Author name: Archit Gulia

Archit Gulia is a Senior Editor at gknow.in, where he spearheads the Hindi News section and specializes in drafting high-yield Current Affairs MCQs. An Engineering Graduate by education, Archit combines his analytical mindset with a passion for digital publishing to ensure every question meets the rigorous standards of competitive exams. With over 3 years of experience as a core author for the platform, he is dedicated to making complex news accessible and actionable for millions of aspirants.

Current Affairs MCQs : 28 January 2025

Q.: Who has been crowned the ICC Women’s ODI Cricketer of the Year for performance in 2024?

A) Laura Wolvaardt
B) Tammy Beaumont
C) Smriti Mandhana
D) Hayley Matthews

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Answer: C) Smriti Mandhana
India’s opener and vice-captain, Smriti Mandhana, has been named the ICC Women’s ODI Cricketer of the Year 2024 for her exceptional performance.

Q.: Who was honoured with the Padma Shri in 2025 for transforming apple cultivation in India?

A) Hariman Sharma
B) M.S. Swaminathan
C) Subhash Palekar
D) Rajendra Singh

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Answer: A) Hariman Sharma
Hariman Sharma, a farmer from Himachal Pradesh, received the Padma Shri for his revolutionary contribution to Indian agriculture. He developed HRMN-99, a self-pollinating, low-chilling apple variety.

Q.: Who was named the ICC Men’s Test Cricketer of the Year 2024?

a) Ravindra Jadeja
b) Jasprit Bumrah
c) Virat Kohli
d) Rohit Sharma

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Answer: b) Jasprit Bumrah
Jasprit Bumrah has been awarded the ICC Men’s Test Cricketer of the Year 2024 for his outstanding performance. He took an astonishing 71 wickets while bowling 357 overs in 13 matches, at an average of 14.92 in 2024.

Q.: What is the total amount the RBI plans to inject into the banking system in 2025?

a) Rs 1 lakh crore
b) Rs 1.1 lakh crore
c) Rs 2 lakh crore
d) Rs 1.5 lakh crore

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Answer: b) Rs 1.1 lakh crore
On January 27, 2025, the RBI announced a plan to inject Rs 1.1 lakh crore into the banking system via open market purchases of securities, a variable rate repo auction, and a $5 billion dollar-rupee swap auction.

Current Affairs MCQs : 27 January 2025

Q.: Which former Chief Justice of India received the Padma Vibhushan Award in 2025?

a) Ranjan Gogoi
b) SA Bobde
c) Jagdish Singh Khehar
d) Dipak Misra

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Answer: c) Jagdish Singh Khehar

Q.: Who is the former head of Suzuki Motors honored with a Padma Vibhushan Award in 2025?

a) Osamu Suzuki
b) Toshihiro Suzuki
c) Akio Toyoda
d) Masayoshi Son

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Answer: a) Osamu Suzuki

Q.: What is the primary objective of the Unified Pension Scheme (UPS) for Central Government employees ?

a) To increase the retirement age
b) To provide an optional pension plan under NPS
c) To abolish the National Pension System
d) To offer additional retirement benefits to private employees

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Answer: b) To provide an optional pension plan under NPS

Q.: Which state’s tableau won the Best Tableau Award on the 76th Republic Day celebration?

a) Maharashtra
b) Uttar Pradesh
c) Karnataka
d) Rajasthan

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Ans: b) Uttar Pradesh
Best Tableau Award: Uttar Pradesh’s tableau depicting the Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj won the Best Tableau Award on Republic day celebration 2025.

Current Affairs MCQs : 25 January 2025

Q.: Who won the 9th Johor International Open chess tournament in Malaysia in January 2025?

a) Nguyen Van Huy
b) Viswanathan Anand
c) Iniyan Panneerselvam
d) Magnus Carlsen

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Ans: c) Iniyan Panneerselvam
Indian Grandmaster Iniyan Panneerselvam, 22, secured the title at the 9th Johor International Open chess tournament in Malaysia on 24 Jan 2025.

Q.: Who was elected as Ireland’s Prime Minister in January 2025?

a) Simon Harris
b) Micheál Martin
c) Mary Lou McDonald
d) Leo Varadkar

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Answer: b) Micheál Martin
On January 24, 2025, Micheál Martin, leader of Fianna Fáil, was elected as Ireland’s Prime Minister for the second time by the Dáil (Irish Parliament).

Q.: What is the name of the Battlefield Surveillance System flagged off by the Defence Minister in January 2025?

a) NETRA
b) SANJAY
c) SURAKSHA
d) PARAKRAM

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Answer: b) SANJAY
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on January 24, 2025, flagged off the Battlefield Surveillance System SANJAY in New Delhi.

Q.: When is National Voters’ Day celebrated in India?

a) January 25
b) January 26
c) January 24
d) January 27

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Ans: a) January 25
India celebrated the 15th National Voters’ Day on January 25, 2025. This day marks the foundation of the Election Commission of India (ECI) in 1950.

Current Affairs MCQs : 24 January 2025

Q.: When is National Girl Child Day celebrated in India?

a) January 24
b) February 24
c) March 24
d) April 24

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Ans: a) January 24
National Girl Child Day is celebrated annually on January 24 in India.

Q.: What is the main objective of India’s Deep Ocean Mission?

a) Space exploration
b) Underwater resource exploration and enhancing knowledge of deep-sea ecosystems
c) Agricultural development
d) Urban infrastructure improvement

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Ans: b) Underwater resource exploration and enhancing knowledge of deep-sea ecosystems
India is set to launch its first human-operated underwater submersible in 2025 as part of the Deep Ocean Mission.

Q.: In which category has the Indian short film Anuja been nominated for the Oscars 2025?

a) Best Animated Short Film
b) Best Documentary Short Film
c) Best Short Film (Live Action)
d) Best Foreign Language Film

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Ans: c) Best Short Film (Live Action)
The Indian short film Anuja has been nominated in the Best Short Film (Live Action) category for the 2025 Oscars.

Current Affairs MCQs : 23 January 2025

Q.: Parakram Diwas is celebrated every year on January 23 to honor the birth anniversary of which Indian leader?

A) Mahatma Gandhi
B) Jawaharlal Nehru
C) Subhas Chandra Bose
D) Bhagat Singh

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Ans: C) Subhas Chandra Bose
Netaji was born on January 23, 1897, in Cuttack, Odisha.

Q.: What is the new Minimum Support Price (MSP) for raw jute for the 2025-26 marketing season?

a) ₹5,300 per quintal
b) ₹5,650 per quintal
c) ₹5,950 per quintal
d) ₹6,000 per quintal

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Answer: b) ₹5,650 per quintal

Q.: What is the theme for the 76th Republic Day Parade?

A) Unity in Diversity
B) Swarnim Bharat: Virasat Aur Vikas
C) Shashakt aur Surakshit Bharat
D) Virasat Bhi, Vikas Bhi

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Ans: B) Swarnim Bharat: Virasat Aur Vikas
The 76th Republic Day Parade, a total of 26 tableaux from various states, union territories, and Union Ministries will showcase India’s cultural diversity and inclusiveness. The overarching theme is “Swarnim Bharat: Virasat Aur Vikas”.

Current Affairs MCQs : 22 January 2025

Q.: What is the name of the garden at Rashtrapati Bhavan that will be open to the public from February 2 to March 30, 2025?

a) Company Garden
b) Amrit Udyan
c) Rose Garden
d) Shalimar Bagh

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Answer: b) Amrit Udyan
Amrit Udyan at Rashtrapati Bhavan will be open to the public from February 2 to March 30

Q.: The 10th anniversary of which government scheme was celebrated on January 22, 2025?

a) Ayushman Bharat
b) Beti Bachao Beti Padhao
c) Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana
d) Swachh Bharat Abhiyan

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Answer: b) Beti Bachao Beti Padhao
The Ministry of Women and Child Development celebrated the 10th anniversary of the Beti Bachao Beti Padhao (BBBP) scheme, a flagship initiative to protect, educate, and empower girls in India.

Q.: What was the Sex Ratio at Birth (SRB) in India as per the data from 2023-24 under the Beti Bachao Beti Padhao (BBBP) scheme?

a) 918
b) 930
c) 940
d) 950

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Answer: b) 930
Sex Ratio at Birth (SRB): Improved from 918 (2014-15) to 930 (2023-24).

Q.: Who appointed the Neutral Expert to resolve the dispute between India and Pakistan over the Kishenganga and Ratle hydroelectric projects?

a) United Nations
b) World Bank
c) International Court of Justice
d) European Union

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Answer: b) World Bank
On January 21, 2025, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) announced that the World Bank-appointed Neutral Expert declared competence to resolve differences between India and Pakistan regarding the Kishenganga and Ratle hydroelectric projects in Jammu and Kashmir, under the Indus Water Treaty.

Q.: Which treaty governs the dispute between India and Pakistan over the Kishenganga and Ratle hydroelectric projects?

a) Treaty of Lahore
b) Indus Water Treaty
c) Shimla Agreement
d) River Water Sharing Treaty

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Answer: b) Indus Water Treaty

Current Affairs MCQs : 21 January 2025

Q.: Who became the 47th President of the United States?

A) Joe Biden
B) Kamala Harris
C) Donald Trump
D) Mike Pence

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Ans: C) Donald Trump
Donald Trump was sworn in as the 47th President of the United States on January 20, 2025.

Q.: Who was sworn in as Vice President alongside Donald Trump in January 2025?

A) Mike Pence
B) Kamala Harris
C) J.D. Vance
D) Nikki Haley

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Ans: C) J.D. Vance

Q.: Which state approved the manual for implementing the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) in January 2025?

(A) Himachal Pradesh
(B) Uttarakhand
(C) Madhya Pradesh
(D) Gujarat

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Answer: (B) Uttarakhand
The Uttarakhand State Cabinet approved the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) manual on 20 January 2025, marking a step toward its implementation.

Q.: Who is the Chief Minister of Uttarakhand who announced the approval of the UCC manual in January 2025?

(A) Yogi Adityanath
(B) Bhupendra Patel
(C) Pushkar Singh Dhami
(D) Jai Ram Thakur

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Answer: (C) Pushkar Singh Dhami

Q.: What is the primary purpose of Entity Locker?

A) Managing personal documents
B) Managing business and organizational documents
C) Storing multimedia files
D) Sharing social media posts

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Ans: B) Managing business and organizational documents
government has launched a new digital platform called ‘Entity Locker’ for managing and verifying business and organizational documents.

Q.: Which organization developed the Entity Locker platform?

A) National eGovernance Division (NeGD)
B) Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA)
C) Goods and Services Tax Network (GSTN)
D) Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT)

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Ans: A) National eGovernance Division (NeGD)
‘Entity Locker’ developed by the National eGovernance Division (NeGD)

Current Affairs MCQs : 20 January 2025

Q.: Which country won both the Women’s and Men’s finals of the Kho Kho World Cup 2025?

a) Sri Lanka
b) India
c) Nepal
d) Bangladesh

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Answer: b) India

Q.: Who was the captain of the Indian Women’s Kho Kho team during the Kho Kho World Cup 2025?

a) Priyanka Ingle
b) Sumit Bhatia
c) Mithali Raj
d) Harmanpreet Kaur

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Answer: a) Priyanka Ingle

Q.: When did the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas take effect?

a) January 10, 2025
b) January 19, 2025
c) December 11, 2024
d) March19, 2025

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Ans: b) January 19, 2025
The ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, which took effect on January 19, 2025, marks a significant step towards ending the 15-month-long conflict.

Q.: When did the 55th World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting take place in Davos, Switzerland?

a) January 15-19, 2025
b) January 20-24, 2025
c) January 25-29, 2025
d) January 30-February 3, 2025

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Ans: b) January 20-24, 2025
The 55th World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting took place from January 20-24, 2025, in Davos, Switzerland.

Q.: Who has been named the captain of India’s squad for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025?

a) Virat Kohli
b) KL Rahul
c) Rohit Sharma
d) Shubman Gill

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Answer: c) Rohit Sharma
India Squad for Champions Trophy 2025: Rohit Sharma (captain), Shubman Gill (vice-captain)

Current Affairs MCQs : 18 January 2025

Q.: What is the name of the mission under which India achieved its first space docking?

A. Chandrayaan-4
B. Gaganyaan
C. SpaDeX
D. Mangalyaan

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Answer: C. SpaDeX
On 16 January 2025, ISRO announced that India successfully achieved space docking under the SpaDeX mission, becoming the fourth country in the world to do so, after Russia, the USA, and China.

Q.: Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2025, held from January 17 to January 22, 2025, is related to which sector/industry?

a) Healthcare
b) Automotive and Mobility
c) Information Technology
d) Real Estate

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Answer: b) Automotive and Mobility
PM Modi inaugurated the Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2025 on January 17, 2025. This significant automotive industry expo showcases over 100 new launches in vehicles, components, and technologies, attracting more than 5,000 global buyers.

