1. This quiz, the Current Affairs Quiz 27th 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 27th April 2025.
1. What percentage of FDI is India set to allow in its nuclear power sector?
– India’s nuclear capacity stood at 8 GW in early 2025.
– 49% FDI aligns with a projected $26 billion in foreign and private investments.
– Target is to reach 100 GW by 2047 to cut coal dependency sharply.
2. During which parliamentary session will the Atomic Energy Act and Civil Liability Act be amended?
– Announcement made ahead of Monsoon Session 2025.
– Aims to fast-track clean energy and reduce coal by mid-2025.
– Aligns with India’s COP26 commitments and 2047 net-zero targets.
3. What is India’s nuclear capacity goal by 2047?
– Current capacity is 8 GW, up from 6.8 GW in 2020.
– Plans involve $26 billion in foreign and private capital.
– Part of broader strategy to slash carbon emissions by 50%.
4. How many pilgrims will be allowed on the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra in 2025?
– Yatra resumes 2025 after a 5-year pause.
– 750 pilgrims split between Lipulekh and Nathu La routes.
– Gender-balanced computerized draw ensures fairness.
5. Which two passes open the 2025 Kailash Mansarovar Yatra?
– Lipulekh (Uttarakhand) and Nathu La (Sikkim) reopen in June 2025.
– Coordinated by MEA, Home Ministry, ITBP, and states.
– Registration via kmy.gov.in ensures transparency.
6. Which fusion method powered China’s fissile-free hydrogen bomb?
– Used magnesium hydride in ICF and Z-pinch tests.
– Avoided uranium/plutonium fission triggers.
– Raises low‐signature proliferation concerns globally.
7. What was India’s inland waterways cargo volume in FY 2024–25?
– Cargo up from 18.1 MMT in FY 2013–14.
– Reflects a CAGR of 20.86% over 11 years.
– Supported by 111 National Waterways and digital tools.
8. What CAGR did inland waterways cargo record since 2013–14?
– Grew from 18.1 MMT to 145.5 MMT in FY 2024–25.
– CAGR computed over 11 fiscal years.
– Driven by infrastructure and policy reforms.
9. When does Anant Ambani’s term as Executive Director of RIL begin?
– Five-year whole-time role starts May 1, 2025.
– Marks first executive Ambani sibling in RIL.
– Oversees green energy and Jio Platforms boards.
10. Which film by Payal Kapadia won the Grand Prix at Cannes 2024?
– ‘All We Imagine As Light’ won Grand Prix at Cannes 2024.
– Film also earned a Golden Globe nomination.
– Kapadia joins elite list of Indian awardees.
