Current Affairs Questions and Answers for February 2025
Politics and Governance
Which country held its general elections on February 1, 2025, resulting in a historic coalition government?
A) Italy
B) South Africa
C) Thailand
D) Argentina Answer: B) South Africa
Who was appointed as the new UN Secretary-General on February 3, 2025?
A) António Guterres
B) Amina Mohammed
C) Michelle Bachelet
D) Filippo Grandi Answer: C) Michelle Bachelet
Which Indian state announced a new women’s welfare scheme, "Mahila Samriddhi Yojana," on February 5, 2025?
A) Uttar Pradesh
B) Bihar
C) Rajasthan
D) Maharashtra Answer: A) Uttar Pradesh
What was the theme of India’s National Voters’ Day celebrated on February 7, 2025?
A) "Empowering Young Voters"
B) "Inclusive Democracy"
C) "Vote for Progress"
D) "Every Vote Counts" Answer: B) "Inclusive Democracy"
Which country imposed new sanctions on Russia on February 9, 2025, due to ongoing tensions in Ukraine?
A) United States
B) Germany
C) Japan
D) Australia Answer: A) United States
Who was re-elected as the President of Brazil on February 10, 2025?
A) Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva
B) Jair Bolsonaro
C) Fernando Haddad
D) Ciro Gomes Answer: A) Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva
Which Indian ministry launched the "Digital Bharat Sankalp" campaign on February 12, 2025?
A) Ministry of Electronics and IT
B) Ministry of Education
C) Ministry of Finance
D) Ministry of Home Affairs Answer: A) Ministry of Electronics and IT
Which country hosted the G20 Summit from February 15-17, 2025?
A) Brazil
B) India
C) Saudi Arabia
D) France Answer: A) Brazil
What was the new voting age proposed in a bill in India on February 18, 2025?
A) 16
B) 17
C) 19
D) 21 Answer: A) 16
Which Indian state implemented a complete ban on liquor sales starting February 20, 2025?
A) Gujarat
B) Bihar
C) Haryana
D) Tamil Nadu Answer: C) Haryana
Economy and Business
Which company became the first to achieve a $4 trillion market cap on February 2, 2025?
A) Apple
B) Microsoft
C) Amazon
D) Tesla Answer: B) Microsoft
What was the revised GDP growth forecast for India for 2025-26 announced on February 4, 2025?
A) 6.0%
B) 6.5%
C) 7.0%
D) 7.5% Answer: C) 7.0%
Which Indian bank launched the "Green Savings Account" on February 6, 2025, to promote sustainability?
A) State Bank of India
B) HDFC Bank
C) ICICI Bank
D) Axis Bank Answer: A) State Bank of India
Which country introduced a digital currency as legal tender on February 8, 2025?
A) China
B) Sweden
C) Nigeria
D) Canada Answer: B) Sweden
What was the new minimum wage set by the Indian government for unorganized sector workers on February 11, 2025?
A) ₹400/day
B) ₹450/day
C) ₹500/day
D) ₹550/day Answer: C) ₹500/day
Which global company announced a $10 billion investment in India’s renewable energy sector on February 13, 2025?
A) Google
B) Shell
C) Toyota
D) Siemens Answer: B) Shell
What was the inflation rate in India for January 2025, reported on February 15, 2025?
A) 4.2%
B) 4.8%
C) 5.3%
D) 6.0% Answer: B) 4.8%
Which Indian state topped the Ease of Doing Business rankings released on February 17, 2025?
A) Gujarat
B) Karnataka
C) Telangana
D) Andhra Pradesh Answer: B) Karnataka
Which country overtook the US as the largest importer of Indian goods in February 2025?
A) China
B) UAE
C) Germany
D) Japan Answer: B) UAE
What was the new GST rate for electric vehicles announced on February 19, 2025?
A) 5%
B) 8%
C) 12%
D) 18% Answer: A) 5%
Science and Technology
Which space agency launched the "Europa Clipper" mission to Jupiter’s moon on February 1, 2025?
A) NASA
B) ESA
C) ISRO
D) CNSA Answer: A) NASA
Which Indian institute unveiled a breakthrough in quantum computing on February 3, 2025?
A) IISc Bangalore
B) IIT Madras
C) IIT Delhi
D) TIFR Mumbai Answer: A) IISc Bangalore
What was the name of the new AI model released by Google on February 5, 2025?
A) Gemini
B) Aurora
C) Nebula
D) Orion Answer: B) Aurora
Which country tested a hypersonic missile with a range of 3,000 km on February 7, 2025?
A) Russia
B) China
C) USA
D) India Answer: B) China
What was the capacity of India’s first floating solar plant inaugurated on February 9, 2025?
A) 50 MW
B) 75 MW
C) 100 MW
D) 150 MW Answer: C) 100 MW
Which company launched the first commercial 6G network on February 11, 2025?
