Current Affairs Quiz 05 April 2025
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1. This quiz, the Current Affairs Quiz 05 April 2025, is designed to test your knowledge and provide an assessment tool.
2. Each question is followed by 4 options. Select the most appropriate option for each question.
3. Before taking the quiz, please review the article, Daily Current Affairs Today 05 April 2025.
1. Which Indian variety of chilli recently received the GI tag for its distinct low pungency and color?
Correct answer: Warangal Chapata. Known for low pungency and 6.37%-6.75% oleoresin content, it is cultivated in Thimmapur, Telangana.
2. What was the main agenda of the 6th BIMSTEC Summit attended by PM Modi?
Correct answer: Regional trade and connectivity. The 6th BIMSTEC Summit in Thailand focused on economic integration among Bay of Bengal nations.
3. Which three states did not receive Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan funds for FY 2024–25?
Correct answer: Kerala, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal. Despite allocations, these states received zero disbursement under SSA for 2024–25.
4. Who will become the first Indian astronaut from ISRO to travel to the ISS?
Correct answer: Shubhanshu Shukla. He will fly on Axiom Space’s Ax-4 mission to ISS in Spring 2025, becoming ISRO’s first on the station.
5. How much is the social loan unveiled by SBI and Citi to support smallholder farmers?
Correct answer: $295 million. The loan aims to enhance financial access and productivity for India’s smallholder farmers.
6. How many West Bengal products recently received the GI tag?
Correct answer: 7. The GI Registry granted the tag to 7 unique West Bengal products including Nolen Gur Sandesh and Radhunipagal rice.
7. What is India’s global rank in the 2025 Frontier Tech Readiness Index by UNCTAD?
Correct answer: 36th. India jumped from 48th to 36th out of 170 nations in the UNCTAD 2025 Frontier Technologies Readiness Index.
8. What download speed placed Mumbai lowest among Indian cities in broadband speed rankings?
Correct answer: 58.24 Mbps. Mumbai ranked 123rd globally, while Delhi led in India with 91.11 Mbps in Feb 2025 Speedtest Index.
9. Which company has rebranded itself as BirlaNu Limited?
Correct answer: HIL Ltd. The rebranding to BirlaNu reflects its commitment to innovation and sustainability in the building sector.
10. Which country awarded PM Narendra Modi its highest civilian honour ‘Mithra Vibhushana’?
Correct answer: Sri Lanka. The award was presented on April 5, 2025, by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake in Colombo.
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