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Q. Who became the new Chief Minister of Delhi in February 2025?
a) Atishi Marlena b) Rekha Gupta c) Arvind Kejriwal d) Manoj Tiwari
Answer: b) Rekha Gupta Rekha Gupta has been announced as the new Chief Minister of Delhi after the BJP legislative party meeting on 19 Feb 2025.
Q.: Where was the Inland Waterways Transport (IWT) Terminal on the Brahmaputra inaugurated in February 2025?
a) Guwahati b) Dibrugarh c) Jogighopa d) Tezpur
Ans: c) Jogighopa The Inland Waterways Transport (IWT) Terminal on the Brahmaputra (National Waterway-2) at Jogighopa in Assam was inaugurated on February 18, 2025.
Q.: Who is the Emir of Qatar who visited India from February 17 to 18, 2025?
A) Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan B) Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum C) Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani D) King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud
Ans: C) Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani The Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani, visited India from February 17 to 18, 2025, at the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Q.: What is the primary aim of Aadi Mahotsav 2025 held from February 16 to 25, 2025 in New Delhi?
A) To promote urban art and culture B) To celebrate and showcase India’s tribal heritage, arts, crafts, cuisine, and traditions C) To conduct international trade fairs D) To promote sports and physical fitness
Ans: B) To celebrate and showcase India’s tribal heritage, arts, crafts, cuisine, and traditions The Aadi Mahotsav 2025 is an annual tribal festival held from February 16 to 25, 2025, at the Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium in New Delhi, the festival aims to showcase the rich heritage of tribal arts, crafts, cuisine, and traditions.
Q.: The eighth edition of Pariksha Pe Charcha achieved record digital engagement in February 2025. What is Pariksha Pe Charcha?
A) A national sports competition in India B) An annual festival celebrating tribal culture C) A series of interactive sessions to help students manage exam stress and prepare for exams D) A government initiative to promote higher education in India
Ans: C) A series of interactive sessions to help students manage exam stress and prepare for exams The eighth edition of Pariksha Pe Charcha achieved significant digital engagement, with over 30 crore views and 1.5 crore engagements on Instagram.
Q.: Where will the grand finale of the 18th edition of the IPL be held on May 25, 2025?
A) Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai B) M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru C) Eden Gardens, Kolkata D) Feroz Shah Kotla Stadium, Delhi
Ans: C) Eden Gardens, Kolkata The 18th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) is set to take place from March 22 to May 25, 2025.
Q.: Why was the second and final leg of the Khelo India Winter Games 2025, scheduled for February 22 in Gulmarg, Jammu and Kashmir, postponed?
a) Heavy snowfall b) Political issues c) Insufficient snowfall d) Lack of participation
Answer: c) Insufficient snowfall The second and final leg of the Khelo India Winter Games 2025 in Gulmarg, Jammu and Kashmir, scheduled for February 22, 2025 has been postponed due to insufficient snowfall.
Q.: What is Matsya-6000, which successfully completed wet testing at the harbour in February 2025?
a) A naval warship b) A deep-sea research vessel c) A fourth-generation deep-ocean submersible d) An underwater drone
Answer: c) A fourth-generation deep-ocean submersible India’s fourth-generation deep-ocean submersible, Matsya-6000, has successfully completed wet testing at the harbour, moving closer to shallow-water trials at 500 meters depth by late 2025.
Q.: Who has been appointed as the new Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) of India in February 2025?
a) Rajiv Kumar b) Gyanesh Kumar c) Sukhbir Singh Sandhu d) Vivek Joshi
Answer: b) Gyanesh Kumar The Central government appointed Gyanesh Kumar as the new Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) on February 17, 2025, replacing Rajiv Kumar, who will retire on February 18, 2025.
Q.: Where will the BRICS Summit 2025 be held on July 6-7?
A) New Delhi B) Moscow C) Rio de Janeiro D) Beijing
Answer: C) Rio de Janeiro The next BRICS summit will be held in Rio de Janeiro on July 6-7, featuring leaders from 20 member and associate countries.
