Current Affairs January 2025
Most Important One Liners Questions and Answers January 2025
Q1. Where will the Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 be held? Ans: Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh
Q2. What percentage decline in domestic migration was reported in 2023 compared to 2011 levels? Ans: 11.8%
Q3. Who amended the Foreign Trade Policy 2023 to mandate stakeholder consultations? Ans: DGFT
Q4. Which corridor was inaugurated by PM Modi to reduce travel time between Delhi and Meerut to 40 minutes? Ans: Namo Bharat RRTS corridor
Q5. Where will Aero India 2025 be held, and what is its theme? Ans: Bengaluru; “The Runway to a Billion Opportunities”
Q6. What is the name of the CBI’s portal launched for real-time INTERPOL coordination? Ans: BHARATPOL
Q7. Which city became the 69th Railway Division in India? Ans: Jammu
Q8. India has surpassed how many kilometers of metro rail network? Ans: 1,000 km
Q9. Where was the first photographic evidence of Pallas’s cat found in India? Ans: Kinnaur, Himachal Pradesh
Q10. Which state launched India’s first organic fisheries cluster? Ans: Sikkim
Q11. How much cashless treatment will be provided for road accident survivors under the new scheme? Ans: ₹1.5 lakh for seven days
Q12. Where will the memorial for Pranab Mukherjee be set up? Ans: Rajghat Complex, Delhi
Q13. Who will be the Chief Guest at India’s 2025 Republic Day parade? Ans: Prabowo Subianto
Q14. When will the Indusfood 2025 exhibition be held? Ans: January 8-10, 2025
Q15. When was NITI Aayog established, replacing the Planning Commission? Ans: January 1, 2015
Q16. Which train was flagged off by PM Modi under the Pravasi Teerth Darshan Yojana? Ans: Pravasi Bharatiya Express
Q17. How much investment has the government announced for inland water transport development? Ans: ₹50,000 crore over five years
Q18. Which tunnel will boost connectivity between Kashmir and Ladakh? Ans: Z-Morh Tunnel
Q19. What system was launched in Assam to enhance inland waterway safety? Ans: National River Traffic & Navigation System (NRT&NS)
Q20. Which city was declared the world’s most polluted in 2024? Ans: Hanoi
Q21. Which Canadian Prime Minister recently resigned after nearly a decade in power? Ans: Justin Trudeau
Q22. Who was Shigemi Fukahori? Ans: Nagasaki atomic bomb survivor and peace advocate
Q23. Who was elected as Lebanon’s president in 2025? Ans: General Joseph Aoun
Q24. What milestone did the world cross for the first time in 2024 regarding climate change? Ans: Earth exceeded $1.5^{\circ}C$ above pre-industrial levels
Q25. What is the theme of the 38th National Games torch rally in Uttarakhand? Ans: Tejaswini
Q26. Where was India’s first coastal bird census conducted? Ans: Jamnagar, Gujarat
Q27. How much sponsorship was announced for the Indian national kho kho team by Odisha? Ans: ₹15 crore
Q28. Who was appointed as CEO of the Delhi Waqf Board in 2025? Ans: Azimul Haque
Q29. What position will Dr. V. Narayanan hold in ISRO from January 2025? Ans: ISRO Chief and Space Secretary
Q30. What is the new name for the RRTS corridor connecting Delhi and Meerut? Ans: Namo Bharat
Q31. Who unveiled trophies for the inaugural Kho Kho World Cup 2025? Ans: KKFI
Q32. Which country’s cricket player, Martin Guptill, announced his retirement in 2025? Ans: New Zealand
Q33. When is National Bird Day observed annually? Ans: January 5
Q34. What theme was announced for Pravasi Bharatiya Divas 2025? Ans: “Diaspora’s Contribution to a Viksit Bharat”
Q35. Who is the oldest person confirmed by LongeviQuest in 2025? Ans: Sister Inah Lucas
Q36. Which city will host the Aero India 2025 exhibition? Ans: Bengaluru
Q37. What rank did India achieve in the Henley Passport Index 2025? Ans: 85th
Q38. How many countries are participating in the Kho Kho World Cup 2025? Ans: 24
Q39. Which Indian state recently launched the “PARTH Yojana”? Ans: Madhya Pradesh
Q40. What is the new lending restriction update by RBI for Asirvad Micro Finance? Ans: Lending restrictions were lifted
Q41. Which country has been declared the world’s most polluted city in 2024 with PM2.5 levels at $266~\mu g/m^{3}$? Ans: Hanoi, Vietnam.
