1. What was the name of the Indian military operation conducted against terror hubs in Pakistan and PoK on 09.05.2025?
A) Operation Vijay
B) Operation Sindoor
C) Operation Shakti
D) Operation Trident
Answer: B) Operation Sindoor
2. Which major sporting event was suspended by the BCCI due to security concerns arising from escalating India-Pakistan tensions?
A) Pro Kabaddi League
B) Indian Super League
C) Indian Premier League (IPL)
D) Ranji Trophy
Answer: C) Indian Premier League (IPL)
3. Who was elected as the first American Pope in the history of the Catholic Church in May 2025?
A) Cardinal Timothy Dolan
B) Cardinal Robert Prevost
C) Cardinal Sean O’Malley
D) Cardinal Joseph Tobin
Answer: B) Cardinal Robert Prevost
4. The Reserve Bank of India is expected to transfer what approximate amount as dividend to the government in May 2025?
A) ₹1.5-2.0 trillion
B) ₹2.5-3.5 trillion
C) ₹4.0-5.0 trillion
D) ₹1.0-1.5 trillion
Answer: B) ₹2.5-3.5 trillion
5. Which examination’s city intimation slip was released by the National Testing Agency on May 7, 2025, with exams scheduled from May 13?
A) JEE Main
B) NEET UG
C) CUET UG
D) CAT
Answer: C) CUET UG
6. Who presided over the emergency security meetings at the Prime Minister’s residence following the India-Pakistan escalation?
A) President of India
B) National Security Advisor
C) Chief of Defense Staff
D) Prime Minister of India
Answer: D) Prime Minister of India
7. Which country held its 80th Victory Day Parade on May 9, 2025, showcasing attack drones for the first time?
A) France
B) United States
C) China
D) Russia
Answer: D) Russia
8. What was the year-on-year retail inflation rate in India for March 2025, marking a six-year low?
A) 5.2%
B) 4.6%
C) 3.34%
D) 6.1%
Answer: C) 3.34%
9. Which Indian state topped the medal tally in the ongoing Khelo India Youth Games as of May 9, 2025?
A) Karnataka
B) Rajasthan
C) Maharashtra
D) Haryana
Answer: C) Maharashtra
10. The Supreme Court demoted a Deputy Collector to Tahsildar for defying the High Court’s orders in which state?
A) Uttar Pradesh
B) Andhra Pradesh
C) Tamil Nadu
D) Kerala
Answer: B) Andhra Pradesh
