Daily Current Affairs Quiz – 10 April 2025 For aspirants preparing for competitive exams and aware readers, Jagran Josh presents this week’s Current Affairs Quiz. This quiz includes important questions related to World Homeopathy Day 2025, Mount Kanlaon, Repo Rate, and more. Take this quiz to assess your preparation and test your knowledge!
1. Recently, how many crores have been allocated by the Union Cabinet for irrigation modernization?
(a) ₹1000 crore
(b) ₹1200 crore
(c) ₹1500 crore
(d) ₹1600 crore
2. What does the Panchayat Unnati Index (PAI), launched by the Ministry of Panchayati Raj, evaluate?
(a) Digital progress of state governments
(b) Urban infrastructure development
(c) Progress of Gram Panchayats
(d) Performance of Members of Parliament
3. What has the Monetary Policy Committee of the Reserve Bank of India set the repo rate at?
(a) 6.25%
(b) 6.0%
(c) 6.5%
(d) 5.75%
4. Mount Kanlaon, recently in the news, is located in which country?
(a) Vietnam
(b) Thailand
(c) Chile
(d) Philippines
5. World Homeopathy Day is observed to commemorate the birth anniversary of whom?
(a) Dr. William Osler
(b) Dr. Samuel Hahnemann
(c) Dr. Edward Jenner
(d) Dr. Horace Dobbin
1. Answer: (d) ₹1600 crore
The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved the modernization of the Command Area Development and Water Management (M-CA-DWM) sub-scheme under the Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana (PMKSY) for the period up to 2025-26. An initial total budget of ₹1600 crore has been earmarked for this scheme.
2. Answer: (c) Progress of Gram Panchayats
The Ministry of Panchayati Raj has recently launched the first-ever Panchayat Unnati Index (PAI), designed as a comprehensive tool to measure the progress of over 2.5 lakh Gram Panchayats across the country. The index aligns with nine local Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), aiming to strengthen good governance at the grassroots and promote sustainable rural development.
3. Answer: (b) 6.0%
Taking into account the ongoing global trade wars and rising uncertainties, the RBI’s Monetary Policy Committee has cut the repo rate by 25 basis points, bringing it down to 6.0%. The GDP growth forecast for FY2026 has also been revised from 6.7% to 6.5%. The RBI Governor noted potential risks to economic growth and exports due to new tariff measures, although inflation risks remain limited owing to declining commodity and crude oil prices.
4. Answer: (d) Philippines
Mount Kanlaon, one of the most active volcanoes in the Philippines, recently erupted, sending ash plumes up to 4,000 meters (around 2.5 miles) into the sky. This stratovolcano is located in the north-central part of Negros Island and is a major feature of the country's active volcanic zones. It forms part of the Pacific Ring of Fire, known for its intense geological activity.
5. Answer: (b) Dr. Samuel Hahnemann
World Homeopathy Day 2025 is observed every year on April 10th to commemorate the birth anniversary of Dr. Samuel Hahnemann, the founder of homeopathy. The day aims to spread awareness about the role of homeopathy in healthcare and encourage more people to learn about its benefits. It honors Dr. Hahnemann’s contribution to the field of health and medicine.
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