Q42. Who stepped down as Canadian Prime Minister after nearly a decade in power? Ans: Justin Trudeau.
Q43. What milestone did India achieve in metro rail, becoming the world’s 3rd largest network? Ans: Surpassing 1,000 km of metro rail network.
Q44. Which tunnel, enhancing Kashmir-Ladakh connectivity, is set to be inaugurated by PM Modi? Ans: Z-Morh Tunnel.
Q45. What is the theme of Aero India 2025, scheduled from February 10-14 in Bengaluru? Ans: “The Runway to a Billion Opportunities.”
Q46. Who has been elected as the new President of the Athletics Federation of India (AFI)? Ans: Bahadur Singh Sagoo.
Q47. Which initiative has Amit Shah recently launched for real-time INTERPOL coordination in India? Ans: BHARATPOL Portal.
Q48. What was the rank of India in the 2025 Henley Passport Index? Ans: 85th.
Q49. Who has been confirmed as the Chief Guest for India’s 2025 Republic Day parade? Ans: Prabowo Subianto, Indonesian President.
Q50. Which Indian state hosted the first coastal and wader bird census in Jamnagar? Ans: Gujarat.
Q51. What significant GDP growth rate has NSO projected for India for the year 2024-25? Ans: 6.4%.
Q52. What is the government’s capital investment allocation for developing inland waterways over five years? Ans: ₹50,000 crore.
Q53. Who has been appointed as the new ISRO Chief and Secretary of Space? Ans: Dr. V. Narayanan.
Q54. In which state was India’s first organic fisheries cluster launched? Ans: Sikkim.
Q55. Which country signed an MoU with India to strengthen resource security in copper and coking coal sectors? Ans: Mongolia.
Q56. What is the name of the tourist train launched under Pravasi Teerth Darshan Yojana? Ans: Pravasi Bharatiya Express.
Q57. Which nation has implemented new sanctions against entities aiding Russia in the Ukraine war? Ans: Japan.
Q58. What is the special initiative launched by MBMC and NITI Aayog to empower women in traditional snack production? Ans: Faral Sakhi Initiative.
Q59. Who has been appointed as the new Judge of the Uttarakhand High Court? Ans: Shri Ashish Naithani.
Q60. Which rare species was discovered in Himachal Pradesh’s Kinnaur during a snow leopard survey? Ans: Pallas’s Cat.
Q61. What cashless treatment plan did Nitin Gadkari announce for road accident survivors? Ans: ₹1.5 lakh cashless treatment for seven days.
Q62. What rank did India achieve globally in cyberattacks according to the 2024 CloudSEK report? Ans: 2nd.
Q63. Who was announced as the International Ambassador for the 20th Tata Mumbai Marathon? Ans: Sir Mo Farah.
Q64. Which state announced ₹15 crore sponsorship for the Indian national kho kho team? Ans: Odisha.
Q65. Who won the 33rd Santosh Trophy by defeating Kerala? Ans: West Bengal.
Q66. What is the total gold holdings of RBI after adding 8 tonnes in November 2024? Ans: 876 tonnes.
Q67. Which new initiative was launched to ensure safety in inland waterways in Assam? Ans: National River Traffic & Navigation System (NRT&NS).
Q68. Who has been appointed as India’s new Revenue Secretary? Ans: T. Pandey.
Q69. Which Indian athlete was honored with the US Presidential Medal of Freedom? Ans: Lionel Messi.
Q70. What growth forecast for India in FY25-26 was predicted by the Bank of Baroda report? Ans: 6.6%-6.8%.
Q71. Which high-value insurance was launched for Prayagraj’s Kumbh Mela 2025? Ans: Maha Kumbh Mela Insurance.
Q72. Where is the theme park dedicated to former President Pranab Mukherjee being set up? Ans: Rajghat Complex, Delhi.
Q73. What major exhibition is scheduled to be held in Greater Noida from January 8-10, 2025? Ans: Indusfood 2025.
Q74. What is the theme of Pravasi Bharatiya Divas 2025? Ans: “Diaspora’s Contribution to a Viksit Bharat.”
Q75. Who was elected as the new President of Lebanon, ending a two-year political vacuum? Ans: General Joseph Aoun.
Q76. What initiative did PM Modi inaugurate to promote rural innovation and self-reliance? Ans: Grameen Bharat Mahotsav.
Q77. What is the fiscal deficit target for FY25 according to the government? Ans: 4.9% of GDP.
Q78. Which Indian state launched the PARTH Yojana for pre-recruitment training? Ans: Madhya Pradesh.
