Today, Sunday,
April 20, 2025, is observed, International Cli-Fi Day:
Raising awareness about climate change through climate
fiction.
CURRENT AFFAIRS BASED ON THE INDIAN
EXPRESS 20 APRIL 2025
1. Giorgi
Meshvildishvili, known as ‘Georgi Georgian’, is originally from which country?
A) Armenia
B) Georgia
C) Azerbaijan
D) Kazakhstan
Answer: C) Azerbaijan
Giorgi is
a heavyweight wrestler representing Azerbaijan who recently won the European
Championship. Giorgi mentioned receiving
a bull, a tractor, and a Bullet bike—typical rewards in rural Indian wrestling
events.
Jaskawar
Singh Gill, aka Jassa Patti, known as the modern day Dara Singh, is a popular
dangal wrestler who has faced Giorgi multiple times.
Related
info:
Giorgi
previously competed for Georgia before switching nationality to Azerbaijan, and
has gained fame in Indian wrestling circuits
2. Who
will lead the Indian negotiating team visiting the US on April 23 for trade
talks?
A) Piyush Goyal
B) Nirmala Sitharaman
C) Rajesh Agrawal
D) Subrahmanyam Jaishankar
Answer: C) Rajesh Agrawal
Rajesh
Agrawal, Additional Secretary in the Commerce Ministry, will lead the team to
the US for trade deal negotiations. The
talks are focused on resolving trade barriers like tariffs and issues related
to the origin of goods.
Related
info:
The visit
aims to draft a "realistic 90-day roadmap" toward an interim trade
agreement with the US.
"Rules of Origin"
determine the national source of a product, essential for applying tariff
preferences under trade agreements.
3. How
many times has Naveen Patnaik been elected as the BJD chief?
A) 7
B) 8
C) 9
D) 10
Answer: C) 9
Explanation:
Naveen
Patnaik was re-elected for the ninth time as the president of the Biju Janata
Dal.
He has led the party since its formation in 1997 without any leadership
challenge.
His consistent leadership reflects his unshaken hold over both the party and
the public.
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Info:
He is
also one of India’s longest-serving Chief Ministers.
The BJD is Odisha’s dominant political force under his leadership.
4. Which
organization led the protests in Hyderabad against the Waqf Act?
A) AIMIM
B) Jamiat Ulema-e-Hind
C) All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB)
D) AMU Students Union
Answer: C) All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB)
Explanation:
The
AIMPLB initiated protests against the Waqf (Amendment) Act in Hyderabad.
They were supported by AIMIM and several regional parties.
The protest aimed to protect Muslim property rights and religious freedom.
Related
Info:
AIMPLB
plays a key role in representing Muslim interests in India.
They often intervene on matters related to personal and religious law.
The Waqf Amendment Bill seeks
to revise regulations around Waqf properties, allowing greater government
control and stricter definitions of ownership. The Waqf Amendment Bill proposes
significant changes to how Waqf properties are managed and regulated in India.
It mandates that disputes over Waqf land must first be resolved through Waqf
Tribunals, limiting access to regular courts. The Bill also seeks to streamline
the process of surveying, demarcating, and reclaiming encroached Waqf
properties. Critics argue that the amendment could allow the government to
interfere in religious property matters and label long-term occupants of Waqf
land as “encroachers,” potentially leading to evictions. Protests led by
organizations like the AIMPLB and AIMIM claim the Bill threatens the autonomy
of Waqf boards and is part of a larger effort to marginalize Muslim
institutions in the country.
5. Rose
Kerketta is best remembered for advocating for which community?
A) Dalits
B) Women
C) Adivasis
D) Linguistic minorities
Answer: C) Adivasis
Explanation:
Rose
Kerketta was a powerful Adivasi voice from Jharkhand.
She focused on the rights of tribal people to land, forest, and water.
Her writings and activism gave voice to marginalized indigenous communities. She received the Rani Durgavati Samman for her
literary and activist work.
