(1.) Which deep-sea submersible is being developed under India's Deep Ocean Mission to carry three human beings to an ocean depth of 6,000 metres?

(a.) MATSYA 6000

(b.) VARUNA 6000

(c.) SAMUDRA 6000

(d.) SAGAR 6000

(2.) Under the Reserve Bank of India's Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) architecture, which model represents the retail e-Rupee (e₹-R) distribution system?

(a.) Direct model where RBI directly maintains all customer accounts

(b.) Two-tier indirect/hybrid model where RBI issues CBDC and intermediaries distribute it

(c.) Decentralized permissionless blockchain model

(d.) Single-tier model operated exclusively by private fintech firms

(3.) Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award, the highest sports honor in India, carries a cash prize of how much amount?

(a.) ₹15 lakh

(b.) ₹20 lakh

(c.) ₹25 lakh

(d.) ₹30 lakh

(4.) What is the total number of Integrated Textile Parks approved under the PM Mega Integrated Textile Region and Apparel (PM MITRA) scheme?

(a.) 5

(b.) 7

(c.) 10

(d.) 12

(5.) Consider the following statements regarding 'Bhu-Vision' (KRISHI-RASTAA Soil Testing System): 1. It is an IoT-based automated soil testing and agronomy advisory platform. 2. It conducts soil testing in just 30 minutes. Which statement(s) is/are correct?

(a.) 1 only

(b.) 2 only

(c.) Both 1 and 2

(d.) Neither 1 nor 2

(6.) What is the sub-target for Small and Marginal Farmers (SMFs) under Priority Sector Lending (PSL) for Domestic Commercial Banks?

(a.) 8 percent

(b.) 10 percent

(c.) 12 percent

(d.) 15 percent

(7.) The World Sustainable Development Summit (WSDS) is the annual flagship event organized by which institute?

(a.) NITI Aayog

(b.) The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI)

(c.) Centre for Science and Environment (CSE)

(d.) Indian Institute of Science (IISc)

(8.) Under the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF) adopted at COP15, Target 3 (commonly called 30x30) aims to effectively conserve at least what percentage of terrestrial, inland water, coastal, and marine areas by 2030?

(a.) 20 percent

(b.) 25 percent

(c.) 30 percent

(d.) 50 percent

(9.) The NISAR satellite mission, a joint earth-observing mission between NASA and ISRO, utilizes dual-frequency synthetic aperture radar operating in which radar frequency bands?

(a.) X-band and K-band

(b.) L-band and S-band

(c.) C-band and Ku-band

(d.) Ka-band and X-band

(10.) What is the total tenure of Sovereign Gold Bonds (SGB) issued by the Reserve Bank of India on behalf of the Government of India, and after which year is early encashment/redemption allowed?

(a.) Tenure: 5 years; Early redemption after 3 years

(b.) Tenure: 8 years; Early redemption after 5 years

(c.) Tenure: 10 years; Early redemption after 7 years

(d.) Tenure: 12 years; Early redemption after 8 years

(11.) Under the PM Vishwakarma Scheme, what is the maximum total amount of collateral-free enterprise development loan provided in two tranches to eligible artisans and craftspeople?

(a.) ₹1 Lakh

(b.) ₹2 Lakh

(c.) ₹3 Lakh

(d.) ₹5 Lakh

(12.) Which executing agency implements the Namami Gange Programme under the Ministry of Jal Shakti?

(a.) Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB)

(b.) National Green Tribunal (NGT)

(c.) National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG)

(d.) Central Water Commission (CWC)

(13.) What is the pennant number assigned to India's first indigenous aircraft carrier, INS Vikrant?

(a.) R11

(b.) R22

(c.) R33

(d.) R44

(14.) Project Seabird, one of India's largest naval infrastructure projects, is being constructed at which location?

