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Question: Which state celebrated its 50th Statehood Day on May 16, 2025?
(a) Manipur
(b) Mizoram
(c) Nagaland
(d) Sikkim
Ans (d)

Question: In May 2025, the Union Ministry of Science and Technology (DST) unveiled a pioneering national initiative: five Carbon Capture and Utilisation (CCU) testbeds in the:
(a) Steel sector
(b) Power sector
(c) Oil &Natural Gas sector
(d) Cement sector
Ans (d)

Question: With reference to the Saraswati Pushkaralu festival, consider the following statements:
1. It was a 12-day festival held in Andhra Pradesh.
2. It is held at the place where Godavari, Pranahita and the subterranean Saraswati converge.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 2 both
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Ans (b)

Question: The Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT) has announced the establishment of its first overseas campus in:
(a) Dubai
(b) Nairobi
(c) Riyadh
(d) Singapore
Ans (a)

Question: With reference to Lassa fever, consider the following statements:
1. In 2025, the Lassa fever outbreak was reported in Nigeria.
2. Lassa fever is an acute viral haemorrhagic illness.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 2 both
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Ans (c)

Question: Which organisation has launched the ‘Campus Calling’ programme?
(a) Indian Space Research Organisation
(b) Defence Research and Development Organisation
(c) Reserve Bank of India
(d) National Commission for Women
Ans (d)

Question: With reference to recently restored Rajon ki Baoli, consider the following statements:
1. It is a 16th- century stepwell.
2. It is located in Jaipur.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 2 both
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Ans (a)

Question: With reference to the Teesta Prahar exercise, consider the following statements:
1. It was conducted by the Indian Army.
2. It was conducted at the Teesta field firing range in West Bengal.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 2 both
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Ans (c)

Question: Which Union Ministry has inaugurated the revamped Multi Agency Centre (MAC)?
(a) Union Finance Ministry
(b) Ministry of Defence
(c) Ministry of Commerce and Industry
(d) Ministry of Home Affairs
Ans (d)

Question: In May 2025, the President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu conferred the 58th Jnanpith Award on
(a) Vinod Kumar Shukla
(b) Damodar Mauzo
(c) Jagadguru Rambhadracharya Ji
(d) Nilamani Phookan
Ans (c)

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