Daily Current Affairs Quiz – 22nd April 2025

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1) What is the penalty amount imposed on Union Bank of India by the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) for discrepancies in reporting suspicious transactions for 2011-2014?

(a) ₹10 lakh

(b) ₹20 lakh

(d) ₹37 lakh

(e) ₹50 lakh

2) What is the primary objective of SEBI’s consultation paper released on April 17, 2025?

(a) To lower the investment caps in REITs and InvITs for mutual funds

(b) To increase liquidity in mutual funds

(d) To merge REITs and InvITs with equity funds

(e) To introduce new regulations for debt schemes

3) According to the Economic Survey 2024–25, what percentage of India’s GDP is contributed by MSMEs?

(a) 15%

(b) 20%

(d) 30%

(e) 35%

4) What is the title of the book launched on World Heritage Day, 2025?

(a) Sanskriti Ke Mool Siddhant

(b) Bharatiya Sanskriti Ka Itihaas

(d) Rashtriya Dharohar

(e) Parampara aur Sanskriti

5) What is the accident insurance cover provided with the RuPay debit card under PMJDY?

(a) ₹1 lakh

(b) ₹1.5 lakh

(d) ₹2 lakh

(e) ₹5 lakh

6) What is the name of the new land governance Act introduced by the Government of Telangana in 2025?

(a) Telangana Dharani Reform Act, 2025

(b) Telangana Land Transparency Act, 2025

(d) Telangana Grameen Bhoomi Act, 2025

(e) Telangana Land Records Modernization Act, 2025

7) What is the estimated cost of the Amaravati 100% renewable energy project?

(a) ₹25,000 crore

(b) ₹40,000 crore

(d) ₹65,000 crore

(e) ₹75,000 crore

8) Which state has launched the ‘Mahila Samvad’ campaign to connect women with welfare schemes?

(a) Uttar Pradesh

(b) Bihar

(d) Odisha

(e) Rajasthan

9) What is the main objective of the Prototype-Fast Breeder Reactor (PFBR)?

(a) Generating solar energy

(b) Enhancing hydropower capacity

(d) Promoting thermal power

(e) Storing nuclear waste

10) Who has been appointed as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of UIDAI in 2025?

(a) Keshav Kumar Pathak

(b) Sanjeev Balyan

(d) Sanjay Malhotra

(e) Amit Khare

11) Who has been appointed as the official face of Season 3 of the T20 Mumbai League?

(a) Sachin Tendulkar

(b) Suryakumar Yadav

(d) Zaheer Khan

(e) Rohit Sharma

12) Which company has been granted approval to acquire a majority stake in Magma General Insurance Ltd.?

(a) Dabur India

(b) Patanjali Ayurved Ltd.

(d) Reliance Industries

(e) ITC Limited

13) How much did Findi Ltd. pay to acquire BANKIT Services Pvt. Ltd.?

(a) AU$30 million

(b) AU$20 million

(d) AU$40 million

(e) AU$50 million

14) Which company did Adani Ports and SEZ acquire the coal export terminal from?

(a) Carmichael Rail and Port Singapore Holdings (CRPSHPL)

(b) Abbot Point Port Holdings (APPH)

(d) North Queensland Export Terminal Ltd.

(e) Singapore Coal Export Holdings

15) What rank did AIIMS Delhi achieve in the World’s Best Hospitals 2024 report by Newsweek and Statista?

(a) 97^th

(b) 92^nd

(d) 100^th

(e) 105^th

16) Where did Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy sign Letters of Intent with Japanese firms for the ‘Eco Town’ project?

(a) Tokyo

(b) Kyoto

(d) Osaka

(e) Nagoya

17) What was Neeraj Chopra’s winning throw distance at the NWU Potch Invitational in South Africa in 2025?

(a) 84.52 m

(b) 82.44 m

(d) 85.00 m

(e) 80.00 m

18) What was the acquisition cost of Roadway Solutions India Infra Ltd. for the Sobo Mumbai Falcons franchise?

(a) ₹72 crore

(b) ₹82 crore

(d) ₹90 crore

(e) ₹65 crore

19) Recently, Pope Francis, Leader Of 1.4 Billion Catholics, passed away. Pope was the first Latin American and first Jesuit Pope. Where was he born?

