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1) What was the value of India’s outward Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) commitments in April 2025?

(a) $3.58 billion

(b) $5.9 billion

(c) $6.8 billion

(d) $2.72 billion

(e) $1.16 billion

2) By what percentage did India’s merchandise exports grow year-on-year (YoY) in April 2025?

(a) 6%

(b) 7%

(c) 8%

(d) 9%

(e) 10%

3) What major philanthropic decision did Bill Gates announce on the 25th anniversary of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation?

(a) Establishing a new global fund for climate change

(b) Stepping down from Microsoft permanently

(c) Donating nearly all of his fortune over the next two decades

(d) Launching a new vaccine company

(e) Becoming a full-time developer

4) Under which Article of the Indian Constitution did President Droupadi Murmu seek the Supreme Court’s advisory opinion in 2025?

(a) Article 131

(b) Article 143

(c) Article 142

(d) Article 356

(e) Article 226

5) Recently, Union Home Minister Shri Amit Shah unveiled the modernised Multi-Agency Centre (MAC) in New Delhi. What is the estimated cost of developing the new MAC infrastructure?

(a) ₹500 crore

(b) ₹250 crore

(c) ₹100 crore

(d) ₹750 crore

(e) ₹1,000 crore

6) Which Central American country officially opened its Embassy in New Delhi in 2025?

(a) Nicaragua

(b) Honduras

(c) Guatemala

(d) El Salvador

(e) Costa Rica

7) Which Union Minister inaugurated ₹708 crore worth of development projects in Gandhinagar in 2025?

(a) Rajnath Singh

(b) Nitin Gadkari

(c) Amit Shah

(d) Piyush Goyal

(e) Amit Shah

8) Which glacier in Asia was officially declared "dead" on May 12, 2025?

(a) Siachen Glacier

(b) Yala Glacier

(c) Gangotri Glacier

(d) Khumbu Glacier

(e) Baltoro Glacier

9) What is the theme of the BRICS Energy Ministers’ Meeting 2025?

(a) Advancing Global Renewable Initiatives

(b) Energy Transition for Future Generations

(c) Empowering Global South Cooperation for Inclusive and Sustainable Global Governance

(d) Smart Energy for a Smart World

(e) Strengthening Global Energy Security and Resilience

10) Who released the Coffee Table Book on PMAY (Urban) in Nagaland?

(a) Temjen Imna Along

(b) Kekhrievor Kevichusa

(c) Neiphiu Rio

(d) Zhaleo Rio

(e) T.R. Zeliang

11) Under which scheme are the Fish Festival and the Integrated Aquapark in Tripura being conducted?

(a) Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana (PMKSY)

(b) Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY)

(c) National Fisheries Development Board (NFDB)

(d) National Aquaculture Mission (NAM)

(e) Blue Revolution Scheme

12) Who has been appointed as the Senior Vice President (SVP) and Managing Director (MD) of Hewlett-Packard Enterprise (HPE) India in 2025?

(a) Bhawna Agarwal

(b) Som Satsangi

(c) Heiko Meyer

(d) Anurag Bhushan

(e) Nivruti Rai

13) Who has been appointed as the next Ambassador of India to the Kingdom of Sweden in 2025?

(a) Harsh Vardhan Shringla

(b) Vikram Doraiswami

(c) T.S. Tirumurti

(d) Riva Ganguly Das

(e) Anurag Bhushan

14) Which bank signed an agreement to sell its entire stake in India SME Asset Reconstruction Company Ltd (Isarc)?

(a) State Bank of India

(b) Punjab National Bank

(c) Bank of Baroda

(d) ICICI Bank

(e) HDFC Bank

15) Who will lead the Indian delegation at the 17th Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition (LIMA 2025)?

(a) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh

(b) Raksha Rajya Mantri Sanjay Seth

(c) Chief of Defence Staff

(d) Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar

(e) Minister of State for Defence Ajay Bhatt

16) Recently, the Samudrayaan is India’s first manned deep ocean mission, scheduled for launch by 2026. What is the name of the submersible vehicle used in the Samudrayaan mission?

