Practice the April 2025 2nd Week Current Affairs Quiz. This quiz is designed to help you test your knowledge of the key events and news from the Second week of April 2025.
The Current Affairs Quiz of 8 to 14 April features multiple-choice questions covering important topics from that week. Whether you’re preparing for exams or just want to stay informed, this quiz provides a quick and effective way to review the major happenings from the start of the month.
2nd Week of April 2025: Current Affairs Quiz
1. Why did Indian stock markets witness a sharp decline on April 6–7, 2025?
A. RBI increased repo rate by 100 bps
B. FII inflows dropped drastically
C. US imposed a 26% reciprocal tariff on India
D. Rise in global oil prices
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Answer: C. US imposed a 26% reciprocal tariff on India
2. Which stock was the only gainer in the Indian markets during the April 2025 crash?
A. Tata Steel
B. Infosys
C. ICICI Bank
D. Hindustan Unilever
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Answer: D. Hindustan Unilever
3. Which global stock index confirmed a bear market following the U.S. tariff announcement?
A. FTSE 100
B. S&P 500
C. Nikkei 225
D. Nasdaq
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Answer: D. Nasdaq
4. Which sector saw a 17%+ decline in Japan during the April 2025 market crash?
A. Technology
B. Banking
C. Pharma
D. Infrastructure
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Answer: B. Banking
5. Which of the following Indian sectors is not mentioned as being at risk due to second-order effects of the tariff shock?
A. Textiles
B. Chemicals
C. Automobiles
D. Industrial Machinery
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Answer: C. Automobiles
6. What was the main issue in the defamation suit filed by ANI against Wikipedia?
A. Copyright infringement
B. Violation of privacy
C. Posting of defamatory content
D. Hacking of website
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Answer: C. Posting of defamatory content
7. Which principle did the Delhi High Court hold does not apply in this case?
A. Rule of law
B. Single Publication Rule
C. Freedom of expression
D. Safe harbour protection
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Answer: B. Single Publication Rule
8. What editorial feature was misused on the ANI Wikipedia page according to the Court?
A. Featured article tagging
B. Protection status
C. Talk page restrictions
D. IP blocking
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Answer: B. Protection status
9. Under which legal obligation was Wikipedia reminded of its duty to remove harmful content?
A. Section 66A of the IT Act
B. The Copyright Act, 1957
C. IT (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021
D. Indian Penal Code, 1860
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Answer: C. IT (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021
10. Which of the following was not among ANI’s allegations against Wikipedia content?
A. Promoting violence
B. Spreading fake news
C. Being a government mouthpiece
D. Decline in journalistic quality
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Answer: A. Promoting violence
11. When was the new Pamban Bridge inaugurated?
A. January 26, 2025
B. March 1, 2025
C. April 6, 2025
D. April 1, 2025
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Answer: C. April 6, 2025
12. Which Prime Minister inaugurated the reconstructed Pamban Bridge?
A. Rajiv Gandhi
B. Narendra Modi
C. Indira Gandhi
D. Atal Bihari Vajpayee
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Answer: B. Narendra Modi
13. What notable engineering feature did the original Pamban Bridge include?
A. Cable-stayed design
B. Double-leaf bascule span
C. Suspension arch
D. Swinging truss
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Answer: B. Double-leaf bascule span
14. Which natural disaster permanently halted services to Dhanushkodi?
A. 2004 Tsunami
B. 1999 Super Cyclone
C. 1964 Rameswaram Cyclone
D. 1977 Andhra Cyclone
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Answer: C. 1964 Rameswaram Cyclone
15. In which year was the original Pamban Bridge commissioned?
A. 1906
B. 1914
C. 1925
D. 1899
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Answer: B. 1914
16. Which Australian universities have already set up campuses in GIFT City, Gujarat?
A. Monash and RMIT
B. Deakin and University of Wollongong
C. Melbourne and Sydney University
D. ANU and Macquarie
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Answer: B. Deakin and University of Wollongong
