Staying updated with current affairs and GK is crucial for cracking NDA.
At Major Kalshi Classes (MKC), our experts emphasize regular current affairs practice as it sharpens memory, improves exam accuracy, and enhances overall preparation.
Below are 50 most important current affairs questions with answers for NDA 2 2025, carefully selected from MKC’s expert-designed model papers to help aspirants strengthen their knowledge and boost confidence for the exam.
How Does Practicing Current Affairs Help?
Regular practice of current affairs sharpens awareness, improves exam accuracy, and boosts performance in the GK section of defence exams.
Staying updated with current affairs is crucial for aspirants preparing for defence examinations like NDA, CDS, AFCAT, and others.
It not only helps in scoring higher marks in the General Knowledge section but also builds analytical skills and awareness about national and international events. Practicing current affairs daily develops memory retention, improves decision-making during exams, and provides an edge in the SSB interview as well.
Hence, consistent practice ensures holistic preparation and confidence in tackling dynamic questions.
By solving these 50 questions, aspirants can evaluate their current affairs knowledge, identify weak areas, and strengthen their overall exam preparation:
Which of the following planets takes maximum time to complete its revolution around the sun?
(a) Earth
(b) Jupiter
(c) Mars
(d) Venus
Answer: (b) Jupiter
Equinox, means the date on which:
(a) day and night are of same duration
(b) day are comparatively longer than night
(c) nights are comparatively longer than days
(d) the shortest day and shortest night recorded in a year
Answer: (a) day and night are of same duration
Assertion (A): The structure of the interior of the earth is known through the seismic waves.
Reason (R): S waves move in solid, liquid, gas whereas P waves move only in solids.
Codes:
(a) Both A & R are true & R is the correct explanation of A
(b) Both A & R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A
(c) A is true but R is false
(d) R is true but A is false
Answer: (c) A is true but R is false
Which of the following pairs is correct?
(a) Kenya – Campos
(b) Argentina – Pampas
(c) Venezuela – Savannah
(d) USA – Steppes
Answer: (b) Argentina – Pampas
The famous Anguliyonuma (Finger) lake region is situated at?
(a) Australia
(b) Austria
(c) USA
(d) Britain
Answer: (b) Austria
Match the following desert winds with their countries:
A. Sirocco – ( )
B. Brick Fielder – ( )
C. Simoom – ( )
D. Bagiou – ( )
Options:
(a) 1 2 3 4
(b) 2 1 3 4
(c) 4 2 3 1
(d) 4 3 2 1
Answer: (c) 4 2 3 1 (Sirocco–Italy, Brick Fielder–Australia, Simoom–Iran, Bagiou–Philippines)
The first petroleum oil well was dug in 1859 in which country?
(a) Russia
(b) USA
(c) Saudi Arabia
(d) Kuwait
Answer: (b) USA
Consider the following Statements:
a)The longitudinal line of Jabalpur is located between Indore and Bhopal.
b)The latitude of Aurangabad is between Vadodara and Pune.
c)Bengaluru is more southward than Chennai.
Codes:
(a) 1 and 3
(b) Only 2
(c) 2 and 3
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Answer: (b) Only 2
Match List-I with List-II (Topography & Rocks):
A. Marwar Highlands – ( )
B. Bundelkhand Highlands – ( )
C. Meghalaya Highlands – ( )
D. Maharashtra Plateau – ( )
Options:
(a) 2 3 1 4
(b) 2 1 3 4
(c) 4 3 1 2
(d) 4 1 3 2
Answer: (b) 2 1 3 4
The origin of which of the following three rivers of Peninsular India is located in the Amarkantak region?
(a) Chambal, Betwa, Luni
(b) Godavari, Krishna, Cauvery
(c) Son, Mahanadi, Narmada
(d) Narmada, Krishna, Venganga
Answer: (c) Son, Mahanadi, Narmada
Which of the following pairs is not correctly matched?
(a) Shivasamudram Falls – Cauvery
(b) Chulia Falls – Chambal
(c) Jog Falls – Krishna
(d) Dhuandhar Falls – Narmada
Answer: (c) Jog Falls – Krishna (actually on Sharavathi river)
In India, the place which receives the most deficient rainfall is?
(a) Leh
(b) Bikaner
(c) Jaisalmer
(d) Cherrapunji
Answer: (a) Leh
Which of the following statements is not true for laterite soils?
(a) These are soils of humidity leached soils
(b) These are highly leached soils
(c) The fertility of these soils is very low
(d) This soil has low fertility
Answer: (a) These are soils of humidity leached soils
Which of the following is known as “Fire of Forest”?
(a) Bauhinia Variegata
(b) J.K. Randa Memosephalia
(c) Butea Monosperma
(d) Tectona Grandis
Answer: (c) Butea Monosperma (Palash tree)
Match List-I with List-II (States & National Parks):
A. Uttarakhand – ( )
B. Assam – ( )
C. Odisha – ( )
D. Karnataka – ( )
Options:
(a) 1 2 3 4
(b) 2 4 3 1
(c) 4 3 2 1
(d) 2 3 1 4
Answer: (b) 2 4 3 1
Which of the following statements is/are true?
