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1) Recently, the State Bank of India partnered with the Land Ports Authority to Provide Banking Services at 26 Land Ports. How many land ports does the Land Ports Authority of India (LPAI) currently operate across 8 India’s borders?

(a) 10

(b) 12

(c) 15

(d) 20

(e) 26

2) According to the recent announcement (Apr 2025), what is the main purpose of the two circulars issued by the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI)?

(a) To launch a new UPI platform

(b) To regulate offline payments

(c) To improve UPI API performance and prevent misuse

(d) To merge all payment apps under UPI

(e) To ban international UPI transactions

3) According to the recent report (May 2025), how much gold did the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) purchase in FY25?

(a) 35.5 tonnes

(b) 66.5 tonnes

(c) 37.5 tonnes

(d) 57.5 tonnes

(e) 45.5 tonnes

4) Which fintech firm recently launched India’s first Model Context Protocol (MCP) server for a payment gateway, enabling AI-driven systems to integrate directly with payment infrastructure?

(a) PhonePe

(b) Paytm

(c) Razorpay

(d) BharatPe

(e) CRED

5) As of May 2025, what is the currency of the newly launched BookMyForex Global Forex Card?

(a) Euro (EUR)

(b) British Pound (GBP)

(c) Indian Rupee (INR)

(d) US Dollar (USD)

(e) Japanese Yen (JPY)

6) How much total financial commitment did ADB make to India in 2024 through loans, grants, and assistance?

(a) $2.2 billion

(b) $5 billion

(c) $3 billion

(d) $6.5 billion

(e) $1 billion

7) Which organization made the Genome India dataset officially available to Indian researchers?

(a) Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR)

(b) All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS)

(c) NITI Aayog

(d) Department of Science and Technology (DST)

(e) Indian Biological Data Centre (IBDC)

8) What is the total capital cost of the Shillong–Silchar Greenfield Corridor project?

(a) ₹15,000 crore

(b) ₹18,760 crore

(c) ₹20,500 crore

(d) ₹22,864 crore

(e) ₹25,120 crore

9) How much Fair and Remunerative Price (FRP) per quintal has been approved by the Union Cabinet for sugarcane for the 2025–26 season, effective from October 1, 2025?

(a) ₹340 per quintal

(b) ₹365 per quintal

(c) ₹345 per quintal

(d) ₹355 per quintal

(e) ₹375 per quintal

10) What is the main aim of WAVES 2025?

(a) Promote rural entrepreneurship

(b) Position India as a digital and cultural superpower

(c) Showcase India’s traditional crafts

(d) Encourage agricultural innovations

(e) Boost tourism in India

11) How many grassroots-level election officials participated in the two-day capacity-building training programme launched by the Election Commission of India (ECI) for officials from Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Delhi, and Haryana?

(a) 259

(b) 659

(c) 369

(d) 509

(e) 459

12) Recently, the Indian Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi attended the Moscow WW2 Victory Day Celebrations. Who is expected to represent India at the 2025 Victory Day parade in Moscow?

(a) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh

(b) Vice President M. Venkaiah Naidu

(c) External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar

(d) Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman

(e) Home Minister Amit Shah

13) Who has been inducted into the World Bank's Private Sector Investment Lab as part of the next phase of operations?

(a) Sanjay Malhotra

(b) Sunil Mittal

(c) Mukesh Ambani

(d) N. R. Narayana Murthy

(e) Adi Godrej

14) Who has been unveiled as the official brand ambassador of Sobo Mumbai Falcons?

(a) Sachin Tendulkar

(b) Virat Kohli

(c) Kapil Dev

(d) MS Dhoni

(e) Rahul Dravid

15) Who was appointed as the new Commissioner of Police for Mumbai on April 30, 2025?

(a) Vivek Phansalkar

(b) Parambir Singh

(c) Rakesh Maria

(d) Deven Bharti

(e) Anil Deshmukh

16) According to Bloomberg’s 2025 list, how many Indian families feature in the Top 20 Wealthiest Families in Asia?

(a) 4

(b) 6

(c) 8

(d) 10

(e) 12

17) Who did Pankaj Advani defeat in the first round of his campaign in Mumbai?

