Current Affairs May Flashcards
(185 cards)
1
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What report did the Maharashtra CM release?
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A 100-day energy progress report outlining a 25-year vision.
2
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Which company partnered with top insurers to launch low-cost motor insurance?
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PhonePe.
3
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What is the partnership between HDFC Capital and Total Environment worth?
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Rs 1,300 crore.
4
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Until when has SEBI extended the ban on agri commodity derivatives?
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Until March 2026.
5
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Who was appointed as Executive Director of Canara Bank?
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S K Majumdar.
6
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What was the outcome of ISRO’s 101st mission?
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The mission failed due to a PSLV rocket malfunction minutes after launch.
7
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Who leads the Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia 2025 list from India?
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Gukesh, Ananya Panday, and Ishaan Khatter.
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Where was the Northeast Region’s first geothermal production well drilled?
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Dirang, Arunachal Pradesh
9
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What has the HP Government declared as India’s largest conservation reserve?
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Tsarap Chu CR
10
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Which organizations signed an MoU to boost ground-based SSA?
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ARIES-DST and IRDE-DRDO
11
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When did Union Minister Bhupender Yadav visit Nepal?
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From May 15 to 17, 2025
12
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How many people faced acute hunger in 2024 according to FAO’s GRFC 2025?
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Nearly 300 million
13
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How many MoUs did India and Maldives sign for projects under Indian grant assistance?
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13 MoUs
14
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Which bank did TCS partner with for digital banking modernization?
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Mongolia’s Khan Bank
15
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What deal did IndianOil UTT & JioStar sign to boost table tennis in India?
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A 3-year broadcast deal
16
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Who were featured in Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia 2025?
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94 Indians including Gukesh D, Ananya Pandey, and Ishaan Khatter
17
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What percentage of stake did IDBI Bank sell in PIPDIC to the Government of Puducherry?
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21.14%
18
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What was the outcome of ISRO’s PSLV-C61 mission?
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It failed due to a third-stage anomaly
19
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How many AI-satellites did China launch to build the world’s first supercomputer in orbit?
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12 AI-satellites
20
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Who won the 1st GCT at Superbet Chess Classic Romania 2025?
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Indian GM Praggnanandhaa
21
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Which championship title did India secure by defeating Bangladesh in 2025?
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SAFF U-19 Championship Title
22
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Who won the F1 Emilia Romagna Grand Prix 2025 title?
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Red Bull’s Max Verstappen
23
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Who passed away and was a Padma Bhushan and Padma Shri awardee?
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Dr. Saroj Ghose
24
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When is International Museum Day celebrated?
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May 18
25
When is World AIDS Vaccine Day celebrated?
May 18
26
When is International Day for Women in Maritime celebrated?
May 18
27
When is World Fair Play Day celebrated?
May 19
28
What has Haryana launched to tackle groundwater depletion?
AI-Powered Water Resource Atlas 2025
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2025 मध्ये G20 शिखर परिषद कोणत्या देशात पार पडली?
ब्राझील
30
14 एप्रिल 2025 रोजी बाबासाहेब आंबेडकर जयंती कोणत्या वर्धापन दिनानिमित्त साजरी झाली?
134 वी जयंती
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इंडिया पोस्ट पेमेंट्स बँकेचे नवे CEO कोण झाले?
विवेक देवांगन
32
'मिशन श्रमयोगी' योजना कोणत्या मंत्रालयाने सुरू केली?
कामगार व रोजगार मंत्रालय
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चालू आर्थिक वर्षासाठी (2025-26) भारताचा जीडीपी ग्रोथ रेट IMF ने किती टक्के अंदाज केला आहे?
6.8%
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2025 मध्ये 'वर्ल्ड प्रेस फ्रीडम डे' कधी साजरा केला गेला?
3 मे
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वंदे भारत एक्सप्रेस कोणत्या नवीन मार्गावर एप्रिल 2025 मध्ये सुरू झाली?