(a) Brazil

(b) Spain

(d) Mexico

(e) Italy

20) Every year April 22nd is celebrated as World Earth Day. Who first initiated the celebration of World Earth Day in 1969?

(a) Senator John F. Kennedy

(b) Senator Gaylord Nelson

(d) President Franklin D. Roosevelt

(e) Governor Jerry Brown

Answers :

1) Answer: D

The Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) has slapped a Rs 37 lakh penalty on Union Bank of India for discrepancies in reporting suspicious transactions for 2011-2014.

Financial Intelligence Unit-India (FIU-IND) in its order dated April 15 imposed a penalty of Rs 37 lakh for “discrepancies observed in a matter for the year 2011 to 2014 in reporting of suspicious transactions”.

2) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has released a consultation paper dated April 17, 2025, seeking public comments on proposed changes to mutual fund (MF) investments in Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) and Infrastructure Investment Trusts (InvITs).

Detailed Explanation:

Currently, MF schemes are restricted to investing a maximum of 10% of their net asset value (NAV) in REITs and InvITs, with a 5% cap per issuer.

SEBI proposes raising these limits to 10% per issuer and up to 20% overall for equity and hybrid schemes.

Debt schemes, however, would maintain the 10% overall cap due to the higher risk profile of REITs and InvITs.

SEBI has also received suggestions to classify REITs and InvITs as equity instruments and include them in equity indices.

While stakeholders highlighted features aligning with equity—such as ownership rights and performance-linked distributions—the Mutual Fund Advisory Committee (MFAC) and the Association of Mutual Funds in India (AMFI) advised maintaining their classification as hybrid instruments.

3) Answer: D

Short Explanation:

Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI) will sign an agreement with the Green Climate Fund in mid-May to support small businesses in adopting low-emission and climate-resilient technologies.

Micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), which the Economic Survey 2024-25 estimated to contribute about 30% of India’s GDP, are a significant emitter of greenhouse gases and vulnerable to extreme weather events.

Detailed Explanation:

The bank would infuse $800 million, a major portion of which will be raised to build a $1 billion fund, including the existing Global Climate Fund (GCF) for the project.

The International Energy Agency projects India’s energy consumption to increase by 50% by 2030.

In July 2024, the GCF approved $215.6 million to implement Financing Mitigation and Adaptation Projects (FMAP) for Indian MSMEs.

The funding comprised $200 million to be offered at concessional rates, while the remaining $15.6 million is in grant support.

4) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

A new book titled ‘Sanskriti Ka Paanchva Adhyay’ was launched at the Samvet Auditorium, On the occasion of World Heritage Day (18 April), Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA), New Delhi.

Detailed Explanation:

The book is a curated collection of speeches and thoughts by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, focused on India’s cultural, spiritual, and traditional heritage.

Acharya Mahamandaleshwar Pujya Swami Avdheshanand Giri Maharaj

Spiritual head of the Juna Akhara

Released the book, adding deep spiritual resonance to the event

Shri Harivansh

Deputy Chairman of the Rajya Sabha

Presided over the function, highlighting the parliamentary commitment to cultural dialogue

Shri Ram Bahadur Rai

Chairman of IGNCA and Guest of Honour

5) Answer: D

Short Explanation:

As of April 9, 2025, deposits in Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY) no frills accounts climbed to an alltime high of ₹2.63 lakh crore, reflecting strong uptake beyond mere benefit transfers.

Basic Savings Bank Deposit (BSBD) account per unbanked adult

Overdraft limit of ₹10,000

Free RuPay debit card with ₹2 lakh accident insurance

No minimum balance requirement

Interest of 3–4% on deposits

Detailed Explanation:

Launch Date: August 28, 2014

Objective: Ensure universal banking access by providing zerobalance accounts to unbanked households.

