22 April is observed as:
Earth Day:
Theme for 2025: "Planet
vs. Plastics", focusing on reducing plastic pollution globally.
First celebrated in
1970, Earth Day is now a worldwide event to raise awareness about environmental
protection.
Current Affairs
Based on The Indian Express:
1. What is the main
reason for reduced water flow in the Ganga, Brahmaputra, and Indus basins?
A. Deforestation
B. Glacier melting
C. Reduced snow
persistence
D. Pollution
Answer: C. Reduced
snow persistence
Explanation: A
decline in how long snow remains on the ground after snowfall has led to lower
water flows.The International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development
(ICIMOD) based in Kathmandu conducted the report.
Related Info: This
change affects water security for almost 2 billion people across 12 river
basins.
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2. Which Indian
athlete has a javelin event named after him?
A. Abhinav Bindra
B. Neeraj Chopra
C. Milkha Singh
D. Anju Bobby George
Answer: B. Neeraj Chopra
Explanation: The
javelin event is named "Neeraj Chopra Classic," honoring his
achievements in athletics.The event will now be held in Bengaluru’s Kanteerava
Stadium and has been granted Category A status by World Athletics.The Athletics
Federation of India (AFI) and JSW Sports are co-organizing the event with
Chopra.
Related Info: Peters,
a two-time world champion, and Rohler, a 2016 Olympic gold medallist, have
confirmed their participation.
Neeraj is India’s
first Olympic gold medallist in track and field (Tokyo 2020).
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3. Who among the
following cricketers has been included in Grade B of BCCI’s central contract
for 2023-24?
A. Rohit
Sharma
B. Shreyas
Iyer
C. Rishabh
Pant
D. Nitish Kumar
Reddy
Answer: B. Shreyas
Iyer
Explanation: Shreyas
Iyer, who was earlier excluded, has now been re-inducted into the BCCI's Grade
B contract list.
Related Info: Grade
A+ includes top players like Rohit, Virat, Bumrah, and Jadeja.
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4. The world's first
Emission Trading System (ETS) for particulate matter was implemented in which
Indian city?
A. Mumbai
B.
Ahmedabad
C. Surat
D. Pune
Answer: C. Surat
Explanation: Surat
launched the world’s first ETS for particulate matter in 2019, significantly
reducing pollution.
Related Info: ETS is
a cap-and-trade mechanism to control industrial pollution.
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5. Under which legal
provision were 130 censorship notices issued via the Home Ministry's Sahyog
portal?
A. Section 69A of IT
Act
B. Section 79(3)(b)
of IT Act
C. Article 19(1)(a)
D. Section 66A of IT
Act
Answer: B. Section
79(3)(b) of IT Act
Explanation: Notices
were issued under Section 79(3)(b), which relates to intermediary liability,
not direct censorship like Section 69A.
Related Info: The
Sahyog portal is used by the MHA for coordinating takedown requests.
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6. Which initiative
is part of Delhi Government’s Heat Action Plan 2025?
A. Rainwater
harvesting system
B. Installation of
air purifiers
C. Cool roofs at
transport terminals
D. Urban forest
development
Answer: C. Cool roofs
at transport terminals
Explanation: Delhi’s
HAP 2025 includes cool roof technology to reduce heat exposure in crowded
places.
Related Info: Other
features include shaded footpaths, water coolers, and ‘Disaster Mitras’.
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Current Affairs
Based on The Assam Tribune:
1. When did Pope
Francis pass away?
A) April 20,
2025
B) April 21,
2025
C) April 22,
2025
D) April 19,
2025
Answer: B) April 21,
2025
Explanation:
Pope Francis died at
the age of 88 in Vatican City on April 21, 2025.
His death triggered a
week-long mourning and funeral process.
India also declared
three days of state mourning in his honor.
Related
Info:
He was elected in
2013 and was known for his progressive stance and global outreach.
He was the first pope
from Latin America.
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2. What
mission was ISRO’s second satellite docking part of?
A)
Gaganyaan
B)
Chandrayaan-3
C) SpaDex
D)
Astrosat
Answer: C) SpaDex
Explanation:
ISRO completed the
second successful satellite docking under the SpaDex mission.
The PSLV-C60 mission
was launched in December 2024.
