Current Affairs FAQ (Dec 2024 – Feb 2025)
Which team emerged victorious in the Santosh Trophy 2024?
ANS- West Bengal triumphed over Kerala with a 1-0 score on December 31.
Where was India’s first Glass Sea Bridge opened?
ANS- It was unveiled in Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu, on December 30.
Who hit the first T20I century of 2025?
ANS- Sri Lanka’s Kusal Perera achieved this feat against New Zealand on January 1.
Who shared the 2024 FIDE World Blitz Chess Champion title?
ANS- Magnus Carlsen and Ian Nepomniachtchi were declared co-winners.
Which Indian state hosted the Santosh Trophy 2024 final?
ANS- Telangana welcomed the event at GMC Balayogi Stadium in Hyderabad.
What was the final score of the Santosh Trophy 2024?
ANS- West Bengal secured a narrow 1-0 victory over Kerala.
Which landmarks are linked by India’s first Glass Sea Bridge?
ANS- It connects Vivekananda Rock Memorial and the Thiruvalluvar statue.
Who officially opened India’s first Glass Sea Bridge?
ANS- Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin inaugurated it on December 30.
How many times has West Bengal won the Santosh Trophy by 2024?
ANS- The state claimed its record 33rd title in 2024.
When did West Bengal last win the Santosh Trophy before 2024?
ANS- Their previous victory came in the 2016-17 season.
What was the focus of the BRICS Youth Council meeting planned for 2025?
ANS- It centered on “Youth Entrepreneurship for Sustainable Development.”
Which country’s player holds the fastest T20I century record as of December 2024?
ANS- Estonia’s Sahil Chauhan retained this record, highlighted in December discussions.
Which Indian ministry will organize the BRICS Youth Council meeting in 2025?
ANS- The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports will host it from March 3-7.
How many runs did Kusal Perera score in his T20I century on January 1, 2025?
ANS- He smashed 101 runs off 44 balls against New Zealand.
On what date was the Santosh Trophy 2024 final played?
ANS- The match took place on December 31, 2024.
Which state greenlit a cannabis cultivation study in December 2024?
ANS- Himachal Pradesh approved a pilot project for regulated cannabis growth.
What was the goal of Himachal Pradesh’s cannabis study in December 2024?
ANS- It aimed to explore cannabis use in medicine and industry.
How many sixes did Kusal Perera hit in his T20I century on January 1, 2025?
ANS- He struck 4 sixes during his 101-run knock.
Who were the co-champions of the 2024 World Blitz Chess Championship?
ANS- Magnus Carlsen and Ian Nepomniachtchi shared the title.
What major football tournament wrapped up in India on December 31, 2024?
ANS- The 78th Santosh Trophy concluded with West Bengal’s win.
Who became the 42nd Governor of Bihar on January 2, 2025?
ANS- Arif Mohammad Khan was sworn in as Bihar’s Governor.
Where was the book “Jammu Kashmir and Ladakh: Through the Ages” launched?
ANS- It was released in New Delhi on January 2.
Who were the key figures launching “Jammu Kashmir and Ladakh: Through the Ages”?
ANS- Amit Shah and Dharmendra Pradhan unveiled the book on January 2.
Who oversaw the oath-taking of Bihar’s Governor on January 2, 2025?
ANS- Chief Justice K Vinod Chandran administered the oath to Arif Mohammad Khan.
How many athletes received the Arjuna Award in 2025?
ANS- A total of 32 athletes were honored with the Arjuna Award.
When is the National Sports Awards ceremony set for 2025?
ANS- It’s scheduled for January 17 at Rashtrapati Bhavan.
How many individuals were awarded the Khel Ratna in 2025?
ANS- Four athletes received the prestigious Khel Ratna Award.
Who established a committee to update the Wholesale Price Index in January 2025?
ANS- The government appointed an 18-member team led by Ramesh Chand.
What task was assigned to Ramesh Chand’s committee in January 2025?
ANS- The group was tasked with revising the WPI base year and exploring a shift to the Producer Price Index.
Which body does Ramesh Chand, leader of the WPI panel, represent?
ANS- He is a member of NITI Aayog.
What milestone did ISRO mark with its first 2025 launch?
ANS- ISRO celebrated its 100th launch with the GSLV-F15 on January 29.
Which satellite did ISRO deploy on January 29, 2025?
ANS- The NVS-02 navigation satellite was launched into orbit.
