Current Affairs MCQ

Daily Current Affairs MCQ question with Answer and Explanation for Competitive Exams. (English Medium)

Today Current Affairs MCQs : 29 April 2025

Q. Where will the newly acquired 26 Rafale Marine combat aircraft be deployed?
a) INS Vikramaditya
b) INS Vikrant
c) INS Viraat
d) INS Vishal

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Answer: b) INS Vikrant
India and France signed a ₹63,000 crore defence agreement on 28 April 2025 for the acquisition of 26 Rafale Marine combat aircraft.

Q. Which significant resolution was passed by the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly on 28 April 2025?
a) Resolution to amend the Constitution of Jammu and Kashmir
b) Resolution condemning the Pahalgam terrorist attack
c) Resolution supporting the reopening of the Attari border
d) Resolution demanding the revival of the SAARC Visa Exemption Scheme

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Answer: b) Resolution condemning the Pahalgam terrorist attack
On 28 April 2025, the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly passed a resolution condemning the terrorist attack in Pahalgam that killed 26 people.

Q. Who became the youngest centurion in IPL history in April 2025?
a) Yashasvi Jaiswal
b) Rishabh Pant
c) Vaibhav Suryavanshi
d) Devdutt Padikkal

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Answer: c) Vaibhav Suryavanshi
Vaibhav Suryavanshi smashed a historic century (101 runs off 38 balls) on 28 April 2025, in the IPL T20 match. He became the youngest centurion in IPL history at 14 years and 32 days

Q. Sreejesh P. R. was conferred Padma Bhushan in April 2025 for his achievements in?
a) Literature
b) Public Affairs
c) Sports (Hockey)
d) Science and Engineering

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Answer: c) Sports (Hockey)

Today Current Affairs MCQs : 28 April 2025

Q. Where was the Asian Yogasana Sport Championship 2025 held in April 2025?
A) Mumbai
B) Delhi
C) Kathmandu
D) Tokyo

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Answer: B) Delhi
India delivered a dominant performance at the Asian Yogasana Sport Championship, securing a record 83 gold medals to top the medal tally at the event held in Delhi on 27 April 2025. India finished with a total of 87 medals (83 gold, 3 silver, 1 bronze)

Q. According to the World Bank’s Spring 2025 report, how many people has India lifted out of extreme poverty in the last ten years?
A) 10 crore
B) 12.5 crore
C) 17.1 crore
D) 20 crore

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Answer: C) 17.1 crore
India has successfully lifted over 17.1 crore people out of extreme poverty in the last ten years, according to the World Bank’s Spring 2025 Poverty and Equity report.

Q. What class of ship is INS Sunayna?
A) Shivalik-class frigate
B) Kolkata-class destroyer
C) Saryu-class Naval Offshore Patrol Vessel
D) Talwar-class frigate

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Answer: C) Saryu-class Naval Offshore Patrol Vessel
Indian Naval Ship (INS) Sunayna arrived at Port Louis, Mauritius, on April 26, 2025, after completing Phase I of Joint Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) surveillance with the National Coast Guard (NCG) Mauritius.

Today Current Affairs MCQs : 26 April 2025

Q: What action did the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) take in response to the Pahalgam terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir, in April 2025?
a) Declared economic sanctions on Pakistan
b) Called for a peace summit in South Asia
c) Strongly condemned the attack and urged global cooperation to bring perpetrators to justice
d) Deployed peacekeeping forces in the region

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Answer: c) Strongly condemned the attack and urged global cooperation to bring perpetrators to justice

Q. What recent achievement did DRDO accomplish in hypersonic technology in April 2025?
a) Launched a new satellite
b) Tested a ballistic missile
c) Conducted ground testing of a scramjet engine for over 1,000 seconds
d) Developed a stealth fighter aircraft

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Answer: c) Conducted ground testing of a scramjet engine for over 1,000 seconds

Q. What speed must a missile reach to be considered hypersonic?
a) Less than Mach 1
b) Between Mach 1 and Mach 3
c) More than five times the speed of sound (Mach 5+)
d) Exactly twice the speed of sound

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Answer: c) More than five times the speed of sound (Mach 5+)

Q: Who is considered the architect of the New Education Policy (NEP) 2020?
a) Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam
b) Dr. K. Kasturirangan
c) Dr. Ramesh Pokhriyal
d) Dr. Manmohan Singh

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Answer: b) Dr. K. Kasturirangan
Dr. K. Kasturirangan, former ISRO Chairman and a key contributor to India’s National Education Policy, passed away at age 84 in Bengaluru on April 25, 2025.

Q: Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) was signed in 1960 between which countries?
a) India and China
b) India and Bangladesh
c) India and Pakistan
d) Pakistan and Afghanistan

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Answer: c) India and Pakistan

Today Current Affairs MCQs : 25 April 2025

Q. Why has Pakistan barred Indian airlines from using its airspace on 24 April 2025?
A) Due to a technical fault in Pakistani airspace
B) In response to the Pahalgam terror attack and rising tensions with India
C) As part of a routine airspace maintenance
D) To allow only military aircraft in the region

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Answer: B) In response to the Pahalgam terror attack and rising tensions with India
Amid rising India-Pakistan tensions following the Pahalgam terror attack, Pakistan announced on 24 April that it will ban Indian airlines from using its airspace.

Q. What is the theme of World Malaria Day 2025?
A) Fight Malaria: Save Lives
B) Rebuild, Reform, Revive
C) Malaria ends with us: Reinvest, Reimagine, Reignite
D) Together Against Malaria

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Answer: C) Malaria ends with us: Reinvest, Reimagine, Reignite
World Malaria Day is observed on 25 April 2025 to raise global awareness and promote efforts to control and eliminate malaria. Organised by the World Health Organisation (WHO), this year’s theme, “Malaria ends with us: Reinvest, Reimagine, Reignite,” calls for renewed commitment at all levels.

Q. What is the goal of the National Zero Measles-Rubella Elimination Campaign 2025–26?
A) To launch a new vaccine for measles and rubella
B) To achieve 100% immunisation and eliminate both diseases by 2026
C) To conduct research on viral diseases
D) To provide free healthcare services to adults

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Answer: B) To achieve 100% immunisation and eliminate both diseases by 2026

Today Current Affairs MCQs : 24 April 2025

Q: Who won the Pune FIDE Women’s Grand Prix held in April 2025?

