Current Affairs Quiz — 06 May 2025
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Under the India–UK FTA concluded on 6 May 2025, India will gain from tariff elimination on about what share of tariff lines?
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Correct answer: B — 99%
India will gain from tariff elimination on about 99% of tariff lines, covering almost 100% of trade value.
Under the India–UK Double Contribution Convention, Indian workers temporarily in the UK and their employers are exempt from UK social security contributions for:
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Correct answer: D — Three years
The exemption is for a period of three years.
Consider the following statements about the India–UK FTA: 1. FTA negotiations resumed in February 2025 after the two Prime Ministers met at the G20 Summit in Rio de Janeiro in November 2024. 2. India–UK bilateral trade of about USD 60 billion is projected to double by 2030. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct, as per the Ministry of Commerce release of 6 May 2025.
Consider the following statements about the India–UK FTA: 1. India will gain tariff elimination on about 90% of tariff lines. 2. The FTA eases mobility for independent professionals such as yoga instructors, musicians and chefs. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 2 only
Only 2 is correct. Tariff elimination is on about 99% of tariff lines.
Anthony Albanese, congratulated by PM Modi on 6 May 2025 on his re-election, is the ___ Prime Minister of Australia.
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Correct answer: C — 32nd
The PMO release describes Albanese's re-election as the 32nd Prime Minister of Australia.
Consider the following statements about the Modi–Albanese call of 6 May 2025: 1. PM Modi invited PM Albanese to India, including for the QUAD Summit to be hosted in India later in the year. 2. The leaders noted the India–Australia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership had completed ten years. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Only 1 is correct. The leaders noted the CSP's five years.
In which year was the Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT), which got approval for a GIFT City centre in May 2025, established?
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Correct answer: B — 1963
IIFT was established in 1963 under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry. 1956 is the year of the UGC Act and 2023 of the deemed university regulations.
Consider the following statements about IIFT's GIFT City centre: 1. The approval was given by the Ministry of Education under Section 3 of the UGC Act, 1956. 2. The centre will offer IIFT's flagship MBA (International Business) programme. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct, as per the Commerce Ministry release of 6 May 2025.
At its meeting in Chaundi on 6 May 2025, the Maharashtra cabinet approved about ₹681 crore for:
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Correct answer: D — Punyashlok Ahilyadevi Holkar memorial at Chaundi
About ₹681 crore was approved for the Ahilyadevi Holkar memorial at Chaundi; the Tulja Bhavani plan got ₹1,865 crore.
Consider the following statements about the Maharashtra cabinet meeting of 6 May 2025: 1. It was held at Chaundi in Ahilyanagar district, chaired by CM Devendra Fadnavis. 2. It approved ₹1,865 crore for the Tulja Bhavani temple plan. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct, as reported by The Indian Express and Hindusthan Samachar.
Under the IWAI–Rhenus Logistics MoU of 6 May 2025, how many barges/cargo vessels are to be deployed in a phased manner on national waterways?
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Correct answer: B — 100
100 barges are to be deployed in phases; about 20 barges and 6 pushers in the first phase. 70 is the number of countries Rhenus operates in.
Consider the following statements about the IWAI–Rhenus Logistics MoU: 1. Rhenus Logistics is a Germany-based logistics provider. 2. The first phase covers NW-1, NW-2 and NW-16. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct, as per the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways releases.
What annual cargo movement does the first phase of the IWAI–Rhenus MoU target by the end of 2025?
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Correct answer: A — More than one million tonnes
The first phase targets movement of more than one million tonnes of cargo annually by the end of 2025.
Friedrich Merz assumed office on 6 May 2025 as the Federal Chancellor of which country?
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Correct answer: B — Germany
Merz assumed office as the Federal Chancellor of Germany; PM Modi referred to the India–Germany Strategic Partnership.
The Nathmalpur Bhagad wetland, approved for conservation by NMCG's 62nd Executive Committee, is in which district?
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Correct answer: B — Bhojpur
Nathmalpur Bhagad is in Bhojpur district, Bihar. Muzaffarnagar, Prayagraj and Ballia host earlier Namami Gange wetlands in Uttar Pradesh.
Which of the following wetlands taken up earlier under the Namami Gange Programme is a Ramsar site?
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Correct answer: D — Udhwa Lake
Udhwa Lake in Sahibganj, Jharkhand, is the Ramsar site among the four earlier Namami Gange wetlands.
Consider the following statements: 1. Nathmalpur Bhagad is the fifth wetland being taken up under the Namami Gange Programme. 2. The 62nd Executive Committee meeting of NMCG was chaired by its Director-General, Rajeev Kumar Mital. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct, as per the Ministry of Jal Shakti release.
As stated on 6 May 2025, when is India's first human spaceflight under Gaganyaan now scheduled?
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Correct answer: D — First quarter of 2027
The first human spaceflight is scheduled for the first quarter of 2027. TV-D2 is slated for later in 2025; 2035 and 2040 are the targets for the Bharatiya Antariksha Station and an Indian on the Moon.
Consider the following long-term space goals recalled by Dr. Jitendra Singh on 6 May 2025: 1. Setting up the Bharatiya Antariksha Station by 2035. 2. Sending the first Indian to the Moon by 2047. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Only 1 is correct. The goal is to send the first Indian to the Moon by 2040.
Consider the following statements about the UN Vesak Day 2025 celebrations: 1. Union Minister Kiren Rijiju conveyed the greetings of the President and the Prime Minister of India. 2. The celebrations were held at the Vietnam Buddhist Academy in Hanoi. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Only 1 is correct. The Vietnam Buddhist Academy venue was in Ho Chi Minh City.
The 6th Marshal of the Air Force Arjan Singh Memorial Hockey Tournament (29 April – 6 May 2025) was held at:
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Correct answer: D — Chandigarh
It was held at the Raghbir Singh Bhola Hockey Stadium of Air Force Station Chandigarh.
Consider the following statements about the 6th Arjan Singh Memorial Hockey Tournament: 1. Rail Coach Factory, Kapurthala, won the final. 2. Twelve teams took part, including Air Force teams from two foreign countries. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 2 only
Only 2 is correct. Indian Railways beat Rail Coach Factory, Kapurthala, in the final.
Consider the following statements about the national workshop inaugurated by J P Nadda on 6 May 2025: 1. It was held at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. 2. It was the first national workshop on health sector disaster preparedness and fire safety. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: D — Neither 1 nor 2
Neither is correct. It was the 2nd National Workshop, held at Dr Ambedkar International Centre, New Delhi.
Consider the following statements about the Permian palaeofire study reported on 6 May 2025: 1. It was carried out by scientists of the Birbal Sahni Institute of Palaeosciences, Lucknow, an autonomous institute of the DST. 2. The shale samples studied were collected from the Raniganj Coalfield. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Only 1 is correct. The samples came from the Godavari Basin; Raniganj Coalfield is mentioned as one of the first sites where fossil charcoal was identified in India.
Consider the following statements about Bharat Telecom 2025: 1. It was inaugurated by Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia in New Delhi on 6 May 2025. 2. More than 130 foreign delegates from over 35 countries participated. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct, as per the Ministry of Communications release.
How many Indian telecom and ICT companies showcased products at Bharat Telecom 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Over 80
Over 80 Indian telecom and ICT companies took part; 130 is the number of foreign delegates and 35 the number of countries.