Current Affairs Quiz — 28 April 2025
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Scientists of INST Mohali reported a p-n heterojunction catalyst for green hydrogen production (PIB, 28 April 2025). Which materials form this heterojunction?
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Correct answer: A — Copper oxide and copper tungsten oxide
INST scientists fabricated a CuWO4–CuO (copper tungsten oxide–copper oxide) p-n heterostructure.
Consider the following about the green hydrogen catalyst study reported on 28 April 2025: 1. The Institute of Nano Science and Technology is located in Bengaluru. 2. The institute is an autonomous institute of the Department of Science and Technology. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 2 only
Only 2 is correct. INST is located in Mohali (Punjab) and is an autonomous institute of DST.
As of March 2025, how many supercomputers had been deployed under the National Supercomputing Mission (MeitY, 28 April 2025)?
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Correct answer: B — 34
A total of 34 supercomputers with a combined capacity of 35 petaflops had been deployed as of March 2025.
Consider the following about the National Supercomputing Mission: 1. It was launched in 2015. 2. Its supercomputers have a combined compute capacity of 35 petaflops as of March 2025. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct. NSM was launched in 2015, and its 34 supercomputers had a combined 35 petaflops as of March 2025.
Consider the following about the IEPFA–Kotak Mahindra Bank MoU announced on 28 April 2025: 1. IEPFA functions under the Ministry of Finance's Department of Economic Affairs. 2. The initiative is to run during 2025-26 with no financial obligation on IEPFA. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 2 only
Only 2 is correct. IEPFA functions under the Ministry of Corporate Affairs; the initiative runs in 2025-26 with no financial obligation on IEPFA.
Under India Post's 'Gyan Post' service notified in April 2025, what is the starting rate for packets up to 300 grams?
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Correct answer: C — ₹20
Gyan Post rates start at ₹20 for packets up to 300 grams.
Consider the following about 'Gyan Post': 1. It is operational at all departmental post offices from 1 May 2025. 2. Packets are transported by air mode for faster delivery. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Only 1 is correct. Gyan Post packets are transported by surface mode for cost-effective delivery.
What is the maximum charge under 'Gyan Post', and for packets up to what weight?
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Correct answer: D — ₹100 for up to 5 kg
The maximum charge is ₹100 for packets up to 5 kg (taxes as applicable).
What was India's IIP growth in March 2025 as per the Quick Estimates released on 28 April 2025?
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Correct answer: D — 3.0%
IIP grew 3.0% in March 2025, compared with 2.9% in February 2025.
Consider the following about the IIP Quick Estimates for March 2025: 1. The mining sector grew by 3.0%. 2. The electricity sector grew by 6.3%. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 2 only
Only 2 is correct. Mining grew 0.4%; manufacturing grew 3.0% and electricity 6.3%.
At the Civil Investiture Ceremony-I on 28 April 2025, how many Padma awards of each class were presented?
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Correct answer: B — 4 Padma Vibhushan, 10 Padma Bhushan, 57 Padma Shri
The President presented 4 Padma Vibhushan, 10 Padma Bhushan and 57 Padma Shri awards for 2025.
Consider the following about the Civil Investiture Ceremony-I of 28 April 2025: 1. It was held in Ganatantra Mandap, Rashtrapati Bhavan. 2. The awards were presented by the Vice-President. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Only 1 is correct. The awards were presented by President Droupadi Murmu.
Dr A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, whose private papers were acquired by the National Archives of India in April 2025, served as President of India during:
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Correct answer: D — 2002–2007
Dr Kalam was the 11th President of India from 2002 to 2007.
Consider the following: 1. The private paper collection of Dr A.P.J. Abdul Kalam was acquired by the National Archives of India. 2. Dr Kalam was born on 15 October 1931 in Rameswaram, Tamil Nadu. 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 Culture release of 28 April 2025.
By how much did Tamil Nadu raise the dearness allowance of its employees, with effect from 1 January 2025, as announced on 28 April 2025?
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Correct answer: A — 2%
Chief Minister M.K. Stalin announced a 2% DA hike from 1 January 2025, on par with the Union government's hike.