A) Zhu Jiner
B) Divya Deshmukh
C) Koneru Humpy
D) Polina Shuvalova

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Answer: C) Koneru Humpy
Indian Grandmaster Koneru Humpy won the Pune FIDE Women’s Grand Prix on 23 April 2025, finishing with 7/9 points after defeating Bulgarian IM Nurgyul Salimova.

Q. What major treaty did India suspend following the Pahalgam terror attack in April 2025?
a) Shimla Agreement
b) SAARC Charter
c) Indus Waters Treaty
d) Tashkent Agreement

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✅ Correct Answer: c) Indus Waters Treaty
Following the Pahalgam terror attack, the Indian government has implemented strong retaliatory measures. India has suspended the Indus Waters Treaty (1960) and shut down the Integrated Check Post at Attari.

Q. What action has India taken regarding the SAARC Visa Exemption Scheme (SVES) for Pakistani nationals following the Pahalgam attack in April 2025?
a) Extended visa validity
b) Suspended all SVES visas issued to Pakistani nationals
c) Allowed conditional entry under SVES
d) Issued new SVES visas to Pakistani diplomats

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✔️ Answer: b) Suspended all SVES visas issued to Pakistani nationals

Today Current Affairs MCQs : 23 April 2025

Q. Who secured the first position in the UPSC Civil Services Exam 2024?

a) Rajesh Sharma
b) Ananya Patel
c) Shakti Dubey
d) Vikram Verma

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Answer: C) Shakti Dubey
On April 22, 2025, the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) announced the final results of the Civil Services Examination 2024. Top Ranker: Shakti Dubey secured the first position.

Q. Where did the tragic terrorist attack targeting tourists take place on April 22, 2025?
a) Gulmarg
b) Srinagar
c) Pahalgam
d) Leh

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✅ Correct Answer: c) Pahalgam
On April 22, 2025, a terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, left the nation in shock. Armed militants opened fire on tourists at Baisaran, a scenic meadow, resulting in at least 24 civilian deaths and multiple critical injuries.

Q. Kailash Mansarovar Yatra to Resume from June 30, 2025, Which pass will the pilgrims use to enter China?
a) Nathu La Pass
b) Rohtang Pass
c) Lipulekh Pass
d) Jelep La Pass

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✅ Correct Answer: c) Lipulekh Pass
The Kailash Mansarovar Yatra is set to resume on June 30, 2025, after a four-year suspension due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Q. Who co-chaired the second India-Saudi Arabia Strategic Partnership Council (SPC) meeting in Jeddah with Prime Minister Narendra Modi?
a) King Salman bin Abdulaziz
b) Prince Mohammed bin Salman
c) Prince Khalid bin Salman
d) Dr. Saud bin Abdullah

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✅ Correct Answer: b) Prince Mohammed bin Salman
Prime Minister Narendra Modi co-chaired the second meeting of the India-Saudi Arabia Strategic Partnership Council (SPC) with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in Jeddah on April 22, 2025.

Today Current Affairs MCQs : 22 April 2025

Q. What is the theme of World Earth Day 2025?
a) Restore Our Earth
b) Invest in Our Planet
c) Our Power, Our Planet
d) Act for Earth

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✅ Correct Answer: c) Our Power, Our Planet

Q. When is World Earth Day celebrated every year?
a) March 22
b) April 5
c) April 22
d) May 1

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✅ Correct Answer: c) April 22

Q. Pope Francis passed away in April 2025. What was his birth name?
a) Joseph Ratzinger
b) Angelo Roncalli
c) Jorge Mario Bergoglio
d) Giovanni Battista Montini

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✅ Correct Answer: c) Jorge Mario Bergoglio

Q. What percentage of safeguard duty has the Indian government imposed on certain steel imports in April 2025?
a) 5%
b) 10%
c) 12%
d) 15%

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✅ Correct Answer: c) 12%
The Indian government has imposed a 12% safeguard duty on imports of certain non-alloy and alloy steel flat products to protect the domestic steel industry from rising import pressure.

Q. Which Saudi city did PM Modi visit in April 2025, marking the first visit by an Indian Prime Minister in over four decades?
a) Riyadh
b) Mecca
c) Medina
d) Jeddah

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✅ Correct Answer: d) Jeddah
Prime Minister Narendra Modi departed for a two-day official visit to Saudi Arabia on April 22, 2025.

Today Current Affairs MCQs : 21 April 2025

Q. When was India’s first satellite, Aryabhata, launched?

a) 26th January 1972
b) 15th August 1974
c) 19th April 1975
d) 5th November 1979

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Answer: c) 19th April 1975
India’s first satellite, Aryabhata, completed 50 years. Launched on 19th April 1975, it was named after ancient Indian mathematician and astronomer Aryabhata.

Q. Which football team won the I-League 2024–25 title?

a) Inter Kashi
b) Mohammedan SC
c) Churchill Brothers FC Goa
d) Real Kashmir

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Answer: c) Churchill Brothers FC Goa
Churchill Brothers FC Goa clinched the I-League 2024-25 title on April 19, 2025, following a ruling by the All India Football Federation (AIFF) Appeals Committee.

Q. Who is the current Vice President of the United States visiting India in April 2025?

a) Kamala Harris
b) J D Vance
c) Joe Biden
d) Ron DeSantis

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Answer: b) J D Vance
Vice President of the United States, J D Vance, arrived in New Delhi on April 21, 2025, for a four-day official visit.

Q. Where is multinational air combat exercise Desert Flag-10 being held from April 21, 2025 to May 8, 2025?

a) Al Dhafra Air Base, UAE
b) Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar
c) Incirlik Air Base, Turkey
d) King Faisal Air Base, Saudi Arabia

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Answer: a) Al Dhafra Air Base, UAE

Q. When is the Civil Services Day celebrated annually?

a) January 26
b) April 21
c) August 15
d) October 2

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Answer: b) April 21
The 17th Civil Services Day is celebrated on April 21, 2025, to honor the dedication and service of India’s civil servants.

Today Current Affairs MCQs : 19 April 2025

Q. On which date were the Gita and Natyashastra added to UNESCO’s Memory of the World Register?

A) April 15, 2024
B) April 20, 2025
C) April 17, 2025
D) April 17, 2024

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Answer: c) April 17, 2025
The Shrimad Bhagavad Gita, a noted Hindu scripture, and the Natyashastra, an Indian treatise on performing arts, have been included in UNESCO’s Memory of the World Register on April 17, 2025.

