MCQs on Current Affairs 14.04.2025

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 Poland reported an outbreak of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (Bird Flu)?
a) Greater Poland and Masovian regions
b) Warsaw and Krakow regions
c) Silesian and Pomeranian regions
d) West Pomeranian and Lublin regions
Answer: a) Greater Poland and Masovian regions

What is the target year for India to achieve $500 billion in electronics output under its Semiconductor Mission?
a) 2025
b) 2030
c) 2035
d) 2040
Answer: b) 2030

Who was Padma Shri awardee Daripalli Ramaiah, who recently passed away?
a) An environmentalist known as ‘Tree Man’ of Telangana
b) A renowned scientist in semiconductor research
c) A famous athlete from Tamil Nadu
d) A social reformer from Kerala
Answer: a) An environmentalist known as ‘Tree Man’ of Telangana

Which Indian state celebrated Puthandu, the Tamil New Year, on April 13, 2025?
a) Kerala
b) Tamil Nadu
c) Karnataka
d) Andhra Pradesh
Answer: b) Tamil Nadu

What technical issue disrupted millions of users in India recently?
a) Power grid failure in major cities
b) UPI transaction glitch across platforms like Paytm and Google Pay
c) Internet outage due to cyberattacks
d) Mobile network failure in rural areas
Answer: b) UPI transaction glitch across platforms like Paytm and Google Pay

Which IPL team defeated Chennai Super Kings to mark CSK’s fifth consecutive loss this season?
a) Delhi Capitals
b) Kolkata Knight Riders
c) Mumbai Indians
d) Royal Challengers Bangalore
Answer: b) Kolkata Knight Riders

Which global leader strongly condemned Russia’s missile attack on Sumy and called for an unconditional ceasefire?
a) Emmanuel Macron (France PM, Paris)
b) Keir Starmer (UK PM, London)
c) Ulf Kristersson (Swedish PM, Stockholm)
d) Ursula von der Leyen (EU Commission President, Brussels)
Answer: b) Keir Starmer (UK PM, London)

What milestone was achieved by the IOC for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics?
a) Inclusion of cricket as an Olympic sport
b) Approval of 351 medal events with gender equality in all team sports
c) Introduction of new Winter Games categories
d) Finalization of host city for 2034 Olympics
Answer: b) Approval of 351 medal events with gender equality in all team sports