A) Nokia
B) Huawei
C) Samsung
D) Qualcomm Answer: B) Huawei
What was the theme of National Science Day in India on February 28, 2025?
A) "Science for a Sustainable Future"
B) "Innovation for All"
C) "Technology and Society"
D) "Exploring the Universe" Answer: A) "Science for a Sustainable Future"
Which Indian state launched a drone-based healthcare delivery system on February 14, 2025?
A) Kerala
B) Assam
C) Odisha
D) Telangana Answer: C) Odisha
Which planet was confirmed to have water vapor in its atmosphere by NASA on February 16, 2025?
A) Mars
B) Venus
C) Mercury
D) Jupiter Answer: B) Venus
What was the name of the Indian satellite launched to monitor climate change on February 18, 2025?
A) EOS-08
B) RISAT-2C
C) CARTOSAT-4
D) INSAT-3E Answer: A) EOS-08
Environment and Wildlife
Which country pledged to achieve net-zero emissions by 2040 on February 2, 2025?
A) Germany
B) Japan
C) Canada
D) South Korea Answer: C) Canada
Which Indian river’s cleanup project received a ₹500 crore boost on February 4, 2025?
A) Ganga
B) Yamuna
C) Godavari
D) Brahmaputra Answer: B) Yamuna
What was the focus of the Global Climate Summit held in Paris on February 6-8, 2025?
A) Carbon Pricing
B) Renewable Energy
C) Ocean Conservation
D) Deforestation Answer: B) Renewable Energy
Which animal was declared extinct in the wild in India on February 10, 2025?
A) Cheetah
B) Pink-Headed Duck
C) Himalayan Quail
D) Indian Vulture Answer: C) Himalayan Quail
Which Indian state launched a massive afforestation drive planting 10 million trees on February 12, 2025?
A) Madhya Pradesh
B) Rajasthan
C) Uttar Pradesh
D) Maharashtra Answer: A) Madhya Pradesh
What was the primary cause of the record-breaking heatwave in Australia in February 2025?
A) El Niño
B) La Niña
C) Climate Change
D) Volcanic Activity Answer: C) Climate Change
Which country banned deep-sea mining in its waters on February 14, 2025?
A) New Zealand
B) Norway
C) Iceland
D) Chile Answer: A) New Zealand
What was the new renewable energy target set by India for 2035, announced on February 16, 2025?
A) 600 GW
B) 700 GW
C) 800 GW
D) 900 GW Answer: B) 700 GW
Which Indian national park reported a 20% increase in tiger population on February 18, 2025?
A) Jim Corbett
B) Kanha
C) Ranthambore
D) Sundarbans Answer: B) Kanha
What was the theme of World Wetlands Day on February 2, 2025?
A) "Wetlands and Biodiversity"
B) "Wetlands for a Sustainable Future"
C) "Wetlands and Climate Change"
D) "Wetlands and Water" Answer: B) "Wetlands for a Sustainable Future"
Sports
Which country won the most medals at the Winter Olympics 2025 held in February?
A) Norway
B) USA
C) Canada
D) Germany Answer: A) Norway
Who won the Men’s Singles title at the Australian Open on February 2, 2025?
A) Carlos Alcaraz
B) Novak Djokovic
C) Jannik Sinner
D) Rafael Nadal Answer: A) Carlos Alcaraz
Which Indian cricketer scored a double century in a Test match against New Zealand on February 4, 2025?
A) Virat Kohli
B) Rohit Sharma
C) Yashasvi Jaiswal
D) Shubman Gill Answer: C) Yashasvi Jaiswal
Which team won the Pro Kabaddi League Season 11 title on February 6, 2025?
A) Patna Pirates
B) Jaipur Pink Panthers
C) Haryana Steelers
D) Dabang Delhi Answer: B) Jaipur Pink Panthers
Who was named the ICC Women’s Cricketer of the Year for 2024, announced on February 8, 2025?
A) Smriti Mandhana
B) Ellyse Perry
C) Sophie Ecclestone
D) Alyssa Healy Answer: B) Ellyse Perry
Which country hosted the Asian Football Confederation Cup from February 10-25, 2025?
A) Qatar
B) Japan
C) South Korea
D) India Answer: A) Qatar
Who broke the world record in the men’s 100m freestyle at the Winter Olympics on February 12, 2025?
A) Caeleb Dressel
B) Kyle Chalmers
C) David Popovici
D) Adam Peaty Answer: C) David Popovici
Which Indian state hosted the National Games 2025 from February 14-28, 2025?
A) Gujarat
B) Uttarakhand
C) Assam
D) Goa Answer: B) Uttarakhand
Which team won the IPL 2025 auction bidding war for Rishabh Pant on February 16, 2025?
