Current Affairs – MCQ – GK Questions

Q: India has the ___ largest startup ecosystem in the world as of 2025.

3rd – India has the 3rd largest startup ecosystem globally after the US and China, with over 1 lakh DPIIT-recognised startups and 100+ unicorns.

Q: Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY) primarily aims at which of the following?

Financial inclusion – PMJDY (launched 2014) aims to ensure financial inclusion by providing universal access to banking, insurance, and pension services to all Indians, especially the unbanked.

Q: India has the highest number of Ramsar sites (wetlands of international importance) among Asian countries. How many Ramsar sites does India have as of 2025?

85 – India has 85 Ramsar sites as of 2025, the highest in Asia and third highest globally, covering significant wetland ecosystems.

Q: Who among the following received the Bharat Ratna in 2024?

All of the above – The Bharat Ratna 2024 honoured five eminent personalities who made significant contributions in their respective fields. Karpoori Thakur – Honoured for his contribution to social justice and the upliftment of backward communities. Lal Krishna Advani – Honoured for his outstanding contribution to Indian politics and public service. P. V. Narasimha Rao – Honoured for pioneering India's economic reforms and national development. Chaudhary Charan Singh – Honoured for his lifelong service to farmers and rural India. M. S. Swaminathan – Honoured for leading the Green Revolution and strengthening India's food security.

Q: India and France are partners in which fighter jet deal involving 26 Marine Rafale jets?

Rafale-M deal – India signed a government-to-government deal with France for 26 Marine Rafale (Rafale-M) jets for the Indian Navy, to be based on INS Vikrant, in 2024.

Q: ISRO's Gaganyaan mission aims to send Indian astronauts to space. What is the planned crew size for the mission?

3 – Gaganyaan is planned to send a crew of 3 Indian astronauts (Gaganauts) to a low earth orbit of 400 km for 3 days, making India the 4th country to independently achieve crewed spaceflight.

Q: How many members does the Rajya Sabha (Council of States) have at full strength?

250 – The Rajya Sabha has a maximum strength of 250 members — 238 elected by State/UT legislatures and 12 nominated by the President for their expertise.

Q: India's retail inflation (CPI) fell below the RBI's 4% target for the first time in several years in early 2025. What was the approximate figure?

3.6% – India's CPI inflation dropped to around 3.6% in early 2025, below RBI's 4% medium-term target, influenced by falling food prices.

Q: India's Digital Personal Data Protection Act was enacted in which year?

2023 – India's Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act was enacted in August 2023, establishing a framework for processing digital personal data with consent and accountability.