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Current Affairs May 2025<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Most Important One Liners Questions and Answers – May 2025<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

Q1.<\/strong> Which unified app is Election Commission launching to replace over 40 existing platforms? Ans:<\/strong> ECINET<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q2.<\/strong> Which country became the 123rd member of the International Solar Alliance (ISA) recently? Ans:<\/strong> Angola<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q3.<\/strong> What operation did CBI launch to bust online child exploitation networks? Ans:<\/strong> Operation Hawk 2025<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q4.<\/strong> Which company launched India’s first AI-powered gold-melting ATM? Ans:<\/strong> Goldsikka<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q5.<\/strong> Through which dam did India reduce water flow to Pakistan citing strategic reasons? Ans:<\/strong> Baglihar Dam<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q6.<\/strong> Under which scheme were greenfield airports approved in Kota and Puri? Ans:<\/strong> UDAN scheme<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q7.<\/strong> When were the nationwide civil defence drills conducted in response to rising India-Pakistan tensions? Ans:<\/strong> May 7 to 9, 2025<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q8.<\/strong> How many Supreme Court judges’ assets were published promoting transparency? Ans:<\/strong> 21 judges<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q9.<\/strong> Which two states will be connected by India’s first inter-state cheetah corridor? Ans:<\/strong> Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q10.<\/strong> What is the worth of India’s first mortgage-backed Pass Through Certificates listed on NSE? Ans:<\/strong> \u20b91000 crore<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q11.<\/strong> What is the amount allocated for cashless treatment scheme for road accident victims? Ans:<\/strong> \u20b91.5 lakh<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q12.<\/strong> What was the name of India’s operation carrying out precision strikes on terror camps in Pakistan? Ans:<\/strong> Operation Sindoor<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q13.<\/strong> At which location is Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT) setting up an off-campus centre? Ans:<\/strong> GIFT City, Gujarat<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q14.<\/strong> Under which program were new projects approved in Agra, Prayagraj, and Bihar for wetland conservation? Ans:<\/strong> Namami Gange<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q15.<\/strong> Which Indian leader was honoured by Russia with a memorial plaque for WWII heroism? Ans:<\/strong> Biju Patnaik<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q16.<\/strong> What is the budget approved by Cabinet for IIT expansion in five locations? Ans:<\/strong> \u20b911,828.79 crore<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q17.<\/strong> What new feature did India introduce in its passports under Passport Seva 2.0? Ans:<\/strong> Chip-based e-passports with RFID and biometric data<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q18.<\/strong> Which mock drill did Bengaluru conduct to improve emergency preparedness? Ans:<\/strong> Operation Abhyas<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q19.<\/strong> How many snow leopards were found in Ladakh according to the recent study? Ans:<\/strong> 477 snow leopards<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q20.<\/strong> Which corridor was temporarily closed after Indian strikes under Operation Sindoor? Ans:<\/strong> Kartarpur Corridor<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q21.<\/strong> For how many years is Vietnam’s new Golden Visa valid to attract Indian investors? Ans:<\/strong> 10 years<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q22.<\/strong> By what percentage did India-New Zealand bilateral trade grow according to recent reports? Ans:<\/strong> 48.6%<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q23.<\/strong> What is India’s current maternal mortality ratio according to the latest data? Ans:<\/strong> 93 per lakh live births<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q24.<\/strong> What did the Commerce Ministry ban in aquaculture to combat antimicrobial resistance? Ans:<\/strong> Key antimicrobials<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q25.<\/strong> What is the name of India’s first transmedia entertainment city launched in Andhra Pradesh? Ans:<\/strong> Creator Land<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q26.<\/strong> How many jobs is the Creator Land project expected to create in digital media? Ans:<\/strong> 25,000 jobs<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q27.<\/strong> Where is India’s first Edu City being established in Maharashtra? Ans:<\/strong> Navi Mumbai<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q28.<\/strong> Which international event will Telangana host in 2025? Ans:<\/strong> Miss World 2025<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q29.<\/strong> Which date was declared as Traders Day by Tamil Nadu CM M.K. Stalin? Ans:<\/strong> May 5<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q30.