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Current Affairs January 2025<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Most Important One Liners Questions and Answers January 2025<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q1.<\/strong> Where will the Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 be held? Ans:<\/strong> Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q2.<\/strong> What percentage decline in domestic migration was reported in 2023 compared to 2011 levels? Ans:<\/strong> 11.8%<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q3.<\/strong> Who amended the Foreign Trade Policy 2023 to mandate stakeholder consultations? Ans:<\/strong> DGFT<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q4.<\/strong> Which corridor was inaugurated by PM Modi to reduce travel time between Delhi and Meerut to 40 minutes? Ans:<\/strong> Namo Bharat RRTS corridor<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q5.<\/strong> Where will Aero India 2025 be held, and what is its theme? Ans:<\/strong> Bengaluru; “The Runway to a Billion Opportunities”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q6.<\/strong> What is the name of the CBI’s portal launched for real-time INTERPOL coordination? Ans:<\/strong> BHARATPOL<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q7.<\/strong> Which city became the 69th Railway Division in India? Ans:<\/strong> Jammu<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q8.<\/strong> India has surpassed how many kilometers of metro rail network? Ans:<\/strong> 1,000 km<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q9.<\/strong> Where was the first photographic evidence of Pallas’s cat found in India? Ans:<\/strong> Kinnaur, Himachal Pradesh<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q10.<\/strong> Which state launched India’s first organic fisheries cluster? Ans:<\/strong> Sikkim<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q11.<\/strong> How much cashless treatment will be provided for road accident survivors under the new scheme? Ans:<\/strong> \u20b91.5 lakh for seven days<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q12.<\/strong> Where will the memorial for Pranab Mukherjee be set up? Ans:<\/strong> Rajghat Complex, Delhi<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q13.<\/strong> Who will be the Chief Guest at India’s 2025 Republic Day parade? Ans:<\/strong> Prabowo Subianto<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q14.<\/strong> When will the Indusfood 2025 exhibition be held? Ans:<\/strong> January 8-10, 2025<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q15.<\/strong> When was NITI Aayog established, replacing the Planning Commission? Ans:<\/strong> January 1, 2015<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q16.<\/strong> Which train was flagged off by PM Modi under the Pravasi Teerth Darshan Yojana? Ans:<\/strong> Pravasi Bharatiya Express<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q17.<\/strong> How much investment has the government announced for inland water transport development? Ans:<\/strong> \u20b950,000 crore over five years<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q18.<\/strong> Which tunnel will boost connectivity between Kashmir and Ladakh? Ans:<\/strong> Z-Morh Tunnel<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q19.<\/strong> What system was launched in Assam to enhance inland waterway safety? Ans:<\/strong> National River Traffic & Navigation System (NRT&NS)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q20.<\/strong> Which city was declared the world’s most polluted in 2024? Ans:<\/strong> Hanoi<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q21.<\/strong> Which Canadian Prime Minister recently resigned after nearly a decade in power? Ans:<\/strong> Justin Trudeau<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q22.<\/strong> Who was Shigemi Fukahori? Ans:<\/strong> Nagasaki atomic bomb survivor and peace advocate<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q23.<\/strong> Who was elected as Lebanon’s president in 2025? Ans:<\/strong> General Joseph Aoun<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q24.<\/strong> What milestone did the world cross for the first time in 2024 regarding climate change? Ans:<\/strong> Earth exceeded $1.5^{\\circ}C$ above pre-industrial levels<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q25.<\/strong> What is the theme of the 38th National Games torch rally in Uttarakhand? Ans:<\/strong> Tejaswini<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q26.<\/strong> Where was India’s first coastal bird census conducted? Ans:<\/strong> Jamnagar, Gujarat<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q27.<\/strong> How much sponsorship was announced for the Indian national kho kho team by Odisha? Ans:<\/strong> \u20b915 crore<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q28.<\/strong> Who was appointed as CEO of the Delhi Waqf Board in 2025? Ans:<\/strong> Azimul Haque<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q29.<\/strong> What position will Dr. V. Narayanan hold in ISRO from January 2025? Ans:<\/strong> ISRO Chief and Space Secretary<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q30.<\/strong> What is the new name for the RRTS corridor connecting Delhi and Meerut? Ans:<\/strong> Namo Bharat<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q31.<\/strong> Who unveiled trophies for the inaugural Kho Kho World Cup 2025? Ans:<\/strong> KKFI<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q32.<\/strong> Which country’s cricket player, Martin Guptill, announced his retirement in 2025? Ans:<\/strong> New Zealand<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q33.<\/strong> When is National Bird Day observed annually? Ans:<\/strong> January 5<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q34.<\/strong> What theme was announced for Pravasi Bharatiya Divas 2025? Ans:<\/strong> “Diaspora’s Contribution to a Viksit Bharat”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q35.<\/strong> Who is the oldest person confirmed by LongeviQuest in 2025? Ans:<\/strong> Sister Inah Lucas<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q36.<\/strong> Which city will host the Aero India 2025 exhibition? Ans:<\/strong> Bengaluru<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q37.<\/strong> What rank did India achieve in the Henley Passport Index 2025? Ans:<\/strong> 85th<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q38.<\/strong> How many countries are participating in the Kho Kho World Cup 2025? Ans:<\/strong> 24<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q39.<\/strong> Which Indian state recently launched the “PARTH Yojana”? Ans:<\/strong> Madhya Pradesh<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q40.