🇮🇳 Current Affairs MCQs (RRB Pattern)
100 One-Liners with Explanations
🏛️ National Affairs
1. Which scheme was launched to promote women entrepreneurship in 2024?
A) Mudra Yojana
B) Lakhpati Didi
C) Stand-Up India
D) Ujjwala Yojana
Ans: B
Explanation: Lakhpati Didi aims to help women SHG members earn ₹1 lakh annually.
2. India’s first bullet train will run between which cities?
A) Delhi–Agra
B) Mumbai–Ahmedabad
C) Chennai–Bengaluru
D) Kolkata–Patna
Ans: B
Explanation: The Mumbai–Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail Corridor is India’s first bullet train project.
3. Which ministry launched the “Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra”?
A) Home Ministry
B) Rural Development
C) Finance Ministry
D) PMO
Ans: D
Explanation: It spreads awareness about government welfare schemes.
4. Which state became the first to implement Uniform Civil Code (2024)?
A) Uttar Pradesh
B) Gujarat
C) Uttarakhand
D) Assam
Ans: C
Explanation: Uttarakhand was the first Indian state to notify UCC.
5. Which scheme provides free food grains to 80 crore Indians till 2029?
A) Midday Meal
B) PMGKAY
C) Antyodaya
D) Annapurna
Ans: B
Explanation: Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana ensures free ration.
🌍 International Affairs
6. Which country hosted the G20 Summit 2023 (outcomes relevant in 2024)?
A) Italy
B) Indonesia
C) India
D) Brazil
Ans: C
Explanation: India hosted the historic G20 Summit in New Delhi.
7. India signed a major semiconductor deal with which country in 2024?
A) Japan
B) USA
C) Taiwan
D) South Korea
Ans: D
Explanation: India partnered with South Korea for chip manufacturing.
8. Which organization admitted African Union as a permanent member in 2023?
A) SAARC
B) BRICS
C) G20
D) SCO
Ans: C
Explanation: G20 included the African Union permanently.
9. India’s ‘Operation Ajay’ was related to evacuation from which country?
A) Ukraine
B) Israel
C) Afghanistan
D) Sudan
Ans: B
Explanation: It evacuated Indian citizens during Israel–Hamas conflict.
10. Which country joined BRICS in 2024?
A) Argentina
B) Saudi Arabia
C) Mexico
D) Turkey
Ans: B
Explanation: Saudi Arabia became part of BRICS expansion.
💰 Economy & Banking
11. Who is the current RBI Governor (2025)?
A) Raghuram Rajan
B) Urjit Patel
C) Shaktikanta Das
D) Viral Acharya
Ans: C
Explanation: Shaktikanta Das continues as RBI Governor.
12. India became the world’s ___ largest economy in 2024.
A) 3rd
B) 4th
C) 5th
D) 6th
Ans: B
Explanation: India surpassed Germany to become 4th largest economy.
13. Which payment system is India exporting globally?
A) IMPS
B) RTGS
C) UPI
D) NEFT
Ans: C
Explanation: UPI is now used in countries like France, UAE, Singapore.
14. What is the full form of CBDC?
A) Central Banking Digital Currency
B) Central Bank Digital Currency
C) Controlled Banking Digital Coin
D) Central Business Digital Cash
Ans: B
Explanation: RBI launched Digital Rupee as CBDC.
15. Which bank launched the “Green Deposit” scheme?
A) SBI
B) RBI
C) NABARD
D) PNB
Ans: A
Explanation: SBI introduced green deposits for eco-friendly projects.
🚀 Science & Technology
16. What was ISRO’s Chandrayaan-3 mission achievement?
A) Mars orbit
B) First moon orbit
C) Soft landing on Moon’s south pole
D) Moon sample return
Ans: C
Explanation: India became first to land near Moon’s south pole.
17. Which mission will study the Sun?
A) Mangalyaan
B) Aditya-L1
C) Gaganyaan
D) Shukrayaan
Ans: B
Explanation: Aditya-L1 studies solar atmosphere.
18. India’s first AI university will be set up in which state?
A) Karnataka
B) Telangana
C) Maharashtra
D) Gujarat
Ans: B
Explanation: Telangana announced India’s first AI university.
19. What is Gaganyaan?
A) Moon mission
B) Human spaceflight mission
C) Satellite launch vehicle
D) Space telescope
Ans: B
Explanation: Gaganyaan will send Indian astronauts to space.