Basic Savings Bank Deposit (BSBD) account per unbanked adult

Overdraft limit of ₹10,000

Free RuPay debit card with ₹2 lakh accident insurance

No minimum balance requirement

Interest of 3–4% on deposits

Account and Deposit Statistics

Total Accounts: 552.8 million

RuPay Debit Cards Issued: 379.8 million

Total Deposits: ₹2,63,145 crore (up from ₹2,34,997 crore a year ago)

Average Deposit per Account: ₹4,760

Role of the JAM Trinity

Components: Jan Dhan (bank accounts), Aadhaar (biometric ID), Mobile connectivity

Impact: Enabled realtime Direct Benefit Transfers (DBTs), notably during the COVID19 crisis.

Savings: DBT of subsidies saved nearly ₹3.5 trillion between FY 2015 and FY 2023.

6) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

The Government of Telangana has introduced the Telangana Bhu Bharati (Record of Rights) Act, 2025 to reform land administration.

Detailed Explanation:

The Government of Telangana has introduced the Telangana Bhu Bharati (Record of Rights) Act, 2025 to reform land administration.

The Act addresses major grievances that arose from the earlier Dharani portal system and aims to ensure a transparent, efficient, and inclusive land governance mechanism by promoting decentralisation and citizen participation.

Introduced in 2020 as a unified portal for land transactions and registrations.

Faced widespread criticism due to:

Incorrect classification of land (agricultural/non-agricultural).

Missing survey numbers and ownership discrepancies.

Absence of local grievance redressal, forcing people to approach civil courts.

Highly centralised system, inaccessible to many in rural areas.

7) Answer: D

Short Explanation:

In a historic move towards sustainable urban development, Amaravati, the planned capital of Andhra Pradesh, is set to become the world’s first city powered 100% by renewable energy.

Spearheaded by Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu, the project reflects India’s commitment to clean energy and climate-resilient urbanization.

Location: Between Vijayawada and Guntur, on the banks of the Krishna River

Estimated Cost: ₹65,000 crore

Detailed Explanation:

In a historic move towards sustainable urban development, Amaravati, the planned capital of Andhra Pradesh, is set to become the world’s first city powered 100% by renewable energy.

Spearheaded by Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu, the project reflects India’s commitment to clean energy and climate-resilient urbanization.

Location: Between Vijayawada and Guntur, on the banks of the Krishna River

Area: 217 sq. km (within the larger Andhra Pradesh Capital Region of 8,352 sq. km)

Estimated Cost: ₹65,000 crore

Foundation: Expected to be laid by Prime Minister Narendra Modi

Vision: A modern, eco-friendly, people-centric capital

8) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has launched the Mahila Samvad campaign—an ambitious, statewide drive to connect women with welfare schemes and elevate their voices in governance.

Detailed Explanation:

Focusing especially on rural women, the initiative creates a two way communication channel between citizens and officials.

Educate women on government welfare schemes for healthcare, education, livelihood, and social protection.

9) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

India’s first Prototype-Fast Breeder Reactor (PFBR) is set to be commissioned next year in Kalpakkam, Tamil Nadu, marking a significant milestone in the country’s three-stage nuclear programme.

This reactor aims to recycle spent fuel and reduce radioactive waste, playing a critical role in India’s energy strategy.

Detailed Explanation:

This reactor aims to recycle spent fuel and reduce radioactive waste, playing a critical role in India’s energy strategy.

Location: Kalpakkam, Tamil Nadu

Objective: Recycling spent fuel to reduce radioactive waste and advancing towards sustainable nuclear energy.

Fuel Source: It will utilise spent fuel from Pressurised Heavy Water Reactors (PHWRs), which currently form the backbone of India’s nuclear power generation.

Developer: The reactor is being developed by Bharatiya Nabhikiya Vidyut Nigam (Bhavini), while Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL) operates nuclear plants in India.

10) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

Senior IAS officer Keshav Kumar Pathak (1990 batch, Bihar cadre) has been appointed as Additional Secretary in the Cabinet Secretariat.

Senior bureaucrat Bhuvnesh Kumar has been named as Chief Executive Officer, Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI)

Detailed Explanation:

Senior IAS officer Keshav Kumar Pathak (1990 batch, Bihar cadre) has been appointed as Additional Secretary in the Cabinet Secretariat.

He is currently serving as Chairman of the Bihar Revenue Board.