Q. Who is attributed as the author of the Natyashastra?

A) Lord Krishna
B) Sage Valmiki
C) Sage Bharat Muni
D) Ved Vyasa

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Answer: c) Sage Bharat Muni
The Natyashastra, attributed to the sage Bharat Muni, is a foundational treatise on Indian performing arts, encompassing theatre, dance, and music.

Q. Who won India’s first-ever gold medal at the Asian U18 Athletics Championships in javelin throw?

A) Devak Bhusan
B) Aarti
C) Himanshu Jakhar
D) Mohammad Alduaij

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Answer: C) Himanshu Jakhar
Himanshu Jakhar made history by winning India’s first-ever gold medal at the Asian U18 Athletics Championships in the men’s javelin throw held in Dammam, Saudi Arabia.

Q. Who is the Indian astronaut set to travel to the International Space Station (ISS) in May 2025?

A) Rakesh Sharma
B) Shubhanshu Shukla
C) Jitendra Singh
D) Gaganyaan Sharma

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Answer: B) Shubhanshu Shukla
Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla of the Indian Air Force will fly to the International Space Station (ISS) in May 2025 as part of the Axiom Space mission, Ax-4.

Q. Book ‘Sanskriti Ka Panchva Adhyay’, launched on 18 April 2025, is about?

A) India’s freedom struggle
B) Compilation of speeches by Prime Minister Narendra Modi
C) Teachings of ancient saints
D) History of Indian temples

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Answer: B) Compilation of speeches by Prime Minister Narendra Modi
A book titled Sanskriti Ka Panchva Adhyay, a compilation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s speeches, was launched in New Delhi on 18 April 2025.

Today Current Affairs MCQs : 18 April 2025

Q. When is World Heritage Day celebrated every year?

A) April 22
B) April 10
C) April 18
D) March 18

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Correct Answer: C) April 18
World Heritage Day, celebrated every April 18, honors the cultural and natural treasures recognized as UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

Q. Which hospital is ranked in the top 100 of the World’s Best Hospitals 2024 list?

A) PGIMER, Chandigarh
B) A private hospital in Gurgaon
C) AIIMS, New Delhi
D) Apollo Hospital, Chennai

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Correct Answer: C) AIIMS, New Delhi
AIIMS, New Delhi, has been ranked the 97th best hospital in the world in the World’s Best Hospitals 2024 list by Newsweek and Statista.

Q. What was the original name of the CRPF when it was established in 1939?

A) National Police Force
B) Crown Representative Police
C) Royal Indian Constabulary
D) Federal Security Force

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Answer: B) Crown Representative Police
The 86th Raising Day of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) was celebrated on April 17, 2025, in Neemuch, Madhya Pradesh, the birthplace of the CRPF.

Today Current Affairs MCQs : 17 April 2025

Q. In which event did Inder Singh Suruchi and Saurabh Chaudhary win the gold medal at the ISSF World Cup 2025?

A) 10m Air Rifle Mixed Team
B) 10m Air Pistol Mixed Team
C) 25m Pistol Mixed Team
D) 50m Rifle Prone Mixed Team

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Answer: B) 10m Air Pistol Mixed Team
At the ISSF World Cup 2025 in Lima, Peru, the Indian duo Inder Singh Suruchi and Saurabh Chaudhary won the gold medal in the 10m Air Pistol Mixed Team event.

Q. Who has been recommended as the 52nd Chief Justice of India, with effect from May 14, 2025?

A) Justice Sanjiv Khanna
B) Justice K.G. Balakrishnan
C) Justice B.R. Gavai
D) Justice D.Y. Chandrachud

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Answer: C) Justice B.R. Gavai
Justice B.R. Gavai recommended as the next Chief Justice of India (CJI) by current CJI Sanjiv Khanna, who retires on May 13, 2025. Justice Gavai, the second-most senior Supreme Court judge, will be sworn in as the 52nd CJI on May 14, 2025.

Q. The 6th edition of Exercise DUSTLIK, conducted in April 2025 at Pune, was held between which two countries?

A) India and Kazakhstan
B) India and Uzbekistan
C) India and Russia
D) India and Kyrgyzstan

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Answer: B) India and Uzbekistan
The 6th edition of India-Uzbekistan Joint Military Exercise DUSTLIK-6 began on 16 April 2025 at the Foreign Training Node, Aundh, Pune, Maharashtra.

Q. On which train has Indian Railways introduced the first-ever onboard ATM in April 2025?

A) Deccan Queen
B) Panchvati Express
C) Shatabdi Express
D) Rajdhani Express

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Answer: B) Panchvati Express
Indian Railways has introduced the first-ever onboard ATM on the Panchvati Express running between Manmad and CSMT, Mumbai, as part of a pilot project.

Today Current Affairs MCQs : 16 April 2025

Q. Who won the Freestyle Chess Grand Slam 2025?

a) Hikaru Nakamura
b) Fabiano Caruana
c) Magnus Carlsen
d) Arjun Erigaisi

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Answer: c) Magnus Carlsen
World number one Magnus Carlsen of Norway won the Freestyle Chess Grand Slam 2025 in Paris by defeating American GM Hikaru Nakamura 1.5-0.5, earning $200,000.

Q. What is the forecast for the Southwest Monsoon in India for 2025?

a) Below normal rainfall
b) Normal rainfall
c) Above normal rainfall
d) No rainfall

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Answer: c) Above normal rainfall
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast that the Southwest Monsoon (June–September) 2025 will bring above normal rainfall across most parts of India.

Q. Who is the Director General of IMD as of April 2025?

a) Dr. M Ravichandran
b) Dr. Ramesh Chand
c) Dr. Mrutyunjay Mohapatra
d) Dr. G. Satheesh Reddy

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Answer: c) Dr. Mrutyunjay Mohapatra
IMD Director General Dr. Mrutyunjay Mohapatra stated that El Niño-neutral conditions are likely to prevail during the season.

Q. What is India’s Haj quota for the year 2025?

a) 1.36 lakh
b) 1.50 lakh
c) 1.75 lakh
d) 2 lakh

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Answer: c) 1.75 lakh
India’s Haj quota has increased from 1.36 lakh in 2014 to 1.75 lakh in 2025.

Q. Which waterway is designated as National Waterway-1 (NW-1)?

a) Brahmaputra River
b) West Coast Canal
c) Ganga-Bhagirathi-Hooghly River System
d) East Coast Canal

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Answer: c) Ganga-Bhagirathi-Hooghly River System
India’s National Waterways achieved a record cargo traffic of 145.5 million tonnes in the Financial Year 2024-25.

