Current Affairs April 2025
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- Recently, which of the following countries has constructed a 3D-printed train station in 6 hours, marking a significant step forward in infrastructure innovation?
A. Germany
B. China
C. Japan
D. Russia
Answer: C. Japan - Recently, which of the following states has launched the “Zero Poverty Mission” aimed at uplifting every underprivileged and deprived individual above the poverty line, on the occasion of Dr. B. R. Ambedkar's 135th birth anniversary?
A. Tamil Nadu
B. Gujarat
C. Uttar Pradesh
D. Karnataka
Answer: C. Uttar Pradesh - Recently, five countries have announced their withdrawal from the 1997 Ottawa Convention, citing increased security concerns due to the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict. Which of the following is not among the countries that have withdrawn?
A. Poland
B. Finland
C. Argentina
D. Estonia
Answer: C. Argentina - Recently, who among the following has been appointed as the Chairperson of Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority of India (PFRDA) for a five-year tenure?
A. Aavesh Anand
B. Mahesh Kumar
C. Sivasubramanian Ramann
D. Abhishek Raj Gautam
Answer: C. Sivasubramanian Ramann - As per recent information, India will provide funding support of from India-UN Development Partnership Fund for the project, “Enabling Economic Independence For Specially Abled Persons In Sierra Leone (Persons With Disabilities)”
A. USD 100,000
B. USD 72,000
C. USD 990,000
Answer: C. USD 990,000 - Recently, which of the following countries has become the new Chair of Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) for the next two years?
A. India
B. Bhutan
C. Sri Lanka
D. Bangladesh
Answer: D. Bangladesh - Recently, who among the following has officially taken over as the new President of Asian Cricket Council (ACC)?
A. Najam Sethi
B. Mohsin Naqvi
C. Rajeev Shukla
D. Salman Naseer
Answer: B. Mohsin Naqvi - Recently, which of the following states has launched India's first-ever scheme to distribute sanna biyyam (fine variety rice) free of cost to the poor through ration shops with an aim to ensure food security with dignity?
A. Andhra Pradesh
B. Telangana
C. Karnataka
D. Tamil Nadu
Answer: B. Telangana - Recently, which of the following companies has developed the world's first close-range anti-drone barrage weapon, known as the “Bullet Curtain”, designed to counter drone swarms and high-speed missile threats?
A. Lockheed Martin
B. Norinco
C. Thales Group
D. Elbit Systems
Answer: B. Norinco - Recently, which of the following states has approved the proposal for ‘Mukhyamantri Sugam Parivahan Sewa', a new public transport service under the public-private partnership (PPP) model to strengthen rural, urban and intercity bus services in the state?
A. Haryana
B. Jharkhand
C. Madhya Pradesh
D. Bihar
Answer: C. Madhya Pradesh - As per recent reports, which of the following countries is set to host the “2025 FIFA Women's World Cup” having emerged as the only “valid” bidder for the event?
A. Australia
B. United Kingdom
C. Germany
D. United States of America (USA)
Answer: B. United Kingdom - Recently, which of the following companies has launched India's largest solar cell manufacturing facility in Chikhli, Gujarat, with a 5.4-Gigawatt (GW) capacity and an investment of Rs 2,500 crore?
A. Tata Power Solar Systems Limited
B. Adani Green Energy Limited
C. Waaree Energies Limited (WEL)
D. NTPC Renewable Energy Limited
Answer: C. Waaree Energies Limited (WEL) - As per recently released report, “Status of Policing in India Report, 2025”, 63% of police personnel justified violence against suspects of serious crimes or rape and murder. This report has been published by
A. Gung Social Foundation
B. Common Cause
C. Sakar Outreach
Answer: B. Common Cause - Recently, the Geographical Indications (GI) Registry has officially granted Geographical Indication (GI) tag to “Ryndia silk”. Ryndia silk is a traditional textile from which of the following states?
A. Rajasthan
B. Meghalaya
C. Odisha
Answer: B. Meghalaya - Recently, who among the following has won the men's singles tennis title at the “Rolex Monte Carlo Masters 2025”?
A. Holger Rune
B. Stefanos Tsitsipas
C. Carles Alcaraz
D. Alexander Zverev
Answer: C. Carles Alcaraz - Recently, West Bengal government has begun a pilot project, “Triple Elimination” to eliminate mother-to-child transmission of HIV, syphilis and Hepatitis B by 2026. This initiative has been launched in partnership with William J Clinton Foundation (WJCF) and which of the following organizations?
