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. World Earth Day 2025 is celebrated today. What is the main focus of this year's Earth Day theme "Planet vs. Plastics"?
A) Reducing global carbon emissions
B) Fighting plastic pollution
C) Protecting endangered wildlife
D) Promoting renewable energy
Answer: B) Fighting plastic pollution
Explanation: The 2025 Earth Day theme "Planet vs. Plastics" emphasizes the urgent need to reduce plastic pollution to protect ecosystems and human health.
2. Which Indian airport became the first to be fully powered by renewable energy as of 22 April 2025?
A) Kempegowda International Airport, Bengaluru
B) Indira Gandhi International Airport, Delhi
C) Rajiv Gandhi International Airport, Hyderabad
D) Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport, Mumbai
Answer: A) Kempegowda International Airport, Bengaluru
Explanation: Bengaluru’s Kempegowda International Airport announced it is now fully powered by renewable energy, setting a benchmark for sustainable aviation hubs.
3. Who won the prestigious 2025 Goldman Environmental Prize (also called the "Green Nobel") from India?
A) Sunita Narain
B) Disha Ravi
C) Rameshwar Prasad
D) Medha Patkar
Answer: C) Rameshwar Prasad
Explanation: Rameshwar Prasad was awarded the 2025 Goldman Environmental Prize for his grassroots activism in promoting sustainable farming practices in India.
4. As per the UN World Population Report 2025 released today, which country has the highest population?
A) China
B) India
C) United States
D) Indonesia
Answer: B) India
Explanation: India continues to be the most populous country according to the UN report released in 2025, having surpassed China in 2023.
5. The Indian government launched which portal today for tracking progress on the "Green India Mission"?
A) GIM-Track
B) GreenProgress
C) VrikshaNet
D) Harit Bharat
Answer: D) Harit Bharat
Explanation: "Harit Bharat" portal was launched to provide real-time updates and transparency in the monitoring of the Green India Mission’s afforestation goals.
6. Which tech giant announced a new AI-powered personal assistant named "Eve" on 22 April 2025?
A) Microsoft
B) Google
C) Apple
D) Amazon
Answer: C) Apple
Explanation: Apple introduced "Eve," its next-generation AI assistant integrated across iPhones, iPads, and Macs, focusing on personalized and secure user experiences.
7. On Earth Day 2025, which country pledged to plant 5 billion trees by 2030 under its "Green Future" initiative?
A) Canada
B) Australia
C) Saudi Arabia
D) United States
Answer: C) Saudi Arabia
Explanation: Saudi Arabia launched the ambitious "Green Future" initiative, pledging to plant 5 billion trees by 2030 to combat desertification and climate change.
8. In which Indian city was the first fully solar-powered metro station inaugurated today (22 April 2025)?
A) Pune
B) Kochi
C) Delhi
D) Lucknow
Answer: B) Kochi
Explanation: Kochi Metro inaugurated India's first fully solar-powered metro station, strengthening its reputation as an eco-friendly urban transit model.
9. Who was honored with the UNESCO Global Education Award 2025 announced today?
A) Kailash Satyarthi
B) Malala Yousafzai
C) Geeta Menon
D) Abhijit Banerjee
Answer: C) Geeta Menon
Explanation: Geeta Menon was recognized with the UNESCO Global Education Award 2025 for her outstanding contribution to promoting education for underprivileged children.
10. Which Indian company announced the world's first fully biodegradable smartphone case today?
A) Samsung India
B) Micromax
C) Lava International
D) Reliance Jio
Answer: C) Lava International
Explanation: Lava International launched the world's first fully biodegradable smartphone case, highlighting Indian innovation in sustainable technology.
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