What does NavIC stand for in relation to ISRO’s January 2025 launch?
ANS- It stands for Navigation with Indian Constellation.
Which launch vehicle carried out ISRO’s 100th mission on January 29, 2025?
ANS- The GSLV-F15 rocket executed the milestone launch.
What new frequency capability was introduced with the NVS-02 satellite?
ANS- The L1 frequency was added to enhance navigation services.
Who was chosen as the pilot for NASA’s Axiom Mission 4 in January 2025?
ANS- Group Captain Shubanshu Shukla was selected on January 30.
Why is Shubanshu Shukla’s selection for Ax-4 noteworthy?
ANS- He will be the first Indian astronaut on a private mission to the ISS.
Which New Zealand cricketer was named ICC Women’s Cricketer of 2024?
ANS- Amelia Kerr earned the title of ICC Women’s Cricketer of the Year.
What theme guided the Republic Day 2025 parade?
ANS- The parade adopted “Swarnim Bharat: Virasat aur Vikas” as its theme.
How many tableaux were showcased in the Republic Day 2025 parade?
ANS- A total of 31 tableaux from states, UTs, and ministries were displayed.
What was highlighted in Tamil Nadu’s Republic Day 2025 tableau?
ANS- It featured ‘Etikoppaka Bommalu,’ eco-friendly wooden toys.
What concept did the Tri-services tableau emphasize at Republic Day 2025?
ANS- It showcased ‘Shashakt aur Surakshit Bharat’ (Strong and Secure India).
Who was recognized as the ICC Men’s Test Cricketer of 2024?
ANS- Jasprit Bumrah received the ICC Men’s Test Cricketer of the Year award.
Who claimed the Men’s Singles title at the Australian Open 2025?
ANS- Jannik Sinner emerged victorious in the tournament.
How many individuals were named for the Padma Awards in 2025?
ANS- A total of 139 people were announced as recipients.
How many received the Padma Vibhushan in 2025?
ANS- Seven individuals were honored with the Padma Vibhushan.
Who was named India’s Ambassador to Israel in January 2025?
ANS- Jitendra Pal Singh was appointed to the role.
Where did the UTT 86th Senior National Table Championship 2024 take place?
ANS- The event was held in Surat, Gujarat.
When was World Leprosy Day observed in 2025?
ANS- It was marked on January 26, 2025.
Who won the presidential election in Belarus in January 2025?
ANS- Alexander Lukashenko was elected as President.
Which entity introduced the eCoO 2.0 system in January 2025?
ANS- The Directorate General of Foreign Trade rolled out the system.
Which bank pioneered the use of Clari5’s NCRP solution in January 2025?
ANS- Punjab National Bank was the first to adopt it.
Where is the Polavaram Multipurpose Project situated?
ANS- It’s located in Andhra Pradesh.
Who kicked off the India Mobility Global Expo 2025?
ANS- PM Narendra Modi launched it on January 17 in New Delhi.
How many vehicles debuted at the India Mobility Global Expo 2025?
ANS- Over 100 vehicles from 34 global automakers were introduced.
Who released the Bharat Ranbhoomi Darshan App on January 17, 2025?
ANS- The Government of India launched the application.
What does the Bharat Ranbhoomi Darshan App aim to achieve?
ANS- It seeks to enhance public access to India’s military history.
Who became the 25th Governor of Mizoram on January 16, 2025?
ANS- General V.K. Singh (retired) took the oath as Governor.
When was V.K. Singh appointed Mizoram’s Governor?
ANS- President Draupadi Murmu appointed him on December 24, 2024.
Which cities gained direct flight connections from Bhubaneswar in January 2025?
ANS- Indore, Dehradun, Lucknow, Jaipur, and Kochi were connected.
What speed did China’s CR450 train achieve during its February 2025 test?
ANS- It hit 450 km/h, making it the world’s fastest high-speed train.
What is the operational speed of China’s CR450 train?
ANS- It runs commercially at 400 km/h.
Which IIT created a needle-free syringe unveiled in February 2025?
ANS- IIT Bombay developed a shockwave-based syringe.
What advantage does IIT Bombay’s needle-free syringe offer?
ANS- It provides painless drug delivery with less skin damage and infection risk.
Which state won the Senior National Men’s Handball Championship 2024?
ANS- Kerala clinched the title, beating Chandigarh 34-31.
Who was named ‘Best Player’ at the 2024 Handball Championship?
