- What was the codename India used for the strikes launched on 7 May 2025 against targets in Pakistan/Pakistan-administered Kashmir?
A) Operation Trident
B) Operation Sindoor
C) Operation Vajra
D) Operation Tejas
Answer: B) Operation Sindoor
Explanation: India named its 7 May 2025 punitive strikes Operation Sindoor in response to earlier attacks attributed to cross-border terrorism. - The May 2025 India–Pakistan escalation lasted for roughly how many days before a ceasefire was accepted?
A) 1 day
B) 4 days
C) 10 days
D) 30 days
Answer: B) 4 days
Explanation: The fighting and aerial exchanges were intense over about four days (7–10 May) before an uneasy ceasefire. - Which mode of weaponry and systems were reported as used or involved during the May 2025 India–Pakistan aerial exchanges?
A) Only small arms fire
B) Long-range missiles, loitering munitions, fighter aircraft and air-defence systems
C) Cavalry charges
D) Balloons only
Answer: B) Long-range missiles, loitering munitions, fighter aircraft and air-defence systems
Explanation: Media/official reports described use of missiles, loitering munitions and fighter jets with heavy air-defence use during the escalation. - Which international organisation is primarily involved in coordinating humanitarian assistance in large armed-conflict crises (e.g., Gaza coverage in May 2025)?
A) NATO
B) United Nations agencies and associated NGOs
C) OPEC
D) ASEAN
Answer: B) United Nations agencies and associated NGOs
Explanation: UN agencies (OCHA, UNRWA, ICRC etc.) coordinate humanitarian aid and appeals in major crises. - Which government consolidation policy regarding Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) became effective from 1 May 2025?
A) One-State-One-RRB (consolidation of RRBs by state)
B) Privatise all RRBs
C) Convert all RRBs into cooperative banks
D) Immediate closure of all RRBs
Answer: A) One-State-One-RRB (consolidation of RRBs by state)
Explanation: The government moved to consolidate and rationalise RRBs, moving to a one-state one-RRB approach effective around May 1, 2025. - In a short interstate crisis, which of the following is the usual immediate investigative/information agency involvement within India?
A) National Investigation Agency (NIA) and local/state police (plus central agencies as required)
B) Local sports councils only
C) Only municipal corporations
D) None of the above
Answer: A) NIA and local/state police (plus central agencies)
Explanation: Terror incidents and cross-border link probes involve state police with support from central agencies like NIA, IB. - Which country’s civilian casualties and infrastructure damage were reported in international outlets after the 7 May strikes?
A) Bangladesh only
B) Pakistan (including Pakistan-administered Kashmir)
C) Sri Lanka only
D) Nepal only
Answer: B) Pakistan (including Pakistan-administered Kashmir)
Explanation: Reports indicated damage and civilian casualties in parts of Pakistan after Indian strikes; claims and casualty numbers varied by source. - Which of the following is a reliable primary source that aspirants should consult to verify government notifications or consolidation of banks?
A) The Gazette of India and Department of Financial Services / official press releases
B) Random social media posts only
C) Gossip columns only
D) None of the above
Answer: A) The Gazette of India and Department of Financial Services / official press releases
Explanation: Gazette and official ministry notifications are authoritative for policy and legal changes. - Which of these is most likely to be included in month-end current-affairs compilations for May 2025?
A) Major geopolitical incidents (e.g., India-Pakistan escalation)
B) Major bank or regulatory consolidations (e.g., RRB moves)
C) Key appointments and policy notifications
D) All of the above
Answer: D) All of the above
Explanation: Monthly roundups aggregate security, economic, regulatory and appointment news relevant for exams. - Which military or defence equipment was reported to have been used in an active role (claimed) by India in the May 2025 exchanges (first combat use claim)?
A) S-400 air-defence system (as claimed in media reports)
B) Trains only
C) Drones never used
D) None of the above
Answer: A) S-400 air-defence system (as claimed in media reports)
Explanation: Some reports noted India using S-400 systems to negate incoming missiles/drones during exchanges — such claims featured in reporting and official statements. - Which international think-tank published a detailed timeline and analysis titled “Four Days in May: The India-Pakistan Crisis of 2025”?
A) Brookings Institution
B) Stimson Center
C) Chatham House only
D) RAND only
Answer: B) Stimson Center
Explanation: Stimson Institute produced analysis and a timeline of the May 2025 crisis. - Which of the following actions is the central government most likely to take to calm a sudden cross-border escalation?
A) Engage in high-level diplomatic outreach, use back-channel talks, seek de-escalation with mediators
B) Close all schools forever
C) Hold festival celebrations only
D) None of the above
Answer: A) Engage in high-level diplomatic outreach and de-escalation efforts
Explanation: Diplomatic channels and international mediation efforts are typical responses to ease escalations. - Which of these are exam-useful sources to track May 2025 events for revision?
