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[April 2025] Current Affairs Quiz
When you’re asked about current affairs in exams or interviews, do you feel confident you can answer any topic right away?This article presents multiple-choice quizzes on current issues from April 2025 across a wide range of fields—politics, economics, culture, and international affairs.They’re the kinds of questions that seem familiar yet can surprisingly make you hesitate.Each comes with an explanation, so you’ll naturally build knowledge while enjoying the quiz.Give it a try as a way to test yourself for exams or interview preparation!
[April 2025] Current Affairs Quiz (1–10)
What media was discontinued at the end of February 2025?
- cassette tape
- floppy disk
- MD
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MD
The product announced to be discontinued at the end of February 2025 is the MD. MD stands for MiniDisc, an audio medium released by Sony in 1992. It became a major medium for listening to music during the Heisei era, but due to declining demand, production has been discontinued.
What is the highest lottery prize amount ever won that was released in March 2025?
- 1.2 billion yen
- 1.5 billion yen
- 1 billion yen
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1.2 billion yen
The highest lottery prize ever in March 2025 was 1.2 billion yen. It was the first prize in the Lotto 7 drawing held on March 14, which had been increased from 1 billion yen to 1.2 billion yen in February due to a rollover.
What is the name of the game’s world championship that a Japanese player won in March 2025?
- Street Fighter 6
- League of Legends
- TEKKEN 8
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Street Fighter 6
In March 2025, at the Street Fighter 6 World Championship, Japan’s player Sho achieved a splendid victory. This was a major accomplishment for Japan’s fighting game community as well.
When is the release date of the Nintendo Switch 2 that was detailed in March 2025?
- May 20, 2025
- June 5, 2025
- July 15, 2025
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June 5, 2025
In the Nintendo Direct held on April 2, 2025, details about the Nintendo Switch 2 were announced. The presentation revealed the console’s features, new titles, release date, and pricing. It also drew attention for its strict anti-resale measures.
How did the selling price of imported wheat from April 2025 compare with the previous term?
- a 4.6% increase
- No change
- a 4.6% reduction
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a 4.6% reduction
The selling price of imported wheat from April 2025 has been reduced by 4.6% compared to the previous term. This is due to increased production and falling prices as weather conditions stabilized in wheat-producing regions such as the United States and Canada.
What is the name of the character played by actor Val Kilmer, who passed away in April 2025, in the film Top Gun?
- Iceman
- Maverick
- Goose
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Iceman
Val Kilmer played Iceman, the rival of the protagonist Maverick, in the film Top Gun. In the sequel, Top Gun: Maverick, he reprised the role of Iceman in a moving scene that drew significant attention.
What is the original game that is set to be adapted into a film starring Kazunari Ninomiya in August 2025?
- Exit 8
- A Different Winter of Us
- Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin
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Exit 8
“The Exit 8” is a video game released by KOTAKE CREATE. You walk through corridors inside a train station, spotting hidden “anomalies” along the way. It gained popularity with releases across multiple platforms—Nintendo Switch, Meta Quest, PlayStation, and Xbox—and is set to receive a live-action film adaptation in August 2025.