1.What is the primary objective of the ₹1 lakh crore Research, Development, and Innovation (RDI) Fund launched by Dr. Jitendra Singh? a) To fund government-led infrastructure projects across India. b) To bolster private-sector innovation through R&D, intellectual property creation, and commercialization. c) To provide grants exclusively to public universities for basic scientific research. d) To offer subsidies to small and medium enterprises for manufacturing exports. Ans: b) To bolster private-sector innovation through R&D, intellectual property creation, and commercialization. 2.Which of the following best describes the financial instruments offered by the newly launched RDI Fund to private sector innovators? a) Short-term, high-interest loans with mandatory collateral. b) Long-term, unsecured, low-interest loans and equity-based instruments. c) Direct grants without any repayment obligations for all projects. d) Foreign direct investments with government-backed guarantees. Ans: b) Long-term, unsecured, low-interest loans and equity-based instruments. 3.The Translational AI for Networked Universal Healthcare (TANUH) Foundation, an AI Centre of Excellence in Healthcare, has been established at which Indian institution? a) All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Delhi b) Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Bombay c) Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru d) National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS), Bengaluru Ans: c) Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru 4.What is the specific focus of the TANUH Foundation established at IISc, Bengaluru? a) Developing AI for space exploration and satellite management. b) Creating AI solutions for financial market predictions and trading. c) Developing and deploying scalable AI solutions for non-communicable diseases (NCDs) at the point of care. d) Enhancing AI capabilities exclusively for military and defense applications. Ans: c) Developing and deploying scalable AI solutions for non-communicable diseases (NCDs) at the point of care. 5.India is set to host the world's first autonomous maritime shipyard and systems centre in which state? a) Kerala b) Gujarat c) Andhra Pradesh d) Maharashtra Ans: c) Andhra Pradesh 6.Which company has been allotted land for developing the world's first autonomous maritime shipyard in Andhra Pradesh? a) Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Ltd. b) Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers Ltd. c) Sagar Defence Engineering Pvt. Ltd. d) Cochin Shipyard Ltd. Ans: c) Sagar Defence Engineering Pvt. Ltd. 7.In which year was the 'IndiaAI Mission' officially launched, as mentioned in the context of India's AI strategy? a) 2022 b) 2023 c) 2024 d) 2025 Ans: c) 2024 8.Which of the following is a key component of the 'IndiaAI Mission' aimed at developing indigenous AI capabilities? a) Establishing global AI collaboration hubs only for foreign research. b) Developing foundational models and the national dataset platform AIKosh. c) Importing all AI technology and models directly from foreign countries. d) Focusing solely on AI applications for national defense strategies. Ans: b) Developing foundational models and the national dataset platform AIKosh. 9.What is the stated purpose of the India AI Governance Guidelines, released in November, in relation to artificial intelligence? a) To restrict all private sector involvement in AI development and deployment. b) To provide a comprehensive national framework for the safe, responsible, and inclusive development and deployment of AI. c) To mandate the exclusive use of government-developed AI models across all sectors. d) To promote unregulated and rapid AI expansion without specific guidelines. Ans: b) To provide a comprehensive national framework for the safe, responsible, and inclusive development and deployment of AI. 10.What is the name of the AI- and Azure-powered platform launched by Microsoft in Maharashtra to accelerate cybercrime investigations? a) CyberShield AI b) DigitalGuard OS c) MahaCrimeOS AI d) NetSecure AI Ans: c) MahaCrimeOS AI 11.Which of the following is an example of India's recent advancements in quantum technologies, as showcased at the ESTIC 2025 conclave? a) Development of a 1000-qubit Quantum Processing Unit (QPU). b) Creation of the QSIP (India's quantum security chip) and a 25-qubit QPU. c) Launch of a quantum satellite for secure global communication. d) Establishment of the world's largest quantum computing research center. Ans: b) Creation of the QSIP (India's quantum security chip) and a 25-qubit QPU. 12.Who inaugurated the ₹1 lakh crore RDI Fund and highlighted India's strategic reliance on generative AI for drug discovery at the 7th CII Pharma and Lifesciences Summit 2025? a) Prime Minister Narendra Modi b) Jitin Prasada c) Dr. Jitendra Singh d) Rajnath Singh Ans: c) Dr. Jitendra Singh 13.Which Indian agency briefed foreign journalists on India's cybersecurity framework? a) National Investigation Agency (NIA) b) Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) c) Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) d) Intelligence Bureau (IB) Ans: b) Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) 14.The ₹1 lakh crore RDI Fund is notably described as a "global first" in which specific aspect? a) Private sector-led R&D initiatives in advanced technology. b) Public financing for private-sector innovation. c) International collaboration for technology transfer programs. d) Funding for space exploration and satellite development projects. Ans: b) Public financing for private-sector innovation. 15.Who, as Minister of State for Electronics and IT, informed the Rajya Sabha about the progress of the 'IndiaAI Mission'? a) Dr. Jitendra Singh b) Nirmala Sitharaman c) Jitin Prasada d) Piyush Goyal Ans: c) Jitin Prasada

