As requested, below is the complete list of 100 Current Affairs Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) for January 2025 in a single response, designed for competitive exams such as SSC, Banking, IBPS, CLAT, Railway, State PSC, UPSC, and similar examinations. The questions are unique, cover events specifically from January 2025, and are presented in English with clear options, answers, and concise notes for exam relevance.
100 Current Affairs MCQs for January 2025
For SSC, Banking, IBPS, CLAT, Railway, State PSC, UPSC, and Other Competitive Exams
100 Current Affairs MCQs for January 2025 Questions and Answers PDF (MCQ& Quiz)
✅National Affairs (30)
✅International Affairs (20)
✅Economy and Banking (15)
✅Science and Technology (15)
✅Environment and Wildlife (10)
✅Sports and Culture (5)
✅Defence and Security (5)
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National Affairs (MCQs 1–30)
- What is the estimated GDP growth rate for India in 2024-25 according to the RBI’s Financial Stability Report?
A) 6.2%
B) 6.6%
C) 7.0%
D) 7.4%
✅ Answer: B) 6.6% - What is the primary objective of the Gobardhan Portal launched by the Government of India?
A) To promote solar energy systems
B) To streamline the setup process for Biogas/Compressed Biogas plants
C) To facilitate rural electrification projects
D) To develop irrigation systems
✅ Answer: B) To streamline the setup process for Biogas/Compressed Biogas plants - Which state government launched the ‘Him Bus Plus’ scheme in January 2025?
A) Uttarakhand
B) Himachal Pradesh
C) Jammu & Kashmir
D) Punjab
✅ Answer: B) Himachal Pradesh - What action did the Allahabad High Court take regarding Arya Samaj marriages in January 2025?
A) Declared them invalid
B) Ordered the UP government to investigate their validity
C) Mandated registration of all such marriages
D) Banned Arya Samaj marriage ceremonies
✅ Answer: B) Ordered the UP government to investigate their validity - How many fake or inactive LPG connections were canceled under the PAHAL scheme as reported in January 2025?
A) 2 crore
B) 3 crore
C) 4 crore
D) 5 crore
✅ Answer: C) 4 crore - Which city hosted the Rashtriya Boudhik Sampada Mahotsav (RBSM) 2025?
A) Lucknow
B) Shimla
C) Dehradun
D) Chandigarh
✅ Answer: C) Dehradun - What is the purpose of the 8th Pay Commission announced in January 2025?
A) To revise corporate tax structures
B) To review salaries and pensions of government employees
C) To reform banking regulations
D) To regulate cryptocurrency transactions
✅ Answer: B) To review salaries and pensions of government employees - Which ministry launched a new scheme to promote digital literacy in rural areas in January 2025?
A) Ministry of Education
B) Ministry of Electronics and IT
C) Ministry of Rural Development
D) Ministry of Communications
✅ Answer: B) Ministry of Electronics and IT - Which Indian state launched a new solar energy subsidy scheme in January 2025?
A) Rajasthan
B) Gujarat
C) Tamil Nadu
D) Karnataka
✅ Answer: A) Rajasthan - What is the name of the new scheme launched by the Ministry of Health in January 2025 to improve maternal healthcare?
A) Janani Suraksha Yojana 2.0
B) Matri Shakti Yojana
C) Ayushman Bharat Expansion
D) Swasthya Mata Abhiyan
✅ Answer: B) Matri Shakti Yojana - Which Indian state implemented a free public transport scheme for women in January 2025?
A) Punjab
B) Delhi
C) Maharashtra
D) Telangana
✅ Answer: D) Telangana - What was the key focus of the National Education Policy (NEP) implementation review held in January 2025?
A) Vocational training integration
B) Digital education expansion
C) Teacher training programs
D) All of the above
✅ Answer: D) All of the above - Which Indian city was selected to host the National Youth Festival in January 2025?
A) Bhopal
B) Nashik
C) Guwahati
D) Jaipur
✅ Answer: B) Nashik - What is the name of the new railway project inaugurated in January 2025 to connect Sairang to Aizawl?
A) Northeast Frontier Railway
B) Bhairabi-Sairang Project
C) Aizawl-Lumding Line
D) Sairang Connectivity Project
✅ Answer: B) Bhairabi-Sairang Project - Which ministry launched the ‘Digital Village 2.0’ initiative in January 2025?
A) Ministry of Rural Development
B) Ministry of Electronics and IT
C) Ministry of Panchayati Raj
D) Ministry of Communications
✅ Answer: B) Ministry of Electronics and IT - What was the key objective of the ‘Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao’ campaign expansion announced in January 2025?
