Daily Current Affairs – #5 [05 May, 2025]

1. Which significant change has India announced for its upcoming national census?

A) Inclusion of income data
B) Collection of caste details
C) Recording of educational qualifications
D) Tracking of employment status

Answer: B) Collection of caste details
Explanation: India will include caste details in its next population census, a move likely to have sweeping socio-economic and political implications.


2. What is the name of India’s humanitarian mission launched to aid Myanmar after the recent earthquake?

A) Operation Maitri
B) Operation Sahayata
C) Operation Brahma
D) Operation Dosti

Answer: C) Operation Brahma
Explanation: India launched ‘Operation Brahma’ to provide disaster relief to Myanmar following a devastating earthquake.


3. How many tonnes of relief material did India send to Myanmar under Operation Brahma?

A) 100 tonnes
B) 200 tonnes
C) 400 tonnes
D) 500 tonnes

Answer: C) 400 tonnes
Explanation: India dispatched over 400 tonnes of relief material to Myanmar as part of Operation Brahma.


4. Which Indian naval ships were sent to Myanmar carrying humanitarian aid?

A) INS Vikramaditya and INS Viraat
B) INS Satpura and INS Savitri
C) INS Kolkata and INS Chennai
D) INS Shivalik and INS Sahyadri

Answer: B) INS Satpura and INS Savitri
Explanation: INS Satpura and INS Savitri were deployed to deliver humanitarian aid to Myanmar.


5. What is the name of the joint India-U.S. military exercise focusing on humanitarian assistance and disaster relief?

A) Exercise Yudh Abhyas
B) Exercise Malabar
C) Exercise Tiger Triumph
D) Exercise Vajra Prahar

Answer: C) Exercise Tiger Triumph
Explanation: ‘Tiger Triumph’ is a bilateral tri-service exercise between India and the United States focusing on humanitarian assistance and disaster relief.


6. What is the name of India’s initiative to enhance naval cooperation with African nations?

A) Project Mausam
B) SAGAR
C) MAHASAGAR
D) Project Sagar Mala

Answer: C) MAHASAGAR
Explanation: India’s MAHASAGAR initiative aims to reshape naval dynamics in the Indian Ocean, enhancing cooperation with African nations.


7. Which report analyzing the performance of states in delivering justice was released recently?

A) India Justice Report 2025
B) State Judiciary Performance Report
C) National Legal Aid Report
D) Judicial Efficiency Index

Answer: A) India Justice Report 2025
Explanation: The India Justice Report 2025 analyzes the performance of states in delivering justice across various parameters.


8. What action did the News Broadcasters & Digital Association (NBDA) take following the Pahalgam attack?

A) Called for a media blackout
B) Advised channels to avoid Pakistani commentators
C) Requested increased coverage of the attack
D) Launched a joint investigation

Answer: B) Advised channels to avoid Pakistani commentators
Explanation: The NBDA advised member news channels to refrain from inviting Pakistani commentators known for anti-India rhetoric.


9. Which social media accounts were suspended by India amid rising tensions with Pakistan?

A) Accounts of Pakistani journalists
B) Accounts of Bilawal Bhutto Zardari and Imran Khan
C) Accounts of Pakistani military officials
D) Accounts of Pakistani sports personalities

Answer: B) Accounts of Bilawal Bhutto Zardari and Imran Khan
Explanation: India suspended the X (formerly Twitter) accounts of Bilawal Bhutto Zardari and Imran Khan amid rising tensions.


10. What claim did Pakistan’s Defense Minister make regarding Indian Rafale jets?

A) They were shot down by Pakistani forces
B) They were electronically jammed by J-10C jets
C) They violated Pakistani airspace
D) They malfunctioned during a mission

Answer: B) They were electronically jammed by J-10C jets

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