<\/strong> What is the new lending restriction update by RBI for Asirvad Micro Finance? Ans:<\/strong> Lending restrictions were lifted<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q41.<\/strong> Which country has been declared the world’s most polluted city in 2024 with PM2.5 levels at $266~\\mu g\/m^{3}$? Ans:<\/strong> Hanoi, Vietnam.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q42.<\/strong> Who stepped down as Canadian Prime Minister after nearly a decade in power? Ans:<\/strong> Justin Trudeau.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q43.<\/strong> What milestone did India achieve in metro rail, becoming the world’s 3rd largest network? Ans:<\/strong> Surpassing 1,000 km of metro rail network.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q44.<\/strong> Which tunnel, enhancing Kashmir-Ladakh connectivity, is set to be inaugurated by PM Modi? Ans:<\/strong> Z-Morh Tunnel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q45.<\/strong> What is the theme of Aero India 2025, scheduled from February 10-14 in Bengaluru? Ans:<\/strong> “The Runway to a Billion Opportunities.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q46.<\/strong> Who has been elected as the new President of the Athletics Federation of India (AFI)? Ans:<\/strong> Bahadur Singh Sagoo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q47.<\/strong> Which initiative has Amit Shah recently launched for real-time INTERPOL coordination in India? Ans:<\/strong> BHARATPOL Portal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q48.<\/strong> What was the rank of India in the 2025 Henley Passport Index? Ans:<\/strong> 85th.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q49.<\/strong> Who has been confirmed as the Chief Guest for India’s 2025 Republic Day parade? Ans:<\/strong> Prabowo Subianto, Indonesian President.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q50.<\/strong> Which Indian state hosted the first coastal and wader bird census in Jamnagar? Ans:<\/strong> Gujarat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q51.<\/strong> What significant GDP growth rate has NSO projected for India for the year 2024-25? Ans:<\/strong> 6.4%.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q52.<\/strong> What is the government’s capital investment allocation for developing inland waterways over five years? Ans:<\/strong> \u20b950,000 crore.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q53.<\/strong> Who has been appointed as the new ISRO Chief and Secretary of Space? Ans:<\/strong> Dr. V. Narayanan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q54.<\/strong> In which state was India’s first organic fisheries cluster launched? Ans:<\/strong> Sikkim.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q55.<\/strong> Which country signed an MoU with India to strengthen resource security in copper and coking coal sectors? Ans:<\/strong> Mongolia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q56.<\/strong> What is the name of the tourist train launched under Pravasi Teerth Darshan Yojana? Ans:<\/strong> Pravasi Bharatiya Express.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q57.<\/strong> Which nation has implemented new sanctions against entities aiding Russia in the Ukraine war? Ans:<\/strong> Japan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q58.<\/strong> What is the special initiative launched by MBMC and NITI Aayog to empower women in traditional snack production? Ans:<\/strong> Faral Sakhi Initiative.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q59.<\/strong> Who has been appointed as the new Judge of the Uttarakhand High Court? Ans:<\/strong> Shri Ashish Naithani.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q60.<\/strong> Which rare species was discovered in Himachal Pradesh’s Kinnaur during a snow leopard survey? Ans:<\/strong> Pallas’s Cat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q61.<\/strong> What cashless treatment plan did Nitin Gadkari announce for road accident survivors? Ans:<\/strong> \u20b91.5 lakh cashless treatment for seven days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q62.<\/strong> What rank did India achieve globally in cyberattacks according to the 2024 CloudSEK report? Ans:<\/strong> 2nd.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q63.<\/strong> Who was announced as the International Ambassador for the 20th Tata Mumbai Marathon? Ans:<\/strong> Sir Mo Farah.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q64.<\/strong> Which state announced \u20b915 crore sponsorship for the Indian national kho kho team? Ans:<\/strong> Odisha.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q65.<\/strong> Who won the 33rd Santosh Trophy by defeating Kerala? Ans:<\/strong> West Bengal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q66.<\/strong> What is the total gold holdings of RBI after adding 8 tonnes in November 2024? Ans:<\/strong> 876 tonnes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q67.<\/strong> Which new initiative was launched to ensure safety in inland waterways in Assam? Ans:<\/strong> National River Traffic & Navigation System (NRT&NS).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q68.<\/strong> Who has been appointed as India’s new Revenue Secretary? Ans:<\/strong> T. Pandey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q69.<\/strong> Which Indian athlete was honored with the US Presidential Medal of Freedom? Ans:<\/strong> Lionel Messi.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q70.<\/strong> What growth forecast for India in FY25-26 was predicted by the Bank of Baroda report? Ans:<\/strong> 6.6%-6.8%.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q71.<\/strong> Which high-value insurance was launched for Prayagraj’s Kumbh Mela 2025? Ans:<\/strong> Maha Kumbh Mela Insurance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q72.<\/strong> Where is the theme park dedicated to former President Pranab Mukherjee being set up? Ans:<\/strong> Rajghat Complex, Delhi.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q73.<\/strong> What major exhibition is scheduled to be held in Greater Noida from January 8-10, 2025? Ans:<\/strong> Indusfood 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q74.<\/strong> What is the theme of Pravasi Bharatiya Divas 2025? Ans:<\/strong> “Diaspora’s Contribution to a Viksit Bharat.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q75.<\/strong> Who was elected as the new President of Lebanon, ending a two-year political vacuum? Ans:<\/strong> General Joseph Aoun.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q76.<\/strong> What initiative did PM Modi inaugurate to promote rural innovation and self-reliance? Ans:<\/strong> Grameen Bharat Mahotsav.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q77.<\/strong> What is the fiscal deficit target for FY25 according to the government? Ans:<\/strong> 4.9% of GDP.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q78.