Today Current Affairs MCQs : 15 April 2025

Q. Who was one of the celebrities aboard the Blue Origin NS-31 flight, First All-Women Tourist Crew to Fly to Space with Blue Origin on 14 April 2025?

A. Taylor Swift
B. Beyoncé
C. Katy Perry
D. Rihanna

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Answer: C. Katy Perry
On 14 April 2025, six women, including singer Katy Perry, successfully completed a short space tourism flight aboard Blue Origin’s New Shepard NS-31 spacecraft.

Q. Which state is hosting the 7th edition of Khelo India Youth Games 2025?

A. Maharashtra
B. Karnataka
C. Bihar
D. Gujarat

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Answer: C. Bihar
Bihar will host the 7th edition of the Khelo India Youth Games 2025 from 4th to 15th May across cities like Patna, Gaya, Rajgir, Begusarai, and Bhagalpur.

Q. Who won the 2025 presidential election in Ecuador?

A. Luisa González
B. Guillermo Lasso
C. Daniel Noboa
D. Rafael Correa

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Answer: C. Daniel Noboa
Daniel Noboa, the incumbent President of Ecuador, has won a second four-year term by securing 55.85% of the vote against his left-wing opponent, Luisa González.

Q. What is the name of the platform launched by QNu Labs for cybersecurity in April 2025?

A. Q-Guard
B. Q-Shield
C. QuantumSafe
D. QLock

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Answer: B. Q-Shield
QNu Labs, a startup selected under the National Quantum Mission by the Department of Science and Technology (DST), has launched the world’s first platform, Q-Shield, on World Quantum Day.

Today Current Affairs MCQs : 14 April 2025

Q. Who won the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 title?

A) Bengaluru FC
B) Mumbai City FC
C) Mohun Bagan Super Giant
D) Kerala Blasters

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✅ Correct Answer: C) Mohun Bagan Super Giant
Mohun Bagan Super Giant won the 2024-25 Indian Super League (ISL) title with a 2-1 victory over Bengaluru FC on April 12, 2025, at Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan Stadium, Kolkata.

Q. Who won the gold medal in the compound mixed team event at Archery World Cup Stage 1, 2025?

A) Huang I-Jou and Chen Chieh-Lun
B) Deepika Kumari and Atanu Das
C) Jyothi Surekha Vennam and Rishabh Yadav
D) Abhishek Verma and Jyothi Surekha Vennam

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Answer: C) Jyothi Surekha Vennam and Rishabh Yadav
The Indian archery duo of Jyothi Surekha Vennam and Rishabh Yadav won the gold medal in the compound mixed team event at the Archery World Cup Stage 1 in Florida, USA, on April 12, 2025.

Q. Who has been reappointed as the chairperson of the ICC Men’s Cricket Committee in April 2025?

A. Anil Kumble
B. Jonathan Trott
C. Sourav Ganguly
D. VVS Laxman

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Answer: C. Sourav Ganguly
Sourav Ganguly, former Indian cricket captain, has been reappointed as the chairperson of the ICC Men’s Cricket Committee as of April 13, 2025.

Q. What is the full form of AIKEYME?

A. Africa India Key Economic Maritime Engagement
B. Africa India Knowledge Exchange for Maritime Excellence
C. Africa India Key Maritime Engagement
D. African-Indian Kinetic Maritime Exercise

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Answer: C. Africa India Key Maritime Engagement
Africa India Key Maritime Engagement (AIKEYME), a multilateral maritime exercise, began on 13 April 2025 in Tanzania and will conclude on 18 April 2025.

Q. What major role did Dr. Ambedkar play in Indian history?

A. First President of India
B. Founder of the Supreme Court
C. Chief architect of the Indian Constitution
D. First Nobel Laureate from India

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Answer: C. Chief architect of the Indian Constitution
Dr. Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar, fondly called Babasaheb, is being honored across India on his 134th birth anniversary. Born on April 14, 1891, Ambedkar was the chief architect of the Indian Constitution and a champion of social justice.

Q. What type of weapon system did India successfully demonstrate in April 2025, capable of shooting down fixed-wing aircraft, missiles, and swarm drones?

A. Ballistic missile
B. Hypersonic missile
C. Laser-based weapon system
D. Anti-tank missile

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Answer: C. Laser-based weapon system
For the first time, India has successfully demonstrated a 30-kilowatt laser-based weapon system, capable of shooting down fixed-wing aircraft, missiles, and swarm drones.

Today Current Affairs MCQs : 12 April 2025

Question: What is the Index of Industrial Production (IIP) used for in India?

A) Measuring the inflation rate in the economy
B) Calculating the country’s foreign exchange reserves
C) Measuring the performance and growth of industrial sectors
D) Evaluating the agricultural output of the nation

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Answer: C) Measuring the performance and growth of industrial sectors
India’s Index of Industrial Production (IIP) rose 2.9% year-on-year in February 2025, showing moderate growth compared to 5.0% in January

Q. What is ‘Gaurav’ successfully tested by DRDO in April 2025?

A. A hypersonic missile
B. A long-range glide bomb
C. A drone surveillance system
D. A satellite launch vehicle

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Answer: B. A long-range glide bomb
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully conducted release trials of the Long-Range Glide Bomb ‘Gaurav’ from a Su-30 MKI aircraft on 12 April 2025.

Q. Who is regarded as India’s first female teacher?

A. Rani Lakshmi Bai
B. Savitribai Phule
C. Annie Besant
D. Sarojini Naidu

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Answer: B) Savitribai Phule
Social Reformer Mahatma Jyotirao Phule Jayanti, observed annually on April 11. His wife, Savitribai Phule, was India’s first female teacher.

Q. What epic features Lord Hanuman as a central character?

A. Mahabharata
B. Vedas
C. Ramayana
D. Upanishads

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Answer: C. Ramayana
Hanuman Jayanti, celebrated on April 12, marks the birth anniversary of Lord Hanuman, a symbol of devotion, strength, and courage in Hindu mythology.

Today Current Affairs MCQs : 11 April 2025

Q. In which format will cricket be played at the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics?

A. ODI
B. Test
C. T20
D. The Hundred

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Answer: C. T20
Cricket will be played in the T20 format at the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games, with six teams each in the Men’s and Women’s tournaments.

Q. Where was Lord Mahavir born?

A. Rajgir
B. Nalanda
C. Kundagrama
D. Pataliputra

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C. Kundagrama
Lord Mahavir was born in 599 BCE in Kundagrama, near Vaishali (in present-day Bihar, India). Born to King Siddhartha and Queen Trishala, he renounced his royal life at the age of 30 and embarked on a spiritual journey.

