{"id":839,"date":"2025-11-28T04:25:42","date_gmt":"2025-11-28T04:25:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vracademy.in\/?p=839"},"modified":"2025-11-28T04:25:44","modified_gmt":"2025-11-28T04:25:44","slug":"current-affairs-april-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vracademy.in\/?p=839","title":{"rendered":"Current Affairs April 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Current Affairs April 2025<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Q1.<\/strong> Who was the Director of the 37th Kathak Mahotsav 2025? Ans:<\/strong> Smt. Pranaame Bhagawati<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q2.<\/strong> What was the highest MGNREGS wage for FY 2025-26, and in which state? Ans:<\/strong> \u20b9400\/day in Haryana<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q3.<\/strong> What initiative was PM Modi’s Summer Vacation Calendar launched under? Ans:<\/strong> MY-Bharat Initiative<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q4.<\/strong> What was the total value of development projects launched by Amit Shah in Bihar? Ans:<\/strong> Over \u20b9800 crore<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q5.<\/strong> What significant milestone did India’s child adoption rates achieve in 2025? Ans:<\/strong> Highest in 12 years<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q6.<\/strong> Who launched the NITI NCAER States Economic Forum Portal? Ans:<\/strong> FM Nirmala Sitharaman<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q7.<\/strong> What was the value of development projects unveiled by PM Modi in Chhattisgarh? Ans:<\/strong> \u20b933,700 Crore<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q8.<\/strong> Which diplomatic relationship celebrated its 75th anniversary in 2025? Ans:<\/strong> India-China diplomatic relations<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q9.<\/strong> What is the approved budget for the Patna-Arrah-Sasaram Corridor? Ans:<\/strong> \u20b96,282.32 crore<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q10.<\/strong> Which state tops in solar installations on railway stations with 275 units? Ans:<\/strong> Rajasthan<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q11.<\/strong> How many Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRSs) is the Centre planning to set up? Ans:<\/strong> 728<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q12.<\/strong> What was the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025 renamed as? Ans:<\/strong> UMEED Bill<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q13.<\/strong> Which states had their SSA funds withheld for FY 2024-25? Ans:<\/strong> Kerala, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q14.<\/strong> What is the budget allocated for developing Nangal as a tourist hub in Punjab? Ans:<\/strong> \u20b910 crore<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q15.<\/strong> What initiative for women did CM Omar Abdullah launch in J&K? Ans:<\/strong> Free Bus Service for Women<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q16.<\/strong> What was Tamil Nadu’s real economic growth in 2024-25? Ans:<\/strong> 9.69%<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q17.<\/strong> By which year will Japan’s Financial Services Agency revise the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act for crypto regulation? Ans:<\/strong> 2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q18.<\/strong> What is the speed of the Zircon hypersonic missile on Russia’s nuclear submarine ‘Perm’? Ans:<\/strong> Mach 8<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q19.<\/strong> What is the potential adjusted tariff on India’s exports to US under Trump’s “Reciprocal Tariffs” proposal? Ans:<\/strong> 27%<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q20.<\/strong> How many nominees are allowed for bank accounts under the Banking Laws Amendment Bill 2024? Ans:<\/strong> Up to four nominees<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q21.<\/strong> What was the profit recorded by PSBs as mentioned in the news? Ans:<\/strong> \u20b91.41 lakh crore<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q22.<\/strong> Which banks partnered to launch India’s first 24\/7 US dollar payment service? Ans:<\/strong> Axis Bank and J.P. Morgan<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q23.<\/strong> When was the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) established? Ans:<\/strong> April 1, 1935<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q24.<\/strong> What percentage of \u20b92000 banknotes have been returned according to RBI? Ans:<\/strong> 98.21%<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q25.<\/strong> How many UCBs is RBI transitioning to PCA Framework? Ans:<\/strong> 500<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q26.<\/strong> What is the revised ATM withdrawal charge after free limits effective May 1, 2025? Ans:<\/strong> \u20b923 per transaction<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q27.<\/strong> What stake is Renault Group acquiring in Renault Nissan Automotive India? Ans:<\/strong> 51% (remaining stake to take 100% ownership)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q28.<\/strong> What was the value of UPI transactions in March 2025? Ans:<\/strong> \u20b924.77 trillion<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q29.