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Q.1. Which government ministry collaborated with the Embassies of France and Costa Rica to organize the “Second Blue Talks” event in New Delhi aimed at promoting ocean sustainability?
(a) Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
(b) Ministry of External Affairs
(c) Ministry of Jal Shakti
(d) Ministry of Earth Sciences
(e) Ministry of Science and Technology
Answer & Explanation
Ans.1.(d)
Exp. India hosts second Blue Talks ahead of UN Ocean Conference 2025
The Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES) in collaboration with the Embassies of France and Costa Rica, organized the “second Blue Talks” in New Delhi. This high-level event marked a significant step in the lead-up to the Third United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC3), which is scheduled to be held in Nice, France, from June 9 to 13.
The event provided a platform to accelerate action and forge concrete commitments towards the sustainable use and protection of ocean resources, aligning closely with Sustainable Development Goal 14 and the broader objectives of the UN Ocean Decade.
The event was chaired by Dr. M. Ravichandran, Secretary of the Ministry of Earth Sciences, and co-chaired by Néstor Baltodano Vargas, Ambassador of Costa Rica to India, and Damien Syed, Deputy Head of Mission at the French Embassy.
Q.2. India has assumed the Chairmanship of the Asian Productivity Organization (APO) for the 2025–26 term during the 67th Governing Body Meeting, with representation led by Amardeep Singh Bhatia, APO Director for India and Secretary of DPIIT. Where is the headquarters of the Asian Productivity Organization (APO) located?
Exp. India Assumes Chairmanship of Asian Productivity Organization at 67th Governing Body Meeting in Jakarta
India has assumed the Chairmanship of the Asian Productivity Organization (APO) for the 2025–26 term during the 67th Governing Body Meeting, with representation led by Amardeep Singh Bhatia, APO Director for India and Secretary, DPIIT.
As Chair, India will support APO Vision 2030 and promote the Green Productivity 2.0 framework, while focusing on digital transformation, innovation, sustainability, and entrepreneurship across the Asia-Pacific region.
APO, headquartered in Tokyo, is an intergovernmental organization with 21 member economies, including India, a founding member actively contributing to productivity enhancement and regional cooperation since the organization’s inception.
Q.3. The 2025 World Hydrogen Summit and Exhibition, which focuses on advancing hydrogen technologies and sustainable energy solutions globally, was held in which city?
Exp. Santosh Sarangi addresses the 2025 World Hydrogen Summit in Rotterdam
Secretary of Union Ministry of New & Renewable Energy, Santosh Kumar Sarangi, addressed the 2025 World Hydrogen Summit being held in Rotterdam, the Netherlands.
The Union Ministry of New & Renewable Energy participates in the annual World Hydrogen Summit, and the Secretary of the Ministry represents India at the Summit.
India has installed over 223 GW of renewable energy, including 108 GW solar and 51 GW wind. India has set a target to achieve energy independence by 2047 and reach net-zero carbon emissions by 2070.
Q.4. Shooter Kanak has bagged India’s first gold medal at the ongoing International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) Junior World Cup in Suhl, Germany. In which event did Kanak win the gold medal at the ISSF Junior World Cup?
Exp. Shooter Kanak wins India’s first gold medal at Junior World Cup in Germany
Shooter Kanak has bagged India’s first gold medal at the ongoing International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) Junior World Cup in Suhl, Germany.
Kanak, the silver medalist at the junior world championship in Lima last year, scored 239 in the Women’s 10 metre Air Pistol final to claim the yellow metal.
She outperformed Anna Dulce of Moldova, a two-time Olympian and reigning European Champion, by 1.7 points. Chen Yen-Ching of Chinese Taipei won the bronze medal.
Q.5. When is the International Day for Biological Diversity observed annually?
Exp. Mizoram becomes the first state to achieve full functional literacy
Mizoram has been officially declared the first fully literate state in India, with a literacy rate of 98.20%, announced by Chief Minister Lalduhoma in Aizawl.
The achievement was supported by a comprehensive door-to-door survey in 2023 identifying non-literate individuals and their participation in literacy activities, driven by 292 volunteer teachers including educators, students, and local officials.
Mizoram implemented the ULLAS – Nav Bharat Saaksharta Karyakram, a central government initiative aligned with the National Education Policy 2020, focusing on adult education and foundational literacy for those aged 15 and above.
The ULLAS program, launched in 2022 and running till 2027, includes components like Foundational Literacy and Numeracy, Critical Life Skills, Basic Education, Vocational Skills, and Continuing Education, with nationwide participation of millions of learners and volunteer teachers.
Mizoram, which attained statehood in 1987, has consistently ranked among the top states in terms of literacy. According to the 2011 Census, it had a literacy rate of 91.33%, the third-highest in the country at the time.
About Mizoram
Formation – 20 February 1987
Capital – Aizawl
Chief Minister – Lalduhoma
Governor – General V. K. Singh
High Court – Gauhati High Court
Q.7. India has been awarded the Certificate of Elimination of Trachoma as a Public Health Problem by the World Health Organisation (WHO) at the 78th World Health Assembly in Geneva. Trachoma is a highly infectious eye disease is caused by which bacteria?
