Current Affairs: Feb 25
CURRENT AFFAIRS: FEB 2025
1. Which state government launched the ‘Project ODISERV’ to prepare young graduates for employment opportunities in the financial sector?
(A) Odisha
(B) Maharashtra
(C) Gujarat
(D) Kerala
Correct Option: A (Odisha)
Solution: Project ODISERV was inaugurated by the Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan in Sambalpur, Odisha, a joint initiative by NSDC and Bajaj Finserv to equip young graduates for the financial services sector.
2. Which provision of the Indian Constitution regulates the coal mining in Nagaland?
(A) Article 370
(B) Article 371A
(C) Article 245
(D) Article 256
Correct Option: B (Article 371A)
Solution: Article 371A of the Indian Constitution protects Naga tribes’ customs, traditions, and religious practices from external interference. It also allows the continuation of indigenous legal systems and traditional methods of justice.
3. Keyi Panyor became the 26th district of which state?
(A) Andhra Pradesh
(B) Assam
(C) Arunachal Pradesh
(D) Odisha
Correct Option: C (Arunachal Pradesh)
Solution: Keyi Panyor is announced as the 26th district of Arunachal Pradesh by the state govt. This district emerged from Lower Subansiri, fulfilling a longstanding demand of the Nyishi community.
4. Which state has launched the Mission 414 campaign?
(A) Uttar Pradesh
(B) Himachal Pradesh
(C) Rajasthan
(D) Tamil Nadu
Correct Option: B (Himachal Pradesh)
Solution: The Election Commission of India launched the “Mission 414” in Himachal Pradesh to boost voter turnout in 414 polling stations which have less than 60% participation in the last Lok Sabha elections.
5. The Border Road Organization connected the Nimmu-Padam-Darcha Road, to which region this road belongs to?
(A) Ladakh
(B) Srinagar
(C) Kashmir
(D) Amritsar
Correct Option: A (Ladakh)
Solution: The Border Roads Organisation (BRO) completed the strategic 298-km Nimmu-Padam-Darcha Road in Ladakh. This connects Manali to Leh via Darcha and Nimmu on Kargil – Leh Highway
6. Which state government launched the ‘Rice Fallow Management Project’?
(A) Bihar
(B) Odisha
(C) Jharkhand
(D) Uttar Pradesh
Correct Option: B (Odisha)
Solution: The Odisha government launched the Rice Fallow Management Project, pioneering sustainable crop practices nationally.
7. To which state Matua community associated?
(A) West Bengal
(B) Bihar
(C) Uttar Pradesh
(D) Madhya Pradesh
Correct Option: A (West Bengal)
Solution: The Matua community of West Bengal, comprising Namasudras, a Scheduled Caste are the second-largest group after Rajbanshis. Harichand Thakur founded Matua Mahasangha, advocating against caste oppression and promoting Dalit education and social upliftment.
8. Ghatampur and Obra C thermal power projects are associated with which state?
(A) Uttar Pradesh
(B) Bihar
(C) Haryana
(D) Odisha
Correct Option: A (Uttar Pradesh)
Solution: Ghatampur and Obra C thermal power projects are located in Uttar Pradesh.
9. Kolar Gold Fields are located in which state?
(A) Odisha
(B) Tamil Nadu
(C) Jharkhand
(D) Karnataka
Correct Option: D (Karnataka)
Solution: Kolar Gold Fields (KGF) are located 100 km from Bangalore in Kolar district, KGF mines are among the world’s deepest, operated by Bharat Gold Mines Limited (BGML), a public sector undertaking established in 1972.
10. Mekedatu Projectis associated with which state?
(A) Kerala
(B) Maharashtra
(C) Karnataka
(D) Tamil Nadu
Correct Option: C (Karnataka)
Solution: The Mekedatu project of Tamil Nadu is a multi-purpose project aims to build a balancing reservoir. The project involves constructing a dam at the confluence of the Cauvery and Arkavathi rivers.
11. Which Indian Institute received the distinguished Special Consultative Status from the United Nations Economic and Social Council (UN ECOSOC)?