<\/strong> What is the new name of HIL Ltd after rebranding? Ans:<\/strong> BirlaNu Limited<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q30.<\/strong> What was India’s GST collection growth in FY25? Ans:<\/strong> 9.4% YoY<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q31.<\/strong> What is India’s projected GDP growth for FY 2025-26 according to Moody’s Ratings? Ans:<\/strong> 6.5%<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q32.<\/strong> Which festival was celebrated by Adivasi communities in Jharkhand on April 1, 2025? Ans:<\/strong> Sarhul Festival<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q33.<\/strong> What is the current water level of Naini Lake as reported in the news? Ans:<\/strong> 4.7 feet<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q34.<\/strong> Who was appointed as Private Secretary to PM Modi? Ans:<\/strong> Nidhi Tiwari<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q35.<\/strong> Who is the first African woman Secretary General of Commonwealth? Ans:<\/strong> Shirley Botchwey<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q36.<\/strong> Who was appointed as MD & CEO of SBI Card effective April 1, 2025? Ans:<\/strong> Salila Pande<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q37.<\/strong> Who was appointed as RBI Deputy Governor succeeding Michael Patra? Ans:<\/strong> Poonam Gupta<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q38.<\/strong> Who was appointed as Asian Cricket Council President? Ans:<\/strong> Mohsin Naqvi<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q39.<\/strong> Which mutual fund did India Post partner with for door-to-door KYC verification services? Ans:<\/strong> Nippon India Mutual Fund<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q40.<\/strong> Who will receive the prestigious Ugadi Award from Andhra Pradesh government? Ans:<\/strong> Historian MyNaa Swamy<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q41.<\/strong> Who received Sri Lanka’s highest civilian honor, Mithra Vibhushana? Ans:<\/strong> PM Narendra Modi<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q42.<\/strong> Who is the author of the book “The Great Conciliator” about Lal Bahadur Shastri? Ans:<\/strong> Sanjeev Chopra<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q43.<\/strong> Which aircraft will IAF deploy in the INIOCHOS-25 exercise? Ans:<\/strong> Su-30 MKI fighters, IL-78 refuelers, C-17 transport aircraft<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q44.<\/strong> What is the value of India’s defense exports as reported in the news? Ans:<\/strong> \u20b923,622 Crore<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q45.<\/strong> What percentage of primary pupils received meals in 2024 according to UNESCO’s report? Ans:<\/strong> 47%<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q46.<\/strong> What is India’s rank in the Network Readiness Index 2025? Ans:<\/strong> 36th<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q47.<\/strong> Which Indian city has the slowest fixed broadband according to Ookla’s Speedtest Global Index? Ans:<\/strong> Mumbai<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q48.<\/strong> What is the maximum aid provided under Assam’s Mukhya Mantri Mahila Udyamita Abhiyan? Ans:<\/strong> \u20b985,000<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q49.<\/strong> How much loan amount has been sanctioned under the Stand-Up India Scheme over 7 years? Ans:<\/strong> Over \u20b961,000 crore<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q50.<\/strong> What was the theme of the Environment-2025 Conference addressed by President Droupadi Murmu? Ans:<\/strong> Environmental protection<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q51.<\/strong> Which country assumed BIMSTEC chairmanship for the next two years? Ans:<\/strong> Bangladesh<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q52.<\/strong> How much climate finance is India proposing to mobilize with the Baku to Belem Roadmap? Ans:<\/strong> $1.3 trillion<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q53.<\/strong> Who won the women’s singles title at the Indian Open 2025 Squash? Ans:<\/strong> Anahat Singh<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q54.<\/strong> Who won the Miami Open 2025 women’s singles title? Ans:<\/strong> Aryna Sabalenka<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q55.<\/strong> How many caps and goals did Vandana Katariya have in her international hockey career? Ans:<\/strong> 320 caps and 158 goals<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q56.<\/strong> Who won the Grand Prix of the Americas in motorcycling? Ans:<\/strong> Francesco Bagnaia<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q57.<\/strong> How many medals did India win at the Senior Asian Wrestling Championship? Ans:<\/strong> 10 medals<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q58.<\/strong> When was Microsoft founded according to the news about its 50th anniversary? Ans:<\/strong> 1975<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q59.<\/strong> What was unique about SpaceX’s Fram2 mission launched on March 31, 2025? Ans:<\/strong> First human spaceflight to orbit Earth from pole to pole with all-civilian crew<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q60.