Current Affairs 2025: 50 Interactive MCQs

Current Affairs 2025: 50 Interactive MCQs

1. Which two Indian texts were added to UNESCO's Memory of the World Register in 2025?

• A) Mahabharata and Ramayana
• B) Bhagavad Gita and Natyashastra
• C) Upanishads and Vedas
• D) Panchatantra and Arthashastra

Correct Answer: B) Bhagavad Gita and Natyashastra

Explanation: The Bhagavad Gita and Natyashastra were added to the UNESCO Memory of the World Register in 2025.

2. Where was India's first Aqua Tech Park launched?

• A) Kochi, Kerala
• B) Surat, Gujarat
• C) Sonapur, Guwahati (Assam)
• D) Chennai, Tamil Nadu

Correct Answer: C) Sonapur, Guwahati (Assam)

Explanation: India's first Aqua Tech Park was launched in Sonapur, Guwahati in July 2025.

3. Which company inaugurated India's first AI-focused Special Economic Zone (SEZ)?

• A) Reliance Industries
• B) Tata Consultancy Services
• C) Infosys
• D) RackBank Datacenters Pvt. Ltd.

Correct Answer: D) RackBank Datacenters Pvt. Ltd.

Explanation: RackBank Datacenters Pvt. Ltd. inaugurated India's first AI-focused SEZ in Nava Raipur, Chhattisgarh.

4. Who became the first Indian female cricketer to play 300 international matches?

• A) Mithali Raj
• B) Harmanpreet Kaur
• C) Smriti Mandhana
• D) Jhulan Goswami

Correct Answer: B) Harmanpreet Kaur

Explanation: Harmanpreet Kaur became the first Indian female cricketer to play 300 international matches.

5. Which country was the largest supplier of crude oil to India in 2024-25?

• A) Iraq
• B) Saudi Arabia
• C) USA
• D) Russia

Correct Answer: D) Russia

Explanation: Russia was the largest supplier of crude oil to India in 2024-25, accounting for ~36% of the supply.

6. Who is building India's first Polar Research Vessel?

• A) Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders
• B) Cochin Shipyard
• C) Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Kongsberg Discovery
• D) Hindustan Shipyard Limited

Correct Answer: C) Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Kongsberg Discovery

Explanation: India's first Polar Research Vessel is being built by Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Kongsberg Discovery.

7. In which year is India's 16th Census scheduled to begin?

• A) 2025
• B) 2026
• C) 2027
• D) 2028

Correct Answer: C) 2027

Explanation: India's 16th Census, which will be its first digital census, is scheduled to begin on March 1, 2027.

8. Which national park was declared India's 107th National Park on April 24, 2025?

• A) Kuno National Park
• B) Simlipal National Park
• C) Madhav National Park
• D) Ranipur National Park

Correct Answer: B) Simlipal National Park

Explanation: Simlipal National Park in Odisha was declared India's 107th National Park on April 24, 2025.

9. Who was appointed as the Chairman of the 23rd Law Commission?

• A) Justice Uday Umesh Lalit
• B) Justice D.Y. Chandrachud
• C) Justice Dinesh Maheshwari
• D) Justice Sanjiv Khanna

Correct Answer: C) Justice Dinesh Maheshwari

Explanation: Justice Dinesh Maheshwari was appointed as the Chairman of the 23rd Law Commission.

10. Where is India's first Quantum Computing Village established?

• A) Bengaluru, Karnataka
• B) Amaravati, Andhra Pradesh
• C) Hyderabad, Telangana
• D) Pune, Maharashtra

Correct Answer: B) Amaravati, Andhra Pradesh

Explanation: India's first Quantum Computing Village is established in Amaravati, Andhra Pradesh.

11. Which is India's first cable-stayed rail bridge?

• A) Bogibeel Bridge
• B) Pamban Bridge
• C) Chenab Bridge
• D) Anji Khad bridge

Correct Answer: D) Anji Khad bridge

Explanation: The Anji Khad bridge on the Chenab river in Reasi, Jammu & Kashmir, is India's first cable-stayed rail bridge.