1.According to Chief Economic Adviser V. Anantha Nageswaran and the RBI, what characterizes India's current 'Goldilocks' phase? a) High growth and high inflation b) Strong growth and exceptionally low inflation c) Moderate growth and moderate inflation d) Low growth and deflation Ans: b) Strong growth and exceptionally low inflation 2.How many times has the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) cut the policy repo rate this year, and what is the current rate mentioned in the content? a) Three times, to 5.75% b) Four times, to 5.25% c) Five times, to 4.75% d) Two times, to 6.00% Ans: b) Four times, to 5.25% 3.Despite the overall positive macroeconomic picture, which group is specifically mentioned as facing significant losses due to plummeting food prices? a) Borrowers and large corporations b) Government employees c) Farmers d) Service sector workers Ans: c) Farmers 4.Which two entities have signed a three-year MoU to broaden access to mutual funds in rural and semi-urban areas using an extensive network of post offices? a) SEBI and State Bank of India b) Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) and India Post c) National Stock Exchange (NSE) and Rural Development Bank d) Ministry of Finance and Post Office Savings Bank Ans: b) Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) and India Post 5.What is the name of the biosimilar for Aflibercept, developed by Biocon Biologics Ltd (BBL), for which a new settlement and license agreement has been reached? a) Bioconcept® b) Regeneronil® c) Yesafili® d) Bayercept® Ans: c) Yesafili® 6.Which of the following is NOT listed as a challenge currently facing India's Special Economic Zones (SEZs)? a) Declining employment b) Export growth below 4% c) Underutilized production capacity d) Increased customs duties and income-tax revenue Ans: d) Increased customs duties and income-tax revenue 7.What does the 'CLT' formula proposed by Amit Sharma for accelerated economic growth primarily stand for? a) Commerce, Logistics, Technology b) Census, Lithium, Technology c) Culture, Language, Tourism d) Capital, Labor, Trade Ans: b) Census, Lithium, Technology 8.India's economic ties with Jordan are strengthening, with Jordan being a crucial supplier of which essential products for India's agricultural sector? a) Petroleum and natural gas b) Gold and precious metals c) Fertilizers, including phosphates and potash d) Textiles and garments Ans: c) Fertilizers, including phosphates and potash 9.What is the effective tariff rate mentioned for punitive U.S. tariffs on Indian goods? a) 15% b) 25% c) 36% d) 45% Ans: c) 36% 10.Which company continues to be India's largest by market capitalization, as mentioned in the provided content? a) HDFC Bank b) State Bank of India c) Bajaj Finance d) Reliance Industries Ans: d) Reliance Industries 11.According to the content, what was the Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation in November 2025, and how did it compare to food inflation for the same period? a) CPI 0.71% (positive), Food -3.91% (negative) b) CPI -0.71% (negative), Food 3.91% (positive) c) CPI 3.91% (positive), Food 0.71% (positive) d) CPI 0.71% (positive), Food 0.71% (positive) Ans: a) CPI 0.71% (positive), Food -3.91% (negative) 12.Which airline offered to operate an additional 275 flights in December to mitigate the impact of a government-ordered capacity cut for IndiGo? a) SpiceJet b) Vistara c) Air India d) Akasa Air Ans: c) Air India

1.Which two Nobel Peace Prize winners were among the political prisoners released by Belarus, leading to the US lifting sanctions? a) Malala Yousafzai and Kailash Satyarthi b) Ales Bialiatski and Maria Kalesnikava c) Nelson Mandela and Desmond Tutu d) Martin Luther King Jr. and Mother Teresa Ans: b) Ales Bialiatski and Maria Kalesnikava 2.Which specific Belarusian export had sanctions lifted by the United States as part of a diplomatic breakthrough? a) Petroleum products b) Potash fertilizer c) Timber d) Dairy products Ans: b) Potash fertilizer 3.Which country is currently chairing ASEAN and announced a special meeting to address the Thailand-Cambodia border tensions? a) Indonesia b) Singapore c) Malaysia d) Vietnam Ans: c) Malaysia 4.An ambush attack resulting in US casualties in Syria was attributed to which group? a) Al-Qaeda b) Islamic State group c) Syrian Democratic Forces d) Hezbollah Ans: b) Islamic State group 5.What is the EU's proposed action regarding Russia's frozen cash, as mentioned in the context of the Russia-Ukraine conflict? a) Return the assets to Russia b) Use them to fund reconstruction efforts in Europe c) Indefinitely freeze them and use them to fund loans for Ukraine d) Invest them in renewable energy projects Ans: c) Indefinitely freeze them and use them to fund loans for Ukraine 6.Which country is the United States accusing of fueling violence in eastern DR Congo, potentially undermining a recent peace deal? a) Uganda b) Burundi c) Rwanda d) Tanzania Ans: c) Rwanda 7.India's Union Cabinet approved a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with which country? a) UAE b) Australia c) Oman d) UK Ans: c) Oman 8.What is the name of the Atomic Energy Bill, 2025, approved by India's Cabinet, aimed at modernizing the nuclear sector and allowing private participation? a) ATOM b) SHAKTI c) SHANTI d) URJA Ans: c) SHANTI 9.What is the new Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) limit approved for India's insurance sector? a) 49% b) 74% c) 100% d) 51% Ans: c) 100% 10.Which two international bodies project a slowdown in global economic growth for 2025 and 2026? a) IMF and World Bank b) UNCTAD and OECD c) WTO and ADB d) WEF and G7 Ans: b) UNCTAD and OECD 11.From which asteroid do the Geminid meteor showers originate? a) Vesta b) Ceres c) 3200 Phaethon d) Eros Ans: c) 3200 Phaethon 12.What is one of the primary factors contributing to the severe humanitarian crisis in Libya, 14 years after the fall of Muammar Gaddafi? a) Economic boom from oil exports b) Stable democratic government c) Political division and collapse of state institutions d) Rapid technological advancement Ans: c) Political division and collapse of state institutions 13.How much did UNICEF appeal for to support vulnerable children globally in the coming year? a) Over $1 billion b) Over $3 billion c) Over $5 billion d) Over $7 billion Ans: d) Over $7 billion 14.Who was named the Global Player Awards Legend for 2025? a) Ed Sheeran b) Taylor Swift c) Elton John d) Adele Ans: c) Elton John 15.Which podcast secured the 'Best Podcast Show' award at the Global Player Awards 2025? a) The Daily b) Serial c) The News Agents d) Stuff You Should Know Ans: c) The News Agents 16.Which football club secured a historic 3-2 victory over Villarreal in a UEFA Champions League match? a) FC Barcelona b) F.C. København c) Real Madrid d) Manchester United Ans: b) F.C. København

