April 2025 Current Affairs: Revision Q&A
All 390 quiz questions of April 2025 with their answers, day by day. Read it in one go before the exam.
1 April 2025 open
A proposal from the Centre to shift the base year of CPIAL/RL is mainly intended to achieve what?
To mirror present-day consumption patterns more accurately
Positive growth for India's economy in 2025 was forecast by which institution?
International Monetary Fund
From April 1, 2025, how did the RBI alter the risk weight on bank loans extended to NBFCs?
It was lowered from 125% to 100%
Banks may levy at most what fee on an ATM cash withdrawal from May 1, 2025?
₹23
The date for complying with related party transaction rules was pushed to July 1, 2025 by which body?
Securities and Exchange Board of India
Paytm told merchants what about third-party payment orchestration platforms, effective April 1, 2025?
To stop using them
An 'IND BBB+' rating with a stable outlook was assigned to the non-bank lending arm of which fintech firm?
BharatPe
The RBI's revised Prompt Corrective Action framework for Urban Cooperative Banks, in force from April 1, 2025, serves which function?
It takes the place of the Supervisory Action Framework
Letting stock brokers operate in GIFT-IFSC without seeking prior approval was proposed by which body?
Securities and Exchange Board of India
Which index stayed unchanged after the US reciprocal tariff statement of April 2025?
Dow Jones
Which organisation launched the Baltic Sentry operation in January 2025 to guard undersea infrastructure?
NATO
Which treaty lets states claim seabed beyond 200 nautical miles in the Arctic if it extends their continental shelf?
UNCLOS
Which platform of Infostellar would host Dhruva Space's Hyderabad antenna?
StellarStation
Which institution's study found Western Ghats monsoon rainfall rising steadily over 800 years?
Central University of Kerala
Since which year has the number of Lok Sabha seats been frozen at 543, as discussed in the delimitation debate?
1971
2 April 2025 open
Who, as U.S. President, drove a forceful campaign in 2025 to annex Greenland?
Donald Trump
A DCA report dated April 2, 2025 found that what share of Greenlanders back complete independence?
80%
Marking 75 years of India-China diplomatic ties, Xi Jinping described the cooperation he hoped for between the two countries using which image?
"Cooperative Pas de Deux of the Dragon and the Elephant"
Which recent Indian policy is intended to bring about a revival of Indian languages and knowledge systems?
National Education Policy (NEP) 2020
The World Economic Forum's Global Risks Report 2025 treats misinformation mainly as what kind of problem?
A growing challenge that erodes public trust
As reported on April 2, 2025, the Indian government has put which pair of technologies to work for agricultural advancement?
Artificial Intelligence and Internet of Things
What did the research breakthrough on butterfly migration reveal?
A specific gene influences migratory behavior
The USTR Report points to which factor as a major concern in US-India trade relations?
High tariffs imposed by India on US goods
To deal with liquidity, what step did the Reserve Bank of India take, as reported on April 2, 2025?
Injected ₹80,000 crore of liquidity through Open Market Operations
In the 1946 Greenland episode, how much did the United States offer Denmark for the island?
$100 million
Which two officials led the India-China talks that agreed to resume flights and the Mansarovar Yatra?
Vikram Misri and Sun Weidong
During President Boric's visit, India and Chile agreed to begin talks on which type of agreement?
Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement
Which set of pillars is attributed to NEP 2020 in this review?
Access, equity, quality, affordability, accountability
Which risk did the WEF Global Risks Report 2025 rank as the top short-term global threat?
Misinformation and disinformation
Which treaty does the Protection of Interests in Aircraft Objects Bill, 2025 align India with?
Cape Town Convention
3 April 2025 open
MGNREGA wages were revised from April 1, 2025 to what daily rate?
A rise to ₹370 per day
India's Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index for March 2025 came in at which reading?
54.7
Which country restarted its bombing of Gaza on March 17, 2025, bringing a shaky ceasefire to an end?
Israel
The Waqf (Amendment) Bill cleared by the Lok Sabha is chiefly meant to do what?
Regulate and safeguard Waqf properties
A report on the world's major risks for 2025 was published by which organisation?
World Economic Forum
Extended Producer Responsibility, recently broadened in India, is chiefly concerned with what?
Making producers answerable for their products across the whole lifecycle
Who took charge as a Deputy Governor of the Reserve Bank of India in April 2025?
Poonam Gupta
What came out of the 6th BIMSTEC Summit in Bangkok?
A charter was adopted to deepen cooperation
Chandrayaan-3's ChaSTE instrument is credited with which achievement?
Producing the first temperature profile of the Moon's surface
Which agreement of 2015 restricted Iran's nuclear programme in return for sanctions relief?
JCPOA
In the Fair and Reciprocal Plan analysis, what share of global merchandise exports excluded the US?
87%
The 2025 Myanmar earthquake of magnitude 7.7 was caused by movement along which fault?
Sagaing fault
Where was the April 2025 BIMSTEC summit with the theme "Prosperous, Resilient, and Open BIMSTEC" held?
