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.