17. Which of the following UK universities has not yet set up a campus in India but has approval?
A. Queen’s University Belfast
B. Oxford University
C. Coventry University
D. Southampton University
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Answer: B. Oxford University
18. Which U.S. policy move has created global academic collaboration barriers in India?
A. Visa restrictions
B. Non-approval of Indian degrees
C. No Ivy League campuses in India
D. Ban on research publications
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Answer: C. No Ivy League campuses in India
19. Under UGC rules, what percentage of supernumerary seats can be allocated to foreign students?
A. 10%
B. 15%
C. 20%
D. 25%
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Answer: D. 25%
20. Which city is emerging as a hub for foreign university campuses in India?
A. Bengaluru
B. Pune
C. GIFT City
D. Hyderabad
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Answer: C. GIFT City
21. Which Indian President recently began a two-nation visit starting with Portugal?
A. Ram Nath Kovind
B. Pratibha Patil
C. Droupadi Murmu
D. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam
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Answer: C. Droupadi Murmu
22. How much was the LPG price increased by the Centre recently?
A. ₹25
B. ₹100
C. ₹50
D. ₹30
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Answer: C. ₹50
23. Which of the following correctly represents the parliamentary committee’s recommendation?
A. Discourage foreign universities to preserve local institutions
B. Focus only on joint research projects
C. Actively attract Ivy League universities to India
D. Increase funding for IITs only
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Answer: C. Actively attract Ivy League universities to India
24. Which Indian news agency filed a defamation case against Wikipedia?
A. PTI
B. Hindustan Times
C. ANI
D. DD News
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Answer: C. ANI
25. The legal case ANI vs Wikipedia emphasized which key editorial violation?
A. Breach of copyright
B. Paid editing
C. Violation of neutral point of view policy
D. Privacy breach
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Answer: C. Violation of neutral point of view policy
26. The Supreme Court declared the Tamil Nadu Governor’s conduct of withholding assent to 10 repassed bills as:
A. Procedurally valid
B. Constitutionally required
C. Illegal and non-est in law
D. Within discretionary limits
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Answer: C. Illegal and non-est in law
27. Article 200 of the Indian Constitution pertains to:
A. Presidential veto power
B. Governor’s assent to state bills
C. Role of Chief Minister
D. State emergency provisions
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Answer: B. Governor’s assent to state bills
28. According to the SC, a Governor must act on the advice of the Council of Ministers in all cases except when a bill:
A. Affects the judiciary
B. Is opposed by the opposition
C. Is not urgent
D. Is passed without quorum
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Answer: A. Affects the judiciary
29. What timeline did the Supreme Court prescribe for Governors to act on re-enacted bills?
A. Within 6 months
B. Within 3 weeks
C. Within 1 month
D. No timeline was given
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Answer: C. Within 1 month
30. Which Article did the Supreme Court invoke to deem the 10 bills as assented?
A. Article 32
B. Article 226
C. Article 142
D. Article 370
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Answer: C. Article 142
31. The Tamil Nadu Bill seeking exemption from NEET was:
A. Approved by the President
B. Struck down by Supreme Court
C. Withheld assent by the President
D. Made into law through ordinance
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Answer: C. Withheld assent by the President
32. The NEET exemption Bill was originally passed in Tamil Nadu Assembly on:
A. September 13, 2021
B. February 8, 2022
C. March 15, 2024
D. April 4, 2025
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Answer: A. September 13, 2021
33. Who headed the committee that recommended the NEET exemption?
A. Justice Kurian Joseph
B. Justice A.K. Rajan
C. Justice Ranjan Gogoi
D. Justice M.N. Venkatachaliah
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Answer: B. Justice A.K. Rajan
34. Tamil Nadu previously admitted students into medical colleges based on:
A. State-level entrance tests
B. AIIMS exam
C. Class XII marks
D. JEE scores
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Answer: C. Class XII marks
35. NEET was made mandatory for medical admission across India from:
A. 2010
B. 2013
C. 2016
D. 2018
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Answer: C. 2016
36. According to Piyush Goyal, China’s growth since WTO entry has been based on:
A. Strong domestic demand
B. Advanced tech exports
C. Unfair trade practices
D. Robust democratic institutions
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Answer: C. Unfair trade practices
37. Which Chinese automaker has been denied entry into India?
A. NIO
B. SAIC
C. BYD
D. Geely
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Answer: C. BYD
38. India’s trade with China in 2023-24 stood at approximately:
A. $75 billion
B. $100 billion
C. $135 billion
D. $200 billion
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Answer: C. $135 billion
39. After the U.S. imposed tariffs on China, Piyush Goyal warned Indian industries about:
A. Sanctions
B. Oil prices
C. Dumping of goods
D. Currency manipulation
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Answer: C. Dumping of goods
40. India’s applied tariffs on U.S. goods are roughly:
A. 17%
B. 12%
C. 10%
D. 7-8%
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Answer: D. 7-8%
41. Which Act recently came into force, according to the Quick Bits section?
A. Right to Health Act
B. Waqf (Amendment) Act
C. Citizenship Amendment Act
D. Surrogacy Regulation Act
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Answer: B. Waqf (Amendment) Act
42. Khultabad will be renamed as:
A. Sharifnagar
B. Rajpur
C. Ratnapur
D. Prithvipur
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Answer: C. Ratnapur
43. Dadi Ratan Mohini, who passed away recently, was the head of:
A. Ramakrishna Mission
B. Chinmaya Mission
C. Brahma Kumaris
D. ISKCON
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Answer: C. Brahma Kumaris
44. The book “Heart Lamp” by Banu Mushtaq was recently:
A. Released by Penguin India
B. Longlisted for DSC Prize
C. Shortlisted for International Booker
D. Awarded the JCB Prize
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Answer: C. Shortlisted for International Booker
45. The Crown Prince of which country recently visited India to strengthen ties?
A. Qatar
B. Oman
C. UAE
D. Saudi Arabia
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Answer: C. UAE
46. India was recently denied permission to appeal in which extradition case?
A. Vijay Mallya
B. Nirav Modi
C. Sanjay Bhandari
D. Mehul Choksi
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Answer: C. Sanjay Bhandari
47. What was a key criticism by CM Stalin about the Union Government in the NEET Bill context?
A. Political bias
B. Disregard for federalism
C. Ignoring state languages
D. Reducing medical seats
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Answer: B. Disregard for federalism
48. Which concept was used to highlight the Centre-State tension in the NEET Bill matter?
A. Secularism
B. Federal supremacy
C. Cooperative federalism
D. Fiscal federalism
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Answer: C. Cooperative federalism
49. Which state’s governor was involved in a similar SC judgment cited in the TN bills case?
A. Kerala
B. Punjab
C. West Bengal
D. Maharashtra
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Answer: B. Punjab
50. Which of the following practices were listed by Piyush Goyal as “improper” trade conduct by China?
A. Tax evasion
B. Over-invoicing
C. Predatory pricing & dumping
D. Parallel imports
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Answer: C. Predatory pricing & dumping
51. What was the primary reason behind NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte’s visit to Japan in April 2025?
A. To finalize a trade deal
B. To inspect Japanese naval exercises
C. To project NATO’s power in the Indo-Pacific region
D. To sign a nuclear non-proliferation pact
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Answer: C. To project NATO’s power in the Indo-Pacific region
52. Which country did Mark Rutte criticize for its “staggering” military expansion?
A. North Korea
B. Iran
C. China
D. Russia
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Answer: C. China
53. What is the name of the group that includes Japan, South Korea, Australia, and New Zealand in NATO’s strategic partnerships?