Bangkok
Which body released the report 'Education and Nutrition: Learn to Eat Well' in March 2025?
UNESCO
Which sections of the Waqf Act 1995 are proposed to be amended in the Waqf Amendment Bill 2024 to add women to boards?
Sections 9 and 14
4 April 2025 open
Effective April 9, 2025, at what rate did Trump announce a tariff on Indian imports?
27%
Which pair of Indian products were awarded Geographical Indication (GI) tags in the April 4, 2025 current affairs?
Kumbakonam Betel Leaf and Thovalai Maanikka Maalai
The Coastal Shipping Bill, 2024 was brought in mainly to do what?
Strengthen and regulate coastal shipping within India
Regarding the government's stake increase in Vodafone Idea, what significant step did the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) take?
Gave the government an exemption from making an open offer
Which new system did Sebi roll out to improve how documents are verified?
Document Number Verification System (SebiDNVS)
In April 2025, who was named the new Deputy Governor of the Reserve Bank of India?
Poonam Gupta
The Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025, passed by the Indian government, is chiefly concerned with what?
Regulating and protecting Waqf properties
As of April 2025, what strategic development involved Starlink and its operations in India?
It received approval to operate independently in India
NITI Aayog and NCAER launched the States Economic Forum Portal for what purpose?
To track the economic performance and policies of Indian states
How did India react after the U.S. imposed a 27% tariff on its imports?
With strategic silence and caution
Which 1977 US law was invoked for the April 2025 reciprocal tariffs?
IEEPA
The NITI-NCAER States Economic Forum was launched by NITI Aayog in collaboration with which body?
National Council of Applied Economic Research
Starlink satellite internet services in India were tied up with SpaceX by which pair of telecom firms?
Airtel and Jio
Which Bill, passed by the Lok Sabha, creates a dedicated legal framework for coastal trade?
Coastal Shipping Bill, 2024
In which Tamil Nadu district is Thovalai Maanikka Maalai exclusively made, as per the GI tag news of April 2025?
Kanyakumari
5 April 2025 open
What tariff did China set on American imports, effective April 10, 2025, as a counter to US duties?
34%
What did China do about US poultry imports in April 2025?
Banned them after banned substances were detected
The India-EU trade dialogue in April 2025 centred mainly on which theme?
Dealing with trade imbalances and strengthening economic ties
The Indian government cleared how much for railway expansion projects in April 2025?
₹18,658 Crore
Vibrant Villages Programme Phase-II, approved in April 2025, aims to do what?
Build up infrastructure in border villages
What prompted the government to drop the star-rating system for State Environment Impact Assessment Authorities in April 2025?
A legal challenge and an NGT order
Which notable outcome closed the 6th BIMSTEC Summit in April 2025?
A 21-point action plan was adopted
Why does the fish fossil find in Australia, reported in April 2025, matter?
It offers a glimpse of the continent's prehistoric rainforest setting
The India Fintech Foundation, set up in April 2025, is meant to serve what role?
A self-regulatory organisation for fintech companies
From which date did China's 34% tariff on all U.S. products take effect in 2025?
April 10
What reciprocal tariff did the US impose on India, as per these notes?
26%
How much did the Cabinet approve for railway projects alongside Vibrant Villages Programme-II in April 2025?
Rs 18,658 crore
What is the total outlay approved for Vibrant Villages Programme-II?
₹6,839 crore
The withdrawn 2022 star-rating system was meant to evaluate which bodies?
State Environmental Impact Assessment Authorities
Ferruaspis brocksi, a fossil fish, was found at which location?
McGraths Flat, New South Wales
6 & 7 April 2025 open
While Prime Minister Modi was in Sri Lanka in April 2025, which infrastructure idea was discussed to improve links between the two countries?
A maritime bridge connecting India and Sri Lanka
What is the central aim of 'Bangkok Vision 2030', which BIMSTEC unveiled in April 2025?
To improve regional connectivity and ease trade
A Geographical Indication (GI) tag was granted in April 2025 to which of these West Bengal products?
Baluchari Saree
The study India started in April 2025 to catch zoonotic diseases that originate in birds as they occur is mainly about what?
Setting up real-time surveillance in bird habitats
Which of these is NOT counted among Buddhism's contributions to India?
Development of intricate temple dance forms
Ice Stupas built in Himalayan regions mainly serve what purpose?
Storing water for agricultural use
Which branch of the Indian Armed Forces is INS Varsha, mentioned in April 2025 news, linked to?
Indian Navy
What advance in medical diagnostics does the RAPID-CRISPR test, reported in April 2025, offer?
Early detection of Acute Promyelocytic Leukemia (APL)
What role does CAPTCHA technology play in online security?
It stops automated bots from getting into websites
Which honour did Sri Lanka confer on PM Modi during his April 2025 visit?
Sri Lanka Mitra Vibhushana
BIMSTEC's Bangkok Vision 2030 seeks to build which kind of bloc?
Prosperous, Resilient and Open
How many sitting Supreme Court judges agreed on April 1 to make their asset declarations public?
33
World Health Day 2025 emphasised which area of health?
