Current Affairs Quiz 31 January 2025: Jagran Josh presents an insightful current affairs quiz designed to evaluate your knowledge and enhance your exam preparation. This engaging quiz will help enhance your understanding and improve your readiness for competitive exams.
1. Group Captain Shubanshu Shukla has been selected as a pilot for which private space mission?
(a) Gaganyaan
(b) Axiom Mission 4 (Ax-4)
(c) Apollo Mission
(d) Artemis Mission
2. Who recently inaugurated the Handloom Conference – Manthan?
(a) Anurag Thakur
(b) Jyotiraditya Scindia
(c) Giriraj Singh
(d) Chirag Paswan
3. Who will chair the BRICS Youth Council Entrepreneurship Working Group meeting?
(a) China
(b) South Africa
(c) India
(d) Russia
4. Which state recently approved a pilot study for regulated cannabis cultivation?
(a) Assam
(b) Himachal Pradesh
(c) Rajasthan
(d) Madhya Pradesh
5. Who has been appointed as the new CEO of Sony Group Corp?
(a) Hiroki Totoki
(b) Kenichiro Yoshida
(c) Abhay Sinha
(d) None of the above
ANSWER:-
1. (b) Axiom Mission 4 (Ax-4)
Indian Air Force (IAF) officer and ISRO astronaut Group Captain Shubanshu Shukla has been selected as the pilot for Axiom Mission 4 (Ax-4), marking a historic milestone for India in space exploration. NASA announced this selection on January 30, 2025, making Shukla the first Indian astronaut to travel to the International Space Station (ISS) on a private mission.
2. (c) Giriraj Singh
Union Minister for Textiles Giriraj Singh recently inaugurated the Handloom Conference – Manthan at Dr. Ambedkar International Center, Janpath, New Delhi. He also launched the Handloom Weaver E-Identification Portal and an online module for Handloom Awards.
3. (c) India
The Youth Affairs Department under the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India, will host the BRICS Youth Council Entrepreneurship Working Group meeting from March 3-7, 2025. The theme of the meeting is "Youth Entrepreneurship for Sustainable Development," with participation from around 45 youth representatives from BRICS nations.
4. (b) Himachal Pradesh
The Himachal Pradesh government recently approved a pilot study for regulated cannabis cultivation in the state, aiming to explore its medicinal and industrial applications. This initiative marks a significant step toward the legalization of cannabis farming in the region.
5. (a) Hiroki Totoki
Sony Group Corp has recently appointed Hiroki Totoki as its new CEO, succeeding Kenichiro Yoshida, who will continue as the Chairman of the Board. Totoki previously served as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and Chief Operating Officer (COO).
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