1. Panchayat Advancement Index (PAI) 2.0 was launched in May 2025 in which city?
Answer: E. The Panchayati Raj Ministry unveiled it at a national writeshop on May 26–27, 2025, and the revamped index is meant to sharpen data-based governance in Gram Panchayats.
2. PM Narendra Modi opened projects worth about ₹24,000 crore in May 2025 in which city?
Answer: B. At Dahod in Gujarat on May 26, 2025 he inaugurated several projects, among them India's first 9000 HP electric locomotive.
3. What surplus did the RBI clear for transfer to the Government of India for FY 2024-25?
Answer: D. The record transfer approved in May 2025 was ₹2.69 trillion, mostly the result of strong gains from foreign exchange dealings.
4. A co-branded RuPay credit card for UPI payments was introduced with super.money by which bank in May 2025?
Answer: A. Axis Bank worked with the fintech super.money on the card, which supports UPI QR code payments and offers cashback.
5. Which state was highlighted in May 2025 as having fully electrified its railway network?
Answer: C. Gujarat was said to have electrified all of its rail network, a milestone for sustainable transport.
6. Who finished first on the medal table at the inaugural Khelo India Beach Games in May 2025?
Answer: E. Manipur won 14 medals in all, five of them gold, to lead the table at the first edition.
7. India overtook which country to become the fourth-largest economy, per the IMF's April 2025 World Economic Outlook?
Answer: B. The IMF's outlook showed India moving past Japan with a GDP of $4.187 trillion.
8. What GDP growth for India in FY 2025-26 does the IMF project?
Answer: D. The IMF expects 6.2% growth, which still keeps India the quickest-growing major economy.
9. In May 2025, which weather forecasting system did the Union Earth Sciences Minister launch?
Answer: A. Dr. Jitendra Singh unveiled the Bharat Forecast System as a fresh effort to upgrade weather prediction in the country.
10. In the May 2025 Mars exploration context, what is 'Jarosite'?
Answer: C. This mineral works as a natural clock that lets scientists work out how old Martian water is and what its history was.
11. According to the US DIA 2025 threat assessment, whom does India view as its primary adversary?
Answer: B. China is seen as the primary adversary; Pakistan is an ancillary threat.
12. Which institute developed the Bharat Forecast System?
Answer: B. BFS was developed by the Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology, Pune.
13. What share of central taxes did Tamil Nadu's CM propose for States at the 10th NITI Aayog Governing Council?
Answer: A. Stalin proposed raising States' share from 41% to 50%.
14. From which date were RodTEP benefits for SEZs and EOUs restored?
Answer: B. The restoration is effective from 1 June 2025.
15. What working capital limit did NITI Aayog propose for medium enterprises?
Answer: D. A dedicated scheme would give up to ₹25 crore at concessional rates.