📝 Daily Current Affairs Quiz 21 May 2025

 📅 Quiz – 21 May 2025

1. Which state launched the ‘Indira Saura Giri Jala Vikasam’ scheme involving solar-powered borewells?

A) Telangana
B) Maharashtra
C) Odisha
D) Kerala

2. The Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI) scheme was introduced by amending which act?
A) Foreigners Act, 1946
B) Citizenship Act, 1955
C) Emigration Act, 1983
D) None of the Above

3. In which state is the Udanti Sitanadi Tiger Reserve located?
A) Karnataka
B) Gujarat
C) Chhattisgarh
D) Madhya Pradesh

4. Which organization developed India’s High-Altitude Platform (HAP), a solar-powered unmanned aircraft?
A) NAL
B) BEL
C) ISRO
D) DRDO

5. What significant certification did India receive at the WHO Assembly in May?

A) Malaria elimination
B) Trachoma elimination
C) Polio-free status
D) Measles elimination

6. What is commemorated on 21 May in India every year?
A) National Technology Day
B) National Panchayati Raj Day
C) National Anti-Terrorism Day
D) National Biodiversity Day

7. Which security operation helped protect nearly 7 lakh Olive Ridley turtles in Odisha?
A) Operation Turtle
B) Operation SeaGuard
C) Operation Olivia
D) Operation Samudra

8. What major Maoist incident occurred on 21 May 2025 in Chhattisgarh?
A) Ambush in Bastar
B) Abujhmarh clash
C) Dantewada massacre
D) Sukma jailbreak

9. Which global weather warning was issued for over 10 Indian states starting 21 May?
A) Heatwave alert
B) Dust storm warning
C) Heavy rain/thunder alert
D) Cyclone watch

10. Which luxury-industry event was held in Mumbai on May 6, 2025?
A) India Luxury Summit
B) Condé Nast India Luxury Conclave
C) Vogue Fashion Meet
D) Mumbai Couture Festival

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✅ Answers & Explanations

1. A) Telangana – The 'Indira Saura Giri Jala Vikasam' solar borewell scheme was launched by Telangana CM Revanth Reddy
2. B) Citizenship Act, 1955 – OCI was introduced via amendments to the Citizenship Act
3. C) Chhattisgarh – Udanti Sitanadi Tiger Reserve is located in Chhattisgarh’s Gariaband–Dhamtari region
4. A) NAL – National Aerospace Laboratories developed India's HAP prototype
5. B) Trachoma elimination – WHO awarded India the Trachoma elimination certificate at the 78th Assembly
6. C) National Anti-Terrorism Day – Observed every year on May 21 in remembrance of Rajiv Gandhi
7. C) Operation Olivia – Protected nearly 6.98 lakh Olive Ridley turtles in Odisha
8. B) Abujhmarh clash – Occurred on 21 May 2025 between Maoists and security forces in Chhattisgarh
9. C) Heavy rain/thunder alert – IMD warned of heavy rain and thunderstorms in over ten states
10. B) Condé Nast India Luxury Conclave – Held in Mumbai on May 6, 2025

 

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