A. AP4
B. NATO Plus
C. IP4
D. Quad
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Answer: C. IP4
54. What article of the NATO treaty states that an attack on one member is an attack on all?
A. Article 1
B. Article 3
C. Article 5
D. Article 7
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Answer: C. Article 5
55. What is NATO’s headquarters location?
A. Geneva
B. Brussels
C. Paris
D. Berlin
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Answer: B. Brussels
56. How many Rafale Marine fighter jets has India agreed to purchase from France under the newly approved deal?
A. 22
B. 26
C. 30
D. 18
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Answer: B. 26
57. Out of the 26 Rafale jets, how many are twin-seater trainer versions?
A. 2
B. 4
C. 6
D. 8
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Answer: B. 4
58. Which Indian body gave the final approval for the Rafale Marine jet deal?
A. Indian Air Force
B. Ministry of Defence
C. Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS)
D. PMO
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Answer: C. Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS)
59. From which location was the Soyuz MS-27 spacecraft launched?
A. Moscow
B. Star City
C. Baikonur Cosmodrome
D. Plesetsk Cosmodrome
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Answer: C. Baikonur Cosmodrome
60. Which American astronaut was aboard the Soyuz MS-27 mission?
A. Scott Kelly
B. Jonathan Kim
C. Jessica Watkins
D. Thomas Pesquet
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Answer: B. Jonathan Kim
61. What symbolic design was added to the Soyuz MS-27?
A. NASA flag
B. UN logo
C. Commemoration of WWII’s end
D. Emblem of the Russian space agency
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Answer: C. Commemoration of WWII’s end
62. Which year is Russia planning to launch its independent space station?
A. 2026
B. 2027
C. 2028
D. 2030
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Answer: B. 2027
63. What was the cumulative tariff percentage imposed by the US on Chinese imports in 2025?
A. 50%
B. 75%
C. 104%
D. 120%
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Answer: C. 104%
64. Which currency did China weaken for five straight days during the 2025 trade war escalation?
A. Yen
B. Renminbi
C. Yuan
D. Won
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Answer: C. Yuan
65. Which international organization’s rules did Russia accuse the US of violating in the trade war?
A. IMF
B. World Trade Organization (WTO)
C. World Bank
D. United Nations
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Answer: B. World Trade Organization (WTO)
66. Which country imposed retaliatory tariffs on US auto imports in response to the trade war?
A. Germany
B. China
C. Canada
D. South Korea
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Answer: C. Canada
67. Who is mediating the indirect nuclear negotiations between the US and Iran?
A. Qatar
B. Oman
C. Turkey
D. Switzerland
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Answer: B. Oman
68. What percentage of uranium enrichment has Iran reportedly reached?
A. 20%
B. 33%
C. 60%
D. 90%
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Answer: C. 60%
69. Which air force asset did the US deploy near Iran amid rising tensions?
A. F-22 Raptors
B. B-2 stealth bombers
C. Apache helicopters
D. Drones
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Answer: B. B-2 stealth bombers
70. What did President Trump propose as part of his plan for Gaza?
A. Israeli re-occupation
B. UN-led truce
C. US-led peacekeeping force
D. Gaza independence referendum
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Answer: C. US-led peacekeeping force
71. Which Indian banks recently won a bankruptcy appeal in the UK related to Vijay Mallya?
A. Private Sector Banks
B. State-Owned Banks
C. NBFCs
D. Co-operative Banks
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Answer: B. State-Owned Banks
72. By how many basis points did the RBI cut the repo rate in April 2025?
A. 10 bps
B. 15 bps
C. 25 bps
D. 50 bps
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Answer: C. 25 bps
73. What is the new repo rate after the recent cut by the RBI?
A. 6.25%
B. 6.5%
C. 6.75%
D. 6%
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Answer: D. 6%
74. Who was appointed Acting Chief Justice of Jammu & Kashmir High Court in April 2025?
A. Justice D.Y. Chandrachud
B. Justice Sanjeev Kumar
C. Justice Hima Kohli
D. Justice Kaul
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Answer: B. Justice Sanjeev Kumar
