May 2025 Current Affairs: Revision Q&A
All 355 quiz questions of May 2025 with their answers, day by day. Read it in one go before the exam.
1 May 2025 open
Roughly what share of the world's plastic emissions is attributed to India?
20%
The latest reports put forest cover at what share of India's geographical area?
25.17%
Which doctrine makes those who pollute liable for environmental harm in India?
Polluter Pays Principle
Amazon's Project Kuiper is mainly meant to do what?
Provide global broadband internet
Journalists and activists have been put under watch using which spyware made by NSO Group?
Pegasus
Variations in the Indian Summer Monsoon notably influence marine productivity in which water body?
Bay of Bengal
In FY25, gross NPAs in India's microfinance segment stood at what level?
16%
SEBI has issued a caution about opinion trading against which of the following platforms?
All of the above
SEBI has fixed which new date for rolling out the T+0 settlement cycle?
July 1, 2025
Net inflows from retail investors into mutual funds in FY25 totalled how much?
₹2.4 lakh crore
Which three modules make up China's Tiangong space station?
Tianhe, Wentian, Mengtian
When was the last full caste-based Census of India carried out, as per the Census notes?
1931
Under which provision of the Indus Waters Treaty can it be ended only by mutual agreement?
Article XII(4)
What is the length of Vembanad Lake, India's longest lake, according to the notes?
96.5 km
In the 2025 digital access ruling, the Supreme Court held that digital services access is part of which rights?
Equality, life and dignity
2 May 2025 open
Kerala's Vizhinjam International Seaport was built mainly with which aim in mind?
Lowering dependence on overseas ports
Pick the accurate statement about Private Member's Bills (PMBs) in India.
Their significance has faded over recent years
Why did India put the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) in abeyance in 2025?
A terror attack, which India said had fundamentally changed circumstances
April 2025 saw record GST receipts of ₹2.09 trillion. By what percentage did this exceed the figure a year earlier?
9.1%
Which payment channel saw a drop in April 2025?
IMPS
What does the launch of Corporate Bhawan chiefly aim to achieve?
Easing regulatory procedures and backing the private sector
For its universal banking licence application, Jana Small Finance Bank satisfied which financial test?
Being profitable with low NPAs
MGNREGA work demand fell in April 2025. What explains the decline?
Fewer households asked for work
For FY26, how large is the labour budget cleared for MGNREGA?
199 crore person-days
Which of these describes a notable feature of Vizhinjam International Seaport?
AI and other technology to streamline vessel movement
What is the name of the strategic agreement signed by the US and Ukraine in May 2025?
United States-Ukraine Reinvestment Fund
In which year did India and the UAE sign their Strategic Partnership, as noted in the Pahalgam diplomacy notes?
2017
Vizhinjam International Seaport is located in which state?
Kerala
Which day of a parliamentary session is typically reserved for Private Member's Bills?
Friday
By what percentage did net GST receipts grow year-on-year in April 2025?
9.1%
3 May 2025 open
Which seaport did PM Modi open in May 2025 with the aim of making Kerala a worldwide maritime hub?
Vizhinjam International Seaport
The first Indian state to approve a dedicated policy on shipbuilding, ship repair and ship recycling in 2025 was which one?
Maharashtra
Who took over as a Deputy Governor of the Reserve Bank of India in May 2025?
Poonam Gupta
NSE introduced which new index covering media, entertainment and gaming companies?
Nifty Waves
Which pair of lenders was among those fined by the RBI in May 2025 for failing to comply with regulations?
ICICI Bank and Axis Bank
How much did India's total exports amount to in 2024-25, according to figures released in May 2025?
$824.9 billion
The report titled "Enhancing MSMEs Competitiveness in India" was released in May 2025 by which body?
NITI Aayog
What Fair and Remunerative Price for sugarcane did the government approve in May 2025 for the 2025-26 season?
₹355 per quintal
The Sugar (Control) Order, 2025 took the place of which earlier measure?
Sugar Control Order, 1966
Which ministry is responsible for the newly notified Sugar (Control) Order, 2025?
Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution
The India-UK free trade negotiations began in which month and year?
January 2022
Vizhinjam International Deepwater Multipurpose Seaport is described as India's first dedicated what?
Container transshipment port
Where was the foundation laid for the Missile Testing Range during PM Modi's Andhra Pradesh visit?
Nagayalanka
The Global Media Dialogue 2025 was held during which summit?