Q79. Who has been appointed as the Treasurer of the BCCI effective January 12, 2025? Ans: Prabhtej Singh Bhatia.
Q80. How much investment has the government announced for inland water transport development over the next five years? Ans: ₹50,000 crore.
Q81. Which tunnel, inaugurated by PM Modi, will enhance Kashmir-Ladakh connectivity? Ans: Z-Morh Tunnel.
Q82. What system did Sarbananda Sonowal unveil in Assam to ensure inland waterway safety? Ans: National River Traffic & Navigation System (NRT&NS).
Q83. What is the value of the INROAD project to improve natural rubber quality in Northeast India? Ans: ₹100 crore.
Q84. Who launched the Bharat Cleantech Platform to boost renewable energy sectors? Ans: Piyush Goyal.
Q85. By what percentage did India achieve growth in renewable energy capacity in 2024? Ans: 113%.
Q86. Who will represent India at Donald Trump’s second-term inauguration ceremony? Ans: External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar.
Q87. What initiative did SECL launch to provide post-retirement benefits under ‘Mission Sambandh’? Ans: Post-Retirement Benefit Cell (PRB Cell).
Q88. Under which act has the process for appointing Election Commissioners been revised? Ans: The CEC and Other ECs Act, 2023.
Q89. Where is the headquarters of the newly inaugurated National Turmeric Board? Ans: Nizamabad, Telangana.
Q90. What is the name of the Indian Railways’ world’s most powerful hydrogen fuel-run train engine? Ans: India’s Hydrogen Train Engine.
Q91. Which app was launched to enhance broadband connectivity and curb telecom fraud? Ans: Sanchar Saathi App.
Q92. On which day did the Lokpal of India celebrate its First Foundation Day? Ans: January 16, 2025.
Q93. Which regional center was announced to enhance climate resilience in J&K? Ans: Srinagar Meteorology Centre.
Q94. Which FM channel was launched for Maha Kumbh 2025? Ans: Kumbhvani FM (103.5 MHz).
Q95. Which state joined the Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY scheme as the 34th state? Ans: Odisha.
Q96. What festival was celebrated by the Zeliangrong community in Manipur? Ans: Gaan-Ngai Festival.
Q97. What pension amount was announced for Emergency detainees in Odisha? Ans: ₹20,000 per month.
Q98. What milestone anniversary did the India Meteorological Department celebrate in 2025? Ans: 150 years.
Q99. What is India’s projected GDP growth rate for FY25, according to CRISIL? Ans: 6.7%.
Q100. Who was appointed the Ombudsman and Ethics Officer of the BCCI? Ans: Justice Arun Mishra.
Q101. What amount did the RBI sell in November 2024 to stabilize the rupee? Ans: $20.2 billion.
Q102. What is India’s net direct tax collection till January 2025? Ans: ₹16.90 lakh crore.
Q103. What is the name of the app launched for showcasing India’s military history? Ans: Bharat Ranbhoomi Darshan App.
Q104. What does PMKSY stand for in the context of watershed projects? Ans: Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana.
Q105. What position did Anju Bobby George recently assume in AFI? Ans: Chairperson of the Athletes Commission.
Q106. Who surpassed Roger Federer’s record of Grand Slam matches in the Australian Open 2025? Ans: Novak Djokovic.
Q107. Which award did Aparna Sen receive at the WBFJA 2025? Ans: Satyajit Ray Lifetime Achievement Award.
Q108. Who was named as Punjab Kings’ captain for IPL 2025? Ans: Shreyas Iyer.
Q109. Which countries will commemorate 2026 as a ‘dual year’? Ans: India and Spain.
Q110. Which new species of pangolin was discovered by ZSI? Ans: Manis indoburmanica.
Q111. What milestone was achieved by ISRO’s SpaDeX mission? Ans: Spacecraft docking technology demonstration.
Q112. What amount has the Cabinet approved for the revival of RINL? Ans: ₹11,440 crore.
Q113. Which two beaches in Kerala achieved Blue Flag certification? Ans: Kappad and Chal beaches.
Q114. What app did NPCI launch to enable UPI transactions in the UAE? Ans: Magnati.
Q115. Which state launched a power privatization plan for Dakshinanchal and Purvanchal? Ans: Uttar Pradesh.
Q116. What percentage growth was recorded in India’s IIP in November 2024? Ans: 5.2%.
Q117. Which company launched a laptop assembly line in Chennai under the PLI 2.0 scheme? Ans: Syrma SGS.
Q118. Who inaugurated the second multi-purpose vessel, ‘Utkarsh’? Ans: L&T Shipyard.
