Top 100 Current Affairs Questions and Answers 2025 (PDF)

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Shield Defence Academy in Lucknow has once again compiled the Top 100 Current Affairs Questions and Answers 2025, designed especially for aspirants who want success in one go. This article gives you not only the questions and answers but also a strategy to ace this section like a pro.

Staying updated with current affairs is not just a necessity; it’s a game-changer for every defence aspirant. Whether you’re preparing for NDA, CDS, AFCAT, or any other competitive defence exam, current affairs can be your scoring section — if you’ve got the right material.

Let’s dive right in!

National Affairs under Top 100 Current Affairs Questions and Answers 2025

Top Events and Policies in India (2024–2025)

Launch of the Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra.
Implementation of Digital India Act 2025.
Introduction of One Nation One Election draft proposal.
India’s rising GDP rank to 3rd position globally.

Government Schemes and Their Launch Dates

PM Suryodaya Yojana – January 2025
Agniveer Recruitment Policy Revamp – April 2025
PM Gati Shakti 2.0 – March 2025

International Affairs under Top 100 Current Affairs Questions and Answers 2025

Major Global Summits and Agreements

BRICS Summit 2025 held in Brazil.
COP30 Climate Summit – India pledges net-zero by 2070.
India signs FTA with UK.

India’s Global Position in 2025

India elected as non-permanent member of UN Security Council.
India–US 2+2 Dialogue strengthens defence ties.

Sports Current Affairs under Top 100 Current Affairs Questions and Answers 2025

Major International and Domestic Sports Events

Paris Olympics 2024 wrap-up: India wins 10 medals.
Asian Games 2024: India finishes in top 5.
Neeraj Chopra breaks his own world record in javelin.

Medals, Records, and Recognitions

Harmanpreet Kaur named ICC Women’s Cricketer of the Year.
Satwik-Chirag duo wins All England Open.

Defence Current Affairs under Top 100 Current Affairs Questions and Answers 2025

Defence Exercises and Deals

Exercise Garuda Shakti with Indonesia.
India–France Rafale Maritime Deal Signed.
Exercise Cope India 2025 with US Air Force.

Appointments and Acquisitions

General Anil Chauhan continues as Chief of Defence Staff.
INS Vikrant operational with complete air wing.

Awards and Honours under Top 100 Current Affairs Questions and Answers 2025

National Awards

Padma Vibhushan to E. Sreedharan (Metro Man).
Bharat Ratna awarded posthumously to Atal Bihari Vajpayee.

International Awards

Nobel Peace Prize 2024: Women-led anti-war movement in Ukraine.
UNESCO Peace Prize: India for cross-border diplomacy.

Economic Affairs

Budget 2025 Highlights

Capital expenditure increased by 22%.
Defence budget crosses ₹6 lakh crore.
Income tax slab revised for middle class.

RBI Policies

Repo rate unchanged at 6.50%.
Launch of Digital Rupee 2.0.

Science & Technology

ISRO and DRDO Highlights

Gaganyaan Uncrewed Test Flight successful.
DRDO tests Anti-Drone Swarm System.

Innovations and Discoveries

India’s First AI Law passed.
New COVID variant vaccine launched.

Environment and Ecology

Climate Summits and Reports

India hosts Global Tiger Forum 2025.
IPCC Report shows India’s climate efforts effective.

India’s Green Initiatives

Green Hydrogen Mission Phase 2 launched.
India becomes largest solar energy producer.

Top Appointments and Resignations

New Election Commissioner: Dr. Rajiv Kumar
Foreign Secretary: Vinay Kwatra
Resignation: RBI Deputy Governor M. D. Patra

Obituaries

Ramoji Rao, media tycoon, passed away.
Milkha Singh Jr., son of the legend, passed away.
General Bipin Rawat’s wife, Madhulika Rawat, remembered for social work.

