Current Affairs Quiz — 09 January 2025
Daily news by your exam, state and topic — each with a short summary, key facts and MCQs.
How many whole genome samples are in the Indian Genomic Data Set released on 9 January 2025?
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Correct answer: C — 10,000
PIB (S&T): 10,000 whole genome samples archived at IBDC were made accessible.
Where are the GenomeIndia whole genome samples released in January 2025 archived?
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Correct answer: A — Indian Biological Data Centre
PIB (S&T): the 10,000 whole genome samples are archived at the Indian Biological Data Centre (IBDC).
In the context of the genomic data launched on 9 January 2025, what does 'FeED' stand for?
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Correct answer: B — Framework for Exchange of Data Protocols
PIB (S&T): Jitendra Singh launched the 'Framework for Exchange of Data Protocols (FeED)'.
What was the theme of the 18th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas Convention held in Bhubaneswar in January 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Diaspora's Contribution to a Viksit Bharat
PIB (PMO): the theme of the PBD Convention is 'Diaspora's Contribution to a Viksit Bharat'.
The Pravasi Bharatiya Express flagged off by the PM on 9 January 2025 will take about 150 people to how many destinations?
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Correct answer: A — Seventeen
PIB (PMO): the train will take around 150 people on a tour of seventeen destinations related to tourism and faith.
Who was the Chief Guest at the 18th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas Convention, addressing it through a video message?
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Correct answer: C — President of Trinidad and Tobago
PIB (PMO): the PM thanked the Chief Guest, Christine Carla Kangaloo, President of Trinidad & Tobago, for her video message.
At the 18th PBD inauguration on 9 January 2025, the PM recalled which event that took place on the same day in 1915?
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Correct answer: D — Mahatma Gandhi's return to India after a long stay abroad
PIB (PMO): the PM recalled that on this day in 1915 Mahatma Gandhi returned to India after a long stay abroad.
Who took charge as Secretary, Department of Revenue, Ministry of Finance, on 9 January 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Tuhin Kanta Pandey
PIB (Finance): Finance Secretary Tuhin Kanta Pandey took charge as Secretary, Department of Revenue.
Before becoming Revenue Secretary in January 2025, Tuhin Kanta Pandey had headed which department since October 2019?
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Correct answer: B — Department of Investment and Public Asset Management
PIB (Finance): he held charge as Secretary, DIPAM, since 24.10.2019.
What was Delhi's average AQI at 4 pm on 9 January 2025, when CAQM invoked GRAP Stage-III?
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Correct answer: C — 357
PIB: Delhi's AQI breached the 350 mark at 4 pm as it clocked 357, per the CPCB bulletin.
Under the revised GRAP, Stage-III corresponds to which category of Delhi's air quality?
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Correct answer: D — 'Severe' (AQI 401–450)
PIB: Stage-III of revised GRAP is 'Severe' air quality (Delhi AQI ranging between 401–450).
What were cited as the reasons for the sharp rise in Delhi's AQI on 9 January 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Calm winds and foggy conditions
PIB: the AQI rose from 297 on 8 January to 357 on 9 January owing to calm winds and foggy conditions.
Which edition of the National Programme for Organic Production (NPOP) was launched on 9 January 2025?
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Correct answer: C — 8th
PIB (Commerce): Piyush Goyal launched the 8th edition of NPOP.
At the NPOP launch on 9 January 2025, Piyush Goyal said India's organic exports could reach how much in the next three years?
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Correct answer: B — ₹20,000 crore
PIB (Commerce): India's organic export value has the potential to reach ₹20,000 crore in the next three years.
'TraceNet 2.0', unveiled at the NPOP launch in January 2025, is:
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Correct answer: A — An upgraded online traceability system for organic products
PIB (Commerce): TraceNet 2.0 is the upgraded online traceability system for seamless operations and regulatory oversight.
Vaghsheer, delivered to the Indian Navy on 9 January 2025, is which submarine of the Project 75 class?
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Correct answer: D — Sixth
PIB (Defence): Vaghsheer is the sixth submarine of the Project 75 class.
The Project 75 submarines, including Vaghsheer, were built by Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders in collaboration with which company?
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Correct answer: A — Naval Group, France
PIB (Defence): the submarine was constructed by MDL, Mumbai, in collaboration with Naval Group, France.
Consider the following statements about the submarine Vaghsheer: 1. It was launched in April 2022. 2. It began sea trials in December 2023. 3. It was delivered to the Navy before completing its sea trials. Which of the statements given above are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 1 and 2 only
PIB (Defence): launched in April 2022, sea trials from December 2023, delivered on 9 January 2025 after successful completion of mandatory sea trials.
The ICAR Research Complex for North-Eastern Hill Region, which celebrated its Golden Jubilee on 9 January 2025, is located at:
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Correct answer: A — Umiam, Meghalaya
PIB (President's Secretariat): the ICAR Research Complex for NEH Region is at Umiam, Meghalaya.
According to the President's message of 9 January 2025, by how much did horticulture production in the North-East rise in the last ten years?
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Correct answer: C — 40%
PIB: food grain and horticulture production in the region increased by 30% and 40% respectively in the last ten years.
Where was the coal sector's '5G Use Case Test Lab' inaugurated on 9 January 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Ranchi
PIB (Coal): the lab was inaugurated at CMPDI in Ranchi.
Which organisation has the Ministry of Coal nominated as the Centre of Excellence for the 5G Use Case Test Lab for the coal industry?
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Correct answer: D — Central Mine Planning and Design Institute
PIB (Coal): the Ministry of Coal nominated CMPDI as the Centre of Excellence for establishing the 5G Use Case Test Lab.
On 9 January 2025, the Animal Welfare Board of India signed an MoU with which institution to train Honorary Animal Welfare Representatives?
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Correct answer: B — NALSAR University of Law
PIB (FAHD): AWBI entered into an MoU with NALSAR University of Law, Hyderabad.
As announced by AWBI in January 2025, the Animal Welfare Fortnight is observed during which period?
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Correct answer: C — 14–30 January
PIB (FAHD): AWBI to celebrate Animal Welfare Fortnight from 14 to 30 January 2025.
In which city was the 23rd Divya Kala Mela inaugurated on 9 January 2025?
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Correct answer: C — Vadodara
PIB (MoSJE): B.L. Verma inaugurated the 23rd Divya Kala Mela at Akota Stadium, Vadodara, Gujarat.
At the inauguration of the 23rd Divya Kala Mela, loans worth ₹1 crore were distributed to how many Divyangjans from Gujarat?
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Correct answer: A — 30
PIB (MoSJE): loans worth ₹1 crore were distributed to 30 Divyangjans from Gujarat.
According to B.L. Verma at the Divya Kala Mela, the categories of disability under government schemes have been increased from 7 to how many?
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Correct answer: D — 21
PIB (MoSJE): the categories of disability under government schemes have been increased from 7 to 21.