1.The Union Cabinet has approved a Bill to rename the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA). What is the proposed new name for this scheme? a) Pujya Bapu Gramin Rozgar Guarantee Yojana b) Gandhi Gramin Vikas Yojana c) Rashtriya Gramin Rojgar Abhiyan d) Mahatma Gandhi Rozgar Yojana 2.0 Ans: a) Pujya Bapu Gramin Rozgar Guarantee Yojana 2.Along with its renaming, the MGNREGA scheme will also see an increase in guaranteed employment days per household. What is the new number of guaranteed days? a) 100 days b) 125 days c) 150 days d) 75 days Ans: b) 125 days 3.India's Census 2027 is set to be the first fully digital census. What is the approved budget for this census? a) Rs 8,500 crore b) Rs 11,718 crore c) Rs 14,200 crore d) Rs 9,999 crore Ans: b) Rs 11,718 crore 4.Which of the following features is expected to be part of India's first fully digital Census 2027? a) Manual data collection only b) Exclusion of house listing phase c) Options for self-enumeration and caste enumeration d) Only population enumeration without house listing Ans: c) Options for self-enumeration and caste enumeration 5.Ahead of PM Modi's visit, the Union Cabinet approved a Free Trade Pact with which country, marking 70 years of bilateral relations? a) Saudi Arabia b) UAE c) Oman d) Qatar Ans: c) Oman 6.What is India's projected economic growth rate for 2026, according to the provided content? a) 7.5% b) 6.5% c) 8.0% d) 6.0% Ans: b) 6.5% 7.The projected slowdown in India's economic growth for 2026 is primarily attributed to which factor? a) Decreased domestic demand b) High inflation rates c) Punitive US tariffs impacting exports d) Reduction in government spending Ans: c) Punitive US tariffs impacting exports 8.For which year has the Cabinet cleared a higher Minimum Support Price (MSP) for copra to enhance farmer returns and meet increasing demand? a) 2025 b) 2026 c) 2027 d) 2024 Ans: b) 2026 9.What is the primary objective behind the establishment of the National Makhana Board? a) To regulate the export of spices b) To develop the makhana (fox nut) sector c) To promote dairy farming in specific regions d) To manage water resources for agriculture Ans: b) To develop the makhana (fox nut) sector 10.According to the World Health Organization's Global TB Report 2025, what percentage reduction has India achieved in tuberculosis (TB) incidence? a) 10% b) 15% c) 21% d) 25% Ans: c) 21% 11.What is identified as a significant factor contributing to the decrease in TB mortality rate in India? a) Increased foreign aid for health programs b) Tenfold increase in government funding for the TB program c) Mass vaccination drives for TB d) Development of a new single-dose TB cure Ans: b) Tenfold increase in government funding for the TB program 12.Which technology company unveiled 'MahaCrimeOS AI', an AI- and Azure-powered platform designed to accelerate cybercrime investigations in Maharashtra? a) Google b) IBM c) Microsoft d) Amazon Ans: c) Microsoft 13.'Bharat Gen' is an indigenously developed artificial intelligence-based multimodal Large Language Model (LLM) for Indian languages. What does this initiative signify for India? a) A new satellite launch program b) A step forward in AI development tailored for India c) A government initiative for digital literacy d) A new e-commerce platform Ans: b) A step forward in AI development tailored for India 14.What is the name of the scheme launched by Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin to provide monthly financial assistance of Rs 1,000 to women heads of families? a) Amma Magalir Nidhi b) Kalaignar Magalir Urimai Thittam c) Periyar Pengal Sahayam d) Dravidian Mahila Aadhar Ans: b) Kalaignar Magalir Urimai Thittam 15.The 8th Foreign Office Consultations between India and Georgia, aimed at strengthening bilateral relations, were held in which city? a) New Delhi b) Tbilisi c) Mumbai d) Batumi Ans: b) Tbilisi 16.Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to undertake a bilateral visit to Jordan at the invitation of which dignitary? a) King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud b) President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi c) King Abdullah II bin Al Hussein d) Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Ans: c) King Abdullah II bin Al Hussein 17.Who will felicitate the winners of the National Energy Conservation Awards 2025? a) The Prime Minister b) The President c) The Minister of Power d) The Chief Justice of India Ans: b) The President 18.Who has been appointed as the Managing Director of Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) with effect from December 1, 2025? a) Siddhartha Mohanty b) B.C. Patnaik c) Ramakrishnan Chander d) Tablesh Pandey Ans: c) Ramakrishnan Chander 19.What medal did India's Men's Junior Hockey Team secure at the FIH Men's Junior World Cup? a) Gold b) Silver c) Bronze d) Fourth Place Ans: c) Bronze 20.Who clinched a double gold in the Women's and Junior Women's Skeet events at the 68th National Shooting Championships? a) Manu Bhaker b) Raiza Dhillon c) Esha Singh d) Shreyasi Singh Ans: b) Raiza Dhillon 21.Which country did India defeat 3-0 to reach the Squash World Cup 2025 Final? a) Malaysia b) England c) Egypt d) Japan Ans: c) Egypt 22.Who became the first Indian to qualify for the Candidates 2026 chess tournament? a) Viswanathan Anand b) D. Gukesh c) R Praggnanandhaa d) Arjun Erigaisi Ans: c) R Praggnanandhaa 23.Which Indian chess player defeated Magnus Carlsen in the Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Finals? a) R Praggnanandhaa b) D. Gukesh c) Vidit Gujrathi d) Arjun Erigaisi Ans: d) Arjun Erigaisi

