Current Affairs 18/08/2025

1.

Which of the following statements correctly describes the recently launched e-Jagriti platform?

It was launched by the Ministry of Electronics and IT in January 2025 to unify all government e-governance portals.

It was launched by the Department of Consumer Affairs in January 2025 to integrate grievance redressal systems into one interface.

It was launched by the Ministry of Law and Justice in January 2025 to digitalize court case management across High Courts.

It was launched by the Department of Administrative Reforms in January 2025 to merge various citizen feedback portals.

2.

What is the primary purpose of the ‘Anubhav’ platform launched by the Department of Pension & Pensioners’ Welfare in March 2015?

To enable retired employees to share their experiences and contributions to government policies and practices.

To provide a grievance redressal system for pension-related complaints of government retirees.

To create an online pension calculator for simplifying retirement benefits.

To compile statistical data on pension disbursement across various departments.

3.

Nowruz, the Persian New Year, is celebrated on the basis of which natural event?

The beginning of the summer solstice in the Northern Hemisphere.

The occurrence of the winter solstice in the Northern Hemisphere.

The autumnal equinox that signals the harvest season.

The spring equinox marking the start of a new year in the Solar Hijri calendar.

4.

According to the Hindu calendar, Krishna Janmashtami is observed on which specific lunar day?

The full moon day (Purnima) of Shravana Masa in the amanta tradition.

The new moon day (Amavasya) of Bhadrapada Masa in the purnimanta tradition.

The eighth day (Ashtami) of Krishna Paksha in Shravana Masa or Bhadrapada Masa, depending on the tradition.

The first day (Pratipada) of Shukla Paksha in Bhadrapada Masa across both traditions.

5.

Which of the following statements about Humayun’s Tomb is correct?

It was commissioned by Emperor Akbar in 1572 and built entirely in white marble.

It was commissioned by Empress Bega Begum in 1558 and designed by Persian architects Mirak Mirza Ghiyas and Sayyid Muhammad.

It was commissioned by Sher Shah Suri in 1547 as a victory monument after defeating Humayun.

It was commissioned by Jahangir in 1605 and is located within the Red Fort complex in Delhi.

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