A) Mumbai Indians
B) Chennai Super Kings
C) Punjab Kings
D) Royal Challengers Bangalore Answer: C) Punjab Kings
What was the new world record time set in the women’s marathon on February 18, 2025?
A) 2:11:53
B) 2:12:45
C) 2:13:20
D) 2:14:10 Answer: A) 2:11:53
International Affairs
Which country launched its first manned mission to space on February 1, 2025?
A) India
B) Brazil
C) South Africa
D) UAE Answer: A) India
Which two countries signed a historic trade agreement on February 3, 2025?
A) India and Japan
B) USA and China
C) EU and UK
D) Russia and Turkey Answer: A) India and Japan
Which city hosted the World Economic Forum’s annual meeting from February 5-7, 2025?
A) Davos
B) Dubai
C) Singapore
D) New York Answer: B) Dubai
Which country withdrew from NATO on February 9, 2025, citing sovereignty concerns?
A) Turkey
B) Hungary
C) Poland
D) Greece Answer: B) Hungary
Who was elected as the new President of France on February 11, 2025?
A) Emmanuel Macron
B) Marine Le Pen
C) Anne Hidalgo
D) François Hollande Answer: B) Marine Le Pen
Which country mediated peace talks between Israel and Palestine in February 2025?
A) Egypt
B) Qatar
C) Norway
D) India Answer: B) Qatar
What was the focus of the UN General Assembly session held on February 13, 2025?
A) Climate Action
B) Global Health
C) Peacekeeping
D) Digital Divide Answer: A) Climate Action
Which country unveiled a $50 billion aid package for Africa on February 15, 2025?
A) China
B) USA
C) EU (collective)
D) Japan Answer: C) EU (collective)
Which Indian city hosted the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting on February 17-19, 2025?
A) New Delhi
B) Mumbai
C) Bengaluru
D) Kolkata Answer: A) New Delhi
Which country successfully tested an anti-satellite weapon on February 21, 2025?
A) USA
B) Russia
C) China
D) India Answer: C) China
Culture and Society
Which Indian film won the Best Picture at the Oscars on February 23, 2025?
A) "RRR"
B) "The Kashmir Files"
C) "Laapataa Ladies"
D) "All We Imagine as Light" Answer: D) "All We Imagine as Light"
What was the theme of World Cancer Day on February 4, 2025?
A) "Close the Care Gap"
B) "United by Unique"
C) "I Am and I Will"
D) "Fight Together" Answer: B) "United by Unique"
Which Indian state celebrated its foundation day on February 6, 2025?
A) Jharkhand
B) Chhattisgarh
C) Uttarakhand
D) Telangana Answer: A) Jharkhand
Who won the Bharat Ratna award announced on February 8, 2025?
A) Lata Mangeshkar (posthumous)
B) Narendra Modi
C) Ratan Tata
D) APJ Abdul Kalam (posthumous) Answer: C) Ratan Tata
Which festival was declared a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage in February 2025?
A) Durga Puja
B) Kumbh Mela
C) Bihu
D) Onam Answer: B) Kumbh Mela
What was the theme of International Mother Language Day on February 21, 2025?
A) "Languages Without Borders"
B) "Preserving Linguistic Diversity"
C) "Mother Tongues Matter"
D) "Unity in Diversity" Answer: B) "Preserving Linguistic Diversity"
Which Indian city hosted the Kala Ghoda Arts Festival from February 10-16, 2025?
A) Mumbai
B) Delhi
C) Kolkata
D) Chennai Answer: A) Mumbai
Which country banned smoking in public places nationwide on February 12, 2025?
A) Australia
B) UK
C) India
D) Brazil Answer: A) Australia
What was the name of the new cultural policy launched by India on February 14, 2025?
A) "Sanskriti 2030"
B) "Heritage Vision"
C) "Cultural Renaissance"
D) "Bharatiya Kala" Answer: A) "Sanskriti 2030"
Which Indian state launched a campaign to revive its traditional handloom industry on February 16, 2025?
A) West Bengal
B) Tamil Nadu
C) Gujarat
D) Assam Answer: D) Assam
Miscellaneous
Which Indian state introduced a new education policy focusing on skill development on February 1, 2025?
A) Kerala
B) Delhi
C) Gujarat
D) Karnataka Answer: D) Karnataka
What was the name of the cyclone that hit the eastern coast of India on February 3, 2025?
A) Cyclone Amphan
B) Cyclone Fani
C) Cyclone Nisarga
D) Cyclone Asna Answer: D) Cyclone Asna
Which country launched the world’s first hydrogen-powered train on February 5, 2025?
A) Germany
B) Japan
C) France
D) China Answer: A) Germany
What was the new record for the highest temperature recorded in Antarctica on February 7, 2025?
A) 18°C
B) 20°C
C) 22°C
D) 25°C Answer: B) 20°C
Which Indian city was ranked the most livable in the country on February 9, 2025?
