Test your knowledge with these 10 MCQs based on events from 20.05.2025: The Ministry of Home Affairs set a deadline for states to verify credentials of suspected illegal immigrants. What is the deadline? a) 15 days b) 30 days c) 45 days d) 60 days Answer: b) 30 days Which state government launched a crackdown…
1. Which country recently announced the entry of the first humanitarian aid trucks into Gaza? a) Egypt b) Israel c) Jordan d) Turkey Answer: b) Israel 2. Former US President Joe Biden revealed he was diagnosed with which medical condition? a) Lung cancer b) Aggressive prostate cancer c) Parkinson’s disease d) Heart disease Answer: b)…
International Affairs Israel-Gaza Conflict: Israel announced on May 19 that the first humanitarian aid trucks have entered Gaza. The country will allow “minimal aid” into the region while intensifying air and ground operations in Gaza’s second-largest city. Former US President’s Health Crisis: Former President Joe Biden revealed on May 19 that he has been diagnosed…
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:…
National News RBI Cuts Repo Rate to 6%: The Reserve Bank of India reduced the repo rate by 25 basis points to 6% to boost economic growth. GDP is projected to grow at 6.5% for FY 2025–26. The central bank shifted its policy stance to “accommodative,” signaling potential future rate cuts. Amit Shah Inaugurates Projects…
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…
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…