12. What is the name of Microsoft's world's first quantum chip launched recently?

• A) Q-Sycamore
• B) Majorana-1
• C) Azure-Q
• D) Eagle-127

Correct Answer: B) Majorana-1

Explanation: Microsoft launched Majorana-1, the world's first quantum chip.

13. What was the primary target of Operation Masindoor launched on May 7, 2025?

• A) Securing the Gulf region
• B) 9 terror camps in PoJK and Pakistan's Punjab
• C) Insurgent camps in Myanmar
• D) Anti-piracy operations in the Arabian Sea

Correct Answer: B) 9 terror camps in PoJK and Pakistan's Punjab

Explanation: Operation Masindoor was launched on May 7, 2025, to strike 9 terror camps in PoJK and Pakistan's Punjab.

14. Under the UMEED Act 2025, what is the limitation period set for property claims?

• A) 5 years
• B) 10 years
• C) 12 years
• D) 15 years

Correct Answer: C) 12 years

Explanation: The UMEED Act sets a 12-year limitation period for property claims under the Waqf Boards.

15. Under which Article have the courts recognized digital access as a fundamental right?

• A) Article 14
• B) Article 19
• C) Article 21
• D) Article 32

Correct Answer: C) Article 21

Explanation: Courts have recognized digital access as part of the right to life under Article 21.

16. By which year is India projected to surpass Germany and become the world's 3rd largest economy?

• A) 2026
• B) 2027
• C) 2028
• D) 2030

Correct Answer: B) 2027

Explanation: India is projected to surpass Germany by 2027 to become the 3rd largest economy.

17. Who will be the first Indian pilot to visit the International Space Station (ISS) under the Axiom-4 mission?

• A) Rakesh Sharma
• B) Prasanth Balakrishnan Nair
• C) Shubhanshu Shukla
• D) Angad Pratap

Correct Answer: C) Shubhanshu Shukla

Explanation: Wing Commander Shubhanshu Shukla will be the first Indian pilot to go to the ISS as part of the Axiom-4 mission.

18. What is the name of the lunar mission scheduled for September 2026 that is developed exclusively by girls?

• A) NariSAT
• B) ShakthiSAT
• C) Chandrayaan-Girls
• D) Kanya-Lander

Correct Answer: B) ShakthiSAT

Explanation: ShakthiSAT is an all-girl developed lunar mission scheduled to launch in September 2026.

19. What is "Zorawar" in the context of the Indian military?

• A) A nuclear submarine
• B) An indigenous light tank for high-altitude warfare
• C) An air defense missile system
• D) A stealth frigate

Correct Answer: B) An indigenous light tank for high-altitude warfare

Explanation: Zorawar is an indigenous light tank developed by India for high-altitude warfare.

20. According to ISFR 2023, which region has the highest percentage of forest cover in India?

• A) Mizoram
• B) Andaman & Nicobar Islands
• C) Lakshadweep
• D) Arunachal Pradesh

Correct Answer: C) Lakshadweep

Explanation: According to ISFR 2023, Lakshadweep has the highest percentage of forest cover at 91.33%.

21. Which Indian state holds the top position in the country with 77 Geographical Indication (GI) tags?

• A) Maharashtra
• B) Tamil Nadu
• C) Karnataka
• D) Uttar Pradesh

Correct Answer: D) Uttar Pradesh

Explanation: Uttar Pradesh holds the top position in the country with 77 GI tags.

22. Where has India's first Vulture Conservation and Breeding Center been established?

• A) Pinjore, Haryana
• B) Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh
• C) Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh
• D) Guwahati, Assam

Correct Answer: B) Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh

Explanation: India's first Vulture Conservation and Breeding Center has been established in Gorakhpur.

23. Who defeated Ding Liren to become the youngest World Chess Champion in history?

• A) R. Praggnanandhaa
• B) Magnus Carlsen
• C) D. Gukesh
• D) Fabiano Caruana

Correct Answer: C) D. Gukesh

Explanation: D. Gukesh became the youngest World Chess Champion in history by defeating Ding Liren.

