1. This quiz, the Current Affairs Quiz 17th 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.
1. Who launched the PRABHAAV Factbook and Bharat Startup Challenge?
Correct answer: Piyush Goyal. He launched the PRABHAAV Factbook and Bharat Startup Challenge.
2. What is the aim of the ‘One Plate, One Bag’ campaign launched at Maha Kumbh 2025?
Correct answer: Eliminate plastic usage. The campaign aims to make Maha Kumbh 2025 plastic-free.
3. Where was the world’s first Mahamrityunjaya Yantra installed?
Correct answer: Prayagraj. The Mahamrityunjaya Yantra was installed at Tapovan Ashram, Prayagraj.
4. Which museum was inaugurated in Vadnagar?
Correct answer: Archaeological Experiential Museum. This museum was inaugurated in Vadnagar.
5. What was Shriram Housing Finance renamed as?
Correct answer: Truhome Finance. Shriram Housing Finance rebranded itself as Truhome Finance.
6. What is the projected economic growth rate for India in FY 2024-25 according to FICCI?
Correct answer: 6.4%. FICCI projected India’s growth rate at 6.4% for FY 2024-25.
7. Which organization signed an agreement with IIT Bombay for developing 6G optical chipsets?
Correct answer: C-DOT. C-DOT signed the agreement with IIT Bombay for 6G optical chipsets.
8. Who was sworn in as a judge of the Supreme Court on January 16, 2025?
Correct answer: Justice Krishnan Vinod Chandran. He was sworn in as a judge of the Supreme Court.
9. What is the cost of the new ISRO launchpad project at Sriharikota?
Correct answer: ₹3,985 crore. The cost of the ISRO launchpad project is ₹3,985 crore.
10. Which sportswear brand partnered with PV Sindhu in 2025?
Correct answer: PUMA. PV Sindhu partnered with PUMA in 2025.