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Daily-mcqs 30 Jan 2025

Current Affairs MCQs for UPSC & State PSC Exams 30 Jan 2025

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Current Affairs MCQs for UPSC & State PSC Exams

Q1:

Which state is hosting the 38th National Games in 2025?

A: Uttar Pradesh

B: Uttarakhand

C: Himachal Pradesh

D: Rajasthan

Answer: B

Explanation:

The 38th National Games 2025 are being hosted by Uttarakhand. The opening ceremony is takes place at the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium in Dehradun.


                            

Q2:

What is the official theme of the 38th National Games 2025?

A: "Ek Bharat, Shrestha Bharat"

B: "Sankalp Se Shikhar Tak"

C: "Khelo India, Jeeto India"

D: "Har Kadam Swasth Bharat"

Answer: B

Explanation:

The official theme of the 38th National Games 2025 is "Sankalp Se Shikhar Tak," which translates to "From Resolution to Zenith." It emphasizes achieving the highest goals through determination and hard work.


                            

Q3:

Consider the following statements regarding Annual Status of Education Report (ASER) 2024 report:

     1.   Recently, ASER report 2024 released by Ministry of education.

     2.   Report is only cover rural area's students.

     3.   Report found that only 76% of students of class 3rd could read a Class 2-level text in their local language.

How many statements are correct?

A: Only 1

B: Only 2

C: All three

D: None

Answer: A

Explanation:


  • tatement 1st is incorrect. The Annual Status of Education Report (ASER) 2024, released by NGO Pratham, not ministry of education.

  • Statement 2nd is correct. The ASER report only cover Report is only cover rural area's students.

  • Statement 3rd is incorrect. A striking 76% of students in Class 3 could not read a Class 2-level text in their local language. In 2018, 20.9% of Class 3 students could read at a Class 2 level, a number that dropped to 16.3% in 2022.


                            

Q4:

Which of the following statements about Greenland is correct?

1.   Greenland is the world's largest non-continental island and is geographically considered part of the North American continent.

2.   The capital of Greenland is Baffin Bay.

3.   Greenland is an autonomous province of Denmark.

4.   The highest point in Greenland is called Greenland Peak.

Choose the correct answer using the codes below:

A: 1 and 3 only

B: 2 and 4 only

C: 1, 3, and 4 only

D: 1, 2, and 3 only

Answer: A

Explanation:


  • Statement 1 is correct: Greenland is the world’s largest island and is geographically considered part of North America continent.

  • Statement 2 is incorrect: The capital of Greenland is Nuuk, not Baffin Bay.

  • Statement 3 is correct: Greenland was once a Danish colony and is now an autonomous province of Denmark.

  • Statement 4 is incorrect: The highest point in Greenland is Gunnbjorn's Fjeld, not Greenland Peak.


                            

Q5:

Which of the following statements about the NVS-02 satellite is correct?

1.   The NVS-02 satellite is part of the second-generation NavIC system, designed to improve the accuracy and reliability of India's satellite navigation capabilities.

2.   The NVS-02 satellite was launched by the PSLV-C30 rocket from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre.

3.   The satellite is equipped with a Rubidium Atomic Frequency Standard (RAFS), ensuring precise timekeeping for accurate navigation.

4.   NVS-02 will replace the older NavIC satellite, IRNSS-1E, and operate at 111.75°W in orbit.

Choose the correct answer using the codes below:

A: 1 and 3 only

B: 2 and 4 only

C: 1, 3, and 4 only

D: 1, 2, and 3 only

Answer: A

Explanation:


  • Statement 1 is correct: NVS-02 is part of the second-generation NavIC system, aimed at improving the accuracy and reliability of satellite navigation.

  • Statement 2 is incorrect: The NVS-02 satellite was launched by the GSLV-F15 rocket, not the PSLV-C30 rocket.

  • Statement 3 is correct: The satellite is equipped with a Rubidium Atomic Frequency Standard (RAFS), which is crucial for precise timekeeping.

  • Statement 4 is incorrect: NVS-02 will replace the IRNSS-1E satellite, but it will operate at 111.75°E, not 111.75°W.