WAVES
Who chaired the RBI working group that proposed longer call money market hours?
Radha Shyam Ratho
4 & 5 May 2025 open
Following the April 22 terror attack in Jammu & Kashmir, which step was NOT taken by India?
Severing diplomatic relations with Pakistan
A ₹64,000 crore agreement between India and France covers the purchase of which military hardware?
Rafale-M naval fighter jets
The 2023–2025 global vaccine report flagged which major worry?
Fewer children being covered by vaccines
How old is the Acheulean tool-making workshop found at Mangar Bani in Haryana believed to be?
500,000 years
According to the IIST study, what bodily change occurs in microgravity?
A rise in core body temperature
Which statement on crypto scams in India is wrong?
Rules are in place but they are enforced poorly
What chiefly lay behind the year-on-year fall in SBI's Q4 FY25 net profit?
Higher provisions and thinner margins
What record GST figure did India post for April 2025?
₹2.37 lakh crore
What sets the genome-edited rice varieties Kamala (DRR Dhan 100) and Pusa DST Rice 1 apart?
They are non-GM crops produced using SDN1 and SDN2 techniques
Which obstacle stands in the way of expanding Agrivoltaics (APVs) in India?
Steep capital cost and low feed-in tariffs
In the EU-India ICT tariff dispute, the EU argued India's duties violate which agreement?
Information Technology Agreement
Which body announced the ban on direct or indirect import or transit of goods from Pakistan?
DGFT
How many Rafale-M jets did India agree to buy from France under the April 2025 deal?
26
In 2023, how many children missed all routine vaccines worldwide, according to the WHO-UNICEF-Gavi warning?
14.5 million
The Mangar Bani prehistoric workshop is located in which Indian state?
Haryana
6 May 2025 open
India put which major bilateral pact on hold after the April 2025 Pahalgam attack?
Indus Waters Treaty
Which law gives legal recognition to community forest rights and access to biodiversity in India?
Forest Rights Act, 2006
According to the RBI, how does the Digital Rupee mainly differ from UPI?
e₹ can hold value, whereas UPI cannot
Why did the Supreme Court direct that Bhushan Power & Steel be liquidated?
The resolution plan was illegal and the bidder was ineligible
A ₹600 crore mismatch in its microfinance business was recently reported by which bank?
IndusInd Bank
What worry did the Coalition for GM-Free India voice about newly developed genome-edited rice?
Missing safety trials and environmental risks
FM Nirmala Sitharaman attended the 58th Annual Meeting in Milan of which institution?
ADB
Aditya Birla Capital Digital introduced its Digital Gold SIP through which platform?
ABCD App
Which SEBI proposal hurt MSEI's plans to relaunch its derivatives products?
Barring derivative expiries on Fridays
Which forex step did the RBI take in early 2025 while managing liquidity?
Cut its short dollar forward positions
What range of 2025 GDP growth did Moody's project for India?
5.5% to 6.5%
Which Indian law recognises 13 categories of rights and empowers gram sabhas to manage community forest resources?
Forest Rights Act 2006
Which edition of the ADB Board of Governors Annual Meeting did India's Finance Minister attend in Milan?
58th
Which institution issues the Digital Rupee (e₹)?
Reserve Bank of India
Which IBC section disqualifies resolution applicants connected with a company's former promoters, as applied in the Bhushan Power and Steel case?
Section 29A
7 May 2025 open
What was the main purpose of Operation Abhyaas, the countrywide civil defence drill on May 7, 2025?
Readying civilians for possible hostile threats as tensions with Pakistan rose
India's May 7, 2025 strikes on terrorist camps in Pakistan went by which codename?
Operation Sindoor
Which international body called for an immediate de-escalation as India-Pakistan hostilities flared in May 2025?
The United Nations
In May 2025, India's first AI-powered Gold Melting ATM was unveiled by which company?
Goldsikka Limited
The AI-powered Gold Melting ATM from Goldsikka is mainly meant for what?
Buying and selling gold
Goldsikka Limited, maker of the AI Gold Melting ATM, has its base in which city?
Hyderabad
Deloitte's May 2025 projection puts India's economic growth for FY2025-26 at what level?
6.6%
A free trade agreement along with a social security pact was concluded by India and which other country in May 2025?
United Kingdom
A report issued in May 2025 estimated that India would have how many electric vehicles by 2032?
