Current Affairs Quiz — 24 April 2025
Daily news by your exam, state and topic — each with a short summary, key facts and MCQs.
Projects worth how much did the PM launch in Madhubani, Bihar, on National Panchayati Raj Day 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Over ₹13,480 crore
The PM launched projects worth over ₹13,480 crore; ₹2 lakh crore is what Panchayats received over the decade.
Between which two places did the PM announce the Namo Bharat Rapid Rail service at Madhubani on 24 April 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Patna and Jaynagar
The Namo Bharat Rapid Rail service runs between Patna and Jaynagar; the Amrit Bharat train runs between Saharsa and Mumbai.
Consider the following about the PM's Madhubani programme of 24 April 2025: 1. The PM paid tribute to Ramdhari Singh Dinkar on his death anniversary. 2. An Amrit Bharat train service between Saharsa and Mumbai was launched. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct, as per the PMO release.
How many districts reported zero measles cases during January–March 2025, as stated at the launch of the MR elimination campaign?
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Correct answer: C — 332
332 districts reported zero measles cases and 487 districts zero rubella cases in January–March 2025.
Consider the following about the National Zero Measles-Rubella Elimination Campaign 2025-26: 1. It was launched on the first day of World Immunization Week (24–30 April). 2. India's MR vaccination coverage for the second dose is 93.7%, as per 2024-25 HMIS data. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Only 1 is correct. Second-dose coverage is 92.2%; 93.7% is the first-dose coverage.
By which year does India aim to eliminate measles and rubella, as per the Health Ministry release of 24 April 2025?
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Correct answer: A — 2026
The campaign marks a step towards India's goal of eliminating measles and rubella by 2026.
How much cargo moved on India's inland waterways in FY 2024-25, a record?
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Correct answer: D — 145.5 million tonnes
Inland waterways moved a record 145.5 million tonnes in FY 2024-25, up from 18.1 million tonnes in FY 2013-14.
Consider the following about India's inland waterways: 1. The number of National Waterways increased from 5 to 111. 2. The Jalvahak Scheme offers cargo owners a 35% operating cost incentive. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct, as per the Ports, Shipping and Waterways Ministry release.
India aims to raise the modal share of inland water transport from 2% to what level?
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Correct answer: B — 5%
India aims to increase the modal share of inland water transport from 2% to 5%.
Consider the following about the State Mourning for Pope Francis announced by the Government of India: 1. A total of two days of State Mourning was announced. 2. On 26 April 2025, the National Flag was to be flown at half-mast and there was to be no official entertainment. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 2 only
Only 2 is correct. A three-day State Mourning was announced: 22 and 23 April, and 26 April 2025.
On which two days was State Mourning observed after the passing of Pope Francis, before the one day on his funeral?
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Correct answer: D — 22 and 23 April 2025
Two days of State Mourning were observed on 22 and 23 April 2025.
With which institution was the first-in-human gene therapy trial for haemophilia, reviewed at BRIC-inStem, conducted?
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Correct answer: D — CMC Vellore
The first-in-human gene therapy trial for haemophilia was conducted with CMC Vellore.
According to Dr. Jitendra Singh, what was the size of India's biotechnology sector in 2024?
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Correct answer: B — $165.7 billion
India's biotechnology sector reached $165.7 billion in 2024; $300 billion is the 2030 vision.
A Swap Kidney Transplant, first performed at AIIMS Raipur as announced on 24 April 2025, is also known as:
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Correct answer: B — Kidney Paired Transplant
A Swap Kidney Transplant is also known as a Kidney Paired Transplant (KPT).
Consider the following about AIIMS Raipur's first swap kidney transplant: 1. AIIMS Raipur became the first government hospital in Chhattisgarh to carry out the procedure. 2. NOTTO has recommended swap donor transplantation to all States and Union Territories. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct, as per the Health Ministry release.
Consider the following about the Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessel (NGOPV) project: 1. Contracts for eleven NGOPVs were concluded on 30 March 2023. 2. Goa Shipyard Ltd is building four NGOPVs and GRSE seven. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Only 1 is correct. Goa Shipyard Ltd (lead shipyard) is building seven and GRSE (follow shipyard) four.
What is the approximate tonnage of the Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessels?
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Correct answer: D — 3,000 tonnes
The NGOPVs have an approximate tonnage of 3,000 tonnes.
Under which brand does National Cooperative Organics Limited (NCOL) promote and distribute organic products?
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Correct answer: C — Bharat Organics
NCOL promotes and distributes organic products under the brand 'Bharat Organics'; NAFED and NCCF are promoter members and Mother Dairy is a sales channel.
Where is the NCOL packaging facility inaugurated on 24 April 2025 located?
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Correct answer: D — Noida
The NCOL packaging facility is in Noida, Uttar Pradesh.
To what level has the Ministry of Coal reduced the floor revenue share for underground coal mines?
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Correct answer: D — 4% to 2%
The floor percentage of revenue share for underground coal mines has been reduced from 4% to 2%.
Consider the following about the Coal Ministry's incentives for underground mining announced on 24 April 2025: 1. The mandatory upfront payment for underground mining ventures has been waived. 2. A 50% rebate on performance security was introduced for the first time as part of this package. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Only 1 is correct. The 50% rebate on performance security already existed; the new measures complement it.
Where did Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya inaugurate the National Centre for Sports Science and Research on 24 April 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Indira Gandhi Stadium, New Delhi
The NCSSR was inaugurated at the Indira Gandhi Stadium, New Delhi, where DigiLocker sports certificates were also launched.
Consider the following about the sports certificates launched on 24 April 2025: 1. They are issued via DigiLocker. 2. They will be integrated with the National Sports Repository System (NSRS) for automatic disbursal of cash rewards. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct, as per the Sports Ministry release.
The IIA study reported on 24 April 2025 found the helium-to-hydrogen ratio in the Sun's photosphere to be consistent with which value?
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Correct answer: B — 0.1
The inferred He/H ratio is consistent with 0.1, the widely assumed value.
Consider the following about the IIA study on helium in the Sun: 1. It used magnesium and carbon features in the Sun's spectrum to estimate helium abundance. 2. It was published in the Astrophysical Journal. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct, as per the DST release.