A) Insights, AffairsCloud, Testbook, GKToday monthly roundups and official press releases (PIB / Gazettes)
B) Random forwarded messages only
C) Meme pages only
D) None of the above
Answer: A) Insights, AffairsCloud, Testbook, GKToday monthly roundups and official press releases (PIB / Gazettes)
Explanation: These combine exam focus with primary-source verification. - Which of the following would have been a direct effect of the May 2025 India–Pakistan exchanges?
A) Heightened air-defence alerts and temporary flight restrictions near affected regions
B) Complete closure of all highways nationwide forever
C) Worldwide ban on mobiles only
D) None of the above
Answer: A) Heightened air-defence alerts and temporary flight restrictions near affected regions
Explanation: Military escalations prompt air-defence alerts, temporary route closures, and heightened security. - What is the purpose of consolidating Regional Rural Banks into a One-State-One-RRB structure?
A) To rationalise operations, improve governance and achieve scale in rural banking services
B) To privatise all rural banking instantly
C) To ban rural lending completely
D) None of the above
Answer: A) To rationalise operations, improve governance and achieve scale
Explanation: Consolidation aims to strengthen RRBs via economies of scale and better governance. - Which Indian ministry/department is the nodal authority for bank/RRB restructuring policy?
A) Ministry of Finance / Department of Financial Services
B) Ministry of Culture only
C) Ministry of Youth Affairs only
D) None of the above
Answer: A) Ministry of Finance / Department of Financial Services
Explanation: Banking consolidation policy is steered by the Ministry of Finance and DFS. - Which global crisis continued to dominate humanitarian headlines in May 2025 (besides South Asia tensions)?
A) Gaza humanitarian crisis — continued reporting on aid corridors, casualties, and ceasefire negotiations
B) Antarctic storm only
C) A small local fair only
D) None of the above
Answer: A) Gaza humanitarian crisis
Explanation: Gaza remained a major humanitarian story with repeated news on aid access and civilian impact. - Which of the following is a trusted repository for Indian central government press releases?
A) Press Information Bureau (PIB)
B) Unverified WhatsApp forwards only
C) Personal blogs only
D) None of the above
Answer: A) Press Information Bureau (PIB)
Explanation: PIB is the official press portal for government announcements. - Which of these is a short, exam-style fact about the May 2025 India-Pakistan crisis?
A) The crisis involved strikes on 7 May and a ceasefire around 10 May 2025.
B) The crisis lasted the whole year.
C) There were no aerial exchanges at all.
D) None of the above
Answer: A) The crisis involved strikes on 7 May and a ceasefire around 10 May 2025.
Explanation: The most widely reported timeline puts the operation and immediate exchanges in early May, ending with a ceasefire after several days. - Which of these sectors would a One-State-One-RRB reform most directly affect?
A) Rural credit, micro-finance and regional agricultural lending
B) Cinema ticket pricing only
C) Sports only
D) None of the above
Answer: A) Rural credit, micro-finance and regional agricultural lending
Explanation: RRBs focus on rural credit and their consolidation impacts rural finance delivery. - Which of the following is the correct immediate procedure when a state government announces an RRB consolidation?
A) Notification by the Department of Financial Services and formal amalgamation orders with sponsor banks; operational transfers follow as per the gazette/notification
B) Instant closure of every branch without notice
C) Immediate takeover by local councils only
D) None of the above
Answer: A) Notification by DFS and formal amalgamation orders; operations then migrate per gazetteed orders
Explanation: Consolidation is carried via administrative notifications and formal orders. - Which international body often issues appeals and coordinates aid during intense humanitarian periods (e.g., Gaza)?
A) United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) & UN agencies
B) World Bank only
C) WTO only
D) None of the above
Answer: A) OCHA & UN agencies
Explanation: OCHA and associated UN agencies coordinate humanitarian appeals and logistics. - Which of the following is a best practice for students preparing May-2025 current affairs for exams?
A) Make a short 1-page timeline of major events, note exact dates and primary sources (PIB, Reuters, Gazette)
B) Memorise only memes
C) Avoid primary sources completely
D) None of the above
Answer: A) Make a short timeline, note dates and primary sources
Explanation: Timelines help in quick revision and accuracy. - Which Indian state appears repeatedly in May 2025 compendiums because of economic and tech policies?
A) Karnataka (Bengaluru: tech and industry announcements)
B) Sikkim only
C) Nagaland only
D) None of the above
Answer: A) Karnataka
Explanation: Karnataka frequently features due to announcements in IT, industry, data-centre planning and state schemes. - During the May 2025 exchanges, both sides reported engagement of aircraft. Which of the following is a correct statement about such reporting?
A) Both India and Pakistan reported air engagements and made conflicting claims regarding aircraft losses — casualty and loss claims varied by source.
B) Only one side said anything and no evidence existed.
C) There was never any media coverage.
