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India women post record 370/5, beat Ireland by 116 runs to seal ODI series
Q1 Advanced

Who scored her maiden ODI century in India women's 116-run win over Ireland at Rajkot on 12 January 2025?

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Correct answer: D — Jemimah Rodrigues

BBC, Indian Express and Sportstar: Jemimah Rodrigues scored 102, her maiden ODI century.

Q2 Advanced

What total did India women post against Ireland in the second ODI at Rajkot on 12 January 2025, their highest in ODIs?

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Correct answer: A — 370/5

BBC and Indian Express: India made 370/5; Ireland replied with 254/7.

Q3 Advanced

Consider the following statements about India women's second ODI against Ireland on 12 January 2025: 1. India won by 116 runs. 2. The win gave India an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series. 3. Harleen Deol scored a century. Which of the statements given above are correct?

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Correct answer: C — 1 and 2 only

BBC and Indian Express: India won by 116 runs to lead 2-0; Harleen Deol scored 89, while Jemimah Rodrigues scored the century.

Q4

Who captained India women in the second ODI against Ireland at Rajkot on 12 January 2025, scoring 73?

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Correct answer: B — Smriti Mandhana

BBC and Indian Express: captain Smriti Mandhana scored 73 and shared a 156-run opening stand with Pratika Rawal.

SpaDeX satellites brought within 3 metres in trial docking approach
Q5 Advanced

In the SpaDeX trial approach on 12 January 2025, how close were the two satellites brought before being moved back?

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Correct answer: C — 3 metres

The Hindu and Indian Express: the satellites were brought to 15 m and then 3 m before being moved back to a safe distance.

Q6 Advanced

In ISRO's SpaDeX mission, which satellite is the 'Chaser'?

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Correct answer: B — SDX01

The Hindu: SDX01 is the Chaser and SDX02 the Target.

Q7 Advanced

Before the 12 January 2025 trial approach, on which dates had ISRO postponed the SpaDeX docking?

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Correct answer: D — 7 and 9 January

The Hindu and Indian Express: docking was postponed on two earlier occasions, 7 January and 9 January.

Inaugural Women's Hockey India League opens in Ranchi
Q8

In which city did the inaugural Women's Hockey India League begin on 12 January 2025?

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Correct answer: B — Ranchi

Hockey India match centre and Sportstar: the opener was at the Marang Gomke Jaipal Singh Astro Turf Stadium, Ranchi.

Q9 Advanced

Which team won the opening match of the first Women's Hockey India League on 12 January 2025?

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Correct answer: C — Odisha Warriors

Hockey India: Delhi SG Pipers 0–4 Odisha Warriors in Match 1.

Q10 Advanced

Who scored twice for Odisha Warriors in the opening match of the Women's Hockey India League?

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Correct answer: A — Yibbi Jansen

Hockey India and Sportstar: Yibbi Jansen scored in the 16th and 37th minutes.

CAQM revokes GRAP Stage-III across NCR as Delhi's AQI improves
Q11 Advanced

Under the revised GRAP, Stage-III is to be implemented in NCR when Delhi's AQI reaches which mark, as cited by CAQM on 12 January 2025?

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Correct answer: D — 350

PIB: Delhi's AQI of 278 was 72 points below the 350 mark for implementing Stage-III, as per Supreme Court directives.

Q12 Advanced

Since which date had GRAP Stage-III been in force in NCR before its revocation on 12 January 2025?

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Correct answer: B — 9 January 2025

PIB: Stage-III of revised GRAP had been in place in the entire NCR since 09.01.2025.

Q13

Which body decided on 12 January 2025 to revoke GRAP Stage-III in NCR?

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Correct answer: C — Commission for Air Quality Management

PIB: the CAQM Sub-Committee on GRAP unanimously decided to revoke Stage-III actions.

Q14 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the revocation of GRAP Stage-III on 12 January 2025: 1. Delhi's average AQI was 278 at 4 pm. 2. Actions under GRAP Stages I and II were also revoked. 3. Rain from a Western Disturbance helped improve air quality. Which of the statements given above are correct?

