Current Affairs Questions and Answers
Q.1 Which state will host the 38th National Games?
(A) Uttarakhand
(B) Haryana
(C) Punjab
(D) Odisha
Answer
(B) The 38th National Games will be hosted by Uttarakhand for the first time. The games will be conducted at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium from January 28 to February 14, 2025, in Dehradun. The ‘Tejaswini’ torch, flagged off by Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, will travel 3,823 km, visiting 99 locations in 13 districts before reaching Dehradun.
Mascot “Mouli” Inspired by the Monal, the state bird of Uttarakhand.
It symbolises the uniqueness of the region and encourages young athletes to aim high.
Logo : Monal
It depicts the beauty and biodiversity of Uttarakhand while incorporating the vibrant image of the Monal.
Tagline
“Sankalp se Shikhar tak” represents determination and ambition
Q.2 Which IAS officer has been appointed as the CEO of Delhi Waqf Board?
(A) Amitabh Jain
(B) Azimul Haque
(C) Mohammad Qaiser Abdulhaque
(D) None of these
Answer
(B) IAS officer Azimul Haque appointed as CEO of Delhi Waqf Board.
Q.3 Where has India’s first organic fisheries cluster been started?
(A) Odisha
(B) Maharashtra
(C) West Bengal
(D) Sikkim
Answer
(D) Union Minister for Animal Husbandry and Fisheries Rajiv Ranjan Singh launched the country’s first organic fisheries cluster in Sikkim’s Soreng district.The initiative aims to revolutionise the fisheries industry by promoting ecologically sustainable and chemical-free fish farming practices. The cluster will provide organic, antibiotic-free and pesticide-free fish, which will be sold in ecologically conscious markets globally.The development is in line with Sikkim’s reputation for sustainable agriculture practices, as the state has already adopted organic farming.
Q.4 What is the rank of India in cyber attack globally according to CloudSEK Annual Threat Landscape Report 2024?
(A) 1st
(B) 2nd
(C) 3rd
(D) 4th
Answer
(B) India ranks second globally in cyber attacks, with 95 entities affected, according to CloudSEK’s ThreatLandscape Report 2024. The most affected sectors include finance and banking, government, telecom, health and pharma, and education. Significant data breaches include 850 million records from Hi-Tech Group, customer data from Star Health and Allied Insurance, and 2TB of data from Telecommunications Consultants India. The report also identified 108 ransomware incidents in India, with LockBit being the most active group responsible for over 20 incidents.
Q.5 Which film got the “Golden Globe Award 2025” in the best motion picture category?
(A) The Elephant Whispers
(B) The Brutalist
(C) All We Imagine as Light
(D) I’m Still Here
Answer
(B) The 82nd Annual Golden Globe Awards, held at The Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, California on January 5, 2025, celebrated the film and television industry’s achievements over the past year. From performances to directing, screenwriting and musical achievements, the event highlighted exceptional talent and groundbreaking works in both the motion picture and television fields.
Best Actor in a Motion Picture (Drama): Adrien Brody for “The Brutalist”
Best Actor in a Motion Picture (Drama): Fernanda Torres, “I’m Still Here”
Best Motion Picture (Drama): “The Brutalist” “A Complete Unknown”
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