January 2025 Questions and Answers

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Q31
Which city laid the foundation stone for the PV Sindhu Badminton Centre in November 2024?
  • A Hyderabad
  • B Visakhapatnam
  • C Chennai
  • D Bengaluru
Answer: Option B
Explanation: The foundation stone for a badminton centre linked with PV Sindhu was laid in Visakhapatnam.
Q32
Which notable legal ruling in November 2024 addressed the minority status of Aligarh Muslim University?
  • A Upheld 1967 status
  • B Struck down the 1967 decision
  • C Referred to larger bench
  • D Deferred to Parliament
Answer: Option B
Explanation: The Supreme Court set aside the 1967 ruling, impacting AMU's legal status discourse.
Q33
Which Indian state announced or highlighted becoming the first to adopt a dedicated semiconductor policy in November 2024?
  • A Tamil Nadu
  • B Gujarat
  • C Uttar Pradesh
  • D Andhra Pradesh
Answer: Option B
Explanation: Gujarat's dedicated semiconductor policy was flagged as a first among Indian states.
Q34
Which prize recognizing rural development innovators was awarded in November 2024 to an Odisha engineer?
  • A Homi Bhabha Prize
  • B Rohini Nayyar Prize
  • C SKOCH Award
  • D National Innovation Award
Answer: Option B
Explanation: The third Rohini Nayyar Prize went to an Odisha engineer for notable socio-economic impact.
Q35
Which Indian ministry planned a ₹1,000 crore scheme for MSMEs to adopt energy-efficient technologies, reported in mid-November 2024 compilations?
  • A Ministry of MSME
  • B Ministry of Power
  • C Ministry of Commerce
  • D Ministry of Heavy Industries
Answer: Option B
Explanation: The scheme aimed to push MSME energy efficiency and reduce power intensity.
Q36
Which archive project announced in November 2024 aims to digitally preserve materials related to India's first Prime Minister?
  • A The Nehru Archive
  • B The Gandhi Digital Library
  • C The Patel Archive
  • D The Ambedkar Digital Repository
Answer: Option A
Explanation: The Jawaharlal Nehru Memorial Fund announced The Nehru Archive digital platform.
Q37
Which Indian ministry was commended during National Learning Week hosted on the iGOT platform in November 2024?
  • A Ministry of Mines
  • B Ministry of Coal
  • C Ministry of Steel
  • D Ministry of Railways
Answer: Option A
Explanation: The Ministry of Mines was recognized for its performance during National Learning Week.
Q38
Which city's first digital population clock was inaugurated at the Institute for Social and Economic Change (ISEC) in November 2024?
  • A Chennai
  • B Pune
  • C Bengaluru
  • D Kolkata
Answer: Option C
Explanation: ISEC, Bengaluru, installed the first such digital clock for demographic awareness.
Q39
Which Indian bank regulator or ministry warned against deepfake videos misusing leaders' likenesses in November 2024?
  • A RBI
  • B Ministry of Finance
  • C MeitY
  • D SEBI
Answer: Option A
Explanation: A viral deepfake incident prompted warnings and clarifications involving RBI-related content.
Q40
Which bilateral educational milestone between India and the UAE was noted in November 2024?
  • A First IIT campus in Dubai
  • B First IIM campus in Abu Dhabi
  • C First Symbiosis International University campus abroad in Dubai
  • D NIT campus announced in Sharjah
Answer: Option C
Explanation: SIU inaugurated its first international campus in Dubai Knowledge Park.
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