🔥 30 April 2025 – Top Current Affairs MCQs | Daily GK for Competitive Exams

Stay informed and exam-ready with today’s top 10 current affairs multiple-choice questions. These cover important developments across national affairs, international news, science & tech, economy, defense, and sports – curated to boost your preparation for competitive exams like UPSC, SSC, Banking, NDA, and state-level tests.


1. Who has been appointed as the new Chief of the Indian Army, succeeding General Manoj Pande?
A) Lt Gen R P Kalita
B) Lt Gen Upendra Dwivedi
C) Lt Gen D S Chauhan
D) Lt Gen A K Singh
✅ Answer: B) Lt Gen Upendra Dwivedi
Explanation: Lt Gen Upendra Dwivedi has been named as the next Chief of Army Staff and will take charge after General Manoj Pande retires on May 31, 2025.


2. India recently signed a comprehensive migration and mobility agreement with which country?
A) Germany
B) France
C) Italy
D) Spain
✅ Answer: D) Spain
Explanation: India and Spain signed a migration and mobility agreement to facilitate easier movement of skilled professionals, students, and researchers between the two nations.


3. Which state has topped the SKOCH State of Governance rankings for 2024?
A) Maharashtra
B) Andhra Pradesh
C) Gujarat
D) Tamil Nadu
✅ Answer: C) Gujarat
Explanation: Gujarat topped the SKOCH rankings for good governance based on performance in infrastructure, health, education, and digital governance.


4. What was India’s GDP growth estimate for FY 2024–25 as per the latest World Bank forecast?
A) 6.1%
B) 6.4%
C) 6.6%
D) 7.0%
✅ Answer: C) 6.6%
Explanation: The World Bank retained India’s GDP growth forecast at 6.6% for FY 2024–25, citing strong domestic demand and government investments.


5. NASA recently detected a rare deep-space radio burst from which galaxy cluster?
A) Andromeda
B) Virgo
C) Coma
D) Perseus
✅ Answer: D) Perseus
Explanation: NASA scientists reported a fast radio burst (FRB) from the Perseus galaxy cluster, which is being studied for its potential clues to the nature of dark matter and cosmic magnetism.


6. What is the name of the indigenously developed naval stealth drone launched by DRDO?
A) Vayushakti
B) Gagan
C) MALE-Nav
D) Nirbhay-S
✅ Answer: D) Nirbhay-S
Explanation: DRDO launched Nirbhay-S, an indigenous stealth-capable naval drone designed for surveillance and precision strike capabilities.


7. Who has been awarded the 2025 Goldman Environmental Prize for Asia?
A) Sonam Wangchuk
B) Chutni Devi
C) Medha Patkar
D) Afroz Shah
✅ Answer: B) Chutni Devi
Explanation: Chutni Devi from Jharkhand was awarded the Goldman Environmental Prize for her work in combating superstition and protecting women's rights linked to environmental awareness.


8. The Indian Navy recently conducted a joint maritime exercise with which country in the Bay of Bengal?
A) Australia
B) France
C) Thailand
D) Indonesia
✅ Answer: C) Thailand
Explanation: The Indian and Thai navies held a joint maritime patrol and exercise in the Bay of Bengal to enhance interoperability and regional maritime security.


9. Who has been appointed as the CEO of Twitter (X) India in April 2025?
A) Rajeev Chandrasekhar
B) Vinay Prakash
C) Akash Jain
D) Pragya Misra
✅ Answer: D) Pragya Misra
Explanation: Pragya Misra has been appointed as the new CEO of Twitter (now X) India, focusing on platform growth and compliance.


10. Which city has become the first in India to mandate “green roofs” for all new commercial buildings?
A) Bengaluru
B) Chandigarh
C) Pune
D) Hyderabad
✅ Answer: B) Chandigarh
Explanation: Chandigarh has mandated green roofing for all upcoming commercial buildings to combat urban heat and improve air quality.


 

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