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2025 Current Affairs MCQs: Monthly Exam Practice Set

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Staying up to date on current events is one of the most crucial conditions for passing competitive tests in India. Whether you are preparing for UPSC, SSC, Banking, Railways, Defence, State PSCs, Teaching exams, Police exams, or any other general knowledge-based test, having a monthly practice program improves your accuracy and confidence. This 2025 Current Affairs MCQs: Monthly Exam Practice Set is intended to assist candidates in studying major national and worldwide events in an organised, exam-oriented manner.

1. POLITICS 

POLITICS

  1. Who was recently elected as the new Speaker of the Lok Sabha?
    Ans: Om Birla
  2. Which state recently launched the ‘Mukhyamantri Annapurna Yojana’?
    Ans: Madhya Pradesh
  3. Who inaugurated the new ‘Digital Parliament Complex’ project?
    Ans: Narendra Modi
  4. Which state implemented a 75% job reservation for locals in the private sector?
    Ans: Haryana
  5. Who became the new Chief Minister of Odisha in 2024?
    Ans: Mohan Charan Majhi
  6. Which bill aims to replace the Indian Penal Code (IPC)?
    Ans: Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS)
  7. Who is the current Chief Election Commissioner of India?
    Ans: Rajiv Kumar
  8. Which state launched India’s first AI-based traffic monitoring system?
    Ans: Telangana
  9. Which ministry launched the ‘Udaan Scholarship Scheme’?
    Ans: Ministry of Education
  10. Who became the new Governor of Tamil Nadu?
    Ans: R. N. Ravi
  11. Which state launched the ‘Green Budget 2024’?
    Ans: Kerala
  12. Who is the current Union Finance Minister of India?
    Ans: Nirmala Sitharaman
  13. Which country hosted the 2024 G20 Summit?
    Ans: Brazil
  14. Which Indian state passed the ‘Uniform Civil Code Bill’ recently?
    Ans: Uttarakhand
  15. Which ministry introduced the ‘Smart Village Plan’?
    Ans: Ministry of Rural Development
  16. Which state recently passed the Anti-Paper Leak Bill 2024?
    Ans: Rajasthan
  17. Who became the new President of Sri Lanka in 2024?
    Ans: Ranil Wickremesinghe
  18. Which state launched the Chief Minister’s Internship Scheme 2024?
    Ans: Uttar Pradesh
  19. Who is the new Chairman of the Rajya Sabha?
    Ans: Jagdeep Dhankhar
  20. Which ministry launched the Rashtriya Mahila Suraksha Mission?
    Ans: Ministry of Women & Child Development
  21. Which state implemented 300 units of free electricity in 2024?
    Ans: Punjab
  22. Who became the new Prime Minister of the UK in 2024?
    Ans: Keir Starmer
  23. Which state implemented a ‘No Helmet – No Fuel’ rule?
    Ans: Tamil Nadu
  24. Which scheme was launched to promote millet cultivation?
    Ans: Shree Anna Yojana
  25. Who launched the National Education Policy 2024 update?
    Ans: Ministry of Education
  26. Which country hosted the 2024 Democracy Summit?
    Ans: South Korea
  27. Which Indian state launched the ‘Youth Entrepreneurship Mission’?
    Ans: Assam
  28. Who became the youngest MP in the 2024 Lok Sabha?
    Ans: Priyanka Jarkiholi
  29. Which state abolished the old pension scheme (OPS) in 2024?
    Ans: Karnataka
  30. Which state launched the ‘Rainbow Health Card’ for transgender people?
    Ans: Kerala

