1. This quiz, the Current Affairs Quiz 29th 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. Where were the 38th National Games inaugurated by PM Narendra Modi?
Correct answer: Dehradun, Uttarakhand. PM Narendra Modi inaugurated the 38th National Games there.
2. What is the main theme of the 38th National Games held in Uttarakhand?
Correct answer: Green Games. The event promotes environmental sustainability.
3. What is the purpose of the 324 new crèche centers launched in Haryana?
Correct answer: Support working women with childcare facilities. The centers provide a safe space for children while their mothers work.
4. Which initiative allows women in Haryana to earn a salary along with commissions on insurance policies?
Correct answer: Bima Sakhi Yojana. It provides women with a salary and commissions on insurance policies.
5. What is the key focus of India and Oman’s recent economic discussions?
Correct answer: Modification of the Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement (DTAA). India and Oman signed a protocol to amend the DTAA.
6. What is the name of the new UPI payment feature introduced by Jio?
Correct answer: JioSoundPay. It provides instant, multilingual audio confirmations for UPI transactions.
7. Which Indian state has become the first in the Northeast to sign an MoU for multi-lingual governance?
Correct answer: Tripura. The state signed an MoU with the Digital India Bhashini Division (DIBD).
8. Who was honored with the Maharaja Hari Singh Award?
Correct answer: Manoj Sinha. The Jammu & Kashmir Lieutenant Governor received the Maharaja Hari Singh Award.
9. What is the interest rate fixed by the RBI for the Government of India Floating Rate Bonds 2035?
Correct answer: 6.66%. The RBI set the rate based on the 5-year yield on government securities.
10. Where did ISRO successfully launch the NVS-02 satellite?
Correct answer: Sriharikota. ISRO launched the NVS-02 satellite from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre.