National News
- India’s Determined Path to Tuberculosis Elimination 🦠: India has been at the forefront of the global fight against tuberculosis (TB), implementing various strategies to eliminate the disease. Despite significant progress, challenges persist in achieving the World Health Organization’s (WHO) targets for TB elimination.
- Indore and Udaipur Join Global Wetland Cities Network 🌿: Indore and Udaipur have become the first two cities from India to join the global list of accredited Wetland Cities under the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands. This recognition marks an important step in India’s commitment to sustainable urban development and ecological conservation.
- India Eyes 10,000 GI Tags by 2030 🏷️: Union Minister of Commerce & Industry announced an ambitious target of reaching 10,000 Geographical Indication (GI) Tags by 2030. Currently, 605 GI tags have been issued.
International News
- US Suspends USAID Funding to Bangladesh 🇧🇩: The United States has suspended all USAID funding to Bangladesh following President Donald Trump’s directive for a comprehensive 90-day review of foreign aid programs. This decision mandates an immediate halt to all USAID-related activities in Bangladesh.
State News
- Banke Bihari Temple Secures FCRA License to Accept Foreign Donations 🏛️: The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has granted the Banke Bihari Temple in Vrindavan, Uttar Pradesh, a license under the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA), enabling it to receive foreign funds.
- Uniform Civil Code Rollout Begins in Uttarakhand 📜: The rollout of the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) has begun in Uttarakhand, aiming to provide a common set of laws governing personal matters for all citizens, irrespective of religion.
Sports News
- Jyothi Yarraji Wins Gold in Women’s 60m Indoor Hurdles 🏃♀️: Jyothi Yarraji secured gold in the women’s 60m indoor hurdles at the Meeting de Nantes Métropole 2025, achieving a remarkable time of 8.04 seconds and breaking her own national record.
- Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa Wins 9th Johor International Open Chess Tournament ♟️: Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa emerged victorious in the 9th Johor International Open Chess Tournament, showcasing his exceptional talent and strategic prowess.
multiple-choice questions (MCQs) based on the current affairs of January 27, 2025, along with their answers:
MCQs with Answers
- Which global health issue is India determined to eliminate? 🦠
- a) Malaria
- b) Tuberculosis (TB)
- c) HIV/AIDS
- d) Polio
- Answer: b) Tuberculosis (TB)
- Which two Indian cities have joined the global list of accredited Wetland Cities? 🌿
- a) Mumbai and Delhi
- b) Bengaluru and Hyderabad
- c) Indore and Udaipur
- d) Chennai and Kolkata
- Answer: c) Indore and Udaipur
- What is India’s target for Geographical Indication (GI) Tags by 2030? 🏷️
- a) 1,000 GI Tags
- b) 5,000 GI Tags
- c) 10,000 GI Tags
- d) 15,000 GI Tags
- Answer: c) 10,000 GI Tags
- Which country recently suspended all USAID funding to Bangladesh? 🇧🇩
- a) United Kingdom
- b) Canada
- c) Australia
- d) United States
- Answer: d) United States
- Which temple in Vrindavan received an FCRA license to accept foreign donations? 🏛️
- a) Jagannath Temple
- b) Banke Bihari Temple
- c) Meenakshi Temple
- d) Kashi Vishwanath Temple
- Answer: b) Banke Bihari Temple
- Which state has begun the rollout of the Uniform Civil Code (UCC)? 📜
- a) Gujarat
- b) Maharashtra
- c) Uttarakhand
- d) Karnataka
- Answer: c) Uttarakhand
- Who won gold in the women’s 60m indoor hurdles at the Meeting de Nantes Métropole 2025? 🏃♀️
- a) Hima Das
- b) Dutee Chand
- c) Jyothi Yarraji
- d) P.T. Usha
- Answer: c) Jyothi Yarraji
- Which chess player won the 9th Johor International Open Chess Tournament? ♟️
- a) Viswanathan Anand
- b) Nihal Sarin
- c) Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa
- d) Vidit Gujrathi
- Answer: c) Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa
- Which two cities in India have been recognized as Wetland Cities under the Ramsar Convention? 🌿
- a) Indore and Udaipur
- b) Jaipur and Agra
- c) Lucknow and Varanasi
- d) Pune and Nagpur
- Answer: a) Indore and Udaipur
- What ambitious target has India set for the number of Geographical Indication (GI) Tags by 2030? 🏷️
- a) 1,000
- b) 5,000
- c) 10,000
- d) 15,000
- Answer: c) 10,000