India Current Affairs Quiz — All time
Daily news by your exam, state and topic — each with a short summary, key facts and MCQs.
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?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Only 1 is correct. The samples came from the Godavari Basin; Raniganj Coalfield is mentioned as one of the first sites where fossil charcoal was identified in India.
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?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct, as per the Ministry of Communications release.
How many Indian telecom and ICT companies showcased products at Bharat Telecom 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Over 80
Over 80 Indian telecom and ICT companies took part; 130 is the number of foreign delegates and 35 the number of countries.
The Multi-Influence Ground Mine (MIGM), which underwent combat firing in May 2025, was developed primarily by which DRDO laboratory?
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Correct answer: C — Naval Science & Technological Laboratory, Visakhapatnam
MIGM was developed by NSTL, Visakhapatnam, in collaboration with HEMRL Pune and TBRL Chandigarh. BDL is a production partner.
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?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Only 1 is correct. The Chairman DRDO said the system is now ready for induction.
As per provisional data released in May 2025, India's iron ore production in FY 2024-25 was:
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Correct answer: B — 289 MMT
Iron ore production reached 289 MMT in FY 2024-25, breaking the FY 2023-24 record of 277 MMT.
As per the Ministry of Mines (May 2025), India's global rank as a producer of aluminium is:
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Correct answer: A — 2nd
India is the 2nd largest aluminium producer and the 4th largest iron ore producer in the world.
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?
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Correct answer: D — Neither 1 nor 2
Neither is correct. Refined copper grew 12.6% to 5.73 lakh tonnes and bauxite rose 2.9% to 24.7 MMT.
As per the review of 5 May 2025, the gross NPA of Regional Rural Banks reached a new low of:
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Correct answer: B — 5.3%
RRBs' GNPA reached 5.3%, the lowest in a decade.
What consolidated net profit did Regional Rural Banks record in FY 2024-25?
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Correct answer: A — ₹7,148 crore
RRBs recorded a consolidated net profit of ₹7,148 crore 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?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct, as per the DFS review held in Mumbai on 5 May 2025.
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?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct, as per the Ministry of Defence release of 5 May 2025.
India and Japan describe their bilateral relationship as a:
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Correct answer: D — Special Strategic and Global Partnership
The 5 May 2025 meeting reviewed the defence and security pillars of the India–Japan Special Strategic and Global Partnership.
On 5 May 2025, in-principle approval was granted for greenfield airports at Kota (Rajasthan) and:
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Correct answer: B — Puri
The approval was for greenfield airports at Kota in Rajasthan and Puri in Odisha.
Consider the following statements about the greenfield airports approved on 5 May 2025: 1. Puri, one of the two sites, is in Andhra Pradesh. 2. The Kota airport is expected to serve the Hadoti region. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 2 only
Only 2 is correct. Puri is in Odisha.
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?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Only 1 is correct. The exercise was planned from 4 to 10 May 2025.
What was the size of India's first mortgage-backed Pass Through Certificate (PTC) issue listed on the NSE on 5 May 2025?
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Correct answer: D — ₹1,000 crore
The issue of ₹1,000 crore (1,00,000 PTCs of face value ₹1,00,000) was fully subscribed.
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?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct. The PTCs, backed by LIC Housing Finance home loans, have a 7.26% coupon and AAA(SO) ratings.
At the 5 May 2025 review of new criminal laws in Delhi, efforts were sought to raise conviction rates in heinous crime cases by at least:
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Correct answer: D — 20%
The Home Minister said efforts should be made to increase conviction rates in heinous crimes by at least 20 per cent.
Consider the following statements about the review of new criminal laws in Delhi on 5 May 2025: 1. Continuous monitoring of charge-sheet filing within 30 and 45 days was sought. 2. e-Summons are to be issued directly from courts, with copies sent to local police stations. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 2 only
Only 2 is correct. The timelines to be monitored were 60 and 90 days.
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?
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Correct answer: B — 2 only
Only 2 is correct. The PoC used Aadhaar Face Authentication at select NEET centres in Delhi.
How many e-Nodes were selected in May 2025 under ANRF's MAHA-EV mission?
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Correct answer: D — Seven
Seven e-Nodes were selected out of 227 proposals.
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?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct, as per the ANRF announcement of 5 May 2025.
Prakash Magdum assumed charge in May 2025 as Managing Director of which organisation?
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Correct answer: C — National Film Development Corporation
He took charge as MD of NFDC on 5 May 2025. He had earlier been Director of NFAI and Registrar of FTII.
The joint call for Bio-AI 'Moolankur' hubs announced in May 2025 was issued by the Department of Biotechnology and:
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Correct answer: A — BIRAC
The call was issued jointly by DBT and the Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council (BIRAC).
The Union Cabinet approved the BioE3 Policy for high-performance biomanufacturing in:
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Correct answer: D — August 2024
The BioE3 Policy was approved by the Union Cabinet in August 2024.
Consider the following statements about the hydrogen catalyst reported by JNCASR in May 2025: 1. It was developed by a team led by Prof. Tapas K. Maji. 2. It is a platinum-based catalyst. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Only 1 is correct. The catalyst is a metal-free covalent organic framework (COF).
The Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research (JNCASR) is located in:
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Correct answer: A — Bengaluru
JNCASR is in Bengaluru and is an autonomous institution under the Department of Science & Technology.
How many medal disciplines feature in the 7th Khelo India Youth Games (2025) in Bihar?
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Correct answer: A — 27
KIYG 2025 features 27 medal disciplines and one demonstration sport.
Consider the following statements about the Khelo India Youth Games 2025: 1. Esports is a demonstration event. 2. The Games end on 15 May 2025. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct. Sepaktakraw is a medal sport for the first time, while esports is a demonstration event.
Khelo India Youth Games 2025 involve more than how many athletes?
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Correct answer: B — 6,000
More than 10,000 participants, including over 6,000 athletes, are taking part.
Which two genome-edited rice varieties were announced by ICAR on 4 May 2025?
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Correct answer: C — DRR Rice 100 (Kamla) and Pusa DST Rice 1
The varieties are DRR Rice 100 (Kamla) and Pusa DST Rice 1, developed by editing Samba Mahsuri and MTU 1010 respectively.
The genome-edited rice variety DRR Rice 100 (Kamla) is based on which parent variety?
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Correct answer: B — Samba Mahsuri (BPT 5204)
DRR Rice 100 (Kamla), developed by ICAR-IIRR Hyderabad, is based on Samba Mahsuri (BPT 5204).
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?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Only 1 is correct. Pusa DST Rice 1 was developed by ICAR-IARI, New Delhi; DRR Rice 100 (Kamla) is from ICAR-IIRR, Hyderabad.
According to the Agriculture Ministry, the two genome-edited rice varieties offer an increase in yield of about:
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Correct answer: D — 19%
The Ministry cited a 19% increase in yield. 9.66–30.4% is the range for Pusa DST Rice 1 in saline and alkaline soils.
ECINET, announced by the Election Commission of India in May 2025, will integrate how many of ECI's existing apps?
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Correct answer: D — Over 40
ECINET will integrate and reorient over 40 of ECI's existing mobile and web applications.
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?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Only 1 is correct. Data on ECINET will be entered solely by authorised ECI officials.
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?
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Correct answer: B — 2 only
Only 2 is correct. ECINET will subsume existing apps including the Voter Helpline App.
K.V. Rabiya, the Kerala literacy activist who died in May 2025, was conferred the Padma Shri in:
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Correct answer: D — 2022
She received the Padma Shri in 2022.
Consider the following statements about K.V. Rabiya: 1. She founded the voluntary organisation Chalanam. 2. Her autobiography's title translates as 'Dreams Have Wings'. 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 The Hindu and The New Indian Express.
The 58th Annual Meeting of the Board of Governors of the Asian Development Bank (4–7 May 2025) was held in:
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Correct answer: B — Milan
The 58th ADB Annual Meeting was held in Milan, Italy.
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?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Only 1 is correct. The bilateral meetings were with the Finance Ministers of Italy, Japan and Bhutan.
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?
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Correct answer: B — 2 only
Only 2 is correct. The Chintan Shivir was held in New Delhi.
Consider the following statements about the Meet in India Conclave 2025: 1. It was organised by the Ministry of Tourism with Rajasthan's Department of Tourism and FICCI. 2. The Tourism Minister said the aim is to elevate at least 10 Indian cities into the world's top MICE destinations. 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 Tourism release on the 4 May 2025 conclave in Jaipur.
The Meet in India Conclave 2025 in Jaipur was held on the sidelines of:
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Correct answer: D — 14th Great Indian Travel Bazaar
It was held on the sidelines of the 14th Great Indian Travel Bazaar (GITB).
MOIL reported a record April 2025 production of 1.62 lakh tonnes of which mineral?
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Correct answer: D — Manganese ore
MOIL produced a record 1.62 lakh tonnes of manganese (Mn) ore in April 2025.
The Gyan Bharatam Mission for manuscript preservation has a foundational corpus of:
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Correct answer: A — ₹500 crore
The Gyan Bharatam Mission was launched with a foundational corpus of ₹500 crore.
Consider the following statements as stated at the Sanskrit Sambhashan Shivirs closing ceremony (May 2025): 1. Over 52 lakh manuscripts have been documented. 2. About 1,37,000 manuscripts have been made available online at namami.gov.in. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct; about 3.5 lakh manuscripts have also been digitised.
Sanskrit Bharati, which organised 1008 Sanskrit Sambhashan Shivirs, has been working since:
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Correct answer: D — 1981
Sanskrit Bharati has been working since 1981 to help people speak and learn Sanskrit.
Shivanand Baba of Kashi, who passed away in May 2025, had been honoured with which award for serving society through yoga?
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Correct answer: B — Padma Shri
The Prime Minister recalled that Shivanand Baba was honoured with the Padma Shri for serving society through yoga.
Where did MoS Satish Chandra Dubey review the performance of CMPDI on 4 May 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Ranchi
The review meeting was held at Ranchi.
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?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct, as per the Sports Ministry release of 4 May 2025.
The 'Cycling with Teachers' edition of Fit India Sundays on Cycle on 4 May 2025 was held at:
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Correct answer: B — Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium
It was held at the Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium, New Delhi.
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.