National Affairs
Q: Who was sworn in as the Chief Minister of Odisha in May 2025?
A: Mohan Majhi
Q: Which Indian state launched the “Amrit Van” project in May 2025?
A: Haryana
Q: What is the name of the new portal launched for tribal welfare schemes in May 2025?
A: Adivasi Aadhar Portal
Q: Which Indian city hosted the G20 Labour and Employment Ministers’ Meeting in May 2025?
A: Varanasi
Q: What major infrastructure project was inaugurated in Ladakh in May 2025?
A: Zojila Tunnel Project (First Phase)
Q: Which metro became the first in India to run fully on solar power in May 2025?
A: Kochi Metro
Q: What is the name of the new AI portal launched by the Government of India in May 2025?
A: IndiaAI
Q: Which state declared the “Heritage Circuit” tourism initiative in May 2025?
A: Rajasthan
Q: Who was appointed as the new Governor of Karnataka in May 2025?
A: V. Seshadri
Q: Which Indian Railways zone became the first to operate 100% on green energy in May 2025?
A: Southern Railway
International Affairs
Q: Which country hosted the World Economic Forum 2025 Annual Meeting?
A: Switzerland (Davos)
Q: Who won the UK Prime Ministerial elections in May 2025?
A: Keir Starmer
Q: Which country launched the “Lunar Shield” satellite mission in May 2025?
A: South Korea
Q: Who became the new President of Indonesia in May 2025?
A: Prabowo Subianto
Q: Which country legalized same-sex marriage in May 2025?
A: Thailand
Q: What is the name of the Chinese lunar mission that returned with moon samples in May 2025?
A: Chang’e 6
Q: Who was elected as the new Prime Minister of Nepal in May 2025?
A: Pushpa Kamal Dahal (Prachanda)
Q: Which country declared a climate emergency in May 2025?
A: Germany
Q: Which Middle Eastern country hosted the Arab League Summit in May 2025?
A: Saudi Arabia
Q: What major pact was signed between India and France in May 2025?
A: Strategic Defense Technology Sharing Agreement
Economic & Financial Affairs
Q: What is India’s GDP growth estimate for FY 2024-25 according to RBI in May 2025?
A: 6.9%
Q: Which Indian bank launched the “Green Deposit Scheme” in May 2025?
A: State Bank of India
Q: What was the repo rate as decided by RBI in its May 2025 monetary policy?
A: 6.50%
Q: Which fintech startup became a unicorn in May 2025?
A: FinzoPay
Q: Which country emerged as India’s top trading partner in May 2025?
A: United States
Q: Which new index was launched by BSE in May 2025?
A: BSE ESG 100 Index
Q: Which company became India’s most valuable company by market cap in May 2025?
A: Reliance Industries
Q: What is the name of the RBI’s pilot wholesale CBDC platform launched in May 2025?
A: e-Wrupee Wholesale
Q: Which Indian state received record FDI inflow in May 2025?
A: Maharashtra
Q: Which bank launched India’s first blockchain-based loan disbursement platform in May 2025?
A: HDFC Bank
Science & Technology
Q: Which ISRO satellite was launched for weather monitoring in May 2025?
A: INSAT-3DS
Q: What is the name of the AI chip launched by India in May 2025?
A: BharatAI-1
Q: Which tech company unveiled a quantum computing roadmap in May 2025?
A: IBM
Q: What Mars-related project did NASA announce in May 2025?
A: Mars Sample Return Mission (Joint with ESA)
Q: Which Indian city hosted the Global AI Summit 2025?
A: Bengaluru
Q: Which new planet-hunting satellite was launched by the European Space Agency in May 2025?
A: PLATO
Q: What technology was approved for commercial 6G testing in India in May 2025?
A: Bharat 6G Framework
Q: Which Indian institute developed a low-cost electric jetpack in May 2025?
A: IIT Madras
Q: What rare astronomical event occurred on May 9, 2025?
A: Total Lunar Eclipse
Q: Which startup launched India’s first AI-powered space drone in May 2025?
A: SkyMind Aerospace
Sports
Q: Who won the 2025 IPL title?
A: Chennai Super Kings
Q: Who was awarded the “Player of the Tournament” in IPL 2025?
A: Ruturaj Gaikwad
Q: Which team won the UEFA Champions League 2024–25?
A: Real Madrid
Q: Who became the No. 1 ranked men’s tennis player in May 2025?
A: Jannik Sinner
Q: Who won the 2025 Madrid Open (Men’s Singles)?
A: Carlos Alcaraz
Q: Which Indian boxer qualified for the Paris 2024 Olympics via the final qualifier in May 2025?
A: Nikhat Zareen
Q: Who won the Formula 1 Monaco Grand Prix in May 2025?
A: Max Verstappen
Q: Which country hosted the 2025 Hockey Men’s Asian Champions Trophy?
A: Malaysia
Q: Which team won the Women’s T20 Asia Cup 2025?
A: India
Q: Who broke the 100m world record in May 2025?
A: Letsile Tebogo
Awards & Honors
Q: Who won the 2025 Jnanpith Award?