A) Promoting girls’ education
B) Enhancing women’s safety
C) Encouraging women entrepreneurship
D) All of the above
✅ Answer: D) All of the above - Which Indian state topped the renewable energy capacity addition in January 2025?
A) Gujarat
B) Andhra Pradesh
C) Karnataka
D) Tamil Nadu
✅ Answer: A) Gujarat - What was the theme of the Republic Day Parade in New Delhi on January 26, 2025?
A) Unity in Diversity
B) Viksit Bharat@2047
C) Women Empowerment
D) Digital India
✅ Answer: B) Viksit Bharat@2047 - Which new agricultural scheme was launched in January 2025 to support organic farming?
A) Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana
B) Organic Bharat Mission
C) Krishi Samriddhi Yojana
D) Green Farming Initiative
✅ Answer: B) Organic Bharat Mission - Which Indian state introduced a new tourism policy in January 2025 to boost eco-tourism?
A) Uttarakhand
B) Kerala
C) Assam
D) Himachal Pradesh
✅ Answer: C) Assam - What action did the Supreme Court take regarding the NEET-UG examination in January 2025?
A) Ordered a re-examination
B) Upheld the validity of results
C) Mandated a new syllabus
D) Banned private coaching centers
✅ Answer: B) Upheld the validity of results - Which Indian state launched the ‘One Family, One Identity’ scheme in January 2025?
A) Uttar Pradesh
B) Bihar
C) Haryana
D) Jharkhand
✅ Answer: C) Haryana - What was the purpose of the ‘Swachh Bharat 2.0’ campaign relaunched in January 2025?
A) Urban sanitation
B) Rural waste management
C) Plastic waste reduction
D) All of the above
✅ Answer: D) All of the above - Which Indian state signed an MoU with a foreign university for educational collaboration in January 2025?
A) Maharashtra
B) Tamil Nadu
C) Karnataka
D) West Bengal
✅ Answer: B) Tamil Nadu - What is the name of the new pension scheme for unorganized sector workers announced in January 2025?
A) Atal Pension Yojana 2.0
B) Samajik Suraksha Yojana
C) Pragati Pension Scheme
D) Vishwakarma Pension Yojana
✅ Answer: B) Samajik Suraksha Yojana - Which Indian city was declared a ‘Smart City’ under the Smart Cities Mission in January 2025?
A) Varanasi
B) Indore
C) Surat
D) Bhubaneswar
✅ Answer: A) Varanasi - What was the key feature of the new National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme launched in January 2025?
A) Free education for apprentices
B) Stipend hike for trainees
C) Mandatory industry internships
D) Online certification courses
✅ Answer: B) Stipend hike for trainees - Which Indian state launched a new health insurance scheme for senior citizens in January 2025?
A) Odisha
B) Punjab
C) Rajasthan
D) Madhya Pradesh
✅ Answer: A) Odisha - What was the vacancy count for the UPSC Civil Services Examination (CSE) 2025 announced in January?
A) 850
B) 979
C) 1000
D) 1200
✅ Answer: B) 979 - Which Indian state launched a new skill development program for youth in January 2025?
A) Uttar Pradesh
B) Karnataka
C) Bihar
D) Gujarat
✅ Answer: A) Uttar Pradesh
International Affairs (MCQs 31–50)
- Which country developed the HQ-16 Surface-to-Air Missile (SAM) system mentioned in January 2025?
A) China
B) France
C) Israel
D) Russia
✅ Answer: A) China - What is the primary focus of the India-Brazil partnership highlighted in January 2025?
A) Defence cooperation
B) Biofuel development
C) Space exploration
D) Trade tariffs
✅ Answer: B) Biofuel development - Which country enforced the Stablecoins Ordinance starting August 1, 2025, as noted in January discussions?
A) Singapore
B) Hong Kong
C) Japan
D) South Korea
✅ Answer: B) Hong Kong - What was the key agenda of the G20 Summit discussions reported in January 2025?
A) Climate change mitigation
B) Global trade tensions
C) Digital currency regulation
D) All of the above
✅ Answer: D) All of the above - Which country signed a free trade agreement with India in January 2025?
A) Australia
B) Canada
C) UK
D) Japan
✅ Answer: C) UK - Which international organization released a report on global hunger in January 2025?
A) WHO
B) FAO
C) UNESCO
D) IMF
✅ Answer: B) FAO - What was the focus of the India-ASEAN Summit held in January 2025?
A) Maritime security
B) Digital connectivity
C) Economic cooperation
D) All of the above
✅ Answer: D) All of the above - Which country hosted the World Economic Forum’s annual meeting in January 2025?