2. ECONOMY

economy

  1. What is India’s GDP growth rate in the latest quarterly report?
    Ans: 7.8%
  2. Which company became India’s most valuable firm in 2024?
    Ans: Reliance Industries
  3. Which bank launched India’s first AI-powered branch?
    Ans: HDFC Bank
  4. Which country is India’s largest trading partner in 2024?
    Ans: USA
  5. What is India’s current repo rate?
    Ans: 6.50%
  6. Which corporation launched ‘Green GDP Measurement’?
    Ans: NITI Aayog
  7. Which payment company introduced voice-based UPI payments?
    Ans: PhonePe
  8. Which Indian state achieved the highest FDI inflow in 2024?
    Ans: Maharashtra
  9. Who is the new Chairman of SEBI?
    Ans: Madhabi Puri Buch
  10. Which currency did India and the UAE agree to use for bilateral trade?
    Ans: Indian Rupee
  11. Which Indian company reached $100 billion market cap in 2024?
    Ans: Tata Consultancy Services (TCS)
  12. What is the latest unemployment rate in India?
    Ans: 7.2%
  13. Which platform became India’s largest stock trading app?
    Ans: Zerodha
  14. Which country overtook China as India’s top import partner?
    Ans: USA
  15. Which sector contributed the highest share to India’s GDP?
    Ans: Services sector
  16. Which organisation predicted India would be the 3rd largest economy by 2030?
    Ans: IMF
  17. Which company became the fastest Indian unicorn in 2024?
    Ans: Zepto
  18. Which country is the largest foreign investor in India in 2024?
    Ans: Singapore
  19. Which company launched India’s first fully digital bank?
    Ans: Jio Financial Services
  20. India’s inflation rate in the latest report is approximately:
    Ans: 4.8%
  21. Which sector has the highest employment generation as per the 2024 data?
    Ans: MSME
  22. Which state has the highest GST collection?
    Ans: Maharashtra
  23. Which bank launched the ‘Green Deposit Scheme’?
    Ans: SBI
  24. India’s forex reserves recently crossed:
    Ans: USD 650 billion
  25. Which e-commerce platform launched drone-based delivery?
    Ans: Amazon India
  26. India’s largest oil trading partner in 2024?
    Ans: Russia
  27. Which payment company launched Tap-and-Pay UPI cards?
    Ans: Paytm
  28. Which company became India’s biggest employer in the private sector?
    Ans: Tata Group
  29. Which country signed a Rupee trade agreement with India?
    Ans: Bangladesh
  30. Which bank merged with HDFC in 2024?
    Ans: HDFC Bank

3. SOCIAL ISSUES 

SOCIAL ISSUES

  1. Which state launched India’s first ‘Menstrual Hygiene Helpline’?
    Ans: Rajasthan
  2. Which NGO won the 2024 Social Impact Award?
    Ans: Akshaya Patra Foundation
  3. Which campaign focuses on ending child marriages in India?
    Ans: ‘Bal Vivah Mukt Bharat’
  4. Which state initiated 100% digital classrooms?
    Ans: Karnataka
  5. Which app was launched for women’s safety by the Delhi Police?
    Ans: ‘Suraksha Sakhi’
  6. Which ministry launched the ‘Drug-Free India’ initiative?
    Ans: Ministry of Social Justice
  7. Which organisation released the ‘Poverty Index Report 2024’?
    Ans: UNDP
  8. Which city ranked as India’s safest city for women in 2024?
    Ans: Bengaluru
  9. Which scheme provides free food grains to 80 crore Indians?
    Ans: PM Garib Kalyan Ann Yojana
  10. Which state achieved 100% literacy in 2024?
    Ans: Kerala
  11. Which project focuses on enhancing rural sanitation?
    Ans: Swachh Bharat Mission 2.0
  12. Which program works toward eradicating tuberculosis by 2025?
    Ans: TB Mukt Bharat
  13. Which state launched India’s first ‘Anti-Drug Village’ campaign?
    Ans: Punjab
  14. Which initiative provides free sanitary pads to school girls?
    Ans: Suvidha Scheme
  15. Which state introduced the ‘Zero Hunger Programme’?
    Ans: Tamil Nadu
  16. Which state launched India’s first menstrual leave policy for students?
    Ans: Bihar
  17. Which campaign was launched to eliminate malnutrition?
    Ans: Poshan 2.0
  18. Which state launched India’s first Anti-Suicide Helpline (14416)?
    Ans: Tamil Nadu
  19. Which organisation launched the Global Hunger Index 2024?
    Ans: Concern Worldwide & Welthungerhilfe
  20. Which city ranked No.1 in India’s Clean City Survey 2024?
    Ans: Indore
  21. Which project focuses on rehabilitating beggars in India?
    Ans: SMILE Scheme
  22. Which state launched the ‘Single Women Support Scheme’?
    Ans: Telangana
  23. Which scheme offers free coaching for economically weaker students?
    Ans: Super 100
  24. Which state launched India’s first Elderly Care Policy?
    Ans: Kerala
  25. Which Indian city has the highest quality of life index in 2024?
    Ans: Bengaluru
  26. Which campaign promotes mental health awareness?
    Ans: MANAS
  27. Which scheme provides insurance to gig workers?
    Ans: e-Shram Portal
  28. Which state has the highest literacy rate in 2024?
    Ans: Kerala
  29. Which scheme focuses on providing tap water to all households?
    Ans: Jal Jeevan Mission
  30. Which state launched India’s first ‘City of Silence Zones’?
    Ans: Maharashtra