<\/strong> Whose biopic is Maharashtra releasing to mark her 300th birth anniversary? Ans:<\/strong> Ahilyabai Holkar<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q31.<\/strong> What is the budget for Maharashtra’s Adishakti Abhiyan women welfare campaign? Ans:<\/strong> \u20b910.50 crore<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q32.<\/strong> Where did Arunachal Pradesh drill its first geothermal production well? Ans:<\/strong> Dirang<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q33.<\/strong> How much budget did Delhi approve for cloud-seeding trials with IIT Kanpur? Ans:<\/strong> \u20b93.21 crore<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q34.<\/strong> Which Kerala city joined WHO’s Global Age-Friendly Cities Network? Ans:<\/strong> Kozhikode<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q35.<\/strong> What is the investment amount for the BrahMos missile production unit in Lucknow? Ans:<\/strong> \u20b9300 crore<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q36.<\/strong> How many qubits does India’s largest quantum computer in Amaravati have? Ans:<\/strong> 156 qubits<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q37.<\/strong> Who won a second term as Australian Prime Minister? Ans:<\/strong> Anthony Albanese<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q38.<\/strong> How many seats did PAP win in Singapore’s General Election 2025 under Lawrence Wong? Ans:<\/strong> 87 out of 97 seats<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q39.<\/strong> Who was appointed as the new Prime Minister of Yemen amid economic crisis? Ans:<\/strong> Salem Bin Braik<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q40.<\/strong> What percentage of Indian exports will have duties eliminated under the India-UK FTA? Ans:<\/strong> 99%<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q41.<\/strong> Who became the new German Chancellor after a second vote? Ans:<\/strong> Friedrich Merz<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q42.<\/strong> What name did Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost take upon becoming the 267th pope? Ans:<\/strong> Pope Leo XIV<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q43.<\/strong> What amount of fine did RBI impose on SBI for regulatory non-compliance? Ans:<\/strong> \u20b91.72 crore<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q44.<\/strong> What was the total profit recorded by Public Sector Banks in FY25? Ans:<\/strong> \u20b91.78 lakh crore<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q45.<\/strong> By what percentage did SBI’s Q4 profit fall according to recent reports? Ans:<\/strong> 10%<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q46.<\/strong> How much equity does SBI plan to raise in FY26? Ans:<\/strong> \u20b925,000 crore<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q47.<\/strong> What is the name of SBI’s training initiative impacting over 2.3 lakh employees? Ans:<\/strong> ‘Next LEAP’ and ‘SuPer SBI’<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q48.<\/strong> Which Japanese bank is in talks to acquire 51% stake in Yes Bank? Ans:<\/strong> Sumitomo Mitsui (SMBC)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q49.<\/strong> Which foreign bank led credit card additions in FY25 with 216,997 new cards? Ans:<\/strong> HSBC<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q50.<\/strong> What rating did India secure from Morningstar DBRS with a stable outlook? Ans:<\/strong> “BBB” rating<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q51.<\/strong> Which company received Indian government approval for satellite internet services? Ans:<\/strong> Starlink<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q52.<\/strong> What is the name of Kotak Bank’s invite-only credit card offering 10 airmiles per \u20b9100? Ans:<\/strong> Solitaire Credit Card<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q53.<\/strong> To what percentage did Moody’s cut India’s 2025 GDP forecast? Ans:<\/strong> 6.3%<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q54.<\/strong> According to IMF, when is India projected to become the 4th largest economy? Ans:<\/strong> 2025<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q55.<\/strong> Which logistics company signed an MoU with IWAI to boost inland waterways cargo movement? Ans:<\/strong> Rhenus Logistics<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q56.<\/strong> On which day was the IBC Vietnam Chapter launched to boost Buddhist cooperation? Ans:<\/strong> UN Vesak Day 2025<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q57.<\/strong> When are the first negotiations for India-Chile CEPA scheduled? Ans:<\/strong> May 26-30, 2025<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q58.<\/strong> Who was recalled as IMF Executive Director 6 months before tenure end? Ans:<\/strong> K.V. Subramanian<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q59.<\/strong> Who was appointed as interim IMF Executive Director after K.V. Subramanian? Ans:<\/strong> Parameswaran Iyer<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q60.<\/strong> Who is named as Warren Buffett’s successor at Berkshire Hathaway? Ans:<\/strong> Greg Abel<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q61.<\/strong> Who was appointed as the new Managing Director of NFDC? Ans:<\/strong> Prakash Magdum<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q62.