1. This quiz, the Current Affairs Quiz 9th 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 name of the exclusive domain launched by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) for registered banks? securebank.in bank.in rbi-bank.in digitalbanking.in
Correct answer: bank.in. The RBI launched ‘bank.in’ to enhance cybersecurity and prevent phishing scams.
2. Which Indian insurance company has received approval to establish a subsidiary in the United Kingdom? Life Insurance Corporation (LIC) General Insurance Corporation of India (GIC Re) HDFC ERGO ICICI Lombard
Correct answer: General Insurance Corporation of India (GIC Re). The company is expanding its global footprint by setting up a subsidiary in the UK.
3. According to the World Gold Council, what was India’s total gold demand in 2024? 750 tonnes 850 tonnes 802.8 tonnes 900 tonnes
Correct answer: 802.8 tonnes. India’s gold demand in 2024 rose by 5% to reach 802.8 tonnes.
4. How much budget has been allocated for the Skill India Programme (SIP) for 2022-23 to 2025-26? ₹7,500 crore ₹9,200 crore ₹8,800 crore ₹10,000 crore
Correct answer: ₹8,800 crore. The Union Cabinet approved an ₹8,800 crore outlay for SIP to build a skilled workforce.
5. How much loan has Kerala secured from the World Bank for the Health System Improvement Programme? ₹2,000 crore ₹2,424.28 crore ₹2,700 crore ₹3,000 crore
Correct answer: ₹2,424.28 crore. Kerala has secured this loan to enhance healthcare infrastructure.
6. Which Australian cricketer recently announced retirement from One Day International (ODI) cricket? Steve Smith David Warner Marcus Stoinis Pat Cummins
Correct answer: Marcus Stoinis. He retired from ODIs but will continue playing T20 cricket.
7. Who performed the official anthem ‘Jeeto Baazi Khel Ke’ for ICC Champions Trophy 2025? Arijit Singh Atif Aslam Badshah Neha Kakkar
Correct answer: Atif Aslam. He performed the official ICC Champions Trophy 2025 anthem.
8. Which team won the Hockey India League (HIL) 2024-25 title? Hyderabad Toofans Shrachi Rarh Bengal Tigers Delhi Dynamos Mumbai Marines
Correct answer: Shrachi Rarh Bengal Tigers. They won the HIL 2024-25 final.
9. When will the registration for RBI’s exclusive ‘bank.in’ domain begin? January 2025 March 2025 April 2025 June 2025
Correct answer: April 2025. RBI will open registration for ‘bank.in’ to enhance banking security.
10. What was India’s gold investment demand in 2024, as per the World Gold Council? 180 tonnes 210 tonnes 239 tonnes 265 tonnes
Correct answer: 239 tonnes. This was India’s highest gold investment demand since 2013.
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