Current Affairs Quiz — 09 May 2025

As reported by India at UNFF20, what share of India's geographical area is under forest and tree cover?

Consider the following statements about India at UNFF20: 1. India invited all UN Member States to join the International Big Cat Alliance. 2. India recalled the Country-Led Initiative it hosted in Dehradun in October 2023. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

On which date were PMJJBY, PMSBY and Atal Pension Yojana launched?

Which Jan Suraksha scheme had over 51 crore cumulative enrolments as on 23 April 2025?

Consider the following statements (data as on 23 April 2025): 1. More than 7.66 crore individuals had subscribed to the Atal Pension Yojana. 2. ₹3,121.02 crore had been paid under PMJJBY. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

After the expansion notified in May 2025, what is the ceiling on guarantee cover per borrower under the Credit Guarantee Scheme for Startups?

Consider the following statements about the expanded CGSS: 1. Guarantee cover is 85% of the amount in default for loans up to ₹10 crore. 2. The Annual Guarantee Fee for startups in Champion Sectors was raised to 2% per annum. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

The reduced Annual Guarantee Fee under the expanded CGSS applies to startups in how many Champion Sectors?

To which rating did Morningstar DBRS upgrade India's long-term foreign and local currency issuer ratings in May 2025?

Consider the following statements about the Morningstar DBRS upgrade: 1. India's short-term ratings were upgraded to R-1 (low). 2. The agency cited average GDP growth of 6.5% during FY22–25. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

On which date was the India–New Zealand FTA launched by Piyush Goyal and Todd McClay?

Consider the following statements: 1. The first round of India–New Zealand FTA negotiations was held from 5 to 9 May 2025 in New Delhi. 2. India–New Zealand merchandise trade reached USD 1.3 billion in 2024–25, a growth of 48.6%. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Who is New Zealand's Minister for Trade and Investment who launched the FTA with Piyush Goyal?

How many priority corridors for zero-emission trucking were identified in the report released by the PSA on 9 May 2025?

Consider the following statements about the zero-emission trucking report: 1. It notes that nearly 40% of fuel consumption and transport emissions in India originate from long-distance trucks. 2. It was prepared by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

For what initial period did TRAI recommend that spectrum be assigned for NGSO-based FSS and GSO/NGSO-based MSS?

Consider the following statements about TRAI's satellite spectrum recommendations of 9 May 2025: 1. Ku and Ka bands should be considered for user links of Mobile Satellite Services. 2. Satellite earth station gateways should be commissioned within 12 months of permission. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

The Victory Day celebrations in Moscow on 9 May 2025, attended by Sanjay Seth, marked which anniversary of the Soviet victory in the Second World War?

Colonel General Alexander Fomin, with whom Sanjay Seth held a bilateral meeting in Moscow, is Russia's:

Consider the following statements about the PM's tribute to Rabindranath Tagore on 9 May 2025: 1. It was paid on Tagore's Jayanti. 2. The PM recalled Tagore's efforts in nurturing Sabarmati Ashram. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

As per the Ayush Ministry, the Second WHO Global Traditional Medicine Summit was to be held in India on:

Consider the following statements about the sixth GFTM meeting: 1. It was held at the Permanent Mission of India in Geneva. 2. The GFTM was to host a high-level side event during the 78th World Health Assembly on 23 May 2025. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

How many notices did the CCPA issue to e-commerce platforms over the sale of walkie-talkies on 9 May 2025?

Equipment Type Approval (ETA), whose absence the CCPA flagged in walkie-talkie listings, is issued by:

Which form should shareholders file to claim physical shares already transferred to the IEPFA?

The Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority (IEPFA) functions under which ministry?

Consider the following statements: 1. The Prime Minister paid tributes to Maharana Pratap on his Jayanti on 9 May 2025. 2. The Lok Sabha Speaker also paid tribute to Maharana Pratap on 9 May 2025. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

The Tri-Services Future Warfare Course (FWC-02) was coordinated by which body?

Consider the following statements about FWC-02: 1. For the first time, 15 representatives from the private defence industry took part. 2. The inaugural edition of the course was held in September 2024. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

The eco-friendly lubricant developed at IASST, Guwahati uses which bio-based oil as its base?

Consider the following statements about the IASST lubricant: 1. It reduced friction by around 54% compared with castor oil alone. 2. IASST, which developed it, is located in Shillong. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?