<\/strong> Which newspaper won multiple awards at the Pulitzer Prize 2025? Ans:<\/strong> The New York Times<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q63.<\/strong> Who was recommended as CMD of Oriental Insurance by FSIB? Ans:<\/strong> Sanjay Joshi<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q64.<\/strong> Who will succeed C.K. Venkataraman as Titan’s Managing Director from January 2026? Ans:<\/strong> Ajoy Chawla<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q65.<\/strong> Which actor will be honored with the Humanitarian Award at the 72nd Miss World Festival? Ans:<\/strong> Sonu Sood<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q66.<\/strong> Which newspaper was awarded the UNESCO Press Freedom Prize? Ans:<\/strong> La Prensa<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q67.<\/strong> What altitude did DRDO’s Stratospheric Airship Platform reach in its first successful flight? Ans:<\/strong> 17 km<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q68.<\/strong> Which mountain did the ITBP team scale while collecting 150 kg waste? Ans:<\/strong> Mt. Makalu<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q69.<\/strong> Which Indian naval ship participated in the India-Maldives HADR exercise? Ans:<\/strong> INS Sharda<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q70.<\/strong> How much is India’s deal with US for HawkEye 360 RF surveillance technology worth? Ans:<\/strong> $131 million<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q71.<\/strong> Which Indian naval ship showcased Indian naval prowess at IMDEX Asia 2025 in Singapore? Ans:<\/strong> INS Kiltan<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q72.<\/strong> What is the indigenous content percentage in INS Arnala, India’s first Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft? Ans:<\/strong> 80%<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q73.<\/strong> Which state topped the India Justice Report 2025? Ans:<\/strong> Karnataka<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q74.<\/strong> What is India’s rank in the 2025 Human Development Report? Ans:<\/strong> 130th<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q75.<\/strong> What is the budget allocated for the National ITI Upgradation Scheme? Ans:<\/strong> \u20b960,000 crore<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q76.<\/strong> How many youth will be trained under the National ITI Upgradation Scheme? Ans:<\/strong> 20 lakh youth<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q77.<\/strong> What is the name of the scheme launched by Kerala to educate migrant children? Ans:<\/strong> ‘Jyothi’ scheme<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q78.<\/strong> What is the monthly honorarium provided to senior artists under Haryana’s “Pandit Lakhmi Chand Kalakar Samajik Samman Yojana”? Ans:<\/strong> \u20b910,000 or \u20b97,000<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q79.<\/strong> How many youth does UP aim to train in AI technologies under AI Pragya? Ans:<\/strong> 10 lakh youth<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q80.<\/strong> How many enrollments were recorded under Jan Suraksha Schemes in 10 years? Ans:<\/strong> 82 crore<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q81.<\/strong> Which scheme will India showcase at the 2025 World Bank Land Conference? Ans:<\/strong> SVAMITVA Scheme and Gram Manchitra<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q82.<\/strong> Where did Indian Register of Shipping open a new office to enhance India’s maritime influence? Ans:<\/strong> Saudi Arabia<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q83.<\/strong> Where did Quad countries conduct a Tabletop Exercise to initiate Indo-Pacific Logistics Network? Ans:<\/strong> Honolulu<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q84.<\/strong> For how many years was S. Sreesanth suspended by KCA? Ans:<\/strong> 3 years<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q85.<\/strong> Where will the Khelo India Youth Games 2025 be held? Ans:<\/strong> Bihar<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q86.<\/strong> How many athletes will participate in Khelo India Youth Games 2025? Ans:<\/strong> 6,000+ athletes<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q87.<\/strong> Which team won the 14th Sudirman Cup title? Ans:<\/strong> China<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q88.<\/strong> When did Rohit Sharma retire from Test cricket? Ans:<\/strong> May 7, 2025<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q89.<\/strong> How many host cities in Brazil did FIFA announce for the 2027 Women’s World Cup? Ans:<\/strong> Eight host cities<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q90.<\/strong> For how long was IPL 2025 suspended amid Indo-Pak tensions? Ans:<\/strong> One week<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q91.<\/strong> What technology was used to develop DRR Rice 100 and Pusa DST Rice 1? Ans:<\/strong> CRISPR-Cas<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q92.<\/strong> When is India’s first human spaceflight under Gaganyaan mission scheduled? Ans:<\/strong> 2027<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q93.<\/strong> How many Portuguese speakers are there worldwide according to World Portuguese Language Day celebrations? Ans:<\/strong> 265 million<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q94.