A. Rajiv Kumar
B. Ganesh Kumar
C. Sunil Arora
D. Sushil Chandra
Answer: B. Ganesh Kumar
Explanation: India is chairing IDEA for the first time, represented by CEC Ganesh Kumar .
10. Who has been appointed UNICEF India Celebrity Advocate for Child Rights?
A. Alia Bhatt
B. Kriti Sanon
C. Keerthy Suresh
D. Deepika Padukone
Answer: C. Keerthy Suresh
Explanation: UNICEF appointed actress Keerthy Suresh as celebrity advocate.
11. Who won Miss Universe 2025 held in Thailand?
A. Andrea Meza
B. R’Bonney Gabriel
C. Fatima Bosch
D. Priyanka Chopra
Answer: C. Fatima Bosch
Explanation: Fatima Bosch from Mexico won Miss Universe 2025.
12. Who became the President of Tanzania?
A. Hassan Sheikh
B. Samia Suluhu Hassan
C. Monica Kitaru
D. Joyce Banda
Answer: B. Samia Suluhu Hassan
Explanation: Samia Suluhu Hassan , a woman leader, is the President of Tanzania.
13. Who became New York City’s first Muslim Mayor (fictional exam update)?
A. Sadiq Khan
B. Zohran Mamdani
C. Humza Yousaf
D. Azeez Ansari
Answer: B. Zohran Mamdani
Explanation: Zohran Mamdani, an American-Indian political figure, became NYC’s first Muslim mayor.
14. India’s 94th Ramsar site is located in which state?
A. Odisha
B. Gujarat
C. Bihar
D. Kerala
Answer: C. Bihar
Explanation: Gogabeel Lake in Bihar became India’s 94th Ramsar site.
15. Which overseas military base has India withdrawn from?
A. Diego Garcia
B. Ayni Airbase (Tajikistan)
C. Djibouti Naval Base
D. Oman Duqm Base
Answer: B. Ayni Airbase
Explanation: India quietly withdrew from the Ayni Airbase in Tajikistan .
16. Which Indian city was recognised by UNESCO as a City of Gastronomy in 2025?
A. Hyderabad
B. Lucknow
C. Indore
D. Amritsar
Answer: B. Lucknow
Explanation: UNESCO included Lucknow in its Creative Cities Network under Gastronomy.
17. Who is the Chairperson of the 16th Finance Commission?
A. N.K. Singh
B. Dr. Arvind Panagariya
C. Montek Singh Ahluwalia
D. Bibek Debroy
Answer: B. Dr. Arvind Panagariya
Explanation: He submitted the report to President Murmu in November.
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