Exp. WHO Certifies India as free from Trachoma as a Public Health Problem
India has been awarded the Certificate of Elimination of Trachoma as a Public Health Problem by the World Health Organisation (WHO) at the 78th World Health Assembly in Geneva.
This recognition is a testament to India’s sustained efforts in disease elimination, preventive healthcare, and commitment to ensuring health for all.
India also became the third country in the Southeast Asia region to reach this public health milestone. The government has taken various steps under the National Programme for Control of Blindness and Visual Impairment (NPCBVI) to eliminate Trachoma.
What is Trachoma?
Trachoma is a highly infectious eye disease caused by the Chlamydia trachomatis bacteria. It spreads from one infected person to another through:
About World Health Organization (WHO)
Formation – 7 April 1948
Headquarters – Geneva, Switzerland
First President – Andrija Štampar
Director General – Tedros Adhanom (Ethiopia)
Deputy Director General – Soumya Swaminathan (Indian)
Member Countries – 194
Q.8. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has granted “in-principle” approval to Emirates NBD Bank PJSC to establish a Wholly Owned Subsidiary (WOS) in India, making it the third foreign bank to enter India via the WOS route. Which two foreign banks had previously received WOS licences from the RBI in 2017 and 2018?
भारतीयरिजर्वबैंक (RBI) नेअमीरात NBD बैंक PJSC कोभारतमेंपूर्णस्वामित्ववालीसहायककंपनी (WOS) स्थापितकरनेकेलिए “सैद्धांतिक” मंजूरीदेदीहै, जिससेयह WOS मार्गकेमाध्यमसेभारतमेंप्रवेशकरनेवालातीसराविदेशीबैंकबनगयाहै। 2017 और 2018 में RBI से WOS लाइसेंसपहलेकिनदोविदेशीबैंकोंकोमिलेथे?
(a) HSBC and Citibank
(b) DBS Bank and SBM Bank
(c) Barclays and Deutsche Bank
(d) Bank of China and BNP Paribas
(e) JPMorgan and Standard Chartered
Answer & Explanation
Ans.8.(b)
Exp. RBI Grants In-Principle Approval to Emirates NBD Bank to Set Up Wholly Owned Subsidiary in India
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has granted “in-principle” approval to Emirates NBD Bank PJSC to establish a Wholly Owned Subsidiary (WOS) in India, making it the third foreign bank to enter India via the WOS route.
Earlier, SBM Bank (India) Limited (a subsidiary of SBM Group) and DBS Bank India Limited (a Subsidiary of DBS Bank Ltd.) were issued licences on December 6, 2017, and October 4, 2018, respectively, to carry on banking business in India through Wholly Owned Subsidiary (WOS) mode.
Emirates NBD currently operates in India through branches in Chennai, Gurugram, and Mumbai and will convert these branches into a WOS after fulfilling RBI’s conditions under Section 22(1) of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949.
RBI’s regulations treat WOS on par with existing foreign bank branches for expansion, and the RBI’s roadmap currently allows foreign banks to enter India through WOS mode only in the private sector, with phased acquisitions possible in banks identified for restructuring.
Q.9. Which state government to launch Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan from May 29, as part of a central initiative to boost agricultural production, enhance farmer incomes, and reduce farming costs; the campaign will run till June 12?
कृषिउत्पादनकोबढ़ावादेने, किसानोंकीआयबढ़ानेऔरखेतीकीलागतकमकरनेकेलिएकेंद्रीयपहलकेतहतकौनसीराज्यसरकार 29 मईसेविकसितकृषिसंकल्पअभियानशुरूकरेगी; अभियान 12 जूनतकचलेगा?
(a) Assam
(b) Tripura
(c) Bihar
(d) Punjab
(e) Uttar Pradesh
Answer & Explanation
Ans.9.(b)
Exp. Tripura Launches Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan to Empower Farmers
Tripura government to launch Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan from May 29, as part of a central initiative to boost agricultural production, enhance farmer incomes, and reduce farming costs; the campaign will run till June 12.
The nationwide campaign will cover 723 districts and aims to spread awareness at the village and gram panchayat levels about various central and state-sponsored schemes for farmers.
State-level and district coordinators will be appointed in Tripura, and ICAR and Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) scientists will be actively involved to support the campaign’s technical and outreach efforts.
About Tripura
Capital – Agartala
Chief Minister – Manik Sarkar
Governor – Indra Sena Reddy Nallu
Q.10. Who has been appointed as the Global GCC Practice Leader by HCL Technologies?
Exp. HCLTech Appoints Kiran Cherukuri as Global GCC Practice Leader
HCL Technologies has appointed Kiran Cherukuri as the Global GCC Practice Leader, entrusting him with the responsibility of expanding the company’s Global Capability Center (GCC) practice.
