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Q. Which Indian cricketer announced his retirement from Test cricket in May 2025? A) Virat Kohli B) Ajinkya Rahane C) Rohit Sharma D) Cheteshwar Pujara
✅ Correct Answer: C) Rohit Sharma
Q. What was the codename for the nationwide Civil Defence Mock Drill conducted on May 7, 2025?
a) Operation Raksha b) Operation Abhyas c) Operation Suraksha d) Operation Agni
Answer: B) Operation Abhyas On May 7, 2025, India conducted a nationwide Civil Defence Mock Drill, codenamed Operation Abhyas, across 244 districts.
Q. Where was International Maritime Defence Exhibition (IMDEX) Asia 2025 held from May 6 to May 8, 2025 ? A) Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia B) Jakarta, Indonesia C) Changi Exhibition Centre, Singapore D) Bangkok, Thailand
✅ Correct Answer: C) Changi Exhibition Centre, Singapore The International Maritime Defence Exhibition (IMDEX) Asia 2025 was held at the Changi Exhibition Centre, Singapore, from May 6 to May 8, 2025.
Q. What is the name of the military operation launched by India on May 7, 2025, targeting terror camps across Pakistan? A) Operation Vijay B) Operation Sindoor C) Operation Shakti D) Operation Surya
✅ Correct Answer: B) Operation Sindoor On May 7, 2025, the Indian Armed Forces launched ‘Operation Sindoor’, targeting nine terror camps across Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK).
Q. Who has been elected as the new Chancellor of Germany in May 2025? A) Olaf Scholz B) Armin Laschet C) Friedrich Merz D) Angela Merkel
✅ Correct Answer: C) Friedrich Merz Friedrich Merz, the conservative leader, has been elected as the new Chancellor of Germany after securing 325 votes in the second round of voting in the Lower House of Parliament, surpassing the required threshold of 316.
Q. What major agreements was announced by India and the UK on May 6, 2025? A) Climate Pact and Defense Deal B) Education Exchange Treaty C) Free Trade Agreement D) Nuclear Agreement
✅ Correct Answer: C) Free Trade Agreement On May 6, 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced the successful conclusion of the India–UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA)
Q: During NEET (UG) 2025, which biometric method did UIDAI test for verifying candidate identity?
A. Iris scan B. Fingerprint authentication C. Aadhaar-based face authentication D. Voice recognition
Answer: C. Aadhaar-based face authentication
Q: Why did the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) hold closed-door consultations on May 5, 2025?
A) To discuss climate change impacts in South Asia B) At Pakistan’s request, to discuss tensions with India C) To issue sanctions against India D) To approve a peacekeeping mission in Kashmir
Correct Answer: B) At Pakistan’s request, to discuss tensions with India
Q: Why is the Ministry of Home Affairs conducting Civil Defence mock drills across 244 districts on May 7, 2025?
A) To celebrate Civil Defence Day B) To test new military equipment C) To assess and enhance preparedness amid rising tensions with Pakistan D) To train police forces for urban law enforcement
Answer: C) To assess and enhance preparedness amid rising tensions with Pakistan
Q. Who won a historic second term as Prime Minister of Australia in May 2025? A. Peter Dutton B. Scott Morrison C. Anthony Albanese D. Kevin Rudd
✔️ Correct Answer: C. Anthony Albanese
Q: Where did DRDO conduct the maiden flight trial of the Stratospheric Airship Platform on May 3, 2025? A. Agra, Uttar Pradesh B. Pokhran, Rajasthan C. Sheopur, Madhya Pradesh D. Bengaluru, Karnataka
✔️ Correct Answer: C. Sheopur, Madhya Pradesh On May 3, 2025, the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully conducted maiden flight-trials of a Stratospheric Airship Platform from the Sheopur Trial site in Madhya Pradesh.
Q. Where is the 7th edition of the Khelo India Youth Games held in 2025?
A) Maharashtra B) Haryana C) Bihar D) Karnataka
✅ Correct Answer: C) Bihar The seventh edition of the Khelo India Youth Games began in Bihar on May 4, 2025.
Q. Which country became the first to release genome-edited rice varieties? A) China B) Japan C) India D) USA
✅ Correct Answer: C) India India has become the first country in the world to develop and release genome-edited rice varieties. On May 4, 2025, Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan launched two new varieties developed by ICAR institutions in New Delhi.
Q. What was the total value of India’s exports in FY 2024–25? A. $778.1 billion B. $820.93 billion C. $824.9 billion D. $387.5 billion
✔️ Correct Answer: C. $824.9 billion India’s total exports reached a record $824.9 billion in the financial year 2024–25, according to the Reserve Bank of India.
Q. Indian Air Force (IAF) Conducts First-Ever Day-Night Landing Exercise on Ganga Expressway on 2 May 2025. Where is the 3.5 km-long airstrip used for the IAF drill located?
A. Kanpur B. Shahjahanpur C. Lucknow D. Varanasi
✔️ Correct Answer: B. Shahjahanpur
Q. When is World Press Freedom Day observed annually? A. May 1 B. May 2 C. May 3 D. May 4
Q. When is Labour Day celebrated annually ? A. April 1 B. May 1 C. June 1 D. July 1
✔️ Correct Answer: B. May 1
Q. Who has been appointed as the new Secretary of the Department of Revenue in May 2025? A. Rajiv Kumar B. Arvind Shrivastava C. Ajay Bhushan Pandey D. T.V. Somanathan
✔️ Correct Answer: B. Arvind Shrivastava Arvind Shrivastava, a 1994-batch IAS officer of the Karnataka cadre, has been appointed as the Secretary of the Department of Revenue under the Ministry of Finance, effective May 1, 2025.
