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January 2025 – English Current Affairs Quiz- Monthly GK for Competitive Exams

January 2025 – English Current Affairs Quiz- Monthly GK for Competitive Exams

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1. The 'Parakram Diwas' is celebrated on January 23rd to mark the birth anniversary of which freedom fighter?

A) Bhagat Singh

B) Sardar Patel

C) Subhas Chandra Bose

D) Chandrashekhar Azad

Correct answer: Subhas Chandra Bose. The day was announced by the Government of India to honor and remember Netaji's indomitable spirit and selfless service to the nation.

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2. Who won the Best Film award at the 82nd Golden Globe Awards in January 2025?

A) Dune: Part Two

B) Joker: Folie à Deux

C) Gladiator 2

D) Wicked

Correct answer: 'Gladiator 2'. The epic historical drama won the coveted award for Best Motion Picture – Drama.

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3. Martyrs' Day (Shaheed Diwas) is observed on January 30th to mark the death anniversary of which Indian leader?

A) Bhagat Singh

B) Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel

C) Mahatma Gandhi

D) Jawaharlal Nehru

Correct answer: Mahatma Gandhi. It commemorates the assassination of Mahatma Gandhi in 1948.

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4. The world's largest corporate office, the 'Surat Diamond Bourse', was inaugurated in which Indian state?

A) Maharashtra

B) Gujarat

C) Rajasthan

D) Uttar Pradesh

Correct answer: Gujarat. Located in Surat, it surpassed The Pentagon to become the world's largest single office building.

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5. Who was appointed as the new CEO of the Association of Mutual Funds in India (AMFI)?

A) N.S. Venkatesh

B) Venkat Nageswar Chalasani

C) A. Balasubramanian

D) Navneet Munot

Correct answer: Venkat Nageswar Chalasani. He succeeded N.S. Venkatesh as the new chief executive of the industry body.

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6. The 'Beating Retreat' ceremony, held on January 29th, officially marks the end of what?

A) The budget session of Parliament

B) Independence Day festivities

C) The calendar year

D) Republic Day festivities

Correct answer: Republic Day festivities. It is a centuries-old military tradition where bands of the three services perform, marking the formal end of the Republic Day celebrations.

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7. Which Indian state launched the 'Yuva Nidhi' scheme, offering unemployment assistance to graduates and diploma holders?

A) Telangana

B) Rajasthan

C) Karnataka

D) Andhra Pradesh

Correct answer: Karnataka. The scheme is one of the five poll guarantees made by the Congress party during the assembly elections.

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8. National Girl Child Day is observed annually in India on which date?

A) January 4

B) January 14

C) January 24

D) January 31

Correct answer: January 24. The day is celebrated to spread awareness about the inequalities faced by girls in the country and to promote their rights.

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9. Which team won the 2024-25 Ranji Trophy, India's premier domestic first-class cricket championship?

A) Karnataka

B) Mumbai

C) Saurashtra

D) Vidarbha

Correct answer: Mumbai. They continued their dominance in domestic cricket by winning the Ranji Trophy for a record 43rd time.

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10. Who was appointed as the first woman Director General of Police (DGP) of Maharashtra?

A) Meeran Chadha Borwankar

B) Sonia Narang

C) Archana Ramasundaram

D) Rashmi Shukla

Correct answer: Rashmi Shukla. The senior IPS officer was appointed as the new DGP of Maharashtra, becoming the first woman to hold the post.

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11. The 'Sada Tanseeq' is a joint military exercise between India and which other country?

A) UAE

B) Saudi Arabia

C) Qatar

D) Oman

Correct answer: Saudi Arabia. The inaugural edition of this joint military exercise was held to enhance synergy and interoperability between the two armies.

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12. Which state's tableau won the best tableau award at the Republic Day Parade 2025?

A) Uttar Pradesh

B) Gujarat

C) Odisha

D) Maharashtra

Correct answer: Odisha. The tableau from Odisha, showcasing its rich cultural heritage and craftsmanship, was adjudged the best among all states.

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13. Indian Army Day is celebrated on which date?

