Best 200 Current Affairs January 2025 | Part 1

Which of the following states has set up India’s first air-conditioned bus terminal?
A. Uttar Pradesh
B. Maharashtra
C. Gujarat
D. Rajasthan
Answer: D. Rajasthan

Recently, which of the following state government has launched “Atlas of Indian Wolf Habitats” to protect biodiversity and conserve the Indian Wolf?
A. West Bengal
B. Maharashtra
C. Kerala
D. Gujarat
Answer: D. Gujarat

Recently, Union Cabinet has approved the proposal of the Department of Fertilizers for extension of One-time Special Package for which of the following fertilizers beyond the Nutrient Based Subsidy (NBS) @ Rs 3,500 per MT for the period from 01.01.2025 till further orders to ensure its sustainable availability at affordable prices to the farmers?
A. Muriate of Potash (MOP)
B. Urea
C. Di-Ammonium Phosphate (DAP)
D. Organic Fertilizers
Answer: C. Di-Ammonium Phosphate (DAP)

Which of the following is the official currency of the European Union?
A. Euro
B. Pound Sterling
C. Swiss Franc
D. Dollar
Answer: A. Euro

Recently, who among the following has made history by becoming the youngest female in the world to scale the highest peaks on each of the seven continents?
A. Anshu Jamsenpa
B. Shivangi Pathak
C. Kaamya Karthikeyan
D. Malavath Purna
Answer: C. Kaamya Karthikeyan

Recently, which of the following countries has launched the “Mars 2024” mission to explore the surface of Mars?
A. United States
B. China
C. Russia
D. India
Answer: A. United States

Recently, which of the following state government has announced formation of an Artificial Intelligence (AI) Taskforce to adopt technology-driven governance in order to “keep the state in leading position in social and economic development”?
A. Gujarat
B. Madhya Pradesh
C. Rajasthan
D. Bihar
Answer: A. Gujarat

Which of the following countries has recently launched a space mission called “Artemis I” to the Moon?
A. United States
B. Russia
C. China
D. Japan
Answer: A. United States

Recently, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) has decided to observe which of the following years as the ‘Year of Reforms’ to transform the Armed Forces into a technologically-advanced combat-ready force?
A. 2028
B. 2025
C. 2026
D. 2027
Answer: B. 2025

Which of the following states in India has launched a health insurance scheme for all citizens to ensure universal health coverage?
A. Kerala
B. Rajasthan
C. Uttar Pradesh
D. Gujarat
Answer: A. Kerala

Recently, which of the following state government has declared ‘Ratha Saptami (also known as Sun God festival)’ as a state festival for 3 days at Sri Suryanarayana Swamy Temple?
A. Tamil Nadu
B. Odisha
C. Andhra Pradesh
D. Bihar
Answer: C. Andhra Pradesh

Recently, India’s first glass bridge over sea has been inaugurated at which of the following locations?
A. Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu
B. Puri, Odisha
C. Diu, Daman and Diu
D. Kochi, Kerala
Answer: A. Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu

Which of the following Indian states has declared the “Tiger Reserve” as the first reserve in the country to be carbon neutral?
A. Madhya Pradesh
B. Uttarakhand
C. Rajasthan
D. Odisha
Answer: B. Uttarakhand

Recently, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has launched a new initiative, named “PaRRVA” to combat misleading claims about investment returns. What does the letter ‘V' represent in the acronym ‘PaRRVA'?
A. Validation
B. Verification
C. Value
D. Vigilance
Answer: B. Verification

Recently, who among the following has released his autobiography titled “Stumped: Life Behind and Beyond the Twenty-Two Yards”?
A. Mohinder Amarnath
B. Syed Mujtaba Hussein Kirmani
C. Roger Binny
D. Madan Lal
Answer: B. Syed Mujtaba Hussein Kirmani

Which of the following companies has recently unveiled the “BD475-2 Dozer”, India's largest and most advanced crawler dozer designed for heavy-duty tasks?
A. Heavy Engineering Corporation Limited
B. Engineering Projects (India) Limited
C. BEML Limited
D. Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited
Answer: C. BEML Limited

Recently, which of the following state government has signed Memorandum of Understandings (MoU) with Japan’s Yamanashi Prefecture for industrial cooperation, tourism and vocational education?
A. Manipur
B. Madhya Pradesh
C. Uttar Pradesh
D. Tamil Nadu
Answer: C. Uttar Pradesh

