Current Affairs MCQs – May 30, 2025

Current Affairs MCQs – May 30, 2025

1. When is Hindi Journalism Day celebrated annually?
   A) May 29
   B) May 30
   C) May 31
   D) June 1
   Answer: B) May 30
   Explanation: Hindi Journalism Day commemorates the publication of the first Hindi newspaper, Udant Martand, on May 30, 1826, by Jugal Kishore Shukla.

2. Which institution released the report titled “Designing a Policy for Medium Enterprises”?
   A) RBI
   B) NITI Aayog
   C) Ministry of MSME
   D) ASSOCHAM
   Answer: B) NITI Aayog
   Explanation: NITI Aayog released this report to provide strategic policy recommendations for medium enterprises in India.

3. Which state hosted the National AYUSH Mission (NAM) Conference 2025?
   A) Gujarat
   B) Kerala
   C) Maharashtra
   D) Tamil Nadu
   Answer: C) Maharashtra
   Explanation: The NAM Conference was held at Kaivalyadhama in Lonavala, Maharashtra, focusing on integrating traditional Indian medicine systems into mainstream healthcare.

4. Which country is set to host the Asian Games 2026?  by Current Affairs MCQs – May 30, 2025
   A) China
   B) Japan
   C) South Korea
   D) India
   Answer: B) Japan
   Explanation: The Asian Games 2026 will be held in Aichi and Nagoya, Japan, marking the third time Japan hosts the event.

5. What is the name of the new portal introduced by the government to monitor food storage depots in real-time?
   A) e-Grain
   B) FoodTrack
   C) Bhookha
   D) Not specified
   Answer: D) Not specified
   Explanation: The specific name of the portal was not provided in the available sources.

6. Which country topped the Global Terrorism Index 2025? by Current Affairs MCQs – May 30, 2025
   A) Pakistan
   B) Syria
   C) Burkina Faso
   D) Afghanistan
   Answer: C) Burkina Faso
   Explanation: According to the Global Terrorism Index 2025, Burkina Faso is the most affected country by terrorism.

7. Who was awarded the Pritzker Architecture Prize in 2025?
   A) Zaha Hadid
   B) Bjarke Ingels
   C) Liu Jiakun
   D) Norman Foster
   Answer: C) Liu Jiakun
   Explanation: Liu Jiakun received the 2025 Pritzker Architecture Prize for his contributions to contemporary architecture.

8. Which Indian mountaineer achieved the feat of scaling Mt. Everest and Mt. Lhotse twice in one season?
   A) Arjun Vajpai
   B) Satyadeep Gupta
   C) Bachendri Pal
   D) Tenzing Norgay
   Answer: B) Satyadeep Gupta
   Explanation: Satyadeep Gupta became the first person to scale both Mt. Everest and Mt. Lhotse twice in a single season.

9. Which Indian city recorded a temperature of 52.9°C on May 29, 2024, which was later clarified by IMD?
   A) Jaipur
   B) Mungeshpur, Delhi
   C) Nagpur
   D) Ahmedabad
   Answer: B) Mungeshpur, Delhi
   Explanation: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) clarified that the extreme temperature reading could be due to a sensor error or local factors.

10. Which missile system was successfully tested from the Su-30 MK-I platform?
    A) BrahMos
    B) RudraM-II
    C) Akash
    D) Nag
    Answer: B) RudraM-II
    Explanation: The indigenously-developed solid-propelled air-launched missile system, RudraM-II, was successfully tested from the Su-30 MK-I platform.

11. Who was named the United Nations Military Gender Advocate of the Year for 2023?
    A) Major Suman Gawani
    B) Major Radhika Sen
    C) Major Antonio Guterres
    D) Major Ruchira Kamboj
    Answer: B) Major Radhika Sen
    Explanation: Major Radhika Sen was recognized for her outstanding contributions to gender equality in peacekeeping operations.

12. Which Indian bank was added to the list of Domestic Systemically Important Banks (D-SIBs) by RBI in 2025?
    A) Axis Bank
    B) ICICI Bank
    C) Punjab National Bank
    D) Bank of Baroda
    Answer: B) ICICI Bank
    Explanation: The Reserve Bank of India designated ICICI Bank as a Domestic Systemically Important Bank in 2025.

13. Which Indian institution plans to launch its first student satellite ‘Thaparsat’ to monitor pollution in North India?
    A) IIT Delhi
    B) Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology
    C) BITS Pilani
    D) NIT Trichy
    Answer: B) Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology
    Explanation: TIET is set to submit a proposal to ISRO for launching ‘Thaparsat’ aimed at monitoring pollution levels in North India.

14. Which Indian company signed a deal with Russia’s Rosneft to purchase oil in roubles?
    A) Indian Oil Corporation
    B) Bharat Petroleum
    C) Reliance Industries
    D) Hindustan Petroleum
    Answer: C) Reliance Industries
    Explanation: Reliance Industries entered into a one-year deal with Rosneft to acquire at least 3 million barrels of oil per month in roubles.

15. What is the name of the RBI’s new portal for regulatory approvals?  by Current Affairs MCQs – May 30, 2025
    A) FinTrack
    B) PRAVAAH
    C) RegConnect
    D) RBI Direct
    Answer: B) PRAVAAH
    Explanation: PRAVAAH is a secure, centralized platform launched by RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das for seeking regulatory approvals.

16. Which Indian state introduced a new agricultural policy in August 2024 to boost productivity and food security?
    A) Maharashtra
    B) Punjab
    C) Odisha
    D) West Bengal
    Answer: C) Odisha
    Explanation: Odisha introduced a new agricultural policy focusing on enhancing productivity and ensuring food security.

17. Which country successfully tested a hypersonic missile on August 26, 2024?
    A) Russia
    B) United States
    C) India
    D) China
    Answer: C) India
    Explanation: India successfully tested a hypersonic missile, showcasing advancements in defense technology.

18. Which Indian city was announced as the host for the upcoming G20 Summit in 2024?
    A) Mumbai
    B) New Delhi
    C) Bengaluru
    D) Hyderabad
    Answer: B) New Delhi
    Explanation: New Delhi was selected to host the G20 Summit, emphasizing India’s growing role in global affairs.

19. Which international organization released a report in August 2024 highlighting urbanization challenges in India?
    A) World Bank
    B) United Nations
    C) IMF
    D) WHO
    Answer: B) United Nations
    Explanation: The United Nations released a report addressing the challenges posed by rapid urbanization in India.

20. Which state in India signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Bhasini in January 2025?
    A) Tripura
    B) Assam
    C) Nagaland
    D) Mizoram
    Answer: B) Assam
    Explanation: Assam became the first North Eastern state to sign an MoU with Bhasini, focusing on language technology development.     by Current Affairs MCQs – May 30, 2025