Current Affairs Quiz

[1]. Recently, MSC IRINA, the world’s largest container ship by capacity, docked at Vizhinjam International Seaport commissioned in the Arabian Sea. What type of port is Vizhinjam International Seaport classified as?

[A]. Transshipment port

[B]. Fishing port

[C]. Inland port

[D]. Passenger port

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[2]. Recently, the Indian government launched DIGIPIN, a new digital address system that enables precise identification of property locations using geographic coordinates. What is the character length of a DIGIPIN code?

[A]. 6

[B]. 8

[C]. 10

[D]. 12

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[3]. Recently, Rail Vikas Nigam Ltd (RVNL) began discussions with Russia’s Rosatom to build Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) to meet the energy needs of its major infrastructure projects. What is the maximum power capacity of a Small Modular Reactor (SMR)?

[A]. 100 MW

[B]. 200 MW

[C]. 300 MW

[D]. 500 MW

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[4]. Recently, the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare introduced CROPIC, a study that uses AI and field photos to monitor crop health and assess potential mid-season losses. What does CROPIC stand for?

[A]. Collection of Regional Observations and Photos of Crops

[B]. Collection of Real Time Observations & Photo of Crops

[C]. Centralised Report on Production and Inspection of Crops

[D]. Crop Resource Observation and Prediction using Image-based Classification

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[5]. What is India’s rank in the Global Gender Gap Report 2025 released by the World Economic Forum (WEF)?

[A]. 129

[B]. 130

[C]. 131

[D]. 132

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[6]. The Reserve Bank of India's recent bond buyback aims to purchase which type of financial instrument before maturity?

[A]. Equity Shares

[B]. Treasury Bills

[C]. Government Securities

[D]. Commercial Papers

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[7]. Power Finance Corporation (PFC) recently withdrew the issuance of which type of bond that pays no periodic interest?

[A]. Floating Rate Bond

[B]. Zero-Coupon Bond

[C]. Treasury Bill

[D]. Convertible Bond

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[8]. Renowned dancer Sonal Mansingh was recently honoured with which of the following cultural awards by Assam?

[A]. Sangeet Natak Akademi Award

[B]. Srimanta Sankardeva Award

[C]. Bishnu Rabha Award

[D]. Assam Ratna

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[9]. Rudrastra UAV was recently tested successfully in Rajasthan. What is its primary launch capability?

[A]. Fixed-wing launch

[B]. Catapult launch

[C]. Vertical takeoff and landing

[D]. Hand launch

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[10]. Recently, the Solar Orbiter captured the first images of the Sun’s poles, enhancing our understanding of its magnetic field. Which two agencies launched this mission?

[A]. European Space Agency and Indian Space Research Organisation

[B]. European Space Agency and National Aeronautics and Space Administration

[C]. National Aeronautics and Space Administration and Roscosmos

[D]. Indian Space Research Organisation and Roscosmos

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[11]. Recently, concerns were raised by social activists over the installation of a solid-waste incinerator in Gangotri, located within the ecologically fragile Bhagirathi Eco Sensitive Zone (BESZ). The Bhagirathi Eco Sensitive Zone (BESZ) was created to protect which river’s pristine stretch?

[A]. Yamuna

[B]. Brahmaputra

[C]. Ganga

[D]. Saraswati

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[12]. Recently, the rare phenomenon of a major lunar standstill coincided with the radiant Strawberry Moon, creating a stunning celestial event visible across parts of the Northern Hemisphere. How often does a major lunar standstill occur?

[A]. Every 5 years

[B]. Every 11 years

[C]. Every 18.6 years

[D]. Every 25 years

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[13]. Recently, a rare sighting of Eurasian otters was reported in South Kashmir, highlighting the species' presence across diverse habitats in India. The Eurasian Otter (Lutra lutra) is native to which continents?

[A]. Asia and Australia

[B]. Europe, Asia, and Africa

[C]. North America and Asia

[D]. Africa and South America

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[14]. Recently, India participated as Vice President in the 2nd Session of the IALA Council held in Nice, France, marking its active role in promoting marine navigation safety. What is the new status of the International Organization for Marine Aids to Navigation (IALA) as of 2025?

[A]. Non-governmental Organization

[B]. Intergovernmental Organization

[C]. Private Organization

[D]. Maritime Union

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[15]. Recently, the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY) completed nine years of providing clean cooking fuel to rural and deprived households across India. Under which ministry does the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY) function?

[A]. Ministry of Rural Development

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

[C]. Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas

[D]. Ministry of Power

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[16]. Recently, astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla announced he will conduct an experiment on tardigrades aboard the International Space Station. What unique ability allows tardigrades to survive extreme conditions?

[A]. Photosynthesis

[B]. Cryptobiosis

[C]. Bioluminescence

[D]. Regeneration

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[17]. Recently, Assam's state government proposed bypassing Foreigners Tribunals by using administrative orders to expel suspected illegal immigrants, sparking debate over the legal framework and constitutional safeguards. What is the primary function of Foreigners Tribunals in India?

[A]. To issue citizenship certificates

[B]. To determine whether a person is a foreigner under the Foreigners Act

[C]. To deport foreign nationals directly

[D]. To register citizens under the National Population Register

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[18]. Recently, Union Finance Minister chaired the 6th meeting of the Governing Council of NIIF. What type of investment vehicle is the National Investment and Infrastructure Fund (NIIF) registered as with SEBI?

[A]. Category I Venture Capital Fund

[B]. Category II Alternate Investment Fund

[C]. Public Sector Mutual Fund

[D]. Sovereign Wealth Fund

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[19]. Recently, the Prime Minister paid homage to Bhagwan Birsa Munda for his role in India's freedom struggle and tribal empowerment. During which years did the Munda Rebellion, also known as Ulgulan, take place?

[A]. 1855–1856

[B]. 1905–1906

[C]. 1899–1900

[D]. 1875–1876

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[20]. Recently, it was reported that Starlink lost 523 satellites between 2020 and 2024 due to increased solar activity during the peak of the current solar cycle, raising concerns about space debris and atmospheric pollution. What causes satellites to re-enter Earth's atmosphere more quickly during such solar activity?

[A]. Lunar eclipses

[B]. Gravitational waves

[C]. Atmospheric drag from geomagnetic storms

[D]. Black hole radiation

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