(1.) With reference to ISRO's Space Docking Experiment (SPADEX), consider the following statements: 1. It aims to demonstrate autonomous docking technology using two small satellites named Chaser and Target. 2. This technology is critical for future missions such as lunar sample return and the Bharatiya Antariksha Station. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a.) 1 only

(b.) 2 only

(c.) Both 1 and 2

(d.) Neither 1 nor 2

(2.) What is the primary objective of the Unified Lending Interface (ULI) platform introduced by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI)?

(a.) To facilitate instant cross-border retail remittances

(b.) To enable seamless, consent-based flow of digital credit data to lenders

(c.) To manage public debt auctions automatically

(d.) To issue central bank digital currency to commercial banks

(3.) Which two countries are scheduled to jointly host the ICC Men's T20 World Cup in 2026?

(a.) India and Sri Lanka

(b.) Australia and New Zealand

(c.) West Indies and USA

(d.) England and Ireland

(4.) The BioE3 (Biotechnology for Economy, Environment and Employment) Policy, approved by the Union Cabinet, is implemented by which Union Ministry?

(a.) Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change

(b.) Ministry of Science and Technology

(c.) Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers

(d.) Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare

(5.) The International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA), launched by India, focuses on the conservation of how many designated big cat species?

(a.) Five

(b.) Six

(c.) Seven

(d.) Eight

(6.) 'Zorawar', which recently underwent field firing trials, belongs to which category of defence equipment?

(a.) Indigenous Light Tank

(b.) Main Battle Tank

(c.) Anti-Submarine Frigate

(d.) Unmanned Aerial Vehicle

(7.) With reference to the High Seas Treaty (BBNJ Agreement) under UNCLOS, consider the following statements: 1. It covers ocean areas beyond national jurisdiction beyond 200 nautical miles. 2. It aims to protect marine biodiversity through Marine Protected Areas and Environmental Impact Assessments. Which statement is correct?

(a.) 1 only

(b.) 2 only

(c.) Both 1 and 2

(d.) Neither 1 nor 2

(8.) Under the 'PM-Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana', what maximum monthly free electricity capacity is provided to eligible households?

(a.) 100 units

(b.) 200 units

(c.) 300 units

(d.) 500 units

(9.) Under the 106th Constitutional Amendment Act (Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam), what proportion of seats in the Lok Sabha and State Legislative Assemblies are reserved for women?

(a.) One-fourth

(b.) One-third

(c.) One-half

(d.) Thirty percent

(10.) Param Rudra supercomputers, deployed across India under the National Supercomputing Mission, were indigenously developed by which institution?

(a.) IIT Madras

(b.) Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC)

(c.) DRDO

(d.) ISRO

(11.) Which of the following statements regarding 'Sovereign Green Bonds' (SGBs) issued by the Government of India is correct?

(a.) Proceeds are exclusively used for military infrastructure projects.

(b.) Proceeds are earmarked for public sector projects that reduce carbon intensity of the economy.

(c.) They are non-transferable instruments issued only to foreign investors.

(d.) Interest earned from SGBs is completely tax-exempt for all retail investors.

(12.) Which city will host the 2026 Asian Games (20th Asian Games)?

(a.) Doha, Qatar

(b.) Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

(c.) Aichi-Nagoya, Japan

(d.) Tashkent, Uzbekistan

(13.) What is the primary purpose of enabling international trade settlement in Indian Rupee (INR) via Special Vostro Rupee Accounts (SVRA)?

(a.) To completely replace foreign currency exchange reserves

(b.) To facilitate global trade transactions using INR and reduce foreign exchange dependencies

(c.) To restrict imports from non-Asian nations

(d.) To peg the Indian Rupee directly to Gold

(14.) Consider the following statements regarding the 'Green Credit Program' (GCP) introduced by India: 1. It incentivizes voluntary environmental actions across diverse sectors by individuals and entities. 2. Tree plantation on degraded forest land is one of the key activities eligible for green credits. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a.) 1 only

(b.) 2 only

(c.) Both 1 and 2

(d.) Neither 1 nor 2

(15.) Who serves as the ex-officio Chairman of the NITI Aayog Governing Council?

