Current Affairs Quiz — 17 May 2025
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'Lakhimi Mistri', launched in Assam in May 2025, is an initiative under PMAY-G for what purpose?
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Correct answer: A — Training women as masons
Lakhimi Mistri is a women mason initiative under PMAY-G to equip women with masonry skills.
How many additional PMAY-G houses were sanctioned for Assam for the current financial year in May 2025?
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Correct answer: C — 3.76 lakh
Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan announced the sanction of 3.76 lakh more PMAY-G houses for Assam; 55,000 houses were handed over and the State has completed 20 lakh.
As of May 2025, Assam has completed how many houses under PMAY-G?
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Correct answer: A — 20 lakh
The Union Minister praised Assam for completing 20 lakh houses under PMAY-G.
How many all-party delegations did the Government announce on 17 May 2025 to visit key partner countries and convey India's zero-tolerance message against terrorism?
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Correct answer: B — 7
Seven all-party delegations were announced, to visit key partner countries including UN Security Council members.
Consider the following statements about the all-party delegations announced on 17 May 2025: 1. Shashi Tharoor and Ravi Shankar Prasad were among the MPs named to lead the delegations. 2. The delegations were to visit key partner countries, including members of the UN Security Council. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct. The seven leaders were Shashi Tharoor, Ravi Shankar Prasad, Sanjay Kumar Jha, Baijayant Panda, Kanimozhi Karunanidhi, Supriya Sule and Shrikant Eknath Shinde.
Under the port restrictions imposed by DGFT on imports from Bangladesh in May 2025, imports of which of the following were exempted?
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Correct answer: D — Edible oil
The restrictions do not apply to fish, LPG, edible oil and crushed stone. Readymade garments are allowed only via Nhava Sheva and Kolkata seaports; processed food and wooden furniture are barred through the specified land ports.
Consider the following statements about DGFT Notification No. 07/2025-26 (May 2025): 1. The port restrictions do not apply to Bangladeshi goods transiting through India to Nepal and Bhutan. 2. The port restrictions apply to imports of fish and LPG from Bangladesh. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Only statement 1 is correct. Fish, LPG, edible oil and crushed stone are exempt from the restrictions.
As per DGFT's May 2025 notification, readymade garments from Bangladesh may be imported only through which route?
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Correct answer: D — Nhava Sheva and Kolkata seaports
Readymade garments of all kinds may not be imported through any land port and are allowed only through Nhava Sheva and Kolkata seaports.
What is the theme of World Telecommunication and Information Society Day 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Gender equality in digital transformation
The 2025 theme, set by ITU Council 2023 in Resolution 1416, is 'Gender equality in digital transformation'.
Consider the following statements: 1. 17 May marks the anniversary of the signing of the first International Telegraph Convention and the creation of ITU. 2. ITU marks its 150th anniversary in 2025. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Only statement 1 is correct. ITU commemorates its 160th anniversary in 2025.
The Delhi–Saharanpur–Dehradun Expressway is expected to reduce travel time between Delhi and Dehradun from 6.5 hours to how much?
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Correct answer: D — 2.5 hours
The expressway will reduce travel time from 6.5 hours to 2.5 hours.
Consider the following statements about the Delhi–Saharanpur–Dehradun Expressway: 1. It includes a 12-km elevated corridor in Rajaji National Park, described as Asia's largest. 2. It has a design speed of 120 km/h. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Only statement 1 is correct. The expressway's designated speed is 100 km/h.
What is the approximate cost at which the Delhi–Saharanpur–Dehradun Expressway is being developed?
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Correct answer: B — ₹12,000 crore
The expressway is being developed at an approximate cost of ₹12,000 crore.
What is the theme of World Hypertension Day 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Measure Your Blood Pressure Accurately, Control It, Live Longer
The 2025 theme is 'Measure Your Blood Pressure Accurately, Control It, Live Longer'.
Consider the following statements about World Hypertension Day: 1. It is an initiative of the World Hypertension League. 2. It was first held in 2005. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct. World Hypertension Day, started by the World Hypertension League, was first held on 14 May 2005 and is now observed on 17 May.
Under the DPIIT–GEAPP MoU of May 2025, what does 'ENTICE' stand for?
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Correct answer: D — Energy Transitions Innovation Challenge
GEAPP will launch the Energy Transitions Innovation Challenge (ENTICE), a competitive platform with up to $500,000 in rewards.
The ENTICE challenge under the DPIIT–GEAPP partnership (May 2025) offers rewards of up to how much?
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Correct answer: B — $500,000
ENTICE offers up to $500,000 in rewards for high-impact clean-energy solutions.
Which is the earliest Archaeological Site Museum in the ASI's network?
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Correct answer: A — Sarnath
Sarnath (1910) is the earliest in the series of ASI Archaeological Site Museums.
India's first underground museum, mentioned by ASI in May 2025, is located at which World Heritage Site?
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Correct answer: D — Humayun's Tomb
ASI noted the recent inauguration of India's first underground museum at the World Heritage Site of Humayun's Tomb.
Consider the following statements about the Archaeological Survey of India (as of May 2025): 1. ASI manages 52 site museums. 2. 26 ASI sites are on UNESCO's World Heritage List. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct. ASI has 3,698 protected monuments and sites, 52 museums, and 26 sites on the World Heritage List.
How many protected monuments and sites does the Archaeological Survey of India look after, as stated in May 2025?
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Correct answer: A — 3,698
ASI has a pan-India reach with 3,698 protected monuments and sites.
According to DGTR on its 8th Foundation Day (May 2025), India has initiated over how many trade remedy investigations since 1995?
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Correct answer: B — 1,200
Since 1995, India has initiated over 1,200 trade remedy investigations.
In which year did the Directorate General of Trade Remedies (DGTR) launch a dedicated helpdesk to assist MSMEs?
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Correct answer: C — 2019
DGTR launched a dedicated helpdesk for MSMEs in 2019 to help them navigate trade remedy processes.
International Day of Yoga 2025 is which edition of the Day?
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Correct answer: C — 11th
The Ministry of Ayush announced 10 signature events to mark the 11th edition of IDY in 2025.
'Yoga Sangam', a signature event of International Day of Yoga 2025, is a synchronised yoga demonstration planned at how many locations?
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Correct answer: B — 1,00,000
Yoga Sangam is a synchronised yoga demonstration at 1,00,000 locations.