1.Which two world leaders recently met in Beijing to discuss strengthening cooperation on global issues such as the conflict in Ukraine and trade, emphasizing multilateralism? a) Joe Biden and Olaf Scholz b) Xi Jinping and Emmanuel Macron c) Vladimir Putin and Narendra Modi d) Donald Trump and Rishi Sunak Ans: b) Xi Jinping and Emmanuel Macron 2.What was the primary purpose of the Washington Accords for Peace and Prosperity, signed between the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Rwanda, hosted by U.S. President Donald Trump? a) To establish a new trade route through the Great Lakes region b) To end decades of conflict and foster economic cooperation c) To form a military alliance against neighboring countries d) To regulate mineral extraction in the region Ans: b) To end decades of conflict and foster economic cooperation 3.When was the inaugural International Day Against Unilateral Coercive Measures observed, and by which body was it established? a) January 1, 2025, by the UN Security Council b) December 4, 2025, by the UN General Assembly c) October 24, 2024, by the World Economic Forum d) March 8, 2026, by the International Criminal Court Ans: b) December 4, 2025, by the UN General Assembly 4.What was a significant commitment made by Canada at the recent NATO meetings in Brussels regarding support for Ukraine? a) Pledging troops for direct combat operations in Ukraine b) Committing an additional $35 million to NATO's Comprehensive Assistance Package for Ukraine and a CAD $200 million for military capabilities c) Initiating new sanctions against all Russian businesses globally d) Announcing a withdrawal of its diplomatic presence from Russia Ans: b) Committing an additional $35 million to NATO's Comprehensive Assistance Package for Ukraine and a CAD $200 million for military capabilities 5.Which country recently pledged $100 million in aid to Palestine to address the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and support reconstruction efforts? a) United States b) Russia c) China d) France Ans: c) China 6.What is India's stated commitment regarding the Indian Ocean Region, as reiterated by President Droupadi Murmu? a) To establish exclusive military zones b) To maintain "open, stable and rules-based" oceans c) To restrict international shipping lanes d) To claim sovereignty over all unclaimed islands Ans: b) To maintain "open, stable and rules-based" oceans 7.According to the IMF Executive Board's 2025 Article IV consultation, which country's economy demonstrated strong and resilient performance with a real GDP growth of 7.2% in 2024 and the first half of 2025? a) Democratic Republic of Congo b) United Kingdom c) Rwanda d) United States Ans: c) Rwanda 8.What significant milestone did India achieve recently in its electricity generation capacity? a) It became the world's largest exporter of electricity. b) Its total installed capacity surpassed 5 lakh megawatts, with non-fossil fuel sources accounting for a larger share than fossil fuels. c) It completely phased out coal-based power plants. d) It achieved 100% renewable energy reliance. Ans: b) Its total installed capacity surpassed 5 lakh megawatts, with non-fossil fuel sources accounting for a larger share than fossil fuels. 9.Who inaugurated the 18th Global Forum Plenary on Transparency and Exchange of Information for Tax Purposes in New Delhi? a) Prime Minister Narendra Modi b) Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman c) President Droupadi Murmu d) RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das Ans: b) Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman 10.What is the primary mission of the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope, slated for launch by May 2027? a) To study the surface of Mars and search for ancient water b) To detect new forms of extraterrestrial life c) To study dark energy, dark matter, and exoplanets d) To monitor solar flares and space weather Ans: c) To study dark energy, dark matter, and exoplanets 11.Researchers at Penn State are developing an AI machine vision model for what specific agricultural application? a) Automated harvesting of fruits b) Precise weed control in apple orchards c) Monitoring livestock health in real-time d) Predicting crop yields based on satellite imagery Ans: b) Precise weed control in apple orchards 12.The Idaho National Laboratory's MARVEL experiments aim to demonstrate various applications for what type of technology, including desalination and powering AI data centers? a) Large-scale fusion reactors b) Advanced quantum computing systems c) Microreactors d) Biometric security systems for national defense Ans: c) Microreactors 13.What is the main objective of the crucial bill advanced by the Nigerian Senate to establish a National Social Welfare Service? a) To regulate international aid organizations b) To transform the country's social protection system and significantly reduce extreme poverty c) To create a national database of citizens for taxation purposes d) To centralize all charitable donations Ans: b) To transform the country's social protection system and significantly reduce extreme poverty 14.The Philippines' DSWD highlighted its Emergency Cash Transfer (ECT) payouts and provided updates on which program