24. Who was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2024?

• A) Narges Mohammadi
• B) Han Kang
• C) Nihon Hidankyo
• D) The UN Refugee Agency

Correct Answer: C) Nihon Hidankyo

Explanation: The Japanese organization Nihon Hidankyo was awarded the 2024 Nobel Peace Prize for their struggle against nuclear weapons.

25. Which operation was launched to evacuate Indians safely from the Gulf region during the Iran-Israel conflict?

• A) Operation Ganga
• B) Operation Kaveri
• C) Operation Sindhu
• D) Operation Ajay

Correct Answer: C) Operation Sindhu

Explanation: Operation Sindhu was initiated to evacuate Indians safely from the Gulf region.

26. Where will the 17th BRICS Summit be hosted in July 2025?

• A) Kazan, Russia
• B) Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
• C) Pretoria, South Africa
• D) Beijing, China

Correct Answer: B) Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Explanation: The 17th BRICS Summit will be hosted in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, in July 2025.

27. According to the Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) of April 2025, what was the unemployment rate in India?

• A) 3.2%
• B) 4.5%
• C) 5.1%
• D) 6.2%

Correct Answer: C) 5.1%

Explanation: According to the PLFS in April 2025, the unemployment rate in India was recorded at 5.1%.

28. Which country was the largest source of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) into India during FY 2024-25?

• A) Mauritius
• B) USA
• C) UAE
• D) Singapore

Correct Answer: D) Singapore

Explanation: Singapore was the largest source of FDI in India in FY 2024-25, contributing 30%.

29. Under the revised 2025 MSME classification, what is the new turnover limit for Medium Enterprises?

• A) ₹ 100 crore
• B) ₹ 250 crore
• C) ₹ 500 crore
• D) ₹ 1000 crore

Correct Answer: C) ₹ 500 crore

Explanation: Under the 2025 MSME classification, the turnover limit for Medium Enterprises is Rs 500 crore.

30. What is the fiscal deficit target set for the financial year 2025-26?

• A) 3.0%
• B) 4.4%
• C) 4.8%
• D) 5.1%

Correct Answer: B) 4.4%

Explanation: The fiscal deficit target for FY 2025-26 is set at 4.4%.

31. Which state was the top producer of wheat in India during 2024-25?

• A) Punjab
• B) Madhya Pradesh
• C) Haryana
• D) Uttar Pradesh

Correct Answer: D) Uttar Pradesh

Explanation: Uttar Pradesh was the top producer of wheat in 2024-25, followed by Madhya Pradesh and Punjab.

32. Who is the author of the book "Why Bharat Matters"?

• A) Shashi Tharoor
• B) Dr. S. Jaishankar
• C) Srinath Raghavan
• D) Arundhati Roy

Correct Answer: B) Dr. S. Jaishankar

Explanation: The book "Why Bharat Matters" is authored by Dr. S. Jaishankar.

33. Which city will host the 34th Olympic Games in 2028?

• A) Paris, France
• B) Brisbane, Australia
• C) Los Angeles, USA
• D) Tokyo, Japan

Correct Answer: C) Los Angeles, USA

Explanation: The 34th Olympic Games will be held in Los Angeles, USA, in 2028.

34. Who was recently appointed as the new Chairman of SEBI?

• A) Madhabi Puri Buch
• B) Tushar Kant Pandey
• C) Shaktikanta Das
• D) Ajay Tyagi

Correct Answer: B) Tushar Kant Pandey

Explanation: Tushar Kant Pandey was appointed as the new Chairman of SEBI.

35. According to the Economic Survey 2024-25, what was India's Gross NPA percentage?

• A) 2.6%
• B) 3.5%
• C) 4.2%
• D) 5.9%

Correct Answer: A) 2.6%

Explanation: The Gross NPA was recorded at 2.6%, which is the lowest level in the last 12 years.

36. Which cyclone caused devastation in Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and Sri Lanka in November-December 2024?

• A) Remal
• B) Dana
• C) Asna
• D) Fengal

Correct Answer: D) Fengal

Explanation: Cyclone Fengal caused devastation in Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and Sri Lanka in November-December 2024.