Q. Which Indian archers are part of the men’s recurve team that reached the final?

A. Deepika Kumari, Dhiraj Bommadevara, Tarundeep Rai
B. Atanu Das, Dhiraj Bommadevara, Tarundeep Rai
C. Abhishek Verma, Atanu Das, Dhiraj Bommadevara
D. Tarundeep Rai, Rahul Banerjee, Deepika Kumari

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Answer: B. Atanu Das, Dhiraj Bommadevara, Tarundeep Rai
The Indian men’s recurve archery team—Dhiraj Bommadevara, Atanu Das, and Tarundeep Rai—has reached the final of the Archery World Cup Stage 1 in Florida, USA.

Q. Which major terror incident is Tahawwur Rana linked to?

A. Pulwama Attack
B. 26/11 Mumbai Attacks
C. Parliament Attack
D. Uri Attack

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Answer: B. 26/11 Mumbai Attacks
Tahawwur Rana, a key conspirator in the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks, was extradited to India on April 9, 2025. A Canadian national of Pakistani origin, Rana aided David Headley in conducting reconnaissance for the attacks.

Today Current Affairs MCQs : 10 April 2025

Q. World Homoeopathy Day is celebrated on which date each year?

A. April 7
B. April 10
C. March 30
D. May 5

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Answer: B. April 10
World Homoeopathy Day is celebrated every year on April 10 to commemorate the birth anniversary of Dr. Samuel Hahnemann, the founder of homoeopathy.

Q: On April 9, 2025, which country did the US exclude from the 90-day global tariff pause announced by President Donald Trump?

A. India
B. Russia
C. China
D. Germany

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Answer: C. China
On April 9, 2025, US President Donald Trump announced a 90-day pause on tariffs for all countries except China.

Q: What is the revised repo rate announced by the RBI in April 2025?

A) 6.50%
B) 6.00%
C) 5.75%
D) 6.25%

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Correct Answer: B) 6.00%
On April 9, 2025, the Reserve Bank of India’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) unanimously cut the policy repo rate by 25 basis points to 6%, marking the second consecutive rate reduction this year.

Q. Who manufactures the Rafale fighter jets and which country is it based in?

A. Boeing – United States
B. Airbus – Germany
C. Dassault Aviation – France
D. Lockheed Martin – United States

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Answer: C. Dassault Aviation – France
On April 9, 2025, India approved the acquisition of 26 Rafale fighter jets from France to strengthen its naval capabilities.

Today Current Affairs MCQs : 9 April 2025

Q. Who won gold medal in the women’s 10m air pistol event at the ISSF World Cup 2025?

A. Manu Bhaker
B. Suruchi Singh
C. Jiang Ranxin
D. Qian Wei

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Answer: B. Suruchi Singh
Suruchi Singh, just 18 years old, won her first-ever gold in the women’s 10m air pistol event, defeating top Chinese contenders. With a final score of 244.6

Q. Which event did Vijayveer Sidhu win at the ISSF World Cup 2025?

A. 10m air rifle
B. 50m pistol
C. 25m rapid fire pistol
D. Skeet shooting

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Answer: C. 25m rapid fire pistol
Vijayveer Sidhu made history by becoming the first Indian ever to win gold in the men’s 25m rapid fire pistol.

Q. When did the Waqf (Amendment) Act 2025 come into effect?

A. 1 April 2025
B. 6 April 2025
C. 8 April 2025
D. 9 April 2025

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Answer: C. 8 April 2025
The Waqf (Amendment) Act 2025 officially came into force on April 8, 2025, following President Droupadi Murmu’s assent.

Q. Navkar Mahamantra is associated with which religion?

A. Hinduism
B. Buddhism
C. Jainism
D. Sikhism

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Answer: C. Jainism
Navkar Mahamantra Divas is a spiritually significant event rooted in Jain philosophy, dedicated to the collective chanting of the Navkar Mahamantra

Q. Which policy guided the amalgamation of 26 Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) in April 2025?

A. Digital India
B. Financial Literacy Mission
C. One State, One RRB
D. Jan Dhan Yojana

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Answer: C. One State, One RRB
On 8 April 2025, the Department of Financial Services (DFS) under the Ministry of Finance announced the amalgamation of 26 Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) as part of the fourth phase of consolidation, following the principle of “One State, One RRB.”

Today Current Affairs MCQs : 8 April 2025

Q. Which loan category under Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana (PMMY) ranges from ₹50,000 to ₹5 lakh?

A. Shishu
B. Kishor
C. Tarun
D. Tarun Plus

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Answer: B. Kishor
Loan Categories:
Tarun Plus: ₹10 lakh – ₹20 lakh (new addition)
Shishu: Up to ₹50,000
Kishor: ₹50,000 – ₹5 lakh (grew from 5.9% to 44.7% share)
Tarun: ₹5 lakh – ₹10 lakh

Q. Who won the gold medal in the men’s 10m air rifle event at ISSF World Cup 2025 in Buenos Aires?

A. Arjun Babuta
B. Marcelo Julian Gutierrez
C. Rudrankksh Balasaheb Patil
D. Kiran Ankush Jadhav

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Answer: C. Rudrankksh Balasaheb Patil
Indian shooter Rudrankksh Balasaheb Patil won the gold medal in the men’s 10m air rifle event at the ISSF World Cup 2025 in Buenos Aires on April 6, 2025.

Q. Which award did President Droupadi Murmu receive in Lisbon on April 7, 2025?

A. Order of Merit
B. Golden Key of Europe
C. Key to the City of Lisbon
D. Lisbon Peace Medal

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Answer: C. Key to the City of Lisbon
On April 7, 2025, President Droupadi Murmu was conferred the prestigious “Key to the City of Lisbon”, the highest civic honour of the Portuguese capital.

Q. What recent government policy move is expected to boost domestic consumption in India in financial year 2025-206?

A. GST rate cut
B. Infrastructure stimulus package
C. Changes in income tax slabs
D. Increase in export duties

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Answer: C. Changes in income tax slabs
On April 7, 2025, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) began its three-day bi-monthly monetary policy review meeting. First MPC meeting of the new financial year and follows the Union Budget 2025, which aimed to boost consumer spending through changes in income tax slabs.

Today Current Affairs MCQs : 7 April 2025

Q. Which key bill was passed after a heated midnight debate during the Budget Session of Parliament in April 2025?

A. GST (Amendment) Bill
B. Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025
C. Land Acquisition Bill
D. Uniform Civil Code Bill

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Answer: B. Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025
The Budget Session of Parliament, which began on January 31, 2025, officially concluded on April 5, 2025, with both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha adjourned sine die.

Q. What is the name of the highest civilian award conferred upon PM Modi by Sri Lanka?

A. Bharat Ratna
B. Sri Lanka Mitra Vibhushana
C. Lankan Order of Friendship
D. South Asian Peace Award

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Ans: B. Sri Lanka Mitra Vibhushana
On April 5, 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi was awarded the Sri Lanka Mitra Vibhushana, Sri Lanka’s highest civilian honour for foreign Heads of State and Government, by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake in Colombo.

Q. What is the unique feature of the New Pamban Bridge between Rameswaram Island and mainland India?

A. It is a suspension bridge
B. It is the longest bridge in India
C. It is a vertical-lift sea bridge
D. It has a double-decker railway system

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Answer: C. It is a vertical-lift sea bridge
On April 6, 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the New Pamban Bridge in Tamil Nadu, India’s first vertical-lift sea bridge, to enhances connectivity between Rameswaram Island and mainland India.

Q. Who is the first Indian boxer to win a gold medal at the World Boxing Cup, and in which year?

A. Vijender Singh, 2012
B. Mary Kom, 2018
C. Hitesh Gulia, 2025
D. Shiva Thapa, 2020

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Answer: c) Hitesh Gulia, 2025
Hitesh Gulia clinching the gold medal at the prestigious World Boxing Cup Brazil 2025 on 6 April 2025.

Q. Who became the first Indian to receive the Fred Darrington Sand Master Award?

A. Subodh Gupta
B. M.F. Husain
C. Sudarsan Pattnaik
D. Anish Kapoor

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Answer: C. Sudarsan Pattnaik
Renowned Indian sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik has become the first Indian to win the prestigious Fred Darrington Sand Master Award for his exceptional contribution to sand art.

Q. What is the theme of World Health Day 2025 as declared by the WHO?

A. Universal Health Coverage for All
B. Building a Healthier Tomorrow
C. Healthy Beginnings, Hopeful Futures
D. Health for Women and Children

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Answer: C. Healthy Beginnings, Hopeful Futures
World Health Day is being observed globally on 7 April 2025, focusing on the theme “Healthy Beginnings, Hopeful Futures” as declared by the World Health Organization (WHO).

Today Current Affairs MCQs : 5 April 2025

Q. Who became the first Indian boxer to reach the final of the Boxing World Cup 2025?

A) Vishal
B) Hitesh
C) Jadumani Singh
D) Sachin Siwach

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Correct Answer: B) Hitesh
On April 4, 2025, Hitesh made history by becoming the first Indian boxer to reach the final of the Boxing World Cup 2025, held in Foz do Iguaçu, Brazil.

Q. Which country assumed the Chairmanship of BIMSTEC for 2025–2027?

A) India
B) Thailand
C) Bangladesh
D) Sri Lanka

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Correct Answer: C) Bangladesh
On April 4, 2025, Bangladesh assumed the Chairmanship of BIMSTEC (Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation) for the next two years, during the BIMSTEC Summit held in Bangkok.

Q. What major transport agreement was signed during the BIMSTEC Summit 2025?

A) BIMSTEC Aviation Pact
B) BIMSTEC Road Development Agreement
C) BIMSTEC Maritime Transport Agreement
D) BIMSTEC Rail Integration Plan

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Answer: C) BIMSTEC Maritime Transport Agreement
On April 4, 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi participated in the 6th BIMSTEC Summit held in Bangkok

Q. Where were the MRSAM flight tests conducted by DRDO and the Indian Army in April 2025?

A) Chandipur
B) Pokhran
C) Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Island
D) Visakhapatnam

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Answer: C) Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Island
On April 4, 2025, the DRDO and Indian Army successfully conducted four flight tests of the Army version of the Medium-Range Surface-to-Air Missile (MRSAM) from Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Island, Odisha.

Today Current Affairs MCQs : 4 April 2025

Q. Who has been appointed as the Deputy Governor of the Reserve Bank of India in April 2025?

A) Urjit Patel
B) Michael Debaprata Patra
C) Dr. Poonam Gupta
D) Raghuram Rajan

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Correct Answer: C) Dr. Poonam Gupta
Dr. Poonam Gupta has been appointed as the Deputy Governor of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) for a three-year term starting April 1, 2025.

Q. What was the real name of Veteran actor-director Manoj Kumar, who passed away in April 2025?

A) Harikrishna Giri Goswami
B) Hariom Kumar
C) Harish Goswami
D) Giri Prasad Manoj

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Correct Answer: A) Harikrishna Giri Goswami
Veteran actor and director Manoj Kumar passed away in Mumbai on April 4, 2025, at the age of 87.

Q. In which country is the World Boxing Cup 2025, being held?

A) Italy
B) Kazakhstan
C) Brazil
D) Australia

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Correct Answer: C) Brazil
On April 3, 2025, Indian boxers Manish Rathore, Hitesh, and Abhinash Jamwal advanced to the semifinals of their respective weight categories at the World Boxing Cup in Brazil, guaranteeing three more medals for India.

Q. When did the Parliament Passes the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025?

A) April 1, 2025
B) April 2, 2025
C) April 3, 2025
D) March 31, 2025

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Correct Answer: C) April 3, 2025
The Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025 was passed by Parliament after the Rajya Sabha approved it on April 3, 2025, with 128 votes in favor and 95 against, following a 12-hour debate. The Lok Sabha had already approved the Bill.

Today Current Affairs MCQs : 3 April 2025

Q. By how much has NHAI increased toll charges on highways and expressways from April 1, 2025?

A) 2-3%
B) 4-5%
C) 6-7%
D) 8-10%

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Answer: B) 4-5%
The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has raised toll charges by 4-5% as part of its annual inflation adjustment based on the wholesale price index.

Q. Where is the 6th BIMSTEC Summit held on April 4, 2025?

A) New Delhi, India
B) Colombo, Sri Lanka
C) Bangkok, Thailand
D) Dhaka, Bangladesh

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Answer: C) Bangkok, Thailand
The 6th BIMSTEC Summit is set to take place on April 4, 2025, in Bangkok, Thailand. This summit marks a significant milestone as it is the first in-person BIMSTEC meeting since 2018.