4. TECHNOLOGY 

TECHNOLOGY

  1. Which country launched the first AI governance framework?
    Ans: India
  2. Which company unveiled the world’s first 6G-ready chip?
    Ans: Samsung
  3. Which ISRO mission is aimed at Venus exploration?
    Ans: Shukrayaan-1
  4. Which tech company launched India’s first AI laptop?
    Ans: Lenovo
  5. Which new AI chatbot was introduced by Google in 2024?
    Ans: Gemini 2.0
  6. Which company launched India’s first humanoid robot factory?
    Ans: Reliance Jio
  7. What is the name of India’s new supercomputer installed in 2024?
    Ans: Param Ananta
  8. Which firm developed India’s first quantum computer?
    Ans: IBM India
  9. Which tech giant announced driverless taxis in India?
    Ans: Ola Electric
  10. Which satellite was launched for climate monitoring by ISRO?
    Ans: INSAT-3DS
  11. Which company launched India’s first UPI-enabled smartwatch?
    Ans: Noise
  12. Which bank implemented blockchain KYC?
    Ans: ICICI Bank
  13. Which country launched the first reusable rocket after SpaceX?
    Ans: China
  14. Which app crossed 1 billion downloads in India?
    Ans: WhatsApp
  15. Which tech firm launched India’s first AI university?
    Ans: Jio Institute
  16. Which company launched India’s first AI smartphone processor?
    Ans: Qualcomm
  17. Which ISRO mission aims to study the solar winds?
    Ans: Aditya-L1
  18. Which country launched the world’s first 7G concept model?
    Ans: Japan
  19. Which Indian company launched an AI tutor named “Shiksha AI”?
    Ans: Byju’s
  20. Which firm launched India’s first 3D-printed rocket engine?
    Ans: Agnikul Cosmos
  21. Which country launched the fastest supercomputer, ‘Aurora’?
    Ans: USA
  22. Google launched which AI update in 2024?
    Ans: Gemini Ultra
  23. Which company introduced holographic video calling in India?
    Ans: Jio
  24. Which mission is aimed at building a space station by 2035?
    Ans: Gaganyaan 2
  25. Which company launched India’s first quantum-safe encryption?
    Ans: Tata Communications
  26. Which country launched the world’s first AI robot soldier unit?
    Ans: South Korea
  27. Which Indian city became the first 6G test hub?
    Ans: Bengaluru
  28. Which tech giant launched the AI-powered ‘Smart Glass 3’?
    Ans: Meta
  29. Which Indian startup developed a humanoid robot nurse?
    Ans: Asimov Robotics
  30. Which country leads in global EV battery production in 2024?
    Ans: China

