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May 2025 – English Current Affairs Quiz- Monthly GK for Competitive Exams

May 2025 – English Current Affairs Quiz- Monthly GK for Competitive Exams

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Boost your exam prep with our Current Affairs Quizzes 2025 at www.kdjobupdates.in. Stay updated, practice daily, and sharpen knowledge with interactive MCQs and instant results.

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1. Which Indian fencer won a historic bronze medal at the Fencing World Cup in May 2025?

A) Karan Singh

B) Bhavani Devi

C) Sunil Kumar

D) Taniksha Khatri

Correct answer: Bhavani Devi. She created history by winning a bronze medal in the sabre event at the World Cup, a first for any Indian fencer.

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2. World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day is celebrated on which date?

A) May 1

B) May 8

C) May 18

D) May 28

Correct answer: May 8. The day marks the birth anniversary of Henry Dunant, the founder of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC).

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3. India's longest sea bridge, connecting Mumbai with Navi Mumbai, was officially named after whom?

A) Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel

B) Atal Bihari Vajpayee

C) Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj

D) Balasaheb Thackeray

Correct answer: Atal Bihari Vajpayee. The Mumbai Trans Harbour Sea Link was officially named the 'Atal Bihari Vajpayee Smruti Sewri–Nhava Sheva Atal Setu'.

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4. The G7 Summit in May 2025 focused heavily on a joint strategy concerning which issue?

A) Climate Change

B) Global Pandemic Preparedness

C) Economic security and China

D) Artificial Intelligence regulation

Correct answer: Economic security and China. The leaders agreed on a coordinated approach to counter what they termed as 'economic coercion' by China.

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5. The 'My Life as a Comrade' is a memoir of which Indian politician and activist?

A) Brinda Karat

B) K. K. Shailaja

C) Mamata Banerjee

D) Nirmala Sitharaman

Correct answer: K. K. Shailaja. The memoir of the former Health Minister of Kerala details her life in politics and her handling of the Nipah and COVID-19 outbreaks.

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6. Which company launched a new AI model called 'PaLM 2' at its annual developer conference in May?

A) Microsoft

B) Meta

C) Google

D) OpenAI

Correct answer: Google. The next-generation large language model was announced at the Google I/O conference.

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7. The world's first 'Vedic Clock' was installed in which Indian city?

A) Varanasi

B) Ujjain

C) Haridwar

D) Jaipur

Correct answer: Ujjain. The unique clock, based on ancient Indian traditional knowledge, was installed at the Jantar Mantar in Ujjain.

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8. Which Indian Naval Ship (INS) was decommissioned after 36 years of service in May 2025?

A) INS Viraat

B) INS Rajput

C) INS Magar

D) INS Godavari

Correct answer: INS Magar. The amphibious assault ship, the lead ship of its class, was decommissioned at a ceremony in Kochi.

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9. Anti-Terrorism Day is observed in India on May 21st to mark the death anniversary of which former Prime Minister?

A) Indira Gandhi

B) Rajiv Gandhi

C) Jawaharlal Nehru

D) Lal Bahadur Shastri

Correct answer: Rajiv Gandhi. He was assassinated on this day in 1991 during an election campaign in Tamil Nadu.

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10. The '4th National Water Awards' were presented by the Vice President. Which state won the first prize in the Best State category?

A) Odisha

B) Tamil Nadu

C) Madhya Pradesh

D) Rajasthan

Correct answer: Madhya Pradesh. The state was recognized for its exemplary work in water conservation and management.

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11. Which state celebrates its foundation day on May 1st as 'Maharashtra Day'?

A) Gujarat

B) Maharashtra

C) Goa

D) Madhya Pradesh

Correct answer: Maharashtra. The day commemorates the formation of the state of Maharashtra from the division of the Bombay State on 1 May 1960.

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12. Who was appointed as the new chairperson of the Competition Commission of India (CCI)?