A) January 1

B) January 15

C) January 26

D) January 30

Correct answer: January 15. It is celebrated on this day every year to mark the occasion when General (later Field Marshal) K. M. Cariappa took over as the first Commander-in-Chief of the Indian Army.

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14. Who was sworn in as the new President of Taiwan in January 2025?

A) Tsai Ing-wen

B) Lai Ching-te

C) Hou Yu-ih

D) Ko Wen-je

Correct answer: Lai Ching-te. Following his election victory, Lai Ching-te of the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) was inaugurated as the President.

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15. The famous 'Desert Knight' air exercise was conducted between the air forces of India, France, and which other country?

A) USA

B) Saudi Arabia

C) UAE

D) Oman

Correct answer: UAE. Exercise Desert Knight is a trilateral air exercise between the Indian Air Force, French Air and Space Force, and the United Arab Emirates Air Force.

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16. Which cricket team won the first Test match of the India vs England series that began in January 2025?

A) India

B) England

C) The match was a draw

D) The match was abandoned

Correct answer: England. In a surprising turnaround, England's 'Bazball' approach helped them win the first test match of the series.

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17. National Voters' Day is celebrated in India on which date to mark the foundation day of the Election Commission of India?

A) January 9

B) January 15

C) January 25

D) January 26

Correct answer: January 25. It is celebrated every year since 2011 to encourage more young voters to take part in the political process.

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18. Which Indian state hosted the Khelo India Youth Games 2025 in January?

A) Maharashtra

B) Karnataka

C) Tamil Nadu

D) Madhya Pradesh

Correct answer: Tamil Nadu. The sixth edition of the Khelo India Youth Games took place across four cities in Tamil Nadu: Chennai, Madurai, Trichy, and Coimbatore.

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19. India's first dedicated space mission to study black holes, XPoSat, became fully operational in January 2025. What does XPoSat stand for?

A) X-ray Positioning Satellite

B) X-ray Polarimeter Satellite

C) Xenon Propulsion Satellite

D) X-band Polarity Satellite

Correct answer: X-ray Polarimeter Satellite. It is India's first dedicated polarimetry mission to study the dynamics of bright astronomical X-ray sources in extreme conditions.

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20. The Padma Awards for 2025 were announced in January. Which of these is the highest civilian award among them?

A) Padma Shri

B) Padma Bhushan

C) Padma Vibhushan

D) They are all of equal rank

Correct answer: Padma Vibhushan. The hierarchy of these awards is Padma Vibhushan (for exceptional and distinguished service), Padma Bhushan (distinguished service of a high order) and Padma Shri (distinguished service).

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21. Who won the Women's Singles title at the Australian Open 2025?

A) Iga Świątek

B) Coco Gauff

C) Aryna Sabalenka

D) Elena Rybakina

Correct answer: Aryna Sabalenka. She successfully defended her title, winning her second consecutive Australian Open trophy.

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22. What was the theme of the World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting held in Davos in January 2025?

A) The Great Reset

B) Cooperation in a Fragmented World

C) Stakeholders for a Cohesive and Sustainable World

D) History at a Turning Point

Correct answer: 'Cooperation in a Fragmented World'. The theme focused on addressing global challenges through public-private collaboration.

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23. The 18th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas Convention was held in which Indian city in January 2025?

A) New Delhi

B) Ahmedabad

C) Bengaluru

D) Mumbai

Correct answer: Mumbai. The biennial event celebrating the contribution of the overseas Indian community was held in Mumbai.

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24. Who won the Men's Singles title at the Australian Open 2025?

A) Novak Djokovic

B) Jannik Sinner

C) Carlos Alcaraz

D) Daniil Medvedev

Correct answer: Carlos Alcaraz. He defeated Jannik Sinner in a thrilling five-set final to claim his first Australian Open title.

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25. Who was the chief guest at India's 76th Republic Day parade on January 26, 2025?

A) Emmanuel Macron (President of France)

B) Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva (President of Brazil)

C) Joe Biden (President of the USA)

D) Rishi Sunak (Prime Minister of the UK)

Correct answer: Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. The President of Brazil was the chief guest, highlighting the strong strategic partnership between India and Brazil.

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