Judiciary Current Affairs Quiz — All time
Daily news by your exam, state and topic — each with a short summary, key facts and MCQs.
In how many Indian languages does BharatGen, launched on 2 June 2025, offer AI solutions?
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Correct answer: B — 22
BharatGen integrates text, speech and image modalities and offers AI solutions in 22 Indian languages.
BharatGen is implemented through the TIH Foundation for IoT and IoE at which institution?
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Correct answer: D — IIT Bombay
BharatGen is implemented through the TIH Foundation for IoT and IoE at IIT Bombay, with support from the Department of Science and Technology.
Under which national mission was BharatGen developed?
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Correct answer: C — National Mission on Interdisciplinary Cyber-Physical Systems
BharatGen was developed under the National Mission on Interdisciplinary Cyber-Physical Systems (NM-ICPS) of the Department of Science and Technology.
Which edition of IATA's Annual General Meeting did PM Modi address at Bharat Mandapam on 2 June 2025?
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Correct answer: D — 81st
PM Modi addressed IATA's 81st Annual General Meeting and the plenary session of the World Air Transport Summit at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi.
According to PM Modi's address at the IATA AGM in June 2025, where does India rank among the world's domestic aviation markets?
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Correct answer: B — Third-largest
PM Modi said India today is the world's third-largest domestic aviation market.
Which Indian island territories did India and Japan discuss developing as Smart Islands during talks in Oslo on 2 June 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Andaman and Nicobar and Lakshadweep
Sarbananda Sonowal and Terada Yoshimichi discussed converting the Andaman and Nicobar and Lakshadweep islands into Smart Islands, drawing on Japan's expertise in island territories.
Which cooperative bodies does the world's largest cooperative food grain storage scheme, reviewed by Amit Shah on 2 June 2025, aim to benefit by raising their income?
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Correct answer: C — Primary Agricultural Credit Societies
The scheme aims to increase the income of Primary Agricultural Credit Societies (PACS) and create rural employment.
What were India's gross GST collections for May 2025, according to data released on 1 June 2025?
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Correct answer: B — ₹2.01 lakh crore
Gross GST collections for May 2025 stood at ₹2,01,050 crore, or about ₹2.01 lakh crore.
By what percentage did gross GST collections in May 2025 grow over May 2024?
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Correct answer: D — 16.4%
Gross GST collections rose 16.4% year-on-year in May 2025, to ₹2,01,050 crore.
Consider the following statements about GST collections for May 2025: 1. GST revenue from imports grew faster than revenue from domestic transactions. 2. Collections in April 2025 had touched an all-time high of ₹2.37 lakh crore. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both statements are correct. Import GST grew 25.2% against 13.7% for domestic transactions, and collections in April 2025 had reached an all-time high of ₹2.37 lakh crore.
Which component accounted for the largest share of gross GST collections in May 2025?
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Correct answer: A — IGST
IGST, at ₹1,08,836 crore, was the largest component of the ₹2,01,050 crore gross GST collected in May 2025, making it the largest single component.
The EUNAVFOR ships that made a maiden visit to India in May–June 2025 operate under which operation, led by Rear Admiral Davide Da Pozzo?
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Correct answer: C — Operation Atalanta
The EUNAVFOR side was led by Rear Admiral Davide Da Pozzo, Force Commander of Operation Atalanta.
The two EUNAVFOR ships that visited Mumbai from 26 May to 1 June 2025 belonged to which navies?
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Correct answer: D — Spain and Italy
ESPS Reina Sofia of the Spanish Navy and ITS Antonio Marceglia of the Italian Navy visited Mumbai, so the ships belonged to Spain and Italy.
At what cost was the new Forensic Science Laboratory building in Kolkata, inaugurated by Amit Shah on 1 June 2025, built?
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Correct answer: B — ₹88 crore
Amit Shah said the Forensic Science Laboratory in Kolkata was built at a cost of ₹88 crore.
According to Amit Shah on 1 June 2025, in nearly what share of cases are charge sheets now being filed within 60 days under the new criminal laws?
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Correct answer: C — 60%
Amit Shah said that after the introduction of the new laws, charge sheets have started being filed within 60 days in nearly 60% of the cases.
Whom did D Gukesh beat for the first time in a classical game in Round 6 of Norway Chess 2025 on 1 June 2025?
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Correct answer: C — Magnus Carlsen
Gukesh beat world No. 1 Magnus Carlsen for the first time in a classical game in Round 6 of Norway Chess 2025.
In how many moves did Gukesh win his Round 6 game against Magnus Carlsen at Norway Chess 2025?
