Weekly Current Affairs Quiz: 20 May 2025

Test your knowledge with this Current Affairs Quiz based on the latest updates from May 2025, designed for competitive exams like UPSC, SSC, Banking, and more. Challenge yourself with 50 questions covering key events, appointments, awards, and policies!

1. Who was sworn in as the 52nd Chief Justice of India on November 24, 2024?

Sanjiv Khanna
Bhushan Ramkrishna Gavai
D.Y. Chandrachud
U.U. Lalit

Answer: Bhushan Ramkrishna Gavai. Justice Gavai was sworn in as the 52nd Chief Justice of India on November 24, 2024, at Rashtrapati Bhavan, marking a historic milestone as the first Buddhist to hold this position. His notable rulings include the abrogation of Article 370 and the electoral bonds scheme.

2. What significant milestone does Justice B.R. Gavai represent as Chief Justice of India?

First Dalit Chief Justice
First Buddhist Chief Justice
Youngest Chief Justice
First Female Chief Justice

Answer: First Buddhist Chief Justice. Justice B.R. Gavai is the first Buddhist to hold the position of Chief Justice of India, sworn in on November 24, 2024, bringing a unique perspective to the judiciary.

3. Which case was NOT a significant ruling by Justice B.R. Gavai?

Article 370 abrogation
Electoral bonds scheme
Manish Sisodia bail case
Demonetization case

Answer: Demonetization case. Justice Gavai was part of benches that ruled on the abrogation of Article 370, the electoral bonds scheme, and the Manish Sisodia bail case, but not the demonetization case.

4. Who administered the oath to Dr. Ajay Kumar as UPSC Chairman on May 15, 2025?

Rajesh Aggarwal
Lt. Gen. Raj Shukla
Vibhu Nayar
Amit Shah

Answer: Lt. Gen. Raj Shukla. Dr. Ajay Kumar took the oath as UPSC Chairman on May 15, 2025, administered by Lt. Gen. Raj Shukla (Retd.), the senior-most member of the Commission.

5. What is Dr. Ajay Kumar’s academic background?

B.Tech from IIT Delhi, M.S. from Stanford
B.Tech from IIT Kanpur, M.S. and Ph.D. from University of Minnesota
B.A. from Delhi University, Ph.D. from Oxford
B.Sc. from BHU, M.Tech from IIT Madras

Answer: B.Tech from IIT Kanpur, M.S. and Ph.D. from University of Minnesota. Dr. Ajay Kumar holds a B.Tech in Electrical Engineering from IIT Kanpur, an M.S. in Applied Economics, and a Ph.D. in Business Administration from the University of Minnesota.

6. Which initiative was NOT pioneered by Dr. Ajay Kumar?

Jeevan Pramaan
myGov
Ayushman Bharat
Pragati

Answer: Ayushman Bharat. Dr. Ajay Kumar pioneered Jeevan Pramaan, myGov, and Pragati, but Ayushman Bharat is a healthcare initiative not associated with him.

7. Who received the 58th Jnanpith Award on May 16, 2025?

Gulzar
Jagadguru Rambhadracharya
Both Gulzar and Rambhadracharya
None of the above

Answer: Jagadguru Rambhadracharya. The 58th Jnanpith Award was conferred on Jagadguru Rambhadracharya on May 16, 2025, by President Droupadi Murmu. Gulzar was also honored but could not attend.

8. What is the significance of the Jnanpith Award?

Recognizes scientific achievements
Honors contributions to Indian literature
Awards sports excellence
Recognizes social service

Answer: Honors contributions to Indian literature. The Jnanpith Award, established in 1965, is one of India’s highest literary honors, recognizing exceptional contributions to literature in Indian languages.

9. Which organization received the BIS IS 15700:2018 certification on May 16, 2025?

CGST Delhi North Commissionerate
CGST Delhi South Commissionerate
Reserve Bank of India
Indian Institute of Astrophysics

Answer: CGST Delhi South Commissionerate. On May 16, 2025, the CGST Delhi South Commissionerate was awarded the BIS IS 15700:2018 certification for excellence in public service delivery.