(a) Widespread tea cultivation is done in the Surma Valley
(b) Coffee is extensively cultivated in the Dandakaranya region
(c) In the lower Gangetic plains cotton is extensively grown
(d) In West Bengal, tobacco is grown extensively
Answer: (a) Widespread tea cultivation is done in the Surma Valley
Which of the following projects is correctly matched?
Ukai Project – Gujarat
Kukari Project – Maharashtra
Salal Project – Jammu & Kashmir
Codes:
(a) 1, 2, 3
(b) 1, 2
(c) 2, 3
(d) 1, 3
Answer: (d) 1, 3
18. Match the following mining regions with minerals:
A. Gurumahisani – ( )
B. Talcher – ( )
C. Jaduguda – ( )
D. Zawar – ( )
Options:
(a) 3 4 2 1
(b) 3 2 1 4
(c) 2 4 3 1
(d) 1 2 3 4
Answer: (a) 3 4 2 1 (Iron ore–Coal–Uranium–Lead)
19. Integral Coach Factory is located at:
(a) Chittaranjan (West Bengal)
(b) Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh)
(c) Jamshedpur (Jharkhand)
(d) Perambur (Tamil Nadu)
Answer: (d) Perambur (Tamil Nadu)
20. Which set of states will benefit the most from Konkan Railways?
(a) Goa, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Kerala
(b) Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Kerala
(c) Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Goa, Maharashtra
(d) Gujarat, Maharashtra, Goa, Tamil Nadu
Answer: (a) Goa, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Kerala
21. Shampaigne tribe is found in which of the following places?
(a) Nilgiri Mountains
(b) Nicobar Islands
(c) Spiti Valley
(d) Lakshadweep Islands
Answer: (b) Nicobar Islands
22. In order from lowest to highest, which is the correct sequence of Union Territories in terms of population density?
(a) Chandigarh – Lakshadweep – Delhi – Puducherry
(b) Lakshadweep – Puducherry – Chandigarh – Delhi
(c) Puducherry – Lakshadweep – Chandigarh – Delhi
(d) Lakshadweep – Puducherry – Delhi – Chandigarh
Answer: (b) Lakshadweep – Puducherry – Chandigarh – Delhi
23. Which of the following statements about Indus Valley Civilization is/are true?
It was much larger than other contemporary civilizations.
The people were peace loving.
They believed in worship of the Sun and magical art.
The urban character ended with Mesopotamian decline.
They knew the lost-wax technique.
Codes:
(a) 1, 2, 3, 4
(b) 1, 3, 4, 5
(c) 2, 3, 4, 5
(d) All of these
Answer: (d) All of these
24. Match the following:
A. Shiksha – ( )
B. Kalpsutra – ( )
C. Nirukt – ( )
D. Chhand – ( )
Options:
(a) 1 2 3 4
(b) 1 2 4 3
(c) 2 1 3 4
(d) 4 3 2 1
Answer: (a) 1 2 3 4 (Shiksha–Phonetics, Kalpsutra–Rituals, Nirukt–Etymology, Chhand–Prosody)
25. Which of the following was not a base of Mauryan period material culture?
Excessive use of iron
Dominance of Ahat (distorted) coins
Abundant black polished earthen potteries
Use of baked bricks
Use of ventricular wells
Codes:
(a) 1, 2, 3 and 4
(b) 2, 3, 4 and 5
(c) 1, 3, 4 and 5
(d) All of these
Answer: (a) 1, 2, 3 and 4
26. Which of the following became the main cause of rapid growth of trade in the Gupta period?
(a) The necessities of the Roman empire
(b) The success of the banking system
(c) The circulation of better coins
(d) Encouragement provided by the Kings
Answer: (c) The circulation of better coins
27. Which of the following is not correctly matched?
(a) Mahabaladhikrit – Senapati
(b) Mahadandnayak – Judge
(c) Mahaashwapati – The head of Tuskers army
(d) Mahaakshpatalik – Highest official of Accounts department
Answer: (c) Mahaashwapati – The head of Tuskers army (actually head of cavalry)
28. The secret of the success of the East India Company in India was?
(a) Lack of National feeling in India
(b) Company’s army had western training and advanced weapons
(c) Indian soldiers lacked national feeling and could be hired
(d) All of the above
Answer: (d) All of the above
29. Consider the following:
Dadabhai Naoroji was the first nationalist leader to estimate India’s per capita income.
Dr. V.K.R.V. Rao made the first scientific evaluation of national income.
Codes:
(a) Only 1
(b) Only 2
(c) 1 and 2 both
(d) None
Answer: (c) 1 and 2 both
30. Assertion (A): Bal Gangadhar Tilak opposed the Age of Consent Act of 1891.
Reason (R): According to him, the British had no right to interfere in Indian religious and social customs.
