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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.

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