Daily Current Affairs Updates

1. Defense & International Relations

1. Which country developed the HAROP drone, recently in the news?  by Daily Current Affairs Updates

   • A) France

   • B) Russia

   • C) Israel

   • D) China
     Answer: C) Israel
     Explanation: The HAROP drone is a loitering munition developed by Israel.

2. The SCALP missile, used in Operation Sindoor, was jointly developed by the UK and which country?

   • A) France

   • B) Russia

   • C) India

   • D) Japan
     Answer: A) France
     Explanation: The SCALP missile is a joint development between the United Kingdom and France.

3. Which organization publishes the Special 301 Report, recently released?

   • A) World Trade Organization (WTO)

   • B) United States Trade Representative (USTR)

   • C) World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)

   • D) International Monetary Fund (IMF)
     Answer: B) United States Trade Representative (USTR)
     Explanation: The USTR publishes the Special 301 Report, highlighting global intellectual property rights issues.

4. India recently conducted military strikes on which country, escalating regional tensions?

   • A) China

   • B) Pakistan

   • C) Nepal

   • D) Bangladesh
     Answer: B) Pakistan
     Explanation: India conducted military strikes on Pakistani-administered Kashmir in response to a terrorist attack.

5. Which country closed its airspace following India’s military strikes?

   • A) Afghanistan

   • B) Pakistan

   • C) Iran

   • D) Nepal
     Answer: B) Pakistan
     Explanation: Pakistan closed its airspace and schools in affected regions following India’s strikes.

2. National Affairs

6. Bandhavgarh National Park is located in which Indian state? by Daily Current Affairs Updates

   • A) Madhya Pradesh

   • B) Odisha

   • C) Karnataka

   • D) Tamil Nadu
     Answer: A) Madhya Pradesh
     Explanation: Bandhavgarh National Park is situated in Madhya Pradesh.

7. What is India’s rank in the Human Development Index (HDI) 2025?

   • A) 128th

   • B) 130th

   • C) 135th

   • D) 139th
     Answer: B) 130th
     Explanation: India ranks 130th in the 2025 Human Development Index.

8. Which Indian state recently suspended the Indus Water Treaty participation?  by Daily Current Affairs Updates

   • A) Punjab

   • B) Jammu & Kashmir

   • C) Himachal Pradesh

   • D) None; it’s a central government decision
     Answer: D) None; it’s a central government decision
     Explanation: The suspension of the Indus Water Treaty is a decision made by the central government of India.

9. India’s suspension of the Indus Water Treaty was in response to an attack in which location?

   • A) Pulwama

   • B) Pahalgam

   • C) Uri

   • D) Baramulla
     Answer: B) Pahalgam
     Explanation: The suspension followed a deadly militant attack in Pahalgam, Kashmir.  by daily current affairs updates

10. Which Indian state is known for the Bandhavgarh National Park?

    • A) Madhya Pradesh

    • B) Odisha

    • C) Karnataka

    • D) Tamil Nadu
      Answer: A) Madhya Pradesh
      Explanation: Bandhavgarh National Park is located in Madhya Pradesh.

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3. Economy & Business

11. Which country announced a $2 trillion investment pledge during Trump’s Gulf trip?

    • A) Saudi Arabia and UAE

    • B) Qatar and Bahrain

    • C) Oman and Kuwait

    • D) Egypt and Jordan
      Answer: A) Saudi Arabia and UAE
      Explanation: Saudi Arabia and the UAE pledged $2 trillion in investments during Trump’s visit.

12. Which company plans to build a resort in Abu Dhabi as part of new commercial developments?

    • A) Universal Studios

    • B) Disney

    • C) Six Flags

    • D) Warner Bros
      Answer: B) Disney
      Explanation: Disney plans to build a resort in Abu Dhabi.

13. Which two companies are involved in a new reinsurance venture in the UAE?  by Daily Current Affairs Updates

    • A) BlackRock and UAE’s IHC

    • B) Goldman Sachs and ADIA

    • C) JP Morgan and Mubadala

    • D) Morgan Stanley and Emaar
      Answer: A) BlackRock and UAE’s IHC
      Explanation: BlackRock and UAE’s IHC are collaborating on a new reinsurance venture.

14. Which tech giants are expected to release major corporate earnings reports?

    • A) Alibaba and Tencent

    • B) Google and Facebook

    • C) Apple and Microsoft

    • D) Samsung and LG
      Answer: A) Alibaba and Tencent
      Explanation: Alibaba and Tencent are among the tech giants expected to release earnings reports.

15. Which carmaker is among those releasing major corporate earnings reports?

    • A) Toyota

    • B) Nissan

    • C) Ford

    • D) BMW
      Answer: B) Nissan
      Explanation: Nissan is among the carmakers releasing earnings reports.

4. Environment & Ecology

16. Which organization established the United Nations Forum on Forests (UNFF)?

    • A) United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)

    • B) United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC)

    • C) United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)

    • D) World Bank
      Answer: B) United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC)
      Explanation: UNFF was established by the UN ECOSOC in 2000 to promote sustainable forest management.

17. India participated in which session of the United Nations Forum on Forests in 2025? by Daily Current Affairs Updates

    • A) 18th

    • B) 19th

    • C) 20th

    • D) 21st
      Answer: C) 20th
      Explanation: India took part in the 20th session of the UNFF held at the UN Headquarters in New York.

18. What is the main objective of the United Nations Forum on Forests?

    • A) Combat desertification

    • B) Promote sustainable forest management

    • C) Monitor wildlife populations

    • D) Regulate fishing activities
      Answer: B) Promote sustainable forest management
      Explanation: The UNFF aims to promote sustainable forest management globally.

19. Which Indian initiative focuses on sustainable forest management?

    • A) Green India Mission

    • B) Swachh Bharat Abhiyan

    • C) Digital India

    • D) Make in India
      Answer: A) Green India Mission
      Explanation: The Green India Mission is an initiative aimed at sustainable forest management and increasing forest cover.

20. Which international body oversees the United Nations Forum on Forests?

    • A) UN General Assembly

    • B) UN Security Council

    • C) UN ECOSOC

    • D) UN Secretariat
      Answer: C) UN ECOSOC
      Explanation: The UN ECOSOC oversees the activities of the UNFF.  by Daily Current Affairs Updates