Current Affairs Quiz: 04 May 2025
1. Who was recently removed as India's Executive Director at the IMF?
A) Raghuram Rajan
B) Nirmala Sitharaman
C) Krishnamurthy Subramanian
D) Shaktikanta Das
Answer: C) Krishnamurthy Subramanian
Explanation: Krishnamurthy Subramanian was removed from his position as India’s Executive Director at the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
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2. Why were two individuals arrested in Punjab on May 4, 2025?
A) Cybercrime
B) Espionage and sharing army site photos
C) Smuggling
D) Political protest
Answer: B) Espionage and sharing army site photos
Explanation: They were arrested for leaking sensitive army cantonment area photos, suspected to be linked with Pakistan.
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3. What day is observed on May 4 to recognize coal workers?
A) Earth Miners Day
B) National Mining Day
C) Coal Miners Day
D) Energy Workers Day
Answer: C) Coal Miners Day
Explanation: Coal Miners Day honors the contribution and challenges faced by coal workers in India.
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4. Which country test-fired the Abdali Weapon System on May 3, 2025?
A) India
B) China
C) North Korea
D) Pakistan
Answer: D) Pakistan
Explanation: Pakistan conducted the test amidst escalating tensions with India following the Kashmir attack.
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5. What did the Indian Army respond to on May 4, 2025, at the LoC?
A) Infiltration
B) Ceasefire violations by Pakistan
C) Terrorist attack
D) Natural disaster
Answer: B) Ceasefire violations by Pakistan
Explanation: The Indian Army responded to unprovoked small arms firing by Pakistan across the Line of Control.
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6. What environmental issue was highlighted by a study on May 4, 2025?
A) Air pollution
B) Coral bleaching
C) Deep-sea microplastic movement
D) Deforestation
Answer: C) Deep-sea microplastic movement
Explanation: The study showed that turbidity currents are transporting microplastics to the deep sea through submarine canyons.
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7. Which of the following was NOT mentioned as a UPSC Prelims 2025 topic?
A) Turbidity Currents
B) Spintronics
C) Altermagnets
D) E-Governance
Answer: D) E-Governance
Explanation: The UPSC topics mentioned included Turbidity Currents, Altermagnets, Spintronics & Valleytronics, and Campi Flegrei—not E-Governance.
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8. Which IPL team won the match on May 4, 2025, between KKR and RR?
A) KKR
B) RR
C) Match tied
D) No result
Answer: A) KKR
Explanation: KKR won by scoring 206/4 against RR’s 205/8.
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9. What was the score of PBKS in their May 4, 2025, match against LSG?
A) 215/3
B) 236/5
C) 198/6
D) 204/4
Answer: B) 236/5
Explanation: PBKS scored 236/5 in their match against Lucknow Super Giants.
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10. What kind of current was responsible for transporting microplastics into the deep sea?
A) Ocean currents
B) Turbidity currents
C) Wind-driven currents
D) Tidal currents
Answer: B) Turbidity currents
Explanation: The study identified turbidity currents as a major mechanism for moving microplastics to deep-sea areas.
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