Current Affairs MCQ 23 April 2025. Check your awareness of current events from 23 April 2025 with these MCQs covering important news in sports, awards, economy, and science.
B. A. S. Dulat. Amarjit Singh Dulat, a former chief of the Research and Analysis Wing (RAW), wrote the book “The Chief Minister and the Spy”.
Question 2: Who is widely recognized as the ‘Father of Angioplasty in India’?
A. Dr. Devi Shetty
B. Dr. Naresh Trehan
C. Dr. Ashok Seth
D. Dr. Mathew Samuel Kalarickal
D. Dr. Mathew Samuel Kalarickal. Dr. Mathew Samuel Kalarickal holds the title ‘Father of Angioplasty in India’ for his pioneering work in the field.
Question 3: Which cricketer recently surpassed David Warner to achieve the most fifty-plus scores in the history of the Indian Premier League (IPL)?
A. Rohit Sharma
B. Shikhar Dhawan
C. Virat Kohli
D. Suresh Raina
C. Virat Kohli. Virat Kohli overtook David Warner to become the player with the highest number of scores of 50 or more in IPL history.
Question 4: Who won the Formula 1 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix in 2025?
A. Max Verstappen
B. Charles Leclerc
C. Lewis Hamilton
D. Oscar Piastri
D. Oscar Piastri. Oscar Piastri, driving for McLaren, achieved victory in the 2025 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix.
Question 5: Who received the Gurudev Kalicharan Brahma Award in 2025?
A. Kailash Satyarthi
B. Medha Patkar
C. Achyuta Samanta
D. Sonam Wangchuk
C. Achyuta Samanta. Achyuta Samanta was conferred the Gurudev Kalicharan Brahma Award 2025, named after the Bodo spiritual leader and social reformer.
Question 6: Who was presented with the Laureus World Sportsperson of the Year with a Disability Award in 2025?
A. Diede de Groot
B. Markus Rehm
C. Jiang Yuyan
D. Danylo Chufarov
C. Jiang Yuyan. The Chinese para swimmer, Jiang Yuyan, was honoured with the Laureus World Sportsperson of the Year with a Disability Award 2025.
Question 7: Who received the Laureus World Breakthrough of the Year Award in 2025?
A. Jude Bellingham
B. Coco Gauff
C. Salma Paralluelo
D. Lamine Yamal
D. Lamine Yamal. The young Spanish football player, Lamine Yamal, won the Laureus World Breakthrough of the Year Award 2025.
Question 8: Which team won the Laureus World Team of the Year Award in 2025?
A. Manchester City Men’s Football Team
B. South Africa Men’s Rugby Team
C. Real Madrid Men’s Football Team
D. Golden State Warriors Basketball Team
C. Real Madrid Men’s Football Team. The Spanish football club, Real Madrid’s Men’s Team, was awarded the Laureus World Team of the Year 2025.
Question 9: Who was awarded the Laureus World Sportswoman of the Year Award in 2025?
A. Iga Świątek
B. Simone Biles
C. Mikaela Shiffrin
D. Aitana Bonmatí
B. Simone Biles. The American gymnast, Simone Biles, received the Laureus World Sportswoman of the Year Award 2025.
Question 10: Who received the Laureus World Sportsman of the Year Award in 2025?
A. Novak Djokovic
B. Lionel Messi
C. Armand Gustav Duplantis
D. Max Verstappen
C. Armand Gustav Duplantis. The Swedish pole vaulter, Armand Gustav Duplantis (Mondo Duplantis), was named the Laureus World Sportsman of the Year 2025.
Question 11: Which city hosted the world’s first half-marathon where humanoid robots competed alongside human runners?
A. Tokyo
B. Seoul
C. Beijing
D. Shanghai
C. Beijing. Beijing was the host city for the unique event featuring a half-marathon race with both humanoid robots and human participants.
Question 12: Which two organizations successfully demonstrated India’s first Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) transmission over a Multi-Core Fibre (MCF)?
A. ISRO and DRDO
B. C-DOT and Sterlite Technologies Limited (STL)
C. IIT Madras and BSNL
D. BARC and Tata Communications
B. C-DOT and Sterlite Technologies Limited (STL). The Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT) collaborated with Sterlite Technologies Limited (STL) for this technological achievement in secure communication.
Question 13: Which Indian state was the first to confirm its participation in the World Expo 2025 held in Osaka, Japan?
A. Kerala
B. Telangana
C. Tamil Nadu
D. Andhra Pradesh
B. Telangana. Telangana secured the distinction of being the first state from India to participate in the World Expo 2025.
Question 14: The government of which Indian state is working with Japanese companies to develop an ‘Eco Town’?
A. Gujarat
B. Maharashtra
C. Karnataka
D. Telangana
D. Telangana. The Telangana state government is collaborating with Japanese firms to establish an environmentally focused ‘Eco Town’ in Hyderabad.
Question 15: In April 2025, what revised GDP growth forecast did Fitch Ratings issue for India for the financial year FY26?