(a) Rishabh Thakkar

(b) Tathya Sachdev

(c) Rohan Jambusaria

(d) Hitesh Kotwani

(e) Anurag Bagri

18) Recently, Professor Sunny Thomas, National Shooting Coach During India's Golden Era, Passed Away. In which year did Sunny Thomas win the National Shooting Championship?

(a) 1974

(b) 1976

(c) 1980

(d) 1985

(e) 1990

19) Recently, Dr. Mathew Samuel Kalarikal, the Father of Angioplasty in India, Passed Away at 77 in Chennai. He was known as the father of which medical procedure in India?

(a) Angioplasty

(b) Bypass surgery

(c) Heart transplant

(d) Pacemaker implantation

(e) Valve replacement

20) Every year, on May 2 observed as World Tuna Day.Which country is one of the largest tuna-producing countries in the world?

(a) Japan

(b) Australia

(c) Indonesia

(d) United States

(e) Thailand

Answers :

1) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

State Bank of India (SBI) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Land Ports Authority of India (LPAI) to enhance banking services at 26 land ports across India's borders with neighboring countries.

LPAI Operations:LPAI operates 15 land ports in 8 border states, including those bordering Nepal, Bangladesh, Bhutan, and Myanmar.

Detailed Explanation:

State Bank of India (SBI) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Land Ports Authority of India (LPAI) to enhance banking services at 26 land ports across India's borders with neighboring countries.

LPAI Operations:LPAI operates 15 land ports in 8 border states, including those bordering Nepal, Bangladesh, Bhutan, and Myanmar.

11 more ports are approved in states such as Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Mizoram, Uttarakhand, and West Bengal.

Trade and Passenger Movement:These land ports handle a trade volume of ₹70,952 crore and witness a 30.46 lakh passenger movement annually (as of 2023-24).

Over the past decade, trade and passenger movement at these ports increased substantially by 15 times and 18 times, respectively.

Role in Forex and International Trade:The land ports manage ₹71,000 crore in foreign exchange (forex) trade.

2) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) issued two circulars giving guidelines on application programming interfaces (APIs) that aim at reducing outages in the Unified Payments Interface (UPI).

One of the two is on reducing the response time for four application programming interfaces (APIs) whereas the second lists directions to prevent the misuse of APIs associated with real-time payments.

Detailed Explanation:

National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) issued two circulars giving guidelines on application programming interfaces (APIs) that aim at reducing outages in the Unified Payments Interface (UPI).

One of the two is on reducing the response time for four application programming interfaces (APIs) whereas the second lists directions to prevent the misuse of APIs associated with real-time payments.

Changes to API Response Times:Check Transaction Status API:

Old response time: 30 seconds

New response time: 10 seconds

Transaction Reversal API (debit/credit):

Old response time: 30 seconds

New response time: 10 seconds

Request and Response Pay Function:

Old response time: 30 seconds

New response time: 15 seconds

Validate Address Function:

Old response time: 15 seconds

New response time: 10 seconds

Impact of Changes:These response time reductions aim to improve customer experience by making UPI transactions faster and more efficient.

However, clarification is needed on whether these revised times apply to all transaction types, including high-risk transactions.

3) Answer: D

Short Explanation:

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) acquired 57.5 tonnes of gold in FY25, marking its second-largest annual gold purchase since 2017.

This increase in gold reserves was driven by global market instability and a 30% rise in gold prices.

Detailed Explanation:

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) acquired 57.5 tonnes of gold in FY25, marking its second-largest annual gold purchase since 2017.

This increase in gold reserves was driven by global market instability and a 30% rise in gold prices.

Gold Reserves of RBI:As of March 2025, RBI’s total gold reserves reached 879.6 tonnes, up from 822.1 tonnes in the previous year.

The largest purchase was made in FY22, with 66 tonnes bought, followed by 35 tonnes in FY23, and 27 tonnes in FY24.

India's Position in Global Gold Reserves:India ranks 7th globally in terms of gold reserves as of 2025, up from 10th position in 2015.

India is the world’s 5th largest economy.

Gold as a Percentage of Forex Reserves:The percentage of gold in India's total foreign exchange reserves increased from 6.86% in 2021 to 11.35% at the end of 2024.

4) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

Fintech firm Razorpay launched India’s first Model Context Protocol (MCP) server for a payment gateway, enabling AI-driven systems to integrate directly with payment infrastructure.

Businesses can now automate payment processes without relying on traditional dashboards or Application Programming Interfaces (APIs).

Detailed Explanation:

Fintech firm Razorpay launched India’s first Model Context Protocol (MCP) server for a payment gateway, enabling AI-driven systems to integrate directly with payment infrastructure.

Businesses can now automate payment processes without relying on traditional dashboards or Application Programming Interfaces (APIs).

Key Features of MCP:Allows AI assistants (chatbots, automated systems) to perform tasks such as:

Creating payment links

Initiating refunds

Managing transactions

Simple Commands for Transactions: Businesses can initiate payments with easy commands like, "Send a payment link of ₹500 to Neha on WhatsApp."

Integration with AI Tools:AI tools (such as chat-based assistants) can be integrated with Razorpay’s backend to carry out payment operations.

This integration eliminates the need for manual input and streamlines payments across various platforms (apps, websites, AI chat systems).

5) Answer: D

Short Explanation:

BookMyForexhas introduced a single-currency Global Forex Card in USD, designed to facilitate international transactions without cross-currency charges or ATM withdrawal fees.

Detailed Explanation:

BookMyForexhas introduced a single-currency Global Forex Card in USD, designed to facilitate international transactions without cross-currency charges or ATM withdrawal fees.

Target Audience: The card is primarily designed for international students, travelers, and professionals who frequently engage in global transactions.

Global Usage: It enables transactions in over 200 countries, providing a convenient solution for users spending in currencies not directly supported by Indian banks.

Visa-Powered and Lifetime-Free: The card is powered by Visa and comes with a lifetime-free offer, making it an attractive choice for users.

Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) Model: The card uses the MDR model to fund fee waivers.

MDR is a card processing fee that merchants pay to banks as a percentage of the transaction amount (typically 1-3%).

6) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

Asian Development Bank (ADB) committed $5 billion in loans, grants, and assistance to India in 2024.

An additional $2.2 billion in co-financing was allocated to support various developmental sectors.

Detailed Explanation:

Asian Development Bank (ADB) committed $5 billion in loans, grants, and assistance to India in 2024.

An additional $2.2 billion in co-financing was allocated to support various developmental sectors.

ADB's assistance focuses on key sectors like healthcare, education, and infrastructure.

A significant $500 million loan was provided to the Maharashtra government to address pressing healthcare needs.

A $64 million loan was given to Meghalaya to upgrade infrastructure in 65 secondary schools and 10 industrial training institutes.

7) Answer: E

Short Explanation:

The Department of Biotechnology (DBT) has completed Whole Genome Sequencing (WGS) of over 10,000 individuals across India under the GenomeIndia Project, representing the country’s vast population diversity.

The Government of India officially made the GenomeIndia dataset available to Indian researchers via the Indian Biological Data Centre (IBDC).
Detailed Explanation:

The Department of Biotechnology (DBT) has completed Whole Genome Sequencing (WGS) of over 10,000 individuals across India under the GenomeIndia Project, representing the country’s vast population diversity.

The Government of India officially made the GenomeIndia dataset available to Indian researchers via the Indian Biological Data Centre (IBDC).

The data was dedicated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on January 9, 2025, during the Genomics Data Conclave.

Build a national genetic database representing India’s diverse population

Enable access to genomic data for Indian researchers

Support precision medicine, healthcare innovation, and policy development

Contribute to SDG 3 (Good Health & Well-being) and SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure)

27 phenotype variables including Hemoglobin, Cholesterol, Fasting Glucose

Anthropometric data includes Age, Gender, Height, Weight, Body Fat Percentage

Indian Biological Data Centre (IBDC) established in March 2020 to house and manage large-scale biological data

8) Answer: D

Short Explanation:

The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the development of the Shillong–Silchar Greenfield Corridor on National Highway-06 (NH-06) to enhance connectivity and infrastructure in Northeast India.

