Test your knowledge with the latest quiz on current affairs from 2nd January 2025! Stay updated and challenge yourself with key events and happenings around the world.
1.Where was India's first glass bridge over the sea inaugurated on December 31, 2024?
A) Goa
B) Kanyakumari
C) Kochi
D) Chennai
E) Mumbai
Answer key :
B) Kanyakumari
Explanation:
India’s first glass bridge over the sea was inaugurated by Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin on December 31, 2024, in Kanyakumari. The bridge connects the Vivekananda Rock Memorial and the 133-foot Thiruvalluvar statue, located in the Kanyakumari district of Tamil Nadu.
2.By what percentage did India's greenhouse gas emissions fall in 2020 compared to the previous year?
A) 5.5%
B) 7.93%
C) 10%
D) 12.5%
E) 15%
Answer Key:
B) 7.93%
Explanation:
India’s emissions fell by 7.93% in 2020 compared to 2019, as reported in data submitted to the UN climate change office. This significant reduction is part of India’s efforts to mitigate greenhouse gas emissions and has contributed to the overall decline in emission intensity of India’s GDP by 36% from 2005 to 2020.
3. By how many billion cubic meters has groundwater recharge increased in India from 2017 to 2024?
A) 10 billion cubic meters
B) 12 billion cubic meters
C) 13 billion cubic meters
D) 15 billion cubic meters
E) 17 billion cubic meters
Answer Key:
D) 15 billion cubic meters
Explanation:
According to the Union Ministry of Jal Shakti’s Dynamic Ground Water Resource Assessment Report 2024, groundwater recharge in India has increased by 15 billion cubic meters from 2017 to 2024. This increase is part of the overall positive trend in groundwater management, which also includes a decline in groundwater extraction by 3 billion cubic meters during the same period.
4.Which company signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the National Stock Exchange of India Limited (NSE) to launch a financial literacy program for its delivery partners, focusing on empowering women in the workforce?
A) Zomato
B) Swiggy
C) Ola
D) Uber
E) Blinkit
Answer Key:
B) Swiggy
Explanation:
Swiggy Limited, an Indian online food delivery and e-commerce platform headquartered in Bengaluru, Karnataka, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the National Stock Exchange of India Limited (NSE) in December 2024. The MOU aims to launch a financial literacy program for Swiggy’s delivery partners, with a particular focus on empowering women in the workforce.
5.What is the interest rate for a Recurring Deposit under the National Small Savings Schemes?
A) 4% per annum
B) 5.5% per annum
C) 6.7% per annum
D) 7.5% per annum
E) 8% per annum
Answer Key:
C) 6.7% per annum
Explanation:
The interest rate for a Recurring Deposit under the National Small Savings Schemes is 6.7% per annum, and the maturity period for this scheme is 5 years. This is mentioned in the Post Office Deposits section of the schemes.
6.Which bank collaborated with the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) Ladies Organisation (FLO) to launch the 'YES PowherUp' program?
A) ICICI Bank
B) HDFC Bank
C) YES Bank
D) Axis Bank
E) State Bank of India
Answer Key:
C) YES Bank
Explanation:
YES Bank, in collaboration with the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) Ladies Organisation (FLO), launched the ‘YES PowherUp’ program in December 2024. This initiative aims to empower women entrepreneurs and support the growth of their businesses.
7.What is the primary purpose of the "One Nation, One Subscription" scheme launched by the Government?
A) To provide free internet access to students
B) To offer access to a wide range of digital knowledge resources
C) To reduce the cost of textbooks for students
D) To improve sports facilities in educational institutions
E) To promote international exchange programs
Answer Key:
B) To offer access to a wide range of digital knowledge resources
Explanation:
The “One Nation, One Subscription” scheme aims to provide seamless access to a wide range of digital knowledge resources, including research papers, journals, and academic content, under a single subscription platform. This initiative is designed to benefit students from government-funded higher education institutions across the country.
8.Which year has been declared as the "Year of Reforms" by the Ministry of Defence?
A) 2024
B) 2025
C) 2023
D) 2026
E) 2027
Answer Key:
B) 2025
Explanation:
The Ministry of Defence has declared 2025 as the “Year of Reforms” to accelerate ongoing and future reforms in the defence sector. The Defence Minister, Rajnath Singh, chaired a crucial meeting to review the progress of various key schemes, projects, and reforms aimed at transforming the Armed Forces into a technologically advanced, combat-ready force.
10.With which company did the Ministry of Defence (MoD) sign a contract worth Rs 1,990 crore for the construction and integration of the Air Independent Propulsion (AIP) Plug for Indian submarines?
A) Hindustan Shipyard Limited (HSL)
B) Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL)
C) L&T Defence
D) Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers Ltd. (GRSE)
E) Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL)
Answer Key:
B) Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL)
Explanation:
The Ministry of Defence (MoD) signed a contract worth Rs 1,990 crore with Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL), Mumbai, for the construction and integration of the Air Independent Propulsion (AIP) Plug for Indian submarines. This technology, developed by DRDO’s Naval Materials Research Laboratory (NMRL), will significantly enhance the endurance of conventional submarines.
11.How much is India's space economy expected to grow by in the next decade, from $8.4 billion to around $44 billion?
A) $28 billion
B) $35.6 billion
C) $44.6 billion
D) $42 billion
E) $36 billion
Answer Key:
B) $35.6 billion
Explanation:
India’s space economy is projected to grow from $8.4 billion to around $44 billion in the next decade, which amounts to a growth of $35.6 billion. This significant increase highlights the expanding role of India’s space sector in the global economy.
12.Who was appointed as the Director of the Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI) in December 2024?
A) Dr. A.K. Singh
B) Dr. Cherukumalli Srinivasa Rao
C) Dr. Ramesh Chandra
D) Dr. Sunita Sharma
E) Dr. Pradeep Kumar
Answer Key:
B) Dr. Cherukumalli Srinivasa Rao
Explanation:
In December 2024, Dr. Cherukumalli Srinivasa Rao, an agricultural scientist from Andhra Pradesh, was appointed as the Director of the Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI), New Delhi. He succeeded Dr. A.K. Singh, who retired in June 2024.