<\/strong> Which Indian state launched the PARTH Yojana for pre-recruitment training? Ans:<\/strong> Madhya Pradesh.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q79.<\/strong> Who has been appointed as the Treasurer of the BCCI effective January 12, 2025? Ans:<\/strong> Prabhtej Singh Bhatia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q80.<\/strong> How much investment has the government announced for inland water transport development over the next five years? Ans:<\/strong> \u20b950,000 crore.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q81.<\/strong> Which tunnel, inaugurated by PM Modi, will enhance Kashmir-Ladakh connectivity? Ans:<\/strong> Z-Morh Tunnel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q82.<\/strong> What system did Sarbananda Sonowal unveil in Assam to ensure inland waterway safety? Ans:<\/strong> National River Traffic & Navigation System (NRT&NS).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q83.<\/strong> What is the value of the INROAD project to improve natural rubber quality in Northeast India? Ans:<\/strong> \u20b9100 crore.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q84.<\/strong> Who launched the Bharat Cleantech Platform to boost renewable energy sectors? Ans:<\/strong> Piyush Goyal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q85.<\/strong> By what percentage did India achieve growth in renewable energy capacity in 2024? Ans:<\/strong> 113%.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q86.<\/strong> Who will represent India at Donald Trump’s second-term inauguration ceremony? Ans:<\/strong> External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q87.<\/strong> What initiative did SECL launch to provide post-retirement benefits under ‘Mission Sambandh’? Ans:<\/strong> Post-Retirement Benefit Cell (PRB Cell).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q88.<\/strong> Under which act has the process for appointing Election Commissioners been revised? Ans:<\/strong> The CEC and Other ECs Act, 2023.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q89.<\/strong> Where is the headquarters of the newly inaugurated National Turmeric Board? Ans:<\/strong> Nizamabad, Telangana.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q90.<\/strong> What is the name of the Indian Railways’ world’s most powerful hydrogen fuel-run train engine? Ans:<\/strong> India’s Hydrogen Train Engine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q91.<\/strong> Which app was launched to enhance broadband connectivity and curb telecom fraud? Ans:<\/strong> Sanchar Saathi App.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q92.<\/strong> On which day did the Lokpal of India celebrate its First Foundation Day? Ans:<\/strong> January 16, 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q93.<\/strong> Which regional center was announced to enhance climate resilience in J&K? Ans:<\/strong> Srinagar Meteorology Centre.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q94.<\/strong> Which FM channel was launched for Maha Kumbh 2025? Ans:<\/strong> Kumbhvani FM (103.5 MHz).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q95.<\/strong> Which state joined the Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY scheme as the 34th state? Ans:<\/strong> Odisha.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q96.<\/strong> What festival was celebrated by the Zeliangrong community in Manipur? Ans:<\/strong> Gaan-Ngai Festival.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q97.<\/strong> What pension amount was announced for Emergency detainees in Odisha? Ans:<\/strong> \u20b920,000 per month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q98.<\/strong> What milestone anniversary did the India Meteorological Department celebrate in 2025? Ans:<\/strong> 150 years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q99.<\/strong> What is India’s projected GDP growth rate for FY25, according to CRISIL? Ans:<\/strong> 6.7%.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q100.<\/strong> Who was appointed the Ombudsman and Ethics Officer of the BCCI? Ans:<\/strong> Justice Arun Mishra.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q101.<\/strong> What amount did the RBI sell in November 2024 to stabilize the rupee? Ans:<\/strong> $20.2 billion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q102.<\/strong> What is India’s net direct tax collection till January 2025? Ans:<\/strong> \u20b916.90 lakh crore.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q103.<\/strong> What is the name of the app launched for showcasing India’s military history? Ans:<\/strong> Bharat Ranbhoomi Darshan App.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q104.<\/strong> What does PMKSY stand for in the context of watershed projects? Ans:<\/strong> Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q105.<\/strong> What position did Anju Bobby George recently assume in AFI? Ans:<\/strong> Chairperson of the Athletes Commission.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q106.<\/strong> Who surpassed Roger Federer’s record of Grand Slam matches in the Australian Open 2025? Ans:<\/strong> Novak Djokovic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q107.<\/strong> Which award did Aparna Sen receive at the WBFJA 2025? Ans:<\/strong> Satyajit Ray Lifetime Achievement Award.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q108.<\/strong> Who was named as Punjab Kings’ captain for IPL 2025? Ans:<\/strong> Shreyas Iyer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q109.<\/strong> Which countries will commemorate 2026 as a ‘dual year’? Ans:<\/strong> India and Spain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q110.<\/strong> Which new species of pangolin was discovered by ZSI? Ans:<\/strong> Manis indoburmanica.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q111.<\/strong> What milestone was achieved by ISRO’s SpaDeX mission? Ans:<\/strong> Spacecraft docking technology demonstration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q112.<\/strong> What amount has the Cabinet approved for the revival of RINL? Ans:<\/strong> \u20b911,440 crore.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q113.<\/strong> Which two beaches in Kerala achieved Blue Flag certification? Ans:<\/strong> Kappad and Chal beaches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q114.<\/strong> What app did NPCI launch to enable UPI transactions in the UAE? Ans:<\/strong> Magnati.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q115.<\/strong> Which state launched a power privatization plan for Dakshinanchal and Purvanchal? Ans:<\/strong> Uttar Pradesh.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q116.<\/strong> What percentage growth was recorded in India’s IIP in November 2024? Ans:<\/strong> 5.2%.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q117.