Current Affairs Question & answer

National Affairs

1. Which initiative was recently launched by Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal to promote maritime heritage and honor seafarers in India?  by Current Affairs Question & answer

   A. Sagar Samriddhi
   B. Sagar Mein Samman
   C. Samudra Shakti
   D. Bharat Maritime Mission

   Answer: B. Sagar Mein Samman

2. India is planning to implement stricter regulations on companies with foreign ownership. What is the proposed classification for such companies?

   A. Foreign-Invested Entities
   B. Foreign-Owned and Controlled Entities (FOCE)
   C. Foreign-Managed Corporations
   D. Overseas-Controlled Enterprises

   Answer: B. Foreign-Owned and Controlled Entities (FOCE)

3. Which Indian state has announced the shutdown of liquor shops on May 21, 2025, in protest against repeated hikes in excise duties and license fees?

   A. Tamil Nadu
   B. Karnataka
   C. Maharashtra
   D. Kerala

   Answer: B. Karnataka

4. India is considering measures to restrict Pakistan’s water supply from which river system following a deadly attack in Indian Kashmir? by Current Affairs Question & answer

   A. Ganges River
   B. Brahmaputra River
   C. Indus River
   D. Yamuna River

   Answer: C. Indus River

5. Which Indian minister is on a diplomatic mission to Europe to strengthen relations and discuss issues like terrorism and trade?

   A. Rajnath Singh
   B. S. Jaishankar
   C. Nirmala Sitharaman
   D. Piyush Goyal

   Answer: B. S. Jaishankar

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International Affairs

6. Which country won the Badminton World Federation (BWF) Sudirman Cup 2025?

   A. Japan
   B. Vietnam
   C. China
   D. India

   Answer: C. China

7. Which country has launched chip-based electronic passports to enhance travel security in May 2025?

   A. India
   B. Nepal
   C. Myanmar
   D. Sri Lanka

   Answer: A. India

8. Which two countries jointly announced the discovery of a new subtype of Maturity-Onset Diabetes of the Young (MODY) in May 2025?

   A. India and China
   B. India and the United States of America (USA)
   C. India and France
   D. Russia and China

   Answer: B. India and the United States of America (USA)

9. Songar drones are armed Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) developed by which country?

   A. Israel
   B. Turkey
   C. Russia
   D. India

   Answer: B. Turkey

10. Which country is responsible for implementing the Credit Guarantee Scheme for Startups (CGSS)?

    A. Reserve Bank of India
    B. Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI)
    C. National Credit Guarantee Trustee Company Limited (NCGTC)
    D. NITI Aayog

    Answer: C. National Credit Guarantee Trustee Company Limited (NCGTC)

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Economy & Finance

11. India’s central bank has proposed relaxing rules for lenders investing in Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs). What is the proposed cap for a single regulated entity’s investment in a given AIF scheme? by Current Affairs Question & answer

    A. 5%
    B. 10%
    C. 15%
    D. 20%

    Answer: B. 10%

12. Under the new draft guidelines, what is the total investment cap by all lenders in a given AIF scheme?

    A. 10%
    B. 15%
    C. 20%
    D. 25%

    Answer: B. 15%

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Environment & Infrastructure

13. India has experienced a rapid expansion of its airport infrastructure, leading to several underutilized airports. What term is used to describe these airports?

    A. Ghost Airports
    B. Silent Terminals
    C. Phantom Runways
    D. Idle Hubs

    Answer: A. Ghost Airports

14. Which airport is cited as an example of a “ghost airport” due to low demand and minimal flight operations?

    A. Hisar Airport
    B. Kushinagar Airport
    C. Kannur International Airport
    D. Pakyong Airport

    Answer: A. Hisar Airport

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Science & Technology

15. Which Indian Naval Ship (INS) participated in the International Maritime Defence Exhibition (IMDEX) Asia 2025?

    A. INS Dhiraj
    B. INS Sahas
    C. INS Kaveri
    D. INS Kiltan

    Answer: D. INS Kiltan

16. The High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) is developed by which country?

    A. United States
    B. France
    C. Israel
    D. Russia

    Answer: A. United States

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Miscellaneous

17. Bhoramdeo Wildlife Sanctuary is located in which Indian state? by Current Affairs Question & answer

    A. Maharashtra
    B. Bihar
    C. Chhattisgarh
    D. Tamil Nadu

    Answer: C. Chhattisgarh

18. The United Nations Forum on Forests (UNFF) was established by which organization?

    A. United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
    B. United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC)
    C. United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
    D. World Bank

    Answer: B. United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC)