1. Which state government has launched “Samman Sanjeevani” app?
A. Rajasthan
B. Madhya Pradesh
C. Haryana
D. Rajasthan
ANSWER: C.Haryana
SOLUTION :
Haryana minister Shruti Choudhry launched the ‘Samman Sanjeevani’ app on National Girl Child Day 2025. The app tracks benefits under the ‘Mahila Evam Kishori Samman Yojana’.
2. India hosted the Second BIMSTEC Expert Group Meeting on Cyber Security Cooperation in which city?
A. Bengaluru
B. New Delhi
C. Hyderabad
D. Chennai
ANSWER: B.New Delhi
SOLUTION:
The National Security Council Secretariat, Government of India organized Second Meeting of the BIMSTEC Expert Group on Cyber Security Cooperation on 21 January 2025 in New Delhi.
3. Pangsau Pass, which was seen in news, lies between which two countries?
A. India and Bangladesh
B. China and Nepal
C. India and Bhutan
D. India and Myanmar
ANSWER : D.India and Myanmar
SOLUTION:
Pangsau Pass is a vital mountain pass located on the India-Myanmar border, connecting the Changlang district of Arunachal Pradesh, India, with the Sagaing Region of Myanmar.
Situated in the Patkai Hills, it lies at an altitude of approximately 3,727 feet (1,136 meters) above sea level.
4. Which institution has published the Fiscal Health Index 2025?
A. World Bank
B. NITI Aayog
C. Securities and Exchange Board of India
D. Reserve Bank of India
ANSWER: B.NITI Aayog
SOLUTION:
The Fiscal Health Index (FHI) initiative by NITI Aayog aimed to evolve an understanding of the fiscal health of states in India.
5. Nahargarh Wildlife Sanctuary is located in which state?
A. Karnataka
B. Uttar Pradesh
C. Rajasthan
D. Gujarat
ANSWER: C.Rajasthan
SOLUTION:
It is situated in the Aravalli hills, just 20 kilometres from Jaipur, Rajasthan. The sanctuary is named after Nahargarh Fort, a historic fort built in the 18th century by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II, the founder of Jaipur. It encompasses an area of 720 hectares.
6. Who among the following has become the executive director of Dhan Lakshmi Bank?
A. Arjun Shrivastav
B. Prabhakar Mishra
C. P. Suryaraj
D. None of the above
ANSWER: C.P. Suryaraj
SOLUTION:
P. Suryaraj has been appointed as the executive director of Dhan Lakshmi Bank, bringing his expertise to the banking sector.
7. Recently India Energy Week 2025 will be organized in which of the following?
A. Surat
B. New Delhi
C. Bhopal
D. Kolkata
ANSWER: B.New Delhi
SOLUTION :
India Energy Week 2025 will be organized in New Delhi, bringing together key stakeholders to discuss the future of energy and sustainability.
8. Which of the following states topped the first Financial Health Index of NITI Aayog released recently?
A. Chhattisgarh
B. Kerala
C. Goa
D. Odisha
ANSWER: D.Odisha
SOLUTION:
Odisha topped the first Financial Health Index of NITI Aayog, reflecting the state’s strong financial management and economic performance.
9. Where has the International Pashmina Mahotsav been organized recently?
A. China
B. Japan
C. Nepal
D. Russia
ANSWER: C.Nepal
SOLUTION:
The International Pashmina Mahotsav was recently organized in Nepal to celebrate the rich heritage of Pashmina wool and promote artisanal crafts.
10. On which day ‘National Voter’s Day’ was celebrated recently?
A. 22 January
B. 23 January
C. 25 January
D. 26 January
ANSWER: C.24 January
SOLUTION:
National Voter’s Day is celebrated on 25 January, highlighting the importance of voting rights and encouraging citizen participation in the democratic process.