Q.: In which event did Gulveer Singh break a 17-year-old National Record in February 2025?
A) Indoor 1500 metres B) Indoor 3000 metres C) Outdoor 5000 metres D) Outdoor 10000 metres
Answer: B) Indoor 3000 meters India’s Gulveer Singh set a new National Record in the Men’s Indoor 3000 meters at the David Hemery Invitational meet in Boston, clocking 7 minutes 38.26 seconds.
Q.: What is the name of the joint military exercise between India and Japan?
A) Yudh Abhyas B) Garuda Shakti C) Dharma Guardian D) Indra Navy
Ans: C) Dharma Guardian The sixth edition of Joint Military Exercise Dharma Guardian between India and Japan will be held at Mount Fuji, Japan, from February 25 to March 9, 2025.
Q.: Where will the talks between U.S. and Russian officials to discuss the Ukraine conflict take place in February 2024?
A) United States B) Saudi Arabia C) Germany D) France
Answer: B) Saudi Arabia U.S. and Russian officials will meet in Saudi Arabia to initiate talks aimed at ending the nearly three-year-long war in Ukraine.
Q.: Which team topped the medal tally in the 38th National Games 2025?
a) Maharashtra b) Haryana c) Services d) Kerala
Ans: c) Services 38th National Games concluded at the International Sports Stadium in Golapar, Haldwani, on February 14, 2025. The Services team topped the medal tally with 68 gold, 26 silver, and 27 bronze medals. Maharashtra and Haryana followed with 54 gold and 48 gold medals respectively.
Q.: Which state will host the 39th National Games in 2026?
a) Uttarakhand b) Maharashtra c) Haryana d) Meghalaya
Ans: d) Meghalaya
Q.: Which event marks the largest congregation in human history for any religious, cultural, or social event?
a) The Olympic Games b) The FIFA World Cup c) The Mahakumbh in Prayagraj d) The Rio Carnival
Ans: c) The Mahakumbh in Prayagraj The Mahakumbh in Prayagraj has made history by becoming the first event in the world where more than 50 crore (500 million) people have participated directly.The Uttar Pradesh government said that this is the largest congregation in human history for any religious, cultural, or social event.
Q.: Which country ranked as the least corrupt in the 2024 Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI)?
a) Finland b) Denmark c) Singapore d) Sweden
Ans: b) Denmark Denmark tops the list as the least corrupt nation with a score of 90, followed by Finland (88) and Singapore (84).
Q.: In the 2024 Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI), what was India’s ranking out of 180 countries?
a) 80th b) 96th c) 100th d) 120th
Ans: b) 96th India ranks 96th with a score of 38, a slight decline from 39 in 2023.
Q.: Which advanced fighter jet is included in the deal between the United States and India?
a) F-16 Fighting Falcon b) F-22 Raptor c) F-35 Lightning II d) F/A-18 Super Hornet
Ans: c) F-35 Lightning II President Donald Trump announced a significant military deal with India on February 13, 2025. He revealed plans to increase military sales to India by billions of dollars, including the eventual provision of F-35 stealth fighter jets.
Q.: Under which Article of the Constitution was President’s Rule imposed in Manipur on 13 February 2025?
Answer: (B) Article 356 On February 13, 2025, President’s Rule was imposed in Manipur under Article 356 of the Constitution, following the resignation of Chief Minister N. Biren Singh.
Q.: Who was the highest-paid athlete in the world in 2024, according to sports industry news site Sportico?
(A) Lionel Messi (B) Cristiano Ronaldo (C) Stephen Curry (D) LeBron James
Answer: (B) Cristiano Ronaldo Cristiano Ronaldo topped the list of the world’s highest-paid athletes in 2024 with a total income of $260 million, according to sports industry news site Sportico.
Q.: India won the Men’s Cricket ODI Series by 3-0 in February 2025 against which country?