1.Which of the following is a key distinguishing feature of the upcoming Census of India 2027? a) It will be conducted entirely through postal mail. b) It will be the first census to be conducted digitally, leveraging mobile applications. c) It will only collect data from urban households. d) It will be supervised solely by international observers. Ans: b) It will be the first census to be conducted digitally, leveraging mobile applications. 2.What is the proposed new name for the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA)? a) Pradhan Mantri Gramin Rozgar Yojana b) Pujya Bapu Gramin Rozgar Yojana c) Bharat Gramin Vikas Yojana d) Jan Kalyan Rozgar Scheme Ans: b) Pujya Bapu Gramin Rozgar Yojana 3.The proposed amendments to MGNREGA include increasing the guaranteed employment days for eligible rural households from the current 100 days to how many days? a) 110 days b) 120 days c) 125 days d) 150 days Ans: c) 125 days 4.How many existing labor statutes were consolidated into the four new labor codes enacted by India's Parliament? a) 15 b) 29 c) 35 d) 42 Ans: b) 29 5.A notable aspect of India's new labor codes is the formal recognition and provision for social security contributions for which category of workers? a) Public sector employees b) Agricultural laborers c) Gig and platform workers d) Unorganized sector street vendors Ans: c) Gig and platform workers 6.In its December 2025 review, by how many basis points (bps) did the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) decide to reduce the policy repo rate? a) 15 bps b) 20 bps c) 25 bps d) 50 bps Ans: c) 25 bps 7.What was the revised CPI inflation forecast for FY2026 by the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC)? a) 1.5% b) 2.0% c) 2.5% d) 3.0% Ans: b) 2.0% 8.Which vision for India's future in Science, Technology, and Innovation was highlighted during the Department of Science and Technology's engagement with foreign media journalists? a) Digital India @2030 b) Viksit Bharat @2047 c) Atmanirbhar Bharat @2050 d) Global Tech Hub @2040 Ans: b) Viksit Bharat @2047 9.Which government scheme is mentioned as driving growth in India's solar manufacturing sector? a) Make in India Initiative b) Startup India Program c) Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme d) National Solar Mission Ans: c) Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme 10.India held its 8th Foreign Office Consultations in Vienna with which country, reviewing the full spectrum of bilateral relations? a) Germany b) France c) Austria d) Switzerland Ans: c) Austria 11.According to RTI revelations, which political party allegedly collected unauthorized funds using the names of government welfare schemes like 'Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao' and 'Swachh Bharat'? a) Indian National Congress b) Aam Aadmi Party c) Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) d) Bahujan Samaj Party Ans: c) Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) 12.What is the primary reason cited for the significant delays faced by Indian nationals seeking H-1B and H-4 visas for the United States, effective December 15, 2025? a) Increased application fees b) Shortage of consular staff c) New online presence review requirement d) Changes in visa validity periods Ans: c) New online presence review requirement 13.What is the approximate budget earmarked for the conduct of the Census of India 2027? a) Rs. 5,000 crore b) Rs. 8,500 crore c) Rs. 11,718.24 crore d) Rs. 15,000 crore Ans: c) Rs. 11,718.24 crore 14.What was India's GDP growth rate in the first quarter of FY2025-26, as mentioned in the provided content? a) 6.5% b) 7.0% c) 7.3% d) 7.8% Ans: d) 7.8% 15.When did the four new labor codes, consolidating 29 existing statutes, become effective in India? a) October 1, 2025 b) November 21, 2025 c) December 15, 2025 d) January 1, 2026 Ans: b) November 21, 2025

1.India's Men's Junior Hockey Team recently won a historic bronze medal at which international tournament? a) FIH Men's World Cup 2025 b) FIH Men's Junior Hockey World Cup 2025 c) Asian Champions Trophy 2025 d) Olympic Qualifiers 2025 Ans: b) FIH Men's Junior Hockey World Cup 2025 2.The FIH Men's Junior Hockey World Cup 2025, where India secured a bronze medal, was held in which Indian city? a) New Delhi b) Bengaluru c) Chennai d) Bhubaneswar Ans: c) Chennai 3.What is the historical significance of India's bronze medal at the FIH Men's Junior Hockey World Cup 2025? a) It is India's first-ever gold medal in the tournament. b) It is India's first-ever bronze medal in the tournament. c) It marks India's return to the finals after a decade. d) It is India's second consecutive medal in the tournament. Ans: b) It is India's first-ever bronze medal in the tournament. 4.Who won India's first-ever individual gold medal in Eventing at the 2025 FEI Asian Equestrian Championships? a) Shashank Singh Kataria b) Ashish Limaye c) Shruti Vora d) Divyakriti Singh Ans: b) Ashish Limaye 5.In which country were the 2025 FEI Asian Equestrian Championships held, where Indian riders secured five medals? a) India b) China c) Thailand d) Japan Ans: c) Thailand 6.Which Indian rider secured three silver medals in Dressage at the 2025 FEI Asian Equestrian Championships? a) Divyakriti Singh b) Gaurav Pundir c) Shruti Vora d) Ashish Limaye Ans: c) Shruti Vora 7.Which prominent Indian wrestler, a three-time Olympian, recently announced her comeback to competitive wrestling with the aim of participating in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics? a) Sakshi Malik b) Vinesh Phogat c) Antim Panghal d) Geeta Phogat Ans: b) Vinesh Phogat 8.Who secured a gold medal in the women's 55kg category at the 2025 Senior National Wrestling Championship after moving up from a lower weight division? a) Manisha b) Nisha Dahiya c) Antim Panghal d) Vinesh Phogat Ans: c) Antim Panghal 9.Which Indian chess prodigy qualified for the prestigious 2026 FIDE Candidates Tournament by winning the FIDE Circuit 2025? a) Viswanathan Anand b) D. Gukesh c) R Praggnanandhaa