(a) Varuna 5000

(b) Neelakshi 8000

(c) Jaldeep 3000

(d) Samudra 7000

(e) Matsya 6000

17) What is the duration of the partnership between Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) and Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet (GEAPP)?

(a) 1 year

(b) 2 years

(c) 3 years

(d) 4 years

(e) 5 years

18) Who overtook Neeraj Chopra to win the men’s javelin event at the Doha Diamond League?

(a) Johannes Vetter

(b) Anderson Peters

(c) Arshad Nadeem

(d) Thomas Röhler

(e) Julian Weber

19) Which Grand Chess Tour event did R. Praggnanandhaa win for his first-ever GCT title?

(a) Tata Steel Chess Tournament

(b) Norway Chess

(c) Superbet Classic 2025

(d) Sinquefield Cup

(e) Chess.com Masters

20) Every year on World Metrology Day is celebrated on May 20. What is the theme for World Metrology Day 2025?

(a) Measurements for all times, for all people

(b) Measurement: The basis of science

(c) Metrology for a sustainable future

(d) Precision and accuracy in measurement

(e) Metrology and innovation

Answers :

1) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

India’s outward Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) commitments nearly doubled to $6.8 billion in April 2025, compared to $3.58 billion in April 2024.

Sequentially, outward FDI commitments increased from $5.9 billion in March 2025 to $6.8 billion in April 2025.

Detailed Explanation:

India’s outward Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) commitments nearly doubled to $6.8 billion in April 2025, compared to $3.58 billion in April 2024.

Sequentially, outward FDI commitments increased from $5.9 billion in March 2025 to $6.8 billion in April 2025.

Outbound FDI commitments are categorized into three components:

Equity commitments

Loan commitments

Guarantees

Equity commitments rose significantly to $2.72 billion in April 2025 from $740 million in April 2024, and slightly from $2.53 billion in March 2025.

Loan commitments increased more than three-fold to $1.16 billion in April 2025, compared to $687.33 million in April 2024, but were lower than $2.12 billion in March 2025.

2) Answer: D

Short Explanation:

India’s Merchandise exports rose by 9% YoY to $38.49 billion in April 2025, marking the highest in six months.

Services exports increased to $35.31 billion in April 2025 from $30.18 billion in April 2024.

Imports rose by 19.12% to $64.91 billion, resulting in a trade deficit of $26.42 billion (five-month high).

Detailed Explanation:

India’s Merchandise exports rose by 9% YoY to $38.49 billion in April 2025, marking the highest in six months.

Services exports increased to $35.31 billion in April 2025 from $30.18 billion in April 2024.

Imports rose by 19.12% to $64.91 billion, resulting in a trade deficit of $26.42 billion (five-month high).

Exports to the United States surged by 27% YoY to $8.4 billion, driven by tariff-related uncertainty.

The US had announced temporary reciprocal tariffs on April 2, 2025, later suspended for 90 days, prompting Indian exporters to accelerate shipments.

Electronics: Up by 39.51% to $3.69 billion.

Engineering goods: Up by 11.28% to $9.51 billion.

Other positive sectors include gems & jewellery, pharmaceuticals, marine products, ready-made garments, tea, and coffee.

3) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

Bill Gates announced his plan to donate nearly all of his estimated US$200 billion fortune over the next two decades.

The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation is set to shut down by December 31, 2045.

Detailed Explanation:

Bill Gates announced his plan to donate nearly all of his estimated US$200 billion fortune over the next two decades.

The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation is set to shut down by December 31, 2045.

The announcement came on the 25th anniversary of the foundation, which was established in 2000 by Bill Gates and his then-wife Melinda French Gates, later joined by Warren Buffett.

The decision follows the Trump administration’s move to cut funding for health, foreign aid, and public assistance programs—key areas supported by the foundation—raising concerns about potential global health setbacks.

4) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

President Droupadi Murmu invoked Article 143 of the Indian Constitution to seek the Supreme Court’s advisory opinion.