123 million
Where did India stand in the 2025 Human Development Index ranking?
130th
Under the India-UK FTA, what share of Indian exports gets zero-duty access to the UK?
99%
Operation Sindoor was carried out in response to a terrorist attack at which location?
Pahalgam
What was India's rank in the UNDP Human Development Index 2025?
130th
The SYL canal is meant to link which two rivers?
Sutlej and Yamuna
Which body issued the new amendments tightening rules for satellite internet providers in India?
DoT
8 May 2025 open
The Coalition for GM-Free India objected to which pair of genome-edited rice varieties?
Kamala (DRR Dhan 100) and Pusa DST Rice 1
What is the main worry of the Coalition for GM-Free India about genome-edited crops?
Potential health and environmental risks
The coalition claims that deregulating SDN-1 and SDN-2 techniques breaks which Act?
Biological Diversity Act, 2002
A ₹600 crore misstatement tied to microfinance accounting was found at which bank?
IndusInd Bank
IndusInd Bank brought in which firm to help with the forensic review of its microfinance business?
Ernst & Young (EY)
As of December 2024, microfinance made up what share of IndusInd Bank's loan book?
9%
Which law recognises 13 rights for Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities, such as biodiversity access and community forest management?
Forest Rights Act, 2006
What is the chief criticism of the Biological Diversity Act 2002 where conservation is concerned?
Its top-down approach restricts local participation
Which international framework set up a permanent platform for IPLCs at COP-16 in 2025?
Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework
In the context of India's conservation efforts, what does OECM stand for?
Other Effective Area-Based Conservation Measures
The IMO Net-Zero Framework aims to bring shipping emissions to net-zero by which year?
2050
According to the Lancet study notes, what percentage of Indian girls faced sexual abuse before age 18?
30.8%
What rank did India get in the Human Development Report 2025?
130th
How many government ITIs are covered by the ₹60,000 crore ITI upgradation scheme approved by the Cabinet?
1,000
In the Care Edge State Performance Ranking Report 2025, which pillar carries the highest weight?
Economic (25%)
9 & 10 May 2025 open
What is India's latest Maternal Mortality Ratio (MMR)?
93 per lakh live births
World Red Cross Day falls on which date?
May 8
Which Indian cricketer declared his retirement from Test cricket on May 8, 2025?
Rohit Sharma
What did India's foreign exchange reserves amount to in May 2025?
$688 billion
Which firm was recently cleared to function as an online payment aggregator in India?
Zaakpay (MobiKwik)
The Coalition for GM-Free India recently objected to which pair of genome-edited rice varieties?
Kamala (DRR Dhan 100) and Pusa DST Rice 1
The Coalition for GM-Free India's chief objection to genome-edited crops is what?
Possible risks to health and the environment
Pusa DST Rice 1, a genome-edited variety, came out of which institute?
Indian Agricultural Research Institute, Delhi
In Q3 FY25, what was the typical loan size per borrower in IndusInd Bank's microfinance book?
₹42,274
What was India's Maternal Mortality Ratio (per 100,000 live births) in 2019-21 according to the latest SRS-based data?
93
India's draft climate finance taxonomy was released by which ministry?
Ministry of Finance
Under the 2025 notification on predatory pricing, 'cost' is defined as which measure?
Average Variable Cost
Which body published the 23rd Annual South Asia Press Freedom Report?
Asia Press Freedom Group
From which date is the UK planning to introduce its Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism?
1 January 2027
Which rating agency placed IndusInd Bank's long-term debt on watch with negative implications?
CRISIL Ratings
11 & 12 May 2025 open
In which state does the Kadbanwadi grassland, where Indian Grey Wolves are declining sharply, lie?
Maharashtra
Kerala's 'Vruthi' campaign is chiefly aimed at changing what?
Waste management behavior
Which statement captures a key difference between the Swachh Bharat Mission and Kerala's Vruthi campaign?
Vruthi works from the bottom up and is driven by behavior
What change did SEBI make in May 2025 to the limits on index options trading?
Revised the gross limit to ₹10,000 crore
Which of these is not part of IRDAI's 'Bima Trinity'?
Bima Bandhan
What was the RBI's reason for scrapping the short-term investment cap on FPIs in corporate debt?
To encourage foreign investor participation and liquidity
Which major genomic milestone concerning rice was reported in April-May 2025?
Creation of the first Rice Pangenome
What share of the genes in the Rice Pangenome occur only in wild rice and matter for resilience traits?