75. The ₹1,878 crore Zirakpur Bypass project is meant for which states?
A. Punjab and Himachal Pradesh
B. Punjab and Haryana
C. Haryana and Delhi
D. Rajasthan and Punjab
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Answer: B. Punjab and Haryana
76. What was the revised repo rate announced by RBI in its recent monetary policy review?
A. 6.25%
B. 6%
C. 5.75%
D. 5.5%
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Answer: B. 6%
77. What policy stance did the RBI shift to in its latest review?
A. Neutral
B. Tightening
C. Accommodative
D. Hawkish
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Answer: C. Accommodative
78. What is the new Standing Deposit Facility (SDF) rate after RBI’s revision?
A. 6.25%
B. 5.5%
C. 5.75%
D. 6%
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Answer: C. 5.75%
79. Which sectors requested the withdrawal of the trans-shipment facility to Bangladesh?
A. Automobiles and electronics
B. Apparel, footwear, and gems & jewellery
C. Agriculture and fisheries
D. Oil and gas
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Answer: B. Apparel, footwear, and gems & jewellery
80. When was the trans-shipment facility for Bangladesh originally granted?
A. January 2021
B. June 2020
C. December 2019
D. March 2022
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Answer: B. June 2020
81. Which Indian airport was most affected by the trans-shipment congestion?
A. Mumbai
B. Chennai
C. Bengaluru
D. Delhi
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Answer: D. Delhi
82. Which organization voiced concerns about competitiveness due to the trans-shipment facility?
A. RBI
B. AEPC
C. NITI Aayog
D. FICCI
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Answer: B. AEPC
83. What is the inflation (CPI) forecast for FY 2025-26 according to the RBI?
A. 3.5%
B. 4%
C. 4.5%
D. 5%
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Answer: B. 4%
84. What is the revised GDP forecast for FY 2025-26?
A. 6.9%
B. 6.7%
C. 6.5%
D. 6.3%
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Answer: C. 6.5%
85. Who is the current RBI Governor?
A. Shaktikanta Das
B. Urjit Patel
C. Raghuram Rajan
D. Sanjay Malhotra
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Answer: D. Sanjay Malhotra
86. What is the Nilgiri Tahr?
A. A rare bird species
B. A vulnerable mountain ungulate
C. A marine mammal
D. A desert reptile
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Answer: B. A vulnerable mountain ungulate
87. Which national park hosts the largest population of Nilgiri Tahr?
A. Silent Valley National Park
B. Periyar National Park
C. Eravikulam National Park
D. Bandipur National Park
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Answer: C. Eravikulam National Park
88. When is the Nilgiri Tahr census scheduled to be conducted?
A. April 10–14
B. April 20–23
C. April 24–27
D. May 1–4
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Answer: C. April 24–27
89. How many census blocks in Kerala will be covered in the Nilgiri Tahr survey?
A. 120
B. 89
C. 65
D. 176
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Answer: B. 89
90. What scientific tools will be used in the census?
A. Drones and satellites
B. Camera traps and pellet sampling
C. GPS trackers
D. Sound detectors
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Answer: B. Camera traps and pellet sampling
91. What mechanism is RBI introducing for stressed asset resolution?
A. Direct acquisition by foreign banks
B. Public-private partnership
C. Market-based securitisation framework
D. Government-backed bailouts
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Answer: C. Market-based securitisation framework
92. What will be used to fund asset purchase under the new framework?
A. Treasury bonds
B. Loans from World Bank
C. Securitisation notes issued by SPE
D. Mutual fund investments
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Answer: C. Securitisation notes issued by SPE
93. Which act currently governs the ARC mechanism for bad loans?
A. FEMA Act
B. SARFAESI Act, 2002
C. SEBI Act
D. RBI Act, 1934
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Answer: B. SARFAESI Act, 2002