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Correct answer: A — 62
Gukesh turned around a losing position and won the game in 62 moves.
In which Norwegian city was Norway Chess 2025, where Gukesh beat Carlsen, held?
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Correct answer: D — Stavanger
Gukesh beat Carlsen in Round 6 of Norway Chess 2025 in Stavanger.
Who assumed charge as the 18th Commander-in-Chief of the Andaman & Nicobar Command on 1 June 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Lt Gen Dinesh Singh Rana
Lt Gen Dinesh Singh Rana assumed charge as the 18th Commander-in-Chief of the Andaman & Nicobar Command on 1 June 2025.
Where is the Andaman and Nicobar Command based?
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Correct answer: A — Sri Vijaya Puram
The Andaman and Nicobar Command is based at Sri Vijaya Puram.
Consider the following statements: 1. The Andaman and Nicobar Command is India's first and only joint services operational command. 2. Lt Gen Dinesh Singh Rana was commissioned into The Gorkha Rifles. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Statement 1 is correct: the ANC is India's first and only joint services operational command, integrating the Army, Navy, Air Force and Coast Guard. Statement 2 is incorrect: Lt Gen Rana was commissioned into the 10th Battalion of The Garhwal Rifles.
In which city did IEPFA and SEBI launch the pilot Niveshak Shivir on 1 June 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Pune
IEPFA, in collaboration with SEBI, launched the pilot chapter of Niveshak Shivir in Pune to help investors with unclaimed dividends and shares.
Which birth anniversary of Lokmata Devi Ahilyabai Holkar was marked on 31 May 2025?
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Correct answer: B — 300th
The PMO said 31 May 2025 marked the 300th birth anniversary of Lokmata Devi Ahilyabai Holkar.
At the Bhopal event on 31 May 2025, the Prime Minister noted the launch of which metro system?
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Correct answer: D — Indore Metro
The Prime Minister noted the launch of the Indore Metro along with air connectivity for Datia and Satna.
Consider the following statements about Devi Ahilyabai Holkar, as recalled by the Prime Minister on 31 May 2025: 1. She contributed to the restoration of temples including Kashi Vishwanath. 2. She established new industries for Maheshwari sarees. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct: the PM credited her with restoring temples including Kashi Vishwanath and with establishing industries for Maheshwari sarees.
What is Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla's role on the Axiom Mission 4 (Ax-4) crew?
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Correct answer: B — Mission Pilot
The Science Ministry said Shukla will serve as Mission Pilot on Ax-4.
Who is the Commander of the Axiom Mission 4 crew that includes Shubhanshu Shukla?
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Correct answer: D — Peggy Whitson
The Commander is former NASA astronaut Peggy Whitson; Uznański-Wiśniewski and Kapu are Mission Specialists.
Who is the designated backup for Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla on Axiom Mission 4?
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Correct answer: A — Group Captain Prasanth Balakrishnan Nair
The ministry named Group Captain Prasanth Balakrishnan Nair as Shukla's designated backup.
Where was the High-Level International Conference on Glaciers' Preservation held from 29 to 31 May 2025?
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Correct answer: C — Dushanbe, Tajikistan
The Environment Ministry said the conference was held in Dushanbe, Republic of Tajikistan.
Which Indian mission, highlighted at the Dushanbe glacier conference, is part of the National Action Plan on Climate Change?
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Correct answer: A — National Mission for Sustaining the Himalayan Ecosystem
The MoS highlighted India's actions under the National Mission for Sustaining the Himalayan Ecosystem (NMSHE), a key component of the NAPCC.
Which two airports in Madhya Pradesh did the Prime Minister virtually inaugurate on 31 May 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Satna and Datia
The Civil Aviation Ministry said the PM inaugurated the new Satna Airport and the upgraded Datia Airport.
Who attended the inauguration ceremony at Datia Airport on 31 May 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu
The Datia event was attended by Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu; MoS Murlidhar Mohol attended at Satna.
Who assumed office as Director General of Defence Estates on 31 May 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Shailendra Nath Gupta
The Ministry of Defence said Shailendra Nath Gupta, a 1990-batch IDES officer, assumed office on 31 May 2025.
How many Cantonment Boards does the Directorate General of Defence Estates operate through, as per the Defence Ministry?
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Correct answer: B — 61
DGDE operates under six commands, 38 Defence Estates Circles and 61 Cantonment Boards.
Approximately how much defence land is managed by the Directorate General of Defence Estates?
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Correct answer: C — 18 lakh acres
The ministry said DGDE manages approximately 18 lakh acres of defence land.
Which state's Right to Services Commission will implement DARPG's CPGRAMS-RTS linkage pilot project?