<\/strong> Which company launched a laptop assembly line in Chennai under the PLI 2.0 scheme? Ans:<\/strong> Syrma SGS.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q118.<\/strong> Who inaugurated the second multi-purpose vessel, ‘Utkarsh’? Ans:<\/strong> L&T Shipyard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q119.<\/strong> What is the new record low of the rupee against USD in January 2025? Ans:<\/strong> \u20b986\/USD<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q120.<\/strong> Which new satellite species was discovered by the Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) in 2025? Ans:<\/strong> Manis indoburmanica (a new Indo-Burmese pangolin species).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q121.<\/strong> Which project was launched with \u20b9100 crore to enhance natural rubber quality in India’s North-East? Ans:<\/strong> INROAD Project.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q122.<\/strong> What is the projected GDP growth rate for India in FY25 as per CRISIL? Ans:<\/strong> 6.7%.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q123.<\/strong> Which platform was launched by Piyush Goyal to enhance cleantech value chains? Ans:<\/strong> Bharat Cleantech Platform.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q124.<\/strong> Where was the Sri Sri Radha Madanmohanji Temple, Asia’s second-largest ISKCON temple, inaugurated? Ans:<\/strong> Navi Mumbai.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q125.<\/strong> What is the name of the app launched by DoT to curb telecom fraud? Ans:<\/strong> Sanchar Saathi App.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q126.<\/strong> What milestone anniversary did the India Meteorological Department (IMD) celebrate in January 2025? Ans:<\/strong> 150 Years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q127.<\/strong> Which festival in Tamil Nadu began with bull-taming events in January 2025? Ans:<\/strong> Avaniyapuram Jallikattu.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q128.<\/strong> What is the name of the app launched on Army Day 2025 to boost battlefield tourism? Ans:<\/strong> Bharat Ranbhoomi Darshan App.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q129.<\/strong> Which international committee did India join to strengthen the use of Big Data for SDGs? Ans:<\/strong> UN Big Data Committee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q130.<\/strong> What is the expected annual growth rate of India’s F&B export industry over the next five years? Ans:<\/strong> 14-15%.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q131.<\/strong> What was the retail inflation rate in India in December 2024? Ans:<\/strong> 5.22%.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q132.<\/strong> What is the name of the cold-weather apparel developed by DRDO? Ans:<\/strong> HIMKAVACH.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q133.<\/strong> Which Indian state integrated with Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY in January 2025? Ans:<\/strong> Odisha.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q134.<\/strong> What is the record low exchange rate of the rupee against the US dollar in January 2025? Ans:<\/strong> \u20b986\/USD.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q135.<\/strong> Which initiative was launched in Assam for inland waterway safety? Ans:<\/strong> National River Traffic & Navigation System (NRT&NS).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q136.<\/strong> Who was appointed the Chairperson of the AFI Athletes Commission in 2025? Ans:<\/strong> Anju Bobby George.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q137.<\/strong> Which countries declared 2026 as a ‘Dual Year’ focusing on culture and AI? Ans:<\/strong> India and Spain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q138.<\/strong> What is the name of the \u20b975,000 crore energy and cement expansion plan announced by Adani? Ans:<\/strong> Adani Investment in Chhattisgarh.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q139.<\/strong> What is the new appointment process for Election Commissioners under the revised act? Ans:<\/strong> CEC and Other ECs Act, 2023.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q140.<\/strong> Which Indian beaches received Blue Flag certification for sustainability? Ans:<\/strong> Kappad and Chal beaches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q141.<\/strong> Which regional center was announced in J&K for climate resilience in January 2025? Ans:<\/strong> Srinagar Meteorology Centre.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q142.<\/strong> What is the projected factory output growth rate for November 2024? Ans:<\/strong> 5.2%.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q143.<\/strong> Which Hindu festival on January 14, 2025, marks the Sun’s transition to Capricorn? Ans:<\/strong> Makar Sankranti.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q144.<\/strong> Who is India’s fastest ODI century scorer in women’s cricket as of January 2025? Ans:<\/strong> Smriti Mandhana.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q145.<\/strong> Which Indian Railways innovation achieved a benchmark in green energy technology? Ans:<\/strong> Hydrogen fuel-run train engine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q146.<\/strong> What is the total direct tax collection of India by January 2025? Ans:<\/strong> \u20b916.90 lakh crore.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q147.<\/strong> Which organization developed space docking technology in January 2025? Ans:<\/strong> ISRO.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q148.<\/strong> What is the world’s most powerful reusable rocket launched by Blue Origin? Ans:<\/strong> New Glenn.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q149.<\/strong> Which app was launched for Maha Kumbh 2025 by Uttar Pradesh? Ans:<\/strong> Kumbhvani FM.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q150.<\/strong> What is the name of the inaugural Kho Kho World Cup’s host city? Ans:<\/strong> New Delhi.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q151.<\/strong> What benefit does SECL’s Post-Retirement Benefit Cell under ‘Mission Sambandh’ provide? Ans:<\/strong> Welfare support for retired employees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q152.<\/strong> What is India’s projected economy rank by 2026 as per PHDCCI? Ans:<\/strong> 4th largest in the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q153.<\/strong> Who received the Honorary Citizen Award from Singapore in January 2025? Ans:<\/strong> Tarun Das.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q154.<\/strong> What is the new pension amount for Odisha’s Emergency detainees announced in 2025? Ans:<\/strong> \u20b920,000 monthly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q155.<\/strong> What is the inflation rate in December 2024 due to manufacturing and fuel costs? Ans:<\/strong> 2.37%.