Detailed Explanation:

President Droupadi Murmu invoked Article 143 of the Indian Constitution to seek the Supreme Court’s advisory opinion.

This move was triggered by an April 8, 2025 Supreme Court judgment which held the Tamil Nadu Governor’s delay in assenting to Bills as unconstitutional.

The President referred 14 key constitutional questions concerning the powers of Governors and the President in dealing with State legislation under Articles 200 and 201.

The Tamil Nadu government had petitioned against Governor R.N. Ravi for delaying action on 10 re-passed Bills.

The Supreme Court, invoking Article 142, declared the Governor’s inaction illegal and deemed that the Bills had received assent.

The Presidential Reference aims to clarify the scope of Article 142, the discretionary powers of constitutional authorities, and judicial limitations.

5) Answer: A

Short Explanation:

Union Home Minister shriAmit Shah unveiled the modernised Multi-Agency Centre (MAC) in New Delhi.

Developed at a cost of ₹500 crore under the Intelligence Bureau (IB), the revamped MAC integrates 28 security and intelligence agencies into an AI-powered, real-time information-sharing grid to counter terrorism, organised crime, and cyber threats.

Detailed Explanation:

Union Home Minister shriAmit Shah unveiled the modernised Multi-Agency Centre (MAC) in New Delhi.

Developed at a cost of ₹500 crore under the Intelligence Bureau (IB), the revamped MAC integrates 28 security and intelligence agencies into an AI-powered, real-time information-sharing grid to counter terrorism, organised crime, and cyber threats.

Participating Agencies:

Research and Analysis Wing (RAW)

Armed Forces

State Police&Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs)

Border Security Force (BSF)

Technological Capabilities:

Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) for advanced analytics.

6) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

The Republic of Honduras officially opened its Embassy in New Delhi, with External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar and his Honduran counterpart Eduardo Enrique Reina García presiding over the ceremony.

Detailed Explanation:

The Republic of Honduras officially opened its Embassy in New Delhi, with External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar and his Honduran counterpart Eduardo Enrique Reina García presiding over the ceremony.

The new diplomatic mission marks a milestone in bilateral ties, paving the way for enhanced trade, development cooperation, and strategic partnership.

Solidarity Against Terrorism: Honduras publicly condemned the Pahalgam terror attack, a gesture appreciated by India’s leadership.

Bilateral trade at USD 310 million, with India exporting pharmaceuticals, textiles, automobiles, and machinery.

Imports include coffee, wood, and leather.

Identified growth sectors: agribusiness, renewable energy, healthcare, IT, and manufacturing.

Recent 5G partnership between Hondatel and Reliance Jio enhances digital connectivity and innovation.

7) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Shri Amit Shah inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for various development projects worth ₹708 crore in Gandhinagar alongside a benefit-distribution programme of the Department of Posts.

Detailed Explanation:

Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Shri Amit Shah inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for various development projects worth ₹708 crore in Gandhinagar alongside a benefit-distribution programme of the Department of Posts.

In his address, he also celebrated the decisive victory of ‘Operation Sindoor’, India’s retaliatory strikes following the Pahalgam terror attack.

Postal Benefit Distribution: Certificates and Kisan Credit Cards (KCC) handed out to postal-scheme beneficiaries, underscoring commitment to inclusive welfare.

Terrorism Response History:

Uri (2016): Surgical strikes as a symbolic response.

Pulwama (2019): Air strike warning.

Pahalgam (2025): Prompted Operation Sindoor to destroy terror camps.

Operation Sindoor Achievements:

100 km incursion into Pakistan territory—first since independence.

Nine terrorist hideouts (Jaish-e-Mohammed and Lashkar-e-Taiba) razed.

Multiple Pakistani airbases struck (15 locations), neutralising aerial attack capability.

8) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

The Yala Glacier in Langtang, Nepal has been officially declared dead, marking a significant loss in the global climate crisis.

The declaration took place on May 12, 2025, with a memorial ceremony attended by scientists, local communities, and monks.