(a.) Union Finance Minister

(b.) Prime Minister of India

(c.) Cabinet Secretary

(d.) Vice-Chairman of NITI Aayog

(16.) Exercise 'Tarang Shakti', conducted by the Indian Air Force, is categorized as which type of military exercise?

(a.) Bilateral Army Exercise

(b.) Multilateral Air Exercise

(c.) Naval Coastal Security Exercise

(d.) Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief Exercise

(17.) The PM Vishwakarma Scheme provides holistic support to traditional artisans and craftspeople. Which Union Ministry is the nodal ministry for this scheme?

(a.) Ministry of Rural Development

(b.) Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME)

(c.) Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship

(d.) Ministry of Textiles

(18.) The mound-burial system 'Moidams', added to the UNESCO World Heritage list, belongs to which Indian state?

(a.) Manipur

(b.) Assam

(c.) Nagaland

(d.) Arunachal Pradesh

(19.) Under the Framework for Financial Benchmark Administrators regulated by the RBI, which entity is designated as the administrator for benchmark interest rates like MIBOR in India?

(a.) National Stock Exchange (NSE)

(b.) Financial Benchmarks India Private Limited (FBIL)

(c.) Clearing Corporation of India Limited (CCIL)

(d.) Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI)

(20.) The India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC) was announced on the sidelines of which international summit?

(a.) 2023 New Delhi G20 Summit

(b.) 2024 BRICS Summit

(c.) 2022 SCO Summit

(d.) 2023 ASEAN Summit

(21.) The WHO Global Centre for Traditional Medicine (WHO-GCTM) is established at which city in India?

(a.) Pune, Maharashtra

(b.) Jamnagar, Gujarat

(c.) Mysuru, Karnataka

(d.) Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh

(22.) INS Arighat, commissioned into the Indian Navy, is classified as which type of vessel?

(a.) Guided Missile Destroyer

(b.) Nuclear-powered Ballistic Missile Submarine (SSBN)

(c.) Conventional Diesel-Electric Submarine

(d.) Aircraft Carrier

(23.) What is the main objective of the PM-PRANAM scheme launched by the Government of India?

(a.) Promotion of alternative fertilizers and reduction of chemical fertilizer usage

(b.) Promotion of renewable power among rural households

(c.) Afforestation along coastal mangrove lines

(d.) Universal electrification of remote villages

(24.) What is 'Vyommitra', developed by ISRO for the Gaganyaan mission?

(a.) A high-altitude research balloon

(b.) A female humanoid robot designed for uncrewed spaceflight missions

(c.) A lunar rover prototype

(d.) A deep-space communication satellite

(25.) Which new criminal law enacted in India replaced the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (CrPC)?

(a.) Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS)

(b.) Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS)

(c.) Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (BSA)

(d.) Bharatiya Suraksha Sanhita (BSS)

(26.) India's position in the Logistics Performance Index (LPI) is evaluated and published by which international institution?

(a.) World Economic Forum

(b.) International Monetary Fund

(c.) World Bank

(d.) Asian Development Bank

(27.) The Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF) sets key global targets for nature conservation to be achieved by which target year?

(a.) 2028

(b.) 2030

(c.) 2035

(d.) 2050

(28.) Under the 'Lakhpati Didi' initiative target, women members of Self-Help Groups (SHGs) are supported to achieve a minimum annual household income of how much?

(a.) Rs 50,000

(b.) Rs 500,000

(c.) Rs 100,000

(d.) Rs 250,000

(29.) What is the primary purpose of the 'Prompt Corrective Action' (PCA) framework enforced by the Reserve Bank of India?

(a.) To issue automatic bank licenses to fintech start-ups

(b.) To monitor and intervene early in financially weak banks or NBFCs to maintain financial stability

(c.) To fix benchmark interest rates for retail home loans

(d.) To regulate foreign direct investment caps in private sector banks