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q156.<\/strong> Which post-harvest festival was celebrated by the Zeliangrong community in Manipur? Ans:<\/strong> Gaan-Ngai Festival.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q157.<\/strong> What record did Djokovic achieve at the Australian Open 2025? Ans:<\/strong> 430 Grand Slam matches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q158.<\/strong> What significant event was launched at the Bharat Climate Forum 2025? Ans:<\/strong> Bharat Cleantech Platform.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q159.<\/strong> Which river’s historic buildings in Hyderabad were recognized on the 2025 World Monuments Watch? Ans:<\/strong> Musi River.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q160.<\/strong> What did PM Modi discuss in the first ‘Mann Ki Baat’ of 2025? Ans:<\/strong> Constitution, democracy, space tech, and human-animal harmony.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q161.<\/strong> What is the ‘Entity Locker’ launched by the Government of India? Ans:<\/strong> A digital platform for efficient management and verification of business documents, inspired by DigiLocker.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q162.<\/strong> Which company unveiled India’s first eVTOL air taxi prototype called ‘Shunya’? Ans:<\/strong> Sarla Aviation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q163.<\/strong> Who was appointed as the Neutral Expert for the Indus Waters Treaty dispute? Ans:<\/strong> A World Bank-appointed expert.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q164.<\/strong> Which country has India partnered with for geothermal energy development? Ans:<\/strong> Iceland.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q165.<\/strong> What is the main goal of the NITI Aayog’s Fiscal Health Index (FHI) 2025? Ans:<\/strong> To evaluate the fiscal health of 18 Indian states for policy reforms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q166.<\/strong> Where was the two-day consultation on AI RAM held in January 2025? Ans:<\/strong> Bangalore.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q167.<\/strong> Who was elected as the new President of ICSI in 2025? Ans:<\/strong> Dhananjay Shukla.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q168.<\/strong> What new sustainable initiative was introduced by India in January 2025 for rubber production? Ans:<\/strong> Indian Sustainable Natural Rubber (iSNR).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q169.<\/strong> Which social media platform temporarily shut down in the U.S. due to a national security law? Ans:<\/strong> TikTok.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q170.<\/strong> Who was sworn in as the 47th President of the U.S. on January 20, 2025? Ans:<\/strong> Donald Trump.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q171.<\/strong> Which two countries signed a 20-year Comprehensive Strategic Partnership Treaty in January 2025? Ans:<\/strong> Russia and Iran.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q172.<\/strong> Which country built the world’s longest tunnel, the Tianshan Shengli Tunnel? Ans:<\/strong> China.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q173.<\/strong> Who became the first Indian-American Hindu Second Lady of the United States? Ans:<\/strong> Usha Vance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q174.<\/strong> Which U.S. executive order on birthright citizenship was temporarily blocked by a Seattle-based judge? Ans:<\/strong> Trump’s executive order on birthright citizenship.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q175.<\/strong> Which country withdrew from the Paris Climate Agreement in January 2025? Ans:<\/strong> United States.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q176.<\/strong> Which glacier in Nepal is expected to vanish by the 2040s due to climate change? Ans:<\/strong> Yala Glacier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q177.<\/strong> Which country was granted partner status in BRICS in January 2025? Ans:<\/strong> Nigeria.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q178.<\/strong> What did Donald Trump announce related to cryptocurrency in January 2025? Ans:<\/strong> He formed a Cryptocurrency Working Group.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q179.<\/strong> What major renaming took place in the Gulf of Mexico under Trump’s administration? Ans:<\/strong> Gulf of Mexico was renamed Gulf of America.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q180.<\/strong> Which Indian product received a GI tag from PM Modi in January 2025? Ans:<\/strong> Virgin Coconut Oil from Nicobar district.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q181.<\/strong> Which northeastern state celebrated its Statehood Day on January 21, 2025? Ans:<\/strong> Manipur, Meghalaya, Tripura.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q182.<\/strong> Which festival in Andhra Pradesh emphasizes biodiversity conservation? Ans:<\/strong> Flamingo Festival.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q183.<\/strong> What scheme did the Chhattisgarh CM launch to aid landless agricultural laborers? Ans:<\/strong> \u20b910,000 annually for 7.5 lakh landless agricultural laborers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q184.<\/strong> Which state celebrated its 54th Statehood Day on January 25, 2025? Ans:<\/strong> Himachal Pradesh.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q185.<\/strong> What GDP growth is projected for India in 2025-26 by the CII? Ans:<\/strong> 7%.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q186.<\/strong> How much Mudra Loan was disbursed in Q3 FY25? Ans:<\/strong> \u20b93.39 lakh crore.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q187.<\/strong> Which bank’s expansion was approved by RBI with 20 new branches? Ans:<\/strong> HSBC India.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q188.<\/strong> What is the new series that RBI mandates for transactional calls? Ans:<\/strong> ‘1600xx’.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q189.<\/strong> What new system was launched by Rajnath Singh to enhance Indian Army’s situational awareness? Ans:<\/strong> SANJAY Battlefield Surveillance System.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q190.<\/strong> Which state launched its own disaster early warning systems in January 2025? Ans:<\/strong> Kerala.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q191.<\/strong> What digital innovation was introduced by CSIR in Mumbai? Ans:<\/strong> Mega Innovation Complex.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q192.<\/strong> Which platform launched ‘PB Advantage’ health insurance initiative? Ans:<\/strong> Policybazaar.ae.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q193.