May 10, 2025 Current Affairs (English)

May 10, 2025 Current Affairs (English)

1. When were the three Jansuraksha schemes launched?

A) 15th August 2014
B) 1st January 2016
C) 9th May 2015
D) 26th January 2015

Answer: C) 9th May 2015

2. What is the maximum pension amount offered per month under the Atal Pension Yojana (APY)?

A) ₹2,000
B) ₹3,000
C) ₹4,000
D) ₹5,000

Answer: D) ₹5,000

3. Which age group is eligible to enroll in PMSBY?

A) 18–40 years
B) 18–60 years
C) 18–70 years
D) 21–65 years
Answer: C) 18–70 years

4. What is a key eligibility criterion for joining the Atal Pension Yojana (APY)?

A) Must be an income taxpayer
B) Must be above 60 years of age
C) Must hold a Jan Dhan account
D) Must not be an income taxpayer

Answer: D) Must not be an income tax payer

5. What is the main focus of India’s 2003 Nuclear Doctrine?

A) First Use and Massive Deterrence
B) No First Use and Credible Minimum Deterrence
C) Cold Start and Tactical Nuclear Use
D) Defensive Nuclear Disarmament

Answer: B) No First Use and Credible Minimum Deterrence

6. What does the Joint Doctrine of Indian Armed Forces (2017) primarily emphasize?

A) Expanding India’s nuclear arsenal
B) Promoting unilateral military actions
C) Synergy and integrated operations among services
D) Counter-insurgency operations

Answer: C) Synergy and integrated operations among services

7. Which global power uses the “Active Defense” principle and “winning without fighting” in its strategic doctrine?

A) United Kingdom
B) Russia
C) United States
D) China

Answer: D) China

8. What is the main objective of the Credit Guarantee Scheme for Startups (CGSS)?

A) To subsidize startup products for rural markets
B) To provide equity funding for startups
C) To facilitate collateral-free debt funding for eligible startups
D) To provide grants for startup mentorship programs

Answer: C) To facilitate collateral-free debt funding for eligible startups

9. Under the expanded CGSS, what is the new maximum guarantee cover limit per borrower?

A) ₹5 crore
B) ₹10 crore
C) ₹15 crore
D) ₹20 crore

Answer: D) ₹20 crore

10. What annual guarantee fee (AGF) is now applicable for startups in the 27 Champion Sectors under ‘Make in India’?

A) 2%
B) 1.5%
C) 1%
D) 0.5%

Answer: C) 1%

11. When was the CGSS originally approved under the Startup India initiative?

A) 2015
B) 2016
C) 2020
D) 2022

Answer: D) 2022

12. Which constitutional article governs the removal of High Court judges in India?

A) Article 124
B) Article 217
C) Article 226
D) Article 356

Answer: B) Article 217

13. Under the Judges (Inquiry) Act, 1968, how many Rajya Sabha members must sign a motion to initiate the removal of a High Court judge?

A) 25
B) 50
C) 100
D) 75

Answer: B) 50

14. Under which section of the Representation of the People Act, 1951, was G. Janardhan Reddy disqualified?

A) Section 8(1)
B) Section 8(2)
C) Section 8(3)
D) Section 9

Answer: C) Section 8(3)

15. What was the primary reason for G. Janardhan Reddy’s disqualification from the Karnataka Legislative Assembly?

A) Defection under the Tenth Schedule
B) Conviction in an illegal mining case
C) Non-disclosure of assets
D) Holding an office of profit

Answer: B) Conviction in an illegal mining case

16. How long is a convicted legislator barred from contesting elections after their release, under Section 8(3)?

A) 3 years
B) 4 years
C) 5 years
D) 6 years

Answer: D) 6 years

17. What recent incident triggered Operation Sindoor by India?

A) Pulwama terror attack
B) Balakot airstrikes
C) Pahalgam terror attack and killing of 26 civilians
D) Ceasefire violation at LOC

Answer: C) Pahalgam terror attack and killing of 26 civilians

18. What is a key economic impact on India due to military escalations with Pakistan?

A) Boost in exports
B) GDP slowdown of 0.5–1.2%
C) Increase in foreign investments
D) Strengthening of the rupee

Answer: B) GDP slowdown of 0.5–1.2%

19. How has India redefined deterrence norms in recent years?

A) Through naval blockades
B) By drone strikes without cross-border troop movement
C) By economic sanctions alone
D) By appealing to the UN

Answer: B) By drone strikes without cross-border troop movement

20. What strategic challenge is posed by Pakistan’s alliance with China?

A) Disruption of ASEAN relations
B) Economic competition in Africa
C) Possibility of a multi-front conflict
D) Disputes over vaccine diplomacy

Answer: C) Possibility of a multi-front conflict