GK& Daily Current Affairs 11 January 2025

GK& Daily Current Affairs 11 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. Joseph Aoun has been elected as president of which country?

[A] Lebanon

[B] Qatar

[C] Yemen

[D] Oman

2.What is the name of portal launched by government to make genome data accessible to researchers in India and abroad?

[A] Indian Genomic Repository (IGC) Portal

[B] Genome Access Portal

[C] Life Science Data Bank

[D] Indian Biological Data Centre (IBDC) Portal

3. Which organization released the World Economic Situation and Prospects 2025 report?

[A] Asian Development Bank (ADB)

[B] United Nations (UN)

[C] World Bank

[D] International Monetary Fund (IMF)

4. Mount Ibu, which was seen in the news, is located in which country?

[A] Vietnam

[B] Malaysia

[C] Indonesia

[D] Philippines

5. Which state government has launched PARTH Yojana (Police Army Recruitment Training & Hunar)?

[A] Bihar

[B] Uttar Pradesh

[C] Jharkhand

[D] Madhya Pradesh

ANSWERS

1. [A] Lebanon

Joseph Aoun, Lebanon’s army chief, was elected President on 9 January 2025, filling a two-year vacancy since Michel Aoun’s term ended. His election signals reduced influence of Hezbollah, following its war with Israel, and revived Saudi and international involvement in Lebanon. Aoun pledged to ensure state control over arms, rebuild areas affected by war, and prevent Israeli attacks. Aoun’s presidency aims to revive governance and tackle Lebanon’s economic crisis.

2. [D] Indian Biological Data Centre (IBDC) Portal

India launched the Indian Biological Data Centre (IBDC) Portals, making 10,000 whole genome samples accessible globally. The data set enables advancements in genomics, personalized healthcare, and medicine. IBDC supports seamless access to genetic data, aiding researchers in studying genetic variations and developing precise genomic tools. The Framework for Exchange of Data Protocols (FeED) ensures ethical and secure genomic data sharing under Biotech-PRIDE Guidelines. The GenomeIndia project, led by Department of Biotechnology (DBT), creates a comprehensive genetic diversity database for cutting-edge research. India plans to sequence 10 million genomes, enhancing innovation in healthcare, agriculture, and biotechnology.

3. [B] United Nations (UN)

World Economic Situation and Prospects 2025 report was recently released by the UN. According to this report, the Indian economy is projected to grow by 6.6% in 2025 and 6.7% in 2026, supported by private consumption and investments. The UN report highlighted the public sector’s role in funding infrastructure, digital connectivity, and social infrastructure projects. Capital expenditure on infrastructure will have strong multiplier effects, boosting growth. Manufacturing, services, and strong export growth in pharmaceuticals and electronics will drive economic activity. Favorable monsoon rains in 2024 are expected to boost agricultural output in 2025. Risks include geopolitical tensions, debt challenges, and climate hazards affecting growth.

4. [C] Indonesia

Mount Ibu, an active stratovolcano in Indonesia, erupted, sending ash clouds 3 kilometers high. It is located on Halmahera Island’s northwest coast. Mount Ibu is one of Indonesia’s 127 active volcanoes. Indonesia, part of the Pacific “Ring of Fire” with 127 active volcanoes, often experiences such events. A stratovolcano, or composite volcano, has a conical shape formed by layers of volcanic material from successive eruptions.

5. [D] Madhya Pradesh

Madhya Pradesh launched the PARTH Yojana (Police Army Recruitment Training & Hunar) to train youth for careers in the Army, police, and paramilitary forces. Chief Minister Mohan Yadav unveiled the scheme at the State-Level Youth Festival. The initiative fosters patriotism, skill development, and employability among energetic youth. Training includes physical fitness, written exam coaching (general knowledge, math, English), and personality development. Divisional-level training centers will be set up, managed by district sports and youth welfare officers. Rural youth coordinators and departmental employees will support the program. The scheme aims to channel youth enthusiasm into meaningful employment opportunities.