Q1. India achieved its highest-ever trademark registrations in a single financial year during which period?
A. FY 2023–24
B. FY 2024–25
C. FY 2025–26
D. FY 2022–23
✅ Answer: B
📝 Explanation:
India recorded its highest-ever trademark registrations during FY 2024–25 , reflecting growing innovation, IP awareness, and business formalisation.
Q2. India became the world’s 4th-largest economy after surpassing which country?
A. Germany
B. United Kingdom
C. Japan
D. France
✅ Answer: C
📝 Explanation:
With a GDP of USD 4.18 trillion , India surpassed Japan to become the 4th-largest economy , and is projected to overtake Germany by 2030 .
Q3. The RBI releases the “Report on Trend and Progress of Banking in India” under which legal provision?
A. Section 21 of RBI Act, 1934
B. Section 36(2) of Banking Regulation Act, 1949
C. Section 45 of RBI Act, 1934
D. Section 10 of Banking Regulation Act, 1949
✅ Answer: B
📝 Explanation:
The report is released under Section 36(2) of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 , analysing banking sector performance annually.
Q4. Parvati–Arga Bird Sanctuary, recently declared an Eco-Sensitive Zone, is located in which state?
A. Madhya Pradesh
B. Rajasthan
C. Uttar Pradesh
D. Uttarakhand
✅ Answer: C
📝 Explanation:
The Parvati–Arga Bird Sanctuary is located in Uttar Pradesh and has been declared an Eco-Sensitive Zone (ESZ) for biodiversity protection.
Q5. The Dulhasti Stage-II Hydroelectric Project is situated on which river?
A. Ravi
B. Jhelum
C. Chenab
D. Beas
✅ Answer: C
📝 Explanation:
The Dulhasti Stage-II project is on the Chenab River in Kishtwar district, Jammu & Kashmir .
Q6. Which Indian state has initiated industrial hemp cultivation as a policy shift toward bio-economy and sustainability?
A. Uttarakhand
B. Himachal Pradesh
C. Arunachal Pradesh
D. Jammu & Kashmir
✅ Answer: B
📝 Explanation:
Himachal Pradesh initiated industrial hemp cultivation to promote rural livelihoods, sustainability, and bio-economy development.
Q7. The Scheme to Promote Manufacturing of Sintered Rare Earth Permanent Magnets (REPM) aims to strengthen self-reliance in:
A. Semiconductor manufacturing
B. Defence electronics
C. Critical minerals & advanced manufacturing
D. Green hydrogen production
✅ Answer: C
📝 Explanation:
The REPM scheme focuses on critical minerals , especially rare earths, vital for EVs, wind turbines, and advanced technologies.
Q8. China recently set a world record by accelerating a superconducting maglev train to:
A. 500 km/h in 3 seconds
B. 600 km/h in 5 seconds
C. 700 km/h in 2 seconds
D. 800 km/h in 4 seconds
✅ Answer: C
📝 Explanation:
China achieved a record acceleration of 700 km/h in just 2 seconds , the fastest maglev acceleration ever recorded.
Q9. Ayushman Bharat – PMJAY primarily aims to provide:
A. Pension coverage
B. Employment guarantee
C. Health insurance coverage
D. Nutritional support
✅ Answer: C
📝 Explanation:
PMJAY provides health insurance coverage to vulnerable families and expanded significantly in 2025 , alongside digital healthcare growth.
Q10. The Indian Air Force signed an MoU with which institution to develop an indigenous digital communication system for airborne platforms?
A. IIT Bombay
B. IIT Kanpur
C. IIT Madras
D. IISc Bengaluru
✅ Answer: C
📝 Explanation:
The IAF partnered with IIT Madras to develop indigenous digital communication systems for airborne defence platforms.
Q11. Who flagged off the indigenous Dhruv-NG helicopter at HAL, Bengaluru?
A. Prime Minister Narendra Modi
B. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh
C. Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu
D. Air Chief Marshal V.R. Chaudhari
✅ Answer: C
📝 Explanation:
Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu flagged off the Dhruv-NG helicopter at HAL, Bengaluru .
Q12. BRISKPE received RBI authorisation to operate as which type of payment entity?
A. Payment Bank
B. Payment Aggregator–Domestic
C. Payment Aggregator–Cross Border
D. Bharat BillPay Unit
✅ Answer: C
📝 Explanation:
BRISKPE , a Prosus-backed fintech, received final RBI approval as a Payment Aggregator–Cross Border (PA-CB) .
Q13. ‘GAJ’, launched by IDFC First Bank, is best described as:
A. A prepaid forex card
B. A co-branded credit card
C. An invitation-only premium metal credit card
D. A virtual debit card
✅ Answer: C
📝 Explanation:
GAJ is an invitation-only premium metal credit card targeted at High Net Worth Individuals (HNIs) .
Q14. FITT, associated with the IGNITE programme, is linked to which institution?
A. IIT Bombay
B. IIT Madras
C. IIT Delhi
D. IIT Kanpur
✅ Answer: C
📝 Explanation:
FITT (Foundation for Innovation and Technology Transfer) is the tech-transfer arm of IIT Delhi .
Q15. Global Family Day is observed annually on:
A. 31 December
B. 1 January
C. 2