Daily Current Affairs Quiz: 11 Feb 2025 February 11, 2025 by admin 29 Daily Current Affairs Quiz: 11 Feb 2025 1 / 10With which country is India conducting the joint military exercise 'Cyclone 2025' at the Mahajan Field Firing Range in Rajasthan? UAE Egypt Oman Bahrain Solution:The correct answer is Egypt.In NewsIndia and Egypt are conducting the joint military exercise 'Cyclone 2025' at the Mahajan Field Firing Range in Rajasthan.Key Points'Cyclone 2025' is the third edition of the exercise between India and Egypt.The exercise focuses on enhancing defence cooperation and interoperability between the two countries' special forces in desert environments.It includes various counter-terrorism operations, reconnaissance, raids, and specialized missions.Personnel from India's Parachute Regiment and Egypt's Commando Squadron and Airborne Platoon are participating.Additional InformationCyclone ExerciseA joint military exercise conducted by India and Egypt to strengthen defence tiesAims to enhance interoperability and share professional skills between the countries' armed forcesInvolves specialized missions such as counter-terrorism, reconnaissance, and raidsIndia-Egypt Military CooperationThe partnership between India and Egypt has been strengthened in recent years through joint exercises and collaborationsEmphasis on enhancing security efforts and mutual defence interestsParachute RegimentSpecialized unit of the Indian Army involved in airborne operationsHighly skilled in operations such as combat free-fall, reconnaissance, and surveillance2 / 10Rohit Sharma has recently become the second-highest six-hitter in ODI history, surpassing Chris Gayle with 332 sixes. Who holds the record for the most sixes in One-Day International cricket history? (As of February 2025) Shahid Afridi Chris Gayle Sanath Jayasuriya AB de Villiers Solution:The correct answer is Shahid Afridi.In NewsShahid Afridi holds the record for the most sixes in men's ODI cricket.Key PointsShahid Afridi has hit 351 sixes in 369 ODI innings.Rohit Sharma is the second-highest six-hitter, with 332 sixes in 259 innings.Chris Gayle is the third-highest six-hitter with 331 sixes in 294 innings.Rohit Sharma holds the record for the most sixes across all formats, with 624 sixes in total.Additional InformationShahid AfridiHas played for Pakistan351 sixes in 369 ODI inningsRohit SharmaIndian cricketer, current ODI captain332 sixes in 259 ODI innings, 624 total sixes across formatsChris GayleWest Indian cricketer, known for his big hitting331 sixes in 294 ODI inningsSanath JayasuriyaSri Lankan cricketer270 sixes in 433 ODI innings3 / 10Which edition of Aero India was inaugurated by Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh on February 10, 2025? 10th edition 12th edition 13th edition 15th edition Solution:The correct answer is 15th edition.In NewsThe 15th edition of Aero India was inaugurated by Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh.Key PointsAero India 2025, a critical aerospace and defence exhibition, is being held from February 10-14, 2025.It aims to showcase India’s aerospace capabilities and enhance international collaboration in defence production.The event is a step towards India’s vision of becoming ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’ and a global leader in defence manufacturing.It includes various events such as airshows, seminars, and an exhibition of products from global aerospace companies.Additional InformationAero IndiaAnnual aerospace and defence exhibition hosted by IndiaFocus on showcasing the country’s defence capabilities and fostering international cooperationHeld at the Yelahanka Air Force Station in BengaluruRaksha MantriShri Rajnath Singh, India's Defence MinisterInaugurated Aero India 2025Focused on strengthening India’s defence industry and international tiesVision of Aatmanirbhar BharatIndia’s goal of self-reliance in defence manufacturingFocus on reducing dependency on foreign defence suppliersEncouraging domestic production and innovation in the defence sector4 / 10Which company has become the first private entity to invest in India's nuclear power sector? Tata