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Under the revised norms of assistance to National Sports Federations (May 2025), what minimum share of their annual budget must NSFs earmark for grassroots development?
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Correct answer: C — 20%
NSFs must earmark at least 20% of their annual budget for grassroots development.
Under the revised NSF assistance norms of May 2025, NSFs with an annual budget of how much or more must appoint a High-Performance Director?
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Correct answer: B — ₹10 crore
NSFs with an annual budget of ₹10 crore and above must appoint a High-Performance Director.
Under the revised NSF assistance norms (May 2025), what monthly dietary allowance will probable group athletes get for non-camp days?
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Correct answer: D — ₹10,000
Each probable group athlete gets ₹10,000 per month for non-camp days.
Instructors from which of the following institutes were NOT part of the joint team that summited Mount Everest on 23 May 2025?
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Correct answer: C — ABVIMAS, Manali
The joint team had instructors from NIM Uttarkashi, HMI Darjeeling and JIM&WS Pahalgam.
Consider the following statements about the joint Everest expedition of 2025: 1. It was flagged off by Raksha Rajya Mantri Sanjay Seth from New Delhi on 26 March 2025. 2. It was organised to commemorate 75 years of the Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, Darjeeling. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Statement 1 is correct. Statement 2 is wrong: the expedition commemorated 60 years of NIM Uttarkashi.
As part of acclimatisation before the Everest summit, the joint team of 2025 summited which peak on 18 April 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Mt Lobuche
The team summited Mt Lobuche (6,119 m) on 18 April 2025.
As per the Union Housing and Urban Affairs Ministry (May 2025), what are the proposed length and estimated cost of Bengaluru Metro Phase-3A?
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Correct answer: A — About 37 km, about ₹28,400 crore
Karnataka's Phase-3A proposal is about 37 km at about ₹28,400 crore; 45 km of Phase-3 was sanctioned at ₹15,600 crore.
Consider the following statements about Bengaluru Metro as of May 2025: 1. Phase-3A has already been sanctioned by the Central Government. 2. About 145 km of metro network is operational in Bengaluru. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: D — Neither 1 nor 2
Both are wrong: Phase-3A is only proposed and its cost is to be examined; about 75 km is operational and about 145 km is under construction.
Where and when is Wings India 2026, Asia's largest civil aviation event, scheduled to be held?
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Correct answer: A — Begumpet Airport, Hyderabad; 28–31 January 2026
Wings India 2026 is scheduled for 28–31 January 2026 at Begumpet Airport, Hyderabad.
Wings India 2026 is organised by the Ministry of Civil Aviation in collaboration with which industry body?
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Correct answer: B — FICCI
The Ministry of Civil Aviation organises Wings India with FICCI.
As per provisional ESIC payroll data, how many new employees were added under the ESI Scheme in March 2025?
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Correct answer: B — 16.33 lakh
16.33 lakh new employees were added in March 2025; 15.43 lakh was the February figure.
Consider the following statements about ESIC payroll data for March 2025: 1. About 49% of the new employees were aged up to 25 years. 2. 31,514 new establishments were registered under the ESI Scheme. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct: 7.96 lakh (about 49%) were aged up to 25, and 31,514 new establishments were registered.
What was Delhi's AQI on 23 May 2025, when the CAQM revoked GRAP Stage-I across NCR?
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Correct answer: C — 129 ('Moderate')
Delhi's AQI was 129, in the 'Moderate' category, as per the CPCB bulletin.
Consider the following statements about the revocation of GRAP Stage-I in May 2025: 1. Stage-I had been in force in the NCR since 21 May 2025. 2. The decision was taken by the Central Pollution Control Board. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Statement 1 is correct. Statement 2 is wrong: the decision was taken by the CAQM Sub-Committee on GRAP; CPCB provides the AQI bulletin.
In May 2025, Andhra Pradesh CM N. Chandrababu Naidu proposed a national supercomputing facility at which place in the State?
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Correct answer: D — Tirupati
The CM proposed a national supercomputing facility at Tirupati; AMTZ is in Visakhapatnam.
