(1.) Which scheme was approved by the Union Cabinet to incentivize States and Union Territories to promote alternative fertilizers and balanced use of chemical fertilizers?

(a.) PM-KISAN

(b.) PM-PRANAM

(c.) PM-KUSUM

(d.) PM-POSHAN

(2.) Regarding ISRO's X-ray Polarimeter Satellite (XPoSAT) mission, which two primary scientific payloads are carried aboard the spacecraft?

(a.) POLIX and XSPECT

(b.) PAPEC and VELC

(c.) SUIT and HEL1OS

(d.) SoLEXS and ASPEX

(3.) Project NEXUS, a multilateral initiative to enable cross-border instant payment system connectivity, is spearheaded by which international institution?

(a.) World Bank

(b.) International Monetary Fund

(c.) Bank for International Settlements (BIS) Innovation Hub

(d.) World Economic Forum

(4.) Where will the 20th edition of the Asian Games be held in 2026?

(a.) Doha, Qatar

(b.) Aichi-Nagoya, Japan

(c.) Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

(d.) Bangkok, Thailand

(5.) Under the 'PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana', what is the maximum monthly free electricity target provided to participating households?

(a.) 100 units

(b.) 200 units

(c.) 300 units

(d.) 500 units

(6.) Which state in India holds the highest number of designated Ramsar Sites as of recent updates?

(a.) Uttar Pradesh

(b.) Tamil Nadu

(c.) Kerala

(d.) Gujarat

(7.) Consider the following statements regarding the NISAR (NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar) mission: 1. It carries dual-frequency synthetic aperture radars operating in L-band and S-band. 2. ISRO is responsible for the L-band SAR, while NASA provides the S-band SAR. Which of the statement(s) is/are correct?

(a.) 1 only

(b.) 2 only

(c.) Both 1 and 2

(d.) Neither 1 nor 2

(8.) What is the primary depth target for the crewed submersible 'MATSYA 6000' under India's Deep Ocean Mission?

(a.) 3,000 meters

(b.) 4,500 meters

(c.) 6,000 meters

(d.) 10,000 meters

(9.) The Unified Pension Scheme (UPS) approved by the Union Cabinet guarantees an assured pension of what percentage of the average basic pay drawn over the last 12 months prior to retirement for qualifying service of 25 years?

(a.) 40%

(b.) 50%

(c.) 60%

(d.) 65%

(10.) Which Indian organization developed the Very Short Range Air Defence System (VSHORADS) missile?

(a.) HAL

(b.) DRDO

(c.) ISRO

(d.) BEL

(11.) Which global organization publishes the Global Innovation Index (GII)?

(a.) World Economic Forum

(b.) World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)

(c.) World Bank

(d.) International Monetary Fund

(12.) The International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA) initiated by India targets the conservation of how many major big cat species globally?

(a.) 5

(b.) 7

(c.) 9

(d.) 12

(13.) Which criminal law act enacted recently replaced the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC), 1973 in India?

(a.) Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023

(b.) Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023

(c.) Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023

(d.) Bharatiya Suraksha Act, 2023

(14.) Which country jointly hosts the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 alongside India?

(a.) Bangladesh

(b.) Sri Lanka

(c.) Maldives

(d.) United Arab Emirates

(15.) Under the PM-VISHWAKARMA scheme, what is the maximum concessional interest rate levied on collateral-free enterprise development loans provided to beneficiaries?

(a.) 3%

(b.) 5%

(c.) 7%

(d.) 8.5%

(16.) What is the primary objective of the High Seas Treaty (Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction - BBNJ) adopted under UNCLOS?

(a.) Regulation of deep-sea mining quotas in exclusive economic zones

(b.) Conservation and sustainable use of marine biological diversity in areas beyond national jurisdiction

(c.) Demarcation of territorial waters for landlocked developing nations

(d.) Prohibition of commercial fishing within 200 nautical miles of coastline

(17.) Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding the Green Credit Programme (GCP) launched under the LiFE movement? 1. It is a market-based mechanism designed to incentivize voluntary environmental actions. 2. The Indian Council of Forestry Research and Education (ICFRE) serves as the administrator for the GCP implementation. Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

(a.) 1 only

(b.) 2 only

(c.) Both 1 and 2

(d.) Neither 1 nor 2

(18.) What is the targeted total number of women beneficiaries under the Government of India's 'Lakhpati Didi' scheme initiative?

(a.) 1 Crore

(b.) 2 Crore

(c.) 3 Crore

(d.) 5 Crore

(19.) The Telecommunications Act, 2023 repealed which of the following colonial-era legislation?

(a.) Indian Telegraph Act, 1885

(b.) Indian Post Office Act, 1898

(c.) Police Act, 1861

(d.) Dramatic Performances Act, 1876

(20.) Which country assumed the rotating presidency of the BRICS grouping starting from January 1, 2024, overseeing its expanded membership?

(a.) Brazil

(b.) Russia

(c.) India

(d.) South Africa

(21.) Who among the following serves as the President of the World Bank Group having assumed office in 2023?

(a.) Ajay Banga

(b.) Kristalina Georgieva

(c.) Gita Gopinath

(d.) Masatsugu Asakawa

(22.) What is the global land and ocean protection target set under Target 3 of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF) to be achieved by 2030?

(a.) 15%

(b.) 20%

(c.) 30%

(d.) 50%

(23.) The heavy-lift launch vehicle HLVM3 used for India's Gaganyaan mission utilizes which indigenous engine in its upper cryogenic stage?

(a.) Vikas Engine

(b.) CE-20 Engine

(c.) CE-7.5 Engine

(d.) SCE-200 Engine

(24.) With reference to Sovereign Green Bonds (SGBs) issued by the Government of India, consider the following statements: 1. The proceeds are deposited into the Consolidated Fund of India. 2. Proceeds can be utilized for funding nuclear power generation projects. Which of the statement(s) is/are correct?

(a.) 1 only

(b.) 2 only

(c.) Both 1 and 2

(d.) Neither 1 nor 2

(25.) Which Indian state hosted the 6th edition of the Khelo India Youth Games?

(a.) Madhya Pradesh

(b.) Tamil Nadu

(c.) Haryana

(d.) Maharashtra

(26.) What is the name of the RBI initiative launched to establish a centralized web portal enabling members of the public to search for their unclaimed deposits across multiple banks?

(a.) UDGAM Portal

(b.) PRAVAAH Portal

(c.) DAKSH Portal

(d.) FIDEI Portal

(27.) Which index measures long-term progress in three basic dimensions of human development: a long and healthy life, access to knowledge, and a decent standard of living?

(a.) Global Multidimensional Poverty Index

(b.) Human Development Index

(c.) World Happiness Index

(d.) Inclusive Growth Index

(28.) The 'SHREYAS' scheme umbrella for higher education for OBC and EBC students is implemented by which Union Ministry?

(a.) Ministry of Education

(b.) Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment

(c.) Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship

(d.) Ministry of Minority Affairs