Current Affairs Quiz — 16 February 2025
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Which edition of Bharat Tex did PM Narendra Modi address at Bharat Mandapam on 16 February 2025?
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Correct answer: B — 2nd
The Prime Minister remarked that Bharat Mandapam was witnessing the second (2nd) edition of Bharat Tex.
According to PM Modi at Bharat Tex 2025, what is India's current rank among the world's exporters of textiles and apparel?
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Correct answer: C — 6th
The Prime Minister said India is currently ranked the sixth-largest (6th) exporter of textiles and apparel in the world.
How many countries were participating in Bharat Tex 2025, as stated by the Prime Minister?
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Correct answer: C — 120+
The Prime Minister said more than 120 countries were participating, giving every exhibitor exposure to over 120 countries.
Consider the following statements made by PM Modi at Bharat Tex 2025: 1. India's textile and apparel exports rose 7% in the last year. 2. All twelve communities across the textile value chain were part of the event. 3. The event was being held for the first time in Gandhinagar. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 1 and 2 only
The PM cited a 7% rise in textile and apparel exports and said all twelve value-chain communities took part; the event was the second edition, held at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, so the third statement is wrong.
Addressing Bharat Tex 2025, PM Narendra Modi said the world is adopting which vision, in which India can lead the way?
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Correct answer: A — Fashion for Environment and Empowerment
The Prime Minister said the world is adopting the vision of 'Fashion for Environment and Empowerment', and India can lead the way in it.
Which municipal corporation in Gujarat went to the polls on 16 February 2025 along with 68 municipalities?
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Correct answer: D — Junagadh
Voting was held for the Junagadh Municipal Corporation, 68 municipalities and three taluka panchayats; the BJP later won 48 of its 60 seats.
How many seats were declared uncontested in the Gujarat local body elections held on 16 February 2025?
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Correct answer: B — 213
213 seats were declared uncontested as only one candidate remained after all others withdrew; 124 was the number of vacant seats in by-elections.
In the Gujarat local body elections held on 16 February 2025, how many of the 68 municipalities did the BJP win when votes were counted on 18 February?
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Correct answer: D — 60
According to State Election Commission data reported by NDTV, the BJP won 60 of the 68 municipalities, 48 of the 60 seats in Junagadh and all three taluka panchayats.
What did Union Minister Jitendra Singh assure Tripura CM Manik Saha on 16 February 2025 regarding weather forecasting?
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Correct answer: A — A state-of-the-art weather radar in Tripura within a year
Jitendra Singh assured that the Ministry of Earth Sciences will set up a state-of-the-art weather radar in the state within a year, after rainfall exceeding 500 mm.
What is the total length of the Agartala-Akhaura rail link between India and Bangladesh, as stated in February 2025?
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Correct answer: C — 12.24 km
The Agartala-Akhaura corridor is 12.24 km long, with 5.46 km in Tripura and 6.78 km in Bangladesh.
Where was Indonesia's International Fleet Review 2025, attended by INS Shardul, held?
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Correct answer: D — Bali
INS Shardul and a P8I aircraft were in Bali, Indonesia, for the International Fleet Review 2025, scheduled from 15 to 22 February.
Which Indian Navy ship represented India at Indonesia's International Fleet Review 2025?
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Correct answer: A — INS Shardul
INS Shardul, along with a P8I long-range maritime surveillance aircraft, took part; INS Mumbai had joined Exercise La Perouse in January 2025.
After the International Fleet Review 2025, INS Shardul and the P8I were to participate in which multilateral naval exercise in Indonesia?
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Correct answer: D — Exercise Komodo
Following IFR 25, both INS Shardul and the P8I were to take part in Exercise Komodo, a multilateral naval exercise.
At which venue did President Droupadi Murmu inaugurate Aadi Mahotsav 2025 on 16 February 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium
Aadi Mahotsav 2025 was inaugurated at Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium, New Delhi, and runs from 16 to 24 February.
Aadi Mahotsav is the flagship initiative of which organisation under the Ministry of Tribal Affairs?
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Correct answer: D — TRIFED
Aadi Mahotsav is the flagship initiative of the Tribal Co-operative Marketing Development Federation of India (TRIFED) under the Ministry of Tribal Affairs.
At Aadi Mahotsav 2025, the President said about 1.25 lakh tribal children are being educated in how many Eklavya Model Residential Schools?
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Correct answer: A — More than 470
The President said about 1.25 lakh tribal children are being provided school education through more than 470 Eklavya Model Residential Schools.
PM-JANMAN, highlighted by the Ministry of Tribal Affairs at Aadi Mahotsav 2025, was launched in 2023 with what budget?
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Correct answer: B — ₹24,000 crore
The Ministry said PM-JANMAN, launched in 2023, has a budget of ₹24,000 crore; the Dharti Aba Janjati Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan has ₹80,000 crore.
From which date was the new-format Change of Guard ceremony at Rashtrapati Bhavan opened to a larger number of visitors?
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Correct answer: B — 22 February 2025
After the President witnessed the inaugural show on 16 February, the ceremony was opened to more visitors from Saturday, 22 February 2025.
Which units perform the military drills in the new-format Change of Guard ceremony at Rashtrapati Bhavan?
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Correct answer: A — President's Bodyguard and the Ceremonial Guard Battalion
The new format features drills by the troops and horses of the President's Bodyguard and the troops of the Ceremonial Guard Battalion, with the Ceremonial Military Brass Band.
From which landmark did Mansukh Mandaviya lead the Fit India Sundays on Cycle ride on 16 February 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Gateway of India, Mumbai
The ride was flagged off from the Gateway of India, Mumbai, and ended at Girgaon Chowpatty via Marine Drive, with the message #FightObesity.
According to the Women and Child Development Minister in Dibrugarh (February 2025), women's labour force participation rose from 23.3% in 2017-18 to what level in 2023-24?
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Correct answer: C — 41.7%
Annpurna Devi said women's labour force participation increased from 23.3% in 2017-18 to 41.7% in 2023-24.
What cash award (in rupees) does each winner of the Prime Minister's Yoga Awards 2025 receive?
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Correct answer: C — 25 lakh
Each winner receives a trophy, a certificate and a cash award of ₹25 lakh, in four categories.