37. Which state is the top producer of coal in India according to 2024-25 data?

• A) Jharkhand
• B) Chhattisgarh
• C) Odisha
• D) Madhya Pradesh

Correct Answer: C) Odisha

Explanation: Odisha is the top producer of coal in India, followed by Chhattisgarh and Jharkhand.

38. Who will take oath as the 52nd Chief Justice of India in May 2025?

• A) Justice Sanjiv Khanna
• B) Justice Bhushan Ramkrishna Gavai
• C) Justice Surya Kant
• D) Justice Hima Kohli

Correct Answer: B) Justice Bhushan Ramkrishna Gavai

Explanation: Justice Bhushan Ramkrishna Gavai will take oath as the 52nd CJI on May 14, 2025.

39. Which district became India's first to be 100% solar-powered?

• A) Surat
• B) Masali
• C) Daman
• D) Diu

Correct Answer: D) Diu

Explanation: Diu became India's first district to be operated 100% on solar energy.

40. Which country became the third in Asia to legalize same-sex marriage?

• A) Japan
• B) South Korea
• C) Thailand
• D) Vietnam

Correct Answer: C) Thailand

Explanation: Thailand became the third country in Asia to legalize same-sex marriage.

41. Which film won 'Best Feature Film' at the 71st National Film Awards?

• A) Jawan
• B) Laapataa Ladies
• C) Article 370
• D) 12th Fail

Correct Answer: D) 12th Fail

Explanation: '12th Fail' was awarded the Best Feature Film at the 71st National Film Awards.

42. Which team won the IPL 2025 title?

• A) Chennai Super Kings
• B) Mumbai Indians
• C) Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB)
• D) Kolkata Knight Riders

Correct Answer: C) Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB)

Explanation: Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) won their first IPL title in 2025.

43. What is India's rank in the Global Innovation Index (GII) 2024?

• A) 39
• B) 42
• C) 77
• D) 96

Correct Answer: A) 39

Explanation: India ranked 39th in the Global Innovation Index (GII) 2024.

44. Which state won the 'Best State' award in the 5th National Water Awards 2023?

• A) Uttar Pradesh
• B) Madhya Pradesh
• C) Odisha
• D) Gujarat

Correct Answer: C) Odisha

Explanation: Odisha won the title of the best state in the 5th National Water Awards 2023.

45. Which city ranked first in the Clean Air Survey 2024 among cities with over 1 million population?

• A) Indore
• B) Surat
• C) Jabalpur
• D) Agra

Correct Answer: B) Surat

Explanation: Surat ranked first in the Clean Air Survey 2024 among cities with a population of over 1 million.

46. Where is India's first lithium grade refinery being established?

• A) Chennai
• B) Greater Noida
• C) Pune
• D) Hyderabad

Correct Answer: B) Greater Noida

Explanation: India's first lithium grade refinery is being established in Greater Noida.

47. Who was awarded the Dadasaheb Phalke Award in 2024?

• A) Amitabh Bachchan
• B) Rajinikanth
• C) Mithun Chakraborty
• D) Asha Parekh

Correct Answer: C) Mithun Chakraborty

Explanation: Mithun Chakraborty was awarded the Dadasaheb Phalke Award in 2024.

48. Which country won the ICC Champions Trophy 2025?

• A) Pakistan
• B) Australia
• C) New Zealand
• D) India

Correct Answer: D) India

Explanation: India won the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 by defeating New Zealand in the final.

49. Under the new tax regime, what is the maximum income limit for full tax exemption (including standard deduction)?

• A) ₹ 7.5 lakh
• B) ₹ 10.5 lakh
• C) ₹ 12.75 lakh
• D) ₹ 15.0 lakh

Correct Answer: C) ₹ 12.75 lakh

Explanation: The new tax regime provides an income tax exemption on income up to ₹12.75 lakh, including standard deduction.

50. Which national park in Madhya Pradesh became India's 58th Tiger Reserve?

• A) Ranipur
• B) Veerangana Durgavati
• C) Madhav National Park
• D) Kuno National Park

Correct Answer: C) Madhav National Park

Explanation: Madhav National Park in Madhya Pradesh became India's 58th Tiger Reserve in March 2025.