Daily Current Affairs 8 January 2025

1.		Who was appointed as the new Chairman of ISRO effective January 14, 2025?

S. Somanath

R. Chidambaram

V. Narayanan

K. Sivan

2.		What was the theme for Pravasi Bharatiya Divas 2025?

“Building Bonds Beyond Borders”

“Diaspora’s Contribution to a Viksit Bharat”

“India and the Global South: A Partnership”

“Global Indians: Driving Progress”

3.		What is the projected GDP growth rate for India in FY 2024-25 according to the NSO?

8.2%

7.5%

6.4%

5.8%

4.		Which state is hosting the Maha Kumbh Mela 2025?

Rajasthan

Uttar Pradesh

Madhya Pradesh

Bihar

5.		Who will be the Chief Guest for India's 2025 Republic Day Parade?

Joe Biden

Prabowo Subianto

Fumio Kishida

Vladimir Putin

6.		Which Union Minister announced the cashless treatment plan for road accident survivors?

Union Minister of Health

Union Minister of Finance

Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways

Union Minister of Home Affairs

7.		Where was the Banded Royal butterfly recently discovered?

Kaziranga National Park

Sepahijala Wildlife Sanctuary

Sundarbans

Silent Valley National Park

8.		Which country recently became a full member of BRICS in 2025?

Argentina

Indonesia

Saudi Arabia

United Arab Emirates

9.		What was the budgetary expenditure milestone achieved by Indian Railways in FY 2024-25?

₹1 lakh crore

₹2 lakh crore

₹1.5 lakh crore

₹2.5 lakh crore

10.		What is the maximum financial assistance provided under the Shahid Madho Singh Haath Kharcha Scheme?

₹10,000

₹5,000

₹7,500

₹15,000