Daily Current Affair MCQ

>> 1. Which state government has launched the Pink E Rickshaw Scheme to empower women in April 2025?

[A] [A] Maharashtra
[B] [B] Gujarat
[C] [C] Jharkhand
[D] [D] Rajasthan

Correct Answer: Correct Answer: A [Maharashtra]

Notes: The Maharashtra government has launched the Pink E Rickshaw Scheme to empower women and make them financially independent. It was officially launched by Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar on April 21, 2025, in Pune, where electric three-wheelers were distributed to selected women. The scheme is administered by the Women and Child Development Department of Maharashtra. Kinetic Green Energy and Power Solutions Limited is the official partner and will supply the electric three-wheelers. A total of 10,000 e-rickshaws will be given in eight districts, including Pune, Nashik, Nagpur, Ahmednagar, Solapur, Kolhapur, Amravati, and Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar. Women aged between 20 and 50 years who are widows, divorcees, or from economically weaker sections will get preference under this scheme.

>> 2. The Bullseye Galaxy (LEDA 1313424) was recently discovered by using which telescope?

[A] [A] James Webb Space Telescope
[B] [B] Hubble Space Telescope
[C] [C] Giant Metrewave Radio Telescope
[D] [D] Spitzer Space Telescope

Correct Answer: Correct Answer: B [Hubble Space Telescope]

Notes: The Bullseye Galaxy, officially named LEDA 1313424, was recently discovered by an international research team using the Hubble Space Telescope and the W. M. Keck Observatory. This galaxy has a unique ringed structure formed around 50 million years ago due to a head-on collision with a blue dwarf galaxy. The collision created rippling waves of gas, which triggered star formation in circular rings. The Hubble Space Telescope observed eight rings, while the W. M. Keck Observatory in Hawaii confirmed a ninth ring. The galaxy spans 250,000 light-years in diameter, nearly five times larger than the Milky Way. Despite being 130,000 light-years apart, a thin gas trail still links the Bullseye Galaxy to the dwarf galaxy. Scientists believe it may evolve into a Giant Low Surface Brightness Galaxy, which could offer insights into dark matter.

>> 3. Kinshasa city, which was seen in news due to flood, is the capital of which country?

[A] [A] Nigeria
[B] [B] Sudan
[C] [C] Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)
[D] [D] Cameroon

Correct Answer: Correct Answer: C [Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)]

Notes: Kinshasa, the capital of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), faced severe flooding in April 2025 due to poor urban planning and twin sources of floodwater. The disaster was caused by both local rainfall and runoff from the Congo Central Province, which overwhelmed rivers like the Ndjili and Lukaya. This led to 70 deaths, 150 injuries, and displacement of over 21,000 people. It also damaged 73 healthcare facilities and disrupted water and transport systems. Kinshasa is one of 38 flood hotspots in the Congo Basin due to rapid urbanisation and twin flood sources. The crisis was worsened by ongoing instability in eastern DRC caused by the M23 armed group, leading to more displacement. The Democratic Republic of Congo is the second-largest country in Africa after Algeria and the largest in Sub-Saharan Africa.

>> 4. Nepal celebrated its first-ever National Yak Day on which day?

[A] [A] April 20
[B] [B] April 21
[C] [C] April 22
[D] [D] April 23

Correct Answer: Correct Answer: A [April 20]

Notes: Nepal celebrated its first-ever National Yak Day on April 20, 2025, to recognize the cultural, ecological, and economic importance of yaks in the Himalayan region. The International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD) called for the yak to be included in the sustainable development agenda, especially in the Hindu Kush Himalaya (HKH) region. ICIMOD highlighted the vital role of indigenous communities like the Sherpa, Tamang, Thakali, Rai, and Limbu in preserving yak herding traditions. Yak herding supports food security, cultural identity, and biodiversity conservation in high-altitude areas. The event marked a step toward promoting mountain livelihoods and environmental sustainability.

>> 5. SpaDeX (Space Docking Experiment) is a technology demonstration mission developed by which organization?

