Current Affairs Quiz 23rd April 2025
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1. How many women are targeted to be trained under the ‘AI Careers for Women’ initiative launched by MSDE and Microsoft?
- The initiative focuses on empowering 20,000 women from Tier-II and Tier-III towns.
- It uses a 240-hour AI curriculum via a Hub-and-Spoke model.
2. How many people lost their lives in the Pahalgam terrorist attack on April 22, 2025?
- The attack in Baisaran, Pahalgam resulted in 26 fatalities.
- It was the first tourist-targeted attack in 2025, causing major tourism setbacks.
3. How much did India save through the Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) system from 2009 to 2024?
- DBT led to ₹3.48 lakh crore in savings by reducing leakages.
- Subsidies dropped from 16% to 9% of government expenditure.
4. What is the annual passenger capacity of the newly inaugurated Mumbai International Cruise Terminal (MICT)?
- MICT can handle up to 1 million passengers per year.
- The terminal can berth five ships simultaneously.
5. What additional run-off factor has RBI imposed on digital deposits under the revised LCR norms?
- The RBI set a 2.5% run-off factor for digital deposits.
- This was a reduction from the earlier proposed 5%.
6. What is the TCS rate on luxury goods above ₹10 lakh effective from April 22, 2025?
- A 1% TCS applies to luxury goods exceeding ₹10 lakh in value.
- This measure promotes tax compliance in high-value transactions.
7. Who was re-appointed as RBI Deputy Governor starting May 3, 2025?
- T. Rabi Sankar was re-appointed for a one-year term as Deputy Governor.
- He oversees foreign exchange and currency management.
8. Who won the 2025 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix?
- Oscar Piastri secured his third win of the 2025 season in Saudi Arabia.
- He overtook Verstappen due to a 5-second penalty.
9. Which cricketer was named in Wisden 2025 as Leading Cricketer of the Year alongside Smriti Mandhana?
- Bumrah was honored for reaching 200 Test wickets and excelling in 2024.
- He played a key role in India’s T20 World Cup win.
10. Which robot completed the Beijing Half-Marathon fastest in 2025?
- Tiangong Ultra finished the half-marathon in 2 hours 40 minutes.
- The event showcased AI endurance and robotics innovation.
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