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Correct answer: A — Haryana
DARPG said the Haryana RTS Commission will implement the pilot project.
How many e-services are states currently providing under the NeSDA framework, as per DARPG?
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Correct answer: C — 20,000+
DARPG said states are providing more than 20,000 e-services under NeSDA; 2,04,000 is the number of grievances mapped.
How many public grievances relating to land, labour, environment and banking did DARPG map for RTS Commissioners at the 30 May 2025 meeting?
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Correct answer: A — 2,04,000
DARPG presented a mapping of 2,04,000 such public grievances received on states' CPGRAMS portals.
Where was the Spring Term 2025 Passing Out Parade of 186 naval trainees held on 31 May 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Indian Naval Academy, Ezhimala
The Ministry of Defence said the parade was held at the Indian Naval Academy, Ezhimala.
The Rajya Raksha Mantri Trophy for the Most Promising Cadet at the INA Spring Term 2025 parade was won by a trainee from which country?
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Correct answer: A — Tanzania
It was awarded to Midshipman Kiondo Michael Florence, a trainee from Tanzania.
Who reviewed the Spring Term 2025 Passing Out Parade at the Indian Naval Academy?
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Correct answer: C — Vice Admiral V. Srinivas
The parade was reviewed by Vice Admiral V. Srinivas, FOC-in-C, Southern Naval Command; VAdm CR Praveen Nair is the Commandant of INA.
From which date did the Jan Aushadhi Kendra Experiential Learning Programme under 'Seva Se Seekhen' begin?
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Correct answer: D — 1 June 2025
The Youth Affairs Ministry said the programme would be launched from 1 June 2025.
What is the duration of the Jan Aushadhi Kendra Experiential Learning Programme for youth volunteers?
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Correct answer: B — 15 days
It is a 15-day experiential initiative placing five volunteers in five Jan Aushadhi Kendras per district.
Which field firing range did Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi visit on 27 May 2025 to review the Capacity Development Demonstrations?
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Correct answer: C — Babina
The Ministry of Defence said the COAS visited Babina Field Firing Ranges on 27 May 2025.
The Army's Capacity Development Demonstrations of May 2025 are part of its roadmap called:
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Correct answer: A — Decade of Transformation
The release says the trials mark a significant step in the Army's roadmap for a 'Decade of Transformation'.
Consider the following statements about the Indian Army's Capacity Development Demonstrations announced on 31 May 2025: 1. Dedicated air defence equipment demonstrations were scheduled at Agra and Gopalpur. 2. The trials were conducted with electronic warfare simulations under near-combat conditions. 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.
Where did Labour Minister Mansukh Mandaviya inaugurate a 30-bed ESIC hospital on 31 May 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Kala Amb, Himachal Pradesh
The Labour Ministry said the 30-bed ESIC hospital was inaugurated at Kala Amb, Himachal Pradesh.
In the medical colleges to be set up in ESIC hospitals with 200 or more beds, what share of seats will be reserved for wards of insured persons?
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Correct answer: D — 40%
The minister announced that 40% of seats will be reserved for wards of insured persons.
As per the NSO's Provisional Estimates released on 30 May 2025, India's real GDP grew by how much in FY 2024-25?
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Correct answer: B — 6.5%
Real GDP growth for 2024-25 was estimated at 6.5%; 9.8% was nominal GDP growth and 7.4% was Q4 real growth.
What was India's real GDP growth in the January–March quarter (Q4) of 2024-25, as per the NSO?
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Correct answer: D — 7.4%
The NSO estimated real GDP growth of 7.4% in Q4 of 2024-25; nominal growth was 10.8%.
Which sector recorded the highest growth rate (9.4%) in FY 2024-25 as per the Provisional Estimates?
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Correct answer: A — Construction
Construction was estimated to grow 9.4%, followed by Public Administration, Defence & Other Services (8.9%).
The Ghatampur Thermal Power Project is developed by Neyveli Uttar Pradesh Power Ltd, a joint venture of:
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Correct answer: B — NLC India and UPRVUNL
NUPPL is a collaboration of NLC India Ltd (51%) and UPRVUNL (49%).
What is the total installed capacity of the Ghatampur Thermal Power Project when all units are complete?
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Correct answer: D — 1,980 MW
The project has three 660 MW supercritical units, totalling 1,980 MW.
Consider the following statements about the Ghatampur Thermal Power Project: 1. A power purchase agreement covers 24.88% of its output with Assam. 2. Unit-1, dedicated on 30 May 2025, has a capacity of 800 MW. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Only 1 is correct: Assam's PPA is for 492.72 MW (24.88%); Unit-1 is 660 MW.