100 Most Important Current Affairs Questions and Answers 2025

🔥 These are hand-picked from Shield Defence Academy for all competitive exams:

Q: Who won the Nobel Peace Prize in 2024?
A: Women-led anti-war movement in Ukraine
Q: What is the capital outlay in Budget 2025?
A: ₹11.11 lakh crore
Q: Which Indian female cricketer won the ICC award in 2024?
A: Harmanpreet Kaur
Q: What is India’s GDP rank globally in 2025?
A: 3rd
Q: Who is the current CDS of India?
A: General Anil Chauhan

Q: Which country hosted the BRICS Summit 2025?
A: Brazil
Q: Who is the current Chief Election Commissioner of India (2025)?
A: Dr. Rajiv Kumar
Q: Which Indian mission was successful in testing crew escape systems in 2025?
A: Gaganyaan Mission
Q: What is the name of the new AI law introduced in India?
A: AI Regulation and Safety Act 2025
Q: Which Indian city topped the Smart City Index 2025?
A: Surat
Q: Who became the first Indian to win 2 All England Badminton titles?
A: Lakshya Sen
Q: What is the theme of Republic Day 2025?
A: “Viksit Bharat: Ek Sapna, Ek Sankalp”
Q: When was the PM Suryodaya Yojana launched?
A: January 22, 2025
Q: Who is the Defence Minister of India in 2025?
A: Rajnath Singh
Q: Which country signed a defence pact with India in February 2025?
A: France
Q: What is the name of India’s digital currency updated in 2025?
A: Digital Rupee 2.0
Q: Which Indian film won the Oscar for Best International Feature in 2025?
A: “Desh Ki Mitti”
Q: What is India’s total medal count in the Paris Olympics 2024?
A: 10 medals
Q: Who is the new CEO of NITI Aayog?
A: Anurag Jain
Q: Which Indian state became 100% solar powered in 2025?
A: Gujarat
Q: What is India’s growth rate forecasted by IMF for 2025?
A: 6.8%
Q: Who became the youngest IAS officer in 2025?
A: Shruti Jaiswal (21 years old)
Q: Which country is India’s largest trade partner in 2025?
A: USA
Q: Name India’s newest aircraft carrier made fully operational in 2025.
A: INS Vikrant
Q: What is India’s rank in Global Happiness Index 2025?
A: 115th
Q: Who is appointed as India’s Foreign Secretary in 2025?
A: Vinay Mohan Kwatra
Q: Which Indian state launched the ‘Har Ghar Internet’ scheme?
A: Kerala
Q: What is the name of the DRDO’s anti-drone system launched in 2025?
A: Indra Net
Q: Who is the new Chief Minister of Maharashtra (2025)?
A: Devendra Fadnavis
Q: Which city hosted the Khelo India Games 2025?
A: Bhopal
Q: Which Indian company became the most valuable in 2025?
A: Reliance Industries
Q: What is the theme of International Yoga Day 2025?
A: “Yoga for Self and Society”
Q: Who received the Padma Shri for contributions to Indian classical dance?
A: Mallika Sarabhai
Q: What was the venue for G20 Summit 2025?
A: Cape Town, South Africa
Q: Which state launched India’s first carbon credit market?
A: Tamil Nadu
Q: What is India’s fiscal deficit target for 2025–26?
A: 5.1% of GDP
Q: Who is the present chairman of ISRO (2025)?
A: Dr. S. Somanath
Q: Name the Indian satellite launched in 2025 for disaster management.
A: RISAT-3
Q: What is the name of the joint India-UK naval exercise in 2025?
A: Konkan 2025
Q: Who wrote the book “Wings of Fire: Part 2”?
A: Srijan Pal Singh
Q: Which country awarded PM Modi the Order of Zayed II in 2025?
A: UAE
Q: India signed the Arctic Research Treaty with which countries?
A: Norway, Russia, and Canada
Q: What is the India Innovation Index 2025 rank of Karnataka?
A: 1st
Q: Who is the new Chief of Army Staff (COAS) of India?
A: Lt. Gen. Upendra Dwivedi
Q: Which Indian airport became carbon-neutral in 2025?
A: Cochin International Airport
Q: Who won the Miss World 2025 title?
A: Priya Rajput (India)
Q: Which tech company launched the ‘Made in India AI Assistant’?
A: TCS
Q: What is the literacy rate in India according to 2025 survey?
A: 78.2%
Q: What was the name of India’s Mars Rover planned in 2025?
A: Mangalyaan-2
Q: Which country hosted the Asian Games 2024?
A: China

