Education, Health & Society Current Affairs Quiz — All time

NAMASTE, the scheme under which sanitation kits were distributed on 8 May 2025, stands for:

As per the Social Justice Ministry, how many sewer and septic tank workers have been profiled under NAMASTE so far?

Consider the following statements: 1. SEED stands for Scheme for Economic Empowerment of DNTs. 2. The Development and Welfare Board for De-notified, Nomadic and Semi-Nomadic Communities functions under the Ministry of Tribal Affairs. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

At what cost were the new buildings and hostels of the Government Model School at Thuvakudi, Tiruchi, built?

Consider the following statements: 1. Tamil Nadu has 50 government model schools. 2. The new hostels at Thuvakudi can house about 1,000 boys. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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?

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?

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 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?

Consider the following statements about UIDAI's proof of concept at NEET UG 2025: 1. It used Aadhaar fingerprint authentication at all NEET centres across India. 2. It was carried out in collaboration with the National Informatics Centre and the National Testing Agency. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

K.V. Rabiya, the Kerala literacy activist who died in May 2025, was conferred the Padma Shri in:

Consider the following statements about K.V. Rabiya: 1. She founded the voluntary organisation Chalanam. 2. Her autobiography's title translates as 'Dreams Have Wings'. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements about Fit India Sundays on Cycle: 1. It was launched in December 2024. 2. It has recorded 2.5 lakh participation from over 5,000 locations. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

The 'Cycling with Teachers' edition of Fit India Sundays on Cycle on 4 May 2025 was held at:

In how many categories is the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar conferred?

Consider the following statements about the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar 2025: 1. Self-nomination by children is not allowed. 2. The award is conferred by the Prime Minister. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

As stated at the 8th National Community Radio Conference (May 2025), how many community radio stations are there in India at present?

Consider the following statements about the 10th National Community Radio Awards: 1. Twelve community radio stations were honoured. 2. The conference at which they were presented was organised by the Ministry of I&B and Prasar Bharati. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements about the Repairability Index framework report (May 2025): 1. Original Equipment Manufacturers are to self-declare the Repairability Index using standard scoring criteria. 2. The Repairability Index is to be expressed on a ten-point scale. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Which ministry organised the 'Ageing with Dignity' event at Rashtrapati Bhavan on 2 May 2025?

Which of the following was NOT among the locations of the five Senior Citizen Homes inaugurated by the President on 2 May 2025?

How many Space Labs will be set up in Eklavya Model Residential Schools under the Tribal Affairs Ministry–BPCL initiative announced in April 2025?

Which company is funding the EMRS Space Labs under its CSR, with about ₹12 crore sanctioned?

Consider the following statements about the EMRS Space Labs initiative: 1. Technical support will come from space tutor agencies recognised by ISRO. 2. There are 470 functional EMRS in the country. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Under the Labour Ministry–Rapido MoU of 29 April 2025, how many livelihood opportunities are to be brought to the NCS portal over 1–2 years?

Consider the following about the National Career Service (NCS) portal, as stated on 29 April 2025: 1. It has over 40 lakh active job seekers. 2. It has over 40 lakh registered employers. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

As cited by the PM at the YUGM Innovation Conclave (29 April 2025), the hyperloop test track developed at IIT Madras with Indian Railways is how long?

Consider the following about Indian institutions' campuses abroad, as mentioned by the PM on 29 April 2025: 1. IIT Madras has a campus in Abu Dhabi. 2. IIM Ahmedabad has an upcoming campus in Dubai. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

According to the PIB release on the YUGM Innovation Conclave, India's gross expenditure on R&D rose from about ₹60,000 crore in 2013-14 to:

Under India Post's 'Gyan Post' service notified in April 2025, what is the starting rate for packets up to 300 grams?

Consider the following about 'Gyan Post': 1. It is operational at all departmental post offices from 1 May 2025. 2. Packets are transported by air mode for faster delivery. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

What is the maximum charge under 'Gyan Post', and for packets up to what weight?

Consider the following about the Vice-President's address on 27 April 2025: 1. It was delivered at Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore. 2. He said India must move from food security to farmer prosperity. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

What was the theme of the Vice-President's address at Tamil Nadu Agricultural University on 27 April 2025?

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?

With how many organisations did NIELIT sign MoUs at Electronics Niketan on 25 April 2025?

Which of the following was NOT among the organisations that signed MoUs with NIELIT on 25 April 2025?

For how many allied and healthcare professions were competency-based curricula launched on 23 April 2025?

With which body did the Health Ministry launch the new curricula for allied and healthcare professions on 23 April 2025?

Consider the following about the curricula launched on 23 April 2025: 1. They cover fifteen allied and healthcare professions. 2. They were developed with the National Organ and Tissue Transplant Organisation (NOTTO). Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Under which category did the Poshan Tracker application receive the Prime Minister's Award for Excellence in Public Administration 2024?

The Poshan Tracker application, which won a PM's Award on Civil Services Day 2025, belongs to which ministry?

Consider the following about KVIC's provisional data for 2024-25: 1. Sales of Khadi and Village Industries products exceeded ₹1.70 lakh crore. 2. Production rose about four times compared with 2013-14. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

The Centre of Excellence jointly set up by NSDC and Pandit Deendayal Energy University, launched on 21 April 2025, is located in which city?

How many net members did EPFO add in February 2025, as per provisional payroll data?

Consider the following about EPFO payroll data for February 2025: 1. The 18–25 age group made up more than half of the new subscribers. 2. About 13.18 lakh members who had exited earlier rejoined EPFO. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

How many women officers are there in the 2023 IAS batch of 180, described as the largest women representation in the service's history?

Consider the following about the Assistant Secretary programme for IAS officer trainees: 1. It began in 2015. 2. In 2025, the trainees are attached to 46 Central Ministries for eight weeks. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

What is the minimum age of applicants under Tamil Nadu's Kalaignar Kaivinai Thittam, launched in April 2025?

Consider the following about the launch of Tamil Nadu's Kalaignar Kaivinai Thittam on 19 April 2025: 1. The scheme covers 25 trades. 2. The state subsidy for obtaining a GI tag was raised from ₹25,000 to ₹1 lakh. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Tamil Nadu's Kalaignar Kaivinai Thittam, launched in April 2025, was presented by the State as its alternative to which Central scheme?

Up to what amount can loans with subsidy be given under Tamil Nadu's Kalaignar Kaivinai Thittam, launched on 19 April 2025?

Which of the following was NOT among the seven hub institutions selected under ANRF's PAIR programme in April 2025?

How many hub and spoke institutions were selected in the main round of ANRF's PAIR programme announced in April 2025?

The Directorate General of Mines Safety (DGMS), whose functioning Mansukh Mandaviya reviewed in April 2025, is headquartered in which city?

When were the Guidelines for the Prevention of Misleading Advertisements in the Coaching Sector, 2024 issued?

Consider the following statements about the CCPA's April 2025 advisory to coaching centres: 1. Disclaimers must be displayed in the same font size as other important information. 2. Advertisements must disclose a student's rank, course type and whether the course was paid. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?