Current Affairs Quiz — 07 May 2025
Daily news by your exam, state and topic — each with a short summary, key facts and MCQs.
As per the SRS Special Bulletin on Maternal Mortality 2019-21, released with the SRS 2021 report on 7 May 2025, India's Maternal Mortality Ratio is:
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Correct answer: B — 93
MMR fell from 130 per lakh live births in 2014-16 to 93 in 2019-21. 70 is the SDG target and 45 is Telangana's MMR.
According to the SRS Statistical Report 2021, India's Infant Mortality Rate in 2021 was (per 1,000 live births):
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Correct answer: D — 27
IMR was 27 in 2021, down from 39 in 2014. 19 is the Neonatal Mortality Rate and 31 the Under-Five Mortality Rate for 2021.
Consider the following statements based on the SRS 2021 data released on 7 May 2025: 1. Among the States that have met the SDG target for MMR, Kerala has the lowest MMR. 2. India's Total Fertility Rate was 2.0 in 2021. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct. Kerala's MMR is 20, and the TFR was 2.0 in 2021.
What is the total outlay of the National Scheme for ITI Upgradation approved by the Union Cabinet on 7 May 2025?
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Correct answer: C — ₹60,000 crore
The total outlay is ₹60,000 crore, of which ₹30,000 crore is the Central share, ₹20,000 crore the State share and ₹10,000 crore the industry share.
How many government ITIs are to be upgraded in a hub-and-spoke arrangement under the scheme approved on 7 May 2025?
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Correct answer: A — 1,000
The scheme covers upgradation of 1,000 government ITIs; 50,000 is the number of trainers to be trained and 5 the number of NSTIs.
Consider the following statements about the National Scheme for ITI Upgradation: 1. The Asian Development Bank and the World Bank will co-finance 50% of the Central share equally. 2. The National Skill Training Institutes to be augmented include Pune and Kolkata. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Only 1 is correct. The five NSTIs are at Bhubaneswar, Chennai, Hyderabad, Kanpur and Ludhiana.
The nationwide civil defence mock drill of 7 May 2025 was directed to be held in how many categorised Civil Defence districts?
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Correct answer: A — 244
The MHA directed the drill across 244 categorised Civil Defence districts.
Consider the following statements about the civil defence mock drill of 7 May 2025: 1. It was directed by the Ministry of Defence. 2. NCC, NSS and NYKS volunteers along with school and college students were to participate. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 2 only
Only 2 is correct. The drill was directed by the Ministry of Home Affairs, not the Ministry of Defence.
According to the Ministry of Defence, how many sites were targeted under Operation Sindoor on 7 May 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Nine
The Ministry of Defence said that altogether nine sites were targeted in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir.
Consider the following statements about Operation Sindoor (7 May 2025): 1. The Ministry of Defence stated that no Pakistani military facilities were targeted. 2. At the MEA briefing, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri was joined by Colonel Sofia Qureshi and Wing Commander Vyomika Singh. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct. The MoD release said no Pakistani military facilities were targeted, and the Foreign Secretary's statement names the two officers who joined the briefing.
Markaz Taiba, one of the nine sites named at the Operation Sindoor briefing, is located at:
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Correct answer: B — Muridke
Markaz Taiba is at Muridke. Bahawalpur was the location of Markaz Subhanallah, Kotli of the Gulpur and Abbas camps, and Sialkot of the Sarjal and Mehmoona Joya camps.
Under the Mukhyamantri Bus Seva approved by the Odisha cabinet on 7 May 2025, what fare concession will women, students and senior citizens get?
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Correct answer: B — 50%
The cabinet approved a 50% fare concession for women, transgender persons, students, persons with disabilities and senior citizens.
Consider the following statements about the Odisha cabinet meeting of 7 May 2025: 1. It approved eight proposals of five departments. 2. It approved continuation of the 'Free Diagnostic and Dialysis Services – NIDAAN' (2nd phase) for five years. 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 OTV, Kalinga TV and IANS.
Which organisation was the host of the Global Space Exploration Conference (GLEX) 2025 held in New Delhi from 7 to 9 May 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Indian Space Research Organisation
GLEX 2025 was jointly organised by the International Astronautical Federation, with ISRO as host and the Astronautical Society of India as co-host.
Consider the following statements: 1. GLEX 2025 was the 12th edition of the Global Space Exploration Conference. 2. In his GLEX 2025 address, the Prime Minister said India has deployed over 400 satellites for 34 nations using Indian launch vehicles. 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 PIB releases of 6 and 7 May 2025.
Which of the following IIT–State/UT pairs, from the five IITs whose expansion was approved on 7 May 2025, is correctly matched?
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Correct answer: D — IIT Palakkad – Kerala
IIT Palakkad is in Kerala. IIT Dharwad is in Karnataka, IIT Bhilai in Chhattisgarh and IIT Tirupati in Andhra Pradesh.
After the Phase-B expansion approved on 7 May 2025, the five IITs together will be able to cater to how many students?
