current affairs quiz questions English 7th February 2025

Question 1: The Economic Survey 2024-25 projected India’s GDP growth rate for FY25 at what percentage?
Option 1: 6.2%
Option 2: 6.8%
Option 3: 7.1%
Option 4: 7.5%
Option 5: 8.0%
Answer: Option 3
Explanation: The Economic Survey 2024-25, tabled in Parliament ahead of the Union Budget, projected India’s GDP growth at 7.1% for FY25, citing robust domestic demand and improved manufacturing activity. Business Standard highlighted this as a cautious yet optimistic estimate amid global economic uncertainties.

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Question 2: Which species, recently discovered in the Western Ghats, was named “Micrixalus bellus” by researchers?
Option 1: Golden Gecko
Option 2: Malabar Gliding Frog
Option 3: Meowing Night Frog
Option 4: Nilgiri Sholakili
Option 5: Blue-eyed Dartfish
Answer: Option 3
Explanation: A team from the Wildlife Institute of India identified the “Meowing Night Frog” (Micrixalus bellus) in Kerala’s Silent Valley, as reported by Down To Earth. The species is distinguished by its unique vocalizations resembling a cat’s meow.

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Question 3: Which mission marked ISRO’s first crewed lunar landing attempt in 2025?
Option 1: Chandrayaan-4
Option 2: Gaganyaan-3
Option 3: Aditya-L2
Option 4: Mangalyaan-2
Option 5: Shukrayaan-1
Answer: Option 1
Explanation: ISRO’s Chandrayaan-4 mission, launched in January 2025, aims to land astronauts near the Moon’s south pole. The Hindu reported that this mission collaborates with JAXA (Japan) for rover deployment and in-situ resource utilization experiments.

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Question 4: The “Global Biofuels Alliance” summit in 2025 was hosted by which country?
Option 1: Brazil
Option 2: India
Option 3: USA
Option 4: Germany
Option 5: UAE
Answer: Option 2
Explanation: India hosted the second Global Biofuels Alliance summit in New Delhi, focusing on accelerating ethanol-blending targets and sustainable aviation fuel adoption. Reuters noted participation from over 30 countries, including Brazil and the U.S.

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Question 5: The “Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission” recently integrated which new feature to expand healthcare access?
Option 1: AI-based diagnostics
Option 2: Mental health counseling
Option 3: Telemedicine for tribal areas
Option 4: Cross-border health IDs
Option 5: Genome sequencing subsidies
Answer: Option 3
Explanation: The PIB announced that the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission introduced telemedicine hubs in partnership with NGOs to serve remote tribal regions, ensuring specialist consultations via satellite connectivity.

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Question 6: Which Indian state hosted the multinational military exercise “Vajra Prahar 2025”?
Option 1: Rajasthan
Option 2: Assam
Option 3: Maharashtra
Option 4: Odisha
Option 5: Himachal Pradesh
Answer: Option 4
Explanation: India and the U.S. conducted “Vajra Prahar 2025” in Odisha’s Chandipur, focusing on joint counter-terrorism operations. Hindustan Times highlighted the use of advanced drones and night-combat simulations during the drill.

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Question 7: The “Kisan Samman Nidhi” scheme’s annual financial aid was increased to how much per farmer in the 2025 Interim Budget?
Option 1: ₹8,000
Option 2: ₹10,000
Option 3: ₹12,000
Option 4: ₹6,000
Option 5: ₹15,000
Answer: Option 1
Explanation: The Interim Budget raised the Kisan Samman Nidhi payout from ₹6,000 to ₹8,000 annually to offset rising input costs, as per The Indian Express. This move aims to support small farmers amid erratic monsoon patterns.

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Question 8: Who won the 2024 Jnanpith Award for contributions to Indian literature?
Option 1: Perumal Murugan
Option 2: Geetanjali Shree
Option 3: Damodar Mauzo
Option 4: Ruskin Bond
Option 5: Volga
Answer: Option 5
Explanation: Telugu writer Volga (Popuri Lalita Kumari) received the 58th Jnanpith Award for her feminist reinterpretations of mythological epics. Times of India noted her works like The Liberation of Sita gaining global acclaim.

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Question 9: The “National Education Policy 2020” review committee recommended mandatory teaching of which subject up to Class 12?
Option 1: Artificial Intelligence
Option 2: Financial Literacy
Option 3: Climate Science
Option 4: Coding
Option 5: Civic Ethics
Answer: Option 3
Explanation: A high-level NEP review panel proposed integrating climate science into the school curriculum to foster environmental stewardship. Livemint reported the proposal aligns with India’s COP30 commitments.

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Question 10: Which bill, passed in 2025, mandates a 33% reservation for women in state legislative councils?
Option 1: Women’s Empowerment Bill
Option 2: Nari Shakti Vandan Act
Option 3: Panchayati Raj Amendment Bill
Option 4: Gender Parity Act
Option 5: Equality in Governance Bill
Answer: Option 2
Explanation: The Nari Shakti Vandan Act, extending the 2023 Lok Sabha reservation law to state councils, was passed after consensus in the Rajya Sabha. PRS Legislative Research highlighted debates on sub-reservations for OBC women.