d) Arjun Erigaisi Ans: c) R Praggnanandhaa 10.In which sport did Baby Sahana Ravi win a gold medal at the Youth Asian Para Games 2025? a) Para Swimming b) Para Athletics c) Para Table Tennis d) Para Archery Ans: c) Para Table Tennis 11.The Youth Asian Para Games 2025, where Indian para-athletes achieved significant success, was hosted in which city? a) Beijing b) Tokyo c) Dubai d) Bangkok Ans: c) Dubai 12.Which Indian para-athlete won two gold medals in swimming events (50m Butterfly and 50m Backstroke) at the Youth Asian Para Games 2025? a) Baby Sahana Ravi b) Vishwa Vijay Tambe c) Abdul Quadir Indori d) None of the above Ans: c) Abdul Quadir Indori 13.Which university made history by winning the 5th Edition of the Khelo India University Games (KIUG) 2025 for the second consecutive year? a) Panjab University b) Delhi University c) Chandigarh University d) Lovely Professional University Ans: c) Chandigarh University 14.Which new sport made its debut at the 5th Edition of the Khelo India University Games (KIUG) 2025? a) Fencing b) Rowing c) Canoeing and Kayaking d) Modern Pentathlon Ans: c) Canoeing and Kayaking 15.How many total medals did Indian riders secure at the 2025 FEI Asian Equestrian Championships? a) Three b) Four c) Five d) Six Ans: c) Five

1.According to the ML Global Impact Report 2025 by Marktechpost, what is India's position globally in terms of ML-enabled research published across the Nature family of journals? a) First b) Second c) Third d) Fourth Ans: c) Third 2.As per the ML Global Impact Report 2025, which two countries are ranked ahead of India in ML-enabled research published in Nature journals? a) Germany and Japan b) United Kingdom and Canada c) China and the United States d) Russia and South Korea Ans: c) China and the United States 3.India's ML research, as highlighted in the ML Global Impact Report 2025, primarily focuses on which of the following aspects? a) Theoretical advancements in quantum computing b) Practical, scalable, and socially relevant applications c) Development of proprietary ML frameworks for commercial use d) High-frequency trading algorithms Ans: b) Practical, scalable, and socially relevant applications 4.Who affirmed India's increasing reliance on generative AI to accelerate drug discovery and bolster clinical research at the 7th CII Pharma and Lifesciences Summit 2025? a) The Prime Minister of India b) Union Minister of State for Science and Technology, Jitendra Singh c) The Health Minister of India d) The CEO of a major pharmaceutical company Ans: b) Union Minister of State for Science and Technology, Jitendra Singh 5.According to Union Minister Jitendra Singh, what is the primary role of Artificial Intelligence in healthcare, particularly in drug discovery and clinical research? a) To completely replace human scientists and researchers b) To enhance decision-making and reduce errors without replacing scientists c) To automate all regulatory submissions without human oversight d) To solely focus on developing new vaccine technologies Ans: b) To enhance decision-making and reduce errors without replacing scientists 6.Which institution successfully engineered 'GlowCas9', a glowing CRISPR protein that enables real-time observation of genome editing inside living cells? a) Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bangalore b) All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi c) Bose Institute, Kolkata d) Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) Ans: c) Bose Institute, Kolkata 7.The 'GlowCas9' system uses split nano-luciferase fragments derived from which source to emit light, indicating gene-editing activity? a) Fireflies b) Deep-sea shrimp proteins c) Bioluminescent algae d) Genetically modified bacteria Ans: b) Deep-sea shrimp proteins 8.The development of 'GlowCas9' is said to inaugurate which new field, promising safer and more precise gene therapies? a) Bio-robotics b) Theratracking c) Optogenetics d) Synthetic biology Ans: b) Theratracking 9.Which company announced a US$17.5 billion investment in India over four years (2026-2029) to drive AI diffusion and skill 20 million Indians in AI by 2030? a) Amazon b) Google c) Microsoft d) Intel Ans: c) Microsoft 10.One of Microsoft's key initiatives in its multi-billion dollar AI investment in India includes integrating advanced AI capabilities into which national platforms? a) Aadhaar and UPI b) MyGov and Digital India portal c) e-Shram and the National Career Service (NCS) d) PM-KISAN and MGNREGA Ans: c) e-Shram and the National Career Service (NCS) 11.What is the target year for India to transform into one of the world's top-three quantum economies, as outlined in the national roadmap by NITI Aayog's Frontier Tech Hub? a) 2030 b) 2035 c) 2047 d) 2050 Ans: c) 2047 12.A Quantum Biomedical Research Ecosystem is set to be established in which Indian city to integrate quantum computing with biomedical research? a) Bengaluru b) Hyderabad c) Amaravati d) Pune Ans: c) Amaravati 13.NITI Aayog's Frontier Tech Hub partnered with which technology giant to release a national roadmap for India's quantum economy ambitions? a) Google b) Microsoft c) IBM d) Amazon Ans: c) IBM 14.Which Indian government-mandated app has raised concerns about a 'Pegasus-style surveillance architecture' due to its pre-installation requirement and access permissions? a) Aarogya Setu b) DigiLocker c) Sanchar Saathi d) UMANG App Ans: c) Sanchar Saathi 15.Which cybersecurity research firm issued a high-risk privacy advisory regarding the 'Sanchar Saathi' app, highlighting its spyware-grade characteristics? a) Kaspersky Lab b) TraceX Labs c) McAfee d) Symantec Ans: b) TraceX Labs

