Current Affairs Quiz 28th April 2025
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1. This quiz, the Current Affairs Quiz 28th 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.
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1. Which institute was recently granted the status of ‘Institution Deemed to be University’ by the Ministry of Education?
- FTII, Pune received ‘Deemed to be University’ status in April 2025.
- This offers academic autonomy and curriculum flexibility.
- It supports research in cinema and television disciplines.
2. Which Indian institution is leading the first human gene therapy trial for Haemophilia?
- India’s first gene therapy trial for Haemophilia launched in 2025.
- Led by BRIC-inStem in collaboration with CMC Vellore.
- It marks a breakthrough in India’s biotech innovation.
3. What was the recorded cargo movement in India’s inland waterways during FY 2024–25?
- In FY 2024–25, cargo movement hit a record 145.5 million tonnes.
- It was just 18.1 MMT in FY 2013–14—a nearly 8x increase.
- This growth is due to infrastructure, policy, and route expansion.
4. Which co-operative bank’s licence was cancelled by RBI on April 25, 2025?
- RBI cancelled Imperial Urban Co-op Bank’s licence in April 2025.
- Located in Jalandhar, it faced financial and regulatory issues.
- Another bank, Ajantha Urban Co-op Bank, also lost its licence.
5. How much capital did Amazon recently infuse into Amazon Pay India?
- Amazon invested ₹350 crore in Amazon Pay India in April 2025.
- It was executed via a rights issue of 5 crore equity shares.
- The move aims to strengthen UPI competition presence.
6. Which airport received Platinum recognition for sustainability under ACI’s Green Airports Recognition 2025?
- Hubballi Airport won Platinum in ACI Green Airports 2025.
- Recognized for energy-efficient practices in airports <6M passengers.
- It highlights the airport’s commitment to sustainable operations.
7. Who received the French honor ‘Officier dans l’Ordre des Arts et des Lettres’ in 2025?
- Payal Kapadia, Mumbai-based filmmaker, received the French honour.
- Award recognizes contributions to global cinematic arts.
- It’s one of France’s top cultural distinctions.
8. What position will Rajiv Anand hold post-retirement from Axis Bank?
- Rajiv Anand retires as Deputy MD of Axis Bank on Aug 3, 2025.
- He will continue as Non-Executive Chairperson of Axis Max Life.
- Anand contributed significantly to Axis Bank’s retail growth.
9. What advanced instrument is NASA developing for space-based gravity mapping?
- NASA is developing the QGGPf instrument at JPL.
- It uses ultra-cold rubidium atoms for high gravity sensitivity.
- The device will be 10x more accurate than current sensors.
10. Which historian, known for work on the Chera dynasty, passed away in April 2025?
- M.G.S. Narayanan passed away at age 92 in Kozhikode.
- His book Perumals of Kerala is a key historical work.
- He was former chairman of the Indian Council of Historical Research.