20%
Which of these was NOT among the drought-tolerant rice varieties developed by ICAR?
Bima Shakti
Despite a record 220 million tonne harvest in 2024-25, which pressing environmental concern endangers India's rice output?
Rising temperatures and arsenic uptake
The Tapti Basin recharge project will benefit which set of districts in Madhya Pradesh?
Burhanpur and Khandwa
Which person's birth anniversary is marked by International Nurses Day on 12 May?
Florence Nightingale
Kadbanwadi grassland, home to the endangered Indian grey wolf, is in which district of Maharashtra?
Pune
Kerala's Vruthi campaign, a waste management movement, was launched on which date?
October 2, 2024
Under SEBI's revised framework, MWPL is set as the lower of 15% of free-float market cap or what?
65 times average daily delivery value
13 May 2025 open
Who took charge as Executive Chairman of the National Legal Services Authority (NALSA) in May 2025?
Justice Surya Kant
In May 2025, property tax relief for defence personnel was announced by which state?
Andhra Pradesh
Buddha Purnima in 2025 was marked on what date?
May 12
Which pair of countries agreed in May 2025 to cut tariffs on each other's goods for a limited time?
USA and China
In May 2025, which Indian institution rolled out premium payment through WhatsApp?
LIC
What step did the RBI take on digital lending apps in May 2025?
Required that such apps be reported
In May 2025, Synergy Quantum India entered a strategic tie-up with which body?
C-DOT
What is the central theme of the collaboration between C-DOT and Synergy Quantum India?
Building quantum communication technologies
Which Indian body is in charge of agricultural research and education?
ICAR
The Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) was set up mainly to do what?
Insure farmers' crops
To what level did the US reduce its tariff on Chinese goods under the 90-day truce?
30%
How many Electrical and Electronic Equipment items are covered under E-Waste (Management) Rules 2022 from FY 2023-24?
106
By 2030, which regions are projected to account for 70% of the global nursing shortage per WHO's 2025 nursing report?
Africa and the Eastern Mediterranean
In which state was Mission D3 launched by tribal youth?
Madhya Pradesh
MY Bharat (Mera Yuva Bharat) functions as an autonomous institution under which ministry?
Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports
14 May 2025 open
India helped which country by rolling over a $50 million treasury bill in May 2025?
Maldives
A treasury bill is mainly used as which kind of instrument?
Short-term debt instrument
Which international body cleared an immediate $1 billion disbursement to Pakistan in May 2025?
International Monetary Fund (IMF)
The principal role of the IMF is best described as what?
Maintain international monetary cooperation
A $1 billion IMF disbursement reached which country in May 2025?
Pakistan
What does rolling over a treasury bill achieve?
It extends the maturity period of the debt
Which description fits a treasury bill best?
A short-term government debt instrument
Kendu leaves, nicknamed 'Green Gold', are associated with which Indian state?
Odisha
In India, Kendu leaves are mainly used for what?
Bidi (traditional cigarette) production
How much did the IMF Executive Board approve for immediate disbursement to Pakistan in May 2025 under the EFF?
$1 billion
Which department received the committee report recommending a Repairability Index for mobiles and appliances?
Department of Consumer Affairs
What is the format of an EPIC number as per the notes?
10-digit alphanumeric
Which technology does DigiYatra use to verify passengers?
Facial recognition
How many model schools does the PM SHRI scheme aim to develop?
Over 14,500
Which two truck technologies are classed as zero-emission trucking in the ZET notes?
Battery electric and hydrogen fuel cell
15 May 2025 open
The U.S. President claimed on May 10, 2025 to have brokered a ceasefire involving India. With which country was this ceasefire?
Pakistan
How did India respond officially to the U.S. President's statement on the May 10 ceasefire?
It rejected any role for a third party
The Economic Capital Framework (ECF) was reviewed on May 15, 2025 by the board of which institution?
Reserve Bank of India
The RBI's Economic Capital Framework (ECF) is meant for what purpose?
Gauging RBI's capital needs and deciding how surplus is shared
On May 15, 2025, which sector did the government prioritize to speed up economic growth?
Infrastructure
What outcome is expected from higher infrastructure spending in India?
A boost to economic growth
Which state unveiled a fresh agricultural policy on May 15, 2025 with the goal of doubling farmers' income?
Rajasthan
Which feature figures in Rajasthan's new agricultural policy from May 2025?
