17th April 2025
National Current Affairs (India)
🇮🇳 1. India’s DRDO Successfully Tests 'Gaurav' Glide Bomb
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has successfully completed trials of the long-range glide bomb 'Gaurav' from a Sukhoi-30MKI aircraft. This advancement enhances India's precision strike capabilities.
🌊 2. Namami Gange Mission 2.0 Launched
The Indian government has initiated Namami Gange Mission 2.0, focusing on sustainable river rejuvenation and community participation to clean the Ganga River.
🛰️ 3. Indian Astronaut-Designate to Visit ISS
NASA has announced that Indian astronaut-designate Shubhanshu Shukla is likely to fly to the International Space Station (ISS) as soon as May this year, marking a significant milestone in India's space endeavors.
🌍 International Current Affairs
🌐 1. Sudan Civil War Enters Third Year Amidst Humanitarian Crisis
A London summit aimed at addressing Sudan's ongoing civil war concluded with limited progress. Over 25 million Sudanese face acute food insecurity, and the international response remains underfunded.
✈️ 2. Travel Disruptions Expected Across Europe
📘 Current Affairs Quiz – April 17, 2025
1. Which organization successfully tested the long-range glide bomb 'Gaurav'?
- A) ISRO
- B) HAL
- C) DRDO
- D) BARC
2. What is the main focus of the newly launched Namami Gange Mission 2.0?
- A) River Linking
- B) Industrial Development
- C) Sustainable river rejuvenation
- D) Dam Construction
3. Shubhanshu Shukla, who is set to visit the International Space Station, is an astronaut-designate from which country?
- A) USA
- B) France
- C) India
- D) Japan
4. The civil war in which African country has entered its third year with a major humanitarian crisis?
- A) Nigeria
- B) Sudan
- C) Ethiopia
- D) Kenya
5. Which major European airport is expected to face disruptions due to ground handling staff strikes?
- A) Frankfurt Airport
- B) Charles de Gaulle Airport
- C) London Heathrow Airport
- D) London Gatwick Airport
