1. This quiz, the Current Affairs Quiz 18th 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. What is the minimum fixed broadband download speed targeted under NBM 2.0?
Correct answer: 100 Mbps. NBM 2.0 aims for at least 100 Mbps broadband speed for rural households.
2. What is the purpose of the Bharat Ranbhoomi Darshan app launched on Army Day?
Correct answer: Enhance battlefield tourism. The app connects civilians with historical military sites.
3. When was the Lokpal of India established?
Correct answer: 2014. Lokpal was established on January 16, 2014, under the Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act, 2013.
4. Which country launched Pakistan’s first EO-1 satellite?
Correct answer: China. The satellite was launched from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center.
5. What is the IMF’s revised economic growth projection for India in FY25?
Correct answer: 6.5%. The IMF adjusted its forecast citing global uncertainties and inflationary pressures.
6. How much financial aid was approved for RINL by the Union Cabinet?
Correct answer: ₹11,440 crore. This package addresses RINL’s financial challenges.
7. Who is the new Ombudsman and Ethics Officer of BCCI?
Correct answer: Justice Arun Mishra. He was appointed to oversee ethical practices and disputes in BCCI.
8. Which organization recently germinated black-eyed peas in space?
Correct answer: ISRO. This experiment supports sustainable space agriculture.
9. What new pangolin species was discovered by ZSI scientists?
Correct answer: Manis indoburmanica. The new species is a significant discovery in biodiversity.
10. Which tennis player broke Roger Federer’s record for most Grand Slam matches played?
Correct answer: Novak Djokovic. He achieved this milestone during the 2025 Australian Open.