At the IAF Test Pilot School, the 'Suranjan Das Trophy' is awarded for:
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Correct answer: D — Best all-round student test pilot
The Suranjan Das Trophy is for the best all-round student test pilot; in 2025 it went to Sqn Ldr S Bhardwaj.
The 47th Flight Test Course of the IAF Test Pilot School concluded in May 2025 at which establishment?
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Correct answer: B — Aircraft and Systems Testing Establishment, Bengaluru
The valedictory function was held at ASTE, Bengaluru.
How many candidates finally qualified in the CDS (II) Examination, 2024 for the Officers Training Academy, Chennai courses, as per the UPSC result of May 2025?
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Correct answer: C — 574
574 candidates qualified: 510 for the men's course and 64 for the women's course. 276 is the number of vacancies for men.
According to the Department of Fisheries (May 2025), what has been the total investment in the fisheries sector since 2015 through schemes such as PMMSY, FIDF, Blue Revolution and PM-MKSSY?
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Correct answer: B — ₹38,572 crore
The release cites the highest-ever investment of ₹38,572 crore since 2015.
Consider the following statements about the Fisheries Secretaries Conference 2025: 1. It reviewed PMMSY, FIDF and PM-MKSSY. 2. It was held in Visakhapatnam. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Statement 1 is correct. Statement 2 is wrong: it was held in New Delhi on 23 May 2025.
How many Kirti Chakras were conferred at Phase-I of the Defence Investiture Ceremony 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Six (four posthumous)
Six Kirti Chakras, including four posthumous, were conferred.
Consider the following statements about Phase-I of the Defence Investiture Ceremony 2025: 1. 33 Shaurya Chakras, including seven posthumous, were conferred. 2. The ceremony was held at the Manekshaw Centre, New Delhi. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Statement 1 is correct. Statement 2 is wrong: the ceremony was held at Rashtrapati Bhavan.
How many redeveloped Amrit Bharat stations did the Prime Minister inaugurate from Bikaner on 22 May 2025?
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Correct answer: B — 103
The PM inaugurated 103 redeveloped Amrit Bharat stations in 86 districts across 18 States and UTs.
The redeveloped Deshnoke railway station in Rajasthan, inaugurated in May 2025, primarily serves pilgrims visiting which temple?
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Correct answer: D — Karni Mata Temple
Deshnoke station serves pilgrims and tourists visiting the Karni Mata Temple and is inspired by temple architecture.
Consider the following statements about the PM's programme in Bikaner on 22 May 2025: 1. The 103 Amrit Bharat stations inaugurated are spread over 18 States and Union Territories. 2. The PM laid the foundation stone of the Churu–Sadulpur rail line. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct: 103 stations in 86 districts across 18 States/UTs; foundation stone of the 58-km Churu–Sadulpur line.
What is the theme of the International Day for Biological Diversity 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Harmony with Nature and Sustainable Development
The theme for IDB 2025 is 'Harmony with Nature and Sustainable Development'.
Consider the following statements: 1. The national-level celebration of the International Day for Biological Diversity 2025 was held at Udaipur. 2. The MoEFCC campaign ahead of World Environment Day 2025 is titled 'One Nation, One Mission: End Plastic Pollution'. 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 MoEFCC releases of 22 May 2025.
Which city is to receive the largest number of electric buses (about 4,500) in the current phase of PM E-DRIVE, as announced in May 2025?
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Correct answer: C — Bengaluru
About 4,500 e-buses are to go to Bengaluru, 2,800 to Delhi, 2,000 to Hyderabad, 1,000 to Ahmedabad and 600 to Surat.
As approved by the Union Cabinet, how much of the PM E-DRIVE outlay is earmarked for the procurement of e-buses, and how many e-buses does it support?
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Correct answer: B — ₹4,391 crore for 14,028 e-buses
The Cabinet release provides ₹4,391 crore for 14,028 e-buses; ₹10,900 crore is the total scheme outlay over two years.
