Current Affairs Quiz - April, 2025

[1]. Recently, Similipal has been officially designated as a national park by the Odisha government. Which Indian state is home to Similipal National Park?

[A]. West Bengal

[B]. Odisha

[C]. Jharkhand

[D]. Chhattisgarh

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[2]. During his ‘Mann Ki Baat’ address, Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged people to use the ‘Sachet’ mobile app launched by the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA). What is the primary function of the ‘Sachet’ app?

[A]. Providing financial advice

[B]. Delivering online education

[C]. Offering telemedicine services

[D]. Giving real-time alerts on natural disasters

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[3]. This year marks the 70th anniversary of the first Asia-Africa summit, which took place in Bandung, Indonesia from April 18 to 24, 1955. Which historical gathering marked the precursor to the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM)?

[A]. The G7 Summit

[B]. The Bandung Conference

[C]. The Yalta Conference

[D]. The Bretton Woods Conference

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[4]. Recently, US President pressed Ukraine to accept a peace deal under which the US would reportedly recognise Crimea — which Russia seized in 2014 — as Russian territory. Which deep-water port in Crimea has historically been the home base of Russia’s Black Sea Fleet?

[A]. Sochi

[B]. Novorossiysk

[C]. Sevastopol

[D]. Odessa

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[5]. Recently, in retaliation to the Pahalgam terror attack, India decided to hold a major bilateral water-sharing treaty “in abeyance” and announced a series of other diplomatic measures. Which treaty is India referring to?

[A]. Simla Agreement

[B]. Indus Waters Treaty

[C]. Vienna Convention

[D]. Tashkent Agreement

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[6]. The Government has amended the Tobacco Board Rules, 1976, extending the registration validity for Virginia tobacco growers from 1 year to 3 years. Where is tobacco believed to have originated from?

[A]. South America

[B]. Africa

[C]. Europe

[D]. North America

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[7]. The Taliban recently shifted their stance on heritage sites, including pre-Islamic relics in Afghanistan. What was the name of the larger Buddha statue in Bamiyan Valley?

[A]. Salsal

[B]. Shamama

[C]. Vairochana

[D]. Shakyamuni

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[8]. Recently, a petition in the Supreme Court sought the invocation of which constitutional provision mandating the Union to protect every State against external aggression and internal disturbance and to ensure its governance in accordance with the Constitution?

[A]. Article 352

[B]. Article 354

[C]. Article 355

[D]. Article 356

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[9]. Recently, the Indian Prime Minister visited Saudi Arabia and co-chaired the second meeting of the India-Saudi Arabia Strategic Partnership Council (SPC). Where is Saudi Arabia located?

[A]. West Asia

[B]. North Africa

[C]. Southeast Asia

[D]. Central Asia

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[10]. Recently, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued orange and yellow alerts for regions including Delhi and Uttar Pradesh. What is the criterion for declaring a heat wave in the Plains?

[A]. Maximum temperature is below 30°C

[B]. Maximum temperature reaches at least 35°C or more

[C]. Departure from normal is 3.5°C to 5°C

[D]. Maximum temperature reaches at least 40°C or more

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[11]. The Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) recorded a turnover of Rs 1.70 lakh crore in the financial year 2024-25. Which ministry is KVIC associated with?

[A]. Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises

[B]. Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change

[C]. Ministry of Rural Development

[D]. Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare

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[12]. The Madhya Pradesh Cabinet recently approved a scheme for developing buffer zones in the state’s nine tiger reserves. What is a buffer zone?

[A]. An area with no human activity, only for wildlife conservation

[B]. A transitional space surrounding a protected area with regulated human activity

[C]. The core area of a Tiger Reserve with no human presence

[D]. A zone where development activities are unrestricted

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[13]. According to the 2024 European State of the Climate Report, Europe has warmed nearly twice as fast as the global average, leading to serious climatic changes. What is Arctic amplification?

[A]. The warming of tropical regions

[B]. The rapid warming of the Arctic at a faster rate than the global average

[C]. The increase in global temperatures affecting only the Southern Hemisphere

[D]. The cooling effect in polar regions

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[14]. Recently, the Poás volcano, one of Costa Rica's most visited tourist sites, erupted, prompting alerts due to increased gas emissions and small explosions. Where is the Poás volcano located?

[A]. Chile

[B]. Nicaragua

[C]. Costa Rica

[D]. Ecuador

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[15]. Recently, Finance Minister stated that India aims to increase the manufacturing sector's share in GDP from 12% to 23% over the next two decades, supported by the growth of sunrise industries. What is a sunrise industry?

[A]. An industry in decline

[B]. An industry with low growth and innovation

[C]. A sector experiencing rapid growth and innovation

[D]. A sector with government monopoly

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[16]. The Surat Emission Trading Scheme (ETS), launched in 2019, has been successful in controlling which type of pollution?

[A]. Greenhouse gas emissions

[B]. Water pollution

[C]. Particulate matter emissions

[D]. Noise pollution

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[17]. Recently, the Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) initiative improved welfare delivery efficiency. What does the Welfare Efficiency Index (WEI) measure?

[A]. Impact of subsidy reduction

[B]. Growth in beneficiaries

[C]. Food subsidy distribution

[D]. Impact of DBT system

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[18]. Recently, the price of 24-carat gold surged to Rs 1 lakh per 10 grams in India. Which of the following is NOT a factor driving this surge in gold prices?

[A]. Geopolitical tensions

[B]. Rising interest rates

[C]. Weakening of the US dollar

[D]. Central bank accumulation of gold

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[19]. Recently, the Kokborok Sahitya Parishad called for the inclusion of Kokborok in the Eighth Schedule of the Indian Constitution. Who are the native speakers of Kokborok?

[A]. Bodos

[B]. Tripuris

[C]. Nagas

[D]. Mizos

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[20]. Recently, scientists discovered an eco-friendly method to recycle toxic perovskite solar cells (PSCs), which could contribute to more sustainable energy solutions. What is the primary material used in perovskite solar cell?

[A]. Lead

[B]. Tin

[C]. Calcium titanium oxide

[D]. Both a and b

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