Daily Quiz on Current Affairs by Gkseries – 12 February 2025

Daily Quiz on Current Affairs 12 February 2025 is very important for Competitive Exams like SSC, Railway, RRB, Banking, IBPS, PSC, UPSC, etc. Our Gkseries team have composed these Current Affairs Quizzes from Newspapers like The Hindu and other competitive magazines.

1. The ____ India-UK Energy Dialogue held in New Delhi on 10 February 2025.

1. First
2. Second
3. Third
4. Fourth

Answer: Fourth

Explanation: The fourth India-UK Energy Dialogue held in New Delhi on 10 February 2025. Power Minister Manohar Lal and the UK’s Secretary for Energy Security and Net Zero, Ed Miliband co-chaired the dialogue. The focus of the dialogue was on reviewing progress in energy sectors of both nations. The launch of Phase-2 of the India-UK bilateral Accelerating Smart Power and Renewable Energy in India, ASPIRE programme was also announced.

2. Where did India Energy Week 2025 begin on February 11, 2025?

1. Chennai
2. Bangalore
3. New Delhi
4. Uttar Pradesh

Answer: New Delhi

Explanation:

India Energy Week 2025 commenced on February 11, 2025 at Yashobhoomi in New Delhi. It is a four-day event. More than 700 exhibitors and 70 thousand global energy professionals will attend the event. The aim of India Energy Week 2025 is to unveil innovation, form partnerships, and shape the future of energy.

3. In which city was India’s first indigenous Automated Biomedical Waste Treatment Plant launched?

1. Chennai
2. Hyderabad
3. New Delhi
4. Kolkata

Answer: New Delhi

Explanation:

Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh has inaugurated India’s first indigenous Automated Biomedical Waste Treatment Plant, named “Srjanam,” at AIIMS New Delhi. This facility was developed by the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research – National Institute for Interdisciplinary Science and Technology (CSIR-NIIST). It has an initial processing capacity of 400 kg per day and can handle 10 kg of degradable medical waste daily. With India generating 743 tonnes of biomedical waste each day, this poses significant health risks. “Sṛjanam” has been validated for its antimicrobial effectiveness and is considered safer than organic fertilizers.

4. Golden Peacock CSR Award 2024 has been conferred to___________.

A. Air India Assets Holding Limited

B. Energy Efficiency Services Limited

C. Coal India Limited

D. National Hydroelectric Power Corporation Limited

Answer: Coal India Limited

Explanation:

At the 19th International Conference on Corporate Social Responsibility, Coal India Ltd. (CIL) received the Golden Peacock CSR Award 2024.

P.M. Prasad, Chairman, CIL received the award at a ceremony organized by the Institute of Directors.

This recognition shows CIL’s unwavering commitment to driving meaningful social impact. The company’s CSR initiatives have positively impacted over 35 million lives.

5. R-37M Missile is developed by __________.

1. Australia
2. India
3. Russia
4. France

Answer: Russia

Explanation:

Russia has proposed the R-37M missile to India, recognized as one of the top air-to-air missiles globally. This missile, developed by Russia, is specifically designed to engage enemy fighter jets and drones at beyond visual range (BVR). It is an advancement of the R-33 missile and is capable of targeting high-value assets such as tanker aircraft. The guidance system of the R-37M incorporates inertial navigation, radar homing, and semi-active radar for its terminal phase. With a range of 300-400 km and speeds reaching up to Mach 6, it proves to be highly effective for long-range interception.

6. Which neighboring country of India has launched Operation ‘Devil Hunt’ to combat violence?

1. Bangladesh
2. Myanmar
3. Bhutan
4. Pakistan

Answer: Bangladesh

Explanation: Bangladesh’s interim government launched ‘Operation Devil Hunt’ to curb escalating violence targeting Awami League leaders and properties.

Security forces arrested over 1,300 individuals under the ‘Operation Devil Hunt’.

The interim government has vowed to uproot “all devils” attempting to create instability in Bangladesh.

7. India finished on top in the 2025 Para Archery Asia Cup in Thailand with ________________ gold medals.

1. Four
2. Nine
3. Seven
4. Six

Answer: Six

Explanation:

India finished on top in the 2025 Para Archery Asia Cup in Thailand with six gold medals. India won a total of 12 medals, including six gold, three silver, and three bronze. On the final day of the competition, India won six medals, including two golds.

8. Lumpy Skin Disease (LSD), recently in the news, primarily affects which species or group?

1. Birds
2. Cattle
3. Mammals
4. None of the Above

Answer: Cattle

Explanation:

Hyderabad-based biotech company, Biovet has received Central Drug Standards Control Organization (CDSCO) approval for its Lumpy Skin Disease (LSD) vaccine, Biolumpivaxin, for dairy cattle and buffaloes.

Lumpy Skin Disease is an infectious viral illness caused by the lumpy skin disease virus (LSDV), which belongs to the poxviridae family. This disease primarily impacts cattle, with buffaloes being affected to a lesser degree, and it tends to result in higher morbidity rates among cattle. The consequences of LSD include decreased milk production, sterility in bulls, and damage to hides. The disease is transmitted through blood-feeding insects and contaminated water or fodder. Importantly, LSD is not zoonotic, meaning that humans cannot contract the virus.

9. Hindustan Aeronautics Limited renamed the HJT-36 jet trainer as______________.

1. Eagle
2. Yashas
3. Tejas
4. Samar

Answer: Yashas

Explanation:

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has renamed its flagship HJT-36 jet training aircraft as ‘Yashas’. Yashas’ has been designed for stage II pilot training. It is capable of performing counter-insurgency and counter-surface force operations and armament training, and aerobatics. It is powered by a FADEC-controlled AL-55I jet engine. It provides a best-in-class thrust-to-weight ratio.