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Daily Current Affairs Quiz: 18.05.2025

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Question 1

What is the new repo rate announced by the RBI in its latest policy meeting?
A) 5.75%
B) 6.00%
C) 6.25%
D) 6.50%
Answer: B) 6.00%


Question 2

Which Union Minister inaugurated projects worth ₹708 crore in Gujarat on 17.05.2025?
A) Nitin Gadkari
B) Amit Shah
C) Rajnath Singh
D) Piyush Goyal
Answer: B) Amit Shah


Question 3

On which date was free entry to ASI monuments announced for International Museum Day?
A) 17 May 2025
B) 18 May 2025
C) 19 May 2025
D) 20 May 2025
Answer: B) 18 May 2025


Question 4

Which team was eliminated from IPL 2025 after their match against RCB was washed out?
A) Mumbai Indians
B) Kolkata Knight Riders
C) Chennai Super Kings
D) Gujarat Titans
Answer: B) Kolkata Knight Riders


Question 5

Where did Praggnanandhaa win his first Grand Chess Tour title in May 2025?
A) Warsaw, Poland
B) Bucharest, Romania
C) Paris, France
D) Berlin, Germany
Answer: B) Bucharest, Romania


Question 6

Which country’s ammunition depot was struck by Ukrainian drones on 17.05.2025?
A) Belarus
B) Crimea
C) Georgia
D) Kazakhstan
Answer: B) Crimea


Question 7

What is the projected GDP growth rate for India in FY 2025–26, as per the RBI?
A) 6.0%
B) 6.5%
C) 7.0%
D) 7.5%
Answer: B) 6.5%


Question 8

Which sector contributed over 50% of India’s merchandise exports in FY 2024–25?
A) Textiles
B) Pharmaceuticals
C) Engineering Goods
D) Electronics
Answer: C) Engineering Goods


Question 9

Which day was observed globally on 17.05.2025?
A) World Health Day
B) World Telecommunication Day
C) Earth Day
D) World Tourism Day
Answer: B) World Telecommunication Day


Question 10

What is the RBI’s projected dividend transfer to the government for FY25?
A) ₹1.5 lakh crore
B) ₹2.5 lakh crore
C) ₹3.0 lakh crore
D) ₹3.5 lakh crore
Answer: C) ₹3.0 lakh crore