Project Name

Development of Shillong–Silchar Greenfield Corridor (NH-06)

Total Length

166.80 km (144.80 km in Meghalaya, 22.00 km in Assam)

Capital Cost

₹22,864 crore

Detailed Explanation:

The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the development of the Shillong–Silchar Greenfield Corridor on National Highway-06 (NH-06) to enhance connectivity and infrastructure in Northeast India.

Project Name

Development of Shillong–Silchar Greenfield Corridor (NH-06)

Total Length

166.80 km (144.80 km in Meghalaya, 22.00 km in Assam)

Capital Cost

₹22,864 crore

Mode of Implementation

Hybrid Annuity Mode (HAM)

States Covered:

Meghalaya and Assam

Districts Traversed

Meghalaya: Ri Bhoi, East Khasi Hills, West Jaintia Hills, East Jaintia Hills

Assam: Cachar District

Nearby Airports

Guwahati Airport, Shillong Airport, Silchar Airport

Key Highway Connections

NH-27, NH-106, NH-206, NH-37

Employment and Traffic Projections

Employment Generation

Direct: 74 lakh man-days

Indirect: 93 lakh man-days

9) Answer: D

Short Explanation:

The Union Cabinet has approved a Fair and Remunerative Price (FRP) of ₹355 per quintal for sugarcane for the 2025–26 season, effective from October 1, 2025.

The decision is based on a basic recovery rate of 10.25% with additional premiums and protections for both high and low recovery percentages, aimed at supporting sugarcane farmers and stabilizing the agro-based sugar sector.

FRP Fixed: ₹355 per quintal for a basic recovery rate of 10.25%.

Detailed Explanation:

The Union Cabinet has approved a Fair and Remunerative Price (FRP) of ₹355 per quintal for sugarcane for the 2025–26 season, effective from October 1, 2025.

The decision is based on a basic recovery rate of 10.25% with additional premiums and protections for both high and low recovery percentages, aimed at supporting sugarcane farmers and stabilizing the agro-based sugar sector.

FRP Fixed: ₹355 per quintal for a basic recovery rate of 10.25%.

Incentive Clause: ₹3.46/qtl premium for every 0.1% increase in recovery above 10.25%.

Deduction Clause: ₹3.46/qtl reduction for every 0.1% decrease in recovery below 10.25%.

Protection for Low Recovery Farmers: No deductions for mills with less than 9.5% recovery, ensuring a minimum price of ₹329.05/qtl.

Cost of Production: Estimated at ₹173/qtl (A2 + FL), making the FRP 105.2% higher than the production cost

Year-on-Year Increase: The FRP is 4.41% higher than the FRP for the 2024–25 season.

10) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

India’s Media & Entertainment industry is among the world’s fastest-growing sectors, and WAVES 2025 aims to position the country as a digital and cultural superpower by blending storytelling, innovation, and entrepreneurship.

The inaugural World Audio Visual & Entertainment Summit kicked off on May 1, 2025 at Mumbai’s Jio World Convention Centre, drawing over 100,000 registrations from 60+ countries.

Detailed Explanation:

India’s Media & Entertainment industry is among the world’s fastest-growing sectors, and WAVES 2025 aims to position the country as a digital and cultural superpower by blending storytelling, innovation, and entrepreneurship.

The inaugural World Audio Visual & Entertainment Summit kicked off on May 1, 2025 at Mumbai’s Jio World Convention Centre, drawing over 100,000 registrations from 60+ countries.

Global Showcase: Positions India as a hub for digital content, animation, gaming, and cinematic arts

Create in India Challenge: 32 contests spanning animation, comics, AI avatars, drone videos, XR, music, fashion, VFX, and game development

International Participation: Delegates from more than 60 countries, underlining India’s creative reach

Star Speakers: Industry icons such as Amitabh Bachchan, Shah Rukh Khan, Satya Nadella, and Sundar Pichai

11) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

The Election Commission of India (ECI) began a two-day capacity-building training programme for 369 grassroots-level election officials from Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Delhi, and Haryana.

Detailed Explanation:

The Election Commission of India (ECI) began a two-day capacity-building training programme for 369 grassroots-level election officials from Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Delhi, and Haryana.

This initiative is crucial for ensuring the accuracy of electoral rolls and enhancing poll preparedness, particularly in Bihar, ahead of the upcoming state assembly elections.

Objective: To train Electoral Registration Officers (EROs) and Booth Level Officers (BLOs) for efficient execution of electoral duties

Aim: To ensure error-free electoral rolls and educate officials on voter registration protocols using digital tools like the BLO and Voter Helpline apps

Importance: Strengthens electoral integrity, boosts voter trust, and prepares frontline election officials to effectively implement election procedures

12) Answer: A

Short Explanation:

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will not attend Russia's Victory Day celebrations scheduled for May 9, 2025, in Moscow, Russia.

Rajnath Singh to Represent India: It is reported that Defence Minister Rajnath Singh may represent India at the Victory Day parade in Moscow, as confirmed by Indian government sources.

Detailed Explanation:

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will not attend Russia's Victory Day celebrations scheduled for May 9, 2025, in Moscow, Russia.

Possible Reason: While the Russian officials did not specify the reason for Modi's absence, reports suggest that it might be due to the security situation after the terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir.

Russian Officials Expected to Attend: Despite PM Modi's absence, other international leaders, including Chinese President Xi Jinping, are expected to attend the 80th anniversary celebrations of Victory over Nazi Germany in World War II.

Rajnath Singh to Represent India: It is reported that Defence Minister Rajnath Singh may represent India at the Victory Day parade in Moscow, as confirmed by Indian government sources.

Historical Significance: May 9 marks the victory of allied nations over Nazi Germany in 1945.

13) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

The World Bank has inducted Sunil Mittal, Chairman of Bharti Enterprises, into the Private Sector Investment Lab.

Other inductees include:

Bill Anderson (CEO, Bayer AG)

Aliko Dangote (CEO, Dangote Group)

Mark Hoplamazian (CEO, Hyatt Hotels)

Detailed Explanation:

The World Bank has inducted Sunil Mittal, Chairman of Bharti Enterprises, into the Private Sector Investment Lab.

Other inductees include:

Bill Anderson (CEO, Bayer AG)

Aliko Dangote (CEO, Dangote Group)

Mark Hoplamazian (CEO, Hyatt Hotels)

These leaders are part of the next phase of the Lab’s operations.

Purpose of the Private Sector Investment Lab:The Lab’s objective is to implement scalable solutions that aim to boost private sector investments in developing economies.

A key focus of the Lab is to enhance job creation in these regions.

Five Priority Focus Areas:The World Bank has consolidated its work into five priority focus areas that are being integrated into Bank Group operations:

Regulatory and Policy Certainty

Political Risk Insurance

Foreign Exchange Risk

Junior Equity Capital

Securitisation

14) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

Kapil Dev, former cricketer and captain of India’s 1983 World Cup-winning team, has been unveiled as the official brand ambassador of Sobo Mumbai Falcons.

Detailed Explanation:

Kapil Dev, former cricketer and captain of India’s 1983 World Cup-winning team, has been unveiled as the official brand ambassador of Sobo Mumbai Falcons.

This partnership highlights the franchise’s commitment to excellence, legacy, and the cricketing spirit of Mumbai.

Kapil Dev's leadership is seen as crucial for guiding the team through its debut season.

Omkar Salvi, known for his expertise in player development, has been appointed as the head coach of Sobo Mumbai Falcons.

Salvi, who is also the bowling coach of Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) and head coach of Mumbai’s senior men’s team, will help the team build a competitive squad.

Vikrant Yeligetihas been appointed as the team principal, playing a key role in steering the franchise towards growth and success.

15) Answer: D

Short Explanation:

Deven Bharti, a 1994-batch IPS officer, was appointed as the new Commissioner of Police for Mumbai on April 30, 2025.

He will take charge from Vivek Phansalkar, who is retiring after 35 years of service.

Detailed Explanation:

Deven Bharti, a 1994-batch IPS officer, was appointed as the new Commissioner of Police for Mumbai on April 30, 2025.

He will take charge from Vivek Phansalkar, who is retiring after 35 years of service.

Vivek Phansalkar, the incumbent Mumbai Police Commissioner, is retiring after 35 years of service in the police force.

The post of Mumbai Police Commissioner has been downgraded to the rank of Additional Director General of Police (ADGP).