Q.: What is the highest sporting honor awarded at the National Sports Awards?

a) Arjuna Award
b) Dronacharya Award
c) Maulana Abul Kalam Azad Trophy
d) Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award

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Answer: d) Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award

Q.: Who among the following received the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award in 2024?

a) Salima Tete
b) Manu Bhaker
c) Jyothi Yarraji
d) Sandeep Sangwan

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Answer: b) Manu Bhaker
Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award: D. Gukesh (World Chess Champion), Manu Bhaker (Olympic double medalist), Harmanpreet Singh (Men’s Hockey Team Captain), Praveen Kumar (Paralympic gold medalist)

Q.: Which Indian startup, supported by Google, launched the Firefly constellation in January 2025, consisting of six satellites and making it the world’s highest-resolution commercial hyperspectral imaging constellation?

a) Skyroot Aerospace
b) Agnikul Cosmos
c) Pixxel Space
d) Bharti Airtel SpaceTech

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Answer: c) Pixxel Space
Pixxel Space, a Bengaluru-based startup backed by Google, launched its first private satellite constellation, Firefly, on January 14, 2025, using a SpaceX rocket from California.

Q.: What is the main goal of the SVAMITVA Scheme?

a) To provide government jobs to rural youth
b) To distribute land to farmers
c) To provide a Record of Rights to property owners in rural areas
d) To construct new roads in rural areas

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Answer: c) To provide a Record of Rights to property owners in rural areas
On January 18, 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi distributed over 65 lakh property cards under the SVAMITVA Scheme to beneficiaries across 50,000 villages.

Current Affairs MCQs : 17 January 2025

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.

Current Affairs MCQs : 16 January 2025

Q.: The US has removed sanctions on which three Indian entities in January 2025?

a) ISRO, DRDO, and HAL
b) BARC, IREL, and IGCAR
c) Tata Group, ONGC, and NTPC
d) NALCO, BHEL, and GAIL

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Answer: b) BARC, IREL, and IGCAR
The US has removed sanctions on three Indian entities—Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC), Indian Rare Earths Ltd (IREL), and Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research (IGCAR).

Q.: In which event is “Sanskriti ka Mahakumbh” held from January 16 to February 24, 2025?

a) Diwali Mela
b) Holi Festival
c) Maha Kumbh Mela
d) Republic Day Parade

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Ans: c) Maha Kumbh Mela
Sanskriti ka Mahakumbh is a grand cultural festival held during the Maha Kumbh Mela, from January 16 to February 24, 2025.

Q.: India registered its largest-ever win in Women’s cricket by how many runs against Ireland in January 2025?

a) 280 runs
b) 250 runs
c) 304 runs
d) 336 runs

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Answer: c) 304 runs
In Women’s Cricket, India achieved its largest-ever win by 304 runs against Ireland in the 3rd ODI in Rajkot, Gujarat, on 15 January 2025.

Q.: What is the name of the programme launched to provide seamless immigration facilities at airports?

a) Trusted Traveller Program (TTP)
b) Fast Track Immigration Programme (FTIP)
c) Fast Track Immigration – Trusted Traveller Programme (FTI-TTP)
d) Immigration Security and Safety Programme (ISSP)

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Answer: c) Fast Track Immigration – Trusted Traveller Programme (FTI-TTP)
Union Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurated the ‘Fast Track Immigration – Trusted Traveller Programme (FTI-TTP)’ on 16 January 2025 at airports in Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Cochin, and Ahmedabad.

Current Affairs MCQs : 15 January 2025

Q.: What is the expected total strength of the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) after the the creation of two new battalions in January 2025?

A) Nearly 1 lakh
B) Nearly 1.5 lakh
C) Nearly 2 lakh
D) Nearly 2.5 lakh

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Correct Answer: C) Nearly 2 lakh
The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has approved the creation of two new battalions for the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF). With this expansion, the CISF’s total strength will rise to nearly 200,000 personnel

Q.: Who was the first Indian Commander-in-Chief of the Indian Army?

A) General FRR Bucher
B) General KM Cariappa
C) General Sam Manekshaw
D) General Bikram Singh

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Answer: B) General KM Cariappa
On 15 January 1949 General KM Cariappa became the first Indian Commander-in-Chief of the Indian Army, taking over from General Sir FRR Bucher, the last British Commander-in-Chief.

Q.: When did Singapore President Tharman Shanmugaratnam arrive in New Delhi for his five days state visit to India?

A) 10 January 2025
B) 12 January 2025
C) 15 January 2025
D) 18 January 2025

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Ans: C) 15 January 2025
Singapore President Tharman Shanmugaratnam has arrived in New Delhi on a five-day state visit to India starting from 15 January 2025.

Correct Answer: C) 15 January 2025

Current Affairs MCQs : 14 January 2025

Q.: What zodiac sign does the Sun enter on Makar Sankranti?

a) Aries
b) Capricorn
c) Libra
d) Scorpio

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Ans: b) Capricorn
Makar Sankranti is a vibrant Hindu festival celebrated across India, marking the transition of the Sun into the zodiac sign of Capricorn (Makara).

Q.: In which Indian state is Makar Sankranti celebrated as Pongal?

a) Gujarat
b) Maharashtra
c) Tamil Nadu
d) Punjab

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Ans: c) Tamil Nadu
Makar Sankranti is known by various names like Pongal in Tamil Nadu, Uttarayan in Gujarat, and Lohri in Punjab.

Q.: Where is the Sonamarg Tunnel located?

a) Punjab
b) Himachal Pradesh
c) Jammu & Kashmir
d) Uttarakhand

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Ans: c) Jammu & Kashmir
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Sonamarg Tunnel in Central Kashmir’s Ganderbal district on January 13, 2025.

Q.: Who became the highest individual scorer in Women’s Under 19 One Day Trophy history ?

a) Smriti Mandhana
b) Mithali Raj
c) Harmanpreet Kaur
d) Ira Jadhav

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Ans: d) Ira Jadhav
On January 13, 2024, Ira Jadhav from Mumbai became the highest individual scorer in Women’s Under 19 One Day Trophy history. The 14-year-old prodigy played an unbeaten inning of 346 runs off 157 balls against Meghalaya at the Alur Cricket Stadium in Bengaluru.

Current Affairs MCQs : 13 January 2025

Q.: Who is leading the Indian men’s team in the Kho Kho World Cup 2025?
a) Pratik Waikar
b) Priyanka Ingle
c) Rohit Sharma
d) Arjun Hegde

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Answer: a) Pratik Waikar
Kho Kho World Cup 2025 tournament features 20 men’s and 19 women’s teams. India’s men’s team, led by Pratik Waikar, is in Group A alongside Nepal, Peru, Brazil, and Bhutan.

Q.: Who has been named the captain of the Indian T20I team for the series against England?
a) Rohit Sharma
b) Hardik Pandya
c) Suryakumar Yadav
d) Virat Kohli

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Answer: c) Suryakumar Yadav
Suryakumar Yadav will captain the team, with Axar Patel as vice-captain for the five-match T20I series against England, starting on 22 January 2025 in Kolkata.

Q.: Which prominent figure’s birth anniversary is commemorated on National Youth Day on January 12th?

a) Mahatma Gandhi
b) Jawaharlal Nehru
c) Subhash Chandra Bose
d) Swami Vivekananda

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Answer: d) Swami Vivekananda
National Youth Day is celebrated on January 12th each year in India. This day commemorates the birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda

Q.: On which occasion did the Maha Kumbh 2025 begin in Prayagraj?

a) Makar Sankranti
b) Paush Poornima
c) Magh Poornima
d) Mahashivaratri

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Answer: b) Paush Poornima
The Maha Kumbh, the world’s largest spiritual and cultural gathering, began on 13 January 2025 in Prayagraj with the Amrit Snan on Paush Poornima.

Q.: Which rivers meet at the Triveni Sangam in Prayagraj?

a) Ganga, Yamuna, Godavari
b) Ganga, Yamuna, Saraswati
c) Ganga, Kaveri, Saraswati
d) Ganga, Godavari, Saraswati

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Answer: b) Ganga, Yamuna, Saraswati

Q.: What has India joined in relation to Big Data and Data Science in January 2025?

a) UN Statistical Commission
b) UN Committee of Experts on Big Data and Data Science for Official Statistics
c) UN Data Innovation Lab
d) UN Sustainable Development Goals Committee

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Answer: b) UN Committee of Experts on Big Data and Data Science for Official Statistics

Current Affairs MCQs : 11 January 2025

Q.: Who has been awarded the Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Award 2025?

A) Dr. Syed Anwar Khursheed
B) Dr. Ramesh Kumar
C) Dr. Ayesha Singh
D) Dr. Sunil Patel

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Ans: A) Dr. Syed Anwar Khursheed
Dr. Syed Anwar Khursheed, a renowned Indian physician in Saudi Arabia, has been awarded the Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Award 2025.

Q.: In which cities will the 21st edition of the Third Eye Asian Film Festival held from January 10 to January 16, 2025?

A) Delhi and Jaipur
B) Mumbai and Thane
C) Bengaluru and Chennai
D) Hyderabad and Pune

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Ans: B) Mumbai and Thane
The 21st edition of the Third Eye Asian Film Festival will be held from January 10 to January 16, 2025, in Mumbai and Thane.

Q.: What is the name of the sixth Scorpene submarine handed over to the Indian Navy by Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited in January 2025?

A) Khanderi
B) Karanj
C) Vela
D) Vaghsheer

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Ans: D) Vaghsheer
Mumbai-based Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited handed over the sixth Scorpene submarine, Vaghsheer, of Project P-75 to the Indian Navy on January 10, 2025.

Current Affairs MCQs : 10 January 2025

Q.: What natural factor has contributed to the intensity of the wildfires in Los Angeles in January 2025?

a) Heavy rainfall
b) Santa Ana winds
c) Snowstorms
d) Earthquakes

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Ans: b) Santa Ana winds
Wildfires have been wreaking havoc in Los Angeles. The fires have been fueled by strong Santa Ana winds, reaching speeds of up to 100 mph, and extremely dry conditions.

Q.: Which organization led the Indian delegation, comprising 125 companies, at ArabPlast 2025 in Dubai, emphasizing sustainable manufacturing solutions and circular economy initiatives?

a) Ministry of Commerce
b) PLEXCONCIL
c) Confederation of Indian Industry
d) Federation of Indian Export Organisations

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Ans: b) PLEXCONCIL
The 17th edition of ArabPlast, West Asia’s premier trade exhibition for plastics and petrochemicals, opened on January 7, 2025, in Dubai. India’s delegation, led by the Plastic Export Promotion Council of India (PLEXCONCIL), includes 125 companies

Q.: How many special guests have been invited to witness the 76th Republic Day Parade at Kartavya Path, New Delhi, on January 26, 2025?

a) 5,000
b) 7,500
c) 10,000
d) 12,500

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Ans: c) 10,000
The Ministry of Defence announced that around 10,000 special guests will witness the 76th Republic Day Parade at Kartavya Path, New Delhi, on January 26. These guests, known as the “architects of Swarnim Bharat,” are recognized for their contributions to various government schemes.

Current Affairs MCQs : 9 January 2025

Q.: Who became the President of Ghana in January, 2025?

A) Nana Akufo-Addo
B) John Kufuor
C) John Dramani Mahama
D) Jerry John Rawlings

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Ans: C) John Dramani Mahama
John Dramani Mahama was sworn in as President of Ghana on January 7, 2025. This marked his return to office after winning the December 2024 presidential election with 56.55% of the vote.

Q.:What is the projected GDP growth rate for India in the fiscal year 2024-25, as per the National Statistics Office (NSO)?

A) 5.4%
B) 6.4%
C) 7.4%
D) 8.4%

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Ans: B) 6.4%
India’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is projected to grow at 6.4% in the fiscal year 2024-25, as per the first advance estimates by the National Statistics Office (NSO).

Q.: Where was the 18th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas held from January 8 to 10, 2025?

A) Mumbai, Maharashtra
B) New Delhi, Delhi
C) Bhubaneswar, Odisha
D) Bengaluru, Karnataka

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Ans: C) Bhubaneswar, Odisha
The 18th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD) was celebrated from January 8 to 10, 2025, in Bhubaneswar, Odisha.

Q.: Where was Indusfood 2025 held from January 8 to 10, 2025?

A) New Delhi
B) Mumbai
C) Greater Noida
D) Bengaluru

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Ans: C) Greater Noida
Indusfood 2025, held from January 8 to 10 at the India Expo Centre in Greater Noida, is Asia’s premier Food and Beverage Trade Show.

Current Affairs MCQs : 8 January 2025

Q.: Who has been elected as the new President of the Athletics Federation of India (AFI)?

a) Adille Sumariwalla
b) Sandeep Mehta
c) Bahadur Singh Sagoo
d) Neeraj Chopra

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Answer: c) Bahadur Singh Sagoo
Bahadur Singh Sagoo (Asian Games champion in Men’s Shot Put) elected as the new President of the Athletics Federation of India (AFI). Election announced during the two-day Annual General Assembly Meeting in Chandigarh (7 January 2025).

