Current Affairs Quiz 30th January 2025 Quiz

Exp. PM Modi inaugurated inaugurate Make in Odisha Conclave in Bhubaneswar

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has inaugurated the ‘Utkarsh Odisha, Make in Odisha Conclave’ in Bhubaneswar.

Around 7,500 delegates, including some top industrialists, are expected to attend the two-day conclave.

The two-day conclave aims to promote investment, boost industrial growth, and position Odisha as a key economic hub in Eastern India.

Exp. Govt Launches INR 277 Cr TEAM Initiative To Add 5 Lakh MSMEs To ONDC

The ministry for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) has partnered with Open Network for Digital Commerce to launch MSME Trade Enablement And Marketing (TEAM) with an allocation of INR 277.35 Cr.

This will help over 5 lakh MSMEs with a special focus on women-led businesses get onboard the ONDC network.

ONDC will open up opportunities for small and medium businesses to grow, leveraging digital storefronts, integrated payment systems, and logistics support.

The MSME TEAM Initiative is more than just a programme – it’s an opportunity to empower small businesses with the tools and resources they need to thrive in the digital age.

Exp. India honours Trinidad and Tobago President with Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Award

India has conferred the Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Award on Christine Carla Kangaloo, President of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, recognising her outstanding achievements in public affairs and her contributions to enhancing India’s global prestige.

Kangaloo, an Indo-Trinidadian President, served as the chief guest for the 18th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas Convention held in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, from January 8 to 10, 2025.

During her address at the Pravasi Bharatiya Divas, Kangaloo emphasised the deep-rooted ties between India and Trinidad and Tobago, dating back to 1845 when Indian indentured workers first arrived on the Trinidadian shores.

She highlighted that India was among the first countries to establish diplomatic relations with Trinidad and Tobago after its independence in 1962.

The Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Award is the highest honour conferred upon overseas Indians for their exceptional contributions in various fields, strengthening ties between India and the global diaspora.

Exp. Khelo India Winter Games 2025: Ladakh finish on top

The Union Territory of Ladakh finished on top of the Khelo India Winter Games (KIWG) 2025, the first phase of which concluded at the NDS Stadium. Leh, the capital of Ladakh, hosted the games for the second time this year.

The grand finale featured a thrilling men’s ice hockey final, where the Indian Army edged past ITBP 2-1 to retain the KIWG crown.

The second and final phase of KIWG 2025 is scheduled to take place in Gulmarg, Jammu & Kashmir, from February 22 to 25.

Ladakh bagged two of the four gold medals decided. Their mixed relay team, comprising Stanzin Jampal, Skarma Tsultim, Mohammed Saquaf Raza, and Padma Angmo, clinched gold with a time of 3:02.19 seconds. Maharashtra (3:03.78 seconds) and Telangana (3:04.85 seconds) secured silver and bronze, respectively.

Exp. Manush & Diya Chitale wins 2025 National TT Championship Singles title

Manush Shah and Diya Chitale have won the men’s and women’s singles titles, respectively, at the Senior National Table Tennis Championships 2025 at the Pandit Dindayal Upadhyay Indoor Stadium in Surat, Gujarat.

Manush Shah defeated Payas Jain 4-1 (10-12, 11-6, 11-6, 12-10, 11-8) in the men’s singles table tennis final.

In the women’s final, Diya Chitale faced a tougher challenge against two-time national champion Sreeja Akula but came out on top with a scoreline of 4-3 (10-12, 8-11, 13-11, 12-10, 11-8, 9-11, 11-9)

Championships 2025 winners list-

• Men’s singles- Manush Shah
• Women’s singles- Diya Chitale
• Men’s doubles- Abhinandh and S. Preyesh Raj
• Women’s doubles- Sreeja Akula and Diya Chitale
• Mixed doubles- Akash Pal and Poymantee Baisya

Exp. Laapataa Ladies bags Best International Film nomination at Japan Academy Film Prize 2024

Kiran Rao’s directorial feature Laapataa Ladies might not have secured an Oscar nomination, but it has now secured a nomination for a Japan Academy Film Prize.

The film, which saw a theatrical release in Japan last year in October, was met warmly by the audience and completed a 100-day run at the box office. Now, it has been nominated in the prestigious Best International Film category at the Japan Academy Film Prize 2024.

Exp. India, Indonesia sign MOUs for cooperation in health, traditional medicine; renew one on maritime security

President Prabowo Subianto of Indonesia successfully concluded his four-day official visit to India on 26 January 2025.