His appointment has been made by temporarily upgrading a vacant Joint Secretary post, as approved by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet.

Senior bureaucrat Bhuvnesh Kumar has been named as Chief Executive Officer, Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI)

11) Answer: E

Short Explanation:

Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) has appointed India’s World Cup-winning captain and Mumbai’s own cricketing icon, Rohit Sharma, as the official face of Season 3 for T20 Mumbai League.

Detailed Explanation:

The league is set to begin on May 26 and promises an exciting display of Mumbai’s top cricketing talent in one of India’s leading domestic T20 tournaments.

The MCA further announced the inclusion of two new franchises—Roadway Solutions India Infra Ltd. and Royal Edge Sports & Entertainment—as official team operators.

The league makes a return after a gap of six years.

12) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

In a notable development in the Indian insurance sector, the Competition Commission of India (CCI) has approved a proposal involving Patanjali Ayurved Ltd. and five associated entities to acquire a majority stake in Magma General Insurance Ltd.

Detailed Explanation:

The approval was granted through the Green Channel route under Section 6(4) of the Competition Act, 2002.

Deal Value: ₹4,500 crore

Entities Involved in Acquisition:

Patanjali Ayurved Ltd.

S R Foundation

Riti Foundation

RR Foundation

Suruchi Foundation

Swati Foundation

Seller: Sanoti Properties LLP, jointly held by Adar Poonawalla and Rising Sun Holdings Pvt. Ltd.

13) Answer: A

Short Explanation:

Findi Ltd. (ASX: FND), through its majority-owned subsidiary Transaction Solutions International (India) Pvt Ltd (TSI), has successfully completed its acquisition of BANKIT Services Pvt. Ltd. (BANKIT) for AU$30 million (approximately INR 1.6 billion).

Detailed Explanation:

Acquisition Date: Announced in January 2025, now successfully completed.

Strategic Aim: Strengthen Findi’s position in India’s digital financial services market, enhancing its scale and service capabilities.

Significance of the Acquisition

Expansion: Findi’s acquisition of BANKIT adds over 1.29 lakh merchant partners and access to 12,000+ pin codes across India.

Goal: To drive financial inclusion by combining BANKIT’s merchant network with Findi’s existing ATM infrastructure.

Vision: Transform into a fully integrated Payments Bank by offering a comprehensive suite of banking and financial services to India’s underbanked.

14) Answer: A

Short Explanation:

Adani Ports and SEZ officially announced that it has acquired a coal export terminal in Australia in a $2.4-billion non-cash deal.

The company has purchased Abbot Point Port Holdings (APPH), Singapore, from Carmichael Rail and Port Singapore Holdings Singapore (CRPSHPL).

Detailed Explanation:

Adani Ports and SEZ officially announced that it has acquired a coal export terminal in Australia in a $2.4-billion non-cash deal.

The company has purchased Abbot Point Port Holdings (APPH), Singapore, from Carmichael Rail and Port Singapore Holdings Singapore (CRPSHPL).

APPH owns the entities that own and operate the North Queensland Export Terminal, a dedicated export terminal with a current capacity of 50 million tonne per annum (MTPA).

The terminal is located at Port of Abbot Point, nearly 25 km north of Bowen in north Queensland on the east coast of Australia.

APSEZ had originally, in 2011, acquired the North Queensland Export Terminal (NQXT) at Abbott Point for USD 2 billion.

15) Answer: A

Short Explanation:

AIIMS Delhi has been ranked 97th in the world by Newsweek and Statista in their World’s Best Hospitals 2024 report.

Mayo Clinic (Minnesota, USA) was ranked 1st with a score of 97.51%.

India’s first indigenous MRI machine was developed and is set to be installed at AIIMS Delhi by October 2025 for trials.

Detailed Explanation:

AIIMS Delhi has been ranked 97th in the world by Newsweek and Statista in their World’s Best Hospitals 2024 report.

Mayo Clinic (Minnesota, USA) was ranked 1st with a score of 97.51%.

India’s first indigenous MRI machine was developed and is set to be installed at AIIMS Delhi by October 2025 for trials.

Partnership: The rankings were compiled by Newsweek, in collaboration with Statista, an international data platform.

