Current affairs questions of 16th May 2025
Current affairs are important for all competitive exams. They help you stay updated with recent events. Exams like UPSC, SSC, Banking, and Railways include current affairs questions. These cover politics, economy, science, and technology. Daily practice improves memory and exam scores. It also helps in interviews and group discussions. Stay informed to stay ahead in exams.
1. Who has been appointed as the acting CEO of ONDC following the departure of Thampy Koshy?
- a. Ajay Bhushan Pandey
- b. Vibhor Jain
- c. Santosh Kumar
- d. DK Das
Correct Answer: b. Vibhor Jain
Explanation: Vibhor Jain has been appointed as the acting CEO of ONDC as the organization seeks a permanent successor to Thampy Koshy.
2. Which company launched India’s first hydrogen-powered mining truck?
- a. Tata Motors
- b. JSW Steel
- c. Adani Enterprises
- d. Reliance Industries
Correct Answer: c. Adani Enterprises
Explanation: Adani Enterprises launched India’s first hydrogen-powered mining truck in Chhattisgarh, in collaboration with ANR and ANIL.
3. What is the investment value of the approved semiconductor plant in Uttar Pradesh?
- a. ₹5,000 crore
- b. ₹2,800 crore
- c. ₹3,700 crore
- d. ₹4,200 crore
Correct Answer: c. ₹3,700 crore
Explanation: The government has approved a ₹3,700 crore semiconductor plant near Jewar Airport to enhance India’s chip manufacturing ecosystem.
4. What unique tourism payment innovation did Bhutan recently implement?
- a. Cashless card system
- b. Blockchain-powered ticketing
- c. Nationwide crypto-powered tourism payments
- d. Tourist digital ID
Correct Answer: c. Nationwide crypto-powered tourism payments
Explanation: Bhutan became the first country to launch a national crypto payment system for tourists with Binance Pay and DK Bank.
5. Which bank reported the highest percentage growth in net profit among PSBs in FY25?
- a. Punjab & Sind Bank
- b. Punjab National Bank
- c. Bank of India
- d. UCO Bank
Correct Answer: b. Punjab National Bank
Explanation: PNB reported a 102% growth in net profit in FY25, the highest among public sector banks.
6. Who was appointed as Canada’s Minister for Foreign Affairs under PM Mark Carney?
- a. Ruby Sahota
- b. Maninder Sidhu
- c. Anita Anand
- d. Randeep Sarai
Correct Answer: c. Anita Anand
Explanation: Anita Anand of Indian origin has been appointed as Canada’s Foreign Minister by PM Mark Carney.
7. What new policy did Maharashtra implement to promote environmental sustainability in construction?
- a. Ban on concrete imports
- b. Mandatory artificial sand use
- c. Increased royalty on natural sand
- d. Green certification for buildings
Correct Answer: b. Mandatory artificial sand use
Explanation: Maharashtra mandated the use of artificial sand (m-sand) in all government construction to reduce river sand dependency and support sustainability.