1. How many Olive Ridley turtles were protected under Operation Olivia 2025?
Correct answer: 6.98 lakh. The Indian Coast Guard protected approximately 6.98 lakh Olive Ridley turtles at Rushikulya river mouth in Odisha under Operation Olivia 2025.
2. Which organization recognized India for eliminating Trachoma as a public health issue?
Correct answer: World Health Organization. India received the certificate of Trachoma elimination from WHO during the 78th World Health Assembly in Geneva.
3. What is the current global price of Di-Ammonium Phosphate (DAP) as of May 2025?
Correct answer: $652/tonne. The price of DAP has surged by over 13% since April 2025, reaching $652/tonne, significantly impacting India’s import-dependent fertiliser sector.
4. Which institute will now manage Tamil Nadu’s ₹50 crore Endangered Species Conservation Fund?
Correct answer: Advanced Institute of Wildlife Conservation. The AIWC, Vandalur, took over fund management due to inefficiencies within the SFDA.
5. What is the total loan amount Reliance Industries secured in May 2025?
Correct answer: $2.98 billion. This was the largest offshore loan raised by an Indian company since 2023, involving a record 55 banks.
6. Who is the new RBI Governor whose signature will appear on ₹20 notes?
Correct answer: Sanjay Malhotra. The new ₹20 notes will feature the signature of the recently appointed RBI Governor, Sanjay Malhotra, under the Mahatma Gandhi (New) Series.
7. Who acquired PNB’s entire stake in India SME Asset Reconstruction Company?
Correct answer: Authum Investment and Infrastructure Ltd. PNB sold its ₹34.04 crore stake in ISARC to Authum, aligning with its portfolio streamlining strategy.
8. What is the annual production capacity of the e-methanol plant launched in Denmark?
Correct answer: 42,000 metric tons. Developed by European Energy and Mitsui, this plant is the first of its kind and supplies firms like Maersk, Lego, and Novo Nordisk.
9. What is the 2025 theme for World Metrology Day?
Correct answer: Measurements for all times, for all people. The theme emphasizes global inclusiveness and the universal importance of measurement science.
10. Which eminent astrophysicist and Padma Vibhushan awardee passed away in May 2025?
Correct answer: Jayant Vishnu Narlikar. A renowned astrophysicist and science communicator, Dr. Narlikar passed away at the age of 87 in Pune.
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