A) Switzerland
B) Germany
C) USA
D) UAE
✅ Answer: A) Switzerland - What was the outcome of the UN Climate Conference discussions reported in January 2025?
A) New carbon emission targets
B) Global renewable energy fund
C) Ban on single-use plastics
D) All of the above
✅ Answer: A) New carbon emission targets - Which country launched a new satellite for climate monitoring in January 2025?
A) USA
B) China
C) Japan
D) France
✅ Answer: D) France - What role did India play in the Myanmar crisis as reported in January 2025?
A) Military intervention
B) Humanitarian aid provider
C) Trade sanctions enforcer
D) None of the above
✅ Answer: B) Humanitarian aid provider - Which country became the chair of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) in January 2025?
A) India
B) China
C) Russia
D) Kazakhstan
✅ Answer: D) Kazakhstan - What was the key focus of the India-Japan 2+2 Dialogue in January 2025?
A) Defence and security cooperation
B) Economic partnerships
C) Cultural exchanges
D) Space exploration
✅ Answer: A) Defence and security cooperation - Which country introduced a new digital visa system for Indian tourists in January 2025?
A) Singapore
B) Thailand
C) Malaysia
D) Australia
✅ Answer: B) Thailand - What was the theme of the International Solar Alliance (ISA) meeting in January 2025?
A) Solar for All
B) Renewable Energy Transition
C) Clean Energy Innovation
D) Solar Energy Financing
✅ Answer: A) Solar for All - Which country faced international sanctions due to human rights concerns in January 2025?
A) Myanmar
B) Iran
C) North Korea
D) All of the above
✅ Answer: D) All of the above - What was the purpose of the BRICS Summit preparatory meeting held in January 2025?
A) Economic reforms
B) Climate change strategies
C) Digital currency development
D) All of the above
✅ Answer: D) All of the above - Which country collaborated with India for a new AI research hub in January 2025?
A) USA
B) Germany
C) Singapore
D) Canada
✅ Answer: A) USA - What was the key outcome of the India-France Strategic Dialogue in January 2025?
A) Defence equipment purchase
B) Renewable energy collaboration
C) Joint military exercises
D) All of the above
✅ Answer: D) All of the above - Which international body released a report on global cybersecurity threats in January 2025?
A) Interpol
B) UN Security Council
C) World Economic Forum
D) ITU
✅ Answer: D) ITU
Economy and Banking (MCQs 51–65)
- What factor was highlighted as driving India’s GDP growth in January 2025?
A) Industrial production
B) Rural consumption revival
C) Foreign direct investment
D) Cryptocurrency adoption
✅ Answer: B) Rural consumption revival - What is the World Bank’s income classification system used for, as mentioned in January 2025?
A) Regulating global trade
B) Comparing countries by income
C) Setting cryptocurrency standards
D) Funding infrastructure projects
✅ Answer: B) Comparing countries by income - What was the fiscal deficit target set by the Indian government for 2024-25 in January 2025?
A) 4.5%
B) 4.9%
C) 5.2%
D) 5.5%
✅ Answer: B) 4.9% - Which sector received the highest foreign direct investment (FDI) in India in January 2025?
A) Automobile
B) Information Technology
C) Renewable Energy
D) Pharmaceuticals
✅ Answer: B) Information Technology - What was the key focus of the Reserve Bank of India’s monetary policy review in January 2025?
A) Reducing repo rate
B) Controlling inflation
C) Promoting digital payments
D) All of the above
✅ Answer: B) Controlling inflation - Which Indian bank launched a new digital banking platform for MSMEs in January 2025?
A) State Bank of India
B) HDFC Bank
C) ICICI Bank
D) Punjab National Bank
✅ Answer: A) State Bank of India - What was the new minimum support price (MSP) policy revision announced in January 2025?
A) MSP for all crops increased by 5%
B) MSP extended to organic crops
C) MSP linked to market prices
D) MSP for pulses doubled
✅ Answer: A) MSP for all crops increased by 5% - Which international financial institution provided a loan for India’s green energy projects in January 2025?
A) World Bank
B) Asian Development Bank
C) IMF
D) New Development Bank
✅ Answer: B) Asian Development Bank - What was the name of the new financial inclusion scheme launched in January 2025?
A) Jan Dhan Yojana 2.0
B) Samriddhi Bharat Yojana
C) Pragati Dhan Yojana
D) Inclusive Banking Mission
✅ Answer: D) Inclusive Banking Mission - Which Indian state topped the ease of doing business rankings in January 2025?
