National Affairs India’s Inland Waterways Authority reported record-breaking cargo movement of 145.5 million tonnes in Financial Year 2024-25, marking significant growth from 18.1 MMT in FY 2013-14. The Centre defended the constitutionality of Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025 before the Supreme Court, urging dismissal of petitions challenging the law as a valid exercise of legislative power….
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…
1. Who was awarded the 2025 World Press Photo of the Year for exceptional photojournalism? A) Samar Abu Elouf B) Steve McCurry C) Raghu Rai D) Cristina Mittermeier Answer: A) Samar Abu Elouf 2. Which two Indian manuscripts were recently added to UNESCO’s Memory of the World Register? A) Arthashastra and Ramayana B) Bhagavad Gita…
INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS Trump vs Federal Reserve Controversy: U.S. President Donald Trump (President: United States) criticized Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell for not cutting interest rates, threatening to remove him. The Federal Reserve’s benchmark rate stands at 4.25%-4.50%, with Powell defending the Fed’s independence from political pressure. Palestinian Photographer Wins World Press Photo: Palestinian photographer Samar…
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…
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 (MCQs) Who announced sweeping tariffs on multiple countries, sparking global economic concerns? a) Joe Biden b) Donald Trump c) Emmanuel Macron d) Justin Trudeau Answer: b) Donald Trump Marine Le Pen, a former French presidential candidate, was convicted of which crime? a) Tax Evasion b) Embezzlement c) Money Laundering d) Corruption Answer:…
International News Trump’s Tariff Policy Sparks Global Economic Concerns U.S. President Donald Trump (Washington, D.C.) announced sweeping tariffs on multiple countries, describing them as “medicine” for the U.S. economy. These tariffs, which could go as high as 50%, have triggered market turmoil and fears of a global recession. Asian markets experienced significant declines, with Japan’s…
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 1. What is the total allocation in the Delhi Budget 2025-26 presented by Chief Minister Rekha Gupta? a) Rs 75,000 crore b) Rs 90,000 crore c) Rs 1 lakh crore d) Rs 1.2 lakh crore Answer: c) Rs 1 lakh crore 2. Where did the Archaeological Survey of India discover over 110…
What is the new investment limit for Micro Enterprises under the revised MSME classification criteria? a) ₹1 Cr b) ₹2.5 Cr c) ₹5 Cr d) ₹10 Cr Answer: b) ₹2.5 Cr Which country received the first-ever export of Anthurium flowers from Mizoram, India? a) Malaysia b) Thailand c) Singapore d) Indonesia Answer: c) Singapore…