Maternal and newborn health
After the latest grant, how many GI-tagged items does West Bengal have in total?
33
Which agency leads India's real-time surveillance of bird-to-human zoonotic spillover?
ICMR
8 April 2025 open
Whom did Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu meet at the White House on April 8, 2025?
Donald Trump
Which country declared in April 2025 that it would leave the International Criminal Court?
Hungary
Which issue did the Policing Report 2025 in India mainly spotlight?
Custodial torture
The Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana is chiefly designed to do what?
Extend micro-credit to small and micro enterprises
The 'Women and Men in India 2024' report was brought out by which body?
National Statistical Office (NSO)
The FAO's 'Four Betters Courses' are aimed at strengthening what?
The integration of education into agrifood systems
INS Sunayna's deployment on the IOS SAGAR Mission serves which aim?
All of these
Which technology-related step did MoSPI take in April 2025?
It relaunched a revamped Microdata Portal
What notable finding came out of the 'Health of the Nation 2025' report?
A rise in lifestyle-related diseases
Which bank cut its MCLR in April 2025?
HDFC Bank
What tariff did the U.S. impose on Israeli goods before Netanyahu's White House visit?
17%
Which treaty sets the one-year withdrawal period for states leaving the International Criminal Court?
Rome Statute
What additional tariff did Trump threaten on China from April 9 in this episode?
50%
Which two organisations produced the 2025 policing survey on attitudes to custodial torture?
Lokniti-CSDS and Common Cause
Which ministry publishes the annual report Women and Men in India?
MoSPI
9 April 2025 open
How did China describe President Trump's threat to raise tariffs on Chinese imports above 100%?
Blackmail
Which honour did Sri Lanka confer on PM Modi during his April 2025 visit?
Mitra Vibhushana
Which Indian institute will open a campus in Dubai, with its first MBA programme in September 2025?
IIM Ahmedabad
According to the UNESCAP 2025 report, what share of global economic growth did Asia-Pacific account for in 2024?
60%
Which constitutional article on Governors' assent to Bills was interpreted by the Supreme Court in the Tamil Nadu Governor case?
Article 200
How many police personnel were covered in the 2025 Lokniti-CSDS and Common Cause survey on policing?
8,276
What was Lodhi Garden originally called, as per the notes?
Bagh-e-Jud
Amalsad Chikoo, which received a GI tag, belongs to which Gujarat district?
Navsari
Which department launched the Genome India Project in January 2020?
Department of Biotechnology
Which atoms were entangled in the odd-cycle game experiment on quantum supremacy?
Strontium
Which gene-editing technique did Colossal Biosciences use to create its dire wolf-like pups?
CRISPR
Globalstar applied to which Indian body to authorise its satellite constellation and operations?
IN-SPACe
Which Supreme Court case prompted the suggestion of an oversight committee for CoC conduct under IBC?
Jet Airways liquidation case
Which regulator issues Primary Dealer licences, as in the news about Shriram Finance's application?
RBI
Form ITRB is meant for which purpose?
Disclosing undisclosed income after searches
10 April 2025 open
Whose 34% tariff on every US import, effective April 10, 2025, was a counter to American duties?
China
How did the European Union react to US tariffs on its products?
It voted to put a 25% tariff on selected US imports
What total cost did the Indian Cabinet sanction for the M-CADWM scheme to strengthen irrigation infrastructure?
₹1,600 Crore
Crèche facilities for working mothers' children come as part of an integrated services package under which scheme?
Palna Scheme
The first 3D-printed train station in the world was built in which country?
Japan
Which monetary policy stance did the RBI adopt in April 2025?
Accommodative
The 'Elite Plus' account for high net-worth individuals was introduced by which bank?
Bandhan Bank
What GDP growth forecast did the Asian Development Bank give for India in FY26 after its revision?
6.7%
The ₹1,600 crore allocated under M-CADWM for irrigation infrastructure benefits which state(s)?
Several states
Which initiative did the Ministry of Women and Child Development bring under Mission Shakti for the safety and well-being of women and children?
Palna Scheme
How many Rafale-Marine jets did the Cabinet Committee on Security approve for the Indian Navy?
26
The Supreme Court judgment on Governor R.N. Ravi concerned how many Bills passed by the Tamil Nadu Assembly?
10
Which body was asked to draft the new Aadhaar law?
UIDAI
M-CADWM approved by the Union Cabinet is a sub-scheme of which scheme?
PMKSY
Under which umbrella is the Palna Scheme placed?
Samarthya sub-scheme of Mission Shakti
11 April 2025 open
Volodymyr Zelenskyy accused which country of covert involvement in Russia's war against Ukraine?
China
The Ayushman Bharat Scheme was recently launched in which city to give its residents health coverage?
Delhi
On his Jayanti, which figure did Prime Minister Modi honour for his work in social reform and education?
Jyotiba Phule
The Panchayat Advancement Index (PAI) brought in during 2024 serves what purpose?
To assess how panchayats are progressing across nine themes
In which place was the Himalayan High Altitude Climate Research Centre inaugurated to study the effects of climate change?