<\/strong> Which Indian IT company topped the Brand Finance 2025 rankings? Ans:<\/strong> Accenture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q194.<\/strong> What major data infrastructure project is Reliance building in Gujarat? Ans:<\/strong> The world’s largest data center in Jamnagar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q195.<\/strong> Where was India’s sixth astronomical observatory inaugurated in January 2025? Ans:<\/strong> Panchet Hill, West Bengal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q196.<\/strong> Which Indian state will host the FIDE Chess World Cup in 2025? Ans:<\/strong> India.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q197.<\/strong> Which Indian city is hosting the first-ever Kho Kho World Cup in 2025? Ans:<\/strong> New Delhi.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q198.<\/strong> Who won the men’s singles title at the India Open 2025 badminton tournament? Ans:<\/strong> Viktor Axelsen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q199.<\/strong> What event is celebrated as National Tourism Day 2025 in India? Ans:<\/strong> Tourism for Inclusive Growth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q200.<\/strong> What is the theme for National Voters’ Day 2025? Ans:<\/strong> “Nothing Like Voting, I Vote for Sure.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q201.<\/strong> What book did Amitabh Kant release about India’s G20 presidency? Ans:<\/strong> “How India Scaled Mt G20.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q202.<\/strong> Who passed away at the age of 84, a Manchester United and Scotland legend? Ans:<\/strong> Denis Law.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q203.<\/strong> What rare sculpture was discovered in Karnataka’s Udupi district? Ans:<\/strong> Umamaheshwara metal sculpture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q204.<\/strong> What major event will take place at the New Delhi World Book Fair in February 2025? Ans:<\/strong> A literary confluence celebrating over five decades of legacy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q205.<\/strong> Which state celebrated the first anniversary of the Pran Pratishtha at Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Mandir? Ans:<\/strong> Ayodhya.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q206.<\/strong> Who was appointed as the new Director General of CRPF? Ans:<\/strong> Gyanendra Pratap Singh.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q207.<\/strong> What financial scheme helps empower rural families in India? Ans:<\/strong> SVAMITVA Scheme.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q208.<\/strong> What international event is scheduled from February 1-9, 2025, in New Delhi? Ans:<\/strong> World Book Fair 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q209.<\/strong> Which Indian state has launched the SVAMITVA scheme property cards? Ans:<\/strong> Uttar Pradesh.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q210.<\/strong> What military operation was launched by BSF to secure India-Pakistan border during fog? Ans:<\/strong> Operation Sard Hawa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q211.<\/strong> What initiative is being celebrated under the Beti Bachao Beti Padhao scheme in 2025? Ans:<\/strong> 10 years of promoting girl child welfare.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q212.<\/strong> Who became the first Indian-American Hindu Second Lady of the U.S. in 2025? Ans:<\/strong> Usha Vance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q213.<\/strong> What significant project will Trump announce to support AI infrastructure in 2025? Ans:<\/strong> Stargate AI Project.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q214.<\/strong> Which Indian state is implementing localized disaster early warning systems? Ans:<\/strong> Kerala.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q215.<\/strong> What event celebrates the legacy of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose on January 23, 2025? Ans:<\/strong> Parakram Diwas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q216.<\/strong> What is the theme of International Day of Education 2025? Ans:<\/strong> AI and Education: Preserving Human Agency in a World of Automation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q217.<\/strong> Which state marked its 76th Foundation Day in January 2025? Ans:<\/strong> Uttar Pradesh.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q218.<\/strong> Who inaugurated the country’s first astronomical observatory in Eastern India? Ans:<\/strong> India.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q219.<\/strong> Who became the Chief Justice of Bombay High Court in 2025? Ans:<\/strong> Justice Alok Aradhe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q220.<\/strong> What new feature did RBI introduce for bank licensing in 2025? Ans:<\/strong> Standing External Advisory Committee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q221.<\/strong> What project did CII project for India’s GDP growth for FY 2025-26? Ans:<\/strong> 7%.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q222.<\/strong> What did the Ministry of Finance launch to track fiscal health of states? Ans:<\/strong> Fiscal Health Index (FHI).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q223.<\/strong> What significant announcement did Trump make regarding cryptocurrency? Ans:<\/strong> Formation of a working group.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q224.<\/strong> Which new banking operation did RBI approve in 2025? Ans:<\/strong> Skydo as a Payment Aggregator.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q225.<\/strong> Which Indian state is promoting Virgin Coconut Oil through a GI tag? Ans:<\/strong> Nicobar District in Andaman.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q226.<\/strong> What unique metal sculpture was discovered in Karnataka’s Udupi district? Ans:<\/strong> Umamaheshwara sculpture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q227.<\/strong> Which organization won the Subhash Chandra Bose Aapda Prabandhan Puraskar in 2025? Ans:<\/strong> INCOIS.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q228.<\/strong> What is the theme for National Voters’ Day 2025 in India? Ans:<\/strong> “Nothing Like Voting, I Vote for Sure.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q229.<\/strong> Which state launched the ‘Digi Vidya’ digital classrooms initiative in 2025? Ans:<\/strong> Jharkhand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q230.<\/strong> What award was given to David Beckham and Diane von Furstenberg at WEF 2025? Ans:<\/strong> WEF Crystal Award.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q231.<\/strong> Who won the Men’s singles at the India Open 2025? Ans:<\/strong> Viktor Axelsen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q232.