Current Affairs Quiz 16th Jan 2025
Directions for the quiz:
1. This quiz, the Current Affairs Quiz 16th Jan 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 Jan 2025.
Correct answer: Ashwini Vaishnaw. Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced the formation of the 8th CPC.
2. Which innovative train engine was recently developed by Indian Railways?
Correct answer: Hydrogen Fuel-Powered Engine. Indian Railways developed a hydrogen fuel-powered train engine.
3. Where was Asia’s second-largest ISKCON temple recently inaugurated?
Correct answer: Navi Mumbai. Asia’s second-largest ISKCON temple was inaugurated in Navi Mumbai.
4. Which country awarded Tarun Das the Honorary Citizen Award?
Correct answer: Singapore. Tarun Das received the Honorary Citizen Award from Singapore.
5. By what year is India expected to become the world’s fourth-largest economy?
Correct answer: 2026. India is expected to become the fourth-largest economy by 2026.
6. Which three Indian entities were removed from the US BIS Entity List?
Correct answer: IGCAR, Indian Rare Earths, BARC. These three entities were removed from the US BIS Entity List.
7. What was the focus of the ‘dual year’ initiative declared by India and Spain for 2026?
Correct answer: Culture, Tourism, and AI. The dual year initiative between India and Spain focuses on these areas.
8. Which Indian startup launched a satellite for advanced Earth observation?
Correct answer: Pixxel. Pixxel launched a satellite for Earth observation.
9. What is the name of the military exercise conducted by the Indian Army in January 2025?
Correct answer: Exercise Devil Strike. This was the military exercise conducted by the Indian Army.
10. Which Indian cricketer recently scored the fastest century in women’s ODIs?
Correct answer: Smriti Mandhana. She scored the fastest century in women’s ODIs for India.
