya,’ India’s first eVTOL air taxi prototype, which is expected to launch in Bengaluru by 2028, aiming to reduce traffic congestion and pollution in Indian cities.

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23. What is the Eurodrone programme?

A global research program on drone safety

A European program for satellite communication

A multinational program to develop military drones

A project to develop drones for civilian use

The Eurodrone program is a multinational initiative involving France, Germany, Italy, and Spain, aimed at developing a Medium Altitude Long Endurance Remotely Piloted Air System (MALE RPAS), with India joining as an observer nation.

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24. Who was named the ICC Men’s T20I Cricketer of the Year for 2024?

Arshdeep Singh

Hardik Pandya

Virat Kohli

Rohit Sharma

India’s leading wicket-taker in 2024, Arshdeep Singh, was named the ICC Men’s T20I Cricketer of the Year for his impressive performances in the T20 format.

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25. Which state is conducting Geo-Tagging of Chinar Trees?

Uttarakhand

Uttar Pradesh

Jammu and Kashmir

Himachal Pradesh

Jammu and Kashmir is implementing the ‘Digital Tree Aadhar’ initiative through the JKFRI to geo-tag Chinar trees, helping monitor their health, especially given the threat of destruction from urbanization and infrastructure projects.

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26. Which two cities in India became the first to receive international accreditation as ‘Wetland Cities’ under the Ramsar Convention?

Chennai and Hyderabad

Udaipur and Indore

Bhopal and Jaipur

Mumbai and Delhi

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27. What is the purpose of the Chief Minister’s Mobile Operation Theatre initiative?

To increase awareness of health schemes

To promote fitness activities in villages

To provide free medicine in urban areas

To deliver advanced surgical services to rural areas

The Chief Minister’s Mobile Operation Theatre initiative, launched by the Governor of Nagaland, is designed to provide surgical and medical services to rural and remote areas with limited healthcare access.

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28. Who won the 1st Women’s Hockey India League?

Uttar Pradesh Wizards

JSW Soorma Hockey Club

Punjab Lions

Odisha Warriors

Odisha Warriors won the inaugural Women's Hockey India League after defeating JSW Soorma Hockey Club at J.S. Munda Hockey Stadium, Ranchi.

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29. Where is the world’s longest expressway tunnel, Tianshan Shengli Tunnel, located?

b) China

d) Germany

a) India

c) Switzerland

China unveiled the Tianshan Shengli Tunnel, which is the world’s longest expressway tunnel, measuring 22.13 kilometers. It is part of the Urumqi-Yuli Expressway and improves connectivity between northern and southern Xinjiang.

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30. Who launched the book 'How India Scaled Mt G20'?

d) S. Jaishankar

a) Piyush Goyal

b) Amitabh Kant

c) Narendra Modi

Amitabh Kant launched the book 'How India Scaled Mt G20,' where he detailed the lengthy and rigorous process that led to the successful New Delhi Leader’s Declaration during the G20 summit. The book also discusses the challenges, including 16 failed attempts regarding the Russia-Ukraine conflict draft.

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31. Nigeria became a partner country of which international bloc?

d) SAARC

a) G7

b) BRICS

c) NATO

Brazil, holding the BRICS presidency in 2025, announced Nigeria as a new partner country of the BRICS bloc, making Nigeria the 9th BRICS partner country alongside nations like Belarus, Bolivia, and Kazakhstan.

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32. Which state launched the 'Deendayal Upadhyay Bhoomiheen Krishi Majdoor Kalyana Yojana' for landless agricultural laborers?

c) Chhattisgarh

a) Uttar Pradesh

d) Odisha

b) Madhya Pradesh

Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai launched the 'Deendayal Upadhyay Bhoomiheen Krishi Majdoor Kalyana Yojana' in Raipur. The scheme provides Rs 10,000 annually to over 5.62 lakh landless agricultural laborers, Baigas, and Gunias in the state.

