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.
Shri Modi expressed enthusiasm about Microsoft’s expansion and investment plans in India, calling the meeting a delightful and insightful discussion.
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
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
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)
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
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
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
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
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. Themed “The Runway to a Billion Opportunities”, the event aims to foster partnerships between Indian and foreign firms, accelerate indigenisation, and showcase advanced aerospace technologies.
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The Bharatpol portal is a new initiative developed by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in India. It was launched by Union Home Minister Amit Shah on January 7, 2025. The 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.
Real-time information sharing: Facilitates faster access to international police assistance.
Streamlined requests: Simplifies the process of requesting international assistance, including the issuance of Red Notices and other color-coded notices.
Enhanced efficiency: Helps field-level police officers deal with crimes and security challenges more effectively.
Common platform: Brings all stakeholders on a single platform for better coordination.
The development of Bharatpol was necessitated by the growing footprint of transnational crimes, such as cyber-crime, financial crimes, online radicalization, organized crimes, drug trafficking, and human trafficking. The portal is expected to significantly enhance India’s efforts in combating these crimes by providing easier and faster access to international assistance.
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.
She defeated Malika El Karaksy of Egypt in the final with a score of 3-2 (4-11, 11-9, 6-11, 11-5, 11-3), coming from behind twice.
This is Anahat’s third British Junior Open title, following victories in the Under-11 category in 2019 and Under-15 category in 2023.
Earlier in the tournament, she beat Ruqayya Salem (3-1) in the semi-finals and Nadia Tamer (3-0) in the quarter-finals.
In 2024, Anahat won nine PSA Challenger titles, the most by any woman globally.
Launch Date and Location: India’s First Organic Fisheries Cluster announced on January 6, 2025, in the Soreng district of Sikkim. Union Minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh announced the launch at the Northeastern Region States Meet 2025 in Guwahati.
Initiative: Part of the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY) aiming for sustainable and eco-friendly aquaculture.
Organic Focus: Utilizes ecologically healthy fish farming methods, avoiding harmful chemicals, antibiotics, and pesticides.
Economic and Environmental Benefits: Expected to boost farmer incomes, support eco-friendly food production, and minimize environmental pollution.
Market Potential: Targets lucrative domestic and international markets for organic products.
Financial Support: NABARD will provide financial and technical assistance, supporting fisheries-based Farmer Producer Organizations (FFPOs) and fishers’ cooperatives.
First Case in India: An eight-month-old baby has been detected with Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) in Bengaluru, marking India’s first case amid a surge in such cases in China. The child has no travel history.
Government Response: The Karnataka Health Department confirmed the case, and it was reported to the Union Health Ministry. The Ministry assures India is prepared to manage respiratory illnesses, with no unusual surge in cases detected.
Monitoring and Updates: A joint monitoring group meeting was held to discuss the rise in respiratory illnesses in China. The Union Health Ministry is closely monitoring the situation and has requested updates from the WHO.
HMPV Overview:
Symptoms: HMPV causes symptoms similar to the common cold, like cough, fever, nasal congestion, and shortness of breath.
Vulnerable Groups: Children, sexagenarians, and people with weak immune systems are most vulnerable. Most cases are mild, with most people contracting it before age 5.
Transmission: It spreads easily from person to person or contaminated surfaces. Recognized as a significant contributor to respiratory infections since its discovery in 2001.
Prevention Advice: The Director General of Health Services, Dr. Atul Goel, advises the public to take general precautions for respiratory infections, such as avoiding contact if symptomatic, following respiratory etiquette, and using common medicines for cold and fever.
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. This milestone was achieved with the launch of several metro development projects by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on January 5, 2025.
Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut Namo Bharat Corridor: 13 km section enhancing connectivity between Delhi and Meerut.
Rithala-Kundli Section: 26.5 km section strengthening links between Delhi and Haryana.
These projects are expected to serve over 1 crore daily passengers, reflecting the significant impact of metro expansion on urban mobility.
1984: Metro development in India began with Kolkata’s first metro line.
1995: Establishment of the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC).
2002: DMRC opened its first metro corridor.
2011-2020: Development of metro systems in Bengaluru, Chennai, and Kochi.
Under-Water Metro: Inaugurated by PM Modi in 2024, featuring the first under-water metro tunnel in Kolkata.
