GK& Current Affairs 09 January 2025

Current Affairs MCQ’S: Students World presents Daily Current Affairs MCQ’S for all dedicated students and readers preparing for various competitive exams.

1. John Dramani Mahama has recently been sworn in as the President of which country?

[A] South Africa

[B] Kenya

[C] Argentina

[D] Ghana

2. In which city is the 18th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas being organized?

[A] Bhopal

[B] Varanasi

[C] Patna

[D] Bhubaneshwar

3. What is the theme of World Hindi Day 2025?

[A] Hindi unity, world unity

[B] Global initiative for Hindi language

[C] Hindi unity and global participation

[D] Global voice of Hindi unity and cultural pride

4. Where is Aero India 2025 being organized?

[A] Bangalore 

[B] Srinagar

[C] Mumbai

[D] Hyderabad

5. Who has been appointed as the new Revenue Secretary under the Finance Ministry?

[A] Ajay Kumar Sharma

[B] Tuhin Kanta Pandey

[C] Rajiv Ranjan

[D] Arunish Chawla

ANSWERS

1. [D] Ghana

John Dramani Mahama has been officially sworn in as President of Ghana for a second term after winning the December 2024 presidential election. His swearing-in ceremony took place at Black Star Square in Accra on January 7, 2025, attended by numerous dignitaries, including nearly 20 African heads of state and thousands of supporters.

2. [D] Bhubaneshwar

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today inaugurated the 18th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD) Convention in Bhubaneswar, Odisha. The event, scheduled to run from January 8 to 10, 2025, celebrates the contributions of the Indian diaspora and is attended by participants from over 75 countries. The theme of this year’s conference is “Contribution of NRIs in Developed India”, which emphasizes the role of NRIs in the development of India.

3. [D] Global voice of Hindi unity and cultural pride

The theme of World Hindi Day 2025 is “A Global Voice of Unity and Cultural Pride”. This day is celebrated every year on 10 January, the aim of which is to promote the Hindi language and highlight its cultural importance.

4. [A] Bangalore

Aero India 2025 will be held from 10 to 14 February 2025 at Yelahanka Air Force Station, Bengaluru. This is Asia’s largest aerospace show and this is its 15th edition. This year’s theme is “The Runway to a Billion Opportunities”, which focuses on promoting innovation and global partnerships in India’s aerospace sector. The first three days are scheduled for commercial activities, while on February 13 and 14 there will be events for the general public.

5. [B] Tuhin Kanta Pandey

The Government of India has made key appointments within the Ministry of Finance, appointing Tuhin Kanta Pandey as the new Revenue Secretary and Arunish Chawla as Secretary of the Department of Investment and Public Asset Management (DIPAM). Let us tell you that this reshuffle has happened a few weeks before the Union Budget to be presented on February 1, 2025.