19 January 2025 current affairs

National News

• Internet Governance Internship and Capacity Building Scheme 📡📚: The National Internet Exchange of India (NIXI) announced the launch of this scheme to build awareness and develop expertise in internet governance among Indian citizens.
• Chincholi Wildlife Sanctuary 🐾🌳: The Forest Department began persuading residents in Sheribikanahalli Tanda, located deep inside Chincholi Wildlife Sanctuary on the Karnataka-Telangana border, to relocate from the ecologically susceptible area.

International News

• India’s Start-up Ecosystem 🚀🌍: India ranks as the 3rd largest start-up ecosystem in the world, with more than 100 unicorns. The CSIR Innovation Complex (CSIR-IC) was inaugurated in Mumbai to support start-up incubation.
• Exercise La Perouse 🚢🌊: INS Mumbai, an indigenously built destroyer, is participating in the 4th edition of Exercise La Perouse alongside navies from eight countries, focusing on maritime surveillance, air defence, and tactical interoperability.

Economy News

• FinTech Hub in Odisha 💼📈: Odisha signed an MoU with Singapore’s Global Finance & Technology Network (GFTN) to establish a FinTech hub in Bhubaneswar, focusing on InsureTech innovation.

Space News

• New Glenn Rocket Launch 🚀🌌: Blue Origin successfully launched its New Glenn rocket on its maiden test flight from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, marking a significant milestone for the company.

Cybersecurity News

• India-US Cybersecurity MoU 🔒🤝: India and the United States signed a Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen cooperation and information sharing on cyber threat intelligence and digital forensics.

Sure! Here are 10 multiple-choice questions (MCQs) based on the current affairs of January 19, 2025, along with their answers:

MCQs with Answers

1. What scheme was launched by NIXI to build awareness in internet governance? 📡📚

• a) Digital India Internship
• b) Cyber Security Training Program
• c) Internet Governance Internship and Capacity Building Scheme
• d) Tech India Fellowship
• Answer: c) Internet Governance Internship and Capacity Building Scheme

1. Which wildlife sanctuary is involved in relocating residents due to ecological concerns? 🐾🌳

• a) Jim Corbett National Park
• b) Chincholi Wildlife Sanctuary
• c) Kaziranga National Park
• d) Ranthambore National Park
• Answer: b) Chincholi Wildlife Sanctuary

1. What rank does India hold in the global start-up ecosystem as of January 19, 2025? 🚀🌍

• a) 1st
• b) 2nd
• c) 3rd
• d) 4th
• Answer: c) 3rd

1. Which exercise is INS Mumbai participating in with navies from eight countries? 🚢🌊

• a) Malabar Exercise
• b) Exercise La Perouse
• c) Rim of the Pacific Exercise
• d) Milan Exercise
• Answer: b) Exercise La Perouse

1. Which city in Odisha will host a new FinTech hub? 💼📈

• a) Cuttack
• b) Bhubaneswar
• c) Rourkela
• d) Sambalpur
• Answer: b) Bhubaneswar

1. Which company successfully launched its New Glenn rocket? 🚀🌌

• a) SpaceX
• b) Blue Origin
• c) NASA
• d) Roscosmos
• Answer: b) Blue Origin

1. Which two countries signed a cybersecurity MoU on January 19, 2025? 🔒🤝

• a) India and Japan
• b) India and the United States
• c) India and Germany
• d) India and the United Kingdom
• Answer: b) India and the United States

1. What initiative aims to provide property rights to rural households? 🏡📜

• a) PM-KISAN
• b) MGNREGA
• c) SVAMITVA Scheme
• d) Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana
• Answer: c) SVAMITVA Scheme

1. What was the key purpose of launching the Bharat Ranbhoomi Darshan App? 🏞️📱

• a) To promote digital literacy
• b) To boost battlefield tourism
• c) To enhance e-governance
• d) To support agricultural practices
• Answer: b) To boost battlefield tourism

1. Which significant historical event was commemorated for its role in India’s freedom struggle? 🏞️🕊️
   • a) Kuka Rebellion
   • b) Salt March
   • c) Non-Cooperation Movement
   • d) Quit India Movement
   • Answer: a) Kuka Rebellion