April 05, 2025 Current Affairs (English)

April 05, 2025, Current Affairs (English)

1. What does the ASER 2023 report reveal about rural school infrastructure in India?

A) 75% of rural schools have smart classrooms
B) Only 12% of rural schools have functional libraries
C) Most rural schools have digital labs
D) All rural schools are equipped with sports facilities

Answer: B) Only 12% of rural schools have functional libraries

2. Which tragic event highlighted caste discrimination in Indian universities?

A) The JNU Fee Hike protest
B) Rohith Vemula’s suicide in Hyderabad University
C) IIT faculty recruitment drive
D) Kota student pressure group formation

Answer: B) Rohith Vemula’s suicide in Hyderabad University

3. According to 2018 data, what was the representation of ST faculty in 7 IITs?

A) 20%
B) 5%
C) 2%
D) Zero

Answer: D) Zero

4. What makes the Global South a credible alternative to NATO in overseeing peace in Ukraine?

A) Strong historical ties with Russia
B) Experience in war operations and occupation
C) Neutral stance and UN peacekeeping contributions
D) Control over Western military forces

Answer: C) Neutral stance and UN peacekeeping contributions

5. Why is NATO’s involvement in Ukraine’s peace efforts viewed negatively by Russia?

A) NATO refuses to provide aid to Ukraine
B) Russia perceives NATO forces as neutral mediators
C) NATO is viewed as a threat and its troops as “Trojan horses”
D) NATO is led by countries with strong ties to Moscow

Answer: C) NATO is viewed as a threat and its troops as “Trojan horses”

6. What percentage of UN peacekeeping forces is contributed by the Global South?

A) 25%
B) 40%
C) 60%
D) 80%

Answer: C) 60%

7. Which country contributed the highest share to India’s remittance inflows in 2023–24?

A) Saudi Arabia
B) UAE
C) USA
D) UK

Answer: C) USA

8. What percentage of India’s trade deficit was funded by remittances in 2023–24?

A) 25%
B) 42%
C) 58%
D) 66%

Answer: B) 42%

9. Which Indian states are likely to be most affected by the decline in Gulf remittances?

A) Punjab and Gujarat
B) Telangana and Karnataka
C) Kerala and Tamil Nadu
D) Maharashtra and West Bengal

Answer: C) Kerala and Tamil Nadu

10. What initiative aims to reduce global remittance transfer costs below 3% in line with UN SDG goals?

A) UPI-Linkage Project
B) Resurgent India Bonds 2.0
C) Project Nexus
D) BharatPay Expansion

Answer: C) Project Nexus

11. Which principle justifies international regulation of plastic pollution due to its global impact?

A) Subsidiarity Principle
B) Principle of Sustainable Harvest
C) Precautionary Principle
D) Principle of Equitable Utilization

Answer: C) Precautionary Principle

12. Why is ocean degradation a human rights concern, according to the resolution?

A) Oceans provide electricity to island nations
B) Marine species are protected under WTO rules
C) Ocean health is linked to food security, water purity, and livelihoods
D) Deep-sea mining affects tourism

Answer: C) Ocean health is linked to food security, water purity, and livelihoods

13. What is the financial outlay approved for the Vibrant Villages Programme-II (VVP-II)?

A) ₹3,800 crore
B) ₹6,839 crore
C) ₹8,200 crore
D) ₹10,000 crore

Answer: B) ₹6,839 crore

14. Which Ministry is responsible for implementing the Vibrant Villages Programme-II?

A) Ministry of Rural Development
B) Ministry of Defence
C) Ministry of Home Affairs
D) Ministry of External Affairs

Answer: C) Ministry of Home Affairs

15. What is the purpose of Village Action Plans (VAPs) in VVP-II?

A) To set up village police stations
B) To build temples and tourist spots
C) To develop plans with community participation for localized development
D) To privatize infrastructure development in border regions

Answer: C) To develop plans with community participation for localized development

16. What is the full form of the BODHI initiative announced by India at the 6th BIMSTEC Summit?

A) Building Opportunities for Development & Health Infrastructure
B) BIMSTEC for Organised Development of Human Resource Infrastructure
C) BIMSTEC Outreach for Digital Health Innovation
D) Bharat-Oriented Development for Holistic Integration

Answer: B) BIMSTEC for Organised Development of Human Resource Infrastructure

17. How many youths will be trained annually under the BODHI initiative?

A) 100
B) 200
C) 300
D) 500

Answer: C) 300

18. Where will the BIMSTEC Energy Centre be operationalized as per India’s announcement?

A) Mumbai
B) Hyderabad
C) New Delhi
D) Bengaluru

Answer: D) Bengaluru

19. Which of the following cultural or sports events will India host for BIMSTEC youth diplomacy?

A) BIMSTEC Olympics 2024
B) BIMSTEC Chess Championship
C) BIMSTEC Traditional Music Festival and Games
D) BIMSTEC Cricket Premier League

Answer: C) BIMSTEC Traditional Music Festival and Games

20. Which Indian city is most famously associated with Meenakari work?

A) Varanasi
B) Mysuru
C) Jaipur
D) Hyderabad

Answer: C) Jaipur