Jammu & Kashmir
Which institution signed a strategic MoU with the New Development Bank to strengthen infrastructure financing?
National Bank for Financing Infrastructure and Development (NaBFID)
What did a recent Reserve Bank of India study conclude about the effect of geopolitical risks on emerging markets?
The impact is amplified and arrives with a delay
Moody's Analytics has revised its 2025 GDP growth forecast for India to what figure?
6.6%
According to data mentioned in April 2025, which state ranked first in rice production in India?
West Bengal
How many Chinese nationals did Ukraine claim were fighting for Russia?
155
How many Delhi families receive ₹5 lakh yearly cover under AB PM-JAY, as per its Delhi rollout?
6.5 lakh
Jyotiba Phule founded which organisation in 1873 to promote equality and rational thinking?
Satyashodhak Samaj
Where did Rajnath Singh address the 80th Defence Services Staff College course convocation in April 2025?
Wellington
By what percentage did the Education Ministry raise PM-POSHAN material cost from 1 May 2025?
9.5%
According to the Women and Men in India 2024 report, what was India's female LFPR in 2023-24?
41.7%
12 April 2025 open
What is the chief goal of India's Design-Linked Incentive Scheme?
To back startups and MSMEs in semiconductor design through financial incentives
What is the AIKosh platform launched by the Indian government meant to do?
Combine religious and cultural texts with government data for AI uses
Which ethical worry is linked to Colossal Biosciences' de-extinction projects?
Effects on existing ecosystems and on animal welfare
Why is India's Gaurav Long-Range Glide Bomb strategically significant?
It enables accurate strikes from a safe distance, lowering the risk to aircraft
By what percentage did equity mutual fund inflows fall in March 2025?
14.4%
What did the RBI propose for the Loan-to-Value ratio on gold loans?
Lowering it to 65%
What was the reason IRDAI cautioned Heritage TPA?
Violating claim norms and delaying claim processing
What is the main concern about air pollution's influence on rainfall in Indian cities?
It makes rain more acidic, harming farming and infrastructure
Why did the Punjab government prohibit the sale of certain hybrid paddy seeds?
Worries about soil health and burdens of debt on farmers
To what level did China raise tariffs on US imports in April 2025 in response to Washington's duties?
125%
What share of climate policies mention women, as per the notes?
6%
Which Italian port did Antonio Tajani offer as a central hub for the India-Middle East-Europe Corridor?
Trieste
Which scheme, effective 1 January 2021, replaced MEIS for exporters?
RoDTEP
The IMO's April 2025 climate framework for shipping aims for net-zero GHG emissions by around which year?
2050
Who said 'We do not negotiate at gunpoint' regarding the India-US Bilateral Trade Agreement?
Piyush Goyal
13 April 2025 open
The options open to a Governor on receiving a bill passed by the State Legislature are set out in which article of the Indian Constitution?
Article 200
India's National Aerospace Laboratories developed which civilian aircraft to improve regional connectivity?
Saras Mk2
A recent study of spatial rainfall trends across India for 2011 to 2020 showed rainfall timing had shifted. What is the main consequence of this shift?
Disruption of cropping patterns
Which type of diabetes was formally recognised by the International Diabetes Federation at the World Diabetes Congress 2025?
Type 5
A new rt-LAMP assay for early tuberculosis diagnosis was developed by which Indian institute?
SCTIMST
The Genome India Project wants to gather genetic samples from varied populations. Which group is a major focus?
Endogamous groups
After the RBI cut the repo rate to 6%, which bank lowered its Repo-Based Lending Rate (RBLR) to 8.85%?
Bank of India
What was identified as the main cause of the recent UPI outage that hit digital transactions in India?
Concentration risk in the ecosystem
Which bank recently pulled its special fixed deposit scheme and cut interest rates?
Bank of India
Which body oversees the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) in India?
National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI)
The Maharashtra-ROSATOM thorium SMR MoU is described as a first for which category?
An Indian state entering nuclear energy development
Which statement about India's automotive sector, as per the NITI Aayog report, is correct?
Component trade share is about 3%
Which ridge, southwest of the Siachen Glacier, was central to Pakistan's 1980s claim before Operation Meghdoot?
Saltoro Ridge
From which year will the IMO's global carbon tax on shipping take effect?
2028
Which Article of the Constitution deals with the Governor's assent to State Bills?
Article 200
14 April 2025 open
Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Chouhan launched which scheme to fund agricultural startups?
AgriSure Scheme
Rashtriya Poshan Maah 2024 was launched at which place by the Union Minister of State for Women and Child Development?
Dhar
What is the Blockchain Technology Stack released by the Government of India called?
Vishvasya
Which body opened the Submersible Platform for Acoustic Characterisation and Evaluation (SPACE) facility in Kerala?
DRDO
The RBI barred which bank from signing up new customers on its mobile app amid concerns about cyber fraud?
Bank of Baroda
From January 1, 2025, what is the RBI's new limit for collateral-free agricultural loans?
