Current Affairs Quiz (one line)- April, 2025

### International Affairs

1. **Q:** Which country’s IMF released the “World Economic Outlook: A Critical Juncture Among Policy Shift” in April 2025?
**A:** International Monetary Fund.

2. **Q:** What global growth projection did the IMF revise to in its April 2025 report?
**A:** 2.8%.

3. **Q:** What was India’s growth forecast downgraded to by the IMF in April 2025?
**A:** 6.2%.

4. **Q:** Which country was named the most terrorism‑affected in the 2025 Global Terrorism Index?
**A:** Burkina Faso.

5. **Q:** What rank did India hold in the 2025 Global Terrorism Index?
**A:** 14th.

6. **Q:** What flagship event did the Indian Navy participate in April 2025?
**A:** Exercise Sea Dragon 2025, in Guam.

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### National (India)

7. **Q:** Which national park was declared India’s 58th tiger reserve in April 2025?
**A:** Madhav National Park.

8. **Q:** Which banks were designated D‑SIBs by RBI in April 2025?
**A:** SBI, HDFC, and ICICI.

9. **Q:** Which short‑range ballistic missile did DRDO unveil in Hyderabad?
**A:** BM‑04.

10. **Q:** What did India win in cricket in April 2025?
**A:** The Champions Trophy 2025.

11. **Q:** Which GI tag was awarded to a Bengal product in April?
**A:** Nolen Gurer Sandesh (among seven items).

12. **Q:** RBI announced issuing new ₹10 and ₹500 notes with which signature?
**A:** Governor Malhotra’s.

13. **Q:** What future growth initiative did Indian Oil launch?
**A:** Project SPRINT.

14. **Q:** Which MeitY & UNESCO event was held in April?
**A:** AI Readiness Meet in Hyderabad.

15. **Q:** Which Harappan-era sites in Haryana were declared protected?
**A:** Mitathal & Tighrana.

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### Economy & Policy

16. **Q:** From what date did Trump’s tariffs (10%, 20%, 34%) take effect?
**A:** April 5, 2025.

17. **Q:** What universal tariff rate was imposed on most non‑EU, non‑China imports?
**A:** 10%.

18. **Q:** What tariff did Trump impose on EU goods?
**A:** 20%.

19. **Q:** What tariff was set on all imports from China?
**A:** 34%.

20. **Q:** April 2025 saw council‑tax rises of up to what percent in the UK?
**A:** 4.99%.

21. **Q:** How much did UK household energy bills rise by in April?
**A:** Approximately £111.

22. **Q:** Which UK’s water company raised bills by £86?
**A:** United Utilities.

23. **Q:** What was U.S. CPI inflation in April 2025?
**A:** 2.3%.

24. **Q:** What was the U.S. inflation in March for comparison?
**A:** 2.4%.

25. **Q:** Which UK lender faced data‑reporting breaches scrutiny in April?
**A:** Starling Bank.

26. **Q:** Which retailer admitted a cyber‑attack in April?
**A:** Marks & Spencer.

27. **Q:** Which automotive group posted its highest profit in 10 years?
**A:** Jaguar Land Rover (£2.5 b pre‑tax).

28. **Q:** What US‑UK trade deal change impacted JLR’s exports?
**A:** Tariffs cut from 27.5 % to 10% under quota.

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### Defence & Security

29. **Q:** StormBreaker (SDB‑II) bomb was developed by which country?
**A:** United States.

30. **Q:** Arun‑3 hydroelectric project is located in which country?
**A:** (will vary; general knowledge suggests Nepal – adjust as per authoritative source).

31. **Q:** Name a major terror attack in Pahalgam in April 2025.
**A:** The Pahalgam terror attack.

32. **Q:** Which bill was passed by the Supreme Court declaring disability discrimination a fundamental right?
**A:** A fundamental‑rights declaration on disability discrimination.

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### International Politics & Economy

33. **Q:** What event did Germany face in April 2025 due to Chancellor coalition collapse?
**A:** Federal elections held on February 23 (close context).

34. **Q:** Trump took office again on what 2025 date?
**A:** January 20, 2025.

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### Science & Technology

35. **Q:** Where did MeitY & UNESCO host a meet on AI readiness?
**A:** Hyderabad.

36. **Q:** RBI planned issuance of notes with which official’s signature?
**A:** Governor Malhotra.

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### Awards & GI Tags

37. **Q:** Which sweet from Bengal received a GI tag in April?
**A:** Nolen Gurer Sandesh.

38. **Q:** How many items from Bengal got GI tags that month?
**A:** Seven.

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### Sports & Events

39. **Q:** Who won the Champions Trophy 2025?
**A:** India.

40. **Q:** Which missile exercise did Indian Navy join in Guam?
**A:** Sea Dragon 2025.

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### Environment & Heritage

41. **Q:** Which Harappan sites received protected status in Haryana?
**A:** Mitathal & Tighrana.

42. **Q:** Daylight changed how in April across Northern Hemisphere?
**A:** Longer daylight hours (spring equinox effect).

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