He was the Chief Guest at the 76th Republic Day ceremony, and during his visit to India, he held high-level talks with the Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi during which five memorandum of understanding (MoU) were signed between the two countries.

Five MoUs were exchanged between the two sides that aims to strengthen the bilateral ties between the two countries. These MoUs are as follows:

1. Cooperation in Health.
2. Renewal of the agreement between the Indian Coast Guard and the Indonesian Coast Guard on Maritime Safety and Security.
3. Cooperation in Traditional Medicine Quality Assurance between Pharmacopoeia Commission for Indian Medicine & Homeopathy and Indonesian Food and Drug Authority.
4. Cooperation in the Fields of Digital Development.
5. Cultural Exchange Program between the two countries for the 2025-28 period.

Exp. Indore and Udaipur earn global recognition for ‘Wetland Conservation’ effort

Two Indian cities Indore of Madhya Pradesh and Udaipur of Rajasthan have been accredited as the Wetland Cites under the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands. These Indian cities were part of the 31 cities worldwide which has been granted the prestigious status of Wetland Accredited Cities.

Currently, 85 Indian wetlands are protected under the Ramsar Convention, which includes 172 member countries globally.

Earlier the Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change nominated three Indian cities Indore and Bhopal of Madhya Pradesh and Udaipur for the inaugural Wetland City Accreditation.

Wetlands are areas on land or coastal areas where water covers the soil or is present either at or near the soil’s surface all year or for a particular period during the year.

The 12th meeting of the Conference of the Contracting Parties (COP) of the  Ramsar Convention held in Punta del Este, Uruguay in 2015, introduced a Wetland City Accreditation scheme.

The Wetland City accreditation scheme is a voluntary scheme that recognises cities in 172 member countries for taking steps in safeguarding their natural or human-made wetlands in urban areas.

Exp. Telangana launched 4 welfare schemes on Republic Day

The Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy has launched the four welfare schemes of his government-  Rythu Bharosa, Indiramma Atmiya Bharosa, Indiramma Indlu, and new ration cards on the occasion of the Republic Day.

The scheme was announced by Chief Minister Reddy at the Chandravanch village of the Narayanpet district.

About the launched Schemes-

• Indiramma Indlu- a housing scheme for, homeless Dalits, Tribals, and backward classes. They will receive financial assistance of Rs 5 lakh to construct homes. The government has set a target to construct 4,50,000 houses in 2024-2025 with a budget outlay of Rs 22,500 crore.
• Rythu Bharosa- eligible farmers will be provided financial assistance of Rs. 12,000 per acre of arable land. The amount will be credited to the farmer’s bank account.
• Indiramma Aathmeeya Bharosa- financial support of Rs. 12,000 annually will be provided to landless agricultural labour families.

About Telangana

• Established – 2 June 2014
• Capital – Hyderabad
• Chief Minister – Revanth Reddy (replace K. Chandrashekar Rao)
• Deputy CM – Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka
• Governor – Jishnu Dev Varma
• Speaker of Telangana Assembly – Gaddam Prasad Kumar
• Legislative Assembly Seats – 119

Exp. Nagaland launches Chief Minister Mobile Operation Theatre

Nagaland Governor La Ganesan has launched the Chief Minister Mobile Operation Theatre on the occasion of the 76th Republic Day celebration in the state capital, Kohima.

The Chief Minister Mobile Operation Theatre initiative of the state government aims to provide advanced surgical and healthcare facilities to the remote and rural areas of the state.

The  Mobile Operation Theatre which will be on a modified vehicle will be managed by doctors from Kohima hospitals and will include private hospital doctors.

The Mobile Operation Theatre is equipped with an advanced mobile surgical unit and portable diagnostic tools such as ultrasound, X-ray, endoscopy, and blood testing equipment, along with instruments for minimally invasive surgeries.

About Nagaland

• Formation – 1 December 1963
• Capital- Kohima
• Chief Minister- Neiphiu Rio
• Governor- La. Ganesan

Exp. Odisha Warrior wins inaugural Women’s Hockey India League 2025

The Odisha Warriors Club has won the inaugural edition of the Women’s Hockey India League 2024-25 title by defeating Soorma Hockey Club 2-1 in the final played at the Marang Gomke Jaipal Singh Munda Astro Turf Hockey Stadium in Ranchi.

The Women’s Hockey India League is a franchise club tournament based on the Cricket’s Indian Premier League (IPL) model.

