Current affairs questions of 25th April 2025
Current affairs are very important for competitive exams. They help you stay updated with the latest news and events. Most exams like UPSC, SSC, banking, and state-level tests include questions on recent happenings. These can be about politics, economy, science, sports, or international news. Knowing current affairs boosts your score in the general awareness section. It also improves your overall knowledge and confidence. Regular practice helps you think better and stay prepared for any surprise questions. Staying updated daily is a smart strategy for exam success.
1. What is the new secure domain mandated by RBI for all banks by 31st October 2025?
a) bank.org
b) securebank.in
c) bank.in
d) finbank.in
Answer: c) bank.in
Explanation: RBI directed all banks to migrate to the exclusive ‘bank.in’ domain to enhance cybersecurity in banking.
2. Who curated the ‘I Am Circular’ Coffee Table Book launched by MeitY?
a) NITI Aayog
b) International Council for Circular Economy (ICCE)
c) Ministry of Environment
d) UNDP India
Answer: b) International Council for Circular Economy (ICCE)
Explanation: The book was curated by ICCE and features 30 innovations promoting circular economy concepts.
3. Which panchayat won the CASPA (Climate Action Special Panchayat Award) Rank 1?
a) Motipur Gram Panchayat, Bihar
b) Dawwa S Gram Panchayat, Maharashtra
c) Hatbadra Gram Panchayat, Odisha
d) Biradahalli Gram Panchayat, Karnataka
Answer: b) Dawwa S Gram Panchayat, Maharashtra
Explanation: Dawwa S Gram Panchayat secured Rank 1 in the CASPA category for exemplary climate action initiatives.
4. What is the investment made in developing the Mumbai International Cruise Terminal (MICT)?
a) ₹650 crore
b) ₹556 crore
c) ₹430 crore
d) ₹789 crore
Answer: b) ₹556 crore
Explanation: MICT was developed at Ballard Pier with an investment of ₹556 crore, making it India’s largest cruise terminal.
5. Which two cricketers were named Wisden’s Leading Cricketers in the World for 2024?
a) Virat Kohli and Harmanpreet Kaur
b) Jasprit Bumrah and Smriti Mandhana
c) Rohit Sharma and Shafali Verma
d) Ravindra Jadeja and Jemimah Rodrigues
Answer: b) Jasprit Bumrah and Smriti Mandhana
Explanation: Bumrah was honored for his 71 Test wickets in 2024, and Mandhana for scoring 1659 runs across formats.
6. What is Bank of Baroda’s target year for achieving net-zero carbon emissions?
a) 2040
b) 2050
c) 2057
d) 2060
Answer: c) 2057
Explanation: As per its ESG policy, Bank of Baroda aims to achieve net-zero emissions by 2057, announced on Earth Day 2025.
7. When is National Panchayati Raj Day observed?
a) 15th August
b) 24th April
c) 2nd October
d) 14th November
Answer: b) 24th April
Explanation: National Panchayati Raj Day is celebrated on April 24 to mark the implementation of the 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act in 1993.