हैदराबाद – विशाखापट्टणम
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भारताने कोणत्या देशाशी एप्रिल 2025 मध्ये ‘ग्रीन हायड्रोजन पार्टनरशिप’ करार केला?
जर्मनी
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Which region in India has the Northeast Region's First Geothermal Production Well drilled?
Arunachal Pradesh (AR).
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Which state government declared 'Tsara Chu CR' as India's Largest Conservation Reserve?
Himachal Pradesh (HP) Govt.
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What type of agreement did ARIES-DST sign with IRDE-DRDO?
MoU to Boost Ground-based SSA.
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Which countries were involved in Union Minister Bhupender Yadav's visit from May 15 to 17, 2025?
Nepal.
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According to FAO's GRFC 2025, how many million people faced acute hunger in 2024?
Nearly 300 Million.
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How many MoUs did India and Maldives sign for projects under Indian grant assistance?
13 MoUs.
43
Which bank in Mongolia partnered with TCS for Digital Banking Modernisation?
Khan Bank.
44
Which companies signed a 3-Year Broadcast Deal to Boost Table Tennis in India?
IndianOil, UTT & JioStar.
45
Forbes Under 30 Asia 2025 featured how many Indians? Who were some of them mentioned?
Featured 94 Indians; Includes Gukesh D, Ananya Panday and Ishaan Khatter.
46
How much stake did IDBI Bank sell in PIPDIC to Govt of Puducherry?
Entire 21.14% stake for Rs.18.83 Crore.
47
Which ISRO mission failed due to a Third-Stage Anomaly?
ISRO's PSLV-C61 Mission carrying EOS-09 Satellite.
48
Which country launched 12 AI-Satellites to build the World's 1st Supercomputer in Orbit?
China.
49
Who won the 1st GCT at Superbet Chess Classic Romania 2025?
Indian GM Praggnanandhaa.
50
Who did India defeat to secure the SAFF U-19 Championship Title 2025?
Bangladesh.
51
Who won the Red Bull's Max Verstappen Won F1 Emilia Romagna Grand Prix 2025 Title?
Max Verstappen.
52
Who passed away, who was a Padma Bhushan and Padma Shri Awardee?
Dr. Saroj Ghose.
53
When is International Museum Day celebrated?
May 18.
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When is World AIDS Vaccine Day celebrated?
May 18.
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When is International Day for Women in Maritime celebrated?
May 18.
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When is World Fair Play Day celebrated?
May 19.
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Which state launched the AI-Powered Water Resource Atlas 2025 to Tackle Groundwater Depletion?
Haryana.
58
Which article of the Constitution did President Droupadi Murmu invoke to seek the Supreme Court's advisory opinion on the powers and conduct of Governors and the President in relation to State legislation?
Article 143
59
What is the significance of this Presidential Reference?
It seeks to resolve long-standing ambiguities regarding the discretionary powers of Governors and the President, and the limits of judicial intervention under Article 142.
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How many constitutional questions did President Murmu refer to the Supreme Court?
14
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What are some of the key questions raised in the Presidential Reference?
What are the Constitutional options before a Governor when a Bill is presented to him under Article 200 for assent?
Is the Governor bound by the aid and advice tendered by the Council of Ministers?
Is the exercise of Constitutional discretion by the Governor under Article 200 justiciable?
Can judicial orders impose timelines and manner of exercise of powers by the President under Article 201?
Is a law made by the State Legislature a law in force without the assent of the Governor?
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Which articles of the Constitution are discussed in the context of the Presidential Reference?
Articles 200, 201, 143, 142, 145(3), and 361
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Which Free Trade Agreement (FTA) negotiations have resumed?
India and the European Union (EU)
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What is the goal of these negotiations?
To achieve a comprehensive FTA by the end of 2025.
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What are the key objectives of the India-EU FTA negotiations?
Finalise the interim agreement as early as possible.
