State PSC Current Affairs Quiz — All time
Daily news by your exam, state and topic — each with a short summary, key facts and MCQs.
On 9 January 2025, the Animal Welfare Board of India signed an MoU with which institution to train Honorary Animal Welfare Representatives?
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Correct answer: B — NALSAR University of Law
PIB (FAHD): AWBI entered into an MoU with NALSAR University of Law, Hyderabad.
As announced by AWBI in January 2025, the Animal Welfare Fortnight is observed during which period?
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Correct answer: C — 14–30 January
PIB (FAHD): AWBI to celebrate Animal Welfare Fortnight from 14 to 30 January 2025.
In which city was the 23rd Divya Kala Mela inaugurated on 9 January 2025?
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Correct answer: C — Vadodara
PIB (MoSJE): B.L. Verma inaugurated the 23rd Divya Kala Mela at Akota Stadium, Vadodara, Gujarat.
At the inauguration of the 23rd Divya Kala Mela, loans worth ₹1 crore were distributed to how many Divyangjans from Gujarat?
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Correct answer: A — 30
PIB (MoSJE): loans worth ₹1 crore were distributed to 30 Divyangjans from Gujarat.
According to B.L. Verma at the Divya Kala Mela, the categories of disability under government schemes have been increased from 7 to how many?
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Correct answer: D — 21
PIB (MoSJE): the categories of disability under government schemes have been increased from 7 to 21.
In which city did Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri meet Afghanistan's Acting Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi on 8 January 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Dubai
MEA: the meeting took place in Dubai on 8 January 2025.
Which port did India and Afghanistan agree to promote for trade and humanitarian assistance at the 8 January 2025 meeting?
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Correct answer: A — Chabahar
MEA: both sides agreed to promote the use of Chabahar port for trade and commercial activities, including humanitarian assistance for Afghanistan.
Consider the following statements about the India–Afghanistan meeting of 8 January 2025, as per MEA: 1. India will provide further material support first to the health sector and for rehabilitation of refugees. 2. India has dispatched 50,000 MT of wheat to Afghanistan as humanitarian assistance. 3. India announced the reopening of its embassy in Kabul at ambassador level. Which of the statements given above are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 1 and 2 only
MEA: statements 1 and 2 are in the release; it said India would consider development projects but said nothing about reopening an embassy at ambassador level.
Where is the NTPC Green Energy Limited Green Hydrogen Hub, whose foundation stone the PM laid on 8 January 2025, located?
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Correct answer: A — Pudimadaka near Visakhapatnam
PIB (PMO): the hub is at Pudimadaka near Visakhapatnam and is the first Green Hydrogen Hub under the National Green Hydrogen Mission.
What green hydrogen production target by 2030 did the PM cite for the National Green Hydrogen Mission?
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Correct answer: B — 5 million metric tonnes
PIB (PMO): the mission, launched in 2023, targets 5 million metric tonnes of green hydrogen by 2030.
The Bulk Drug Park whose foundation stone was laid on 8 January 2025 is located at which place in Andhra Pradesh?
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Correct answer: C — Nakkapalli
PIB (PMO): the Bulk Drug Park is at Nakkapalli in Anakapalli district; Andhra Pradesh is one of three States with such a park.
Consider the following statements about the projects launched by the PM in Andhra Pradesh on 8 January 2025: 1. The foundation stone of the South Coast Railway Zone headquarters was laid at Visakhapatnam. 2. KRIS City is being developed under the Chennai–Bengaluru Industrial Corridor. 3. The green hydrogen hub investment of about ₹1,85,000 crore includes 20 GW of renewable energy capacity. Which of the statements given above are correct?
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Correct answer: D — 1, 2 and 3
PIB (PMO): all three are stated — SCoR Zone HQ at Visakhapatnam, KRIS City under CBIC in Tirupati district, and ~₹1,85,000 crore including 20 GW RE.
In which town is the Lokopriya Gopinath Bordoloi Regional Institute of Mental Health, where J.P. Nadda opened a Library and Informatics Centre on 8 January 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Tezpur
PIB (Health): Nadda inaugurated the new Library and Informatics Centre at LGBRIMH in Tezpur, Assam.
The 50-bedded Critical Care Block at Mangaldai District Civil Hospital in Assam is being funded under which scheme?
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Correct answer: B — PM-ABHIM
PIB (Health): the CCB will be built with financial support of ₹23.75 crore under PM-ABHIM.
