MPSC (Maharashtra) Current Affairs Quiz — All time

Under the India–UK FTA concluded on 6 May 2025, India will gain from tariff elimination on about what share of tariff lines?

Under the India–UK Double Contribution Convention, Indian workers temporarily in the UK and their employers are exempt from UK social security contributions for:

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?

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?

Anthony Albanese, congratulated by PM Modi on 6 May 2025 on his re-election, is the ___ 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?

At its meeting in Chaundi on 6 May 2025, the Maharashtra cabinet approved about ₹681 crore for:

Consider the following statements about the Maharashtra cabinet meeting of 6 May 2025: 1. It was held at Chaundi in Ahilyanagar district, chaired by CM Devendra Fadnavis. 2. It approved ₹1,865 crore for the Tulja Bhavani temple plan. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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?

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?

What annual cargo movement does the first phase of the IWAI–Rhenus MoU target by the end of 2025?

Friedrich Merz assumed office on 6 May 2025 as the Federal Chancellor of which country?

As stated on 6 May 2025, when is India's first human spaceflight under Gaganyaan now scheduled?

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?

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?

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?

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?

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?

How many Indian telecom and ICT companies showcased products at Bharat Telecom 2025?

The Multi-Influence Ground Mine (MIGM), which underwent combat firing in May 2025, was developed primarily by which DRDO laboratory?

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?

As per provisional data released in May 2025, India's iron ore production in FY 2024-25 was:

As per the Ministry of Mines (May 2025), India's global rank as a producer of aluminium is:

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?

As per the review of 5 May 2025, the gross NPA of Regional Rural Banks reached a new low of:

What consolidated net profit did Regional Rural Banks record in FY 2024-25?

Consider the following statements about Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) as reviewed in May 2025: 1. RRBs have more than 22,000 branches covering 700 districts. 2. Sponsor banks were asked to complete the integration process by 30 September 2025. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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?

India and Japan describe their bilateral relationship as a:

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?

What was the size of India's first mortgage-backed Pass Through Certificate (PTC) issue listed on the NSE on 5 May 2025?

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?

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?

How many e-Nodes were selected in May 2025 under ANRF's MAHA-EV mission?

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?

Prakash Magdum assumed charge in May 2025 as Managing Director of which organisation?

The joint call for Bio-AI 'Moolankur' hubs announced in May 2025 was issued by the Department of Biotechnology and:

The Union Cabinet approved the BioE3 Policy for high-performance biomanufacturing in:

Which two genome-edited rice varieties were announced by ICAR on 4 May 2025?

The genome-edited rice variety DRR Rice 100 (Kamla) is based on which parent variety?

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?

According to the Agriculture Ministry, the two genome-edited rice varieties offer an increase in yield of about:

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?

The 58th Annual Meeting of the Board of Governors of the Asian Development Bank (4–7 May 2025) was held in:

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?

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?

MOIL reported a record April 2025 production of 1.62 lakh tonnes of which mineral?

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:

During the Angolan President's State visit in May 2025, Angola became which member of the International Solar Alliance?

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?

Angolan President João Lourenço, who visited India in May 2025, holds the Chair of which organisation?

The report 'From Content to Commerce: Mapping India's Creator Economy', released at WAVES 2025, was prepared by:

Which firm prepared the report 'A Studio Called India', released at WAVES 2025?

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?

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?