Banking & Insurance Current Affairs Quiz — All time

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?

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?

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?

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 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?

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?

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?

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?

Under which category did the Poshan Tracker application receive the Prime Minister's Award for Excellence in Public Administration 2024?

The Poshan Tracker application, which won a PM's Award on Civil Services Day 2025, belongs to which ministry?

Consider the following about KVIC's provisional data for 2024-25: 1. Sales of Khadi and Village Industries products exceeded ₹1.70 lakh crore. 2. Production rose about four times compared with 2013-14. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

How many net members did EPFO add in February 2025, as per provisional payroll data?

Consider the following about EPFO payroll data for February 2025: 1. The 18–25 age group made up more than half of the new subscribers. 2. About 13.18 lakh members who had exited earlier rejoined EPFO. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

At the ISSF World Cup in Lima in April 2025, Arjun Babuta won the men's 10m air rifle silver after losing by 0.1 point to which shooter?

In which city was the ISSF World Cup stage held where Arjun Babuta won the men's 10m air rifle silver in April 2025?

The Indian pair of Rudrankksh Patil and Arya Borse lost the 10m air rifle mixed team gold medal match at the ISSF World Cup in Lima in April 2025 to a pair from which country?

Consider the following about the ISSF World Cup in Lima, April 2025: 1. Rudrankksh Patil and Arya Borse won silver in the 10m air rifle mixed team event. 2. After that medal on 20 April, India was at the top of the medal table. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Which aircraft did the Indian Air Force field in Exercise Desert Flag-10 in the UAE in April–May 2025?

Consider the following about Exercise Desert Flag-10: 1. It is hosted by the UAE Air Force at Al Dhafra Air Base. 2. The Russian Air Force is among the participating contingents. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

At which air base in the United Arab Emirates did the Indian Air Force contingent arrive for Exercise Desert Flag-10 in April 2025?

Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla's flight to the ISS, announced in April 2025, was to be part of which mission?

Shubhanshu Shukla's mission would make him the first Indian astronaut in space since whose 1984 flight aboard a Soviet Soyuz spacecraft?

Consider the following, as stated by the Finance Ministry on 18 April 2025: 1. GST is levied on charges such as the Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) relating to payments. 2. MDR on person-to-merchant (P2M) UPI transactions was removed with effect from January 2020. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

According to the ACI Worldwide Report 2024 cited by the Finance Ministry, what share of global real-time transactions did India account for in 2023?

What was the value of UPI transactions by March 2025, as stated by the Finance Ministry?

After the inscriptions of 17 April 2025, how many collections are there in total on UNESCO's Memory of the World Register?

Consider the following statements about India's 2025 inscriptions on the Memory of the World Register: 1. The Bhagavadgītā, as described by UNESCO, contains 700 verses in 18 chapters. 2. The inscribed Nāṭyaśāstra manuscript is attributed to Bharatamuni. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

According to UNESCO's inscription note, the Bhagavadgītā is embedded in which parva of the Mahābhārata?

When were the Guidelines for the Prevention of Misleading Advertisements in the Coaching Sector, 2024 issued?

Consider the following statements about the CCPA's April 2025 advisory to coaching centres: 1. Disclaimers must be displayed in the same font size as other important information. 2. Advertisements must disclose a student's rank, course type and whether the course was paid. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

The MoU signed between FIU-IND and the RBI on 17 April 2025 is aimed at effective compliance with which law?

Consider the following statements about the FIU-IND–RBI MoU of April 2025: 1. The two sides will hold quarterly meetings on issues of mutual interest. 2. The MoU was signed on behalf of the RBI by the Governor. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Which edition of the India–UK Defence Consultative Group meeting was held in London in April 2025?

Consider the following statements about the Defence Secretary's UK visit in April 2025: 1. India's co-chair of the Defence Consultative Group was Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh. 2. UK firms were invited to invest in India's Defence Corridors in Gujarat and Tamil Nadu. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

In the C-DOT–STL trial announced in April 2025, a stable Quantum Key Distribution link over multi-core fibre was established over a distance exceeding:

In India's first QKD over multi-core fibre (C-DOT and STL), how was the fibre used?

What is the revised registration fee per consignment on the Coal Import Monitoring System (CIMS) portal from 15 April 2025?

Consider the following statements about the CIMS fee revision of April 2025: 1. The earlier fee ranged from ₹500 to ₹1,00,000 per consignment. 2. The Steel Import Monitoring System (SIMS) also operates under a flat fee model. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?