How many female cadets were in the first-ever women's batch to pass out of the NDA on 30 May 2025?
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Correct answer: C — 17
The Ministry of Defence said the first-ever batch of 17 female cadets passed out with the 148th Course.
Who was the Reviewing Officer of the NDA 148th Course Passing Out Parade on 30 May 2025?
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Correct answer: B — General (Dr) VK Singh (Retd), Governor of Mizoram
The Governor of Mizoram, General (Dr) VK Singh (Retd), was the Reviewing Officer.
Who received the President's Gold Medal at the NDA 148th Course Passing Out Parade?
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Correct answer: D — Prince Raj
Battalion Cadet Adjutant Prince Raj received the Gold Medal; Negi got Silver and Bhatt Bronze. Lt Col Praveen Kumar Tiwari was the parade Adjutant.
Which private company handed over the first centre fuselage assembly for the LCA Tejas Mk1A to HAL on 30 May 2025?
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Correct answer: D — VEM Technologies
The Ministry of Defence said VEM Technologies handed over the first centre fuselage to HAL.
In which city was the first Tejas Mk1A centre fuselage handed over to HAL?
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Correct answer: A — Hyderabad
The handover took place in Hyderabad on 30 May 2025.
India's common compute capacity under the IndiaAI Mission crossed which mark, as announced on 30 May 2025?
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Correct answer: C — 34,000 GPUs
MeitY said the national compute capacity had crossed 34,000 GPUs.
Which startup selected under the IndiaAI Mission in May 2025 will build a 14-billion-parameter voice AI foundation model?
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Correct answer: B — Gnani AI
Gnani AI will build the 14B voice AI model; Soket AI 120B and Gan AI 70B; Sarvam AI was selected earlier, in April.
According to MeitY, which startup will develop an open-source 120-billion-parameter foundation model optimised for India's linguistic diversity?
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Correct answer: D — Soket AI
MeitY said Soket AI will develop India's first open-source 120B-parameter foundation model optimised for linguistic diversity.
Under which programme was Goa declared fully functionally literate on 30 May 2025?
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Correct answer: C — ULLAS – Nav Bharat Saaksharta Karyakram
The Education Ministry said Goa was declared fully literate under ULLAS – Nav Bharat Saaksharta Karyakram.
Goa's declaration of full functional literacy was made during the celebration of its:
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Correct answer: A — 39th Statehood Day
The announcement was made during Goa's 39th Statehood Day celebration on 30 May 2025.
Consider the following statements about Goa's literacy declaration of May 2025: 1. Goa became the second state to cross the nationally prescribed 95% benchmark for full literacy. 2. The PLFS 2023-24 put Goa's literacy rate at 93.60%. 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 Education release.
According to the provisional accounts for 2024-25, total receipts of the Government of India were what percentage of the revised estimates?
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Correct answer: A — 97.8%
Total receipts of ₹30,78,247 crore were 97.8% of RE 2024-25; 98.7% was the figure for total expenditure.
How much was transferred to state governments as devolution of share of taxes in 2024-25, as per the provisional accounts?
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Correct answer: C — ₹12,86,885 crore
₹12,86,885 crore was devolved to states. ₹10,52,007 crore was capital expenditure, ₹11,16,343 crore interest payments, and ₹24,98,885 crore net tax revenue.
What minimum qualifying service must a retired Central Government NPS subscriber have to claim additional UPS benefits, as per the Finance Ministry's May 2025 notice?
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Correct answer: A — 10 years
Subscribers who retired on or before 31 March 2025 with a minimum of 10 years of qualifying service are eligible.
What was the last date for retired Central Government NPS subscribers to claim additional UPS benefits, as per the notice of 30 May 2025?
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Correct answer: C — 30 June 2025
The Finance Ministry gave 30 June 2025 as the last date to claim the benefits.
The National Florence Nightingale Award, presented on 30 May 2025, was instituted by which ministry?
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Correct answer: C — Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
The President's Secretariat said the award was instituted by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.
Where were the National Florence Nightingale Awards 2025 presented?
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Correct answer: B — Rashtrapati Bhavan
President Droupadi Murmu presented the awards at a function at Rashtrapati Bhavan on 30 May 2025.
Who launched the AyushSuraksha Portal on 30 May 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Prataprao Jadhav
The Ministry of Ayush said MoS (IC) Prataprao Jadhav launched the portal at Ayush Bhawan.
The AyushSuraksha Portal launched in May 2025 is mainly meant to address:
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Correct answer: B — Misleading advertisements and adverse drug reactions
It was launched to address misleading advertisements and adverse drug reactions in the Ayush sector.