<\/strong> How many law enforcement officers were trained as Cyber Commandos by IIT Madras Pravartak? Ans:<\/strong> 37<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q61.<\/strong> When was Rajasthan formed according to the Rajasthan Day celebration? Ans:<\/strong> 1949<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q62.<\/strong> What is the theme for International Day of Yoga 2025? Ans:<\/strong> “Yoga for One Earth, One Health”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q63.<\/strong> Why is Utkal Divas significant in Indian history? Ans:<\/strong> It commemorates Odisha’s formation in 1936 as India’s first linguistic state<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q64.<\/strong> What is the theme for World Autism Awareness Day 2025? Ans:<\/strong> “Advancing Neurodiversity and UN Sustainable Development Goals”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q65.<\/strong> What is the theme for International Mine Awareness Day 2025? Ans:<\/strong> “Safe Futures Start Here”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q66.<\/strong> What is the theme for World Health Day 2025? Ans:<\/strong> “Healthy Beginnings, Hopeful Futures”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q67.<\/strong> When did Scindia Steam Navigation Company’s maiden voyage occur, which is commemorated on National Maritime Day? Ans:<\/strong> 1919<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q68.<\/strong> Which day is observed as Samata Diwas? Ans:<\/strong> April 5<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q69.<\/strong> At what age did Richard Chamberlain die? Ans:<\/strong> 90<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q70.<\/strong> At what age did Manoj Kumar pass away? Ans:<\/strong> 87<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q71.<\/strong> How many Russian tourists died in the Sindbad Submarine Tragedy? Ans:<\/strong> Six<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q72.<\/strong> Which textile art from Ahmedabad received GI tag? Ans:<\/strong> Saudagari block print from Jamalpur<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q73.<\/strong> How many GI products does Tamil Nadu have after Kumbakonam Betel Leaf & Thovalai Flower Garland received GI tags? Ans:<\/strong> 62<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q74.<\/strong> Over how much area is Warangal Chapata Chilli, which received GI Tag, cultivated in Telangana? Ans:<\/strong> 3,000 hectares<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q75.<\/strong> Who won gold at the Azelhof CSI Lier Equestrian Competition? Ans:<\/strong> Niharika Singhania<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q76.<\/strong> What is the new name of the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025? Ans:<\/strong> UMEED Bill<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q77.<\/strong> Who succeeded Patricia Scotland as Commonwealth Secretary General? Ans:<\/strong> Shirley Botchwey<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q78.<\/strong> Which is India’s first leopard safari as per Punjab Tourism Development plans? Ans:<\/strong> Jhajjar Bachauli<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q79.<\/strong> Who founded YuvaSpark and received the National Youth Award 2025? Ans:<\/strong> Akarsh Shroff<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q80.<\/strong> What was the prize money for the Indian Open 2025 Squash tournament? Ans:<\/strong> $53,500<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q81.<\/strong> Which court set a 3-month deadline for the President to decide on State Bills reserved by Governor? Ans:<\/strong> Supreme Court<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q82.<\/strong> When was the Rashtriya Karmayogi Jan Seva Programme organized by the Ministry of Ayush? Ans:<\/strong> April 16, 2025<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q83.<\/strong> What trial deadline did the Supreme Court fix in its child trafficking guidelines? Ans:<\/strong> 6-month<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q84.<\/strong> What new category did CPCB introduce for Essential Environmental Services? Ans:<\/strong> Blue Category<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q85.<\/strong> Who inaugurated India’s first Athlete Passport Management Unit (APMU)? Ans:<\/strong> Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q86.<\/strong> By which year is India projected to be the fastest-growing major aviation market? Ans:<\/strong> 2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q87.<\/strong> Which two Indian texts were added to UNESCO’s Memory of the World Register? Ans:<\/strong> Bhagavad Gita and Natyashastra<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q88.<\/strong> Who is leading the Parliamentary Committee that urged to increase the minimum EPS pension? Ans:<\/strong> Basavaraj Bommai<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q89.<\/strong> When will PM Modi inaugurate India’s first semi-automated deep-water international container transshipment port at Vizhinjam? Ans:<\/strong> May 2, 2025<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q90.<\/strong> What new tolling system is being piloted instead of satellite-based tolling? Ans:<\/strong> ANPR-FASTag Barrier-Less Tolling System<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q91.