Q.: Who has been appointed as the new Chairman of ISRO?

a) S Somanath
b) V Narayanan
c) K Sivan
d) R Madhavan

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Answer: b) V Narayanan
V Narayanan appointed as the new Chairman of ISRO and Secretary of the Department of Space. He will assume office on January 14, succeeding S Somanath.

Q.: What is the voter population for the Delhi Assembly elections 2025?

a) Over 1 crore
b) Over 1.55 crore
c) Over 2 crore
d) Over 1.25 crore

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Answer: b) Over 1.55 crore
Polling Stations: 13,033 polling stations will be set up for over 1.55 crore voters in Delhi.

Q. Who is the current Chief Election Commissioner of India as on January 2025?

a) S Somanath
b) Rajiv Kumar
c) V Narayanan
d) Adille Sumariwalla

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Answer: b) Rajiv Kumar

Q.: What is the name of India’s first cable-stayed rail bridge, part of the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link (USBRL) Project, located in the Reasi district of Jammu and Kashmir?

a) Anji Khad Bridge
b) Rajiv Gandhi Bridge
c) Chardham Bridge
d) Udhampur Bridge

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Answer: a) Anji Khad Bridge
The Indian Railways has completed the Anji Khad Bridge, India’s first cable-stayed rail bridge, as part of the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link (USBRL) Project.

Q.: Which Indian organization partnered with Microsoft to drive AI adoption and development in India?

A) Tata Consultancy Services (TCS)
B) Wipro
C) Infosys
D) IndiaAI

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Ans: D) IndiaAI
IndiaAI, an Independent Business Division under Digital India Corporation, signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Microsoft on January 8, 2025, to boost Artificial Intelligence (AI) adoption and development in India.

Current Affairs MCQs : 7 January 2025

Q.: Who won the Under-17 Girls’ Singles title at the British Junior Open Squash Tournament in 2025?

A) Ruqayya Salem
B) Anahat Singh
C) Malika El Karaksy
D) Nadia Tamer

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Answer: B) Anahat Singh
Anahat Singh, a 16-year-old top-seed Indian squash player, won the Under-17 Girls’ Singles title at the British Junior Open 2025 in Birmingham, England, on 6 January 2025.

Q.: What is the primary purpose of the Bharatpol portal?

a) Streamlining domestic criminal investigations
b) Enhancing international cooperation in criminal investigations
c) Monitoring local law enforcement activities
d) Training law enforcement officers

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Ans: b) Enhancing international cooperation in criminal investigations
The Bharatpol portal aims to streamline international cooperation in criminal investigations by enabling real-time information sharing among Indian law enforcement agencies and their international counterparts through Interpol.

Q.: Which agency developed the Bharatpol portal?

a) Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI)
b) National Investigation Agency (NIA)
c) Intelligence Bureau (IB)
d) Research and Analysis Wing (RAW)

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Ans: a) Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI)
The Bharatpol portal is a new initiative developed by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in India.

Q.: Where will the 15th edition of Aero India 2025 be held from 10th to 14th February 2025?

A) New Delhi
B) Bengaluru
C) Hyderabad
D) Pune

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Answer: B) Bengaluru
The 15th edition of Aero India 2025, Asia’s largest aero show, will be held at the Air Force Station, Yelahanka, Bengaluru, from 10th to 14th February 2025.

Q.: Who is the Microsoft Chairman and CEO who met Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in January 2025?

A) Sundar Pichai
B) Mark Zuckerberg
C) Satya Nadella
D) Tim Cook

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Answer: C) Satya Nadella
On 6th January 2025, Microsoft Chairman and CEO Satya Nadella met with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi. They discussed technology, innovation, and artificial intelligence.

Q.: Who resigned from the position of Prime Minister of Canada in January 2025, after being in office for 9 years?

A) Chrystia Freeland
B) David McGuinty
C) Justin Trudeau
D) Jagmeet Singh

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Ans: C) Justin Trudeau
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced his resignation on January 6, 2025.

Q.: Which company was awarded the contract for the construction of the Ammunition Cum Torpedo Cum Missile (ACTCM) Barges?

a) Indian Ship Designing Firm
b) Naval Science and Technological Laboratory
c) Suryadipta Projects Pvt. Ltd., Thane
d) Indian Register of Shipping

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Ans: c) Suryadipta Projects Pvt. Ltd., Thane
The contract for 11 ACTCM Barges was awarded to M/s Suryadipta Projects Pvt. Ltd., Thane, on 05 Mar 2021. Seven barges have been delivered as on Jan 2025.

Current Affairs MCQs : 6 January 2025

Q.: Which station connects the Namo Bharat Train to the Metro’s Blue and Pink lines?

A. Sahibabad
B. Anand Vihar
C. New Ashok Nagar
D. Ghaziabad

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Answer: B. Anand Vihar
Namo Bharat Train Connectivity: Connects with the Blue and Pink Metro lines, Anand Vihar railway station, and inter-state bus terminals.

Q.: Who won the Men’s 10-meter Air Pistol finals in the 67th National Shooting Championship 2024?
a) Pradhyumn Singh
b) Varun Tomar
c) Aakash Bhardwaj
d) Chirag Sharma

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Ans: b) Varun Tomar
In the 67th National Shooting Championship 2024, Varun Tomar of the Indian Army emerged as the national shooting champion by winning the Men’s 10-meter Air Pistol finals at Dr. Karni Singh Shooting Range in New Delhi on January 5, 2025.

Q.: What is the name of the French Navy’s nuclear-powered aircraft carrier that visited Goa in January 2025 to participate in the 42nd Indo-French Naval Exercise Varuna?
A. Clemenceau
B. Charles De Gaulle
C. Richelieu
D. Jean Bart

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Answer:
B. Charles De Gaulle
The French Navy’s nuclear-powered aircraft carrier, Charles De Gaulle, arrived in Goa on January 4, 2025, to participate in the 42nd annual bilateral naval exercise Varuna with the Indian Navy.

Q.: India’s metro network has reached what milestone, making it the third-largest in the world?
a) 500 km
b) 750 km
c) 1000 km
d) 1500 km

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Ans: c) 1000 km
India’s metro systems have revolutionized urban travel, expanding to cover over 1,000 km across 11 states and 23 cities, making India the third-largest metro network globally after China and the United States.

Q.: What are the common symptoms of Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV)?
A. High fever and severe headache
B. Cough, fever, nasal congestion, and shortness of breath
C. Skin rash and joint pain
D. Vomiting and abdominal pain

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Answer: B. Cough, fever, nasal congestion, and shortness of breath

Q. How is Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) primarily transmitted?
A. By mosquitoes
B. Through direct contact with animals
C. Through person-to-person contact or contaminated surfaces
D. Through air travel

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Answer: C. Through person-to-person contact or contaminated surfaces

Q.: Which district in Sikkim houses the India’s First Organic Fisheries Cluster ?

