Current affairs Questions (8th February 2025)
Question 1:
Which initiative has been introduced by UNICEF to address the issue of child road safety?
- A) National Child Safety Roadmap
- B) National Child Road Safety Policy
- C) National Roadmap for Child Road Safety
- D) Child Road Safety Act
Correct Answer:
C) National Roadmap for Child Road Safety
Explanation:
UNICEF unveiled the comprehensive National Roadmap for Child Road Safety to reduce fatalities and create safer roads for children and adolescents, addressing the growing concern of child road safety.
Question 2:
What milestone did India achieve in the field of renewable energy recently?
- A) 100 GW of solar power capacity
- B) 50 GW of solar power capacity
- C) 200 GW of solar power capacity
- D) 100 MW of solar power capacity
Correct Answer:
A) 100 GW of solar power capacity
Explanation:
India reached 100 gigawatts (GW) of installed solar power capacity, which marks a major achievement in the country’s renewable energy journey and a step toward reducing dependence on fossil fuels.
Question 3:
Which of the following countries has recently withdrawn from China’s Belt and Road Initiative?
- A) Venezuela
- B) Brazil
- C) Panama
- D) Mexico
Correct Answer:
C) Panama
Explanation:
Panama withdrew from China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), signaling a shift in its foreign policy, with a focus on strengthening ties with the United States and reassessing Chinese investments.
Question 4:
Which of the following was the first country to approve the creation of kangaroo embryos via IVF?
- A) United Kingdom
- B) United States
- C) Australia
- D) Canada
Correct Answer:
C) Australia
Explanation:
Researchers in Australia successfully created kangaroo embryos through IVF, marking a historic achievement in the conservation of endangered marsupial species.
Question 5:
What is the main objective of the AI-enabled National Consumer Helpline (NCH) introduced by the Department of Consumer Affairs?
- A) To provide technical support to consumers
- B) To analyze consumer spending patterns
- C) To improve consumer grievance redressal
- D) To manage product quality complaints
Correct Answer:
C) To improve consumer grievance redressal
Explanation:
The AI-enabled NCH aims to enhance consumer grievance redressal by providing sector-wise analysis of complaints, speeding up resolutions, and boosting consumer confidence.
Question 6:
Which Indian state has initiated North India’s first Green Hydrogen Facility?
- A) Punjab
- B) Himachal Pradesh
- C) Uttar Pradesh
- D) Rajasthan
Correct Answer:
B) Himachal Pradesh
Explanation:
Himachal Pradesh has launched North India’s first Green Hydrogen Facility in Nalagarh, with plans to reduce carbon emissions and support the state’s green energy transition.
Question 7:
Which Australian cricketer recently announced his retirement from One Day Internationals (ODIs)?
- A) David Warner
- B) Steve Smith
- C) Marcus Stoinis
- D) Glenn Maxwell
Correct Answer:
C) Marcus Stoinis
Explanation:
Australian all-rounder Marcus Stoinis announced his retirement from ODIs, focusing on T20 cricket after a successful career, including a key role in Australia’s 2023 ODI World Cup victory.