May 2025 Current Affairs Quiz Part 1
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| Year | 2025 |
| Month | May |
| Source | Indologus |
| Part | 1 |
| Questions | 25 |
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Question 1 of 25
1. Question
Who Has Been Appointed As New UPSC Chairman?
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Ajay Kumar: Former Defence Secretary — New UPSC Chairman
▪ Replaced: Preeti SudanUPSC: Union Public Service Commission: Constitutional Body
▪ Part 14 → Article » 315 To 323
▪ UPSC Chairman & Other Members: Appointed By → President (Art 316)
▪ Term: 6 Years (or Age Of 65 Years)Incorrect
Ajay Kumar: Former Defence Secretary — New UPSC Chairman
▪ Replaced: Preeti SudanUPSC: Union Public Service Commission: Constitutional Body
▪ Part 14 → Article » 315 To 323
▪ UPSC Chairman & Other Members: Appointed By → President (Art 316)
▪ Term: 6 Years (or Age Of 65 Years) -
Question 2 of 25
2. Question
Who Has Won International Booker Prize 2025?
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International Booker Prize 2025 –
• Won: Banu Mushtaq (Karnataka )
• For Her Collection Of Short Stories → Heart Lamp
• Originaally Written In — Kannada
• Translated Into English By → Deepa Bhasthi
• 2024 → Jenny Erpenbeck (For Kairos)Incorrect
International Booker Prize 2025 –
• Won: Banu Mushtaq (Karnataka )
• For Her Collection Of Short Stories → Heart Lamp
• Originaally Written In — Kannada
• Translated Into English By → Deepa Bhasthi
• 2024 → Jenny Erpenbeck (For Kairos) -
Question 3 of 25
3. Question
What Is The Rank Of India In ‘World Press Freedom Index 2025’?
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World Press Freedom Index 2025 –
▪ Released by: Reporters Without Borders
▪ IND’s Rank → 151 {Last Year — 159}
▪ Top Countries –
1. NORWAY
2. Estonia
3. Netherlands
▪ Last → Eritrea (180 Rank)Incorrect
World Press Freedom Index 2025 –
▪ Released by: Reporters Without Borders
▪ IND’s Rank → 151 {Last Year — 159}
▪ Top Countries –
1. NORWAY
2. Estonia
3. Netherlands
▪ Last → Eritrea (180 Rank) -
Question 4 of 25
4. Question
Which State Topped The Medal Tally At The Khelo India Youth Games 2025?
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Khelo India Youth Games 2025 –
▪ Host State: Bihar
▪ Cities: Patna, Rajgir, Gaya, Bhagalpur, and Begusarai (+ New Delhi)
▪ Inaugurated by: PM Modi
▪ Mascot: Gajasimha (Combination Of Elephant + Lion)
▪ New Sport Included — Sepak takrawIncorrect
Khelo India Youth Games 2025 –
▪ Host State: Bihar
▪ Cities: Patna, Rajgir, Gaya, Bhagalpur, and Begusarai (+ New Delhi)
▪ Inaugurated by: PM Modi
▪ Mascot: Gajasimha (Combination Of Elephant + Lion)
▪ New Sport Included — Sepak takraw -
Question 5 of 25
5. Question
What Is the rank of India In Global Human Development Index 2023?
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Human Development Report (HDR) 2025 –
▪ Theme: A Matter of Choice: People and Possibilities in the Age of AI
▪ Released By: UN Development Programme (UNDP)
▪ Indicators → Health, Education, Income, Living Conditions
▪ TOP Countries –
1. ICELAND
2. NORWAY
▪ IND’s Rank: 130 (2022 — 133rd)Incorrect
Human Development Report (HDR) 2025 –
▪ Theme: A Matter of Choice: People and Possibilities in the Age of AI
▪ Released By: UN Development Programme (UNDP)
▪ Indicators → Health, Education, Income, Living Conditions
▪ TOP Countries –
1. ICELAND
2. NORWAY
▪ IND’s Rank: 130 (2022 — 133rd) -
Question 6 of 25
6. Question
Who Has Been Crowned Miss World 2025?
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72nd Miss World 2025 –
▪ Event Held In — Hyderabad
▪ Winner – Suchata Chuangsri (1st Miss World From Thailand)
▪ 1st Runner-Up: Hasset Dereje Admassu (Ethiopia)Incorrect
72nd Miss World 2025 –
▪ Event Held In — Hyderabad
▪ Winner – Suchata Chuangsri (1st Miss World From Thailand)
▪ 1st Runner-Up: Hasset Dereje Admassu (Ethiopia) -
Question 7 of 25
7. Question
Who has been appointed as Executive Chairman Of NALSA?
