Current Affairs Quiz — 26 April 2025
Daily news by your exam, state and topic — each with a short summary, key facts and MCQs.
What coal gasification target by 2030 was cited by Union Minister G. Kishan Reddy at India Steel 2025 in Mumbai?
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Correct answer: A — 100 million tonnes
He said coal gasification is being promoted with a target of 100 MT by 2030.
Which edition of India Steel, the biennial international exhibition-cum-conference, was held in Mumbai on 26 April 2025?
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Correct answer: B — 6th
Union Minister G. Kishan Reddy addressed the 6th edition of India Steel in Mumbai.
Consider the following about IOS SAGAR's deployment in April 2025: 1. It made a port call at Port Louis, Mauritius, from 26 to 28 April 2025. 2. On departure, it was to undertake a joint EEZ surveillance with the Mauritius Coast Guard. 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 Defence Ministry release of 29 April 2025.
Which surgery did Army Hospital (R&R), New Delhi, perform using a 3D microscope for the first time in the Armed Forces (April 2025)?
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Correct answer: C — Minimally invasive glaucoma surgery
The Department of Ophthalmology performed minimally invasive glaucoma surgery using a 3D microscope.
Consider the following about the 3D microscope introduced at Army Hospital (R&R): 1. Its use for this surgery was described as a first in the world. 2. The system uses special 3D polarisation glasses and a 55-inch 4K ultra-HD display. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 2 only
Only 2 is correct. The release described it as a first and unique milestone for the Armed Forces, not the world.
How many finalists were selected nationwide for the WAVES 2025 Animation Filmmaker Competition, as per PIB Bhubaneswar on 26 April 2025?
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Correct answer: D — 42
42 finalists were selected from across the country for the Animation Filmmaker Competition.
Consider the following about the two Odisha finalists of the WAVES 2025 Animation Filmmaker Competition: 1. Both are students of NID Ahmedabad. 2. Bhagyashree Satpathy is from Jajpur. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct. Bhagyashree Satpathy (Jajpur) and Rishav Mohanty (Bhubaneswar) both study at NID Ahmedabad.
Consider the following about the Regional Power Conference with North Eastern States on 26 April 2025: 1. It was held in Gangtok in the presence of Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang. 2. Union Minister Manohar Lal said government establishments should be prioritised for pre-paid smart metering. 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 Power release.
What was the theme of World Veterinary Day 2025, as highlighted at the national workshop in New Delhi on 26 April 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Animal Health Takes a Team
The theme highlighted was 'Animal Health Takes a Team'.
As per the Animal Husbandry Department's release of 26 April 2025, India's livestock population is over:
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Correct answer: D — 536 million
India is home to over 536 million livestock, the largest in the world.
How many appointment letters were distributed at the 15th tranche of the Rozgar Mela on 26 April 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Over 51,000
PM Modi distributed over 51,000 appointment letters at the 15th Rozgar Mela.
At how many locations was the 15th tranche of the Rozgar Mela held on 26 April 2025?
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Correct answer: D — 47
The 15th Rozgar Mela was held simultaneously at 47 locations nationwide.
Consider the following about the Rozgar Mela of 26 April 2025: 1. The PM gave the new recruits the mantra 'Nagarik Parmo Dharma'. 2. The initiative has so far facilitated the onboarding of more than ten lakh young professionals. 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 DGCA directive to airlines of 26 April 2025: 1. It is mandatory, and non-compliance may attract action under the Civil Aviation Requirements. 2. It is valid for 30 days only. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Only 1 is correct. The directive is effective immediately and remains in force until further notice.
Consider the following about the DGCA's passenger handling directive of 26 April 2025: 1. Airlines must revise catering based on the scheduled (not actual) block time. 2. The directive applies only to international carriers of foreign origin. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: D — Neither 1 nor 2
Neither is correct. Catering is to be revised based on the actual block time, and the directive applies to all airline operators.
From which centre were the 20 red-crowned roofed turtles transferred for release into the Haiderpur Wetland on 26 April 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Garhaita Turtle Conservation Centre
The turtles were transferred from the Garhaita Turtle Conservation Centre, under the supervision of the National Chambal Sanctuary, UP.
Consider the following about the red-crowned roofed turtle release of 26 April 2025: 1. It is the first attempt at reintroducing this species into the Ganga. 2. All the turtles were released downstream in the main channel of the Ganga. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Only 1 is correct. The turtles were released in two groups — one above the Haiderpur barrage and one downstream in the main channel.
How many red-crowned roofed turtles were released into the Haiderpur Wetland on 26 April 2025?
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Correct answer: C — 20
On 26 April 2025, 20 turtles were transferred and released into the Haiderpur Wetland.
Consider the following about SRFTI's film 'A Doll Made Up of Clay': 1. It was selected in the La Cinef section of the 78th Festival de Cannes. 2. It was directed by a Nigerian student of SRFTI. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Only 1 is correct. The film was directed by Kokob Gebrehaweria Tesfay, an Ethiopian student; its story is about a Nigerian athlete.
What is the running time of SRFTI's Cannes-selected film 'A Doll Made Up of Clay'?
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Correct answer: B — 23 minutes
It is a 23-minute experimental film.
'A Doll Made Up of Clay' was selected for which edition of the Festival de Cannes?
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Correct answer: D — 78th
The film was selected in the La Cinef section of the 78th Festival de Cannes 2025.
Consider the following about India's representation at Pope Francis's funeral on 26 April 2025: 1. President Droupadi Murmu attended the funeral Mass at Saint Peter's Square, Vatican City. 2. Kiren Rijiju and George Kurian were part of the official Indian delegation. 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 President's Secretariat release of 26 April 2025.
Which position does Joshua De Souza, part of India's official delegation at Pope Francis's funeral on 26 April 2025, hold?
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Correct answer: A — Deputy Speaker of the Goa Legislative Assembly
Joshua De Souza is the Deputy Speaker of the Goa Legislative Assembly.
Consider the following about the event of 26 April 2025 at which ECMS guidelines were launched: 1. Sarvam AI was selected to build India's first indigenous AI foundational model. 2. ECMS was described as a vertical scheme limited to mobile phone manufacturing. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Only 1 is correct. The minister described ECMS as a horizontal scheme supporting electronics as well as industrial, power and automobile sectors.
According to Ashwini Vaishnaw on 26 April 2025, how many datasets had been uploaded on AI Kosh?
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Correct answer: D — 350
The minister said 350 datasets had already been uploaded on AI Kosh.