Today’s Current Affairs Quiz – April 8, 2025 | Sharpen Your Exam Prep!

Current Affairs Quiz in English – 08 April 2025: Jagran Josh presents a powerful current affairs quiz to test your knowledge and boost your preparation. Let's explore the key questions and their correct answers from 08 April 2025, focusing on Poshan Pakhwada 2025 and the Oman India Joint Investment Fund. These questions are especially useful for competitive exams.

1. In which capital city was President Droupadi Murmu honored with the “City Key of Honor”?

(a) Paris
(b) Lisbon
(c) Rome
(d) Berlin

2. Who has recently been appointed as the new CEO of the Oman India Joint Investment Fund (OIJIF)?

(a) Sanjay Mehta
(b) Rajnish Kumar
(c) Satish Chawwa
(d) Arvind Subramanian

3. What is the theme of Poshan Pakhwada 2025 being observed by the Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation (DDWS)?

(a) Poshan Se Samriddh Bharat
(b) Swachh Jal, Swasth Bharat
(c) Shuddh Jal aur Swachhta Se SwasthBachpan
(d) Har Ghar Jal, Har Ghar Poshan

4. Who has become the first Indian cricketer to score 13,000 runs in T20 cricket?

(a) Rohit Sharma
(b) Virat Kohli
(c) Suryakumar Yadav
(d) KL Rahul

5. Padma Shri Ram Sahay Pandey, who recently passed away, was associated with which traditional folk dance?

(a) Ghoomar
(b) Rai
(c) Garba
(d) None of the above

Answers:

1. (b) Lisbon
   On 7 April 2025, during her state visit to Portugal, President Droupadi Murmu was honored with the highest distinction of the city — “City Key of Honor” — in Lisbon. The award was presented at the historic Câmara Municipal de Lisboa (City Hall) in a grand ceremony. Lisbon’s Mayor Carlos Moedas handed her the symbolic key to the city, recognizing her as an honorary citizen.
2. (c) Satish Chawwa
   Satish Chawwa has been appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Oman India Joint Investment Fund (OIJIF). The fund is a private equity initiative jointly launched by the Oman Investment Authority (OIA) and the State Bank of India (SBI). This appointment, announced on 8 April 2025, is seen as a key move towards the fund’s strategic growth and better portfolio performance.
3. (c) Shuddh Jal aur Swachhta Se SwasthBachpan
   The Ministry of Jal Shakti’s Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation (DDWS) is actively participating in the 7th edition of Nutrition Fortnight from 8 to 23 April 2025. This initiative aligns with the Ministry of Women and Child Development’s “Saksham Anganwadi” scheme. The theme is “Shuddh Jal aur Swachhta Se SwasthBachpan”, and the tagline is “Purn Poshan Ki Shuruwaat, Shuddh Jal aur Swachhta Ke Saath”, emphasizing the role of clean water in child health and nutrition.
4. (b) Virat Kohli
   On 7 April 2025, during an IPL 2025 match between Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) and Mumbai Indians (MI) at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai, Virat Kohli reached the milestone of 13,000 T20 runs. He is the first Indian cricketer to achieve this feat, reinforcing his consistency and dominance in the T20 format.
5. (b) Rai
   Renowned Rai folk dancer and Padma Shri awardee Ram Sahay Pandey passed away on 8 April 2025 at the age of 92 in Sagar district, Madhya Pradesh, after a prolonged illness. He dedicated his life to the traditional Rai folk dance of Bundelkhand and played a key role in giving it national and international recognition. He is remembered as an inspirational figure in the field of folk arts.

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