₹2 Lakh
What is the IMF's revised growth forecast for India's economy in 2024-25?
6.8%
Whose board cleared a plan to mobilise ₹12,000 crore through bonds during 2024-25?
Power Grid
Which native wheat variety from the Bundelkhand region was granted a GI tag?
Kathiya Wheat
Which state recently introduced the 'Krishi Sakhi' scheme to empower rural women in farming?
Maharashtra
Where were the India-Nepal director general-level customs talks held?
Kathmandu
Which WTO provision did India invoke to seek consultations with the US over steel and aluminium tariffs?
Article 12.3 of the Agreement on Safeguards
What is the size and tenor of Argentina's IMF Extended Fund Facility signed in 2025?
$20 billion, 48 months
The Parliamentary panel on MGNREGS recommended raising guaranteed workdays to how many?
150
AIKEYME 2025, the first India-Africa maritime engagement, was held off the coast of which city?
Dar-es-Salaam
15 April 2025 open
Concerns about weakening the Right to Information (RTI) Act in India have been raised against which recent amendment?
Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act, 2023
What is the chief worry about the development of Kancha Gachibowli in Hyderabad?
Loss of ecological biodiversity
Which technological advance makes faster data transmission possible in silicon chips?
Silicon photonics
Why does it matter to integrate lasers directly onto silicon chips?
It enables optical communication on the chip
As of April 15, 2025, what did the State Bank of India (SBI) do with its special deposit scheme?
Lowered the interest rates
For what reason are banks asking for the power to freeze "mule accounts"?
To curb cyber fraud
The IMF says geopolitical events cause global stock markets to fall by how much per month on average?
1%
What did the IMF advise financial institutions to do in the face of rising geopolitical risks?
Hold adequate capital and liquidity buffers
Which state, with the backing of the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD), is promoting natural farming?
Himachal Pradesh
Under the Centre's 'Nutri-Cereals' campaign, which step is being taken to promote millets?
Including millets in mid-day meals
In which IMF report were the geopolitical risk findings presented?
Global Financial Stability Report
Which section of the DPDP Act, 2023 amends Section 8(1)(j) of the RTI Act?
Section 44(3)
How much land is under dispute in Kancha Gachibowli, Hyderabad?
400 acres
Which type of Crew Escape System will the human-rated LVM3 for Gaganyaan use?
Tractor type
Which ASI unit conducted expeditions at Dwarka and Beyt Dwarka?
Underwater Archaeology Wing
16 April 2025 open
The 'Bhu Bharati' portal for managing land records was recently launched by which state?
Telangana
Under Round-IX of the Open Acreage Licensing Policy, how many blocks were awarded?
28
Which unique feature of the mantis shrimp is inspiring work on phononic shielding?
Its powerful claw strike
What do phononic shielding mechanisms modelled on biological structures chiefly do?
Block particular sound frequencies
SEBI cleared which financial services firm to start mutual fund operations as 'Capitalmind Mutual Fund'?
Capitalmind Financial Services
How many new products did Punjab National Bank introduce on its 131st foundation day?
34
India's retail inflation in March 2025 was the lowest since August 2019. What was the figure?
3.34%
What was India's wholesale price inflation in March 2025?
2.05%
The 2025 monsoon is forecast to bring what share of the long-term average rainfall to India?
105%
Who heads the Rapid Support Forces in Sudan's civil war?
Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo
What nuclear power capacity target has India set for 2047?
100 GW
How many thematic pillars does the IndiaAI Mission use to build an AI ecosystem?
Seven
The Kerala ASHA workers demanded a monthly honorarium of what amount?
₹21,000
Which state topped the India Justice Report 2025 for the second consecutive year?
Karnataka
Notified paediatric TB cases in India rose by what percentage between 2020 and 2024?
38%
17 April 2025 open
The 'Bhu Bharati' portal for managing land records was recently launched by which Indian state?
Telangana
Under Round-IX of the Open Acreage Licensing Policy (OALP), how many blocks were awarded to strengthen India's energy sector?
28
Which unique biological trait of the mantis shrimp is inspiring work on phononic shielding mechanisms?
Its powerful claw strike
Phononic shielding mechanisms that draw on biological structures are mainly used for what?
Blocking particular sound frequencies
SEBI cleared which financial services firm to start mutual fund operations under the name 'Capitalmind Mutual Fund'?
Capitalmind Financial Services
Punjab National Bank (PNB) marked its 131st foundation day by launching how many new products?
34
India's retail inflation in March 2025 was the lowest since August 2019. What was the figure?
3.34%
The World Trade Organization's revised 2025 forecast projects what change in global merchandise trade?
A decline of 0.2%
What was the size of India's trade deficit with China in fiscal year 2024-25?
$99.2 billion
What percentage of the long-period average (LPA) rainfall has the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecast for the 2025 monsoon season?
105%
WTO revised its 2025 global merchandise trade forecast to what change?
Decline of 0.2%
What was India's trade deficit with China in FY 2024-25?
$99.2 billion
The White House said China may face tariffs of up to what level on its exports to the US?
