📆 18 April 2025 – Current Affairs MCQs (English)


📆 18 April 2025 – Current Affairs MCQs (English)

Q1. The Indian government is planning to amend which act to attract foreign nuclear companies?
A. Environment Act
B. Civil Liability for Nuclear Damage Act, 2010
C. Electricity Act
D. Defense Regulation Act
✅ Answer: B. Civil Liability for Nuclear Damage Act, 2010
📝 Explanation: This act has been a hurdle for foreign companies like GE and Westinghouse. The government is planning to relax some provisions to encourage foreign investment in nuclear power plants.

Q2. What is the new name of the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025?
A. Muslim Waqf Services Act
B. Unified Waqf Management, Empowerment, Efficiency and Development Act
C. Property Development Act
D. Religious Justice Act
✅ Answer: B. Unified Waqf Management, Empowerment, Efficiency and Development Act
📝 Explanation: The new name aims to promote transparency, accountability, and better representation of women in Waqf boards.

Q3. China criticized the policies of which country on 18 April, calling them "bullying tactics"?
A. Russia
B. India
C. Japan
D. United States
✅ Answer: D. United States
📝 Explanation: Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi accused the US of unilateral economic bullying through tariffs and restrictions.
➡️ China

  • Capital: Beijing

  • President: Xi Jinping

Q4. Why did passengers in Europe face major disruptions on 18 April 2025?
A. Storm
B. Strikes
C. Technical Glitch
D. Terrorist Attack
✅ Answer: B. Strikes
📝 Explanation: Strikes by airport and railway staff in France and the UK caused severe travel delays and cancellations.

Q5. The US signed a partnership with which country for mineral development and reconstruction?
A. Poland
B. Ukraine
C. Belarus
D. Turkey
✅ Answer: B. Ukraine
📝 Explanation: The agreement aims to support Ukraine’s economic recovery post-war by investing in its mineral and infrastructure development.
➡️ Ukraine

  • Capital: Kyiv

  • President: Volodymyr Zelenskyy

Q6. Under which operation did the US conduct airstrikes on Houthi rebels in Yemen?
A. Operation Rough Rider
B. Operation Desert Fire
C. Operation Eagle Strike
D. Operation Freedom
✅ Answer: A. Operation Rough Rider
📝 Explanation: This operation was launched in response to Houthi attacks on commercial vessels in the Red Sea.
➡️ Yemen

  • Capital: Sana'a

  • President: Rashad al-Alimi

Q7. How many people died in the earthquake that hit Myanmar on 18 April 2025?
A. 100
B. 150
C. 200
D. 250
✅ Answer: C. 200
📝 Explanation: The earthquake had a magnitude of 6.9 and caused severe damage in the Mandalay and Sagaing regions.
➡️ Myanmar

  • Capital: Naypyidaw

  • President: Min Aung Hlaing

Q8. In the hijack attempt in Belize, who shot the hijacker?
A. Police
B. Pilot
C. Passenger
D. Security Guard
✅ Answer: C. Passenger
📝 Explanation: A courageous passenger managed to shoot the hijacker who attempted to take control of the aircraft using a knife.
➡️ Belize

  • Capital: Belmopan

  • Prime Minister: Johnny Briceño

Q9. Which country recently announced a reduction in its retirement (pension) age?
A. France
B. China
C. Germany
D. Russia
✅ Answer: A. France
📝 Explanation: Facing continued protests against pension reforms, the French government decided to lower the retirement age to appease the public.
➡️ France

  • Capital: Paris

  • President: Emmanuel Macron

Q10. Who was awarded the ‘ICC Cricketer of the Month’ for April 2025?
A. Virat Kohli
B. Babar Azam
C. Kane Williamson
D. Heinrich Klaasen
✅ Answer: D. Heinrich Klaasen
📝 Explanation: South Africa’s Heinrich Klaasen was recognized for his explosive batting performances in the recent international series.
➡️ South Africa

  • Capital(s): Pretoria (Administrative), Cape Town (Legislative)

  • President: Cyril Ramaphosa


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