Previously, the post was upgraded to the DG rank in certain instances, but the current appointment reflects the ADGP rank.

16) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

Bloomberg has revealed its 2025 list of the Top 20 Wealthiest Families in Asia, with six Indian families featuring prominently.

The Ambani family leads the list with a wealth of $90.5 billion (₹7.85 lakh crore), highlighting the significant economic influence of multi-generational family-run businesses in Asia, particularly in India.

Detailed Explanation:

Bloomberg has revealed its 2025 list of the Top 20 Wealthiest Families in Asia, with six Indian families featuring prominently.

The Ambani family leads the list with a wealth of $90.5 billion (₹7.85 lakh crore), highlighting the significant economic influence of multi-generational family-run businesses in Asia, particularly in India.

17) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

Pankaj Advani began his campaign with a commanding 860–170 victory over Tathya Sachdev in Mumbai, constructing three century-plus breaks to assert his supremacy.

The first round also saw Rishabh Thakkar defeat Hitesh Kotwani495–313, and Rohan Jambusaria overcome Anurag Bagri 611–294.

Detailed Explanation:

Pankaj Advani began his campaign with a commanding 860–170 victory over Tathya Sachdev in Mumbai, constructing three century-plus breaks to assert his supremacy.

The first round also saw Rishabh Thakkar defeat Hitesh Kotwani495–313, and Rohan Jambusaria overcome Anurag Bagri 611–294.

Advani’s Performance: Three breaks of 100+ points underlined his control and precision.

Sachdev’s Score: Managed 170 points but couldn’t counter Advani’s momentum.

Thakkar vs Kotwani: Thakkar pulled ahead early and maintained a 182-point margin.

Jambusaria vs Bagri: A strong mid-match surge gave Jambusaria a 317-point lead.

18) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

Professor Sunny Thomas, the national shooting coach during India’s golden era in shooting, passed away at the age of 83 at his home in Uzhavoor, Kottayam.

Sunny Thomas was a multiple State champion and won the National Shooting Championship in 1976.

Detailed Explanation:

Professor Sunny Thomas, the national shooting coach during India’s golden era in shooting, passed away at the age of 83 at his home in Uzhavoor, Kottayam.

Sunny Thomas was a multiple State champion and won the National Shooting Championship in 1976.

He started his shooting career at the Kottayam Rifle Club.

Thomas served as the national shooting coach for 19 years from 1993 to 2012.

Under his guidance, Indian shooters won four Olympic medals, including:

Abhinav Bindra's gold in Beijing 2008 (India’s first-ever individual Olympic gold).

Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore's silver in Athens 2004.

Vijay Kumar's silver and Gagan Narang's bronze in London 2012.

19) Answer: A

Short Explanation:

Dr. Mathew Samuel Kalarikal, renowned as the father of angioplasty in India, passed away at the age of 77 at Apollo Hospitals, Chennai.

Detailed Explanation:

Dr. Mathew Samuel Kalarikal, renowned as the father of angioplasty in India, passed away at the age of 77 at Apollo Hospitals, Chennai.

He was a pioneer in interventional cardiology and played a pivotal role in transforming heart disease treatment in India.

Dr. Kalarikal had a 50-year career in cardiology, during which he treated thousands of patients.

Awards and Recognition:Dr.Kalarikal was honored with the Dr. B C Roy Award in interventional cardiology in 1996 for his exceptional contributions to the field.

He was awarded the prestigious Padma Shri in 2000 for his work in medicine.

20) Answer: E

Short Explanation:

World Tuna Day is observed every year on May 2.

The theme for World Tuna Day 2025 is "Our Ocean, Our Tuna, Our Future". 

Thailand is one of the largest tuna producing countries in the world.

Detailed Explanation:

World Tuna Day is observed every year on May 2.

This day was established by the United Nations(UN) General Assembly to raise awareness about the importance of Tuna Day.

The theme for World Tuna Day 2025 is "Our Ocean, Our Tuna, Our Future". 

Tuna is a species of food and is economically very important. The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) celebrated Tuna Day on May 2.

 It was first observed in the year 2016. Tuna is a large wild animal.

Thailand is one of the largest tuna producing countries in the world.