10. What does the BIS IS 15700:2018 certification emphasize?

Environmental sustainability
Customer satisfaction and transparency
Technological innovation
Financial profitability

Answer: Customer satisfaction and transparency. The BIS IS 15700:2018 certification emphasizes customer satisfaction, legal compliance, and continuous improvement in public service delivery.

11. What was the purpose of the commemorative stamp released on May 16, 2025?

Celebrate 100 years of ISRO
Mark 125 years of Kodaikanal Solar Observatory
Honor the National Quantum Mission
Commemorate the Jnanpith Award

Answer: Mark 125 years of Kodaikanal Solar Observatory. The Department of Posts released a stamp on May 16, 2025, to celebrate 125 years of the Kodaikanal Solar Observatory, India’s oldest solar research center.

12. When was the Kodaikanal Solar Observatory established?

April 1, 1899
March 15, 1905
June 10, 1875
January 1, 1920

Answer: April 1, 1899. The Kodaikanal Solar Observatory, located in Tamil Nadu, was established on April 1, 1899, and is operated by the Indian Institute of Astrophysics.

13. What is the expected surplus transfer by RBI to the government for FY 2024-25?

₹1-1.5 lakh crore
₹2.5-3 lakh crore
₹3.5-4 lakh crore
₹0.5-1 lakh crore

Answer: ₹2.5-3 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.

14. Under which section of the RBI Act is the RBI exempt from income tax?

Section 47
Section 48
Section 45
Section 50

Answer: Section 48. The RBI enjoys tax-exempt status under Section 48 of the RBI Act, 1934, freeing it from income and wealth tax.

15. What is the deadline for regulated entities to report digital lending apps to RBI’s CIMS portal?

June 15, 2025
July 1, 2025
May 1, 2025
August 15, 2025

Answer: June 15, 2025. Regulated entities must report their digital lending apps to the RBI’s Centralised Information Management System (CIMS) portal by June 15, 2025.

16. What is the purpose of the RBI’s new digital lending regulations?

Increase loan interest rates
Enhance transparency and accountability
Restrict digital lending apps
Promote offline lending

Answer: Enhance transparency and accountability. The RBI’s new digital lending regulations aim to promote transparency, curb unethical practices, and build borrower trust.

17. Who chaired the meeting to review cybersecurity in banks amid border tensions?

Nirmala Sitharaman
Amit Shah
Rajesh Aggarwal
Jyotiraditya Scindia

Answer: Nirmala Sitharaman. Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman held a high-level meeting to review cybersecurity and operational readiness of banks amid border tensions.

18. Which agency upgraded India’s sovereign credit rating to BBB in May 2025?

Moody’s
S&P Global
Morningstar DBRS
Fitch Ratings

Answer: Morningstar DBRS. Morningstar DBRS upgraded India’s Long-Term Foreign and Local Currency Issuer Ratings to BBB with a Stable outlook in May 2025.

19. What is the duration of the stakeholder feedback window in RBI’s new consultative framework?

14 days
21 days
30 days
7 days

Answer: 21 days. The RBI’s new consultative framework provides a 21-day window for stakeholders to submit feedback on draft regulations.

20. Which organization was granted SRO status by RBI to oversee fixed income and derivatives sectors?

SEBI
FIMMDA
IRDAI
AMFI

Answer: FIMMDA. The Fixed Income Money Market and Derivatives Association of India (FIMMDA) was granted self-regulatory organization (SRO) status by the RBI.

21. When was the PM-JANMAN initiative launched?

Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas 2023
Republic Day 2024
Independence Day 2022
Gandhi Jayanti 2023

Answer: Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas 2023. The PM-JANMAN initiative was launched on Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas in 2023 to uplift Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs).

22. Where was the All-India Convention on PM-JANMAN held on May 16, 2025?

Mumbai
Dr. Ambedkar International Centre, New Delhi
Bengaluru
Guwahati

Answer: Dr. Ambedkar International Centre, New Delhi. The All-India Convention on PM-JANMAN was held on May 16, 2025, at the Dr. Ambedkar International Centre in New Delhi.

23. What is a key intervention under PM-JANMAN?

Urban housing projects
Pucca houses for PVTGs
Digital banking expansion
Industrial development

Answer: Pucca houses for PVTGs. A key intervention under PM-JANMAN includes sanctioning and constructing pucca houses for Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups.

24. Who hosted the meeting on indigenous quantum technologies on May 6, 2025?

CSIR-NPL
ISRO
DRDO
IIT Madras

Answer: CSIR-NPL. The CSIR-National Physical Laboratory hosted the Focused Interaction Meeting on Indigenous Approaches to Quantum Technologies on May 6, 2025.

25. What is the goal of the National Quantum Mission launched in April 2023?

Develop renewable energy sources
Position India as a global quantum technology leader
Enhance space exploration
Improve agricultural productivity

Answer: Position India as a global quantum technology leader. The National Quantum Mission, launched in April 2023, aims to make India a global leader in quantum technology by fostering innovation and standardization.

26. What was the theme of the Inclusive India Summit held on May 15, 2025?

Digital inclusion for Divyangjan
Economic empowerment of women
Rural infrastructure development
Environmental sustainability

Answer: Digital inclusion for Divyangjan. The Inclusive India Summit on May 15, 2025, focused on promoting digital inclusion and accessibility for persons with disabilities (Divyangjan).

27. How many MoUs were signed during the Inclusive India Summit 2025?

Two
Three
Four
Five

Answer: Three. Three MoUs were signed during the Inclusive India Summit on May 15, 2025, to promote accessibility and inclusion for Divyangjan.

28. What is the Bharat 6G Vision’s target year for making India a global 6G leader?

2028
2030
2035
2047

Answer: 2030. The Bharat 6G Vision, launched on March 23, 2023, aims to position India as a global 6G leader by 2030.

29. Who announced the Rising North East Investor Summit 2025?

Amit Shah
Jyotiraditya Scindia
Nirmala Sitharaman
Chandra Sekhar Pemmasani

Answer: Jyotiraditya Scindia. Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia announced the Rising North East Investor Summit 2025 on May 14, 2025, in New Delhi.

30. What is the estimated investment potential for the Rising North East Investor Summit 2025?

₹50,000 crore
₹1 lakh crore
₹2 lakh crore
₹75,000 crore

Answer: ₹1 lakh crore. The Rising North East Investor Summit 2025 has secured investment proposals worth over ₹1 lakh crore through pre-summit activities.

31. Who chaired the review meeting on new criminal laws in Puducherry on May 13, 2025?

K. Kailashnathan
Amit Shah
Devendra Fadnavis
Rajesh Aggarwal

Answer: Amit Shah. Union Home Minister Amit Shah chaired the review meeting on the implementation of new criminal laws in Puducherry on May 13, 2025.

32. What language was mandated for FIRs in Puducherry under the new criminal laws?

Hindi
Tamil
English
French

Answer: Tamil. Amit Shah directed that all FIRs in Puducherry be registered in Tamil, with provisions for other languages as needed.

33. What is NAFIS used for in the context of new criminal laws?

Digital evidence management
Fingerprint identification
Court summons issuance
Judicial audio-visual documentation

Answer: Fingerprint identification. NAFIS (National Automated Fingerprint Identification System) is used to record and analyze fingerprints for criminal identification.

34. Where was the Regional Conference 2025 on power sector reforms held?

New Delhi
Mumbai
Bengaluru
Ahmedabad

Answer: Mumbai. The Regional Conference 2025 for Western Region States on power sector reforms was held in Mumbai on May 13, 2025.

35. Who emphasized resource adequacy plans for power demand up to FY2035?

Devendra Fadnavis
Manohar Lal
Union Power Secretary
Shripad Naik

Answer: Union Power Secretary. The Union Power Secretary emphasized the need for resource adequacy plans to meet power demands up to FY2035 during the Regional Conference 2025.

36. What is the target year for installing pre-paid smart meters in government establishments?

August 2025
December 2025
March 2026
June 2026

Answer: August 2025. The Regional Conference 2025 set a target to install pre-paid smart meters in government establishments by August 2025.

37. Which states were commended for reducing AT&C losses in the power sector?

Maharashtra, Goa, Gujarat
Gujarat, Goa, Chhattisgarh
Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Chhattisgarh
Goa, Chhattisgarh, Rajasthan

Answer: Gujarat, Goa, Chhattisgarh. These states were commended for their success in reducing Aggregate Technical and Commercial (AT&C) losses during the Regional Conference 2025.

