1. Who became the first foreign player to complete 5,000 runs in IPL?
A. Andrew Tye B. Dale Steyn C. Mark Wood D. David Warner
Answer: D. David Warner
2. In which year did the Indian Premier League (IPL) begin?
A. 2010 B. 2007 C. 2009 D. 2008
Answer: D. 2008
3. The 15th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) was played in which year?
A. 2021 B. 2023 C. 2022 D. 2020
Answer: C. 2022
4. Who among the following was the founder and first Chairman & Commissioner of the IPL?
A. Raj Singh Dungarpur B. Lalit Modi C. Jagmohan Dalmiya D. Sandeep Patil
Answer: B. Lalit Modi
5. Since which year did the IPL start?
A. 2010 B. 2007 C. 2008 D. 2009
Answer: C. 2008
6. How many teams participated in IPL 2022?
A. 08 B. 12 C. 10 D. 14
Answer: C. 10
7. What milestone did Virat Kohli achieve in IPL 2025 (as of 15 April 2025)?
A. Scoring 10,000 IPL runs B. Winning 5 IPL titles C. Hitting 500 IPL sixes D. Registering a combined total of 1000 fours and sixes in IPL history
Answer: D. Registering a combined total of 1000 fours and sixes in IPL history
8. Who was IPL 2025’s Most Valuable Player (MVP) from Mumbai Indians?
A. Suryakumar Yadav B. Rohit Sharma C. Jasprit Bumrah D. Krunal Pandya
Answer: A. Suryakumar Yadav
9. Which of the following player-team pairs is correctly matched?
A. Virat Kohli – CSK B. Ruturaj Gaikwad – CSK C. Rohit Sharma – RCB D. Shubman Gill – MI
Answer: B. Ruturaj Gaikwad – CSK
10. ‘IPL’ is popularly known as ____.
A. Indian Prime League B. Indian Public Library C. Indian Premier League D. Indian Power Law
Answer: C. Indian Premier League
11. Which team won the 17th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL 2024)?
A. Kolkata Knight Riders B. Delhi Capitals C. Mumbai Indians D. Chennai Super Kings
Answer: A. Kolkata Knight Riders
12. Which team won the IPL Trophy in 2019?
A. Kings XI Punjab B. Chennai Super Kings C. Sunrisers Hyderabad D. Mumbai Indians
Answer: D. Mumbai Indians
13. What is the full form of IPL in cricket?
A. Indian Playing League B. Indian Position League C. Indian Passion League D. Indian Premier League
Answer: D. Indian Premier League
14. Consider the following statements about IPL:
- Two teams won the tournament five times each.
- Chennai Super Kings remained runner-up in five editions.
- On three occasions, the final was played abroad.
A. 1, 2 and 3 B. 2 and 3 only C. 1 and 2 only D. 3 only
Answer: A. 1, 2 and 3
15. In which year did the first IPL tournament take place?
A. 2005 B. 2007 C. 2008 D. 2010
Answer: C. 2008
India's Fertility Rate Drops Below Replacement Level for First Time.
India's Total Fertility Rate (TFR) has fallen below the replacement level for the first time, marking a major demographic milestone for the country.
According to the Sample Registration System Statistical Report 2024 released by the Office of the Registrar General and Census Commissioner under the Union Ministry of Home Affairs, the national TFR stood at 1.9 in 2024- below the replacement threshold of 2.1.
The replacement level refers to the average number of children a woman is expected to have during her reproductive years to maintain a stable population across generations.
Bihar tops fertility chart, Delhi records lowest rate
While the national average indicates a slowdown in population growth, the report highlights stark regional contrasts. Bihar recorded the highest fertility rate in the country at 2.9, followed by Uttar Pradesh at 2.6, Madhya Pradesh at 2.4 and Rajasthan at 2.3 - the only major states still above the replacement level.
In contrast, Delhi reported the country's lowest TFR at 1.2. Southern and western states continue to show significantly lower fertility rates.
Tamil Nadu, Kerala and West Bengal each recorded a TFR of 1.3, while Andhra Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir, Maharashtra and Punjab stood at 1.4. Himachal Pradesh, Karnataka and Telangana each reported a TFR of 1.5.
Indian Railways Launches New 18-Star Logo After Creation of South Coast Railway Zone.
Indian Railways has launched a new logo featuring 18 red stars, marking the establishment of the South Coast Railway (SCoR) as its 18th zonal railway. This new zone will officially commence operations on June 1, 2026.
The Railway Board approved the revised logo on May 27, 2026, to reflect the addition of SCoR. The headquarters for South Coast Railway is being established in Visakhapatnam
with an approved cost of Rs 183.58 crore, and tenders for its construction have been awarded.
SCoR will encompass the Guntakal, Guntur, Vijayawada, and Visakhapatnam (Waltair) railway divisions, serving parts of Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka, and Tamil Nadu. The Waltair Division of the East Coast Railway will be split; one part will form the new Rayagada Division under East Coast Railway, and the other part will be integrated into SCoR as the Visakhapatnam Division.
India Launches Logistics Port Performance Index.
India took another step towards modernising its maritime sector on Thursday with the launch of the Logistics Port Performance Index (LPPI) for FY 2024-25 and FOUR major digital initiatives aimed at improving governance, transparency and ease of doing business across the shipping ecosystem.
The LPPI, developed under the Sagar Aankalan framework, is a national benchmarking mechanism designed to assess and improve the operational performance of Indian ports. The index aligns with the PM Gati Shakti National Master Plan, Maritime India Vision 2030 and Maritime Amrit Kaal Vision 2047, and seeks to strengthen India's position in global logistics and maritime trade.
We have introduced the Logistics Port Performance Index (LPPI) for FY 2024-25. It is a major step towards improving the efficiency, transparency & global competitiveness of Indian ports. By promoting continuous improvement & global benchmarking, it will strengthen India’s position as a leading maritime power.
Indian ports featured among the world's top 100 ports in the World Bank's Container Port Performance Index 2024.
What is a Bambi Bucket?
A Bambi Bucket is a large, collapsible water-carrying device used in aerial firefighting. These buckets are suspended from a helicopter to scoop up and drop water onto wildfires efficiently. They are typically made of durable, fire-resistant materials like fiberglass or metal. They are suspended beneath the helicopter and can hold hundreds or even thousands of gallons of water.
The Bambi Bucket®, developed by Canadian inventor and entrepreneur Don Arney in 1982, radically changed aerial firefighting with its innovative design. This lightweight container can be stowed inside the helicopter, reducing drag until deployment. Unlike older, cumbersome models, the Bambi Bucket releases a solid column of water, ensuring precise and effective fire suppression. The Bambi Bucket represents a shift toward more innovative firefighting solutions.