A. 6.0%
B. 6.4%
C. 6.8%
D. 7.0%
B. 6.4%. Fitch Ratings adjusted its forecast for India’s GDP growth in FY26 downwards to 6.4%.
Question 16: What is the main purpose of a bridge loan?
A. To finance long-term infrastructure projects
B. To provide startup capital for new businesses
C. To offer short-term finance between major transactions
D. To consolidate existing personal debts
C. To offer short-term finance between major transactions. A bridge loan serves as temporary funding to cover a financial gap, such as between buying a new house and selling an old one.
Question 17: Who has been re-appointed to serve another term as a Deputy Governor of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI)?
A. Michael Patra
B. M. Rajeshwar Rao
C. T. Rabi Sankar
D. Swaminathan Janakiraman
C. T. Rabi Sankar. T. Rabi Sankar received a re-appointment for the position of RBI Deputy Governor.
Question 18: What additional run-off factor did the RBI introduce for certain retail deposits within the LCR framework?
A. 1.0% for all term deposits
B. 2.5% for deposits enabled with Internet and Mobile Banking
C. 3.0% for deposits above ₹1 crore
D. 5.0% for non-resident deposits
B. 2.5% for deposits enabled with Internet and Mobile Banking. The RBI applied an extra 2.5% run-off factor specifically to retail deposits accessible via internet and mobile banking, acknowledging potentially faster withdrawal rates.
Question 19: What does the Liquidity Coverage Ratio (LCR) primarily measure for banks?
A. Profitability over one year
B. Adequacy of capital reserves
C. Ability to survive a 30-day liquidity stress scenario
D. The ratio of non-performing assets
C. Ability to survive a 30-day liquidity stress scenario. LCR ensures banks hold sufficient High-Quality Liquid Assets (HQLA) to meet obligations during a 30-day period of significant financial stress.
Question 20: As per revised RBI guidelines effective April 2025, what is the minimum age for a minor to independently open and operate their own bank account?
A. 8 years
B. 10 years
C. 12 years
D. 16 years
B. 10 years. The RBI allows minors who are above the age of 10 years to open and manage their savings and term deposit accounts without needing a guardian’s co-operation.
Question 21: Effective April 22, 2025, what rate of Tax Collected at Source (TCS) applies to the sale of luxury goods exceeding ₹10 lakh in value?
A. 0.5%
B. 1.0%
C. 2.0%
D. 5.0%
B. 1.0%. A new rule mandates sellers to collect a 1% tax (TCS) at the source on sales of luxury items like high-end watches, handbags, or yachts priced above ₹10 lakh.
Question 22: What is the name of the collaborative program by MSDE and Microsoft aimed at increasing women’s participation in technology?
A. Tech Sakhi
B. Women in AI
C. AI Careers for Women
D. Digi-Nari Shakti
C. AI Careers for Women. The initiative launched by the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) and Microsoft is called ‘AI Careers for Women’.
Question 23: What does the ‘JAM’ trinity, associated with the DBT system, represent?
A. Jan Dhan accounts, Aadhaar ID, Mobile phones
B. Joint Account Management, Aadhaar ID, Money transfer
C. Jan Aushadhi scheme, Ayushman Bharat, Mobile banking
D. Joint Asset Mobilisation, Aadhaar ID, Market access
A. Jan Dhan accounts, Aadhaar ID, Mobile phones. The JAM trinity refers to the combination of basic bank accounts (Jan Dhan), unique identification (Aadhaar), and mobile connectivity, which facilitates DBT.
Question 24: According to a BlueKraft Digital Foundation assessment, approximately how much money has India’s Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) system saved by reducing leakages?
A. ₹1.50 lakh crore
B. ₹2.75 lakh crore
C. ₹3.48 lakh crore
D. ₹4.10 lakh crore
C. ₹3.48 lakh crore. The DBT system’s efficiency in delivering welfare benefits directly has resulted in significant cumulative savings estimated at ₹3.48 lakh crore.
Question 25: In which city is the headquarters of the Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI) located?
A. Mumbai, Maharashtra
B. Kolkata, West Bengal
C. Noida, Uttar Pradesh
D. New Delhi, Delhi
C. Noida, Uttar Pradesh. The administrative headquarters of IWAI, responsible for developing and regulating inland waterways, is situated in Noida, UP.
Question 26: Which facility is recognized as India’s largest cruise terminal?
A. Chennai Port Cruise Terminal
B. Cochin Port Cruise Terminal
C. Mormugao Port Cruise Terminal
D. Mumbai International Cruise Terminal (MICT)
D. Mumbai International Cruise Terminal (MICT). MICT is identified as the largest cruise terminal in India.
Question 27: What is the primary objective of the ‘Cruise Bharat Mission (CBM)’ launched in September 2024?
A. To improve port infrastructure for cargo ships
B. To boost the country’s cruise tourism industry
C. To regulate fishing activities in coastal areas
D. To provide subsidies for international travel
B. To boost the country’s cruise tourism industry. The mission was launched by the Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways specifically to develop and promote cruise tourism within India.