A) Australia B) England C) South Africa D) New Zealand
Ans: B) England India delivered a dominant performance to clean-sweep England 3-0 in the ODI series. The final match, held in Ahmedabad on February 12, 2025, saw India defeat England by 142 runs.
Q.: Who won the gold medal in men’s javelin throw at the 38th National Games 2025?
a) Neeraj Chopra b) Rohit Yadav c) Sachin Yadav d) Shivpal Singh
Ans: c) Sachin Yadav Javelin Throw: Sachin Yadav (Uttar Pradesh) set a new meet record (84.39m) to win gold.
Q.: Which US President did Narendra Modi to hold key discussions with during his visit to Washington DC in Feb 2025?
A) Joe Biden B) Donald Trump C) Barack Obama D) George W. Bush
Ans: B) Donald Trump Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Washington DC on February 12, 2025, for a crucial two-day visit. His visit aims to strengthen India-US ties and hold key discussions with President Donald Trump on trade, immigration, and defense.
Q: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has lifted the business restrictions imposed on Kotak Mahindra Bank Limited in February 2025. What specific customer acquisition activities can Kotak Mahindra Bank resume after the lifting of restrictions?
A) Issuing home loans B) Onboarding new customers through online and mobile banking channels C) Opening new branches D) International banking transactions
Ans: B) Onboarding new customers through online and mobile banking channels The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has lifted the business restrictions imposed on Kotak Mahindra Bank Limited. These restrictions, which were imposed on April 24, 2024, barred the bank from onboarding new customers through its online and mobile banking channels and issuing fresh credit cards.
Q.: The students from which Institute won the Bronze Award at the Global Best M-Gov Award in February 2025 for the ‘AccessWay’ app?
a) IIT Delhi b) Maharaja Agrasen Institute of Technology c) Delhi University d) NIT Trichy
Ans: b) Maharaja Agrasen Institute of Technology Three Indian computer science students from Maharaja Agrasen Institute of Technology, New Delhi, won the Bronze Award at the Global Best M-Gov Award 2025 on February 11, 2025, during the World Government Summit (WGS) in Dubai for their AI-powered application, ‘AccessWay’.
Q.: Where was Guru Ravidas born in 1377 CE?
A) Amritsar, Punjab B) Seer Govardhanpur, Uttar Pradesh C) Patna, Bihar D) Haridwar, Uttarakhand
Ans: B) Seer Govardhanpur, Uttar Pradesh Guru Ravidas was born in 1377 CE in the village of Seer Govardhanpur in Uttar Pradesh. The festival is observed on the full moon day (Purnima Tithi) in the month of Magh, which falls on February 12, 2025 this year.
Q.: What new diplomatic mission did PM Modi inaugurate in France in Feb 2025?
A) Indian Embassy in Lyon B) Indian Consulate in Marseille C) Indian Trade Office in Bordeaux D) Indian Cultural Center in Nice
Ans: B) Indian Consulate in Marseille Inauguration of the Indian Consulate in Marseille: This is India’s second diplomatic mission in France after the Embassy in Paris.
Q.: Where will the first Olympic Esports Games be held in 2027?
a) Tokyo, Japan b) Riyadh, Saudi Arabia c) Paris, France d) Los Angeles, USA
Answer: b) Riyadh, Saudi Arabia The first Olympic Esports Games will be held in 2027 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Q. What is the name of India’s first indigenous Automated Biomedical Waste Treatment Rig launched at AIIMS New Delhi in February 2025?
(A) Prakriti (B) SwachhBio (C) Sṛjanam (D) Nirmal
Answer: (C) Sṛjanam Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh launched India’s first indigenous Automated Biomedical Waste Treatment Rig, “Sṛjanam”, at AIIMS New Delhi on 10 February 2025.
Q.: When is India Energy Week 2025 (IEW’25) took place at Yashobhoomi, Dwarka in New Delhi?