245%
In which year was the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra last held, per the notes?
2019
Which tribe is India's largest, ahead of the Gonds who rank second?
Bhil
18 April 2025 open
Which state rolled out the 'Bhu Bharati' portal to manage land records?
Telangana
Under OALP Round-IX, which number of blocks was awarded to boost India's energy sector?
28
The mantis shrimp's inspiration for phononic shielding comes from which biological feature?
Its powerful claw strike
Phononic shielding mechanisms inspired by living structures are primarily used for what?
Blocking selected sound frequencies
Which company got SEBI's approval for mutual fund operations branded 'Capitalmind Mutual Fund'?
Capitalmind Financial Services
Punjab National Bank marked its 131st foundation day by launching how many new products?
34
March 2025 retail inflation in India, the lowest since August 2019, stood at what level?
3.34%
What was India's WPI-based inflation figure for March 2025?
2.05%
'Aduthurai Betel Leaves' earned a GI tag for which state?
Tamil Nadu
Which Indian institute is working on climate-resilient varieties of wheat and paddy?
Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI)
Which Chief Justice led the Supreme Court bench that recorded the Centre's Waqf assurances in April 2025?
Sanjiv Khanna
Flue Gas Desulphurisation systems in coal plants mainly remove which pollutant?
Sulphur dioxide
Which ministry spearheaded the TruthTell Hackathon under the 32 Create in India Challenges?
Ministry of Information and Broadcasting
Which telescope detected possible biosignature gases in the atmosphere of exoplanet K2-18 b?
James Webb Space Telescope
Which two bodies are running the V2G pilot in Kerala?
KSEB and IIT Bombay
19 April 2025 open
The 'Viksit Bharat 2047' initiative launched by the Indian government is mainly intended to do what?
Turn India into a developed nation by 2047
Which well-known Indian cardiologist, called the 'Doyen of Angioplasty', died recently?
Dr. Mathew Samuel Kalarickal
What significant change has the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) made concerning GST registration?
It introduced biometric-based Aadhaar authentication
What instruction did the Finance Ministry give banks about eNWR lending?
To increase lending against electronic Negotiable Warehouse Receipts (eNWRs)
What is the GST position on UPI transactions above ₹2,000?
No GST applies
Why do family offices favour the Alternative Investment Fund (AIF) route in GIFT City over Family Investment Funds (FIFs)?
AIFs have a simpler regulatory framework
What is the main goal of the ₹2,250 crore Export Promotion Mission launched by the Indian government?
To boost the country's export competitiveness
Which body is in charge of implementing the Export Promotion Mission?
Ministry of Commerce and Industry
What effect is the Export Promotion Mission expected to have on India's trade balance?
An improvement in the trade surplus
The Natyashastra, recently inscribed by UNESCO, is attributed to which figure and subject?
Bharata Muni, performing arts
The Director-General of the IBCA Secretariat is appointed by which Indian ministry?
Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
Why is the new protection for DPS Flamingo Lake considered a first?
It is the first wetland linked to Thane Creek Flamingo Sanctuary to be protected
Which three agencies developed the James Webb Space Telescope, launched in December 2021?
NASA, ESA and CSA
Which set of sites formed India's first World Heritage listings in 1983?
Agra Fort, Taj Mahal, Ajanta Caves, Ellora Caves
Which US official said Washington could move on from Russia-Ukraine peace efforts if no progress came in days?
Marco Rubio
21 & 22 April 2025 open
Which US official is slated to travel to India for talks on the economy, trade and diplomacy?
Vice President JD Vance
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's US trip is for meetings of which international bodies?
World Bank and International Monetary Fund
On her US trip, with whom is Nirmala Sitharaman expected to take up tariffs and trade talks?
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent
What notable change did the RBI announce about minors and bank accounts?
Minors over 10 can operate accounts on their own
What is the main advantage of letting children above 10 run bank accounts independently?
It builds financial literacy early
As per the RBI's new guidelines, which accounts can minors open on their own?
Savings and term deposit accounts
According to the RBI, who may serve as guardian when a minor opens a bank account?
Any natural or legal guardian
What are India's exports to the US projected to be for FY25?
$41.18 billion
Which approach is India considering in response to US worries over its growing trade deficit with India?
Buying more from the US
What will the upcoming India-US BTA negotiations mainly deal with?
Trade in goods and services
What does PABS stand for in the WHO Pandemic Agreement draft?
Pathogen Access and Benefit Sharing
What was India's trade surplus with the US in FY25, according to the notes?
$41.18 billion
Which Article of the Constitution requires a minimum of five judges for Constitution Benches of the Supreme Court?
Article 145(3)
Which launch vehicle carried the SpaDeX mission on 30 December 2024?
PSLV-C60
Which new initiative was launched at the 15th BRICS Agriculture Ministers' Meeting?
BRICS Land Restoration Partnership
23 April 2025 open
What is the main purpose behind India's engagement with the Arctic's Northern Sea Route (NSR)?
To develop a shorter maritime trade route
What change did the RBI make to the run-off factor under the Liquidity Coverage Ratio (LCR) for non-financial entities?
