As the CDS 2 2025 exam will be held on 14th September 2025, the admit card for the CDS 2 exam has also been released.
So, this phase is for revision, for which the student needs a quick glance at some important current affairs to boost their preparation
UPSC CDS 2 2025: Most Important Current Affairs
The list and PDF for current affairs are attached in this article. The best CDS coaching in India, Major Kalshi Classes (MKC), has compiled all the important top 50 questions in one place.
These top 50 current affairs questions for the CDS 2 exam are very important for the last-minute revision.
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50 Current Affairs Questions With Answers
The important 50-question list with answers is as follows:
Which country conducted the ‘Drone Prahar Exercise’ to test drone technologies in combat zones?
[A] China
[B] Russia
[C] USA
[D] India
Answer: D
Who has established the COP-33 cell to host the 2028 UN Climate Summit?
[A] Germany
[B] Russia
[C] India
[D] Brazil
Answer: CWho launched the ‘Global Specs 2030’ initiative?
[A] UNICEF
[B] World Bank
[C] World Health Organisation
[D] Google
Answer: CWho has been appointed as the first woman vice-chancellor of IGNOU?
[A] Najma Akhtar
[B] Radha Sharma
[C] Uma Kanjilal
[D] Gautami Sharma
Answer: CHow many individuals were honored with the Padma Vibhushan Award in 2025?
[A] 4
[B] 5
[C] 7
[D] 6
Answer: CWhich organization has launched the enhanced Certificate of Origin (eCoO) 2.0 system?
[A] Reserve Bank of India (RBI)
[B] Export Promotion Council (EPC)
[C] Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT)
[D] Federation of Indian Export Organisations (FIEO)
Answer: C
Which organization approved the 2nd Living drug, Qartemi, for treating blood cancer?
[A] Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR)
[B] Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO)
[C] All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi
[D] Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Answer: B
In which of the following states will the world’s largest data center be built?
[A] Gujarat
[B] Odisha
[C] Maharashtra
[D] Uttar Pradesh
Answer: AHow many people have been announced to be given the Padma Award by the government of India in 2025?
[A] 121
[B] 139
[C] 140
[D] 155
Answer: BWhich bank becomes the first Indian bank to implement Clari5’s NCRP Integration Solution?
[A] Punjab National Bank
[B] Bank of Baroda
[C] Bank of India
[D] Canara Bank
Answer: AThe Polavaram Multipurpose Project, which was seen in the news, is located in which state?
[A] Kerala
[B] Karnataka
[C] Andhra Pradesh
[D] Maharashtra
Answer: CIndia hosted the Second BIMSTEC Expert Group Meeting on Cyber Security Cooperation in which city?
[A] Hyderabad
[B] Chennai
[C] New Delhi
[D] Bengaluru
Answer: C
Who was recently appointed as the brand ambassador of FICCI FRAMES?
[A] Sachin Tendulkar
[B] Akshay Kumar
[C] Virat Kohli
[D] Ayushmann Khurrana
Answer: D
Which country will host the Chess World Cup 2025?
[A] India
[B] Germany
[C] USA
[D] Norway
Answer: A
Which Ministry of the Government of India is responsible for the Kalagram for Mahakumbh 2025?
[A] Ministry of Culture, Government of India;
[B] Ministry of Tourism, Government of India
[C] Indian Council for Cultural Relations
[D] Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India
Answer: A
Which country does Prime Minister Ilza Amado Vaz, who recently announced her resignation, belong to?
[A] Cameroon
[B] Sao Tome and Principe
[C] Chad
[D] Democratic Republic of the Congo
Answer: B
Which Indian Navy ship conducted the hydrographic survey of Mauritius recently?
[A] INS Viraat
[B] INS Sarvekshak
[C] INS Kalvari
[D] INS Saryu
Answer: B
The United States jointly develops National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile Systems (NASAMS) with which country?
[A] France
[B] Norway
[C] Greece
[D] Australia
Answer: B
What is SANJAY, recently seen in the news?
[A] Battlefield Surveillance System
[B] Light Weight Battle Tank
[C] Drone
[D] None of these
Answer: A
The Dhanauri wetland, recently which is seen in the news, is located in?
[A] Maharashtra
[B] Uttarakhand
[C] Uttar Pradesh
[D] Bihar
Answer: C
Which state is at the top of the Fiscal Health Index Report 2025, recently released by NITI Aayog?
[A] Karnataka
[B] Tamil Nadu
[C] Kerala
[D] Odisha
Answer: D
The Typhoon Missile System was developed by which country?
[A] Russia
[B] France
[C] United States
[D] Japan
Answer: C
Who inaugurated the All India Campaign ‘Our Constitution, Our Respect’?
[A] Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar
[B] PM Narendra Modi
[C] Mr Rajnath Singh
[D] Om Birla
Answer: A
Which player won the ICC Men’s T20I Cricketer of the Year Award?
[A] Kuldeep Yadav
[B] Rishabh Pant
[C] Suryakumar Yadav
[D] None of these
Answer: C
Recently, Russian President Putin signed a new comprehensive strategic partnership agreement with which country after bilateral talks?