Which country has recently become the first in the world to introduce a national standard for the use of artificial intelligence in government services?
A. United States
B. China
C. United Kingdom
D. Japan
Answer: B. China

Recently, India and China have signed an agreement to promote trade through the Nathu La pass. Nathu La pass connects which of the following Indian states with Tibet in China?
A. Arunachal Pradesh
B. Sikkim
C. Himachal Pradesh
D. Uttarakhand
Answer: B. Sikkim

Which of the following cities in India was ranked as the most livable city according to the ‘Ease of Living Index 2024'?
A. Bengaluru
B. Pune
C. Chennai
D. Mumbai
Answer: B. Pune

Recently, which of the following state governments has conducted the country’s first-ever census of coastal and wader birds?
A. Gujarat
B. Andhra Pradesh
C. Odisha
D. Tamil Nadu
Answer: A. Gujarat

Recently, the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports announced the National Sports Awards 2024. Which of the following individuals has not been named as a recipient of the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award 2024?
A. Manu Bhaker
B. Harmanpreet Singh
C. Parattu Raveendran Sreejesh
D. Praveen Kumar
Answer: C. Parattu Raveendran Sreejesh

Which of the following countries is not a member of the “Quad” group of nations?
A. India
B. Japan
C. Australia
D. South Korea
Answer: D. South Korea

Recently, ___________ has won their maiden Pro Kabaddi League title (Season 11) after defeating Patna Pirates in the final.
A. Jaipur Pink Panthers
B. Puneri Paltan
C. U Mumba
D. Haryana Steelers
Answer: D. Haryana Steelers

Recently, who among the following was appointed as the new Chief Justice of India?
A. Justice D.Y. Chandrachud
B. Justice U.U. Lalit
C. Justice N.V. Ramana
D. Justice Ranjan Gogoi
Answer: B. Justice U.U. Lalit

Which country was the first to successfully launch a satellite into space using a privately built rocket?
A. United States
B. China
C. India
D. Russia
Answer: A. United States

Recently, which of the following state government has launched a new citizen-centric initiative called the SWAR (Speech and Written Analysis Resource) platform?
A. Andhra Pradesh
B. Gujarat
C. Maharashtra
D. Madhya Pradesh
Answer: B. Gujarat

Recently, which of the following has become the first country to achieve 100% renewable energy usage for its national grid?
A. Iceland
B. Germany
C. Sweden
D. Costa Rica
Answer: D. Costa Rica

Which of the following is the first Indian city to implement a ‘No Vehicle Day’ for reducing pollution?
A. Mumbai
B. New Delhi
C. Kolkata
D. Bengaluru
Answer: B. New Delhi

Recently, students from which of the following schools have been honoured by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration’s (NASA)’s International Astronomical Search Collaboration (IASC) for their discovery of a Main-Belt Asteroid (MBA) TD40 found using data from pan-STARRS telescope?
A. R.N Podar School, Mumbai
B. Dyal Singh Public School, Karnal
C. Vidya Mandir Senior Secondary School, Mylapore
D. Little Rock Indian School, Udupi
Answer: B. Dyal Singh Public School, Karnal

Which country has become the first nation to adopt digital currency as an official currency for all transactions?
A. United States
B. El Salvador
C. Japan
D. China
Answer: B. El Salvador

As per recent information, which of the following dates has been designated to commemorate and observe ‘Lokpal Day’ on an annual basis?
A. 16th January
B. 1st February
C. 31st March
D. 27th January
Answer: A. 16th January

Which of the following mobile payment apps has been recognized as the best mobile payment app of 2024?
A. Paytm
B. PhonePe
C. Google Pay
D. BHIM
Answer: B. PhonePe

Recently, the Department of Financial Services has launched revamped e-auction portal which consolidates information on e-auction properties from all PSBs (Public Sector Banks) and offers a one-stop destination for buyers and investors to discover a wide range of assets. What is the name of this portal?
A. Baankinfo
B. Infoweb
C. Bankweb
D. Baanknet
Answer: D. Baanknet

Which of the following companies has introduced a new artificial intelligence-based customer service chatbot?
A. Facebook
B. Google
C. Amazon
D. Microsoft
Answer: D. Microsoft

