Current affairs questions of 16th April 2025
Current affairs are very important for competitive exams like UPSC, SSC, Banking, and Railways. These exams often ask questions about recent events. Staying updated helps you score better in the General Awareness section. The questions cover key topics in politics, economy, science, and world news. Practicing daily keeps your knowledge sharp. It also improves your speed and accuracy in exams. If you want to stay ahead in your preparation, make current affairs a daily habit.
1. Who has been appointed as the Prime Minister of Canada, replacing Justin Trudeau?
- A. Stuart Young
- B. Marco Rubio
- C. Mark Carney
- D. Christian Stocker
Correct Answer: C. Mark Carney
Explanation: Mark Carney has replaced Justin Trudeau as the Prime Minister of Canada as per the latest appointments.
2. What is the name of the mascot for Khelo India Youth Games 2025?
- A. Simhaketu
- B. Gajsimha
- C. Vyaghra
- D. Ashvamedha
Correct Answer: B. Gajsimha
Explanation: “Gajsimha”, symbolizing the power of an elephant and the heart of a lion, is the mascot for the 2025 Khelo India Youth Games hosted by Bihar.
3. Which startup unveiled the world’s first quantum-safe platform named ‘Q-Shield’?
- A. QuantumIndia
- B. IIT QuantumTech
- C. QNu Labs
- D. BharatQuant
Correct Answer: C. QNu Labs
Explanation: QNu Labs, incubated at IIT Madras, launched ‘Q-Shield’ to safeguard critical infrastructure under the National Quantum Mission.
4. Telangana became the first Indian state to implement which act on Dr. Ambedkar’s birth anniversary?
- A. SC Welfare and Empowerment Act
- B. SC Categorisation of Reservations Act 2025
- C. Equal Opportunity for SCs Act
- D. Ambedkar Social Justice Act
Correct Answer: B. SC Categorisation of Reservations Act 2025
Explanation: Telangana implemented the SC Categorisation of Reservations Act 2025, classifying 56 SC communities into three categories to ensure equitable benefits.
5. What is the theme of World Chagas Disease Day 2025?
- A. Care for All
- B. Health First
- C. Prevent, Control, Care: Everyone’s role in Chagas disease
- D. Fight the Bite
Correct Answer: C. Prevent, Control, Care: Everyone’s role in Chagas disease
Explanation: The theme for 2025 World Chagas Disease Day emphasizes a collective role in preventing, controlling, and caring for Chagas disease.
6. Who won the Freestyle Chess Grand Slam 2025 held in Paris?
- A. Hikaru Nakamura
- B. Fabiano Caruana
- C. Arjun Erigaisi
- D. Magnus Carlsen
Correct Answer: D. Magnus Carlsen
Explanation: Magnus Carlsen defeated Hikaru Nakamura to win the Freestyle Chess Grand Slam 2025 in Paris.
7. Which year has AICTE declared as the ‘Year of Artificial Intelligence’?
- A. 2024
- B. 2025
- C. 2026
- D. 2023
Correct Answer: B. 2025
Explanation: AICTE declared 2025 as the ‘Year of Artificial Intelligence’ to integrate AI education across disciplines.