(A) IIT Kanpur
(B) KIIT DU
(C) BITS
(D) IIT Delhi
Correct Option: B (KIIT DU)
Solution: On 23 July 2024, the United Nations Economic and Social Council (UN ECOSOC) conferred Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT) with Special Consultative Status, recognizing the University's contributions to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
12. Which ministry released the ‘Flood Watch India 2.0 App,’ developed by the Central Water Commission (CWC)?
(A) Ministry of Rural Development
(B) Ministry of Agriculture
(C) Ministry of Jal Shakti
(D) Ministry of Urban Development
Correct Option: C (Ministry of Jal Shakti)
Solution: The Union Minister for Jal Shakti launched Version 2.0 of the ‘FloodWatch India’ mobile app by the Central Water Commission (CWC). This app provides real-time flood information and 7-day forecasts to the public in English and Hindi, with both readable and audio formats.
13. Which ministry launched the Prerana Programme?
(A) Ministry of Education
(B) Ministry of Culture
(C) Ministry of Urban Development
(D) Ministry of Defence
Correct Option: A (Ministry of Education)
Solution: The Union Education Minister launched the Prerana Programme in January 2024.
14. Where was the 17th edition of the International Earth Sciences Olympiad (IESO) held?
(A) Beijing, China
(B) New Delhi, India
(C) London, UK
(D) Moscow, Russia
Correct Option: A (Beijing, China)
Solution: The Indian student team won multiple medals at the 17th International Earth Sciences Olympiad (IESO) held in Beijing, China, from August 8-16, 2024.
15. Hakki Pikki Tribe is a major tribal community of which state?
(A) Odisha
(B) Bihar
(C) Karnataka
(D) Jharkhand
Correct Option: C (Karnataka)
Solution: The Hakki Pikki tribe resided in Shivamogga, Davanagere, and Mysuru districts migrated from Northern India. The tribe is recognized as a Scheduled Tribe in India. They speak ‘Vaagri,’ an Indo-Aryan language, at home, but use Kannada for business; UNESCO lists Vaagri as endangered.
16. Tungabhadra Dam is located in which state?
(A) Madhya Pradesh
(B) Maharashtra
(C) Odisha
(D) Karnataka
Correct Option: D (Karnataka)
Solution: Tungabhadra Dam, also known as Pampa Sagar, is a multipurpose dam on the Tungabhadra River, a tributary of the Krishna River. It is located in the Ballari district of Karnataka, near the town of Hospet.
17. Prime Minister’s Employment Generation Programme (PMEGP) is administered by which ministry?
(A) Ministry of Urban Development
(B) Ministry of Labour & Employment
(C) Ministry of Agriculture
(D) Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises
Correct Option: D (Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises)
Solution: PMEGP is a central scheme under the Ministry of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises. It also aims to increase the wage-earning capacity of workers and boost employment growth in rural and urban areas.
18. Which state has reported an outbreak of Acute Encephalitis Syndrome (AES) primarily affecting children?
(A) Gujarat
(B) Bihar
(C) Odisha
(D) Tamil Nadu
Correct Option: A (Gujarat)
Solution: Gujarat faced a health crisis due to a surge in Acute Encephalitis Syndrome (AES) cases, mainly impacting children and causing multiple deaths.
19. Which state has recently recorded the semi-wild bovine creature, mithun (Bos frontalis), for the first time?
(A) Assam
(B) Sikkim
(C) Manipur
(D) Nagaland
Correct Option: A (Assam)
Solution: Assam has recorded the presence of the mithun, a semi-wild animal, for the first time in Dima Hasao. Previously, mithuns were counted under the “others” category in livestock censuses.
20. Which state has reported an outbreak of bird flu or avian influenza?
(A) Odisha
(B) Bihar
(C) Uttar Pradesh
(D) Jharkhand
Correct Option: A (Odisha)
Solution: Odisha reported a bird flu outbreak with the H5N1 strain at a poultry farm in Pipili, Puri district of Odisha.
21. Which city of Madhya Pradesh hosted the third Regional Industry Conclave?
(A) Indore
(B) Bhopal
(C) Jabalpur
(D) Gwalior
Correct Option: D (Gwalior)
Solution: Gwalior hosted the third Regional Industry Conclave on August 28, 2024, to attract investments to Madhya Pradesh.
22. Uri-II hydroelectric power plant is located on which river?
(A) Jhelum River
(B) Chenab River
(C) Ravi River
(D) Tawi River
Correct Option: A (Jhelum River)
Solution: The Uri-I Hydroelectric Project is located on the Jhelum River in Uri town, Baramulla district, Jammu & Kashmir.
23. eShram Portal is launched by which ministry?
(A) Ministry of Home Affairs
(B) Ministry of Labour and Employment
(C) Ministry of Rural Development
(D) Ministry of Finance
Correct Option: B (Ministry of Labour and Employment)
Solution: The Ministry of Labour & Employment launched the eShram portal on 26th August 2021. The portal aims to be a “One-Stop-Solution” for unorganised workers, integrating with other platforms. eShram will help unorganised workers access schemes like PMJJBY, PMSBY, AB-PMJAY, and others.
24. ‘Nambike Nakshe’ scheme, recently seen in the news, is introduced by which state?
(A) Odisha
(B) Karnataka
(C) Tamil Nadu
(D) Gujarat
Correct Option: B (Karnataka)
Solution: The ‘Nambike Nakshe’ scheme simplifies the process for properties up to 4,000 square feet within Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) areas.
25. Konyaks the largest tribes belong to which state?
(A) Nagaland
(B) Assam
(C) Manipur
(D) Odisha
Correct Option: A (Nagaland)
Solution: The Konyak Union of the Nagaland government requested to settle the boundary line error between Mon district in Nagaland and Charaideo district in Assam on Google Maps.
26. Which ministry launched the ‘VisioNxt web portal’?
(A) Ministry of Science and Technology
(B) Ministry of Textiles
(C) Ministry of Defence
(D) Ministry of Home Affairs
Correct Option: B (Ministry of Textiles)
Solution: The Union Ministry of Textiles launched the VisioNxt web portal to make India a global fashion leader. The portal provides real-time, India-specific fashion trend insights, reducing reliance on foreign forecasting agencies.
27. Which state introduced India’s first silicon carbide manufacturing facility?
(A) Odisha
(B) Bihar
(C) Haryana
(D) Jharkhand
Correct Option: A (Odisha)
Solution: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi inaugurated first silicon carbide manufacturing facility of India in Bhubaneswar.
28. In which district Maharashtra government announced the establishment of a tribal university?
(A) Nashik
(B) Amravati
(C) Wardha
(D) Latur
Correct Option: A (Nashik)
Solution: Maharashtra Governor C. P. Radhakrishnan announced the establishment of a tribal university in Nashik to support the development and future of tribal students. The university will offer quality education from Kindergarten to Post-graduation levels.
29. What is the total allocation for the Pradhan Mantri Janjatiya Unnat Gram Abhiyan (PMJUGA) scheme approved by Union Cabinet?
(A) Rs.79,156 crore
(B) Rs.89,186 crore
(C) Rs.67,106 crore
(D) Rs.99,146 crore
Correct Option: A (Rs.79,156 crore)
Solution: The Union Cabinet approved the Pradhan Mantri Janjatiya Unnat Gram Abhiyan (PMJUGA) aims to improve the socio-economic conditions of tribal-majority villages and aspirational districts on 18 September 2024.
30. ‘One nation, one election’, is related to which committee?
(A) Ram Nath Kovind
(B) Pratibha Patil
(C) Man Mohan Singh
(D) Radhakrishnan
Correct Option: A (Ram Nath Kovind)
Solution: The Union Cabinet approved a proposal for simultaneous elections to the Lok Sabha, state Assemblies, and local bodies, as suggested by a High-Level Committee led by former President Ram Nath Kovind.
31. What is the primary objective of ‘White Revolution 2.0’ launched by Union Home and Cooperation Minister?
(A) To empower women farmers, increase local milk production, improve dairy infrastructure & dairy exports
(B) Increase the export of basmati rice and wheat
(C) Increase the production of organic vegetables
(D) Promote digital farming
Correct Option: A (To empower women farmers, increase local milk production, improve dairy infrastructure & dairy exports)
Solution: The Union Home and Cooperation Minister launched ‘White Revolution 2.0’ with the aim to empower women farmers, increase local milk production, improve dairy infrastructure, and boost dairy exports.