1.What is the name of the new policy approved by the Cabinet for the auction of coal linkages, aiming to allocate these for industrial use and export without end-use restrictions? a) CoalVISION b) CoalSETU c) CoalBRIDGE d) CoalGATE Ans: b) CoalSETU 2.India recently opened which two key sectors to full foreign investment, ending state monopolies and removing foreign ownership caps? a) Banking and Telecom b) Defense and Aviation c) Nuclear Energy and Insurance d) Railways and Space Ans: c) Nuclear Energy and Insurance 3.According to the "World Inequality Report 2026," what concerning trend was highlighted regarding India's economic growth? a) Rapid increase in middle-class income, leading to equitable distribution. b) Decline in foreign investment, impacting overall growth. c) Growth primarily benefiting the top 10% of the population, with the bottom 50% gaining little. d) Significant improvement in social mobility across all income brackets. Ans: c) Growth primarily benefiting the top 10% of the population, with the bottom 50% gaining little. 4.Which three countries did Prime Minister Narendra Modi visit from December 15-18, 2025, to bolster bilateral ties, particularly in trade and defense? a) Egypt, Saudi Arabia, UAE b) Jordan, Ethiopia, Oman c) Kenya, Tanzania, South Africa d) Vietnam, Thailand, Malaysia Ans: b) Jordan, Ethiopia, Oman 5.During Russian President Vladimir Putin's visit to India in December 2025, what term was reaffirmed to describe the bilateral relationship between India and Russia? a) Strategic Alliance b) Comprehensive Partnership c) Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership d) Economic Cooperation Pact Ans: c) Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership 6.The Sikkim Legislative Assembly recently approved a proposal to grant Scheduled Tribe (ST) status to how many communities? a) Eight b) Ten c) Twelve d) Fifteen Ans: c) Twelve 7.Which former Lok Sabha speaker and senior Congress leader recently passed away at the age of 90? a) Pranab Mukherjee b) Meira Kumar c) Shivraj Patil d) Somnath Chatterjee Ans: c) Shivraj Patil 8.In Machine Learning (ML)-enabled scientific research published in prominent Nature journals, what is India's global ranking? a) First b) Second c) Third d) Fourth Ans: c) Third 9.Which of the following was announced as India's first indigenous cancer cell therapy at ESTIC 2025? a) QSIP b) 25-qubit QPU c) CAR-T Cell Therapy d) Gene Editing Solution Ans: c) CAR-T Cell Therapy 10.What is the name of India's first quantum computing chip, announced at ESTIC 2025? a) QuantumCORE b) QPU-India c) 25-qubit QPU d) BharatQuantum Ans: c) 25-qubit QPU 11.What is the key reform introduced by the "EPS 95 Pension Reform 2025" for numerous retirees? a) Increased medical benefits for all beneficiaries. b) Lowered the retirement age for industrial workers. c) Raised the minimum monthly pension to ₹3,000. d) Provided housing subsidies for eligible pensioners. Ans: c) Raised the minimum monthly pension to ₹3,000. 12.What is a significant impact of the newly implemented New Labour Codes in India? a) Reduced working hours for all sectors. b) Enhanced safety for workers in hazardous sectors and strengthened social security. c) Abolition of trade unions in public sector undertakings. d) Introduction of universal basic income for all unemployed citizens. Ans: b) Enhanced safety for workers in hazardous sectors and strengthened social security. 13.Which football superstar commenced his highly anticipated three-day "GOAT India Tour 2025," including stops in Kolkata, Hyderabad, Mumbai, and New Delhi? a) Cristiano Ronaldo b) Lionel Messi c) Neymar Jr. d) Kylian Mbappé Ans: b) Lionel Messi 14.Indian shooters recently secured a quota spot for which upcoming Olympic Games? a) 2024 Paris Olympics b) 2026 Winter Olympics c) 2028 Los Angeles Olympics d) 2032 Brisbane Olympics Ans: c) 2028 Los Angeles Olympics 15.At the FIH Men's Junior Hockey World Cup, what medal did India's Junior team achieve? a) Gold medal b) Silver medal c) Bronze medal d) Fourth place Ans: c) Bronze medal 16.The Indian Rupee falling to a historic low against the US dollar poses challenges for which of the following in the short term, according to the content? a) Increased foreign investment and lower inflation b) Reduced domestic production costs c) Inflation, exports, and corporate margins d) Higher corporate margins and increased consumer spending Ans: c) Inflation, exports, and corporate margins 17.In which city was the inaugural Supercomputing India 2025 (SCI 2025) conference, focusing on High-Performance Computing (HPC), AI, and Quantum Computing, hosted? a) New Delhi b) Mumbai c) Bengaluru d) Hyderabad Ans: c) Bengaluru 18.What was identified as a reason for the "absence of political trust" between India and the United States during a US congressional hearing? a) Disagreement over climate change policies b) Ongoing disputes over trade tariffs and visa restrictions c) Lack of military cooperation in the Indo-Pacific d) Differing views on United Nations reforms Ans: b) Ongoing disputes over trade tariffs and visa restrictions

1.What amount of Russian assets has the European Union moved to indefinitely freeze, intending to remove obstacles to using these funds for Ukraine? a) €100 billion b) €150 billion c) €210 billion d) €300 billion Ans: c) €210 billion 2.Tensions between the United States and Venezuela heightened recently due to which primary action by US forces? a) Imposing new travel restrictions b) Seizing an oil tanker off the Venezuelan coast c) Freezing Venezuelan government assets d) Conducting joint military exercises with Colombia Ans: b) Seizing an oil tanker off the Venezuelan coast 3.Which country brokered the recent ceasefire expected to restart between Thailand and Cambodia following deadly border clashes? a) China b) United States c) India d) United Nations Ans: b) United States 4.Nobel Peace Prize laureate Narges Mohammadi was recently arrested in which country? a) Afghanistan b) Iran c) Pakistan d) Saudi Arabia Ans: b) Iran 5.Former Inter-Services Intelligence director general Faiz Hameed was sentenced to 14 years in prison in Pakistan for charges primarily related to what? a) Financial fraud and embezzlement b) Terrorism financing c) Political activities and violations of the Official Secrets Act d) Human rights abuses Ans: c) Political activities and violations of the Official Secrets Act 6.According to a recent report on global wealth inequality, what percentage of the world's population possesses three