Current Affairs 18th January 2025 : Daily GK Update in English

1. Where was the Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2025 inaugurated?

A) New Delhi
B) Hyderabad
C) Chennai
D) Bengaluru

Answer: A) New Delhi

2. PM Wani Scheme has been launched by which organization?

A) Department of Telecommunications
B) Bharat Broadband Network Limited
C) NITI Aayog
D) Ministry of Science and Technology
Answer: A) Department of Telecommunications

3. Siachen Glacier, which was seen in news, is located in which mountain range?

A) Karakoram Range
B) Zanskar Range
C) Pir Panjal Range
D) None of the Above
Answer: A) Karakoram Range

4. Which two sites from India have been included in the 2025 World Monuments Watch list?

A) Musi River Historic Buildings and Bhuj Historic Water Systems
B) Gateway of India and Mysore Palace
C) Red Fort and Jaipur City
D) Lotus Temple and Gateway of India
Answer: A) Musi River Historic Buildings and Bhuj Historic Water Systems

5. What is the primary objective of the Gobardhan Portal?
 
A) To promote solar energy systems
B) To streamline the setup process for Biogas
C) To facilitate rural electrification projects
D) To develop irrigation systems
Answer: B) To streamline the setup process for Biogas

6. Which organization released the ‘State of Global Air?

A) WHO
B) UNEP
C) Health Effects Institute (HEI)
D) World Bank
Answer: C) Health Effects Institute (HEI)

7. What is the name of the flagship scheme launched by the Government of India to boost organic farming?

A) Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana
B) National Organic Mission
C) Green Agriculture Scheme
D) Sustainable Agriculture Drive
Answer: A) Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana

8. What is the name of the first space telescope developed entirely by ISRO?

A) Astrosat
B) Aditya-L1
C) Shukrayaan-1
D) Vyomanaut Telescope
Answer: A) Astrosat

9. The ‘PM Vishwakarma Yojana’ is aimed at benefiting which group?

A) Artisans and craftsmen
B) Women entrepreneurs
C) Farmers and agricultural workers
D) Start-ups
Answer: A) Artisans and craftsmen

10. Which ministry launched the ‘Jan Dhan Plus’ initiative?

A) Ministry of Finance
B) Ministry of Rural Development
C) Ministry of Commerce
D) Ministry of Social Justice
Answer: A) Ministry of Finance