GK& Current Affairs: 24 January 2025

GK& Current Affairs: 24 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. Where is Khelo India Winter Games 2025 being organized?

[A] Jaipur

[B] Lucknow

[C] Chennai

[D] Ladakh

2. What is the main objective of 'Sanjay - Battlefield Surveillance System (BSS)'?

[A] Aerial surveillance only

[B] Disrupting enemy cyber security systems

[C] Monitoring army vehicles

[D] Increasing battlefield transparency and providing information to decision-making systems

3. What is India's rank in the Global Firepower Index 2025?

[A] Fourth 

[B] Third

[C] Second

[D] First

4. What is First EA₹N RuPay Credit Card seamlessly integrated with?

[A] ATM network

[B] UPI

[C] Digital wallet

[D] Net banking

5. Who was recently appointed as the brand ambassador of FICCI FRAMES?

[A] Virat Kohli

[B] Sachin Tendulkar

[C] Akshay Kumar

[D] Ayushmann Khurrana

ANSWERS

1. [D] Ladakh

Khelo India Winter Games 2025 began on January 23, 2025 in Leh, Ladakh, which is the fifth edition of this national sporting event. The opening ceremony of the Games took place at the iconic NDS Stadium. The first phase in Ladakh will run from January 23 to January 27, 2025. The second phase will be held in Jammu and Kashmir from 22 February to 25 February 2025.

2. [D] Increasing battlefield transparency and providing information to decision-making systems

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh flagged off 'Sanjay - Battlefield Surveillance System (BSS)' in New Delhi. Sanjay is an automated system that integrates information from all ground and air battlefield sensors. It will enhance battlefield transparency and transform future battlefields through a centralised web application that will provide information to Command and Army Headquarters and Indian Army decision making systems.

3. [A] Fourth

India is ranked fourth in the Global Firepower Index 2025, retaining its position as a significant military power. The ranking ranks India among the top military forces globally, evaluated among 145 countries based on over 60 factors related to military capabilities, including military strength and resources.

4. [B] UPI

IDFC First Bank has launched the First EA₹N RuPay Credit Card, a new UPI-enabled credit card designed primarily for first-time users. This card is backed by Fixed Deposit (FD), allowing customers to avail credit instantly and securely. Also, the card has been seamlessly integrated with UPI.

5. [D] Ayushmann Khurrana

Bollywood actor Ayushmann Khurrana has been appointed as the brand ambassador of FICCI Frames during its 25th anniversary celebrations. The FICCI FRAMES Conference serves as a gathering for industry leaders, creative professionals and policy makers, featuring keynote addresses, masterclasses and cultural events.