32. Bihar government has decided to cull which animals to protect farmers from crop damage?
(A) Nilgai and Wild Boars
(B) Monkeys
(C) Elephants
(D) Wild cats
Correct Option: A (Nilgai and Wild Boars)
Solution: The Bihar government has decided to cull Nilgai (blue bulls) and wild boars in five districts to protect farmers from crop damage.
33. ANNA DARPAN system an initiative launched by which organization?
(A) NITI Aayog
(B) National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA)
(C) Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA)
(D) Food Corporation of India (FCI)
Correct Option: D (Food Corporation of India (FCI))
Solution: Food Corporation of India (FCI) selected Coforge Limited as the system integrator for its digital transformation project, Anna DARPAN. The project aims to streamline and improve supply chain management with an interactive, user-friendly design.
34. Which state government declared desi (indigenous) cows as ‘Rajyamata-Gomata’?
(A) Jharkhand
(B) Bihar
(C) Maharashtra
(D) Karnataka
Correct Option: C (Maharashtra)
Solution: Maharashtra government granted indigenous cow breeds the title of ‘Rajyamata-Gomata’ for their cultural and agricultural significance.
35. Where was the national symposium ‘Exercise AIKYA’ on disaster management held?
(A) Chennai
(B) Visakhapatnam
(C) Varanasi
(D) Indore
Correct Option: A (Chennai)
Solution: A two-day national symposium, Exercise AIKYA, was held by the National Disaster Management Authority and the Army Southern Command in Chennai.
36. In which region of Maharashtra foundation stone of ‘PM MITRA Park’ was laid?
(A) Latur
(B) Nashik
(C) Amravati
(D) Pune
Correct Option: C (Amravati)
Solution: Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone for the PM Mega Integrated Textile Regions and Apparel (PM MITRA) Park in Amravati, Maharashtra, covering 1,000 acres.
37. Tsangyang Gyatso Peak is located in which state?
(A) Arunachal Pradesh
(B) Assam
(C) Sikkim
(D) Uttarakhand
Correct Option: A (Arunachal Pradesh)
Solution: A peak in Arunachal Pradesh was named ‘Tsangyang Gyatso Peak’ after the 6th Dalai Lama. Tsangyang Gyatso was born in Tawang and lived in the 17th-18th century. India views the naming as a tribute to his wisdom and contributions to the Monpa community.
38. Which state recently launched a new governance model called the “co-district” initiative?
(A) Nagaland
(B) Assam
(C) Mizoram
(D) Sikkim
Correct Option: B (Assam)
Solution: Assam has launched the “co-district” initiative, a new governance model that replaces the traditional civil sub-division system. Co-district commissioners will have the same powers as district commissioners for more localized control.
39. Which tribe primarily inhabits Meluri, newly declared district of Nagaland?
(A) Angami Naga
(B) Pochury Naga
(C) Sumi Naga
(D) Lotha Naga
Correct Option: B (Pochury Naga)
Solution: Meluri, home to the Pochury Naga tribe, is now the 17th district of Nagaland. The state government has elevated Meluri Sub-Division from Phek District to a full district, effective immediately.
40. Where was Bengaluru’s first digital population clock inaugurated?
(A) Bangalore University
(B) Indian Institute of Science (IISc)
(C) National Institute of Advanced Studies (NIAS)
(D) Institute for Social Economic Change (ISEC)
Correct Option: D (Institute for Social Economic Change (ISEC))
Solution: Bengaluru’s first digital population clock was inaugurated at Institute for Social Economic Change (ISEC). It provides real-time population estimates for Karnataka and India. The project is a joint effort of ISEC and the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW). The clock updates Karnataka’s population every 1 minute 10 seconds and India’s every 2 seconds. It aims to raise awareness about population dynamics and support research.