5. SPORTS 

SPORTS

  1. Who won the ICC T20 World Cup 2024?
    Ans: India
  2. Who is the current captain of India’s Test cricket team?
    Ans: Rohit Sharma
  3. Which country hosted the 2024 Olympics?
    Ans: France (Paris)
  4. Who won the Ballon d’Or 2024?
    Ans: Kylian Mbappé
  5. Who won the Australian Open 2024 (Men’s)?
    Ans: Novak Djokovic
  6. Which Indian athlete broke the national javelin record in 2024?
    Ans: Neeraj Chopra
  7. Which football club won the Champions League 2024?
    Ans: Real Madrid
  8. Who won IPL 2024?
    Ans: Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)
  9. Which country won the 2024 Hockey World Cup?
    Ans: Germany
  10. Who won the Arjuna Award 2024?
    Ans: Lakshya Sen
  11. Which Indian swimmer qualified for the 2024 Olympics?
    Ans: Srihari Nataraj
  12. Which team won the FIFA Club World Cup 2024?
    Ans: Manchester City
  13. Who is the new head coach of the Indian football team?
    Ans: Igor Stimac
  14. Who won the 2024 Women’s T20 World Cup?
    Ans: Australia
  15. Which country hosted the 2024 Asia Cup Cricket Tournament?
    Ans: Pakistan & Sri Lanka
  16. Who won the ICC Women’s T20 Player of the Year 2024?
    Ans: Smriti Mandhana
  17. Which country won the 2024 Under-19 Cricket World Cup?
    Ans: India
  18. Who won the French Open 2024 (Men’s)?
    Ans: Carlos Alcaraz
  19. Which country won the UEFA Euro Cup 2024?
    Ans: Spain
  20. Who won the 2024 F1 Championship?
    Ans: Max Verstappen
  21. Which team won the Pro Kabaddi League 2024?
    Ans: Puneri Paltan
  22. Which country topped the medal tally at the 2024 Olympics?
    Ans: USA
  23. Who won the Arjuna Award 2024 (Badminton)?
    Ans: HS Prannoy
  24. Which country won the 2024 Asia Cup Hockey?
    Ans: India
  25. Who won the Women’s Wimbledon 2024 title?
    Ans: Iga Swiatek
  26. Which nation hosted the Cricket Champions Trophy 2025 announcement?
    Ans: Pakistan
  27. Who became the world No.1 in shooting (10m air rifle)?
    Ans: Divyansh Panwar
  28. Which team won the 2024 Copa America?
    Ans: Argentina
  29. Which sport was newly added to the 2024 Paris Olympics?
    Ans: Breakdancing
  30. Who won the Golden Boot in ISL 2024?
    Ans: Dimitri Petratos