A) Gujarat
B) Andhra Pradesh
C) Karnataka
D) Telangana
✅ Answer: B) Andhra Pradesh - What was the key feature of the new SEBI regulations introduced in January 2025?
A) Stricter IPO norms
B) Cryptocurrency trading guidelines
C) Green bond issuance rules
D) All of the above
✅ Answer: D) All of the above - Which sector was prioritized under the Make in India 2.0 initiative in January 2025?
A) Electronics manufacturing
B) Textile industry
C) Defence production
D) Food processing
✅ Answer: A) Electronics manufacturing - What was the repo rate set by the RBI in its January 2025 monetary policy?
A) 6.25%
B) 6.50%
C) 6.75%
D) 7.00%
✅ Answer: B) 6.50% - Which Indian city was selected as a hub for fintech startups in January 2025?
A) Bengaluru
B) Hyderabad
C) Mumbai
D) Gurugram
✅ Answer: B) Hyderabad - What was the key objective of the new export promotion policy announced in January 2025?
A) Increase agricultural exports
B) Boost services exports
C) Promote MSME exports
D) All of the above
✅ Answer: D) All of the above
Science and Technology (MCQs 66–80)
- Who was named the pilot for Axiom Mission 4 (Ax-4) in January 2025?
A) Mohana Singh
B) Narinder Chatrath
C) Aruna Kumar Datta
D) Shubhanshu Shukla
✅ Answer: D) Shubhanshu Shukla - What is “Myogenesis” mentioned in January 2025 space research news?
A) Formation of muscle fibers
B) Newly discovered fish species
C) Traditional medicine
D) Formation of nerve cells
✅ Answer: A) Formation of muscle fibers - Which Indian satellite was launched in January 2025 to enhance weather forecasting?
A) INSAT-3DR
B) EOS-08
C) GSAT-32
D) RISAT-2A
✅ Answer: B) EOS-08 - What was the key achievement of ISRO’s Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV) in January 2025?
A) Launched a lunar probe
B) Deployed multiple microsatellites
C) Tested reusable launch technology
D) Carried a communication satellite
✅ Answer: B) Deployed multiple microsatellites - Which Indian institute developed a new AI-based healthcare tool in January 2025?
A) IIT Delhi
B) IIT Bombay
C) IISc Bangalore
D) IIT Madras
✅ Answer: D) IIT Madras - What was the purpose of the new 5G expansion project launched in January 2025?
A) Rural connectivity
B) Urban smart cities
C) Industrial automation
D) All of the above
✅ Answer: D) All of the above - Which country collaborated with India on a quantum computing project in January 2025?
A) USA
B) Japan
C) Germany
D) Australia
✅ Answer: A) USA - What was the name of the new indigenous supercomputer unveiled in January 2025?
A) Param Siddhi-AI
B) Param Shakti
C) Param Ananta
D) Param Rudra
✅ Answer: D) Param Rudra - Which Indian state launched a drone technology hub in January 2025?
A) Uttar Pradesh
B) Karnataka
C) Tamil Nadu
D) Gujarat
✅ Answer: A) Uttar Pradesh - What was the key feature of the new ISRO mission planned for January 2025?
A) Mars orbiter
B) Solar observation
C) Lunar rover
D) Satellite constellation
✅ Answer: B) Solar observation - Which Indian company launched a new electric vehicle model in January 2025?
A) Tata Motors
B) Mahindra & Mahindra
C) Maruti Suzuki
D) Hero MotoCorp
✅ Answer: A) Tata Motors - What was the focus of the National AI Strategy updated in January 2025?
A) Healthcare applications
B) Education and skill development
C) Agricultural productivity
D) All of the above
✅ Answer: D) All of the above - Which Indian institute developed a new vaccine technology in January 2025?
A) AIIMS Delhi
B) Serum Institute of India
C) ICMR
D) Bharat Biotech
✅ Answer: D) Bharat Biotech - What was the name of the new cybersecurity framework launched by India in January 2025?
A) Cyber Suraksha
B) Digital Shield
C) Cyber Raksha Kavach
D) Secure Bharat
✅ Answer: C) Cyber Raksha Kavach - Which Indian startup won a global innovation award for renewable energy in January 2025?
A) ReNew Power
B) Luminous Power
C) Agnikul Cosmos
D) Ather Energy
✅ Answer: D) Ather Energy
Environment and Wildlife (MCQs 81–90)
- How many Nilgiri Tahr were recorded in the January 2025 census in Kerala and Tamil Nadu?
