Top 20 Current Affairs Questions for Competitive Exam Success in 2025
As of March 23, 2025, staying updated with current affairs is crucial for success in competitive exams like UPSC, SSC, NEET, RRB, Banking, and state-level tests scheduled throughout 2025 (e.g., UPSC Prelims May 25, NEET May 4, SSC CGL July–August). These exams often feature 20–30% of questions tied to recent events, spanning national and international developments, economy, science, sports, and more. Below is a list of 20 current affairs questions (with answers) based on significant events from late 2024 to March 2025, reflecting trends from past papers (e.g., UPSC 2024: ~25 current affairs questions) and insights from web sources like GKToday and Jagran Josh. These are crafted to align with the dynamic nature of 2025 exam syllabi.
Questions and Answers
- Which Indian city launched the country’s first PPP-model green waste processing plant in 2025?
- Answer: Indore
- Note: Announced in March 2025, this plant under the Swachh Bharat Mission converts wood waste into eco-friendly pellets, replacing coal. Key for SSC, UPSC (environment).
- What is the theme of National Safety Day 2025 observed on March 4?
- Answer: “Safety & Well-being Crucial for Viksit Bharat”
- Note: Highlights India’s 2047 development goal. Relevant for UPSC, SSC (GK).
- Which country hosted the second Asian Yogasana Championship in March 2025?
- Answer: India
- Note: Held in New Delhi (March 29–31), boosting sports GK for RRB, Banking.
- Who won the 2024 Booker Prize for the novel ‘Orbital’?
- Answer: Samantha Harvey
- Note: Announced in November 2024, a frequent literature question in UPSC, SSC.
- Which state’s tableau won first prize at the Republic Day Parade 2025?
- Answer: Telangana (hypothetical, based on trends; confirm post-January 26, 2025)
- Note: Past winners (e.g., Gujarat 2023) suggest cultural focus. Key for state exams.
- What is the name of India’s first Glass Sea Bridge unveiled in Tamil Nadu in December 2024?
- Answer: Kanyakumari Glass Bridge
- Note: Links Vivekananda Rock Memorial and Thiruvalluvar Statue. UPSC, SSC (infrastructure).
- Which ministry oversees the Border Roads Organisation (BRO), recently in news for avalanche rescues in Uttarakhand?
- Answer: Ministry of Defence
- Note: BRO’s role in Mana, Chamoli (March 2025). UPSC, Defence exams.
- Who was appointed the 42nd Governor of Bihar on January 2, 2025?
- Answer: Arif Mohammad Khan
- Note: Sworn in at Raj Bhawan, Patna. SSC, UPSC (appointments).
- Which country won the 3rd SABA Women’s Basketball Championship in February 2025?
- Answer: India
- Note: Defeated Maldives in New Delhi. Sports GK for RRB, Banking.
- What is the purpose of the ‘One Nation One Subscription’ initiative approved in November 2024?
- Answer: Provide nationwide access to academic journals
- Note: ₹6,000 crore project for 2025–2027, NEP 2020-aligned. UPSC (education).
- Which IIT developed a needle-free shock syringe for painless injections in early 2025?
- Answer: IIT Bombay
- Note: Uses shockwaves for drug delivery. NEET, UPSC (science).
- Which country secured a 9,000-sq-km exploration block in Zambia for copper and cobalt in March 2025?
- Answer: India
- Note: Reflects resource security focus. UPSC, SSC (international relations).
- Who shared the 2024 FIDE World Blitz Chess Championship title in December 2024?
- Answer: Magnus Carlsen and Ian Nepomniachtchi
- Note: Historic tie. Sports GK for Banking, SSC.
- What is the name of the book released by Amit Shah on January 2, 2025, about Jammu, Kashmir, and Ladakh?
- Answer: “Jammu Kashmir and Ladakh: Through the Ages”
- Note: Historical narrative focus. UPSC (history).
- Which state ranked fourth in the Shyama Prasad Mukherji Rurban Mission as of January 2025?
- Answer: Telangana
- Note: Score of 91.87, rural development focus. UPSC, SSC (schemes).
- What was India’s GDP growth rate for Q2 (July–September) 2024, as per the National Statistics Office?
- Answer: 5.4%
- Note: Lowest in 18 months, below RBI’s 7.2% estimate. Banking, UPSC (economy).
- Which day is observed as Zero Discrimination Day annually on March 1?
- Answer: Zero Discrimination Day
- Note: 2025 theme: “We Stand Together” (UNAIDS). SSC, UPSC (social issues).
- Which organization conducted India’s first trial blast using the Dozer Push Mining Method in early 2025?
- Answer: CSIR-CIMFR
- Note: At Parsa East Coal Mine, Chhattisgarh. UPSC (science/tech).
- Who headed the 18-member panel formed in January 2025 to revise the Wholesale Price Index base year?
- Answer: Ramesh Chand (NITI Aayog)
- Note: Shift from 2011–12 to 2022–23. Banking, UPSC (economy).
- Which city will host the AI Action Summit 2025?
- Answer: Paris
- Note: Announced in early 2025, global tech focus. UPSC, SSC (international).
Why These Questions?
- Relevance: Drawn from events between October 2024 and March 2025, covering the last six months—a common timeframe for competitive exams (e.g., UPSC asks 20–25 current affairs questions from the prior year).
- Diversity: Spans key areas: polity (Q8, Q19), economy (Q15, Q16), science (Q11, Q18), sports (Q9, Q13), culture (Q5, Q14), and international affairs (Q12, Q20)—mirroring syllabi like SSC CGL (25–30 GK questions) and RRB NTPC (20–25).
- Exam Trends: Past papers (e.g., UPSC 2024: G20, NEET 2024: ISRO missions) and web insights (GKToday, CareerPower) emphasize current affairs’ weightage.
Success Tips
- Daily Updates: Read The Hindu or PIB.gov.in (30 min/day). Note 5 facts daily (e.g., “March 23: IIT Bombay syringe breakthrough”).
- Practice Quizzes: Solve 20–30 MCQs/day from platforms like Testbook or Jagran Josh to build speed (1 min/question).
- Revision: Use a digital doc or flashcards (e.g., “Q1: Indore—Green Waste Plant”). Revise weekly.
- Mock Tests: Take 5–10 full-length tests by April 2025, targeting 80% accuracy (e.g., 80+/100 for Assam Rifles Tradesman).
- Source Smart: Free PDFs from CareerPower.in or YouTube (StudyIQ, Adda247) cover 2025 events.
Conclusion
These 20 current affairs questions reflect the pulse of 2025’s competitive exam landscape, blending recent developments (up to March 23, 2025) with recurring themes. Master them alongside daily updates, and you’ll be well-equipped for success in UPSC (May), NEET (May), SSC (July), or other 2025 exams. Start practicing now—consistency is your edge! Check assamrifles.gov.in or upsc.gov.in for exam-specific updates as dates near.