As per recent data shared by Election Commission of India, __________ has recorded the highest turnout at 92.3% in Lok Sabha elections 2024.
A. Sriperumbudur, Tamil Nadu
B. Dhubri, Assam
C. Srinagar
D. Balasore, Odisha
Answer: B. Dhubri, Assam

Recently, which of the following state governments has introduced an innovative scheme to provide free internet to its citizens?
A. Gujarat
B. Uttar Pradesh
C. Karnataka
D. Andhra Pradesh
Answer: B. Uttar Pradesh

Recently, who among the following was awarded Bahrain’s ‘Medal of Efficiency’ (First Class)?
A. Naresh Trehan
B. Prathap Chandra Reddy
C. Dr. Ravi Pillai
D. Dr Raju Vaishya
Answer: C. Dr. Ravi Pillai

Which of the following states has become the first to introduce ‘smart villages' with a focus on digital infrastructure?
A. Punjab
B. Tamil Nadu
C. Haryana
D. Kerala
Answer: A. Punjab

Which of the following tech giants has launched a new cloud gaming service aimed at delivering high-definition gaming experiences?
A. Amazon
B. Google
C. Microsoft
D. Apple
Answer: C. Microsoft

Recently, the “Smart Cities Mission” in India has been focused on making cities more sustainable. Which city has been awarded the title of “Smartest City” in India?
A. Ahmedabad
B. Chennai
C. Surat
D. Bengaluru
Answer: C. Surat

Recently, which of the following space agencies has unveiled the design of “Mars Chopper”, which will play vital role in collecting important information and supporting Mars exploration?
A. National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
B. ROSCOSMOS
C. European Space Agency (ESA)
D. China National Space Administration (CNSA)
Answer: A. National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

In which year did India win its first Olympic gold medal in field hockey?
A. 1928
B. 1936
C. 1948
D. 1952
Answer: B. 1936

As per the recently released Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR) report, “Analysis of Current Chief Ministers from 28 State Assemblies and 3 Union Territories of India 2024”, who among the following is identified as the richest Chief Minister in India?
A. Mamata Banerjee
B. Pema Khandu
C. N Chandrababu Naidu
D. Omar Abdullah
Answer: C. N Chandrababu Naidu

Recently, which of the following companies has introduced 2 experimental upgrades to its Gemini Artificial Intelligence (AI) suite “Gemini-Exp-1206 and Gemini 2.0 Flash”?
A. Microsoft
B. Google
C. Nvidia
D. IBM
Answer: B. Google

Recently, National Institute of Electronics & Information Technology (NIELIT) Deemed to be University has been jointly inaugurated at how many locations across India?
A. 15
B. 12
C. 18
D. 10
Answer: B. 12

Which of the following nations was the first to send a woman to the Moon in 2024 as part of its lunar space exploration mission?
A. Russia
B. United States
C. China
D. India
Answer: B. United States

Recently, which of the following airlines has introduced Wi-Fi internet connectivity services on both domestic and international flights, making it the first to offer in-flight Wi-Fi on flights within India?
A. Air India
B. Star Air
C. IndiGo
D. Akasa Air
Answer: A. Air India

Recently, Ministry of Commerce and Industry has announced the constitution of an 18-member working group to revise the base year for the Wholesale Price Index (WPI) from the existing 2011-12 to 2022-23. The group will be chaired by who among the following?
A. Dr. Rajiv Kumar
B. Prof. Ramesh Chand
C. T. Rabi Sankar
D. Dr. Ravindra H. Dholakia
Answer: B. Prof. Ramesh Chand

Which Indian state has been named the cleanest state in India under the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan rankings of 2024?
A. Maharashtra
B. Haryana
C. Gujarat
D. Madhya Pradesh
Answer: A. Maharashtra

Recently, Union Minister of Commerce & Industry has released the “Logistics Ease Across Different States (LEADS) 2024” report. As per the report, which of the following states has not been awarded as the top rank of achievers amongst Coastal Group?
A. Gujarat
B. Karnataka
C. Maharashtra
D. Kerala
Answer: D. Kerala

The United Nations has declared 2024 as the International Year of ____________.
A. Climate Action
B. Sustainable Tourism
C. Renewable Energy
D. Peace and Trust
Answer: D. Peace and Trust

Recently, who among the following has won the FIDE World Rapid Championship 2024?
A. Vaishali Rameshbabu
B. Koneru Humpy
C. Harika Dronavalli
D. Divya Deshmukh
Answer: B. Koneru Humpy

