Test your knowledge with the latest quiz on current affairs from 7th January 2025 ! Stay updated and challenge yourself with key events and happenings around the world.
1.Which organization has partnered with NITI Aayog’s Women Entrepreneurship Platform (WEP) to launch the ‘Faral Sakhi’ initiative?
A)Mumbai Municipal Corporation
B)Mira Bhayandar Municipal Corporation
C)Pune Municipal Corporation
D)Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation
E)Thane Municipal Corporation
Answer key :
B)Mira Bhayandar Municipal Corporation
Explanation:
The Mira Bhayandar Municipal Corporation (MBMC) has collaborated with NITI Aayog’s Women Entrepreneurship Platform (WEP) to launch the ‘Faral Sakhi’ initiative. This initiative aims to empower women entrepreneurs in traditional snack production, particularly in the festive season. It provides comprehensive support, including sales spaces and advertisement backing, to women from self-help groups (SHGs), with the initiative achieving significant success during Diwali by selling over 3 tons of snacks.
2.Which route was inaugurated as part of the Delhi-Meerut Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) on January 5, 2025?
A)Ghaziabad to Meerut
B)Sahibabad to New Ashok Nagar
C)Delhi to Noida
D)Meerut to Ghaziabad
E)Delhi to Gurugram
Answer Key:
Sahibabad to New Ashok Nagar
Explanation:
On January 5, 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated a 13-km section of the Delhi-Meerut Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) corridor. This section connects Sahibabad (Uttar Pradesh) to New Ashok Nagar (Delhi). It is part of the broader 82-km Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut Namo Bharat corridor, aimed at reducing travel time and revolutionizing regional transit. The inauguration also marked the first operational use of the Namo Bharat trains in Delhi.
3.Which capital city reported the highest PM2.5 levels globally, reaching 266 micrograms per cubic meter, on January 3, 2025?
A)Thailand (Bangkok)
B)Vietnam (Hanoi)
C)India (New Delhi)
D)China (Beijing)
E)Indonesia (Jakarta)
Answer Key:
Vietnam (Hanoi)
Explanation:
On January 3, 2025, Hanoi, the capital of Vietnam, reported the highest PM2.5 levels globally, reaching 266 micrograms per cubic meter, as reported by AirVisual. This level of air pollution is classified as severe, significantly affecting the health of residents. The primary sources of this pollution include heavy traffic, open burning of waste, and emissions from industrial activities.
4.Which banks has HDFC Bank received RBI approval to acquire up to a 9.5% stake in?
A)ICICI Bank, Axis Bank, and State Bank of India
B)Kotak Mahindra Bank, AU Small Finance Bank, and Capital Small Finance Bank
C)HDFC Bank, Yes Bank, and Bank of Baroda
D)Punjab National Bank, Canara Bank, and Union Bank
E)Kotak Mahindra Bank, IDFC First Bank, and Bank of India
Answer Key:
Kotak Mahindra Bank, AU Small Finance Bank, and Capital Small Finance Bank
Explanation:
HDFC Bank has received approval from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to acquire up to a 9.5% stake in Kotak Mahindra Bank, AU Small Finance Bank, and Capital Small Finance Bank. This approval is valid until January 2, 2026. The combined stake in each of the target banks, including holdings from HDFC Bank’s group entities like HDFC Mutual Fund and HDFC Life Insurance, cannot exceed the 9.5% limit.
5.What is the primary purpose of the BAANKNET portal launched on January 3, 2025?
A)To facilitate online banking services for rural areas
B)To offer a one-stop platform for e-auctions of properties from Public Sector Banks (PSBs)
C)To manage and track government financial grants
D)To provide a platform for digital loan applications
E)To support the sale of government bonds and securities
Answer Key:
To offer a one-stop platform for e-auctions of properties from Public Sector Banks (PSBs)
Explanation:
The BAANKNET portal, launched by Nagaraju Maddirala, Secretary of the Department of Financial Services (DFS), is designed to facilitate the e-auction of properties from all Public Sector Banks (PSBs). It serves as a one-stop platform for buyers and investors, listing various assets such as residential and commercial properties, industrial land, agricultural land, vehicles, and more. The portal helps PSBs recover dues and strengthens balance sheets, aiding in the availability of credit for businesses and individuals.
(WPI) from 2011-12 to 2022-23. This change was notified on January 2, 2025 as part of the broader initiative to transition to the Producer Price Index (PPI).
6.What is the primary purpose of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) and AIIMS Delhi in December 2024?
A)To provide advanced medical equipment to the Indian Coast Guard
B)To enhance the medical training and capabilities of ICG’s medical officers
C)To establish a new medical facility for ICG personnel
D)To improve medical infrastructure at AIIMS Delhi
E)To collaborate on disaster management operations
Answer Key:
To enhance the medical training and capabilities of ICG’s medical officers
Explanation:
The MoU signed between the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) and AIIMS Delhi in December 2024 is focused on enhancing the medical training and capabilities of ICG’s medical officers. The agreement specifically aims at providing specialized training in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) based on Indian guidelines, ensuring that ICG personnel are well-equipped with critical life-saving skills to manage medical emergencies, particularly in challenging operational environments.
7.Who has been appointed as the Managing Director (MD) and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of TATA AIG General Insurance in January 2025?
A)Neelesh Garg
B)Amit Ganorkar
C)Sunil Mehta
D)Ramesh Iyer
E)Rajesh Kumar
Answer Key:
Amit Ganorkar
Explanation:
In January 2025, Amit Ganorkar was appointed as the Managing Director (MD) and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of TATA AIG General Insurance, effective from January 1, 2025. He succeeded Neelesh Garg, who resigned after leading the company for over nine years. Ganorkar previously served as the MD at Royal Sundaram General Insurance and also held the role of Chief Operating Officer (COO) at TATA AIG General Insurance. He brings over 20 years of expertise in the general insurance industry, particularly in sales, distribution, and product development.
8.Who did Jyoti Sharma succeed as the CEO of the NASSCOM Foundation?
A)Neelesh Garg
B)Nidhi Bhasin
C)Ramesh Iyer
D)Sunil Mehta
E)Rajesh Kumar
Answer Key:
Nidhi Bhasin
Explanation:
Jyoti Sharma succeeded Nidhi Bhasin as the CEO of the NASSCOM Foundation. Nidhi Bhasin was appointed as the CEO of Digital Green Trust, paving the way for Sharma’s appointment. Sharma brings over 20 years of experience in social impact, program development, resource mobilization, and stakeholder engagement.
10.How much has rural-to-urban migration in India decreased by, according to the Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister (EAC-PM) report, from 2011 to 2023?
- 5.5%
- 10.5%
- 11.8%
- 15.3%
- 20.2%
Answer Key:
11.8%
Explanation:
According to the report, domestic migration in India decreased by 53.7 million in 2023, marking an 11.8% drop from 2011 levels. This reduction in migration is reflective of a broader trend where the migration rate fell from 37.6% in 2011 to 28.9% in 2023.
11.Which state in India is recognized for welcoming the first baby of Generation Beta on January 1, 2025?
A)Assam
B)Mizoram
C)Nagaland
D)Meghalaya
E)Tripura
Answer Key:
Mizoram
Explanation:
The first baby of Generation Beta, named Frankie Remruatdika Zadeng, was born on January 1, 2025, at Synod Hospital in Durtlang, Aizawl, in Mizoram. The baby weighed a little over 3.12 kilograms, marking a significant milestone as the first child of this generation in India.