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National Legal Services Authority of India (NALSA) –
• Formed: 9 Nov 1995
• Under → The Legal Services Authorities Act 1987
• Purpose: To provide free legal services to Weaker Section
▪ Article 39A (Added by: 42nd Amendment Act, 1976) – Provide Equal Justice and Free Legal Aid
▪ Implemented By: NALSAIncorrect
National Legal Services Authority of India (NALSA) –
• Formed: 9 Nov 1995
• Under → The Legal Services Authorities Act 1987
• Purpose: To provide free legal services to Weaker Section
▪ Article 39A (Added by: 42nd Amendment Act, 1976) – Provide Equal Justice and Free Legal Aid
▪ Implemented By: NALSA -
Question 8 of 25
8. Question
Who Became India’s 86th Chess Grandmaster In May 2025?
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▪ World Chess Championship 2024 — Gukesh D
▪ Tata Steel Masters Chess Tournament 2025 — R PraggnanandhaaIncorrect
▪ World Chess Championship 2024 — Gukesh D
▪ Tata Steel Masters Chess Tournament 2025 — R Praggnanandhaa -
Question 9 of 25
9. Question
Who Won 2025 World Food Prize For Advancements In Biological Nitrogen Fixation?
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World Food Prize –
▪ Est. by: Norman Borlaug at 1986
▪ Prize: $500K
▪ 2025 Winner: Mariangela Hungria — Microbiologist From Brazil
▪ Biological Nitrogen Fixation: Microorganisms convert atmospheric nitrogen (N₂) into → Ammonia (NH₃) — Easly Used By Plants
▪ Key N2 Fixation Bacteria — Rhizobium, AzotobacterIncorrect
World Food Prize –
▪ Est. by: Norman Borlaug at 1986
▪ Prize: $500K
▪ 2025 Winner: Mariangela Hungria — Microbiologist From Brazil
▪ Biological Nitrogen Fixation: Microorganisms convert atmospheric nitrogen (N₂) into → Ammonia (NH₃) — Easly Used By Plants
▪ Key N2 Fixation Bacteria — Rhizobium, Azotobacter -
Question 10 of 25
10. Question
What Is India’s Total Fertility Rate According To The SRS 2021 Report?
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Sample Registration System (SRS) report 2021 –
▪ Published by — Registrar General of India (May 2025)
▪ IND’s Total Fertility Rate (TFR) → 2.0 (2 Children Per Women)
▪ Highest Fertility Rate: Bihar (3) → UP (2.7)
▪ Lowest: Delhi & West Bengal (1.4)
▪ Fastest Decline in Child Birth Rate: TN → Delhi
▪ Replacement Level Fertility By UN — 2.1Incorrect
Sample Registration System (SRS) report 2021 –
▪ Published by — Registrar General of India (May 2025)
▪ IND’s Total Fertility Rate (TFR) → 2.0 (2 Children Per Women)
▪ Highest Fertility Rate: Bihar (3) → UP (2.7)
▪ Lowest: Delhi & West Bengal (1.4)
▪ Fastest Decline in Child Birth Rate: TN → Delhi
▪ Replacement Level Fertility By UN — 2.1 -
Question 11 of 25
11. Question
Which State Became India’s First Fully Literate State?
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❖ MIZORAM –
o Capital: Aizawl
o CM: Lalduhoma
o Governor: Vijay Kumar SinghIncorrect
❖ MIZORAM –
o Capital: Aizawl
o CM: Lalduhoma
o Governor: Vijay Kumar Singh -
Question 12 of 25
12. Question
Which State Was Recently Declared 2nd Fully Literate State Under The ULLAS Scheme?
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ULLAS – Nav Bharat Saaksharta Karyakram (New India Literacy Programme)
▪ Launched In — 2022
▪ This Scheme Aligned With — NEP 2020
▪ Targets — Adults (aged 15 years and above)
▪ 5 Components Of ULLAS: Foundational Literacy and Numeracy, Critical Life Skills, Basic Education, Vocational Skills and Continuing Education.Incorrect
ULLAS – Nav Bharat Saaksharta Karyakram (New India Literacy Programme)
▪ Launched In — 2022
▪ This Scheme Aligned With — NEP 2020
▪ Targets — Adults (aged 15 years and above)
▪ 5 Components Of ULLAS: Foundational Literacy and Numeracy, Critical Life Skills, Basic Education, Vocational Skills and Continuing Education. -
Question 13 of 25
13. Question
Which Operation Is Conducted By The Indian Coast Guard To Protect Olive Ridley Turtles?
