Directions for the quiz:
1. This quiz, the Current Affairs Quiz 16th Feb 2025, is designed to test your knowledge and provide an assessment tool.
2. Each question is followed by 4 options. Select the most appropriate option for each question.
3. Before taking the quiz, please review the article, Daily Current Affairs Today 16th Feb 2025.
Correct answer: New Delhi
• The **first-ever Regional Dialogue on Global Coalition for Social Justice** will be held at **Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, on February 24-25, 2025**.
• It is organized by the **Ministry of Labour and Employment**, in partnership with **CII and EFI**.
• The event aims to promote social justice policies at regional and global levels.
Correct answer: DPIIT
• The **Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT)** released the **Wholesale Price Index (WPI) for January 2025**.
• The annual inflation rate stood at **2.31%** compared to January 2024.
• The WPI is a key indicator of **wholesale inflation trends** and helps policymakers in **economic planning**.
Correct answer: NTPC Limited
• **NTPC Limited**, India’s largest power utility, won the **Forward Faster Sustainability Award 2025** for its **water conservation initiatives**.
• The award was presented by the **UN Global Compact Network India (UN GCNI)** in Chennai.
• NTPC has been recognized for its **sustainable water management practices** in power generation.
Correct answer: 3 years
• The **Reserve Bank of India (RBI)** has approved the reappointment of **R. Subramaniakumar** as **MD & CEO of Ratnakar Bank**.
• His tenure will be from **June 23, 2025, to June 22, 2028**.
• The reappointment is subject to **shareholder approval** under SEBI regulations.
Correct answer: Tata Elxsi & Garuda Aerospace
• **Tata Elxsi** has partnered with **Garuda Aerospace** to develop **indigenous UAV (drone) technologies**.
• The partnership was announced at **Aero India 2025**, Asia’s **largest airshow**.
• The project will focus on **defense applications, agriculture, and smart city initiatives**.
Correct answer: Uttarakhand
• The **38th National Games 2025** concluded in **Haldwani, Uttarakhand**, on **February 14, 2025**.
• The event featured **10,000+ athletes** competing in **35 sports disciplines**.
• Sustainability was a key focus of this edition.
Correct answer: Ministry of Labour and Employment
• The **Ministry of Labour and Employment** is organizing the **first-ever Regional Dialogue on Social Justice**.
• It will take place at **Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, on February 24-25, 2025**.
• This event aims to **promote social justice and inclusion in the workforce**.
Correct answer: UN Global Compact Network India (UN GCNI)
• The **UN Global Compact Network India (UN GCNI)** presented the **Forward Faster Sustainability Award 2025**.
• **NTPC Limited** won in the **Water Resilience category**.
• This award recognizes **companies making sustainable contributions** toward environmental conservation.
Correct answer: Indigenous Drone Technologies
• **Tata Elxsi** and **Garuda Aerospace** have partnered to develop **indigenous drone technologies**.
• Their focus includes **defense, agriculture, and smart city applications**.
• The collaboration aligns with India’s **‘Make in India’ initiative**.
Correct answer: Sukri Bommagowda
• **Sukri Bommagowda**, an eminent **folk singer and Padma Shri awardee**, passed away at **84 years**.
• She belonged to **Badageri village, Uttara Kannada, Karnataka**.
• She played a crucial role in **preserving and promoting traditional folk music**.