Mangaldai District Civil Hospital, where a Critical Care Block foundation stone was laid on 8 January 2025, is in which district of Assam?
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Correct answer: C — Darrang
PIB (Health): Mangaldai District Civil Hospital is in Darrang district of Assam.
Which edition of the India–EU Human Rights Dialogue was held in New Delhi on 8 January 2025?
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Correct answer: C — 11th
MEA joint press release: the 11th India–EU Human Rights Dialogue was held in New Delhi on 8 January 2025.
When was the India–EU Human Rights Dialogue held before its January 2025 round?
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Correct answer: D — July 2022
MEA: the sides exchanged views on developments since the last Dialogue in July 2022.
At the 11th India–EU Human Rights Dialogue, which position did India reiterate?
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Correct answer: A — Recognition of the Right to Development as a distinct, universal, inalienable and fundamental human right
MEA: India reiterated its stand on recognition of the Right to Development as a distinct, universal, inalienable and fundamental human right; the EU reiterated its opposition to capital punishment.
Who was the Guest of Honour at the Youth Pravasi Bharatiya Divas held in Bhubaneswar on 8 January 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Dev Pragad
MEA: Dr Dev Pragad, CEO of Newsweek, was the Guest of Honour at the Youth PBD on 8 January 2025.
What was the theme of the 18th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas Convention held in Bhubaneswar in January 2025?
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Correct answer: C — Diaspora's Contribution to a Viksit Bharat
MEA: the theme of the 18th PBD was 'Diaspora's Contribution to a Viksit Bharat'.
Consider the following statements about Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD), as per MEA: 1. PBD is celebrated on 9 January every year. 2. Since the 2015 revision of its format, the main PBD Convention is held every alternate year. 3. The 18th PBD Convention in Bhubaneswar was the first PBD held in Eastern India. Which of the statements given above are correct?
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Correct answer: D — 1, 2 and 3
MEA: PBD is celebrated on 9 January every year; the format was revised in 2015 with the main convention every alternate year; the 2025 convention was the first PBD in Eastern India.
Which district won the Gold Cup at the 63rd Kerala State School Kalolsavam that concluded on 8 January 2025?
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Correct answer: C — Thrissur
KITE results, The Hindu and Onmanorama: Thrissur won with 1,008 points, one ahead of Palakkad.
Before its 2025 win at the Kerala School Kalolsavam, in which year had Thrissur last won the Gold Cup?
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Correct answer: D — 1999
The Hindu and Onmanorama: Thrissur won after a gap of 26 years; its previous title came in 1999.
Which city hosted the 63rd Kerala State School Kalolsavam, which concluded at its Central Stadium on 8 January 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Thiruvananthapuram
The Hindu and Onmanorama: the closing ceremony was held at Central Stadium, Thiruvananthapuram; the KITE results portal is titled 'Kerala State School Kalolsavam 2024-25 Thiruvananthapuram'.
Who was the Maldives Defence Minister who held talks with Rajnath Singh in New Delhi on 8 January 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Mohamed Ghassan Maumoon
PIB (Defence): Rajnath Singh held talks with Maldives Defence Minister Mohamed Ghassan Maumoon, on his first official visit to India.
In the vision of SAGAR cited during India–Maldives defence talks, what does SAGAR stand for?
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Correct answer: B — Security And Growth for All in the Region
PIB (Defence): SAGAR is Security And Growth for All in the Region, cited alongside the 'Neighbourhood First' policy.
During the 8 January 2025 talks, both sides reaffirmed commitment to which India–Maldives framework?
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Correct answer: C — Comprehensive Economic and Maritime Security Partnership
PIB (Defence): both sides reasserted commitment to the joint vision for India–Maldives Comprehensive Economic and Maritime Security Partnership.
Which organisation organises the Indusfood trade show, whose 8th edition opened on 8 January 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Trade Promotion Council of India
PIB (MoFPI): Indusfood is organised by the Trade Promotion Council of India (TPCI) with support from the Department of Commerce.
Where was Indusfood 2025 inaugurated by Chirag Paswan on 8 January 2025?
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Correct answer: A — India Exposition Mart, Greater Noida
PIB (MoFPI): Indusfood 2025 was inaugurated at India Exposition Mart Ltd in Greater Noida, Gautam Budh Nagar.
