[May 2025] Current Affairs Quiz

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Editor-in-Chief, RAG MUSICHane Keisuke
Editor-in-chief of RAG MUSIC. JFC-certified fact-checker. After working in a music studio and handling wedding sound, joined the RAG MUSIC editorial team in 2016. Experienced with a variety of instruments: marching band in elementary school, clarinet in junior high school wind ensemble, and drums in a band from high school onward. Drawing on my own musical activities and the experience gained through my work, I produce daily articles, including various song introductions, features on music festivals around the country, and live reports. In music, I enjoy not only rock from Japan and abroad but, lately, a wide range of J-pop as well.

Do you ever suddenly worry, “Am I really keeping up with the latest news?” This article lets you look back on the rapidly changing world day by day while having fun in a quiz format.

It presents current-affairs questions from May 2025—covering politics, the economy, culture, and everyday life—so even those who regularly check the news will likely find themselves thinking, “Oh, I didn’t know that!” You can also use it to prepare for tests or interviews, so feel free to give it a try.

[May 2025] Current Affairs Quiz (1–10)

Which hip-hop group released ‘do ON’ in April 2024 and resumed activities as a five-member group for the first time in about nine years?

RIP SLYME
King Ghidorah
KICK THE CAN CREW

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RIP SLYME

In April 2024, RIP SLYME released their new song “Do-ON,” marking their first activity as a five-member group in about nine years. They will continue performing as a five-piece until March 22, 2026, which marks the 25th anniversary of their major-label debut.

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What is the lunar probe developed by a Japanese company that was launched in January 2025 and is aiming to land on the Moon in June?

Hayabusa 3
SLIM
HAKUTO-R Mission 2

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HAKUTO-R Mission 2

HAKUTO-R Mission 2 is a lunar probe developed by ispace inc. It is scheduled to launch in January 2025, with a Moon landing planned for June.

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What became possible to integrate into the My Number Card starting in March 2025?

Health Insurance Card
Driver's license
Passport

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Driver's license

Starting in March 2025, the integration of driver’s licenses and My Number cards will begin. This will allow driver’s license functions to be added to My Number cards, offering benefits such as taking license renewal courses online and simplifying procedures when changing your address.

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What is the award, known as the Nobel Prize of mathematics, that Masaki Kashiwara became the first Japanese person to receive in March 2025?

Fields Medal
Abel Prize
Crafoord Prize

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Abel Prize

The Abel Prize is an international mathematics award established by the Norwegian government in 2003 and is often called the “Nobel Prize of Mathematics” due to its high prestige. In March 2025, Masaki Kashiwara of Kyoto University became the first Japanese recipient.

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Who was the American artist who experienced a space trip of approximately 10 minutes in April 2025?

Katy Perry
Taylor Swift
Beyoncé

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Katy Perry

In April 2025, Katy Perry boarded a spacecraft operated by the American company Blue Origin and experienced a roughly 10-minute spaceflight. It drew attention as a space trip undertaken by an artist.

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What percentage tariff did the United States impose in April 2025 as a reciprocal duty on imports from China?

25%
50%
125%

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125%

In April 2025, U.S. President Trump announced the imposition of reciprocal tariffs of up to 125% on certain Chinese products. This measure, aimed at strengthening import restrictions, comes against the backdrop of escalating U.S.-China trade friction.

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Who was the golf player who achieved the career Grand Slam in April 2025, becoming the sixth in history?

Rory McIlroy
Tiger Woods
Jordan Spieth

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Rory McIlroy

In golf, a career Grand Slam refers to winning the four major championships: The Open Championship, the U.S. Open, the PGA Championship, and the Masters Tournament. By 2014, Rory McIlroy had won the other three majors except the Masters, and in 2025, he finally captured the Masters on his 11th attempt, becoming the sixth player in history to complete the career Grand Slam.

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