1. What was the total investment value of the development projects inaugurated by Amit Shah in Gandhinagar?
Correct answer: ₹708 crore. The Union Home Minister launched and laid foundation stones for multiple development works worth ₹708 crore in Gandhinagar.
2. Under which scheme is the ₹42.4 crore Integrated Aquapark in Tripura being developed?
Correct answer: PM Matsya Sampada Yojana. The aquapark is being built under PMMSY with an allocation of ₹42.4 crore to boost modern aquaculture.
3. What was the focus of the coffee table book launched by the Government of Nagaland?
Correct answer: PM Awas Yojana – Urban. The book titled “Transforming Lives” showcases achievements of PMAY-U in Nagaland.
4. Which Indian observatory was commemorated with a postal stamp for its 125th anniversary?
Correct answer: Kodaikanal Solar Observatory. Established in 1899, it was honoured with a commemorative stamp recognizing its solar research legacy.
5. How much stake is Punjab National Bank divesting in India SME Asset Reconstruction Company Ltd?
Correct answer: 2.09 crore shares. PNB is divesting its entire stake in Isarc valued at ₹34.04 crore, selling 2.09 crore shares at ₹16.29 each.
6. Which nation’s new bill proposes a 5% tax on international remittances by non-citizens?
Correct answer: United States. The bill targets all international remittances by non-citizens, including Indian H-1B and F-1 visa holders.
7. What denomination of currency is being issued by RBI with the new Governor’s signature?
Correct answer: ₹20. RBI will issue new ₹20 notes signed by Governor Sanjay Malhotra, retaining the same design under the Mahatma Gandhi (New) Series.
8. Where will the LIMA 2025 defence exhibition be held?
Correct answer: Langkawi. LIMA 2025 will be hosted in Langkawi, Malaysia, from May 20–24 with India participating via an official pavilion.
9. Who was appointed as the Indian Ambassador to Sweden in May 2025?
Correct answer: Anurag Bhushan. A 1995-batch IFS officer, Bhushan was appointed as India’s Ambassador to Sweden, strengthening bilateral ties.
10. Who has been appointed as the new Senior VP and MD of HPE India?
Correct answer: Bhawna Agarwal. She succeeded Som Satsangi, who is retiring after 27 years, and now leads HPE India as SVP & MD.
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