Q. Who received the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award 2023 ? A. Lakshya Sen B. PV Sindhu C. Chirag Shetty and Satwiksairaj Rankireddy D. Kidambi Srikanth
✔️ Correct Answer: C. Chirag Shetty and Satwiksairaj Rankireddy On May 1, 2025, Youth Affairs and Sports Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya felicitated Chirag Shetty and Satwiksairaj Rankireddy with the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award 2023 in New Delhi.
Q. Which section did the Namo Bharat train run through for the first time during this trial on May 1, 2025? A. Elevated section in Delhi B. Elevated section in Ghaziabad C. Underground section of Meerut D. Underground section of Delhi
✔️ Correct Answer: C. Underground section of Meerut The National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC) began trial runs of the Namo Bharat train on May 1, 2025, on the final stretch of the Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut RRTS corridor, reaching Modipuram. This marked the first trial run through the underground section of Meerut
Q. On 30 April 2025, the central government announced a major decision for inclusion of what in the upcoming population census? a) Religion-based data b) Income classification c) Caste enumeration d) Educational qualifications
Answer: c) Caste enumeration On 30 April 2025, the central government announced that caste enumeration will be included in the upcoming population census.
Q. Under which article of the Constitution is the census a Union subject? a) Article 370 b) Article 246 c) Article 356 d) Article 14
Answer: b) Article 246
Q. On 30 April 2025, the United States announced the economic partnership agreement with Ukraine. What does this grant the United States access to in Ukraine? a) Agricultural exports b) Military bases c) Rare earth minerals d) Oil reserves
Answer: c) Rare earth minerals
Q. On 30 April 2025, at the 2nd Indian Open Relay Competition in Chandigarh, who were the sprinters in the team that broke the national record in the men’s 4x100m relay? a) Neeraj Chopra, Amlan Borgohain, Gurindervir Singh, Animesh Kujur b) Gurindervir Singh, Animesh Kujur, Manikanta Hoblidhar, Amlan Borgohain c) Amlan Borgohain, Milkha Singh, Manikanta Hoblidhar, Animesh Kujur d) Animesh Kujur, Manikanta Hoblidhar, Avinash Sable, Amlan Borgohain
Answer: b) Gurindervir Singh, Animesh Kujur, Manikanta Hoblidhar, Amlan Borgohain
Q. On 30 April 2025, who took over as the new Commander-in-Chief of the Udhampur-based Northern Army Command? a) Lieutenant General Anil Chauhan b) Lieutenant General Pratik Sharma c) Lieutenant General MV Suchendra Kumar d) Lieutenant General Bipin Rawat
Q. Who became the Prime Minister of Canada after the 2025 general election? A. Justin Trudeau B. Andrew Scheer C. Mark Carney D. Jagmeet Singh
✅ Correct Answer: C. Mark Carney Mark Carney becomes Prime Minister of Canada after the Liberal Party won 169 seats in the 2025 general election, forming a minority government in the 343-member House of Commons.
Q. Where will the Asian Games 2026 be held? A. Beijing and Shanghai B. Tokyo and Osaka C. Aichi and Nagoya D. Seoul and Busan
✅ Correct Answer: C. Aichi and Nagoya Cricket will return for the 2026 Asian Games, while Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) will debut at the event, scheduled in Aichi and Nagoya, Japan, from September 19 to October 4.
Q. Who has been appointed as the 52nd Chief Justice of India? A. Sanjiv Khanna B. U.U. Lalit C. B.R. Gavai D. D.Y. Chandrachud
✅ Correct Answer: C. B.R. Gavai Justice B.R. Gavai has been appointed as the 52nd Chief Justice of India (CJI), effective from May 14, 2025, following the retirement of incumbent CJI Sanjiv Khanna on May 13.
Q. What is the title of the new book launched about Srinivasa Ramanujan? A. The Life of a Genius B. Infinity and Beyond C. Ramanujan: Journey of a Great Mathematician D. Number Theory and Ramanujan
✅ Correct Answer: C. Ramanujan: Journey of a Great Mathematician The National Archives of India launched a new book titled “Ramanujan: Journey of a Great Mathematician” on 30 April 2025 at the Dr. Ambedkar International Centre, New Delhi.
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
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
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
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
Q. Where was the Asian Yogasana Sport Championship 2025 held in April 2025? A) Mumbai B) Delhi C) Kathmandu D) Tokyo
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Answer: B) To achieve 100% immunisation and eliminate both diseases by 2026
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
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
✅ 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
✔️ Answer: b) Suspended all SVES visas issued to Pakistani nationals
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
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
✅ 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
✅ 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
✅ 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.
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
✅ 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
✅ 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
✅ 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%
✅ 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
✅ Correct Answer: d) Jeddah Prime Minister Narendra Modi departed for a two-day official visit to Saudi Arabia on April 22, 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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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.
Q. When is World Heritage Day celebrated every year?
A) April 22 B) April 10 C) April 18 D) March 18
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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.
a) Hikaru Nakamura b) Fabiano Caruana c) Magnus Carlsen d) Arjun Erigaisi
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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.
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
✅ 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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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.
Q. In which format will cricket be played at the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics?
A. ODI B. Test C. T20 D. The Hundred
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
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
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
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.
Q. World Homoeopathy Day is celebrated on which date each year?
A. April 7 B. April 10 C. March 30 D. May 5
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
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%
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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.”
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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).
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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-directorManoj Kumar, who passed away in April 2025?
A) Harikrishna Giri Goswami B) Hariom Kumar C) Harish Goswami D) Giri Prasad Manoj
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
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
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.
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