1. This quiz, the Current Affairs Quiz 22nd 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.
1. What is the key benefit of IRDAI’s newly introduced Bima-ASBA? Instant premium payment via UPI
Insurance claims processed via blockchain
Funds remain blocked until policy approval
Interest-free loan facility for premium payments
Correct answer: Funds remain blocked until policy approval. Bima-ASBA ensures transparency and security in insurance transactions.
2. Which state recorded the highest bird species count in the GBBC 2025? Kerala
West Bengal
Tamil Nadu
Assam
Correct answer: West Bengal. It led India for the third consecutive year, recording 543 bird species.
3. Which aviation-related initiative was launched by India, making it the second country after China to adopt it? Automated Air Traffic Management System
Drone Pilot Licensing System
Electronic Personnel License (EPL) for flight crew
Smart Passenger Boarding System
Correct answer: Electronic Personnel License (EPL) for flight crew. This digital licensing enhances efficiency and transparency.
4. Why has Brazil joined OPEC+ as an observer? To increase its crude oil exports
To participate in strategic discussions while maintaining production independence
To impose restrictions on oil pricing
To reduce its reliance on renewable energy
Correct answer: To participate in strategic discussions while maintaining production independence. This move aligns with Brazil’s energy policies.
5. What is the total budget outlay for Uttar Pradesh in the 2025-26 budget? ₹7.85 lakh crore
₹8.08 lakh crore
₹8.25 lakh crore
₹8.50 lakh crore
Correct answer: ₹8.08 lakh crore. The budget prioritizes R&D, IT, and infrastructure development.
6. What is the projected GDP growth for India in Q3 FY25? 5.4%
6.4%
7.1%
6.9%
Correct answer: 6.4%. This growth is driven by higher government spending and export recovery.
7. Who has been appointed as the Election Commissioner of India in February 2025? Ajay Bhushan Pandey
Vivek Joshi
Rajiv Kumar
Sushil Chandra
Correct answer: Vivek Joshi. He is a 1989-batch IAS officer from the Haryana cadre.
8. Which state launched the nPROUD initiative for safe disposal of medicines? Tamil Nadu
Maharashtra
Kerala
Karnataka
Correct answer: Kerala. nPROUD is India’s first government-led medicine disposal initiative.
9. Who became the second fastest batsman to reach 11,000 ODI runs? Virat Kohli
Rohit Sharma
David Warner
Joe Root
Correct answer: Rohit Sharma. He achieved this feat in 261 innings.
10. When is World Scout Day celebrated annually? January 12
February 22
March 5
April 10
Correct answer: February 22. This day honors Robert Baden-Powell.
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