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Correct answer: B — 13,687
Capacity rises from 7,111 to 13,687 students, an increase of 6,576.
Which agency will continue as the special purpose vehicle for the Integrated Urban Regeneration and Water Transport System (IURWTS) in Kochi?
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Correct answer: D — Kochi Metro Rail Limited
KMRL continues as the SPV; the Kerala Water Authority implements the sewerage components, and KIIFB and the NRCD provide funding.
What revised estimate did the Kerala cabinet approve on 7 May 2025 for the Kochi canals project (IURWTS)?
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Correct answer: A — ₹3,716.10 crore
The cabinet approved ₹3,716.10 crore. ₹1,325 crore was the 2018 estimate and ₹1,528 crore the February 2021 revision.
Under the Revised SHAKTI policy approved on 7 May 2025, the existing eight paras for coal allocation have been mapped into how many windows?
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Correct answer: C — Two
The eight paras were mapped to two windows: Window-I (notified price) and Window-II (premium above notified price).
Consider the following statements about Window-II of the Revised SHAKTI policy: 1. Power producers can secure coal for a period of more than 12 months up to 25 years by paying a premium above the notified price. 2. A power purchase agreement is mandatory for selling electricity generated from Window-II coal. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Only 1 is correct. The requirement of a PPA has been done away with for electricity generated from Window-II coal.
In which year was the original SHAKTI policy for coal allocation introduced?
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Correct answer: D — 2017
The Ministry of Coal noted that SHAKTI was introduced in 2017, shifting coal allocation from nomination to auction/tariff-based bidding.
In which year were the Piprahwa Buddhist relics excavated by William Claxton Peppé?
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Correct answer: D — 1898
They were excavated in 1898; most of them were transferred to the Indian Museum, Kolkata, in 1899.
Consider the following statements about the Piprahwa relics: 1. Most of the relics are classified as 'AA' antiquities under Indian law and were transferred to the Indian Museum, Kolkata. 2. The auction postponed in May 2025 was scheduled at Sotheby's London. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Only 1 is correct. The auction was scheduled by Sotheby's Hong Kong on 7 May 2025.
Consider the following statements about the IDY 2025 review meeting of 7 May 2025: 1. It was chaired by Union Ayush Minister Prataprao Jadhav in New Delhi. 2. 'Harit Yoga' refers to the integration of yoga with schools, hospitals and corporates. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Only 1 is correct. Integration with schools, hospitals and corporates is 'Yoga Sangam'; 'Harit Yoga' promotes eco-consciousness through yoga-linked plantation drives.
Which IDY 2025 initiative reviewed on 7 May 2025 promotes eco-consciousness through yoga-linked plantation drives?
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Correct answer: D — Harit Yoga
Harit Yoga is the plantation-linked initiative. Yoga Sangam integrates yoga with institutions, Yoga Connect engages global and diaspora communities, and Yoga Bandhan fosters social unity.
Dravyaratnakara Nighantu, the 15th-century Ayurvedic lexicon revived by CCRAS in May 2025, was authored by:
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Correct answer: B — Mudgala Pandita
It was authored by Mudgala Pandita in 1480 AD. Dravyanamakara Nighantu is attributed to Bhisma Vaidya; Dr. Kamat edited both texts.
Dravyanamakara Nighantu, revived by CCRAS, is an appendix to which text?
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Correct answer: C — Dhanvantari Nighantu
Dravyanamakara Nighantu is a standalone appendix to the Dhanvantari Nighantu, focusing on homonyms of drug and plant names.
As per the DPIIT release on its MoU with Hafele India (7 May 2025), Hafele has already committed how much in an Indian appliance manufacturing startup?
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Correct answer: A — Over USD 2.5 million
Hafele has committed over USD 2.5 million in an Indian appliance manufacturing startup.
For how long will the DPIIT–Hafele India MoU signed on 7 May 2025 remain in effect from the date of signing?
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Correct answer: B — Two years
The MoU remains in effect for two years from signing, with scope for extension by mutual agreement.
How many participants from Tamil Nadu and Puducherry were part of the Tamil-language training batch at IIIDEM announced on 7 May 2025?
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Correct answer: D — 293
The batch had 293 participants, including 264 BLO Supervisors and 14 EROs; nearly 2,300 is the total trained at IIIDEM in recent weeks.
Consider the following statements regarding appeals against final electoral rolls, as explained at the IIIDEM training: 1. The first appeal lies with the District Magistrate under Section 24(a) of the Representation of the People Act, 1950. 2. The second appeal lies with the Chief Election Commissioner of India. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Only 1 is correct. The second appeal lies with the Chief Electoral Officer of the State/UT under Section 24(b).
Which organisation hosted the MRSAM-India Eco-System Summit 2.0 at the Manekshaw Centre, New Delhi, on 7 May 2025?
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Correct answer: C — Centre for Joint Warfare Studies (CENJOWS)
CENJOWS hosted the summit in collaboration with Aerospace Services India and Israel Aerospace Industries; DRDO, BDL and BEL were participants.