Current Affairs Quiz

[1]. Recently, the Union Home Minister inaugurated the headquarters of the National Turmeric Board (NTB) in which Indian state?

[A]. Maharashtra

[B]. Andhra Pradesh

[C]. Karnataka

[D]. Telangana

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[2]. Recently, the Election Commission announced a “special intensive revision” of the electoral roll in Bihar. Under which legal provision does the ECI have the authority to order such a special revision?

[A]. Article 324(2) of the Constitution

[B]. Section 21(3) of the Representation of the People Act, 1950

[C]. Section 126 of the Representation of the People Act, 1951

[D]. Article 243K of the Constitution

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[3]. The Indian Navy is set to commission its latest stealth frigate ‘Tamal’ on 1^stJuly in Kaliningrad, Russia. ‘Tamal’ belongs to which class of upgraded warships?

[A]. Shivalik Class

[B]. Tushil Class

[C]. Nilgiri Class

[D]. Brahmaputra Class

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[4]. Recently, WHO released the Global Tobacco Epidemic 2025 report focusing on MPOWER measures to reduce tobacco use. Which category did India receive an award for under this initiative?

[A]. M – Monitoring tobacco use

[B]. P – Protecting people from tobacco smoke

[C]. O – Offering help to quit tobacco

[D]. W – Warning about the dangers of tobacco

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[5]. Recently, the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) released its State of Climate in Asia report 2024, highlighting severe climate impacts across the region. According to the report, how much above the 30-year average was Asia’s temperature in 2024?

[A]. 0.54°C

[B]. 0.89°C

[C]. 1.04°C

[D]. 1.28°C

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[6]. Why has the Election Commission ordered a special intensive revision of electoral rolls in Bihar?

[A]. To prepare for delimitation

[B]. To prevent repeated and ineligible entries

[C]. To add more polling booths

[D]. To introduce electronic voting in rural areas

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[7]. What is the primary rationale behind launching the ‘Tigers Outside of Tiger Reserve’ pilot scheme?

[A]. Manage human-tiger conflict using tech and support

[B]. Relocate all tigers into reserves

[C]. Promote tourism outside tiger reserves

[D]. Conduct census of tigers outside reserves

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[8]. Recently, flash floods triggered by cloudbursts claimed five lives in Kangra, Himachal Pradesh. What is the technical definition of a cloudburst?

[A]. 5 cm rainfall in 30 minutes

[B]. 10 cm or more rainfall in an hour over ~10 km²

[C]. Sudden rainfall in desert regions

[D]. Overflow of glacial lakes due to heat

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[9]. Recently, India engaged with China regarding restrictions on rare earth magnet exports, which are essential for electric vehicles and other automotive components. Which country holds the largest reserves of rare earth elements?

[A]. Brazil

[B]. India

[C]. China

[D]. Australia

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[10]. Recently, the Defence Ministers of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) met in Qingdao, China, but failed to issue a joint statement after India declined to sign the draft that omitted reference to the Pahalgam terror attack in Jammu & Kashmir. Which of the following countries is not a member of the SCO?

[A]. India

[B]. Mongolia

[C]. China

[D]. Russia

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[11]. Recently, India ranked 99th in the 2025 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals Index. How many Sustainable Development Goals were adopted by the UN in 2015?

[A]. 17

[B]. 15

[C]. 10

[D]. 20

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[12]. Recently, the Reserve Bank of India relaxed priority sector lending norms for small finance banks to improve lending flexibility and asset diversification. What is the new priority sector lending target for SFBs as a percentage of their adjusted net bank credit?

[A]. 75%

[B]. 50%

[C]. 60%

[D]. 65%

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[13]. Recently, India recorded its earliest southwest monsoon onset since 2009, with Kerala being the first state to receive its showers. What geographical feature helps Kerala receive the first monsoon rains?

[A]. Eastern Ghats

[B]. Thar Desert

[C]. Western Ghats

[D]. Satpura Range

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[14]. Recently, a rare oarfish—often called the ‘doomsday fish’ in Japanese folklore—was caught off the Tamil Nadu coast, drawing attention due to its deep-sea origin and mythical reputation. What is the scientific name of the oarfish?

[A]. Regalecusglesne

[B]. Osteichthyes marina

[C]. Anguilla japonica

[D]. Architeuthis dux

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[15]. Recently, the annual Bonn Climate Change Conference began in Bonn, Germany, bringing together global stakeholders to advance discussions under the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). Which of the following bodies advises the UNFCCC on scientific and technological matters related to climate change?

[A]. Subsidiary Body for Implementation

[B]. Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change

[C]. Subsidiary Body for Scientific and Technological Advice

[D]. United Nations Environment Programme

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[16]. Recently, the Montreal Convention came into focus after the Air India plane crash, with compensation to victims’ families governed by its provisions. India signed the treaty in 2009 as its 91st member. Which international body adopted the Montreal Convention?

[A]. International Air Transport Association

[B]. World Trade Organization

[C]. International Civil Aviation Organization

[D]. United Nations Economic and Social Council

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[17]. Recently, the 2025 G7 Leaders’ Summit was held in Kananaskis, Canada, where global leaders discussed Middle East tensions and deepening bilateral ties. India and Canada agreed to restore diplomatic relations. Which of the following countries is not a member of the G7?

[A]. Japan

[B]. Germany

[C]. Australia

[D]. Italy

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[18]. Recently, the Ministry of Tribal Affairs launched a nationwide outreach campaign to deliver tribal welfare schemes in over 500 districts, including PM-JANMAN and Dharti Aaba Abhiyan. The Janjatiya Gaurav Varsh commemorates the birth anniversary of which tribal freedom fighter?

[A]. Tantia Bhil

[B]. Birsa Munda

[C]. Rani Gaidinliu

[D]. Sidhu Murmu

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[19]. Recently, the Global Liveability Index 2025 was released, assessing 173 cities based on factors like stability, healthcare, education, and infrastructure. Copenhagen topped the list, while Delhi and Mumbai ranked 141st.Which organization publishes the Global Liveability Index?

[A]. World Economic Forum

[B]. Economist Intelligence Unit

[C]. United Nations Development Programme

[D]. World Bank

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[20]. Recently, the Global Terrorism Index 2025 reported a rise in terrorist incidents, with 66 countries affected — the highest since 2018. India ranked 14th, while Burkina Faso topped the list. Who releases the Global Terrorism Index?

[A]. United Nations

[B]. World Bank

[C]. Institute for Strategic Studies

[D]. Institute for Economics and Peace

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