<\/strong> From when will the Radar Speed Measurement Equipment Rules be effective? Ans:<\/strong> July 1, 2025<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q92.<\/strong> Where are two male cheetahs from Kuno National Park being relocated to? Ans:<\/strong> Gandhi Sagar Wildlife Sanctuary<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q93.<\/strong> When is PM Modi scheduled to visit Saudi Arabia? Ans:<\/strong> April 22-23<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q94.<\/strong> Which state became the first to implement SC sub-categorisation? Ans:<\/strong> Telangana<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q95.<\/strong> Who will inaugurate the Jagannath Temple in Digha on April 30, 2025? Ans:<\/strong> Mamata Banerjee<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q96.<\/strong> What is the target number of cheetahs for the meta-population in the Cheetah Project? Ans:<\/strong> 60-70 cheetahs<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q97.<\/strong> Who is chairing Tamil Nadu’s high-level committee on State Autonomy? Ans:<\/strong> Justice Kurian Joseph<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q98.<\/strong> What drone program did Gujarat Police launch for real-time surveillance? Ans:<\/strong> GP-DRASTI Drone Program<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q99.<\/strong> How many sub-groups is Andhra Pradesh dividing its 59 SC sub-castes into? Ans:<\/strong> Three groups<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q100.<\/strong> What is the time period for the Joint Strategic Action Plan between India and Italy? Ans:<\/strong> 2025-29<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q101.<\/strong> How much federal funding did the Trump administration freeze to Harvard University? Ans:<\/strong> $2.3 billion<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q102.<\/strong> When will the WHO’s Pandemic Treaty Proposal be presented at the World Health Assembly? Ans:<\/strong> May 19, 2025<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q103.<\/strong> Which country recorded its hottest year ever in 2024? Ans:<\/strong> Tanzania<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q104.<\/strong> Who won Gabon’s 2025 presidential election? Ans:<\/strong> General Brice Oligui Nguema<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q105.<\/strong> Which aircraft manufacturer is benefiting from China halting Boeing aircraft orders? Ans:<\/strong> Airbus and local manufacturer COMAC<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q106.<\/strong> What percentage of votes did Daniel Noboa win in Ecuador’s presidency? Ans:<\/strong> 55.8%<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q107.<\/strong> What did New York City Mayor Eric Adams proclaim April 14, 2025, as? Ans:<\/strong> Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Day<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q108.<\/strong> What is CRISIL’s projected banking credit growth for FY26? Ans:<\/strong> 12-13%<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q109.<\/strong> What is the name of the new co-branded card launched by SBI Card and Tata Digital? Ans:<\/strong> Tata Neu SBI Card<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q110.<\/strong> What interest rate does SBI’s revived ‘Amrit Vrishti’ FD Scheme offer for seniors? Ans:<\/strong> 7.55%<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q111.<\/strong> Who launched the country’s first Sovereign Green Bond Index? Ans:<\/strong> NSE<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q112.<\/strong> What is the tenure of the LIC Amritbaal child investment plan? Ans:<\/strong> Up to 25 years<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q113.<\/strong> Which company did Indian Oil partner with to launch electric passenger buses in India? Ans:<\/strong> Tata Motors<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q114.<\/strong> Which state launched the PUNARVAS housing scheme for evicted people? Ans:<\/strong> Assam<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q115.<\/strong> Where did India’s first solar rooftop facility with Battery Energy Storage System launch? Ans:<\/strong> Kerala<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q116.<\/strong> Which state launched the Janchaupal initiative for doorstep grievance redressal? Ans:<\/strong> Uttarakhand<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q117.<\/strong> Which state launched the Swanirbhar Nari Mission for women’s empowerment? Ans:<\/strong> Assam<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q118.<\/strong> Which state ranked first in the implementation of PM-JAY? Ans:<\/strong> Uttar Pradesh<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q119.<\/strong> Which state launched ‘Super 50’ coaching for girls for civil service exams? Ans:<\/strong> Jammu and Kashmir<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q120.<\/strong> Who launched the ARX Trade Matching Platform for govt securities? Ans:<\/strong> RBI<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q121.<\/strong> Which international bank launched the ‘Digital Rupee Interoperability Pilot’? Ans:<\/strong> HSBC<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q122.