A) January 15-18, 2025 B) February 11-14, 2025 C) March 20-23, 2025 D) April 10-13, 2025
Ans: B) February 11-14, 2025 The India Energy Week 2025 (IEW’25) is set to take place from February 11 to 14, 2025, at Yashobhoomi, Dwarka in New Delhi.
Q.: Who was the President of India who took a sacred dip at the Triveni Sangam during the Maha Kumbh Mela in February 2025?
Q.: Which party won the Delhi Assembly Election 2025?
A) Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) B) Indian National Congress (INC) C) Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) D) Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP)
Answer: C) Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) secured a decisive victory in the Delhi Assembly Election on 8 February 2025, returning to power after 27 years by defeating the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP).
Q.: A joint military exercise “Cyclone 2025” between India and which country began at the Mahajan Field Firing Range in Rajasthan on 10 Feb 2025?
A) France B) Egypt C) Russia D) USA
Answer: B) Egypt The third edition of the India-Egypt joint military exercise “Cyclone 2025” commenced on 10 February 2025 at the Mahajan Field Firing Range, Rajasthan.
Q.: Where is the Aero India Show 2025 being held from February 10 to 14, 2025?
A) New Delhi B) Mumbai C) Bengaluru D) Hyderabad
Answer: C) Bengaluru The Aero India Show 2025, a biennial air show and aviation exhibition, is being held in Bengaluru from February 10 to 14, 2025.
Q.: Who was Namibia’s first President and independence leader who passed away in February 2025?
a) Robert Mugabe b) Sam Nujoma c) Nelson Mandela d) Hage Geingob
Answer: b) Sam Nujoma Sam Nujoma, Namibia’s first democratically elected president and independence leader, passed away at age 95 on February 8, 2025. A guerrilla leader and activist, he led SWAPO and played a key role in Namibia’s liberation from apartheid South Africa, becoming president on March 21, 1990.
Q.: Which two Indian states are theme states of the 38th Surajkund International Crafts Fair 2025?
A) Rajasthan and Gujarat B) Madhya Pradesh and Odisha C) Punjab and Haryana D) Kerala and Karnataka
Ans: B) Madhya Pradesh and Odisha
Q.: Which event Prime Minister Modi co-chair with French President Emmanuel Macron in Paris in Feb 2025?
A) Climate Action Summit B) AI Action Summit C) Trade and Investment Summit D) Defense Cooperation Summit
Ans: B) AI Action Summit Prime Minister Narendra Modi visit France and the United States from February 10 to 12, focusing on artificial intelligence, defense, trade, and strategic partnerships. In Paris, he co-chair the AI Action Summit with French President Emmanuel Macron, discussing ethical AI governance and global regulatory frameworks.
Q.: What historic milestone did India achieve in solar power capacity in February 2025?
A) 50 GW B) 75 GW C) 100 GW D) 150 GW
Ans: C) 100 GW India has surpassed 100 Giga Watt (GW) of installed solar power capacity, marking a historic milestone and reinforcing its position as a global leader in renewable energy.
Q.On 7 February 2025, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) reduced the repo rate by how many basis points? A) 10 B) 25 C) 50 D) 75
Answer: B) 25 On 7 February 2025, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) reduced the policy repo rate by 25 basis points, from 6.50% to 6.25%, marking the first rate cut in nearly five years.
Q. After the latest revision on 7 February 2025, what is the new repo rate set by RBI? A) 6.75% B) 6.50% C) 6.25% D) 6.00%
Q.: Which year had the warmest January on record, according to the Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S)?
A) 2023 B) 2024 C) 2025 D) 2026
Ans: C) 2025 January 2025 was the warmest January on record.
Q.: What is the primary focus of the “Shatavari – For Better Health” campaign launched by the Government of India in February 2025?
A) Promoting organic farming B) Enhancing women’s health C) Increasing food production D) Reducing air pollution
Answer:B) Enhancing women’s health On February 6, 2025, the Ministry of Ayush launched a nationwide species-specific campaign titled “Shatavari – For Better Health” to promote awareness of the medicinal benefits of Shatavari, particularly for women’s health.
