22 April
C. 24 April
D. 25 April
Answer: D
Explanation: It promotes awareness about malaria prevention and elimination.
11. (Application-based)
Approval for MCX to invest in a coal exchange was granted by:
A. RBI
B. Finance Ministry
C. Securities and Exchange Board of India
D. NITI Aayog
Answer: C
Explanation: SEBI regulates securities markets and approved MCX’s expansion into energy trading.
12. (Application-based)
Why is Pay Point India Network’s entry into the RBI’s Centralised Payment System significant?
A. It allows cryptocurrency trading
B. It enables cross-border banking
C. It strengthens digital payment infrastructure
D. It reduces inflation
Answer: C
Explanation: CPS membership enhances fintech participation and improves payment ecosystem efficiency.
13.
“PNB Kiwi Credit Card” is integrated with:
A. NEFT
B. RTGS
C. IMPS
D. UPI
Answer: D
Explanation: The card integrates UPI for seamless digital transactions.
14.
Which country’s President Lee Jae Myung visited India?
A. Japan
B. China
C. South Korea
D. Vietnam
Answer: C
Explanation: The visit marked renewed diplomatic engagement after eight years.
15.
“Taimoor” missile recently tested is:
A. Ballistic missile
B. Surface-to-air missile
C. Cruise missile
D. Air-launched anti-ship cruise missile
Answer: D
Explanation: It is an ALCM developed by Pakistan Navy for maritime strike capability.
16.
Which river hosts China’s new underwater high-speed rail tunnel?
A. Yellow River
B. Mekong River
C. Pearl River
D. Yangtze River
Answer: D
Explanation: The 18-km tunnel runs beneath the Yangtze River.
17.
The China Manned Space Agency selected astronauts from which country?
A. Iran
B. Russia
C. Pakistan
D. Indonesia
Answer: C
Explanation: This reflects growing China–Pakistan cooperation in space.
18.
Vibha Padalkar was reappointed as MD & CEO of:
A. ICICI Prudential
B. SBI Life
C. HDFC Life Insurance Company Limited
D. LIC
Answer: C
Explanation: She will continue for another five-year term from September 2026.
19.
Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan was initially launched in:
A. 2018
B. 2019
C. 2020
D. 2021
Answer: C
Explanation: It was launched on 15 August