Current Affairs Quiz — 05 April 2025
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Besides India and Sri Lanka, which country was a party to the April 2025 MoU on developing Trincomalee as an energy hub?
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Correct answer: C — United Arab Emirates
United Arab Emirates; it was one of seven MoUs exchanged during the Prime Minister's visit on 5 April 2025.
Under a project launched virtually during PM Modi's April 2025 visit, solar rooftop systems are to be supplied to how many religious institutions across Sri Lanka?
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Correct answer: A — 5,000
5,000 religious institutions across Sri Lanka.
During his April 2025 visit, PM Modi announced a comprehensive capacity-building programme in India covering how many Sri Lankans annually?
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Correct answer: D — 700
700 Sri Lankans annually.
Consider the following statements about the outcomes of PM Modi's visit to Sri Lanka in April 2025: 1. The MoU on Defence Cooperation was signed on the Indian side by the Defence Secretary. 2. The ground-breaking of the Sampur Solar power project was held virtually. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 2 only
Only 2 is correct. On the Indian side, the Defence Cooperation MoU was signed by Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri.
The Sita Eliya temple, for which India announced grant assistance in April 2025, is located in which part of Sri Lanka?
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Correct answer: A — Nuwara Eliya
Nuwara Eliya; grants were also announced for the Thirukoneswaram temple in Trincomalee and the Sacred City Complex in Anuradhapura.
Which Indian Navy ship was flagged off as Indian Ocean Ship (IOS) SAGAR on 5 April 2025?
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Correct answer: B — INS Sunayna
PIB (MoD): Rajnath Singh flagged off the offshore patrol vessel INS Sunayna as IOS SAGAR.
From which naval base was IOS SAGAR flagged off on 5 April 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Karwar
PIB (MoD): INS Sunayna was flagged off as IOS SAGAR in Karwar, Karnataka, on 5 April 2025.
Consider the following about the IOS SAGAR flag-off on 5 April 2025: 1. The ship carried 44 naval personnel from nine friendly Indian Ocean nations. 2. It coincided with the 10th anniversary of the SAGAR initiative. 3. Facilities worth over Rs 5,000 crore under Project Seabird were inaugurated on the same day. Which of the statements given above are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 and 2 only
PIB (MoD): 44 personnel from nine friendly nations were on board and the flag-off coincided with the 10th anniversary of SAGAR. The Project Seabird facilities inaugurated were worth over Rs 2,000 crore, not Rs 5,000 crore, so statement 3 is wrong.
On 5 April 2025, Delhi became which State/UT in number to implement Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY?
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Correct answer: C — 35th
PIB (MoHFW): Delhi became the 35th State/UT to implement AB PM-JAY after the NHA signed an MoU with the Delhi government.
Under AB PM-JAY in Delhi, how much additional top-up will the Delhi government provide over the Centre's cover?
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Correct answer: B — Rs 5 lakh
PIB (MoHFW): the Delhi government will give an additional top-up of Rs 5 lakh over and above the Rs 5 lakh cover provided by the Central Government.
The MoU of 5 April 2025 for implementing AB PM-JAY in Delhi was signed between the Delhi government's health department and:
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Correct answer: D — National Health Authority
PIB (MoHFW): the National Health Authority of the Union Health Ministry entered into an MoU with the Department of Health and Family Welfare, Government of NCT of Delhi.
In which year was the Stand-Up India Scheme launched?
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Correct answer: B — 2016
PIB (Finance Ministry): the Stand-Up India Scheme was launched on 5 April 2016.
According to the Finance Ministry, what was the total amount sanctioned under Stand-Up India since launch, as of 17 March 2025?
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Correct answer: C — Rs 61,020.41 crore
PIB (Finance Ministry): the total amount sanctioned rose from Rs 14,431.14 crore (31 October 2018) to Rs 61,020.41 crore by 17 March 2025.
Consider the following about the Stand-Up India Scheme: 1. It provides bank loans to SC, ST and women entrepreneurs to start new businesses. 2. Women entrepreneurs' accounts under it exceeded 1.9 lakh by November 2024. 3. Total sanctions under it crossed Rs 1 lakh crore by March 2025. Which of the statements given above are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 and 2 only
PIB (Finance Ministry): the scheme gives bank loans to SC, ST and women entrepreneurs for new businesses, and women's accounts reached 1,90,844 by November 2024. Total sanctions were Rs 61,020.41 crore by 17 March 2025, so statement 3 is wrong.
Which honour did Sri Lanka confer on Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 5 April 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Sri Lanka Mitra Vibhushana
Sri Lanka Mitra Vibhushana, conferred by President Anura Kumara Disanayaka.
Consider the following statements about the 'Sri Lanka Mitra Vibhushana' conferred on PM Modi in April 2025: 1. It is Sri Lanka's highest honour bestowed on foreign leaders. 2. It was the first time an Indian leader received this award. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct. The award was conferred for his enduring contribution to strengthening India–Sri Lanka friendship.
What was the theme of Maritime Week for the 62nd National Maritime Day on 5 April 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Prosperous Seas - Developed India and Youth for Blue Economy and Green Growth
PIB (MoPSW): this year's theme was "Prosperous Seas - Developed India and Youth for Blue Economy and Green Growth".
The central celebration of the 62nd National Maritime Day in New Delhi was organised by the NMDCC Delhi chapter under the aegis of which body?
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Correct answer: C — Directorate General of Shipping
PIB (MoPSW): the NMDCC Delhi chapter, under the aegis of the Directorate General of Shipping, MoPSW, organised the central celebration at the Vinay Marg Sports Ground.
Which edition of National Maritime Day did India celebrate on 5 April 2025?
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Correct answer: D — 62nd
PIB (MoPSW): the Ministry celebrated the 62nd National Maritime Day across the country.