38. When was the Sixth GFTM Meeting held in Geneva?

May 6, 2025
May 9, 2025
May 13, 2025
May 16, 2025

Answer: May 9, 2025. The Sixth Meeting of the Group of Friends of Traditional Medicine (GFTM) was held on May 9, 2025, in Geneva.

39. Who delivered the keynote address at the Sixth GFTM Meeting?

Ajai Chowdhry
Venu Gopal Achanta
Rajesh Kotecha
Chandra Sekhar Pemmasani

Answer: Rajesh Kotecha. Vaidya Rajesh Kotecha, Secretary of the Ministry of Ayush, delivered a virtual keynote address at the Sixth GFTM Meeting.

40. What is the focus of the National AYUSH Mission?

Space exploration
Traditional medicine infrastructure
Digital banking
Renewable energy

Answer: Traditional medicine infrastructure. The National AYUSH Mission strengthens infrastructure for traditional healthcare systems like Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha, and Homoeopathy.

41. What is the full form of PM-JANMAN?

Pradhan Mantri Janjati Adivasi Nyaya Maha Abhiyan
Pradhan Mantri Jan Jagran Nyaya Mission
Pradhan Mantri Janman Adivasi Yojana
Pradhan Mantri Janjati Arogya Nyaya Abhiyan

Answer: Pradhan Mantri Janjati Adivasi Nyaya Maha Abhiyan. PM-JANMAN is a flagship initiative for the comprehensive development of Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups.

42. Which organization collaborated with DEPwD for the Inclusive India Summit 2025?

ISRO
SBI Foundation
DRDO
RBI

Answer: SBI Foundation. The Inclusive India Summit 2025 was organized by DEPwD in collaboration with SBI Foundation and the National Association for the Blind, Delhi.

43. What technology was showcased at the Inclusive India Summit 2025?

Quantum cryptography
AI-enabled chatbot
Blockchain platform
6G connectivity

Answer: AI-enabled chatbot. A voice and WhatsApp-based AI-enabled chatbot was showcased to improve access to disability-related information at the Inclusive India Summit 2025.

44. When was the Bharat 6G Vision launched?

March 23, 2023
April 1, 2024
January 26, 2023
May 14, 2025

Answer: March 23, 2023. The Bharat 6G Vision was launched on March 23, 2023, aiming to make India a global 6G leader by 2030.

45. Which sector is NOT a focus of the Rising North East Investor Summit 2025?

Tourism
Agro-Food Processing
Space Exploration
Healthcare

Answer: Space Exploration. The Rising North East Investor Summit 2025 prioritizes sectors like tourism, agro-food processing, and healthcare, but not space exploration.

46. What is the vision for the Northeast by 2047 according to the Rising North East Investor Summit?

Global hub for startups and tourism
Leader in space technology
Center for quantum research
Hub for traditional medicine

Answer: Global hub for startups and tourism. The Northeast is envisioned as a global hub for startups, horticulture exports, and tourism by 2047.

47. What is e-Sakshya in the context of new criminal laws?

A digital evidence management platform
A fingerprint identification system
A court summons issuance tool
A judicial audio-visual tool

Answer: A digital evidence management platform. e-Sakshya is a platform for managing digital evidence, ensuring secure and efficient handling of case-related data.

48. What is the target power generation capacity for India by 2047 as per the Regional Conference 2025?

50 GW
75 GW
100 GW
150 GW

Answer: 100 GW. The Regional Conference 2025 emphasized expanding power generation capacity to reach 100 GW by 2047.

49. What is the title of the GFTM side event at WHA78 on May 23, 2025?

Traditional Medicine for All
Traditional Medicine: From Heritage to Science
Health for All
Integrating Traditional Medicine

Answer: Traditional Medicine: From Heritage to Science. The GFTM side event at WHA78 is titled “Traditional Medicine: From Traditional Heritage to Frontier Science, for Health for All.”

50. What is the vision of Viksit Bharat as mentioned in the document?

Developed nation by 2030
Developed nation by 2047
Global leader in quantum technology
Net Zero emissions by 2035

Answer: Developed nation by 2047. Viksit Bharat is India’s vision to become a developed nation by 2047, emphasizing sustainable and inclusive growth.