Daily Current Affairs Quiz – 29.05.2025

India is projected to overtake which country to become the world’s fourth-largest economy by nominal GDP in 2025?
a) Germany
b) Japan
c) United Kingdom
d) France
Answer: b) Japan [Source: National Economic Data]

What is the stipulated tax rate on cryptocurrency earnings in India as flagged by the Supreme Court in May 2025?
a) 20%
b) 15% + 1% TDS
c) 30% + 1% TDS
d) 25%
Answer: c) 30% + 1% TDS [Source: Judicial Updates]

Which expressway recently conducted round-the-clock fighter jet landing tests, becoming India’s first operational expressway airstrip?
a) Mumbai-Pune Expressway
b) Ganga Expressway
c) Delhi-Meerut Expressway
d) Chennai-Bengaluru Expressway
Answer: b) Ganga Expressway [Source: Defense News]

Who was appointed as the new Executive Chairman of NALSA in May 2025?
a) Justice B R Gavai
b) Justice Surya Kant
c) Justice D Y Chandrachud
d) Justice Hima Kohli
Answer: b) Justice Surya Kant [Source: Legal Appointments]

The IMF’s 2025 growth projection for India’s GDP in FY26 is:
a) 5.8%
b) 6.2%
c) 7.1%
d) 6.5%
Answer: b) 6.2% [Source: IMF Report]

Which country declared a province-wide emergency due to wildfires in May 2025?
a) Canada
b) Australia
c) United States
d) Brazil
Answer: a) Canada [Source: International Disasters]

What percentage stipend hike was recommended for apprentices under NAPS and NATS schemes in May 2025?
a) 25%
b) 36%
c) 40%
d) 18%
Answer: b) 36% [Source: Labour Ministry]

Which event marked Neeraj Chopra’s participation in May 2025?
a) Asian Athletics Championship
b) Diamond League Series
c) Neeraj Chopra Classic
d) Rome Open
Answer: c) Neeraj Chopra Classic [Source: Sports News]

The US paused student visa interviews for which group in May 2025?
a) Postgraduate researchers
b) Undergraduate applicants
c) Indian students
d) All international students
Answer: d) All international students [Source: Immigration Policy]

Which day was observed globally on May 28, 2025, to promote elderly wellness?
a) World Health Day
b) National Senior Health & Fitness Day
c) International Yoga Day
d) Red Cross Day
Answer: b) National Senior Health & Fitness Day [Source: Health Observances]