National Affairs
1. Who announced staggered working hours for government and MCD offices in Delhi to tackle winter air pollution?
A) Arvind Kejriwal
B) Rekha Gupta
C) Gopal Rai
D) Atishi Marlena
Answer: B) Rekha Gupta
Explanation: Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta introduced staggered office timings for government and MCD offices to curb pollution caused by vehicular traffic during winter months.
2. Which state became the first in India to grant 12 days of paid menstrual leave annually to women employees?
A) Kerala
B) Karnataka
C) Maharashtra
D) Tamil Nadu
Answer: B) Karnataka
Explanation: Karnataka took the lead in promoting workplace inclusivity by approving 12 days of paid menstrual leave each year for women employees.
3. What is the name of India’s first indigenously developed CAR T-cell therapy launched by PM Modi?
A) IndCAR21
B) NexCAR19
C) CAR-T Indus
D) BioCAR25
Answer: B) NexCAR19
Explanation: NexCAR19, launched by PM Modi, is India’s first homegrown CAR T-cell therapy — a major advancement in personalized cancer treatment developed under the Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative.
4. From which city did PM Modi flag off four new Vande Bharat Express trains?
A) Lucknow
B) Delhi
C) Varanasi
D) Ahmedabad
Answer: C) Varanasi
Explanation: Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated four new Vande Bharat trains from Varanasi, boosting India’s high-speed rail connectivity.
5. The COP30 Climate Summit will be hosted in which city in 2025?
A) Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
B) Belém, Brazil
C) Santiago, Chile
D) Lima, Peru
Answer: B) Belém, Brazil
Explanation: The COP30 Summit will be held in Belém, Brazil, in November 2025, focusing on climate adaptation and resilience against extreme weather events.
6. What is the focus of India’s 2026 All India Tiger Estimation (AITE)?
A) Urban wildlife mapping
B) Tiger population monitoring using AI and satellite data
C) Forest density measurement
D) National park expansion
Answer: B) Tiger population monitoring using AI and satellite data
Explanation: The 2026 AITE aims to be the world’s largest wildlife survey, using advanced technology like AI-driven camera traps and satellite monitoring.
7. Who is representing India at the Miss Universe 2025 pageant in Thailand?
A) Manushi Chhillar
B) Manika Vishwakarma
C) Sini Shetty
D) Nandita Banna
Answer: B) Manika Vishwakarma
Explanation: Manika Vishwakarma, 22, from Rajasthan’s Sri Ganganagar, is representing India at Miss Universe 2025 in Thailand.
8. Who became India’s 91st Chess Grandmaster in 2025?
A) Arjun Erigaisi
B) Raahul VS
C) D. Gukesh
D) Nihal Sarin
Answer: B) Raahul VS
Explanation: Raahul VS earned his Grandmaster title after winning the 6th ASEAN Individual Championship 2025, marking India’s 91st GM title.
9. Which Indian