Encouraging organic farming
A satellite launch slated for June 2025 was announced by which Indian space agency?
ISRO
What is the chief goal of the satellite ISRO plans to launch in June 2025?
Improving Earth observation and communication
Through which channel was the May 10 India-Pakistan ceasefire arranged, according to India's MEA?
DGMO hotline
What was India's crude birth rate per 1,000 population in the SRS Statistical Report 2021?
19.3
The new Sustainable Transport mission is being added under which framework?
NAPCC
How many national missions form the National Action Plan on Climate Change (NAPCC)?
Eight
Which entity filed a Section 7 IBC petition against Gensol Engineering over a ₹510 crore default?
IREDA
16 & 17 May 2025 open
Who was named India's new Ambassador to Sweden in May 2025?
Anurag Bhushan
What judicial development took place in May 2025 over Punjab's ban on hybrid paddy seeds?
The High Court reserved its order on the petition challenging the ban
Which bank launched 'Biz+ Current Accounts' for the MSME sector?
HDFC Bank
Which security measure for the banking sector is India weighing?
Giving every bank a unique single national calling number
Which banks did the RBI penalise for regulatory non-compliance in May 2025?
State Bank of India and Jana Small Finance Bank
According to the UN's WESP mid-year report, what GDP growth is projected for India in 2025?
6.3%
Which factor helped Indian markets stay resilient in May 2025?
Revival in capital expenditure (Capex)
India introduced which two genome-edited rice varieties in May 2025?
DRR Dhan 100 (Kamala) and Pusa DST Rice 1
Why did the US turn back 15 Indian mango shipments in May 2025?
Incorrect issuance of the PPQ203 certification form
Which new crop varieties did Banaras Hindu University (BHU) release in May 2025?
Malaviya Manila Sinchit Dhan-1, Malviya Dhan 105 Sub-1, and Malviya Nidhi
Which exchange rate system did Bangladesh agree to adopt under its IMF loan programme?
Crawling peg
Which Article did the Supreme Court interpret to include the right to digital access?
Article 21
EOS-09 carries which type of radar?
C-band SAR
What was India's overall unemployment rate for persons aged 15 and above in the April 2025 PLFS bulletin?
5.1%
MATSYA 6000 is designed to carry personnel to what depth?
6000 metres
18 & 19 May 2025 open
India restricted imports through certain ports from which neighbour in May 2025?
Bangladesh
The 'Mukhyamantri Ladli Bahna Yojana', which gives women financial support, was started by which state?
Madhya Pradesh
Which bank brought in the 'Green Deposit' scheme for environmental sustainability?
ICICI Bank
ICICI Bank's 'Green Deposit' scheme is chiefly aimed at what?
Financing renewable energy projects
Which body published the 'Financial Stability Report' in May 2025?
Reserve Bank of India
What was India's GDP growth for 2024-25 in the most recent estimates?
6.8%
In FY 2024-25, which sector did the most to drive India's GDP growth?
Services
The government's target for Seed Replacement Rate (SRR) in major crops is what?
50%
Which state records the top Seed Replacement Rate (SRR) in India, going by the latest figures?
Haryana
Through which ports can Bangladesh now export ready-made garments to India?
Kolkata and Nhava Sheva
Under what new name is the National Manuscripts Mission being relaunched?
Gyan Bharatam Mission
Under Semicon 2.0, India aims for what share of global chip production capacity by 2030?
5%
Which launch vehicle failed, leading to the loss of the EOS-09 satellite?
PSLV
Which university became the national coordinator for the INI domain on SWAYAM?
Banaras Hindu University
In options trading, what does a Put Option give its holder?
The right to sell an asset
20 May 2025 open
Which state hosted a key meeting in May 2025 on enforcing import curbs on Bangladeshi goods?
Tripura
India's port restrictions on imports are estimated to cost Bangladesh how much?
$770 million
Which Indian political figure backed the port restrictions on Bangladeshi imports on grounds of national interest?
Awadhesh Prasad
As of May 2025, what is the highest FD rate ICICI Bank offers senior citizens?
7.85%
What is ICICI Bank's Green Fixed Deposit scheme chiefly meant for?
To fund environmentally friendly projects
ICRA projects what GDP growth rate for India in FY 2024-25?
6.3%
What monsoon rainfall, as a percentage of normal, is forecast for Karnataka in 2025?
104%
What sowing area target has Karnataka set for 2025?
