Daily Current Affairs Multiple Choice Questions MCQ 25.05.2025

1. How much is the record surplus transfer approved by the RBI for FY 2024-25?
A.  ₹2.56 trillion
B. ₹3.00 trillion
C. ₹2.68 trillion
D. ₹2.11 trillion

2. What interest rate has the Government approved for the Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF) for FY 2024-25?
A.  7.75%
B. 8.10%
C. 8.30%
D. 8.25%

3. What organization is hosting the 4th International Symposium on Marine Ecosystems: Challenges and Opportunities (MECOS-4)?
A.  Indian Institute of Science
B. Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute
C. National Institute of Oceanography
D. Marine Biological Association

4. Who has been appointed as the captain of the Indian Test squad for the England tour?
A.  Jasprit Bumrah
B. Rishabh Pant
C. Shubman Gill
D. KL Rahul

5. When and where will the inaugural Hockey India Masters Cup 2025 be held?
A.  June 18–27, 2025 in Mumbai
B. June 18–27, 2025 in Chennai
C. July 10–20, 2025 in Chennai
D. July 10–20, 2025 in Delhi

6. Which team won the 2024–25 Serie A title?
A.  Inter Milan
B. Juventus
C. Napoli
D. Cagliari

7. Who chaired the 10th Governing Council Meeting of NITI Aayog?
A.  President Ram Nath Kovind
B. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman
C. Vice President M. Venkaiah Naidu
D. Prime Minister Narendra Modi

8. Which ministry declared the 21 winning entries under the ‘Ideas4LiFE’ campaign?
A.  Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
B. Ministry of Science and Technology
C. Ministry of Agricultur
D. Ministry of Home Affairs

9. Who won the Formula 2 Sprint Race at the Monaco Grand Prix?
A.  Jehan Daruvala
B. Kush Maini
C. Arjun Maini
D. Karun Chandhok

10. By what percentage did commercial loan demand in the MSME sector grow year-on-year during the January to March 2025 quarter?
A.  11%
B.  8%
C. 15%
D. 17%

Answers & Explanation

1. C. ₹2.68 trillion

Board of Directors of Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has approved a record transfer of over 2.68 lakh crore rupees as surplus to Central government for the financial year 2024-25.
2. D. 8.25%

The Centre has approved 8.25 percent interest rate on Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF) deposits for the financial year 2024-25. This will benefit over 7 crore salaried employees across India.

3. B. Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute

The Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI) will host the fourth International Symposium on Marine Ecosystems: Challenges and Opportunities (MECOS-4) from November 4 to 6, in Kochi.

4. C. Shubman Gill

Shubman Gill, a 25-year-old cricketer, was officially appointed as the captain of India’s Test team on Coronation Day, following the BCCI’s announcement of the new-look squad.

5. B. June 18–27, 2025 in Chennai

The first-ever Hockey India Masters Cup 2025, a tournament for veteran players, will be held in Chennai from June 18 to 27.

6. C. Napoli

Napoli wins Serie A 2024-25 title, edges out Inter Milan by one point on final matchday

7. D. Prime Minister Narendra Modi

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi chaired the 10th Governing Council Meeting of NITI Aayog at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, earlier today. It was attended by Chief Ministers and Lt. Governors representing 24 States and 7 Uts.

8. A.  Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change

Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change announced the 21 winning ideas under the ‘Ideas4LiFE’ initiative, which was conceptualised under the broader framework of Mission LiFE as envisioned by the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi.

9. B. Kush Maini

Kush Maini Wins F2 Monaco Sprint Race, Becomes First Indian To Claim Title.

10. A.  11%
Commercial credit demand increased by 11% YoY in Q3 2025, while commercial credit supply grew by 3% YoY in FY 2024-25

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