Q119. What is the new record low of the rupee against USD in January 2025? Ans: ₹86/USD
Q120. Which new satellite species was discovered by the Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) in 2025? Ans: Manis indoburmanica (a new Indo-Burmese pangolin species).
Q121. Which project was launched with ₹100 crore to enhance natural rubber quality in India’s North-East? Ans: INROAD Project.
Q122. What is the projected GDP growth rate for India in FY25 as per CRISIL? Ans: 6.7%.
Q123. Which platform was launched by Piyush Goyal to enhance cleantech value chains? Ans: Bharat Cleantech Platform.
Q124. Where was the Sri Sri Radha Madanmohanji Temple, Asia’s second-largest ISKCON temple, inaugurated? Ans: Navi Mumbai.
Q125. What is the name of the app launched by DoT to curb telecom fraud? Ans: Sanchar Saathi App.
Q126. What milestone anniversary did the India Meteorological Department (IMD) celebrate in January 2025? Ans: 150 Years.
Q127. Which festival in Tamil Nadu began with bull-taming events in January 2025? Ans: Avaniyapuram Jallikattu.
Q128. What is the name of the app launched on Army Day 2025 to boost battlefield tourism? Ans: Bharat Ranbhoomi Darshan App.
Q129. Which international committee did India join to strengthen the use of Big Data for SDGs? Ans: UN Big Data Committee.
Q130. What is the expected annual growth rate of India’s F&B export industry over the next five years? Ans: 14-15%.
Q131. What was the retail inflation rate in India in December 2024? Ans: 5.22%.
Q132. What is the name of the cold-weather apparel developed by DRDO? Ans: HIMKAVACH.
Q133. Which Indian state integrated with Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY in January 2025? Ans: Odisha.
Q134. What is the record low exchange rate of the rupee against the US dollar in January 2025? Ans: ₹86/USD.
Q135. Which initiative was launched in Assam for inland waterway safety? Ans: National River Traffic & Navigation System (NRT&NS).
Q136. Who was appointed the Chairperson of the AFI Athletes Commission in 2025? Ans: Anju Bobby George.
Q137. Which countries declared 2026 as a ‘Dual Year’ focusing on culture and AI? Ans: India and Spain.
Q138. What is the name of the ₹75,000 crore energy and cement expansion plan announced by Adani? Ans: Adani Investment in Chhattisgarh.
Q139. What is the new appointment process for Election Commissioners under the revised act? Ans: CEC and Other ECs Act, 2023.
Q140. Which Indian beaches received Blue Flag certification for sustainability? Ans: Kappad and Chal beaches.
Q141. Which regional center was announced in J&K for climate resilience in January 2025? Ans: Srinagar Meteorology Centre.
Q142. What is the projected factory output growth rate for November 2024? Ans: 5.2%.
Q143. Which Hindu festival on January 14, 2025, marks the Sun’s transition to Capricorn? Ans: Makar Sankranti.
Q144. Who is India’s fastest ODI century scorer in women’s cricket as of January 2025? Ans: Smriti Mandhana.
Q145. Which Indian Railways innovation achieved a benchmark in green energy technology? Ans: Hydrogen fuel-run train engine.
Q146. What is the total direct tax collection of India by January 2025? Ans: ₹16.90 lakh crore.
Q147. Which organization developed space docking technology in January 2025? Ans: ISRO.
Q148. What is the world’s most powerful reusable rocket launched by Blue Origin? Ans: New Glenn.
Q149. Which app was launched for Maha Kumbh 2025 by Uttar Pradesh? Ans: Kumbhvani FM.
Q150. What is the name of the inaugural Kho Kho World Cup’s host city? Ans: New Delhi.
Q151. What benefit does SECL’s Post-Retirement Benefit Cell under ‘Mission Sambandh’ provide? Ans: Welfare support for retired employees.
Q152. What is India’s projected economy rank by 2026 as per PHDCCI? Ans: 4th largest in the world.
Q153. Who received the Honorary Citizen Award from Singapore in January 2025? Ans: Tarun Das.
Q154. What is the new pension amount for Odisha’s Emergency detainees announced in 2025? Ans: ₹20,000 monthly.
Q155. What is the inflation rate in December 2024 due to manufacturing and fuel costs? Ans: 2.37%.
Q156. Which post-harvest festival was celebrated by the Zeliangrong community in Manipur? Ans: Gaan-Ngai Festival.
Q157. What record did Djokovic achieve at the Australian Open 2025? Ans: 430 Grand Slam matches.
