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1) How many species of blood-sucking flies belonging to the Culicoides genus were identified by researchers from the Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands?
Correct Answer: (c) 23
2) “Parakram Diwas” (Courage Day) is celebrated to commemorate the birth anniversary of which leader?
Correct Answer: (b) Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose
3) World Bank Neutral Expert said it is competent to resolve the Indus Water Treaty dispute. It was set up in _________________.
Correct Answer: (d) 2022
4) The 1st Olympic Research Conference will be hosted by _____________.
Correct Answer: (b) Gujarat
5) Union Cabinet has approved the continuation of the National Health Mission for a period of another _____ years.
Correct Answer: (a) Two
6) India has achieved a non-fossil fuel-based energy capacity of _________ by the 20th January 2025.
Correct Answer: (b) 217 gigawatts
7) The Centre introduced the Diamond Imprest Authorization scheme. Which of the following statements is correct?
Correct Answer: (a) 1 only
8) 85th All India Presiding Officers’ Conference concluded in __________.
Correct Answer: (c) Patna
9) Which of the following launched prototypes for India’s first air taxi ‘Shunya’?
Correct Answer: (d) Sarala Aviation
10) Union Sports Minister inaugurated the Khelo India Winter Games (KIWG) 2025 in ____________.
Correct Answer: (a) Ladakh
11) Who became the first Indian-American and Hindu Second Lady of the United States when her husband J.D. Vance was sworn in as the 50th Vice President on January 20?
Correct Answer: (c) Usha Vance
12) National Girl Child Day is observed to mark the anniversary of which initiative launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 22 January 2015?
Correct Answer: (b) Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao
13) India’s digital economy will constitute nearly a fifth of overall GDP by __________.
Correct Answer: (c) 2030
14) 6th International Millets Festival was held in __________.
Correct Answer: (a) Bengaluru
15) On 23 January, the government notified rules for radar equipment for measuring the speed of vehicles under which set of rules?
Correct Answer: (b) Legal Metrology (General) Rules, 2011
16) Who has been appointed as Chief Executive Officer of Reliance Power?
Correct Answer: (d) Neeraj Parakh
17) Madhya Pradesh has banned liquor sale at ___________ religious sites.
Correct Answer: (a) 17
18) India’s oldest book fair ‘boi mela’ will start in ___________.
Correct Answer: (c) Kolkata
19) Who will host the FIDE Chess World Cup 2025?
Correct Answer: (c) India
20) A digital financial services platform was launched through a collaboration between which two companies?
Correct Answer: (a) Bajaj Finance and Airtel
21) Which edition of National Voters’ Day has been observed in 2025?
Correct Answer: (d) 15th
22) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh launched ‘SANJAY’. It is a _______________.
Correct Answer: (c) Battlefield Surveillance System
23) Which of the following get nod as cross-border payment aggregator?
Correct Answer: (c) Skydo
24) Who will return for a second term as Ireland’s Prime Minister?
Correct Answer: (c) Michael Martin
25) What is the name of Indian short film that has been nominated in the Best Short Film (Live Action) category for the Oscars 2025?
Correct Answer: (a) Anuja
26) What is the rank of India in the Global Firepower Military Strength Ranking for 2025?
Correct Answer: (c) Fourth
27) Which state government has launched the ‘Samman Sanjeevani’ app of ‘Mahila Evam Kishori Samman Yojana’?
Correct Answer: (b) Haryana
28) First edition of the World Pickleball League started in ___________.
Correct Answer: (a) Mumbai
29) On January 26, 2025, for the first time in Republic Day history, a tri-services tableau will make its debut at the ____ Republic Day Parade.
Correct Answer: (c) 76th
30) Which state’s government began the process of geo-tagging to preserve heritage Chinar trees on January 23?
Correct Answer: (a) Jammu and Kashmir
31) Which edition of National Voters’ Day has been observed in 2025?
Correct Answer: (d) 15th
32) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh launched ‘SANJAY’. It is a _______________.
Correct Answer: (c) Battlefield Surveillance System
33) Which of the following get nod as cross-border payment aggregator?
