Current Affairs on January 4th A Quick Quiz

Aspiring candidates for government positions must focus on exams such as SSC, Banking, Railways, and state-level tests, which are crucial to their career progression. These examinations evaluate candidates’ reasoning, mathematical, and general knowledge skills, as well as their awareness of current affairs. Keeping up-to-date with the latest news is key to strengthening one’s general knowledge and performing well in the general awareness section, a significant factor in exam outcomes.

Q1. The Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award is awarded for _____. 

(a) Best university performance in Khelo India Games

(b) Lifetime contribution to sports

(c) Outstanding performance in sports over the past four years

(d) Excellence in coaching

 

Q2. The Indian government is contemplating the introduction of honorary senior ranks for retiring personnel in which sector?

(a) Indian Army

(b) Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF)

(c) Indian Air Force

(d) Indian Navy

 

Q3. Who took the oath as the 23rd Governor of Kerala on January 2, 2025?

(a) Arif Mohammed Khan

(b) T. Ravi

(c) Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar

(d) Anandiben Patel

 

Q4. Harmanpreet Singh, who won the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award 2024, represents which sport?

(a) Shooting

(b) Para-Athletics

(c) Hockey

(d) Chess

 

Q5. The instant ambulance service launched by Blinkit is currently available in which city?

(a) Delhi

(b) Mumbai

(c) Bengaluru

(d) Gurgaon

 

Q6. On which date did the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) celebrate its 67th Foundation Day?

(a) January 1, 2025

(b) January 2, 2025

(c) January 3, 2025

(d) January 5, 2025

 

Q7.  Who was sworn in as the 42nd Governor of Bihar in January 2025?

(a) Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar

(b) Arif Mohammad Khan

(c) Ajay Bhalla

(d) K. Vinod Chandran

 

Q8. On which date is Savitribai Phule Jayanti celebrated annually?

(a) January 3

(b) January 2

(c) January 4

(d) January 5

 

Q9. Who is the recipient of the Gangadhar National Award for Poetry 2023?

(a) Jayanta Mahapatra

(b) Prativa Satpathy

(c) Ranjit Hoskote

(d) Keki N. Daruwalla

 

Q10. In the UNFCCC full form , what does the word F stand for?

(a) Forum

(b) Foundation

(c) Framework

(d) Financial

 

S1. Ans. (c)

Sol. The Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award is the highest sporting honor in India, given for the most outstanding performance in the field of sports over a period of four years.

Correct Answer: Outstanding performance in sports over the past four years

Key Points:

• Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award is the highest honor, given for exceptional performance in the field of sports.
• Arjuna Award recognizes outstanding performance in sports, leadership, sportsmanship, and discipline.
• Arjuna Award (Lifetime) is for sportspersons who continue to contribute to sports after retirement.
• Dronacharya Award honors coaches who have consistently helped athletes excel at international levels.
• Maulana Abul Kalam Azad (MAKA) Trophy is awarded to the university with the best performance in the Khelo India University Games.

 

S2. Ans. (b)

Sol. The proposal aims to introduce honorary senior ranks for retiring personnel of the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF).

Correct Answer: Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF)

Key Points:

• Government considers honorary senior ranks for retiring CAPF personnel due to promotion delays
• Proposal for honorary senior ranks for retiring CAPF personnel who missed promotions.
• Personnel eligible for promotion but retiring soon will wear the insignia of the next higher rank.
• Example: A Constable eligible for promotion to Head Constable will wear Head Constable’s insignia.
• This rank will be reflected in service records with corresponding pay.
• Approved by Home Minister Amit Shah, to be implemented across all CAPFs.
• Government Ministry Involved: Home Ministry
• Statutory or Organizational Body Involved: Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF)
• Recent Approvals: Home Minister Amit Shah approved the proposal.

 

S3. Ans. (c)

Sol. Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar was sworn in as the 23rd Governor of Kerala on January 2, 2025. 