A. United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF)
B. Smile Foundation
C. World Health Organization (WHO)
D. Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR)
Answer: C. World Health Organization (WHO) - As per recently released “Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) Key Employment Unemployment Indicators for 2025, in urban areas, Labour Force Participation Rate (LPFR) has increased for males to in 2024.
A. 72.3%
B. 75.6%
C. 72.3%
D. 72.3%
Answer: B. 75.6% - As per recent information, Kerala and Tamil Nadu will jointly conduct a “Nilgiri Tahr census” from April 24 to 27, 2025. The survey is being carried out to commemorate the 9th anniversary of the establishment of which of the following national parks?
A. Eravikulam National Park
B. Silent Valley National Park
C. Mudumalai National Park
D. Mukurthi National Park
Answer: A. Eravikulam National Park - Recently, the fifth 25T Bollard Pull (BP) Tug was launched at the M/s Titagarh Rail Systems Limited (TRSL), Kolkata. What is its name?
A. Ojas
B. Bahubali
C. Ashva
D. Pratap
Answer: A. Ojas - Recently, which of the following African countries has become the first to sign a Country Partnership Framework (CPF) with the International Solar Alliance (ISA)?
A. Kenya
B. Niger
Answer: [Not fully provided in the document; question incomplete] - Recently, which of the following companies has become India's first unicorn of 2025?
A. Procap
B. Juspay
C. Affonplian
D. Ausmoncy
Answer: B. Juspay - Recently, who among the following has been awarded a knighthood for his services to Cricket as part of former British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's resignation honours list?
A. Eoin Morgan
B. Ben Stokes
C. James Anderson
D. Joseph Charles Butler
Answer: C. James Anderson - Recently, three startups incubated under Assam Startup emerged as winners of the Startup MahaRathi Challenge, India's largest innovation challenge for startups and received a cash prize of ₹3 lakh each. Which of the following is not one of the winning startups?
A. Dream Hives Private Limited
B. Intiot Services Private Limited
C. Quintinno Labs Private Limited
D. GrowHub
Answer: B. Intiot Services Private Limited - Recently, which of the following institutes has developed an innovative real-time indoor mapping solution called “UsingMap” to support public safety efforts, particularly assisting first responders during rescue operations?
A. Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras
B. Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay
C. Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi
D. Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Rampur
Answer: A. Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras - Recently, who among the following has received the ‘City Key of Honour' of Lisbon City at a ceremony held in Lisbon, Portugal?
A. Narendra Modi
B. S. Jaishankar
C. Droupadi Murmu
D. Rajnath Singh
Answer: C. Droupadi Murmu - Recently, Union Cabinet has approved the Vibrant Villages Programme -II (VVP-II) as a Central Sector Scheme, furthering its commitment for the vision of Viksit Bharat@2047 for ‘Safe, Secured & Vibrant land borders'. This scheme is set to be implemented up to which of the following financial years?
A. 2026-27
B. 2027-28
C. 2028-29
D. 2029-30
Answer: C. 2028-29 - Recently, which of the following countries has conferred the “Mithra Vibhushana medal” upon Prime Minister Narendra Modi in recognition of his efforts to strengthen bilateral relations?
A. Bhutan
B. Nepal
C. Sri Lanka
D. Bangladesh
Answer: C. Sri Lanka - Recently, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has inaugurated the Pamban Rail Bridge, India's first vertical-lift sea bridge, linking Rameswaram to the Indian mainland. What is the length of this bridge?
A. 1.5 km
B. 2.08 km
C. 3.2 km
D. 3.5 km
Answer: B. 2.08 km - Recently, who among the following became the first Indian boxer to win a gold medal at the World Boxing Cup Brazil 2025 by defeating Odel Kamara in the men's 70 kg weight category?
A. Manish Rathore
B. Sachin
C. Hitesh Gulia
D. Abhinash Jamwal
Answer: C. Hitesh Gulia - As per recent information, Department of Chemicals and Petro-Chemicals is implementing the Scheme for Setting up of Plastic Parks under an umbrella scheme of New Scheme of Petrochemicals. Under this scheme, government of India provides grant funding up to 50% of the project cost subject to a ceiling of per project
A. Rs. 25 crore
B. Rs. 35 crore
C. Rs. 40 crore
D. Rs. 55 crore
Answer: C. Rs. 40 crore - Recently, which of the following countries has unveiled the ‘Zircon' Hypersonic Missile, a cutting-edge weapon capable of reaching speeds of Mach 9 (over 10,000 kilometers per hour, km/h) at altitudes of 20 km ?
A. Iran
B. Russia
C. Canada
D. Chile
Answer: B. Russia - Recently, has launched the Document Number Verification System (DNVS) to ensure transparency and verifiability of documents issued by the market regulator.
A. Reserve Bank of India (RBI)
B. National Stock Exchange of India Limited (NSE)
C. Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI)
D. BSE Limited
Answer: C. Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) - As per recently released Digital Threat Report 2024 for the Banking, Financial Services, and Insurance (BFSI) sector, digital payments in India are projected to generate by 2028, which will account 35% of the total banking revenues.
A. USD 2.4 trillion
B. USD 3.1 trillion
C. USD 4.6 trillion
D. USD 5.3 trillion
Answer: B. USD 3.1 trillion - As per recently released report titled “Levels and Trends in Child Mortality”, in 2023 alone, 4.8 million children died before reaching their fifth birthday, mostly from preventable causes. This report has been released by which of the following organizations?
A. United Nations Inter-agency Group for Child Mortality Estimation (UN IGME)
B. United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UN DESA)
C. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
D. International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC)
Answer: A. United Nations Inter-agency Group for Child Mortality Estimation (UN IGME) - Recently, who among the following has authored the book titled, “The Great Conciliator: Lal Bahadur Shastri and the Transformation of India”?
A. Ramachandra Guha
B. Shashi Tharoor
C. Madhav Gadgil
D. Sanjeev Chopra
Answer: D. Sanjeev Chopra - Recently, the Geographical Indication (GI) Registry has granted GI tags to seven products from West Bengal. Which of the following is not among them?
A. Nolen Gurer Sandesh
B. Jeerakasala rice
C. Baruipur Guava
D. Bishnupurer Motichur Laddu
Answer: B. Jeerakasala rice - As per the recently released provisional estimates of the Indian Ports Association (IPA), which of the following ports has retained the top spot in cargo handling among Indian major ports by handling 150.41 MMT of cargo in the Financial Year 2024-25 (FY25)?
A. Deendayal Port Authority
B. Paradip Port Authority (PPA)
C. Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA)
D. Visakhapatnam Port Authority
Answer: B. Paradip Port Authority (PPA) - Recently, which of the following states became the first in India to operationalise the classification of Scheduled Castes following the Supreme Court's verdict?
A. Andhra Pradesh
B. Telangana
C. Karnataka
D. Tamil Nadu
Answer: B. Telangana - Recently, who among the following has been given the additional charge as the Chairperson of National Financial Regulatory Authority (NFRA) for a three-month period starting from April 1, 2025?
A. Sanjay Sood
B. Ravneet Kaur
C. Anil Agrawal
D. Pawan Kumar
Answer: B. Ravneet Kaur - Recently, which of the following state's government has launched the Disaster and Relief Monitoring System (DRMS), a digital platform aimed at streamlining disaster reporting, relief processing, and fund disbursement?
A. Assam
B. Uttarakhand
C. Meghalaya
D. Himachal Pradesh
Answer: C. Meghalaya - Recently, has received the “National Youth Award 2022-23 (Organization)” during a ceremony at Parliament House in Delhi by Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports.
A. Smile Foundation
B. Pratham
C. Let's Be The Change
D. Make A Difference
Answer: C. Let's Be The Change - As per recent information, Pulsar Fusion, a British startup, is developing a nuclear fusion-powered rocket that could help reach Pluto in just 4 years. What is the name of this rocket?
A. Skylight
B. Sunbird
C. Spirit blaze
D. Starflare
Answer: B. Sunbird - Recently, who among the following has received the “Vechur Dalit Literary Award”?
A. Meena Kandasamy
B. Gogu Shyamala
C. Urmila Pawar
D. P. Sivakami
Answer: D. P. Sivakami - Recently, the Government of India granted the Geographical Indications (GI) tag to the famous Kumbakonam vetrilai (betel leaf) and Thovalai maanikka maalai (flower garland) of
A. Kerala
B. Tamil Nadu
C. Karnataka
D. Andhra Pradesh
Answer: B. Tamil Nadu - Recently, the Geographical Indication (GI) Registry has granted the GI tag to 6 products from Tamil Nadu. Which of the following products is not one of them?
