CURRENT AFFAIRS: JAN 2025
CURRENT AFFAIRS: JANUARY 2025
1. Where is India’s first glass bridge over sea constructed?
a) Chennai
b) Goa
c) Kanyakumari
d) Leh
Ans: C
Solution: Kanyakumari, India's first Glass Sea Bridge in Kanyakumari is now open to visitors! Connecting the Vivekananda Rock Memorial and Thiruvalluvar Statue.
India highest glass bridge at Atal Rohtang Tunnel – Himachal Pradesh
2. Who become the youngest female to scale the highest peaks on each of 7 continents of world?
a) Santosh Yadav
b) Bachendri Pal
c) Malavath Purna
d) Kaamy Karthikeyan
Ans: D
Solution: Kaamya Karthikeyan, a 17-year-old from Mumbai, India, has become the youngest female to scale the highest peaks on each of the seven continents of the world.
Highest peaks of other continents:
Mt Kilimanjaro-Africa
Mt Elbrus-Europe
Mt Kosciuszko-Australia
Mt Aconcagua-South America
Mt Denali-North America
Mt Everest-Asia
3. With reference to BHARATPOL portal, consider the following statements:
1. It aims to modernize India’s approach to tackling transnational crimes.
2. It has been developed by the Ministry of Home Affairs.
3. It allows all Indian law enforcement agencies to connect with Interpol.
Which of the following statements are correct?
a) Only 1
b) Only 1 &2
c) Only 2 & 3
d) 1, 2 & 3
Ans: D
Solution: BHARATPOL Portal: Developed by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), the portal allows central and state agencies to connect with the International Criminal Police Organization (INTERPOL) for real-time information sharing, replacing the previous system where only the CBI had this access.
4. When was ISRO established and who is its current Chairman?
a) 1962, Dr. V Narayanan
b) 1965, Dr. VK Saraswat
c) 1963, Dr. Samir V Kamat
d) 1962, Dr. D. K. Sunil
Ans: D, Dr. V Narayanan
Solution: 1962 Dr. V Narayanan
The Indian National Committee for Space Research (INCOSPAR) was founded in 1962 under the Department of Atomic Energy (DAE) with Vikram Sarabhai as its chairperson which in 1969 became ISRO. Dr. V. Narayanan, Distinguished Scientist (Apex Grade), assumed the charge of Secretary, Department of Space, Chairman, Space Commission and Chairman, ISRO on the afternoon of 13th January, 2025.
5. Where was the Bharat Mobility Global Expo launched?
a) Goa
b) Bengaluru
c) Chennai
d) New Delhi
Ans: D
Solution: Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2025 was held at three places. The main auto show was in Bharat Mandapam, commercial vehicles were at the Great India Exposition Mart whereas components were present at Yashobhoomi.
6. Which one of the following is the objective of “Sanchar Saathi Portal?
a) It provides a user-friendly interface for telecom professionals to engage in forums, discussions, and share best practices, promoting knowledge-sharing within the industry.
b) Its purpose is to empower citizens by providing information about mobile connections issued in their name, enabling them to disconnect unnecessary connections, block or trace lost mobile phones, and verify the authenticity of devices when purchasing new or used mobile phones.
c) It plays a pivotal role in promoting transparency and efficiency in the telecom sector by offering a centralized hub for regulatory compliance, licensing, and policy updates.
d) It acts as a catalyst for fostering collaboration between government agencies, industry players, and other stakeholders to collectively address challenges and opportunities in the telecom sector.
Answer: B
Solution– Sanchar Saathi Portal is a citizen-centric initiative of the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) in India. It aims to empower mobile subscribers, strengthen their security, and increase awareness about citizen-centric initiatives of the government. The Sanchar Saathi Portal is designed to empower citizens by allowing them to know the mobile connections issued in their name, disconnect unnecessary connections, block/trace lost mobile phones, and check the genuineness of devices while buying new/old mobile phones.
7. What is the full form of SVAMITVA, a scheme launched by GoI for providing legal ownership documents to property owners in rural India?
a) Survey of Villages and Mapping with Improvised Technique in Village Areas
b) Survey of Villages Abadi and Master with Improvised Technology in Village Areas
c) Survey of Villages Abadi and Mapping with Improvised Technology in Village Areas
d) Survey of Villages Abadi and Mapping with Important Technology in Village Areas
Ans: D
Solution: Launched by the Hon'ble Prime Minister on National Panchayati Raj Day, April 24, 2020, the SVAMITVA Scheme aims to drive the economic transformation of rural India by providing property owners in village Abadi areas with a “Record of Rights.” Utilizing advanced drone and GIS technology for land demarcation.
8. Which country has developed the world’s most powerful Hydrogen train engine with 1200Hp capacity?
a) India
b) China
c) Japan
d) USA
Ans: A
Solution: India developed the world's most powerful hydrogen-powered train engine with a capacity of 1,200 horsepower. The engine was developed using indigenous technology and is a significant step towards India's transition to green transportation.
