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1) What is the main objective of the "NiveshakShivir" initiative launched by the Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority (IEPFA) in collaboration with SEBI?

(a) To provide tax benefits to investors on their dividends

(b) To offer a one-stop solution for resolving issues related to unclaimed dividends, KYC updates, and pending IEPFA claims

(c) To promote new investment schemes launched by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs

(d) To organize stock market trading workshops for beginners

(e) To increase foreign direct investment (FDI) in the Indian stock market

2) Which of the following companies has been granted Miniratna Category-I status by Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh?

(a) Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL)

(b) Munitions India Limited (MIL)

(c) Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL)

(d) Larsen & Toubro Defence

(e) Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL)

3) According to Crisil’s projection, what is the expected GDP growth rate for India in FY 2026?

(a) 5.2%

(b) 5.5%

(c) 7.8%

(d) 6.5%

(e) 9.0%

4) What is the approximate total investment amount for the projects inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Kanpur?

(a) ₹10,000 crore

(b) ₹25,000 crore

(c) ₹47,600 crore

(d) ₹75,000 crore

(e) ₹1,00,000 crore

5) What is the total estimated cost of the projects laid by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Karakat, Bihar?

(a) ₹29,930 crore

(b) ₹35,000 crore

(c) ₹48,520 crore

(d) ₹50,000 crore

(e) ₹60,000 crore

6) Which of the following statements about the Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan (VKSA-2025) are correct?

1. VKSA-2025 was inaugurated by the Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare, Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan.
2. The campaign aims to engage over 1.5 crore farmers across India.
3. The program focuses only on crop farming.
4. ICAR-CIFA technologies will be promoted for rapid adoption in fisheries.
5. VKSA-2025 aligns with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision for self-reliant and sustainable agriculture.

(a) 1, 2, and 5 only

(b) 2, 3, and 4 only

(c) 1, 2, 4, and 5 only

(d) 3 and 4 only

(e) All of the above

7) Which of the following are true about the ANKUR initiative launched by Odisha’s Housing and Urban Development Department?

1. ANKUR stands for Atal Network for Knowledge, Urbanization and Reform.
2. The initiative aims to make Odisha’s cities efficient, smart, and citizen-centric.
3. ANKUR focuses solely on rural development and agriculture.
4. Odisha’s urban population is expected to triple by 2036, prompting the launch of ANKUR.
5. The four strategic pillars of ANKUR include Capacity Building, Knowledge & Research, Implementation Support, and Innovation.

(a) 1, 2, and 5 only

(b) 2, 3, and 4 only

(c) 1, 2, 4, and 5 only

(d) 3 and 5 only

(e) All of the above

8) How many nursing professionals were awarded the National Florence Nightingale Awards in 2025?

(a) 10

(b) 12

(c) 25

(d) 20

(e) 15

9) Recent in news, the Spiritual leader and Isha Foundation founder Sadhguru was honoured with the ‘Global Indian of the Year’ award by the Canada India Foundation (CIF). What was the cash prize amount associated with the ‘Global Indian of the Year’ award given to Sadhguru?

(a) CAD 50,000

(b) CAD 25,000

(c) CAD 10,000

(d) CAD 75,000

(e) CAD 1,00,000

10) Who has been named the new Managing Director of Hitachi India as of April 1, 2025?

(a) Bharat Kaushal

(b) N Venu

(c) Ritesh Malik

(d) Sunita Vyas

(e) Rajnath Singh

11) What is the total renewable capacity target set by the joint venture between NIRL and MAHAPREIT in Maharashtra?

(a) 500 MW

(b) 2,000 MW

(c) 3,000 MW

(d) 5,000 MW

(e) 10,000 MW

12) Which government signed the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Capacity Building Commission (CBC) and Karmayogi Bharat for implementing Mission Karmayogi?

(a) Government of Maharashtra

(b) Government of Uttar Pradesh

(c) Government of the National Capital Territory (NCT) of Delhi

(d) Government of Tamil Nadu

(e) Government of West Bengal

13) Where will the 17th edition of the India-Mongolia Joint Military Exercise NOMADIC ELEPHANT be held?

(a) New Delhi, India

(b) Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia

(c) Umroi, Meghalaya, India

(d) Thimphu, Bhutan

(e) Kathmandu, Nepal

14) Recently, the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kharagpur and Singapore’s Institute of Microelectronics (IME), under A*STAR, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on semiconductor research and talent development. Which of the following areas is NOT explicitly mentioned as part of the joint research focus under this MoU?