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Correct answer: A — 1 and 3 only

PIB: AQI was 278 at 4 pm and a Western Disturbance brought rain on 11–12 January; Stages I and II remain in force.

Women and Child Development Ministry's Chintan Shivir concludes in Udaipur
Q15 Advanced

Where was the Ministry of Women and Child Development's Chintan Shivir held from 10 to 12 January 2025?

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Correct answer: C — Udaipur

PIB (WCD): the Chintan Shivir was organised during 10–12 January 2025 at Udaipur, Rajasthan.

Q16 Advanced

Which of the following was NOT among the flagship schemes of the Ministry of Women and Child Development discussed at the Udaipur Chintan Shivir?

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Correct answer: D — Mission Indradhanush

PIB: Mission Saksham Anganwadi & Poshan 2.0, Mission Vatsalya and Mission Shakti were discussed; Mission Indradhanush is a Health Ministry immunisation scheme.

Q17 Advanced

At the Udaipur Chintan Shivir, States were briefed on which campaign aimed at improving nutritional outcomes?

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Correct answer: A — Suposhit Gram Panchayat Abhiyaan

PIB: States were informed about the Suposhit Gram Panchayat Abhiyaan, which aims to improve nutritional outcomes.

Q18

How many States and Union Territories sent delegations to the Ministry of Women and Child Development's Chintan Shivir at Udaipur in January 2025?

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Correct answer: D — 32

PIB (WCD): delegations from 32 States and UTs, including 16 State Ministers, took part.

ISLRTC holds International Symposium on Interpreter Education and Research at JNU
Q19 Advanced

The International Symposium on Interpreter Education and Research held on 12 January 2025 was organised by ISLRTC in collaboration with which university?

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Correct answer: A — Jawaharlal Nehru University

PIB: ISLRTC organised the symposium with the Linguistic Empowerment Cell of JNU, at JNU, New Delhi.

Q20 Advanced

ISLRTC, which organised an international symposium on interpreter education on 12 January 2025, works in the field of:

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Correct answer: B — Indian Sign Language

PIB: ISLRTC is the Indian Sign Language Research and Training Centre; the symposium advanced accessible communication for the Deaf community.

Q21 Advanced

Dr Brenda Nicodemus, a guest lecturer at the ISLRTC International Symposium on 12 January 2025, is Professor Emerita at which university?

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Correct answer: C — Gallaudet University

PIB: Dr Brenda Nicodemus is Professor Emerita at Gallaudet University, USA.

India-Nepal Inter-Governmental Committee on trade and transit concludes in Kathmandu
Q22 Advanced

At the India-Nepal IGC meeting in Kathmandu on 10–11 January 2025, India accepted Nepal's request for the supply of how much wheat?

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Correct answer: D — 200,000 MT

PIB: the Indian side informed that Nepal's request for 200,000 MT wheat had been accepted.

Q23 Advanced

Who led the Indian delegation at the India-Nepal Inter-Governmental Committee meeting in Kathmandu in January 2025?

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Correct answer: A — Commerce Secretary Sunil Barthwal

PIB: Secretary, Department of Commerce, Sunil Barthwal led the Indian delegation.

Q24 Advanced

Electrification of which cross-border rail line was discussed at the India-Nepal IGC meeting in January 2025?

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Correct answer: C — Raxaul–Birgunj

PIB: the agenda included synchronized development of trade infrastructure including electrification of the Raxaul–Birgunj rail line.

Q25

The India-Nepal Inter-Governmental Committee on Trade, Transit and Cooperation to Combat Unauthorised Trade met in January 2025 in which city?

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Correct answer: B — Kathmandu

PIB: the IGC was held in Kathmandu from 10 to 11 January 2025.

Q26 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the India-Nepal IGC meeting held in January 2025: 1. The two sides reviewed the Treaty of Transit and the Treaty of Trade. 2. India informed that Sal seeds and Chayote have been included in its Plant Quarantine Order. 3. The Nepali side was led by its Foreign Secretary. Which of the statements given above are correct?

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Correct answer: C — 1 and 2 only

PIB: the treaties were reviewed and Sal seeds and Chayote were included in India's Plant Quarantine Order; Nepal was led by Gobinda Bahadur Karkee, Secretary, Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Supplies.

Amit Shah launches Drug Disposal Fortnight at NCB conference on drug trafficking
Q27 Advanced

Under the 'Drug Disposal Fortnight' launched by Amit Shah on 11 January 2025, how much narcotics was to be destroyed?

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Correct answer: B — One lakh kg worth about ₹8,600 crore

PIB (MHA): one lakh kilograms of narcotics worth about ₹8,600 crore will be destroyed.

Q28 Advanced

According to the Home Minister on 11 January 2025, drugs worth how much were seized in India in 2024, the highest since independence?

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Correct answer: D — ₹16,914 crore

PIB (MHA): in 2024 the NCB and police forces seized drugs valued at ₹16,914 crore, the highest since independence.

Q29

Which agency organised the regional conference on 'Drug Trafficking and National Security' held on 11 January 2025?

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Correct answer: A — Narcotics Control Bureau

PIB (MHA): the conference was organised by the Narcotics Control Bureau.

Q30 Advanced

On 11 January 2025, Amit Shah inaugurated the new office complex of the NCB's Zonal Unit in which city?

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Correct answer: C — Bhopal

PIB (MHA): the Home Minister inaugurated the new office complex of the Bhopal Zonal Unit of the NCB.

Q31 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the conference on 'Drug Trafficking and National Security' held on 11 January 2025: 1. It focused on eight States and UTs of northern India. 2. The MANAS-2 helpline was extended to all 36 States and UTs. 3. It was held at Vigyan Bhavan, New Delhi. Which of the statements given above are correct?

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Correct answer: D — 1, 2 and 3

PIB (MHA): all three statements are correct.

Mines Ministry holds Kochi roadshow on India's maiden offshore mineral blocks auction
Q32 Advanced

In which city did the Ministry of Mines hold a roadshow on 11 January 2025 on India's maiden offshore mineral blocks auction?

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Correct answer: C — Kochi

PIB (Mines): the roadshow was held at The Renai, Kochi, Kerala.

Q33 Advanced

At the Kochi roadshow, the three offshore blocks in Kerala were highlighted mainly for deposits of:

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Correct answer: A — Construction sand

PIB: GSI highlighted construction sand deposits off Kerala's coast; participants were keen on the three offshore blocks in Kerala for construction and infrastructure.

Q34 Advanced

India's maiden offshore mineral blocks auction, promoted at the Kochi roadshow on 11 January 2025, covers blocks in which maritime zone?

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Correct answer: D — Exclusive Economic Zone

PIB: the auction aims to unlock resource potential in India's Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ).

Q35

Which organisation's platform is used for the e-auction of offshore mineral blocks, as demonstrated at the Kochi roadshow?

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Correct answer: B — MSTC

PIB: MSTC demonstrated its e-auction platform; auction details are on the MSTC platform. SBICAPS explained the process.

Ashwini Vaishnaw inaugurates FTII Pune's 586-seat auditorium with horizontally movable screen
Q36

The Film and Television Institute of India (FTII), whose new auditorium was inaugurated on 11 January 2025, is located in:

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Correct answer: A — Pune

PIB: the Minister inaugurated an auditorium of the Film and Television Institute of India, Pune.

Q37 Advanced

What is the seating capacity of FTII's new Cinema Theatre cum Auditorium inaugurated on 11 January 2025?

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Correct answer: C — 586

PIB: the auditorium has 586 seats.

Q38 Advanced

Which feature of FTII's new auditorium is believed to be the first of its kind, with a patent filed for it?

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Correct answer: B — A horizontally movable 50 ft x 20 ft screen

PIB: the horizontally movable screen, 50 ft wide and 20 ft high, is believed to be the first of its kind; FTII has filed for a patent.

Q39 Advanced

Under which Union Ministry does FTII function as an autonomous society?

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Correct answer: D — Ministry of Information and Broadcasting

PIB: FTII is an autonomous institute registered as a society under the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting.

Mansukh Mandaviya inaugurates Day 2 of Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue
Q40 Advanced

From how many participants were the 3,000 young leaders of the Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue 2025 selected?

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Correct answer: A — Over 30 lakh

PIB (MoYAS): 3,000 young leaders were chosen from a pool of over 30 lakh participants.

Q41

Who inaugurated Day 2 of the Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue on 11 January 2025?

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Correct answer: D — Mansukh Mandaviya

PIB (MoYAS): Union Minister Dr Mansukh Mandaviya inaugurated the Dialogue on Day 2.

Q42 Advanced

Youth volunteers of which platform were credited by Mansukh Mandaviya with organising the reimagined National Youth Festival 2025?

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Correct answer: B — MY Bharat

PIB (MoYAS): Dr Mandaviya commended the youth volunteers of the My Bharat Platform for organising the reimagined National Youth Festival.

Q43 Advanced

At Day 2 of the Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue, Anand Mahindra and Palki Sharma discussed which topic?

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Correct answer: C — AI as Audacity and Integrity

PIB (MoYAS): Palki Sharma and Anand Mahindra discussed 'AI as Audacity and Integrity' for young leaders.

Scindia inaugurates Guna Head Post Office and Passport Seva Kendra extension building
Q44

Guna, where a Head Post Office and Passport Seva Kendra extension building was inaugurated on 11 January 2025, is in which state?

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Correct answer: B — Madhya Pradesh

PIB: the Guna Head Post Office and POPSK building is in the Madhya Pradesh Postal Circle; MP ministers attended.

Q45 Advanced

What was the cost of the Guna Head Post Office and Passport Seva Kendra extension building inaugurated on 11 January 2025?

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Correct answer: C — ₹43.18 lakh

PIB: the 1,154 sq ft building was constructed at a cost of ₹43.18 lakh.

Q46 Advanced

Who inaugurated the Guna Head Post Office and Passport Seva Kendra extension building on 11 January 2025?

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Correct answer: A — Jyotiraditya Scindia

PIB: Union Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia inaugurated the building.

President Murmu presents Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Awards at 18th PBD valedictory in Bhubaneswar
Q47

Where was the 18th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas Convention held, whose valedictory session the President addressed on 10 January 2025?

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Correct answer: B — Bhubaneswar

PIB: the President addressed the valedictory session of the 18th PBD Convention at Bhubaneswar, Odisha.

Q48 Advanced

Which serving Head of State was conferred the Pravasi Bharatiya Samman 2025?

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Correct answer: C — Christine Kangaloo of Trinidad and Tobago

PIB and the President's valedictory remarks: Christine Kangaloo, President of Trinidad and Tobago, was conferred the Pravasi Bharatiya Samman 2025.

Q49 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Award: 1. It is the highest honour conferred on overseas Indians. 2. It is conferred by the President of India as part of the Pravasi Bharatiya Divas Conventions. 3. Organisations run by NRIs or PIOs are not eligible for it. Which of the statements given above are correct?

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Correct answer: A — 1 and 2 only

MEA: PBSA is the highest honour for overseas Indians, conferred by the President at PBD Conventions on an NRI, PIO or an organisation or institution established and run by NRIs or PIOs.

Yogi Adityanath launches All India Radio's Maha Kumbh FM channel 'Kumbhvani' in Prayagraj
Q50 Advanced

On which FM frequency does All India Radio's Maha Kumbh channel 'Kumbhvani', launched on 10 January 2025, broadcast?

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Correct answer: D — 103.5 MHz

PIB: Kumbhvani broadcasts on FM 103.5 MHz.

Q51

Who launched the 'Kumbhvani' FM channel in Prayagraj on 10 January 2025?

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Correct answer: A — Yogi Adityanath

PIB: UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath launched Kumbhvani at Circuit House, Prayagraj; L. Murugan joined online.

Q52 Advanced

Till which date is the Kumbhvani FM channel scheduled to broadcast?

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Correct answer: B — 26 February 2025

PIB: the broadcast period is 10 January 2025 to 26 February 2025.