The award honors those fighting for tribal rights and cultural heritage.
It recognized her dedication to promoting Adivasi voices through education and
literature.
Related
Info:
She was a
key intellectual in the Jharkhand statehood movement.
Her work promoted cultural pride and identity for Adivasis.
Rani Durgavati was a Gond
queen known for resisting Mughal rule.
The award symbolizes female and tribal resistance in Indian history.
CURRENT AFFAIRS BASED ON THE ASSAM
TRIBUNE 20 APRIL 2025
1. Who
recently visited the Jogighopa logistics park in Assam?
A) Narendra Modi
B) Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck
C) Lotay Tshering
D) Tshering Tobgay
Answer: B) Jigme Khesar Namgyel
Wangchuck
Explanation: Bhutan's King Jigme Khesar
Namgyel Wangchuck visited the logistics park as part of strengthening bilateral
ties. The logistics park is a part of the Bharatmala project, which focuses on
enhancing road connectivity and infrastructure across India. The logistics hub
and inland water terminal are located in the Jogighopa area of Bongaigaon
district. The Act East Policy aims to enhance India’s engagement with Southeast
Asian countries and neighbors like Bhutan.
Related Info: Jigme
Khesar is the fifth and current King (Druk Gyalpo) of Bhutan since 2006.
Bharatmala
Pariyojana is a flagship highway development programme launched in 2017.
The Act
East policy was introduced in 2014, upgrading the older Look East Policy.
2. Which
country hosted the world's first humanoid robot half-marathon?
A) Japan
B) USA
C) China
D) South Korea
Answer: C) China
Explanation: China
organized this unique event to showcase its advancements in robotics and AI
technologies. The robots participated in a half-marathon race covering a
21-kilometer route in Beijing. The name of the winning robot is Tiangong Ultra,
from the Tiangong Team finished first among 20 competing robots. “Tiangong”
means “Heavenly Palace” and is also the name of China’s space station.
Related Info: China is
competing heavily with the US in AI and robotics development.
3. In
which district is Tripura launching seaplane tourism?
A) West Tripura
B) Gomati
C) Dhalai
D) Sepahijala
Answer: B) Gomati
Explanation: The
Tripura Government plans to launch seaplane tourism in the Gomati district,
particularly at Narikel Kunja and Chhabimura. The Tripura Government signed a
memorandum of understanding with Tata's Indian Hotels to build infrastructure
under the Pushpanjali Palace Lake project
Related Info: Chhabimura is famous for its rock carvings on the banks of
the Gomati River, while Narikel Kunja is a scenic water body ideal for tourism.
4. The
archaeological site of Hojai Dobongling is located in which constituency?
A) Umrangso
B) Diyung MAC
C) Lumding
D) Bokajan
Answer: B) Diyung MAC
Explanation: The field visit and awareness
programme were held at Hojai Dobongling in the Diyung MAC constituency of Dima
Hasao district. The village contains petroglyphs—rock carvings that offer
insights into the region’s ancient culture.
Related Info: MAC refers to Member of Autonomous Council constituencies
under the North Cachar Hills Autonomous Council. Petroglyphs are among the
oldest forms of human expression and are valuable for archaeological and
anthropological research.
5. Which award has been recently
conferred upon Papari Barman?
A) Sahitya Akademi Yuva Puraskar
B) Bharatiya Bhasha Parishad Yuva Samman
C) Jnanpith Fellowship
D) Assam Sahitya Sabha Award
Answer: B) Bharatiya Bhasha Parishad Yuva Samman
Explanation: Papari Barman will receive the
Bharatiya Bhasha Parishad Award–Yuva Puraskar Samman-25 at an event in Kolkata.
She was earlier awarded the Munin Barkatoki Award for her book Parua
Pokhoriya, recognized as a significant literary contribution
Related Info: This award encourages young authors writing in Indian
languages.