Q158. What significant event was launched at the Bharat Climate Forum 2025? Ans: Bharat Cleantech Platform.
Q159. Which river’s historic buildings in Hyderabad were recognized on the 2025 World Monuments Watch? Ans: Musi River.
Q160. What did PM Modi discuss in the first ‘Mann Ki Baat’ of 2025? Ans: Constitution, democracy, space tech, and human-animal harmony.
Q161. What is the ‘Entity Locker’ launched by the Government of India? Ans: A digital platform for efficient management and verification of business documents, inspired by DigiLocker.
Q162. Which company unveiled India’s first eVTOL air taxi prototype called ‘Shunya’? Ans: Sarla Aviation.
Q163. Who was appointed as the Neutral Expert for the Indus Waters Treaty dispute? Ans: A World Bank-appointed expert.
Q164. Which country has India partnered with for geothermal energy development? Ans: Iceland.
Q165. What is the main goal of the NITI Aayog’s Fiscal Health Index (FHI) 2025? Ans: To evaluate the fiscal health of 18 Indian states for policy reforms.
Q166. Where was the two-day consultation on AI RAM held in January 2025? Ans: Bangalore.
Q167. Who was elected as the new President of ICSI in 2025? Ans: Dhananjay Shukla.
Q168. What new sustainable initiative was introduced by India in January 2025 for rubber production? Ans: Indian Sustainable Natural Rubber (iSNR).
Q169. Which social media platform temporarily shut down in the U.S. due to a national security law? Ans: TikTok.
Q170. Who was sworn in as the 47th President of the U.S. on January 20, 2025? Ans: Donald Trump.
Q171. Which two countries signed a 20-year Comprehensive Strategic Partnership Treaty in January 2025? Ans: Russia and Iran.
Q172. Which country built the world’s longest tunnel, the Tianshan Shengli Tunnel? Ans: China.
Q173. Who became the first Indian-American Hindu Second Lady of the United States? Ans: Usha Vance.
Q174. Which U.S. executive order on birthright citizenship was temporarily blocked by a Seattle-based judge? Ans: Trump’s executive order on birthright citizenship.
Q175. Which country withdrew from the Paris Climate Agreement in January 2025? Ans: United States.
Q176. Which glacier in Nepal is expected to vanish by the 2040s due to climate change? Ans: Yala Glacier.
Q177. Which country was granted partner status in BRICS in January 2025? Ans: Nigeria.
Q178. What did Donald Trump announce related to cryptocurrency in January 2025? Ans: He formed a Cryptocurrency Working Group.
Q179. What major renaming took place in the Gulf of Mexico under Trump’s administration? Ans: Gulf of Mexico was renamed Gulf of America.
Q180. Which Indian product received a GI tag from PM Modi in January 2025? Ans: Virgin Coconut Oil from Nicobar district.
Q181. Which northeastern state celebrated its Statehood Day on January 21, 2025? Ans: Manipur, Meghalaya, Tripura.
Q182. Which festival in Andhra Pradesh emphasizes biodiversity conservation? Ans: Flamingo Festival.
Q183. What scheme did the Chhattisgarh CM launch to aid landless agricultural laborers? Ans: ₹10,000 annually for 7.5 lakh landless agricultural laborers.
Q184. Which state celebrated its 54th Statehood Day on January 25, 2025? Ans: Himachal Pradesh.
Q185. What GDP growth is projected for India in 2025-26 by the CII? Ans: 7%.
Q186. How much Mudra Loan was disbursed in Q3 FY25? Ans: ₹3.39 lakh crore.
Q187. Which bank’s expansion was approved by RBI with 20 new branches? Ans: HSBC India.
Q188. What is the new series that RBI mandates for transactional calls? Ans: ‘1600xx’.
Q189. What new system was launched by Rajnath Singh to enhance Indian Army’s situational awareness? Ans: SANJAY Battlefield Surveillance System.
Q190. Which state launched its own disaster early warning systems in January 2025? Ans: Kerala.
Q191. What digital innovation was introduced by CSIR in Mumbai? Ans: Mega Innovation Complex.
Q192. Which platform launched ‘PB Advantage’ health insurance initiative? Ans: Policybazaar.ae.
Q193. Which Indian IT company topped the Brand Finance 2025 rankings? Ans: Accenture.
Q194. What major data infrastructure project is Reliance building in Gujarat? Ans: The world’s largest data center in Jamnagar.
Q195. Where was India’s sixth astronomical observatory inaugurated in January 2025? Ans: Panchet Hill, West Bengal.
