18 February 2025: Test Your Knowledge with the Daily Current Affairs Quiz!

Current Affairs Quiz in English – 18 Feb 2025: Jagran Josh brings you an exciting current affairs quiz, helping you assess your knowledge and enhance your exam preparation. Here are the key questions and their correct answers from February 18, 2025, which are crucial for competitive exams. Today's highlights include questions on India’s 26th Chief Election Commissioner and the naval exercise 'Komodo'.

Questions:

1. What was the primary objective of the workshop recently conducted by the Office of the Chief Controller of Accounts (CCA) of the Ministry of Mines?

   (a) Discussion on new tax reforms
   (b) Providing information on the functionality and benefits of the e-Bill system
   (c) Discussion on budget allocation
   (d) Reviewing the policies of the Ministry of Mines

2. Who has been appointed as India's 26th Chief Election Commissioner?

   (a) Rajiv Kumar
   (b) Nripendra Mishra
   (c) Gyanesh Kumar
   (d) Syed Akbaruddin

3. Under the AI for Entrepreneurship initiative launched by the Government of India, how many lakh youths are targeted to be trained?

   (a) 1 lakh
   (b) 2 lakh
   (c) 3 lakh
   (d) 4 lakh

4. In which country was the statue of Tamil poet and philosopher Thiruvalluvar recently unveiled?

   (a) USA
   (b) Japan
   (c) Vietnam
   (d) Philippines

5. Where is the 5th Multilateral Naval Exercise ‘Komodo’ being conducted?

   (a) Indonesia
   (b) Maldives
   (c) Malaysia
   (d) Philippines

6. Who was recently honored with the title of Honorary Knighthood in the UK?

   (a) Amit Shah
   (b) Raghuram Rajan
   (c) N. Chandrasekaran
   (d) Arvind Kejriwal

Answers:

1. (b) Providing information on the functionality and benefits of the e-Bill system
   The Office of the Chief Controller of Accounts (CCA) of the Ministry of Mines recently conducted a workshop chaired by the CCA. The workshop provided insights into the functionality and benefits of the e-Bill system, a digital platform designed to streamline billing processes, enhance transparency, and improve efficiency.

2. (c) Gyanesh Kumar
   Gyanesh Kumar has been appointed as the 26th Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) of India, succeeding Rajiv Kumar, who is set to retire on February 18. His appointment was recommended by a three-member selection committee chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and approved by President Droupadi Murmu.

3. (a) 1 lakh
   The Government of India, in collaboration with Intel India, has launched the AI for Entrepreneurship initiative, aiming to train 1 lakh youth in artificial intelligence (AI) and entrepreneurship skills by 2025. This initiative is part of a broader strategy to enhance skill development and promote innovation among young entrepreneurs across the country.

4. (d) Philippines
   On February 17, 2025, Indian Ambassador Harsh Kumar Jain unveiled the statue of Tamil poet and philosopher Thiruvalluvar at Gullas College of Medicine in Cebu, Philippines. The event was held as part of the celebrations marking 75 years of diplomatic relations between India and the Philippines.

5. (a) Indonesia
   The 5th Multilateral Naval Exercise Komodo (MNEK) 2025, organized by the Indonesian Navy, commenced on February 16 in Bali, Indonesia, and will continue until February 22. The exercise involves participation from 39 countries, including the US, Russia, China, India, Australia, and Singapore, featuring 34 foreign warships and 18 Indonesian naval vessels. The theme for this year's exercise is "Maritime Partnership for Peace and Stability."

6. (c) N. Chandrasekaran
   N. Chandrasekaran, Chairman of Tata Group, was honored with the title of Honorary Knighthood in the UK for his significant contributions to strengthening UK-India trade relations. The UK government announced this recognition on February 14, 2025, under the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (Civil Division).

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