Current Affairs — 11 January 2025
Daily news by your exam, state and topic — each with a short summary, key facts and MCQs.
Sat, 11 Jan 2025
India-Nepal Inter-Governmental Committee on trade and transit concludes in Kathmandu
India accepted Nepal's request for 200,000 MT of wheat; Raxaul–Birgunj rail line electrification discussed.
For: UPSC Civil Services · State PSC · SSC +7
5 MCQs
Amit Shah launches Drug Disposal Fortnight at NCB conference on drug trafficking
One lakh kg of narcotics worth about ₹8,600 crore to be destroyed; MANAS-2 helpline extended to all 36 States/UTs.
For: State PSC · State Police · State Staff Selection +2
5 MCQs
Mines Ministry holds Kochi roadshow on India's maiden offshore mineral blocks auction
Three offshore construction-sand blocks off Kerala drew keen interest; auction runs on the MSTC platform.
For: State PSC · Judiciary
4 MCQs
Ashwini Vaishnaw inaugurates FTII Pune's 586-seat auditorium with horizontally movable screen
The 50 ft x 20 ft remote-controlled screen is believed to be a first of its kind; FTII has filed for a patent.
For: State PSC · Judiciary
4 MCQs
Mansukh Mandaviya inaugurates Day 2 of Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue
3,000 young leaders were selected from over 30 lakh participants through a multi-level process.
For: State PSC · Teaching · Judiciary
4 MCQs
Scindia inaugurates Guna Head Post Office and Passport Seva Kendra extension building
The 1,154 sq ft building in Madhya Pradesh cost ₹43.18 lakh.
For: State PSC · Judiciary
3 MCQs