1st January 2025 Current Affairs Quiz Your Way Through Top Headlines

For students aiming for government jobs, SSC, Banking, Railways, and state-level exams are essential stepping stones. These exams assess reasoning, numerical ability, general knowledge, and current affairs awareness. Staying updated on current events is vital for enhancing your knowledge base and excelling in the general awareness section, which often plays a critical role in clearing the exam.

Q1. Which launch vehicle was used for the successful deployment of ISRO’s SpaDeX mission?

(a) GSLV Mk III

(b) PSLV-C60

(c) GSLV Mk II

(d) Chandrayaan-2 rocket

Q2. Kerala won their first-ever Senior National Men’s Handball Championship title by defeating which team in the final?

(a) Maharashtra

(b) Haryana

(c) Delhi

(d) Chandigarh

Q3. Where will the World Audio Visual Entertainment Summit (WAVES) 2024 be held?

(a) Mumbai

(b) Bengaluru

(c) New Delhi

(d) Kolkata

Q4. Who has been appointed as the new Chairperson of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) in December 2024?

(a) Justice Arun Kumar Mishra

(b) Justice V. Ramasubramanian

(c) Justice D.Y. Chandrachud

(d) Justice N.V. Ramana

Q5. Who has been appointed as the officiating Director General (DG) of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) in December 2024?

(a) Anish Dayal Singh

(b) R.K. Verma

(c) Rajesh Ranjan

(d) Vitul Kumar

Q6. Who won the first-ever Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) title 2024?

(a) Patna Pirates

(b) Haryana Steelers

(c) Bengaluru Bulls

(d) U Mumba

Q7. Which organization awarded Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) the ‘Great Place to Work’ certification?

(a) World Economic Forum

(b) Great Place to Work Institute, India

(c) Indian Council of Industrial Relations

(d) National Human Resource Development Network

 

Q8. How many total votes were polled in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections?

(a) 64.64 crore

(b) 61.4 crore

(c) 97.97 crore

(d) 63.71 crore

Q9. What is the projected GDP growth for India in FY25 according to the RBI’s December 2024 Financial Stability Report (FSR)?

(a) 5.5%

(b) 6.0%

(c) 6.6%

(d) 7.0%

Q10. In the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, which constituency had the highest voter turnout?

(a) Srinagar (J&K)

(b) Dhubri (Assam)

(c) Tamluk (West Bengal)

(d) Malkajgiri (Telangana)

S1. Ans. (b)

Sol. The SpaDeX mission was launched using the PSLV-C60 rocket from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC SHAR).

Correct Answer: PSLV-C60

Key Points:

• ISRO launched the SpaDeX mission on December 30, 2024, using PSLV-C60 to demonstrate space docking technology.
• Mission Name: Space Docking Experiment (SpaDeX)
• Launch Date: December 30, 2024
• Rocket Used: PSLV-C60
• Launch Site: Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC), Sriharikota
• Objective: Demonstrating autonomous docking and undocking of two small spacecraft in low-Earth orbit.
• Spacecraft Names: SDX01 (Chaser) and SDX02 (Target)
• Key Technologies: Advanced docking mechanism, GNSS-based navigation, power transfer technology.

S2. Ans. (d)

Sol. Kerala defeated Chandigarh 34-31 in the final to win their first-ever Senior National Men’s Handball Championship title.

Correct Answer: Chandigarh

Key Points:

• Kerala Wins Senior National Men’s Handball Championship
• Final Score: Kerala 34-31 Chandigarh
• Venue: Senior National Men’s Handball Championship, Kerala

S3. Ans. (c)

Sol. The WAVES 2024 summit will be held in New Delhi, India, from February 5-9, 2024.

Correct Answer: New Delhi

Key Points:

• India To Host First Waves Summit in February 2025
• Event Name: World Audio Visual Entertainment Summit (WAVES).
• Objective: Showcase India’s creative talent and foster global collaborations in content creation.
• Inspiration: Modeled after global events like the World Economic Forum in Davos.
• Key Focus Area: Animation, gaming, entertainment technology, regional and mainstream cinema.

S4. Ans. (b)

Sol. Justice V. Ramasubramanian has been appointed as the new Chairperson of the NHRC as of December 23, 2024.

Correct Answer: Justice V. Ramasubramanian

Key Points:

• Vacancy Period: The NHRC chairperson’s position was vacant since June 1, 2024, after Justice Arun Kumar Mishra completed his tenure.
• Interim Leadership: Vijaya Bharathi Sayani served as acting chairperson from June 2, 2024, until Justice Ramasubramanian’s appointment.

S5. Ans. (d)

Sol. Vitul Kumar, a 1993-batch IPS officer from the Uttar Pradesh cadre, has been appointed as the officiating DG of CRPF following the retirement of Anish Dayal Singh on December 31, 2024.

Correct Answer: Vitul Kumar

Key Points:

• 1993-batch IPS officer from UP cadre. Appointed officiating DG of CRPF after Anish Dayal Singh’s retirement on December 31, 2024. Currently serving as Special Director General of CRPF.
• Career History: Promoted to Deputy Inspector General in 2009, Inspector General in 2012, Additional Director General in 2018. Appointed Special Director General in September 2024.
• Awards: President’s Police Medal (2021), Police Medal (2009), Director General’s Commendation Disc (Silver & Gold).

S6. Ans. (b)

Sol. The Haryana Steelers clinched their first-ever PKL title 2024 on December 29, 2024, by defeating the Patna Pirates 32-23 in the final.

Correct Answer: Haryana Steelers

Key Points:

• Venue: Shree Shiv Chhatrapati Sports Complex, Pune
• Final Score: Haryana Steelers 32-23 Patna Pirates

S7. Ans. (b)

Sol. The ‘Great Place to Work’ certification was awarded to SAIL by the Great Place to Work Institute, India.

Correct Answer: Great Place to Work Institute, India

Key Points:

• SAIL Earns Great Place to Work Recognition for Second Year
• Certification: Great Place to Work (January 2025 – January 2026)
• Awarding Organization: Great Place to Work Institute, India
• Consecutive Certifications: First certified for December 2023 to December 2024 and re-certified for 2025-2026.

S8. Ans. (a)

Sol. The total number of votes polled in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections was 64.64 crore, compared to 61.4 crore in 2019.

Correct Answer: 64.64 crore

Key Points:

• The Election Commission of India (ECI) released comprehensive data for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, including 42 statistical reports.
• Voter turnout increased, with 64.64 crore votes polled, a 7.43% rise in registered electors, and higher participation from women and third-gender voters.

S9. Ans. (c)

Sol. The RBI projected India’s GDP growth at 6.6% for FY25, driven by a revival in rural consumption, increased government spending, and strong services exports.

Correct Answer: 6.6%

Key Points:

• RBI projects India’s GDP growth at 6.6% for FY25, citing rural consumption recovery, govt spending, and strong service exports.
• The GNPA ratio of banks fell to 2.6% (12-year low), and inflation dynamics are influenced by a strong Kharif harvest.
• GDP Growth Projection (FY25): 6.6%
• H1 FY25 GDP Growth: 6.0% (decline from 8.2% in H1 FY24)

S10. Ans. (b)

Sol. Dhubri in Assam had the highest voter turnout in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections at 92.3%.

Correct Answer: Dhubri (Assam)

Key Points:

• Highest Turnout: Dhubri (Assam) – 92.3%
• Lowest Turnout: Srinagar (J&K) – 38.7% (up from 14.4% in 2019)
• Parliamentary Constituencies (PCs) with voting percentages below 50%: 11