Current Affairs Quiz — All time

What is the total outlay of the National Scheme for ITI Upgradation approved by the Union Cabinet on 7 May 2025?

How many government ITIs are to be upgraded in a hub-and-spoke arrangement under the scheme approved on 7 May 2025?

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?

The nationwide civil defence mock drill of 7 May 2025 was directed to be held in how many 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?

According to the Ministry of Defence, how many sites were targeted under Operation Sindoor on 7 May 2025?

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?

Markaz Taiba, one of the nine sites named at the Operation Sindoor briefing, is located at:

Under the Mukhyamantri Bus Seva approved by the Odisha cabinet on 7 May 2025, what fare concession will women, students and senior citizens get?

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?

Which organisation was the host of the Global Space Exploration Conference (GLEX) 2025 held in New Delhi from 7 to 9 May 2025?

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?

Which of the following IIT–State/UT pairs, from the five IITs whose expansion was approved on 7 May 2025, is correctly matched?

After the Phase-B expansion approved on 7 May 2025, the five IITs together will be able to cater to how many students?

Which agency will continue as the special purpose vehicle for the Integrated Urban Regeneration and Water Transport System (IURWTS) in Kochi?

What revised estimate did the Kerala cabinet approve on 7 May 2025 for the Kochi canals project (IURWTS)?

Under the Revised SHAKTI policy approved on 7 May 2025, the existing eight paras for coal allocation have been mapped into how many windows?

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?

In which year was the original SHAKTI policy for coal allocation introduced?

In which year were the Piprahwa Buddhist relics excavated by William Claxton Peppé?

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?

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?

Which IDY 2025 initiative reviewed on 7 May 2025 promotes eco-consciousness through yoga-linked plantation drives?

Dravyaratnakara Nighantu, the 15th-century Ayurvedic lexicon revived by CCRAS in May 2025, was authored by:

Dravyanamakara Nighantu, revived by CCRAS, is an appendix to which text?

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?

For how long will the DPIIT–Hafele India MoU signed on 7 May 2025 remain in effect from the date of signing?

How many participants from Tamil Nadu and Puducherry were part of the Tamil-language training batch at IIIDEM announced on 7 May 2025?

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?

Which organisation hosted the MRSAM-India Eco-System Summit 2.0 at the Manekshaw Centre, New Delhi, on 7 May 2025?

Under the India–UK FTA concluded on 6 May 2025, India will gain from tariff elimination on about what share of tariff lines?

Under the India–UK Double Contribution Convention, Indian workers temporarily in the UK and their employers are exempt from UK social security contributions for:

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?

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?

Anthony Albanese, congratulated by PM Modi on 6 May 2025 on his re-election, is the ___ 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?

In which year was the Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT), which got approval for a GIFT City centre in May 2025, established?

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?

At its meeting in Chaundi on 6 May 2025, the Maharashtra cabinet approved about ₹681 crore for:

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?

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?

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?

What annual cargo movement does the first phase of the IWAI–Rhenus MoU target by the end of 2025?

Friedrich Merz assumed office on 6 May 2025 as the Federal Chancellor of which country?

The Nathmalpur Bhagad wetland, approved for conservation by NMCG's 62nd Executive Committee, is in which district?

Which of the following wetlands taken up earlier under the Namami Gange Programme is a Ramsar site?

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?

As stated on 6 May 2025, when is India's first human spaceflight under Gaganyaan now scheduled?

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?

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?

The 6th Marshal of the Air Force Arjan Singh Memorial Hockey Tournament (29 April – 6 May 2025) was held at:

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?

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?

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?

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?

How many Indian telecom and ICT companies showcased products at Bharat Telecom 2025?

The Multi-Influence Ground Mine (MIGM), which underwent combat firing in May 2025, was developed primarily by which DRDO laboratory?

Consider the following statements about the Multi-Influence Ground Mine (MIGM): 1. Bharat Dynamics Limited, Visakhapatnam, and Apollo Microsystems Limited, Hyderabad, are its production partners. 2. The Chairman DRDO said it requires further user trials before it can be considered for induction. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

As per provisional data released in May 2025, India's iron ore production in FY 2024-25 was:

As per the Ministry of Mines (May 2025), India's global rank as a producer of aluminium is:

Consider the following statements about mineral production in FY 2024-25: 1. Refined copper production declined compared with FY 2023-24. 2. Bauxite production declined compared with FY 2023-24. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

As per the review of 5 May 2025, the gross NPA of Regional Rural Banks reached a new low of:

What consolidated net profit did Regional Rural Banks record in FY 2024-25?

Consider the following statements about Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) as reviewed in May 2025: 1. RRBs have more than 22,000 branches covering 700 districts. 2. Sponsor banks were asked to complete the integration process by 30 September 2025. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?