Daily Current Affairs Quiz: 18 May 2025

Test your knowledge with this Current Affairs Quiz based on May 2025 events, designed for competitive exams.

Choose the correct option for each question and submit to see your results.

1. What is India's rank in the World Press Freedom Index 2025?

a) 159th

b) 151st

c) 145th

d) 165th

India has improved its position in the World Press Freedom Index 2025, climbing to 151st among 180 nations from 159th in the previous year, indicating progress in media conditions.

2. Which country topped the World Press Freedom Index 2025?

a) Estonia

b) Netherlands

c) Norway

d) Finland

Norway topped the World Press Freedom Index 2025 due to its strong legal protections and diverse media environment.

3. According to the UN World Economic Situation and Prospects Report 2025, what is India's projected GDP growth rate for 2025?

a) 6.1%

b) 6.3%

c) 6.5%

d) 6.7%

The UN report projects India's economy to grow at 6.3% in 2025, making it the fastest-growing large economy.

4. Where was the Pushkar Kumbh Mela 2025 held?

a) Haridwar

b) Mana Village

c) Prayagraj

d) Nashik

The Pushkar Kumbh Mela 2025 was held at Keshav Prayag in Mana Village, Uttarakhand, at the confluence of the Alaknanda and Saraswati rivers.

5. Which terrorist group was linked to the Pahalgam attack on April 22, 2025?

a) Jaish-e-Mohammed

b) Lashkar-e-Taiba

c) The Resistance Front

d) Al-Qaeda

The Resistance Front (TRF), a front for Lashkar-e-Taiba, was linked to the Pahalgam attack, prompting India to seek its UNSC terror designation.

6. What is the name of Assam's policy launched on May 16, 2025, to combat human trafficking and witch-hunting?

a) Mission Shakti

b) Assam State Policy

c) Mission Vatsalya

d) Safe Assam Initiative

The Assam State Policy to Combat Human Trafficking and End Witch-Hunting was launched on May 16, 2025, focusing on prevention, rescue, rehabilitation, and prosecution.

7. What is the projected RBI surplus transfer to the government for FY 2024-25?

a) ₹1.5-2 lakh crore

b) ₹2-2.5 lakh crore

c) ₹2.5-3 lakh crore

d) ₹3-3.5 lakh crore

The RBI is projected to transfer a surplus of ₹2.5-3 lakh crore to the government for FY 2024-25, to be finalized in August 2025.

8. Where was the Indian Army's Exercise Teesta Prahar conducted in May 2025?

a) Rajasthan

b) West Bengal

c) Jammu & Kashmir

d) Arunachal Pradesh

Exercise Teesta Prahar was conducted at the Teesta Field Firing Range in West Bengal, focusing on modernisation and joint operations.

9. What was Neeraj Chopra's best throw at the Doha Diamond League 2025?

a) 89 oxygen.94 metres

b) 90.23 metres

c) 91.06 metres

d) 88.44 metres

Neeraj Chopra achieved a career-best throw of 90.23 metres at the Doha Diamond League 2025, breaching the 90-metre barrier.

10. Which yoga institute launched the Yoga for Young Minds campaign for IDY 2025?

a) Morarji Desai National Institute

b) Kaivalyadhama

c) Art of Living

d) Isha Foundation

Kaivalyadhama launched the Yoga for Young Minds campaign under the Yoga Unplugged initiative for International Day of Yoga 2025.

11. Which goods are exempt from DGFT's import restrictions from Bangladesh?

a) Readymade garments

b) Wooden furniture

c) Fish and LPG

d) Processed food

Fish, LPG, edible oil, and crushed stone are exempt from DGFT's import restrictions, allowing imports through all designated ports.

12. What is the name of DGTR's upcoming digital platform for trade remedy cases?

a) TradeGuard

b) E-Remedy

c) Not specified

d) TradeShield

The name of DGTR's upcoming digital platform for e-filing in trade remedy cases is not specified in the document.

13. What is the reward amount for the Energy Transitions Innovation Challenge (ENTICE)?

a) $250,000

b) $500,000

c) $750,000

d) $1,000,000

ENTICE offers up to $500,000 in rewards for innovative clean energy solutions under the DPIIT-GEAPP partnership.

14. How many senior defence officers participated in the IICA-DGR Certification Program in May 2025?

a) 20

b) 30

c) 40

d) 50

30 senior defence不知道 officers from all three services participated in the IICA-DGR Certification Program for Independent Directorship.

15. How many ASI monuments are listed as UNESCO World Heritage Sites?

a) 20

b) 26

c) 30

d) 35

ASI manages 3,698 monuments, of which 26 are listed as UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

16. What was the theme of the AI for Good Governance workshop in Tripura?

a) Driving Transparency, Efficiency & Impact

b) Digital Transformation in Governance

c) AI for Public Welfare

d) Ethical AI in Administration

The workshop was titled "AI for Good Governance: Driving Transparency, Efficiency & Impact," held on May 16, 2025, in Agartala.

17. What is the investment amount for the Integrated Aquapark in Kailashahar, Tripura?

a) ₹32.4 crore

b) ₹42.4 crore

c) ₹52.4 crore

d) ₹62.4 crore

The Integrated Aquapark in Kailashahar is funded with ₹42.4 crore under the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana.

18. What was the name of India's anti-terrorism operation targeting Jaish-e-Mohammed and Lashkar-e-Taiba?

a) Operation Shakti

b) Operation Sindoor

c) Operation Vijay

d) Operation Trident

Operation Sindoor targeted and destroyed the headquarters of Jaish-e-Mohammed and Lashkar-e-Taiba, 100 km inside Pakistan.

19. How many all-party delegations were announced to visit key nations under Operation Sindoor?

a) Five

b) Six

c) Seven

d) Eight

Seven all-party delegations were announced on May 17, 2025, to visit key partner countries to project India's zero-tolerance policy against terrorism.

20. What is the theme of the BRICS Energy Ministers Meeting in Brazil on May 19, 2025?

a) Sustainable Energy for All

b) Empowering Global South Cooperation

c) Energy Security and Innovation

d) Renewable Energy Transition

The theme is "Empowering Global South Cooperation for Inclusive and Sustainable Global Governance," focusing on energy security and sustainability.