1. President Droupadi Murmu invoked Article 143 to address which constitutional issue?
A) Delays in presidential elections
B) Governor delays in passing state bills
C) Judicial appointments
D) Lok Sabha dissolution
Answer: B) Governor delays in passing state bills
2. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh urged the IMF to reconsider a loan to Pakistan because:
A) Pakistan violated climate agreements
B) Funds might finance terror infrastructure
C) Pakistan defaulted on previous loans
D) IMF imposed unfair conditions
Answer: B) Funds might finance terror infrastructure
3. Which Indian bank sold a 20% stake to SMBC for ₹13,482 crore?
A) HDFC Bank
B) Yes Bank
C) IndusInd Bank
D) ICICI Bank
Answer: B) Yes Bank
4. The Sixth European Political Community Summit in Albania focused on:
A) Climate change
B) Democratic security and migration
C) Space exploration
D) Global tax reforms
Answer: B) Democratic security and migration
5. Which country’s delegation attended Russia-Ukraine peace talks in Istanbul?
A) Ukraine
B) France
C) Germany
D) United States
Answer: A) Ukraine
6. What is the prize pool for the 2023-25 World Test Championship Final?
A) $3.2 million
B) $5.76 million
C) ₹30 crore
D) ₹25.5 crore
Answer: B) $5.76 million
7. Which Turkish firm lost security clearance at Indian airports post-Operation Sindoor?
A) TAV Airports
B) Limak Holding
C) Turkish Aerospace Industries
D) Not specified in the article
Answer: D) Not specified in the article
8. Microsoft’s recent layoffs primarily targeted:
A) Entry-level engineers
B) Middle management
C) Marketing teams
D) Research divisions
Answer: B) Middle management
9. Which day is observed on May 17, 2025, as per the article?
A) World Environment Day
B) World Telecommunication Day
C) International Yoga Day
D) World Health Day
Answer: B) World Telecommunication Day
10. Which teams will compete in the UEFA Women’s Champions League Final?
A) Arsenal vs. Barcelona
B) Chelsea vs. Lyon
C) Bayern Munich vs. PSG
D) Real Madrid vs. Juventus
Answer: A) Arsenal vs. Barcelona
This quiz covers critical updates for competitive exams, emphasizing constitutional developments, international diplomacy, economic deals, and sports events. Regular practice of such MCQs enhances retention of current affairs crucial for UPSC, SSC, and banking exams.