In this role, Kiran will focus on leveraging HCLTech’s services, technology portfolio, and corporate functions to strengthen its partnership with over 200 GCCs in India.
Recent Appointments
Foreign Minister of Canada – Hindu Origin Anita Anand
CMD of PTC India Ltd – Dr Manoj Kr Jhawar
CEO of ONDC Amid Leadership Transition – Vibhor Jain
Chairman of UPSC – Former Defence Secretary Ajay Kumar (replace Preeti Sudan)
Executive Chairman of National Legal Services Authority (NALSA) – Justice Surya Kant (replace Justice B R Gavai)
MD of Titan Company – Ajoy Chawla (replace C.K. Venkataraman)
Q.11. National Anti-Terrorism Day is observed annually on May 21 in India to commemorate the assassination of which former Indian Prime Minister?
National Anti-Terrorism Day is observed annually in India on May 21 to commemorate the assassination of former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi in 1991 and to raise awareness about the dangers of terrorism.
On May 21, 1991, Rajiv Gandhi was assassinated by a suicide bomber from the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) in Sriperumbudur, Tamil Nadu.
In response to this tragic event, the Government of India declared May 21 as National Anti-Terrorism Day to honor his memory and to promote awareness about the impact of terrorism on society.
Q.12. The International Day for Biological Diversity is observed every year on 22nd May to increase understanding and awareness of biodiversity issues. What is the theme for the International Day for Biological Diversity 2025?
Exp. Exercise Raahat: Army, NDRF join forces for disaster relief excellence in Nagaland
Exercise Raahat, a joint disaster relief initiative by the Indian Army’s Spear Corps and the NDRF, was conducted at Rangapahar Military Station in Nagaland, focusing on inter-agency coordination and preparedness.
The three-day exercise featured intensive planning sessions, real-life scenario war-gaming, and a lecture-cum-demonstration showcasing advanced rescue and medical response capabilities using modern disaster relief equipment.
Q.14. Which airport has maintained its position as the busiest airport worldwide in 2024, handling over 108 million passengers, according to Airports Council International (ACI) World?
एयरपोर्टकाउंसिलइंटरनेशनल (ACI) वर्ल्डकेअनुसार, 2024 में 108 मिलियनसेअधिकयात्रियोंकोसंभालतेहुए, किसहवाईअड्डेनेदुनियाभरमेंसबसेव्यस्तहवाईअड्डेकेरूपमेंअपनीस्थितिबनाएरखीहै?
(a) Dubai International Airport
(b) Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport
(c) Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
(d) Tokyo Haneda Airport
(e) London Heathrow Airport
Answer & Explanation
Ans.14.(b)
Exp. Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) Becomes India’s Busiest Airport in 2024
Global air passenger traffic is rebounding strongly post-COVID-19, projected to reach 9.9 billion in 2025, marking a 4.8% year-over-year growth, with 2024 already surpassing pre-pandemic (2019) levels.
According to Airports Council International (ACI) World, five of the top 10 busiest airports are in the United States, with Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport retaining its position as the busiest airport globally, followed by Dubai International Airport.
Shanghai Pudong International Airport made a significant jump from 21st to 10th place in global rankings due to visa policy changes, increased international flights, and regional recovery in Asia-Pacific, especially China.
As of 2024, New Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) has emerged as the busiest airport in India and globally, surpassing Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (BOM), which recorded 52,820,754 passengers that year.
Rank
Airport Name
Located In
Total Passengers
1
Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta (ATL)
Atlanta, USA
108,067,766
2
Dubai International (DXB)
Dubai, UAE
92,331,506
3
Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW)
Dallas/Fort Worth, USA
87,817,864
4
Tokyo Haneda (HND)
Tokyo, Japan
85,900,617
5
London Heathrow (LHR)
London, UK
83,884,572
6
Denver International (DEN)
Denver, USA
82,358,744
7
Istanbul Airport (IST)
Istanbul, Turkey
80,073,252
8
Chicago O’Hare (ORD)
Chicago, USA
80,043,050
9
Indira Gandhi Intl. (DEL)
New Delhi India
77,820,834
10
Shanghai Pudong (PVG)
Shanghai, China
76,787,039
Q.15. Renowned astrophysicist Professor Jayant Vishnu Narlikar passed away peacefully at age 86 in Pune. Which theory did Professor Jayant Narlikar notably challenge through his alternative models?
Exp. Jayant Narlikar, astrophysicist who challenged Big Bang theory
Renowned astrophysicist Professor Jayant Vishnu Narlikar passed away peacefully at age 86 in Pune.
He was known for his pioneering work in cosmology, advocating alternative models to the Big Bang theory, and significantly advancing science education and communication in India.
As the founder-director of IUCAA (Inter-University Centre for Astronomy and Astrophysics) in Pune, he helped establish it as a world-renowned research and teaching institution in astronomy and astrophysics.
Awarded prestigious honours including the Padma Bhushan (1965), Padma Vibhushan (2004), Maharashtra Bhushan (2011), and Sahitya Akademi Award (2014) for his autobiography written in Marathi.
