Current Affairs MCQ 22 April 2025. Test your knowledge of 22 April 2025 current events. Includes MCQs on Indian Railways, banking, awards, famous sports persons, and Earth Day.
Question 1: Which Indian Railway zone introduced the country’s first ATM service available directly on a train?
A. Northern Railway
B. Western Railway
C. Central Railway
D. Southern Railway
C. Central Railway. The Central Railway, with its headquarters in Mumbai, was the first zone to launch an onboard ATM facility in India.
Question 2: Which bank partnered with Central Railway to provide the first onboard ATM service on an Indian train?
A. State Bank of India
B. Bank of Maharashtra
C. HDFC Bank
D. ICICI Bank
B. Bank of Maharashtra. The Bank of Maharashtra, based in Pune, collaborated with Central Railway for this initiative.
Question 3: India’s first ATM service on a train was launched on which specific train route?
A. Mumbai-Delhi Rajdhani Express
B. Chennai-Bengaluru Shatabdi Express
C. Howrah-New Delhi Duronto Express
D. Mumbai-Manmad Panchavati Express
D. Mumbai-Manmad Panchavati Express. The onboard ATM facility was first introduced on the Panchavati Express running between Mumbai and Manmad.
Question 4: The Ministry of Labour & Employment signed an agreement with which company aiming to create around 12 lakh job opportunities over the next few years?
A. Zomato
B. Swiggy
C. Uber Eats
D. Ola Foods
B. Swiggy. The Ministry of Labour & Employment entered into an MoU with Swiggy to facilitate job creation.
Question 5: Which international organization published the Hindu Kush Himalaya (HKH) Snow Update Report 2025, highlighting reduced snow persistence in major river basins?
A. World Meteorological Organization (WMO)
B. United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
C. International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD)
D. South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC)
C. International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD). The Kathmandu-based ICIMOD released the report concerning snow levels in the HKH region.
Question 6: According to a UNESCO Global Education Monitoring (GEM) report, what approximate percentage of countries worldwide have laws or standards concerning food and drinks provided in schools?
A. 40%
B. 60%
C. 80%
D. 100%
B. 60%. The UNESCO report found that only about 60% of nations have established legislation or standards for food and beverages within school premises.
Question 7: Which country offered to donate ‘E5’ and ‘E3’ series Shinkansen train sets for India’s first bullet train project?
A. China
B. Germany
C. France
D. Japan
D. Japan. The Government of Japan announced the donation of these Shinkansen train sets for the Mumbai-Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail Corridor.
Question 8: What does the term “Shinkansen” primarily refer to in the context of transportation?
A. A type of Japanese electric car
B. Japan’s high-speed railway system/technology
C. A specific model of Japanese aircraft
D. Japan’s advanced subway network
B. Japan’s high-speed railway system/technology. “Shinkansen” is the term used for Japan’s high-speed rail network and the technology behind it.
Question 9: To commemorate the 150th anniversary of the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE), what denomination of coin was released by the Union Finance Minister?
A. Rs 50
B. Rs 100
C. Rs 150
D. Rs 200
C. Rs 150. A commemorative coin with a face value of Rs 150 was unveiled to mark 150 years of the BSE.
Question 10: Which Formula 1 driver, representing the McLaren team, secured victory at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix in 2025?
A. Max Verstappen
B. Lewis Hamilton
C. Charles Leclerc
D. Oscar Piastri
D. Oscar Piastri. Oscar Piastri, driving for McLaren, won the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix held in 2025.
Question 11: Which application received the Prime Minister’s Award for Excellence in Public Administration 2024 in the Innovation (Centre) category?
A. DigiLocker
B. UMANG
C. PoshanTracker
D. MyGov
C. PoshanTracker. The PoshanTracker Application was awarded the PM’s Award for Excellence in Public Administration 2024 under the Innovation (Centre) category.
Question 12: What was a notable characteristic of TIME Magazine’s 2025 list of 100 Most Influential People regarding Indian nationals?
A. It featured more Indian nationals than ever before.
B. It included several Indian Bollywood stars.
C. It did not include any Indian nationals.
D. It featured only Indian politicians.
C. It did not include any Indian nationals. Unlike the 2024 list, the 2025 edition did not feature any individuals from India.
Question 13: According to revised RBI guidelines, what is the minimum age for a minor to be allowed to independently open and operate a savings bank account?
A. 8 years
B. 10 years
C. 12 years
D. 16 years
B. 10 years. The RBI now permits minors aged 10 years and above to operate savings and term deposit accounts independently, subject to bank policies.
Question 14: What is a mandatory condition set by the RBI for bank accounts operated by minors?
A. The account must have a minimum balance of ₹5000.
B. The account must always remain in credit (no overdraft allowed).
C. The account can only be used for educational expenses.
D. The account must be jointly operated with a guardian until age 18.
B. The account must always remain in credit (no overdraft allowed). RBI guidelines explicitly state that minor accounts must not go into overdraft and must maintain a credit balance.
Question 15: On which date is World Earth Day celebrated annually?
A. March 22
B. April 22
C. June 5
D. October 4
B. April 22. World Earth Day is observed globally every year on April 22.
Question 16: What is the theme for World Earth Day 2025?
A. Restore Our Earth
B. Climate Action Now
C. Our Power, Our Planet
D. Protect Our Species
C. Our Power, Our Planet. The theme chosen for World Earth Day 2025 emphasizes collective responsibility and action for environmental change.
Question 17: India’s smartphone exports crossed which significant value milestone for the first time in the financial year 2024-25 (FY25)?
A. ₹1 lakh crore
B. ₹1.5 lakh crore
C. ₹2 lakh crore
D. ₹2.5 lakh crore
C. ₹2 lakh crore. Smartphone exports from India surpassed the ₹2 lakh crore mark in FY25, setting a new record.
Question 18: According to Wisden, who was named the Leading Men’s Cricketer in the World for 2024?
A. Virat Kohli
B. Pat Cummins
C. Jasprit Bumrah
D. Travis Head
C. Jasprit Bumrah. Jasprit Bumrah received the honour for his exceptional performances in 2024, including his role in India’s T20 World Cup victory.
Question 19: Who was honoured as Wisden’s Leading Women’s Cricketer in the World for 2024?
A. Harmanpreet Kaur
B. Ellyse Perry
C. Nat Sciver-Brunt
D. Smriti Mandhana
D. Smriti Mandhana. Smriti Mandhana was named the leading women’s cricketer following a year with five centuries and leading RCB to a WPL title.
Question 20: Which cricketer was named Wisden’s Leading T20 Player in the World for 2024?
A. Suryakumar Yadav
B. Nicholas Pooran
C. Rashid Khan
D. Heinrich Klaasen
B. Nicholas Pooran. West Indies’ Nicholas Pooran was recognized for his explosive batting performances in the T20 format during 2024.
