International News 1. WHO Finalizes Pandemic Treaty for 78th World Health Assembly • World Health Organization (WHO), Geneva (Switzerland), finalized the Pandemic Treaty to enhance global preparedness. • Key features: Pathogen Access and Benefit-Sharing System (PABS), One Health Approach, and global health supply chain mechanisms. • Treaty to be presented at the 78th World Health…
Who has been appointed as the 52nd Chief Justice of India? a) Justice Sanjiv Khanna b) Justice B.R. Gavai c) Justice D.Y. Chandrachud d) Justice N.V. Ramana Answer: b) Justice B.R. Gavai Which state government declared Mitathal and Tighrana as protected archaeological sites of the Harappan civilization? a) Punjab b) Haryana c) Rajasthan d) Gujarat…
National News (India) Justice B.R. Gavai appointed as the 52nd Chief Justice of India (CJI), succeeding Justice Sanjiv Khanna. Prime Minister Narendra Modi (Capital: New Delhi) commemorated Sir Chettur Sankaran Nair on the 106th anniversary of the Jallianwala Bagh massacre for his role in India’s freedom movement. The Supreme Court of India limited the powers…
Which Indian state became the first to implement Scheduled Castes (SC) sub-categorisation for equitable reservation distribution? a) Tamil Nadu b) Telangana c) West Bengal d) Kerala Answer: b) Telangana Who is the current Prime Minister of India as of 16.04.2025? a) Rishi Sunak b) Narendra Modi c) Pedro Sánchez d) Sheikh Hasina Answer: b) Narendra…
National News (India) Supreme Court Sets Deadline for Presidential Assent on State Bills The Supreme Court of India has mandated a three-month deadline for the President to decide on state bills reserved by the Governor, ending legislative uncertainty and reinforcing federalism. The judgment clarifies that indefinite delays are unconstitutional and the President cannot exercise an…
1. Who is the current Prime Minister of India as of April 2025? A) Amit Shah B) Narendra Modi C) Rahul Gandhi D) Arvind Kejriwal Answer: B) Narendra Modi 2. Ambedkar Jayanti is celebrated in India to honor the birth anniversary of which prominent leader? A) Mahatma Gandhi B) Jawaharlal Nehru C) Dr. B.R. Ambedkar…
National News (India) Ambedkar Jayanti Observed Nationwide India celebrated Ambedkar Jayanti on 14 April 2025, marking the birth anniversary of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, the chief architect of the Indian Constitution. The day was observed as a public holiday in several states, with banks closed in major cities. Large gatherings and processions were held to honor…
Which country experienced a missile strike on Sumy, killing 31 civilians during Palm Sunday celebrations? a) Poland b) Ukraine c) Iran d) Sweden Answer: b) Ukraine Where were the first round of indirect nuclear talks between Iran and the US held? a) Geneva b) Oman c) Brussels d) Paris Answer: b) Oman Which region in…
International News Russian Missile Strike on Sumy (Ukraine) A Russian missile strike on Sumy killed 31 civilians, including children, and injured 84 others during Palm Sunday celebrations. Global leaders condemned the attack: Emmanuel Macron (French PM, Paris) called Russia solely responsible for continuing the war. Ulf Kristersson (Swedish PM, Stockholm) emphasized stronger military support for…
Which country recently raised tariffs on U.S. imports from 84% to 125%? a) India b) China c) Russia d) Japan Answer: b) China Under which international organization did Mauritius sign its first solar energy agreement? a) United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) b) International Solar Alliance (ISA) c) World Energy Council (WEC) d) Global Renewable Energy…