D) None of the above
Answer: A) Both sides reported engagements and made conflicting claims
Explanation: Conflicting claims are common in such escalations; independent verification is often difficult immediately. Wikipedia - What is the usual function of loitering/“suicide” munitions mentioned in modern conflicts?
A) Provide persistent surveillance and strike high-value targets when a time opportunistic window appears
B) Only deliver humanitarian aid
C) Make coffee for troops
D) None of the above
Answer: A) Provide persistent surveillance and strike targets opportunistically
Explanation: Loitering munitions (loitering drones) can hover and strike once a target is identified. - Which of the following is a typical indicator of de-escalation after a short interstate armed crisis?
A) Agreed ceasefire/temporary truce and restart of diplomatic channels
B) Immediate full annexation of territories only
C) Total communications blackout permanently
D) None of the above
Answer: A) Agreed ceasefire and diplomatic outreach
Explanation: Ceasefires and talks are the first step to reduce tensions; monitoring follows. - Which Indian regulator is primarily responsible for banking sector oversight (including aspects of RRBs)?
A) Reserve Bank of India (RBI) / Department of Financial Services involvement for ownership & policy
B) Food Safety Authority only
C) Sports Authority only
D) None of the above
Answer: A) RBI / Ministry of Finance (DFS)
Explanation: RBI regulates banking operations; DFS handles ownership/policy and consolidation matters with the Finance Ministry. - Which of the following headlines would appear in a May 2025 GK/monthly PDF?
A) “India launches Operation Sindoor; ceasefire after four days.”
B) “Local festival lists only.”
C) “Old weather data from 1960” only.
D) None of the above
Answer: A) “India launches Operation Sindoor; ceasefire after four days.”
Explanation: Major security incidents are front-page items for monthly compendiums. - Which of the following is the main aim of RRBs historically?
A) Provide banking services and credit to rural and agricultural sectors
B) Finance only movie productions
C) Issue passports only
D) None of the above
Answer: A) Provide banking services and credit to rural areas and agriculture
Explanation: RRBs were established to improve rural credit and banking penetration. - Which major international issue besides South Asia tensions was frequently covered in May 2025 roundups?
A) Ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza and related diplomatic moves and aid constraints
B) Moon colonisation news only
C) Fashion week only
D) None of the above
Answer: A) Gaza humanitarian crisis
Explanation: Gaza’s humanitarian situation continued to be covered heavily in May 2025. - Which of the following is the correct method to record an important policy in your notes?
A) Note the rule/Act name, gazette/notification date and the short gist of obligations/compliances
B) Note only the font color of the document
C) Do not take notes at all
D) None of the above
Answer: A) Note name, date and a short gist
Explanation: This ensures efficient revision and traceability. - Which of the following is a direct security implication for border regions during a short conflict?
A) Curtailment of civilian movement, temporary curfews and increased troop deployments in border districts
B) Free movement without any checks only
C) Immediate closure of all schools nationwide forever
D) None of the above
Answer: A) Curtailment of movement, curfews and troop deployments
Explanation: Border districts often see tightened security during escalations. - Which of the following is true about “conflicting claims” in wartime reporting?
A) Media must triangulate claims with satellite images, independent reporting and official statements to approach accuracy
B) Trust the first claim blindly
C) Ignore multiple sources completely
D) None of the above
Answer: A) Triangulate claims with multiple sources and evidence
Explanation: Conflicting claims require cross-verification for accurate reporting. - Which of the following is a commonly reported economic policy item that may appear in May roundups?
A) Consolidations like One-State-One-RRB and major banking decisions/appointments
B) Only sports gossip
C) Obscure private messages only
D) None of the above
Answer: A) Consolidations and banking decisions
Explanation: Banking reform and governance actions are exam-relevant items. - Which international partner often mediates or urges restraint during India–Pakistan escalations?
A) United States and other major powers (typically urge restraint)
B) Antarctica only
C) Mars only
D) None of the above
Answer: A) United States and other major powers
Explanation: Major powers frequently call for de-escalation to avoid wider regional instability. - Which of these is an exam-relevant tip when studying a short military crisis like May 2025?
A) Note dates, code names, actors, immediate consequences and citations from Reuters / government press notes
B) Memorise only social media rumours
C) Avoid noting casualty numbers entirely
D) None of the above
Answer: A) Note dates, code names, actors, consequences and reliable citations
Explanation: Clear, sourced notes improve accuracy and answer reliability. - Which of the following is the primary objective behind rural bank consolidation?
A) Improve operational strength and service delivery to rural customers via scale and governance
B) Remove all rural bank branches only
C) Move banking services entirely online for rural India immediately
D) None of the above
Answer: A) Improve strength, governance and service delivery
Explanation: Consolidation aims at building stronger, more capable institutions. - Which of these sources would you use first to verify an international conflict timeline?
A) Reuters / AP / BBC / Associated Press and analytical pieces from think-tanks (Stimson, etc.)