<\/strong> What was the theme of World Asthma Day 2025? Ans:<\/strong> “Make inhaled treatments accessible for all”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q95.<\/strong> On which date was World Athletics Day 2025 celebrated? Ans:<\/strong> May 7<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q96.<\/strong> What was the theme of International No Diet Day 2025? Ans:<\/strong> Body positivity awareness<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q97.<\/strong> How many kilometers of roads has BRO built according to its 64th Foundation Day celebrations? Ans:<\/strong> 55,000+ km<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q98.<\/strong> What was the theme of World Thalassaemia Day 2025? Ans:<\/strong> “Together for Thalassaemia”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q99.<\/strong> What was the theme of World Red Cross Day 2025? Ans:<\/strong> “Keeping Humanity Alive”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q100.<\/strong> Which Argentina football legend and 1978 World Cup winner passed away at 77? Ans:<\/strong> Luis Galv\u00e1n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q101.<\/strong> Who inaugurated Bharat Bodh Kendra at India Habitat Centre? Ans:<\/strong> Manohar Lal<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q102.<\/strong> What is the commission that mandated Punjab, Haryana, and UP to implement measures to curb stubble burning? Ans:<\/strong> CAQM (Commission for Air Quality Management)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q103.<\/strong> Which clause in the IT Act is being reconsidered by the Centre to make social media intermediaries accountable for fake news? Ans:<\/strong> Safe harbour clause<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q104.<\/strong> Which U.S. policy is triggering concerns in India’s pharmaceutical sector? Ans:<\/strong> Trump’s MFN (Most Favored Nation) drug pricing policy<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q105.<\/strong> On which date has the Government fixed Ayurveda Day? Ans:<\/strong> September 23rd<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q106.<\/strong> Where is the HCL-Foxconn chip plant approved by the Cabinet to be located? Ans:<\/strong> Jewar, UP<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q107.<\/strong> Who inaugurated India’s first 3nm semiconductor design hubs in Noida and Bengaluru? Ans:<\/strong> Ashwini Vaishnaw<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q108.<\/strong> How many additional tonnes of FCI rice has the Centre allocated for ethanol production? Ans:<\/strong> 2.8 million tonnes<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q109.<\/strong> How much money did India roll over to support debt-ridden Maldives? Ans:<\/strong> $50 million<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q110.<\/strong> What honorary rank was given to Neeraj Chopra in the Territorial Army? Ans:<\/strong> Honorary Lt. Colonel<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q111.<\/strong> How much has India invested in research for Bharat 6G Vision by 2030? Ans:<\/strong> Over \u20b9300 crore<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q112.<\/strong> What did the Supreme Court order the Centre and States to establish urgently to address rising child rape incidents? Ans:<\/strong> Exclusive POCSO courts<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q113.<\/strong> Which organization’s security clearance did BCAS revoke citing national security concerns? Ans:<\/strong> Celebi<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q114.<\/strong> Which Article did President Murmu invoke seeking Supreme Court opinion on granting assent to State Bills? Ans:<\/strong> Article 143<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q115.<\/strong> What is the cost of the upgraded Multi Agency Centre inaugurated by Amit Shah? Ans:<\/strong> \u20b9500 Crore<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q116.<\/strong> Who is the eleventh woman judge of Supreme Court who recently retired? Ans:<\/strong> Justice Bela M. Trivedi<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q117.<\/strong> Which city is hosting the new \u20b9300 crore BrahMos missile facility launched by Rajnath Singh? Ans:<\/strong> Lucknow<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q118.<\/strong> What program did Delhi Police introduce to reintegrate school dropouts? Ans:<\/strong> ‘Nayi Disha’ program<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q119.<\/strong> How many new products were added to UP’s One District One Product (ODOP) scheme? Ans:<\/strong> 12 new products<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q120.<\/strong> Which category of people received property tax waiver in gram panchayat areas of Andhra Pradesh under Pawan Kalyan’s government? Ans:<\/strong> Active defense personnel<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q121.<\/strong> What is the artificial sand policy launched by Maharashtra government called? Ans:<\/strong> m-sand<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q122.<\/strong> Which three rivers are being developed as inland waterways in Jammu and Kashmir? Ans:<\/strong> Chenab (NW-26), Jhelum (NW-49), and Ravi (NW-84)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q123.<\/strong> How much did Blackstone invest for logistics parks in Maharashtra? Ans:<\/strong> \u20b95,127 crore<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q124.