This is the first glacier in Asia to receive a memorial plaque.

The Yala Glacier has lost 66% of its mass and retreated 784 meters since the 1970s.

Detailed Explanation:

The Yala Glacier in Langtang, Nepal has been officially declared dead, marking a significant loss in the global climate crisis.

The declaration took place on May 12, 2025, with a memorial ceremony attended by scientists, local communities, and monks.

This is the first glacier in Asia to receive a memorial plaque.

The Yala Glacier has lost 66% of its mass and retreated 784 meters since the 1970s.

The memorial plaque features messages in English, Nepali, and Tibetan, authored by Andri Snaer Magnason and Manjushree Thapa.

Yala Glacier is the third glacier worldwide to be memorialized after OK Glacier (Iceland) and Ayoloco Glacier (Mexico).

The glacier is one of 38 glaciers with detailed measurement records and one of 7 glaciers in the Hindu Kush Himalayas (HKH) with decadal monitoring.

The ceremony was coordinated by ICIMOD (International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development).

9) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

Hon’ble Union Minister of Power and Housing & Urban Affairs Shri Manohar Lal will represent India at the BRICS Energy Ministers’ Meeting in Brasília on 19 May 2025, under the theme “Empowering Global South Cooperation for Inclusive and Sustainable Global Governance.”

Detailed Explanation:

Hon’ble Union Minister of Power and Housing & Urban Affairs Shri Manohar Lal will represent India at the BRICS Energy Ministers’ Meeting in Brasília on 19 May 2025, under the theme “Empowering Global South Cooperation for Inclusive and Sustainable Global Governance.”

Discussion Agenda: Energy security, accessibility, affordability, and sustainability among BRICS nations.

India’s Showcase:

90% increase in power generation capacity over the past decade.

Global leadership in renewable energy, green hydrogen, and biofuels.

Innovations in smart grids, energy efficiency, and sustainable development.

10) Answer: D

Short Explanation:

Government of Nagaland released a Coffee Table Book titled “Transforming Lives: A Glance of Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Urban) Mission in Nagaland”.

Date & Venue: at Hotel Vivor, Kohima.

Released by: Zhaleo Rio, Advisor, Municipal Affairs & Urban Development.

Chaired by: KekhrievorKevichusa, Commissioner & Secretary, MAUD.

Detailed Explanation:

Government of Nagaland released a Coffee Table Book titled “Transforming Lives: A Glance of Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Urban) Mission in Nagaland”.

Date & Venue: at Hotel Vivor, Kohima.

Released by: Zhaleo Rio, Advisor, Municipal Affairs & Urban Development.

Chaired by: KekhrievorKevichusa, Commissioner & Secretary, MAUD.

Special Features:

Opening prayer by Rev. Dr. Kevichalie Metha.

Musical performance by the band TRUISM.

Vote of thanks by Temjenrenla Kichu, Joint Director, Municipal Affairs Department.

Title: Transforming Lives: A Glance of PMAY (Urban) Mission in Nagaland.

Purpose: To document success stories, community impact, and the progress made under PMAY-U in urban Nagaland.

11) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

Union Minister Shri Rajiv Ranjan Singh (MoFAH&D& Panchayati Raj) will inaugurate a one-day Fish Festival at Agartala and lay the foundation for a ₹42.4 crore Integrated Aquapark in Kailashahar, Tripura—both under the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY).

Detailed Explanation:

Union Minister Shri Rajiv Ranjan Singh (MoFAH&D& Panchayati Raj) will inaugurate a one-day Fish Festival at Agartala and lay the foundation for a ₹42.4 crore Integrated Aquapark in Kailashahar, Tripura—both under the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY).

Distribution of Kisan Credit Cards (KCCs) to eligible fishers and fish farmers.

Recognition of Best Cooperatives, Fish Farmer Producer Organizations (FFPOs), and fisheries start-ups under PMMSY.

Integrated hub offering hatcheries, feed mills, cold storage, processing, training, and marketing.