94. When was the discussion paper on stressed asset securitisation released?
A. January 2024
B. March 2022
C. January 2023
D. July 2021
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Answer: C. January 2023
95. What challenge does stressed asset securitisation face compared to standard assets?
A. Higher interest rates
B. Lower participation
C. Unpredictable cash flows
D. Regulatory hurdles
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Answer: C. Unpredictable cash flows
96. What transaction model will be used to estimate Nilgiri Tahr population?
A. Linear extrapolation
B. Random sampling
C. Bounded count method
D. Direct visual count
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Answer: C. Bounded count method
97. Who will serve as nodal officer for the Nilgiri Tahr census?
A. Ajay Srivastava
B. Sudhir Sekhri
C. Pramod P.P.
D. Mithileshwar Thakur
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Answer: C. Pramod P.P.
98. Which organization criticized the impact of Bangladesh’s proposed strategic base near Chicken’s Neck?
A. AEPC
B. RBI
C. GTRI
D. CBIC
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Answer: C. GTRI
99. Which neighboring countries are affected by the termination of the trans-shipment facility?
A. Sri Lanka and Maldives
B. Myanmar and Bhutan
C. Bhutan and Nepal
D. China and Pakistan
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Answer: C. Bhutan and Nepal
100. What change did RBI announce regarding UPI transactions?
A. Introduction of service charges
B. Increase in transaction limits for P2M
C. Reduction in merchant commission
D. Removal of KYC requirements
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Answer: B. Increase in transaction limits for P2M
101. Who has been extradited to India for involvement in the 26/11 Mumbai attacks?
A. David Headley
B. Hafiz Saeed
C. Tahawwur Rana
D. Zaki-ur-Rehman Lakhvi
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Answer: C. Tahawwur Rana
102. Tahawwur Rana holds citizenship of which countries?
A. Pakistan and India
B. United States and Canada
C. UK and Pakistan
D. Canada and UK
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Answer: B. United States and Canada
103. Which friend of Tahawwur Rana was the main plotter of the 26/11 attacks?
A. Major Iqbal
B. Hafiz Saeed
C. David Headley
D. Ajmal Kasab
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Answer: C. David Headley
104. What was the key contribution of Pakistan’s FIA initially in the 26/11 investigation?
A. Blocked all trials
B. Denied LeT involvement
C. Traced the origin of the trawler used
D. Refused any cooperation
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Answer: C. Traced the origin of the trawler used
105. Why is Rana’s extradition seen as significant by India?
A. First ever extradition related to 26/11
B. He funded the attacks personally
C. He is the second person to face trial in India for 26/11
D. He was the main attacker at CST
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Answer: C. He is the second person to face trial in India for 26/11
106. What is the revised material cost per meal for upper primary students under PM-POSHAN?
A. ₹9.29
B. ₹10.17
C. ₹12.13
D. ₹17.62
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Answer: B. ₹10.17
107. What is the full name of the PM-POSHAN scheme?
A. Prime Minister’s Poshan Abhiyan
B. Poshan for India Scheme
C. PM Pradhan Poshan Yojana
D. It is not an acronym
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Answer: D. It is not an acronym
108. Which component does the Centre provide 100% under the PM-POSHAN scheme?
A. Vegetables
B. Cooking oil
C. Food grains
D. Material cost
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Answer: C. Food grains
109. Which index is used to revise the material costs for PM-POSHAN meals?
A. WPI
B. CPI (Urban)
C. CPI – Rural Labourers (CPI-RL)
D. Food Price Index
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Answer: C. CPI – Rural Labourers (CPI-RL)