A) Gangtok
B) Mangan
C) Soreng
D) Namchi

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Ans: C) Soreng
India’s First Organic Fisheries Cluster announced on January 6, 2025, in the Soreng district of Sikkim.

Current Affairs MCQs : 4 January 2025

Q.: When is the inaugural Kho Kho World Cup 2025 scheduled to take place in India?

A) January 5-10
B) January 13-19
C) February 1-7
D) February 15-21

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Ans: B) January 13-19
Kho Kho World Cup in India from January 13 to 19, 2025

Q.: Who are the permanent members of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC)?

A. United States, United Kingdom, Russia, China, and France
B. United States, India, Germany, Brazil, and Japan
C. United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, France, and Germany
D. China, Russia, Japan, Italy, and Spain

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Answer: A. United States, United Kingdom, Russia, China, and France

Q.: What unique power is held by the permanent members of the UNSC?

A. Power to appoint the UN Secretary-General
B. Power of veto
C. Power to dissolve the UN General Assembly
D. Power to allocate funding

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Answer: B. Power of veto

Q.: How long is the term for non-permanent members of the UNSC?

A. 1 year
B. 2 years
C. 3 years
D. 5 years

Show Answer
Answer: B. 2 years

Q.: Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Rules, 2025, are designed to implement which Act?

A. Digital Data Protection Act, 2025
B. Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023
C. IT (Data Protection) Act, 2024
D. Data Security and Privacy Act, 2023

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Answer: B. Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) released the draft Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Rules, 2025, on January 3, 2025, to implement the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023.

Current Affairs MCQs : 3 January 2025

Q. Who among the following was awarded the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award in 2025?
A. Jyothi Yarraji
B. Harmanpreet Singh
C. Vantika Agrawal
D. Nitu

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Answer: B. Harmanpreet Singh

Q. For which sport was D Gukesh awarded the Khel Ratna Award in 2025?
A. Shooting
B. Hockey
C. Chess
D. Athletics

Show Answer
Answer: C. Chess

Q. Armando Agnelo Colaco, who received the Dronacharya Award in 2025, is a coach in which sport?
A. Hockey
B. Badminton
C. Football
D. Shooting

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Answer: C. Football

Q.: At which location in Manipur has the fencing along the India-Myanmar border been completed in January 2025?
A. Imphal
B. Moreh
C. Churachandpur
D. Ukhrul

Show Answer
Answer: B. Moreh
India-Myanmar Border: Over 9 km of fencing has been completed at Moreh in Manipur as of January 2025.

Q.: How many financial transactions did Unified Payments Interface (UPI) process in December 2024?

A. 10 billion
B. 12.5 billion
C. 14 billion
D. 16.73 billion

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Ans: D. 16.73 billion
Unified Payments Interface (UPI) surge to record 16.73 billion financial transactions in December 2024.

Current Affairs MCQs : 2 January 2025

Q.: When did Romania and Bulgaria officially become full members of the Schengen zone?

A. January 1, 2023
B. January 1, 2024
C. January 1, 2025
D. January 1, 2026

Show Answer
Ans: C. January 1, 2025
Romania and Bulgaria officially became full members of the Schengen zone on January 1, 2025.

Q.: Which team won the Santosh Trophy in football by defeating Kerala 1-0 in the final held on December 31, 2024, at the GMC Balayogi Athletic Stadium, Hyderabad?

A. Kerala
B. Punjab
C. Karnataka
D. West Bengal

Show Answer
Ans: D. West Bengal
West Bengal clinched the prestigious Santosh Trophy national football championship title by defeating Kerala 1-0 in the final held on December 31, 2024, at the GMC Balayogi Athletic Stadium in Hyderabad.

Q.: Who shared the title of the World Blitz Chess Championship 2024 ?

A) Magnus Carlsen and Ian Nepomniachtchi
B) Magnus Carlsen and Fabiano Caruana
C) Ian Nepomniachtchi and Ding Liren
D) Magnus Carlsen and Hikaru Nakamura

Show Answer
Answer: A) Magnus Carlsen and Ian Nepomniachtchi

Q.: According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), 2024 was:

A) The driest year on record in India
B) The warmest year on record in India since 1901
C) The coldest year on record in India since 1901
D) The year with the most rainfall in India

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Answer: B) The warmest year on record in India since 1901
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) reported that 2024 was the warmest year on record in India since 1901.

Current Affairs MCQs : 1 January 2025

Q.: India’s first glass bridge over the sea was inaugurated in which location?

a) Rameshwaram
b) Kanyakumari
c) Chennai
d) Mahabalipuram

Show Answer
Answer: b) Kanyakumari
India’s first glass bridge over the sea was inaugurated in Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu, on 30 December 2024 by Chief Minister MK Stalin.

Q.: Where will the WAVES 2025 Summit take place from February 5th to 9th, 2025 in India?

a) Pragati Maidan, New Delhi
b) Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi
c) India International Centre, New Delhi
d) Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi

Show Answer
Answer: b) Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi
India will host the World Audio Visual Entertainment Summit (WAVES) 2025 from February 5th to 9th at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, marking its first-ever hosting of this global event.

Q.: What change did the NPCI announce for WhatsApp Pay on 31 December 2024?

a) Introduction of new payment features
b) Removal of the UPI user onboarding limit
c) Implementation of a transaction cap
d) Ban on UPI services for WhatsApp Pay

Show Answer
Answer: b) Removal of the UPI user onboarding limit
On 31 December 2024, The NPCI has lifted the unified payments interface (UPI) user onboarding cap for WhatsApp Pay, allowing it to extend services to its entire Indian user base of over 500 million.

Intelligence Agencies in the World : GK for Competitive Exams

List of main International Intelligence Agencies in the World; General Knowledge (GK) for Competitive Exams. The questions from this topic is most often asked in various Govt jobs examination. We are providing list along with detail info about the main agencies are provided below:

List of International Intelligence Agencies

Country Name of the Intelligence AgencyYear of Establishment
IndiaR&AW (Research and Analysis Wing)1968
United States of AmericaCIA (Central Intelligence Agency)1947
IsraelMossad1949
PakistanISI (Inter-Services Intelligence)1948
United KingdomMI6 (Military Intelligence Section 6 or Secret Intelligence Service (SIS))1909
RussiaGRU (Main Intelligence Agency)1992
ChinaMSS (Ministry of State Security)1983

The brief details of Intelligence Agencies in the World are given below:

Research and Analysis Wing (R&AW), India

  • R&AW (Research and Analysis Wing) came into existence on 21 September 1968.
  • The HQ of RA&W is in New Delhi. 
  • It is dedicated agency for foreign intelligence gathering.
  • It was put under the direct control of the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO).
  • Before the existence of R&AW, the Intelligence Bureau (IB) was solely responsible for gathering both internal and external intelligence. Now IB is focused in Internal Intelligence gathering.