<\/strong> Which company is building India’s largest renewable energy complex in Andhra Pradesh? Ans:<\/strong> ReNew Power<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q125.<\/strong> Which event returned to Keshav Prayag in Chamoli district after 12 years? Ans:<\/strong> Pushkar Kumbh<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q126.<\/strong> Which two entities restarted Free Trade Agreement negotiations with a two-phase strategic approach? Ans:<\/strong> India and EU<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q127.<\/strong> By what percentage did US and China agree to reduce reciprocal tariffs? Ans:<\/strong> 115%<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q128.<\/strong> Which country became the first to integrate crypto payments in its tourism sector? Ans:<\/strong> Bhutan<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q129.<\/strong> What is the value of the historic arms deal signed between US and Saudi Arabia during Trump’s visit? Ans:<\/strong> $142 billion<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q130.<\/strong> Who was appointed as Canada’s new Minister of Foreign Affairs? Ans:<\/strong> Anita Anand<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q131.<\/strong> Which film festival opened with tributes to Robert De Niro and Fatima Hassouna? Ans:<\/strong> 78th Cannes Film Festival<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q132.<\/strong> Where did the world’s first commercial e-methanol plant begin operations? Ans:<\/strong> Denmark<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q133.<\/strong> Which country’s sanctions did Trump announce to remove completely? Ans:<\/strong> Syria<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q134.<\/strong> Which glacier in Nepal was declared ‘dead’ due to climate change? Ans:<\/strong> Yala Glacier<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q135.<\/strong> Which country opened an embassy in New Delhi offering a gateway to the Central American market? Ans:<\/strong> Honduras<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q136.<\/strong> Where did Russia and Ukraine hold their first direct talks in 3 years? Ans:<\/strong> Istanbul<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q137.<\/strong> From which date does RBI’s new mandate require reporting of digital lending apps on CIMS portal? Ans:<\/strong> May 13<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q138.<\/strong> How much stake is Ant Group selling in Paytm? Ans:<\/strong> 4% stake<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q139.<\/strong> Which Japanese bank acquired 20% stake in Yes Bank? Ans:<\/strong> SMBC<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q140.<\/strong> What are the two new deposit schemes launched by Canara Bank and Union Bank respectively? Ans:<\/strong> TruEdge and Wellness Deposit<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q141.<\/strong> By what percentage did Canara Bank’s Q4 net profit surge? Ans:<\/strong> 33%<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q142.<\/strong> From which company did PNB exit by selling its stake for \u20b934 crore? Ans:<\/strong> India SME Asset Reconstruction Company<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q143.<\/strong> What percentage drop in coal imports did India record during April 2024-February 2025? Ans:<\/strong> 9.2%<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q144.<\/strong> What was India’s inflation rate in April 2025? Ans:<\/strong> 3.16%<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q145.<\/strong> To what amount did India’s outward FDI soar in April 2025? Ans:<\/strong> $6.8 billion<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q146.<\/strong> What was the unemployment rate according to the PLFS Monthly Bulletin? Ans:<\/strong> 5.1%<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q147.<\/strong> To what percentage did UN lower India’s 2025 GDP growth forecast? Ans:<\/strong> 6.3%<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q148.<\/strong> By what percentage did India’s exports surge in April 2025? Ans:<\/strong> 9%<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q149.<\/strong> What is the new repo rate according to RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra? Ans:<\/strong> 6%<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q150.<\/strong> What is the value of the Tapti Basin Mega Recharge Project signed between Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra? Ans:<\/strong> \u20b919,244 crore<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q151.<\/strong> Which European Commission pact did HCLTech join to enhance AI governance? Ans:<\/strong> AI Pact<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q152.<\/strong> With which company did C-DOT partner to develop drone-based Quantum Distribution systems? Ans:<\/strong> Synergy Quantum<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q153.<\/strong> What is the value of the joint research initiative launched by India-EU on Marine Plastic Litter and Green Hydrogen solutions? Ans:<\/strong> \u20b9391 crore (\u20ac41 million)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q154.<\/strong> Who was appointed as NALSA Executive Chairman effective May 14, 2025? Ans:<\/strong> Justice Surya Kant<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q155.