19th January Daily Current Based Quiz

Keeping track of current affairs plays a vital role in succeeding in competitive exams. By participating in Daily Current Affairs Quizzes, aspirants can gauge their understanding of key national and international news. This regular practice boosts their knowledge of critical subjects such as governance, the economy, technology, and global affairs, which are important for exams like SSC, Banking, and other government exams.

Q1. What is the name of the rocket launched by Blue Origin on its maiden test flight?

(a) Falcon 9

(b) New Shepard

(c) New Glenn

(d) Saturn V

Q2. What is the name of ISRO’s module used for this space agriculture experiment?

(a) Space AgriLab

(b) Orbital Farming Station

(c) Compact Research Module for Orbital Plant Studies (CROPS)

(d) Agricultural Research in Space Module (ARSM)

Q3.  What is the name of the app and website launched to connect civilians with India’s military history?

(a) Bharat Sainik Darshan

(b) Bharat Ranbhoomi Darshan

(c) Veer Bharat Connect

(d) Indian War Memorial Tour

Q4. On what date did the Lokpal of India celebrate its inaugural Foundation Day?

(a) January 14, 2025

(b) January 15, 2025

(c) January 16, 2025

(d) January 17, 2025

Q5. Who founded the aerospace company Blue Origin?

(a) Elon Musk

(b) Jeff Bezos

(c) Richard Branson

(d) John Glenn

Q6. Who has been appointed as the Ombudsman and Ethics Officer of the BCCI?

(a) Justice Arun Mishra

(b) Justice Sanjiv Khanna

(c) Justice N. Santosh Hegde

(d) Justice R. Banumathi

Q7. What is the primary objective of the National Broadband Mission (NBM) 2.0?

(a) To establish a universal 5G network across India

(b) To connect the remaining 1.7 lakh villages in India with broadband

(c) To replace all existing telecom towers with 4G towers

(d) To create a nationwide Wi-Fi network

Q8. What is the name of the new pangolin species discovered by the Zoological Survey of India (ZSI)?

(a) Manis pentadactyla

(b) Manis crassicaudata

(c) Manis javanica

(d) Manis indoburmanica

Q9. What significant policy shift has the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) introduced regarding INR accounts?

(a) Only Indian residents can open INR accounts abroad.

(b) Overseas branches of authorized banks can open INR accounts for non-residents.

(c) Non-residents are restricted from using INR for trade settlements.

(d) INR accounts can only be used for domestic transactions.

Q10. Whose record did Novak Djokovic surpass for the most Grand Slam matches played?

(a) Rafael Nadal

(b) Andy Murray

(c) Pete Sampras

(d) Roger Federer

S1. Ans. (c) 

Sol. The rocket is named New Glenn, in honor of John Glenn, the first American astronaut to orbit Earth.

Correct Answer: New Glenn

Key Points:

• Rocket Name: New Glenn, named after John Glenn.
• Size: 320 feet (98 meters)
• Payload: Prototype satellite (test flight); future missions include satellites, cargo, and astronauts.
• Launch Site: Cape Canaveral, Complex 36 (historic pad rebuilt by Blue Origin).

S2. Ans. (c) 

Sol. The experiment was conducted using the Compact Research Module for Orbital Plant Studies (CROPS) developed by ISRO.

Correct Answer: Compact Research Module for Orbital Plant Studies (CROPS)

Key Points:

• Mission Name: CROPS (Compact Research Module for Orbital Plant Studies)
• Objective: Sustainable plant growth in space for long-term missions
• Key Challenge: Microgravity, radiation, temperature fluctuations, and limited sunlight
• Cultivation Methods: Hydroponics, Aeroponics, Soil-like Media

S3. Ans. (b)

Sol. The app and website, named “Bharat Ranbhoomi Darshan,” were launched to allow civilians to explore key battlefield locations in India’s military history.

Correct Answer: Bharat Ranbhoomi Darshan

Key Points:

• Name of App: Bharat Ranbhoomi Darshan.
• Date of Launch: January 15, 2025, coinciding with Army Day.
• Launched By: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh.
• Collaborating Ministries: Defence and Tourism, with support from the Indian Army.

S4. Ans. (c) 

Sol. The Lokpal of India celebrated its inaugural Foundation Day on January 16, 2025, marking 11 years since its establishment.

Correct Answer: January 16, 2025

Key Points:

• Lokpal of India celebrated its 1st Foundation Day on January 16, 2025, marking 11 years since its establishment.
• Established: January 16, 2014, under the Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act, 2013.
• Chairperson: Justice A.M. Khanwilkar

S5. Ans. (b) 

Sol. Blue Origin was founded by Jeff Bezos, the founder of Amazon, as part of his ventures into space exploration.

Correct Answer: Jeff Bezos

Key Points: 

S6. Ans. (a) 

Sol. Justice Arun Mishra, a former Supreme Court judge, has been appointed as the Ombudsman and Ethics Officer of the BCCI.

Correct Answer: Justice Arun Mishra

Key Points:

• New Ombudsman and Ethics Officer: Justice Arun Mishra appointed to ensure ethical governance in BCCI.
• Career Highlights: Youngest Chairman of Bar Council of India, Chief Justice of Rajasthan and Calcutta High Courts.
• BCCI Secretary: Devajit Saikia replaced Jay Shah, who became ICC Chairman.
• BCCI Treasurer: Prabhtej Singh Bhatia elected as Treasurer.

S7. Ans. (b)

Sol. NBM 2.0 aims to bridge the digital divide by connecting rural areas with broadband and ensuring access to high-speed internet.

Correct Answer: To connect the remaining 1.7 lakh villages in India with broadband

Key Points:

• National Broadband Mission 2.0 (NBM 2.0) & Sanchar Saathi App Launched
• NBM 2.0 launched by DoT on January 17, 2025.
• Aims to connect 1.7 lakh villages with broadband.
• Target: 60% rural households with 100 Mbps minimum download speed.

S8. Ans. (d) 

Sol. The new species, Manis indoburmanica, was identified by ZSI as a distinct evolutionary branch of pangolins in the Indo-Burma region.

Correct Answer: Manis indoburmanica

Key Points:

• New Indo-Burmese Pangolin Species Discovered by ZSI Scientists
• Divergence: Diverged from Manis pentadactyla (Chinese Pangolin) ~3.4 million years ago
• Evolutionary Influence: Climatic and geological shifts during the Pliocene and Pleistocene epochs
• Genetic Distance: 0.038 (significant genetic distance confirming distinct species)

S9. Ans. (b) 

Sol. The RBI’s new policy allows overseas branches of authorized banks to open INR accounts for non-residents, aiming to promote the global use of the Indian Rupee.

Correct Answer: Overseas branches of authorized banks can open INR accounts for non-residents.

Key Points:

• RBI allowed overseas branches of authorized banks to open INR accounts for non-residents to boost the use of the Indian Rupee in global trade.
• Objective: To boost the use of INR in international trade.
• Non-residents can now use INR accounts for cross-border transactions and investments.
• Impact on Trade: Facilitates easier settlement in INR for non-residents.

S10. Ans. (d) 

Sol. Federer previously held the record with 429 Grand Slam matches played.

Correct Answer: Roger Federer

Key Points:

• New Record: Most Grand Slam matches: 430
• Grand Slam Titles: 24 (Most by any man)
• Grand Slam Finals Played: 37 finals (6 more than Federer)