Under PM E-DRIVE, which agency handles demand aggregation of e-buses in the nine cities with population above 40 lakh?
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Correct answer: D — Convergence Energy Services Limited (CESL)
As per the Cabinet release, demand aggregation is done by CESL in nine cities with more than 40 lakh population.
Who led the all-party Indian delegation that arrived in Abu Dhabi on 22 May 2025 as the first stop of a four-nation outreach?
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Correct answer: B — Shrikant Eknath Shinde
The delegation to the UAE was led by MP Dr. Shrikant Eknath Shinde.
Who led the all-party Indian delegation that visited Japan from 22 to 24 May 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Sanjay Kumar Jha
The delegation to Japan was led by MP Sanjay Kumar Jha.
Consider the following statements about the all-party delegation's visit to Japan in May 2025: 1. On 22 May the delegation met Japan's Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya. 2. The delegation called for giving effect to the UN Security Council press statement of 25 April 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 release on the visit.
The embankment settlement and RE wall failure reported on 19 May 2025, after which NHAI debarred the concessionaire, occurred on which section of NH-66 in Kerala?
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Correct answer: A — Ramanattukara–Valanchery
The incident occurred on the Ramanattukara–Valanchery section of NH-66.
Consider the following statements about NHAI's action over the NH-66 incident in Kerala (May 2025): 1. The concessionaire, KNR Constructions Ltd, was disallowed from ongoing and future bidding. 2. The project consultant was let off with a warning. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Statement 1 is correct. Statement 2 is wrong: the consultant, Highway Engineering Consultant, was also disallowed from bidding and its team leader was suspended.
What percentage of reservation in the allotment of Central Government housing was announced for persons with disabilities in May 2025?
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Correct answer: D — 4%
A 4% reservation in allotment of Central Government housing will be provided to persons with disabilities.
Consider the following statements about the reservation for persons with disabilities in Central Government housing (May 2025): 1. The Office Memorandum was issued by the Directorate of Estates. 2. It was issued in alignment with the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016. 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 Housing and Urban Affairs Ministry.
The 'Ideas4LiFE' initiative of the Environment Ministry, whose 21 winning ideas were announced in May 2025, was launched in association with:
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Correct answer: A — UNICEF YuWaah
Ideas4LiFE was launched through ideas4life.in in association with UNICEF YuWaah.
Under the 'Ideas4LiFE' initiative, how many winning ideas were announced in May 2025, and from how many entries?
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Correct answer: D — 21 ideas from 1,384 entries
21 ideas — the top three in each of the seven Mission LiFE themes — were selected from 1,384 entries.
Under its partnership with Aditya Birla Capital announced in May 2025, what role will India Post Payments Bank play?
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Correct answer: B — It will provide referral services for Aditya Birla Capital's loan products
IPPB will provide referral services for ABCL's loan solutions to its existing customers.
BPR&D's National Hackathon on CCTV Solutions for Law Enforcement (2025) is being organised in association with:
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Correct answer: C — NCRB and CyberPeace Foundation
BPR&D is organising it with NCRB and CyberPeace Foundation.
The Indian Coast Guard held a Marine Pollution Response Seminar and Workshop at Haldia on 21–22 May 2025 in collaboration with:
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Correct answer: A — Haldia Dock Complex
The workshop was hosted by ICG in collaboration with the Haldia Dock Complex.
Consider the following statements about the ICG workshop at Haldia in May 2025: 1. It focused on oil spill response along the Odisha coast. 2. It included a practical demonstration of pollution response equipment. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 2 only
Statement 1 is wrong: it focused on the West Bengal coast. Statement 2 is correct; the demonstration was held at HDC.
Statues of which two figures were commissioned by the Vice-President at Raj Bhavan, Goa on 22 May 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Charaka and Sushruta
The VP commissioned statues of 'Charaka – Father of Ayurveda' and 'Sushruta – Father of Surgery'.
While speaking at Raj Bhavan, Goa in May 2025, the Vice-President lauded the global centre for traditional medicine located in:
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Correct answer: A — Jamnagar
The VP lauded the global centre for traditional medicine in Jamnagar.