Consider the following statements about Indusfood: 1. It began in 2017. 2. It welcomed international exhibitors for the first time in 2024. 3. The 2025 edition debuted as an integrated farm-to-fork trade show. Which of the statements given above are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 1, 2 and 3
PIB (MoFPI): Indusfood started in 2017, welcomed international exhibitors for the first time in 2024, and debuted as an integrated farm-to-fork show in 2025.
Who was appointed India's next Ambassador to the Sultanate of Oman, as announced by MEA on 8 January 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Godavarthi Venkata Srinivas
MEA: Godavarthi Venkata Srinivas (IFS: 1993), Officer on Special Duty in the Ministry, was appointed the next Ambassador to Oman.
To which batch of the Indian Foreign Service does Godavarthi Venkata Srinivas, appointed Ambassador to Oman, belong?
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Correct answer: C — 1993
MEA: Godavarthi Venkata Srinivas is an IFS officer of the 1993 batch.
On which date was polling scheduled for the Delhi Legislative Assembly election announced by the ECI on 7 January 2025?
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Correct answer: A — 5 February 2025
ECI Press Note 169/2025: date of poll 05.02.2025; counting 08.02.2025.
How many of the 70 Delhi Assembly seats are reserved for Scheduled Castes, as per the ECI press note of 7 January 2025?
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Correct answer: B — 12
ECI: NCT of Delhi has 70 Assembly seats, of which 12 are reserved for SCs and none for STs.
Consider the following statements about the Delhi Assembly election 2025, as per the ECI press note of 7 January 2025: 1. Delhi has over 1.55 crore electors. 2. There are 13,033 polling stations. 3. Counting of votes was scheduled for 8 February 2025. Which of the statements given above are correct?
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Correct answer: D — 1, 2 and 3
ECI: 1,55,37,634 electors, 13,033 polling stations, and counting on 08.02.2025 — all three correct.
What real GDP growth rate for 2024-25 did the NSO's First Advance Estimates, released on 7 January 2025, project?
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Correct answer: D — 6.4%
PIB (MoSPI): real GDP is estimated to grow by 6.4% in 2024-25, against 8.2% in the Provisional Estimate for 2023-24.
As per the First Advance Estimates for 2024-25, what is the estimated growth of real GVA in agriculture and allied sectors?
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Correct answer: A — 3.8%
PIB (MoSPI): real GVA of agriculture and allied sectors is estimated to grow by 3.8% in 2024-25, against 1.4% in 2023-24.
Consider the following statements about the First Advance Estimates of GDP for 2024-25: 1. Nominal GDP is estimated to grow by 9.7%. 2. Private Final Consumption Expenditure at constant prices is estimated to grow by 4.0%. 3. Real GVA of construction is estimated to grow by 8.6%. Which of the statements given above are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 1 and 3 only
PIB (MoSPI): nominal GDP 9.7% and construction 8.6% are correct; PFCE grows 7.3% in 2024-25 (4.0% was the previous year's rate).
Before his appointment as Secretary, Department of Space on 7 January 2025, V. Narayanan headed which ISRO centre?
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Correct answer: A — Liquid Propulsion Systems Centre
The Hindu, Indian Express (quoting the ACC order) and ISRO: Narayanan was Director, Liquid Propulsion Systems Centre (LPSC), Valiamala.
For what period was V. Narayanan appointed Secretary, Department of Space and Chairman, Space Commission by the ACC order of January 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Two years from 14 January 2025, or until further orders
The Hindu and Indian Express quote the ACC order: two years with effect from 14.01.2025, or until further orders, whichever is earlier.
Consider the following statements about V. Narayanan, appointed Space Secretary in January 2025: 1. He joined ISRO in 1984. 2. He completed his M.Tech in Cryogenic Engineering and Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering at IIT Kharagpur. 3. He succeeded K. Sivan as Space Secretary. Which of the statements given above are correct?
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Correct answer: C — 1 and 2 only
ISRO: he joined ISRO in 1984 and studied at IIT Kharagpur; The Hindu and Indian Express: he succeeds S. Somanath, not K. Sivan.
Which agency developed the BHARATPOL portal launched by Amit Shah on 7 January 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Central Bureau of Investigation
PIB (MHA): the BHARATPOL portal was developed by the CBI.
BHARATPOL connects Indian agencies with INTERPOL's network of how many countries?
