Current Affairs MCQ 27 and 28 April 2025. Questions cover schemes, science, economy, and world events for your examination preparation.
Current Affairs MCQ 27 and 28 April 2025 – Online Test
Question 1: What does the acronym UDAN stand for in the context of the Indian government scheme?
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Correct Answer: B. Ude Desh ka Aam Nagrik. (The scheme’s full name is Ude Desh Ka Aam Nagrik, aimed at regional air connectivity.)
Question 2: In which year was the UDAN scheme officially launched?
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Correct Answer: B. 2016. (The UDAN scheme was launched on October 21, 2016.)
Question 3: Which Union Ministry is responsible for implementing the UDAN scheme?
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Correct Answer: C. Ministry of Civil Aviation. (The Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA) oversees the implementation of the UDAN scheme.)
Question 4: Which Indian state was the first to get approval for setting up a PM MITRA Textile Park in April 2025?
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Correct Answer: D. Madhya Pradesh. (Madhya Pradesh received the first approval for a PM MITRA Textile Park project.)
Question 5: In which district of Madhya Pradesh is the state’s first PM MITRA Textile Park planned to be established?
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Correct Answer: C. Dhar. (The park is planned for Bhainsola village, Badnawar tehsil, in the Dhar district of Madhya Pradesh.)
Question 6: Which group of states is designated for setting up PM MITRA Parks?
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Correct Answer: B. Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Gujarat, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra. (These seven states were selected for the establishment of PM MITRA Parks.)
Question 7: According to the World Health Organization (WHO), what proportion of women suffering from cervical cancer worldwide are from India?
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Correct Answer: B. 1 out of 5. (WHO data indicates that one-fifth of global cervical cancer cases among women are found in India.)
Question 8: Which Indian research institute partnered with Russian institutions to develop technologies for critical minerals?
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Correct Answer: C. CSIR-Institute of Minerals and Materials Technology (IMMT). (CSIR-IMMT signed agreements with Russian institutions for critical mineral technology advancement.)
Question 9: Based on the World Bank’s ‘India Poverty and Equity Brief: April 2025’, what was the estimated extreme poverty rate in India for 2022-23?
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Correct Answer: D. 2.3%. (The report stated that India’s extreme poverty rate fell to 2.3% in 2022-23.)
Question 10: How does the World Bank define ‘extreme poverty’ in its reports, such as the one from April 2025?
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Correct Answer: C. Living on less than USD 2.15 per day. (The international poverty line for extreme poverty used by the World Bank is USD 2.15 per day.)
Question 11: Approximately how many people in India were lifted out of extreme poverty between 2011-12 and 2022-23, according to the World Bank?
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Correct Answer: C. 17.1 crore. (The World Bank reported that 17.1 crore (171 million) people moved out of extreme poverty in India during this period.)
Question 12: What is the maximum amount a bank depositor can claim under the Deposit Insurance and Credit Guarantee Corporation (DICGC) rules if a bank fails?
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Correct Answer: C. Rs. 5 lakh. (Under the DICGC Act, 1961, each depositor in an insured bank is covered up to a maximum of Rs. 5 lakh.)
Question 13: Which Indian spiritual leader was awarded Fiji’s highest civilian honour, the ‘Companion of the Order of Fiji’, in April 2025?
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Correct Answer: D. Sri Madhusudhan Sai. (Sri Madhusudhan Sai received Fiji’s highest civilian award for his humanitarian work.)
Question 14: Which space agency took the lead role for the “International Charter Space and Major Disasters” for a six-month period starting April 2025?
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Correct Answer: C. ISRO (India). (The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) assumed the lead role of the Charter.)
Question 15: What is the main purpose of the “International Charter: Space and Major Disasters”?
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Correct Answer: B. To provide Earth-observation satellite data for disaster relief efforts. (The Charter aims to supply satellite imagery and data products to aid disaster management organizations.)
Question 16: Which Indian company became the first to achieve a total equity exceeding Rs. 10 lakh crore in the fiscal year 2024-25?
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Correct Answer: D. Reliance Industries Limited (RIL). (RIL reached this significant financial milestone, surpassing Rs. 10 lakh crore in total equity.)
Question 17: What significant technical achievement related to hypersonic technology did DRDO-DRDL announce in April 2025?
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Correct Answer: B. Successful 1,000-seconds ground test of an Active Cooled Scramjet Combustor. (This long-duration test marked a key step in India’s hypersonic engine development.)