scheduled for nationwide expansion in 2026? a) Lingap sa Kapwa b) Pantawid Pamilya c) Pag-abot program d) Tulong Panghanapbuhay Ans: c) Pag-abot program 15.Who was recently appointed as Pakistan's first Chief of Defence Forces for a five-year term? a) General Qamar Javed Bajwa b) Field Marshal Asim Munir c) President Asif Ali Zardari d) General Raheel Sharif Ans: b) Field Marshal Asim Munir 16.Which renowned MIT faculty member was included in Time's AI100 2025 list for their contributions to Artificial Intelligence? a) Rodney Brooks b) Regina Barzilay c) Noam Chomsky d) Marvin Minsky Ans: b) Regina Barzilay 17.Cassandra Naud received the 2025 Northern Star Award at the Whistler Film Festival for her compelling performance in which film? a) Oppenheimer b) Barbie c) Influencers d) Past Lives Ans: c) Influencers 18.Which three countries are the U.S. national football team scheduled to play as part of its build-up to the 2026 FIFA World Cup? a) Brazil, Argentina, France b) England, Spain, Italy c) Belgium, Portugal, Germany d) Mexico, Canada, Japan Ans: c) Belgium, Portugal, Germany

1.Russian President Vladimir Putin's state visit to India in December 2025 primarily aimed at strengthening cooperation in which of the following areas? a) Space exploration, renewable energy, and cultural exchange b) Defense, energy, and skilled labor mobility c) Tourism, agriculture, and information technology d) Healthcare, education, and maritime security Ans: b) Defense, energy, and skilled labor mobility 2.Amidst existing US sanctions on Russian oil producers, India's engagement with Russia, particularly for S-400 missile systems, highlights which aspect of India's foreign policy? a) A complete shift towards the Russian bloc. b) Prioritizing economic gains over strategic alliances. c) Balancing relations with major global powers like Moscow and Washington. d) Disregard for international sanctions. Ans: c) Balancing relations with major global powers like Moscow and Washington. 3.Despite India's robust 8.2% GDP growth in Q2 FY26, the Indian Rupee fell to a record low against the US dollar. Which of the following was NOT mentioned as a contributing factor to this depreciation? a) Increased global risks. b) Higher demand for dollars due to increased imports. c) Delays in the India-US trade deal. d) Significant foreign direct investment outflows. Ans: d) Significant foreign direct investment outflows. 4.Which organization, in collaboration with IBM, unveiled a national roadmap to position India among the top three quantum economies globally by 2047? a) Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) b) Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) c) NITI Aayog d) Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) Ans: c) NITI Aayog 5.Who was honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 19th Crossword Book Awards 2025? a) Sudha Murty b) Ruchir Joshi c) Shanta Gokhale d) Manu S. Pillai Ans: c) Shanta Gokhale 6.Who was appointed as the new Executive Director (ED) of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), leading the Department of Supervision – Risk, Analytics and Vulnerability Assessment (RAVA)? a) Vikram Sahu b) Kaku Nakhate c) Usha Janakiraman d) Dr. Ciza Thomas Ans: c) Usha Janakiraman 7.The new Labour Codes implemented by the government ensure which of the following benefits for workers across India? a) Fixed working hours of 30 hours per week for all sectors. b) Minimum wages and overtime compensation at not less than twice the regular rate. c) Mandatory pension schemes for all unorganized workers regardless of employment duration. d) Exclusive welfare schemes only for organized sector employees. Ans: b) Minimum wages and overtime compensation at not less than twice the regular rate. 8.India's External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar commented that nations creating obstacles to the flow of talent across borders would ultimately be 'net losers.' His comments were primarily in the context of: a) Restrictions on international tourism. b) H-1B visas and US immigration policies. c) Trade tariffs and import duties. d) Diplomatic sanctions on specific countries. Ans: b) H-1B visas and US immigration policies. 9.Which district was recognized with the National Award in the best district category for its efforts in implementing the Accessible India Campaign and fostering a barrier-free environment? a) Gandhinagar b) Mumbai c) Lunglei d) Delhi Ans: c) Lunglei 10.The UltraViolet Imaging Telescope (UVIT), which recently completed ten years of successful operations, is the primary payload on which of India's space observatories? a) Chandrayaan-3 b) Mangalyaan c) AstroSat d) Aditya-L1 Ans: c) AstroSat 11.What is the bilateral trade target set between India and Russia to be achieved by 2030, aiming to bridge the widening trade deficit? a) $50 billion b) $75 billion c) $100 billion d) $150 billion Ans: c) $100 billion 12.Chief Justice of India Surya Kant stated that courts must show 'zero sympathy' to acid attackers. This statement was made during a hearing on a plea to: a) Increase the punishment for cyber fraud. b) Formally recognize acid attack survivors as persons with specified disabilities. c) Implement stricter laws against domestic violence. d) Expedite trials for all violent crimes. Ans: b) Formally recognize acid attack survivors as persons with specified disabilities. 