Question 1
Who was elected as the first American Pope, choosing the name Leo XIV?
A) Cardinal Timothy Dolan
B) Cardinal Robert Prevost
C) Cardinal Sean O’Malley
D) Cardinal Daniel DiNardo
Answer: B) Cardinal Robert Prevost
Question 2
Which countries recently accused each other of drone attacks along the Line of Control?
A) India and China
B) India and Pakistan
C) Russia and Ukraine
D) Iran and Israel
Answer: B) India and Pakistan
Question 3
Why was the IPL 2025 match between Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals canceled?
A) Player injury
B) Air raid alerts in Jammu and Pathankot
C) Heavy rainfall
D) Stadium maintenance
Answer: B) Air raid alerts in Jammu and Pathankot
Question 4
What annual growth rate did Deloitte forecast for India in FY 2025–26?
A) 5.8%–6.2%
B) 6.3%–6.5%
C) 6.5%–6.7%
D) 7.0%–7.5%
Answer: C) 6.5%–6.7%
Question 5
Which Chinese leader visited Moscow for Victory Day celebrations?
A) Xi Jinping
B) Li Qiang
C) Wang Yi
D) Li Keqiang
Answer: A) Xi Jinping
Question 6
Which Indian bank recently reduced home loan rates by 40 basis points?
A) SBI
B) Bank of Baroda
C) HDFC Bank
D) ICICI Bank
Answer: B) Bank of Baroda
Question 7
What was the primary reason for the Sensex’s 412-point decline on 08.05.2025?
A) Global recession
B) Geopolitical tensions
C) RBI policy changes
D) Corporate scandals
Answer: B) Geopolitical tensions
Question 8
Which day is observed globally on May 8 to honor humanitarian efforts?
A) World Health Day
B) World Red Cross Day
C) World Environment Day
D) World Malaria Day
Answer: B) World Red Cross Day
Question 9
Which country’s Foreign Minister offered mediation in India-Pakistan tensions?
A) Russia
B) Iran
C) China
D) Saudi Arabia
Answer: B) Iran
Question 10
What is the theme of Operation Sindoor discussed in the all-party meeting?
A) Economic reforms
B) Border security
C) Healthcare initiatives
D) Agricultural subsidies
Answer: B) Border security
Scorecard:
10/10: Excellent! You’re exam-ready.
7–9/10: Good grasp – revise weaker areas.
Below 7: Focus on daily updates and key events.
