GK& Current Affairs: 17 January 2025

GK& Current Affairs: 17 January 2025

Current Affairs MCQ’S: Students World presents Daily Current Affairs MCQ'S for all dedicated students and readers preparing for various competitive exams.

1. Which Union Minister has recently launched the Bharat Ranbhoomi Darshan App?

[A] Chirag Paswan

[B] Rajnath Singh

[C] Amit Shah

[D] Jyotiraditya Scindia

2. In which city was the Archaeological Experimental Museum inaugurated recently?

[A] Ludhiana

[B] Ahmedabad

[C] Vadnagar

[D] Jaipur

3. What is India's rank in the 'Future of Work' category under the QS World Future Skills Index?

[A] Fourth

[B] Third

[C] Second

[D] First

4. General V.K. Singh (retd) has been recently appointed as the new Governor of which state?

[A] Kerala

[B] Assam

[C] Himachal Pradesh

[D] Mizoram

5. In which city is the India Mobility Global Expo 2025 being organized?

[A] New Delhi

[B] Varanasi

[C] Jaipur

[D] Mumbai

ANSWERS

1. [B] Rajnath Singh

On January 17, 2025, the Government of India officially launched the Bharat Ranbhoomi Darshan App, aimed at increasing public access to India's rich military history. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh launched the app during the 77th Army Day celebrations to promote battlefield tourism and is part of a broader initiative to educate citizens about India's defence heritage.

2. [C] Vadnagar

Recently, the Union Ministry of Culture and the Gujarat State Government unveiled a state-of-the-art Archaeological Experiential Museum in Vadnagar. This inaugural ceremony was presided over by Union Home Minister Amit Shah. This landmark project showcases the rich cultural and historical heritage of Vadnagar, a city with a history of over 2,500 years.

3. [C] Second

India has emerged as a strong contender in the QS World Future Skills Index, ranking 25th globally and second in the "Future of Work" category, just after the United States, with a score of 99.1. The QS World Future Skills Index is a comprehensive tool that assesses how prepared countries are to meet the emerging demands of the international job market.

4. [D] Mizoram

General V.K. Singh (retired) was sworn in as the 25th Governor of Mizoram on January 16, 2025. He was appointed on December 24, 2024 by President Draupadi Murmu. Singh, who has previously served as a Union minister and Army chief, replaced Hari Babu Kambhampati in the role.

5. [A] New Delhi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the India Mobility Global Expo 2025 at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi on January 17, 2025. The expo is considered to be the largest mobility event in India, which will see the launch of over 100 vehicles from over 34 global automakers. The event aims to promote electric and sustainable progress in India's growing automotive sector.