Which city has been selected as the venue for the 2025 International Climate Summit?
A. Paris
B. New York
C. London
D. New Delhi
Answer: D. New Delhi

Recently, in a first, which of the following states has introduced an innovative plan that connects the ecosystem services of its forests with the Green Gross Domestic Product (Green GDP)?
A. Bihar
B. Chhattisgarh
C. Jharkhand
D. Uttarakhand
Answer: B. Chhattisgarh

Recently, Boxing Federation of India (BFI) has announced that India will host the World Boxing Cup Final 2025 and the 3rd edition of World Boxing Congress in November 2025 in which of the following cities?
A. Gurugram
B. New Delhi
C. Panchkula
D. Bhopal
Answer: B. New Delhi

Which of the following ministries has launched the “Pradhan Mantri Gati Shakti” initiative aimed at improving the infrastructure and logistics sector?
A. Ministry of Railways
B. Ministry of Road Transport and Highways
C. Ministry of Finance
D. Ministry of Commerce & Industry
Answer: B. Ministry of Road Transport and Highways

Recently, chief minister of which of the following states has announced ‘Rythu Bharosa’ and ‘Indiramma Atmiya Bharosa’ initiatives to improve farmers' financial conditions and address the issue of food security?
A. Kerala
B. Karnataka
C. Telangana
D. Andhra Pradesh
Answer: C. Telangana

Recently, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) recently achieved another milestone with the successful launch of the PSLV-C60 rocket, carrying the Space Docking Experiment (SpaDeX). This mission deployed two spacecraft, SDX01 and SDX02, also referred to as ___________ and ____________, respectively.
A. Pathfinder, Observer
B. Chaser, Target
C. Initiator, Responder
D. Pursuer, Docker
Answer: B. Chaser, Target

Which state in India is the first to implement the ‘One Family One Job' scheme for its residents?
A. Kerala
B. Tamil Nadu
C. Rajasthan
D. Odisha
Answer: C. Rajasthan

Recently, who among the following has been appointed as the Secretary General of the Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA) Secretariat in Ebene, Mauritius?
A. Jayen Mehta
B. Dr. Sandip Shah
C. Kshitij Mohan
D. Sanjiv Ranjan
Answer: D. Sanjiv Ranjan

Which of the following is the world’s first country to provide universal healthcare free of charge to all citizens?
A. United Kingdom
B. Sweden
C. Norway
D. Bhutan
Answer: D. Bhutan

As per recent information, Wildlife Institute of India (Dehradun) is preparing to execute India’s first Fishing Cat Collaring Project at Coringa Wildlife Sanctuary. This sanctuary is associated with which of the following states?
A. Tamil Nadu
B. Gujarat
C. Kerala
D. Andhra Pradesh
Answer: D. Andhra Pradesh

Recently, Gujarat government has approved the creation of a new district named _____________ by dividing the existing Banaskantha district in North Gujarat.
A. Vadgam
B. Amirgadh
C. Vav-Tharad
D. Dantiwada
Answer: C. Vav-Tharad

Which of the following famous Indian personalities was appointed as the Ambassador for the “Digital India” campaign?
A. Amitabh Bachchan
B. Virat Kohli
C. Narendra Modi
D. Shahrukh Khan
Answer: B. Virat Kohli

Recently, AAP supremo Arvind Kejriwal has launched the Pujari Granthi Samman Yojana. Under the scheme, all the Hindu temple priests and granthis of Gurudwaras will be paid a monthly honorarium of ___________.
A. ₹15,000
B. ₹12,000
C. ₹20,000
D. ₹18,000
Answer: D. ₹18,000

Recently, which of the following countries has decided to withdraw from the Paris Climate Agreement in recent years?
A. United States
B. Australia
C. Brazil
D. India
Answer: A. United States

Recently, Territorial Army has established a new task force dedicated to the rejuvenation and protection of which of the following rivers?
A. Gomti
B. Narmada
C. Kaveri
D. Beas
Answer: A. Gomti

Recently, which of the following companies has introduced 2 experimental upgrades to its Gemini Artificial Intelligence (AI) suite “Gemini-Exp-1206 and Gemini 2.0 Flash”?
A. Microsoft
B. Google
C. Nvidia
D. IBM
Answer: B. Google

