State Staff Selection Current Affairs Quiz — All time
Daily news by your exam, state and topic — each with a short summary, key facts and MCQs.
From which trial site did DRDO conduct the maiden flight-trial of its Stratospheric Airship Platform on 3 May 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Sheopur
The trial was conducted from the Sheopur trial site in Madhya Pradesh. ADRDE, Agra developed the airship.
In its maiden flight-trial, DRDO's Stratospheric Airship Platform reached an altitude of:
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Correct answer: D — Around 17 km
The airship reached an altitude of around 17 km; the flight lasted about 62 minutes.
Which DRDO establishment developed the Stratospheric Airship Platform tested in May 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Aerial Delivery Research and Development Establishment, Agra
The airship was developed by the Aerial Delivery Research and Development Establishment (ADRDE), Agra.
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.
At the Lairai Jatra in Shirgao, Goa, where a stampede occurred on 3 May 2025, the special devotees of Goddess Lairai Devi are called:
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Correct answer: A — Dhonds
The special devotees are called dhonds. Agnidivya is the fire-walking ritual, a beth is the cane carried by dhonds, and zatra is another name for the festival.
Consider the following statements about the Shirgao stampede of May 2025: 1. The State's fact-finding committee was headed by Governor P.S. Sreedharan Pillai. 2. The Goa Chief Minister ordered a magisterial inquiry and said its report would be made public. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 2 only
Only 2 is correct. The fact-finding committee was headed by Revenue Secretary Sandeep Jacques; the Governor met the victims' families.
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.
India's Mediation Act, referred to by the President at the first National Mediation Conference (May 2025), was enacted in:
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Correct answer: C — 2023
The President described the Mediation Act, 2023 as the first step in consolidating India's civilisational legacy.
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?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Only 1 is correct. She said the mechanism should be extended to rural areas so that Panchayats are legally empowered to mediate.
With which State's Chief Secretary did Coal Secretary Vikram Dev Dutt hold a high-level energy security meeting on 2 May 2025?
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Correct answer: C — Tamil Nadu
The meeting was held in Chennai with Tamil Nadu Chief Secretary N. Muruganandam on the energy security of Tamil Nadu.
Anuradha Prasad, who took oath as UPSC Member on 2 May 2025, belongs to which service?
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Correct answer: C — Indian Defence Accounts Service
She belongs to the 1986 batch of the Indian Defence Accounts Service.
NITI Aayog prepared its May 2025 report on MSME competitiveness in collaboration with which organisation?
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Correct answer: C — Institute for Competitiveness
The report was prepared by NITI Aayog in collaboration with the Institute for Competitiveness (IFC).
As per the NITI Aayog MSME report (May 2025), the share of micro and small enterprises accessing credit through scheduled banks rose from 14% in 2020 to what in 2024?
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Correct answer: B — 20%
It rose from 14% to 20%; for medium enterprises it rose from 4% to 9%.
Which declaration was adopted by member nations at the Global Media Dialogue in Mumbai on 2 May 2025?
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Correct answer: A — WAVES Declaration
The Global Media Dialogue culminated in the adoption of the WAVES Declaration by member nations.
According to the I&B Secretary, WAVES Bazaar 2025 recorded confirmed transactions worth how much within its first day and a half?
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Correct answer: D — ₹250 crore
Sanjay Jaju said WAVES Bazaar recorded confirmed transactions worth ₹250 crore within the first day and a half.
Consider the following statements about the Global Media Dialogue at WAVES 2025: 1. The I&B Minister welcomed delegates from 100 countries. 2. India said the 32 Create in India Challenges identified over 700 top creators. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 2 only
Only 2 is correct. Ashwini Vaishnaw welcomed delegates from 77 countries.
Which ministry organised the 'Ageing with Dignity' event at Rashtrapati Bhavan on 2 May 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
The event was organised by the Union Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment.
Which of the following was NOT among the locations of the five Senior Citizen Homes inaugurated by the President on 2 May 2025?
