Current affairs question and answer from date 21st May – 25th May

Here we have given current affairs question and answer from the date 21st May to 25th May. Answer is highlighted by green color.

Current affairs question and answer of 21st May:

Q1. What was the GVA growth rate in the third quarter of 2023-24?

(a) 6.7%

(b) 7.0%

(c) 6.5%

(d) 8.4%

(e) 7.2%

2. Who benefits from the Surety Bond Bima insurance product?

(a) Only contractors

(b) Only principals

(c) Only project owners

(d) Both contractors and principals

(e) Only insurance companies

Q3. What is the primary aim of the recent revisions made by IRDAI to the regulations governing surety bonds?

(a) To expand the surety insurance market

(b) To restrict the availability of surety insurance products

(c) To reduce liquidity for contractors

(d) To increase administrative burden on insurers

(e) To limit insurers’ flexibility in managing contracts

Q4. Which US defense company was sanctioned by China for arms sales to Taiwan?

(a) Lockheed Martin

(b) Boeing

(c) Northrop Grumman

(d) Raytheon

(e) General Dynamics

Q5. What is the primary change introduced by SEBI in its LODR regulations?

(a) Introduction of a sunset clause

(b) Shifting to average market capitalization calculation

(c) Increasing the minimum promoters’ contribution

(d) Streamlining regulatory processes for board meetings

(e) None of the above

Q6. What did the India Meteorological Department predict for heat wave conditions during May 18-22, 2024?

(a) Heat wave conditions in isolated pockets over Rajasthan

(b) Severe heat wave conditions in Punjab and Haryana

(c) Heat wave conditions in parts of Uttar Pradesh and West Bengal

(d) Severe heat wave conditions in Bihar and Jharkhand

(e) Heat wave conditions in Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh

Q7. What percentage of India’s GDP is contributed by the MSME sector?

(a) 20%

(b) 25%

(c) 30%

(d) 35%

(e) 40%

Q8. How will Fusion Micro Finance utilize the initial disbursement of the loan?

(a) To expand business operations

(b) For employee training programs

(c) To enhance technological infrastructure

(d) For marketing and advertising campaigns

(e) To establish new branch offices

Q9. What regulatory process does SEBI aim to streamline according to the consultation paper?

(a) Prior intimation of board meetings

(b) Regulatory clearance for appointment of key management personnel

(c) Disclosure requirements for public issues

(d) Corporate governance guidelines for listed companies

(e) None of the above

Q10. Which of the following bonds is NOT included in the Surety Bond Bima insurance product?

(a) Bid bonds

(b) Advance payment bonds

(c) Performance bonds

(d) Retirement bonds

(e) Retention money bonds

Current affairs question and answer of 22nd May:

Q1. Which recent agreement between India and Iran could be impacted by US sanctions warnings?

(a) Oil trade agreements

(b) Military cooperation treaty

(c) Chabahar port operation contract

(d) Cultural exchange programs

(e) Joint space exploration projects

Q2. Which country maintains unofficial diplomatic relations with Taiwan and is a close partner in providing advanced military technology, according to Lai Ching-te’s plans?

(a) Japan

(b) South Korea

(c) Australia

(d) India

(e) United States

Q3. What unique feature does YES Grandeur offer for international debit card spends?

(a) Zero annual fees

(b) Complimentary travel insurance

(c) Zero cross-currency markup charges

(d) Double reward points

(e) Unlimited ATM withdrawals

Q4. Which prestigious award was conferred upon Sanjiv Puri in 2024?

(a) Best CEO Award

(b) Transformational Leader Award

(c) Business Leader of the Year

(d) Global Visionary Award

(e) Corporate Excellence Award

Q5. Which crew member represents France in the NS-25 mission?

(a) Gopichand Thotakura

(b) Ed Dwight

(c) Mason Angel

(d) Sylvain Chiron

(e) Kenneth L. Hess

Q6. Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) was regarding which country?

(a) Iran

(b) India

(c) US-Iran military cooperation

(d) Formation of a new nuclear agreement by China

(e) Increased diplomatic engagements by Pakistan

Q7. Which spiritual leader received the first commemorative stamp?

