HPPSC HPAS Current Affairs Quiz — All time
Daily news by your exam, state and topic — each with a short summary, key facts and MCQs.
In which year were the Piprahwa Buddhist relics excavated by William Claxton Peppé?
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Correct answer: D — 1898
They were excavated in 1898; most of them were transferred to the Indian Museum, Kolkata, in 1899.
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?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Only 1 is correct. The auction was scheduled by Sotheby's Hong Kong on 7 May 2025.
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?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Only 1 is correct. Integration with schools, hospitals and corporates is 'Yoga Sangam'; 'Harit Yoga' promotes eco-consciousness through yoga-linked plantation drives.
Which IDY 2025 initiative reviewed on 7 May 2025 promotes eco-consciousness through yoga-linked plantation drives?
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Correct answer: D — Harit Yoga
Harit Yoga is the plantation-linked initiative. Yoga Sangam integrates yoga with institutions, Yoga Connect engages global and diaspora communities, and Yoga Bandhan fosters social unity.
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?
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Correct answer: A — Over USD 2.5 million
Hafele has committed over USD 2.5 million 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?
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Correct answer: B — Two years
The MoU remains in effect for two years from signing, with scope for extension by mutual agreement.
Which organisation hosted the MRSAM-India Eco-System Summit 2.0 at the Manekshaw Centre, New Delhi, on 7 May 2025?
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Correct answer: C — Centre for Joint Warfare Studies (CENJOWS)
CENJOWS hosted the summit in collaboration with Aerospace Services India and Israel Aerospace Industries; DRDO, BDL and BEL were participants.
Under the India–UK FTA concluded on 6 May 2025, India will gain from tariff elimination on about what share of tariff lines?
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Correct answer: B — 99%
India will gain from tariff elimination on about 99% of tariff lines, covering almost 100% of trade value.
Under the India–UK Double Contribution Convention, Indian workers temporarily in the UK and their employers are exempt from UK social security contributions for:
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Correct answer: D — Three years
The exemption is for a period of three years.
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?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct, as per the Ministry of Commerce release of 6 May 2025.
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?
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Correct answer: B — 2 only
Only 2 is correct. Tariff elimination is on about 99% of tariff lines.
Anthony Albanese, congratulated by PM Modi on 6 May 2025 on his re-election, is the ___ Prime Minister of Australia.
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Correct answer: C — 32nd
The PMO release describes Albanese's re-election as the 32nd 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?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Only 1 is correct. The leaders noted the CSP's five years.
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?
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Correct answer: B — 100
100 barges are to be deployed in phases; about 20 barges and 6 pushers in the first phase. 70 is the number of countries Rhenus operates in.
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?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct, as per the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways releases.
What annual cargo movement does the first phase of the IWAI–Rhenus MoU target by the end of 2025?
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Correct answer: A — More than one million tonnes
The first phase targets movement of more than one million tonnes of cargo annually by the end of 2025.
Friedrich Merz assumed office on 6 May 2025 as the Federal Chancellor of which country?
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Correct answer: B — Germany
Merz assumed office as the Federal Chancellor of Germany; PM Modi referred to the India–Germany Strategic Partnership.
As stated on 6 May 2025, when is India's first human spaceflight under Gaganyaan now scheduled?
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Correct answer: D — First quarter of 2027
The first human spaceflight is scheduled for the first quarter of 2027. TV-D2 is slated for later in 2025; 2035 and 2040 are the targets for the Bharatiya Antariksha Station and an Indian on the Moon.
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?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Only 1 is correct. The goal is to send the first Indian to the Moon by 2040.
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?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Only 1 is correct. The Vietnam Buddhist Academy venue was in Ho Chi Minh City.
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?
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Correct answer: D — Neither 1 nor 2
Neither is correct. It was the 2nd National Workshop, held at Dr Ambedkar International Centre, New Delhi.
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?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Only 1 is correct. The samples came from the Godavari Basin; Raniganj Coalfield is mentioned as one of the first sites where fossil charcoal was identified in India.
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?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct, as per the Ministry of Communications release.
How many Indian telecom and ICT companies showcased products at Bharat Telecom 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Over 80
Over 80 Indian telecom and ICT companies took part; 130 is the number of foreign delegates and 35 the number of countries.