Codes:
(a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
(b) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation
(c) A is true but R is false
(d) A is false but R is true
Answer: (a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
31. The English were successful in suppressing the Revolt of 1857 in Rajput States because –
(a) The local rulers did not support the revolutionaries
(b) The educated middle class supported the British
(c) The cantonment soldiers were not ready to accept the Rajputana State
(d) The newspapers failed to project the real objectives of the revolutionaries
Answer: (a) The local rulers did not support the revolutionaries
32. Which of the following pairs is correctly matched?
Champaran Satyagraha – Mahatma Gandhi
Ahmedabad Mill Labourers – Morarji Desai
Kheda Satyagraha – Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
Codes:
(a) 1 and 2
(b) 2 and 3
(c) 1 and 3
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Answer: (c) 1 and 3
33. Consider the following statements:
The author of the book Geeta Rahasya was Bal Gangadhar Tilak.
Macaulay, neglecting Indian culture, termed it a “storehouse of superstitions.”
Codes:
(a) Only 1
(b) Only 2
(c) 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Answer: (c) 1 and 2
34. The Lahore Session (1929) of Indian National Congress is famous because:
Congress passed a resolution demanding total independence.
The dispute between extremists and moderates was resolved.
A resolution rejecting the two-nation theory was passed.
Codes:
(a) Only 1
(b) 2 and 3
(c) 1 and 3
(d) None
Answer: (a) Only 1
35. Chronological merger of native states during British rule –
Jhansi
Sambhalpur
Satara
Options:
(a) 1–2–3
(b) 1–3–2
(c) 3–2–1
(d) 3–1–2
Answer: (c) 3–2–1
36. Which of the following elements have been borrowed from the British Constitution?
Rule of Law
Judicial Independence
Process of Law making
Parliamentary Government
Codes:
(a) 1, 3 and 4
(b) 1, 2 and 3
(c) 2, 3 and 4
(d) 2 and 4
Answer: (a) 1, 3 and 4
37. Directive Principles are also known as a dossier of social revolution. Which Article of the Indian Constitution indicates this?
(a) Article 38
(b) Article 49
(c) Article 50
(d) Article 51
Answer: (a) Article 38
38. In the election of the Vice President, who are members of the electoral college?
(a) Elected members of Lok Sabha
(b) All the elected members of Parliament
(c) All the members of Parliament
(d) All the members of Parliament and State Legislatures
Answer: (c) All the members of Parliament
39. The Original jurisdiction of Court implies?
(a) Right to pass death sentence
(b) Power of hearing cases that occurred in foreign countries
(c) Ability to hear cases at the first instance
(d) Power of government to give advice on legal matters
Answer: (c) Ability to hear cases at the first instance
40. Consider the following statements about Human Rights Commission:
It is a non-constitutional body constituted under the Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993.
Its President must be a retired Chief Justice of India or retired judge of the Supreme Court.
Codes:
(a) 1 and 2
(b) Only 1
(c) Only 2
(d) None
Answer: (a) 1 and 2
41. Under whose chairmanship has the Round Table Conference of Young Leaders been organized recently?
(a) Prime Minister Narendra Modi
(b) Home Minister Amit Shah
(c) Union Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya
(d) None of these
Answer: (c) Union Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya
42. Recently the largest Asian tortoise species has been reintroduced in the community reserve of which state?
(a) Manipur
(b) Mizoram
(c) Assam
(d) Nagaland
Answer: (d) Nagaland
43. The world’s rarest blood group “CRIB” has been discovered in a woman from which city in India?
(a) Bangalore
(b) Chennai
(c) Mumbai
(d) New Delhi
Answer: (b) Chennai
44. Which country has recently become the 107th member of the International Solar Alliance (ISA)?
(a) Ukraine
(b) Canada
(c) Moldova
(d) China
Answer: (c) Moldova
45. On August 3, 2025, China started joint naval exercises in the Sea of Japan with which country?
(a) Russia
(b) North Korea
(c) Japan
(d) Malaysia
Answer: (a) Russia
46. Under whose chairmanship has a round table conference of young leaders been organized recently?
(a) Prime Minister Narendra Modi
(b) Home Minister Amit Shah
(c) Union Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya
(d) None of these
Answer: (c) Union Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya
47. Where has the third ship of Nilgiri Project 17A been handed over to the Indian Navy recently?
(a) Mumbai
(b) Chennai
(c) Visakhapatnam
(d) Kolkata
Answer: (d) Kolkata
48. Recently, which company has introduced the “Freedom Plan” to provide free 4G services for one month on the occasion of Independence Day?
(a) Reliance Jio
(b) Bharti Airtel
(c) BSNL
(d) Vodafone Idea
Answer: (a) Reliance Jio
49. The Cabinet has approved the implementation of Pradhan Mantri Dhan-Dhanya Krishi Yojana in how many districts?
(a) 50 districts
(b) 75 districts
(c) 100 districts
(d) 150 districts
Answer: (b) 75 districts
50. Where has India’s first AI-powered blood test been launched?
(a) Hyderabad
(b) Amaravati
(c) Chennai
(d) Bengaluru
Answer: (d) Bengaluru
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