(a) Dalai Lama

(b) Swami Vivekananda

(c) Baba Ramdev

(d) Sadhguru

(e) Sri Sri Ravi Shankar

Q8 . What was the percentage increase in Scheduled Caste (SC) student enrollment from 2014 to 2022 according to NCBC data?

(a) 32.6%

(b) 44%

(c) 51%

(d) 65.2%

(e) 80%

Q9. Who became the first Indian space tourist to embark on the NS-25 mission?

(a) Gopichand Thotakura

(b) Ed Dwight

(c) Mason Angel

(d) Sylvain Chiron

(e) Kenneth L. Hess

Q10. Which PSU bank achieved the highest growth in low-cost CASA deposits in FY24?

(a) Bank of India

(b) State Bank of India

(c) Bank of Maharashtra

(d) Canara Bank

(e) Central Bank of India

Current affairs question and answer of 23rd May:

Q1. Which committee reviewed the Economic Capital Framework of the RBI?

(a) Rangarajan Committee

(b) Bimal Jalan Committee

(c) Narasimham Committee

(d) Shome Committee

(e) Kelkar Committee

Q2. Which agency is conducting ‘Exercise Cyber Suraksha – 2024’?

(a) Indian Army

(b) Indian Air Force

(c) Indian Navy

(d) Defence Cyber Agency

(e) National Cyber Security Agency

Q3. Which country became the 97th member of the ISA before Spain joined?

(a) Portugal

(b) Brazil

(c) Panama

(d) Egypt

(e) Australia

Q4. Who is the Director (Marketing) of Indian Oil who flagged off the XP100 shipment?

(a) Ranjan Kumar

(b) V. Satish Kumar

(c) S. Choudhary

(d) P. Srinivas

(e) A. Ramesh

Q5. What is the main focus of the newly formulated working group at the 46th ATCM hosted by India?

(a) Scientific research collaboration

(b) Environmental protection

(c) Regulating tourism in Antarctica

(d) Military activity in Antarctica

(e) Territorial claims

Q6. What is the current market capitalization of India, as reported by the National Stock Exchange (NSE)?

(a) $4.93 trillion

(b) $5.1 trillion

(c) $4.5 trillion

(d) $4.7 trillion

(e) $5.3 trillion

Q7. Which of the following is considered a high-risk AI system under the AI Act?

(a) Social scoring systems

(b) Predictive policing applications

(c) Autonomous vehicles

(d) Emotional recognition in schools

(e) Virtual personal assistants

Q8. Which organization primarily uses helicopters manufactured by Airbus Helicopters?

(a) Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)

(b) Indian Coast Guard

(c) National Disaster Response Force (NDRF)

(d) Indian Army

(e) Pawan Hans Ltd.

Q9. Which two countries jointly launched the International Solar Alliance (ISA)?

(a) India and France

(b) India and Germany

(c) USA and China

(d) Australia and Japan

(e) UK and Canada

Q10. Who attended the inaugural session of ‘Exercise Cyber Suraksha – 2024’?

(a) Prime Minister Narendra Modi

(b) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh

(c) CDS Gen Anil Chauhan

(d) NSA Ajit Doval

(e) Chief of Army Staff Gen Bipin Rawat

Current affairs question and answer of 24th May:

Q1. What is the scientific name of the Gangetic dolphin?

(a) Platanista gangetica

(b) Orcaella brevirostris

(c) Delphinus delphis

(d) Tursiops truncatus

(e) Phocoena phocoena

Q2. Which international organization has emphasized the necessity of a two-state solution for lasting peace in the Middle East?

(a) NATO

(b) ASEAN

(c) European Union

(d) African Union

(e) United Nations

Q3. What percentage of stake did HDFC Bank sell in Protean eGov Technologies?

(a) 2.50%

(b) 3.20%

(c) 4.50%

(d) 5.80%

(e) 6.10%

Q4. Which global bank recently acquired a 6.125% equity stake in CCIL IFSC Limited for ₹6.125 crore?

