Current Affairs Quiz 16 Jan 2025: Jagran Josh presents an excellent opportunity for you to test your knowledge and preparation through the Current Affairs Quiz. Today's quiz covers significant topics such as Exercise Devil Strike, New Supreme Court Justice, Cyber Security Grand Challenge. This engaging quiz will help enhance your understanding and improve your readiness for competitive exams.
- CyberSecurity Grand Challenge (CSGC 2.0) has been launched by whom?
(a) Ministry of Defence and the Indian Army
(b) Ministry of Technology and Data Security Council of India
(c) Ministry of Science and Technology and ISRO
(d) Ministry of Home Affairs and NITI Aayog
- Who has been sworn in as the new Justice of the Supreme Court?
(a) Justice Vinod Kumar
(b) Justice Ashok Ganguly
(c) Justice Deepak Mishra
(d) Justis K. vinod chandran
- Former CII Director General Tarun Das was recently awarded the Honorary Citizen Award of which country?
(a) Sri Lanka
(b) Maldives
(c) Singapore
(d) Malaysia
- With which country has India signed a deal for the export of BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles?
(a) Indonesia
(b) Bangladesh
(c) Ukraine
(d) Indonesia
- What has the Crisil Intelligence report projected for India's GDP growth rate in the next fiscal year (2025)?
(a) 6.6%
(a) 6.7%
(c) 6.8%
(d) 6.9%
- What is the main objective of Exercise Devil Strike conducted by Indian Army?
(a) Testing new technologies
(b) Enhancing combat preparedness and operational capabilities
(c) Expanding international military alliances
(d) Conducting humanitarian assistance missions
Answer:-
- (b) Ministry of Technology and Data Security Council of India
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) in partnership with the Data Security Council of India (DSCI) has launched the second edition of the Cyber Security Grand Challenge (CSGC 2.0). The initiative aims to enhance India's cybersecurity capabilities, and bring together key sectors for a more secure digital future.
- (d) Justis K. vinod chandran
Justis K. Vinod Chandran sworn in as Supreme Court Judge, Chief Justice of India (CJI) Sanjiv Khanna administered the oath of office to him. The Centre approved the appointment of Justice Chandran to the apex court based on the recommendation of the Supreme Court Collegium. Union Minister of State for Law and Justice Arjun Ram Meghwal announced this on the social media platform X.
- (c) Singapore
Former Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) director general Tarun Das has been conferred the Honorary Citizen of Singapore award, a prestigious honour for non-Singapore residents. The award was presented to him by the President of Singapore Tharman Shanmugaratnam during a ceremony held in New Delhi on January 15, 2025.
- (d) Indonesia
India is close to finalising a $450 million deal to export BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles to Indonesia, a significant step in defence cooperation between the two countries. The deal will make Indonesia the second ASEAN country after the Philippines to acquire these advanced missiles, which have a range of 290 kilometers.
- (a) 6.7%
According to a Crisil Intelligence report, India's gross domestic product (GDP) growth rate is expected to improve to 6.7% in the next financial year (FY25). The first advance estimates of the National Statistical Office (NSO) show that GDP growth rate will decline to 6.4% in the current financial year, from 8.2% last year.
- (b) Enhancing combat preparedness and operational capabilities
The Indian Army is conducting Exercise Devil Strike from January 16 to 19, 2025. This joint exercise involves top airborne troops and is designed to enhance combat preparedness and operational capabilities. Exercise Devil Strike will involve cooperation between various forces of the Indian Armed Forces.
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