Current affairs questions of 27th May 2025
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Question 1: Who has been appointed as the Director of the Marine Products Export Development Authority (MPEDA)?
a. Ramesh Chand
b. Ajay Bhushan Pandey
c. Ram Mohan M K
d. Sanjeev Sanyal
Correct Answer: c. Ram Mohan M K
Explanation: Ram Mohan M K, with over 20 years of experience in MPEDA, has been appointed as its new Director.
Question 2: What is the name of the AI news anchor launched by Assam?
a. Ananya
b. Ankita
c. Asha
d. Amrita
Correct Answer: b. Ankita
Explanation: ‘Ankita’ is India’s first AI news anchor in a regional language, launched by Assam CM to present Cabinet updates.
Question 3: What is the theme of the 10th NITI Aayog Governing Council Meeting?
a. India @100
b. Viksit Bharat 2047
c. Viksit Rajya for Viksit Bharat @2047
d. Bharat Innovates
Correct Answer: c. Viksit Rajya for Viksit Bharat @2047
Explanation: The 10th NITI Aayog meeting focused on the theme “Viksit Rajya for Viksit Bharat @2047” to drive inclusive development.
Question 4: Which fintech startup received RBI approval to issue Prepaid Payment Instruments recently?
a. Razorpay
b. EnKash
c. ZikZuk
d. Cred
Correct Answer: c. ZikZuk
Explanation: ZikZuk, a Hyderabad-based fintech, received in-principle approval from RBI to issue prepaid wallets and cards.
Question 5: Neeraj Chopra won silver in which international athletics event?
a. Diamond League Zurich
b. Janusz Kusociński Memorial
c. Commonwealth Games
d. Asian Athletics Meet
Correct Answer: b. Janusz Kusociński Memorial
Explanation: Neeraj Chopra won silver at the Janusz Kusociński Memorial meet in Poland with a throw of 84.14 meters.
Question 6: What platform was launched by Saudi Arabia to reshape the future of tourism?
a. TOURISE
b. VISION50
c. GLOBALTOUR
d. SANDTOUR
Correct Answer: a. TOURISE
Explanation: Saudi Arabia launched the TOURISE platform to forge global public-private partnerships in tourism over the next 50 years.
Question 7: Which Indian state hosted the International Buyer-Seller Meet 2025 to promote agri-food exports?
a. Punjab
b. Gujarat
c. Bihar
d. Madhya Pradesh
Correct Answer: c. Bihar
Explanation: The IBSM 2025 was held in Patna, Bihar, showcasing the state’s agricultural strengths and aiming to boost exports.
Question 8: Which RBI-formed board replaced the Board for Regulation and Supervision of Payment Systems (BPSS)?
a. Monetary Policy Board
b. National Payments Authority
c. Payments Regulatory Board
d. Financial Supervision Committee
Correct Answer: c. Payments Regulatory Board
Explanation: The RBI formed a new Payments Regulatory Board (PRB), replacing BPSS, with members from both RBI and the government.
Question 9: When is the International Day of the Markhor observed?
a. 26th May
b. 25th May
c. 24th May
d. 23rd May
Correct Answer: c. 24th May
Explanation: International Day of the Markhor is celebrated on 24th May to raise awareness for its conservation.