1. This quiz, the Current Affairs Quiz 28th 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. According to a study by K. Rajan and R. Sivanantham, when did the Iron Age begin in Tamil Nadu?
Correct answer: 3345 BCE. This timeline challenges previous global and Indian estimates of the Iron Age.
2. What fiber was showcased at the first International Pashmina Festival held in Kathmandu?
Correct answer: Chyangra Pashmina. This premium fiber was the highlight of the festival.
3. Which Chinese AI startup surpassed ChatGPT on the US App Store in January 2025?
Correct answer: DeepSeek AI. It became the most downloaded free app on the US App Store.
4. When was India inducted as an Observer State in the Eurodrone Programme?
Correct answer: January 21, 2025. India joined the Eurodrone Programme to enhance defence cooperation.
5. What is the Principal Purpose Test (PPT) used for in India’s tax treaty guidelines?
Correct answer: To claim tax treaty benefits. The PPT aligns India’s tax treaties with OECD’s BEPS Action Plan.
6. Which award did City Union Bank win at the 19th IBA Banking Technology Conference?
Correct answer: Seven awards. CUB’s technological advancements earned it multiple recognitions.
7. Which Indian freedom fighter’s 160th birth anniversary was commemorated on January 28, 2025?
Correct answer: Lala Lajpat Rai. He was honored for his contributions to India’s independence.
8. What is the depth capability of India’s human-operated underwater submersible under the Deep Ocean Mission?
Correct answer: 500 meters. Plans exist to extend its capability to 6,000 meters.
9. Who won the ICC Women’s Player of the Year Award in 2024?
Correct answer: Melie Kerr. She was recognized for her outstanding performance in women’s cricket.
10. Which variety of apple revolutionized Indian apple farming in tropical regions?
Correct answer: HRMN-99. This innovation by Hariman Sharma expanded apple farming to tropical areas.