Power Reliance Nuclear Industries Jindal Nuclear Adani Green Energy Solution:The correct answer is Jindal Nuclear.In NewsJindal Nuclear plans to build 18GWe nuclear power generation capacity with an investment of Rs 1.80 lakh crore.Key PointsJindal Nuclear will invest Rs 1.80 lakh crore over the next two decades to set up 18GWe nuclear power generation capacity.The company intends to develop a diverse mix of advanced nuclear technologies such as Bharat Small Reactors (BSRs), Small Modular Reactors (SMRs), and Gen-IV Reactors.Jindal Nuclear is the first private sector company in India to invest in nuclear energy to support the country’s low-carbon energy transition.The project will contribute significantly to India’s target of achieving 100GWe nuclear energy by 2047.Additional InformationJindal NuclearPart of Naveen Jindal GroupWholly owned subsidiary of Jindal RenewablesFocuses on CO2-free energy future through nuclear power developmentNuclear Energy in IndiaIndia targets 100GWe of nuclear power by 2047 as per Union Budget 2025Nuclear energy is a crucial part of the country’s low-carbon energy transition plan5 / 10Who won the gold medal in the women's 75kg boxing category at the 38th National Games? Ankushita Boro Nivedita Kari Lovlina Borgohain Jaismine Lamboria Solution:The correct answer is Lovlina BorgohainIn NewsLovlina Borgohain won gold in the women’s 75kg category at the 38th National Games in Uttarakhand.Key PointsShe defeated Chandigarh's Pranshu Rathore 5-0 in a unanimous decision, marking a strong return after the Paris 2024 Olympics.This is her second consecutive gold medal in National Games, having won in the 2022 edition in Gujarat.Shiva Thapa secured silver in the men’s 63.5kg category after a close 4-3 loss to Vanshaj of Services Sports Central Board.Thapa, a six-time Asian champion and Arjuna Awardee, previously won bronze at the 2022 National Games.Junior world champion Ankushita Boro created history by winning her third consecutive National Games gold in the 66kg welterweight category, defeating Uttarakhand’s Kajal 5-0.Services' Mandengbam Singh won the men’s 51kg flyweight bout, defeating Anshul Punia 4-1 by split decision.Commonwealth Games bronze medallist Jaismine Lamboria won gold in the women’s 60kg category, beating Haryana’s Manisha Moun 5-0.Uttarakhand’s Nivedita Kari claimed gold in the women’s 50kg flyweight category, defeating Haryana’s Kalpana 5-0.Madhya Pradesh’s Divya Panwar won gold in the women’s 54kg bantamweight category, beating Uttar Pradesh’s Sonia Lather 4-1.All 13 boxing categories in men’s and women’s sections concluded on Friday at the 38th National Games.The National Games 2025 started on January 28 and will continue till February 14 in Uttarakhand.6 / 10Which country has the world's most powerful passport in 2025, allowing visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 193 countries? Japan South Korea Singapore United Arab Emirates Solution:The correct answer is SingaporeIn NewsSingapore has the world's most powerful passport in 2025, offering visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 193 out of 227 countries.Key PointsIndia ranks 80th, sharing the spot with Algeria, Equatorial Guinea, and Tajikistan, allowing visa-free access to 56 nations.South Korea and Japan follow Singapore in 2nd place, with access to 190 countries.Spain, Germany, Italy, France, Ireland, Finland, and Denmark share the 3rd rank, each allowing entry into 187 destinations without prior visas.The UAE is the biggest gainer, jumping from 32nd in 2015 to 8th in 2025, now offering access to 184 countries.China improved significantly, climbing to 59th place from 94th in 2015, with access to 83 destinations.Venezuela and the US are the biggest losers, with the US dropping to 9th place (183 visa-free destinations) and Venezuela falling from 2nd in 2015 to 44th in 2025.India's neighbors' rankings:Myanmar: 88th (45 visa-free countries)Sri Lanka: 91st (shared with Iran and Sudan, 42 destinations)Bangladesh: 93rd (with Libya and Palestinian Territories)Nepal: 94thPakistan: 96th (with Yemen)Bottom 3 passports:Afghanistan (99th): Only 25 visa-free countries, the weakest passport.Iraq (97th): 30 visa-free destinations.Syria (98th): 27 visa-free destinations.7 / 10N. Biren Singh resigned as the Chief Minister of Manipur ahead of the no-confidence motion in 2025, When did he assume office as the Chief Minister of Manipur? 