CIA (Central Intelligence Agency), USA

  • The CIA was established by the National Security Act of 1947 as an independent agency under the direction of the National Security Council.
  • Mission –  To correlate and evaluate intelligence relating to national security, and provide for the appropriate dissemination of such intelligence within the Government.
  • CIA is headquartered in Virginia, United States. 

Mossad, Israel

  • Institute for Intelligence and Special Operations (Mossad) is headquartered in Tel Aviv, Israel. 
  • It was established on December 13, 1949. 

ISI (Inter-Services Intelligence), Pakistan

  • ISI was founded in 1948 and is headquartered in Islamabad, Pakistan.
  • The Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) of Pakistan has established itself as an effective agency, whose work has a definitive impact on a range of issues spanning regional politics/international relations, guerilla warfare as well as sub-conventional mechanisms, including the fuelling of uprisings and armed rebellions.
  • The ISI is also involved in trying to counter terrorism within and outside Pakistan. 
  • Controlled and headed by the Pakistan Army, it has an important say in most matters pertaining to the country, be they domestic or international.

MI6 (Secret Intelligence Service), United Kingdom

  • The Secret Intelligence Service (SIS), often called MI6, was established in 1909 as the Foreign Section of the Secret Service Bureau under the leadership of Naval Commander (later Captain Sir) Mansfield Cumming. 
  • SIS is based at Vauxhall Cross in central London.
  • The principal function of SIS, often known as MI6, is the collection of secret foreign intelligence on issues concerning Britain’s vital interests in the fields of security, defence, serious crime, foreign and economic policies. 
  • The role of SIS is governed by the Intelligence Services Act 1994, which placed SIS on a statutory basis for the first time.
  • The Foreign Secretary is answerable to Parliament for the work of SIS.

GRU (Main Intelligence Agency), Russia

  • GRU stands for Glavnoe Razvedytalnoe Upravlenie, Russian Military Intelligence.
  • The strategic functions of GRU are as follows:
    • Political Intelligence.
    • Scientific and Technical Intelligence (industrial espionage).
    • Illegal Intelligence
  • The GRU is a large, expansive organization under the command of Russia’s Ministry of Defence and Defence Minister. 
  • As an arm of the military, the GRU is responsible for all levels of military intelligence, from tactical to strategic.
  • Additionally, the GRU conducts traditional intelligence missions through the recruitment and collection of human, signals, and electronic assets. 
  • Beyond its traditional combat – and intelligence-related roles, the GRU conducts extensive cyber, disinformation, propaganda, and assassination operations. 
  • Due to its operations and responsibilities, the GRU is one of the most well-known of Russia’s intelligence agencies. It plays a large role in Russian foreign and security policy.

MSS (Ministry of State Security), China

  • The MSS is the People’s Republic of China (PRC’s) main civilian intelligence and counter-intelligence service. 
  • The missions of the MSS are:
    • To protect the PRC’s national security; 
    • To secure political and social stability; 
    • To implement the National Security Law and related laws and regulations; 
    • To protect state secrets; 
    • To conduct counter-intelligence; and 
    • To investigate organizations or people inside the PRC who carry out or direct, support, or aid other people perceived to harm national security.
  • MSS (Ministry of State Security) is headquartered in Beijing and founded in 1983. 

United Nations Organization PDF

List of United Nations Organization Pdf with Headquarters, Acronyms and Establishment year for Competitive exams General Knowledge.

The United Nations (UN) is a international organization which maintain international peace and security, develop friendly relations among nations, achieve international cooperation, and serve as a center for harmonizing the actions of nations by using political and diplomatic means. 

List of UN Organizations

S. No.AcronymsAgencyHeadquartersEstablished
1FAOFood and Agriculture OrganizationRome, Italy1946
2IAEAInternational Atomic Energy AgencyVienna, Austria1957
3ICAOInternational Civil Aviation OrganizationMontreal, Quebec, Canada1947
4IFADInternational Fund for Agricultural DevelopmentRome, Italy1977
5ILOInternational Labor OrganizationGeneva, Switzerland1919
6IMOInternational Maritime OrganizationLondon, United Kingdom1948
7IMFInternational Monetary FundWashington, D.C., United States1945
8ITUInternational Telecommunication UnionGeneva, Switzerland1865
9UNESCOUnited Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural OrganizationParis, France1945
10UPUUniversal Postal UnionBern, Switzerland1947
11WBGWorld Bank GroupWashington, D.C., United States1945
12WIPOWorld Intellectual Property OrganizationGeneva, Switzerland1974
13WMOWorld Meteorological OrganizationGeneva, Switzerland1950
14UNWTOUnited Nations World Tourism OrganizationMadrid, Spain1974
15UNODCUnited Nations Office on Drugs and CrimeVienna, Austria1997
16WHOWorld Health OrganizationGeneva, Switzerland1948
17UNHCROffice of United Nations High Commissioner for RefugeesGeneva, Switzerland1950
18WFPOffice of United Nations World Food ProgramRome, Italy1961

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UNESCO World Heritage Site in Uttar Pradesh

Uttar Pradesh has 6 UNESCO World Heritage Sites all of which are located near Agra. Uttar Pradesh is a home to the 20 crore population of India and a rich history whom made thee heritage sites have different culture, beliefs and different art pattern. Below is the UNESCO World Heritage Site list and detail is provided.

UNESCO World Heritage SiteLocationUNESCO Inscription Year
Taj MahalAgra1983
Agra FortAgra1983
Fatehpur SikriAgra1986
SarnathVaranashi1988
Iconic Saree Weaving Cluster of India Varanasi2014
Varanasi RiverfrontVaranasi2021

Taj Mahal

Taj Mahal is located in Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India near the right bank of river Yamuna. It is a is mausoleum, which was build by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his wife Mumtaz Mahal. Taj Mahal is made of ivory white marbel.

Taj Mahal

Agra Fort

It is located in Agra, Uttar Pradesh. It has served as the residence of Mughal dynasty during rule. It is spread over 94 acres.

Fatehpur Sikri

It is located 30 km outside of Agra. It was founded as the capital city of Mughal empire by Akbar The Great. It is built largely from red sandstone, the fortresses, palaces, mosques, gardens and audience halls are all distinctive and unique.

