Current Affairs 17th February 2025 : Daily GK Update in English

1. Which cultural event commenced on, to strengthen ties between Tamil Nadu and Kashi?

A) Kashi Tamil Sangamam 3.0
B) Tamil Nadu-Kashi Cultural Fest
C) Kashi-Tamil Heritage Week
D) Tamil-Kashi Unity Festival

Answer: A) Kashi Tamil Sangamam 3.0

2. Recent studies indicate that approximately what percentage of the global population may face exposure to zoonotic diseases?

A) 34%
B) 44%
C) 54%
D) 64%
 
Answer: B) 44%

3. The TRUST initiative between India and the United States focuses on cooperation in which area?

A) Space exploration
B) Renewable energy
C) Critical minerals recovery and processing
D) Cybersecurity

Answer: C) Critical minerals recovery and processing

4. How much interest-free loan has the Government of India approved for the rehabilitation of landslide-affected areas in Wayanad, Kerala?

A) ₹429 crore
B) ₹529 crore
C) ₹629 crore
D) ₹729 crore

Answer: B) ₹529 crore

5. Which exercise is conducted by the Indian Air Force to showcase its full spectrum combat and firepower capabilities?

A) Exercise Vayu Shakti
B) Exercise Gagan Shakti
C) Exercise Yudh Abhyas
D) Exercise Shakti

Answer: A) Exercise Vayu Shakti

6. Which Indian institute's students won the Bronze Award at the Global Best M-Gov Award in for the 'AccessWay' app?

A) IIT Delhi
B) Maharaja Agrasen Institute of Technology
C) Delhi University
D) NIT Trichy

Answer: B) Maharaja Agrasen Institute of Technology

7. Where was Guru Ravidas born in 1377 CE?

A) Amritsar, Punjab
B) Seer Govardhanpur, Uttar Pradesh
C) Patna, Bihar
D) Haridwar, Uttarakhand

Answer: B) Seer Govardhanpur, Uttar Pradesh

8. Where will the first Olympic Esports Games be held in?

A) Tokyo, Japan
B) Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
C) Paris, France
D) Los Angeles, USA

Answer: B) Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

9. The 33rd Santosh Trophy is associated with which sport?

A) Cricket
B) Football
C) Hockey
D) Badminton

Answer: B) Football

10. Who was ranked as the world’s highest-paid athlete in?

A) Lionel Messi
B) Cristiano Ronaldo
C) LeBron James
D) Roger Federer

Answer: B) Cristiano Ronaldo