20. Which Indian company launched ‘Agnikul Agnibaan SOrTeD’?
A) ISRO
B) HAL
C) Agnikul Cosmos
D) Skyroot
Ans: C
Explanation: First private Indian launch from Sriharikota.
🎓 Education & Social Schemes
21. Which scheme gives internship opportunities to youth in 2024?
A) PM Kaushal Vikas
B) PM Internship Scheme
C) Skill India
D) Rozgar Mela
Ans: B
Explanation: Budget 2024 announced paid internships.
22. What is PM SHRI scheme related to?
A) Health
B) Defence
C) Education
D) Housing
Ans: C
Explanation: PM SHRI upgrades government schools.
23. Which portal provides digital certificates?
A) DigiLocker
B) UMANG
C) MyGov
D) ePathshala
Ans: A
Explanation: DigiLocker stores official documents digitally.
24. “Mera Yuva Bharat” focuses on?
A) Farmers
B) Women
C) Youth
D) Senior citizens
Ans: C
Explanation: MY Bharat engages youth in nation-building.
25. Which scheme supports adolescent girls?
A) Beti Bachao
B) Saksham Anganwadi
C) SABLA
D) Poshan Abhiyaan
Ans: C
Explanation: SABLA improves nutrition and skills.
⚖️ Polity & Governance
26. Who appoints the Chief Election Commissioner?
A) Supreme Court
B) Parliament
C) President
D) Prime Minister
Ans: C
Explanation: Appointed by President under law.
27. Which Article deals with President’s Rule?
A) 352
B) 356
C) 360
D) 370
Ans: B
Explanation: Article 356 imposes President’s Rule in states.
28. What is the tenure of Lok Sabha?
A) 4 years
B) 5 years
C) 6 years
D) 7 years
Ans: B
Explanation: Lok Sabha has a 5-year term.
29. Which body conducts elections in India?
A) UPSC
B) Election Commission
C) NITI Aayog
D) CBI
Ans: B
Explanation: ECI is an autonomous constitutional body.
30. Which amendment reduced voting age to 18?
A) 42nd
B) 44th
C) 61st
D) 73rd
Ans: C
Explanation: 61st Constitutional Amendment (1988).
🌱 Environment & Ecology
31. Which mission focuses on cleaning rivers?
A) Jal Jeevan
B) Namami Gange
C) Swachh Bharat
D) AMRUT
Ans: B
Explanation: Namami Gange cleans the Ganga river.
32. India hosted COP-13 of which convention?
A) Climate Change
B) Biodiversity
C) Desertification
D) Wetlands
Ans: C
Explanation: UNCCD COP-13 was held in India.
33. Which state has the highest forest cover?
A) MP
B) Arunachal
C) Chhattisgarh
D) Odisha
Ans: B
Explanation: Arunachal Pradesh has largest forest area.
34. What does LiFE stand for?
A) Living in Forest Economy
B) Lifestyle for Environment
C) Life in Eco-zones
D) Low Impact for Earth
Ans: B
Explanation: Mission LiFE promotes sustainable living.
35. Which gas is mainly responsible for global warming?
A) Oxygen
B) Nitrogen
C) Carbon dioxide
D) Argon
Ans: C
Explanation: CO₂ is the main greenhouse gas.
🚆 Transport & Infrastructure
36. Which is India’s first semi-high speed train?
A) Shatabdi
B) Rajdhani
C) Vande Bharat
D) Duronto
Ans: C
Explanation: Vande Bharat is indigenous high-speed train.
37. Bharatmala Project is related to?
A) Ports
B) Railways
C) Highways
D) Airways
Ans: C
Explanation: Bharatmala develops road network.
38. Sagarmala scheme focuses on?
A) Airports
B) Ports
C) Rail tracks
D) Metro
Ans: B
Explanation: Sagarmala modernizes ports.
39. Which city has India’s first underwater metro?
A) Delhi
B) Mumbai
C) Kolkata
D) Chennai
Ans: C
Explanation: Kolkata East-West Metro includes underwater tunnel.
40. What is the aim of PM Gati Shakti?
A) Digital India
B) Integrated infrastructure
C) Skill development
D) Rural housing
Ans: B
Explanation: It coordinates infrastructure projects.