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Correct answer: B — 195
PIB (MHA): BHARATPOL connects investigative agencies and State police to the INTERPOL network of 195 countries.
Consider the following statements about BHARATPOL: 1. It was inaugurated at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. 2. It gives access to 19 types of INTERPOL databases. 3. Its five modules include Connect, INTERPOL Notices, References, Broadcast and Resources. Which of the statements given above are correct?
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Correct answer: C — 1, 2 and 3
PIB (MHA): all three are stated in the release.
Who co-chaired the first India–Malaysia Security Dialogue in New Delhi on 7 January 2025 from the Indian side?
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Correct answer: C — Ajit Doval
MEA: the dialogue was co-chaired by NSA Ajit Doval and Raja Dato Nushirwan Bin Zainal Abidin, DG of Malaysia's National Security Council.
India–Malaysia ties were elevated to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership during which visit, from which the 2025 Security Dialogue emerged?
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Correct answer: D — PM Anwar Ibrahim's visit to India, August 2024
MEA: the dialogue is an outcome of PM Anwar Ibrahim's visit to India in August 2024, when ties were elevated to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.
Consider the following statements about the first India–Malaysia Security Dialogue: 1. Both sides agreed to institutionalise it with annual meetings. 2. They explored cooperation in critical minerals and rare earths. 3. It was held in Kuala Lumpur. Which of the statements given above are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 and 2 only
MEA: statements 1 and 2 are correct; the dialogue was held in New Delhi, not Kuala Lumpur.
Which MeitY project was used to make the e-Shram portal available in all 22 Scheduled Languages on 7 January 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Bhashini
PIB (Labour): MeitY's Bhashini project was leveraged to upgrade the e-Shram portal to 22 languages.
Before the January 2025 upgrade, the e-Shram portal was available in English, Hindi and which two other languages?
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Correct answer: A — Kannada and Marathi
PIB (Labour): the previous version was available only in English, Hindi, Kannada and Marathi.
Access to how many Central Government schemes had been facilitated through the e-Shram portal, as stated on 7 January 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Twelve
PIB (Labour): access to twelve schemes of the Government of India has been facilitated through the e-Shram portal.
António Costa, who called PM Modi on 7 January 2025, holds which post?
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Correct answer: B — President of the European Council
PIB (PMO): António Costa is President of the European Council; the PM congratulated him on assuming charge.
During the 7 January 2025 call between PM Modi and António Costa, where was the next India–EU Summit said to be held?
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Correct answer: C — India
PIB (PMO): the leaders looked forward to the next India–EU Summit to be held in India at a mutually convenient time.
Which agreement did PM Modi and António Costa underline the need to conclude early during their call on 7 January 2025?
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Correct answer: D — India–EU Free Trade Agreement
PIB (PMO): the leaders underlined the need for early conclusion of a mutually beneficial India–EU FTA.
What is the planned investment in the new Mega Shipbuilding Project announced at Kandla Port on 7 January 2025?
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Correct answer: C — ₹30,000 crore
PIB (Shipping): the Mega Shipbuilding Project is ₹30,000 crore; the new cargo terminal is ₹27,000 crore; together over ₹57,000 crore.
Up to what size of Very Large Crude Carrier will the new Kandla shipbuilding facility be able to build?
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Correct answer: D — 3,20,000 tonnes DWT
PIB (Shipping): the facility will build VLCC or similar vessels of up to 3,20,000 tonnes DWT.
Consider the following statements about the Kandla Port projects announced on 7 January 2025: 1. The new cargo terminal outside Kandla creek will add 135 MTPA capacity. 2. The shipbuilding facility is planned to produce 32 new ships and repair 50 ships every year. 3. The shipbuilding facility will be spread over more than 8,000 acres. Which of the statements given above are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1, 2 and 3
PIB (Shipping): all three are stated in the release.
Which MSME shipyard built LSAM 14, the Missile cum Ammunition Barge inducted at Naval Dockyard Mumbai on 7 January 2025?
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Correct answer: B — SECON Engineering Projects, Visakhapatnam
PIB (Defence): the eight MCA barges were contracted with MSME shipyard SECON Engineering Projects Pvt. Ltd., Visakhapatnam, on 19 February 2021.
Where were the Missile cum Ammunition Barges, including LSAM 14, model-tested for seaworthiness?