A. Panruti Cashew
B. Gandhakasala Rice
C. Chettikulam Small Onion
D. Puliyankudi Acid Lime
Answer: B. Gandhakasala Rice - As per recent information, deforestation activities occurring in the Kancha Gachibowli forested area led to massive student protests. Kancha Gachibowli forested area is associated with which of the following states?
A. Andhra Pradesh
B. Tamil Nadu
C. Telangana
D. Karnataka
Answer: C. Telangana - Recently, which of the following countries has proposed the creation of a “Climate Change Council” with the aim to fast-track decisions made at COP (Conference of the Parties) meetings, better coordinate international efforts, and enhance the effectiveness of climate action?
A. Germany
B. Brazil
C. France
D. Japan
Answer: B. Brazil - As per recent information, Defence exports have surged to a record high of Rs 23,622 crore (approx. US$ 2.76 Billion) in the Financial Year (FY) 2024-25. The Defence Public Sector Undertakings (DPSUs) have shown a significant increase of in their exports in the FY 2024-25.
A. 32.23%
B. 42.85%
C. 54.32%
D. 58.13%
Answer: B. 42.85% - Recently, Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) has submitted a report to National Green Tribunal (NGT), revealing that as of March 2024, a total of 13,056 square kilometers (sq km) of forest area across 25 States/UTs in India was under encroachment. Which of the following states/UTs has the highest forest encroachment?
A. Madhya Pradesh
B. Odisha
C. Puducherry
D. Assam
Answer: A. Madhya Pradesh - Recently, who among the following has become the first Indian to Win the “Fred Darrington Sand Master Award” at the Sandworld International Sand Art Festival in Dorset, England?
A. Sudarsan Pattnaik
B. Manas Sahoo
C. Nitish Bharti
D. Rahul Arya
Answer: A. Sudarsan Pattnaik - The “2025 World Social Protection Report” highlights that 1 billion people in low-and middle-income countries (LIC and MIC) do not receive any form of social protection. This report has been released by
A. Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD)
B. International Labour Organization (ILO)
C. Asian Development Bank (ADB)
D. World Bank Group
Answer: D. World Bank Group - Recently, who among the following has become the first Indian gastroenterologist to receive the prestigious international honour “Legends of Endoscopy” award from Japanese Gastroenterologists?
A. Dr. D. Nageshwar Reddy
B. Dr. Sanjay Kumar
C. Dr. Rajpath Path
D. Dr. K. D. Bhargava
Answer: A. Dr. D. Nageshwar Reddy - Recently, which of the following states has launched the “Bhagirath Mobile Application” to enable users to report water sources in their localities that are at risk or in critical condition?
A. Bihar
B. Uttarakhand
C. Jharkhand
D. West Bengal
Answer: B. Uttarakhand - Recently, during the first edition of the biannual Naval Commanders' Conference 2025, the union Defence minister inaugurated nine state-of-the-art marine piers and eight residential buildings under which of the following projects?
A. Project Matrix
B. Project Deepsugar
C. Project Dharabar
D. Project Seabird
Answer: D. Project Seabird - Recently, government has introduced a digital platform, ZooWIN, designed to track and manage the real-time availability of anti-rabies vaccines (ARV) and anti-snake venom (ASV). This platform has been developed by National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) with technical support from which of the following organizations?
A. United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
B. World Health Organization (WHO)
C. European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC)
D. Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR)
Answer: A. United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) - Recently, Vice-President, Jagdeep Dhankhar has launched the book “AI on Trial”, authored by Tauseef Alam and who among the following?
A. Vinay Kumar
B. Sujeet Kumar
C. Ravi Shankar Prasad
D. Abhishek Sharma
Answer: B. Sujeet Kumar - Recently, State Bank of India (SBI) has released a report titled “The PMMY: A Decade of Audacious Dreams: Bolder, Bigger and Indeed Beautiful” to mark ten years of the Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana (PMMY). According to the report, which of the following states has recorded the highest number of women entrepreneurs under the PMMY scheme?