(a) Post-Complementary Metal-Oxide-Semiconductor (CMOS) technologies

(b) Advanced transistor designs

(c) Quantum devices

(d) Autonomous vehicle software

(e) Photonic systems

15) What milestone did Virat Kohli achieve in T20 cricket for a single franchise?

(a) First to score 5,000 T20 runs

(b) First to score 7,000 T20 runs

(c) First to score 12,000 T20 runs

(d) First to score 10,000 T20 runs

(e) First to score 9,000 T20 runs

16) Who is Vishwanath Karthikey Padakanti?

(a) The youngest Indian to win an Olympic gold medal

(b) The youngest Indian and the second youngest in the world to complete the 7 Summits challenge

(c) The first Indian to summit K2

(d) The youngest Indian to complete a solo expedition to Antarctica

(e) The youngest Indian astronaut

17) Every year on May 31 observed as World No Tobacco Day. What is the theme for World No Tobacco Day 2025?

(a) Tobacco-free Generation

(b) Quit Smoking, Save Lives

(c) Bright products. Dark intentions. Unmasking the Appeal

(d) Say No to Tobacco

(e) Healthy Lungs, Healthy Life

18) Recently, Kenyan novelist and playwright Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o passed away. Which novel marked Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o’s debut and is considered the first major English-language novel by an East African author?

(a) A Grain of Wheat

(b) Petals of Blood

(c) The River Between

(d) Weep Not, Child

(e) Devil on the Cross

19) Recent in news, the existing six-digit PIN Code system (since 1972) has been modernised through a national geofencing exercise. Where is the geo-fenced PIN Code boundaries dataset uploaded?

(a) India Post Portal

(b) MyGov Platform

(c) National GIS Repository

(d) Open Government Data Platform

(e) Digital India Dashboard

20) Which of the following statements about FIFA and Olympic football are correct?

1. FIFA was founded in 1904 and currently has more member nations than the United Nations.
2. Men’s football has featured in every Summer Olympics since 1900, except in 1932.
3. Women’s football was introduced at the 1992 Barcelona Olympics.
4. The men's Olympic football tournament primarily features Under-23 players, with a maximum of three over-age players per team.
5. There are no age restrictions in the women’s Olympic football tournament.

(a) 1, 2, 4, and 5 only

(b) 2, 3, and 4 only

(c) 1, 2, and 5 only

(d) 1, 2, and 4 only

(e) All of the above

Answers :

1) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

The Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority (IEPFA), under the  Ministry of Corporate Affairs, in collaboration with SEBI, has launched a new pilot initiative titled "NiveshakShivir", to be held for the first time in Pune on June 1, 2025.

Objective: Provide a one-stop solution for investors to resolve issues related to:

Unclaimed dividends held for 6–7 years

On-the-spot KYC and nomination updates

Resolution of pending IEPFA claim issues

Detailed Explanation:

The Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority (IEPFA), under the  Ministry of Corporate Affairs, in collaboration with SEBI, has launched a new pilot initiative titled "NiveshakShivir", to be held for the first time in Pune on June 1, 2025.

Objective: Provide a one-stop solution for investors to resolve issues related to:

Unclaimed dividends held for 6–7 years

On-the-spot KYC and nomination updates

Resolution of pending IEPFA claim issues

Stakeholder Involvement:

Companies with large unclaimed dividend accounts and RTAs will be present via dedicated kiosks.

Direct interaction between investors and stakeholders—eliminating intermediaries.

Future Plan:

The Pune event is the first in a series to be organized across cities with high unclaimed investment volumes.

2) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh has granted Miniratna Category-I status to Munitions India Limited (MIL), Armoured Vehicles Nigam Limited (AVNL), and India Optel Limited (IOL).

Detailed Explanation:

Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh has granted Miniratna Category-I status to Munitions India Limited (MIL), Armoured Vehicles Nigam Limited (AVNL), and India Optel Limited (IOL).

The Defence Minister acknowledged the management’s efforts in increasing turnover, maximizing indigenization, and fulfilling other performance criteria required for the Miniratna status.

Sales surged from Rs. 2,571.6 crore in H2 FY 2021-22 to a provisional Rs. 8,282 crore in FY 2024-25.

Exports grew remarkably from Rs. 22.55 crore to Rs. 3,081 crore during the same period.

Sales increased from Rs. 2,569.26 crore in H2 FY 2021-22 to Rs. 4,986 crore (provisional) in FY 2024-25.

Achieved 100% indigenization of engines for T-72, T-90, and BMP-II platforms.

3) Answer: D

Short Explanation:

GDP Growth Outlook: Crisil projects India’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth at 6.5% for FY 2026, supported primarily by improving domestic consumption and industrial activity.