Recently, keel laying ceremony of third Cadet Training Ship, Yard 18005 was held. The contract for indigenous design and construction of three Cadet Training Ships was concluded between Ministry of Defence and which of the following companies?
A. Cochin Shipyard Limited
B. Bharat Dynamics Limited
C. Larsen & Toubro Limited
D. Munitions India Limited
Answer: C. Larsen & Toubro Limited

Recently, India and which of the following countries has signed an MoU which will institutionalize bilateral cooperation in the area of defence, and key areas of cooperation include training, exchange of personnel and experts, joint exercises, etc.?
A. Saudi Arabia
B. United Arab Emirates
C. Oman
D. Kuwait
Answer: D. Kuwait

Recently, Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras has announced a collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare on a project which aims to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the agricultural extension system through digitalisation. What is the name of this project?
A. Project VIKAS
B. Project VISTAAR
C. Project VISHAL
D. Project VYAAPAK
Answer: B. Project VISTAAR

As per recent information, Magnus Carlsen has shared the 2024 World Blitz Chess Championship title with which of the following players?
A. Ding Liren
B. Fabiano Caruana
C. Ian Nepomniachtchi
D. Boris Gelfand
Answer: C. Ian Nepomniachtchi

According to recent study published in an indexed medical journal ‘Nature Aging’, India has ranked at which of the following position among 143 countries worldwide in terms of its readiness to tackle the challenges posed by an aging population?
A. 115th
B. 120th
C. 123rd
D. 131st
Answer: C. 123rd

Recently, ‘Scientific Aptitude Assessment Exercise’ under JIGYASA program has been conducted online. JIGYASA program was launched by ____________.
A. Department of Biotechnology (DBT)
B. Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR)
C. Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR)
D. Technology Information, Forecasting and Assessment Council (TIFAC)
Answer: B. Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR)

Recently, Ministry of Education (MoE) has launched first phase of ‘One Nation, One Subscription (ONOS)’. The scheme was approved with a budget of Rs 6,000 crore allocated for its implementation over ___________.
A. 2 years
B. 5 years
C. 3 years
D. 8 years
Answer: C. 3 years

Which country recently became the first to legalize recreational use of marijuana for adults?
A. Canada
B. United States
C. Mexico
D. Uruguay
Answer: D. Uruguay

Recently, Jimmy Carter, the winner of the 2002 Nobel Peace Prize, passed away. He served as the 39th President of which of the following countries?
A. Canada
B. Australia
C. United Kingdom
D. United States
Answer: D. United States

Recently, National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) has announced an extension of the deadline for implementing a ___________ market share cap for Unified Payments Interface (UPI) providers by another two years to December 31, 2026.
A. 40%
B. 25%
C. 30%
D. 50%
Answer: C. 30%

Which Indian city has become the first city to introduce electric buses for public transport?
A. Bengaluru
B. New Delhi
C. Pune
D. Ahmedabad
Answer: B. New Delhi

Recently, who among the following has been assigned the officiating charge for the post of Director General of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF)?
A. Rajwinder Singh Bhatti
B. Daljit Singh Chaudhary
C. Vitul Kumar
D. Amrit Mohan Prasad
Answer: C. Vitul Kumar

Recently, researchers at which of the following institutes have developed a shockwave-based, needle-free syringe that ensures painless drug delivery, reducing skin damage and the risk of infection?
A. Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras
B. Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur
C. Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay
D. Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi
Answer: C. Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay

Recently, Kho Kho Federation of India (KKFI) has announced who among the following as the Co-Brand Ambassador for inaugural Kho Kho World Cup 2025?
A. Tiger Shroff
B. Akshay Kumar
C. Hrithik Roshan
D. Aamir Khan
Answer: A. Tiger Shroff

The Union Cabinet recently approved the extension of which of the following insurance schemes for farmers?
A. Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana
B. Krishi Yojana
C. Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana
D. Atal Bimit Krishi Yojana
Answer: A. Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana

Recently, Sports Authority of Andhra Pradesh (SAAP) has launched a first-of-its-kind mobile application to improve sports management across the state. What is the name of this application?
A. Kriya App
B. Khiladi App
C. Kreeda App
D. Pratiyogita App
Answer: C. Kreeda App

Recently, Union Cabinet chaired has approved continuation of the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana and Restructured Weather Based Crop Insurance Scheme till which of the following years?
A. 2026-27
B. 2030-31
C. 2028-29
D. 2025-26
Answer: D. 2025-26