Consider the following announcements made by the Tamil Nadu Chief Minister on 28 April 2025: 1. The earned leave surrender system will be restored from 1 October 2025. 2. The marriage advance for government employees will be ₹5 lakh irrespective of gender. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct. EL surrender returns from 1 October 2025 (earlier than the Budget's 1 April 2026), and the marriage advance is ₹5 lakh for all.
Under Tamil Nadu's 28 April 2025 announcements, maternity leave of women government employees will henceforth be counted towards which period?
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Correct answer: D — Probation period
Maternity leave will be counted towards the probation period, protecting women employees' seniority and promotion.
Consider the following about the 5th Marine Fisheries Census (MFC 2025): 1. Its data-collection app VyAS-NAV was developed by ICAR-Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute. 2. It will cover 1.2 million fisher households. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct. VyAS-NAV was developed by ICAR-CMFRI, and MFC 2025 will cover 1.2 million fisher households.
Fisheries projects worth how much were inaugurated or had foundation stones laid at the Coastal States Fisheries Meet 2025 in Mumbai?
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Correct answer: D — ₹255 crore
Union Minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh launched projects worth ₹255 crore at the meet.
The first-ever aqua insurance awarded at the Coastal States Fisheries Meet 2025 was given under which scheme?
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Correct answer: B — Pradhan Mantri Matsya Kisan Samridhi Sah-Yojana
The first aqua insurance was awarded to beneficiaries under the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Kisan Samridhi Sah-Yojana.
How many Aadhaar authentication transactions were carried out in 2024-25, as per MeitY's release of 28 April 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Over 2,707 crore
Aadhaar number holders carried out more than 2,707 crore authentication transactions in 2024-25.
Consider the following about Aadhaar usage in March 2025: 1. Face authentication transactions exceeded 15 crore. 2. e-KYC transactions totalled 246.75 crore. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Only 1 is correct. e-KYC transactions in March 2025 were 44.63 crore; 246.75 crore was the total number of authentication transactions.
Who administered the oath of office to Justice A. Rajasheker Reddy as Lokayukta of Telangana on 28 April 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Governor Jishnu Dev Varma
Governor Jishnu Dev Varma administered the oath at Raj Bhavan, Hyderabad.
Consider the following about the new Lokayukta of Telangana: 1. Justice A. Rajasheker Reddy is a former High Court judge. 2. He was sworn in at the Telangana Legislative Assembly. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Only 1 is correct. The oath-taking ceremony was held at Raj Bhavan, Hyderabad.
How many Rafale-Marine aircraft are to be procured for the Indian Navy under the India–France IGA signed on 28 April 2025?
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Correct answer: C — 26
The IGA covers 26 Rafale-Marine aircraft: 22 single-seater and four twin-seater.
Consider the following about the India–France Rafale-Marine IGA of 28 April 2025: 1. It was signed by Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh and French Minister of Armed Forces Sébastien Lecornu. 2. The signed copies were exchanged at South Block in the presence of the Chief of Defence Staff. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Only 1 is correct. The signed copies were exchanged at Nausena Bhawan, New Delhi, in the presence of Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh.
Of the 26 Rafale-Marine aircraft in the IGA signed on 28 April 2025, how many are twin-seaters?
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Correct answer: D — 4
The 26 aircraft comprise 22 single-seater and four twin-seater aircraft.
What nuclear power capacity target by 2047 was cited at the Power Ministry's Consultative Committee meeting on 28 April 2025?
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Correct answer: C — 100 GW
The Government has set a target of 100 GW of nuclear power capacity by 2047.
Consider the following about India's nuclear power status as presented on 28 April 2025: 1. India operates 25 nuclear reactors with an installed capacity of 8,880 MW. 2. Eight reactors with a capacity of 7,000 MW are under construction. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Only 1 is correct. The eight reactors under construction total 6,600 MW; ten reactors of 7,000 MW are in pre-project stages.
As presented at the Power Ministry's Consultative Committee on 28 April 2025, nuclear power contributes about what share of India's electricity generation?
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Correct answer: D — About 3%
India's 25 operating reactors (8,880 MW) contribute about 3% of the country's electricity generation.