Detailed Explanation:

GDP Growth Outlook: Crisil projects India’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth at 6.5% for FY 2026, supported primarily by improving domestic consumption and industrial activity.

Agricultural Growth: Expected to be healthy, boosted by an above-normal monsoon (106% of long-period average) as forecast by the India Meteorological Department.

Easing Inflation: Lower inflation is likely to support discretionary spending by consumers.

Monetary Policy: The Reserve Bank of India’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) is expected to cut the repo rate by an additional 50 basis points (bps) during the fiscal, after earlier cuts of 50 bps until April, helping reduce bank lending rates and stimulate demand.

Tax Relief: Income tax relief measures are expected to further boost consumer spending.

4) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone and inaugurated projects worth approximately ₹47,600 crore in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh,  emphasizinginfrastructure expansion, industrial growth, and seafarer welfare under the Make in India and Atmanirbhar Bharat initiatives.

Detailed Explanation:

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone and inaugurated projects worth approximately ₹47,600 crore in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh,  emphasizing infrastructure expansion, industrial growth, and seafarer welfare under the Make in India and Atmanirbhar Bharat initiatives.

Foundation stones for seven upgraded ordnance factories, transforming them into advanced defense production units.

Kanpur node of the Uttar Pradesh Defense Corridor to assemble AK-203 rifles and BrahMos missiles, positioning the state as a future defense exporter.

Inauguration of power plants totaling3,960 MW capacity:

660 MW each at Panki, Neyveli, Obra-C, and Khurja

1,320 MW at Jawaharpur

New 220 kV and 132 kV substations in the YEIDA and Greater Noida regions.

5) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone and dedicated multiple projects worth over ₹48,520 crore in Karakat, Bihar.

Detailed Explanation:

Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone and dedicated multiple projects worth over ₹48,520 crore in Karakat, Bihar.

These initiatives span energy, infrastructure, connectivity, and social welfare, reinforcing Bihar’s development trajectory.

Nabinagar Super Thermal Power Project (Stage II, 3×800 MW, ₹29,930 crore)
Bolsters energy security for Bihar and eastern India, drives industrial growth, and creates jobs.

Road Network Upgrades

Four-laning of Patna–Arrah–Sasaram (NH-119A)

Six-laning of Varanasi–Ranchi–Kolkata (NH-319B) and Ramnagar–Kacchi Dargah (NH-119D)

New Ganga bridge between Buxar and Bharauli

These corridors will accelerate trade, reduce travel time, and improve regional connectivity.

Highway Inaugurations (₹5,520 crore)

Patna–Gaya–Dobhi (NH-22) four-laning

Gopalganj elevated and at-grade improvements (NH-27)

6) Answer: C

The Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare, Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan, inaugurated the Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan (VKSA-2025) at ICAR-CIFA, Kausalyaganga, Bhubaneswar, marking a decisive step towards self-reliant and sustainable agriculture and fisheries in line with PM Modi’s vision.

Scope and Reach
VKSA-2025 aims to engage over 1.5 crore farmers nationwide through technology dissemination, capacity building, and grassroots outreach.

Fisheries as Food-Security Pillar
Emphasis on fisheries as integral to India’s food security and livelihood development, with ICAR-CIFA technologies targeted for rapid farmer adoption.

High-Profile Dignitaries

Shri Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo (Deputy CM, Odisha)

Shri Gokulananda Mallik (Odisha Fisheries Minister)

Dr. M. L. Jat (DG, ICAR & Secretary DARE)

Dr. J.K. Jena, Dr. Rajbir Singh, Dr. Pradip Dey (ICAR leadership)

7) Answer: C

The Housing and Urban Development Department of Odisha launched ANKUR—the Atal Network for Knowledge, Urbanization and Reform—to catalyse inclusive, sustainable, and innovative urban growth across the state.

Six MoUs were signed with leading institutions to support this mission.

Vision for Viksit Odisha: ANKUR aims to build efficient, smart, and citizen-centric cities, underpinning the state’s commitment to urban excellence.

Urgent Need for New Approaches: With Odisha’s urban population projected to triple by 2036, the initiative responds to the growing pace and complexity of urbanization.

Four Strategic Pillars:

Capacity Building to strengthen municipal and ULB capabilities

Knowledge & Research for evidence-based policy

Implementation Support to translate plans into action

Innovation to pilot smart-city solutions

Institutional Backbone: ANKUR will foster decentralization, inclusivity, and partnerships, ensuring no city or citizen is left behind.