INSV Kaundinya, inducted into the Indian Navy in May 2025, is based on a 5th-century CE ship depicted in:
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Correct answer: A — The paintings of the Ajanta Caves
INSV Kaundinya is based on a 5th-century CE ship depicted in the paintings of the Ajanta Caves.
Where was the ancient stitched ship formally inducted and named INSV Kaundinya on 21 May 2025?
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Correct answer: C — Naval Base, Karwar
The induction ceremony was held at Naval Base, Karwar.
Who was the chief guest at the induction of INSV Kaundinya into the Indian Navy on 21 May 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Culture Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat
Union Culture Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat presided as chief guest; the project was funded by the Ministry of Culture.
Consider the following statements about INSV Kaundinya: 1. Its hull planks were stitched using coir rope, coconut fibre and natural resin by artisans from Kerala. 2. Its design was validated through hydrodynamic model testing at IIT Madras. 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.
In which district was CPI (Maoist) general secretary Nambala Keshav Rao alias Basavaraju neutralised by security forces on 21 May 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Narayanpur, Chhattisgarh
The operation took place in Narayanpur, Chhattisgarh.
Consider the following statements about the Narayanpur operation of 21 May 2025: 1. 27 Maoists were neutralised in the operation. 2. According to MHA, it was the first time in three decades that a general secretary-ranked Maoist leader was neutralised. 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 Home Affairs.
The iGOT Karmayogi platform, which crossed 1 crore registered users in May 2025, is operated and managed by:
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Correct answer: A — Karmayogi Bharat
iGOT Karmayogi is operated and managed by Karmayogi Bharat.
Consider the following statements about iGOT Karmayogi (May 2025): 1. The platform had about 3 lakh users onboarded up to January 2023. 2. A majority of its registered users are from central government ministries and departments. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Statement 1 is correct. Statement 2 is wrong: over 60% of registered users are from States and UTs.
The 'Financial Fraud Risk Indicator' (FRI) introduced by DoT in May 2025 classifies mobile numbers into which risk categories?
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Correct answer: C — Medium, High and Very High
FRI classifies a mobile number as associated with Medium, High or Very High risk of financial fraud.
The Financial Fraud Risk Indicator is an output of a tool developed under which DoT platform?
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Correct answer: A — Digital Intelligence Platform (DIP)
FRI comes from a multi-dimensional analytical tool developed as part of DoT's Digital Intelligence Platform.
India assumed the chairmanship of the Asian Productivity Organization (APO) for 2025–26 at its 67th Governing Body Meeting held in:
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Correct answer: B — Jakarta
The 67th Governing Body Meeting was held in Jakarta, Indonesia, from 20 to 22 May 2025.
Through which body under DPIIT do Indian professionals participate in APO capacity-building programmes?
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Correct answer: C — National Productivity Council
Over 100 Indian professionals take part in APO programmes each year through the National Productivity Council under DPIIT.
At Bihar's first International Buyer-Seller Meet in Patna (May 2025), an MoU was signed with which UAE-based group to extend the shelf life and exports of Bihar's litchis?
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Correct answer: A — Lulu Group
The MoU was between APEDA, the Government of Bihar and UAE-based Lulu Group.
Consider the following statements about the International Buyer-Seller Meet held in Patna (May 2025): 1. It was the first such meet held in Bihar. 2. It was organised by the Ministry of Commerce through the Spices Board. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Statement 1 is correct. Statement 2 is wrong: it was organised by the Ministry of Food Processing Industries with the Bihar Government, APEDA and TPCI.
The national workshop to finalise the Detailed Action Plan for Aravalli Landscape Restoration was held in May 2025 at:
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Correct answer: B — Udaipur
The workshop was inaugurated by Bhupender Yadav at Udaipur, Rajasthan on 21 May 2025.
The May 2025 national workshop on Aravalli landscape restoration was organised by MoEFCC together with:
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Correct answer: D — Rajasthan Forest Department
The workshop was organised by MoEFCC and the Rajasthan Forest Department.