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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.
Which body launched the 'Rashtriya Karmayogi – Large Scale Jan Seva' programme for Central Government employees?
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Correct answer: C — Capacity Building Commission
PIB (DoPT): the programme was launched by the Capacity Building Commission (CBC) on 12 September 2024.
Officers of which level are being trained as Master Trainers under the Rashtriya Karmayogi programme from 6 January 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Deputy Secretary/Director
PIB (DoPT): over 200 Deputy Secretary/Director-level officers from all Ministries/Departments are being trained as Master Trainers.
Which stretch of the Delhi–Ghaziabad–Meerut Namo Bharat corridor did the PM inaugurate on 5 January 2025, giving Delhi its first Namo Bharat connectivity?
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Correct answer: A — Sahibabad–New Ashok Nagar
PIB (PMO): the PM inaugurated the 13 km Sahibabad–New Ashok Nagar stretch worth about ₹4,600 crore; with this Delhi got its first Namo Bharat connectivity.
Which was the first stretch of Delhi Metro Phase-IV to be inaugurated, on 5 January 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Janakpuri–Krishna Park
PIB (PMO): the 2.8 km Janakpuri–Krishna Park stretch worth about ₹1,200 crore is the first stretch of Delhi Metro Phase-IV to be inaugurated.
The Rithala–Kundli section of Delhi Metro Phase-IV, whose foundation stone was laid on 5 January 2025, will connect Rithala to which place in Haryana?
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Correct answer: C — Nathupur
PIB (PMO): the 26.5 km Rithala–Kundli corridor (~₹6,230 crore) will connect Rithala in Delhi to Nathupur (Kundli) in Haryana.
Consider the following statements made by the PM on 5 January 2025 about India's metro network: 1. India's metro network has reached 1,000 km. 2. Before 2014, the network was 248 km and limited to five cities. 3. India now has the second-largest metro network in the world. Which of the statements given above are correct?
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Correct answer: D — 1 and 2 only
PIB (PMO): the network has reached 1,000 km, was 248 km in five cities before 2014, and India is now third-largest; the PM said it will become second-largest during the current tenure.
Which company will use CSIR's indigenous paracetamol technology announced on 5 January 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Satya Deeptha Pharmaceuticals Ltd
PIB (S&T): Karnataka-based Satya Deeptha Pharmaceuticals Ltd will utilise the breakthrough to produce affordable paracetamol domestically.
CSIR's indigenous paracetamol technology was announced at the foundation day of which department on 5 January 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Department of Scientific and Industrial Research
PIB (S&T): Jitendra Singh made the announcement while addressing the 40th Foundation Day of DSIR.
How many more CSIR technologies were transferred to MSMEs under the Laghu Udyog Bharati '100 days 100 technology' campaign on DSIR's 40th Foundation Day?
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Correct answer: B — 16
PIB (S&T): 57 CSIR technologies had been transferred so far under the campaign, and 16 more were transferred on the day.
Amulya and Akshay, launched in Goa on 5 January 2025, are which vessels in the series of eight Fast Patrol Vessels being built by GSL for the Coast Guard?
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Correct answer: C — Third and fourth
PIB (Defence): Amulya and Akshay are the third and fourth of eight FPVs; Adamya and Akshar were launched in October 2024.
Consider the following statements about the Fast Patrol Vessels Amulya and Akshay: 1. They are the first FPVs in India built with a controllable pitch propeller. 2. They were launched simultaneously using GSL's ship-lift for the first time. 3. They were built under a contract concluded in March 2022. Which of the statements given above are correct?
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Correct answer: D — 1, 2 and 3
PIB (Defence): all three are stated – first FPV with controllable pitch propeller, first simultaneous launch using the ship-lift, contract in March 2022 for ₹473 crore.
What is the value of the contract for the eight Fast Patrol Vessels being built by Goa Shipyard for the Indian Coast Guard?
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Correct answer: A — ₹473 crore
PIB (Defence): the contract was concluded in March 2022 for ₹473 crore.
