Current Affairs Quiz — 13 January 2025
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Odisha became which state in number to implement AB PM-JAY on 13 January 2025?
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Correct answer: B — 34th
PIB (MoHFW): Odisha became the 34th state to implement AB PM-JAY.
In Odisha, AB PM-JAY will be implemented in convergence with which state scheme?
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Correct answer: C — Gopabandhu Jan Arogya Yojana
PIB: AB PM-JAY will be implemented in convergence with the existing Gopabandhu Jan Arogya Yojana (GJAY).
Consider the following statements about the implementation of AB PM-JAY in Odisha: 1. It provides ₹5 lakh per family per year, with an additional ₹5 lakh for women members. 2. About 1.03 crore families will be covered under the converged scheme. 3. All the covered families will be supported entirely by the Union Government. Which of the statements given above are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 and 2 only
PIB: only 67.8 lakh of the about 1.03 crore families are supported by the Union Government, so statement 3 is wrong.
The Sonamarg Tunnel, inaugurated by PM Modi on 13 January 2025, was earlier known as:
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Correct answer: B — Z-Morh tunnel
The Hindu and Indian Express: the tunnel was earlier called the Z-Morh tunnel; Zojila is a separate tunnel due by 2028.
In which district of Jammu and Kashmir is the Sonamarg Tunnel located?
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Correct answer: C — Ganderbal
The Hindu and Indian Express both place the tunnel in Ganderbal district.
Consider the following statements about the Sonamarg Tunnel project: 1. It was built at a cost of over ₹2,700 crore. 2. Its main tunnel is 6.4 km long. 3. It is situated at an altitude of over 8,650 feet above sea level. Which of the statements given above are correct?
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Correct answer: D — 1, 2 and 3
PIB (PMO): all three statements are correct.
On which auspicious day did Maha Kumbh 2025 begin on 13 January 2025?
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Correct answer: C — Paush Purnima
PIB (Culture): Maha Kumbh 2025 commenced on 13 January 2025, the day of Paush Purnima.
According to the Ministry of Culture, how many devotees took the holy dip on the first day of Maha Kumbh 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Over 1.5 crore
PIB: over 1.5 crore devotees took the holy dip on the first day (13 January); 3.5 crore was the 14 January Amrit Snan figure.
Maha Kumbh 2025 at Prayagraj is scheduled to conclude on:
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Correct answer: B — 26 February 2025
PIB (MeitY): the Maha Kumbh is being held from 13 January to 26 February 2025, a 45-day event.
'Utkarsh', launched on 13 January 2025 at Kattupalli, is the second of two:
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Correct answer: C — Multi Purpose Vessels
PIB (MoD): Utkarsh is the second of two Multi Purpose Vessels built by L&T Shipyard for the Indian Navy.
Which shipyard is building the Multi Purpose Vessels, including 'Utkarsh', for the Indian Navy?
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Correct answer: C — L&T Shipyard
PIB: the vessels are being built by L&T Shipyard; Utkarsh was launched at L&T, Kattupalli, Chennai.
What was India's total installed renewable energy capacity as of December 2024, as per MNRE?
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Correct answer: B — 209.44 GW
PIB (MNRE): total RE capacity reached 209.44 GW, up 15.84% from 180.80 GW; 97.86 GW was solar alone.
How much renewable energy capacity did India add in calendar year 2024?
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Correct answer: C — 28.64 GW
PIB: 28.64 GW was added in 2024 (13.05 GW in 2023); 24.54 GW was solar and 3.42 GW wind.
As of December 2024, India's installed solar power capacity stood at about:
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Correct answer: D — 97.86 GW
PIB (MNRE): solar capacity rose 33.47% from 73.32 GW to 97.86 GW; 48.16 GW is wind and 209.44 GW total RE.
Under which scheme was the Cattle Induction Programme in Mayurbhanj, launched by the President on 13 January 2025, implemented?
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Correct answer: B — Rashtriya Gokul Mission
PIB (DAHD): the President inaugurated the Cattle Induction Program in Mayurbhanj under the Rashtriya Gokul Mission.
The Gift Milk Programme launched in Mayurbhanj provides flavoured milk fortified with which vitamins?
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Correct answer: B — Vitamins A and D
PIB: the programme provides 200 ml of flavoured milk fortified with Vitamins A and D to about 1,200 schoolchildren.
The Market Support Programme for OMFED, launched by the President on 13 January 2025, aims to raise Odisha's milk procurement capacity to:
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Correct answer: D — 10 lakh litres per day
PIB (DAHD): Odisha aims to boost milk procurement capacity from 5 lakh to 10 lakh litres per day under the new Market Support Program.
What was India's All India CPI (combined) inflation rate (provisional) for December 2024?
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Correct answer: C — 5.22%
PIB (MoSPI): CPI inflation was 5.22% in December 2024; 4.58% was urban and 8.39% food (CFPI).
Consider the following statements about CPI data for December 2024: 1. Rural inflation was higher than urban inflation. 2. The housing index is compiled for the urban sector only. 3. Food inflation (CFPI) was above 10%. Which of the statements given above are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 and 2 only
PIB: rural 5.76% vs urban 4.58%, and housing is urban-only; CFPI was 8.39%, so statement 3 is wrong.
How many new watershed development projects were approved under WDC-PMKSY 2.0 on 13 January 2025?
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Correct answer: A — 56
PIB (MoRD): 56 new watershed projects worth ₹700 crore were sanctioned in 10 best-performing states.
The Watershed Development Component of PMKSY (WDC-PMKSY) is implemented by which department?
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Correct answer: D — Department of Land Resources
PIB: the Department of Land Resources, Ministry of Rural Development, implements WDC-PMKSY.
What Haj quota was earmarked for India under the Bilateral Agreement for Haj 2025 signed on 13 January 2025?
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Correct answer: A — 1,75,025
PIB (Minority Affairs): a quota of 1,75,025 has been earmarked for India under the Haj 2025 agreement.
In which city was the India–Saudi Arabia Bilateral Agreement for Haj 2025 signed?
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Correct answer: D — Jeddah
PIB: the agreement was signed on 13 January 2025 at Jeddah.
The keel of a Training Ship for the Indian Coast Guard was laid on 13 January 2025 at:
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Correct answer: A — Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders, Mumbai
PIB (MoD): the keel-laying of the ICG Training Ship (Yard 16101) was held at MDL, Mumbai.
How many under-trainee officers will the new Indian Coast Guard Training Ship be able to train?
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Correct answer: D — 70
PIB: the ship will train 70 under-trainee officers, including women officers.