110. Total per meal cost for primary class students (all components included) is now:
A. ₹6.78
B. ₹12.13
C. ₹9.29
D. ₹17.62
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Answer: B. ₹12.13
111. How much salt pan land has been allocated for housing ineligible slum dwellers under DRP?
A. 100 acres
B. 156 acres
C. 256 acres
D. 356 acres
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Answer: C. 256 acres
112. Which Mumbai development plan supports the DRP initiative?
A. Vision 2022
B. Smart City Plan
C. Development Plan 2034
D. Housing for All Plan
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Answer: C. Development Plan 2034
113. Who is the current CEO of Dharavi Redevelopment Project (DRP)?
A. Devendra Fadnavis
B. Rajeev Chandrasekhar
C. S.V.R. Srinivas
D. Ajay Seth
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Answer: C. S.V.R. Srinivas
114. Which argument was used to justify the salt pan land usage?
A. It is within the CRZ zone
B. No flooding since Eastern Express Highway was built
C. Land is already under water
D. Area is a bird sanctuary
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Answer: B. No flooding since Eastern Express Highway was built
115. Which agency is developing Dharavi Redevelopment Project?
A. BMC
B. MHADA
C. NMDPL
D. CIDCO
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Answer: C. NMDPL
116. Which institute published the Democracy Report 2024?
A. Freedom House
B. Economist Intelligence Unit
C. V-Dem Institute
D. Transparency International
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Answer: C. V-Dem Institute
117. India has been classified under which regime type in the report?
A. Liberal Democracy
B. Electoral Democracy
C. Electoral Autocracy
D. Closed Autocracy
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Answer: C. Electoral Autocracy
118. India now accounts for what percent of the population in autocratising countries?
A. 35%
B. 18%
C. 42%
D. 50%
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Answer: D. 50%
119. Which rights have worsened the most in autocratising countries according to the report?
A. Property rights
B. Education rights
C. Freedom of expression and clean elections
D. Labour rights
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Answer: C. Freedom of expression and clean elections
120. Which South Asian country is the only liberal democracy according to the report?
A. India
B. Nepal
C. Bhutan
D. Bangladesh
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Answer: C. Bhutan
121. Which new weapon system did DRDO conduct trials for?
A. Agni-VI
B. BrahMos-NG
C. Long-Range Glide Bomb ‘Gaurav’
D. Astra Mk-2
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Answer: C. Long-Range Glide Bomb ‘Gaurav’
122. From which aircraft was the ‘Gaurav’ bomb tested?
A. Tejas Mk-1A
B. Mirage 2000
C. Rafale
D. Su-30 MKI
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Answer: D. Su-30 MKI
123. Which bike was recently launched by Ola Electric?
A. Roadster Z
B. Roadster X
C. Ola Evo
D. Thunder EV
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Answer: B. Roadster X
124. Gold prices recently breached which level due to US-China trade tensions?
A. ₹75,000
B. ₹85,000
C. ₹96,000
D. ₹99,000
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Answer: C. ₹96,000
125. Which module by ISRO recently re-entered Earth’s atmosphere?
A. Gaganyaan Demo Capsule
B. RLV-TD
C. PSLV Orbital Experimental Module
D. Space Capsule Recovery Module
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Answer: C. PSLV Orbital Experimental Module
126. What unprecedented step did Tamil Nadu take on April 12, 2025, regarding its legislative process?
A. Passed laws through public referendum
B. Enforced Bills without Presidential or Governor’s assent
C. Introduced AI-assisted lawmaking
D. Dissolved its Legislative Assembly
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Answer: B. Enforced Bills without Presidential or Governor’s assent
127. The Supreme Court judgment in the Tamil Nadu case introduced which new concept?
A. Judicial primacy over elections
B. Veto powers for Chief Ministers
C. Deemed assent for delayed Bills
D. Pre-approval of ordinances
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Answer: C. Deemed assent for delayed Bills
128. Most of the Acts notified in Tamil Nadu focused on what major reform?
A. Banning private universities
B. Granting autonomous status to colleges
C. Shifting power to appoint VCs from Governor to State Government
D. Changing the medium of instruction
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Answer: C. Shifting power to appoint VCs from Governor to State Government