Indigenous silver nanowire conductive ink technology transferred to two startups at NIT Warangal
Q53 Advanced

The indigenous conductive ink technology transferred to two startups on 10 January 2025 is based on nanowires of which metal?

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Correct answer: C — Silver

PIB (MeitY): silver nanowire-based conductive ink technology was transferred.

Q54

Where was the conductive ink technology transfer event held on 10 January 2025?

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Correct answer: A — NIT Warangal

PIB (MeitY): the event was held at NIT Warangal.

Q55 Advanced

The silver nanowire conductive ink technology transferred in January 2025 was developed jointly by which institutions under a MeitY-funded project?

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Correct answer: D — IIT Ropar and NIT Warangal

PIB (MeitY): the project was jointly implemented by IIT Ropar and NIT Warangal.

IIP grows 5.2% in November 2024, up from 3.5% in October
Q56

What was India's IIP growth rate for November 2024 as per the Quick Estimates released on 10 January 2025?

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Correct answer: B — 5.2%

PIB (MoSPI): IIP growth for November 2024 was 5.2%, against 3.5% in October 2024.

Q57 Advanced

Which sector recorded the lowest growth among Mining, Manufacturing and Electricity in the November 2024 IIP?

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Correct answer: C — Mining

PIB (MoSPI): Mining 1.9%, Manufacturing 5.8%, Electricity 4.4%.

Q58 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the Index of Industrial Production (IIP): 1. Its Quick Estimates are released on the 12th of every month (or the previous working day) with a six-week lag. 2. Its current base year is 2011-12. 3. It is compiled by the Reserve Bank of India. Which of the statements given above are correct?

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Correct answer: D — 1 and 2 only

PIB (MoSPI): Quick Estimates are released on the 12th with a six-week lag, base 2011-12=100; the release is by MoSPI, not the RBI.

Second Inland Waterways Development Council meet at Kaziranga announces ₹50,000 crore investment
Q59 Advanced

Where was the second meeting of the Inland Waterways Development Council held on 10 January 2025?

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Correct answer: B — Kohora, Kaziranga, Assam

PIB (MoPSW): the IWDC began with lamp lighting by the Assam CM and Sarbananda Sonowal at Kohora in Kaziranga.

Q60 Advanced

The second IWDC meeting announced investments of more than how much in national waterways over the next five years?

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Correct answer: A — ₹50,000 crore

PIB (MoPSW): investments of more than ₹50,000 crore in the next five years were announced.

Q61 Advanced

Consider the following about the second IWDC meeting on 10 January 2025: 1. The National River Traffic and Navigation System was launched. 2. A target of 1,000 green vessels in the next five years was set out. 3. 62 new jetties were announced across States. Which of the above are correct?

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Correct answer: D — 1, 2 and 3

PIB (MoPSW): NRT&NS was launched, 1,000 green vessels are planned in five years and 62 new jetties were announced.

Q62

Which body organises the Inland Waterways Development Council meetings as the nodal agency for waterways development?

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Correct answer: C — Inland Waterways Authority of India

PIB (MoPSW): the IWDC meeting was organised by the Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI), the nodal agency for development of waterways.

Jitendra Singh announces Regional Meteorological Centre for Jammu
Q63 Advanced

On 10 January 2025, Jitendra Singh announced the establishment of a Regional Meteorological Centre in which city?

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Correct answer: D — Jammu

PIB (MoES): Jitendra Singh announced the establishment of a Regional Meteorological Centre in Jammu.

Q64 Advanced

Which organisation has recognised the Srinagar Meteorology Centre as a 'Centennial Centre'?

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Correct answer: B — World Meteorological Organization

PIB (MoES): the Srinagar Meteorology Centre is recognised as a Centennial Centre by the World Meteorological Organization.

Q65 Advanced

The Regional Meteorological Centre for Jammu was announced at an event marking which IMD milestone?

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Correct answer: C — 150th anniversary

PIB (MoES): the announcement was made at an event commemorating the 150th anniversary of IMD.

Piyush Goyal launches Bharat Cleantech Manufacturing Platform at Bharat Climate Forum 2025
Q66 Advanced

At which event was the Bharat Cleantech Manufacturing Platform launched on 10 January 2025?