times the wealth held by the poorest half of humanity? a) 1% b) 0.1% c) 0.01% d) 0.001% Ans: d) 0.001% 7.How many key interest rate cuts did the Federal Reserve implement this year, indicating a potential pause in further reductions? a) One b) Two c) Three d) Four Ans: c) Three 8.Artificial intelligence (AI) has recently made a breakthrough in health by identifying a weak spot in which disease, potentially leading to new vaccines? a) Malaria b) Monkeypox c) Tuberculosis d) HIV Ans: b) Monkeypox 9.Scientists have developed night-vision contact lenses that allow users to perceive beyond which spectrum? a) Infrared light b) Ultraviolet light c) Visible light d) X-ray radiation Ans: c) Visible light 10.In which country were fossils discovered that led to the identification of a new species of sea cow inhabiting the Arabian Gulf over 20 million years ago? a) UAE b) Saudi Arabia c) Qatar d) Oman Ans: c) Qatar 11.What is BISC, a new ultra-thin neural implant, designed to create? a) A high-fidelity audio output device b) A high-bandwidth wireless connection between the brain and computers c) A miniature medical diagnostic tool d) A portable energy source for prosthetics Ans: b) A high-bandwidth wireless connection between the brain and computers 12.How much more data can the novel 'DNA cassette tape' technology potentially store compared to a smartphone, and for how long if frozen? a) 150 times more for 200 years b) 1,500 times more for 2,000 years c) 15,000 times more for 200,000 years d) 1.5 million times more for 20,000 years Ans: d) 1.5 million times more for 20,000 years 13.Australia's new Online Safety Amendment Bill, 2024, mandates social media platforms to prevent which age group from creating accounts? a) Under 13 b) Under 16 c) Under 18 d) Under 21 Ans: b) Under 16 14.The 'Child Marriage Free Nepal' campaign was launched by child rights activists from Nepal and which other country? a) China b) Bangladesh c) India d) Sri Lanka Ans: c) India 15.Which bank was recognized as the Global Bank of the Year 2025 by The Banker? a) JPMorgan Chase b) HSBC c) DBS d) Bank of America Ans: c) DBS 16.Who was named TIME's 2025 Athlete of the Year? a) Lionel Messi b) LeBron James c) A'ja Wilson d) Max Verstappen Ans: c) A'ja Wilson 17.Which country won the FIH Men's Junior Hockey World Cup 2025, defeating Spain in the final? a) Netherlands b) Australia c) Germany d) India Ans: c) Germany 18.Which country secured the inaugural FIFA Futsal Women's World Cup title? a) Spain b) Portugal c) Brazil d) Argentina Ans: c) Brazil 19.Who claimed their first Formula One World Drivers' Championship recently? a) Max Verstappen b) Lewis Hamilton c) Charles Leclerc d) Lando Norris Ans: d) Lando Norris 20.In which Indian city was a 70-foot iron statue honoring football legend Lionel Messi unveiled? a) Mumbai b) Delhi c) Kolkata d) Bengaluru Ans: c) Kolkata

1.The Union Cabinet recently cleared the SHANTI Bill. What is its primary objective? a) To promote solar energy projects across India. b) To open India's nuclear power sector to private participation. c) To establish new hydroelectric power plants in northern India. d) To regulate the pricing of petroleum products. Ans: b) To open India's nuclear power sector to private participation. 2.What does SHANTI stand for, as per the recently cleared bill? a) Sustainable Hydro and Natural Technology Initiative b) Scientific Harnessing and Advancement of New Technologies for India c) Sustainable Harnessing and Advancement of Nuclear Energy for Transforming India d) Strategic Housing and National Tourism Initiative Ans: c) Sustainable Harnessing and Advancement of Nuclear Energy for Transforming India 3.'MahaCrimeOS AI', an artificial intelligence platform developed to combat cybercrime, has been launched by which Indian state? a) Karnataka b) Maharashtra c) Telangana d) Gujarat Ans: b) Maharashtra 4.The 'MahaCrimeOS AI' platform for cybercrime was developed jointly by the Maharashtra state government and which global technology company? a) Google b) Apple c) IBM d) Microsoft Ans: d) Microsoft 5.Which city is slated to host a national transgender sports meet as a pioneering effort towards inclusion and equality? a) Bengaluru b) Delhi c) Raipur d) Chennai Ans: c) Raipur 6.The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has revised India's GDP growth forecast for FY2026. What is the new projected growth rate? a) 6.5% b) 6.8% c) 7.2% d) 7.5% Ans: c) 7.2% 7.India's Chandrayaan-3 mission continues to report new findings, specifically from which region of the Moon? a) The Moon's Equator b) The Moon's North Pole c) The Moon's South Pole d) The Moon's Mare Imbrium Ans: c) The Moon's South Pole 8.Which Indian state recently achieved a significant environmental milestone with the declaration of the Kopra Reservoir as its first Ramsar Site? a) Madhya Pradesh b) Chhattisgarh c) Odisha d) Jharkhand Ans: b) Chhattisgarh 9.The Kopra Reservoir, recently declared as Chhattisgarh's first Ramsar Site, is located in which district? a) Raipur b) Bilaspur c) Durg d) Surguja Ans: b) Bilaspur 10.The declaration of Kopra Reservoir as a Ramsar Site signifies its recognition on the international list of: a) World Heritage Sites b) Biosphere Reserves c) Wetlands of International Importance d) National Parks Ans: c) Wetlands of International Importance