[A] [A] CNSA (China National Space Administration)
[B] [B] JAXA (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency)
[C] [C] ISRO (Indian Space Research Organisation)
[D] [D] NASA (National Aeronautics and Space Administration)

Correct Answer: Correct Answer: C [ISRO (Indian Space Research Organisation)]

Notes: The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has successfully completed the second docking of its two satellites, SDX01 (Chaser) and SDX02 (Target), under the Space Docking Experiment (SpaDeX) mission. SpaDeX is a technology demonstration mission by ISRO to validate the ability to dock and undock small satellites in low-Earth orbit. The mission used two satellites, each weighing around 220 kg, launched by the Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle-C60 into a 460 km circular orbit. The primary objective of SpaDeX was to develop and demonstrate the capability for spacecraft rendezvous, docking, and undocking. Secondary objectives include testing electric power transfer between docked spacecraft, developing spacecraft control systems, and testing payload operations after undocking for deep-space missions.

>> 1. Which organization has released its “World Economic Outlook (WEO): A Critical Juncture Among Policy Shift” report in April 2025?

[A] [A] International Monetary Fund (IMF)
[B] [B] World Bank
[C] [C] United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
[D] [D] Asian Development Bank (ADB)

Correct Answer: Correct Answer: A [International Monetary Fund (IMF)]

Notes: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) recently released its “World Economic Outlook (WEO): A Critical Juncture Among Policy Shift” report. The report cuts the global growth forecast to 2.8% and India’s to 6.2% from the earlier January 2025 update. This downgrade is due to global trade tensions and policy uncertainty. The report highlights rapid population ageing as a key concern for economies worldwide.

>> 2. Arun-3 Hydroelectric Project, that was recently seen in news, is located in which country?

[A] [A] Bhutan
[B] [B] Nepal
[C] [C] Bangladesh
[D] [D] Myanmar

Correct Answer: Correct Answer: B [Nepal]

Notes: India and Nepal recently inaugurated the start of electromechanical works at the Arun-3 Hydroelectric Project to ensure its timely completion. The Arun-3 Hydroelectric Project is located on the Arun River, a tributary of the Kosi River, in Sankhuwasabha District of eastern Nepal. It is a 900 Megawatt (MW) Run-of-River scheme, which means it uses the river’s natural flow without needing a large reservoir.

>> 3. National Environmental Engineering Research Institute (NEERI) operates under which ministry?

[A] [A] Ministry of Jal Shakti
[B] [B] Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
[C] [C] Ministry of Science and Technology
[D] [D] Ministry of Earth Sciences

Correct Answer: Correct Answer: C [Ministry of Science and Technology]

Notes: The Supreme Court of India recently directed the National Environmental Engineering Research Institute (NEERI) to assess the impact of nearby glass industries on the Taj Mahal in Agra, Uttar Pradesh. The CSIR-National Environmental Engineering Research Institute (CSIR-NEERI) is a premier research body under the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR). Initially, it focused on water supply, sewage disposal, communicable and occupational diseases, and industrial pollution. Its core aim is to support pollution control, environmental management, and sustainable development. NEERI operates under the Ministry of Science and Technology, Government of India. Its headquarters is located in Nagpur, Maharashtra.

>> 4. Which space organization has developed first ever space-based quantum sensor for gravity measurements?

[A] [A] Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)
[B] [B] China National Space Administration (CNSA)
[C] [C] Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA)
[D] [D] National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

Correct Answer: Correct Answer: D [National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)]

Notes: The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is developing the first-ever space-based quantum sensor to measure gravity with high precision. Scientists are working on a Quantum Gravity Gradiometer (QGG) to be placed onboard a satellite in low Earth orbit. The QGG can detect the smallest gravitational changes by measuring differences in acceleration as tiny as 10⁻¹⁵ meters per second squared over a distance of 1 meter. In this system, atoms are cooled to near absolute zero, turning them into wave-like states inside a vacuum. Lasers manipulate these atoms, causing a phase shift that reveals the strength of gravitational forces. This technology helps estimate the mass of large structures like the Himalayas and track the movement of water, ice, and rocks from space. The recent development marks a big step in using quantum sensing for environmental monitoring and Earth sciences.

>> 5. Which ministry launched the ‘AI Careers for Women’ initiative?

[A] [A] Ministry of Women and Child Development
[B] [B] Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship
[C] [C] Ministry of Education
[D] [D] Ministry of Science and Technology

Correct Answer: Correct Answer: B [Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship]

Notes: The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE), in partnership with Microsoft, launched the ‘AI Careers for Women’ initiative on April 22, 2025. The program aims to train 20,000 women from Tier-II and Tier-III towns across six Indian states in Artificial Intelligence (AI). It focuses on empowering women with digital skills, leadership abilities, and entrepreneurship knowledge. A 240-hour curriculum has been developed in collaboration with the National Council for Vocational Education and Training (NCVET). Training will be delivered using the Hub-and-Spoke model, with 30 Centres of Excellence and 150 spoke centers. The initiative promotes digital inclusion and bridges the gender gap in tech fields.

