May 2025 Current Affairs MCQ

airship platform first flight tested in May 2025?
A) Nashik, Maharashtra
B) Gopalpur, Odisha
C) Shivpur, Madhya Pradesh
D) Kargil, Ladakh
Answer: C — Shivpur, Madhya Pradesh.
Explanation: DRDO successfully tested its stratospheric airship platform in Shivpur.

Which Indian institute/organization will launch the manned deep-ocean mission Samudrayan (planned for end-2026)?
A) ISRO
B) NIO (National Institute of Oceanography)
C) NIOT (National Institute of Ocean Technology)
D) CSIR-NIO
Answer: C — NIOT (National Institute of Ocean Technology).
Explanation: NIOT is the nodal organization for India’s deep-ocean manned mission Samudrayan .

Which state drilled the first geothermal production well in the Northeast (May 2025)?
A) Assam
B) Meghalaya
C) Nagaland
D) Arunachal Pradesh
Answer: D — Arunachal Pradesh.
Explanation: Arunachal Pradesh recorded the region’s first geothermal production well drilling.

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8. Festivals, Observances & World Days (Article )

31. International Museum Day 2025 is observed on which date?
    A) May 18
    B) May 15
    C) May 22
    D) May 1
    Answer: A — May 18.
    Explanation: International Museum Day is observed on 18 May.

32. World Press Freedom Day 2025 is observed on which date?
    A) May 1
    B) May 3
    C) May 5
    D) May 8
    Answer: B — May 3.
    Explanation: World Press Freedom Day occurs annually on 3 May.

33. World Bee Day 2025 is celebrated on:
    A) May 3
    B) May 10
    C) May 15
    D) May 20
    Answer: D — May 20.
    Explanation: World Bee Day is celebrated on 20 May each year.

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9. Economy, Policy & Industry (Article)

34. In May 2025 India’s GDP growth for 2024–25 was reported at approximately:
    A) 5.0%
    B) 6.5%
    C) 7.2%
    D) 8.5%
    Answer: B — 6.5%.
    Explanation: Multiple month-end roundups reported 6.5% GDP growth for FY 2024–25.

35. The Union Cabinet approved funds under PM-Mitra textile scheme for which state (₹2,100 crore for a PM-Mitra Park)?
    A) Gujarat
    B) Madhya Pradesh
    C) Uttar Pradesh
    D) Maharashtra
    Answer: B — Madhya Pradesh.
    Explanation: The central government approved the allocation for PM-Mitra textile park in Dhar, MP.

36. Where is the proposed HCL-Foxconn semiconductor plant (approved by the Union Cabinet in May 2025) to be set up?
    A) Noida, Uttar Pradesh
    B) Jewar, Uttar Pradesh
    C) Sriperumbudur, Tamil Nadu
    D) Pune, Maharashtra
    Answer: B — Jewar, Uttar Pradesh.
    Explanation: The joint venture plant by HCL & Foxconn received Cabinet approval for a Jewar facility.

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10. International Affairs & Miscellaneous (Article)

37. Which country joined the International Solar Alliance as the