1.Which sector was opened to private participation under the new Atomic Energy Bill, 2025, effective December 1, 2025? a) Telecommunications sector b) Civil nuclear sector c) Pharmaceutical sector d) Aviation sector Ans: b) Civil nuclear sector 2.What is the new Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) cap in India's insurance sector, as per reforms effective December 1, 2025? a) 49% b) 74% c) 100% d) 51% Ans: c) 100% 3.The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has relaxed rules for current, cash credit, and overdraft accounts. What is the new aggregate exposure limit for opening these accounts without restriction, effective April 2026? a) ₹1 crore b) ₹5 crore c) ₹10 crore d) ₹20 crore Ans: c) ₹10 crore 4.Which organization released a report outlining a roadmap to deepen India's corporate bond market on December 11, 2025? a) Reserve Bank of India (RBI) b) Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) c) Ministry of Finance d) NITI Aayog Ans: d) NITI Aayog 5.The Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana – Urban (PMAY-U) scheme has been extended until which date? a) December 31, 2024 b) September 1, 2025 c) December 31, 2025 d) March 31, 2026 Ans: c) December 31, 2025 6.What is the name of the nationwide campaign focused on public grievance redressal and improving service delivery at the grassroots level, scheduled from December 19 to December 25, 2025? a) Gram Seva Abhiyan b) Prashasan Gaon Ki Ore c) Jan Sunwai Yojana d) Sarkar Aapke Dwar Ans: b) Prashasan Gaon Ki Ore 7.Which central government initiative, launched in October 2025, aims to help citizens reclaim unclaimed deposits, insurance proceeds, and other financial assets? a) Dhana Vapsi Abhiyan b) Jan Dhan Suraksha c) Your Money, Your Right Movement d) Sampatti Punarudhar Yojana Ans: c) Your Money, Your Right Movement 8.The Shilp Didi Programme, launched in 2024, aims to empower which specific group economically? a) Rural women entrepreneurs b) Women artisans c) Women in digital technology d) Senior citizen women Ans: b) Women artisans 9.The Jal Shakti Abhiyan: Catch The Rain (JSA:CTR) 2025 campaign primarily focuses on the revival of which of the following? a) Urban sewage treatment plants b) Traditional lakes, ponds, and reservoirs c) Coastal ecosystems d) Underground water pipelines Ans: b) Traditional lakes, ponds, and reservoirs 10.Which organization hosted a Capacity Building Programme in Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Governance in Delhi from December 11-12, 2025? a) NITI Aayog b) Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology c) National e-Governance Division (NeGD) d) Department of Science and Technology Ans: c) National e-Governance Division (NeGD) 11.India will co-host the 2nd WHO Global Summit on Traditional Medicine in New Delhi in December 2025 with which international organization? a) United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) b) World Health Organization (WHO) c) UNESCO d) Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) Ans: b) World Health Organization (WHO) 12.A new taxation framework has been implemented for which category of goods, aiming to target public health while raising revenue? a) Essential commodities b) Luxury goods c) Sin goods like tobacco and pan masala d) Digital services Ans: c) Sin goods like tobacco and pan masala

1.Which Indian team made a historic debut by securing a semi-final berth at the ISE Under-15 World School Volleyball Championship? a) India U-15 Girls' Volleyball Team b) India U-15 Boys' Volleyball Team c) India U-17 Girls' Volleyball Team d) India U-17 Boys' Volleyball Team Ans: b) India U-15 Boys' Volleyball Team 2.In which city was the ISE Under-15 World School Volleyball Championship, where the Indian U-15 Boys' team secured a semi-final berth, held? a) Beijing, China b) Shanghai, China c) Shangluo, China d) Guangzhou, China Ans: c) Shangluo, China 3.What medal did India's junior men's hockey team secure at the FIH Hockey Men's Junior World Cup 2025? a) Gold b) Silver c) Bronze d) Fourth Place Ans: c) Bronze 4.Which Indian city has been selected to host the 2026 FIH Women's World Cup qualifiers? a) Bengaluru b) Mumbai c) Hyderabad d) Chennai Ans: c) Hyderabad 5.What is the primary demand of the twelve Indian Super League (ISL) clubs from the All India Football Federation (AIFF) during their upcoming Annual General Meeting? a) Increase player salaries b) Revise "commercially restrictive" clauses c) Appoint new national team coaches d) Expand the league to more cities Ans: b) Revise "commercially restrictive" clauses 6.Which Indian footballer has been nominated for the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Women's Asian Cup all-time Dream XI in the defenders' category? a) Bala Devi b) Aditi Chauhan c) Ashalata Devi d) Dalima Chhibber Ans: c) Ashalata Devi 7.Global superstar Lionel Messi is scheduled to visit India for a "GOAT tour" primarily focused on non-footballing activities. Which of these cities is NOT listed as a destination for his visit? a) Kolkata b) Hyderabad c) Bengaluru d) Delhi Ans: c) Bengaluru 8.Which major badminton tournament is India scheduled to defend its women's category title at, led by PV Sindhu, Lakshya Sen, and Satwiksairaj Rankireddy-Chirag Shetty? a) BWF World Championships b) Badminton Asia Team Championships c) Sudirman Cup d) Thomas & Uber Cup Ans: b) Badminton Asia Team Championships 9.In which city will the Badminton Asia Team Championships, where India aims to defend its women's title, be held? a) Beijing, China b) Qingdao, China c) Guangzhou, China d) Shanghai, China Ans: b) Qingdao, China 10.Which Indian women boxers secured gold medals at the 2025 World Boxing Championships, for which they were honored by President Droupadi Murmu? a) Nupur and Pooja Rani b) Jaismine and Nupur c) Minakshi and Pooja Rani d) Jaismine and Minakshi Ans: d) Jaismine and Minakshi 11.The elite men's and women's national boxing championships were rescheduled to January 2026 due to what primary reason? a) Venue unavailability b) Player injuries c) Pollution control measures d) International conflicts Ans: c) Pollution control measures 12.India is set to host the inaugural Commonwealth Kho Kho Championship. Approximately how many countries have confirmed their participation? a) Under 10 b) Between 10 and 15 c) Between 16 and 20 d) Over 24 Ans: d) Over 24 13.At the Asian Youth Para Games 2025 in Dubai, Abdul Quadir Indori won two gold medals in which sport? a) Athletics b) Swimming c) Badminton d) Table Tennis Ans: b) Swimming 14.Abdul Quadir Indori secured two gold medals at the Asian Youth Para Games 2025 in which specific swimming events? a) 100m Freestyle and 50m Breaststroke b) 50m Butterfly and 50m Backstroke c) 200m Individual Medley and 100m Butterfly d) 50m Freestyle and 100m Backstroke Ans: b) 50m Butterfly and 50m Backstroke