Correct Answer: (c) Skydo
34) Who will return for a second term as Ireland’s Prime Minister?
Correct Answer: (c) Michael Martin
35) What is the name of Indian short film that has been nominated in the Best Short Film (Live Action) category for the Oscars 2025?
Correct Answer: (a) Anuja
36) What is the rank of India in the Global Firepower Military Strength Ranking for 2025?
Correct Answer: (c) Fourth
37) Which state government has launched the ‘Samman Sanjeevani’ app of ‘Mahila Evam Kishori Samman Yojana’?
Correct Answer: (b) Haryana
38) First edition of the World Pickleball League started in ___________.
Correct Answer: (a) Mumbai
39) On January 26, 2025, for the first time in Republic Day history, a tri-services tableau will make its debut at the ____ Republic Day Parade.
Correct Answer: (c) 76th
40) Which state’s government began the process of geo-tagging to preserve heritage Chinar trees on January 23?
Correct Answer: (a) Jammu and Kashmir
41) According to the first Fiscal Health Index (FHI) report released by NITI Aayog on January 24, 2025, which states were listed as top-performing ‘achievers’?
Correct Answer: Odisha, Chhattisgarh, Goa, Jharkhand
The first Fiscal Health Index (FHI) report, released by NITI Aayog on January 24, 2025, has listed Odisha, Chhattisgarh, Goa, and Jharkhand as top-performing ‘achievers’ among the States.
42) Who will inaugurate the Handloom Conclave ‘Manthan’ on 28 January at Dr Ambedkar International Centre, New Delhi?
Correct Answer: Textiles Minister Giriraj Singh
Handloom Conclave ‘Manthan’ will be inaugurated by Textiles Minister Giriraj Singh. The main aim of the conclave is to bring various stakeholders to one place to share best practices, innovations, and strategies for growth in the handloom sector.
43) Which two countries have announced new initiatives to deepen bilateral cooperation in January 2025?
Correct Answer: India and Indonesia
India and Indonesia have announced new initiatives to deepen bilateral cooperation. Both sides signed many MoUs in the fields of health cooperation, digital infrastructure, and defence collaboration.
44) When will Unified Pension Scheme (UPS) become effective?
Correct Answer: April 1st, 2025
The Unified Pension Scheme (UPS) will become effective on April 1st, 2025. It was officially announced for government employees in August last year.
45) Which of the following statements is correct about Dr. KM Cherian?
1. He was a world-famous cardiologist.
2. He performed India’s first successful coronary artery bypass surgery in 1975.
Correct Answer: He was a world-famous cardiologist and performed India’s first successful coronary artery bypass surgery in 1975. He also pioneered pediatric cardiac surgery in India.
46) Who has launched the Chief Minister’s Mobile Operation Theatre on 26 January in Nagaland?
Correct Answer: Governor La Ganesan
The Chief Minister’s Mobile Operation Theatre was launched by the Governor of Nagaland, La Ganesan, on 26 January. It aims to enhance healthcare access in rural and remote areas of the state.
47) Which two Indian cities have been included in the global list of accredited wetland cities under the Ramsar Convention?
Correct Answer: Indore and Udaipur
Indore and Udaipur have become the first two Indian cities to be included in the global list of accredited wetland cities under the Ramsar Convention.
48) Which state implemented the Uniform Civil Code on January 27, 2025?
Correct Answer: Uttarakhand
Uttarakhand became the first state to implement the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) on January 27, 2025, providing equal rights for all citizens in personal civil matters.
49) How many welfare programs were introduced by the Telangana Government for farmers, farm laborers, and families living below the poverty line?
Correct Answer: Four
Four welfare programs were introduced by the Telangana Government for farmers, farm laborers, and families living below the poverty line.
50) Rakesh Sharma’s re-appointment as MD & CEO of _________has been recently approved.
Correct Answer: IDBI Bank
Rakesh Sharma’s re-appointment as MD & CEO of IDBI Bank has been approved for a three-year term starting from March 19, 2025.