Question 18: What minimum sustained speed is generally required for a missile to be classified as a Hypersonic Cruise Missile (HCM)?
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Correct Answer: C. Mach 5 (>6,100 km/h). (Hypersonic speed is defined as sustained flight exceeding Mach 5.)
Question 19: Which two Indian organisations signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in April 2025 to collaborate on space medicine advancements?
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Correct Answer: C. ISRO and Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences & Technology (SCTIMST). (This collaboration aims to advance medical technologies relevant to space missions.)
Question 20: What is the title of the posthumously released book by the eminent jurist Fali S. Nariman in April 2025?
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Correct Answer: D. Beyond the Courtroom: Reflections on Law, Constitution, and Nationhood. (This book contains reflections by the late Fali S. Nariman.)
Question 21: On which day is World Veterinary Day typically observed each year?
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Correct Answer: C. The last Saturday of April. (World Veterinary Day is celebrated annually on the last Saturday of April.)
Question 22: What was the theme announced for World Veterinary Day in the year 2025?
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Correct Answer: C. Animal Health Takes a Team. (The theme for World Veterinary Day 2025 highlighted the collaborative nature of animal healthcare.)
Question 23: On which date is the International Chernobyl Disaster Remembrance Day observed annually?
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Correct Answer: A. April 26th. (This day commemorates the anniversary of the 1986 Chernobyl nuclear disaster.)
Question 24: From which two African nations were cheetahs brought to India as part of Project Cheetah?
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Correct Answer: B. Namibia and South Africa. (Cheetahs were translocated from these two countries to reintroduce the species in India.)
Question 25: What recent event marked a success for Project Cheetah at Kuno National Park?
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Correct Answer: B. The birth of five cubs to a female cheetah. (A female cheetah named Nirva giving birth to five cubs was a positive development for the project.)
Question 26: After the birth of five cubs to cheetah Nirva, what was the total count of cheetahs (including cubs) at Kuno National Park?
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Correct Answer: C. 29. (The birth of the five cubs brought the total cheetah population at the park to 29.)
Question 27: In which year were cheetahs officially declared to be extinct in India?
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Correct Answer: B. 1952. (The cheetah was declared extinct in India in the year 1952.)
Question 28: Which organisation received the Udyog Vikas Award in 2025?
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Correct Answer: C. National Industrial Corridor Development Corporation (NICDC). (NICDC was honored with the Udyog Vikas Award 2025.)
Question 29: Where was the 11th BRICS Labour & Employment Ministers’ Meeting held in April 2025?
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Correct Answer: D. Brasília, Brazil. (The meeting took place on April 25, 2025, in Brasília, Brazil.)
Question 30: What were the two main topics discussed at the 11th BRICS Labour & Employment Ministers’ Meeting in 2025?
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Correct Answer: C. Artificial Intelligence impact on jobs and climate change effects on workforce. (These were the key themes addressed by the ministers.)
Question 31: What target year has India set to achieve net-zero carbon emissions?
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Correct Answer: D. 2070. (India has pledged to reach net-zero emissions by the year 2070.)
Question 32: What is the name of the health scheme introduced by the Delhi government for citizens aged 70 years and above?
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Correct Answer: C. Ayushman Vay Vandana Scheme. (This scheme specifically targets senior citizens aged 70+ in Delhi.)
Question 33: What is the annual health insurance coverage amount provided under Delhi’s Ayushman Vay Vandana Scheme?
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Correct Answer: C. Rs 10 lakh. (The scheme offers free health insurance coverage worth Rs 10 lakh per year.)
Question 34: What nickname is often used to refer to the Hindu Kush Himalaya (HKH) region, highlighting its large ice reserves?
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Correct Answer: C. The Third Pole. (Due to its vast expanse of glaciers and snow, the HKH region is commonly called the “Third Pole”.)
Question 35: Which international organization released the 2025 report focusing on snow persistence in the Hindu Kush Himalaya region?
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Correct Answer: C. International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD). (ICIMOD published the report on snow conditions in the HKH region.)
Question 36: Who set the record for being the youngest cricketer to score a half-century (fifty) in T20 cricket?
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Correct Answer: C. Vaibhav Suryavanshi (India). (Vaibhav Suryavanshi achieved this record at the age of 14 years and 32 days.)
