1. Recently, the IMF (International Monitoring Fund) has estimated India’s growth rate to be what percentage of the following in the financial year 2025?
A. 7.0%
B. 6.9%
C. 6.5%
D. 6.3%
ANSWER: C.6.5%
SOLUTION :
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has estimated India’s growth rate to be 6.5% for the financial year 2025, reflecting steady economic progress.
2. Recently, the word secularism will be removed from the constitution of which country?
A. China
B. Bangladesh
C. Iran
D. Pakistan
ANSWER: B.Bangladesh
SOLUTION:
Bangladesh has recently announced its decision to remove the word ‘secularism’ from its constitution, sparking debates and discussions on the implications for the country’s secular identity.
3. In which of the following states, the Postal Department has introduced AI (Artificial Intelligence) in service?
A. Uttar Pradesh
B. Rajasthan
C. Odisha
D. Bihar
ANSWER : D.Bihar
SOLUTION:
The Postal Department has introduced Artificial Intelligence (AI) in its services in Bihar, enhancing efficiency and customer experience.
4. Recently, India and which of the following countries have celebrated the 60th anniversary of diplomatic relations?
A. Malaysia
B. Australia
C. Singapore
D. None of the above
ANSWER: C.Singapore
SOLUTION:
India and Singapore have celebrated the 60th anniversary of their diplomatic relations, highlighting the strong ties between the two nations.
5. PM Wani Scheme has been launched by which organization?
A. NITI Aayog
B. Ministry of Science and Technology
C. Bharat Broadband Network Limited
D. Department of Telecommunications
ANSWER: D.Department of Telecommunications
SOLUTION:
Prime Minister’s Wi-Fi Access Network Interface (PM-WANI) Scheme: It was launched by the Department of Telecommunication in December 2020. The scheme aims to enhance the proliferation of public WiFi hotspots to create robust digital communications infrastructure in the country, especially in rural areas.
6. Which organisation released the ‘Global Risks Report 2025’?
A. United Nations Development Programme
B. International Monetary Fund
C. World Economic Forum
D. United Nations Environment Programme
ANSWER: C.World Economic Forum
SOLUTION:
The Global Risks Report is the World Economic Forum’s flagship publication on global risks, now in its 20th edition.
7. Trajan 155 mm towed artillery gun system is developed by India and which country?
A. Russia
B. Japan
C. France
D. Australia
ANSWER: C.France
SOLUTION :
It is a 155 mm towed artillery gun system. It is jointly developed by India and France. The gun is jointly developed by Larsen & Toubro (L&T) and KNDS France and has undergone rigorous testing by the Indian Army, meeting all qualitative requirements.
8. The Nord Stream Pipeline is constructed under which Sea?
A. Red Sea
B. Arabian Sea
C. Black Sea
D. Baltic Sea
ANSWER: D.Baltic Sea
SOLUTION:
Nord Stream (German–English mixed expression for “North Stream”; Russian: Северный поток, Severny potok) is a network of offshore natural gas pipelines which run under the Baltic Sea from Russia to Germany to provide Western Europe with natural gas.
9. Abd al-Kuri Island, which was seen in the news, is located in which ocean?
A. Arctic Ocean
B. Pacific Ocean
C. Indian Ocean
D. Atlantic Ocean
ANSWER: C.Indian Ocean
SOLUTION:
The airstrip on Abd al-Kuri Island, which rises out of the Indian Ocean near the mouth of the Gulf of Aden, could provide a key landing zone for military operations patrolling that waterway.
10. Which Indian Naval Ship (INS) is participated in the fourth edition of the Multinational Exercise LA PEROUSE?
A. INS Surat
B. INS Vikrant
C. INS Mumbai
D. INS Vikrant
ANSWER: C.INS Mumbai
SOLUTION:
The Indian Navy’s indigenously designed and built guided missile destroyer, INS Mumbai, is participating in the fourth edition of the multinational exercise, La Perouse. It is a France-led biennial multinational maritime exercise.