9. ISRO’s CMS-03 (GSAT-7R) communication satellite for the Indian Navy will be launched by which rocket?
A. PSLV
B. GSLV Mk-II
C. LVM3
D. SSLV
Answer: C. LVM3
Explanation: The satellite CMS-03 / GSAT-7R is to be launched using LVM3 (Launch Vehicle Mark-3) .
10. Where is India’s first fully solar-powered zoo , Bannerghatta Biological Park, being developed?
A. Hyderabad, Telangana
B. Jaipur, Rajasthan
C. Bengaluru, Karnataka
D. Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh
Answer: C. Bengaluru, Karnataka
Explanation: Bannerghatta Biological Park, near Bengaluru in Karnataka , is mentioned as India’s first fully solar-powered zoo .
11. In the Global Hunger Index 2025 , what is India’s rank among 123 countries?
A. 102nd
B. 90th
C. 85th
D. 70th
Answer: A. 102nd
Explanation: India is placed at 102nd out of 123 countries with a score of 25.8, in the “serious” category.
12. Which country became the first Latin American country to legalise euthanasia by law in 2025?
A. Brazil
B. Argentina
C. Chile
D. Uruguay
Answer: D. Uruguay
Explanation: The article says Uruguay became the first Latin American nation to legalise euthanasia through law.
13. Who became the new Director-General of UNESCO in November 2025?
A. Audrey Azoulay
B. Khalid Al-Anani
C. Tedros Ghebreyesus
D. António Guterres
Answer: B. Khalid Al-Anani
Explanation: Dr. Khalid Al-Anani from Egypt is mentioned as the new UNESCO Director-General , and the first Arab and Egyptian in this post.
14. Which region has been declared India’s first cold desert biosphere reserve and India’s 13th UNESCO Biosphere Reserve ?
A. Ladakh
B. Spiti Valley, Himachal Pradesh
C. Zanskar Valley, J&K
D. Lahaul Valley, Himachal Pradesh
Answer: B. Spiti Valley, Himachal Pradesh
Explanation: Spiti Valley in Himachal Pradesh is declared India’s first cold desert biosphere reserve and the 13th UNESCO biosphere reserve .
15. Who became the first Indian woman to win the title of Mrs Universe 2025 ?
A. Aishwarya Rai Bachchan
B. Sushmita Sen
C. Sherry Singh
D. Manushi Chhillar
Answer: C. Sherry Singh
Explanation: The passage states that Sherry Singh became the first Indian woman to win Mrs Universe 2025 .
16. Which country chaired the 47th ASEAN Summit 2025 ?
A. Indonesia
B. Thailand
C. Malaysia
D. Philippines