APSC (Assam) Current Affairs Quiz — All time

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?

According to Ashwini Vaishnaw on 26 April 2025, how many datasets had been uploaded on AI Kosh?

What is the theme of World Malaria Day 2025?

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?

How many high-burden districts does the Intensified Malaria Elimination Project (IMEP)-3 target?

Dr. K. Kasturirangan, whose passing the Prime Minister condoled on 25 April 2025, is remembered for his efforts during the drafting of which policy?

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?

Who led the Indian delegation at the 11th BRICS Labour and Employment Ministers' Meeting in Brasília on 25 April 2025?

Under which slogan was the 11th BRICS Labour and Employment Ministers' Meeting convened?

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?

How many member cities does the River Cities Alliance currently have, as per the NMCG release of 25 April 2025?

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?

How many Land Customs Stations are there along the India–Bhutan border, as per the CBIC release on the 6th JGC meeting?

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?

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?

According to its release on the Swiggy Instamart MoU, the Ministry of Cooperation has taken more than how many initiatives for cooperatives?

How many districts reported zero measles cases during January–March 2025, as stated at the launch of the MR elimination campaign?

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?

By which year does India aim to eliminate measles and rubella, as per the Health Ministry release of 24 April 2025?

How much cargo moved on India's inland waterways in FY 2024-25, a record?

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?

India aims to raise the modal share of inland water transport from 2% to what level?

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?

On which two days was State Mourning observed after the passing of Pope Francis, before the one day on his funeral?

To what level has the Ministry of Coal reduced the floor revenue share for underground coal mines?

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?

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?

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?

Consider the following decisions of the Cabinet Committee on Security on 23 April 2025, as announced by the Foreign Secretary: 1. The Indus Waters Treaty of 1960 will be held in abeyance with immediate effect, until Pakistan credibly and irrevocably abjures its support for cross-border terrorism. 2. The Integrated Check Post Attari will be closed with immediate effect; those who crossed over with valid endorsements may return through that route before 01 May 2025. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

As per the CCS decision of 23 April 2025, to what number will the overall strength of the High Commissions be brought down by 01 May 2025?

As per the CCS decision of 23 April 2025, how much time was given to Pakistani nationals in India under SAARC Visa Exemption Scheme (SVES) visas to leave India?

Consider the following about the CCS decisions of 23 April 2025 on Service Advisors: 1. The Defence/Military, Naval and Air Advisors in the Pakistani High Commission in New Delhi were declared persona non grata and given a week to leave India. 2. India will retain its own Defence/Navy/Air Advisors in the Indian High Commission in Islamabad. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

For how many allied and healthcare professions were competency-based curricula launched on 23 April 2025?

With which body did the Health Ministry launch the new curricula for allied and healthcare professions on 23 April 2025?

Consider the following about the curricula launched on 23 April 2025: 1. They cover fifteen allied and healthcare professions. 2. They were developed with the National Organ and Tissue Transplant Organisation (NOTTO). Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

How much tur (arhar) procurement under the Price Support Scheme was approved for Kharif 2024-25, as stated on 23 April 2025?

Up to which year will tur, urad and masur be procured at 100% of State production, as announced in Budget 2025?

In how many States was tur procurement under the Price Support Scheme approved for Kharif 2024-25?

Where was the second session of the India–South Africa Joint Working Group on Trade and Investment held on 22–23 April 2025?

Consider the following about the India–South Africa JWGTI of April 2025: 1. It was co-chaired on the Indian side by Priya Nair, Economic Adviser, Department of Commerce. 2. Recognition of the Indian Pharmacopoeia was among the points discussed. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Where is the institute that developed the silk-fibre-based optical sensing platform for cholesterol detection, reported on 23 April 2025?

Consider the following about IASST's cholesterol sensing platform: 1. It is based on silk fibre functionalised with phosphorene quantum dots. 2. The work was published in the journal Nanoscale of the Royal Society of Chemistry. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

How many candidates did UPSC recommend for appointment in the final result of the Civil Services Examination 2024?

How many IAS vacancies were reported by the Government for the Civil Services Examination 2024?

In which city did PM Modi and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman co-chair the second India–Saudi Arabia Strategic Partnership Council meeting on 22 April 2025?

Consider the following about the India–Saudi Arabia Strategic Partnership Council meeting of 22 April 2025: 1. The Council was expanded to four ministerial committees, adding committees on Defence Cooperation and on Tourism and Cultural Cooperation. 2. It was the first meeting of the Council. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

How much has Saudi Arabia committed to invest in India, as cited in the outcomes of the PM's visit of April 2025?

Which of the following was NOT among the MoUs/agreements listed in the outcomes of the PM's State Visit to Saudi Arabia in April 2025?

What is the capacity of the Arun-3 Hydroelectric Project in Nepal, where electromechanical works began on 22 April 2025?

Consider the following about India–Nepal energy cooperation on 22 April 2025: 1. The Arun-3 project is being developed by SJVN Limited. 2. POWERGRID and the Nepal Electricity Authority signed an MoU for the 400 kV Inaruwa–New Purnea and Dododhara–Bareilly transmission systems. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Harit Yoga, under which a plantation drive was held on World Earth Day 2025, is one of how many signature events of International Day of Yoga 2025?

Consider the following about the World Earth Day 2025 plantation drive: 1. It was conducted by the Indian Yoga Association and its state chapters. 2. Harit Yoga is an initiative of the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Which startup won the Bharat Startup Grand Challenge 2025, announced on 22 April 2025?

Up to how much funding does the Bharat Startup Grand Challenge 2025 carry for the winner?

Consider the following about India's nominee for Director of ITU's Radiocommunication Bureau: 1. M. Revathi is Joint Wireless Advisor at the Department of Telecommunications. 2. If elected, she would be the first woman to lead the Bureau. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Where is the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) based?

What is the endurance of the aerostatic drone demonstrated with NECTAR's support, as reported on 22 April 2025?

Which company developed the aerostatic drone demonstrated by NECTAR?

What was the total number of NPS subscribers by March 2025, as per the Finance Ministry release of 22 April 2025?

What were the combined assets under management of NPS and Atal Pension Yojana at end-March 2025?

When PM Modi hosted US Vice President J.D. Vance on 21 April 2025, the two welcomed significant progress in negotiations for which of the following?

Consider the following about the PM's meeting with US Vice President J.D. Vance on 21 April 2025: 1. The two had earlier met in Paris in February 2025. 2. The PM said he looked forward to President Trump's visit to India later in the year. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Who took charge as Secretary, Department of Agricultural Research and Education and Director General, ICAR on 21 April 2025?

Immediately before taking charge as DG, ICAR in April 2025, Dr. Mangi Lal Jat was serving as Deputy Director General (Research) at which institution?

At what rate did the Centre impose a safeguard duty on imports of certain non-alloy and alloy steel flat products in April 2025?

Consider the following about the steel import duty announced in April 2025: 1. It applies to certain non-alloy and alloy steel flat products. 2. It is an anti-dumping duty. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

What is the final settlement amount in the Android TV case in which the CCI accepted Google's settlement proposal in April 2025?

Under which provision of the Competition Act, 2002 did the CCI agree to Google's settlement proposal in the Android TV case?

By how much did the combined Index of Eight Core Industries grow (provisional) in March 2025 over March 2024?

Consider the following about the Index of Eight Core Industries for March 2025: 1. The eight core industries comprise 40.27% of the weight of items in the Index of Industrial Production. 2. Natural gas recorded the highest growth among the eight industries in March 2025. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Which of the following carries the highest weight in the Index of Eight Core Industries?