Annual Release: The report has been released annually since 2019, with this being the 2024 edition.

Global Inclusion: For the first time, hospitals from Malaysia and Chile were included in the rankings.

16) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy signed Letters of Intent in Kitakyushu, Japan, with several Japanese firms to establish an ‘Eco Town’ in Hyderabad, focusing on recycling, waste management, environmental restoration, and the circular economy.

Detailed Explanation:

Global Model: Renowned for its transformation from heavy industry to a sustainable, circular economy hub.

Approach: Emphasizes sharing, reusing, repairing, and recycling to minimise waste.

Knowledge Transfer: Kitakyushu’s government and industry leaders will share technology, processes, and best practices.

17) Answer: A

Short Explanation:

Indian javelin star Neeraj Chopra, a two-time Olympic medallist, opened his 2025 season in style by winning the gold medal at the NWU Potch Invitational in South Africa with an impressive 84.52 m throw.

Detailed Explanation:

Top Performance: Chopra’s best throw of 84.52 m secured him first place.

Podium Finishers:

Silver: Douw Smit (South Africa) – 82.44 m

Bronze: Duncan Robertson – 71.22 m

Season Opener: This marked Neeraj’s first competition of 2025, serving as a crucial tuneup for upcoming elite meets.

New Indian Best (2025): Chopra’s 84.52 m surpasses the previous Indian top mark of 84.39 m, held by Sachin Yadav earlier this year.

18) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

The Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) has appointed Rohit Sharma, India’s World Cup–winning captain and Mumbai icon, as the official face of Season 3 of the T20 Mumbai League, which returns after a sixyear hiatus.

Roadway Solutions India Infra Ltd. (Sobo Mumbai Falcons) – acquired for ₹82 crore

Detailed Explanation:

Start Date: May 26, 2025

Format: Eight teams, including two new franchises

Operator Franchises:

Roadway Solutions India Infra Ltd. (Sobo Mumbai Falcons) – acquired for ₹82 crore

Royal Edge Sports & Entertainment (Mumbai South Central) – acquired for ₹57 crore

Roadway Solutions India Infra Ltd.

Will field the Sobo Mumbai Falcons

Royal Edge Sports & Entertainment

Will operate the Mumbai South Central team

19) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

Pope Francis passed away on Easter Monday at 7:35 AM (5:35 GMT) at the age of 88.

He became Pope in 2013, succeeding Pope Benedict XVI, and served for 12 years.

He was the first Latin American and first Jesuit Pope, born as Jorge Mario Bergoglio in Argentina.

Detailed Explanation:

Pope Francis passed away on Easter Monday at 7:35 AM (5:35 GMT) at the age of 88.

He became Pope in 2013, succeeding Pope Benedict XVI, and served for 12 years.

He was the first Latin American and first Jesuit Pope, born as Jorge Mario Bergoglio in Argentina.

He was the first pope in over 100 years to be buried outside the Vatican, at Santa Maria Maggiore Basilica, Rome.

He rejected the tradition of three coffins, opting for a single wooden and zinc coffin.

He was known for humility, support for the poor, and focus on social justice, environment, and migrant rights.

20) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

Every year April 22nd is celebrated as World Earth Day.

For the past fifty-six years it has been celebrated by billions of people around the globe.

World Earth Day was first celebrated in 1969 when a US senator named Gaylord Nelson witnessed the effects of a massive oil spill in Santa Barbara, CA.

Detailed Explanation:

Every year April 22nd is celebrated as World Earth Day.

For the past fifty-six years it has been celebrated by billions of people around the globe.

World Earth Day was first celebrated in 1969 when a US senator named Gaylord Nelson witnessed the effects of a massive oil spill in Santa Barbara, CA.

He called for action on all Americans to take a stand for the environment in 1970 and thousands of colleges and universities across the United Nations organized protests for a healthy sustainable Earth.

In 1968 the US Public Health Service organized the Human Ecology Symposium.

The event invited students to come and listen to scientists talking about the impact of the deteriorating environment on human health.

In 1972 the US government formed the Environmental Protection Agency and passed the Clean Air Act.

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