Daily Current Affairs 25 April 2025| English Hindi | UPSC PCS SSC
1. Which galaxy recently surprised scientists by appearing to lack dark matter?
a) NGC 4261
b) NGC 1052-DF2
c) NGC 3379
d) NGC 1300
2. What are the primary candidates for dark matter?
a) Electrons and protons
b) WIMPs and Axions
c) Cosmic rays
d) Black holes and solar flares
3. What percentage of the universe’s total mass-energy is made up of dark energy?
a) 5%
b) 27%
c) 68%
d) 1%
4. Where were the new fish species Labeo uru and Labeo chekida discovered?
a) Ganga Basin
b) Western Ghats
c) Andaman Islands
d) Sundarbans
5. Which river is associated with the Labeo uru species?
a) Krishna River
b) Chandragiri River
c) Yamuna River
d) Chalakkudy River
6. What organization developed the ALH Dhruv helicopter?
a) ISRO
b) DRDO
c) HAL
d) BEL
7. What is a key feature of ALH Dhruv making it suitable for high-altitude operations?
a) Infrared radar
b) Twin-engine & crashworthy design
c) Carbon composite fuselage
d) Flotation seats
8. What does the doctrine of parens patriae imply?
a) State as protector of vulnerable individuals
b) Right to privacy
c) Right to education
d) Right to legal representation
9. In which legal areas is the parens patriae doctrine applied in India?
a) Environmental clearance
b) Consumer protection & mental health
c) Intellectual property rights
d) Corporate law
10. What temperature criteria defines a heat wave in the plains of India?
a) ≥ 37°C
b) ≥ 40°C
c) ≥ 30°C
d) ≥ 35°C
11. What marks a ‘severe heat wave’ based on actual maximum temperature?
a) ≥ 43°C
b) ≥ 45°C
c) ≥ 47°C
d) ≥ 50°C
12. What are lipids NOT soluble in?
a) Water
b) Oil
c) Chloroform
d) Alcohol
13. Which of the following is NOT an example of a lipid?
a) Cholesterol
b) Keratin
c) Phospholipid
d) Steroid hormone
14. Where is the Arun-III Hydro Power Project located?
a) Sikkim
b) Nepal
c) Bhutan
d) Assam
15. Who is constructing the Arun-III Hydro Project?
a) Tata Power
b) SJVN
c) NTPC
d) Reliance Energy
16. What is the purpose of the NCAHP?
a) To treat diseases
b) To regulate allied health professions
c) To promote insurance
d) To regulate private universities
17. When was NCAHP established?
a) 2015
b) 2021
c) 2022
d) 2020
18. What does the Indus Waters Treaty allocate to India?
a) Eastern rivers
b) Western rivers
c) All six rivers
d) None
19. What type of geographical entity is Vatican City?
a) Island
b) Landlocked country
c) Archipelago
d) Coastal city
20. What is the Vatican Swiss Guard known for?
a) Youngest military unit
b) Oldest active military unit
c) Only air-based military force
d) Only armed naval unit
