Polity & Governance Current Affairs Quiz — All time

In what role did India participate in the World Bank Land Conference 2025?

Consider the following statements: 1. Under SVAMITVA, 68,000 sq km has been surveyed. 2. Gram Manchitra is a land-titling app for urban local bodies. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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?

At the 5 May 2025 review of new criminal laws in Delhi, efforts were sought to raise conviction rates in heinous crime cases by at least:

Consider the following statements about the review of new criminal laws in Delhi on 5 May 2025: 1. Continuous monitoring of charge-sheet filing within 30 and 45 days was sought. 2. e-Summons are to be issued directly from courts, with copies sent to local police stations. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

ECINET, announced by the Election Commission of India in May 2025, will integrate how many of ECI's existing apps?

Consider the following statements about ECINET: 1. It was envisaged by CEC Gyanesh Kumar at the Conference of Chief Electoral Officers in March 2025. 2. Data on ECINET will be entered by Booth Level Agents of political parties. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements about ECINET: 1. The Voter Helpline App will continue to run separately alongside ECINET. 2. In case of any conflict, the primary data duly filled in statutory forms will prevail. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

At the Lairai Jatra in Shirgao, Goa, where a stampede occurred on 3 May 2025, the special devotees of Goddess Lairai Devi are called:

Consider the following statements about the Shirgao stampede of May 2025: 1. The State's fact-finding committee was headed by Governor P.S. Sreedharan Pillai. 2. The Goa Chief Minister ordered a magisterial inquiry and said its report would be made public. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

In Singapore's general election of 3 May 2025, how many of the 97 parliamentary seats did the People's Action Party win?

Consider the following statements about Singapore's 2025 general election: 1. The PAP's vote share rose to 65.57% from 61.24% in 2020. 2. The Workers' Party retained its 10 seats. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

While congratulating Lawrence Wong in May 2025, PM Modi described India–Singapore ties as a:

India's Mediation Act, referred to by the President at the first National Mediation Conference (May 2025), was enacted in:

Consider the following statements about the President's address at the first National Mediation Conference (3 May 2025): 1. She graced the launch of the Mediation Association of India. 2. She said the Mediation Act's mechanism should be confined to commercial disputes in cities. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

With which State's Chief Secretary did Coal Secretary Vikram Dev Dutt hold a high-level energy security meeting on 2 May 2025?

Anuradha Prasad, who took oath as UPSC Member on 2 May 2025, belongs to which service?

Maharashtra and Gujarat were formed on 1 May of which year?

Maharashtra and Gujarat were carved out of which earlier State?

The Sugar (Control) Order, 2025 replaces the Sugar (Control) Order of which year?

Consider the following statements about the Sugar (Control) Order, 2025: 1. Khandsari units with crushing capacity above 500 TCD are brought under it. 2. A separate Sugar Price (Control) Order will continue alongside it. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Under the ECI initiatives of 1 May 2025, from whom will the Commission obtain death registration data electronically?

Booth Level Officers, who will get standard photo ID cards under the ECI's May 2025 initiative, are appointed under which provision?

How many projects were reviewed at the 46th PRAGATI meeting chaired by the PM on 30 April 2025?

While reviewing grievances under which scheme at the 46th PRAGATI did the PM direct that beneficiaries be identified through biometrics-based Aadhaar authentication?

As cited in the government's release of 30 April 2025, Census is listed at which entry of the Union List in the Seventh Schedule?

Which body decided on 30 April 2025 to include caste enumeration in the upcoming Census?

How much additional Central assistance did the High-Level Committee approve for hailstorm-affected Manipur (PIB, 29 April 2025)?

Consider the following based on the Home Ministry release of 29 April 2025: 1. In 2024-25, the Centre released ₹20,264.40 crore from the NDRF to 19 States. 2. The assistance approved for Manipur relates to a hailstorm in 2024. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

By how much did Tamil Nadu raise the dearness allowance of its employees, with effect from 1 January 2025, as announced on 28 April 2025?

Consider the following announcements made by the Tamil Nadu Chief Minister on 28 April 2025: 1. The earned leave surrender system will be restored from 1 October 2025. 2. The marriage advance for government employees will be ₹5 lakh irrespective of gender. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Under Tamil Nadu's 28 April 2025 announcements, maternity leave of women government employees will henceforth be counted towards which period?

How many Aadhaar authentication transactions were carried out in 2024-25, as per MeitY's release of 28 April 2025?

Consider the following about Aadhaar usage in March 2025: 1. Face authentication transactions exceeded 15 crore. 2. e-KYC transactions totalled 246.75 crore. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Who administered the oath of office to Justice A. Rajasheker Reddy as Lokayukta of Telangana on 28 April 2025?

Consider the following about the new Lokayukta of Telangana: 1. Justice A. Rajasheker Reddy is a former High Court judge. 2. He was sworn in at the Telangana Legislative Assembly. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

In which year did the Government institute the Armed Forces Battle Casualties Welfare Fund, as cited by the Defence Ministry on 27 April 2025?