Q.: Which commercial arm of ISRO has played a key role in enhancing industry participation in space-related activities?
A) Antrix Corporation B) Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) C) NewSpace India Limited (NSIL) D) Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL)
Answer: C) NewSpace India Limited (NSIL) NewSpace India Limited (NSIL), the commercial arm of ISRO, has been instrumental in boosting industry participation in space-related activities.
Q.: What was the overall voter turnout in the Delhi Assembly elections held on February 5, 2025?
a) 55.12% b) 60.42% c) 62.75% d) 65.30%
Ans: b) 60.42% Voting for the 70-member Delhi Assembly was held peacefully on 5 Feb 2025, with a voter turnout of 60.42%.
Q.: Which country deported Indian nationals in a military aircraft that landed in Amritsar on February 5, 2025?
A. Canada B. United Kingdom C. United States D. Australia
Ans: C. United States On February 5, 2025, a US military aircraft carrying 104 deported Indian nationals landed at the Shri Guru Ramdas Ji International Airport in Amritsar.
Q.: Where did PM Modi take a holy dip during Mahakumbh 2025?
a) Haridwar b) Triveni Sangam, Prayagraj c) Varanasi d) Ujjain
Ans: b) Triveni Sangam, Prayagraj On 5 February 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi took a holy dip in Triveni Sangam at Mahakumbh, Prayagraj.
Q.: President Donald Trump announced the withdrawal of the United States from which international organization in February 2025?
A. World Health Organization (WHO) B. United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) C. United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) D. International Monetary Fund (IMF)
Ans: C. United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) On February 4, 2025, President Donald Trump announced that the United States would withdraw from the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC).
Q.: What is the theme of World Cancer Day 2025 observed on February 4th?
a) Fight Against Cancer b) Cancer Awareness for All c) United by Unique d) Cancer-Free World
Ans: c) United by Unique World Cancer Day is observed on February 4th every year. This year’s theme is “United by Unique”, which emphasizes a people-centered approach to cancer care.
Q.: Which King took a holy dip at the Triveni Sangam in Prayagraj during the Maha Kumbh 2025?
a) King Maha Vajiralongkorn b) King Norodom Sihamoni c) King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck d) King Philippe
Ans: c) King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck of Bhutan visited Prayagraj on February 4, 2025 to participate in the Maha Kumbh. During his visit, he took a sacred dip at the Triveni Sangam
Q.: Who is the President of the 79th Session of the UN General Assembly visited India in February 2025?
a) António Guterres b) Philemon Yang c) Ban Ki-moon d) Kofi Annan
Ans: b) Philemon Yang Philemon Yang,President of the 79th Session of the UN General Assembly, is visiting India for four days from 4 February 2025.
Q.: Who was sworn in as Belgium’s new prime minister in February 2025?
a) Charles Michel b) Elio Di Rupo c) Sophie Wilmès d) Bart De Wever
Ans: d) Bart De Wever Bart De Wever has been sworn in as Belgium’s new prime minister on February 3, 2025
Q.: What is the name of the joint military exercise between the Indian Army and the Maldives National Defence Force that began on February 2, 2025?
a) MalInd Defence b) Operation Ocean Shield c) Ekuverin d) Indo-Maldives Combat
Ans: c) Ekuverin The 13th edition of the joint military exercise ‘Ekuverin’ between the Indian Army and the Maldives National Defence Force began on February 2, 2025, in the Maldives.
Q.: Which of the following are the seven big cats the International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA) aims to conserve?
a) Tiger, Lion, Leopard, Snow Leopard, Cheetah, Jaguar, and Puma b) Tiger, Lion, Leopard, Snow Leopard, Panther, Cougar, and Lynx c) Lion, Leopard, Snow Leopard, Cheetah, Jaguar, Puma, and Cougar d) Tiger, Lion, Leopard, Panther, Snow Leopard, Jaguar, and Lynx
Ans: a) Tiger, Lion, Leopard, Snow Leopard, Cheetah, Jaguar, and Puma The IBCA aims to conserve seven big cats: Tiger, Lion, Leopard, Snow Leopard, Cheetah, Jaguar, and Puma.