B) Random social posts only
C) Entertainment blogs only
D) None of the above
Answer: A) Reuters / AP / BBC and reputable think-tanks
Explanation: Reputable international outlets and think-tank analyses provide reliable timelines and context. - Which of the following is an actionable study technique for state-specific current affairs (e.g., Karnataka) for May 2025?
A) Maintain a separate one-page state sheet listing major projects, appointments and schemes announced in the month
B) Ignore state news completely
C) Only study celebrity news for the state
D) None of the above
Answer: A) Maintain a one-page state sheet for quick revision
Explanation: State sheets help for state PSCs and state GK sections. - Which of the following best describes the nature of the claims about aircraft losses during the May exchanges?
A) Both countries made claims of downed aircraft; independent confirmation varied and was contested publicly
B) Only one side claimed all the aircraft and then proved it with photos immediately
C) There were never any claims about aircraft
D) None of the above
Answer: A) Both sides made claims that were contested and difficult to independently verify immediately
Explanation: Conflicting loss/kill claims are typical in intense air engagements. - Which of the following state-level developments in Karnataka could be included in a May 2025 GK sheet?
A) Announcements about infrastructure projects, investment MoUs, and new schemes to support industry or jobs
B) Only national railway timetables unrelated to the state
C) Fashion show schedules only
D) None of the above
Answer: A) Infrastructure, investments and job-support scheme announcements
Explanation: State infra and investment news are typical state GK items. - Which of the following is true about verifying casualty figures in conflict reporting?
A) Cross-check official statements, hospital reports and independent media; initial figures can change over time
B) Use only the first figure you read on social media
C) Never check multiple outlets
D) None of the above
Answer: A) Cross-check official statements and independent reports; initial figures often change
Explanation: Early casualty counts are frequently revised; triangulation matters. - Which of the following is an immediate economic risk of short cross-border conflict for the countries involved?
A) Market volatility and risk-premium increases, impact on investor sentiment and potential disruption of trade routes
B) Guaranteed economic boom the next day only
C) No effect at all anywhere globally
D) None of the above
Answer: A) Market volatility, higher risk premium and trade disruptions
Explanation: Military escalations typically cause financial market instability and trade disruptions. - Which of the following is the best way to summarise the One-State-One-RRB policy in one line?
A) Merge multiple small RRBs to create a single larger state-level RRB to improve viability and governance.
B) Ban rural banking forever.
C) Convert rural banks to tourist counters.
D) None of the above
Answer: A) Merge small RRBs to create single state-level RRBs for better viability and governance.
Explanation: Consolidation is aimed at stronger regional rural banks. - Which of the following would be a typical post-conflict diplomatic step after a four-day crisis?
A) High-level meetings, third-party assurances and confidence-building measures (CBMs) to prevent recurrence
B) Cease all communication permanently
C) Dissolve all ministries immediately
D) None of the above
Answer: A) High-level diplomacy and CBMs
Explanation: Diplomatic engagement and CBMs are standard to stabilise relations. - Which of the following statements is true about the reporting environment in short crises?
A) Fast-moving reports often contain contradictory claims — rely on established wire agencies for the most consistent coverage.
B) Only read forwarded chats.
C) Use only entertainment sites.
D) None of the above
Answer: A) Rely on established wire agencies (Reuters/AP/BBC) for consistent coverage during fast events.
Explanation: Wire agencies have verification protocols that reduce error. - Which of these happens when RRBs are consolidated successfully?
A) Improved capital base, better product offerings and wider digital reach for rural customers (goal)
B) All staff are removed overnight always
C) Systemic collapse guaranteed
D) None of the above
Answer: A) Improved capital base, product offerings and digital reach (intended outcome)
Explanation: Consolidation is intended to strengthen institutions and services. - Which of the following actors often monitor and publish satellite images after cross-border strikes?
A) International media, OSINT groups and think-tanks (satellite imagery analysts)
B) Local food vendors only
C) Fiction writers only
D) None of the above
Answer: A) Media and OSINT analysts (satellite imagery groups)
Explanation: Satellite images from commercial providers are analysed by media and analysts to verify strike damage. - Which of the following would you list as a key May-2025 security fact for revision?
A) Operation Sindoor (7 May 2025) — cross-border strikes and multi-day aerial exchanges, ceasefire around 10 May.
B) Only a local market opening — no major security events.
C) No international incidents at all.
D) None of the above
Answer: A) Operation Sindoor and short aerial exchanges leading to a ceasefire — key security fact.
Explanation: This concise line summarises the major May security episode. - Which of the following is a correct statement about how aspirants should use monthly GK PDFs?
A) Use them as base material but cross-verify key facts (dates/names) with primary sources like Reuters/PIB/Gazette.
B) Memorise every single line without verification.
C) Only copy them into social media posts.