A. Bihar
B. Tamil Nadu
C. West Bengal
D. Kerala
Answer: A. Bihar - Recently, who among the following has assumed office as Secretary-General of the Commonwealth?
A. Kamina Smith
B. Baroness Amos
C. Shirley Botchwey
D. Helen Clark
Answer: C. Shirley Botchwey - Recently, has launched the “LuNGS Alliance”, offering free lung next generation sequencing (NGS) for lung cancer patients nationwide.
A. Medanta Foundation
B. Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR)
C. Cancer Research and Statistic Foundation (CRSF)
D. National Institute of Cancer Prevention and Research (NICPR)
Answer: C. Cancer Research and Statistic Foundation (CRSF) - As per recently released “Airports Council International (ACI) World's preliminary rankings for 2024”, Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport in Delhi has been ranked among the world's busiest airports in 2024.
A. 5th
B. 9th
C. 13th
D. 15th
Answer: B. 9th - The term “Vibe Coding” has been in the news recently, referring to the use of Generative AI not just for assisting with coding but for generating an entire app's code. This term was coined by who among the following?
A. John Schulman
B. Greg Brockman
C. Andrej Karpathy
D. Ilya Sutskever
Answer: C. Andrej Karpathy - Recently, Punjab State Cooperative Milk Producers Federation Limited (MILKFED) has launched a new mascot for its dairy brand “Verka” to promote the products and boost sales across the country. What is the name of this mascot?
A. Kiran
B. Veera
Answer: B. Veera - Recently, which of the following states has launched the “AI Rising Grand Challenge 2025” to resolve public sector issues. The State IT Electronics and Communication Department, in collaboration with is driving the Grand Challenge with other key ecosystem enablers.
A. Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA)
B. Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO)
C. Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA)
D. United States Agency for International Development
Answer: C. Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) - Recently, Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) has released the 26th edition of its publication titled “Women and Men in India 2024: Selected Indicators and Data”. As per this, the Labour Force Participation Rate (LPFR) in usual status for ages 15 years and above has improved from 49.8% (2017-18) to (2023-24).
A. 55.6%
B. 60.1%
C. 65.3%
D. 70.1%
Answer: B. 60.1% - Recently, India has participated in a Passage Exercise (PASSEX) held in the Gulf of Aden with which of the following countries?
A. Australia
B. United Kingdom
C. New Zealand
D. France
Answer: C. New Zealand - According to the “Trends in Maternal Mortality 2000-2023” report released recently, which of the following countries has recorded the highest number of maternal deaths in 2023?
A. Ghana
B. Nigeria
C. India
Answer: B. Nigeria - Recently, India Cellular & Electronics Association (ICEA), in collaboration with Ministry of Information & Broadcasting (MIB) has announced the top five winners of the “TruthTell Hackathon”. Team Unicorn from Delhi won for their innovative work ” , in detecting misinformation across text, images, and videos.
A. VeriStream
B. Anvesha
C. FakeSpotter
D. DeepDetect
Answer: B. Anvesha - Recently, who among the following has been awarded the National Maritime Varuna Award, India's highest individual recognition in the maritime sector, for sustained and outstanding service to the Indian maritime sector?
A. Bhuwaneshwar Saraswat
B. Anmol Kumar Sirsivataw
C. Rajesh Madhwan Unni
D. Anubhay Sharma
Answer: C. Rajesh Madhwan Unni - Recently, Chief Minister of Odisha has launched the “Antyodaya Gruha Yojana” to improve the living conditions of underprivileged citizens in the state. Under the scheme, financial assistance of will be provided to each beneficiary for constructing pucca (permanent) houses.
A. Rs 1.20 lakh
B. Rs 1.60 lakh
C. Rs 2.20 lakh
D. Rs 2.60 lakh
Answer: A. Rs 1.20 lakh - Recently, which of the following companies has launched its seventh-generation Tensor Processing Unit (TPU), named “Ironwood,” aimed at enhancing dense large language models (LLMs), mixture-of-expert (MoE) models, and agentic AI systems?
A. Microsoft
B. Amazon
C. NVIDIA
D. Google
Answer: D. Google - As per recently released “2025 edition of the Technology and Innovation Report, entitled: Inclusive artificial intelligence for development” by UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD), India has been ranked in world with significant private investments in Artificial Intelligence (AI) in 2023.