Q.: On which occasion was the third Amrit Snan held in Mahakumbh, Prayagraj on February 2, 2025?
a) Makar Sankranti b) Basant Panchami c) Mauni Amavasya d) Holi
Ans: b) Basant Panchami Over 2.33 crore devotees took a holy dip in the Sangam during the third Amrit Snan on the occasion of Basant Panchami in Mahakumbh, Prayagraj on 2 Feb 2025.
Q.: Who won the Tata Steel Masters 2025 title on 2 Feb 2025 at Wijk aan Zee, Netherlands?
A) D. Gukesh B) Viswanathan Anand C) R. Praggnanandhaa D) Vincent Keymer
C) R. Praggnanandhaa Indian Grandmaster R. Praggnanandhaa clinched the prestigious Tata Steel Masters 2025 title by defeating World Champion D. Gukesh in a thrilling tiebreaker on 2 Feb 2025 at Wijk aan Zee, Netherlands. This victory makes him the first Indian since Viswanathan Anand in 2006 to claim the prestigious title.
Q.: How many consecutive budgets has Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented as of 2025?
A) Six B) Seven C) Eight D) Nine
Ans: C) Eight Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Union Budget 2025 in Parliament on February 1, 2025. This was her eighth consecutive budget presentation, making her the first Finance Minister to achieve this milestone.
Q.: Up to what amount is no income tax payable under the new tax regime in Budget 2025?
A) ₹10 lakh B) ₹11 lakh C) ₹12 lakh D) ₹13 lakh
Ans: C) ₹12 lakh Income Tax Reforms: No income tax payable up to ₹12 lakh under the new tax regime.
Q.: As per Budget 2025, How many Atal Tinkering Labs are planned to be set up in government schools over the next five years?
A) 40,000 B) 45,000 C) 50,000 D) 55,000
Ans: C) 50,000 Education: 50,000 Atal Tinkering Labs to be set up in government schools over the next five years.
Q.: US President Donald Trump imposed tariffs on imports from which countries on February 1, 2025?
A) Mexico, Canada, and China B) Mexico, India, and China C) Canada, Japan, and China D) Mexico, Canada, and Japan
Ans: A) Mexico, Canada, and China On February 1, 2025, President Donald Trump imposed significant tariffs on imports from Mexico, Canada, and China. The tariffs include a 25% increase on imports from Mexico and Canada, and a 10% increase on imports from China
Q.: Which country won the U19 Women’s T20 Cricket World Cup on 2 Feb 2025?
A) Australia B) South Africa C) India D) England
Ans: C) India India retained their U19 Women’s T20 Cricket World Cup title with a nine-wicket win over South Africa in the summit clash at the Bayuemas Oval on 2 Feb 2025.
Q.: Who was honoured with the BCCI’s Lifetime Achievement Award at the Board’s annual gala in Mumbai on 1 February 2025?
A) Ravi Shastri B) Farokh Engineer C) Sachin Tendulkar D) Col. C.K. Nayudu
Ans: C) Sachin Tendulkar Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar has been honoured with the BCCI’s Lifetime Achievement Award at the Board’s annual gala in Mumbai on 1 February 2025.
Q.: Which state now has the maximum number of Ramsar sites in India as on February 2025?
A) Kerala B) Punjab C) Tamil Nadu D) Gujarat
Ans: C) Tamil Nadu The Centre has announced the addition of four new Ramsar sites in India, taking the total to 89. Tamil Nadu become the state with the most Ramsar sites, now totaling 20.
Q.: What has the World Health Organization (WHO) recently recommended to combat hypertension and related cardiovascular diseases?