D) None of the above
Answer: A) Use PDFs as base material but cross-verify key facts with primary sources.
Explanation: Cross-verification reduces risk of errors from third-party summaries. - Which of the following state-level initiatives in Karnataka would be most relevant to an aspirant’s state GK sheet (May 2025)?
A) Investment MoUs, industrial projects, IT/data-centre infrastructure planning and state-level schemes announced that month
B) Only national cricket results unrelated to the state
C) Foreign movies only
D) None of the above
Answer: A) Investment MoUs, IT/data-centre planning and state schemes
Explanation: These items matter for state GK and PSC exams. - Which of these is a prudent way to note casualty counts in your notes from such conflicts?
A) Record source with figure and mention “figures vary” if multiple counts exist; update later with official confirmation
B) Write a single unverified figure only
C) Never record any number at all
D) None of the above
Answer: A) Record the source and note that figures may vary; update with official confirmations later
Explanation: This preserves accuracy and traceability. - Which of the following best reflects the economic goal of RRB consolidation policy?
A) Enhanced viability and deeper penetration of banking services in rural areas through stronger, scalable institutions
B) Remove rural banking entirely
C) Turn RRBs into private fashion houses only
D) None of the above
Answer: A) Enhanced viability and deeper penetration of rural banking
Explanation: Consolidation is pro-capacity and inclusion. - Which of the following is true about claims of advanced weapon first-use during May exchanges (e.g., S-400 combat use)?
A) Such claims may be made by parties and reported by media; independent confirmation is often sought by analysts.
B) Claims are always false by default.
C) Claims never need verification.
D) None of the above
Answer: A) Claims need independent confirmation though they are often reported by parties and media.
Explanation: Analysts look for corroborating evidence before treating such first-use claims as definitive. - Which of the following is commonly expected in a monthly GK compilation for May 2025?
A) International security incidents, economic policy moves and state-level investment news
B) Only fashion columns
C) Only ancient history lectures with no contemporary context
D) None of the above
Answer: A) Security, economy and state investment news
Explanation: Compendiums aim to be comprehensive and exam-relevant. - Which of the following did analysts highlight as the primary risk of the May 2025 India-Pakistan crisis?
A) Risk of escalation between two nuclear-armed neighbors and regional instability
B) No risk at all anywhere
C) Only tourism promotions were at risk
D) None of the above
Answer: A) Risk of escalation and wider regional instability
Explanation: Escalation risk between nuclear neighbours is always a major concern. - Which of the following would be a state-level reporter’s top story in Karnataka during May 2025?
A) Major investment MoUs, infrastructure approvals, or governance announcements made by the state government in the month
B) Details about a remote foreign carnival with no state involvement
C) Sports news only unrelated to state policies
D) None of the above
Answer: A) Investment MoUs and infrastructure approvals — top state stories.
Explanation: These affect state economy and employment and are relevant to aspirants. - Which of the following is the main rationale governments give for RRB consolidation?
A) Operational efficiency, better capitalisation, and improved access for farmers and small borrowers
B) To end rural banking entirely
C) To double the number of branches without reasons
D) None of the above
Answer: A) Efficiency, capitalisation, and improved access for rural borrowers
Explanation: Consolidation aims to create stronger regional banks to serve rural economies better. - Which of the following is an accurate way to summarise May 2025 for a security timeline?
A) Early May saw cross-border military strikes (7 May), aerial engagements, then an eventual ceasefire after days of high tension.
B) Nothing happened internationally the whole month.
C) Only trade fairs took place.
D) None of the above
Answer: A) Early May cross-border strikes followed by aerial exchanges and ceasefire — correct summary. - Which institution is best placed to provide official unemployment or jobs programme numbers related to Rozgar initiatives (if referenced in May materials)?
A) Press Information Bureau (PIB) and Ministry of Labour & Employment / NSDC announcements
B) Private social posts only
C) Random forums only
D) None of the above
Answer: A) PIB and Ministry of Labour & Employment/NSDC
Explanation: Official counts for government job drives come from PIB and labour ministry portals. - Which of the following is an accurate exam tip for handling “conflict” MCQs?
A) Memorise the date, code name (if any), immediate effects and credible source (Reuters/PIB) — use that in answers
B) Guess randomly without dates
C) Use only gossip as answers
D) None of the above
Answer: A) Memorise date, code name, effects and credible source — that makes answers defensible
Explanation: Precision matters in competition exams. - Which of the following is a frequent follow-up to a short interstate crisis that students should watch for in subsequent months?
A) Claims investigations, compensation and diplomatic talks or bilateral mechanisms to prevent recurrence
B) Immediate change of all city names only
C) Ban on festivals only
D) None of the above
Answer: A) Investigations, compensation and diplomatic processes post-crisis
Explanation: Follow-up processes clarify responsibility and reduce risk of a repeat. - Which of the following would be the best source for verifying RRB consolidation orders?
