Current affairs MQC (12th February 2025)
1. Which state will host the 39th edition of National Games in 2027?
A) Goa
B) Uttarakhand
C) Meghalaya
D) Kerala
Correct Answer: C) Meghalaya
Explanation: Meghalaya has been officially announced as the host of the 39th edition of the National Games, which will be held in February/March 2027.
2. What is the theme of the 14th Asian Fisheries and Aquaculture Forum (14AFAF) 2025?
A) Sustainable Aquaculture Development
B) Greening the Blue Growth in Asia-Pacific
C) Sustainable Fisheries in the Ocean
D) Blue Economy for Asia-Pacific
Correct Answer: B) Greening the Blue Growth in Asia-Pacific
Explanation: The 14AFAF, scheduled from February 12 to 14, 2025, in New Delhi, focuses on sustainable fisheries and aquaculture development in the Asia-Pacific region, with the theme “Greening the Blue Growth in Asia-Pacific.”
3. Who inaugurated the international conference on Unani medicine in February 2025?
A) Vice President of India
B) Prime Minister of India
C) President of India
D) Minister of Ayush
Correct Answer: C) President of India
Explanation: On February 11, 2025, President Droupadi Murmu inaugurated the international conference on Unani medicine at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi.
4. What is the total capacity of the Khurja Super Thermal Power Plant being developed by THDC India Ltd?
A) 660 MW
B) 1,320 MW
C) 500 MW
D) 800 MW
Correct Answer: B) 1,320 MW
Explanation: The Khurja Super Thermal Power Plant has a total capacity of 1,320 MW (2×660 MW), marking THDC India Ltd’s entry into the thermal energy sector.
5. What penalty was imposed on Federal Bank by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI)?
A) ₹50 lakh
B) ₹27.30 lakh
C) ₹8.30 lakh
D) ₹20 lakh
Correct Answer: B) ₹27.30 lakh
Explanation: The RBI imposed a fine of ₹27.30 lakh on Federal Bank Ltd for non-compliance with regulatory guidelines.
6. Which bank was fined ₹8.30 lakh by the RBI for rule violations?
A) ICICI Bank
B) Axis Bank
C) Karur Vysya Bank
D) HDFC Bank
Correct Answer: C) Karur Vysya Bank
Explanation: Karur Vysya Bank was fined ₹8.30 lakh by the Reserve Bank of India for non-compliance with regulatory guidelines.