(a) HSBC

(b) Citibank

((c) JPMorgan Chase

(d) Barclays

(e) Goldman Sachs

Q5. Which conservation measure was launched by the Prime Minister of India in 2019 under the Arth Ganga initiative?

(a) Project Tiger

(b) Project Dolphin

(c) Project Elephant

(d) Project Rhino

(e) Project Vulture

Q6. What regulatory approval did Mahindra & Mahindra Financial Services recently obtain?

(a) SEBI license

(b) RBI authorization

(c) IRDAI corporate agency license

(d) NABARD accreditation

(e) FICCI certification

Q7. Which airport has been recognized as the first in India to achieve the Zero Waste to Landfill accolade?

(a) Indira Gandhi International Airport, Delhi

(b) Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport, Mumbai

(c) Kempegowda International Airport, Bengaluru

(d) Rajiv Gandhi International Airport, Hyderabad

(e) Thiruvananthapuram International Airport

Q8. Who conferred the First-Class Medal of Independence to Jose Aguero Avila, the Ambassador of Paraguay to the UAE?

(a) UAE Prime Minister

(b) UAE President

(c) UAE Minister of Foreign Affairs

(d) UAE Minister of State for International Cooperation

(e) UAE Minister of Economy

Q9. Which three countries have formally recognized Palestine as a state amidst the Israel-Hamas conflict?

(a) Ireland, Norway, and Spain

(b) Ireland, Sweden, and France

(c) Norway, Denmark, and Germany

(d) Spain, Italy, and Greece

(e) Ireland, Finland, and Portugal

Q10. Which organization has conferred the Zero Waste to Landfill accolade upon Thiruvananthapuram International Airport?

(a) United Nations Environmental Programme (UNEP)

(b) International Air Transport Association (IATA)

(c) Confederation of Indian Industry (CII-ITC)

(d) Greenpeace

(e) World Wildlife Fund (WWF)

Current affairs question and answer of 25th May:

Q1. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), which states are likely to suffer from heavy to extremely heavy rainfall due to Cyclone Remal?

(a) Maharashtra and Karnataka

(b) Tamil Nadu and Kerala

(c) West Bengal and Odisha

(d) Gujarat and Rajasthan

(e) Assam and Meghalaya

Q2. Which country experienced the largest decline in steel production among the top five global producers in April 2024?

(a) China

(b) India

(c) Japan

(d) United States

(e) Russia

Q3. What is the theme of the 10th World Water Forum held in Bali, Indonesia?

(a) Water Conservation

(b) Water for Shared Prosperity

(c) Global Water Security

(d) Sustainable Water Management

(e) Water for Sustainable Development

Q4. Which Indian city secured the highest ranking in the Oxford Economics’ Global Cities Index?

(a) Bengaluru

(b) Mumbai

(c) Delhi

(d) Chennai

(e) Kolkata

Q5. What is one of the anticipated benefits of Mission ISHAN for airlines and passengers?

(a) Increased flight times

(b) Reduced flight handling capacity

(c) Enhanced congestion

(d) Seamless operations

(e) Higher fuel consumption

Q6. What does the name “Remal” signify in Arabic, the name given to the cyclone affecting the Bay of Bengal region?

(a) Storm

(b) Sand

(c) Rain

(d) Wind

(e) Thunder

Q7. What percentage of government contract jobs in Karnataka are reserved for women according to the recent mandate?

(a) 25%

(b) 30%

(c) 33%

(d) 35%

(e) 40%

Q8. What is L&T Technology Services’ plan for the Simulation Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru in the next two years?

(a) Closing down the center

(b) Scaling up the center

(c) Expanding into unrelated industries

(d) Relocating the center to another city

(e) Decreasing investments in aerospace

Q9. What was the percentage decline in net foreign direct investment (FDI) into India in FY24 compared to the previous fiscal year?

(a) 62.17%

(b) 52.17%

(c) 42.17%

(d) 72.17%

(e) 32.17%l

Q10. Which country among the top five global crude steel producers recorded positive growth in April 2024?

(a) China

(b) India

(c) Japan

(d) United States

(e) Russia

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