This mission is
crucial for testing in-space docking using two small spacecraft.
Related
Info:
SpaDex is essential
for future human spaceflight missions by ISRO.
It strengthens
India's independent space technology development.
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3. What was
the theme of the 9th Prof Mohammed Taher Memorial Lecture?
A) ‘Sustainable
Growth in Northeast India’
B) ‘Diversity and Unity’
C) ‘Climate and
Culture’
D) ‘Heritage of the
Hills’
Answer: B) ‘Diversity
and Unity’
Explanation:
The memorial lecture
focused on regional identity, culture, and development.
It emphasized the
natural and cultural diversity of Northeast India.
The event also
highlighted Prof Taher’s legacy in geographical education.
Related
Info:
Held at Gauhati
University, it marked his 94th birth anniversary.
Prof Taher passed
away in 2015 and inspired many geographers.
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4. Who
received the India-USA Global Education Leadership Award in 2025?
A) Dr. AC
Mohapatra
B) Prof Nani Gopal
Mahanta
C) Dr. Nripen Kumar
Dutta
D) Tejal
Shah
Answer: C) Dr. Nripen
Kumar Dutta
Explanation:
Dr. Dutta was honored
for his leadership in global education.
He is the founder of
Miles Bronson Residential School in Guwahati.
The award will be
presented at the Global Leadership Summit in the USA.
Related
Info:
His school won the
CBSE National Award for Pedagogy in 2022.
He was also selected
for Harvard’s Project Zero Programme.
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5. Who developed the
Manipur Staff Selection Commission (MSSC) website?
A) NIC
Manipur
B) Tech
Mahindra
C) CubeTen
Technologies Pvt Ltd
D)
Infosys
Answer: C) CubeTen
Technologies Pvt Ltd
Explanation:
CubeTen Technologies
Pvt Ltd developed the website and their managing director, Haobam Joyremba, was
present at the launch.
Related Info:
CubeTen also
contributed to developing the e-office filing system for MSSC. The platform
promotes digital governance and transparency in recruitment.
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6. What is the
primary cause of Deepor Beel’s shrinkage?
A. Climate
change
B. Fishing activities
C.
Urbanization
D. Industrial
farming
Answer: C.
Urbanization
Explanation:
Urban expansion,
encroachment, and dumping of garbage have led to a drastic reduction in Deepor
Beel’s area.
The wetland once
stretched over 40 sq km but is now less than half.
It served as a
natural flood buffer and supported biodiversity.
Related
Info:
Deepor Beel is a
Ramsar Site recognized for its ecological significance.
It is also a bird
sanctuary with over 200 species recorded.
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7. The Gosain
Uliwa Mela is traditionally celebrated in connection with which festival?
A. Magh
Bihu
B. Durga
Puja
C. Rongali
Bihu
D. Diwali
Answer: C. Rongali
Bihu
Explanation:
The fair, held in
Raha, Assam, is a historic event observed alongside Rongali Bihu.
It features
processions, rituals, and cultural programs.
The mela also
involves the ceremonial appearance of the Topakuchi king.
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8. What was the key
focus of the Sadou Assam Ahom Sabha's recent meeting?
A. Educational
reform
B. Flood
control
C. Monument
preservation
D. Employment
generation
Answer: C. Monument
preservation
Explanation:
The Sabha met in
Jorhat to propose the legal and financial safeguarding of Ahom heritage
sites.
They passed
resolutions and introduced a heritage award.
Dibrugarh will host
the next foundation day event on May 13.
Related
Info:
The Ahom dynasty
ruled Assam for over 600 years.
Many architectural
sites from their reign still stand today.
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9. Who attended the
inauguration of the Mumbai International Cruise Terminal?
A. Narendra
Modi
B. Sarbananda
Sonowal
C. Amit
Shah
D. Piyush
Goyal
Answer: B. Sarbananda
Sonowal
Explanation:
Union Minister
Sarbananda Sonowal was present at the inauguration ceremony in
Mumbai.
He reviewed the
facility as part of the government’s maritime infrastructure push.
Security personnel
were part of the ceremonial reception.
Related
Info:
India is aiming to
expand its coastal and cruise tourism.
The terminal is
expected to boost international passenger traffic.
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Daily Current Affairs 22 April 2025 | Based on The Assam Tribune &
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