Current affairs questions of 15th May 2025
Current affairs play a key role in competitive exams like UPSC, SSC, Banking, and Railways. Questions from recent events are commonly asked in both prelims and mains. They cover topics like politics, economy, sports, and science. Practicing daily current affairs helps you stay updated. It also boosts your general knowledge. The questions from 15th May 2025 are important for your daily revision. Regular practice gives you an edge over other candidates. Stay prepared. Stay ahead.
1. Who was appointed as the new Chairman of the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) in April 2025?
- A. Preeti Sudan
- B. Subbanna Ayyappan
- C. Ajay Kumar
- D. Sanjiv Khanna
Correct Answer: C. Ajay Kumar
Explanation: Ajay Kumar, a former Defence Secretary and retired 1985-batch IAS officer, was appointed as the UPSC Chairman following Preeti Sudan’s tenure.
2. Which company opened India’s first 3nm chip design centres in Noida and Bengaluru?
- A. Intel India
- B. Renesas Electronics India
- C. Tata Elxsi
- D. Samsung Semiconductor India
Correct Answer: B. Renesas Electronics India
Explanation: Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw inaugurated the 3nm chip design centres developed by Renesas Electronics India in Noida and Bengaluru.
3. What was India’s retail inflation rate in April 2025?
- A. 4.83%
- B. 3.34%
- C. 3.16%
- D. 1.78%
Correct Answer: C. 3.16%
Explanation: CPI-based retail inflation in April 2025 dropped to 3.16%, the lowest since July 2019, according to MoSPI data.
4. What is the theme of the UN Global Road Safety Week 2025?
- A. Safe Streets for All
- B. Rethink Mobility: Make Walking and Cycling Safe
- C. Drive Responsibly, Live Longer
- D. Road Safety is Life Safety
Correct Answer: B. Rethink Mobility: Make Walking and Cycling Safe
Explanation: The theme for UN Global Road Safety Week 2025 focuses on promoting safe walking and cycling as part of the global road safety initiative.
5. What initiative has Delhi Police launched to help school dropouts?
- A. Mission Shiksha
- B. Disha Udaan
- C. Nayi Disha
- D. Bal Suraksha
Correct Answer: C. Nayi Disha
Explanation: “Nayi Disha” is a community outreach initiative by Delhi Police to help children and teenagers rejoin formal education or take up skill-based training.
6. Where is the world’s first commercial-scale e-methanol plant located?
- A. Sweden
- B. Denmark
- C. Norway
- D. Germany
Correct Answer: B. Denmark
Explanation: The plant is located in Kasso, Denmark, and produces 42,000 metric tons of e-methanol annually using renewable energy and captured CO₂.
7. Who was sworn in as the 52nd Chief Justice of India in 2025?
- A. Justice K G Balakrishnan
- B. Justice Sanjiv Khanna
- C. Justice B.R. Gavai
- D. Justice Ashok Bhushan
Correct Answer: C. Justice B.R. Gavai
Explanation: Justice Bhushan Ramkrishna Gavai took oath as the 52nd Chief Justice of India, becoming the second CJI from the Scheduled Caste community.
8. Subbanna Ayyappan, who passed away in May 2025, was renowned for contributions in which field?
- A. Aerospace Engineering
- B. Medicine
- C. Agriculture and Fisheries
- D. Climate Science
Correct Answer: C. Agriculture and Fisheries
Explanation: Subbanna Ayyappan, a Padma Shri awardee, was a former DG of ICAR and made major contributions to India’s Blue Revolution.
9. How much funding has been approved by Madhya Pradesh to tackle human-elephant conflict?
- A. ₹10 crore
- B. ₹25 crore
- C. ₹47 crore
- D. ₹100 crore
Correct Answer: C. ₹47 crore
Explanation: Madhya Pradesh approved ₹47 crore to reduce human-elephant conflict in regions near tiger reserves using modern and natural deterrent techniques.