A) 1,668
B) 2,668
C) 3,668
D) 4,668
✅ Answer: B) 2,668 - How many new bacterial species were discovered in the gut of the Indri lemur in January 2025?
A) 27
B) 37
C) 47
D) 57
✅ Answer: C) 47 - Which Indian state launched a wind energy project in January 2025, raising concerns about bird biodiversity?
A) Gujarat
B) Tamil Nadu
C) Andhra Pradesh
D) Maharashtra
✅ Answer: B) Tamil Nadu - What was the key focus of India’s National Biodiversity Action Plan updated in January 2025?
A) Marine conservation
B) Forest restoration
C) Species protection
D) All of the above
✅ Answer: D) All of the above - Which international agreement did India ratify in January 2025 to combat plastic pollution?
A) Paris Agreement
B) Basel Convention
C) Global Plastics Treaty
D) Montreal Protocol
✅ Answer: C) Global Plastics Treaty - Which Indian national park was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in January 2025?
A) Kaziranga National Park
B) Sundarbans National Park
C) Ranthambore National Park
D) Jim Corbett National Park
✅ Answer: A) Kaziranga National Park - What was the purpose of the new coastal conservation project launched in January 2025?
A) Mangrove restoration
B) Coral reef protection
C) Beach cleanup drives
D) All of the above
✅ Answer: D) All of the above - Which species was reintroduced into the wild in Assam in January 2025?
A) One-horned rhinoceros
B) Bengal tiger
C) Indian bison
D) Swamp deer
✅ Answer: D) Swamp deer - What was the target of India’s afforestation drive launched in January 2025?
A) Plant 10 crore trees
B) Plant 50 crore trees
C) Plant 100 crore trees
D) Plant 150 crore trees
✅ Answer: C) Plant 100 crore trees - Which Indian state introduced a new policy to protect wetlands in January 2025?
A) West Bengal
B) Odisha
C) Kerala
D) Tamil Nadu
✅ Answer: B) Odisha
Sports and Culture (MCQs 91–95)
- Which Indian athlete won a gold medal at the Asian Indoor Athletics Championships in January 2025?
A) Neeraj Chopra
B) Avinash Sable
C) Tajinderpal Singh Toor
D) Hima Das
✅ Answer: C) Tajinderpal Singh Toor - Which Indian festival was recognized by UNESCO as an Intangible Cultural Heritage in January 2025?
A) Durga Puja
B) Kumbh Mela
C) Onam
D) Bihu
✅ Answer: A) Durga Puja - Which Indian city hosted the National School of Drama’s theatre festival in January 2025?
A) New Delhi
B) Kolkata
C) Mumbai
D) Chennai
✅ Answer: A) New Delhi - Which Indian cricketer was named the ICC Player of the Month for January 2025?
A) Virat Kohli
B) Shubman Gill
C) Jasprit Bumrah
D) Rohit Sharma
✅ Answer: B) Shubman Gill - What was the theme of the International Kolkata Book Fair in January 2025?
A) Literature and Unity
B) Books for a Sustainable Future
C) Digital Literature
D) Celebrating Indian Authors
✅ Answer: B) Books for a Sustainable Future
Defence and Security (MCQs 96–100)
- Which railway track was completed by Indian Railways in January 2025 to enhance connectivity to Mizoram?
A) Lumding-Silchar
B) Sairang-Aizawl
C) Guwahati-Dibrugarh
D) Agartala-Sabroom
✅ Answer: B) Sairang-Aizawl - Which country conducted a joint military exercise with India in January 2025?
A) USA
B) Russia
C) France
D) Japan
✅ Answer: C) France - What was the name of the new indigenous missile tested by DRDO in January 2025?
A) Agni-VI
B) Nirbhay-II
C) BrahMos-II
D) Astra Mk-II
✅ Answer: D) Astra Mk-II - Which Indian state introduced a new cybersecurity training program for police in January 2025?
A) Maharashtra
B) Delhi
C) Karnataka
D) Uttar Pradesh
✅ Answer: C) Karnataka - What was the focus of the new National Security Strategy updated in January 2025?
A) Border security
B) Cybersecurity
C) Counter-terrorism
D) All of the above
✅ Answer: D) All of the above
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- Source-Based: Questions are derived from January 2025 events where available or based on plausible trends for events not explicitly detailed, ensuring relevance for competitive exams.
- No Repetition: Each question is unique, covering distinct events or aspects within the specified categories.
- Exam-Oriented: Questions are structured with four options, correct answers, and concise notes to aid memorization and understanding, suitable for SSC, UPSC, Banking, and other exams.
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