Current Affairs Quiz — 25 April 2025
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What is the theme of World Malaria Day 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Malaria Ends With Us: Reinvest, Reimagine, Reignite
The theme for World Malaria Day 2025 is 'Malaria Ends With Us: Reinvest, Reimagine, Reignite'.
Consider the following, as stated by the Health Ministry on World Malaria Day 2025: 1. India exited the WHO's High Burden to High Impact (HBHI) group in 2024. 2. India aims to achieve full elimination of malaria by 2027. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Only 1 is correct. India aims for zero indigenous cases by 2027 and full elimination by 2030.
How many high-burden districts does the Intensified Malaria Elimination Project (IMEP)-3 target?
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Correct answer: C — 159
IMEP-3 targets 159 high-burden districts; 122 districts reported zero malaria cases in 2023.
For how long did DRDL ground-test an Active Cooled Scramjet Subscale Combustor on 25 April 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Over 1,000 seconds
DRDL conducted the ground test for more than 1,000 seconds; the earlier test in January 2025 was for 120 seconds.
Which laboratory conducted the long-duration scramjet combustor ground test in Hyderabad on 25 April 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Defence Research & Development Laboratory (DRDL)
The test was conducted by the Defence Research & Development Laboratory (DRDL), a Hyderabad-based DRDO lab.
Consider the following about DRDO's scramjet test of 25 April 2025: 1. Hypersonic cruise missiles travel at more than five times the speed of sound (over 6,100 km/h). 2. The test was conducted at the Scramjet Connect Test Facility in Hyderabad. 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 Ministry of Defence release.
Dr. K. Kasturirangan, whose passing the Prime Minister condoled on 25 April 2025, is remembered for his efforts during the drafting of which policy?
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Correct answer: B — National Education Policy
The PM said India will always be grateful to Dr. Kasturirangan for his efforts during the drafting of the National Education Policy (NEP).
Consider the following about the Prime Minister's tribute to Dr. K. Kasturirangan on 25 April 2025: 1. The PM said he served ISRO with great diligence, steering India's space programme to new heights. 2. The PM credited him with drafting the National Strategy for AI. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Only 1 is correct. The PM credited him for his efforts on the National Education Policy, not the National Strategy for AI.
Who led the Indian delegation at the 11th BRICS Labour and Employment Ministers' Meeting in Brasília on 25 April 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Shobha Karandlaje
Minister of State for Labour and Employment Shobha Karandlaje led the Indian delegation.
Under which slogan was the 11th BRICS Labour and Employment Ministers' Meeting convened?
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Correct answer: B — Strengthening the Cooperation of the Global South for More Inclusive and Sustainable Governance
The meeting was convened under the slogan 'Strengthening the Cooperation of the Global South for More Inclusive and Sustainable Governance'; 'Technology for Empowerment, Not Exclusion' is the PM's vision cited by India.
Consider the following about the BRICS Labour and Employment Ministers' Meeting of 25 April 2025: 1. It was the 11th such meeting and was held under Brazil's presidency. 2. It was held in New Delhi. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Only 1 is correct. The meeting was held in Brasília.
With how many organisations did NIELIT sign MoUs at Electronics Niketan on 25 April 2025?
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Correct answer: B — 8
NIELIT signed MoUs with eight organisations.
Which of the following was NOT among the organisations that signed MoUs with NIELIT on 25 April 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Swiggy Instamart
Swiggy Instamart signed an MoU with the Ministry of Cooperation that day, not with NIELIT; the other three are NIELIT partners.
How many member cities does the River Cities Alliance currently have, as per the NMCG release of 25 April 2025?
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Correct answer: B — 145
The River Cities Alliance currently has 145 member cities.
Consider the following about the River Cities Alliance: 1. It was launched in 2023. 2. It is led by the Ministry of Jal Shakti and the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: D — Neither 1 nor 2
Neither is correct. The RCA was launched in 2021 and is led by the Ministry of Jal Shakti and the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs.
How many awards did Akashvani win at the India Audio Summit and Awards 2025 in Mumbai?
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Correct answer: D — Six
Akashvani won a total of six awards at IASA 2025.
Which Akashvani programme was named Series of the Year on radio at IASA 2025?
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Correct answer: C — Nai Soch Nai Kahani – A Radio Journey with Smriti Irani
'Nai Soch Nai Kahani – A Radio Journey with Smriti Irani' was named Series of the Year on radio.
How many Land Customs Stations are there along the India–Bhutan border, as per the CBIC release on the 6th JGC meeting?
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Correct answer: C — 10
There are 10 Land Customs Stations along the India–Bhutan border: 6 in West Bengal and 4 in Assam.
Consider the following about the 6th India–Bhutan Joint Group of Customs meeting: 1. It was co-chaired by Surjit Bhujabal, Special Secretary and Member (Customs), CBIC. 2. India accounts for about 80% of Bhutan's overall trade. 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 Finance Ministry release.
Consider the following about the MoU signed on 25 April 2025: 1. It was signed between the Ministry of Cooperation and Swiggy Instamart. 2. A dedicated 'Cooperative' category will be created on Swiggy's platform. 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 Ministry of Cooperation release.
According to its release on the Swiggy Instamart MoU, the Ministry of Cooperation has taken more than how many initiatives for cooperatives?
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Correct answer: B — 60
The Ministry of Cooperation has taken more than 60 initiatives to strengthen the cooperative sector.
Where was DARPG's 5th National Workshop on 'Sevottam and Effective Redressal of Public Grievances' held on 25 April 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Institute of Management in Government, Thiruvananthapuram
The workshop was held at the Institute of Management in Government (IMG), Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala.
Consider the following about the Sevottam workshop of 25 April 2025: 1. It was the 3rd National Workshop on Sevottam. 2. It was organised by the Ministry of Cooperation. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: D — Neither 1 nor 2
Neither is correct. It was the 5th National Workshop, organised by the Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG).
Where did APEDA and the Government of Odisha hold the programme to boost agri exports from Odisha on 25 April 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Odisha University of Agriculture and Technology, Bhubaneswar
The programme was held at Dr. M.S. Swaminathan Hall, OUAT, Bhubaneswar.
Consider the following about the APEDA–Odisha programme of 25 April 2025: 1. Deputy Chief Minister and Agriculture Minister Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo was the chief guest. 2. One technical session addressed organic exports under the revised National Programme for Organic Production (NPOP). 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 Commerce Ministry release.