Enhance market access and reduce non-tariff barriers (NTBs).
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What is the significance of the India-EU FTA?
Will deepen economic integration between India and the 27-member EU bloc.
Addresses challenges posed by Trump-era protectionist tariffs and global trade uncertainty.
Boosts India's image as a reliable global trade partner.
67
Which body has issued directions to prevent paddy stubble burning in North India?
The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM)
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Which states are these directions applicable to?
Punjab, Haryana, and Uttar Pradesh
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What are some of the key directions issued by CAQM?
Formation of a Dedicated Parali Protection Force.
Mandatory Use of Paddy Straw Pellets/Briquettes in Brick Kilns.
Mapping of Each Farm to determine appropriate stubble management techniques.
Promotion of Ex-Situ Management Practices.
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Why is CAQM's directive significant?
Stubble burning is a primary contributor to hazardous air pollution in North India, and these directions aim to institutionalize preventive and sustainable agricultural practices.
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What is India's Total Fertility Rate (TFR) in 2021 according to the SRS report?
2.0
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Which state reported the highest TFR?
Bihar (3.0)
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Which states recorded the lowest TFR?
Delhi and West Bengal (1.4)
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What are some of the key highlights of the SRS 2021 report?
National average TFR: 2.0
Decline in 0-14 years population.
Rise in 15-59 years (working age group) population.
Increase in elderly population.
75
Who conducts the SRS survey?
Registrar General of India (RGI)
76
Where were India's first 3nm chip design centers inaugurated?
Noida and Bengaluru
77
Who inaugurated these centers?
Union Minister Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw
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Who set up these 3nm chip design centers?
Renesas Electronics India
79
What is India's approach to developing the semiconductor industry?
A holistic strategy that includes chip design, fabrication, ATMP (Assembly, Testing, Marking, and Packaging), and supply chain development.
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What is the strategic importance of these chip design centers?
They align with India's strategic interests and Indo-Japan collaboration and aim to build a self-reliant chip ecosystem.
81
Which companies are involved in the joint venture to establish a semiconductor assembly and packaging plant in Jewar, Uttar Pradesh?
HCL and Foxconn
82
What is the total investment in this project?
₹3,706 crore
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What is the plant's focus?
Chip assembly and packaging
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When is the plant expected to begin production?
2027
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What is the significance of this project?
Boosts India's semiconductor ecosystem and reduces dependence on foreign chips.
Supports Make in India and Digital India goals.
Generates local employment and develops UP as a manufacturing hub.
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Military Operation
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* Q: What is the name of the military operation launched by the Indian Armed Forces?
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* A: 'Operation Sindoor'
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* Q: Where were the precision strikes conducted?
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* A: Terrorist camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK)
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* Q: How many terror sites were targeted?
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* A: Nine
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* Q: What was the primary objective of 'Operation Sindoor'?
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* A: To neutralize terror infrastructure and re-establish deterrence
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India's Economy
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* Q: What is the IMF's projection for India's economy in 2025?
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* A: To become the world's fourth-largest economy
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* Q: Which country is India projected to overtake?
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* A: Japan
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* Q: What is the IMF's estimate for India's GDP in 2025?
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* A: $4.187 trillion
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Pulitzer Prizes 2025
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* Q: Which publication won the most Pulitzer Prizes in 2025?
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* A: The New York Times
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* Q: For what did Doug Mills of the NYT win a Pulitzer?
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* A: Breaking News Photography for capturing the assassination attempt on Donald Trump
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* Q: Which publication won the Pulitzer Prize for Breaking News Reporting?
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* A: The Washington Post
109
* Q: What was the Wall Street Journal's winning category and subject of investigation?
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* A: National Reporting
for investigating Elon Musk
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* Q: What was the focus of Reuters' Pulitzer Prize-winning investigation?