114.5 lakh hectares
What Seed Replacement Rate target has the Indian government set for major crops?
50%
Which state recorded the highest Seed Replacement Rate according to the latest data?
Haryana
Which ministry released the Panchayat Advancement Index in April 2025?
Ministry of Panchayati Raj
Under the e-Zero FIR initiative, cybercrime complaints above what amount are converted into FIRs automatically?
₹10 lakh
What daily rate of compensation applies to delayed MGNREGA wages beyond 15 days?
0.05% per day
What share of women in technical maritime roles does the Sagar Mein Samman policy target by 2030?
12%
Which force runs Operation Olivia for protecting Olive Ridley turtles?
Indian Coast Guard
21 May 2025 open
On which date is National Anti-Terrorism Day marked in India?
May 21
A nationwide farm-focused campaign running from May 29 to June 12, 2025 goes by what name?
Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan
The Delhi Games 2025 were opened at Talkatora Stadium by whom?
Rekha Gupta
Which overseas bank got RBI's in-principle clearance to open a Wholly Owned Subsidiary in India?
Emirates NBD Bank PJSC
Bihar Gramin Bank came into being on May 1, 2025 through the merger of which two Regional Rural Banks?
Uttar Bihar Gramin Bank and Dakshin Bihar Gramin Bank
Which lender is a Domestic Systemically Important Bank per RBI and the lone Indian bank in the 2024 Fortune Global 500?
State Bank of India
What GDP growth rate for India in 2025-26 does the RBI's annual report project?
6.3%
The monsoon in India in 2025 is forecast to bring rainfall equal to what share of the long-period average?
106%
For April 2025, what was India's combined (goods plus services) trade deficit?
$8.65 billion
Which organization signed an MoU to provide advanced farm inputs to more than 800 Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs)?
IFFCO
At which World Health Assembly session was the world's first Pandemic Agreement adopted?
78th
How many drought deaths does the Guttala inscription record?
6,307
What is India's rank in the 2025 World Press Freedom Index, as cited in the survey notes?
151 out of 180
Which ministry announced registrations for the Yoga Sangam initiative ahead of IDY 2025?
Ministry of Ayush
Which of the three PDS platforms launched on 21 May 2025 monitors FCI and CWC foodgrain depots?
Depot Darpan
22 May 2025 open
As of May 2025, which state was declared India's first fully literate state?
Mizoram
At its 67th Governing Body Meeting in Jakarta, India took over as chair of which organisation?
Asian Productivity Organization
Who became the first Kannada writer to win the International Booker Prize, in 2025?
Banu Mushtaq
India's first payment gateway built specifically for SMBs and startups was launched in May 2025 by which company?
EnKash
The Department of Telecommunications launched which platform to fight financial fraud?
Financial Fraud Risk Indicator (FRI)
Which pair of organisations teamed up in May 2025 to widen credit access across India?
India Post Payments Bank and Aditya Birla Capital
KVIC marked World Bee Day 2025 under which theme?
"Bee inspired by nature to nourish us all"
How much honey has been produced under the Honey Mission, helping beekeepers earn income?
20,000 metric tonnes
Under the Honey Mission, how many bee boxes with colonies have been given out across India?
2 lakh
According to SBI's Nowcasting Model, what GDP growth is projected for Q4 of FY25?
6.4%–6.5%
Roughly what annual payment will the UK make to Mauritius under the Chagos treaty?
£101 million
CPEC links Xinjiang in China with which Pakistani port?
Gwadar
As per the paper on poverty after 2011-12, what was India's poverty level in 2011-12?
22%
Mission LiFE, proposed to be integrated into NAPCC, was introduced by PM Modi at which event?
COP26
Which department launched the Financial Fraud Risk Indicator (FRI) in May 2025?
Department of Telecommunications
23 May 2025 open
Under the ULLAS programme, which state was declared India's first fully literate one?
Mizoram
At its 67th Governing Body Meeting in Jakarta, India took over as chair of which organization?
Asian Productivity Organization
Which instrument did the Department of Telecommunications bring in against financial fraud?
Financial Fraud Risk Indicator (FRI)
What does the Financial Fraud Risk Indicator (FRI) mainly do?
Sorts mobile numbers by their fraud risk
India's first unified payment gateway for SMBs and startups, launched in May 2025, came from which company?
EnKash
What is the principal aim of EnKash's new payment gateway?