A. 5th
B. 7th
C. 9th
D. 10th
Answer: D. 10th - Recently, Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh released a special issue of the Hindi magazine ‘ in New Delhi, aimed at providing a platform for the creative talent of personnel and encouraging them to conduct official work in Hindi.
A. Rajbhasha
B. Raksha Bharti
C. Gagan Bharati
D. Samvad
Answer: D. Samvad - Recently, Techvantage AI has successfully concluded India's first large-scale Agentic AI Hackathon in collaboration with
A. Wipro Limited
B. HCL Technologies
C. Creval
D. Persistent Systems
Answer: C. Creval - Recently, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced ‘ as the theme for 2025 International Day of Yoga (IDY), which will be observed on June 21.
A. Yoga for Global Harmony
B. Yoga for One Earth, One Health
C. Yoga for Sustainable Living
D. Yoga for Universal Peace
Answer: B. Yoga for One Earth, One Health - Recently, during the 6th BIMSTEC Summit held in Bangkok, Thailand, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced the launch of “BIMSTEC for Organised Development of Human Resource Infrastructure” (BODHI) initiative, aimed at training youths annually in India.
A. 150
B. 200
C. 300
D. 500
Answer: C. 300 - Recently, Chandrayaan-3's Surface Thermophysical Experiment (ChaSTE) became the first instrument to measure in situ temperatures near the moon's south pole. The probe is equipped with temperature sensors.
A. 6
B. 10
C. 14
D. 16
Answer: B. 10 - Recently, Saudagari block print has received the Geographical Indication (GI) tag for its unique craftsmanship. Saudagari block print art is prepared by the artisans of
A. Kullu, Himachal Pradesh
B. Ahmedabad, Gujarat
C. Srinagar, Jammu & Kashmir
D. Kolkata, West Bengal
Answer: B. Ahmedabad, Gujarat - Recently, Chief Minister of Gujarat has virtually inaugurated India's largest Chlorotoluene plant at which of the following locations to produce value-added chlorine derivatives, reducing import dependency and boosting exports?
A. Godhra
B. Palanpur
C. Dahej
D. Valsad
Answer: C. Dahej - As per recent information, which of the following states has recorded the highest number of women entrepreneurs under the PMMY scheme?
A. Bihar
B. Tamil Nadu
C. West Bengal
D. Kerala
Answer: A. Bihar - Recently, who among the following has been awarded the prestigious Marie Sklodowska-Curie Fellowship Programme for women in nuclear science?
A. Nidhi Sharma
B. Hemanga Shrivasta
C. Siraya Ghosh
Answer: B. Hemanga Shrivasta - Which of the following is not one of the themes of the Startup MahaRathi Challenge, a key highlight of the second edition of Startup Mahakumbh in New Delhi aimed at identifying and accelerating India's most promising early to growth-stage startups?
A. AI, DeepTech & Cybersecurity
B. Biotechnology & Healthtech
C. AgriTech
D. TravelTech
Answer: D. TravelTech - Recently, Indian Army has successfully demonstrated the Manned-Unmanned Teaming (MUM-T) capability during exercise, conducted under the Eastern Command's Trishakti Corps.
A. MAITREE
B. PARAKRAM
C. SARVSHAKTI
D. SHATRUJEET
Answer: C. SARVSHAKTI - Recently, Meta has launched its latest generation of Llama-4 large language models to enable users to build more personalized multimodal experiences. Which of the following is not one of the newly launched Llama-4 AI models?
A. Scout
B. Helix
C. Maverick
D. Behemoth
Answer: B. Helix - Recently, Ministry of Rural Development (MoRD) has launched the Entrepreneurship Planning Digital Tool (EPDT), designed to support aspiring Lakhpati Didis in crafting effective business plans. This tool is developed by
A. NetSuite
B. LoKOS
C. Epicor
D. Infor
Answer: B. LoKOS - Recently, which of the following states has launched the “GP-DRASTI” initiative which aims to ensure that the police reach crime scenes faster by utilising drone technology. What does the letter “R” stand for in the acronym “GP-DRASTI”?
A. Rescue
B. Response
C. Rapid
D. Reporting
Answer: B. Response - As per the recently released “Synchronised Vulture Survey-2025”, what is the estimated population of vultures across Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and Karnataka in 2024-2025?
A. 350
B. 390
C. 410
D. 514
Answer: B. 390 - Recently, which of the following countries topped the medal tally with 11 medals at the first leg of the International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) World Cup 2025 held in Buenos Aires, Argentina?
A. India
B. China
C. United States of America (USA)
Answer: B. China - According to ‘India's Quarterly External Debt Report' released by the Ministry of Finance (MoF), at the end of December 2024, India's external debt rose to , marking a 10.7% increase from December 2023.
A. USD 524.5 billion
B. USD 717.9 billion
C. USD 854.5 billion
D. USD 942.6 billion
Answer: B. USD 717.9 billion - Recently, Assam Government has launched the women entrepreneurship support scheme, Mukhya Mantri Mahila Udyamita Abhiyan, to boost self-employment opportunities for females in the state. Through this scheme, the Assam Government will provide as seed capital in the first year.
A. Rs 10,000
B. Rs 15,000
C. Rs 25,000
D. Rs 40,000
Answer: A. Rs 10,000 - Kannadippaya, a traditional tribal handicraft, was recently awarded the Geographical Indication (GI) tag. This handicraft is associated with which of the following states?
A. Odisha
B. Kerala
C. Karnataka
D. Tamil Nadu
Answer: B. Kerala - Recently, Madhya Pradesh government has declared the Dr Bhimrao Ambedkar Sanctuary as the 5th wildlife sanctuary in the state. It is located in which of the following districts?
A. Sagar
B. Shahpur
C. Singrauli
Answer: A. Sagar - As per recent information, which of the following states will host “Men's Hockey Hero Asia Cup 2025” with support of Hockey India?
A. Uttar Pradesh
B. Kerala
C. Bihar
D. Odisha
Answer: C. Bihar - Recently, chapata chilli also known as Tomato Chilli from has received the Geographical Indication (GI) tag.
A. Telangana
B. Assam
C. Jammu & Kashmir
D. Himachal Pradesh
Answer: A. Telangana - The Pradhan Mantri Anusuchit Jaati Abhyuday Yojana (PM-AJAY), which has recently been in the news, is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme focused on alleviating poverty among Scheduled Caste (SC) communities through multiple initiatives. Which of the following is not one of the three key components of this scheme?
A. Adarsh Gram
B. Grants-in-aid
C. Hostel
D. Sports Training
Answer: D. Sports Training - Recently, World Health Day (2025) has been observed on which of the following dates?
A. 5 April
B. 7 April
C. 9 April
D. 10 April
Answer: B. 7 April - Recently, the Greek Ministry of Culture has announced that archaeologists have fully uncovered the ancient Greek theater of Lefkada, the first such monument ever discovered in Greece's Ionian islands. Ionian islands are also often referred to as
A. Corfu
B. Cyclades
C. Sporades
D. Heptanese
Answer: D. Heptanese - As per recent information, India has completed the concept design of its Bharat Small Modular Reactor (BSMR-200). This project is jointly developed by Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC) and which of the following companies?
A. Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL)
B. Electronics Corporation of India Limited
C. Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL)
D. Power Grid Corporation of India Limited
Answer: C. Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL) - Recently, Government of Haryana has declared two Harappan sites, which are over 4,400 years old and part of the Sindhu-Saraswati civilization as protected monuments and archaeological sites. These sites are located in which of the following districts of Haryana?
A. Jind
B. Panipat
C. Rewari
D. Bhiwani
Answer: D. Bhiwani - As per recent information, Bihar will host the seventh edition of “Khelo India Youth Games 2025” from 4th to 11th May, 2025. What is the mascot of Khelo India Youth Games 2025?
A. Veeraminha
B. Sembajai
C. Gajasinha
D. Simhabal
Answer: C. Gajasinha - Recently, India's first tri-services all-women circumnavigation sailing expedition, “Samudra Pradakshina”, was flagged off from Mumbai. The team will sail aboard the Indian Army Sailing Vessel (IASV), undertaking a 55-day voyage covering 4,000 nautical miles from Mumbai to Seychelles.
A. Varuna
B. Mhadei
C. Triveni
D. Jyoti
Answer: C. Triveni
We hope these 100 carefully curated current affairs april 2025 mcq have enriched your knowledge and sparked your curiosity about recent developments across India and the globe. From groundbreaking technological advancements to significant cultural and economic milestones, these questions cover a wide range of topics to keep you informed and engaged. Stay tuned for more quizzes to test your awareness and deepen your understanding of the world around us!
