Directions for the quiz:
1. This quiz, the Current Affairs Quiz 09th 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 09th April 2025.
1. Which global event is PM Modi attending on 9th April 2025 to promote spiritual harmony?
Correct answer: Navkar Mahamantra Divas.
• PM Modi will attend Navkar Mahamantra Divas organized by JITO, involving 1.08 crore participants across 108 countries.
• The event promotes peace, non-violence, and ethical reflection through mantra chanting.
2. What financial milestone has the Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana (PMMY) achieved in April 2025?
Correct answer: ₹32.61 lakh crore in loans.
• Over 52 crore loans have been sanctioned under PMMY.
• The total disbursed credit has reached ₹32.61 lakh crore in 10 years.
3. Which state has become the first to reserve 20% of police jobs for Agniveers?
Correct answer: Haryana.
• Haryana announced 20% reservation for Agniveers in police jobs.
• Additional benefits include loan support and priority in firearm licenses for private security roles.
4. Who has been appointed as the MD & Head of Consumer Banking at DBS Bank India?
Correct answer: Ambuj Chandna.
• Ambuj Chandna, with 25+ years in banking, has replaced Prashant Joshi.
• He earlier served as President & Head of Consumer Assets at Kotak Mahindra Bank.
5. What international role has Brazil proposed ahead of COP30 in 2025?
Correct answer: Global Climate Action Council.
• Brazil proposed a UN-backed Global Climate Action Council to streamline global climate negotiations.
• The move comes ahead of COP30 to be hosted in Belem, Brazil.
6. Why did Hungary decide to withdraw from the International Criminal Court (ICC)?
Correct answer: Indictment of Israeli PM.
• Hungary criticized the ICC for becoming politicized after it indicted Israeli PM Netanyahu.
• The withdrawal is being processed under Hungary’s legal framework.
7. Who was recently honored with the ‘City Key of Honour’ in Portugal?
Correct answer: Droupadi Murmu.
• President Droupadi Murmu received the City Key during her visit marking 50 years of India-Portugal ties.
• The award celebrates Lisbon’s values of diversity and innovation.
8. Who has been appointed CEO of the Oman India Joint Investment Fund (OIJIF)?
Correct answer: Satish Chavva.
• Satish Chavva, with 20+ years in finance and equity, was appointed CEO of OIJIF on April 8, 2025.
• The fund is backed by the Oman Investment Authority and SBI.
9. What is the value of the contract signed by the Defence Ministry with BEL for Mi-17 V5 helicopters?
Correct answer: ₹2,385.36 crore.
• The Ministry signed a ₹2,385.36 crore deal with BEL for EW suites and aircraft modifications.
• The upgrades will enhance survivability of Mi-17 V5 helicopters in combat zones.
10. Which base is being developed to house India’s nuclear submarines on the eastern coast?
Correct answer: Rambilli base near Vizag.
• A new strategic base is being developed near Rambilli, Andhra Pradesh.
• The base will include underground facilities to support nuclear submarines.