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Correct answer: C — Naval Science and Technological Laboratory, Visakhapatnam
PIB (Defence): the barges were model-tested at the Naval Science and Technological Laboratory (NSTL), Visakhapatnam.
The bye-election announced on 7 January 2025 for 98-Erode (East) Assembly constituency is in which State?
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Correct answer: C — Tamil Nadu
ECI: 98-Erode (East) in Tamil Nadu fell vacant on the death of E.V.K.S. Elangovan; 273-Milkipur (SC) is in Uttar Pradesh.
Why did the 273-Milkipur (SC) Assembly seat in Uttar Pradesh fall vacant, as per the ECI's bye-election schedule of 7 January 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Resignation of Awadhesh Prasad
ECI: the reason of vacancy for 273-Milkipur is the resignation of Awadhesh Prasad.
What is the total route length of the new Jammu Railway Division inaugurated by the PM on 6 January 2025?
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Correct answer: A — 742.1 km
PIB (PMO): the Jammu Railway Division covers 742.1 km, including the Pathankot–Jammu–Udhampur–Srinagar–Baramulla section.
The Charlapalli New Terminal Station inaugurated on 6 January 2025 is in which district of Telangana?
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Correct answer: B — Medchal-Malkajgiri
PIB (PMO): the Charlapalli New Terminal Station is in Medchal-Malkajgiri district, developed at about ₹413 crore.
The Rayagada Railway Division Building, whose foundation stone was laid on 6 January 2025, belongs to which railway zone?
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Correct answer: C — East Coast Railway
PIB (PMO): the PM laid the foundation stone of the Rayagada Railway Division Building of East Coast Railway.
Which of the following sections are part of the new Jammu Railway Division, as per the PIB release of 6 January 2025? 1. Pathankot–Jammu–Udhampur–Srinagar–Baramulla 2. Batala–Pathankot 3. Pathankot–Joginder Nagar Select the correct answer using the code given below:
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Correct answer: D — 1, 2 and 3
PIB (PMO): the division comprises Pathankot–Jammu–Udhampur–Srinagar–Baramulla, Bhogpur Sirwal–Pathankot, Batala–Pathankot and Pathankot–Joginder Nagar sections.
Which organisation detected the two HMPV cases in Karnataka reported by the Health Ministry on 6 January 2025?
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Correct answer: A — ICMR
PIB (Health): ICMR detected two HMPV cases in Karnataka through routine surveillance for respiratory viral pathogens.
According to the Health Ministry, since when has HMPV been present globally?
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Correct answer: B — 2001
PIB (Health, 7 January): the Health Secretary said there is no cause of concern from HMPV, which has been present globally since 2001.
Consider the following statements about the HMPV cases reported in Karnataka on 6 January 2025: 1. Both patients were infants admitted to Baptist Hospital, Bengaluru. 2. Both patients had recently returned from China. 3. ICMR and IDSP data showed no unusual surge in ILI or SARI cases in the country. Which of the statements given above are correct?
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Correct answer: C — 1 and 3 only
PIB (Health): both were infants at Baptist Hospital, Bengaluru, with no history of international travel; ICMR and IDSP data showed no unusual surge.
India's first Organic Fisheries Cluster, launched on 6 January 2025, is located in which district of Sikkim?
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Correct answer: B — Soreng
PIB (Fisheries): the Organic Fisheries Cluster, first of its kind in India, is in Soreng district of Sikkim.
Under which scheme was India's first Organic Fisheries Cluster in Sikkim launched?
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Correct answer: C — Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana
PIB (Fisheries): the cluster was notified and launched under the PMMSY at the NER State Meet-2025 in Guwahati.
Consider the following statements about the fisheries initiatives announced in Guwahati on 6 January 2025: 1. NABARD is to provide financial and technical assistance to the organic fisheries cluster. 2. The 50 PMMSY projects worth ₹50 crore cover all Northeastern States except Arunachal Pradesh and Mizoram. 3. The organic fisheries cluster permits limited use of antibiotics. Which of the statements given above are correct?
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Correct answer: D — 1 and 2 only
PIB (Fisheries): statements 1 and 2 are in the release; organic fisheries avoid antibiotics, chemicals and pesticides.
What step did US NSA Jake Sullivan announce in New Delhi on 6 January 2025 to promote civil nuclear cooperation with India?
