🗞️ Daily Current Affairs Quiz
October 14, 2025
1
Kiru Hydroelectric Project is located in which state/UT?
A) Jammu and Kashmir
B) Himachal Pradesh
C) Uttarakhand
D) Manipur
Correct Answer: A — Jammu and Kashmir
The 624-megawatt (MW) Kiru Hydroelectric Project in Jammu and Kashmir recently achieved a major milestone by completing 10 lakh cubic meters of dam concreting out of a total 12 lakh cubic meters. It is a run-of-river project on the Chenab River near Patharnakki and Kiru villages in Kishtwar District.
2
The new Begonia species ‘Chowna Buku Chulu (Aryarakta)’ was recently discovered in which state?
A) Arunachal Pradesh
B) Sikkim
C) Nagaland
D) Manipur
Correct Answer: A — Arunachal Pradesh
Scientists from Arunachal Pradesh discovered this new Begonia species in Basar, Leparada District. Named ‘Chowna Buku Chulu (Aryarakta)’ meaning “Noble Red,” it honours Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein and is notable for its striking red leaves.
3
What is the name of India’s newest proposed research station in eastern Antarctica?
A) Bharati II
B) Sagar Maitri
C) Dakshin Gangotri II
D) Maitri II
Correct Answer: D — Maitri II
The Finance Ministry approved Maitri II — a larger, green research station in eastern Antarctica managed by NCPOR, designed to use renewable energy and automated instruments; construction expected by January 2029.
4
What is the name of the new initiative launched by India and the United Kingdom to enhance digital cooperation?
A) India–UK TechBridge Mission
B) Global Telecom Partnership
C) Indo–British Digital Alliance
D) India–UK Connectivity and Innovation Centre
Correct Answer: D — India–UK Connectivity and Innovation Centre
The India–UK Connectivity and Innovation Centre (CIC) was launched at India Mobile Congress 2025 to promote secure, innovative communications, linking research, testbeds and trials under the UK-India Technology Security Initiative.
5
Which Indian national park director has received the Kenton R. Miller Award 2025?
A) Gir National Park
B) Sundarbans National Park
C) Kaziranga National Park
D) Jim Corbett National Park
Correct Answer: C — Kaziranga National Park
Sonali Ghosh, Director of Kaziranga National Park & Tiger Reserve, received the Kenton R. Miller Award 2025 from IUCN WCPA for innovation and excellence in protected-area management.