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* A: The "Fentanyl Express" and the opioid crisis
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India's Agricultural Advancement
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* Q: What groundbreaking achievement did India announce in agriculture?
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* A: Unveiling the world's first genome-edited rice varieties
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* Q: What are the names of the two new rice strains?
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* A: DRR Rice 100 (Kamla) and Pusa DST Rice 1
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* Q: What technology was used to develop these rice varieties?
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* A: CRISPR-Cas technology
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Lakkundi Monuments
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* Q: Where are the ancient group of temples and monuments located?
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* A: Lakkundi and surrounding areas in Karnataka
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* Q: Which dynasty built these temples?
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* A: Kalyana Chalukya (Western Chalukya)
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* Q: What is the current status of these monuments regarding UNESCO?
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* A: Being finalized for inclusion in UNESCO's tentative list of World Heritage Sites
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Jan Suraksha Schemes
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* Q: What is the anniversary being celebrated for the Jan Suraksha Schemes?
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* A: 10th anniversary
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* Q: When were the Jan Suraksha Schemes launched?
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* A: 9th May 2015
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* Q: How many beneficiaries are covered by these schemes?
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* A: Over 82 crore
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* Q: What are the names of the three schemes?
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* A: Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana (PMJJBY)
Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana (PMSBY)
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National Affairs
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* Q: What did Goldsikka unveil?
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* A: An Al-powered Gold-Melting ATM
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* Q: Which countries signed MoUs in May 2025?
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* A: India and Angola
141
* Q: What is the name of the unified digital platform to be launched by the Election Commission of India (ECI)?
142
* A: ECINET
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* Q: What was the objective of Operation Hawk 2025?
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* A: To target online child sexual exploitation networks
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* Q: Which new airports were approved in May 2025?
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* A: Greenfield airports in Kota (Rajasthan) and Puri (Odisha)
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* Q: What kind of drills did the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) instruct states to conduct?
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* A: Civil defence drills
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* Q: What has the Supreme Court of India done to increase transparency?
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* A: Published the assets of 21 judges
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* Q: What new financial instrument was listed on the National Stock Exchange (NSE)?
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* A: Mortgage-backed Pass Through Certificates (PTCs)
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* Q: What scheme has the Indian government launched for road accident victims?
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* A: The Cashless Treatment of Road Accident Victims Scheme
2025
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* Q: Where is the Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT) setting up an off-campus center?
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* A: GIFT City
Gujarat
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* Q: What is the focus of the NMCG's projects?
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* A: Ganga river rejuvenation
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* Q: Which Indian leader was honored by Russia?
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* A: Biju Patnaik
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* Q: What major decision was approved for five IITs?
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* A: An expansion project
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* Q: What new type of passport has India launched?
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* A: Chip-based e-passports
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* Q: What portal has the Indian government launched to promote metal recycling?
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* A: Non-Ferrous Metal Recycling Portal
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* Q: What kind of mock drill was conducted in Bengaluru?
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* A: Civil defence mock drill (Operation Abhyas)
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* Q: What type of visa has Vietnam announced to attract Indian visitors?
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* A: A 10-year Golden Visa
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* Q: Which Indian city was inducted into the WHO's Global Network of Age-friendly Cities and Communities (GNAFCC)?
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* A: Kozhikode
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* Q: Why did India temporarily shut the Kartarpur Corridor?
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* A: In response to military strikes under Operation Sindoor
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* Q: How many snow leopards are estimated to be in Ladakh?
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* A: 477
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* Q: What is the current maternal mortality rate (MMR) in India?
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* A: 93 per lakh live births
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* Q: What has India banned to combat antimicrobial resistance (AMR)?
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* A: The use of several medically important antimicrobials in the aquaculture industry
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States in the News
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* Q: Which state is developing India's first transmedia entertainment city?
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* A: Andhra Pradesh (Creator Land in Amaravati)
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* Q: Which state announced India's first Edu City?
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* A: Maharashtra (Navi Mumbai)
