1.
Which state launched its first Mushroom Mission with an investment of Rs13,000 crore?
A. Karnataka
B. Andhra Pradesh
C. Maharashtra
D. Odisha
Answer: B
Explanation: The Government of Andhra Pradesh launched its first Mushroom Mission to promote agri-entrepreneurship and farmer income growth.
2.
The five-year biodiversity conservation programme (2025–2030) has been launched by which ministry?
A. Ministry of Agriculture
B. Ministry of Rural Development
C. Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
D. Ministry of Science and Technology
Answer: C
Explanation: The programme is led by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change in collaboration with the National Biodiversity Authority.
3.
Structured pulse procurement under the Atmanirbhar Pulses Mission was launched in which state?
A. Uttar Pradesh
B. Madhya Pradesh
C. Bihar
D. Rajasthan
Answer: C
Explanation: The initiative was introduced in Bihar to strengthen domestic pulse production and procurement systems.
4.
India’s first anode material manufacturing facility has been set up in which state?
A. Gujarat
B. Tamil Nadu
C. West Bengal
D. Telangana
Answer: C
Explanation: The facility was commissioned in Hooghly, West Bengal, supporting EV and battery manufacturing.
5.
Who became the first athlete to officially complete a marathon in under two hours?
A. Eliud Kipchoge
B. Sebastian Sawe
C. Kenenisa Bekele
D. Joshua Cheptegei
Answer: B
Explanation: Sebastian Sawe achieved the milestone with a time of 1:59:30.
6.
India topped the medal tally at which international shooting event?
A. Asian Games 2026
B. Commonwealth Shooting Championship
C. ISSF Junior World Cup 2026
D. Olympic Qualifiers
Answer: C
Explanation: India performed strongly at the ISSF Junior World Cup 2026.
7.
Which IPL team achieved the highest successful run chase in league history (265 runs)?
A. Mumbai Indians
B. Chennai Super Kings
C. Punjab Kings
D. Rajasthan Royals
Answer: C
Explanation: Punjab Kings chased 265 runs against Delhi Capitals, setting a record.
8.
The RBI’s updated Master Directions on PPIs relate to which sector?
A. Insurance
B. Digital Payments
C. Banking Loans
D. Cryptocurrency
Answer: B
Explanation: The Reserve Bank of India updated PPI guidelines to strengthen digital payment security.
9.
Which organization revised India’s GDP growth forecast for 2026 to 6.4%?
A. IMF
B. World Bank
C. UNESCAP
D. OECD