Current Affairs 25 May 2024

Current Affairs 25 May 2024

01. Who has been appointed as the new chairman of NAFED?
(a) Rajesh Verma
(b) Bhupinder Singh
(c) Amal Raj
(d) Jetha Ahir

02. Who has been appointed as the new Prime Minister of Chad in May 2024?
(a) Idriss Deby
(b) Succes Masra
(c) Allamaye Halina
(d) Mahamat Saleh Annadif

03. Which date has been declared as the International Day of the Markhor by the UNGA?
(a) May 21
(b) May 23
(c) May 24
(d) May 28

04. Which country is currently negotiating the launch of India’s RuPay service? (May 2024)
(a) Maldives
(b) Seychelles
(c) Burundi
(d) Burkina Faso

05. In which country was the world’s first 100% biodegradable pen manufactured?
(a) United States
(b) Finland
(c) Sweden
(d) India

06. Which university’s scientists have developed a new vaccine candidate to battle malaria?
(a) Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru
(b) Jawaharlal Nehru University
(c) Delhi University
(d) Banaras Hindu University

07. What is the theme for World Schizophrenia Day 2024?
(a) Embracing Recovery
(b) Celebrating the Power of Community Kindness
(c) Combating Stigma
(d) Promoting Treatment Innovations

08. Chris Hemsworth received Hollywood Walk of Fame. For what reason was Chris Hemsworth honored on the Hollywood Walk of Fame?
(a) His contributions to motion pictures
(b) His roles in television
(c) His contributions to theatre
(d) His work in charity

09. What significant bird sighting was reported for the first time in Uttarakhand?
(a) Great Egret
(b) Chinese Pond Heron
(c) Indian Peafowl
(d) Siberian Crane

10. Africa Day was commemorated on 25th May. Name the precursor organisation of the African Union.
(a) African Economic Community
(b) United States of Africa
(c) African Congress
(d) Organisation of African Unity