1. This quiz, the Current Affairs Quiz 27th 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. Which two cities from India were recently added to the Global Wetland Cities Network under the Ramsar Convention?
Correct answer: Indore and Udaipur. These cities were added to the Ramsar Wetland Cities Network.
2. What is India’s target for Geographical Indication (GI) tags by the year 2030?
Correct answer: 10,000 GI tags. India aims to reach this target by 2030.
3. Which Indian temple was recently granted an FCRA license to accept foreign donations?
Correct answer: Banke Bihari Temple, Vrindavan. It was granted the FCRA license.
4. What is the name of the initiative launched by Jammu & Kashmir Forest Research Institute (JKFRI) to protect chinar trees?
Correct answer: Digital Tree Aadhar. It provides a unique digital identity to each chinar tree.
5. Which bank has become the first in India to implement Clari5’s National Cybercrime Reporting Portal Integration Solution?
Correct answer: Punjab National Bank (PNB). PNB has integrated the National Cybercrime Reporting Portal (NCRP).
6. Which initiative was launched by Haryana on National Girl Child Day 2025 to assist BPL women and girls?
Correct answer: Samman Sanjeevani app. The app aims to enhance the efficiency of welfare services for women and girls.
7. Who has been appointed as the new Ambassador of India to Israel as of January 2025?
Correct answer: Jitender Pal Singh. He was appointed as the Ambassador to Israel in January 2025.
8. Which of the following was celebrated on January 26, 2025, as an observance for promoting clean energy transition?
Correct answer: International Day of Clean Energy. It was observed to raise awareness for a clean energy transition.
9. Which country’s all-rounder, Azmatullah Omarzai, won the ICC Men’s ODI Cricketer of the Year 2024 award?
Correct answer: Afghanistan. Azmatullah Omarzai won the ICC Men’s ODI Cricketer of the Year 2024 award.
10. Which tennis player successfully defended his Australian Open title in 2025?
Correct answer: Jannik Sinner. He successfully defended his Australian Open title in 2025.
