🗞️ Current Affairs MCQs – May 24, 2025
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Which country recently joined the BRICS' New Development Bank?
A) Egypt
B) Algeria
C) Turkey
D) Nigeria
Answer: B) Algeria
Algeria has become a new member of the BRICS' New Development Bank. -
What is the name of the global tourism initiative launched by Saudi Arabia?
A) Vision 2030
B) TOURISE
C) Global Gateway
D) Desert Bloom
Answer: B) TOURISE
Saudi Arabia launched TOURISE to shape the future of global tourism. -
Which team won first place in The Straits Times' 'What’s The News?' quiz competition?
A) Raffles Institution
B) Temasek Junior College
C) Hwa Chong Institution
D) National Junior College
Answer: B) Temasek Junior College
Temasek JC secured first place and a $4,000 cash prize. -
When is the UPSC Prelims 2025 scheduled?
A) May 24, 2025
B) May 25, 2025
C) May 26, 2025
D) May 27, 2025
Answer: B) May 25, 2025
The UPSC Prelims 2025 exam date is approaching on May 25. -
Which state has been declared India's first fully literate state?
A) Kerala
B) Mizoram
C) Himachal Pradesh
D) Sikkim
Answer: B) Mizoram
Mizoram has officially been declared a fully literate state. -
Where was the World Hydrogen Summit 2025 held?
A) New Delhi, India
B) Rotterdam, Netherlands
C) Geneva, Switzerland
D) Paris, France
Answer: B) Rotterdam, Netherlands
The World Hydrogen Summit 2025 was held in Rotterdam. -
Which tribe is primarily found in Odisha?
A) Bhil
B) Dongria Kondh
C) Santhal
D) Gond
Answer: B) Dongria Kondh
The Dongria Kondh tribe is primarily found in Odisha. -
Which country topped the Global Terrorism Index 2025 as the most affected by terrorism?
A) Afghanistan
B) Iraq
C) Burkina Faso
D) Syria
Answer: C) Burkina Faso
Burkina Faso is declared the most affected by terrorism. -
Which Indian banks are designated as Domestic Systemically Important Banks (D-SIBs) by RBI?
A) SBI, HDFC, ICICI
B) SBI, Axis, Kotak
C) HDFC, Axis, ICICI
D) SBI, PNB, HDFC
Answer: A) SBI, HDFC, ICICI
RBI has designated SBI, HDFC, and ICICI as D-SIBs. -
Which new short-range ballistic missile was unveiled by DRDO?
A) Agni-V
B) BM-04
C) Prithvi-II
D) Astra
Answer: B) BM-04
DRDO unveiled the BM-04 missile in Hyderabad. -
Which country is hosting the 2025 IIHF World Championship?
A) Sweden and Denmark
B) Canada and USA
C) Russia and Belarus
D) Finland and Norway
Answer: A) Sweden and Denmark
The 2025 IIHF World Championship is held in Stockholm and Herning. -
Who was elected as the new Pope in May 2025?
A) Cardinal Robert Sarah
B) Cardinal Luis Tagle
C) Robert Francis Prevost
D) Cardinal Peter Turkson
Answer: C) Robert Francis Prevost
He took the name Pope Leo XIV. -
Which country launched the 'Golden Dome' missile shield?
A) Russia
B) China
C) USA
D) Israel
Answer: C) USA
Trump unveiled the $175 billion ‘Golden Dome’ missile shield. -
Which Indian park was declared the 58th Tiger Reserve?
A) Madhav National Park
B) Bandipur National Park
C) Kanha National Park
D) Simlipal National Park
Answer: A) Madhav National Park
Madhav National Park is declared India's 58th Tiger Reserve. -
Which country did India launch missiles into in May 2025?
A) China
B) Pakistan
C) Bangladesh
D) Nepal
Answer: B) Pakistan
India launched missiles into Pakistani territory in response to the Pahalgam attack. -
Which country paused military aid to Ukraine in March 2025?
A) Germany
B) USA
C) UK
D) France
Answer: B) USA
The Trump administration paused military aid to Ukraine. -
Which city hosted the Eurovision Song Contest 2025?
A) Vienna
B) Basel
C) Oslo
D) Madrid
Answer: B) Basel
The Eurovision Song Contest 2025 was held in Basel, Switzerland. -
Which country’s Socialist Party won the parliamentary election in May 2025?
A) Portugal
B) Albania
C) Spain
D) Italy
Answer: B) Albania
The Socialist Party led by Edi Rama won reelection. -
Which country’s Liberal Party elected Mark Carney as leader in March 2025?
A) Australia
B) UK
C) Canada
D) New Zealand
Answer: C) Canada
Mark Carney became the leader of Canada's Liberal Party. -
Which country became the first to successfully land on the Moon with no technical issues in March 2025?
A) SpaceX
B) Blue Origin
C) Firefly Aerospace
D) ISRO
Answer: C) Firefly Aerospace
Firefly Aerospace achieved a successful Moon landing with its Blue Ghost Mission 1.
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