In the inaugural Women’s Hockey India League four franchise teams- Soorma Hockey Club, Delhi SG Pipers, Shrachi Rarh Bengal Tigers, and Odisha Warriors- participated.

Each franchise team had a maximum of 24-player squad, which included at least 16 Indian hockey players (with a mandatory four junior players) and eight international hockey players.

Women’s Hockey India League 2024-25 Awards

• Best Goalkeeper- Savita Punia (Soorma Hockey Club)
• Upcoming Player- Sonam (Soorma Hockey Club)
• Top Scorers- Yibbi Jansen (Odisha Warriors), Charlotte Englebert (Soorma Hockey Club)
• Player of the Tournament- Jyoti (Soorma Hockey Club)

Exp. ISRO successfully launches NVS-02 satellite from Sriharikota

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has successfully launched its new generation satellite NVS-02 from Sriharikota in Andhra Pradesh. Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle (GSLV-F15)  carried the NVS-02.

 This launch marks a remarkable milestone for ISRO commemorating the 100th launch from Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota.

The NVS-02 is the second satellite in the NVS series, and part of India’s Navigation with Indian Constellation (NavIC).

NavIC is India’s independent regional navigation satellite system designed to provide accurate Position, Velocity, and Timing (PVT) service to users in India and the region extending about 1,500 km beyond the Indian landmass, which is its primary service area.

NavIC provides two types of services: Standard Positioning Service (SPS) and Restricted Service (RS). NavIC SPS provides a position accuracy of better than 20 metres (2σ) and timing accuracy of better than 40 nanoseconds (2σ) over the primary service area.

Exp. Republic Day 2025 parade: Uttar Pradesh tableau wins first prize; J&K Rifles wins best-marching contingent

 Uttar Pradesh’s tableau based on the theme ‘Mahakumbh 2025 – Swarnim Bharat: Virasat aur Vikas’, has won the best tableau award at the Republic Day Parade held on 26th January at Kartavya Path in New Delhi.

While, Tripura’s ‘Eternal Reverence: The worship of 14 Deities in Tripura – Kharchi Puja’ themed tableau has been adjourned 2nd and Andhra Pradesh’s tableau depicting ‘Etikoppaka Bommalu – Eco-Friendly Wooden Toys’ won the 3rd prize.

Amongst the Central Ministries and Departments, the Ministry of Tribal Affairs ‘Janjatiya Gaurav Varsh’ won the best tableau award.

Meanwhile, the best Marching Contingent award was won by the Jammu and Kashmir Rifles Contingent among Services, while the Delhi Police Marching Contingent won the award among CAPFs and other auxiliary forces.

The Central Public Works Department and ‘Jayati Jai Mamah Bharatam’ Dance Group were conferred with the Special Prize: (75 years of the Constitution of India).

In addition, Gujarat won the best tableau award for its ‘Swarnim Bharat: Virasat aur Vikas’ tableau in the Popular Choice Category, after an online poll was conducted on the MyGov portal for citizens to vote for their favourite tableau and Marching Contingents.

Uttar Pradesh was the runner-up, while Uttarakhand’s ‘Cultural Heritage and Adventure Sports’ tableau won the 3rd spot.

 The Signals Contingent won the Best Marching Contingent among Services, and the CRPF Marching Contingent won among CAPFs and other auxiliary forces.

Exp. UAE President Sheikh Mohamed declares 2025 as ‘Year of Community’

UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has announced 2025 as the Year of Community, launching a national initiative aimed at fostering unity and inclusion across society.

Under the slogan “Hand in Hand,” the campaign reflects the UAE leadership’s vision to build a cohesive and empowered community.

The UAE is home to over four million Indians, who form a vital part of the country’s diverse population. President Sheikh Mohamed’s announcement reinforces the leadership’s commitment to creating a harmonious and inclusive society.

About United Arab Emirates (UAE)

• Capital – Abu Dhabi
• Currency – Dirham
• President – Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan
• Prime Minister – Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum
• Official language -Arabic

Exp. 26 January – International Day of Clean Energy

The United Nations (UN’s) International Day of Clean Energy is observed annually on 26 January across the globe to raise awareness and encourage action toward a fair and inclusive transition to clean energy, benefiting both people and the planet.

The 1st-ever International Day of Clean Energy was celebrated on 26th January 2024.

26 January is also the founding date of the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), a global intergovernmental agency established in 2009 to support countries in their energy transitions, serve as a platform for international cooperation, and provide data and analyses on clean energy technology, innovation, policy, finance and investment.