Driverless Metro: Launched in 2020 on Delhi Metro’s Magenta Line.
Kochi Water Metro: Launched in 2021, connecting islands around Kochi using electric hybrid boats.
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
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
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
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
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
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
Q.: Which district in Sikkim houses the India’s First Organic Fisheries Cluster ?
A) Gangtok
B) Mangan
C) Soreng
D) Namchi
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.
The French Carrier Strike Group, including Rafale Marine fighter aircraft, received a ceremonial welcome at Goa’s Mormugao port.
The exercise aims to enhance interoperability, foster mutual understanding, and strengthen Indo-French naval ties.
France and India regularly collaborate to ensure maritime safety in the Indian Ocean.
Since 2008, France has been a member of the Indian Ocean Naval Symposium (IONS), a forum initiated by India to address issues like illegal trafficking, fishing violations, sea rescue, and pollution.
India and France have been strategic partners since 1998, with robust military cooperation reflected in bilateral exercises: Shakti (land), Varuna (sea), and Garuda (air).
Since 2022, French Navy vessels have made 16 port calls to India, showcasing operational collaboration.
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.
His teammate, Pradhyumn Singh, won the Silver medal, while Aakash Bhardwaj from Rajasthan secured the Bronze medal.
Varun Tomar also triumphed in the Men’s Junior 10-meter Air Pistol event, winning the Gold medal, with Nikhil from Uttar Pradesh winning Silver and Pradhyumn Singh taking Bronze.
In the Men’s Youth 10-meter Air Pistol event, Chirag Sharma from Uttar Pradesh won the Gold medal, Dev Pratap, also from Uttar Pradesh, won Silver, and Mayank Choudhary of Rajasthan secured the Bronze medal.
Namo Bharat Train from Sahibabad RRTS Station to New Ashok Nagar RRTS Station inaugurated on January 5, 2025, by PM Narendra Modi. It is part of the Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut RRTS. The route is 13 km long, from Sahibabad to New Ashok Nagar.
Speed: 160 km/hr
Travel Time: 40 minutes (New Ashok Nagar to Meerut South)
Frequency: Every 15 minutes
Fare: ₹150 (Standard), ₹225 (Premium)
Stations: 11 operational, 2 upcoming (Sarai Kale Khan, Jangpura)
Connectivity: Connects with the Blue and Pink Metro lines, Anand Vihar railway station, and inter-state bus terminals
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
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
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
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
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
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. These rules aim to strengthen the legal framework for protecting digital personal data and provide a detailed implementation framework.
The draft rules are open for public feedback until February 18, 2025. Stakeholders are encouraged to submit their comments and suggestions to help refine the final version of the rules.
New Non-Permanent Members of UNSC: Denmark, Greece, Pakistan, Panama, and Somalia began their two-year term as non-permanent members of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) on 1 January 2025.
Replacements: They replaced Ecuador, Japan, Malta, Mozambique, and Switzerland.
Ceremony: A flag installation ceremony was held at the UN headquarters in New York, where the new members’ permanent representatives delivered speeches and installed their national flags outside the Security Council Chamber.
UNSC Composition: The UNSC has 15 members – 5 permanent members (United States, United Kingdom, Russia, China, France – collectively known as the P5, with veto power) and 10 non-permanent members serving two-year terms.
Inaugural Kho Kho World Cup: Scheduled in India from January 13 to 19, 2025.
Participation: Features 21 men’s teams and 20 women’s teams from 24 countries.
Trophies: Men’s trophy is blue (trust and determination), women’s trophy is green (growth and vitality).
Mascots: Tejas and Tara, gazelles representing speed, agility, and teamwork.
Significance: Aims to establish Kho Kho as a global sport.
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
Q. For which sport was D Gukesh awarded the Khel Ratna Award in 2025?
A. Shooting
B. Hockey
C. Chess
D. Athletics
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
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
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
National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) has said that Unified Payments Interface (UPI) has:
India-Myanmar Border Details:
Hybrid Surveillance Projects:
Union Home Ministry Report: The fencing and surveillance initiatives were highlighted in a report published by the ministry recently.
The National Sports Awards have been announced on January 2, 2025.
Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award Recipients:
Arjuna Award:
Total recipients: 32 sportspersons, including:
Lifetime Achievement Arjuna Awards:
Dronacharya Award for Coaches:
Rashtriya Khel Protsahan Puraskar: Awarded to the Physical Education Foundation of India
Maulana Abul Kalam Azad Trophy: Awarded to Chandigarh University, Lovely Professional University, and Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar
Award Ceremony: Awards to be presented by President Droupadi Murmu on 17th January 2025 at Rashtrapati Bhavan.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) reported that 2024 was the warmest year on record in India since 1901.
IMD Director General, Mrutyunjay Mohapatra, stated that minimum and maximum temperatures are expected to be higher than normal across most parts of the country in January, except in some areas of the eastern, northwest, and west-central regions.
However, western and northern parts of Central India may experience more cold wave days than usual. Rainfall in north India from January to March is projected to be below normal.
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
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
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
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
In the World Blitz Chess Championship 2024, Magnus Carlsen and Ian Nepomniachtchi shared the title after their final match ended in a tie in New York on 31 December 2024.
World Blitz Chess Championship 2024 – Open Section:
Women’s Section: Ju Wenjun from China defeated Lei Tingjie in the final to win the World Blitz Championship, completing a double after drawing five games.
India’s Performance: R. Vaishali, India’s lone hope in the knockouts, overcame an initial loss in the quarterfinals against China’s Zhu Jiner, winning 2.5-1.5 after four games. In the semifinals, Vaishali lost to Ju Wenjun in a one-sided match, 0.5-2.5.
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.
This victory marks West Bengal’s record-extending 33rd title in the tournament’s history.
The match-winner came in the added time of the second half when Robi Hansda scored from close range after Aditya Thapa‘s header into the box.
The team, led by coach Sanjoy Sen, showcased incredible performance throughout the tournament, overcoming the absence of key striker Naro Hari Shrestha due to injury.
Full Membership: Romania and Bulgaria officially became full members of the Schengen zone on January 1, 2025.
13-Year Wait: This marks the end of a 13-year wait for the two countries to join the borderless area.
Expanded Zone: The Schengen zone now includes 29 members, expanding the borderless area significantly.
Economic Impact: Analysts estimate that joining the Schengen zone will boost Romania’s and Bulgaria’s GDP by at least one percentage point.
Historic Moment: Leaders on both sides hailed the expansion as a historic achievement.
Austria’s Objections: Austria had previously blocked their full entry over migration concerns but dropped its objections after a border protection agreement was reached.
Improved Travel: The removal of land border checks will ease travel and strengthen economic ties between Romania, Bulgaria, and other Schengen countries.
Q.: India’s first glass bridge over the sea was inaugurated in which location?
a) Rameshwaram
b) Kanyakumari
c) Chennai
d) Mahabalipuram
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
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
WhatsApp Pay UPI User Limit Removed: 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.
Previous Restrictions: WhatsApp Pay was previously limited to onboarding 100 million users, with expansion permitted in phases.
Compliance: WhatsApp Pay must adhere to existing UPI guidelines applicable to third-party app providers (TPAPs).
UPI Transaction Cap Deferred: The rule capping any single app’s UPI transaction share at 30% has been deferred until December 31, 2026.
UPI Growth: UPI processes over 13 billion monthly transactions, with Google Pay and PhonePe controlling over 85% of the market. Between January and November 2024, UPI recorded 15,547 crore transactions worth ₹223 lakh crore.
UPI’s Impact: Since its 2016 launch, UPI has transformed financial access in India, benefiting 300 million individuals and 50 million merchants.
NPCI Vision: NPCI continues to drive innovations in retail payment systems, aiming for a secure, accessible, and cost-effective digital economy aligned with India’s vision of becoming a fully digital society.
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. The summit aims to position India as a global hub for content creation and foster collaborations in the media and entertainment industry.
Key focus areas include AVGC (Animation, Visual Effects, Gaming, and Comics), technological advancements, sustainable production, and global market strategies, attracting industry leaders and innovators worldwide.
India’s first glass bridge over the sea was inaugurated in Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu, on 30 December 2024 by Chief Minister MK Stalin.
The 77-meter-long bridge, built at a cost of ₹37 crores, connects the 133 ft tall Saint Tiruvalluvar statue (renamed as the “Statue of Wisdom”) with the Vivekananda Rock Memorial.
Part of the silver jubilee celebrations of the Tiruvalluvar statue, the bridge offers tourists a breezy walk with a clear view of the sea below.
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