International News China Increases Tariffs on U.S. Imports China escalated trade tensions by raising tariffs on U.S. imports from 84% to 125%, impacting bilateral trade relations. This move is seen as a response to ongoing disputes between the two nations. Mauritius Signs Solar Energy Deal Mauritius signed its first solar energy agreement under the International…
National News (India) National Safe Motherhood Day Observed India celebrated National Safe Motherhood Day to promote maternal healthcare services. The day coincides with the birthday of Kasturba Gandhi. ₹1600 Crore IoT-Based Irrigation Plan Approved The Indian government approved a significant plan to enhance water systems for farming using IoT technology. Delhi CM Rekha Gupta Announces…
1. Which country has approved the deal for 26 Rafale Marine fighter jets with India? A. United States B. France C. Russia D. United Kingdom Answer: B. France 2. Who is the President of Slovakia, where Indian President Droupadi Murmu recently visited? A. Peter Pellegrini B. Zuzana Čaputová C. Robert Fico D. Andrej Kiska Answer:…
National News India Signs Rafale Marine Jets Deal The Cabinet Committee on Security (chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi) approved a ₹64,000 crore deal to procure 26 Rafale Marine fighter jets from France to strengthen the Indian Navy’s capabilities. RBI Cuts Repo Rate The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) reduced the repo rate by 25…
MCQs Which country is hosting the 4th Antalya Diplomacy Forum in April 2025? a) India b) Turkey c) Saudi Arabia d) UAE Answer: b) Turkey Who is the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom as of April 2025? a) Boris Johnson b) Theresa May c) Rishi Sunak d) Liz Truss Answer: c) Rishi Sunak Which…
International News 4th Antalya Diplomacy Forum to Begin The 4th Antalya Diplomacy Forum (ADF 2025) will be held from April 11-13 in Antalya, Turkey. Theme: Reclaiming Diplomacy in a Fragmented World. Hosted by Turkish Foreign Ministry under the patronage of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan (Capital: Ankara). Focus areas include climate change, counterterrorism, digitization, and food…
Multiple Choice Questions Which country recently agreed to hold indirect high-level nuclear talks with the United States? a) North Korea b) Iran c) Russia d) China Answer: b) Iran Who was conferred with Sri Lanka’s highest civilian honor, ‘Mithra Vibhushana’? a) Joe Biden b) Narendra Modi c) Vladimir Putin d) Emmanuel Macron Answer: b) Narendra…
International News Iran Nuclear Talks: Iran agreed to “high-level” indirect talks with the United States in Oman on April 12, led by Iranian Foreign Affairs Minister Abbas Araghchi and US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff. The discussions will focus on limiting Iran’s uranium enrichment and missile programs. (Capital: Tehran, President: Ebrahim Raisi). Trump’s Tariff Ultimatum: US…
Who emphasized the importance of multilateralism during the WHO’s 77th anniversary? a) Kirill Dmitriev b) Fernando Haddad c) Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus d) Vijay Prashad Answer: c) Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus Which country approved Elon Musk’s Starlink satellite internet service for a trial run? a) India b) Bangladesh c) China d) Russia Answer: b) Bangladesh…
International News WHO Anniversary and Global Health Challenges The World Health Organization (WHO) celebrated its 77th anniversary on April 7, reaffirming its commitment to global health. WHO Director-General Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus (Geneva, Switzerland – WHO Headquarters) emphasized the importance of multilateralism amidst funding cuts and highlighted ongoing efforts to combat diseases like Ebola, malaria,…