The Multi-Influence Ground Mine (MIGM), which underwent combat firing in May 2025, was developed primarily by which DRDO laboratory?
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Correct answer: C — Naval Science & Technological Laboratory, Visakhapatnam
MIGM was developed by NSTL, Visakhapatnam, in collaboration with HEMRL Pune and TBRL Chandigarh. BDL is a production partner.
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?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Only 1 is correct. The Chairman DRDO said the system is now ready for induction.
As per provisional data released in May 2025, India's iron ore production in FY 2024-25 was:
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Correct answer: B — 289 MMT
Iron ore production reached 289 MMT in FY 2024-25, breaking the FY 2023-24 record of 277 MMT.
As per the Ministry of Mines (May 2025), India's global rank as a producer of aluminium is:
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Correct answer: A — 2nd
India is the 2nd largest aluminium producer and the 4th largest iron ore producer in the world.
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?
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Correct answer: D — Neither 1 nor 2
Neither is correct. Refined copper grew 12.6% to 5.73 lakh tonnes and bauxite rose 2.9% to 24.7 MMT.
Consider the following statements about the India–Japan defence ministers' meeting of 5 May 2025: 1. It was held at the Manekshaw Centre, New Delhi. 2. The Ministers reviewed the defence and security pillars of the India–Japan Special Strategic and Global Partnership. 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 of 5 May 2025.
India and Japan describe their bilateral relationship as a:
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Correct answer: D — Special Strategic and Global Partnership
The 5 May 2025 meeting reviewed the defence and security pillars of the India–Japan Special Strategic and Global Partnership.
Consider the following statements about INS Sharda's deployment to the Maldives in May 2025: 1. The HADR exercise aims to enhance interoperability between the Indian Navy and the Maldives National Defence Force. 2. The exercise was planned from 1 to 5 May 2025. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Only 1 is correct. The exercise was planned from 4 to 10 May 2025.
What was the size of India's first mortgage-backed Pass Through Certificate (PTC) issue listed on the NSE on 5 May 2025?
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Correct answer: D — ₹1,000 crore
The issue of ₹1,000 crore (1,00,000 PTCs of face value ₹1,00,000) was fully subscribed.
Consider the following statements about India's first mortgage-backed PTCs: 1. The coupon is 7.26% per annum. 2. The instrument is rated AAA(SO) by CRISIL and CARE Ratings. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct. The PTCs, backed by LIC Housing Finance home loans, have a 7.26% coupon and AAA(SO) ratings.
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?
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Correct answer: B — 2 only
Only 2 is correct. The PoC used Aadhaar Face Authentication at select NEET centres in Delhi.
How many e-Nodes were selected in May 2025 under ANRF's MAHA-EV mission?
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Correct answer: D — Seven
Seven e-Nodes were selected out of 227 proposals.
Consider the following statements about the MAHA-EV mission: 1. Its call for proposals focused on three technological verticals, including EV Charging Infrastructure. 2. Selected e-Nodes will work in consortia mode with mandatory industry participation. 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 ANRF announcement of 5 May 2025.
The joint call for Bio-AI 'Moolankur' hubs announced in May 2025 was issued by the Department of Biotechnology and:
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Correct answer: A — BIRAC
The call was issued jointly by DBT and the Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council (BIRAC).
The Union Cabinet approved the BioE3 Policy for high-performance biomanufacturing in:
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Correct answer: D — August 2024
The BioE3 Policy was approved by the Union Cabinet in August 2024.
Which two genome-edited rice varieties were announced by ICAR on 4 May 2025?
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Correct answer: C — DRR Rice 100 (Kamla) and Pusa DST Rice 1
The varieties are DRR Rice 100 (Kamla) and Pusa DST Rice 1, developed by editing Samba Mahsuri and MTU 1010 respectively.
The genome-edited rice variety DRR Rice 100 (Kamla) is based on which parent variety?
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Correct answer: B — Samba Mahsuri (BPT 5204)
DRR Rice 100 (Kamla), developed by ICAR-IIRR Hyderabad, is based on Samba Mahsuri (BPT 5204).