>> 1. Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH) Dhruv is developed by which organization?

[A] [A] Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)
[B] [B] Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO)
[C] [C] Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL)
[D] [D] Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL)

Correct Answer: Correct Answer: C [Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL)]

Notes: In response to the recent Pahalgam terror attack, the Indian Army has resumed limited operations of the Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH) Dhruv in Anantnag. ALH-Dhruv is a twin-engine utility helicopter developed indigenously by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL). The development began in 1984 with help from Germany’s Messerschmitt-Bolkow-Blohm (MBB). The helicopter had its first flight in 1992 and entered service after certification in 2002. It is “type-certified” for military use by the Centre for Military Airworthiness Certification and for civilian use by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation.

>> 2. Which state government has launched the Resham Sakhi Yojana to economically empower rural women?

[A] [A] Madhya Pradesh
[B] [B] Punjab
[C] [C] Haryana
[D] [D] Uttar Pradesh

Correct Answer: Correct Answer: D [Uttar Pradesh]

Notes: The Uttar Pradesh government launched the Resham Sakhi Yojana to economically empower rural women. The scheme allows women to earn income through sericulture by rearing silkworms at home. It is being implemented jointly by the State Rural Livelihood Mission and the Silk Department. Women will receive training in silkworm rearing to produce mulberry silk and tussar silk. Training for mulberry silk will be conducted in Mysore, Karnataka, and for tussar silk in Ranchi, Jharkhand. The scheme aims to benefit 50,000 women in 5 years. In the first phase, 7,500 women from 15 districts will be trained by 2025-26.

>> 3. What is the theme for World Immunization Week 2025?

[A] [A] Immunization for All is Humanly Possible
[B] [B] The Big Catch-Up
[C] [C] Long Life for All
[D] [D] Vaccines bring us closer

Correct Answer: Correct Answer: A [Immunization for All is Humanly Possible]

Notes: World Immunization Week 2025 is observed from 24 to 30 April by the World Health Organisation (WHO). This global event is held every year in the last week of April to highlight the importance of immunization. The theme for this year is “Immunization for All is Humanly Possible.” The theme focuses on making life-saving vaccines accessible to everyone, regardless of age or location. According to WHO, in the last 50 years, essential vaccines have saved at least 15 crore 40 lakh lives. The week serves as a reminder of the power of vaccines to protect health and save lives.

>> 4. Which rivers are exclusively allocated to India under the Indus Waters Treaty?

[A] [A] Indus, Chenab, Jhelum
[B] [B] Yamuna, Ganga, Gomti
[C] [C] Ravi, Beas, Sutlej
[D] [D] Brahmaputra, Teesta, Subansiri

Correct Answer: Correct Answer: C [Ravi, Beas, Sutlej]

Notes: India has recently suspended the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) following a deadly militant attack in Pahalgam, Kashmir, which killed 26 civilians. The Indus Waters Treaty was signed on 19 September 1960 between India and Pakistan, with the World Bank as a mediator. The treaty governs the use of six rivers in the Indus River system: Indus, Jhelum, Chenab, Ravi, Beas, and Sutlej. Pakistan was given full rights over the western rivers—Indus, Jhelum, and Chenab. India retained exclusive use of the eastern rivers—Ravi, Beas, and Sutlej. India could use western rivers for limited domestic, agriculture, and hydroelectric purposes under strict rules. This agreement gave about 80% of the total water flow to Pakistan and 20% to India. A Permanent Indus Commission (PIC) was formed to oversee the treaty and ensure annual meetings for data exchange and cooperation.

>> 5. SVAMITVA Scheme was launched by which ministry?

