Stay ahead in your exam preparation and general awareness journey with today’s top current affairs in MCQ format. Covering important updates from science, economy, politics, sports, and technology, these questions are designed to help aspirants of competitive exams like UPSC, SSC, Banking, Defence, and entrance exams like Sainik/Navodaya. Let’s test your knowledge!
1. Which country recently became the first to approve a synthetic embryo without using egg or sperm for research?
A) USA
B) UK
C) China
D) Israel
Answer: D) Israel
Explanation: Israeli scientists have created the world’s first synthetic embryo without the use of sperm, eggs, or a womb, using stem cells. This is a breakthrough in developmental biology and could advance fertility and genetic research.
2. Which Indian state recently launched the "Green Transit Mission" to promote electric public transportation?
A) Maharashtra
B) Karnataka
C) Delhi
D) Tamil Nadu
Answer: C) Delhi
Explanation: The Delhi government launched the "Green Transit Mission" to add over 1,500 electric buses and reduce carbon emissions by promoting eco-friendly transport systems.
3. Who has been appointed as the new Chief of Army Staff (COAS) of India, effective from May 1, 2025?
A) Lt. Gen. Rajiv Sethi
B) Lt. Gen. Upendra Dwivedi
C) Lt. Gen. Manoj Pande
D) Lt. Gen. Dhiraj Sharma
Answer: B) Lt. Gen. Upendra Dwivedi
Explanation: Lt. Gen. Upendra Dwivedi will take over as the Chief of Army Staff from Gen. Manoj Pande on May 1, 2025.
4. Which company surpassed Apple to become the most valuable tech company in the world as of April 2025?
A) Microsoft
B) Nvidia
C) Alphabet
D) Amazon
Answer: B) Nvidia
Explanation: Nvidia's rise, fueled by demand in AI chips and data centers, pushed its market cap beyond Apple, making it the world's most valuable tech firm.
5. What is the name of ISRO’s upcoming Venus mission planned for 2026?
A) Surya-1
B) VenusX
C) Shukrayaan-1
D) Chandrayaan-V
Answer: C) Shukrayaan-1
Explanation: Shukrayaan-1 is India’s planned mission to Venus aimed at studying the planet’s atmosphere and surface conditions. It is expected to launch in 2026.
6. Who won the Monte Carlo Masters 2025 men’s singles title?
A) Novak Djokovic
B) Jannik Sinner
C) Carlos Alcaraz
D) Stefanos Tsitsipas
Answer: C) Carlos Alcaraz
Explanation: Carlos Alcaraz clinched his first Monte Carlo Masters title in 2025, continuing his impressive run on the ATP tour.
7. The UN recently declared which year as the "International Year of Quantum Science and Technology"?
A) 2025
B) 2026
C) 2027
D) 2028
Answer: B) 2026
Explanation: The United Nations has declared 2026 as the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology to promote awareness and collaboration in quantum innovation.
8. Which Indian airport was ranked among the world’s top 10 best airports in 2025 by Skytrax?
A) Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport, Mumbai
B) Rajiv Gandhi International Airport, Hyderabad
C) Kempegowda International Airport, Bengaluru
D) Indira Gandhi International Airport, Delhi
Answer: C) Kempegowda International Airport, Bengaluru
Explanation: Bengaluru’s Kempegowda Airport secured a spot in Skytrax’s global top 10 airports ranking for its excellent infrastructure and customer service.
9. What was India’s retail inflation rate in March 2025 as per the Ministry of Statistics?
A) 4.2%
B) 5.1%
C) 4.8%
D) 6.0%
Answer: A) 4.2%
Explanation: India’s retail inflation dropped to 4.2% in March 2025, attributed to lower food and energy prices, indicating easing cost pressures.
10. Who recently became the first woman to win the prestigious Fields Medal in Mathematics in 2025?
A) Ingrid Daubechies
B) Karen Uhlenbeck
C) Maryna Viazovska
D) Emma Chen
Answer: D) Emma Chen
Explanation: Emma Chen made history by becoming the first woman to win the Fields Medal in 2025 for her groundbreaking work in algebraic topology.
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