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. Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH) Dhruv is developed by which organization?
A. Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)
B. Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO)
C. Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL)
D. Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL)
✅ Answer: C. Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL)
📝 Explanation: The ALH Dhruv is a twin-engine utility helicopter developed by HAL, with its first flight in 1992 and induction into service in 2002.
2. Which state government has launched the Resham Sakhi Yojana to economically empower rural women?
A. Madhya Pradesh
B. Punjab
C. Haryana
D. Uttar Pradesh
✅ Answer: D. Uttar Pradesh
📝 Explanation: Uttar Pradesh's Resham Sakhi Yojana aims to empower rural women through sericulture, providing training in silkworm rearing for silk production.
3. What is the theme for World Immunization Week 2025?
A. Immunization for All is Humanly Possible
B. The Big Catch-Up
C. Long Life for All
D. Vaccines bring us closer
✅ Answer: A. Immunization for All is Humanly Possible
📝 Explanation: World Immunization Week 2025, observed from April 24 to 30, focuses on making life-saving vaccines accessible to everyone.
4. Which rivers are exclusively allocated to India under the Indus Waters Treaty?
A. Indus, Chenab, Jhelum
B. Yamuna, Ganga, Gomti
C. Ravi, Beas, Sutlej
D. Brahmaputra, Teesta, Subansiri
✅ Answer: C. Ravi, Beas, Sutlej
📝 Explanation: Under the Indus Waters Treaty, India has exclusive rights over the eastern rivers—Ravi, Beas, and Sutlej.
5. Which two states have jointly conducted a Nilgiri Tahr Census in April 2025?
A. Karnataka and Maharashtra
B. Telangana and Andhra Pradesh
C. Kerala and Tamil Nadu
D. Rajasthan and Gujarat
✅ Answer: C. Kerala and Tamil Nadu
📝 Explanation: Kerala and Tamil Nadu conducted a joint census of the Nilgiri Tahr to monitor and conserve this endangered species.
6. What is the name of Google's 7th-generation Tensor Processing Unit launched in April 2025?
A. Redwood
B. Ironwood
C. Sequoia
D. Pinecone
✅ Answer: B. Ironwood
📝 Explanation: Google's Ironwood TPU enhances AI model performance, offering faster and more efficient processing capabilities.
7. Which bank launched the ‘Grahak Mitras’ initiative in April 2025?
A. Punjab National Bank
B. HDFC Bank
C. State Bank of India
D. ICICI Bank
✅ Answer: C. State Bank of India
📝 Explanation: SBI's ‘Grahak Mitras’ initiative aims to assist customers with banking services and promote digital banking adoption.
8. Which state government launched the Mukhya Mantri Ladli Behna Yojana in April 2025?
A. Maharashtra
B. Uttar Pradesh
C. Madhya Pradesh
D. Bihar
✅ Answer: C. Madhya Pradesh
📝 Explanation: Madhya Pradesh's Mukhya Mantri Ladli Behna Yojana focuses on the welfare and empowerment of women in the state.
9. What percentage of Tax Collected at Source (TCS) has the CBDT notified on luxury goods purchases over ₹10 lakh?
A. 0.5%
B. 1%
C. 2%
D. 5%
✅ Answer: D. 5%
📝 Explanation: The CBDT has set a 5% TCS rate on luxury goods purchases exceeding ₹10 lakh to enhance tax compliance.
10. During his April 2025 visit to Bihar, Prime Minister Modi inaugurated and laid foundation stones for projects worth how much?
A. ₹10,000 crore
B. ₹11,250 crore
C. ₹12,500 crore
D. ₹13,480 crore
✅ Answer: D. ₹13,480 crore
📝 Explanation: PM Modi's visit to Bihar included the inauguration and foundation laying of projects totaling ₹13,480 crore, aiming to boost the state's infrastructure and development.
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