A) Pune
B) Bengaluru
C) Hyderabad
D) Chandigarh Answer: A) Pune
Which organization released the Global Happiness Index 2025 on February 11, 2025?
A) UN
B) World Bank
C) WHO
D) IMF Answer: A) UN
What was the name of the new health insurance scheme launched by India on February 13, 2025?
A) Ayushman Bharat 2.0
B) Swasthya Suraksha
C) Jan Arogya Yojana
D) Bharat Swasthya Answer: A) Ayushman Bharat 2.0
Which country topped the Global Innovation Index 2025 released on February 15, 2025?
A) Switzerland
B) USA
C) Singapore
D) South Korea Answer: A) Switzerland
What was the new speed record set by an electric car on February 17, 2025?
A) 300 km/h
B) 350 km/h
C) 400 km/h
D) 450 km/h Answer: C) 400 km/h
Which Indian state launched a universal basic income pilot on February 19, 2025?
A) Sikkim
B) Punjab
C) Andhra Pradesh
D) Telangana Answer: A) Sikkim
Which company unveiled the first fully autonomous delivery drone on February 21, 2025?
A) Amazon
B) FedEx
C) DHL
D) UPS Answer: A) Amazon
What was the theme of World Radio Day on February 13, 2025?
A) "Radio and Diversity"
B) "Radio in the Digital Age"
C) "Radio for Peace"
D) "Radio and Trust" Answer: B) "Radio in the Digital Age"
Which Indian airport was named the best in Asia on February 23, 2025?
A) Delhi IGI
B) Mumbai CSMIA
C) Bengaluru Kempegowda
D) Hyderabad RGIA Answer: C) Bengaluru Kempegowda
Which country achieved 100% literacy rate on February 25, 2025?
A) Finland
B) Cuba
C) Iceland
D) Estonia Answer: D) Estonia
What was the name of the new vaccine approved for malaria in India on February 27, 2025?
A) Mosquirix
B) MalVac
C) PlasmoShield
D) AntiMal Answer: B) MalVac
Which Indian state topped the Swachh Survekshan 2025 rankings on February 2, 2025?
A) Madhya Pradesh
B) Gujarat
C) Maharashtra
D) Uttar Pradesh Answer: B) Gujarat
Which organization launched a global campaign against misinformation on February 4, 2025?
A) WHO
B) UNESCO
C) UN
D) World Bank Answer: B) UNESCO
What was the new record for the deepest ocean dive set on February 6, 2025?
A) 10,500 meters
B) 11,000 meters
C) 11,500 meters
D) 12,000 meters Answer: B) 11,000 meters
Which Indian city hosted the International Film Festival of India from February 8-15, 2025?
A) Goa
B) Mumbai
C) Kolkata
D) Chennai Answer: A) Goa
Which country launched a nationwide campaign for mental health awareness on February 10, 2025?
A) UK
B) India
C) Canada
D) Brazil Answer: B) India
What was the name of the new Indian naval ship commissioned on February 12, 2025?
A) INS Vikrant
B) INS Arighat
C) INS Surat
D) INS Nilgiri Answer: C) INS Surat
Which country won the most Oscars at the 97th Academy Awards on February 23, 2025?
A) USA
B) India
C) UK
D) France Answer: A) USA
What was the new global population estimate released by the UN on February 14, 2025?
A) 8.1 billion
B) 8.2 billion
C) 8.3 billion
D) 8.4 billion Answer: B) 8.2 billion
Which Indian state launched a free Wi-Fi initiative in all public places on February 16, 2025?
A) Tamil Nadu
B) Delhi
C) Kerala
D) Punjab Answer: C) Kerala
What was the name of the new space station announced by China on February 18, 2025?
A) Tiangong-3
B) Xingkong
C) Shenzhou
D) Tianhe-2 Answer: A) Tiangong-3
Which country became the first to implement a four-day workweek nationwide on February 20, 2025?
A) Iceland
B) New Zealand
C) Spain
D) UAE Answer: C) Spain
What was the theme of World Day of Social Justice on February 20, 2025?
A) "Closing the Inequalities Gap"
B) "Justice for All"
C) "Building a Fair Future"
D) "Equality in Action" Answer: A) "Closing the Inequalities Gap"
Which Indian city was named the "Safest City" in India on February 22, 2025?
A) Ahmedabad
B) Surat
C) Chandigarh
D) Kolkata Answer: C) Chandigarh
Which company launched the first electric flying car prototype on February 24, 2025?
A) Tesla
B) Toyota
C) Hyundai
D) Joby Aviation Answer: D) Joby Aviation
What was the new record for the longest spacewalk set on February 26, 2025?
A) 8 hours
B) 9 hours
C) 10 hours
D) 11 hours Answer: B) 9 hours
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