MPSC (Maharashtra) Current Affairs Quiz — All time

On which date was the India–New Zealand FTA launched by Piyush Goyal and Todd McClay?

Consider the following statements: 1. The first round of India–New Zealand FTA negotiations was held from 5 to 9 May 2025 in New Delhi. 2. India–New Zealand merchandise trade reached USD 1.3 billion in 2024–25, a growth of 48.6%. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Who is New Zealand's Minister for Trade and Investment who launched the FTA with Piyush Goyal?

How many priority corridors for zero-emission trucking were identified in the report released by the PSA on 9 May 2025?

Consider the following statements about the zero-emission trucking report: 1. It notes that nearly 40% of fuel consumption and transport emissions in India originate from long-distance trucks. 2. It was prepared by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

For what initial period did TRAI recommend that spectrum be assigned for NGSO-based FSS and GSO/NGSO-based MSS?

Consider the following statements about TRAI's satellite spectrum recommendations of 9 May 2025: 1. Ku and Ka bands should be considered for user links of Mobile Satellite Services. 2. Satellite earth station gateways should be commissioned within 12 months of permission. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

The Victory Day celebrations in Moscow on 9 May 2025, attended by Sanjay Seth, marked which anniversary of the Soviet victory in the Second World War?

Colonel General Alexander Fomin, with whom Sanjay Seth held a bilateral meeting in Moscow, is Russia's:

As per the Ayush Ministry, the Second WHO Global Traditional Medicine Summit was to be held in India on:

Consider the following statements about the sixth GFTM meeting: 1. It was held at the Permanent Mission of India in Geneva. 2. The GFTM was to host a high-level side event during the 78th World Health Assembly on 23 May 2025. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

How many notices did the CCPA issue to e-commerce platforms over the sale of walkie-talkies on 9 May 2025?

Equipment Type Approval (ETA), whose absence the CCPA flagged in walkie-talkie listings, is issued by:

Which form should shareholders file to claim physical shares already transferred to the IEPFA?

The Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority (IEPFA) functions under which ministry?

The Tri-Services Future Warfare Course (FWC-02) was coordinated by which body?

Consider the following statements about FWC-02: 1. For the first time, 15 representatives from the private defence industry took part. 2. The inaugural edition of the course was held in September 2024. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Pope Leo XIV, elected on 8 May 2025, is which Pope in history according to the Vatican?

Consider the following statements about Pope Leo XIV: 1. He is the first Pope from the United States of America. 2. He was born in Lima, Peru. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Who announced 'Habemus Papam' and the name of the new Pope from the central loggia of St Peter's Basilica on 8 May 2025?

How many cardinal electors gathered in the Conclave that elected Pope Leo XIV?

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi's visit in May 2025 marked which anniversary of India–Iran diplomatic relations?

Consider the following statements about the meeting of 8 May 2025: 1. President Murmu welcomed ongoing cooperation in realising the full potential of Chabahar Port. 2. Abbas Araghchi is Iran's Defence Minister. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

What was the theme of World Thalassemia Day 2025?

Consider the following statements about the Thalassemia Bal Sewa Yojana (TBSY): 1. It is a CSR initiative of Coal India Limited supporting free bone marrow transplants for children with thalassemia and aplastic anaemia. 2. The Coal Minister announced a 'One State, One Hospital' goal for bone marrow transplants under it. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Thalassemia, as described by the DEPwD, is what type of genetic disorder?

The warship 'Arnala', delivered to the Indian Navy on 8 May 2025, is named after a historic fort located off:

Consider the following statements about 'Arnala': 1. It is the first of eight Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft built by GRSE. 2. It is the largest Indian naval warship propelled by a diesel engine–waterjet combination. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

What is the length of the warship 'Arnala'?

When was the India–Chile Preferential Trade Agreement (PTA) signed?

Consider the following statements about the India–Chile CEPA: 1. The first round of negotiations was scheduled to be held in Santiago. 2. The expanded India–Chile PTA became effective in January 2005. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

As noted at the NITI Frontier Tech Hub workshop, India accounts for what share of global datacentre capacity?

Consider the following statements about the AI datacentre workshop of 8 May 2025: 1. It was organised by the Ministry of Electronics and IT. 2. It noted that India generates about 3% of the world's data. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

What is the total outlay of the Financial Incentive Scheme for Coal Gasification launched in January 2024?

Consider the following statements about the Coal Gasification Financial Incentive Scheme: 1. It aims to achieve 100 million tonnes of coal gasification by 2030. 2. It was launched on 24 January 2023. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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?

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?

The smart modular cattle cage highlighted by the DST on 8 May 2025 was developed by a team from an engineering college in which city?

Consider the following statements about the smart cattle cage: 1. Its development was funded under DST-SEED (Science for Equity, Empowerment and Development). 2. It has a ramp that doubles as a door. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

As per the SRS Special Bulletin on Maternal Mortality 2019-21, released with the SRS 2021 report on 7 May 2025, India's Maternal Mortality Ratio is:

According to the SRS Statistical Report 2021, India's Infant Mortality Rate in 2021 was (per 1,000 live births):

Consider the following statements based on the SRS 2021 data released on 7 May 2025: 1. Among the States that have met the SDG target for MMR, Kerala has the lowest MMR. 2. India's Total Fertility Rate was 2.0 in 2021. 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?

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:

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?

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?

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