<\/strong> Who took charge as UPSC Chairman? Ans:<\/strong> Ajay Kumar<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q156.<\/strong> Who was sworn in as the 52nd Chief Justice of India? Ans:<\/strong> Justice Bhushan Ramakrishna Gavai<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q157.<\/strong> Who took charge as Chairman of BRICS Chamber of Commerce & Industry? Ans:<\/strong> Harvansh Chawla<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q158.<\/strong> Who was appointed as India’s new Ambassador to Sweden? Ans:<\/strong> Anurag Bhushan<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q159.<\/strong> Which former Chief Justice joined NLU Delhi as Distinguished Professor? Ans:<\/strong> DY Chandrachud<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q160.<\/strong> Who became the first Indian lawyer to receive World Jurist Association’s Medal of Honour? Ans:<\/strong> Bhuwan Ribhu<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q161.<\/strong> Who won the 2025 World Food Prize for innovations in biological nitrogen fixation? Ans:<\/strong> Mariangela Hungria<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q162.<\/strong> Who wrote the book “PMO: Prime Minister’s Office Through the Years”? Ans:<\/strong> Himanshu Roy<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q163.<\/strong> Whose autobiography ‘Janta Ki Kahani – Meri Aatamkatha’ was released by Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar? Ans:<\/strong> Bandaru Dattatraya<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q164.<\/strong> What is the name of the PMAY-U Coffee Table Book released in Kohima? Ans:<\/strong> “Transforming Lives”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q165.<\/strong> What is the name of the indigenous anti-drone system successfully tested by India? Ans:<\/strong> Bhargavastra<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q166.<\/strong> For what purpose did DRDO develop an indigenous polymeric membrane? Ans:<\/strong> Seawater desalination<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q167.<\/strong> Which exercise was conducted jointly by Indian Army and NDRF in Assam? Ans:<\/strong> Exercise Raahat 2025<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q168.<\/strong> Which report highlights persistent underreported energy sector emissions? Ans:<\/strong> IEA Global Methane Tracker 2025<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q169.<\/strong> What is India’s Total Fertility Rate according to SRS 2021 Report? Ans:<\/strong> 2.0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q170.<\/strong> What title did India receive at the World Bank Land Conference 2025? Ans:<\/strong> ‘Country Champion’<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q171.<\/strong> Which conference highlighted push for smart metering and green energy zones? Ans:<\/strong> Western Regional Power Conference<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q172.<\/strong> Which summit marked Global Accessibility Awareness Day with initiatives for persons with disabilities? Ans:<\/strong> ‘Inclusive India Summit 2025’<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q173.<\/strong> How many runs did Virat Kohli score in his Test cricket career before retirement? Ans:<\/strong> 9,230 runs<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q174.<\/strong> What medal did Deepika Kumari win at Archery World Cup Stage 2 in Shanghai? Ans:<\/strong> Bronze<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q175.<\/strong> How many medals did India win at Archery World Cup 2025-Shanghai? Ans:<\/strong> 7 medals (2 gold, 1 silver, 4 bronze)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q176.<\/strong> Which activity did the Taliban suspend in Afghanistan due to Sharia law concerns? Ans:<\/strong> Chess<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q177.<\/strong> Who won ICC Men’s Player of the Month for April 2025? Ans:<\/strong> Mehidy Hasan Miraz<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q178.<\/strong> What is the prize money for winners of the ICC WTC Final? Ans:<\/strong> $3.6 million<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q179.<\/strong> Which country’s Football Federation had its FIFA suspension lifted? Ans:<\/strong> Congo Republic<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q180.<\/strong> Who became India’s 86th Chess Grandmaster? Ans:<\/strong> Srihari LR<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q181.<\/strong> Who clinched the 2025 CCI Billiards Classic title? Ans:<\/strong> Pankaj Advani<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q182.<\/strong> Which cricketer’s stand was inaugurated at Wankhede Stadium? Ans:<\/strong> Rohit Sharma<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q183.<\/strong> What distance did Neeraj Chopra throw at Doha Diamond League 2025? Ans:<\/strong> 90.23m<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q184.<\/strong> What is the name of the AI tool that predicts biological age and cancer outcomes using selfies? Ans:<\/strong> FaceAge<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q185.<\/strong> What text-to-speech model did Sarvam AI launch with 11 Indian languages? Ans:<\/strong> Bulbul-v2<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q186.<\/strong> How many rice varieties were used to create the first pangenome of Asian rice? Ans:<\/strong> 144 varieties<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q187.