1. What was India’s cargo movement record (in million tonnes) reported by the Inland Waterways Authority for FY 2024-25? A) 120.5 B) 130.0 C) 145.5 D) 155.0 2. Which act’s constitutionality did the Indian government defend before the Supreme Court in April 2025? A) Citizenship Amendment Act B) Waqf (Amendment) Act C) GST Act D)…
National Affairs Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated that India’s steel industry is confident and aims to achieve 300 metric tons of production by 2030, emphasizing the sector’s crucial role in India’s economic growth. The Government of India implemented transformative policy measures to promote underground coal mining to boost domestic production and reduce dependency on imports….
National Affairs National Panchayati Raj Day: India celebrates National Panchayati Raj Day on April 24, 2025, commemorating the date when the 73rd Constitutional Amendment received presidential assent in 1993, granting constitutional status to Panchayats. For the first time, the national-level function is being organized at Lohna Uttar Gram Panchayat in Madhubani district, Bihar, where National…
NATIONAL NEWS Pahalgam Terror Attack: Prime Minister Narendra Modi cut short his Saudi Arabia visit to hold a high-level meeting after terror attack in Pahalgam that killed 26 people. Army later killed 2 militants in Uri, foiling another infiltration attempt. State Mourning for Pope Francis: Government of India has declared a three-day state mourning following…
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…
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…
MCQs Which country proposed a 50-day ceasefire deal to Hamas? a) United States b) Israel c) Egypt d) Saudi Arabia Answer: b) Israel Who is the President of Ukraine as of March 31, 2025? a) Volodymyr Zelenskyy b) Vladimir Putin c) Joe Biden d) Emmanuel Macron Answer: a) Volodymyr Zelenskyy What was the magnitude of…
International News Israel-Hamas Ceasefire Proposal Israel has proposed a 50-day ceasefire deal to Hamas, offering the release of half the live and deceased hostages held in Gaza. This follows Israel’s rejection of a previous mediator-backed offer involving only five hostages. Reports suggest harsh conditions for Palestinian prisoners in Israeli custody. US-Ukrainian Rare Earth Deal Conflict…
MCQs What was the magnitude of the earthquake that struck Myanmar on March 29, 2025? a) 6.5 b) 7.7 c) 8.0 d) 7.2 Answer: b) 7.7 Which operation did India launch to provide medical aid to Myanmar after the earthquake? a) Operation Maitri b) Operation Brahma c) Operation Suraksha d) Operation Samudra Setu Answer: b)…
MCQs Which country experienced a factory explosion in Izmir, resulting in one fatality and four injuries? a) Turkey b) Yemen c) South Sudan d) India Answer: a) Turkey Who inaugurated Techkriti 2025 at IIT Kanpur under the theme “Panta Rhei”? a) Prime Minister Narendra Modi b) Chief of Defence Staff Gen Anil Chauhan c) Union…