A) Gazette notification from Department of Financial Services / Ministry of Finance press release
B) Celebrity Instagram posts only
C) Unverified WhatsApp forwards only
D) None of the above
Answer: A) Gazette and Finance Ministry press release
Explanation: Legal and structural changes are gazetted; ministry press notes explain institutional aspects. - Which of these would be likely included in May 2025 environment/eco news roundup?
A) Ongoing global climate and humanitarian concerns; state initiatives on green energy (state-specific)
B) Only gossip about celebrities’ pets
C) Nothing at all in environment all month
D) None of the above
Answer: A) Climate/humanitarian and state green initiatives
Explanation: Environmental topics appear with policy updates and events. - Which of the following would be a correct short note to memorise about an RRB consolidation?
A) “One-State-One-RRB: consolidation to be implemented from early May-2025 as part of rationalisation (Department of Financial Services).”
B) “All RRBs turned into hotels.”
C) “RRBs abolished overnight.”
D) None of the above
Answer: A) One-State-One-RRB consolidation note (accurate short note)
Explanation: Short, verifiable one-line notes help recall. - Which of the following is the most common international reaction when major neighbours escalate militarily?
A) Calls for restraint from major powers, offers to mediate, and encouragement of immediate de-escalation
B) Promotion of more hostilities only
C) No reaction whatsoever globally
D) None of the above
Answer: A) Calls for restraint and mediation by major powers
Explanation: Global actors prefer stability and often urge restraint. - Which of the following would be relevant in a Karnataka GK note for May 2025?
A) Any state-level investment MoUs, new schemes, or major project approvals announced in May 2025
B) Only unrelated foreign sporting events of another country
C) Only celebrity weddings outside the state
D) None of the above
Answer: A) State investment MoUs and project approvals
Explanation: These items are relevant for state GK and PSC exams. - Which of the following is an effective way to categorise May-2025 news in revision notes?
A) Security & defence, Economy & finance, Governance & legislation, State news (Karnataka), International humanitarian & climate, Appointments & sports
B) Only one long paragraph mixing everything with no dates
C) No categorisation at all
D) None of the above
Answer: A) Categorise into security, economy, governance, state, international, appointments & sports
Explanation: Organized notes speed revision and retention. - Which of the following is true about early claims of “first combat use” of equipment in a crisis (e.g., advanced air-defence)?
A) Claims are notable and require later confirmation from multiple sources; record them as “claimed/ reported” until verified.
B) Accept claims as definitive immediately without question.
C) Ignore them always.
D) None of the above
Answer: A) Record as “claimed/reported” and verify later
Explanation: Appropriate caution improves accuracy. - Which of these is an appropriate one-line GK entry for May 2025 security events?
A) “7 May 2025: India launched Operation Sindoor — air/missile strikes; multi-day aerial exchanges followed; ceasefire accepted after days of tensions.”
B) “Nothing to study.”
C) “Only culture news mattered.”
D) None of the above
Answer: A) One-line GK entry capturing date, code name and outcome
Explanation: Succinct entries aid memory. - Which ministries/agencies would coordinate in India when RRBs are merged or restructured?
A) Ministry of Finance (DFS), RBI and sponsor banks — coordinate implementation
B) Ministry of Culture only
C) Sports Authority only
D) None of the above
Answer: A) Ministry of Finance (DFS), RBI and sponsor banks
Explanation: These agencies oversee the regulatory and operational aspects of bank mergers. - Which of the following types of questions would likely appear about May 2025 in objective tests?
A) Date & name of operation (e.g., Operation Sindoor), policy consolidation (One-State-One-RRB), major appointments and state investment announcements
B) Local market stall hours only
C) Random unrelated trivia only
D) None of the above
Answer: A) Date/name of operation, banking consolidation, appointments and investments — likely GK items
Explanation: Exam MCQs focus on verifiable facts and major events. - Which reason explains why governments prefer consolidations (like RRB mergers) rather than many tiny units?
A) Larger consolidated entities have better capital buffers, governance and ability to adopt technology and expand services
B) To make operations more complex with no benefit
C) To avoid serving rural customers
D) None of the above
Answer: A) Consolidations aim to create stronger banks with better capital and governance
Explanation: Consolidation is a standard reform route to improve viability. - Which of the following is a practical revision reminder for aspirants after reading May current affairs?
A) Make an annotated list: event/date/source — update casualty/statistics lines later when official confirmations are out
B) Memorise only Tweets
C) Do not revise at all
D) None of the above
Answer: A) Annotated list with event/date/source and update later if needed
Explanation: This approach balances speed with accuracy. - Which of the following best describes the media environment in the immediate aftermath of the May 2025 strikes?