Q196. Which Indian state will host the FIDE Chess World Cup in 2025? Ans: India.
Q197. Which Indian city is hosting the first-ever Kho Kho World Cup in 2025? Ans: New Delhi.
Q198. Who won the men’s singles title at the India Open 2025 badminton tournament? Ans: Viktor Axelsen.
Q199. What event is celebrated as National Tourism Day 2025 in India? Ans: Tourism for Inclusive Growth.
Q200. What is the theme for National Voters’ Day 2025? Ans: “Nothing Like Voting, I Vote for Sure.”
Q201. What book did Amitabh Kant release about India’s G20 presidency? Ans: “How India Scaled Mt G20.”
Q202. Who passed away at the age of 84, a Manchester United and Scotland legend? Ans: Denis Law.
Q203. What rare sculpture was discovered in Karnataka’s Udupi district? Ans: Umamaheshwara metal sculpture.
Q204. What major event will take place at the New Delhi World Book Fair in February 2025? Ans: A literary confluence celebrating over five decades of legacy.
Q205. Which state celebrated the first anniversary of the Pran Pratishtha at Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Mandir? Ans: Ayodhya.
Q206. Who was appointed as the new Director General of CRPF? Ans: Gyanendra Pratap Singh.
Q207. What financial scheme helps empower rural families in India? Ans: SVAMITVA Scheme.
Q208. What international event is scheduled from February 1-9, 2025, in New Delhi? Ans: World Book Fair 2025.
Q209. Which Indian state has launched the SVAMITVA scheme property cards? Ans: Uttar Pradesh.
Q210. What military operation was launched by BSF to secure India-Pakistan border during fog? Ans: Operation Sard Hawa.
Q211. What initiative is being celebrated under the Beti Bachao Beti Padhao scheme in 2025? Ans: 10 years of promoting girl child welfare.
Q212. Who became the first Indian-American Hindu Second Lady of the U.S. in 2025? Ans: Usha Vance.
Q213. What significant project will Trump announce to support AI infrastructure in 2025? Ans: Stargate AI Project.
Q214. Which Indian state is implementing localized disaster early warning systems? Ans: Kerala.
Q215. What event celebrates the legacy of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose on January 23, 2025? Ans: Parakram Diwas.
Q216. What is the theme of International Day of Education 2025? Ans: AI and Education: Preserving Human Agency in a World of Automation.
Q217. Which state marked its 76th Foundation Day in January 2025? Ans: Uttar Pradesh.
Q218. Who inaugurated the country’s first astronomical observatory in Eastern India? Ans: India.
Q219. Who became the Chief Justice of Bombay High Court in 2025? Ans: Justice Alok Aradhe.
Q220. What new feature did RBI introduce for bank licensing in 2025? Ans: Standing External Advisory Committee.
Q221. What project did CII project for India’s GDP growth for FY 2025-26? Ans: 7%.
Q222. What did the Ministry of Finance launch to track fiscal health of states? Ans: Fiscal Health Index (FHI).
Q223. What significant announcement did Trump make regarding cryptocurrency? Ans: Formation of a working group.
Q224. Which new banking operation did RBI approve in 2025? Ans: Skydo as a Payment Aggregator.
Q225. Which Indian state is promoting Virgin Coconut Oil through a GI tag? Ans: Nicobar District in Andaman.
Q226. What unique metal sculpture was discovered in Karnataka’s Udupi district? Ans: Umamaheshwara sculpture.
Q227. Which organization won the Subhash Chandra Bose Aapda Prabandhan Puraskar in 2025? Ans: INCOIS.
Q228. What is the theme for National Voters’ Day 2025 in India? Ans: “Nothing Like Voting, I Vote for Sure.”
Q229. Which state launched the ‘Digi Vidya’ digital classrooms initiative in 2025? Ans: Jharkhand.
Q230. What award was given to David Beckham and Diane von Furstenberg at WEF 2025? Ans: WEF Crystal Award.
Q231. Who won the Men’s singles at the India Open 2025? Ans: Viktor Axelsen.
Q232. Who received India’s highest civilian honor Bharat Ratna in 2025? Ans: Chaudhary Charan Singh.
Q233. Who was elected President of the United Nations General Assembly in 2025? Ans: Dennis Francis.
Q234. Who is the first to sign an agreement to support sustainable agriculture in Assam? Ans: GreenTech.
Q235. Which Indian company is the first to export electric vehicles to the UK? Ans: Tata Motors.
Q236. Which city hosted the 2025 National Chess Championship? Ans: New Delhi.