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Correct answer: C — Anantapur
The five homes are in Tawang, Wokha, Vellore, Anakapalli and Nainital; Anantapur is not among them.
Before taking over as Vice Chief of the Air Staff on 2 May 2025, Air Marshal Narmdeshwar Tiwari was AOC-in-C of which command?
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Correct answer: D — South Western Air Command
He was Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief of South Western Air Command before becoming Vice Chief.
Piyush Goyal's meeting in Brussels on 2 May 2025 followed the March 2025 India visit of which Belgian royal, who led an over 300-member economic mission?
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Correct answer: D — Princess Astrid
It followed the March 2025 visit of HRH Princess Astrid of Belgium, who led the over 300-member Belgian Economic Mission.
Consider the following statements: 1. Belgium is India's largest trading partner within the EU. 2. India and the EU reaffirmed their resolve to conclude the FTA by the end of 2025. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 2 only
Only 2 is correct. Belgium is India's 5th largest trading partner within the EU, with trade of US$15.07 billion in 2023–24.
The original India–Denmark energy cooperation MoU, renewed on 2 May 2025, was signed on which date?
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Correct answer: A — 5 June 2020
The original MoU was signed on 5 June 2020 and was set to expire on 5 June 2025.
The renewed India–Denmark energy MoU supports India's target of net-zero emissions by which year?
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Correct answer: D — 2070
The renewed MoU supports India's target of achieving net-zero emissions by 2070.
What was Delhi's AQI on 1 May 2025, when GRAP Stage-I was revoked across the NCR?
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Correct answer: C — 184
Delhi's AQI was recorded as 184 ('Moderate') on 1 May 2025.
Which body's sub-committee revoked Stage-I of GRAP in the NCR on 1 May 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Commission for Air Quality Management in NCR and Adjoining Areas
The Sub-Committee on GRAP of the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) took the decision; CPCB, IMD and IITM provided AQI data and forecasts.
How tall is the statue of Bodofa Upendranath Brahma unveiled in New Delhi on 1 May 2025?
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Correct answer: D — 9 feet
A 9-foot-high life-size statue of Bodofa Upendranath Brahma was unveiled.
1 May 2025, when Bodofa Upendranath Brahma's statue was unveiled in New Delhi, marked which death anniversary of his?
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Correct answer: B — 35th
1 May 2025 was his 35th death anniversary.
Arvind Shrivastava, who took charge on 1 May 2025, became Secretary of which department?
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Correct answer: C — Department of Revenue
He took charge as Secretary, Department of Revenue, Ministry of Finance.
What was India's provisional coal production in April 2025?
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Correct answer: A — 81.57 MT
Coal production in April 2025 was 81.57 MT (provisional), against 78.71 MT in April 2024.
Consider the following statements about coal in April 2025: 1. Production from captive and other mines was 14.51 MT. 2. Total coal dispatch was 86.64 MT. 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 Coal.
At which port did IOS SAGAR (INS Sunayna) arrive on 1 May 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Port Victoria, Seychelles
IOS SAGAR arrived at Port Victoria, Seychelles on 1 May 2025; Port Louis, Dar es Salaam and Nacala were earlier port calls.
Consider the following statements about IOS SAGAR's deployment: 1. Its multinational crew has 44 naval personnel from 15 nations. 2. After Port Victoria, its final port of call was Malé. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 2 only
Only 2 is correct. The crew has 44 naval personnel from 9 friendly foreign nations.
Maharashtra and Gujarat were formed on 1 May of which year?
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Correct answer: B — 1960
Both States were born on 1 May 1960 from the State of Bombay.
Maharashtra and Gujarat were carved out of which earlier State?
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Correct answer: D — Bombay State
On 1 May 1960 two States, Gujarat and Maharashtra, were born from the State of Bombay (Mumbai).
The Sugar (Control) Order, 2025 replaces the Sugar (Control) Order of which year?
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Correct answer: C — 1966
It was formulated after a comprehensive review of the Sugar (Control) Order, 1966.