Sarnath

It is a place located 10 kilometres northeast of Varanasi, near the confluence of the Ganges and the Varuna rivers in Uttar Pradesh, India. Here, Gautama Buddha taught his first sermon after attaining enlightenment.

Iconic Saree Weaving Cluster of India 

The Iconic Saree Weaving Cluster of India consists of Eight clusters, two of them are located in Uttar Pradesh. Banaras and Mubarakpur are commonly known for having the iconic settlements of saree weavers in India.

 Varanasi Riverfront

Located in Varanasi. Site stretches over a big area in front of the River Ganga and is an active spot for activities such as religious festivities and rituals. It is consisting of a symbolic chain of 84 ghats along with several temples and buildings of spectacular architecture.

Most populated state in India – Uttar Pradesh

Uttar Pradesh is the most populated state in India and the most populous country subdivision in the world. As per Census 2011 data, information about population of Uttar Pradesh is provided below.

  1. 19.98 crores is the population of Uttar Pradesh.
  2. Male and Female are 104,480,510 and 95,331,831 respectively.
  3. Population growth from 2001 to 2011 is 20.23 percent and in the previous decade 1991 to 2001 was 25.80 percent.
  4. The population of Uttar Pradesh forms 16.50 percent of total population of India.
  5. Sex ratio in Uttar Pradesh is 912 female over 1000 males.
  6. Uttar Pradesh literacy rate is overall 67.68 percent. Male literacy is 77.28 % and Female literacy is 57.18 %.
  7. Projected population of 2023 is 24.14 crores.
  8. 79.23 Percent of total population are Hindu and 19.26 Percent Muslim comprises of the population.
  9. 22.27 percent population live in urban areas.
Uttar Pradesh

Uttar Pradesh Metropolitan Regions Population

Large Metropolitan RegionPopulation
Kanpur2,920,496
Lucknow2,902,920
Ghaziabad2,375,820
Agra1,760,285
Varanasi1,423,711
Meerut1,420,902
Allahabad1,212,395
Bareilly985,752
Aligarh911,223
Gorakhpur694,889

The Most Populated States in India – As per 2011 census

State/Union TerritoryTotal population
1. Uttar Pradesh19,98,12,341
2. Maharashtra11,23,74,333
3. Bihar10,40,99,452
4. West Bengal9,12,76,115
5. Andhra Pradesh8,45,80,777
6. Madhya Pradesh7,26,26,809
7. Tamil Nadu7,24,47,030
8. Rajasthan6,85,48,473
9. Karnataka6,10,95,297
10. Gujarat6,04,39,692

Uttar Pradesh is the fourth-largest Indian state by area occupying 243,286 km2 (93,933 sq mi), equal to 7.3 per cent of the total area of India. On 9 November 2000, a new state, Uttaranchal (now Uttarakhand), has been created from Uttar Pradesh’s western Himalayan hill region. The forest cover is 6.1 per cent of the state’s geographical area. The area that is cultivable is 82 per cent of the total geographical area. In terms of Net State Domestic product (NSDP), Uttar Pradesh the fourth-largest economy in India,  contributing around 8.4% of India’s gross domestic product. Uttar Pradesh has a rich culture and traditions which are followed by Uttar Pradesh people all over the world.

Uttar Pradesh Language

Official Language of Uttar Pradesh for administrative use is Hindi and Urdu is co-official. Hindi is the most spoken language in Uttar Pradesh.

Bhojpuri is the second most spoken. For scripting purpose in office Devanagari script is used. In this blog we will be giving information about the languages spoken and written in Uttar Pradesh.

Uttar Pradesh Language :

  1. Hindi
  2. Bhojpuri
  3. Urdu

Hindi

It is referred Indo-Aryan language from the Indo-European language family which is spoken chiefly in North India, and is also used in the Hindi Belt region encompassing parts of northern, central, eastern, and western India. Hindi, written in the Devanagari script, is one of the two official languages of the Government of India, along with English. Official language written in document in UP government is Devanagari script of Hindi.

Bhojpuri

Bhojpuri  is an Indo-Aryan language native to the Bhojpur-Purvanchal region . It is chiefly spoken in eastern Uttar Pradesh, western Bihar and western Jharkhand in India. It is an eastern Indo Aryan language is a descendant of Magadhi Prakrit and is related to Maithili, Magahi, Bangla, Odia,  Assamese, and other eastern Indo-Aryan languages.

Urdu

Urdu co official language of Uttar Pradesh

Co-Official language of Uttar Pradesh is Urdu. It is an Indo-Aryan language spoken chiefly in South Asia. In India, Urdu is an Eighth Schedule language, its status and cultural heritage of this language are recognised by the Constitution of India; and it also has an official status in several Indian states including Uttar Pradesh. Urdu and Hindi share a common Sanskrit- and Prakrit-derived vocabulary base. Urdu is written in the Nastaliq style.

Conclusion :

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Folk songs of Uttar Pradesh

The folk songs of Uttar Pradesh are unique to its people. These songs are celebrated all over the India through visiting peoples from Uttar Pradesh region. Many people from Uttar Pradesh are residing in different parts of India and World. This unique song form are conserved by this people all over the world.

In this blog we are presenting the names and details of folk songs .

  1. Bhajan
  2. Kajri
  3. Kaharwa
  4. Nauka Jhakkad
  5. Sohar

Folk songs of Uttar Pradesh

Bhajan

Folk songs of Uttar Pradesh

Bhajans are devotional songs and sung for the Hindu deities like Lord Ram, Lord Krishna, Lord Shiva and others.

Kajri

This song is celebrated on Teej and Sawan. This song is sing near the start of monsoon. It talks about the beauty of ecology, the black cloud and thunder. It celebrates the beauty of nature and longing of a beloved and separation of loved ones.

Kaharwa

It is practised in the near region of Ganges and Yamuna. This song describes the everyday problems, love, romance and social issues. Kaharwa taal is having an eight-beat cycle.

Nauka Jhakkad

It is sung during Boat race and during river activities. Nauka Jhakkad means Rocking the Boat .

Sohar

This song as well as dance is performed for the celebration of the birth of a child. In this women typically make a circle and dance along the circle on the rhythm of dholak and song. Song is orated by women. It is symbol of unity, tradition and celebrating a new life.

Thank you for visiting this blog we have presented here Folk songs of Uttar Pradesh. This interesting music is giving Uttar Pradesh people delightful experience as well as devotional nature that brings people near goodness and God. All of this are the needs that have been provided with songs for creating awareness as well as followers devotionally.

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