Q. When was the Waqf (Amendment) Bill 2025 passed in the Lok Sabha?

a) March 31, 2025
b) April 2, 2025
c) April 5, 2025
d) April 10, 2025

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Answer: b) April 2, 2025
The Lok Sabha passed the Waqf (Amendment) Bill 2025 on April 2, 2025, with 288 votes in favor and 232 against. The House also approved the Mussalman Wakf (Repeal) Bill 2024, repealing the Mussalman Wakf Act 1923.

Q. What is the percentage of the reciprocal tariff effective from April 9, 2025 imposed by Donald Trump on Indian goods?

A. 20%
B. 26%
C. 30%
D. 35%

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Ans: B. 26%
Donald Trump’s announcement of a 26% reciprocal tariff on Indian goods has significant implications for India’s economy and trade relations. This tariff, effective from April 9, 2025.

Today Current Affairs MCQs : 2 April 2025

Q. When did the RBI announce the withdrawal of ₹2000 banknotes from circulation?

A) March 31, 2024
B) May 19, 2023
C) October 7, 2023
D) January 1, 2024

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Answer: B) May 19, 2023
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) announced that 98.21% of ₹2000 banknotes have been returned to the banking system as on March 31, 2024. On May 19, 2023, the RBI declared the withdrawal of ₹2000 notes from circulation.

Q. How much renewable energy capacity did India add in the 2024-2025 financial year?

A) 18.57 GW
B) 21 GW
C) 25 GW
D) 9 GW

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Answer: C) 25 GW
India’s renewable energy sector recorded its highest-ever capacity addition of 25 gigawatts (GW) in the 2024-2025 financial year, marking a 35% increase from the 18.57 GW installed in 2023-24.

Q. Who is the President of Chile visiting India in April 2025?

A) Sebastián Piñera
B) Michelle Bachelet
C) Gabriel Boric Font
D) Ricardo Lagos

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Answer: C) Gabriel Boric Font
Chilean President Gabriel Boric Font is on a state visit to India from April 1 to April 5, 2025, marking 76 years of diplomatic relations between the two nations.

Q. Which Indian equestrian won first place at the Azelhof CSI Lier competition in 2025?

A) Rohan Bopanna
B) Niharika Singhania
C) Fouaad Mirza
D) Anush Agarwal

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Answer: B) Niharika Singhania
On April 1, 2025, young Indian equestrian Niharika Singhania secured first place at the prestigious Azelhof CSI Lier competition in Belgium.

Today Current Affairs MCQs : 1 April 2025

Q. Who assumed office as the 7th Secretary-General of the Commonwealth on April 1, 2025?

A) Patricia Scotland
B) Shirley Botchwey
C) Ellen Johnson Sirleaf
D) Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala

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Answer: B) Shirley Botchwey
Shirley Botchwey assumed office as the 7th Secretary-General of the Commonwealth on April 1, 2025, becoming the first African woman to hold the position.

Q. Where will the Hero Asia Cup Hockey 2025 be held from August 29 to September 7?

A) Patna
B) Rajgir
C) Kolkata
D) Delhi

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Answer: B) Rajgir
Rajgir, Bihar, will host the Hero Asia Cup Hockey 2025 from August 29 to September 7 at the newly developed Rajgir Hockey Stadium.

Q. What is the name of the bilateral India-US bilateral Tri-Service Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) Exercise, began in Visakhapatnam on April 1, 2025?

A) Exercise Malabar
B) Exercise Yudh Abhyas
C) Exercise Tiger Triumph
D) Exercise Vajra Prahar

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Answer: C) Exercise Tiger Triumph
Exercise Tiger Triumph 2025, the fourth edition of the India-US bilateral Tri-Service Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) Exercise, began in Visakhapatnam on April 1, 2025.

Q. When did the Unified Pension Scheme (UPS) come into effect?

A) January 1, 2025
B) March 31, 2025
C) April 1, 2025
D) April 30, 2025

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Answer: C) April 1, 2025
The Unified Pension Scheme (UPS) for Central Government employees came into effect on April 1, 2025, as an option under the National Pension System (NPS).

Today Current Affairs MCQs : 31 March 2025

Q. What is the charitable act performed before the Eid-ul-Fitr prayers, aimed at supporting the less fortunate?

A. Salat al-Eid
B. Zakat al-Fitr
C. Sawm
D. Hajj

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Ans: B. Zakat al-Fitr

Q. What was the main objective of Operation Brahma, a mission launched by India in March 2025?

A. To strengthen India-Myanmar relations
B. To deliver relief aid to Myanmar after an earthquake
C. To conduct military exercises in Myanmar
D. To expand India’s trade with Myanmar

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Answer: B. To deliver relief aid to Myanmar after an earthquake

Q. Which country hosted the Multinational Air Exercise INIOCHOS-25 ?

A) France
B) Greece
C) Italy
D) Germany

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Answer: B) Greece
The Indian Air Force (IAF) is participating in the multinational air exercise INIOCHOS-25, which began today, March 31, 2025, at Andravida Air Base in Greece.

Q. The Vikram Samvat era began in which year BCE?

a) 78 BCE
b) 57 BCE
c) 320 BCE
d) 500 BCE

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Ans: b) 57 BCE
Vikram Samvat, one of the traditional Hindu lunar calendars, marks the beginning of the Hindu New Year. In 2025, the Vikram Samvat New Year celebrated on March 30th, ushering in the year 2082.

Today Current Affairs MCQs : 29 March 2025

Q. Elon Musk sold the social media site X (formerly Twitter) to which company in March 2025?

A) Tesla
B) SpaceX
C) OpenAI
D) xAI

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Answer: D) xAI
Elon Musk has sold the social media site X (formerly Twitter) to his AI company, xAI, in a $33 billion deal on 28 March 2025

Q. Who won India’s first gold medal in the women’s 62 kg category at the Asian Wrestling Championship 2025?

A) Antim Panghal
B) Manisha Bhanwala
C) Ok J Kim
D) Meng H Hsieh

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Ans: B) Manisha Bhanwala
Manisha Bhanwala won gold medal at the Asian Wrestling Championship 2025, defeating Korea’s Ok J Kim 8-7 in the women’s 62 kg category.

Q. Which state topped the medal tally at the Khelo India Para Games 2025?

A) Uttar Pradesh
B) Tamil Nadu
C) Maharashtra
D) Haryana

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Answer: D) Haryana
The Khelo India Para Games 2025 concluded on March 28 at JLN Stadium, New Delhi. Haryana led the medal tally with 34 gold, followed by Tamil Nadu with 28 gold, and Uttar Pradesh with 23 gold.

