In January 2025, What disease did Niger eliminate as per the WHO announcement?

A. Malaria
B. Tuberculosis
C. Onchocerciasis
D. Ebola

Answer

Correct Answer: C. Onchocerciasis

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Onchocerciasis, also known as river blindness, is a disease caused by infection with the parasitic worm Onchocerca volvulus. Symptoms include severe itching, bumps under the skin, and blindness. It is the second-most common cause of blindness due to infection, after trachoma. Other names: River blindness, Robles disease

Which country became the first in the African region to officially eliminate onchocerciasis?

A. Nigeria
B. Ghana
C. Niger
D. Kenya

Answer

Correct Answer: C. Niger

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On January 30, 2025, the World Health Organization (WHO) announced that Niger has become the first country in the African region to officially eliminate onchocerciasis, also known as river blindness, as a public health threat.

In January 2025, Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Aerospace Force has unveiled a new super-heavy drone, named?

A. Talwar
B. Shaheed
C. Hamas
D. Gaza

Answer

Correct Answer: D. Gaza


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The Aerospace Force of the Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) has unveiled a heavy-duty drone, named Gaza, during a “hybrid operation” on the sidelines of a massive military exercise in southern Iran. The unmanned aircraft, which has a range of 1,000 kilometers and can carry a payload of at least 500 kilograms, successfully took out eight mock enemy targets during the maneuver on 26 January 2024, according to a press release by the IRGC. The drone was unveiled on Sunday, 26 January 2024, during a large-scale military exercise — code-named Great Prophet Authority.

Which country suspended all USAID funding to Bangladesh under a 90-day foreign aid review?

A. Germany
B. UK
C. France
D. USA

Answer

Correct Answer: D. USA


Title

In a significant policy shift, the United States has suspended all USAID funding to Bangladesh following President Donald Trump’s directive for a comprehensive 90-day review of foreign aid programs. This decision mandates an immediate halt to all USAID-related activities in Bangladesh, affecting numerous development projects across the nation.

Which country has banned the creation of Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) in January 2025?

A. Russia
B. Indonesia
C. United States
D. France

Answer

Correct Answer: C. United States


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US President Donald Trump has banned the creation and issuance of Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) in the United States. Agencies are prohibited from promoting or issuing CBDCs without legal approval. The executive order defines CBDC as a digital currency directly backed by the central bank. Concerns cited include risks to privacy, sovereignty, and financial stability. The order promotes a private-sector-led digital asset ecosystem, focusing on dollar-backed stablecoins as alternatives. CBDCs differ from cryptocurrencies as their value is fixed by the central bank, with several countries adopting them for centralized digital currency control.

Micheal Martin has been elected as the prime minister of which country in January 2025?

A. Ireland
B. Switzerland
C. Germany
D. France

Answer

Correct Answer: A. Ireland


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Micheal Martin has been elected as Ireland’s prime minister for a second term with 95 votes in favor and 76 against in parliament. Martin, leader of Fianna Fail, will head a coalition government with Fianna Fail, Fine Gael, and independent lawmakers. This marks the second consecutive coalition between Fianna Fail and Fine Gael, replacing the Green Party after its electoral losses. Martin, previously PM from 2020 to 2022, will be succeeded by Fine Gael’s Simon Harris in 2027 under the coalition agreement.

The International Day of Education will be observed every yar on:

A. 18 January
B. 20 January
C. 22 January
D. 24 January

Answer

Correct Answer: D. 24 January 


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The International Day of Education will be observed every year on 24 January across the globe, including Pakistan under the theme of “AI and education”. The purpose to observe the day is to highlight the impact of technology expedition in education institutes. 

On 20th Jan 2025, DeepSeek released a new model series, named?

A. DeepSeek 01
B. DeepSeek R1
C. DeepSeek-AI
D. None of these

Answer

Correct Answer: B. DeepSeek R1


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On 20th Jan 2025, DeepSeek released a new model series — DeepSeek R1. DeepSeek, a relatively unknown AI research lab from China, released an open source model that’s quickly become the talk of the town in Silicon Valley. According to a paper authored by the company, DeepSeek-R1 beats the industry’s leading models like OpenAI o1 on several math and reasoning benchmarks. In fact, on many metrics that matter—capability, cost, openness—DeepSeek is giving Western AI giants a run for their money.

On January 20, 2025, President Donald Trump signed an executive order initiating the United States’ withdrawal from the _______ and suspending all foreign aid for 90 days.

A. WHO
B. WTO
C. IMF
D. UNICEF

Answer

Correct Answer: A. WHO


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On January 20, 2025, President Donald Trump signed an executive order initiating the United States’ withdrawal from the World Health Organization (WHO) and suspending all foreign aid for 90 days. This decision has sparked significant global concern and debate.

Who is the current vice President of the United States?

A. Rex Tillerson
B. Mike Pence
C. Kamala Haris
D. J.D Vance

Answer

Correct Answer: D. James David Vance (J.D Vance) 


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The 50th and current vice president of the United States is James David (JD) Vance. He was sworn in on January 20, 2025. The vice president of the United States presides over the U.S. Senate and takes over the role of president of the United States if the president is unable to perform their duties. If the vice president is not able to fulfill the duties of president, the role is passed to another leader in the order of presidential succession.

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