A) Rapid reports, conflicting claims, and follow-up analysis by wire agencies and think-tanks to clarify the facts
B) Total silence globally
C) Only entertainment channels report the story
D) None of the above
Answer: A) Rapid, sometimes conflicting reports followed by analytical pieces to clarify facts
Explanation: Wire agencies and think-tanks publish both real-time updates and retrospective analysis. - Which of the following actions can improve accuracy when preparing MCQs from monthly PDFs?
A) Cross-check each major fact (date/name/figure) with Reuters / PIB / Gazette / official statements and note the source beside the MCQ
B) Blindly copy without verification
C) Only depend on forwarded material without source
D) None of the above
Answer: A) Cross-check and cite original sources beside each MCQ
Explanation: Source tagging improves credibility and reduces errors. - Which of the following is a reliable international newswire to cite for the May 2025 crisis?
A) Reuters (international wire agency)
B) Random chatrooms only
C) Unverified blogs only
D) None of the above
Answer: A) Reuters
Explanation: Reuters is a primary wire used widely for fact-based international coverage. - Which of the following is a likely policy response to a cross-border terror attack by a state?
A) Security operations, diplomatic demarches, targeted strikes or punitive actions (depending on political/strategic calculus)
B) Cancellation of all laws indefinitely only
C) Declaring festivals everywhere immediately only
D) None of the above
Answer: A) Security responses and diplomatic actions as per strategic choice
Explanation: States choose from a range of responses including targeted military actions and diplomacy. - Which is the best one-line revision for One-State-One-RRB?
A) “May 2025: Government moves to One-State-One-RRB consolidation to strengthen rural banking; formal notifications issued by DFS/RBI.”
B) “RRBs turned into cinemas.”
C) “RRBs unaffected forever.”
D) None of the above
Answer: A) One-line summarising consolidation policy and responsible agencies
Explanation: Clear one-line notes help rapid recall. - Which type of map/visual is useful when studying a cross-border crisis?
A) A simple location map marking strike sites, major cities and areas of artillery/air exchange — as an aid to geography questions
B) Only fashion maps
C) Only random doodles with no labels
D) None of the above
Answer: A) Simple labelled maps showing sites, cities and frontlines aid understanding and answers
Explanation: Spatial context helps in testing and answers for geography-related current affairs. - Which of these is a correct way to organise May 2025 GK notes for quick revision before an exam?
A) One page: Security (dates/operations), Economy (banking/finance), State (Karnataka), International (humanitarian), Appointments & Sports
B) No structure at all
C) Only one long unorganised paragraph
D) None of the above
Answer: A) One-page structured revision sheet by topic
Explanation: Structure aids rapid last-minute recall. - Which of the following is true about short, intense conflicts like May 2025 from an exam perspective?
A) They generate numerous MCQ-style facts (dates, code names, operations, ceasefire dates) that are frequently tested
B) They never appear in exams
C) They are always ignored by examiners
D) None of the above
Answer: A) Such conflicts produce many testable facts (dates, code names, outcomes)
Explanation: Security events are common MCQ topics. - Which of the following is an example of a primary source to confirm government banking consolidation?
A) Gazette notification or Department of Financial Services (Ministry of Finance) press release
B) A random meme page only
C) A personal chat message only
D) None of the above
Answer: A) Gazette notification or DFS press release — primary sources for such reforms
Explanation: Always use official notifications for legal/structural confirmations. - Which of the following actions is important for aspirants after compiling monthly MCQs?
A) Attach one authoritative source link next to each important MCQ for verification
B) Do nothing and forget the sources
C) Avoid checking anything later
D) None of the above
Answer: A) Attach a source link next to each MCQ to enable quick verification later
Explanation: Source tagging saves time and improves reliability. - Which of the following is a correct description of “Operation Sindoor” (May 2025) for MCQs?
A) India’s codename for punitive strikes on 7 May 2025 against alleged terrorist infrastructure across Pakistan/Pakistan-administered Kashmir.
B) A weather event.
C) A sports tournament only.
D) None of the above
Answer: A) Codename for the 7 May 2025 strikes.
Explanation: Short, accurate descriptions are useful for MCQs. - Which of the following is a likely long-term effect that analysts study after such brief escalations?
A) Shift in defence doctrines, procurement priorities, air-defence posture and diplomatic trust deficits — studied in strategic reviews
B) Immediate switch to a new calendar year only
C) No long-term effects at all ever
D) None of the above
Answer: A) Possible shifts in doctrine, procurement and diplomacy — long-term analytic themes
Explanation: Short crises can accelerate doctrinal or procurement changes. - Which of the following is a practical exam preparation habit during current affairs study?
A) Create one tracked file (date-wise) with each event, one authoritative source and a 1-line summary for quick daily revision
B) Only collect screenshots without notes
C) Only hoard files without review
D) None of the above
Answer: A) Keep a date-wise file with source and 1-line summary for daily revision
Explanation: This keeps revision efficient and source-backed. - Which of the following is a good one-line for the student’s state GK (Karnataka) sheet for May 2025?
