Today, 23 April, is observed as:
World Book and Copyright Day
Declared by UNESCO to
promote reading, publishing, and copyright protection.
The date marks the
death anniversary of literary legends William Shakespeare, Miguel de Cervantes,
and Inca Garcilaso de la Vega
English Language Day (UN)
Celebrated by the
United Nations to honor William Shakespeare, who was born and died on April 23.
Current Affairs
Based on The Indian Express:
1. Zurab Tsereteli
was known for his work in which field?
A) Music
B) Literature
C) Sculpture
D) Painting
Answer: C) Sculpture
Explanation: Zurab
Tsereteli was a Georgian-Russian sculptor known for massive, often
controversial monuments and public artworks.
Related Info:
He was born in 1934
in Tbilisi, Georgia.
He once worked on
Mikhail Gorbachev’s summer house in Abkhazia.
2. Why have many
BluSmart drivers returned home recently?
A) They completed their contracts
B) Fuel prices became too high
C) BluSmart halted operations abruptly
D) They were offered better jobs elsewhere
Answer: C) BluSmart halted operations abruptly
Explanation: BluSmart suspended operations suddenly after fund misuse
allegations against its promoters, affecting thousands of drivers.
Related Info: BluSmart was an all-electric cab service with company-owned cars,
unlike Ola and Uber.
3. What milestone did
Vietnam recently celebrate?
A) 100 years of independence
B) 50 years of reunification
C) 75 years of democracy
D) 25 years of market liberalization
Answer: B) 50 years of reunification
Explanation: Vietnam marked 50 years since North and South Vietnam were unified
in 1975, following the end of the Vietnam War.
Related Info: Vietnam has emerged as a key global economic and manufacturing
hub in recent decades.
4. Which organization is
tasked with submitting a report on conserving the Delhi Assembly heritage
building?
A) ASI
B) NDMC
C) IGNCA
D) CPWD
Answer: C) IGNCA
Explanation: The Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA) will submit
a conservation plan within three weeks to preserve the Vidhan Sabha building.
Related Info: The building was constructed in 1912 and became the Delhi
Assembly in 1952.
5. How many medals
did India win at the Peru ISSF World Cup 2024?
A) 10
B) 12
C) 15
D) 18
Answer: C) 15
Explanation: India won 15 medals, including 6 gold, in the Peru ISSF
World Cup, finishing third overall in the standings.
Related Info: Arya Borse and Suruchi Phogat were notable debutants,
winning medals in their first outing.
Current Affairs
Based on The Assam Tribune:
1. What is India’s
current trade volume with ASEAN as of 2024?
A) 71 billion USD
B) 100 billion USD
C) 130 billion USD
D) 200 billion USD
Answer: C) 130
billion USD
Explanation:
India's trade with
ASEAN has grown from 71 billion USD in 2016-17 to over 130 billion USD by 2024.
This increase is a
result of infrastructure development and improved connectivity under the Act
East Policy.
Related Info:
ASEAN (Association of
Southeast Asian Nations) includes 10 countries like Thailand, Vietnam, and
Indonesia.
India is ASEAN’s 7th
largest trading partner, while ASEAN is India’s 4th.
The Agartala-Akhaura
railway is the first project connecting India’s Northeast with Bangladesh,
improving bilateral connectivity.
It supports both
trade and people-to-people contact between the two nations.
This project is part
of India’s push for regional integration.
It also helps link
the Northeastern region with global markets via Bangladesh.
2. Why was Satellite
Technology Day–2025 celebrated?
A) Launch of
Gaganyaan mission
B) Golden jubilee of
ISRO
C) 50 years since
Aryabhata’s launch
D) Discovery of Mars
Rover
Answer: C) 50 years
since Aryabhata’s launch
Explanation:
The event
commemorated the 50th anniversary of Aryabhata, India’s first artificial
satellite, launched on April 19, 1975.
It marked a key
milestone in India’s space journey and scientific achievements.
Related Info:
Aryabhata was
launched from the Soviet Union.
It marked the
beginning of India's space ambitions under ISRO.
Dr. Kumud Chandra
Bhattacharya, former director of North Eastern Space Application Centre,
delivered a talk on India’s space progress.
