Today Current Affairs MCQs : 22 May 2025

Q. Which state became the first in India to achieve full functional literacy in May 2025?
a) Kerala
b) Tamil Nadu
c) Mizoram
d) Himachal Pradesh

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✅ Answer: c) Mizoram
Mizoram has officially become the first state in India to achieve full functional literacy, as announced by Chief Minister Lalduhoma on 20 May 2025 in Aizawl.

Q. What is the name of the national literacy program that helped Mizoram achieve full literacy?
a) Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan
b) Digital India Literacy Mission
c) ULLAS – Nav Bharat Saaksharta Karyakram
d) Shiksha Setu Abhiyan

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✅ Answer: c) ULLAS – Nav Bharat Saaksharta Karyakram
Mizoram implemented the ULLAS – Nav Bharat Saaksharta Karyakram, a national adult education program under NEP 2020.

Q. What is the primary purpose of the Golden Dome shield, announced by US President in May 2025?
A) To launch satellites for GPS
B) To detect and intercept long-range missile threats
C) To replace the U.S. Navy defense systems
D) To prevent cyber attacks

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Correct Answer: B) To detect and intercept long-range missile threats
U.S. President Donald Trump has announced a $175 billion “Golden Dome” missile defense shield aimed at protecting the United States from long-range missile threats, including those from China and Russia.

Q. How many Asiatic lions were recorded in Gujarat’s 16th lion census in 2025?
A) 721
B) 817
C) 891
D) 956

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Correct Answer: C) 891
Gujarat has completed its 16th lion population census, revealing 891 Asiatic lions as of May 2025.

Q. How many public EV charging stations are planned to be established under the PM E-Drive scheme?
A. 50,000
B. 60,000
C. 72,000
D. 75,000

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Answer: C. 72,000
India has launched a major push toward clean mobility with the rollout of the PM E-Drive scheme, backed by a ₹2,000 crore investment. The initiative aims to set up 72,000 public EV charging stations across India.

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