Current Affairs Quiz – 6 April 2025
Q1: What percentage of tariffs did the U.S. impose on Indian exports in April 2025?
Answer: 26%
Explanation: The U.S. imposed 26% tariffs on Indian goods, expected to affect GDP growth.
Q2: Which Indian official is scheduled to visit Portugal and Slovakia in April 2025?
Answer: President Droupadi Murmu
Explanation: President Murmu is visiting to mark 50 years of India-Portugal ties.
Q3: Which Ukrainian city was targeted in a deadly missile strike by Russia?
Answer: Kryvyi Rih
Explanation: The strike killed 19 people including 9 children.
Q4: How many years since an Indian President last visited Portugal?
Answer: 27 years
Explanation: The last presidential visit to Portugal was 27 years ago.
Q5: What is the projected economic impact of the U.S. tariffs on India's GDP growth?
Answer: 20-40 basis points slowdown
Explanation: Analysts predict a slowdown in GDP growth by 20-40 basis points.
Q6: What action might the RBI take due to slowed GDP growth?
Answer: Rate cuts
Explanation: The RBI may implement rate cuts to stimulate the economy.
Q7: Which international leader will meet President Murmu in Portugal?
Answer: Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa
Explanation: He is the President of Portugal.
Q8: What tragic event led Ukraine to declare a day of mourning on April 6?
Answer: Missile strike on Kryvyi Rih
Explanation: A Russian missile killed 19 people in Kryvyi Rih.
Q9: Who has been charged with multiple sexual offenses in April 2025?
Answer: Russell Brand
Explanation: Russell Brand faces charges related to incidents from 1999 to 2005.
Q10: Which country is also in trade talks with the U.S. along with India?
Answer: Vietnam
Explanation: Vietnam is also seeking a deal to avoid the new U.S. tariffs.
Q11: Who is the Prime Minister of Portugal as of April 2025?
Answer: Luis Montenegro
Explanation: He is set to meet President Murmu during her visit.
Q12: What economic measure by Trump is shaking global trade?
Answer: New tariffs
Explanation: Trump's sweeping tariffs have global economic consequences.
Q13: What is the name of the Slovak President President Murmu will meet?
Answer: Peter Pellegrini
Explanation: He is the current President of Slovakia.
Q14: Which British comedian has denied all sexual misconduct allegations?
Answer: Russell Brand
Explanation: Brand stated all relationships were consensual.
Q15: How many people were killed in the Kryvyi Rih missile strike?
Answer: 19
Explanation: This includes 9 children among the victims.
Q16: Which organization is investigating Russell Brand?
Answer: Metropolitan Police
Explanation: The Metropolitan Police are leading the investigation.
Q17: How many children died in the Kryvyi Rih strike?
Answer: 9
Explanation: Out of 19 fatalities, 9 were children.
Q18: When will Russell Brand appear in court?
Answer: May 2, 2025
Explanation: This is his scheduled court date.
Q19: How long has it been since a presidential visit to Slovakia?
Answer: 29 years
Explanation: President Murmu's visit is the first in 29 years.
Q20: What day is declared as mourning in Ukraine due to Russian attack?
Answer: April 6, 2025
Explanation: This follows the missile strike on Kryvyi Rih.