Simplifying payment handling for SMBs and startups
Which two entities teamed up in May 2025 to widen access to loans nationwide?
India Post Payments Bank and Aditya Birla Capital
KVIC marked World Bee Day 2025 under which theme?
"Bee inspired by nature to nourish us all"
How much honey has KVIC's Honey Mission produced, bringing income to beekeepers?
20,000 metric tonnes
Under the Honey Mission, how many bee boxes with colonies have been given out across India?
2 lakh
Which organisation sponsored the start of World Turtle Day in 2000?
American Tortoise Rescue
Which two Indian legal frameworks guide polar research engagement, alongside NCPOR's work?
Arctic Policy and Indian Antarctic Act
Which Constitutional article on freedom of religion is linked to the Santhara debate?
Article 25
Keezhadi, whose excavation report ASI asked to be revised, lies in the basin of which river?
Vaigai
Over what time span can jarosite act as a natural luminescent clock, per the notes?
25,000 years
24 May 2025 open
Pakistan was removed from the FATF grey list in which month and year?
October 2022
What does IUU stand for in the context of overfishing?
Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated
What is India's official NDC target for emissions intensity reduction from 2005 levels, per the CEEW-AEEE report?
45%
What surplus did the RBI Central Board approve for transfer to the Centre for FY25?
₹2.69 trillion
Which organisation developed CPGRAMS?
National Informatics Centre
What does VCIP stand for in RBI's draft on inoperative accounts?
Video Customer Identification Process
Getepay received final approval from which authority to work as an Online Payment Aggregator?
RBI
What role does IPPB play in its partnership with Aditya Birla Capital?
Lead referral partner without credit risk
SBM Bank India partnered with which insurer for bancassurance?
ICICI Prudential Life Insurance
IndusInd Bank signed an MoU with which department to support start-ups under Startup India?
DPIIT
26 & 27 May 2025 open
Panchayat Advancement Index (PAI) 2.0 was launched in May 2025 in which city?
New Delhi
PM Narendra Modi opened projects worth about ₹24,000 crore in May 2025 in which city?
Dahod
What surplus did the RBI clear for transfer to the Government of India for FY 2024-25?
₹2.69 trillion
A co-branded RuPay credit card for UPI payments was introduced with super.money by which bank in May 2025?
Axis Bank
Which state was highlighted in May 2025 as having fully electrified its railway network?
Gujarat
Who finished first on the medal table at the inaugural Khelo India Beach Games in May 2025?
Manipur
India overtook which country to become the fourth-largest economy, per the IMF's April 2025 World Economic Outlook?
Japan
What GDP growth for India in FY 2025-26 does the IMF project?
6.2%
In May 2025, which weather forecasting system did the Union Earth Sciences Minister launch?
Bharat Forecast System
In the May 2025 Mars exploration context, what is 'Jarosite'?
A natural geological clock for Mars
According to the US DIA 2025 threat assessment, whom does India view as its primary adversary?
China
Which institute developed the Bharat Forecast System?
IITM Pune
What share of central taxes did Tamil Nadu's CM propose for States at the 10th NITI Aayog Governing Council?
50%
From which date were RodTEP benefits for SEZs and EOUs restored?
1 June 2025
What working capital limit did NITI Aayog propose for medium enterprises?
Up to ₹25 crore
28 May 2025 open
Which projects did PM Modi inaugurate in Bhuj, Gujarat on 28 May 2025?
₹53,400 crore worth of development projects, including a green hydrogen plant at Kandla
Which initiative did Rajasthan's Chief Minister discuss with Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah to promote cooperatives?
Prosperity through Cooperation campaign
What level did a Reuters poll expect the RBI's benchmark rate to fall to at its 6 June 2025 meeting?
5.75%
What is the RBI seeking approval for in order to promote wider international use of the rupee?
Allowing rupee loans to neighboring countries
What is the main focus of the Agri-Industry Conclave 2025 in Narsinghpur, Madhya Pradesh?
Boosting agriculture and horticulture-based industries
About how many farmers of the Barak Valley benefit from PM-KISAN as of May 2025?
72,607
What benefit does India's Finance Ministry expect from a successful trade deal with the United States?
Significant boost in Indian exports
According to the RBI's annual report for 2024-25, what is expected to underpin India's positive outlook for 2025-26?
Strong domestic consumption and increased capital spending
Which institution opened a Quantum Technology Research Centre in Delhi in May 2025?
Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO)
Researchers from which university created India's first gene-edited sheep, reported on 28 May 2025?
Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology (SKUAST)
What new import threshold applies under the EU's revised carbon border levy?
More than 50 metric tons per year
Which country overtook Japan as the world's largest creditor nation at the end of 2024?
Germany
On which date did IMD declare the 2025 southwest monsoon onset over Kerala?
May 24
Which existing law would the Draft Registration Bill, 2025 replace?
Registration Act, 1908
When was the RoDTEP scheme launched?
2021
29 May 2025 open
What is the main thrust of the 'India's Crypto Policy 2025' discussion paper the government is expected to release?
Regulating crypto with a balanced approach
Which international body put out its first-ever Silver Notice in 2025?
Interpol
What does the 'Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan', launched on May 29, 2025, seek to do?
Reinforce India's farm base for a developed nation
What did the RBI do to the Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR) in May 2025?
Reduced it by 25 basis points
Which Indian bank started a fresh initiative for startups and fintech firms in May 2025?
ICICI Bank
Which state government announced a fresh organic farming policy in May 2025?
Kerala
Which technology did ICAR roll out in May 2025 for farmers' benefit?
AI-powered soil testing kits
The government raised the minimum support price (MSP) of which crop in May 2025 to encourage its cultivation?
Millets
Which sector gave the biggest push to India's GDP growth in 2024-25?
Services
What does an Interpol Silver Notice primarily target?
Criminally acquired assets
What tax was introduced on crypto gains in India in Budget FY23, without giving crypto legal validity?
30%
Which organisation will launch the AI-powered app Mausam GPT?
India Meteorological Department
The Navratna scheme was launched in which year?
1997
According to NSO surveys, India's poverty headcount ratio fell to what level in 2023-24 from 29.5% in 2011-12?
4.9%
What is the WMO's estimated probability that at least one year in 2025-2029 will exceed the 1.5°C warming threshold?
86%
30 May 2025 open
Which campaign did PM Modi launch to modernise Indian agriculture?
Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan
How many High Court judges did the Centre elevate to the Supreme Court?
Three
World Hunger Day is marked on which date?
May 28
What does the Modified Interest Subvention Scheme (MISS) aim to do?
Offer affordable short-term loans to farmers
Which bank launched a new digital platform for small and medium enterprises?
ICICI Bank
What is the main focus of the RBI's recent monetary policy?
Maintaining economic stability
The minimum support price of which crop group was raised to encourage its cultivation?
Millets
What technology did ICAR introduce for farmers?
AI-powered soil testing kits
Which state government announced a new policy to promote organic farming?
Kerala
What is the chief aim of the 'Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan'?
Strengthening India's agricultural foundation for a developed nation
Nomadic Elephant, first held in 2004, follows which hosting pattern between India and Mongolia?
Alternates between the two countries annually
Nurdles are classified as what type of pollutant?
Primary microplastics
The new detection method for topological invariants in quantum materials relies on which property?
Spectral function
Which institution is developing the two-seater electric trainer aircraft E-Hansa?
CSIR-NAL, Bengaluru
On which platform was Battery Aadhaar developed?
MOBIUS+
31 May 2025 open
Which campaign did PM Narendra Modi start to modernize Indian farming?
Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan
The Centre elevated how many High Court judges to the Supreme Court?
Three
World Hunger Day is observed on which date?
May 28
What is the Modified Interest Subvention Scheme (MISS) meant to do?
Make short-term loans affordable for farmers
Which bank rolled out a new digital platform for small and medium enterprises (SMEs)?
ICICI Bank
What does the RBI's latest monetary policy chiefly concentrate on?
Keeping the economy stable
The minimum support price (MSP) of which crop was raised to encourage cultivation?
Millets
Which technology did the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) bring in for farmers?
AI-powered soil testing kits
A new organic farming policy was announced by which state government?
Kerala
What is the 'Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan' mainly intended to accomplish?
Fortifying India's agricultural base for a developed nation
Which glacier's collapse buried most of the village of Blatten in Switzerland?
Birch Glacier
Which body administers the Advance Authorisation Scheme?
DGFT
How many villages does Swachh Survekshan Grameen 2025 cover?
21,000
Who delivered the valedictory address at the PadhAI conclave on AI in education?
Dharmendra Pradhan
The Ayush Suraksha Portal was launched in compliance with which authority's directive?
Supreme Court of India