It lowered the run-off factor to 40%
What is the Reserve Bank of India's Standing Deposit Facility (SDF) used for?
Absorbing surplus liquidity from the banking system
What pattern was seen in private banks' hiring in FY25?
Hiring slowed even as branch networks expanded
As reported by the RBI, what happened to India's Net Foreign Direct Investment (FDI)?
It declined sharply
A fall in the Rupee's Real Effective Exchange Rate (REER) signals what?
Depreciation of the Rupee
Which factors helped the Indian economy stay resilient despite global trade tensions?
Strong domestic demand and a robust banking sector
What impact is the 2025 monsoon forecast expected to have on India's agricultural sector?
A normal monsoon that supports stable agricultural output
Which climate factors are shaping the 2025 monsoon forecast for India?
La Niña and the Indian Ocean Dipole
Why does the government's investment in deep-sea initiatives such as 'Samudrayaan' and 'Matsya 6000' matter?
It helps explore and use marine resources for economic growth
Where did US Vice-President J.D. Vance deliver his address during his four-day India visit?
Rajasthan International Centre
What global growth rate did IMF's April 2025 WEO project for 2025?
2.8%
What is the name of India's research station in Svalbard?
Himadri
Which BNS section deals with sexual intercourse under a false promise of marriage?
Section 69
What is the LPA of rainfall for 1971-2020, as cited with the 2025 monsoon forecast?
87 cm
24 April 2025 open
Which state recently started an initiative to improve digital literacy among rural women?
Kerala
Which step has the RBI recently taken to ease liquidity in the banking system?
Carrying out Open Market Operations
Which bank has recently teamed up with a fintech firm to improve its digital lending platform?
ICICI Bank
What is the main purpose of the RBI's recent digital lending guidelines?
To stop unethical lending practices
What growth rate for India's GDP in FY2025-26 has the World Bank projected?
6.3%
Which recent trend has India's inflation rate shown?
A moderate decrease
Which sector has grown strongly and supported India's economic resilience?
Services
What effect on India's farm output is expected from the 2025 monsoon?
A normal monsoon that keeps output stable
Government incentives in the 2025 Kharif season are expected to increase cultivation of which crop?
Pulses
Which scheme did the Ministry of Agriculture recently launch to encourage sustainable farming and lower input costs?
PM-PRANAM
How many new refineries did India and Saudi Arabia agree to collaborate on in India?
Two
The Indus Waters Treaty was signed in which year, with the World Bank brokering it?
1960
Which pollutant, mainly from coal-based power plants, is a major cause of acid rain?
Sulphur dioxide
Judicial review in India is implied mainly through which Article?
Article 13
To which international body will India present its first National Adaptation Plan?
UNFCCC
25 April 2025 open
Which index was introduced to measure how well Panchayats are doing in achieving Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)?
Panchayat Advancement Index
Which initiative was started to give athletes digital access to their documents?
DigiLocker for Athletes
Which organization has told crypto exchanges in India to redo their Know Your Customer (KYC) process by June 30, 2025?
Financial Intelligence Unit-India (FIU-IND)
How much gold did the Reserve Bank of India buy in FY25?
57.5 tonnes
Recent reports identify which factor as the main concern weighing on private investment in India?
Emerging tariff scenarios
What has been the recent direction of External Commercial Borrowing (ECB) inflows into India?
A significant increase
The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has notified what rate of Tax Collected at Source (TCS) on certain foreign remittances?
1%
Through government incentives, cultivation of which crop is being encouraged in the 2025 Kharif season?
Pulses
How is the 2025 monsoon expected to affect India's agricultural output?
A normal monsoon will support stable output
Which scheme did the Ministry of Agriculture recently launch to encourage sustainable farming and bring down input costs?
PM-PRANAM
How many Indian High Commission personnel remained in Islamabad after Pakistan's downsizing order?
30
Which WTO negotiation round, begun in 2001, has failed to deliver substantial results?
Doha Round
After the second round of procurement, how many high-performance GPUs will India have under the IndiaAI Mission?
33,000
Which organisation's report linked algorithmic management in India to lower job quality?
ILO
Which ministry launched the Panchayat Advancement Index?
Ministry of Panchayati Raj
26 April 2025 open
Similipal Tiger Reserve was declared India's 107th National Park in April 2025 by which state?
Odisha
What is the name of the new net banking system being built by NPCI Bharat BillPay?
Netbanking 2.0
Which entity is responsible for building Netbanking 2.0?
NPCI Bharat BillPay
What is the main aim of Netbanking 2.0?
To improve interoperability in net banking
What did the World Bank's Poverty and Equity Briefs give as India's extreme poverty rate for 2022-23?
2.3%
How many people in India moved above the international poverty line between 2011-12 and 2022-23?
171 million
What record volume of cargo moved on India's inland waterways in FY 2024-25?
145.5 MMT
Which crop is being encouraged through government incentives in the 2025 Kharif season?
Pulses
How is the 2025 monsoon expected to affect India's agricultural output?
