1. Which country is hosting the 17th edition of the ‘Nomadic Elephant’ military exercise in 2025?

• A. India
• B. Mongolia
• C. Bhutan
• D. Nepal

Correct Answer: B. Mongolia

Explanation: The 17th edition of the Indo-Mongolia joint military exercise ‘Nomadic Elephant’ is being held in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, from May 31 to June 13, 2025.

2. What is the name of the mobile app launched by AIIMS Bhopal on World Emergency Day?

• A. Emergency Code Blue
• B. Code Red
• C. Code Emergency
• D. LifeSaver Pro

Correct Answer: C. Code Emergency

Explanation: AIIMS Bhopal launched the ‘Code Emergency’ app on World Emergency Day to aid in emergency response and CPR instruction.

3. Which three companies were granted Miniratna Category-I status by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh?

• A. BEL, HAL, DRDO
• B. AVNL, IOL, MIL
• C. OFB, BHEL, GRSE
• D. SAIL, GAIL, NTPC

Correct Answer: B. AVNL, IOL, MIL

Explanation: Munitions India Limited (MIL), Armoured Vehicles Nigam Limited (AVNL), and India Optel Limited (IOL) received Miniratna Category-I status to boost indigenous defence manufacturing.

4. Who was appointed as the new Global CEO of Hinduja Global Solutions?

• A. Ankit Jain
• B. Partha DeSarkar
• C. Mahesh Kumar Nutalapati
• D. Venkatesh Korla

Correct Answer: D. Venkatesh Korla

Explanation: Venkatesh Korla, the current CEO of HGS Americas, has been appointed as the new Global CEO after Partha DeSarkar’s retirement.

5. What is the theme for World No Tobacco Day 2025?

• A. Quit Tobacco to Save Lives
• B. Protecting Youth from Tobacco
• C. Bright products. Dark intentions. Unmasking the Appeal
• D. Say No to Tobacco

Correct Answer: C. Bright products. Dark intentions. Unmasking the Appeal

Explanation: The 2025 theme for World No Tobacco Day is “Bright products. Dark intentions. Unmasking the Appeal” to raise awareness of deceptive tobacco marketing.

6. Which two institutes signed an MoU for semiconductor research collaboration?

• A. IIT Delhi and MIT
• B. IIT Kharagpur and IME Singapore
• C. IISc Bangalore and Intel
• D. BITS Pilani and TSMC

Correct Answer: B. IIT Kharagpur and IME Singapore

Explanation: IIT Kharagpur and Singapore’s IME under A*STAR signed an MoU during SEMICON SEA 2025 to advance semiconductor technologies.

7. What is the name of Odisha’s new urban development initiative?

• A. URBAN+
• B. ANKUR
• C. SMART Odisha
• D. NAVODAY

Correct Answer: B. ANKUR

Explanation: ANKUR (Atal Network for Knowledge, Urbanisation and Reforms) is Odisha’s initiative for smart and sustainable urban growth.

8. Which company received SEBI approval for a ₹3,668 crore IPO?

• A. MobiKwik
• B. PolicyBazaar
• C. Hero FinCorp
• D. Paytm

Correct Answer: C. Hero FinCorp

Explanation: Hero FinCorp received SEBI approval to raise ₹3,668 crore through its IPO, which includes both fresh issue and OFS components.

9. Which portal was launched by the AYUSH Ministry to ensure drug safety and tackle misleading ads?

• A. AyushWatch
• B. HealthTrack
• C. Ayush Suraksha Portal
• D. DrugSafe India

Correct Answer: C. Ayush Suraksha Portal

Explanation: Ayush Suraksha Portal was launched by AYUSH Minister Prataprao Jadhav to regulate traditional medicine advertisements and ensure safety.

10. What is the name of Gujarat’s health scheme offering ₹10 lakh cashless treatment?

• A. Ayushman Bharat Yojana
• B. Swasthya Sathi Yojana
• C. Karmayogi Swasthya Suraksha Yojana
• D. Surakshit Parivar Yojana

Correct Answer: C. Karmayogi Swasthya Suraksha Yojana

Explanation: Gujarat’s Karmayogi Swasthya Suraksha Yojana provides ₹10 lakh cashless health coverage to state employees and pensioners.