1. UIDAI partnered with which organisation to enhance adoption of the Mandatory Biometric Update (MBU) for children?

A) UNICEF
B) Behavioural Insights Limited (BIL)
C) NITI Aayog
D) World Bank

Answer: B) Behavioural Insights Limited (BIL)
Explanation: UIDAI partnered with BIL to promote MBU updates at ages 5 and 15 for accurate Aadhaar authentication.

1. NPCI International Payments Limited (NIPL) recently partnered with which country’s leading fintech company to enable real-time cross-border remittances?

A) UAE
B) Singapore
C) Bahrain
D) Saudi Arabia

Answer: ✅ C) Bahrain
Explanation: NPCI International Payments Limited (NIPL), the international arm of NPCI, signed a partnership with BENEFIT, Bahrain’s top fintech company, to enable real-time cross-border remittances between India and Bahrain. This strengthens India’s global payment network and supports financial inclusion abroad.

1. Which two initiatives were launched by the Government of India at the National Urban Conclave 2025?

A) AMRUT 3.0 and Swachh Bharat Mission 2.0
B) DRAP and UiWIN
C) PM-UDAY and Smart City 2.0
D) Atal Mission and Clean India Drive

✅ Answer: B) DRAP and UiWIN
Explanation: Union Minister Manohar Lal Khattar launched DRAP (Dumpsite Remediation Accelerator Programme) and UiWIN (Urban Investment Window) to promote waste remediation and sustainable urban investment.

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.

National Updates

1. India recently became the world’s third-largest country in which sector’s global project pipeline?
A) Semiconductor Manufacturing
B) Clean Industrial Projects
C) Renewable Energy Equipment
D) Smart Infrastructure

Answer: B) Clean Industrial Projects
Explanation: India ranks third globally, after China and the US, in the clean industrial project pipeline—showcasing its strong growth in sustainable and green industries.