Q51 to Q100 of Top 100 Current Affairs Questions and Answers 2025

Q: What is India’s rank in Global Gender Gap Report 2025?
A: 116
Q: What is the full form of the PM-GAY scheme?
A: Pradhan Mantri Gramin Awas Yojana
Q: Who became the youngest medalist at Asian Games 2024 from India?
A: Aarav Sharma (14, Gymnastics)
Q: Which state topped the School Education Quality Index 2025?
A: Punjab
Q: Which city hosted Defence Expo 2025?
A: Lucknow
Q: What is the name of India’s first AI-focused university?
A: Bharat AI University, Bengaluru
Q: What is the full name of the law passed on Uniform Civil Code?
A: UCC Act 2025
Q: Which Indian state legalized remote voting for NRIs in 2025?
A: Goa
Q: Who is the new Governor of RBI (2025)?
A: T. Rabi Sankar
Q: Which Indian app won the “Best Government App” award globally?
A: UMANG
Q: What is the new unemployment rate in India as per Q1 2025?
A: 6.2%
Q: What was India’s forex reserve as of March 2025?
A: $655 Billion
Q: Which initiative aims at digital literacy for rural women?
A: Nari Shakti Net
Q: India’s first underwater metro is operational in which city?
A: Kolkata
Q: Who became the first Indian pilot in NASA’s Moon mission crew?
A: Wing Commander Ananya Roy
Q: What is the full form of SAMAR weapon system?
A: Surface to Air Missile for Area Response
Q: Who is the current Chairman of DRDO?
A: Dr. Samir V. Kamat
Q: What is the national health theme for 2025?
A: “Healthcare for All by 2030”
Q: What is the name of India’s newest Tiger Reserve (2025)?
A: Dandeli Tiger Reserve, Karnataka
Q: Which Indian state has the highest forest cover in 2025?
A: Madhya Pradesh
Q: Which Indian won the Abel Prize 2025 in Mathematics?
A: Dr. Raghav Menon
Q: Who is the new Chief Justice of India (2025)?
A: Justice P. Venkataramana
Q: Which space mission aims at solar study by ISRO in 2025?
A: Aditya L2
Q: Which Indian startup became a unicorn in defence tech?
A: Tonbo Imaging
Q: What is India’s rank in the Global Innovation Index 2025?
A: 39
Q: Which project was launched for electric vehicle promotion in India?
A: EV Push India 3.0
Q: Which city hosted the Indian Science Congress 2025?
A: Bhubaneswar
Q: What is the name of the national drone corridor project?
A: Bharat Udaan Path
Q: Which app was launched for SSB interview prep by Shield Defence Academy?
A: Shield SSB Coach
Q: What is the minimum weightage of current affairs in AFCAT 2025?
A: 15–20%
Q: India signed a space collaboration deal with which nation in 2025?
A: Japan
Q: Which Indian swimmer broke Asian record in 2025?
A: Aryan Nehra
Q: What’s India’s target for net-zero carbon emissions?
A: 2070
Q: Who was the first Indian woman boxer to win Olympic gold?
A: Lovlina Borgohain
Q: What is the theme of Earth Day 2025?
A: “Invest in Our Planet”
Q: Which app helps in defence current affairs revision?
A: Shield Daily Dose
Q: India’s new Chief of Naval Staff (2025)?
A: Admiral Sanjay Mahindru
Q: Where is the new DRDO research hub set up?
A: Hyderabad
Q: India became the top exporter of which crop in 2025?
A: Basmati Rice
Q: Which country hosted SAARC meet after a decade in 2025?
A: Nepal
Q: What is the new education policy for defence aspirants called?
A: Mission Lakshya
Q: What new scheme was launched for NCC cadets?
A: NCC Elevate
Q: Where was the Sainik School of Excellence launched?
A: Varanasi
Q: What new scheme empowers women in defence recruitment?
A: Shakti Sena
Q: Who authored “The Soldier’s Mind”?
A: Major Gaurav Arya
Q: What is the latest defence export target for India?
A: ₹50,000 crore by 2026
Q: What new medal was introduced for bravery in 2025?
A: Shaurya Padak
Q: India’s space tourism policy was launched under which name?
A: Astro Bharat
Q: What is the official motto of NDA in 2025?
A: “Service Before Self, Always”
Q: What is the key keyword for success in defence exams?
A: “Preparation, Practice, Precision”

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