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Question 11: The World Health Organization declared which disease eradicated in India in 2025?
Option 1: Lymphatic Filariasis
Option 2: Kala-azar
Option 3: Malaria
Option 4: Tuberculosis
Option 5: Dengue
Answer: Option 1
Explanation: India received WHO certification for eliminating lymphatic filariasis after mass drug administration campaigns. Reuters reported this achievement marked a milestone in public health, 15 years after launching the National Vector-Borne Disease Control Programme.

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Question 12: Which Indian startup became the first to launch a privately built rocket into polar orbit?
Option 1: Skyroot Aerospace
Option 2: AgniKul Cosmos
Option 3: Pixxel
Option 4: Bellatrix Aerospace
Option 5: Dhruva Space
Answer: Option 1
Explanation: Skyroot Aerospace’s “Vikram-SII” rocket successfully placed a weather satellite into polar orbit, as per The Economic Times. The launch from Sriharikota signified India’s entry into the global private space race.

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Question 13: The “Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana” allocated ₹8,000 crore in 2025 primarily for what purpose?
Option 1: Deep-sea fishing vessels
Option 2: Aquaculture infrastructure
Option 3: Marine pollution control
Option 4: Fishermen insurance
Option 5: Export promotion
Answer: Option 2
Explanation: The revised Matsya Sampada Yojana prioritized modernizing aquaculture infrastructure, including feed mills and cold chains, to boost productivity. Business Standard linked this to India’s goal of doubling fish exports by 2030.

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Question 14: Which city inaugurated India’s first underwater metro line in January 2025?
Option 1: Mumbai
Option 2: Chennai
Option 3: Kolkata
Option 4: Kochi
Option 5: Bengaluru
Answer: Option 3
Explanation: Kolkata’s East-West Metro corridor, traversing the Hooghly River, became operational. The Hindu reported the 16-km stretch includes India’s first underwater tunnel, reducing travel time between Howrah and Salt Lake.

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Question 15: Who won the 2025 Australian Open Men’s Singles title?
Option 1: Carlos Alcaraz
Option 2: Novak Djokovic
Option 3: Jannik Sinner
Option 4: Daniil Medvedev
Option 5: Holger Rune
Answer: Option 3
Explanation: Italy’s Jannik Sinner clinched his maiden Australian Open title, defeating Daniil Medvedev in a five-set thriller. Times of India highlighted this as the first men’s singles final without Djokovic or Nadal since 2005.

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Question 16: The “Meri Maati Mera Desh” campaign in 2025 focused on which theme?
Option 1: Soil conservation
Option 2: Patriotism through art
Option 3: Tribal heritage
Option 4: Organic farming
Option 5: Water harvesting
Answer: Option 2
Explanation: The government’s “Meri Maati Mera Desh” initiative encouraged youth to create public art installations honoring freedom fighters. The Indian Express noted its link to the Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav celebrations.

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Question 17: The Supreme Court’s 2025 verdict on Article 370 upheld which earlier decision?
Option 1: Presidential revocation’s validity
Option 2: Restoration of statehood to J&K
Option 3: Conduct of fresh elections
Option 4: Land rights for locals
Option 5: Creation of Ladakh UT
Answer: Option 1
Explanation: The Supreme Court reaffirmed the constitutional validity of the 2019 Presidential order revoking Jammu and Kashmir’s special status. Hindustan Times reported the 5-judge bench mandated statehood restoration by September 2025.

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Question 18: RBI’s pilot for the “Digital Rupee-Wholesale” targeted which sector?
Option 1: Cross-border trade
Option 2: Government securities
Option 3: Corporate bonds
Option 4: Agricultural loans
Option 5: Retail payments
Answer: Option 2
Explanation: The Reserve Bank expanded its CBDC pilot to include secondary market transactions in government securities, aiming to reduce settlement risks. Livemint reported collaborations with HDFC Bank and ICICI Securities.

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Question 19: India joined the “High Ambition Coalition for Nature and People” to advocate for what target?
Option 1: 30×30 Biodiversity Framework
Option 2: Net-zero by 2040
Option 3: Ban on deep-sea mining
Option 4: Global Plastics Treaty
Option 5: Carbon tax on imports
Answer: Option 1
Explanation: India’s entry into the coalition reinforced its commitment to protect 30% of land and oceans by 2030, as reported by BBC News. The move aligns with COP15 biodiversity goals.

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Question 20: Cyclone “Gaja II” caused severe damage in which Indian state in early 2025?
Option 1: Tamil Nadu
Option 2: Andhra Pradesh
Option 3: Odisha
Option 4: West Bengal
Option 5: Gujarat
Answer: Option 1
Explanation: Cyclone Gaja II made landfall near Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu, with winds exceeding 120 km/h. Down To Earth highlighted extensive crop loss and the state’s use of AI-based early warning systems to minimize casualties.