<\/strong> Who received India’s highest civilian honor Bharat Ratna in 2025? Ans:<\/strong> Chaudhary Charan Singh.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q233.<\/strong> Who was elected President of the United Nations General Assembly in 2025? Ans:<\/strong> Dennis Francis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q234.<\/strong> Who is the first to sign an agreement to support sustainable agriculture in Assam? Ans:<\/strong> GreenTech.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q235.<\/strong> Which Indian company is the first to export electric vehicles to the UK? Ans:<\/strong> Tata Motors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q236.<\/strong> Which city hosted the 2025 National Chess Championship? Ans:<\/strong> New Delhi.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q237.<\/strong> What did Google launch in India to benefit farmers? Ans:<\/strong> AI-driven farming app.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q238.<\/strong> What new technology was introduced by Google to combat data breaches? Ans:<\/strong> Chrome OS 4.0.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q239.<\/strong> Which cities became India’s first Wetland Cities under the Ramsar Convention? Ans:<\/strong> Indore and Udaipur became India’s first Wetland Cities under the Ramsar Convention.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q240.<\/strong> What is India’s target for GI tags by 2030 as set by Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal? Ans:<\/strong> India aims to reach 10,000 GI tags by 2030, with 605 already issued.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q241.<\/strong> According to the new study, when did the Iron Age begin in Tamil Nadu? Ans:<\/strong> The study suggests Iron Age in Tamil Nadu began as early as 3345 BCE.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q242.<\/strong> What is the annual cap set by IRDAI on senior citizens’ health premium hike? Ans:<\/strong> IRDAI has capped senior citizens’ health premium hike at 10% annually.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q243.<\/strong> How many new Ramsar Wetlands did India add recently? Ans:<\/strong> India added 4 new Ramsar Wetlands, taking the total to 89.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q244.<\/strong> What is the name of Indian Railways’ new SuperApp? Ans:<\/strong> Indian Railways launched ‘SwaRail’ SuperApp.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q245.<\/strong> Which temple in Vrindavan received FCRA approval for foreign donations? Ans:<\/strong> Banke Bihari Temple in Vrindavan secured FCRA approval.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q246.<\/strong> What unique initiative was launched for Chinar trees in Kashmir? Ans:<\/strong> J&K Forest Research Institute launched geo-tagging for Chinar trees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q247.<\/strong> When is Mahakumbh 2025 scheduled to take place? Ans:<\/strong> Mahakumbh 2025 is scheduled from January 13 to February 26, 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q248.<\/strong> Which Chinese AI startup topped the U.S. App Store surpassing ChatGPT? Ans:<\/strong> DeepSeek AI topped the U.S. App Store with its R1 reasoning model.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q249.<\/strong> What percentage of votes did Alexander Lukashenko secure in his seventh term election? Ans:<\/strong> Alexander Lukashenko secured 87% votes in the controversial election.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q250.<\/strong> Which African nation became the first to eliminate Onchocerciasis? Ans:<\/strong> Niger became the first African nation to eliminate Onchocerciasis (river blindness).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q251.<\/strong> Who was appointed as Executive Director of Dhanlaxmi Bank? Ans:<\/strong> P. Suriaraj was appointed as Executive Director of Dhanlaxmi Bank.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q252.<\/strong> What is the interest rate set by RBI on GOI Floating Rate Bonds 2035? Ans:<\/strong> RBI set 6.66% interest rate on GOI Floating Rate Bonds 2035.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q253.<\/strong> Which fintech became India’s first to adopt CBDC (e-Rupee)? Ans:<\/strong> CRED became India’s first fintech to adopt CBDC.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q254.<\/strong> What is the projected GDP growth rate in Economic Survey 2025? Ans:<\/strong> India’s GDP growth is pegged at 6.4% in Economic Survey 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q255.<\/strong> What is the new income tax exemption limit announced in Budget 2025-26? Ans:<\/strong> No tax on income up to \u20b912 lakh, with \u20b912.75 lakh exemption for salaried individuals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q256.<\/strong> Who was appointed as Vedanta’s first-ever CEO? Ans:<\/strong> Deshnee Naidoo was appointed as Vedanta’s first-ever CEO.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q257.<\/strong> Until when has Hisashi Takeuchi’s term been extended as Maruti Suzuki’s MD & CEO? Ans:<\/strong> Hisashi Takeuchi’s term has been extended until March 31, 2028.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q258.<\/strong> Which consumer protection body is investigating Ola and Uber’s differential pricing? Ans:<\/strong> CCPA (Central Consumer Protection Authority) is investigating the differential pricing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q259.<\/strong> What status did India receive in the Eurodrone Programme? Ans:<\/strong> India became an Observer State in the Eurodrone Programme.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q260.<\/strong> Who won the 9th Johor International Open Chess Tournament? Ans:<\/strong> Indian Grandmaster Iniyan Panneerselvam won the tournament.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q261.<\/strong> Who was named ICC Women’s Cricketer of the Year? Ans:<\/strong> Smriti Mandhana was named ICC Women’s Cricketer of the Year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q262.<\/strong> Who won the Australian Open 2025? Ans:<\/strong> Jannik Sinner defended his title by defeating Alexander Zverev.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q263.<\/strong> Which team won the inaugural Women’s Hockey India League? Ans:<\/strong> Odisha Warriors won the inaugural Women’s Hockey India League.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q264.<\/strong> Who became India’s highest T20 run-scorer as wicket-keeper? Ans:<\/strong> Dinesh Karthik became India’s highest T20 run-scorer as wicket-keeper with 7,451 runs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q265.<\/strong> Who will be the first Indian astronaut to command a private space mission? Ans:<\/strong> Shubhanshu Shukla will pilot Axiom-4 to ISS.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q266.