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Daily Current Affairs Quiz: January 28, 2025

January 28, 2025
When is Indian Newspaper Day celebrated?
  • (A) 28 January
  • (B) 29 January
  • (C) 30 January
  • (D) 31 January
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Answer: B

  • Observed annually on 29 January to honor the beginning and significance of newspapers in India.
  • The day raises awareness about the role of print media in shaping public opinion, educating the masses, and providing information.
Sanjiv Ranjan has been appointed as the Secretary General of which organization?
  • (A) SAARC
  • (B) ASEAN
  • (C) Indian Ocean Rim Association
  • (D) BRICS
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Answer: C

  • Sanjiv Ranjan, a 1993-batch Indian Foreign Service officer, has been appointed as the next Secretary General of the Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA).
  • He is currently serving as Officer on Special Duty in the Ministry of External Affairs.
  • Ranjan is expected to assume his new role shortly, where he will focus on enhancing regional cooperation among IORA member states.
Who has been appointed as the new secretary of the BCCI?
  • (A) Jay Shah
  • (B) Devajit Saikia
  • (C) Sourav Ganguly
  • (D) Rahul Dravid
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Answer: B

  • Devajit Saikia, an advocate and former wicket-keeper batsman from Assam, has been appointed as the new secretary of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI).
  • He succeeds Jay Shah in this role.
Which locations were primary venues for the Flamingo Festival 2025?
  • (A) Pulicat Lake and Nelapattu Bird Sanctuary
  • (B) Hussain Sagar Lake and Nehru Zoological Park
  • (C) Chilika Lake and Nandankanan Zoo
  • (D) Vembanad Lake and Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary
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Answer: A

Recently, Flamingo Festival 2025 concluded  in Sullurupeta, Andhra Pradesh.

  • The event celebrated biodiversity, focusing on migratory flamingos visiting Pulicat Lake and Nelapattu Bird Sanctuary.
  • It was held from January 18 to 20 across multiple locations, including Nelapattu Bird Sanctuary, Sullurupeta, and Sri City in Tirupati district.
Which Indian state is set to host the first Olympic Research Conference?
  • (A) Maharashtra
  • (B) Tamil Nadu
  • (C) Gujarat
  • (D) Karnataka
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Answer: C

  • Gujarat has been selected to host the inaugural Olympic Research Conference in March 2025.
  • The conference aims to bring together scholars, athletes, and officials to discuss advancements in sports science, policy, and management.
  • Topics will include athlete performance optimization, sports technology innovations, and the role of sports in societal development.
What was the primary impact of Tropical Cyclone Sean in Western Australia?
  • (A) Drought conditions
  • (B) Record-breaking rainfall and flooding
  • (C) Earthquake damage
  • (D) Wildfires
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Answer: B

Tropical Cyclone Sean formed over the Indian Ocean off Western Australia, bringing record-breaking rainfall to the Pilbara region.

  • The cyclone caused significant flooding, particularly affecting the Pilbara coastline, leading to extensive rescue operations.
  • Karratha recorded a record 274mm of rain, prompting multiple flood warnings across Kimberley and Pilbara Districts.
  • The cyclone disrupted operations at Rio Tinto’s East Intercourse Island port facility, potentially halting the operation of a railcar dumper for three to four weeks.
With reference to the top 10 richest people in the world in 2025, consider the following statements:
1. Bernard Arnault & Family is the wealthiest person globally, with a net worth of $433.9 billion.
2. Mukesh Ambani, with a net worth of $95.4 billion, is the richest Indian and ranks 18th globally.
3. Jensen Huang, ranked 10th, is the founder of NVIDIA, with a net worth of $120.2 billion.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
  • (A) 1 and 2 only
  • (B) 1 and 3 only
  • (C) 2 and 3 only
  • (D) 1, 2, and 3
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Answer: C

Forbes presents the 2024 World’s Billionaires List.

  • Total billionaire wealth: $14.2 trillion (up by $2 trillion from 2023).
  • Top 20 billionaires added $700 billion since 2023.
  • S.: 813 billionaires worth $5.7 trillion.
  • China: 473 billionaires worth $1.7 trillion (real estate losses wiped $300 billion).
  • India: 200 billionaires, ranking 3rd globally.

Top 10 Richest People (2025)

  1. Elon Musk: $433.9B (Tesla, SpaceX, U.S.)
  2. Jeff Bezos: $239.4B (Amazon, U.S.)
  3. Mark Zuckerberg: $211.8B (Facebook, U.S.)
  4. Larry Ellison: $204.6B (Oracle, U.S.)
  5. Bernard Arnault & Family: $181.3B (LVMH, France)
  6. Larry Page: $161.4B (Google, U.S.)
  7. Sergey Brin: $154.0B (Google, U.S.)
  8. Warren Buffett: $146.2B (Berkshire Hathaway, U.S.)
  9. Steve Ballmer: $126.0B (Microsoft, U.S.)
  10. Jensen Huang: $120.2B (NVIDIA, U.S.)

Top 5 Richest Indians (2025)

  1. Mukesh Ambani: $95.4B (Reliance Industries, 18th globally).
  2. Gautam Adani: $62.3B (Adani Group, 25th globally).
  3. Shiv Nadar: $42.1B (HCL Enterprise, 37th globally).
  4. Savitri Jindal & Family: $38.5B (O.P. Jindal Group, 41st globally).
  5. Dilip Shanghvi: $29.8B (Sun Pharma, 59th globally).
Consider the following statements regarding the "Zombie Deer Disease" (Chronic Wasting Disease - CWD):
1. CWD is caused by a virus that affects the brain and leads to neurological degeneration.
2. The disease spreads through contact with infected saliva, feces, or carcasses, and prions causing CWD can persist in the environment.
3. Recent reports suggest CWD has been detected in wild pigs, raising concerns about its potential transmission to humans.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
  • (A) 1 and 2 only
  • (B) 2 and 3 only
  • (C) 1 and 3 only
  • (D) 1, 2, and 3
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Answer: B

Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD), often called “Zombie Deer Disease,” has been detected in Georgia for the first time.

  • Recent reports indicate that CWD has been detected in wild pigs, raising concerns about its potential spread to domestic pigs and possibly humans through the pork supply.
  • CWD is a fatal prion disease affecting deer, elk, moose, and reindeer. It damages the brain, leading to neurological degeneration.
  • Symptoms: The disease causes weight loss, behavioral changes, drooling, stumbling, and a lack of coordination, which gives the appearance of a “zombie” deer.
  • Transmission: It spreads through contact with infected saliva, feces, urine, or carcasses. The prions that cause CWD can remain in the environment for long periods, increasing the risk of transmission.

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