1. Recently, ‘Utkarsh Odisha: Make in Odisha Conclave 2025’ will be inaugurated in which of the following?
A. Bhubaneswar
B. Puri
C. Indore
D. None of the above
ANSWER: A.Bhubaneswar
SOLUTION :
Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai on Monday launched ‘Deendayal Upadhyay Bhoomiheen Krishi Majdoor Kalyana Yojana’ in Raipur. Under this scheme, more than 5.62 lakh landless agricultural labourers, Baigas and Gunias of the state will be given financial assistance of Rs 10,000 annually.2
2. Who has been appointed MD and CEO of Reliance Power recently?
A. Neeraj Parikh
B. Sitashu Kotak
C. Ajit Sharma
D. Dhananjay Shukla
ANSWER: A.Neeraj Parikh
SOLUTION:
Reliance Power Limited has announced the appointment of Neeraj Parakh as its Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective January 20, 2025. His 3-year tenure is subject to the approval of the company’s members, according to an official filing.
3. Which state has recently signed the MoU related to investment in energy and space sectors during the World Economic Forum?
A. Karnataka
B. Maharashtra
C. Telangana
D. Gujarat
ANSWER : C.Telangana
SOLUTION:
Telangana signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) related to investment in energy and space sectors during the World Economic Forum.
4. Where among the following has the 11th edition of the ‘International Children’s Film Festival’ started?
A. Bhopal
B. Bengaluru
C. Kolkata
D. New Delhi
ANSWER: C.Kolkata
SOLUTION:
The 11th edition of the ‘International Children’s Film Festival’ recently started in Kolkata, showcasing films for and by children.
5. Where will a new “religious circuit” be built recently?
A. Uttar Pradesh
B. Tamil Nadu
C. Kerala
D. Karnataka
ANSWER: A.Uttar Pradesh
SOLUTION:
A new “religious circuit” will be developed in Uttar Pradesh to boost religious tourism and cultural heritage.
6. Where among the following has the “Khelo India Winter Games 2025” started recently?
A. Nainital
B. Ladakh
C. Manali
D. Shimla
ANSWER: B.Ladakh
SOLUTION:
The “Khelo India Winter Games 2025” recently commenced in Ladakh, promoting winter sports and athletic talent.
7. Where will the World Book Fair 2025 be organized?
A. Gandhinagar
B. Indore
C. Bhopal
D. New Delhi
ANSWER: D.New Delhi
SOLUTION :
Sagarmatha Samvad will be organized in Kathmandu from 16th to 18th May on the occasion of the International Year of Glacier Conservation 2025.
8. Which of the following countries will host the Chess World Cup 2025?
A. Russia
B. France
C. India
D. Germany
ANSWER: C.India
SOLUTION:
The World Book Fair 2025 will be held in New Delhi, providing a platform for authors, publishers, and book enthusiasts.
9. Which state has ranked first in property card distribution?
A. Nagaland
B. Assam
C. Mizoram
D. Manipur
ANSWER: C.Mizoram
SOLUTION:
Mizoram has recently ranked first in property card distribution, leading the way in land record management.
10. On which day ‘Parakram Diwas’ was celebrated recently?
A. 20 January
B. 21 January
C. 22 January
D. 23 January
ANSWER: D.23 January
SOLUTION:
Parakram Diwas (Netaji Jayanti) is celebrated on 23 January to honour and remember the valour of India’s heroes.