Daily Current Affairs 12th January 2025

Q.1. Which nation imposed a 60-day state of emergency in seven provinces as a result of an increase in armed groups and crime?
Ans:- Ecuador
Q.2. According to NFHS-4, what proportion of Indian women between the ages of 25 and 49 have had a hysterectomy?
Ans:- 5%
Q.3. What day is National Bird Day observed every year?
Ans:- January 5
Q.4. Which 13-kilometer section of the Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) corridor was officially opened by the prime minister in January 2025?
Ans:- Delhi-Meerut
Q.5. Which bank was authorized by the RBI to purchase a maximum of 9.5% of Kotak Mahindra Bank?
Ans:- HDFC Bank
Q.6. In 2025, which state will play host to the 38th National Games?
Ans:- Uttarakhand
Q.7. Which nation will have the most cyberattacks worldwide in 2024?
Ans:- United States
Q.8. Where was the new Central Ayurveda Research Institute building’s foundation stone laid by the prime minister?
Ans:- New Delhi
Q.9. During the Adivasi Mela, which state introduced the Shahid Madho Singh Haath Kharcha Scheme for tribal students?
Ans:- Odisha
Q.10. Which Indian state is under ICMR surveillance for the earliest Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) cases?
Ans:- Karnataka
Q.11. With PM2.5 levels reaching a peak of 266 µg/m³, which city has been named the most polluted in the world?
Ans:- Hanoi
Q.12. Which company created domestic paracetamol production technology to lessen reliance on imports?
Ans:- CSIR
Q.13. After attaining more than 1000 km of metro coverage, where does India stand in relation to the world’s largest metro network?
Ans:- 3rd
Q.14. Which state defeated Kerala 1-0 to win the 33rd Santosh Trophy title in 2024?
Ans:- West Bengal
Q.15. In 2025, where will Asia’s biggest aero show, Aero India, take place?
Ans:- Bengaluru