17 February 2025: Test Your Knowledge with the Daily Current Affairs Quiz!

 1. Which ministry is organizing the Prime Minister's Yoga Awards 2025?

1. (a) Ministry of Home Affairs

   (b) Ministry of External Affairs

   (c) Ministry of AYUSH

   (d) Ministry of Panchayati Raj

2. Who inaugurated the 'Aadi Mahotsav 2025' in New Delhi?

   (a) Droupadi Murmu

   (b) Narendra Modi

   (c) Rajnath Singh

   (d) Amit Shah

3. For how many months has World No. 1 tennis player Jannik Sinner been suspended by WADA?

   (a) 2 months

   (b) 3 months

   (c) 4 months

   (d) 6 months

4. India is conducting the 6th edition of the joint military exercise 'Dharma Guardian' with which country?

   (a) Vietnam

   (b) Russia

   (c) Singapore

   (d) Japan

5. How much prize money has been announced for the winner of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025?

   (a) 2.14 million USD

   (b) 2.24 million USD

   (c) 2.34 million USD

   (d) 2.44 million USD

Answers:

1. (c) Ministry of AYUSH

   The Ministry of AYUSH has announced the Prime Minister's Yoga Awards 2025, with nominations open until March 31, 2025. These awards are presented annually on International Yoga Day, celebrated on June 21.

2. (a) Droupadi Murmu

   President Droupadi Murmu inaugurated the 'Aadi Mahotsav 2025' at Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium, New Delhi, on February 16, 2025. The festival, running from February 16 to 24, features over 600 tribal artisans, 500 performing artists, and 25 food stalls from more than 30 states and Union Territories.

3. (b) 3 months

   World No. 1 tennis player Jannik Sinner has accepted a three-month suspension under a settlement with the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA). The ban is effective from February 9, 2025, to May 4, 2025, ruling Sinner out of tournaments like Miami, Monte Carlo, and Madrid Masters 1000 but allowing him to return before the French Open.

4. (d) Japan

   India and Japan will conduct the 6th edition of the joint military exercise 'Dharma Guardian' from February 25 to March 9, 2025, at Mount Fuji, Japan. This annual exercise aims to enhance cooperation between the Indian Army and the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF), focusing on urban warfare and counter-terrorism under United Nations mandates.

5. (b) 2.24 million USD

   The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced the prize money for the Champions Trophy 2025, awarding the winning team 2.24 million USD (approximately ₹20 crore). The runner-up will receive 1.12 million USD (around ₹10 crore), while each semi-finalist will be awarded 560,000 USD (around ₹5 crore).

Source: https://www.jagranjosh.com/current-affairs/daily-current-affairs-quiz-17-february-2025-1739792116-1?ref=list_ca

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14 February 2025: Test Your Knowledge with the Daily Current Affairs Quiz!

1. Which ministry is organizing the first-ever Regional Dialogue on Social Justice in New Delhi?

a) Ministry of Home Affairs

b) Ministry of Labour & Employment

c) Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment

d) Ministry of External Affairs

2. Where was the International Women’s Conference recently inaugurated?

a) Delhi

b) Mumbai

c) Bengaluru

d) Chennai

3. In which Indian state was President’s Rule recently imposed?

a) Nagaland

b) Manipur

c) Assam

d) Tripura

4. What is the new name of Ajmer’s Foy Sagar Lake?

a) Surya Sagar

b) Shiva Sagar

c) Varun Sagar

d) Bharat Sagar

5. What is the new name of King Edward Memorial Bhawan in Ajmer?

a) Maharishi Dayanand Vishrant Grih

b) Swami Vivekananda Bhawan

c) Raja Ram Mohan Bhawan

d) Sardar Patel Smarak

6. Who topped Bloomberg's list of Asia’s richest families?

a) Tata Family

b) Mukesh Ambani & Family

c) Adani Family

d) Samsung Family

Answers:

1. b) Ministry of Labour & Employment

The event is being organized by the Labour Ministry in collaboration with the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) and the Employers’ Federation of India (EFI).
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2. c) Bengaluru

The 10th International Women’s Conference, hosted by The Art of Living International Center, was recently inaugurated in Bengaluru. The event brought together global leaders and changemakers to discuss women's empowerment and social progress.

3. b) Manipur

President’s Rule was imposed in Manipur after Chief Minister N Biren Singh resigned. The Ministry of Home Affairs issued the notification under Article 356 of the Constitution, based on a report from the Manipur Governor.

4. c) Varun Sagar

The Rajasthan government renamed Foy Sagar Lake in Ajmer to Varun Sagar as part of its effort to remove colonial-era names. A ghat and a statue of Lord Varun are also planned near the lake to honor its new identity.

5. a) Maharishi Dayanand Vishrant Grih

The King Edward Memorial Bhawan in Ajmer has been renamed Maharishi Dayanand Vishrant Grih. This change aligns with the state government’s initiative to revive Indian heritage and remove remnants of British colonial rule.

6. b) Mukesh Ambani & Family

Mukesh Ambani’s family secured the top spot on Bloomberg's Asia Richest Families List with a wealth of $90.5 billion. He leads Reliance Industries, one of India's largest business groups. The Chearavanont family from Thailand ranked second with $42.6 billion in wealth.

