1. The Union Ministry of Education launched a pilot programme to bring back how many out‑of‑school adolescents into the education system?

A) 1 crore
B) 1.5 crore
C) 2 crore
D) 2.5 crore

Answer: C) 2 crore
Explanation: The ministry is targeting over 2 crore adolescents aged 14–18 through flexible learning – a massive effort to give them a second chance at education.

1. The Supreme Court’s judge strength has been increased from 34 to 38 through:

A) A constitutional amendment
B) An ordinance approved by the President
C) A parliamentary bill
D) A Supreme Court resolution

Answer: B) An ordinance approved by the President
Explanation: President Droupadi Murmu approved an ordinance to raise the number of SC judges to 38 – a welcome move to help clear mounting case backlogs.

1. The Mizoram Ginger Mission has been launched with a budget of:
A) ₹100 crore
B) ₹150 crore
C) ₹189.79 crore
D) ₹250 crore

Answer: C) ₹189.79 crore
Explanation: The Central Government launched the Mizoram Ginger Mission with a budget of ₹189.79 crore – a spicy step to turn Mizo ginger into a globally recognised agricultural brand.

1. The DGFT recently tightened regulations related to duty-free import of which commodity under the Advance Authorisation scheme?

A) Crude oil
B) Gold
C) Silver
D) Copper

Answer: B) Gold

1. The Ahmedabad (Sarkhej)–Dholera Semi High‑Speed Double Line rail project has been approved at an estimated cost of:

A) ₹15,000 crore
B) ₹20,667 crore
C) ₹25,000 crore
D) ₹18,500 crore

Answer: B) ₹20,667 crore
Explanation: The Union Cabinet gave a big rail boost to Gujarat – a ₹20,667 crore project that will transform connectivity to the Dholera Special Investment Region.