2014 2016 2017 2019 Solution:The correct answer is 2017In NewsManipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh resigned nearly two years after ethnic violence erupted in the state.Key PointsHe submitted his resignation to Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla amid talks of a no-confidence motion and floor test by Congress.Singh expressed gratitude to the central government for its interventions and developmental work in his resignation letter.His resignation followed a meeting with Union Home Minister Amit Shah in New Delhi.The BJP holds 32 seats in the 60-member Manipur Assembly, with support from five NPF MLAs and six JD(U) MLAs.The National People's Party (NPP) withdrew support, but BJP still had a majority.Speculation arose that MLAs seeking a leadership change might defy the party whip in a floor test.The Congress holds five seats, while the opposition NPP has seven MLAs, along with three Independents and two Kuki People's Alliance MLAs.Manipur's 7th Assembly session was scheduled for February 10, just a day after Singh's resignation.Ethnic violence since May 2023 has led to over 250 deaths and thousands displaced.The BJP government faced scrutiny for its handling of the crisis and peace restoration efforts.A day before resigning, Singh stated that his government was making all efforts to restore peace and unity in the state.8 / 10How many seats did the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) win in the 2025 Delhi Legislative Assembly elections? 45 48 50 52 Solution:The correct answer is 48In NewsBJP wins Delhi Assembly elections, securing 48 out of 70 seats, ending a 27-year gap in power.Key PointsAAP won 22 seats, marking a decline of 10% in vote share; key leaders Arvind Kejriwal and Manish Sisodia lost.Congress failed to win any seats for the third consecutive time but saw a slight vote share increase.BJP’s manifesto, 'Viksit Delhi Sankalp Patra', focused on women, youth, farmers, transport, pollution, employment, and subsidies.Election held on 5 February 2025, with a 60% voter turnout; exit polls predicted BJP’s victory.BJP won across key constituencies, securing 9 seats in West Delhi, 8 each in North West and East Delhi, and 7 in New Delhi.This win ends AAP's decade-long rule, reshaping Delhi’s political landscape.9 / 10Which company won the Golden Peacock CSR Award 2024? NTPC Limited Coal India Limited ONGC Bharat Petroleum Solution:The correct answer is Coal India LimitedIn NewsCoal India Limited (CIL) has been conferred with the prestigious Golden Peacock CSR Award 2024 at the 19th International Conference on Corporate Social Responsibility held in Mumbai.Key PointsThe award was received by CIL Chairman Shri P.M. Prasad and Director (Personnel) Shri Vinay Ranjan at a ceremony organized by the Institute of Directors.CIL has positively impacted over 35 million lives through its corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives, reinforcing its role in national development.For the past five years, CIL has been the highest CSR spender among Central Public Sector Enterprises (CPSEs). In the last fiscal year, it allocated Rs 572 crore towards CSR initiatives.Over 70% of its CSR funds have been directed towards Healthcare, Nutrition & Sanitation, and Education & Livelihood, emphasizing holistic community development.CIL constructed over 50,000 toilets under the Swachh Vidyalaya Abhiyan to improve sanitation in schools.The company invested over Rs 850 crore in Aspirational Districts, supporting government efforts to uplift underdeveloped regions.During the COVID-19 pandemic, CIL contributed over Rs 700 crore to aid in curbing the spread of the virus across India.10 / 10Where was the 'One Plate, One Bag' campaign launched to promote a plastic-free Event? Haridwar Prayagraj Ujjain Nashik Your score is LinkedIn Facebook Twitter VKontakte