Correct Answer: Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar

Key Points:

• Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar Sworn in as Kerala Governor
• Location of Ceremony: Raj Bhavan, Thiruvananthapuram
• Administering Officer: Chief Justice of Kerala High Court, Justice Nitin Madhukar Jamdar
• Predecessor: Arif Mohammed Khan (Transferred to Bihar)

 

S4. Ans. (c)

Sol. Harmanpreet Singh is a prominent Indian hockey player who was honored with the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award 2024 for his remarkable performance in international hockey.

Correct Answer: Hockey

Key Points:

• The 2024 Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award, India’s highest sporting honor, was presented to four athletes for their outstanding performances over the past four years.
• The recipients include Gukesh D (Chess), Harmanpreet Singh (Hockey), Praveen Kumar (Para-Athletics), and Manu Bhaker (Shooting), recognizing their exceptional achievements in their respective disciplines.

 

S5. Ans. (d)

Sol. The instant ambulance service has been launched in Gurgaon (Gurugram) to provide quick emergency medical transport.

Correct Answer: Gurgaon

Key Points:

• Blinkit Launches 10-Minute Ambulance Service in Gurgaon
• Service Name: Blinkit 10-Minute Ambulance Service
• Ambulance Type: Basic Life Support (BLS) Ambulances
• Key Equipment: Oxygen cylinders, defibrillators, stretcher, monitor, emergency medicines
• Staff on Board: Paramedic, Assistant, Driver

 

S6. Ans. (b)

Sol. The 67th Foundation Day of DRDO was celebrated on January 2, 2025, marking its establishment in 1958.

Correct Answer: January 2, 2025

Key Points:

• DRDO’s 67th Foundation Day
• Established: 1958
• Number of Laboratories: 52 DRDO labs + 5 Young Scientist Labs (DYSLs)
• Mission: Empower India’s defence with cutting-edge technologies
• Major Achievements: Agni & Prithvi missiles, LCA Tejas, Arjun Tank, INS Arihant, Radars, Medical tech

 

S7. Ans. (b)

Sol. Arif Mohammad Khan was sworn in as the 42nd Governor of Bihar, succeeding Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar.

Correct Answer: Arif Mohammad Khan

Key Points:

• Arif Mohammad Khan Takes Oath as Bihar’s New Governor
• New Governor: Arif Mohammad Khan
• Successor: Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar
• Oath Administered by Patna High Court Chief Justice K. Vinod Chandran

 

S8. Ans. (a)

Sol. Savitribai Phule Jayanti is celebrated every year on January 3rd to honor the birth anniversary of India’s first female teacher.

Correct Answer: January 3

Key Points:

• Savitribai Phule was born on January 03, 1831, in Naigaon village, Maharashtra. She became India’s first female teacher and alongside her husband Jyotirao Phule, co-founded the first school for girls in Pune in 1848.
• Her life was dedicated to challenging social injustices, advocating for women’s rights and promoting education for all, regardless of caste or gender.

 

S9. Ans. (b)

Sol. Prativa Satpathy, an acclaimed Odia poet and Sahitya Akademi Award winner, has been selected for the Gangadhar National Award for Poetry 2023.

Correct Answer: Prativa Satpathy

Key Points:

• Odia Poet Prativa Satpathy to Receive Gangadhar National Award
• Award: Gangadhar National Award for Poetry
• Recipient: Prativa Satpathy
• Award Year: 2023
• Presented By: Sambalpur University
• Occasion: 58th Foundation Day of Sambalpur University
• Award History: Established in 1989, first awarded in 1991
• Award Components: Citation, shawl, ₹1,00,000 cash prize

 

S10. Ans. (c)
Sol. The full form of UNFCCC is the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change.

Correct Answer: Framework

Key Points:

• India submitted its 4th Biennial Update Report (BUR-4) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) on 30th December, 2024.
• This report builds upon the Third National Communication (TNC) and provides a comprehensive update on India’s National Greenhouse Gas (GHG) inventory for the year 2020.