Modernizes fish production, processing, and market access in Tripura.

Tripura’s high per-capita fish consumption (29 kg/year) and PMMSY support of ₹319 crore over the past decade.

Underlines the state’s role as a front-runner in India’s Blue Revolution.

12) Answer: A

Short Explanation:

Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) has appointed Bhawna Agarwal as the Senior Vice President (SVP) and Managing Director (MD) of HPE India, effective immediately.

Detailed Explanation:

Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) has appointed Bhawna Agarwal as the Senior Vice President (SVP) and Managing Director (MD) of HPE India, effective immediately.

Bhawna Agarwal will report to Heiko Meyer, who is the Executive Vice President and Chief Sales Officer.

She succeeds Som Satsangi, who is retiring after more than 27 years of service at HPE.

Som Satsangi will remain with HPE until July 2025. He became the Managing Director of HPE India in 2016.

Bhawna Agarwal joined HPE in 2019, initially to lead the Compute Business Unit and Growth team.

For the past year, Agarwal has been heading Account Management and Industry Verticals for India.

13) Answer: E

Short Explanation:

Anurag Bhushan, a 1995 batch Indian Foreign Service (IFS) officer, has been appointed as the next Ambassador of India to the Kingdom of Sweden.

Currently, he is serving as Additional Secretary in the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), heading the Emigration Policy and Welfare (EP&W) Division.

Detailed Explanation:

Anurag Bhushan, a 1995 batch Indian Foreign Service (IFS) officer, has been appointed as the next Ambassador of India to the Kingdom of Sweden.

Currently, he is serving as Additional Secretary in the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), heading the Emigration Policy and Welfare (EP&W) Division.

His posting to Stockholm is considered important due to the growing ties between India and Sweden in the areas of innovation, sustainability, and education.

The appointment order was issued by the MEA on May 15, 2025.

Bhushan has been actively involved in India’s labour and migration diplomacy, notably co-chairing the India-Saudi Arabia Joint Committee Meeting on Labour Cooperation.

He served as Regional Passport Officer (RPO) between 2010 and 2013, showcasing his administrative acumen.

14) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

Punjab National Bank (PNB) has signed an agreement to sell its entire stake in India SME Asset Reconstruction Company Ltd (Isarc) for ₹34.04 crore.

The deal involves the sale of 2.09 crore shares at ₹16.29 per share.

Detailed Explanation:

Punjab National Bank (PNB) has signed an agreement to sell its entire stake in India SME Asset Reconstruction Company Ltd (Isarc) for ₹34.04 crore.

The deal involves the sale of 2.09 crore shares at ₹16.29 per share.

The transaction is expected to be completed by the end of the first quarter of the 2025–26 financial year.

This move is part of PNB’s strategy to streamline its investment portfolio by focusing on its core banking operations and exiting non-core investments.

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) approved a change in sponsor and equity infusion from Authum Investment and Infrastructure Limited, which will take over PNB’s shareholding in ISARC.

Isarc is jointly promoted by SIDBI, Bank of Baroda, PNB, and SIDBI Venture Capital Ltd.

15) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

Raksha Rajya Mantri Shri Sanjay Seth will lead the Indian delegation at the 17th Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition (LIMA 2025).

The event is being held at Langkawi, Malaysia, from May 20 to 24, 2025.

An Indian Pavilion will be set up at LIMA 2025 and will be inaugurated by the Raksha Rajya Mantri.

Detailed Explanation:

Raksha Rajya Mantri Shri Sanjay Seth will lead the Indian delegation at the 17th Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition (LIMA 2025).

The event is being held at Langkawi, Malaysia, from May 20 to 24, 2025.

An Indian Pavilion will be set up at LIMA 2025 and will be inaugurated by the Raksha Rajya Mantri.

Major Defence Public Sector Undertakings (DPSUs) participating include:

Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited

Bharat Dynamics Limited

BEML

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited

Gliders India Limited

Private defence companies will also participate, showcasing the prowess of the Indian defence industry.