[A] Brazil
[B] Ukraine
[C] Iran
[D] None of these
Answer: C
Karpoori Thakur will be honored with the Bharat Ratna (posthumously), he was the former Chief Minister of which state?
[A] Karnataka
[B] Jharkhand
[C] Uttar Pradesh
[D] Bihar
Answer: D
What is the theme of the Tri-services tableau being showcased during the 76th Republic Day Parade in 2025?
[A] United India, Strong India
[B] Shashakt aur Surakshit Bharat
[C] India’s Defence Heritage
[D] Bharat’s Joint Defence Vision
Answer: B
M JANMAN scheme, which was seen in the news, is associated with which category of people?
[A] MSME Owners
[B] Farmers
[C] Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups
[D] Non-Resident Indians
Answer: D
Recently, which country has pulled out of the Paris Climate Agreement?
[A] France
[B] Germany
[C] America
[D] None of these
Answer: C
Which three states were granted full statehood on January 21, 1972?
[A] Nagaland, Manipur and Tripura
[B] Tripura, Manipur and Meghalaya
[C] Assam, Manipur and Mizoram
[D] Sikkim, Meghalaya and Tripura
Answer: B
Who is the author of the recently launched book ‘The World after Gaza’?
[A] Arundhati Roy
[B] Pankaj Mishra
[C] Chetan Bhagat
[D] Shashi Jharool
Answer: B
Which country recently became a partner state of the BRICS group? Scheme launched?
[A] Nigeria
[B] Saudi Arabia
[C] Iran
[D] Argentina
Answer: A
When was the recently discussed Beti Bachao Beti Padhao (BBBP) Scheme launched?
[A] 2014
[B] 2015
[C] 2016
[D] 2017
Answer: B
In the Vijay Hazare Trophy 2024-25 final, which team defeated Vidarbha to win the title?
[A] Tamil Nadu
[B] Karnataka
[C] Maharashtra
[D] Uttar Pradesh
Answer: B
Which organization has launched the quantum processor ‘Willow’?
[A] Amazon
[B] Meta
[C] Google
[D] Microsoft
Answer: C
When does the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) celebrate its foundation day every year?
[A] 18th January
[B] 20th January
[C] 19th January
[D] 21st January
Answer: C
In which state is Kokborak Day celebrated?
[A] Tripura
[B] Ladakh
[C] Arunachal Pradesh
[D] Rajasthan
Answer: A
Donald Trump is which number president of the United States?
[A] 46th
[B] 47th
[C] 45th
[D] 44th
Answer: B
Who recently won the India Open 2025 men’s singles title?
[A] Kidambi Srikanth
[B] H.S. Prannoy
[C] Viktor Axelsen
[D] Anthony Ginting
Answer: C
Which heritage site from India has been recently included in the World Monuments Watch List 2025?
[A] Kaziranga National Park
[B] Taj Mahal
[C] Ajanta – Ellora Caves
[D] Historic Building along the Musi River
Answer: B
Abdal-Kuri Island, which was seen in the news, is located in which ocean?
[A] Pacific Ocean
[B] Indian Ocean
[C] Atlantic Ocean
[D] Arctic Ocean
Answer: B
Which organisation released the Global Risks Report 2025?
[A] International Monetary Fund
[B] United Nations Development Programme
[C] World Economic Forum
[D] United Nations Environment Programme
Answer: C
The Nord Stream pipeline is constructed under which sea?
[A] Red Sea
[B] Arabian Sea
[C] Black Sea
[D] Baltic Sea
Answer: D
The Trajan 155 mm towed artillery gun system was developed by India and which country?
[A] Russia
[B] Australia
[C] Japan
[D] France
Answer: D
Which Indian Naval ship (INS) participated in the fourth edition of the multinational exercise LA PEROUSE?
[A] INS Surat
[B] INS Kolkata
[C] INS Mumbai
[D] INS Vikrant
Answer: C
Project Veer Gatha 4.0 is a joint initiative of which ministries?
[A] Ministry of Home Affairs and Ministry of Youth Affairs
[B] Ministry of Defence and Ministry of Education
[C] Ministry of Culture and Ministry of Defence
[D] Ministry of Education and Ministry of Sports
Answer: B
Which ministry has launched the National River Traffic and Navigation System (NRT & NS)?
[A] Ministry of Road Transport and Highways
[B] Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways
[C] Ministry of Jal Shakti
[D] Ministry of Defence
Answer: B
The Cyber-Security Grand Challenge (CSGC 2.0) has been launched by whom?
[A] Ministry of Defence and the Indian Army
[B] Ministry of Science and Technology and ISRO
[C] Ministry of Home Affairs and NITI Aayog
[D] Ministry of Technology and Data Security Council of India
Answer: D
Who has been sworn in as the new Justice of the Supreme Court?
[A] Justice Ashok Ganguly
[B] Justice K. Vinod Chandran
[C] Justice Vinod Kumar
[D] Justice Deepak Mishra
Answer: B
The falcated duck was recently spotted at which protected area in Haryana?
[A] Nahar Wildlife Sanctuary
[B] Bhindawas Wildlife Sanctuary
[C] Sultanpur National Park
[D] Kalesar National Park
Answer: C