Q. What is the new rate of dearness allowance and dearness relief effective from January 1, 2025?

A) 53%
B) 54%
C) 55%
D) 56%

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Answer: C) 55%
The Union Cabinet on 28 March 2025 approved a 2% increase in dearness allowance (DA) for central government employees and dearness relief (DR) for pensioners, effective from January 1, 2025, raising it from 53% to 55% of basic pay or pension.

Today Current Affairs MCQs : 28 March 2025

Q. Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) completed the Rolling experiment in March 2025. This is part of which mission?

A) Chandrayaan-4
B) Gaganyaan
C) SpaDeX
D) Mangalyaan-2

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Answer: C) SpaDeX
On March 27, 2025, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) completed the Rolling experiment. This was part of its Space Docking Experiment (SpaDeX) mission.

Q. What is the name of the tri-service integrated exercise conducted by the Indian Armed Forces in March 2025 in the high-altitude terrain of Arunachal Pradesh?

A) Prachand Prahar
B) Vijay Shakti
C) Poorvi Prahar
D) Agni Yudh

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Answer: A) Prachand Prahar
From March 25 to 27, 2025, the Indian Armed Forces conducted a tri-service integrated exercise called Prachand Prahar in the high-altitude terrain of Arunachal Pradesh. The Army, Air Force, and Navy collaborated to test their coordinated operational capabilities.

Q. Which companies signed contracts with the Ministry of Defence for the procurement of Nag Missile System (NAMIS) Tracked version and light vehicles?

A) Tata Motors and Bharat Dynamics Limited
B) Armoured Vehicle Nigam Limited, Force Motors Ltd, and Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd
C) Larsen & Toubro and Hindustan Aeronautics Limited
D) Reliance Defence and Ashok Leyland

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Answer: B) Armoured Vehicle Nigam Limited, Force Motors Ltd, and Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd
On March 27, 2025, the Ministry of Defence signed contracts with Armoured Vehicle Nigam Limited, Force Motors Ltd, and Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd to procure the Nag Missile System (NAMIS) Tracked version and 5,000 light vehicles for the Armed Forces, totaling Rs 2,500 crore.

Q. What is the purpose of the ‘Sahkar Taxi’ service?

A. To provide free rides to passengers.
B. To create a cooperative-based taxi service.
C. To promote private ride-hailing companies.
D. To increase government control over transportation.

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Ans: B. To create a cooperative-based taxi service.
The Indian government is set to introduce a new cooperative-based taxi service called ‘Sahkar Taxi.‘ This initiative, announced by Union Home Minister Amit Shah in Parliament on March 27, 2025, aims to provide an alternative to private ride-hailing platforms like Ola and Uber.

Today Current Affairs MCQs : 27 March 2025

Q. Indian-Origin Scientist Jay Bhattacharya has been appointed as the director of which institution in US?

A. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
B. National Institutes of Health (NIH)
C. World Health Organization (WHO)
D. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

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Answer: b) National Institutes of Health (NIH)
Indian-origin scientist Jay Bhattacharya has been confirmed as the 18th Director of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). 🎉 Nominated by President Donald Trump, he was confirmed on March 25, 2025, with a 53-47 vote by US Senate.

Q. Which team became the World Champion at the 2025 Sepak Takraw World Cup?

A) Japan
B) Malaysia
C) South Korea
D) India

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Answer: D) India
The Indian Men’s Regu team has made history, winning gold at the 2025 Sepak Takraw World Cup! The championship, held in Patna, Bihar. India defeat Japan 2-1 in the final on 25 March 2025.

Q. Who is leading the Argentina national football team on their visit to India in October 2025?

A) Paulo Dybala
B) Lionel Messi
C) Angel Di Maria
D) Lautaro Martinez

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Answer: B) Lionel Messi
The Argentina national football team, led by Lionel Messi, will visit India in October 2025 for an international exhibition match.

Q. What is the full form of VLSRSAM, successfully tested by DRDO in March 2025?

A) Vertically-Loaded Short-Range Surface-to-Air Missile
B) Vertically-Launched Short-Range Surface-to-Air Missile
C) Variable-Launch Short-Range Surface-to-Air Missile
D) Vertical-Lift Surface-to-Air Missile

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Answer: B) Vertically-Launched Short-Range Surface-to-Air Missile
On 27 March 2025, the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and the Indian Navy successfully tested the Vertically-Launched Short-Range Surface-to-Air Missile (VLSRSAM).

Today Current Affairs MCQs : 26 March 2025

Q.:Rajiv Gauba has been recently (in March 2025) appointed as:

(A) Union Home Secretary
(B) Full-time member of the NITI Aayog
(C) Cabinet Secretary
(D) Secretary in the Ministry of Urban Development

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Ans: (B) Full-time member of the NITI Aayog
Former Cabinet Secretary Rajiv Gauba has been appointed as a full-time member of the NITI Aayog, effective 25 March 2025.

Q. What is the significance of India’s first indigenous MRI machine, set to be installed at AIIMS Delhi by October 2025 for clinical trials?

(A) It eliminates the need for X-rays.
(B) It reduces dependence on imported medical equipment.
(C) It replaces CT scans in hospitals.
(D) It is powered entirely by renewable energy.

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Ans: (B) It reduces dependence on imported medical equipment.

Q. What is the main aim of the Disaster Management (Amendment) Bill 2024?

A) To reduce taxes
B) To strengthen the NDMA and SDMA
C) To create new political constituencies
D) To increase foreign investments

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Ans: B) To strengthen the NDMA and SDMA
The Disaster Management (Amendment) Bill 2024 has been passed by both houses of Parliament, with the Rajya Sabha approving it on 25 March 2025. It amends the Disaster Management Act, 2005, aiming to enhance the efficiency of the National and State Disaster Management Authorities (NDMA and SDMA).

Q. How much will customers be charged for a financial transaction beyond the free limit from May 1?

A) Rs 17
B) Rs 18
C) Rs 19
D) Rs 20

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Answer: C) Rs 19
Financial transactions beyond the free limit will now cost Rs 19 per transaction, up from Rs 17 from May 1,2025.

Q. What percentage of India’s workforce was covered by social security in 2024, according to the ILO report?

A) 24.4%
B) 48.8%
C) 40.3%
D) 50%

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Answer: B) 48.8%
According to the International Labour Organization (ILO), World Social Security Report 2024-26, India’s coverage has jumped from 24.4% in 2021 to 48.8% in 2024.

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