Q237. What did Google launch in India to benefit farmers? Ans: AI-driven farming app.
Q238. What new technology was introduced by Google to combat data breaches? Ans: Chrome OS 4.0.
Q239. Which cities became India’s first Wetland Cities under the Ramsar Convention? Ans: Indore and Udaipur became India’s first Wetland Cities under the Ramsar Convention.
Q240. What is India’s target for GI tags by 2030 as set by Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal? Ans: India aims to reach 10,000 GI tags by 2030, with 605 already issued.
Q241. According to the new study, when did the Iron Age begin in Tamil Nadu? Ans: The study suggests Iron Age in Tamil Nadu began as early as 3345 BCE.
Q242. What is the annual cap set by IRDAI on senior citizens’ health premium hike? Ans: IRDAI has capped senior citizens’ health premium hike at 10% annually.
Q243. How many new Ramsar Wetlands did India add recently? Ans: India added 4 new Ramsar Wetlands, taking the total to 89.
Q244. What is the name of Indian Railways’ new SuperApp? Ans: Indian Railways launched ‘SwaRail’ SuperApp.
Q245. Which temple in Vrindavan received FCRA approval for foreign donations? Ans: Banke Bihari Temple in Vrindavan secured FCRA approval.
Q246. What unique initiative was launched for Chinar trees in Kashmir? Ans: J&K Forest Research Institute launched geo-tagging for Chinar trees.
Q247. When is Mahakumbh 2025 scheduled to take place? Ans: Mahakumbh 2025 is scheduled from January 13 to February 26, 2025.
Q248. Which Chinese AI startup topped the U.S. App Store surpassing ChatGPT? Ans: DeepSeek AI topped the U.S. App Store with its R1 reasoning model.
Q249. What percentage of votes did Alexander Lukashenko secure in his seventh term election? Ans: Alexander Lukashenko secured 87% votes in the controversial election.
Q250. Which African nation became the first to eliminate Onchocerciasis? Ans: Niger became the first African nation to eliminate Onchocerciasis (river blindness).
Q251. Who was appointed as Executive Director of Dhanlaxmi Bank? Ans: P. Suriaraj was appointed as Executive Director of Dhanlaxmi Bank.
Q252. What is the interest rate set by RBI on GOI Floating Rate Bonds 2035? Ans: RBI set 6.66% interest rate on GOI Floating Rate Bonds 2035.
Q253. Which fintech became India’s first to adopt CBDC (e-Rupee)? Ans: CRED became India’s first fintech to adopt CBDC.
Q254. What is the projected GDP growth rate in Economic Survey 2025? Ans: India’s GDP growth is pegged at 6.4% in Economic Survey 2025.
Q255. What is the new income tax exemption limit announced in Budget 2025-26? Ans: No tax on income up to ₹12 lakh, with ₹12.75 lakh exemption for salaried individuals.
Q256. Who was appointed as Vedanta’s first-ever CEO? Ans: Deshnee Naidoo was appointed as Vedanta’s first-ever CEO.
Q257. Until when has Hisashi Takeuchi’s term been extended as Maruti Suzuki’s MD & CEO? Ans: Hisashi Takeuchi’s term has been extended until March 31, 2028.
Q258. Which consumer protection body is investigating Ola and Uber’s differential pricing? Ans: CCPA (Central Consumer Protection Authority) is investigating the differential pricing.
Q259. What status did India receive in the Eurodrone Programme? Ans: India became an Observer State in the Eurodrone Programme.
Q260. Who won the 9th Johor International Open Chess Tournament? Ans: Indian Grandmaster Iniyan Panneerselvam won the tournament.
Q261. Who was named ICC Women’s Cricketer of the Year? Ans: Smriti Mandhana was named ICC Women’s Cricketer of the Year.
Q262. Who won the Australian Open 2025? Ans: Jannik Sinner defended his title by defeating Alexander Zverev.
Q263. Which team won the inaugural Women’s Hockey India League? Ans: Odisha Warriors won the inaugural Women’s Hockey India League.
Q264. Who became India’s highest T20 run-scorer as wicket-keeper? Ans: Dinesh Karthik became India’s highest T20 run-scorer as wicket-keeper with 7,451 runs.
Q265. Who will be the first Indian astronaut to command a private space mission? Ans: Shubhanshu Shukla will pilot Axiom-4 to ISS.
Q266. What is BIMTECH’s new campus blockchain currency called? Ans: BIMTECH launched BIMCOIN as India’s first campus blockchain currency.
