Current Affairs Quiz — 11 May 2025
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How many Carbon Capture and Utilisation (CCU) testbeds in the cement sector were announced by DST on National Technology Day 2025?
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Correct answer: B — 5
DST announced five CCU testbeds in the cement sector.
The CCU testbed at Ballabhgarh, Haryana, which aims to capture 2 tonnes of CO₂ per day, is located at:
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Correct answer: C — National Council for Cement and Building Materials
Testbed-1 is at the National Council for Cement and Building Materials, Ballabhgarh, with JK Cement as partner.
Consider the following statements about DST's CCU testbeds in the cement sector: 1. The testbed of CSIR-IIP, IIT Tirupati and IISc uses a Pressure Swing Adsorption process. 2. IIT Madras and BITS Pilani Goa are partnered with UltraTech Cement. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 2 only
Only statement 2 is correct. Testbed-4 (CSIR-IIP, IIT Tirupati, IISc with JSW Cement) uses a Vacuum Swing Adsorption process.
DST linked the CCU testbeds to India's goal of achieving a carbon-neutral economy by:
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Correct answer: D — 2070
The release cites the goal of a carbon-neutral economy by 2070.
The BrahMos Integration and Testing Facility Centre inaugurated in Lucknow on 11 May 2025 was built at an approximate cost of:
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Correct answer: B — ₹300 crore
The complex costs approximately ₹300 crore.
Consider the following statements about the BrahMos facility in Lucknow: 1. It was inaugurated virtually by the Defence Minister on National Technology Day. 2. The project was completed within 40 months. 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 Defence release.
How many trainees did BrahMos Aerospace select for operating the new Lucknow facility?
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Correct answer: D — 36
BrahMos Aerospace selected 36 trainees; five were felicitated by the UP Chief Minister.
What is the area of the BrahMos Integration and Testing Facility Centre in Lucknow?
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Correct answer: A — 200 acres
It is a 200-acre facility.
The theme of National Technology Day 2025, 'YANTRA', stands for:
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Correct answer: D — Yugantar for Advancing New Technology, Research & Acceleration
The TDB-DST theme was 'YANTRA – Yugantar for Advancing New Technology, Research & Acceleration'.
Consider the following statements about National Technology Day: 1. It commemorates the Pokhran nuclear tests of 1998. 2. The 2025 theme was unveiled by the Technology Development Board under the Department of Science and Technology. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct.
National Technology Day, observed on 11 May, marks the Pokhran tests conducted in which year?
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Correct answer: C — 1998
It marks the Pokhran tests of 1998 and was first celebrated that year.
Consider the following statements: 1. The Ayush Ministry's Weekly Yoga Podcast launched in May 2025 is produced by the Morarji Desai National Institute of Yoga. 2. The theme of International Day of Yoga 2025 is 'Yoga for One Earth, One Health'. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct.
International Day of Yoga 2025 marks which anniversary of its observance?
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Correct answer: C — 10th
IDY 2025 is the 10th anniversary of the observance.
Under 'Yoga Sangam', one of the 10 signature events for IDY 2025, coordinated yoga is planned at how many locations?
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Correct answer: D — 1,00,000
Yoga Sangam aims at coordinated yoga at 1,00,000 locations, targeting a world record.
Which compendium of TDB-funded startups was released on National Technology Day 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Super 30 Startups
Dr Jitendra Singh released a compendium of 'Super 30 Startups' funded by TDB over the past five years.
Consider the following statements about the National Technology Day 2025 event: 1. Two new calls for proposals under the National Quantum Mission were launched. 2. The Technology Development Board functions under the Department of Biotechnology. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Only statement 1 is correct. TDB is under the Department of Science and Technology.
The new statue of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj unveiled at Rajkot Fort, Sindhudurg on 11 May 2025 is how tall, including its pedestal?
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Correct answer: B — 91 feet
The statue is 91 feet tall including a 10-foot pedestal. The earlier statue that collapsed in 2024 was 35 feet.
Consider the following statements: 1. The new Shivaji Maharaj statue stands at Rajkot Fort in Malvan, Sindhudurg district. 2. The earlier statue at the site, which collapsed in August 2024, was 60 feet tall. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Only statement 1 is correct. The earlier statue was 35 feet tall.
Aisangfa Gogoi, who set a youth national record in the girls' 55 kg weightlifting at KIYG 2025, represents which state?
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Correct answer: B — Assam
Aisangfa Gogoi is from Assam. Mina Santa (Odisha) took silver.
The Khelo India Youth Games 2025 were hosted by which state?
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Correct answer: D — Bihar
KIYG 2025 was held in Bihar; the weightlifting events took place at Rajgir.
Consider the following statements about weightlifting at KIYG 2025 on 11 May 2025: 1. Aisangfa Gogoi's winning total was 182 kg. 2. Sunil Singh of Punjab won the boys' 61 kg gold. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 2 only
Only statement 2 is correct. Aisangfa's winning total was 183 kg.
Who scored a century (116) for India in the women's ODI tri-series final against Sri Lanka on 11 May 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Smriti Mandhana
Smriti Mandhana scored 116 off 101 balls and was Player of the Match.
Consider the following statements about the tri-series final of 11 May 2025: 1. India batted first and scored 342 for 7. 2. Sri Lanka captain Chamari Athapaththu scored a century. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Only statement 1 is correct. Athapaththu scored 51.
What were Sneh Rana's bowling figures in the tri-series final?
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Correct answer: D — 4/38
Sneh Rana took 4 for 38; Amanjot Kaur took 3 for 54.
Consider the following statements about the blood donation camp held on 11 May 2025: 1. It was organised by the Ministry of Science and Technology with the Indian Red Cross Society. 2. It was organised by the Ministry of Defence. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Only statement 1 is correct. The camp was organised by the Ministry of Science and Technology in collaboration with the Indian Red Cross Society.