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Correct answer: D — Efforts to finalise steps to delist Indian nuclear entities
MEA joint press release: Sullivan announced US efforts to finalise necessary steps to delist Indian nuclear entities.
The India–US Initiative on Critical and Emerging Technologies (iCET) was launched on the sidelines of which summit?
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Correct answer: A — Quad Summit in Tokyo, May 2022
MEA: iCET was launched by PM Modi and President Biden on the sidelines of the Quad Summit in Tokyo on 24 May 2022.
Under which regime did the US brief India on updated missile export control policies on 6 January 2025 to boost commercial space cooperation?
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Correct answer: B — Missile Technology Control Regime
MEA: Sullivan briefed India on updates to US missile export control policies under the MTCR that will boost US commercial space cooperation with India.
What is the name of the new UGC auditorium inaugurated by Dharmendra Pradhan on 6 January 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Pushpagiri
PIB (Education): Pradhan inaugurated 'Pushpagiri', the new auditorium of UGC.
The draft UGC Regulations, 2025 released on 6 January 2025 mainly concern which subject?
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Correct answer: A — Minimum qualifications for appointment and promotion of teachers and academic staff
PIB (Education): the draft covers Minimum Qualifications for Appointment & Promotion of Teachers and Academic Staff and Measures for Maintenance of Standards in Higher Education.
Who was the UGC Chairman present when the draft UGC Regulations, 2025 were released?
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Correct answer: B — M. Jagadesh Kumar
PIB (Education): Prof. M. Jagadesh Kumar, Chairman, UGC, was present at the event.
Within what originally allocated outlay will PLI Scheme 1.1 for specialty steel, launched on 6 January 2025, operate?
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Correct answer: C — ₹6,322 crore
PIB (Steel): the scheme will operate within the funds originally allocated, i.e. ₹6,322 crore.
Over which production period will PLI Scheme 1.1 for specialty steel be implemented?
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Correct answer: D — FY 2025-26 to FY 2029-30
PIB (Steel): the Steel Secretary said PLI 1.1 will be implemented during the production period FY 2025-26 to FY 2029-30.
Which of the following are among the five product categories covered by PLI Scheme 1.1 for specialty steel? 1. Specialty Rails 2. Electrical Steel 3. Stainless Steel Utensils Select the correct answer using the code given below:
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Correct answer: A — 1 and 2 only
PIB (Steel): the five categories are coated/plated steel, high strength/wear resistant steel, specialty rails, alloy steel products & steel wires, and electrical steel; utensils are not included.
Under which law did FIU-IND and IRDAI sign an MoU on 6 January 2025 for coordinated implementation of requirements?
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Correct answer: A — Prevention of Money Laundering Act
PIB (Finance): the MoU is part of coordinated efforts in effective implementation of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act and Rules.
How often will FIU-IND and IRDAI meet under their MoU signed on 6 January 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Quarterly
PIB (Finance): the MoU provides for quarterly meetings to discuss cooperation, AML/CFT typologies and trends.
Who signed the FIU-IND–IRDAI MoU on behalf of FIU-IND on 6 January 2025?
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Correct answer: C — Vivek Aggarwal
PIB (Finance): the MoU was signed by Vivek Aggarwal, Director, FIU-IND, and Satyajit Tripathy, Member (Distribution), IRDAI.
How many Ammunition cum Torpedo cum Missile (ACTCM) barges were contracted with Suryadipta Projects, Thane, in March 2021?
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Correct answer: C — Eleven
PIB (Defence): the contract for eleven ACTCM barges was concluded with Suryadipta Projects Pvt. Ltd., Thane, on 5 March 2021.
LSAM 22, inducted at Naval Dockyard Mumbai on 6 January 2025, is which number in its series of ACTCM barges?
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Correct answer: D — Eighth
PIB (Defence): LSAM 22 (Yard 132) is the eighth ACTCM barge; seven had already been delivered.
At the 78th BIS Foundation Day on 6 January 2025, what share of Indian standards did Pralhad Joshi say are harmonised with ISO and IEC standards?
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Correct answer: A — 94%
PIB (Consumer Affairs): 94% of Indian standards have been harmonised with ISO and IEC standards.
Hallmarking of which metal did Pralhad Joshi urge BIS to consider at its 78th Foundation Day?
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Correct answer: B — Silver
PIB (Consumer Affairs): Joshi urged BIS to consider hallmarking of silver amid growing consumer demand.