10 Sonamarg Z-morh tunnel connect which two places?
a) Gagangir and Sonmarg
b) Jammu and Srinagar
c) Leh and Srinagar
d) Nimmu and Nyoma
Ans: A
Solution: The Sonamarg Tunnel (Hindi: सोनमर्ग सुरंग) is a 6.5-kilometre-long (4.0 mi) road tunnel connecting Gagangir and Sonamarg, in the Ganderbal district of Jammu and Kashmir, India. It carries two lanes of National Highway 1.
11 What is India Rank in road network globally?
a) 1
b) 2
c) 3
d) 4
Ans: B
Solution: India boasts the WORLD'S 2ND LARGEST ROAD NETWORK. India has the second biggest road network in the world at 63,72,614 km Approx. Out of this, 70% of the roads are paved and 30% of the roads are unpaved. Kerala has the highest road density in India, while the union territory of Chandigarh has the highest road density in India overall.
12 Which country will host the prestigious FIDE Chess World Cup 2025?
a) India
b) USA
c) UK
d) France
Ans: A
Solution: India will host the 2025 FIDE Chess World Cup from October 31 to November 27. This will be India's first major international chess tournament since the 2022 Chennai Chess Olympiad.
13 Who has been awarded Kirti Chakra for bravery posthumously on 26 Jan 25?
a) Major Manjit
b) Naik Dilwar Khan
c) Capt Vikram Batra
d) Lt Col Mahesh Suri
Ans: B
Solution: Major Manjit Kumar of the Punjab Regiment and with 22 Rashtriya Rifles (RR), and Naik Dilwar Khan from the Artillery Regiment and with 28 RR (posthumously) were awarded the Kirti Chakra for counter-terrorist operations in Jammu and Kashmir
14. What was the theme of the Republic Day 2025?
a) Swarnim Bharat: Virasat aur Vikas
b) Develop Villages Develop India
c) Indian and Its Culture
d) Vasudeva Kutumbakam
Ans: A
Solution: The theme of India's 76th Republic Day in 2025 was “Swarnim Bharat – Virasat aur Vikas” which translates to “Golden India – Heritage and Development”. The theme highlighted India's cultural heritage and its progress in various sectors
Best state Tableau: UP and Marching contingent: J&K Rifle contingent
15 Where was the India’s first girls’ school opened?
a) Hisar, Haryana
b) Bhidewada, Pune
c) Barrackpore, Kolkata
d) Sabarmati, Gujarat
Ans: B
Soluton: India's first school for girls was started at Bhide Wada in Pune on 1st Jan. 1848 by Savitribai Phule.
• Satyashodhak Samaj = 1873 (Jyotirao Phule)
• The Gulamgiri book was written by Jyotirao Phule.
16. When was the Kumbh been inscribed on UNESCO’s Representative list of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity?
a) 2017
b) 2018
c) 2019
d) 2024
Ans: A
Solution: The Kumbh Mela was inscribed on UNESCO's Representative List of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity in 2017. (2017). Next Kumbh will be held in Nashik (2027)
17. Flamingo Festival is celebrated in which Indian state?
a) Punjab
b) Kerala
c) Andhra Pradesh
d) Uttar Pradesh
Ans: C
Solution: Andhra Pradesh. The festival celebrated the rich biodiversity of the region, particularly in Pulicat Lake and Nelapattu Bird Sanctuary, with a focus on the magnificent flamingos that migrate there.
18. Parashuram Kund mela 2025 also known as Kumbh of North east is celebrated in which state?
a) Punjab
b) Kerala
c) Andhra Pradesh
d) Arunachal Pradesh.
Answer: D
Solution: The Parshuram Kund Mela is celebrated in Arunachal Pradesh, India. It is also known as the "Kumbh of the Northeast".
19. The Kagyed Dance festival is traditionally celebrated in which state?
a) Sikkim
b) Kerala
c) Andhra Pradesh
d) Arunachal Pradesh
Answer: A
Solution: Kagyed dance is dedicated to Guru Padmasambhava representing Buddhist mythology. Kagyed dance, a customary dance festival, celebrated annually in Sikkim falls on the 28th and 29th day of the tenth month according to Tibetan calendar, which according to English calendar falls in the month of December. Art 371(F) of the Indian Constitution provides special provisions for Sikkim.
20. The Parbati-Kalisindh-Chambal Canal Project (PKC-ERCP) is initiative aimed at enhancing irrigation in which Indian state?
a) Uttar Pradesh
b) Bihar
c) Rajasthan
d) Karnataka
Ans: C
Solution: Rajasthan. The Parbati-Kalisindh-Chambal Canal Project (PKC-ERCP) is aimed at enhancing irrigation in the state of Rajasthan, India; specifically targeting the eastern regions of the state by channelling surplus water from the Chambal River basin for irrigation, drinking, and industrial use. This project will impact 23 districts and is crucial for providing water for irrigation, drinking, and industrial use.