🏅 Sports & Awards
41. Who won India’s first individual Olympic gold?
A) Milkha Singh
B) Abhinav Bindra
C) Neeraj Chopra
D) P.T. Usha
Ans: B
Explanation: Abhinav Bindra won gold in 2008 shooting.
42. Which Indian won World Chess Championship 2024 (Candidates winner)?
A) Anand
B) Gukesh D
C) Praggnanandhaa
D) Vidit
Ans: B
Explanation: Gukesh became youngest challenger.
43. Highest civilian award of India is?
A) Padma Shri
B) Padma Bhushan
C) Bharat Ratna
D) Padma Vibhushan
Ans: C
44. Who won the 2023 Men’s Hockey Asia Cup?
A) Pakistan
B) India
C) Japan
D) Korea
Ans: B
45. Major Dhyan Chand Award is related to?
A) Journalism
B) Literature
C) Sports
D) Science
Ans: C
🧑🌾 Agriculture & Rural
46. PM Fasal Bima Yojana is for?
A) Farmers insurance
B) Crop export
C) Irrigation
D) Storage
Ans: A
47. Which state is the largest wheat producer?
A) Punjab
B) Haryana
C) UP
D) MP
Ans: C
48. Operation Flood is related to?
A) Fishery
B) Dairy
C) Poultry
D) Irrigation
Ans: B
49. Soil Health Card scheme started in which year?
A) 2012
B) 2014
C) 2015
D) 2016
Ans: C
50. Which crop is known as “Golden Fiber”?
A) Cotton
B) Jute
C) Silk
D) Wool
Ans: B
🔐 Defence & Security
51. Who is the Supreme Commander of Indian Armed Forces?
A) PM
B) Defence Minister
C) President
D) CDS
Ans: C
52. INS Vikrant is?
A) Submarine
B) Aircraft carrier
C) Destroyer
D) Frigate
Ans: B
53. DRDO stands for?
A) Defence Research & Development Organisation
B) Defence Remote Design Office
C) Digital Research Defence Org
D) Defence Rocket Dept
Ans: A
54. Which missile is India’s longest range?
A) Agni-III
B) Agni-V
C) Prithvi
D) BrahMos
Ans: B
55. What is CDS?
A) Chief Defence Secretary
B) Chief Defence Staff
C) Central Defence System
D) Combat Defence Squad
Ans: B
🧾 Miscellaneous (High-frequency for RRB)
56. National Youth Day is on? – 12 January
57. Constitution Day is on? – 26 November
58. World Environment Day? – 5 June
59. RBI was established in? – 1935
60. First woman President of India? – Pratibha Patil
⚡ Rapid One-Liner MCQs (61–100)
CEO of NITI Aayog – BVR Subrahmanyam
India’s national aquatic animal – Dolphin
Digital India launched in – 2015
First Vande Bharat sleeper train – 2024
National Mission on Edible Oils – Oil Palm
India’s space agency – ISRO
UIDAI issues – Aadhaar
Largest public sector bank – SBI
भारत का राष्ट्रीय खेल – हॉकी
India’s longest river – Ganga
GST launched in – 2017
Father of Indian Constitution – B.R. Ambedkar
Election Commissioner tenure – 6 years
India’s first woman IPS – Kiran Bedi
“Make in India” started in – 2014
Capital of Arunachal Pradesh – Itanagar
India’s first IIT – Kharagpur
RBI headquarters – Mumbai
National Bird – Peacock
National Tree – Banyan
भारत का राष्ट्रीय फूल – कमल
Who issues currency notes – RBI
World Health Day – 7 April
Largest desert in India – Thar
National Mission for clean energy – National Solar Mission
India’s first PM – Jawaharlal Nehru
BharatNet is related to – Internet connectivity
Startup India launched in – 2016
India’s first female Governor – Sarojini Naidu
National Sports Day – 29 August
National Anthem composer – Rabindranath Tagore
“Swachh Bharat” started – 2014
First Indian satellite – Aryabhata
India’s spaceport – Sriharikota
Green Revolution leader – M.S. Swaminathan
Largest dam in India – Tehri Dam
India’s first woman astronaut – Kalpana Chawla
PM Awas Yojana – Housing for all
Bharat Ratna 2024 awardee – L.K. Advani
National Rail Transport Institute – Vadodara