Current affairs questions of 22nd April 2025
Staying updated with the daily current affairs, like those from 22nd April 2025, is essential for anyone preparing for competitive exams such as UPSC, SSC, Banking, Railways, and State PSCs. These exams often include questions on recent national and international events, government schemes, economic developments, and major sports or science news. Regular practice of current affairs questions not only boosts your general knowledge but also strengthens your exam preparation.
1. What significant milestone did India’s first satellite Aryabhata achieve in April 2025?
A. Completed 25 years in orbit
B. Launched a new version
C. Completed 50 years since launch
D. Entered Mars orbit
Correct Answer: C. Completed 50 years since launch
Explanation: Aryabhata, launched in 1975, marked 50 years of India’s space journey on April 19, 2025.
2. Which city in South India launched its first AC EMU suburban train in April 2025?
A. Hyderabad
B. Chennai
C. Bengaluru
D. Kochi
Correct Answer: B. Chennai
Explanation: Chennai launched the first AC Electric Multiple Unit train service in South India between Chennai Beach and Chengalpattu.
3. Who was appointed as the Director General of the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) in April 2025?
A. Ajay Bhushan Pandey
B. Dr. Mangi Lal Jat
C. Dr. Himanshu Jain
D. Sivasubramanian Ramann
Correct Answer: B. Dr. Mangi Lal Jat
Explanation: The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet appointed Dr. Mangi Lal Jat as Director General of ICAR for a term of three years.
4. What is the total GPU capacity planned for the AI data centre cluster in Hyderabad?
A. 15,000 GPUs
B. 20,000 GPUs
C. 25,000 GPUs
D. 30,000 GPUs
Correct Answer: C. 25,000 GPUs
Explanation: The data centre cluster will host 25,000 GPUs, making it one of the most powerful AI compute hubs in India.
5. On which date did New York City declare Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Day in 2025?
A. 10th April
B. 12th April
C. 14th April
D. 15th April
Correct Answer: C. 14th April
Explanation: NYC Mayor Eric Adams declared 14th April 2025, as Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Day, commemorating his 135th birth anniversary.
6. How many Scheduled Castes have been classified into Group-I in Andhra Pradesh’s new sub-categorisation?
A. 10
B. 12
C. 18
D. 29
Correct Answer: B. 12
Explanation: The Andhra Pradesh cabinet placed 12 Scheduled Castes in Group-I with 1% reservation for equitable development.
7. Who inaugurated the Sansad Khel Mahakumbh 2025 in Lucknow?
A. Yogi Adityanath
B. Narendra Modi
C. Piyush Goyal
D. Rajnath Singh
Correct Answer: D. Rajnath Singh
Explanation: Rajnath Singh inaugurated the four-day sporting event to promote traditional and modern sports among youth.
8. Which day is celebrated as Civil Services Day in India?
A. 20th April
B. 21st April
C. 22nd April
D. 23rd April
Correct Answer: B. 21st April
Explanation: 21st April commemorates Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel’s historic address to India’s first batch of IAS officers in 1947.