Indian defence assets such as the Dornier aircraft and an Indian Naval Ship will be part of the exhibition.

16) Answer: E

Short Explanation:

Samudrayaan is India’s first manned deep ocean mission, scheduled for launch by 2026.

The mission uses the indigenously developed submersible vehicle, MATSYA 6000, capable of exploring depths up to 6,000 meters.

Detailed Explanation:

Samudrayaan is India’s first manned deep ocean mission, scheduled for launch by 2026.

The mission uses the indigenously developed submersible vehicle, MATSYA 6000, capable of exploring depths up to 6,000 meters.

Developing a manned submersible for deep ocean exploration.

Collecting deep-sea samples related to marine biodiversity, ocean geology, and chemistry.

Exploring living and non-living marine resources, including minerals and polymetallic nodules.

Demonstrating India’s engineering capabilities in high-pressure underwater vehicles.

17) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet (GEAPP) to promote innovation and entrepreneurship in India’s clean energy and manufacturing sectors.

Duration: 2-year partnership, extendable based on progress.

Detailed Explanation:

The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet (GEAPP) to promote innovation and entrepreneurship in India’s clean energy and manufacturing sectors.

Duration: 2-year partnership, extendable based on progress.

Objective: Support early-stage climate-tech startups by providing:

Access to funding

Mentorship

Pilot project opportunities

Market linkages

Goal: Build a strong pipeline of scalable and investable ventures that align with India’s net-zero emission targets.

18) Answer: E

Short Explanation:

In a landmark performance, Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra became the first Indian and only the third Asian to breach the 90 m barrier in men’s javelin, recording 90.23 m at the Doha leg of the Diamond League.

Despite leading for most of the competition, he was overtaken in the final round by Germany’s Julian Weber, who threw 91.06 m.

Detailed Explanation:

In a landmark performance, Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra became the first Indian and only the third Asian to breach the 90 m barrier in men’s javelin, recording 90.23 m at the Doha leg of the Diamond League.

Despite leading for most of the competition, he was overtaken in the final round by Germany’s Julian Weber, who threw 91.06 m.

Historic Throw: Chopra’s 90.23 m (3rd attempt) surpassed his previous best of 89.94 m, marking a major career milestone.

Final Standing: Finished 2nd, edged out by Julian Weber’s 91.06 m world-leading throw in the last round.

Diamond League Consistency: Following his 2023 Doha win (88.67 m) and 2024 runner-up finish (88.36 m), Chopra once again secured a podium spot.

19) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

Indian Grandmaster R. Praggnanandhaa won his first-ever Grand Chess Tour event by taking the Superbet Classic 2025 crown in Bucharest, Romania.

Detailed Explanation:

Indian Grandmaster R. Praggnanandhaa won his first-ever Grand Chess Tour event by taking the Superbet Classic 2025 crown in Bucharest, Romania.

In a dramatic playoff, the 18-year-old prevailed in a blitz tiebreak to outclass top rivals after all three leaders finished the classical rounds on 5.5 points.

Historic Milestone: First Grand Chess Tour title for Praggnanandhaa, joining India’s elite in global chess.

Tiebreak Details:

Format: Blitz (5 min + 2 sec increment).

Sequence: Two drawn games followed by Praggnanandhaa’s win against Maxime Vachier-Lagrave in the final blitz.

Prize Money: $77,667 (~₹66 lakh) awarded to the champion.

20) Answer: A

Short Explanation:

World Metrology Day is celebrated on May 20 annually.

The theme for World Metrology Day 2025 is "Measurements for all times, for all people." 

Detailed Explanation:

World Metrology Day is celebrated on May 20 annually.

This day is observed to raise the importance of Metrology. Metrology Day is prompted by the Measurements Standards Laboratory (MSL).

The theme for World Metrology Day 2025 is "Measurements for all times, for all people." 

The first World Metrology Day was held in 1961.

The World Metrological Organization came into force in 1950.

World Metrology Day commemorates the renowned meter convention in Paris, France in the year 1875.