1. The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) will host which major international event in 2025?

A) Global Solar Summit
B) International Conference on Green Hydrogen-2025
C) Global Bioenergy Forum
D) World Energy Transition Meet

Answer: B) International Conference on Green Hydrogen-2025
Explanation: MNRE will host the International Conference on Green Hydrogen-2025 in New Delhi to promote India’s leadership in the green hydrogen ecosystem.

 National Affairs

1. Where did the Reserve Bank of India hold its 619th Central Board meeting in 2025?
A) Mumbai
B) New Delhi
C) Udaipur
D) Hyderabad
Answer: C) Udaipur
Explanation: The 619th Central Board meeting of the RBI was held in Udaipur, chaired by Governor Sanjay Malhotra.

1. Which organization launched ‘Aadhaar Vision 2032’, a long-term plan to modernize India’s Aadhaar ecosystem?

A. Ministry of Electronics and IT
B. UIDAI
C. NITI Aayog
D. NIC

✅ Answer: B. UIDAI
Explanation: The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) unveiled ‘Aadhaar Vision 2032’ to upgrade the Aadhaar ecosystem using next-generation digital technologies for faster, safer, and more efficient service delivery.

1. Which Indian city has been recognised as a UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy in 2025?

A) Hyderabad
B) Lucknow
C) Kolkata
D) Jaipur

Answer: B) Lucknow
Explanation: Lucknow was officially recognised as a UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy at the 43rd UNESCO General Conference in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, for its rich culinary heritage rooted in Awadhi cuisine and Ganga-Jamuni tehzeeb.

National Affairs

1. Where was the 8th International Solar Alliance (ISA) Assembly held in 2025?
A) Mumbai
B) New Delhi
C) Hyderabad
D) Bengaluru
Answer: B) New Delhi
Explanation: The ISA Assembly was held in New Delhi where India launched new global solar initiatives for a just and inclusive energy transition.

2. Who addressed the TiEcon Delhi-NCR 2025 Conference emphasizing domestic innovation under Make in India?
A) Rajnath Singh
B) Nirmala Sitharaman
C) Piyush Goyal
D) Ashwini Vaishnaw
Answer: C) Piyush Goyal
Explanation: Union Minister for Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal urged India to reduce dependence on foreign technologies.

3. Which commemorative coin denomination was released to mark Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel’s 150th birth anniversary?
A) Rs100
B) Rs125
C) Rs150
D) Rs200
Answer: C) Rs150
Explanation: PM Narendra Modi released a Rs150 coin and postage stamp at Kevadia, Gujarat.

4. Prof. Ravindra Korisettar, recipient of the Rajyotsava Award 2025, is known for his contribution to—
A) Physics
B) Archaeology
C) Literature
D) Environmental Science
Answer: B) Archaeology
Explanation: The Karnataka-based archaeologist was honoured for his outstanding research and education work.