Current Affairs Quiz — 05 January 2025
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Which stretch of the Delhi–Ghaziabad–Meerut Namo Bharat corridor did the PM inaugurate on 5 January 2025, giving Delhi its first Namo Bharat connectivity?
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Correct answer: A — Sahibabad–New Ashok Nagar
PIB (PMO): the PM inaugurated the 13 km Sahibabad–New Ashok Nagar stretch worth about ₹4,600 crore; with this Delhi got its first Namo Bharat connectivity.
Which was the first stretch of Delhi Metro Phase-IV to be inaugurated, on 5 January 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Janakpuri–Krishna Park
PIB (PMO): the 2.8 km Janakpuri–Krishna Park stretch worth about ₹1,200 crore is the first stretch of Delhi Metro Phase-IV to be inaugurated.
The Rithala–Kundli section of Delhi Metro Phase-IV, whose foundation stone was laid on 5 January 2025, will connect Rithala to which place in Haryana?
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Correct answer: C — Nathupur
PIB (PMO): the 26.5 km Rithala–Kundli corridor (~₹6,230 crore) will connect Rithala in Delhi to Nathupur (Kundli) in Haryana.
Consider the following statements made by the PM on 5 January 2025 about India's metro network: 1. India's metro network has reached 1,000 km. 2. Before 2014, the network was 248 km and limited to five cities. 3. India now has the second-largest metro network in the world. Which of the statements given above are correct?
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Correct answer: D — 1 and 2 only
PIB (PMO): the network has reached 1,000 km, was 248 km in five cities before 2014, and India is now third-largest; the PM said it will become second-largest during the current tenure.
Which company will use CSIR's indigenous paracetamol technology announced on 5 January 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Satya Deeptha Pharmaceuticals Ltd
PIB (S&T): Karnataka-based Satya Deeptha Pharmaceuticals Ltd will utilise the breakthrough to produce affordable paracetamol domestically.
CSIR's indigenous paracetamol technology was announced at the foundation day of which department on 5 January 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Department of Scientific and Industrial Research
PIB (S&T): Jitendra Singh made the announcement while addressing the 40th Foundation Day of DSIR.
How many more CSIR technologies were transferred to MSMEs under the Laghu Udyog Bharati '100 days 100 technology' campaign on DSIR's 40th Foundation Day?
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Correct answer: B — 16
PIB (S&T): 57 CSIR technologies had been transferred so far under the campaign, and 16 more were transferred on the day.
Amulya and Akshay, launched in Goa on 5 January 2025, are which vessels in the series of eight Fast Patrol Vessels being built by GSL for the Coast Guard?
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Correct answer: C — Third and fourth
PIB (Defence): Amulya and Akshay are the third and fourth of eight FPVs; Adamya and Akshar were launched in October 2024.
Consider the following statements about the Fast Patrol Vessels Amulya and Akshay: 1. They are the first FPVs in India built with a controllable pitch propeller. 2. They were launched simultaneously using GSL's ship-lift for the first time. 3. They were built under a contract concluded in March 2022. Which of the statements given above are correct?
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Correct answer: D — 1, 2 and 3
PIB (Defence): all three are stated – first FPV with controllable pitch propeller, first simultaneous launch using the ship-lift, contract in March 2022 for ₹473 crore.
What is the value of the contract for the eight Fast Patrol Vessels being built by Goa Shipyard for the Indian Coast Guard?
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Correct answer: A — ₹473 crore
PIB (Defence): the contract was concluded in March 2022 for ₹473 crore.
Who was named Player of the Series in the 2024-25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy that ended in Sydney on 5 January 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Jasprit Bumrah
The Hindu and BBC: Jasprit Bumrah was presented the Player of the Series award.
By what margin did Australia win the 2024-25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy series against India?
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Correct answer: B — 3-1
BBC, The Hindu and Reuters: Australia won the five-match series 3-1 after the six-wicket win in Sydney.
Consider the following statements about the fifth Test of the 2024-25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Sydney: 1. Australia won by six wickets on the third day. 2. Scott Boland took 6-45 in India's second innings. 3. India captain Jasprit Bumrah bowled Australia out in the second innings. Which of the statements given above are correct?
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Correct answer: C — 1 and 2 only
BBC and The Hindu: Australia won by six wickets on day three, and Boland took 6-45; Bumrah could not bowl because of a back injury.