<\/strong> Which two organizations signed an MoU to strengthen India’s space surveillance capabilities? Ans:<\/strong> DST and DRDO<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q188.<\/strong> What is the target year for India’s Net Zero goals for which CCU Testbeds were launched? Ans:<\/strong> 2070<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q189.<\/strong> By which year is India’s first manned deep ocean mission “Samudrayaan” expected to launch? Ans:<\/strong> 2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q190.<\/strong> What is the scheduled launch timeframe for India-Japan’s Chandrayaan-5 (LUPEX) mission? Ans:<\/strong> 2027-28<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q191.<\/strong> As part of which mission is India announcing its first biological space experiments aboard ISS? Ans:<\/strong> AXIOM-4 mission<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q192.<\/strong> What was the theme for International Nurses Day 2025? Ans:<\/strong> “Our Nurses. Our Future.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q193.<\/strong> On which date is National Technology Day observed? Ans:<\/strong> May 11<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q194.<\/strong> What was the focus of the 8th UN Global Road Safety Week? Ans:<\/strong> Pedestrian and cyclist safety<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q195.<\/strong> On which date is International Day of Families observed? Ans:<\/strong> May 15<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q196.<\/strong> How many years of statehood did Sikkim celebrate? Ans:<\/strong> 50 years<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q197.<\/strong> On which date is National Dengue Day observed? Ans:<\/strong> May 16<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q198.<\/strong> On which date is International Day of Living Together in Peace observed? Ans:<\/strong> May 16<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q199.<\/strong> What does the International Day of Light commemorate? Ans:<\/strong> Theodore Maiman’s first successful laser operation in 1960<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q200.<\/strong> Who was known as the “poorest president” and died at age 89 after battling cancer? Ans:<\/strong> Jose Mujica<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q201.<\/strong> What EPF interest rate has the government retained for FY 2024-25? Ans:<\/strong> 8.25%<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q202.<\/strong> Which ministry launched PAI 2.0 for data-driven rural governance? Ans:<\/strong> Ministry of Panchayati Raj<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q203.<\/strong> Who chaired the recent NITI Aayog meeting on Viksit Bharat @2047? Ans:<\/strong> PM Narendra Modi<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q204.<\/strong> Where was India’s first Vistadome jungle safari train launched? Ans:<\/strong> Uttar Pradesh<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q205.<\/strong> By which year does India plan to expand pumped storage hydropower to 51.24 GW? Ans:<\/strong> 2032<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q206.<\/strong> Which states will lead India’s hydropower expansion? Ans:<\/strong> Andhra Pradesh and Maharashtra<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q207.<\/strong> When was the Kala Utsav held at Rashtrapati Bhavan? Ans:<\/strong> May 20-27, 2025<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q208.<\/strong> Which President appreciated the Artists-in-Residence programme at Kala Utsav? Ans:<\/strong> President Droupadi Murmu<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q209.<\/strong> Who flagged off the 9000 HP electric locomotive in Gujarat? Ans:<\/strong> PM Narendra Modi<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q210.<\/strong> Which company collaborated with Indian Railways for the 9000 HP locomotive? Ans:<\/strong> Siemens India<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q211.<\/strong> What safety system is featured in the new 9000 HP locomotive? Ans:<\/strong> Kavach<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q212.<\/strong> What is the theme of the 11th International Day of Yoga 2025? Ans:<\/strong> Yoga for One Earth, One Health<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q213.<\/strong> Which event celebrated Yoga Day on May 26, 2025? Ans:<\/strong> Vat Amavasya-Harit Yoga by NIN Pune<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q214.<\/strong> What new portal did India Post launch under the National Geospatial Policy 2022? Ans:<\/strong> Know Your DIGIPIN and Know Your PIN Code<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q215.<\/strong> Which institutions collaborated with India Post for the new portals? Ans:<\/strong> IIT Hyderabad and ISRO<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q216.<\/strong> Which country recently granted Indian tourists visa-free entry for 14 days? Ans:<\/strong> Philippines<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q217.<\/strong> What is the name of India’s two-seater electric trainer aircraft project? Ans:<\/strong> E-HANSA<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q218.<\/strong> Who announced the launch of the E-HANSA aircraft? Ans:<\/strong> Dr. Jitendra Singh<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q219.