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  • 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

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    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

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    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

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    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

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    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

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    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

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    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

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    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

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    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

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    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.