A) Increase sodium intake B) Switch from regular table salt to potassium-enriched salt substitutes C) Reduce potassium intake D) Eliminate salt from the diet entirely
Ans: B) Switch from regular table salt to potassium-enriched salt substitutes The World Health Organization (WHO) has released new guidelines recommending the switch from regular table salt to potassium-enriched salt substitutes as part of efforts to combat hypertension and related cardiovascular diseases.
Q.: As per the Economic Survey 2025, what is the projected growth rate of India’s real GDP for the financial year 2025?
A) 5.4% B) 6.4% C) 7.1% D) 6.7%
Ans: B) 6.4% The Economic Survey, presented by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on 31 Jan 2025, estimates India’s real GDP to grow by 6.4 percent in the financial year 2025
Q.: When did the Budget session of Parliament begin in 2025?
A) January 1, 2025 B) January 31, 2025 C) February 1, 2025 D) February 10, 2025
Answer: B) January 31, 2025
Q.: Who addressed the joint sitting of both Houses at the beginning of the Budget session in 2025?
A) Prime Minister Narendra Modi B) President Droupadi Murmu C) Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman D) Speaker of the Lok Sabha
Answer: B) President Droupadi Murmu
Q.: What is the theme of the New Delhi World Book Fair 2025?
A) Unity in Diversity B) Celebrating Literature C) We the People of India D) A Global Vision
Answer: C) We the People of India The New Delhi World Book Fair 2025 will begin on February 1 at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi. The theme of this year’s fair is “We the People of India”.
Q.: Where is the new 30,000-bed migrant detention facility planned to be built by the US?
A) Guantanamo Bay, Cuba B) Arizona, USA C) California, USA D) Texas, USA
Answer: A) Guantanamo Bay, Cuba US President Donald Trump has announced plans to build a 30,000-bed migrant detention facility at the US Navy base in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, separate from the existing high-security prison.
Q.: On which occasion did over seven crore devotees take a holy dip in the Sangam at Prayagraj on January 29, 2025?
A. Makar Sankranti B. Mauni Amavasya C. Basant Panchami D. Kartik Purnima
Ans: B. Mauni Amavasya
Q.: What is the purpose of the Beating Retreat ceremony held at Vijay Chowk in New Delhi on January 29, 2025?
A. To celebrate India’s Independence Day B. To mark the end of the Republic Day celebrations C. To commemorate the Indian Armed Forces Day D. To honor the national leaders of India
Ans: B. To mark the end of the Republic Day celebrations The Beating Retreat ceremony at Vijay Chowk in New Delhi on January 29, 2025, marked the conclusion of the Republic Day celebrations.
Q.: What was the theme of Uttar Pradesh’s tableau that won the best tableau award at the Republic Day Parade 2025?
A. Kharchi Puja B. Mahakumbh 2025 – Swarnim Bharat: Virasat aur Vikas C. Eco-Friendly Wooden Toys D. Janjatiya Gaurav Varsh
Ans: B. Mahakumbh 2025 – Swarnim Bharat: Virasat aur Vikas Uttar Pradesh’s tableau titled ‘Mahakumbh 2025 – Swarnim Bharat: Virasat aur Vikas’ won the best tableau award at the Republic Day Parade on January 26 at Kartavya Path, New Delhi.
Q.: What is the theme of the 38th National Games inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in in Dehradun on January 28, 2025?
A. Unity in Diversity B. Digital India C. Green Games D. Sports for All
Ans: C. Green Games Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the 38th National Games in Dehradun on January 28, 2025. The event, held at the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium. The theme for this year’s games is “Green Games”.
Q. Who has been conferred with the Sir Garfield Sobers Trophy for ICC Men’s Cricketer of the Year 2024?
Q.: What milestone does launch of NVS-02 satellite on January 29, 2025, mark for ISRO from Sriharikota?
A. 50th launch B. 75th launch C. 100th launch D. 125th launch
Ans: C. 100th launch On January 29, 2025, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) successfully launched the NVS-02 satellite from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota. This mission, conducted using the GSLV-F15 rocket, marks ISRO’s 100th launch from Sriharikota.
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
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
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
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
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.
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.
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