Consider the following statements about India's genome-edited rice varieties: 1. They were developed using CRISPR-Cas based genome editing without adding foreign DNA. 2. Pusa DST Rice 1 was developed by ICAR-IIRR, Hyderabad. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Only 1 is correct. Pusa DST Rice 1 was developed by ICAR-IARI, New Delhi; DRR Rice 100 (Kamla) is from ICAR-IIRR, Hyderabad.
According to the Agriculture Ministry, the two genome-edited rice varieties offer an increase in yield of about:
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Correct answer: D — 19%
The Ministry cited a 19% increase in yield. 9.66–30.4% is the range for Pusa DST Rice 1 in saline and alkaline soils.
ECINET, announced by the Election Commission of India in May 2025, will integrate how many of ECI's existing apps?
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Correct answer: D — Over 40
ECINET will integrate and reorient over 40 of ECI's existing mobile and web applications.
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?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Only 1 is correct. Data on ECINET will be entered solely by authorised ECI officials.
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?
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Correct answer: B — 2 only
Only 2 is correct. ECINET will subsume existing apps including the Voter Helpline App.
The 58th Annual Meeting of the Board of Governors of the Asian Development Bank (4–7 May 2025) was held in:
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Correct answer: B — Milan
The 58th ADB Annual Meeting was held in Milan, Italy.
Consider the following statements about the Finance Minister's visit for the ADB Annual Meeting in May 2025: 1. She was to be a panellist in the ADB Governors' Seminar on 'Cross-Border Collaboration for Future Resilience'. 2. She was to hold bilateral meetings with the Finance Ministers of Italy, Japan and Belgium. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Only 1 is correct. The bilateral meetings were with the Finance Ministers of Italy, Japan and Bhutan.
Consider the following statements about APEDA's Chintan Shivir announced on 4 May 2025: 1. It was held in Mumbai. 2. Its inaugural session was co-chaired by the Secretaries of the Department of Commerce and the Ministry of Food Processing Industries. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 2 only
Only 2 is correct. The Chintan Shivir was held in New Delhi.
MOIL reported a record April 2025 production of 1.62 lakh tonnes of which mineral?
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Correct answer: D — Manganese ore
MOIL produced a record 1.62 lakh tonnes of manganese (Mn) ore in April 2025.
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?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct, as per the Sports Ministry release of 4 May 2025.
The 'Cycling with Teachers' edition of Fit India Sundays on Cycle on 4 May 2025 was held at:
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Correct answer: B — Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium
It was held at the Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium, New Delhi.
During the Angolan President's State visit in May 2025, Angola became which member of the International Solar Alliance?
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Correct answer: D — 123rd
Angola signed the ISA Framework Agreement and became the 123rd member of the ISA.
Consider the following statements about India–Angola ties in May 2025: 1. India approved a US$200 million Line of Credit for Angola's defence procurement. 2. India and Angola are marking the 40th anniversary of diplomatic relations in 2025. 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 list of outcomes and the President's Secretariat release of 3 May 2025.
Angolan President João Lourenço, who visited India in May 2025, holds the Chair of which organisation?
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Correct answer: B — African Union
President Murmu congratulated President Lourenço on assuming the Chair of the African Union.
The report 'From Content to Commerce: Mapping India's Creator Economy', released at WAVES 2025, was prepared by:
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Correct answer: A — Boston Consulting Group
The creator economy report was prepared by Boston Consulting Group (BCG).
Which firm prepared the report 'A Studio Called India', released at WAVES 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Ernst & Young
'A Studio Called India' was prepared by Ernst & Young.
Consider the following statements about the white paper 'India's Live Events Economy: A Strategic Growth Imperative': 1. It was prepared by EventFAQs Media and commissioned by the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting. 2. It says India is on track to be among the top five live entertainment destinations globally by 2030. 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 I&B release of 3 May 2025.
In Singapore's general election of 3 May 2025, how many of the 97 parliamentary seats did the People's Action Party win?
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Correct answer: A — 87 of 97
The PAP won 87 of 97 seats. The Workers' Party retained 10 seats.
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?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct, as reported by CNA and The Straits Times.
While congratulating Lawrence Wong in May 2025, PM Modi described India–Singapore ties as a:
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Correct answer: B — Comprehensive Strategic Partnership
PM Modi said he looked forward to further advancing the India–Singapore Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.