State PSC Current Affairs Quiz — All time
Daily news by your exam, state and topic — each with a short summary, key facts and MCQs.
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.
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.
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.
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).
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
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.
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).
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)'.
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'.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
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.
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.
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.
'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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.