Current Affairs Quiz - January, 2025

21. What is the primary objective of Mission Mausam?
[A] Develop new agricultural technologies
[B] Make India a ‘Weather-ready and Climate-smart’ nation
[C] Enhance disaster relief operations through satellite imaging
[D] Boost India’s space exploration capabilities

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22. What is the name of India’s first indigenous micro-missile system designed to counter swarm drones?
[A] Bhargavastra
[B] Agni
[C] Vayu
[D] Saryu

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23. Which animals are primarily affected by Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD), that was recently seen in news?
[A] Cows and goats
[B] Deer, elk, moose, and reindeer
[C] Birds
[D] Dogs and cats

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24. National Bureau of Fish Genetic Resources (NBFGR) was established under which institution?
[A] Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR)
[B] Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)
[C] National Biodiversity Authority (NBA)
[D] Ministry of Fisheries

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25. What is the rank of India in the QS World Future Skills Index 2025?
[A] First
[B] Second
[C] Third
[D] Fourth

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26. Which state government has recently launched a pension scheme to provide a monthly pension to individuals during the Emergency (1975–1977)?
[A] Bihar
[B] Uttar Pradesh
[C] Gujarat
[D] Odisha

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27. Which organization has published the “Prospects for Children in 2025: Building Resilient Systems for Children’s Futures” report?
[A] International Labour Organization (ILO)
[B] United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
[C] United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF)
[D] World Bank

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28. Which ministry has launched the toolkit for 9th edition of Swachh Survekshan (SS), the world’s largest urban cleanliness survey?
[A] Ministry of Commerce and Industry
[B] Ministry of Jal Shakti
[C] Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs
[D] Ministry of Home Affairs

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29. Chincholi Wildlife Sanctuary is located in which state?
[A] Odisha
[B] Assam
[C] Karnataka
[D] Maharashtra

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30. What are the names of the two new initiatives launched by the Rubber Board to enhance India’s rubber industry?
[A] Green Rubber and RPIS
[B] iSNR (Indian Sustainable Natural Rubber) and INR Konnect
[C] Ne-Mitra and SustainRubber
[D] None of the Above

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