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33. Who was Denis Law?

d) A cricket legend from Scotland

c) A famous rugby player

a) A famous football coach

b) A legendary Scottish footballer

Denis Law, a renowned Scottish footballer, passed away at the age of 84. He was affectionately known as 'The King' and 'The Lawman,' and won the Ballon d'Or in 1964, making him the only Scottish player to win this prestigious award.

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34. Who was appointed as the new Director General of CRPF?

a) Rajeev Rai Bhatnagar

c) Gyanendra Pratap Singh

d) Rakesh Asthana

b) Kuldiep Singh

Assam Police chief Gyanendra Pratap Singh was appointed as the Director General of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF).

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35. Who won the Men’s and Women’s singles titles at the India Open Badminton 2025?

d) Kento Momota (Men's) and P.V. Sindhu (Women's)

a) Viktor Axelsen (Men's) and Akane Yamaguchi (Women's)

b) Viktor Axelsen (Men's) and An Se-young (Women's)

c) Lee Zii Jia (Men's) and Tai Tzu-ying (Women's)

At the India Open Badminton 2025 held in New Delhi, Viktor Axelsen of Denmark won the Men's Singles title, while An Se-young of South Korea claimed the Women's Singles title.

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36. Who won the 2024-25 Vijay Hazare Trophy?

d) Tamil Nadu

c) Maharashtra

a) Vidarbha

b) Karnataka

Karnataka won the Vijay Hazare Trophy 2024-25 by defeating Vidarbha by 36 runs at Kotambi Stadium, Vadodara. This victory marked Karnataka's fifth title in the history of the tournament.

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37. Which country did China recently launch its first Type 076 amphibious assault ship?

South Korea

China

Russia

Japan

China launched its first Type 076 amphibious assault ship, marking a significant milestone in its naval development, with a focus on enhancing military capabilities.

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38. Where is the world’s longest expressway tunnel, the Tianshan Shengli Tunnel, located?

Japan

China

Norway

Switzerland

The Tianshan Shengli Tunnel in China, at 22.13 kilometers, is the world’s longest expressway tunnel and connects northern and southern Xinjiang, significantly reducing travel time across the Tianshan Mountains.

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39. What did the RBI mandate regarding phone number series for financial transactions?

a) Use of ‘140xx’ series for promotional calls

c) Use of only one number series for both

b) Use of ‘1600xx’ series for transactional calls

The RBI mandated that the '1600xx' numbering series be used for transactional calls to customers to prevent financial fraud, while the '140xx' series is designated for promotional calls.

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40. What is the focus of the 'National Conference on Good Governance'?

Technology in governance

Urban development

Best governance practices

International relations

The National Conference on Good Governance, held in Gandhinagar, Gujarat, focused on showcasing Gujarat's best governance practices and emphasizing the importance of effective public administration.

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41. Who won the Avinya'25 award at the 'Energize India: Catalyzing Growth Through Startup Innovation' Conclave?

Urjanovac Pvt Ltd

IIT-Guwahati

Latin Energy Partners Inc.

IIT (ISM) Dhanbad

The winner of the Avinya’25 award at the event was Urjanovac Pvt Ltd, while Latin Energy Partners Inc. from Paraguay won the Vasudha award.

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42. Which was the best Marching Contingent in the Republic Day Parade 2025 among CAPFs/other auxiliary forces?

Delhi Police Marching Contingent

Assam Rifles Marching Contingent

CRPF Marching Contingent

BSF Marching Contingent

The Delhi Police Marching Contingent was recognized as the best among the CAPFs and other auxiliary forces during the Republic Day Parade 2025.

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43. Which plant's expansion project was approved by the government for ₹20,000 crore?

Tata Steel

SAIL Bokaro Steel Plant

Bhilai Steel Plant

JSW Steel

The Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy unveiled a ₹20,000 crore expansion plan for SAIL's Bokaro Steel Plant, increasing its capacity from 5.25 MTPA to 7.55 MTPA. The project will also create thousands of jobs.

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44. Where did the International Saraswati Mahotsav begin?

Haryana

Punjab

Uttar Pradesh

Gujarat

The 7-day International Saraswati Mahotsav was inaugurated by Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini at Pehowa Saraswati Tirth in Kurukshetra. Cultural programs are scheduled until February 2, 2025.

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45. What is the purpose of the iSPOT portal launched by SEBI?

To facilitate online trading

To track foreign investments in India

To report and manage technical glitches in the securities market

To manage stock market indices

SEBI launched iSPOT (Integrated SEBI Portal for Technical Glitches) to improve the reporting and management of technical glitches within the securities market. It will become operational on February 3, 2025.

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46. Which state launched the 'Mana Mitra' initiative?

Karnataka

Telangana

Tamil Nadu

Andhra Pradesh

Andhra Pradesh launched 'Mana Mitra,' a WhatsApp-based governance initiative, allowing citizens to access 161 government services directly through WhatsApp, eliminating the need for physical visits to government offices.

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47. What new record did Jyothi Yarraji set at the Elite Indoor Meeting in Nantes, France?

60m hurdles record

100m sprint record

Long jump record

Shot put record

Jyothi Yarraji won a gold medal at the Elite Indoor Meeting in Nantes, France, setting a new national record in the 60m hurdles with a time of 8.07 seconds. She was also honored with the Arjuna Award in 2024.

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48. What is the focus of the 'Utkarsh Odisha, Make-in-Odisha Conclave'?

Industrial and Investment Growth

Healthcare Innovation

Renewable Energy Development

Digital Transformation

‘Utkarsh Odisha, Make-in-Odisha Conclave’ is a flagship investment summit aiming to position Odisha as a leading industrial hub in India, with a focus on attracting global investments.

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49. What significant event will Prime Minister Narendra Modi participate in on February 10, 2025?

G20 Summit

BRICS Conference

UN Climate Change Conference

AI Summit in France

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will participate as a co-chair at the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Action Summit in France on February 10 and 11, following an invitation from French President Emmanuel Macron.

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50. Which state became the first in the Northeast to sign an MoU under the Bhashini initiative?

Arunachal Pradesh

Nagaland

Meghalaya

Tripura

Tripura signed an MoU with the Digital India Bhashini Division under MeitY, aiming to promote regional languages and enhance digital participation. The Bhashini initiative aims to bridge digital and literacy gaps by enabling internet access in 22 Indian languages.

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51. Which city did Assam announce as its second capital?

Silchar

Dibrugarh

Jorhat

Guwahati

Assam’s Chief Minister, Himanta Biswa Sarma, announced Dibrugarh as the state’s second capital. The move aims to decentralize governance and promote development in Upper Assam.

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52. What is significant about China's newly developed seabed radar?

It measures ocean temperatures for climate research

It can detect submarines from the ocean surface

It can track aircraft from underwater

It enhances communication between underwater vehicles

China claims to have developed the world’s first seabed radar capable of detecting high-altitude aircraft from underwater. This system could allow submarines to detect and destroy aircraft from deep below the sea.

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53. What milestone did ISRO achieve on January 29, 2025?

Launched its first mission to Mars

Completed 100 years of space exploration

Launched its 100th rocket mission

Launched its 50th mission

ISRO celebrated its 100th mission with the successful launch of the GSLV-F15 rocket, placing the NVS-02 navigation satellite into orbit. NVS-02 is part of NavIC and enhances its compatibility with global GPS systems.

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54. Which media organization won the ECI Media Award for Voter Awareness?

Aaj Tak

Doordarshan

Zee News

NDTV

Doordarshan won the ECI Media Award for Voter Awareness for its 'Chunav Ka Parv Desh Ka Garv' series, which promoted informed voting during the 2024 Lok Sabha elections through multilingual outreach.