<\/strong> Which bank opened the new office of its Regulatory Authority in GIFT City? Ans:<\/strong> International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q123.<\/strong> Who was appointed as CMD of Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL)? Ans:<\/strong> S. N. Subrahmanyan<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q124.<\/strong> Who was appointed as CMD of North Eastern Electric Power Corporation Limited (NEEPCO)? Ans:<\/strong> Gurdeep Singh<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q125.<\/strong> Who took charge as MD & CEO of IndusInd Bank in April 2025? Ans:<\/strong> Sumant Kathpalia<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q126.<\/strong> Who was appointed as Chairman of National Commission for Scheduled Castes? Ans:<\/strong> Krishna Lal Meghwal<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q127.<\/strong> Which team won the 2025 Women’s FIH Hockey Junior World Cup? Ans:<\/strong> Netherlands<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q128.<\/strong> Which team won the 2025 Men’s Sultan Azlan Shah Cup? Ans:<\/strong> India<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q129.<\/strong> Who became the first female cricketer to play 300 international matches for India? Ans:<\/strong> Harmanpreet Kaur<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q130.<\/strong> What is the name of MS Dhoni’s new film production company? Ans:<\/strong> Dhoni Entertainment Pvt Ltd<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q131.<\/strong> Who authored the book “Courting India”? Ans:<\/strong> Nandini Das<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q132.<\/strong> What is the name of Salman Rushdie’s book on the 2022 stabbing incident? Ans:<\/strong> Knife: Meditations After an Attempted Murder<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q133.<\/strong> Who wrote the book “The Golden Bird 2.0: Resurrecting India”? Ans:<\/strong> Shashi Tharoor<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q134.<\/strong> Which satellite did ISRO launch for oceanic studies in April 2025? Ans:<\/strong> Oceansat-3<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q135.<\/strong> Which agency launched 3D maps for Indian cities? Ans:<\/strong> ISRO<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q136.<\/strong> Which space startup launched the Agnibaan SOrTeD mission? Ans:<\/strong> Agnikul Cosmos<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q137.<\/strong> Who won the Best Actor award at the 71st National Film Awards? Ans:<\/strong> Allu Arjun<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q138.<\/strong> Which movie won Best Feature Film at the 71st National Film Awards? Ans:<\/strong> Rocketry: The Nambi Effect<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q139.<\/strong> Who won the Jnanpith Award 2023? Ans:<\/strong> Gulzar<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q140.<\/strong> Which Indian documentary won the International Emmy Award for 2024? Ans:<\/strong> The Elephant Whisperers<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q141.<\/strong> Which state received the GI tag for “Kashmiri Carpet”? Ans:<\/strong> Jammu and Kashmir<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q142.<\/strong> Which millet got the GI tag from Karnataka in April 2025? Ans:<\/strong> Ragi (Finger Millet)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q143.<\/strong> What is the name of India’s AI mission approved with \u20b910,371 crore outlay? Ans:<\/strong> IndiaAI Mission<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q144.<\/strong> Which company launched the ‘Llama 3’ open-source AI models? Ans:<\/strong> Meta<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q145.<\/strong> Which country hosted the 2025 SCO Summit? Ans:<\/strong> Kazakhstan<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q146.<\/strong> Where was the 2025 Raisina Dialogue held? Ans:<\/strong> New Delhi<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q147.<\/strong> Who was re-elected as President of Russia in 2025? Ans:<\/strong> Vladimir Putin<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q148.<\/strong> Which Indian airport topped the list of world’s cleanest airports in 2025? Ans:<\/strong> Delhi Airport<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q149.<\/strong> Who became the 27th Chief Justice of the Delhi High Court in 2025? Ans:<\/strong> Justice Manmohan<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q150.<\/strong> What is the theme of World Health Day 2025? Ans:<\/strong> My Health, My Right<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q151.<\/strong> What is the theme of Earth Day 2025? Ans:<\/strong> Planet vs. Plastics<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q152.<\/strong> What is the theme of World Water Day 2025? Ans:<\/strong> Water for Peace<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q153.<\/strong> What is the theme of World Autism Awareness Day 2025? Ans:<\/strong> Empowering Autistic Voices<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q154.<\/strong> When was National Civil Services Day observed in India? Ans:<\/strong> April 21<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q155.<\/strong> When is World Heritage Day observed? Ans:<\/strong> April 18<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q156.<\/strong> When is World Liver Day observed? Ans:<\/strong> April 19<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q157.<\/strong> Which institute topped the NIRF Rankings 2025 (Overall)? Ans:<\/strong> IISc Bangalore<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q158.<\/strong> Who is the Chief Election Commissioner of India in 2025? Ans:<\/strong> Rajiv Kumar<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q159.<\/strong> Who won the 2025 Saraswati Samman award? Ans:<\/strong> Rajkamal Jha<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q160.<\/strong> What is India’s projected GDP growth for FY25 as per World Bank? Ans:<\/strong> 6.6%<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q161.<\/strong> Who received a Guard of Honour in New Delhi on April 21, 2025? Ans:<\/strong> JD Vance<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q162.<\/strong> What initiative did MSDE and Microsoft launch for women in rural India? Ans:<\/strong> AI Careers for Women<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q163.<\/strong> Where did the Pahalgam Terror Attack occur, killing 26 tourists? Ans:<\/strong> Baisaran, South Kashmir<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q164.<\/strong> How much money did the DBT system save according to recent data? Ans:<\/strong> \u20b93.48 lakh crore<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q165.<\/strong> What new terminal opened in Mumbai with 1 million annual capacity? Ans:<\/strong> Mumbai International Cruise Terminal (MICT)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q166.<\/strong> Which treaty did India suspend after the Pahalgam attack? Ans:<\/strong> Indus Waters Treaty<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q167.<\/strong> What agreement did Pakistan suspend following India’s actions? Ans:<\/strong> Simla Agreement<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q168.<\/strong> Who resigned as Chairman of the World Economic Forum? Ans:<\/strong> Klaus Schwab<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q169.<\/strong> Which UNESCO Global Geopark is located in North Korea? Ans:<\/strong> Mt Paektu<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q170.<\/strong> Which lake was declared a conservation reserve in Maharashtra? Ans:<\/strong> DPS Flamingo Lake<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q171.<\/strong> Which city is on track to become fully renewable-powered under CM Naidu? Ans:<\/strong> Amaravati<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q172.<\/strong> What act did Telangana introduce for land governance reform? Ans:<\/strong> Bhu Bharati Act, 2025<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q173.<\/strong> What campaign did Bihar CM Nitish Kumar launch for rural women? Ans:<\/strong> Mahila Samvad<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q174.<\/strong> Which language is now mandatory in Maharashtra schools from 2025-26? Ans:<\/strong> Hindi<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q175.<\/strong> How much compensation did SJVN release for the Etalin Hydro Project? Ans:<\/strong> \u20b9269.97 crore<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q176.<\/strong> Which festival was celebrated in Tripura to honor tribal traditions? Ans:<\/strong> Garia and Borsho Boron Utsav<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q177.<\/strong> What was declared India’s 107th National Park on April 24, 2025? Ans:<\/strong> Similipal National Park<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q178.<\/strong> Which bank deployed ‘Grahak Mitras’ to assist customers? Ans:<\/strong> SBI<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q179.<\/strong> What is the minimum age for minors to operate their own bank account as per RBI? Ans:<\/strong> 10 years<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q180.<\/strong> What change did RBI make to liquidity norms regarding digital deposits? Ans:<\/strong> Imposed 2.5% additional run-off<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q181.<\/strong> What AI assistant did PNB launch on its 131st Foundation Day? Ans:<\/strong> Pihu<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q182.<\/strong> From what date will SEBI’s new cut-off timings for overnight funds apply? Ans:<\/strong> June 1, 2025<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q183.<\/strong> Which co-op bank’s license was cancelled by RBI? Ans:<\/strong> Ajantha Urban Co-op Bank<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q184.<\/strong> To what domain must banks migrate by October 31, 2025? Ans:<\/strong> .bank.in<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q185.<\/strong> Which coal PSU first implemented paste fill technology? Ans:<\/strong> SECL<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q186.<\/strong> What is Zepto’s new registered company name? Ans:<\/strong> Zepto Private Limited<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q187.<\/strong> Who replaced Campbell Wilson as Air India Express Chairman? Ans:<\/strong> Nipun Aggarwal<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q188.<\/strong> How much did smartphone exports cross in FY25? Ans:<\/strong> \u20b92 lakh crore<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q189.<\/strong> What tariff did India impose on steel imports in 2025? Ans:<\/strong> 12%<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q190.<\/strong> What was the core sector output growth rate in March 2025? Ans:<\/strong> 3.8%<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q191.<\/strong> What new TCS rate applies to luxury goods above \u20b910 lakh from April 22? Ans:<\/strong> 1%<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q192.<\/strong> What are the FY26 India GDP growth forecasts by IMF and World Bank? Ans:<\/strong> 6.2% and 6.3%<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q193.<\/strong> Who led in new business premium in FY25 among insurers? Ans:<\/strong> LIC<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q194.<\/strong> Who became VP at Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) in 2025? Ans:<\/strong> Ajay Bhushan Prasad Pandey<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q195.<\/strong> Who was appointed Chairperson of the 23rd Law Commission of India? Ans:<\/strong> Justice Dinesh Maheshwari<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q196.<\/strong> Which Indian actress became Chanel’s first brand ambassador? Ans:<\/strong> Ananya Panday<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q197.<\/strong> How many special directors were appointed in the Enforcement Directorate? Ans:<\/strong> Five<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q198.<\/strong> Who became Registrar General of Delhi High Court in April 2025? Ans:<\/strong> Judge Arun Bhardwaj<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q199.<\/strong> Who is the new Secretary of DARE & DG of ICAR? Ans:<\/strong> Dr. Mangi Lal Jat<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q200.<\/strong> Who was re-appointed as RBI Deputy Governor in 2025? Ans:<\/strong> T. Rabi Sankar<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q201.<\/strong> Who became President of CIFEJ for 2025-2027? Ans:<\/strong> Jitendra Mishra<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q202.<\/strong> Who was appointed VP & MD of Boeing India Engineering in 2025? Ans:<\/strong> Stacie Sire<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q203.<\/strong> Which actress became the first Indian ambassador for Dreame Technology? Ans:<\/strong> Kriti Sanon<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q204.<\/strong> What is the name of the book compiling PM Modi’s cultural speeches? Ans:<\/strong> Sanskriti Ka Paanchva Adhyay<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q205.<\/strong> Which coffee table book on the circular economy was released? Ans:<\/strong> I Am Circular<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q206.<\/strong> Where is Exercise Desert Flag-10 being held? Ans:<\/strong> Al Dhafra Air Base, UAE<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q207.<\/strong> Where did INS Sunayna dock under the SAGAR mission? Ans:<\/strong> Nacala Port, Mozambique<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q208.<\/strong> What EU naval operation is collaborating with the Indian Navy? Ans:<\/strong> EUNAVFOR Operation ATALANTA<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q209.<\/strong> What missiles were used in IAF’s Exercise ‘Aakraman’? Ans:<\/strong> Meteor and Rampage<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q210.<\/strong> Who won the Laureus 2025 Sportsman of the Year award? Ans:<\/strong> Mondo Duplantis<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q211.<\/strong> Which app won the PM’s Award for Innovation in 2024? Ans:<\/strong> Poshan Tracker App<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q212.<\/strong> Who won the Gurudev Kalicharan Brahma Award 2025? Ans:<\/strong> Achyuta Samanta<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q213.<\/strong> Which organizations were honored with Yashraj Bharti Samman Awards 2025? Ans:<\/strong> Jan Swasthya Sahayog, Pratham Foundation, Services Plus<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q214.<\/strong> Which actress is among those honored at Gold Gala 2025? Ans:<\/strong> Priyanka Chopra<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q215.<\/strong> Who will receive the Lata Deenanath Mangeshkar Award 2024? Ans:<\/strong> Kumar Mangalam Birla<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q216.<\/strong> What is the WTO’s forecast for global merchandise trade growth in 2025? Ans:<\/strong> -0.2%<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q217.<\/strong> Which Indian university topped the THE Asia Rankings 2025? Ans:<\/strong> IISc Bengaluru<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q218.<\/strong> What vehicle initiative was launched for women in Maharashtra? Ans:<\/strong> Pink E-Rickshaw Initiative<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q219.<\/strong> What health scheme in Karnataka is getting a 15-25% hike in rates? Ans:<\/strong> Yeshasvini Health Scheme<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q220.<\/strong> At which summit did India showcase digital leadership in Africa 2025? Ans:<\/strong> GITEX Africa 2025<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q221.<\/strong> What week is focused on hospital fire safety in India in 2025? Ans:<\/strong> Fire Safety Week<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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