#1. Which Indian state hosted the Khelo India Youth Games 2025 in May?
#2. The 78th World Health Assembly (WHA 78) was held from May 19 to 27, 2025, in which city?
#3. India and Pakistan agreed to a ceasefire on May 10 following escalating military operations. What was the India‑launched operation called?
#4. In May 2025, which country officially became the 123rd member of the International Solar Alliance (ISA)?
#5. On May 17, India imposed restrictions on exports of what through common land borders with Bangladesh?
India banned RMG exports through land borders
#6. Nakba Day is annually commemorated on which date?
#7. What does the term “Nakba” mean?
“Nakba” is an Arabic word that means “catastrophe” and refers to the mass displacement of Palestinian Arabs during the creation of the state of Israel in 1948.
#8. When is International Day of Families observed?
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Established by: United Nations
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First observed: 1994
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Purpose: To highlight the importance of families as the basic units of society and raise awareness of issues relating to families worldwide
#9. Which country was selected to host the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup?
Explanation: Brazil won the hosting rights with 119 votes to 78 at the FIFA Congress in May 2024, making it the first South American country to host the Women’s World Cup
#10. How many national teams will participate FIFA Women’s World Cup in the 2027 tournament?
#11. When did the PKK ( Kurdistan Workers’ Party ) in Turkey formally declare its dissolution?
At its 12th Congress (May 5–7), the PKK announced on May 12 that it had completed its historical mission and was dissolving
#12. Why did the PKK decide to dissolve according to their statement?
#13. Why will Vladimir Putin skip the BRICS summit in Brazil?
Putin won’t attend in person as Brazil is an ICC member and must enforce the ICC warrant for alleged war crimes involving deportation of Ukrainian children
#14. ICC (International Criminal courts) Prosecutor Karim Khan recently stepped aside because:
Explanation: He temporarily stepped away amid a UN Office of Internal Oversight Services probe into allegations including unwanted touching and abuse of authority.
#15. What is the approximate area of Sonadia Island?
The island covers about 9 square kilometers off the Cox’s Bazar coast.
#16. What is the current primary land use designation for 9,467 acres of land on Sonadia Island, as decided by the interim government in March/May 2025?
Recent reports from March and May 2025 indicate that the interim government has decided to transfer 9,467 acres of land on Sonadia Island from BEZA (Bangladesh Economic Zones Authority) back to the Forest Department to protect its environment and biodiversity, designating it as protected forestland.
#17. What illegal activity has severely damaged the environment and biodiversity of Sonadia Island, leading to recent government action?
News reports highlight extensive illegal activities, particularly the clearing of mangrove forests for shrimp and crab farming, which has caused significant environmental damage on Sonadia Island.
#18. Which city ranked 1st in the 2025 IMD Smart City Index?
Zurich secured the top spot for the sixth consecutive year, earning perfect “AAA” ratings in both structures and technology categories
#19. Which Asian city ranked highest in the global top 10 for 2025?
Among Asian cities, Dubai leads globally at 4th. Singapore appears later at 9th.
Top 5: Zurich, Oslo, Geneva, Dubai, and Abu Dhabi
Dubai climbed to 4th place in 2025, up from 12th, praised for its rapid tech integration and urban innovation
#20. Which key radar technology is integrated into the J-10C, significantly enhancing its detection and targeting capabilities?
#21. As of recent reports (May 2025), which country in South Asia, besides Pakistan, is reportedly in talks to acquire J-10C fighter jets from China?
Recent news from May 2025 indicates that Bangladesh has initiated preliminary talks with China to procure J-10C aircraft, aiming to modernize its air force.
#22. What does the abbreviation IEDCR stand for?
IEDCR is the Bangladesh government research institute under the Ministry of Health, responsible for researching epidemiological and communicable diseases.
#23. Where is the head office of SWIFT (Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication) located?
SWIFT’s corporate headquarters is located in La Hulpe, Belgium, near Brussels
#24. As of recent data, approximately how many commercial tea estates are there in Bangladesh?
Various sources, including Wikipedia and The Financial Express, state that Bangladesh has around 166-168 commercial tea estates.
#25. What country is Lampedusa Island a part of?
Lampedusa is the largest of the Pelagie Islands and is administratively part of the autonomous region of Sicily, Italy.