Current affairs for 28 May

Current affairs for 28 May Quiz: General Knowledge
1. Who won a gold medal for India at the 2025 Asian Athletics Championships?
✅ Answer: C. Gulveer

Discussion: Indian athlete Gulveer brought pride to the nation by securing a gold medal in a long-distance event at the Asian Athletics Championships.

The Asian Athletics Championships 2025 will take place in Gumi, Republic of Korea, from May 27 to 31. The 26th edition of the tournament will see 43 Nations compete in 45 events across five days. The bi-annual competition was previously won by Japan in the 2023 edition held in Bangkok.

2. Which new category has been included for the first time in the National Awards for E-Governance (NAeG) 2025?
✅ Answer: c) Gram Panchayats

Discussion: The inclusion of this category signifies a focus on extending digital service delivery and e-governance to the grassroots level, which is crucial for inclusive development.

3. According to NITI Aayog, India has recently surpassed which country to become the world's fourth-largest economy?
✅ Answer: c) Japan.

Discussion: This news signifies a major milestone for India's economic growth and its increasing global standing. NITI Aayog also projects India to move higher in the rankings soon.

4. India has approved a framework to develop its first fifth-generation stealth fighter jet. What is the name of this ambitious program?
✅ Answer: b) AMCA (Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft)

Discussion: This project is a crucial step towards India's self-reliance in defense technology and aims to strengthen the Indian Air Force with advanced capabilities. It also encourages private sector participation.

5. Which new weather prediction model, using a 6 km x 6 km grid and powered by India's supercomputer Arka, was launched by the Union Ministry of Earth Sciences on May 26, 2025?
✅ Answer: c) Bharat Forecasting System (BFS)

Discussion: This indicates a significant technological advancement in India's weather forecasting capabilities, aiming for higher resolution and more accurate predictions.

6. Which Indian city hosted the Nilaya Anthology, India's first global design hub?
✅ Answer: B. Mumbai

Discussion: Mumbai hosted the Nilaya Anthology, marking India's first global design hub. The initiative aims to blend art, design, and cultural innovation, positioning Mumbai as a center for global design excellence.

7. Which state became the third in India to approve a Space Industrial Policy, after Karnataka and Gujarat?
✅ Answer: C) Tamil Nadu

Discussion: Tamil Nadu has recently approved a Space Industrial Policy to boost the space sector and attract investments, joining Karnataka and Gujarat as states with such policies. The state hosts major ISRO facilities and is developing a second Indian spaceport at Kulasekarapattinam in Thoothukudi.

8. Which country's President, H.E. Mr. Santiago Peña Palacios, is scheduled to pay his first State Visit to India from June 2 to 4, 2025?
✅ Answer: c) Paraguay

Discussion: This visit highlights India's expanding diplomatic outreach and efforts to strengthen bilateral relations with countries across different regions.

9. Who set a new world record in the F42 javelin category in May 2025?
✅ Answer: C. Mahendra Gurjar

Discussion: On 26 May 2025, Indian para athlete Mahendra Gurjar made history by setting a new world record in the men’s F42 javelin throw with a distance of 61.17 meters at the Nottwil World Para Athletics Grand Prix in Switzerland.

10. Who won the Palme d’Or at the 78th Cannes Film Festival?
✅ Answer: c) Jafar Panahi

Discussion: Iranian filmmaker Jafar Panahi won the Palme d’Or at the 78th Cannes Film Festival on 15 May 2025 for his film “It Was Just an Accident”.

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