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Daily Current Affairs Quiz: February 05, 2025

February 5, 2025
What is the theme of World Interfaith Harmony Week 2025?
  • (A) "Together for a Better Tomorrow"
  • (B) "Uniting for Peace"
  • (C) "Bringing Faith Together"
  • (D) "Peace and Unity"
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Answer: B

World Interfaith Harmony Week is observed from 1st  to 7th  February every year.

  • The 2025 theme is “Uniting for Peace.”
  • Observed By: United Nations General Assembly (UNGA)
  • Objective: Promote interfaith dialogue, mutual understanding, and cooperation among different religious communities.
The Rafah border crossing, located between Gaza and Egypt, was recently reopened for medical evacuations after being closed since May 2024. Which of the following is true about this crossing?
1. It serves as the northernmost exit from the Gaza Strip.
2. It is the only crossing not controlled by Israel.
3. It shares its border with Egypt’s Sinai Peninsula.
Which of the statements above is/are correct?
  • (A) 1 and 2 only
  • (B) 2 and 3 only
  • (C) 3 only
  • (D) 1, 2, and 3
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Answer: B

  • The Rafah border crossing between Gazaand Egypt has reopened for medical evacuations after being closed since May 2024.
  • It serves as the southernmost exit from the Gaza Strip.
  • It shares its border with Egypt’s Sinai Peninsula and is the only crossing that does not lead into Israeli territory.
  • The crossing is crucial for the movement of people and goods, especially during times of crisis.
  • The other two crossings, Erez and Kerem Shalom, are controlled by Israel and are currently closed, making Rafah the sole exit for humanitarian needs.
Statement 1: VSHORADS is a man-portable air defense system developed solely for the Indian Army.
Statement 2: VSHORADS is capable of neutralizing airborne threats such as drones and loitering munitions.
Options:
  • (A) Both statements are correct
  • (B) Both statements are incorrect
  • (C) Statement 1 is correct, Statement 2 is incorrect
  • (D) Statement 1 is incorrect, Statement 2 is correct
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Answer: D

DRDO conducted three consecutive flight trials of the Very Short-Range Air Defence System (VSHORADS) on February 1, 2025, from Chandipur, Odisha.

  • The system successfully intercepted and destroyed low-altitude aerial threats, including drones with reduced thermal signatures.
  • It is a man-portable air defence system (MANPADS) designed and developed by DRDO’s Research Centre Imarat in collaboration with other DRDO laboratories.
  • VSHORADS is intended for deployment by the Indian Army, Navy, and Air Force to counter airborne threats.
Consider the following facts about the ICC U19 Women’s T20 World Cup 2025:
1. The final was played between India and South Africa at the Bayuemas Oval, Kuala Lumpur.
2. Gongadi Trisha's performance throughout the tournament earned her the Player of the Tournament award.
3. This victory marked India’s third consecutive title in the U19 Women’s T20 World Cup.
Which of the above statements is/are correct? Options:
  • (A) 1 and 2 only
  • (B) 2 and 3 only
  • (C) 1, 2, and 3
  • (D) 1 only
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Answer: A

  • The Indian U19 women’s cricket team scripted history by securing a dominant nine-wicket victoryover South Africain ICC U19 Women’s T20 World Cup 2025 final at the Bayuemas Oval in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
  • India U19 women’s cricket team clinched their second consecutive ICC U19 Women’s T20 World Cup title.
  • Gongadi Trishawas the undisputed star of the tournament, earning the Player of the Tournament
What is the name of the manned submersible developed for the Samudrayaan project?
  • (A) Jal 5000
  • (B) Matsya 6000
  • (C) Varun 7000
  • (D) Sindhu 4000
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Answer: B

The Union Budget allocated ₹600 crore to the Deep Ocean Mission, which includes the Samudrayaan project.

  • The National Institute of Ocean Technology (NIOT), under the Ministry of Earth Sciences, is leading the project.
  • It is India’s first manned ocean mission for deep-sea exploration and mining of rare minerals like polymetallic manganese nodules, gas hydrates, hydrothermal sulfides, and cobalt crusts.
  • India has been allocated a site of 75,000sq km in the Central Indian Ocean Basin by the International Sea Bed Authority (ISA) for the exploration of polymetallic nodules from the seabed in a 15-year contract.
  • Matsya 6000 is the indigenously developed manned submersible under the mission, designed to carry three persons to a depth of 6,000 meters.
  • It is an indigenously developed by ISRO in collaboration with NIOT.
Which two countries participate in the Ekuverin Military Exercise?
  • (A) India and Sri Lanka
  • (B) India and Nepal
  • (C) India and Bangladesh
  • (D) India and Maldives
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Answer: D

The 13th edition of the joint military exercise ‘Ekuverin’ between the Indian Army and the Maldives National Defence Force is being held in the Maldives from February 2 to 15, 2025.

  • The exercise focuses on enhancing interoperability between the two forces in counter-insurgency and counter-terrorism operations, as well as conducting joint humanitarian assistance and disaster relief missions.
  • ‘Ekuverin’, meaning ‘Friends’ in the Dhivehi language, is an annual bilateral exercise initiated in 2009, conducted alternately in India and the Maldives.
  • The 12th edition of ‘Ekuverin’ was held in Chaubatia, Uttarakhand, India, from June 11 to 24, 2023.
Which Indian state launched the ‘Mana Mitra’ initiative for governance services via WhatsApp?
  • (A) Karnataka
  • (B) Telangana
  • (C) Andhra Pradesh
  • (D) Tamil Nadu
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Answer: C

Andhra Pradesh has launched ‘Mana Mitra’, becoming the first state to offer governance services via WhatsApp.

  • Citizens can access 161 public services by messaging ‘Hi’ to 9552300009.
  • A total of 36 government departments are involved in this initiative.
  • Total Services in(Phase 1):161 public services
  • Total Services in (Phase 2):360 additional services
Which organization released the 2025 list of the world's most powerful nations?
  • (A)
  • (B)
  • (C)
  • (D)
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Answer: B

Forbes has released its 2025 list of the world’s most powerful countries, ranking them based on leadership, economic influence, political power, strong international alliances, and military strength.

The top 10 countries are:

  1. United States
  2. China
  3. Russia
  4. United Kingdom
  5. Germany
  6. South Korea
  7. France
  8. Japan
  9. Saudi Arabia
  10. Israel

India is ranked 12th on this list.

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