KVS / NVS Current Affairs Quiz — All time
Daily news by your exam, state and topic — each with a short summary, key facts and MCQs.
Where is the headquarters of the National Turmeric Board, launched on 14 January 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Nizamabad
PIB: the headquarters of the Board has been set up at Nizamabad (Telangana, per The News Minute).
Who was announced as the first Chairperson of the National Turmeric Board?
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Correct answer: A — Palle Ganga Reddy
PIB: Piyush Goyal announced Palle Ganga Reddy as the first Chairperson.
Consider the following statements about turmeric, as stated at the launch of the National Turmeric Board: 1. India accounted for over 70% of global turmeric production. 2. Maharashtra and Telangana are the top two turmeric-growing states. 3. Lakadong turmeric is associated with Meghalaya. Which of the statements given above are correct?
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Correct answer: C — 1, 2 and 3
PIB: all three statements are in the Ministry of Commerce release of 14 January 2025.
'Mission Mausam', launched on 14 January 2025, aims to make India a:
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Correct answer: D — Weather-ready and Climate-smart nation
PIB (MoES): Mission Mausam aims at transforming India into a 'Weather-ready and Climate-smart' nation.
On which occasion was 'Mission Mausam' launched by the Prime Minister?
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Correct answer: A — 150th Foundation Day of IMD
PIB (PMO): PM launched Mission Mausam at IMD's 150th Foundation Day celebrations on 14 January 2025.
What was India's annual WPI-based inflation rate (provisional) for December 2024?
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Correct answer: B — 2.37%
PIB (Commerce): WPI inflation was 2.37% in December 2024; 1.89% was November and 8.89% the Food Index.
Which major group of the WPI recorded negative annual inflation in December 2024?
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Correct answer: D — Fuel & Power
PIB: Fuel & Power inflation was -3.79% in December 2024.
Consider the following statements about the WPI data for December 2024: 1. Manufactured Products carry the largest weight in the WPI. 2. The base year of the WPI series is 2011-12. 3. WPI inflation in December 2024 was lower than in November 2024. Which of the statements given above are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 and 2 only
PIB: Manufactured Products weigh 64.23% and the base year is 2011-12; December (2.37%) was higher than November (1.89%), so 3 is wrong.
As on 14 January 2025, the area sown under wheat in the rabi season was about:
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Correct answer: C — 320 lakh hectares
PIB (Agriculture): wheat coverage was 320 lakh ha against 315.63 lakh ha a year earlier.
As per rabi sowing data as on 14 January 2025, which crop group had a lower area than in the corresponding period of the previous year?
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Correct answer: D — Oilseeds
PIB: oilseeds were at 96.82 lakh ha vs 101.80 lakh ha; wheat, pulses and coarse cereals were all higher.
By how much did India's coal imports decline during April–October 2024 compared with the same period of the previous year?
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Correct answer: B — 3.1%
PIB (Coal): imports fell 3.1% to 149.39 MT; 8.8% was the non-regulated sector and 19.5% blending imports.
What was India's coal production during April–October 2024, as per the Ministry of Coal?
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Correct answer: C — 537.57 MT
PIB: coal output rose 6.04% to 537.57 MT from 506.93 MT.
Which edition of Armed Forces Veterans' Day was observed on 14 January 2025?
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Correct answer: C — 9th
PIB (MoD): the ninth Armed Forces Veterans' Day was celebrated on 14 January 2025.
Where did Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh celebrate Armed Forces Veterans' Day 2025 with about 1,000 ex-servicemen?
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Correct answer: A — Akhnoor, Jammu
PIB: Rajnath Singh addressed around 1,000 ex-servicemen at Tanda Artillery Brigade, Akhnoor in Jammu.
As noted by Rajnath Singh on Veterans' Day 2025, the year 2025 marks the diamond jubilee of which war?
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Correct answer: D — 1965 Indo-Pak war
PIB: Raksha Mantri said 2025 is the diamond jubilee year of the 1965 Indo-Pak war.
Which edition of Pariksha Pe Charcha closed its registrations on 14 January 2025 with over 3.5 crore applications?
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Correct answer: B — 8th
PIB (MoE): registration for the 8th edition of PPC concluded with over 3.5 crore applications.
On which portal were registrations for Pariksha Pe Charcha 2025 hosted?
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Correct answer: A — MyGov.in
PIB: the online registration for PPC 2025 was hosted on the MyGov.in portal from 14 December 2024 to 14 January 2025.
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.
National Youth Day, observed on 12 January, commemorates the birth anniversary of:
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Correct answer: B — Swami Vivekananda
PIB: National Youth Day commemorates the birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda.
Where was the Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue 2025 held, in which the PM participated on 12 January 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi
PIB: the PM participated in the Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue 2025 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi.
How many young leaders did the PM engage with at the Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue 2025?
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Correct answer: C — 3,000
PIB: the PM engaged with 3,000 dynamic young leaders from across India.
Consider the following statements about the Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue 2025: 1. It was organised by the Department of Youth Affairs from 10 to 12 January 2025. 2. The PM released a compilation of best essays written on ten themes. 3. It was held as part of the National Youth Festival 2025. Which of the statements given above are correct?
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Correct answer: D — 1, 2 and 3
PIB (MoYAS): all three statements are correct.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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%.
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.