His talk highlighted
developments from Aryabhata to the Gaganyaan mission.
NE-SAC is a key space
research center in the Northeast region.
Gaganyaan is India’s
first human spaceflight mission, scheduled in the near future.
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3: Where did the
recent terror attack that killed 26 tourists take place?
A.
Gulmarg
B.
Sonmarg
C. Baisaran, near
Pahalgam
D. Srinagar City
Answer: C. Baisaran,
near Pahalgam
Explanation:
The attack occurred
in Baisaran, a popular tourist meadow near Pahalgam, where terrorists opened
fire on tourists.
It is the deadliest
attack in the valley since the 2019 Pulwama attack.
TRF, a
Lashkar-e-Taiba proxy, claimed responsibility.
Related Info:
Pahalgam is often
referred to as "Mini Switzerland" due to its scenic
beauty.
The Pulwama attack in
2019 killed 40 CRPF personnel.
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4: What was the
purpose of launching QR codes on trees in Tripura schools?
A. To help with
digital attendance
B. To promote
eco-tourism
C. To educate
students about flora
D. To monitor air
quality
Answer:C. To educate
students about flora
Explanation:
The QR codes provide
tree-specific information like name, species, and benefits when
scanned.
This initiative aims
to enhance ecological awareness among students.
It coincides with
Earth Day celebrations.
Related Info:
The initiative was
launched by Tripura CM Dr. Manik Saha.
It aligns with the
National Education Policy's focus on practical learning.
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5: Who topped the
UPSC Civil Services Exam 2024?
A. Shah Margi
Chirag
B. Harshita
Goyal
C. Aakash
Garg
D. Shakti Dubey
Answer: D. Shakti
Dubey
Explanation:
Shakti Dubey, with a
background in Biochemistry, topped the exam with political science and
international relations as her optional subject.
Among the top five,
three are women.
Over 9.9 lakh
candidates applied; 1,009 were recommended.
Related Info:
UPSC exams are held
in three stages: Prelims, Mains, and Interview.
The top 25 candidates
included graduates from IIT, VIT, and University of Delhi.
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6: Who is the new
Chairman of Air India Express?
A. Ratan
Tata
B. Campbell
Wilson
C. Nipun Aggarwal
D. Rajiv Bansal
Answer: C. Nipun
Aggarwal
Explanation:
Nipun Aggarwal, the
Chief Commercial Officer of Air India, will now also serve as Chairman of Air
India Express.
Campbell Wilson
stepped down from the position.
Aggarwal will retain
his existing role at Air India.
Related Info:
Air India Express is
the low-cost arm of Air India.
Campbell Wilson has
been Chairman since June 2022.
7. What name has been
given to the virgin peak scaled by the Assam Mountaineering Association in
Ladakh?
A) Kyagar Kangri
B) Lachit Kangri
C) Barphukan Peak
D) Mount Assam
Answer: B) Lachit
Kangri
Explanation: The peak
was named 'Lachit Kangri' in honor of Ahom general Bir Lachit Barphukan after
being scaled by a team from the Assam Mountaineering Association.
Related Info:The peak
is located in the Kyagar La range at 6,365 meters altitude.
The first to summit
were Shekhar Bordoloi and Jayanta Nath.
8. What was the
survival rate of plantations as per Assam’s afforestation data?
A) 40-50%
B) 75-85%
C) 65-75%
D) 55-65%
Answer: C) 65-75%
Explanation:
Although Rs 420 crore
was spent over 10 years on afforestation, the survival rate of planted trees
was reported to be only 65–75%.
Even with this,
forest cover continued to decline.
Related Info:
The plantations were part
of the CAMPA project, covering over 33,000 hectares.
Others
Which award did the
Shiksha Setu Axom app receive recognition for?
A) Digital India Innovation Award
B) National ICT Award
C) Prime Minister’s Award for Excellence
D) e-Governance Gold Award
Answer: C) Prime Minister’s Award for Excellence
Explanation:
The app received recognition under the Innovation–State category of
the Prime Minister’s Award for Excellence in Public Administration 2024.
This came despite heavy public criticism.
Related Info:
The app was created by the Assam School Education Department.
Daily Current Affairs 23 April 2025 | Based on The Assam Tribune
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