13.Which Indian Grandmaster secured the Jerusalem Masters 2025 title by defeating former world champion Viswanathan Anand in an all-Indian final? a) Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa b) D. Gukesh c) Arjun Erigaisi d) Vidit Gujrathi Ans: c) Arjun Erigaisi 14.India's recent decision to reopen its embassy in Kabul and openly engage with the Taliban regime is viewed by some as influenced by: a) A desire to access Afghanistan's mineral resources. b) India's evolving relationship with Pakistan. c) Pressure from the United Nations. d) A need to counter Chinese influence in the region. Ans: b) India's evolving relationship with Pakistan. 15.Concerns were raised about the credibility of India's GDP data, pointing to a discrepancy between official figures and ground-level indicators. What did the report advocate for to accurately reflect the economy's true state? a) Reducing government spending. b) Adopting transparent methodologies and robust surveys. c) Increasing foreign investment. d) Lowering interest rates. Ans: b) Adopting transparent methodologies and robust surveys. 16.The proposed Health and National Security Cess will NOT be applied to which category of goods? a) Demerit goods associated with health risks. b) Essential commodities. c) Luxury items. d) Imported goods. Ans: b) Essential commodities. 17.The Archery Premier League (APL) received the 'Emerging Professional Sports Event of the Year' award at the India Sports Awards 2025. This highlights its significant impact on which sport? a) Badminton b) Shooting c) Archery d) Wrestling Ans: c) Archery 18.Who was approved by the RBI as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Bank of America NA (BANA) in India for a three-year term? a) Kaku Nakhate b) Usha Janakiraman c) Vikram Sahu d) Rajendra Arlekar Ans: c) Vikram Sahu 19.Indian scientists developed an innovative technique to enhance catalysts used in water splitting. This breakthrough directly addresses a significant challenge in the production of: a) Solar panels. b) Lithium-ion batteries. c) Clean hydrogen. d) Biofuels. Ans: c) Clean hydrogen. 20.A Rajya Sabha member advocated for a national law to ensure the safety and protection of which professional group, amid increasing reports of violence? a) Journalists b) Farmers c) Medical professionals d) Teachers Ans: c) Medical professionals

1.What is the primary objective of the expanded PM E-DRIVE Scheme? a) To establish new manufacturing units for electric vehicle components. b) To reduce the import duty on electric vehicles. c) To accelerate the adoption of electric vehicles across the nation. d) To provide subsidies for setting up private EV charging stations. Ans: c) To accelerate the adoption of electric vehicles across the nation. 2.A significant portion of the additional allocation under the PM E-DRIVE Scheme, specifically Rs. 500 crore, has been earmarked for which specific category of electric vehicles? a) Electric two-wheelers b) Electric buses c) E-ambulances d) Electric three-wheelers Ans: c) E-ambulances 3.Until when is the incentive for electric two-wheelers and three-wheelers valid under the expanded PM E-DRIVE Scheme? a) March 31, 2028 b) November 23, 2025 c) March 31, 2026 d) December 4, 2025 Ans: c) March 31, 2026 4.Which Indian city is slated to receive the highest number of electric buses under the PM E-DRIVE Scheme to reduce urban emissions? a) Mumbai b) Pune c) Delhi d) Bengaluru Ans: c) Delhi 5.What was the name of the state-run cybersecurity application that the Indian government initially mandated for pre-installation on new smartphones, before revoking the order? a) DigiLocker b) Sanchar Saathi c) MyGov d) Aarogya Setu Ans: b) Sanchar Saathi 6.The Indian government rescinded its order regarding the mandatory pre-installation of a cybersecurity app primarily due to widespread concerns over what? a) Technical incompatibility with older smartphone models b) High cost of app development and maintenance c) Surveillance and user privacy d) Lack of public awareness about the app's features Ans: c) Surveillance and user privacy 7.What was the stated purpose by the Indian government for initially mandating the pre-installation of the Sanchar Saathi app? a) To provide emergency medical services b) To track stolen phones and prevent misuse c) To facilitate online tax payments d) To offer government scheme information Ans: b) To track stolen phones and prevent misuse 8.Which of the following policies, recently approved by the Rajasthan Cabinet, aims to decriminalize minor offenses by replacing jail terms with monetary penalties under various state Acts? a) Rajasthan Trade Promotion Policy (RTPP) b) Non-Resident Rajasthani Policy (NRRP) c) Rajasthan Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Ordinance d) Rajasthan Tourism Policy (RTP) Ans: c) Rajasthan Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Ordinance 9.The Non-Resident Rajasthani Policy (NRRP), approved by the Rajasthan Cabinet, primarily aims to achieve what? a) Promote inter-state trade within India b) Strengthen ties with the Rajasthani diaspora c) Encourage foreign direct investment in tourism