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Correct answer: C — Bharat Climate Forum 2025

PIB (Commerce): Piyush Goyal unveiled the platform at the Bharat Climate Forum 2025 in New Delhi on Friday (10 January).

Q67 Advanced

The Bharat Cleantech Manufacturing Platform focuses on value chains in which of the following sectors?

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Correct answer: A — Solar, wind, hydrogen and battery storage

PIB (Commerce): the platform is designed to enhance India's cleantech value chains in the solar, wind, hydrogen and battery storage sectors.

Centre releases tax devolution of ₹1,73,030 crore to States
Q68 Advanced

How much tax devolution did the Union Government release to States on 10 January 2025?

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Correct answer: C — ₹1,73,030 crore

PIB (Finance): ₹1,73,030 crore was released, against ₹89,086 crore in December 2024.

Q69

Which State received the largest share in the tax devolution released on 10 January 2025?

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Correct answer: D — Uttar Pradesh

PIB (Finance): Uttar Pradesh got ₹31,039.84 crore, the largest in the State-wise table.

Q70 Advanced

In the January 2025 tax devolution, which State received the second-largest amount after Uttar Pradesh?

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Correct answer: A — Bihar

PIB (Finance): Bihar ₹17,403.36 crore, Madhya Pradesh ₹13,582.86 crore, West Bengal ₹13,017.06 crore, Maharashtra ₹10,930.31 crore.

India women beat Ireland by six wickets in first ODI at Rajkot
Q71 Advanced

Who top-scored for India with 89 in the first women's ODI against Ireland at Rajkot on 10 January 2025?

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Correct answer: B — Pratika Rawal

BBC and The Hindu: Pratika Rawal scored 89 off 96 balls; Tejal Hasabnis made 53 not out.

Q72 Advanced

By what margin did India women win the first ODI against Ireland at Rajkot on 10 January 2025?

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Correct answer: D — Six wickets

BBC and The Hindu: India won by six wickets, chasing 239 in 34.3 overs.

Conclave on Pandemic Preparedness and Vaccine Innovation for livestock held in Hyderabad
Q73 Advanced

Who inaugurated the 'Conclave on Pandemic Preparedness & Vaccine Innovation' held in Hyderabad on 10 January 2025?

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Correct answer: B — Vinod K Paul

PIB (FAHD): Prof. Dr Vinod K Paul, Member (Health), NITI Aayog, inaugurated the conclave as Chief Guest.

Q74

The livestock vaccine conclave of 10 January 2025 was organised by the Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying with Indian Immunologicals Limited and which board?

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Correct answer: A — National Dairy Development Board

PIB (FAHD): the conclave was organised in collaboration with Indian Immunologicals Limited and the National Dairy Development Board (NDDB).

Indian Genomic Data Set of 10,000 whole genomes released at Genome India Data Conclave
Q75

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.

Q76 Advanced

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).

Q77 Advanced

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)'.

PM Modi inaugurates 18th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas convention in Bhubaneswar
Q78 Advanced

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'.

Q79 Advanced

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.

Q80

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.

Q81 Advanced

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.

Tuhin Kanta Pandey takes charge as Revenue Secretary
Q82

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.

Q83 Advanced

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.

CAQM invokes GRAP Stage-III across NCR as Delhi's AQI crosses 350
Q84 Advanced

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.

Q85 Advanced

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).

Q86

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.

Piyush Goyal launches 8th edition of National Programme for Organic Production
Q87 Advanced

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.

Q88 Advanced

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.

Q89 Advanced

'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.

Sixth Scorpene submarine Vaghsheer delivered to Indian Navy
Q90 Advanced

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.

Q91 Advanced

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.

Q92 Advanced

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.

ICAR Research Complex for North-Eastern Hill Region, Umiam, marks Golden Jubilee
Q93 Advanced

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.

Q94 Advanced

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.

Kishan Reddy inaugurates coal sector's '5G Use Case Test Lab' at CMPDI, Ranchi
Q95 Advanced

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.

Q96 Advanced

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.