41. Which state/UT recently implemented a ‘Graded Response Action Plan III’ (GRAP III) to combat air pollution?
(A) West Bengal
(B) New Delhi
(C) Jammu and Kashmir
(D) Rajasthan
Correct Option: B (New Delhi)
Solution: Delhi and surrounding areas are experiencing severe smog, with the AQI exceeding 400, classifying the air quality as “Severe.” The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) called this a “episodic event” and expects conditions to improve soon. To tackle the pollution, Stage III of the Graded Action Response Plan (GRAP) has been enforced.
42. Which organization has launched Kavach 4.0, an automatic train protection system?
(A) Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO)
(B) Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL)
(C) Research Design and Standards Organization (RDSO)
(D) Ministry of Transport
Correct Option: C (Research Design and Standards Organization (RDSO) )
Solution: Kavach 4.0 is an advanced automatic train protection system developed by Research Design and Standards Organization (RDSO) of Indian Railways to enhance safety and efficiency in train operations.
43. What is the name of the new portal launched by government for real-time police information sharing?
(A) Interpol Connect
(B) Bharatpol
(C) CrimeNet
(D) None of the Above
Correct Option: B (Bharatpol)
Solution: Union Home Minister Amit Shah launched the BHARATPOL portal, developed by the CBI, on January 7, 2025, in New Delhi. The portal enhances real-time information sharing for Indian law enforcement agencies (LEAs) to access international police assistance.
44. Z Morh Tunnel is located in which state/UT?
(A) Sikkim
(B) Arunachal Pradesh
(C) Assam
(D) Jammu and Kashmir
Correct Option: D (Jammu and Kashmir)
Solution: The Z-Morh tunnel is a 2-lane road tunnel between Gagangir and Sonamarg on the Srinagar-Leh Highway in Jammu and Kashmir. The tunnel is named after the Z-shaped road section near the site.
45. Which state become the first northeastern state to distribute property cards under the SVAMITVA scheme?
(A) Nagaland
(B) Manipur
(C) Tripura
(D) Mizoram
Correct Option: D (Mizoram)
Solution: Mizoram became the first state in Northeast India to distribute property cards under the SVAMITVA scheme.
46. What is the theme of the joint tableau of the three Indian armies for Republic Day Parade 2025?
(A) Unity in Diversity
(B) Empowered and Secure India
(C) Strength through Unity
(D) Defenders of the Nation
Correct Option: B (Empowered and Secure India)
Solution: For the first time, a tri-services tableau will feature at the 76th Republic Day Parade on January 26, 2025. The tableau’s theme is “Shashakt aur Surakshit Bharat” (Empowered and Secure India), showcasing joint operations between the Army, Navy, and Air Force.
47. Which ministry launched the National Youth Parliament Scheme (NYPS) 2.O?
(A) Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs
(B) Ministry of Home Affairs
(C) Ministry of Cooperation
(D) Ministry of Defence
Correct Option: A (Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs)
Solution: The Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs launched the National Youth Parliament Scheme (NYPS) 2.O. The scheme aims to strengthen democracy, promote discipline, tolerance, and awareness of parliamentary practices.
48. Which state government has recently launched Braille-enabled Indian Constitution?
(A) Karnataka
(B) Andhra Pradesh
(C) Maharashtra
(D) Gujarat
Correct Option: A (Karnataka)
Solution: Sankara Eye Hospital and CII Young Indians (Yi) Bengaluru launched a Braille-enabled Indian Constitution.
49. Which country has granted personhood status to Mount Taranaki?
(A) New Zealand
(B) Australia
(C) Canada
(D) United States
Correct Option: (A) New Zealand
Solution: New Zealand's parliament has officially granted personhood status to Mount Taranaki, also known as Taranaki Maunga. This decision is part of a broader effort to address historical injustices faced by the Maori people and to restore their cultural and spiritual connection to the mountain.
50. Which village has been declared Gujarat's first Biodiversity Heritage Site?
(A) Mandvi
(B) Guneri
(C) Bhuj
(D) Anjar
Correct Option: (B)
Solution: Guneri village in the Kutch district has been designated as Gujarat’s first Biodiversity Heritage Site to protect its rare inland mangrove ecosystem. The Gujarat government has initiated conservation efforts, community training programs, and ecological protection measures to safeguard this unique habitat.
