Current Affairs Quiz, 05/02/2025, WAVES 2025 Summit
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Q.1) How many startups were recognized by DPIIT by the end of the preceding year?
(a) Over 100,000
(b) Over 157,000
(c) Over 200,000
(d) Over 50,000
Q.2) What is the main focus of the WAVES 2025 Summit?
(a) Developing new entertainment platforms
(b) AI-powered solutions for combating misinformation
(c) Virtual reality in gaming
(d) Cloud computing in media
Q.3) How much did India contribute to the United Nation’s Regular Budget for this year?
(a) 37.64 million US Dollars
(b) 50 million US Dollars
(c) 25 million US Dollars
(d) 100 million US Dollars
Q.4) Who is the new Prime Minister of Belgium?
(a) Alexander De Croo
(b) Bart De Wever
(c) Charles Michel
(d) Sophie Wilmès
Q.5) Who won the singles title at the 38th National Games in Dehradun?
(a) Anupama Upadhyaya
(b) Saina Nehwal
(c) Anmol Kharb
(d) P.V. Sindhu
Answers:
Ans.1(b), The number of startups recognised by the Department of Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) has gone up to over one hundred fifty-seven thousand by the end of the preceding year. Giving the details in a written reply in the Lok Sabha, Minister of State for Commerce and Industry Jitin Prasada said the government has taken many initiatives for the effective implementation of Startup India ever since its inception in 2016
Ans.2(b), The World Audio Visual and Entertainment Summit—WAVES 2025 will unveil AI-powered solutions for combating misinformation in live broadcasting. The Electronics and IT Ministry said that the upcoming TruthTell Hackathon challenge, part of the inaugural WAVES, is a pioneering initiative that will bring much-needed solutions in live broadcasting.
Ans.3(a), India has contributed 37.64 million US Dollars to the United Nation’s Regular Budget for this year, securing its place among the 35 member states honoured for timely and full payment of their dues
Ans.4(b), Prime Minister Narendra Modi today congratulated Bart De Wever on assuming the office of Prime Minister of Belgium.
Ans.5(c), Shuttler Anmol Kharb of Haryana won the singles title at the 38th National Games at Dehradun . Kharb defeated top seed Anupama Upadhyaya in straight games 21-16, 22-20 in the women’s singles final.
