Daily Current Affairs 20th May 2025

Q.1. Which cities did Ashwini Vaishnaw present the recently established 3nm semiconductor design centers in?
Ans:- Noida & Bengaluru
Q.2. Which state has implemented legislation to encourage the use of m-sand, or artificial sand, in government building projects?
Ans:- Maharashtra
Q.3. Which business is supporting AI-driven startups with the AI First India 2025 Startup Accelerator?
Ans:- Google
Q.4. In May 2025, the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) appointed a new chairman.
Ans:- Ajay Kumar
Q.5. By 2045, what proportion of his fortune has Bill Gates promised to donate?
Ans:- 99%
Q.6. Which bank introduced customized deposit solutions in May 2025 that combined lifestyle and financial benefits with Canara Bank?
Ans:- Union Bank
Q.7. How much did PM Modi’s emphasis on domestic military equipment cause India’s defense stocks to soar?
Ans:- 9%
Q.8. Which date, as per the recent government decision, will Ayurveda Day be observed annually?
Ans:- September 23
Q.9. Where is the new office for the Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI), which oversees water transportation projects, located?
Ans:- Srinagar
Q.10. Who has been named the BRICS Chamber of Commerce & Industry (CCI) Chairman?
Ans:- Harvansh Chawla
Q.11. Where is HCL-Foxconn’s ₹3,706 crore semiconductor assembly and packaging plant located?
Ans:- Jewar
Q.12. During President Trump’s 2025 visit, which nation did the US sign a $142 billion arms deal with?
Ans:- Saudi Arabia
Q.13. Which company has designed and developed the ‘Bhargavastra’ counter-swarm drone system?
Ans:- Solar Defence and Aerospace Limited