Current Affairs Quiz — 24 February 2025
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From which city did PM Modi release the 19th instalment of PM-KISAN on 24 February 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Bhagalpur
The 19th instalment of PM-KISAN was released from Bhagalpur, Bihar, on 24 February 2025.
How many farmers benefited from the 19th instalment of PM-KISAN, which transferred over ₹22,000 crore?
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Correct answer: C — 9.8 crore
Over 9.8 crore farmers received more than ₹22,000 crore under the 19th instalment; the 18th instalment had reached over 9.4 crore farmers.
The 18th instalment of PM-KISAN, preceding the Bhagalpur release, was released on 5 October 2024 from:
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Correct answer: A — Washim, Maharashtra
The 18th instalment was released from Washim, Maharashtra, on 5 October 2024 to over 9.4 crore farmers.
About how many women farmers were among the beneficiaries of the 19th instalment of PM-KISAN?
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Correct answer: D — 2.41 crore
The 19th instalment benefited over 9.8 crore farmers, including 2.41 crore women farmers.
Consider the following statements about PM-KISAN: 1. It is a centrally sponsored scheme in which states share the cost. 2. It provides ₹6,000 a year to land-holding farmers in three equal instalments through DBT. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 2 only
PM-KISAN is a central sector scheme launched in February 2019, not a centrally sponsored one, so the first statement is wrong. It transfers ₹6,000 a year in three equal instalments into Aadhaar-seeded bank accounts, so the second is correct.
Which New Zealand batter scored 112 against Bangladesh at Rawalpindi on 24 February 2025, taking New Zealand and India into the Champions Trophy semi-finals?
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Correct answer: B — Rachin Ravindra
Rachin Ravindra made 112 off 105 balls as New Zealand chased 237 to win by five wickets.
New Zealand's win over Bangladesh on 24 February 2025 eliminated which two teams from Group A of the Champions Trophy?
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Correct answer: C — Pakistan and Bangladesh
The result knocked out Bangladesh and the hosts and defending champions Pakistan, while New Zealand and India reached the semi-finals.
Which New Zealand bowler took 4 for 26 to restrict Bangladesh to 236 for 9 at Rawalpindi on 24 February 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Michael Bracewell
Michael Bracewell took 4 for 26 as Bangladesh were held to 236 for 9.
How did India vote on the Ukraine-tabled UN General Assembly resolution 'Advancing a comprehensive, just and lasting peace in Ukraine' on 24 February 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Abstained
India was among the 65 member states that abstained on the Ukraine-tabled resolution; it also abstained on the amended US resolution.
What was the vote on the Ukraine-tabled UN General Assembly resolution adopted on 24 February 2025?
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Correct answer: B — 93 in favour, 18 against, 65 abstentions
The Ukraine-tabled text passed by 93 in favour, 18 against and 65 abstentions; the amended US text passed by 93 to 8 with 73 abstentions.
Which Indian Army institution hosted the 'Conference on Women Peacekeepers from the Global South' at the Manekshaw Centre in February 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Centre for United Nations Peacekeeping
The Indian Army hosted the conference through the Centre for United Nations Peacekeeping (CUNPK), India.
Women peacekeepers from how many nations took part in the Conference on Women Peacekeepers from the Global South in New Delhi (24-25 February 2025)?
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Correct answer: C — 35
The conference brought together women peacekeepers from 35 nations.
India was unanimously elected President for the triennium 2025-27 of which organisation at its 21st General Session in New Delhi in February 2025?
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Correct answer: C — African-Asian Rural Development Organization
The 21st General Session of the African-Asian Rural Development Organization (AARDO) elected India as President for 2025-27.
Which two countries were elected Vice-Presidents of AARDO for 2025-27, alongside India as President?
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Correct answer: D — Malaysia and Ghana
AARDO elected Malaysia from Asia and Ghana from Africa as the two Vice-Presidents.
In which year was the African-Asian Rural Development Organization (AARDO) formed?
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Correct answer: A — 1962
AARDO, an inter-governmental international organisation, was formed in 1962.
In which district of Madhya Pradesh will SECI set up a 200 MW solar project under the MoU signed at the Global Investors Summit 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Dhar
SECI signed an MoU with the Madhya Pradesh government for a 200 MW solar project at Dhar under the CPSU Scheme.
Besides the 200 MW solar project, SECI's February 2025 MoU with Madhya Pradesh covers a battery storage project of what size?
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Correct answer: A — 1000 MWh
The MoU covers a 200 MW solar project at Dhar and a 1000 MWh battery storage project in the state.
While inaugurating the Global Investors Summit 2025 in Bhopal, PM Modi named which three sectors as key drivers of India's developed future?
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Correct answer: C — Textile, tourism and technology
The PM said textile, tourism and technology will be key drivers of India's developed future.
Jhumoir, performed at the mega 'Jhumoir Binandini 2025' programme attended by PM Modi in Guwahati, is a dance associated mainly with which community of Assam?
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Correct answer: D — Tea garden community
The PM said the Jhumoir performance reflected the fragrance and beauty of the tea gardens, with the tea community and tribal people taking part.
At Jhumoir Binandini 2025, PM Modi recalled a 2023 record in Assam when how many artists performed the Bihu dance together?
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Correct answer: C — 11,000
The PM recalled his 2023 visit to Assam, when a record was made with 11,000 artists performing the Bihu dance.
According to PM Modi at Jhumoir Binandini 2025, what is the height of the bronze statue of Lachit Borphukan erected in Assam?
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Correct answer: B — 125 ft
The PM noted that a 125-foot bronze statue of Lachit Borphukan has been erected in Assam.
Who was the UK minister who announced the resumption of India-UK trade negotiations with Piyush Goyal in New Delhi on 24 February 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Jonathan Reynolds
UK Secretary of State for Business and Trade Jonathan Reynolds announced the resumption with Piyush Goyal in Delhi.
The resumption of India-UK trade talks in February 2025 followed a meeting between PM Modi and Keir Starmer on the sidelines of the G20 Summit in November 2024, held in:
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Correct answer: B — Rio de Janeiro
Modi and Starmer met on the sidelines of the G20 Summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, in November 2024.
At IIT Mandi's 16th Foundation Day in February 2025, Rajnath Singh said India has more than 1.25 lakh start-ups and how many unicorns?
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Correct answer: A — 110
Rajnath Singh said that with more than 1.25 lakh start-ups and 110 unicorns, India is emerging as the third-largest start-up ecosystem.
How many children from Jammu and Kashmir did Amit Shah interact with under the 'Watan Ko Jano' programme in New Delhi on 24 February 2025?
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Correct answer: D — 250
Amit Shah interacted with 250 children from Jammu and Kashmir under the 'Watan Ko Jano' programme.