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Operation Olivia –
▪ Initiated By: ICG → From Early 1980s
▪ Aim: To Protect olive Ridley Turtle Along Odisha CoastOlive Ridley Turtle –
▪ Found at → Odisha’s “Gahirmatha Beach”
▪ IUCN’s Red List: Status → “Vulnerable”
▪ Included: at Schedule 1 Of “Indian wildlife protection Act 1972”Incorrect
Operation Olivia –
▪ Initiated By: ICG → From Early 1980s
▪ Aim: To Protect olive Ridley Turtle Along Odisha CoastOlive Ridley Turtle –
▪ Found at → Odisha’s “Gahirmatha Beach”
▪ IUCN’s Red List: Status → “Vulnerable”
▪ Included: at Schedule 1 Of “Indian wildlife protection Act 1972” -
Question 14 of 25
14. Question
Which Country Recently Became The Third In South-East Asia To Eliminate Trachoma As A Public Health Problem?
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Declared By: WHO – World Health Organization (HQ — Geneva)
▪ Trachoma: A bacterial infection that affects the eyesIncorrect
Declared By: WHO – World Health Organization (HQ — Geneva)
▪ Trachoma: A bacterial infection that affects the eyes -
Question 15 of 25
15. Question
LUPEX Mission Is A Joint Lunar Exploration Initiative Between Which Two Space Agencies?
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LUPEX (Lunar Polar Exploration Mission) Or Chandrayaan-5
• Will Be launched by → ISRO & JAXA (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency)
• Date → 2028-29 (Expected)Incorrect
LUPEX (Lunar Polar Exploration Mission) Or Chandrayaan-5
• Will Be launched by → ISRO & JAXA (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency)
• Date → 2028-29 (Expected) -
Question 16 of 25
16. Question
Where Has The BrahMos Missile Manufacturing Unit Been Inaugurated By Defence Minister Rajnath Singh?
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BrahMos: Medium-range supersonic cruise missile — One Of The World’ Fastest Cruise Missile
▪ Can be launched from → Submarine, ships, aircraft or land
▪ BrahMos: Joint venture between → India & Russia
▪ Manufacturer: BrahMos Aerospace Limited
▪ Built At A Cost Of — ₹300 CrIncorrect
BrahMos: Medium-range supersonic cruise missile — One Of The World’ Fastest Cruise Missile
▪ Can be launched from → Submarine, ships, aircraft or land
▪ BrahMos: Joint venture between → India & Russia
▪ Manufacturer: BrahMos Aerospace Limited
▪ Built At A Cost Of — ₹300 Cr -
Question 17 of 25
17. Question
Which Two States Signed An MoU For The Tapti Basin Mega Recharge Project?
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Tapti Basin Mega Recharge Project: Joint interstate groundwater recharge initiative
▪ Under this project: Water will be diverted from TAPTI RIVER to Northeastern Maharashtra (For — Drinking & Irrigation)
▪ Project cost: ₹19,244 Cr
▪ Other Similar Project
1. Ken–Betwa: UP & MP
2. Chambal Project: Rajasthan & MPIncorrect
Tapti Basin Mega Recharge Project: Joint interstate groundwater recharge initiative
▪ Under this project: Water will be diverted from TAPTI RIVER to Northeastern Maharashtra (For — Drinking & Irrigation)
▪ Project cost: ₹19,244 Cr
▪ Other Similar Project
1. Ken–Betwa: UP & MP
2. Chambal Project: Rajasthan & MP -
Question 18 of 25
18. Question
Which Organization Partnered With Uttar Pradesh To Launch ‘UP AGREES’ And ‘AI Pragya’ Initiative?
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UP-AGREES –
▪ Objective: To increase agricultural productivity & Farmer’s income
▪ Project Cost: ₹3900 Cr(World Bank loan — 2,737 Cr)
▪ Will be implemented in — 28 districts of Purvanchal and Bundelkhand regionsAI Pragya Initiative –
▪ Under This: 10 Lakh youth — Provide Training in AI, Machine Learning, Cyber security State SchemeIncorrect
UP-AGREES –
▪ Objective: To increase agricultural productivity & Farmer’s income
▪ Project Cost: ₹3900 Cr(World Bank loan — 2,737 Cr)
▪ Will be implemented in — 28 districts of Purvanchal and Bundelkhand regionsAI Pragya Initiative –
▪ Under This: 10 Lakh youth — Provide Training in AI, Machine Learning, Cyber security State Scheme -
Question 19 of 25
19. Question
Operation Sindoor Was Launched In Response To Which Terror Incident?