Consider the following statements about the Sugar (Control) Order, 2025: 1. Khandsari units with crushing capacity above 500 TCD are brought under it. 2. A separate Sugar Price (Control) Order will continue alongside it. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Only 1 is correct. The provisions of the Sugar Price (Control) Order, 2018 have been incorporated, so there will be no separate price order.
Under the ECI initiatives of 1 May 2025, from whom will the Commission obtain death registration data electronically?
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Correct answer: D — Registrar General of India
The Commission will obtain death registration data electronically from the Registrar General of India.
Booth Level Officers, who will get standard photo ID cards under the ECI's May 2025 initiative, are appointed under which provision?
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Correct answer: C — Section 13B(2) of the Representation of the People Act, 1950
BLOs are appointed by EROs under Section 13B(2) of the Representation of the People Act, 1950.
Before taking over Northern Command on 1 May 2025, Lt Gen Pratik Sharma had served as:
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Correct answer: C — Director General of Military Operations
He was Director General of Military Operations and Deputy Chief of Army Staff (Strategy) before becoming GOC-in-C, Northern Command.
Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty, who received the Khel Ratna on 1 May 2025, reached which rank in the BWF rankings in 2023?
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Correct answer: D — No. 1
The pair reached No. 1 in the BWF rankings in 2023; they were World No. 11 in May 2025.
In which year were Satwik and Chirag shortlisted for the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna, which they finally received on 1 May 2025?
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Correct answer: B — 2023
They were shortlisted for the Khel Ratna in 2023 but could not attend the ceremony.
Which State contributed the most wheat to the Central Pool in RMS 2025-26, as of 30 April 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Punjab
Punjab led with 103.89 LMT, followed by Madhya Pradesh (67.57 LMT) and Haryana (65.67 LMT).
What was the estimated wheat procurement target for RMS 2025-26?
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Correct answer: D — 312 LMT
The estimated target was 312 LMT; 256.31 LMT had been procured by 30 April 2025.
The BRS COPs held in Geneva in 2025 relate to which three conventions?
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Correct answer: B — Basel, Rotterdam and Stockholm
BRS stands for the Basel, Rotterdam and Stockholm Conventions.
What was the theme of the high-level segment of the BRS COPs 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Make visible the invisible: Sound management of chemicals and wastes
The theme was 'Make visible the invisible: Sound management of chemicals and wastes'.
Whom did Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit succeed as Chief of Integrated Defence Staff (CISC) on 1 May 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Lt Gen JP Mathew
He succeeded Lt Gen JP Mathew, who superannuated on 30 April 2025.
Before becoming CISC on 1 May 2025, Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit was AOC-in-C of which IAF command?
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Correct answer: B — Central Air Command
He was serving as Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief of Central Air Command.
Where is Babuji Vanam, inaugurated on 30 April 2025 as the world's first energy transmission garden, located?
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Correct answer: A — Kanha Shanti Vanam, Hyderabad
Babuji Vanam was inaugurated at Kanha Shanti Vanam, Hyderabad, Telangana.
The inauguration of Babuji Vanam marked the closing of which birth anniversary celebrations of Pujya Babuji Maharaj?
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Correct answer: C — 125th
It marked the closing ceremony of the 125th birth anniversary celebrations of Pujya Babuji Maharaj.
Jagadguru Basaveshwara, remembered on Basava Jayanti on 30 April 2025, was a philosopher and social reformer of which century?
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Correct answer: C — 12th century
The PM remembered him as the 12th-century philosopher and social reformer.
The Indian Biological Data Center (IBDC), where GenomeIndia data is archived, was set up in:
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Correct answer: B — March 2020
The Department of Biotechnology set up the IBDC in March 2020; GenomeIndia data was dedicated to researchers in January 2025.
The GenomeIndia project has completed whole genome sequencing of over how many individuals?
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Correct answer: A — 10,000
GenomeIndia has completed a whole genome sequencing database of over 10,000 individuals.