Current affairs questions of 12th April 2025
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1. How much cotton has the government procured under MSP operations this year?
- A. 50 lakh bales
- B. 70 lakh bales
- C. 100 lakh bales
- D. 120 lakh bales
Correct Answer: C. 100 lakh bales
Explanation: The government procured 100 lakh bales, accounting for 38% of total cotton arrivals and 34% of estimated total production.
2. Who became the first Indian to score 13,000 runs in T20 cricket?
- A. Suryakumar Yadav
- B. KL Rahul
- C. Rohit Sharma
- D. Virat Kohli
Correct Answer: D. Virat Kohli
Explanation: Virat Kohli achieved this milestone during an IPL match between RCB and MI, becoming the first Indian and fifth overall to do so.
3. What is the name of the sub-scheme under PMKSY approved for irrigation modernization?
- A. Smart Water Yojana
- B. Advanced Farming Network
- C. M-CADWM
- D. AgroWater Connect
Correct Answer: C. M-CADWM
Explanation: The sub-scheme is named Modernisation of Command Area Development and Water Management (M-CADWM), approved with a ₹1,600 crore allocation.
4. What is the interest rate offered to super senior citizens under the ‘bob Square Drive Deposit Scheme’?
- A. 7.25%
- B. 7.15%
- C. 7.75%
- D. 7.50%
Correct Answer: C. 7.75%
Explanation: Under the Bank of Baroda’s new scheme, super senior citizens (aged 80 and above) earn an interest rate of 7.75% per annum.
5. What is the theme for World Homoeopathy Day 2025?
- A. “Science and Healing”
- B. “Ayush for All”
- C. “Adhyayan, Adhyaapan, Anusandhaan”
- D. “Cure with Care”
Correct Answer: C. “Adhyayan, Adhyaapan, Anusandhaan”
Explanation: The theme for 2025 is “Adhyayan, Adhyaapan, Anusandhaan” which translates to Education, Practice, and Research.
6. Who received the first digital NoC under the National Waterways digital portal initiative?
- A. Adani Ports and SEZ
- B. Dredging Corporation of India
- C. Marina India Infrastructure Pvt. Ltd.
- D. Cochin Shipyard
Correct Answer: C. Marina India Infrastructure Pvt. Ltd.
Explanation: The first digital NoC was issued to Marina India Infrastructure Pvt. Ltd. for a jetty at Malim, Goa (National Waterway-68).
7. What is the name of the new MUDRA loan category introduced in 2024?
- A. Tarun Elite
- B. Tarun Plus
- C. Kishor Pro
- D. MUDRA Max
Correct Answer: B. Tarun Plus
Explanation: The newly introduced category ‘Tarun Plus’ provides loans from ₹10 lakh to ₹20 lakh for borrowers who have successfully repaid previous loans under the Tarun category.
8. Which Indian Institute will open a new overseas campus in Dubai?
- A. IIT Bombay
- B. IIM Ahmedabad
- C. IIM Indore
- D. IIT Madras
Correct Answer: B. IIM Ahmedabad
Explanation: IIM Ahmedabad is set to open its Dubai campus in two phases, with initial operations starting at Dubai International Academic City.
9. What is the updated Policy Repo Rate after the latest RBI announcement?
- A. 6.25%
- B. 6%
- C. 5.75%
- D. 5.5%
Correct Answer: B. 6%
Explanation: The Reserve Bank of India cut the policy repo rate by 25 basis points to 6%.
10. Which summit will feature the ‘Make the World Wear Khadi’ Challenge?
- A. Vishwa Vastra Summit
- B. WAVES Summit 2025
- C. Bharat Creative Summit
- D. Vastra Utsav
Correct Answer: B. WAVES Summit 2025
Explanation: The shortlisted participants for the ‘Make the World Wear Khadi’ Challenge were announced ahead of the WAVES Summit 2025.