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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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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.
Q.: When is National Girl Child Day celebrated in India?
a) January 24 b) February 24 c) March 24 d) April 24
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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”.
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
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
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
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
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
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) Managing personal documents B) Managing business and organizational documents C) Storing multimedia files D) Sharing social media posts
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)
Ans: A) National eGovernance Division (NeGD) ‘Entity Locker’ developed by the National eGovernance Division (NeGD)
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
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
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
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
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
Answer: c) Rohit Sharma India Squad for Champions Trophy 2025: Rohit Sharma (captain), Shubman Gill (vice-captain)
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
Q.: When is the term of the 7th Pay Commission expected to end?
A. 2024 B. 2025 C. 2026 D. 2027
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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)
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.
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
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
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
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.
Q.: What zodiac sign does the Sun enter on Makar Sankranti?
a) Aries b) Capricorn c) Libra d) Scorpio
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
Answer: b) UN Committee of Experts on Big Data and Data Science for Official Statistics
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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.
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
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%
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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)
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
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
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
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
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.
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
Answer: B. Anand Vihar Namo Bharat TrainConnectivity: 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
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
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
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
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
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
Ans: C) Soreng India’s First Organic Fisheries Cluster announced on January 6, 2025, in the Soreng district of Sikkim.
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
Ans: D. 16.73 billion Unified Payments Interface (UPI) surge to record 16.73 billion financial transactions in December 2024.
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
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
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
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
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.
Q.: India’s first glass bridge over the sea was inaugurated in which location?
a) Rameshwaram b) Kanyakumari c) Chennai d) Mahabalipuram
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
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
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.
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