<\/strong> What is BIMTECH’s new campus blockchain currency called? Ans:<\/strong> BIMTECH launched BIMCOIN as India’s first campus blockchain currency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q267.<\/strong> What is the new record for spacewalk set by Sunita Williams? Ans:<\/strong> Sunita Williams set a new spacewalk record of 62 hours 6 minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q268.<\/strong> What is the theme of World Neglected Tropical Diseases Day 2025? Ans:<\/strong> The theme is “Unite, Act, and Eliminate NTDs”.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q269.<\/strong> How much funds were allocated for healthcare in Budget 2025? Ans:<\/strong> Healthcare received \u20b998,311 Crore in Budget 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q270.<\/strong> Who was honored with the Padma Shri for revolutionizing apple farming? Ans:<\/strong> Hariman Sharma received Padma Shri for developing HRMN-99 apple variety.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q271.<\/strong> Which Indian short film was nominated for the 97th Academy Awards? Ans:<\/strong> ‘Anuja’ was nominated for Best Live Action Short Film category.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q272.<\/strong> What is the total budget allocation in Union Budget 2025-26? Ans:<\/strong> Union Budget 2025-26 allocated \u20b950.65 Lakh Crore.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q273.<\/strong> How much capital infusion was approved for IFCI? Ans:<\/strong> Government approved \u20b9500 Crore infusion for IFCI.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q274.<\/strong> What are India’s current forex reserves according to the news? Ans:<\/strong> Forex reserves declined to $625.87 billion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q275.<\/strong> Who won the ICC ODI Cricketer Award from Afghanistan? Ans:<\/strong> Azmatullah Omarzai won the ICC ODI Cricketer Award.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q276.<\/strong> Which state topped the Khelo India Winter Games? Ans:<\/strong> Ladakh topped the Khelo India Winter Games.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q277.<\/strong> What is the name of SEBI’s new digital repository launched on Republic Day 2025? Ans:<\/strong> SEBI launched ‘Dharohar – Milestones in the Indian Securities Market’.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q278.<\/strong> What does the UAE declare 2025 as? Ans:<\/strong> UAE declared 2025 as the “Year of Community”.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q279.<\/strong> Who was appointed as India’s Ambassador to Israel? Ans:<\/strong> Jitender Pal Singh was appointed as India’s Ambassador to Israel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q280.<\/strong> Which bank adopted Clari5’s system for cybercrime complaint handling? Ans:<\/strong> Punjab National Bank adopted Clari5’s system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q281.<\/strong> What is the name of SEBI’s new portal for technical glitches? Ans:<\/strong> SEBI launched iSPOT (Integrated SEBI Portal for Technical Glitches).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q282.<\/strong> Which state will host the 23rd National Para Athletics Championship 2025? Ans:<\/strong> Tamil Nadu will host the championship.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q283.<\/strong> Who resigned as ICC CEO before Champions Trophy 2025? Ans:<\/strong> Geoff Allardice resigned as ICC CEO.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q284.<\/strong> How many MoUs did India sign with Indonesia during President Subianto’s visit? Ans:<\/strong> India signed 5 MoUs with Indonesia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q285.<\/strong> What is the theme of International Customs Day 2025? Ans:<\/strong> The theme is “Efficiency, Security, and Prosperity.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q286.<\/strong> When is Indian Newspaper Day celebrated? Ans:<\/strong> Indian Newspaper Day is celebrated on January 29.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q287.<\/strong> Who won the ICC Women’s Championship? Ans:<\/strong> Australia won their third consecutive ICC Women’s Championship title.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q288.<\/strong> What is the size of the MSME Credit Guarantee Scheme launched by the government? Ans:<\/strong> Government launched \u20b9100 Crore MSME Credit Guarantee Scheme.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q289.<\/strong> Which Indian sculptor passed away at 76? Ans:<\/strong> Sculptor Latika Katt passed away at 76.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q290.<\/strong> What is the name of Haryana’s new app for sanitary napkin distribution? Ans:<\/strong> Haryana launched ‘Samman Sanjeevani’ App.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q291.<\/strong> How many countries are now part of GPAP? Ans:<\/strong> Global Plastic Action Partnership expanded to 25 countries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q292.<\/strong> Which olympian and dentist passed away at 94? Ans:<\/strong> Greg Bell, Olympic Long Jump Gold Medallist, passed away at 94.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q293.<\/strong> What is the depth target for India’s first human submersible in 2025? Ans:<\/strong> The submersible aims for 500m depth in 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q294.<\/strong> When was the 160th Birth Anniversary of Lala Lajpat Rai celebrated? Ans:<\/strong> The anniversary was celebrated as part of January 2025 news.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q295.<\/strong> What is X (formerly Twitter) planning to launch? Ans:<\/strong> X is planning to launch X Money, a Visa-powered digital wallet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q296.<\/strong> Which award did Doordarshan receive for electoral campaigns? Ans:<\/strong> Doordarshan was recognized for voter awareness series “Chunav Ka Parv Desh Ka Garv”.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q297.<\/strong> How many deaths occurred in the Maha Kumbh tragedy? Ans:<\/strong> 30 people died and 60 were injured in the Prayagraj stampede.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q298.<\/strong> What disease saw a surge in cases in Pune? Ans:<\/strong> Guillain-Barr\u00e9 Syndrome cases surged in Pune.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q299.<\/strong> Which festival did Kathmandu host for the first time? Ans:<\/strong> Kathmandu hosted the first Pashmina Festival.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q300.<\/strong> What is the name of Tata Steel’s new initiative supporting the National Hydrogen Mission? Ans:<\/strong> Tata Steel pioneered hydrogen-transport pipes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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