National News
- India Achieves Record Renewable Energy Milestones 🌞🌿: In 2024, India achieved record-breaking milestones in renewable energy installations and policy advancements, setting a robust foundation for future growth. As of January 2025, India has achieved 217.62 GW of non-fossil fuel-based energy capacity.
- Centre Hikes MSP on Jute 🌾💰: The Centre has increased the Minimum Support Price (MSP) for raw jute by Rs 315, setting it at Rs 5,650 per quintal for the 2025-26 marketing season. This move aims to provide farmers with a return of 66.8% over the all-India weighted average cost of production.
- Sarla Aviation Unveils India’s First eVTOL Air Taxi ‘Shunya’ ✈️🚁: Sarla Aviation, a Bengaluru-based aerospace startup, has unveiled ‘Shunya,’ India’s first electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) air taxi prototype. This marks a significant advancement in urban air mobility, aiming to alleviate traffic congestion and pollution in Indian cities.
International News
- Usha Vance Becomes First Indian-American and Hindu Second Lady of the United States 🇺🇸🇮🇳: Usha Vance made history by becoming the first Indian-American and Hindu Second Lady of the United States. Her husband, J.D. Vance, was sworn in as the 50th Vice President of the United States.
- Nigeria Joins BRICS as Partner 🌍🤝: Nigeria was officially admitted as a partner country of the BRICS bloc, which includes Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa. This strategic move aims to bolster Nigeria’s economic and diplomatic ties with leading emerging economies.
State News
- Mizoram Pioneers Property Card Distribution in Northeast 🏠📜: Mizoram has become the first state in Northeast India to distribute property cards under the Survey of Villages Abadi and Mapping with Improvised Technology in Village Areas (SVAMITVA) scheme. Over 65 lakh property cards have been distributed to beneficiaries across 10 states and two Union Territories.
- Pangsau Pass International Festival 2025 🎉🌏: The Pangsau Pass International Festival (PPIF) 2025, held in Nampong, Arunachal Pradesh, celebrates the region’s rich cultural heritage and its historical significance during World War II. Chief Minister Pema Khandu emphasized plans to bolster tourism by restoring World War II remnants in the region.
- Kerala Enhances Disaster Preparedness with Localized Early Warning Systems 🌪️🚨: Kerala is enhancing its disaster preparedness through localized early warning systems and scientific land use.
Sure! Here are 10 multiple-choice questions (MCQs) based on the current affairs of January 23, 2025, along with their answers:
MCQs with Answers
- What milestone did India achieve in renewable energy capacity by January 2025? 🌞🌿
- a) 150 GW
- b) 175 GW
- c) 200 GW
- d) 217.62 GW
- Answer: d) 217.62 GW
- What is the new Minimum Support Price (MSP) for raw jute for the 2025-26 marketing season? 🌾💰
- a) Rs 5,000 per quintal
- b) Rs 5,315 per quintal
- c) Rs 5,650 per quintal
- d) Rs 6,000 per quintal
- Answer: c) Rs 5,650 per quintal
- What is the name of India’s first eVTOL air taxi prototype unveiled by Sarla Aviation? ✈️🚁
- a) Skyflyer
- b) Shunya
- c) AeroX
- d) Nimbus
- Answer: b) Shunya
- Who became the first Indian-American and Hindu Second Lady of the United States in January 2025? 🇺🇸🇮🇳
- a) Kamala Harris
- b) Usha Vance
- c) Nikki Haley
- d) Tulsi Gabbard
- Answer: b) Usha Vance
- Which country was officially admitted as a partner of the BRICS bloc in January 2025? 🌍🤝
- a) Argentina
- b) Nigeria
- c) Mexico
- d) Indonesia
- Answer: b) Nigeria
- Which state in Northeast India became the first to distribute property cards under the SVAMITVA scheme? 🏠📜
- a) Assam
- b) Arunachal Pradesh
- c) Mizoram
- d) Manipur
- Answer: c) Mizoram
- What festival was held in Nampong, Arunachal Pradesh, celebrating the region’s cultural heritage? 🎉🌏
- a) Hornbill Festival
- b) Losar Festival
- c) Pangsau Pass International Festival
- d) Sangai Festival
- Answer: c) Pangsau Pass International Festival
- Which state in India is enhancing disaster preparedness through localized early warning systems? 🌪️🚨
- a) Tamil Nadu
- b) Kerala
- c) West Bengal
- d) Odisha
- Answer: b) Kerala
- What significant achievement did India reach in renewable energy installations by 2025? 🌞🌿
- a) Highest in Asia
- b) World’s second largest
- c) World’s third largest
- d) Leading in South Asia
- Answer: c) World’s third largest
- Who is the Bengaluru-based aerospace startup that unveiled India’s first eVTOL air taxi prototype? ✈️🚁
- a) SkyTech
- b) AeroVation
- c) Sarla Aviation
- d) Nimbus Aerospace
- Answer: c) Sarla Aviation