Q267. What is the new record for spacewalk set by Sunita Williams? Ans: Sunita Williams set a new spacewalk record of 62 hours 6 minutes.
Q268. What is the theme of World Neglected Tropical Diseases Day 2025? Ans: The theme is “Unite, Act, and Eliminate NTDs”.
Q269. How much funds were allocated for healthcare in Budget 2025? Ans: Healthcare received ₹98,311 Crore in Budget 2025.
Q270. Who was honored with the Padma Shri for revolutionizing apple farming? Ans: Hariman Sharma received Padma Shri for developing HRMN-99 apple variety.
Q271. Which Indian short film was nominated for the 97th Academy Awards? Ans: ‘Anuja’ was nominated for Best Live Action Short Film category.
Q272. What is the total budget allocation in Union Budget 2025-26? Ans: Union Budget 2025-26 allocated ₹50.65 Lakh Crore.
Q273. How much capital infusion was approved for IFCI? Ans: Government approved ₹500 Crore infusion for IFCI.
Q274. What are India’s current forex reserves according to the news? Ans: Forex reserves declined to $625.87 billion.
Q275. Who won the ICC ODI Cricketer Award from Afghanistan? Ans: Azmatullah Omarzai won the ICC ODI Cricketer Award.
Q276. Which state topped the Khelo India Winter Games? Ans: Ladakh topped the Khelo India Winter Games.
Q277. What is the name of SEBI’s new digital repository launched on Republic Day 2025? Ans: SEBI launched ‘Dharohar – Milestones in the Indian Securities Market’.
Q278. What does the UAE declare 2025 as? Ans: UAE declared 2025 as the “Year of Community”.
Q279. Who was appointed as India’s Ambassador to Israel? Ans: Jitender Pal Singh was appointed as India’s Ambassador to Israel.
Q280. Which bank adopted Clari5’s system for cybercrime complaint handling? Ans: Punjab National Bank adopted Clari5’s system.
Q281. What is the name of SEBI’s new portal for technical glitches? Ans: SEBI launched iSPOT (Integrated SEBI Portal for Technical Glitches).
Q282. Which state will host the 23rd National Para Athletics Championship 2025? Ans: Tamil Nadu will host the championship.
Q283. Who resigned as ICC CEO before Champions Trophy 2025? Ans: Geoff Allardice resigned as ICC CEO.
Q284. How many MoUs did India sign with Indonesia during President Subianto’s visit? Ans: India signed 5 MoUs with Indonesia.
Q285. What is the theme of International Customs Day 2025? Ans: The theme is “Efficiency, Security, and Prosperity.”
Q286. When is Indian Newspaper Day celebrated? Ans: Indian Newspaper Day is celebrated on January 29.
Q287. Who won the ICC Women’s Championship? Ans: Australia won their third consecutive ICC Women’s Championship title.
Q288. What is the size of the MSME Credit Guarantee Scheme launched by the government? Ans: Government launched ₹100 Crore MSME Credit Guarantee Scheme.
Q289. Which Indian sculptor passed away at 76? Ans: Sculptor Latika Katt passed away at 76.
Q290. What is the name of Haryana’s new app for sanitary napkin distribution? Ans: Haryana launched ‘Samman Sanjeevani’ App.
Q291. How many countries are now part of GPAP? Ans: Global Plastic Action Partnership expanded to 25 countries.
Q292. Which olympian and dentist passed away at 94? Ans: Greg Bell, Olympic Long Jump Gold Medallist, passed away at 94.
Q293. What is the depth target for India’s first human submersible in 2025? Ans: The submersible aims for 500m depth in 2025.
Q294. When was the 160th Birth Anniversary of Lala Lajpat Rai celebrated? Ans: The anniversary was celebrated as part of January 2025 news.
Q295. What is X (formerly Twitter) planning to launch? Ans: X is planning to launch X Money, a Visa-powered digital wallet.
Q296. Which award did Doordarshan receive for electoral campaigns? Ans: Doordarshan was recognized for voter awareness series “Chunav Ka Parv Desh Ka Garv”.
Q297. How many deaths occurred in the Maha Kumbh tragedy? Ans: 30 people died and 60 were injured in the Prayagraj stampede.
Q298. What disease saw a surge in cases in Pune? Ans: Guillain-Barré Syndrome cases surged in Pune.
Q299. Which festival did Kathmandu host for the first time? Ans: Kathmandu hosted the first Pashmina Festival.
Q300. What is the name of Tata Steel’s new initiative supporting the National Hydrogen Mission? Ans: Tata Steel pioneered hydrogen-transport pipes.