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)…
National Affairs Politics and Governance President Droupadi Murmu invoked Article 143 to seek Supreme Court’s opinion on Governor delays in passing bills. This rare constitutional move aims to address the ongoing friction between state governments and governors regarding bill approvals. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh reviewed border security in Srinagar following the recent ceasefire with Pakistan….
1. Who was appointed as the new UPSC Chairman on 16.05.2025? a) Preeti Sudan b) Ajay Kumar c) Bhushan Ramakrishna Gavai d) Droupadi Murmu Answer: b) Ajay Kumar 2. What is India’s retail inflation rate for April 2025? a) 3.16% b) 0.85% c) 6.25% d) 6.00% Answer: a) 3.16% 3. Which country signed a $142…
National Affairs Governance and Politics India Reaffirms Arunachal Pradesh Status: India strongly condemned China’s attempts to rename places in Arunachal Pradesh, calling these efforts “preposterous” and reaffirming that Arunachal Pradesh is an integral and permanent part of India. New UPSC Chairman: Ajay Kumar, former defense secretary, has been appointed as the new chairman of the…
Q1. Who was sworn in as the 52nd Chief Justice of India on 14.05.2025? a) Justice Sanjiv Khanna b) Justice K.G. Balakrishnan c) Justice Bhushan Ramakrishna Gavai d) Justice D.Y. Chandrachud Answer: c) Justice Bhushan Ramakrishna Gavai Q2. Which operation is associated with India’s response to the Pahalgam terror attack? a) Operation Blue Star b)…
National Affairs New Chief Justice of India Justice Bhushan Ramakrishna Gavai was sworn in as the 52nd Chief Justice of India on 14.05.2025. He succeeded Justice Sanjiv Khanna after his appointment was confirmed by the Ministry of Law and Justice. Justice Gavai is the first Buddhist to hold the position of CJI and only the…
1. What was the retail inflation rate in India for April 2025? A) 3.34% B) 3.16% C) 2.92% D) 1.78% Answer: B) 3.16% 2. How many terror launchpads were destroyed during Operation Sindoor? A) 7 B) 9 C) 12 D) 14 Answer: B) 9 3. Which Indian minister inaugurated the Bharat Bodh Kendra in New…
National Affairs India-Pakistan Relations Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed soldiers at Adampur Airbase in Punjab, stating that India demonstrated its strength by giving a strong response not only to terrorists but also to the Pakistani army that supports them. The Airports Authority of India announced reopening of 32 airports across northern and western India that…
1. Which Indian festival celebrated on May 12, 2025, marks Gautama Buddha’s birth, enlightenment, and death? A) Diwali B) Buddha Purnima C) Mahavir Jayanti D) Gurpurab Answer: B) Buddha Purnima 2. What was commemorated on National Technology Day (May 11, 2025)? A) ISRO’s Mars Mission B) Pokhran Nuclear Tests C) Digital India Launch D) First…
National Affairs Buddha Purnima Celebrations Across India: Buddha Purnima was celebrated with great fervor across India on May 12, 2025. The day marks the birth, enlightenment, and death of Gautama Buddha. Special prayers and ceremonies were held at major Buddhist sites including Bodh Gaya, Sarnath, and Kushinagar. National Technology Day Observed: India observed National Technology…