Who was named Player of the Series in the 2024-25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy that ended in Sydney on 5 January 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Jasprit Bumrah
The Hindu and BBC: Jasprit Bumrah was presented the Player of the Series award.
By what margin did Australia win the 2024-25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy series against India?
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Correct answer: B — 3-1
BBC, The Hindu and Reuters: Australia won the five-match series 3-1 after the six-wicket win in Sydney.
Consider the following statements about the fifth Test of the 2024-25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Sydney: 1. Australia won by six wickets on the third day. 2. Scott Boland took 6-45 in India's second innings. 3. India captain Jasprit Bumrah bowled Australia out in the second innings. Which of the statements given above are correct?
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Correct answer: C — 1 and 2 only
BBC and The Hindu: Australia won by six wickets on day three, and Boland took 6-45; Bumrah could not bowl because of a back injury.
What one-time incentive does Odisha's Shahid Madho Singh Haath Kharcha Scheme, launched on 5 January 2025, give to eligible ST students?
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Correct answer: D — ₹5,000
New Indian Express and Kalinga TV: the scheme gives a one-time incentive of ₹5,000 to ST students enrolling in Class IX and Class XI.
At which event did Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi launch the Shahid Madho Singh Haath Kharcha Scheme?
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Correct answer: A — Adivasi Mela 2025 in Bhubaneswar
Kalinga TV and OdishaBytes: the CM launched the scheme while inaugurating the Adivasi Mela at the Exhibition Ground, Bhubaneswar.
Consider the following statements about Odisha's Shahid Madho Singh Haath Kharcha Scheme: 1. It targets Scheduled Tribe students enrolling in Class IX and Class XI. 2. Its main aim is to reduce dropout among ST students. 3. It provides a monthly stipend for the full secondary-school period. Which of the statements given above are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 1 and 2 only
New Indian Express and Kalinga TV: the scheme targets ST students at the Class IX and XI transitions to reduce dropouts and gives a one-time incentive, not a monthly stipend.
Since when had Stage-III of the revised GRAP been in force across NCR before it was revoked on 5 January 2025?
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Correct answer: A — 3 January 2025
PIB (Environment): Stage-III actions had been in place in the entire NCR since 03.01.2025.
Consider the following statements about the CAQM decision of 5 January 2025: 1. All actions under Stage-III of the revised GRAP were revoked across NCR. 2. Actions under Stages I and II of the revised GRAP were also withdrawn. 3. Delhi's average AQI had improved to 335 at 5 PM. Which of the statements given above are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 1 and 3 only
PIB (Environment): Stage-III was revoked and AQI was 335 at 5 PM, but Stages I and II remain invoked and in force.
Which body's sub-committee revoked GRAP Stage-III in NCR on 5 January 2025?
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Correct answer: C — Commission for Air Quality Management
PIB (Environment): the Sub-Committee on GRAP of the Commission for Air Quality Management in NCR and Adjoining Areas (CAQM) took the decision.
How many cadets are participating in the NCC Republic Day Camp-2025 inaugurated on 5 January 2025?
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Correct answer: C — 2,361
PIB (Defence): 2,361 cadets including 917 girl cadets from 17 NCC Directorates are participating.
With which event will the NCC Republic Day Camp-2025 culminate?
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Correct answer: D — Prime Minister's Rally on 27 January
PIB (Defence): the camp will culminate with the PM's Rally on 27 January 2025.
What was the theme of the third week of 'Fit India Sundays on Cycle' held on 5 January 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Social campaign against drugs
PIB (Sports): the week's theme was a social campaign against drugs.
In which town of Gujarat did Mansukh Mandaviya lead the 'Fit India Sundays on Cycle' ride on 5 January 2025?
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Correct answer: C — Upleta
PIB (Sports): Mandaviya led the ride in Upleta in his Porbandar constituency, with 150-plus riders covering 5 km.
In which year was the Fit India initiative launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi?
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Correct answer: D — 2019
PIB (Sports): PM Narendra Modi launched the 'Fit India' initiative in 2019 to promote a healthy and active lifestyle.