A) Ashok Kumar Gupta

B) Sangeeta Verma

C) Ravneet Kaur

D) Arvind Panagariya

Correct answer: Ravneet Kaur. She was appointed as the new head of the fair-trade regulator, becoming the first woman to hold the position full-time.

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13. The first-ever 'National Conference on Health Research in India' was held in which city?

A) Mumbai

B) Hyderabad

C) New Delhi

D) Bengaluru

Correct answer: New Delhi. The conference aimed to bring together researchers, policymakers, and industry leaders to shape the future of health research in India.

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14. Who was sworn in as the new Chief Minister of Karnataka in May 2025, following assembly elections?

A) Siddaramaiah

B) D. K. Shivakumar

C) Basavaraj Bommai

D) H. D. Kumaraswamy

Correct answer: D. K. Shivakumar. He took over as the Chief Minister after the Congress party's victory in the state assembly elections.

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15. International Day for Biological Diversity is observed on which date?

A) May 2

B) May 12

C) May 22

D) May 28

Correct answer: May 22. It is a United Nations-sanctioned international day for the promotion of biodiversity issues.

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16. The book 'Made in India: 75 Years of Business and Enterprise' was authored by whom?

A) Raghuram Rajan

B) Amitabh Kant

C) Amartya Sen

D) Nandan Nilekani

Correct answer: Amitabh Kant. The book, authored by the former CEO of NITI Aayog and India's G20 Sherpa, provides an insider's account of India's economic journey.

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17. What is the name of the operation launched by the Indian Armed Forces to provide aid to a cyclone-hit Myanmar?

A) Operation Dost

B) Operation Ganga

C) Operation Karuna

D) Operation Samudra Setu

Correct answer: Operation Karuna. The operation was launched to provide humanitarian assistance and disaster relief (HADR) to Myanmar following Cyclone Mocha.

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18. Which team won the UEFA Champions League Final in May 2025?

A) Manchester City

B) Real Madrid

C) Bayern Munich

D) Paris Saint-Germain

Correct answer: Paris Saint-Germain

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19. World Press Freedom Day is observed globally on which date?

A) May 1

B) May 3

C) May 8

D) May 15

Correct answer: May 3. The day acts as a reminder to governments of the need to respect their commitment to press freedom.

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20. Who won the Purple Cap for taking the most wickets in the IPL 2025 season?

A) Yuzvendra Chahal

B) Jasprit Bumrah

C) Prasid Krishna

D) Rashid Khan

Correct answer: Prasid Krishna. The fast bowler was instrumental for his team, taking the highest number of wickets in the tournament.

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21. Which country hosted the G7 Summit in May 2025?

A) Italy

B) Germany

C) United Kingdom

D) Canada

Correct answer: Canada. The leaders of the Group of Seven (G7) nations met in Kananaskis, Alberta, Canada.

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22. Who won the Orange Cap for scoring the most runs in the IPL 2025 season?

A) KL Rahul

B) Shubman Gill

C) Sai Sudershan

D) Jos Buttler

Correct answer: Sai Sudershan. He had an exceptional season, scoring the highest number of runs to win the Orange Cap.

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23. National Technology Day is celebrated on May 11th to commemorate which significant event?

A) Launch of Aryabhata satellite

B) Pokhran-II nuclear tests

C) First PSLV launch

D) Formation of DRDO

Correct answer: Pokhran-II nuclear tests. On this day in 1998, India successfully conducted three nuclear tests at the Pokhran test range in Rajasthan.

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24. Which film won the prestigious Palme d'Or at the 78th Cannes Film Festival in May 2025?

A) Anora

B) The Substance

C) It Was Just an Accident

D) Emilia Pérez

Correct answer: It Was Just an Accident

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25. Which team won the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 title?

A) Chennai Super Kings

B) RCB

C) Mumbai Indians

D) Kolkata Knight Riders

Correct answer: RCB.

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