<\/strong> Who became the youngest Indian to complete the 7 Summits challenge? Ans:<\/strong> Vishwanath Karthikey Padakanti<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q220.<\/strong> Where is the IATA AGM 2025 being held in India? Ans:<\/strong> New Delhi<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q221.<\/strong> How many years has it been since India last hosted the IATA AGM? Ans:<\/strong> 42 years<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q222.<\/strong> Which agency arrested 6 members of a cybercrime gang targeting Japanese citizens? Ans:<\/strong> CBI<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q223.<\/strong> What new train was approved to boost Northeast rail connectivity? Ans:<\/strong> Agartala-Guwahati train<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q224.<\/strong> What was the cost of development projects launched by PM Modi in Dahod? Ans:<\/strong> \u20b924,000 crore<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q225.<\/strong> Which state achieved 100% rail electrification recently? Ans:<\/strong> Gujarat<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q226.<\/strong> At what speed is India electrifying railways per day? Ans:<\/strong> 16 km\/day<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q227.<\/strong> Which Northeast capital got rail connectivity through the Bairabi-Sairang New Line? Ans:<\/strong> Aizawl<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q228.<\/strong> Which temple in Assam became a model for turtle conservation? Ans:<\/strong> Nagshankar Temple<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q229.<\/strong> What is the name of Odisha’s new urban development initiative? Ans:<\/strong> ANKUR<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q230.<\/strong> When is Goa’s Statehood Day celebrated? Ans:<\/strong> May 30<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q231.<\/strong> What literacy milestone did Goa achieve on its 39th Statehood Day? Ans:<\/strong> Declared fully literate under ULLAS programme<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q232.<\/strong> Which countries signed an MoU to eliminate kala-azar with WHO support? Ans:<\/strong> Six African countries<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q233.<\/strong> Which US university was banned from admitting foreign students for Fall 2025? Ans:<\/strong> Harvard University<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q234.<\/strong> Which two countries found new oil in the Neutral Zone? Ans:<\/strong> Saudi Arabia and Kuwait<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q235.<\/strong> Where is the WHO’s Global Traditional Medicine Centre located in India? Ans:<\/strong> Jamnagar<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q236.<\/strong> Who summited Mount Everest for the 31st time with an Indian Army team? Ans:<\/strong> Kami Rita Sherpa<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q237.<\/strong> Who was appointed as Karnataka Forest Department’s Ambassador? Ans:<\/strong> Anil Kumble<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q238.<\/strong> Who was appointed Managing Director of Hitachi India from June 2, 2025? Ans:<\/strong> N Venu<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q239.<\/strong> Who received a one-year extension as DRDO Chief? Ans:<\/strong> Dr. Samir V. Kamat<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q240.<\/strong> Which actress became brand ambassador for Eureka Forbes? Ans:<\/strong> Shraddha Kapoor<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q241.<\/strong> Who became brand ambassador for Oakley sunglasses? Ans:<\/strong> Shubman Gill<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q242.<\/strong> Who was announced as brand ambassador for Vogue Eyewear? Ans:<\/strong> Shahid Kapoor<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q243.<\/strong> Who is Audi India’s new brand ambassador? Ans:<\/strong> Neeraj Chopra<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q244.<\/strong> Which institutions signed a semiconductor innovation MoU in Southeast Asia? Ans:<\/strong> IIT Kharagpur and Singapore’s IME<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q245.<\/strong> Which insurer set a Guinness World Record for most policies in 24 hours? Ans:<\/strong> LIC<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q246.<\/strong> How many LIC policies were sold on Mad Million Day? Ans:<\/strong> 588,107<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q247.<\/strong> Which telecom PSU posted a profit after 18 years? Ans:<\/strong> BSNL<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q248.<\/strong> What is the total cost of multi-tracking railway projects approved on May 28? Ans:<\/strong> \u20b93,399 crore<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q249.<\/strong> How many Kharif crops received MSP hikes for 2025-26? Ans:<\/strong> 14 crops<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q250.<\/strong> What was India’s industrial growth rate in April 2025? Ans:<\/strong> 2.7%<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q251.<\/strong> Where will India’s first private helicopter assembly line be built? Ans:<\/strong> Karnataka<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q252.<\/strong> Which pet food startup became a unicorn in 2025? Ans:<\/strong> Drools<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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