📰 Daily Current Affairs – April 11, 2025
Stay informed with today’s top current affairs across national and international developments. From RBI approvals and GI tag recognitions to major cultural events and global military exercises, these updates are essential for students, aspirants, and curious minds alike. Let’s dive into the most important happenings shaping the world on April 11, 2025.
1. Which company has received RBI’s final approval to operate as an online payment aggregator?
A) PhonePe
B) Paytm Payments Bank
C) Resilient Payments Pvt Ltd
D) Razorpay
Answer: C) Resilient Payments Pvt Ltd
Explanation: Resilient Payments, a BharatPe Group company, got final approval from RBI to work as a payment aggregator and will operate under the brand name ‘BharatPe X’.
2. Which fruit from Gujarat recently received the Geographical Indication (GI) tag?
A) Kutch Mango
B) Amalsad Chikoo
C) Gir Kesar
D) Valsad Banana
Answer: B) Amalsad Chikoo
Explanation: Amalsad Chikoo from Navsari district in Gujarat has received the GI tag, recognizing its unique flavor and region-specific characteristics.
3. Where is the ‘Ayodhya Parv 2025’ being celebrated?
A) Ayodhya
B) Lucknow
C) IGNCA, New Delhi
D) Varanasi
Answer: C) IGNCA, New Delhi
Explanation: Ayodhya Parv 2025 is a cultural event being organized from April 11–13 at the Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA), New Delhi.
4. Which two countries signed an MoU on agricultural cooperation during BIMSTEC meet 2025?
A) India – Sri Lanka
B) India – Bangladesh
C) India – Bhutan
D) India – Nepal
Answer: D) India – Nepal
Explanation: During the 3rd BIMSTEC Agriculture Ministerial Meet, India and Nepal signed an MoU to enhance cooperation in agriculture and allied sectors.
5. Which exercise is a joint military drill between India and the United States?
A) Yudh Abhyas
B) Tiger Triumph
C) Vajra Prahar
D) Malabar
Answer: B) Tiger Triumph
Explanation: Tiger Triumph is a tri-services exercise between India and the USA aimed at enhancing interoperability in HADR (Humanitarian Assistance & Disaster Relief).
6. Which multinational air exercise is hosted by Greece?
A) Cobra Gold
B) Garuda
C) INIOCHOS
D) Blue Flag
Answer: C) INIOCHOS
Explanation: INIOCHOS is a biennial multinational air exercise hosted by Greece, involving various NATO and partner nations.
7. Which country hosted the WHO’s 2nd Global Conference on Air Pollution and Health in 2025?
A) Switzerland
B) India
C) Colombia
D) Kenya
Answer: C) Colombia
Explanation: The 2nd Global Conference on Air Pollution and Health by WHO was held in Cartagena, Colombia, to address pollution-linked health crises.
8. Which program aims to boost India's logistics and supply chain systems?
A) SAMPADA
B) SMILE
C) UDAN
D) SAGAR
Answer: B) SMILE
Explanation: The SMILE programme is focused on streamlining logistics, minimizing delays, and improving efficiency in India's supply chain ecosystem.
9. Which countries are considering quitting the Ottawa Convention due to growing security concerns?
A) Ukraine and Belarus
B) Finland, Poland, and Baltic nations
C) Japan and South Korea
D) Israel and Egypt
Answer: B) Finland, Poland, and Baltic nations
Explanation: Due to increasing regional threats, Finland, Poland, and Baltic countries are contemplating withdrawing from the Ottawa Convention that bans anti-personnel landmines.
10. The Protection of Interests in Aircraft Objects Bill, 2025 is aligned with which international treaty?
A) Hague Convention
B) Vienna Convention
C) Cape Town Convention
D) Paris Agreement
Answer: C) Cape Town Convention
Explanation: The bill is meant to align India with the Cape Town Convention, facilitating easier financing and leasing of aircraft objects.
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