Source: https://www.jagranjosh.com/current-affairs/daily-current-affairs-quiz-14-february-2025-1739543700-1?ref=list_ca

Current Affairs One Liners 13 February 2025

 

1. To boost India's startup ecosystem, DPIIT has partnered with Rukam Capital and Bootstrap Incubation.
2. Brahmagiri Wildlife Sanctuary, recently in the news, is located in Karnataka.
3. Which new digital platform has SEBI recently launched? – 'Mitra'
4. Which Indian cricketer has been appointed as an event ambassador for ICC Champions Trophy 2025? – Shikhar Dhawan
5. Constantine Tassoulas has recently been elected as the new President of which country? – Greece
6. In which country was India's new consulate recently inaugurated? – France
7. The name of Foy Sagar Lake has recently been changed. In which state is this lake located? – Rajasthan
8. Bangladeshi woman cricketer Shohely Akhter has been banned by ICC for corruption-related charges.
9. National Women's Day is celebrated every year on February 13.
10. Nokia has appointed Justin Hotard as its new CEO.

Current Affairs Quiz: 13/02/2025

Which new digital platform has SEBI recently launched?
(a) 'Mitra'
(b) 'Sajag'
(c) 'Samarth'
(d) 'Rochak'


The name of Foy Sagar Lake has recently been changed. In which state is this lake located?
(a) Assam
(b) Rajasthan
(c) Tamil Nadu
(d) Himachal Pradesh


In which country was India's new consulate recently inaugurated?
(a) France
(b) Germany
(c) Argentina
(d) Brazil


Constantine Tassoulas has recently been elected as the new President of which country?
(a) Argentina
(b) Uruguay
(c) Finland
(d) Greece


Which Indian cricketer has been appointed as an event ambassador for ICC Champions Trophy 2025?
(a) Sachin Tendulkar
(b) Kapil Dev
(c) Yuvraj Singh
(d) Shikhar Dhawan



Answers:

(a) 'Mitra'
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has launched a new digital platform called Mutual Fund Investment Tracing and Retrieval Assistant (MITRA). It aims to help investors trace and retrieve inactive or unclaimed mutual fund folios. The platform is managed by Computer Age Management Services Ltd (CAMS) and KFIN Technologies Ltd.


(b) Rajasthan
The Rajasthan government has renamed Foy Sagar Lake in Ajmer as "Varun Sagar". The lake, originally named after British engineer Foy, was built in 1892. The decision is part of efforts to remove colonial symbols and promote national pride.


(a) France
On February 12, 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron inaugurated India's new consulate in Marseille, France. This marks a key step in strengthening India-France relations, facilitating economic, cultural, and diplomatic ties.


(d) Greece
Constantine Tassoulas, former Speaker of the Greek Parliament, has been elected as the new President of Greece. He secured 160 votes in the 300-member Parliament, surpassing the required majority. He succeeds Katerina Sakellaropoulou, whose term ends in March.


(d) Shikhar Dhawan
Indian cricketer Shikhar Dhawan has been named as one of the event ambassadors for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, set to be held in Pakistan and Dubai from February 19 to March 9. Other ambassadors include Sarfaraz Ahmed, Shane Watson, and Tim Southee.

Source: https://www.jagranjosh.com/current-affairs/daily-current-affairs-quiz-13-february-2025-1739448529-1

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Current Affairs Quiz: 12th February 2025

1.      Where will the next AI Summit be held?

a)      UK

b)     UAE

c)      USA

d)     India

2.      Who recently won the National Snooker Championship title?
(a) Brijesh Damani
(b) Pankaj Advani
(c) Rahul Banerjee
(d) None of the above

3.      Who won the men's singles title at Chennai Open 2025 Tennis recently?
(a) Rohan Bopanna
(b) Kyrian Jacquet
(c) Elias Ymer
(d) None of the above

4.      Where is the 14th Asian Fisheries and Aquaculture Forum being held?
(a) New Delhi
(b) Dhaka
(c) Dubai
(d) Manila

5.      Who became the first Indian to score 4,000 international runs against England?
(a) Rohit Sharma
(b) Virat Kohli
(c) Suryakumar Yadav
(d) Rishabh Pant

Answers:

1. (d) India
   During the AI Action Summit in Paris, co-chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron, PM Modi announced that India will host the next AI Summit. He also emphasized the importance of global cooperation in establishing AI governance frameworks.
2. (b) Pankaj Advani
   India's most successful snooker player, Pankaj Advani, has once again won the National Snooker Championship, marking his 36th national title and 10th men's snooker championship. Representing ONGC, Advani defeated Brijesh Damani in the final. This tournament's performance will determine the Indian team for the Asian and World Championships.
3. (b) Kyrian Jacquet
   France's Kyrian Jacquet recently won the Chennai Open 2025 Men's Singles Tennis title at the SDAT Tennis Stadium in Nungambakkam, Tamil Nadu. He defeated Sweden’s Elias Ymer in the final, securing his first ATP title.
4. (a) New Delhi
   The 14th Asian Fisheries and Aquaculture Forum (14AFAF) is being held in New Delhi from February 12-15. Organized by the Asian Fisheries Society (AFS) in collaboration with the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), the forum's theme is "Greening the Blue Growth in Asia-Pacific."
5. (b) Virat Kohli
   Legendary Indian cricketer Virat Kohli has completed 4,000 international runs against England. He achieved this milestone during the third ODI of the series, scoring 52 runs. Kohli is the first Indian to reach this feat and the sixth player overall in world cricket to do so against England.

  Source: https://www.jagranjosh.com/current-affairs/daily-current-affairs-quiz-12-february-2025-1739361164-1