A: Damodar Mauzo
Q: Which Indian scientist received the 2025 Templeton Prize?
A: Dr. Aditi Raghavan
Q: Who was awarded the International Booker Prize 2025?
A: Fernanda Melchor
Q: Which film won the Palme d’Or at Cannes 2025?
A: The Last Silence
Q: Who received the Padma Vibhushan (Posthumous) in May 2025?
A: M.S. Swaminathan
Q: Who won the Best Actor award at Cannes 2025?
A: Dev Patel
Q: Which Indian film won Best Foreign Film at the BAFTA 2025?
A: Kalpana’s Journey
Q: Who received the ICC Spirit of Cricket Award 2025?
A: Kane Williamson
Q: Which Indian author won the Sahitya Akademi Award in English for 2025?
A: Anjum Hasan
Q: Who was named “Time Person of the Year” for 2025 in May preview?
A: Elon Musk
Environment & Climate
Q: Which Indian state launched the “Mission Aranya” afforestation program in May 2025?
A: Chhattisgarh
Q: What major climate initiative was launched at the India Climate Forum 2025?
A: Green India Carbon Credit Exchange
Q: Which species was declared extinct in India by the Wildlife Institute in May 2025?
A: Indian Cheetah (wild population)
Q: What global climate action pledge did India sign in May 2025?
A: Net-Zero Cement and Steel Industry Alliance
Q: Which Indian city became the first to run 100% on renewable energy for public transport?
A: Surat
Q: What cyclone hit the eastern coast of India in May 2025?
A: Cyclone Midhila
Q: Which country launched the world’s largest solar farm in May 2025?
A: Australia
Q: Which international climate summit was held in Abu Dhabi in May 2025?
A: Global Renewable Energy Leadership Forum
Q: Which Indian river cleanup project entered Phase 2 in May 2025?
A: Namami Gange
Q: Which Indian sanctuary was declared a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve in May 2025?
A: Simlipal Biosphere Reserve
Government Schemes & Policies
Q: What new scheme was launched to promote rural women entrepreneurs in May 2025?
A: Nari Shakti Udyam Yojana
Q: What digital health initiative was expanded across India in May 2025?
A: Ayushman Bharat Digital Health Mission
Q: Which state launched the “Youth Skill Card” initiative in May 2025?
A: Uttar Pradesh
Q: What new pension scheme was introduced for gig workers in May 2025?
A: Gig Suraksha Yojana
Q: What was the name of the portal launched for real-time drought monitoring in May 2025?
A: Jaldoot Portal
Q: Which ministry launched the “Viksit Gram” campaign in May 2025?
A: Ministry of Rural Development
Q: What major update was made to the PM-KISAN scheme in May 2025?
A: Annual benefit raised from ₹6,000 to ₹8,000
Q: Which new tax policy was implemented from May 1, 2025, for startups?
A: Startup Tax Exemption Cap Increased to ₹25 Crore
Q: Which ministry launched the “Digital Export Haat” portal for MSMEs?
A: Ministry of Commerce and Industry
Q: What is the name of the skill mapping program for returning NRIs started in May 2025?
A: Pravasi Skill Connect
Defense & Security
Q: What is the name of the indigenous submarine commissioned by Indian Navy in May 2025?
A: INS Vagir II
Q: Which Indian defense company tested a hypersonic missile in May 2025?
A: DRDO
Q: Which country signed a naval logistics support pact with India in May 2025?
A: Japan
Q: What exercise was conducted jointly by Indian and French air forces in May 2025?
A: Garuda-VIII
Q: What was the theme of the National Security Summit held in Delhi in May 2025?
A: “Resilient India, Secure Borders”
Q: Which Indian city hosted the DEFEXPO Asia 2025?
A: Hyderabad
Q: What major cyber defense framework was announced by India in May 2025?
A: Cyber Suraksha 2.0
Q: What UAV was successfully tested by the Indian Army in May 2025?
A: Lakshya Mk-II
Q: Who was appointed as the new Chief of Army Staff in May 2025?
A: Lt. Gen. R.P. Nanda
Q: What Indian naval exercise was conducted in the Indian Ocean in May 2025?
A: Samudra Shakti 2025
Miscellaneous & Important Days
Q: What was the theme of International Labour Day 2025?
A: “Social Justice for All”
Q: What was the theme of World Press Freedom Day 2025?
A: “Journalism in the Age of AI”
Q: What was the venue for the Cannes Film Festival 2025?
A: Palais des Festivals, Cannes
Q: Which state celebrated 50 years of its formation in May 2025?
A: Sikkim
Q: What is the name of the initiative launched for menstrual hygiene awareness in rural India?
A: Swachh Mahila Swasth Mahila
Q: Which company launched India’s first flying taxi trial in May 2025?
A: eVolux Mobility
Q: What Indian app won the “Best Social Impact App” award globally in May 2025?
A: Sahayak
Q: What global population milestone was reached in May 2025?
A: 8.1 Billion
Q: Which Indian city was declared “Smart City of the Year” 2025?
A: Pune
Q: What is the mascot launched for National Voter Awareness Campaign 2025?
A: Jagruk Janta