d) Modernize agricultural markets in the state Ans: b) Strengthen ties with the Rajasthani diaspora 10.Which state government recently approved a series of major policy decisions, including the Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Ordinance and the Non-Resident Rajasthani Policy, to boost business, trade, and tourism? a) Gujarat b) Maharashtra c) Rajasthan d) Uttar Pradesh Ans: c) Rajasthan 11.As per the amended Green Credit Programme (GCP) rules by the MoEFCC, what is the minimum canopy density required after five years for tree plantation projects to be eligible for credits? a) 25% b) 30% c) 40% d) 50% Ans: c) 40% 12.The recent amendments to the Green Credit Programme (GCP) rules by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) primarily aim to shift the focus towards what? a) Increasing the number of saplings planted annually b) Verifiable ecosystem restoration rather than mere tree planting c) Promoting urban forestry initiatives d) Providing financial incentives for individual tree planting Ans: b) Verifiable ecosystem restoration rather than mere tree planting 13.How many Greenfield MedTech manufacturing projects have been commissioned under the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for medical devices, as per recent reports? a) 10 b) 22 c) 35 d) 55 Ans: b) 22 14.The Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for medical devices aims to reduce India's long-standing reliance on imports for which specific sector? a) Pharmaceutical raw materials b) Consumer electronics c) Medical technologies d) Automotive components Ans: c) Medical technologies 15.Which of the following advanced medical devices are among those expected to be produced domestically under the PLI Scheme for medical devices? a) Ventilators and oxygen concentrators only b) Linear accelerators, MRI and CT scanners, and mammography equipment c) Surgical gloves and masks d) Basic diagnostic kits Ans: b) Linear accelerators, MRI and CT scanners, and mammography equipment 16.The Law Commission recently briefed Parliament on a proposed Constitution amendment bill primarily related to which electoral reform? a) Introduction of online voting b) Lowering the voting age to 16 c) Holding simultaneous elections to the Lok Sabha and state assemblies d) Increasing the number of Lok Sabha constituencies Ans: c) Holding simultaneous elections to the Lok Sabha and state assemblies 17.According to the Law Commission's opinion, what is NOT required for the proposed Constitution amendment bill on simultaneous elections to come into force, as it falls under Parliament's power to make laws? a) Presidential assent b) Ratification by at least 50% of the state legislatures c) A simple majority in both houses of Parliament d) Approval by the Supreme Court Ans: b) Ratification by at least 50% of the state legislatures 18.On what grounds did the Law Commission assert the validity of the proposed Constitution amendment bill for simultaneous elections? a) It aligns with international best practices. b) It has been approved by all political parties. c) It does not violate the basic structure of the Constitution. d) It will lead to significant cost savings. Ans: c) It does not violate the basic structure of the Constitution. 19.Which government department launched an R&D Roadmap for Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage (CCUS) to enable India's Net Zero Targets? a) Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) b) Department of Science and Technology (DST) c) Ministry of Power d) NITI Aayog Ans: b) Department of Science and Technology (DST) 20.The R&D Roadmap for Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage (CCUS) is crucial for decarbonizing which of the following hard-to-abate sectors in India? a) Agriculture, textiles, and IT services b) Power, cement, and steel c) Retail, automotive, and healthcare d) Education, media, and finance Ans: b) Power, cement, and steel 21.Who unveiled the R&D Roadmap for Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage (CCUS) on December 2, 2025? a) The Prime Minister of India b) The Minister of Environment, Forest and Climate Change c) Prof. Ajay Kumar Sood, Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India d) The CEO of NITI Aayog Ans: c) Prof. Ajay Kumar Sood, Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India 22.The Jiyo Parsi Scheme, for which an advocacy workshop was recently held, aims to address the declining population trend of which community in India? a) Jain b) Sikh c) Parsi d) Buddhist Ans: c) Parsi 23.Which ministry organized the comprehensive Advocacy and Outreach Workshop in Mumbai to promote and amplify the Jiyo Parsi Scheme? a) Ministry of Health and Family Welfare b) Ministry of Women and Child Development c) Ministry of Minority Affairs (MoMA) d) Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment Ans: c) Ministry of Minority Affairs (MoMA) 24.What is one of the key components of the Jiyo Parsi Scheme designed to reverse the declining population trend? a) Providing free education to Parsi children b) Offering medical assistance for infertility treatments c) Subsidizing housing for Parsi families d) Promoting Parsi cultural festivals Ans: b) Offering medical assistance for infertility treatments