What one-time incentive does Odisha's Shahid Madho Singh Haath Kharcha Scheme, launched on 5 January 2025, give to eligible ST students?
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Correct answer: D — ₹5,000
New Indian Express and Kalinga TV: the scheme gives a one-time incentive of ₹5,000 to ST students enrolling in Class IX and Class XI.
At which event did Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi launch the Shahid Madho Singh Haath Kharcha Scheme?
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Correct answer: A — Adivasi Mela 2025 in Bhubaneswar
Kalinga TV and OdishaBytes: the CM launched the scheme while inaugurating the Adivasi Mela at the Exhibition Ground, Bhubaneswar.
Consider the following statements about Odisha's Shahid Madho Singh Haath Kharcha Scheme: 1. It targets Scheduled Tribe students enrolling in Class IX and Class XI. 2. Its main aim is to reduce dropout among ST students. 3. It provides a monthly stipend for the full secondary-school period. Which of the statements given above are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 1 and 2 only
New Indian Express and Kalinga TV: the scheme targets ST students at the Class IX and XI transitions to reduce dropouts and gives a one-time incentive, not a monthly stipend.
Since when had Stage-III of the revised GRAP been in force across NCR before it was revoked on 5 January 2025?
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Correct answer: A — 3 January 2025
PIB (Environment): Stage-III actions had been in place in the entire NCR since 03.01.2025.
Consider the following statements about the CAQM decision of 5 January 2025: 1. All actions under Stage-III of the revised GRAP were revoked across NCR. 2. Actions under Stages I and II of the revised GRAP were also withdrawn. 3. Delhi's average AQI had improved to 335 at 5 PM. Which of the statements given above are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 1 and 3 only
PIB (Environment): Stage-III was revoked and AQI was 335 at 5 PM, but Stages I and II remain invoked and in force.
Which body's sub-committee revoked GRAP Stage-III in NCR on 5 January 2025?
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Correct answer: C — Commission for Air Quality Management
PIB (Environment): the Sub-Committee on GRAP of the Commission for Air Quality Management in NCR and Adjoining Areas (CAQM) took the decision.
How many cadets are participating in the NCC Republic Day Camp-2025 inaugurated on 5 January 2025?
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Correct answer: C — 2,361
PIB (Defence): 2,361 cadets including 917 girl cadets from 17 NCC Directorates are participating.
With which event will the NCC Republic Day Camp-2025 culminate?
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Correct answer: D — Prime Minister's Rally on 27 January
PIB (Defence): the camp will culminate with the PM's Rally on 27 January 2025.
What was the theme of the third week of 'Fit India Sundays on Cycle' held on 5 January 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Social campaign against drugs
PIB (Sports): the week's theme was a social campaign against drugs.
In which town of Gujarat did Mansukh Mandaviya lead the 'Fit India Sundays on Cycle' ride on 5 January 2025?
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Correct answer: C — Upleta
PIB (Sports): Mandaviya led the ride in Upleta in his Porbandar constituency, with 150-plus riders covering 5 km.
In which year was the Fit India initiative launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi?
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Correct answer: D — 2019
PIB (Sports): PM Narendra Modi launched the 'Fit India' initiative in 2019 to promote a healthy and active lifestyle.
The new building of the Central Ayurveda Research Institute (CARI), whose foundation stone was laid on 5 January 2025, is located at which place in Delhi?
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Correct answer: A — Rohini
PIB (Ayush): the foundation stone was laid for the new CARI building at Rohini; the institute earlier functioned from rented premises in Punjabi Bagh.
In which year was the Central Ayurveda Research Institute (CARI) established?
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Correct answer: B — 1979
PIB (Ayush): CARI, established in 1979, has been a pioneer in clinical research in Ayurveda, especially preventive cardiology and NCDs.
What is the name of the portal and app launched by Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren on 5 January 2025 to seek public suggestions for the State budget?
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Correct answer: C — Abua Budget
The Hindu and Indian Express: Hemant Soren launched the Abua Budget Portal and Mobile App.
Until what date could the public submit suggestions on Jharkhand's Abua Budget portal for the 2025-26 budget?
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Correct answer: D — 17 January 2025
The Hindu and Indian Express: the portal and app were open for submissions until 17 January 2025.