A) “May 2025: Key state announcements — infrastructure MoUs and industrial investments; track official DIPR bulletins for exact details.”
B) “Only celebrity weddings occurred.”
C) “No state news existed.”
D) None of the above
Answer: A) One-line noting key state announcements and DIPR as source
Explanation: State bulletins (DIPR) are primary for state GK. - Which of the following is true about casualty and damage reporting in early days of conflict?
A) Figures are provisional and often revised; always cite source and date when writing numbers.
B) First figure is final forever.
C) No need to cite the figure.
D) None of the above
Answer: A) Figures are provisional and should be cited with source and date
Explanation: Provisional figures are common; always track source and revision date. - Which of the following is a suitable approach if you find conflicting accounts about a May 2025 event while preparing MCQs?
A) Note both accounts, indicate source and label discrepancies — update when official clarification appears
B) Pick the most sensational account blindly
C) Ignore the event completely
D) None of the above
Answer: A) Note both accounts with sources and label discrepancies for later update
Explanation: Transparency about source conflicts preserves accuracy. - Which of the following best summarises the policy motive behind One-State-One-RRB reform?
A) Consolidate small, fragmented rural banks for better governance, scale and service delivery in each state
B) Remove all rural offices
C) Random rebranding only
D) None of the above
Answer: A) Consolidation for governance, scale and improved service delivery
Explanation: Reform aims to strengthen rural banking ecosystem. - Which of the following organisations commonly produces monthly current affairs compilations aspirants use?
A) Insights, AffairsCloud, Testbook and GKToday (among others)
B) Random spam emails only
C) Only celebrity fan clubs
D) None of the above
Answer: A) Insights, AffairsCloud, Testbook, GKToday — commonly used compilers
Explanation: These providers curate exam-oriented monthly notes. - Which of the following is the best one-line answer you could write for an MCQ about the May 2025 strikes?
A) “India’s Operation Sindoor (7 May 2025) targeted alleged terrorist infrastructure inside Pakistan/Pakistan-administered Kashmir; a short but intense aerial exchange followed with a ceasefire after several days.”
B) “No strikes happened.”
C) “Only sporting events occurred.”
D) None of the above
Answer: A) The concise factual one-liner — correct for MCQs and short answers. - Which of the following is true about the international reaction to the May 2025 India-Pakistan exchanges?
A) Widespread calls for restraint and de-escalation from major powers and the UN; concern over risk of wider regional instability
B) Universal praise for escalation only
C) No comment from anyone anywhere
D) None of the above
Answer: A) Calls for restraint and concern about wider instability
Explanation: Global actors urged de-escalation to avoid wider regional impact. - Which of the following is a correct exam technique when a question asks for the date of a security incident?
A) Always record and memorise the exact date (e.g., 7 May 2025 for Operation Sindoor) and the code name — these are typical MCQ facts.
B) Never memorise dates at all
C) Use approximate year only always
D) None of the above
Answer: A) Memorise exact dates and code names when available; they are often asked directly
Explanation: Exact dates are commonly tested in MCQs. - Which of the following is a valid short revision summary for May 2025 (one sentence)?
A) “May 2025: India launched Operation Sindoor (7 May) leading to a short India-Pakistan aerial clash and a ceasefire; policy moves included One-State-One-RRB consolidation effective early May — follow PIB/DFS & Reuters for sources.”
B) “May 2025: Nothing happened.”
C) “May 2025: Only music festivals occurred.”
D) None of the above
Answer: A) The correct single-sentence summary combining security & policy highlights
Explanation: Concise summaries aid recall and exam answers. - Which of the following is an appropriate closing tip for May-2025 study?
A) After making MCQs, attach authoritative source links next to each Q for quick verification while revising.
B) Only memorise without sources.
C) Share unverified MCQs publicly immediately.
D) None of the above
Answer: A) Attach authoritative source links for each MCQ — best practice
Explanation: It helps quick cross-check and prevents mistakes in exam answers. - Which of the following is most likely to be a long-term strategic lesson drawn from a short India-Pakistan crisis?
A) Importance of improved early-warning, integrated air-defence, and diplomatic crisis communication to avoid unintended escalation
B) Switching calendars is the key lesson only
C) No lessons to be learned ever
D) None of the above
Answer: A) Need for better early-warning, defence integration and crisis diplomacy
Explanation: Analysts emphasise technical and diplomatic fixes to reduce escalation risks. - Which single practice will most improve the reliability of your month-wise MCQ bank (May 2025 and others)?
A) Create MCQs, then tag every important fact with an authoritative source (Reuters/PIB/Gazette/official) and update when official data changes
B) Make MCQs with no sources and never revise them
C) Use only one social post as your source for everything
D) None of the above
Answer: A) Tag facts with authoritative sources and update when official info changes — best practice
Explanation: Source-tagging ensures accuracy and trustworthiness for exam prep.