Directions for the quiz:
1. This quiz, the Current Affairs Quiz 08th May 2025, is designed to test your knowledge and provide an assessment tool.
2. Each question is followed by 4 options. Select the most appropriate option for each question.
3. Before taking the quiz, please review the article, Daily Current Affairs Today 08th May 2025.
Correct answer: 6.3% from 6.6%.
• Moody’s revised India’s 2025 GDP projection by 0.3 percentage points.
• The cut reflects risks from trade disputes and geopolitical instability.
• India’s growth remains resilient but faces headwinds from policy shifts.
Correct answer: 1,000.
• ₹60,000 crore scheme targets upgrading 1,000 Government ITIs.
• Aims to skill 20 lakh youth over 5 years.
• Also establishes 5 National Centres of Excellence to meet industry demand.
Correct answer: GIFT City, Gandhinagar.
• Approved under NEP 2020 to promote multidisciplinary education.
• Enhances India’s global trade education competitiveness.
• Provides decentralized access to premier trade studies.
Correct answer: ₹1.5 lakh.
• Covers treatment for 7 days post-accident.
• Launched to reduce mortality by removing financial barriers.
• Effective from 5th May 2025 nationwide.
Correct answer: Two-window coal linkage.
• Includes Window-I (notified prices) & Window-II (auction with premium).
• Boosts flexibility for Gencos and IPPs.
• Streamlines coal allocation to power plants.
Correct answer: $8.8 billion.
• MIFC will be a Financial Freezone by 2030.
• Partnership with Qatari-owned MBS Global Investments.
• Aims to attract fintechs, global financial firms & digital nomads.
Correct answer: 25 minutes.
• Conducted from 1:05 AM to 1:30 AM IST on 7th May 2025.
• Involved Army, Air Force, Navy in coordinated strike.
• Retaliated for April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam.
Correct answer: 51:49.
• Paras Defence holds 51% stake; Heven Drones owns 49%.
• MoU signed on 6th May 2025 to manufacture drones in India.
• Focuses on 10–40 kg logistics drone payloads.
Correct answer: SpaceX Starlink.
• Airtel Africa signed deal to offer Starlink internet across Africa.
• Expands connectivity to rural & underserved regions.
• Utilizes SpaceX’s satellite broadband services.
Correct answer: 14.
• China won 14 titles in 18 Sudirman Cup editions.
• Beat South Korea 3–1 in 2025 final at Xiamen.
• Maintains top position in world mixed team badminton.