Consider the following about the Armed Forces Battle Casualties Welfare Fund (AFBCWF): 1. Its accounts are maintained by the Indian Army on behalf of the Department of Ex-Servicemen Welfare. 2. It provides immediate financial assistance to families of personnel who lose their lives or are grievously injured in active military operations. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Lt Gen Pratik Sharma, whom Union Minister Jitendra Singh met in Udhampur on 27 April 2025, was to take over which Army command from 1 May 2025?

Consider the following about Union Minister Jitendra Singh's visit to Udhampur on 27 April 2025: 1. The media was allowed into the high-level security meeting. 2. He met Lt Gen Pratik Sharma, the incoming GoC Northern Command. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

According to PM Modi in Mann Ki Baat (27 April 2025), how many space startups are now working in India, compared with only one company 10 years ago?

Consider the following based on Mann Ki Baat of 27 April 2025: 1. April 2025 marks 50 years of the launch of the Aryabhatta satellite. 2. Dr K. Kasturirangan played a major role in formulating the National Education Policy. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following about India's assistance mentioned in Mann Ki Baat of 27 April 2025: 1. Operation Brahma was launched to help Nepal. 2. India recently sent a large quantity of vaccine for the people of Afghanistan. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

How many appointment letters were distributed at the 15th tranche of the Rozgar Mela on 26 April 2025?

At how many locations was the 15th tranche of the Rozgar Mela held on 26 April 2025?

Consider the following about the Rozgar Mela of 26 April 2025: 1. The PM gave the new recruits the mantra 'Nagarik Parmo Dharma'. 2. The initiative has so far facilitated the onboarding of more than ten lakh young professionals. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following about the DGCA directive to airlines of 26 April 2025: 1. It is mandatory, and non-compliance may attract action under the Civil Aviation Requirements. 2. It is valid for 30 days only. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following about the DGCA's passenger handling directive of 26 April 2025: 1. Airlines must revise catering based on the scheduled (not actual) block time. 2. The directive applies only to international carriers of foreign origin. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Where was DARPG's 5th National Workshop on 'Sevottam and Effective Redressal of Public Grievances' held on 25 April 2025?

Consider the following about the Sevottam workshop of 25 April 2025: 1. It was the 3rd National Workshop on Sevottam. 2. It was organised by the Ministry of Cooperation. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Projects worth how much did the PM launch in Madhubani, Bihar, on National Panchayati Raj Day 2025?

Between which two places did the PM announce the Namo Bharat Rapid Rail service at Madhubani on 24 April 2025?

Consider the following about the PM's Madhubani programme of 24 April 2025: 1. The PM paid tribute to Ramdhari Singh Dinkar on his death anniversary. 2. An Amrit Bharat train service between Saharsa and Mumbai was launched. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following about the State Mourning for Pope Francis announced by the Government of India: 1. A total of two days of State Mourning was announced. 2. On 26 April 2025, the National Flag was to be flown at half-mast and there was to be no official entertainment. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

On which two days was State Mourning observed after the passing of Pope Francis, before the one day on his funeral?

Where did Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya inaugurate the National Centre for Sports Science and Research on 24 April 2025?

Consider the following about the sports certificates launched on 24 April 2025: 1. They are issued via DigiLocker. 2. They will be integrated with the National Sports Repository System (NSRS) for automatic disbursal of cash rewards. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following decisions of the Cabinet Committee on Security on 23 April 2025, as announced by the Foreign Secretary: 1. The Indus Waters Treaty of 1960 will be held in abeyance with immediate effect, until Pakistan credibly and irrevocably abjures its support for cross-border terrorism. 2. The Integrated Check Post Attari will be closed with immediate effect; those who crossed over with valid endorsements may return through that route before 01 May 2025. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

As per the CCS decision of 23 April 2025, to what number will the overall strength of the High Commissions be brought down by 01 May 2025?

As per the CCS decision of 23 April 2025, how much time was given to Pakistani nationals in India under SAARC Visa Exemption Scheme (SVES) visas to leave India?

Consider the following about the CCS decisions of 23 April 2025 on Service Advisors: 1. The Defence/Military, Naval and Air Advisors in the Pakistani High Commission in New Delhi were declared persona non grata and given a week to leave India. 2. India will retain its own Defence/Navy/Air Advisors in the Indian High Commission in Islamabad. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

How many Booth Level Officers from Bihar took part in the two-day IIIDEM training that began on 23 April 2025?

Consider the following about the ECI training for Bihar's field functionaries on 23 April 2025: 1. It was inaugurated by Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar at IIIDEM, New Delhi. 2. It was the third batch of BLOs from Bihar to be trained. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

According to the Foreign Secretary's briefing of 23 April 2025, how many people were killed in the terrorist attack in Pahalgam on 22 April 2025?

Consider the following about the Pahalgam terror attack of 22 April 2025: 1. The Prime Minister strongly condemned it and said those behind it would be brought to justice. 2. The India–Saudi Arabia Joint Statement strongly condemned the attack. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?