Denmark Strait cataract holds the distinction of being the largest waterfall on Earth. It is situated in the underwater channel between ____________.
A. Iceland and Sweden
B. Iceland and Norway
C. Ireland and Greenland
D. Iceland and Greenland
Answer: D. Iceland and Greenland

Recently, Karnataka government has issued an order to celebrate ‘Computer Data Entry Operators’ Day’ every year on December 26 to mark the birth anniversary of who among the following?
A. Herman Hollerith
B. Alan Turing
C. Charles Babbage
D. Donald Knuth
Answer: C. Charles Babbage

Recently, Mizoram government has entered into a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) with its partner banks – State Bank of India (SBI), Mizoram Rural Bank (MRB), and Mizoram Co-operative Apex Bank Limited (MCAB) for the disbursement of loans under _____________.
A. Swami Vivekananda Youth Empowerment Scheme
B. Bana Kaih (handholding) Scheme
C. Sarothi Scheme
D. Orunodoi Scheme
Answer: B. Bana Kaih (handholding) Scheme

As per recently released results of Household Consumption Expenditure Survey: 2023-24 (HCES: 2023-24) by Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI), the average Monthly Per Capita Consumption Expenditure (MPCE) in rural India in 2023-24 has been estimated to be ______________.
A. Rs. 5,166
B. Rs. 3,272
C. Rs. 4,122
D. Rs. 6,184
Answer: C. Rs. 4,122

Recently, Railway Ministry has proposed to set up a new railway division under the Northern Railway Zone by reorganizing the Firozpur division. The headquarters of the proposed railway division will be based at which of the following locations?
A. Leh
B. Srinagar
C. Jammu
D. Pathankot
Answer: C. Jammu

Recently, India became the first country to do which of the following on Mars?
A. Land a rover
B. Conduct a successful mission to Mars
C. Find signs of water
D. Launch a manned mission to Mars
Answer: B. Conduct a successful mission to Mars

According to the recently released 4th Biennial Update Report (BUR-4) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), in 2020, India’s total GHG emissions decreased by how much per cent with respect to 2019?
A. 5.32%
B. 9.54%
C. 8.16%
D. 7.93%
Answer: D. 7.93%

As per recent information, what is the name of the specialized Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) programme launched by YES Bank in partnership with Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) Ladies Organisation (FLO) to empower women entrepreneurs?
A. YES Women Rise
B. YES PowherUp
C. YES SheGrow
D. YES Women Forward
Answer: B. YES PowherUp

Recently, Uttarakhand Forest department has developed an ethnobotanical garden “Mahabharata Vatika” at which of the following locations to showcase ecological and environmental knowledge in Mahabharata and grown 37 plant species mentioned in the epic?
A. Chakrata, Dehradun
B. Dwarahat, Almora
C. Haldwani, Nainital
D. Jakholi, Rudraprayag
Answer: C. Haldwani, Nainital

Recently, Cabinet has approved the signing of Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on trade of 1 million metric tonnes of non-basmati white rice annually based on production and international prices between the Ministry of Cooperation of India and the Ministry of Trade of which of the following countries?
A. Bhutan
B. Iran
C. Malaysia
D. Indonesia
Answer: D. Indonesia

In December 2024, the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) completed the full-scale rollout of “CPPS” under the Employees’ Pension Scheme, 1995. In the acronym “CPPS,” what does the second “P” stand for?
A. Pension
B. Provident
C. Payments
D. Plan
Answer: C. Payments

Recently, Department of Economic Affairs (DEA), Ministry of Finance (MoF) has kept the interest rate on Small Savings Schemes (SSS) unchanged for its 4th Quarter of Financial Year 2024-25 (Q4 FY25) i.e. from 1st January 2025 to 31st March 2025 from those notified for Q3FY25. Interest rate for Senior Citizen Savings Scheme (SCSS) has been retained at _____________.
A. 6.2%
B. 7.1%
C. 8.2%
D. 5.6%
Answer: C. 8.2%

Which country has decided to invest $5 billion into space technology in the next five years, becoming a global leader in space exploration?
A. United States
B. China
C. India
D. Russia
Answer: C. India

Dr. Kattungal Subrahmanyan Manilal, a Padma Shri awardee, recently passed away in Thrissur, Kerala. He was associated with which of the following fields?
A. Music
B. Astronomy
C. Physics
D. Botany
Answer: D. Botany