6. ENTERTAINMENT

ENTERTAINMENT for current affairs

  1. Which movie won the Best Film at the 2024 Oscars?
    Ans: Oppenheimer
  2. Who won the Best Actor Oscar 2024?
    Ans: Cillian Murphy
  3. Which Indian movie won the National Award 2024?
    Ans: 12th Fail
  4. Which OTT platform launched India’s first AI-generated web series?
    Ans: Netflix India
  5. Which actress became the global brand ambassador for Dior?
    Ans: Deepika Padukone
  6. Which film became the highest-grossing Indian movie in 2024?
    Ans: Jawan
  7. Who won the Filmfare Award for Best Director 2024?
    Ans: Vidhu Vinod Chopra
  8. Which singer released the global hit ‘Eternity’ in 2024?
    Ans: Taylor Swift
  9. Who won the Best Actress National Award 2024?
    Ans: Alia Bhatt
  10. Which OTT platform launched India’s largest kids’ content library?
    Ans: Amazon Prime Video
  11. Who became the new host of Bigg Boss 18 Telugu?
    Ans: Nagarjuna
  12. Which Indian web series won the International Emmy 2024?
    Ans: Delhi Crime (Season 3)
  13. Which celebrity launched a beauty brand, RISE’?
    Ans: Rashmika Mandanna
  14. Which music video crossed 1 billion views in 2024?
    Ans: ‘Kesariya’
  15. Which Bollywood actor made a Hollywood debut in 2024?
    Ans: Hrithik Roshan
  16. Which movie won the Golden Globe Award 2024 (Best Film)?
    Ans: Oppenheimer
  17. Which Indian actress entered the Cannes Jury 2024?
    Ans: Aditi Rao Hydari
  18. Which OTT platform launched ‘AI Kids Zone’?
    Ans: Disney+ Hotstar
  19. Which actor won the National Award 2024 (Best Actor)?
    Ans: Vicky Kaushal
  20. Which Indian movie was selected for the Oscars 2024?
    Ans: 2018: Everyone Is a Hero
  21. Who became the most-followed Indian on Instagram in 2024?
    Ans: Virat Kohli
  22. Which Indian film crossed ₹1500 crore worldwide in 2024?
    Ans: Kalki 2898 AD
  23. Which singer won the Grammy 2024 (Best Global Music Album)?
    Ans: Burna Boy
  24. Which director announced the movie ‘Ramayana Trilogy’?
    Ans: Nitesh Tiwari
  25. Which OTT series became the most-watched of 2024?
    Ans: Mirzapur Season 3
  26. Which actress became the brand ambassador of Yves Saint Laurent?
    Ans: Katrina Kaif
  27. Which web series won the Asian Academy Award 2024?
    Ans: Scam 2010
  28. Which celebrity launched a fitness brand called “PulseFit”?
    Ans: Kriti Sanon
  29. Which country banned TikTok again in 2024?
    Ans: USA
  30. Which Bollywood actor became a UNICEF Youth Ambassador?
    Ans: Ayushmann Khurrana

7. INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS 

INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS for current affairs

  1. Which country signed a defence pact with India in 2024?
    Ans: France
  2. Which country did India sign a space cooperation treaty with?
    Ans: Japan
  3. Which country joined BRICS in 2024?
    Ans: Saudi Arabia
  4. Which country, India, offered humanitarian aid recently?
    Ans: Afghanistan
  5. Which country hosted the 2024 UN Climate Summit (COP29)?
    Ans: Azerbaijan
  6. Which country did India sign a free trade agreement with in 2024?
    Ans: UK
  7. Which nation became India’s top energy supplier?
    Ans: Russia
  8. Which country conducted joint navy drills with India?
    Ans: Australia
  9. Which country lifted visa restrictions for Indians?
    Ans: UAE
  10. Which two countries signed the world’s largest carbon-trade deal?
    Ans: India & Singapore
  11. Which country did India sign the Green Hydrogen Treaty with?
    Ans: Germany
  12. Which country does India conduct the ‘Samudra Shakti’ naval exercise?
    Ans: Indonesia
  13. Which country joined the UN Security Council in 2024?
    Ans: Ukraine
  14. Which country did India sign the Solar Alliance agreement with?
    Ans: Kenya
  15. Which two countries signed a semiconductor manufacturing pact?
    Ans: India–USA
  16. Which nation withdrew from BRICS membership?
    Ans: Argentina
  17. Which country did India sign the Defence Space Cooperation pact with?
    Ans: Australia
  18. Which country hosted the 2024 NATO Summit?
    Ans: USA (Washington)
  19. Which country has India offered disaster relief assistance to recently?
    Ans: Nepal
  20. Which two countries signed the World’s first AI Safety Alliance?
    Ans: India & UK

Conclusion

The purpose of the 2025 Current Affairs MCQs: Monthly Exam Practice Set is to assist candidates in developing a strong foundation for participation in national and international events all year long. Frequent practice of monthly objective questions increases exam preparedness, speed, accuracy, and memory retention. These carefully chosen multiple-choice questions (MCQs) help expedite your preparation for any state-level competitive exam, including the UPSC, SSC, Banking, Railways, Defence, and others.

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