8) Answer: E

Short Explanation:

Detailed Explanation:

President Droupadi Murmu conferred the National Florence Nightingale Awards 2025 to 15 outstanding nursing professionals at a ceremony held atRashtrapati Bhavan.

The event celebrated exceptional contributions to public health delivery and community welfare by nursing personnel from across India.

Instituted by: Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

Eligibility: Registered Nurses, Midwives, Auxiliary Nurse Midwives (ANMs), and Lady Health Visitors (LHVs) from Central/State Governments, UTs, and voluntary organizations

Award Components:

Certificate of Merit

Cash prize of ₹1,00,000

Medal

9) Answer: A

Spiritual leader and Isha Foundation founder Sadhguru was honoured with the ‘Global Indian of the Year’ award by the Canada India Foundation (CIF) for his work in raising human consciousness and promoting ecological sustainability through the Conscious Planet movement.

Award Details:The award included a CAD 50,000 cash prize and was presented on May 22, 2025, in Toronto by CIF Chair Ritesh Malik and National Convenor Sunita Vyas.

Dedication:Sadhguru dedicated the prize to the ‘Cauvery Calling’ initiative, aimed at revitalising the Cauvery River through large-scale tree planting and improving regional livelihoods.

10) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

Hitachi India has named N Venu as its new Managing Director, in addition to his existing roles as Managing Director & CEO of Hitachi Energy India and South Asia Region Head at Hitachi Energy.

Detailed Explanation:

Hitachi India has named N Venu as its new Managing Director, in addition to his existing roles as Managing Director & CEO of Hitachi Energy India and South Asia Region Head at Hitachi Energy.

This leadership change follows Bharat Kaushal’s elevation to Executive Chairman of Hitachi India, effective April 1, 2025.

Veteran Leadership: N Venu brings nearly four decades of experience and has been steering Hitachi Energy India since its formation in 2019.

Strategic Growth: In his expanded role, Venu will drive the Inspire 2027 management strategy, aiming to make India a key business hub within Hitachi’s global ecosystem.

11) Answer: D

Short Explanation:

A Joint Venture Agreement was signed in Mumbai between NLC India Renewables Limited (NIRL) and Mahatma Phule Renewable Energy and Infrastructure Technology Limited (MAHAPREIT)—following their April 16 2025 MoU—to establish a company targeting up to 5,000 MW of renewable  capacity in Maharashtra, with Phase I set at 500 MW.

Detailed Explanation:

A Joint Venture Agreement was signed in Mumbai between NLC India Renewables Limited (NIRL) and Mahatma Phule Renewable Energy and Infrastructure Technology Limited (MAHAPREIT)—following their April 16 2025 MoU—to establish a company targeting up to 5,000 MW of renewable  capacity in Maharashtra, with Phase I set at 500 MW.

Equity Structure: NIRL holds 74%, MAHAPREIT holds 26%.

Project Portfolio: Solar, wind, hybrid, floating solar, Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), pumped storage, and solar parks.

Phase I Capacity: 500 MW, scaling to 2,000 MW, and ultimately 5,000 MW in the state.

MAHAPREIT: Land identification/allotment and development of power evacuation infrastructure.

12) Answer: C

In a significant development to enhance governance and public service delivery, the Government of the National Capital Territory (NCT) of Delhi has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Capacity Building  Commission (CBC) and Karmayogi Bharat for the rollout of Mission Karmayogi.

Occasion: Signing of MoU for implementing Mission Karmayogi in Delhi.

Date & Place: Not specified (assume recent).

Venue: In the presence of top government officials.

National Programme for Civil Services Capacity Building (NPCSCB)

13) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

The Indian Army contingent has departed for the 17th edition of the India-Mongolia Joint Military Exercise NOMADIC ELEPHANT, scheduled from 31st May to 13th June 2025 in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia.

Detailed Explanation:

The Indian Army contingent has departed for the 17th edition of the India-Mongolia Joint Military Exercise NOMADIC ELEPHANT, scheduled from 31st May to 13th June 2025 in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia.

1. Exercise Overview:

Frequency: Annual, held alternately in India and Mongolia

Last edition: July 2024 in Umroi, Meghalaya, India

2. Contingents Involved:

India: 45 personnel, mainly from a battalion of Arunachal Scouts

Mongolia: Similar strength, comprising a 150 Special Forces unit

14) Answer: D

Short Explanation:

The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kharagpur and Singapore’s Institute of Microelectronics (IME), under A*STAR, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on semiconductor research and talent development.

