Current Affairs Quiz 26 Feb 2025

Quizzes

• Mayadhar Raut's Field of Expertise
• Indian Awarded Honorary Knighthood
• Fastest to Score 14,000 ODI Runs
• Indian Super League (ISL) Title Winner
• Official Religion in Assam's BTR
• ASI Signs MoU for Heritage Water Bodies
• Witness Protection Scheme Launched By
• NSCI Best Security Award Winner
• Humanitarian Aid Sent by India
• First Women Peacekeepers Conference Location

Top 10 Current Affairs Quiz for UPSC, SSC, Banking, Railways, and other government exams covering topics like Mayadhar Raut's contribution to Odissi, Sunil Bharti Mittal's Knighthood, Virat Kohli's ODI record, Mumbai City FC's ISL victory, Assam's BTR religion status, ASI-INTACH MoU, Witness Protection Scheme, SAIL's NSCI Award, India's humanitarian aid, and the Women Peacekeepers Conference.

Q1: Mayadhar Raut, who recently passed away, was renowned for his contributions to which Indian classical dance form?

A) Bharatanatyam

B) Kathak

C) Odissi

D) Kathakali

Answer: C) Odissi
Explanation:

Mayadhar Raut was a pivotal figure in the revival and classical recognition of Odissi dance.

Q2: Which Indian industrialist was recently honored with the Knight Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (KBE)?

A) Ratan Tata

B) Mukesh Ambani

C) Sunil Bharti Mittal

D) Anand Mahindra

Answer: C) Sunil Bharti Mittal
Explanation:

Sunil Bharti Mittal, founder and chairman of Bharti Enterprises, was recently awarded the Honorary Knighthood (KBE) by King Charles III.

Q3: Which cricketer holds the record for being the fastest to score 14,000 runs in One Day Internationals (ODIs)?

A) Sachin Tendulkar

B) Virat Kohli

C) Ricky Ponting

D) Kumar Sangakkara

Answer: B) Virat Kohli
Explanation:

Virat Kohli achieved the milestone of 14,000 ODI runs in fewer innings than any other player, showcasing his exceptional batting prowess.

Q4: Which team clinched the Indian Super League (ISL) title in the most recent season?

A) ATK Mohun Bagan

B) Mumbai City FC

C) Bengaluru FC

D) Chennaiyin FC

Answer: B) Mumbai City FC
Explanation:

Mumbai City FC secured the ISL title in the latest season, demonstrating consistent performance throughout the tournament.

Q5: What is the official religion of Assam's Bodoland Territorial Region (BTR)?

A) Hinduism

B) Buddhism

C) Christianity

D) No official religion

Answer: D) No official religion
Explanation:

The Bodoland Territorial Region (BTR) in Assam does not endorse any official religion, reflecting India's secular framework.

Q6: The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to rejuvenate heritage water bodies with which organization?

A) Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage (INTACH)

B) National Green Tribunal (NGT)

C) World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF)

D) Central Water Commission (CWC)

Answer: A) Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage (INTACH)
Explanation:

The ASI collaborated with INTACH to restore and rejuvenate heritage water bodies, aiming to preserve these vital cultural assets.

Q7: Which entity launched the Witness Protection Scheme in India?

A) Ministry of Home Affairs

B) Supreme Court of India

C) National Human Rights Commission

D) Central Bureau of Investigation

Answer: B) Supreme Court of India
Explanation:

The Supreme Court of India introduced the Witness Protection Scheme to safeguard witnesses and ensure their safety during legal proceedings.

Q8: Which organization was recently honored with the National Safety Council of India's (NSCI) Best Security Award?

A) Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL)

B) Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC)

C) Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL)

D) Indian Oil Corporation (IOC)

Answer: C) Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL)
Explanation:

SAIL received the NSCI's Best Security Award for its outstanding safety measures and commitment to workplace security.

Q9: In February 2025, India dispatched humanitarian aid to which country following the devastation caused by Tropical Storm Sara?

A) Honduras

B) Sri Lanka

C) Nepal

D) Bangladesh

Answer: A) Honduras
Explanation:

India sent humanitarian aid to Honduras after Tropical Storm Sara caused significant damage.

Q10: Where was the first-ever Conference for Women Peacekeepers, themed "Women in Peacekeeping: A Global South Perspective," held in February 2025?

A) Geneva, Switzerland

B) New York, USA

C) Nairobi, Kenya

D) New Delhi, India

Answer: D) New Delhi, India
Explanation:

The inaugural Conference for Women Peacekeepers took place in New Delhi on February 24-25, 2025.