17. Hydrogen Bus
Q18. India’s first hydrogen fuel cell bus was launched in:
A. Leh
B. Gurugram
C. Bengaluru
D. Pune
Answer: A
Explanation: The hydrogen bus service began in Leh, Ladakh .
18. International Yoga Day
Q19. International Yoga Day 2025 was observed on:
A. 20 June
B. 21 June
C. 22 June
D. 23 June
Answer: B
Explanation: Observed annually on 21 June .
19. Sahitya Akademi Yuva Puraskar
Q20. Winner of Hindi Sahitya Akademi Yuva Puraskar 2025:
A. Neha Jha
B. Advait Kotari
C. Dr. Parvati Tirki
D. Manoj Singh
Answer: C
Explanation: Dr. Tirki won for her work “Phir Ugna” .
20. LIC Appointment
Q21. Interim CEO of LIC (June 2025):
A. Satpal Bhanu
B. Siddhartha Mohan
C. Rajiv Bakshi
D. Anil Kumar
Answer: A
Explanation: Satpal Bhanu was appointed for three months.
21. Wildlife
Q22. Dhanushkodi’s Greater Flamingo Sanctuary is in:
A. Kerala
B. Gujarat
C. Tamil Nadu
D. Odisha
Answer: C
Explanation: Dhanushkodi lies in Tamil Nadu .
22. Sports
Q23. Winner of Indonesia Open 2025 (Men’s singles):
A. Anders Antonsen
B. Viktor Axelsen
C. Lakshya Sen
D. Kento Momota
Answer: A
Explanation: Denmark’s Antonsen won the men’s singles title.
23. Railways
Q24. India's first Vande Bharat maintenance depot is coming up at:
A. Jaipur
B. Jodhpur
C. Delhi
D. Chennai
Answer: B
Explanation: The first depot is located in Jodhpur, Rajasthan .
24. Football
Q25. UEFA Nations League 2025 was won by:
A. France
B. Spain
C. Portugal
D. Germany
Answer: C
Explanation: Portugal lifted the title in 2025.
25. Environment
Q26. India’s first underwater museum ‘IAS Guldar’ will be established in:
A. Kochi
B. Pune
C. Chennai
D. Port Blair
Answer: B
Explanation: The museum will be developed in Pune, Maharashtra .
26. Governance
Q27. Which UT became the 19th to adopt e-Vidhan (NeVA) in 2025?
A. Ladakh
B. Puducherry
C. Delhi
D. J&K
Answer: B
Explanation: Puducherry adopted the NeVA digital legislative system.
27. Defence Exercise
Q28. Indian Army participated in multinational exercise ‘Khan Quest 2025’ in:
A. Japan
B. France
C. Mongolia
D. Israel
Answer: C
Explanation: The exercise was held in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia .
28. UPSC Portal
Q29. UPSC launched which portal for non-selected but eligible candidates?
A. Udyog Setu
B. Pratibha Setu
C. Naukri Setu
D. Samarth Portal
Answer: B
Explanation: The Pratibha Setu Portal helps non-selected candidates find opportunities.
29. Export Achievement
Q30. First diesel engine from Bihar’s Madhepura rail factory was exported to:
A. Kenya
B. Guinea
C. Nigeria
D. Ethiopia
Answer: B
Explanation: The engine was exported to Guinea , strengthening India–Africa ties.