[A] [A] Ministry of Agriculture
[B] [B] Ministry of Panchayati Raj
[C] [C] Ministry of Rural Development
[D] [D] Ministry of Science and Technology

Correct Answer: Correct Answer: B [Ministry of Panchayati Raj]

Notes: The SVAMITVA Scheme, which stands for Survey of Villages and Mapping with Improvised Technology in Village Areas, recently completed 5 years. It was launched on 24 April 2020 on National Panchayati Raj Day by the Ministry of Panchayati Raj as a Central Sector scheme. The scheme uses drones and mapping technology to give legal ownership papers for houses and land in villages. This helps villagers get loans, settle property disputes, and improve local planning. It is implemented by the Survey of India with National Informatics Centre Services Inc. (NICSI) as the technology partner. The scheme has a total budget of ₹566.23 crores from financial year 2020-21 to 2024-25, now extended to 2025-26.

>> 1. Which state is the host of Bharat Summit 2025?

[A] [A] Telangana
[B] [B] Gujarat
[C] [C] Tamil Nadu
[D] [D] Kerala

Correct Answer: Correct Answer: A [Telangana]

Notes: Telangana is hosting the Global Bharat Summit with over 450 delegates from 100 countries. The event takes place on April 25–26 at the Hyderabad International Convention Centre. The theme of the summit is “Delivering Global Justice,” marking 70 years of the Bandung Conference that led to the Non-Aligned Movement. The summit promotes democracy, pluralism, and justice while showing how states can shape international cooperation.

>> 2. What is the theme of World Malaria Day 2025?

[A] [A] Harness innovation to reduce the malaria disease burden
[B] [B] Time to deliver zero malaria
[C] [C] Malaria Ends With Us
[D] [D] Zero malaria starts with me

Correct Answer: Correct Answer: C [Malaria Ends With Us]

Notes: World Malaria Day is observed every year on April 25th to raise awareness about malaria. It is a global initiative by the World Health Organisation (WHO) to fight against malaria and work towards its elimination. The theme for this year is “Malaria ends with us: Reinvest, Reimagine, Reignite,” urging renewed action at all levels. Malaria is caused by parasites transmitted through the bites of infected female Anopheles mosquitoes. It affects millions, mostly in tropical and subtropical regions, and remains a serious public health challenge.

>> 3. Which protected area of Odisha has been declared the 107th National Park of India?

[A] [A] Nandankanan
[B] [B] Satkosia
[C] [C] Simlipal
[D] [D] Gahirmatha

Correct Answer: Correct Answer: C [Simlipal ]

Notes: Similipal has been declared a national park by the Odisha government. Similipal is now the 107th national park in India and the second in Odisha after Bhitarkanika. Similipal is also the largest national park in Odisha and part of the Similipal Tiger Reserve (STR) spread over 2,750 square kilometres. The park is rich in biodiversity with 55 species of mammals, 361 birds, 62 reptiles, and 21 amphibians.

>> 4. What is the name of the military exercise conducted by the Indian Air Force following the Pahalgam terror attack?

[A] [A] Exercise Vayu Shakti
[B] [B] Exercise Aakraman
[C] [C] Exercise Shourya
[D] [D] Exercise Thunder Strike

Correct Answer: Correct Answer: B [Exercise Aakraman]

Notes: Following the deadly Pahalgam terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir, the Indian Air Force (IAF) conducted “Exercise Aakraman” (Attack). The exercise took place over a large area in the central sector and involved IAF’s mainstream fighter aircraft, led by Rafale combat jets. The IAF operates two Rafale squadrons based in Ambala and Hashimara, West Bengal. In a show of strength, fighter jets and transport aircraft were active through the night, flying close to the border areas. Airborne Warning and Control System (AWACS)-equipped aircraft conducted intense surveillance of enemy movements.

>> 5. INS Surat, which was seen in news, belongs to which class of stealth guided missile destroyer?

[A] [A] Kolkata class
[B] [B] Rajput class
[C] [C] Visakhapatnam class
[D] [D] Godavari class

Correct Answer: Correct Answer: C [Visakhapatnam class]

Notes: The Indian Navy’s guided missile destroyer, INS Surat, recently test-fired a medium-range surface-to-air missile in the Arabian Sea. INS Surat is the fourth and final ship of the Project 15B. It belongs to the Visakhapatnam-class of stealth guided missile destroyers. It ranks among the largest and most advanced destroyers globally. With 75 percent indigenous content, it is equipped with cutting-edge weapon-sensor systems and advanced network-centric capabilities. It was designed by the Navy’s Warship Design Bureau and built by Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders, Mumbai. It was commissioned in January 2025.

Current Affair MCQ for 2025-04-26