1. This quiz, the Current Affairs Quiz 26th 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 26th Jan 2025.
1. Which Indian government body organized the Second BIMSTEC Expert Group Meeting on Cyber Security Cooperation?
Correct answer: National Security Council Secretariat (NSCS). They hosted the meeting in New Delhi.
2. The Government of India approved a ₹500 crore capital infusion for which financial institution?
Correct answer: Industrial Finance Corporation of India (IFCI). The infusion strengthens its financial position.
3. Which advanced disaster risk warning system was launched by the Kerala Chief Minister?
Correct answer: KaWaCHaM. It provides timely alerts and facilitates rapid rescue operations in Kerala.
4. India joined the Eurodrone programme, which is managed by which organization?
Correct answer: Organisation for Joint Armament Cooperation (OCCAR). India joined as an observer.
5. Under India’s ‘Deep Ocean Mission’, what depth does the first Human Underwater Submersible aim to reach by 2026?
Correct answer: 6,000 meters. This mission marks a major milestone in India’s blue economy efforts.
6. Which Union Minister emphasized the significance of India’s underwater submersible mission?
Correct answer: Jitendra Singh. He spoke about the submersible during the Deep Ocean Mission meeting.
7. According to NITI Aayog’s Fiscal Health Index, which state ranked first among 18 major states?
Correct answer: Odisha. It topped the index, while Punjab ranked last.
8. Which of the following is NOT one of the five key indicators in NITI Aayog’s Fiscal Health Index?
Correct answer: Public Sector Reforms Index. The FHI focuses on Quality of Expenditure, Revenue Mobilization, Fiscal Prudence, Debt Index, and Debt Sustainability.
9. On which date is the International Day Of Clean Energy observed each year?
Correct answer: 26th January. The annual observance focuses on the importance of clean energy in reducing GHG emissions.
10. The International Day Of Clean Energy is crucial for reducing which type of emissions?
Correct answer: Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions. Clean energy significantly aids in reducing GHG emissions worldwide.