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Operation SINDOOR –
▪ Launched By: Indian Armed Forces On 7th May 2025
▪ Aim: To Eliminate Pakistan Based Terror Groups — Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) and Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), Hizbul Mujahideen
▪ Total Locations Targeted: 9
▪ Fighter Jet Used: RAFAEL Jets
▪ Weapons Used — SCALP Cruise Missiles (Developed by UK & France) & HAMMER Missiles & Kamikaze Drones
▪ Air DefenceSystem Used: IND’s AKASH (Short Range Surface To Air Missile System) & S-400 (Russia)Incorrect
Operation SINDOOR –
▪ Launched By: Indian Armed Forces On 7th May 2025
▪ Aim: To Eliminate Pakistan Based Terror Groups — Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) and Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), Hizbul Mujahideen
▪ Total Locations Targeted: 9
▪ Fighter Jet Used: RAFAEL Jets
▪ Weapons Used — SCALP Cruise Missiles (Developed by UK & France) & HAMMER Missiles & Kamikaze Drones
▪ Air DefenceSystem Used: IND’s AKASH (Short Range Surface To Air Missile System) & S-400 (Russia) -
Question 20 of 25
20. Question
Who Is The 35th Foreign Secretary Of India?
Correct
Foreign Secretary: Administrative head of the Ministry of External Affairs
▪ Term: 2 Years (Can Be Extended)
▪ Formation: 1948
▪ External Affairs Minister — S JaishankarIncorrect
Foreign Secretary: Administrative head of the Ministry of External Affairs
▪ Term: 2 Years (Can Be Extended)
▪ Formation: 1948
▪ External Affairs Minister — S Jaishankar -
Question 21 of 25
21. Question
Salem Saleh Bin Braik Has Been Appointed As The New Prime Minister Of Which Country?
Correct
Incorrect
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Question 22 of 25
22. Question
India’s First Inter-State Cheetah Conservation Corridor Is Being Established Between Which Two States?
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India’s 1st Inter-State Cheetah Conservation Corridor: Madhya Pradesh & Rajasthan
▪ Initiative Aim: To provide a safe and connected habitat for reintroduced cheetahs
▪ Total Area Covered: 17,000 sq. km❖ Corridor Connects –
1. Palpur Kuno National Park and Gandhi Sagar Sanctuary — MP
2. Mukundara Hills Tiger Reserve — RajasthanIncorrect
India’s 1st Inter-State Cheetah Conservation Corridor: Madhya Pradesh & Rajasthan
▪ Initiative Aim: To provide a safe and connected habitat for reintroduced cheetahs
▪ Total Area Covered: 17,000 sq. km❖ Corridor Connects –
1. Palpur Kuno National Park and Gandhi Sagar Sanctuary — MP
2. Mukundara Hills Tiger Reserve — Rajasthan -
Question 23 of 25
23. Question
Where Was India’s First AI-Powered Gold-Melting ATM Unveiled?
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Unveiled by: Goldsikka — Hyderabad Based Company
▪ Features: Gold — Buy/Sell, PurityIncorrect
Unveiled by: Goldsikka — Hyderabad Based Company
▪ Features: Gold — Buy/Sell, Purity -
Question 24 of 25
24. Question
Anthony Albanese Re Elected As the Prime Minister of Which Country?
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Incorrect
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Question 25 of 25
25. Question
Who Developed India’s First Genome-Edited Rice Varieties?
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India Developed 2 Genome Edited Rice Varieties
▪ Named — ‘DRR Dhan 100 (Kamala)’ & ‘Pusa DST Rice 1
▪ Aim: To increase production, and drought and salinity tolerance.
▪ Developed by — ICAR (Indian Council Of Agricultural Research)
▪ Technology Used: CRISPR-Cas9 genome-editing technology
▪ Genome Editing: Changing or correcting DNA (genes) of living organism — to get desired resultsIncorrect
India Developed 2 Genome Edited Rice Varieties
▪ Named — ‘DRR Dhan 100 (Kamala)’ & ‘Pusa DST Rice 1
▪ Aim: To increase production, and drought and salinity tolerance.
▪ Developed by — ICAR (Indian Council Of Agricultural Research)
▪ Technology Used: CRISPR-Cas9 genome-editing technology
▪ Genome Editing: Changing or correcting DNA (genes) of living organism — to get desired results