129. Who criticized the judgment for not being passed by a Constitution Bench?
A. DMK President
B. N.L. Rajah
C. P. Wilson
D. M.K. Stalin
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Answer: B. N.L. Rajah
130. How many Acts were notified by Tamil Nadu without Presidential or Governor’s assent?
A. 5
B. 8
C. 10
D. 12
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Answer: C. 10
131. What is the seating capacity of the Saras Mk2 aircraft?
A. 14
B. 19
C. 25
D. 30
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Answer: B. 19
132. Who is designing the Saras Mk2 aircraft?
A. HAL
B. DRDO
C. CSIR-NAL
D. ISRO
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Answer: C. CSIR-NAL
133. When is the first test flight of Saras Mk2 expected?
A. June 2024
B. April 2025
C. December 2027
D. March 2026
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Answer: C. December 2027
134. The prototype of Saras Mk2 is currently being used for what?
A. Cargo testing
B. Crash simulation
C. Systems validation
D. Pilot training
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Answer: C. Systems validation
135. How many Saras Mk2 planes has the Indian Air Force shown interest in procuring (subject to certification)?
A. 10
B. 15
C. 20
D. 25
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Answer: B. 15
136. The global carbon tax on shipping will begin in which year?
A. 2025
B. 2026
C. 2027
D. 2028
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Answer: D. 2028
137. How much revenue could the carbon tax generate by 2030?
A. $10 billion
B. $20 billion
C. $40 billion
D. $60 billion
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Answer: C. $40 billion
138. What is the highest per-tonne charge under the new IMO pricing mechanism?
A. $100
B. $200
C. $380
D. $500
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Answer: C. $380
139. Which country did not participate in the IMO voting process?
A. China
B. India
C. USA
D. Brazil
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Answer: C. USA
140. Which region’s nations pushed for using carbon tax revenue for broader climate finance?
A. South America
B. Pacific Islands
C. Middle East
D. Europe
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Answer: B. Pacific Islands
141. What was the IIP growth in February 2025?
A. 4%
B. 3.6%
C. 2.9%
D. 1.5%
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Answer: C. 2.9%
142. Which sector grew the fastest according to use-based classification?
A. Intermediate goods
B. Capital goods
C. Consumer durables
D. Consumer non-durables
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Answer: B. Capital goods
143. What was the growth in the mining sector in February 2025?
A. 3.6%
B. 4.9%
C. 1.6%
D. 8.1%
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Answer: C. 1.6%
144. What trend did Paras Jasrai note in the industrial growth?
A. Strong rural demand
B. Increase in private investments
C. Muted and volatile growth
D. Export-led recovery
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Answer: C. Muted and volatile growth
145. What external factor is expected to boost IIP growth in March 2025, according to Aastha Gudwani?
A. Festival demand
B. Pre-election spending
C. Inventory build-up before U.S. tariffs
D. Fuel price cut
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Answer: C. Inventory build-up before U.S. tariffs
146. What type of weapon system did DRDO test recently?
A. Laser-guided missiles
B. Directed energy weapon
C. Hypersonic glide vehicle
D. Anti-satellite missile
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Answer: B. Directed energy weapon
147. Which panel has recommended an independent survey of MGNREGA?
A. Finance Standing Committee
B. Rural Development Committee
C. Parliamentary Panel
D. Economic Survey Board
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Answer: C. Parliamentary Panel
148. Who wrote to Ashwini Vaishnaw to repeal an amendment allegedly harming RTI?
A. Rahul Gandhi
B. Mallikarjun Kharge
C. Arvind Kejriwal
D. Jairam Ramesh
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Answer: D. Jairam Ramesh
149. In which state was violence over the Waqf Act reported, leading to 12 more arrests?
A. Uttar Pradesh
B. Kerala
C. West Bengal
D. Karnataka
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Answer: C. West Bengal
150. What recent technical issue affected UPI users in India?
A. KYC failure
B. Payment gateway breach
C. Transaction failures due to outage
D. QR code theft
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Answer: C. Transaction failures due to outage
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