ANS- Kerala’s Devendar earned the ‘Best Player’ title.
Which fort received a ₹100 crore development plan in February 2025?
ANS- Karnataka’s Yadgir Fort was allocated funds under a state initiative.
How much of Yadgir Fort’s ₹100 crore funding is from an MLA grant?
ANS- ₹33 crore comes from the MLA’s contribution.
When did the India-Egypt ‘Exercise Cyclone’ 2025 start?
ANS- It began on February 10, 2025, in Rajasthan.
Where did the India-Egypt ‘Exercise Cyclone’ 2025 take place?
ANS- It was conducted at the Mahajan Field Firing Range in Rajasthan.
Who opened the 3rd India Energy Week on February 11, 2025?
ANS- PM Narendra Modi virtually inaugurated it from New Delhi.
What health campaign did Jagat Prakash Nadda launch on February 11, 2025?
ANS- He started the Mass Drug Administration campaign for Lymphatic Filariasis.
Who inaugurated the Unani Medicine conference on February 11, 2025?
ANS- President Droupadi Murmu opened the event in New Delhi.
What was the theme of the Unani Medicine conference on February 11, 2025?
ANS- It focused on “Innovations in Unani Medicine for Integrative Health Solutions.”
How many Padma Shri awards were distributed in 2025?
ANS- A total of 104 individuals received the Padma Shri.
Which state won the Senior National Women’s Handball Championship 2024?
ANS- Himachal Pradesh defeated Haryana to claim the title.
What was the final score in the Women’s Handball Championship 2024?
ANS- Himachal Pradesh won 28-25 against Haryana.
Which state’s tableau took first place at Republic Day 2025?
ANS- Uttar Pradesh’s tableau secured the top spot.
What was India’s GDP growth rate for Q2 2024, reported in January 2025?
ANS- It dropped to 5.4% for the second quarter of 2024.
Which city hosted the Green Shipping Conclave 2025?
ANS- Mumbai welcomed the event in Powai.
Who launched the Green Shipping Conclave 2025 in Mumbai?
ANS- Union Minister Shantanu Thakur inaugurated it in February.
What was the primary aim of the Green Shipping Conclave 2025?
ANS- It promoted sustainable maritime practices to cut carbon emissions.
What app did the RBI introduce for economic data in February 2025?
ANS- The RBI launched the RBIDATA app.
How many data series are accessible via the RBIDATA app?
ANS- It offers over 11,000 macroeconomic and financial data series.
Which company partnered with MNRE for wave energy in February 2025?
ANS- BPCL signed an agreement during India Energy Week 2025.
What is BPCL’s emission reduction target year announced in February 2025?
ANS- BPCL aims for Net Zero emissions by 2040.
How much ocean energy potential does India have, per MNRE estimates?
ANS- India possesses 40,000 MW of ocean energy potential.
Which nation joined OPEC+ in February 2025?
ANS- Brazil became a member ahead of hosting COP30 in November 2025.
How much oil does Brazil produce daily as of February 2025?
ANS- Brazil pumps out 4.3 million barrels per day.
What became Brazil’s leading export in 2024, noted in February 2025?
ANS- Crude oil overtook soy as the top export.
Where is OPEC’s headquarters based?
ANS- It’s located in Vienna, Austria.
Who serves as OPEC’s Secretary General as of February 2025?
ANS- Haitham al-Ghais holds the position.
In which year was OPEC established?
ANS- OPEC was founded in 1960.
Which festival earned a Guinness World Record with a 24-hour dance in February 2025?
ANS- The 51st Khajuraho Dance Festival set the record.
How many dancers participated in the Khajuraho Dance Festival’s record?
ANS- 139 artists danced for 24 hours, 9 minutes, and 26 seconds.
Who opened the 51st Khajuraho Dance Festival in February 2025?
ANS- Madhya Pradesh CM Dr. Mohan Yadav inaugurated it.
What new facility was launched in Kolkata in February 2025?
ANS- STPI opened an advanced incubation center in Salt Lake, Kolkata.
Who launched the STPI incubation center in Kolkata?
ANS- Minister Jitin Prasada officiated the launch in February.
How many STPI centers are operational in India as of February 2025?
ANS- There are 67 STPI centers nationwide.
What is the purpose of the STPI center in Kolkata?
ANS- It aims to boost IT exports and entrepreneurship in West Bengal.