A normal monsoon will support stable output
Which scheme was recently launched by the Ministry of Agriculture for sustainable farming with lower input costs?
PM-PRANAM
Which country mediated the recent US-Iran nuclear talks held in Muscat and Rome?
Oman
Where was the Tamil Nadu Startup Summit 2025 held?
Chennai
How many Rafale-Marine jets does India's agreement with France cover?
26
India's extreme poverty at $2.15/day PPP fell to what level in 2022-23, per the World Bank?
2.3%
The BBNJ Treaty is the third implementing agreement under which convention?
UNCLOS
27 & 28 April 2025 open
Which Indian state recently saw the announcement of a Makhana Board to promote Makhana cultivation and exports?
Bihar
What is the name of the measure in the 2025 Union Budget that exempts income up to ₹12 lakh from income tax?
New Income Tax Bill
Which initiative was launched to extend enhanced credit via Kisan Credit Cards (KCC) to farmers, fishermen and dairy farmers?
Prime Minister Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana
Which cooperative bank was caught up in a ₹122 crore scam that led the RBI to restrict withdrawals?
New India Cooperative Bank
In May 2025, what step did the RBI take to put liquidity into the banking system?
It purchased bonds worth ₹1.25 trillion
According to the RBI, what is the revised GDP growth forecast for India for fiscal year 2024-25?
6.5%
According to the Reuters poll, what is the main reason India's economic outlook has dimmed?
Proposed U.S. tariffs on Indian goods
What average consumer inflation rate is expected for India in fiscal year 2024-25?
4.0%
What effect is the favorable monsoon forecast expected to have on India's economy?
Food prices stabilize and interest rate cuts become possible
By which date did India hope to finalise an early BTA tranche with the US?
July 8, 2025
In which year was the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra initiated under an India-China bilateral agreement?
1981
Which UN body received India's revised Arabian Sea extended continental shelf submissions?
CLCS
What does SBaaS stand for in the INSPACe initiative?
Satellite Bus as a Service
Five cheetah cubs were recently born in which national park under Project Cheetah?
Kuno National Park
According to the World Bank report, India's extreme poverty at $2.15 per day fell to what level in 2022-23?
2.3%
29 April 2025 open
A ₹64,000 crore agreement to supply 26 Rafale-M jets to the Indian Navy was recently finalised with which country?
France
What is the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana mainly intended to achieve?
Enabling 1 crore rooftop solar installations
In the Pew Research survey, what share of Indians back uncensored media?
68%
Which new financial instrument did the RBI bring in from May 2, 2025?
Physical bond forwards
What penalty did SEBI levy on Patel Wealth Advisors for spoofing?
₹3.22 crore plus a market ban
Under the T+1 settlement regime, what is the new rule for collecting margins?
Margins must be collected by T+1
What did the SIPRI report give as India's total military spending in 2024?
$86.1 billion
By how much did the Indian Rupee gain in April 2025?
0.51%
Which important step did the Finance Ministry take to improve UPI services?
It ordered UPI infrastructure to be reinforced
What is the aim of the Microfinance Regulation Bill that Tamil Nadu passed in 2025?
To prevent coercive loan recovery
Which UK minister did Piyush Goyal meet in London to finalise the India-UK FTA?
Jonathan Reynolds
In the Pew survey, what share of Indian respondents called made-up news a very big problem?
65%
According to SIPRI, what was India's military expenditure in 2024?
$86.1 billion
PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana aims to install rooftop solar for how many households?
10 million
SMILE, the scheme for rehabilitating persons engaged in begging, expands to what?
Support for Marginalized Individuals for Livelihood and Enterprise
30 April 2025 open
According to recent data, how much plastic waste does India emit each year, by estimate?
9.3 million tonnes
Which principle upheld by the Supreme Court makes polluters answerable for environmental damage?
Polluter Pays Principle
As per the latest updates, what percentage of India is under forest cover?
25.17%
What major problem emerged in India's microfinance sector during FY25?
NPAs surged to 16%
Platforms such as Probo, MPL Opinio and PlayerzPot, against which SEBI has issued a warning, are engaged in what?
Opinion trading or prediction markets
What does SEBI's KRAs Wind-Down Framework concentrate on?
Managing KRA exits and keeping data continuous
What size of bond purchase did the RBI recently announce in order to add liquidity?
₹1.25 trillion
SEBI has pushed the deadline for full T+0 settlement out to which date?
November 1, 2025
Which significant corporate name change was announced recently to align the company with its brand?
Fashnear Technologies to Meesho Pvt Ltd
A new study highlights which key challenge in India's publicly funded R&D ecosystem?
A lack of incubation and global collaboration
In what year were India-Canada ties elevated to a Strategic Partnership?
2015
India has been placed on which list of the US Trade Representative for IP concerns in 2025?
Priority Watch List
How much plastic does India emit annually, making it the largest plastic polluter?
9.3 Mt
What forest and tree cover share does India have, against the 33% target of National Forest Policy 1988?
25.17%
The study on India's public-funded R&D organisations was commissioned by which office?
Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser