Current affairs questions of 8th May 2025
Current affairs are crucial for competitive exams as they enhance a candidate’s general awareness, which is a key scoring area in most government and entrance tests. Regularly following the latest news helps aspirants stay informed about national and international events, government policies, economic updates, and important appointments. This not only improves performance in the general knowledge section but also builds analytical thinking and decision-making skills—essential for careers in civil services, banking, defense, and other public sectors. Staying updated with current affairs gives exam aspirants a strong edge in cracking competitive exams successfully.
Q1. Who won the 2025 Kalinga Super Cup football tournament?
- Option A: Jamshedpur FC
- Option B: Bengaluru FC
- Option C: FC Goa
- Option D: Chennaiyin FC
Correct Answer: Option C: FC Goa
Explanation: FC Goa defeated Jamshedpur FC 3-0 and became the first team to win the Kalinga Super Cup twice.
Q2. Which country won the 19th Sudirman Cup 2025?
- Option A: Japan
- Option B: South Korea
- Option C: Indonesia
- Option D: China
Correct Answer: Option D: China
Explanation: China beat South Korea 3-1 to win its 19th Sudirman Cup title.
Q3. What is the theme of the Global Space Exploration Summit (GLEX) 2025?
- Option A: Exploring the New Frontiers
- Option B: Reaching New Worlds: A Space Exploration Renaissance
- Option C: Space for All
- Option D: Journey Beyond Earth
Correct Answer: Option B: Reaching New Worlds: A Space Exploration Renaissance
Explanation: GLEX 2025’s official theme is “Reaching New Worlds: A Space Exploration Renaissance.”
Q4. Who was appointed as the new MD of National Film Development Corporation (NFDC)?
- Option A: Amit Misra
- Option B: Sanjay Joshi
- Option C: Prakash Magdum
- Option D: Harsh Mariwala
Correct Answer: Option C: Prakash Magdum
Explanation: Prakash Magdum, formerly with PIB and CBC, was named NFDC’s Managing Director.
Q5. What is the name of the new portal launched for real-time monitoring of food storage warehouses?
- Option A: Storage Watch
- Option B: Depot View
- Option C: Depot Darpan
- Option D: Grain Guard
Correct Answer: Option C: Depot Darpan
Explanation: “Depot Darpan” enables real-time depot monitoring with advanced tech integration.
Q6. What biometric method was tested by UIDAI during NEET UG 2025?
- Option A: Fingerprint Scan
- Option B: Iris Scan
- Option C: Voice Authentication
- Option D: Face Authentication
Correct Answer: Option D: Face Authentication
Explanation: Face Authentication was used during a PoC at NEET UG to verify candidates using Aadhaar.
Q7. How much loan did India offer to Angola for modernising its armed forces?
- Option A: $100 million
- Option B: $150 million
- Option C: $250 million
- Option D: $200 million
Correct Answer: Option D: $200 million
Explanation: India extended a $200 million line of credit to Angola to buy Indian defense equipment.
Q8. Which Indian state is hosting the 7th Khelo India Youth Games 2025?
- Option A: Odisha
- Option B: Bihar
- Option C: Haryana
- Option D: Karnataka
Correct Answer: Option B: Bihar
Explanation: Bihar is hosting the 2025 edition of Khelo India Youth Games from May 4 to 15.
Q9. What is the name of the Indian Armed Forces operation launched on terror targets in Pakistan and PoK?
- Option A: Operation Shakti
- Option B: Operation Sindoor
- Option C: Operation Rakshak
- Option D: Operation Trinetra
Correct Answer: Option B: Operation Sindoor
Explanation: Operation Sindoor targeted terror camps following the Pahalgam attack, avoiding escalation.
Q10. Which organization conducted the maiden flight-trial of the Stratospheric Airship Platform?
- Option A: ISRO
- Option B: HAL
- Option C: DRDO
- Option D: NAL
Correct Answer: Option C: DRDO
Explanation: DRDO’s ADRDE carried out the successful high-altitude airship trial in Sheopur, Madhya Pradesh.