1. India recently upgraded its Technical Mission in Kabul to a full-fledged Embassy. This marks the first diplomatic expansion since when?
A) 2014
B) 2019
C) 2021
D) 2023
Answer: C) 2021
2. The 8th session of the Codex Committee on Spices and Culinary Herbs finalized standards for which of the following?
A) Black pepper, turmeric, cumin
B) Vanilla, large cardamom, coriander
C) Clove, cinnamon, nutmeg
D) Bay leaf, fenugreek, saffron
Answer: B) Vanilla, large cardamom, coriander
3. UDAN Scheme completed how many years on October 21, 2025?
A) 5 years
B) 7 years
C) 8 years
D) 9 years
Answer: D) 9 years
4. The Bathou religion, followed by which community, received a distinct code in the national census?
A) Santhal
B) Bodo
C) Khasi
D) Mizo
Answer: B) Bodo
5. The Ramanujan Junior Researchers Programme was launched in collaboration with which UK institute?
A) Oxford University
B) London Institute for Mathematical Sciences
C) Cambridge Institute of Science
D) Imperial College London
Answer: B) London Institute for Mathematical Sciences
6. Who became the first voice actor to be named Japan’s Person of Cultural Merit in 2025?
A) Mamoru Miyano
B) Masako Nozawa
C) Megumi Hayashibara
D) Toshio Furukawa
Answer: B) Masako Nozawa
7. According to FAO’s Global Forest Resources Assessment 2025, what is India’s rank in total forest area?
A) 7th
B) 8th
C) 9th
D) 10th
Answer: C) 9th
8. Which ministry launched the State Mining Readiness Index (SMRI)?
A) Ministry of Environment
B) Ministry of Mines
C) Ministry of Commerce
D) Ministry of Industry
Answer: B) Ministry of Mines
9. Morocco won its first-ever World Cup title by defeating which team in the FIFA U-20 World Cup final?
A) Brazil
B) Argentina
C) France
D) Germany
Answer: B) Argentina
10. Curie Money’s new financial solution combines which three features?
A) SIP, Credit Cards, and EMI
B) Liquid Funds, Instant Redemption, and UPI
C) Fixed Deposits, Credit Lines, and UPI
D) Mutual Funds, AutoPay, and Wallets
Answer: B) Liquid Funds, Instant Redemption, and UPI
11. Which life insurance company partnered with CSB Bank for SME