1. Which two initiatives were launched by the Government of India at the National Urban Conclave 2025?
A) AMRUT 3.0 and Swachh Bharat Mission 2.0
B) DRAP and UiWIN
C) PM-UDAY and Smart City 2.0
D) Atal Mission and Clean India Drive
✅ Answer: B) DRAP and UiWIN
Explanation: Union Minister Manohar Lal Khattar launched DRAP (Dumpsite Remediation Accelerator Programme) and UiWIN (Urban Investment Window) to promote waste remediation and sustainable urban investment.
2. The newly notified deep-sea fishing rules of India apply to which maritime area?
A) Territorial waters up to 12 nautical miles
B) Contiguous Zone
C) Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ)
D) International waters
✅ Answer: C) Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ)
Explanation: The new deep-sea fishing rules cover India’s EEZ , spanning over 23 lakh sq. km , to regulate marine resources and encourage responsible fishing.
3. Which state celebrated its Silver Jubilee in 2025, marking 25 years since its formation?
A) Jharkhand
B) Uttarakhand
C) Chhattisgarh
D) Telangana
✅ Answer: B) Uttarakhand
Explanation: Uttarakhand , formed on November 9, 2000 , celebrated its 25th anniversary (Silver Jubilee) in 2025 at a grand event held at FRI Dehradun attended by PM Narendra Modi .
4. Which Indian state became the first to launch a genome sequencing initiative for tribal communities?
A) Kerala
B) Maharashtra
C) Gujarat
D) Odisha
✅ Answer: C) Gujarat
Explanation: Gujarat became the first Indian state to roll out a genome sequencing initiative for tribal communities , advancing biotechnology in public health.
5. In the Time Out 2025 survey, which Indian city ranked as Asia’s happiest city?
A) New Delhi
B) Bengaluru
C) Mumbai
D) Hyderabad
✅ Answer: C) Mumbai
Explanation: Mumbai topped the Time Out 2025 survey as Asia’s happiest city , based on feedback from 18,000 residents across the continent.
6. What is the name of AU Small Finance Bank’s new women-focused banking programme?
A) Nari Shakti
B) M Circle
C) Udaan
D) Samriddhi
✅ Answer: B) M Circle
Explanation: AU Small Finance Bank launched ‘M Circle’ , a dedicated programme to promote financial inclusion and empowerment of women .
7. Under the RBI’s new 2025 directions, loans can now be sanctioned against which new type of collateral?
A) Real estate
B) Silver
C) Bonds
D) Mutual funds
✅ Answer: B) Silver
Explanation: The RBI (Lending Against Gold and Silver Collateral) Directions, 2025