current affairs for 24 May 2025

 current affairs for 24 May 2025

What significant partnership did India Post Payments Bank (IPPB) announce in May 2025 to enhance financial inclusion?

A) Tie-up with Paytm for digital payments

B) Collaboration with Aditya Birla Capital for credit access

C) Merger with State Bank of India

D) Joint venture with HDFC Bank for rural banking 

Answer: B) Collaboration with Aditya Birla Capital for credit access

Explanation: IPPB partnered with Aditya Birla Capital to expand credit accessibility across India through a strategic referral arrangement, aiming to facilitate seamless credit access, especially in rural and semi-urban areas.  

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2. Which Indian state introduced 'Ankita,' the country's first AI news anchor in a regional language?

A) Tamil Nadu

B) Kerala

C) Assam

D) Maharashtra 

Answer: C) Assam

Explanation: Assam unveiled 'Ankita,' an AI-powered virtual anchor capable of delivering official updates in Assamese, marking India's first use of a regional-language AI news anchor to report on Cabinet proceedings.  

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3. What declaration did ISRO make in May 2025 regarding its human spaceflight program?

A) Launch of Chandrayaan-4

B) 2025 as the “Gaganyaan Year”

C) Collaboration with NASA for Mars mission

D) Introduction of a new satellite navigation system 

Answer: B) 2025 as the “Gaganyaan Year”

Explanation: ISRO officially declared 2025 as the “Gaganyaan Year,” marking a pivotal phase in India's ambitious human spaceflight program aimed at sending Indian astronauts to Low Earth Orbit.  

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4. Which Indian shooter secured the country's first gold medal at the ISSF Junior World Cup in Suhl, Germany, in May 2025?

A) Manu Bhaker

B) Elavenil Valarivan

C) Kanak

D) Anjum Moudgil 

Answer: C) Kanak

Explanation: Indian shooter Kanak secured India's first gold medal at the ISSF Junior World Cup in Suhl, Germany, by excelling in the Women's 10 metre Air Pistol final.  

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5. What significant event concluded early on May 23, 2025, due to an incoming cyclone?

A) Khelo India Youth Games

B) Khelo India Beach Games

C) National Athletics Championship

D) Indian Premier League 

Answer: B) Khelo India Beach Games

Explanation: The inaugural edition of the Khelo India Beach Games, held on Ghoghla Beach in Diu, was initially scheduled to end on May 24, 2025, but concluded early on May 23 due to an incoming cyclone.  

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6. Which Indian personality, known for contributions to science communication, passed away on May 17, 2025?

A) Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam

B) Saroj Ghose

C) Dr. Vikram Sarabhai

D) Dr. Homi Bhabha 

Answer: B) Saroj Ghose

Explanation: Saroj Ghose, a renowned Indian science communicator and former director of the National Council of Science Museums, passed away at the age of 89 on May 17, 2025, in Seattle, USA.  

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7. What significant action did India take at the UN regarding the Indus Water Treaty in May 2025?

A) Proposed amendments to the treaty

B) Accused Pakistan of violating the treaty's spirit

C) Requested international mediation

D) Announced withdrawal from the treaty 

Answer: B) Accused Pakistan of violating the treaty's spirit

Explanation: India accused Pakistan of violating the spirit of the Indus Water Treaty through wars and terror attacks, highlighting that over 20,000 Indian lives have been lost in terror attacks over the last four decades.  

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8. What significant political event occurred in South Korea in May 2025?

A) Impeachment of the President

B) Resignation of the acting president and prime minister

C) Declaration of martial law

D) Unification talks with North Korea 

Answer: B) Resignation of the acting president and prime minister

Explanation: In May 2025, Han Duck-soo resigned as acting president and prime minister of South Korea and declared his candidacy for the upcoming presidential election.  

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9. What significant event occurred in Mali in May 2025?

A) Peace agreement with rebel groups

B) Dissolution of all political parties

C) Military coup

D) Introduction of a new constitution 

Answer: B) Dissolution of all political parties

Explanation: In May 2025, the Malian government dissolved all political parties and organizations, leading to widespread protests demanding democratic reform and regime change.  

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10. What significant action did the Trump administration take against Harvard University in May 2025?

A) Revoked its authority to enroll international students

B) Provided additional funding for research

C) Appointed a new board of trustees

D) Merged it with another institution 

Answer: A) Revoked its authority to enroll international students

Explanation: The Trump administration revoked Harvard University's authority to enroll international students, citing political retaliation, but a federal judge quickly blocked the administration's action, providing temporary relief.