Daily Current Affairs Quiz: Jagran Josh presents this week's current affairs quiz for students preparing for competitive exams and aware readers. The quiz includes questions related to the Champions Trophy 2025, 'One Man Office' Initiative, Pusa Krishi Vigyan Mela 2025, and other important topics. Participate in this quiz to test your exam preparation!
Current Affairs MCQs (February 2025)
1. Which country has recently assumed the chairmanship of BOBP-IGO?
(a) Bangladesh
(b) India
(c) Maldives
(d) Sri Lanka
Answer: (b) India
India officially assumed the chairmanship of the Bay of Bengal Inter-Governmental Organization (BOBP-IGO) on February 21, 2025, during the 13th Governing Council meeting held in Malé, Maldives. This organization emphasizes regional cooperation and sustainable development in the Bay of Bengal region. India took over the leadership from Bangladesh.
2. Who has become the second fastest player to score 11,000 runs in ODI cricket?
(a) Virat Kohli
(b) Rohit Sharma
(c) Babar Azam
(d) Steve Smith
Answer: (b) Rohit Sharma
Rohit Sharma has become the second fastest player to score 11,000 runs in One Day Internationals (ODIs). He achieved this milestone during India’s opening match against Bangladesh in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. Rohit reached this feat in 261 innings, ranking just behind Virat Kohli, who achieved it in 222 innings.
3. For how many years has the Indian government extended the tenure of Chief Economic Advisor V. Anantha Nageswaran?
(a) One year
(b) Two years
(c) Three years
(d) Six months
Answer: (b) Two years
The Indian government has extended the tenure of Chief Economic Advisor V. Anantha Nageswaran by two years, until March 31, 2027. The decision was approved by the Cabinet Appointments Committee, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and the official order was issued on February 20, 2025.
4. Which organization has recently launched the 'One Man Office' initiative?
(a) NITI Aayog
(b) LIC
(c) DRDO
(d) ONGC
Answer: (b) LIC
The Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) launched the "One Man Office" (OMO) online service on February 17, 2025. This initiative aims to empower LIC’s sales force and ensure uninterrupted 24/7 digital services for policyholders.
5. Where is the Pusa Krishi Vigyan Mela 2025 being organized?
(a) New Delhi
(b) Jaipur
(c) Patna
(d) Varanasi
Answer: (a) New Delhi
Union Minister of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, Shivraj Singh Chouhan, will visit the Pusa Krishi Vigyan Mela (PKVM) 2025 in New Delhi on February 22, 2025. The Indian Council of Agricultural Research - Indian Agricultural Research Institute (ICAR-IARI) is organizing this event from February 22-24, 2025 with the theme "Advanced Agriculture – Developed India."
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