Scope of Collaboration: Joint research will focus on cutting-edge areas such as post-Complementary Metal-Oxide-Semiconductor (CMOS) technologies, advanced transistor designs, heterogeneous integration, chip packaging, AI-driven hardware accelerators, quantum devices, photonic systems, thermal management, and reliability diagnostics.

Detailed Explanation:

The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kharagpur and Singapore’s Institute of Microelectronics (IME), under A*STAR, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on semiconductor research and talent development.

The agreement was formalized during SEMICON Southeast Asia 2025 and supports India’s India Semiconductor Mission aimed at enhancing the country’s global semiconductor capabilities through innovation and international cooperation.

Scope of Collaboration: Joint research will focus on cutting-edge areas such as post-Complementary Metal-Oxide-Semiconductor (CMOS) technologies, advanced transistor designs, heterogeneous integration, chip packaging, AI-driven hardware accelerators, quantum devices, photonic systems, thermal management, and reliability diagnostics.

Skill Development: The MoU includes bilateral exchange programmes, specialized training, and joint workshops to develop the skills of researchers, engineers, and students, aligning with the evolving demands of the semiconductor industry.

15) Answer: E

Short Explanation:

Virat Kohli, the star batter of Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), has set a new record by becoming the first cricketer to score 9,000 T20 runs for a single franchise.

Detailed Explanation:

Virat Kohli, the star batter of Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), has set a new record by becoming the first cricketer to score 9,000 T20 runs for a single franchise.

This milestone was reached during RCB’s final league match against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in Lucknow.

Kohli’s runs include his performances in the Indian Premier League (IPL) and the now-defunct Champions League T20 (CLT20).

Known as RCB’s all-time leading run-scorer, Kohli has been a consistent performer, demonstrating remarkable skill and endurance throughout his career.

Total Runs: Kohli had scored 8,976 runs before this match across 279 matches and 270 innings with an average of 39.54 and a strike rate of 133.49.

IPL Record: In the IPL alone, he holds the record for the most runs (8,552) in 264 matches, averaging 39.59 with eight centuries and 62 half-centuries.

16) Answer: B

At just 16 years old, Vishwanath Karthikey Padakanti from Hyderabad has become the youngest Indian and the second youngest in the world to complete the 7 Summits challenge — climbing the highest peak on each of the seven continents.

He achieved his final and most challenging ascent of Mount Everest (8,848 metres), fulfilling a dream years in the making.

Before Vishwanath, the youngest Indian to complete the challenge was Kaamya Karthikeyan at 17, while the youngest person worldwide is American Jordan Romero, who completed it at age 15.

17) Answer: C

World No Tobacco Day is observed every year on May 31.

This day is also known as World Anti-Tobacco Day.

World No Tobacco Day is to spread awareness to the people about the harmful effects of tobacco which causes cancer, lung disease, etc.

It is an initiative taken by the World Health Organisation against the use of tobacco.

The theme for World No Tobacco Day 2025 is 'Bright products. Dark intentions. Unmasking the Appeal' which focuses on highlighting the hidden dangers of tobacco products that come in appealing flavours and packaging

18) Answer: D

Celebrated Kenyan novelist and playwright Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o, renowned for his incisive critiques of colonialism and post-independence governance, passed away at the age of 87 in Buford, Georgia, on May 28, 2025.

Pioneering Voice in African Literature: Ngũgĩ's debut novel, Weep Not, Child (1964), was the first major English-language novel by an East African author, exploring the impact of colonialism on Kenyan society.

Advocate for Indigenous Languages: In a bold move, he transitioned from writing in English to his native Gikuyu language, emphasizing the importance of cultural authenticity. His novel Devil on the Cross (1980) was penned in Gikuyu while he was imprisoned without trial.

19) Answer: D

About Know Your PIN Code Web Application:

The existing six-digit PIN Code system (since 1972) has been modernised through a national geofencing exercise.

The platform uses GNSS location features to:

Identify correct PIN Code based on location.

Allow users to submit feedback on PIN Code accuracy.

The geo-fenced PIN Code boundaries dataset is uploaded on the Open Government Data Platform titled “All India PIN Code Boundary geo-json”.

20) Answer: A

FIFA (Fédération Internationale de Football Association):

Founded in 1904 (not 1902).

Has 211 member nations, more than the UN’s 193 members.

Football in the Olympics

Men’s football debuted at the 1900 Paris Olympics.

Women’s football was introduced at the 1996 Atlanta Olympics.

Football has featured in every Summer Olympics except 1932.

Men’s football format:

Primarily an Under-23 event, with 3 over-age players allowed per team.

Women’s football format:

No age restrictions.