(a.) Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh

(b.) Karwar, Karnataka

(c.) Kochi, Kerala

(d.) Port Blair, Andaman & Nicobar

(15.) In the Trade Receivables Discounting System (TReDS) platform regulated by RBI, which three participants interact to facilitate discounting of trade receivables of MSMEs?

(a.) MSME Sellers, Corporate Buyers, and Financiers (Banks/NBFC-Factors)

(b.) Retail Buyers, Commercial Banks, and SEBI

(c.) Exporters, Importers, and RBI

(d.) Farmers, Mandi Traders, and NABARD

(16.) The 'PM-DevINE' scheme is a 100 percent Central Sector Scheme specifically created for infrastructure and social development in which region of India?

(a.) Himalayan Border States

(b.) North Eastern Region

(c.) Left Wing Extremism (LWE) affected districts

(d.) Aspirational Districts

(17.) The International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture (ITPGRFA), also known as the Seed Treaty, functions under the aegis of which international organization?

(a.) UN Environment Programme (UNEP)

(b.) Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)

(c.) World Trade Organization (WTO)

(d.) World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)

(18.) What is 'Kavach', which is frequently featured in Indian Railways safety developments?

(a.) Indigenous Automatic Train Protection (ATP) System

(b.) Anti-Collision Radar for Drone surveillance

(c.) Solar power generation system for railway coaches

(d.) High-speed rail track alignment system

(19.) Exercise 'Dharma Guardian' is a joint military exercise conducted annually between India and which country?

(a.) Japan

(b.) Australia

(c.) France

(d.) United States

(20.) Under the Reserve Bank of India's Prompt Corrective Action (PCA) framework for NBFCs, which parameter is NOT evaluated to monitor health?

(a.) Capital to Risk-weighted Assets Ratio (CRAR)

(b.) Tier I Capital Ratio

(c.) Net Non-Performing Assets (NNPA)

(d.) Loan-to-Value (LTV) Ratio for Gold Loans

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

(a.) Promote reduce usage of chemical fertilizers and encourage alternative fertilizers

(b.) Promote solar pump installation under micro-irrigation

(c.) Provide pension support to small and marginal farmers

(d.) Promote organic honey production across tribal districts

(22.) Where is the global headquarters of the Square Kilometre Array Observatory (SKAO), the world's largest radio telescope project in which India is a full member?

(a.) Jodrell Bank Observatory, United Kingdom

(b.) Murchison, Australia

(c.) Karoo, South Africa

(d.) Geneva, Switzerland

(23.) Under the Carbon Credit Trading Scheme (CCTS) notified by India under the Energy Conservation (Amendment) Act, which agency functions as the Administrator of the scheme?

(a.) Central Electricity Authority (CEA)

(b.) Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE)

(c.) Grid Controller of India Limited

(d.) Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB)

(24.) What is the targeted green hydrogen production capacity per annum under the National Green Hydrogen Mission by 2030?

(a.) 2 Million Metric Tonnes (MMT)

(b.) 5 Million Metric Tonnes (MMT)

(c.) 10 Million Metric Tonnes (MMT)

(d.) 15 Million Metric Tonnes (MMT)

(25.) In RBI's Regulatory Sandbox Framework, what is the maximum time duration typically permitted for the testing phase of financial products/technologies?

(a.) 3 months

(b.) 6 months

(c.) 12 months

(d.) 18 months

(26.) Under the PM-eBus Sewa scheme, how many e-buses are targeted for deployment in designated cities across India on a Public Private Partnership (PPP) model?

(a.) 5,000

(b.) 10,000

(c.) 15,000

(d.) 20,000

(27.) The 'Amrit Bharat Station Scheme' launched by the Ministry of Railways aims at which primary objective?

(a.) Modernisation and continuous development of railway stations

(b.) Electrification of 100% broad gauge network

(c.) Conversion of all unmanned level crossings

(d.) Installation of automatic ticket vending machines in rural areas

(28.) Which three countries jointly launched the Global Biofuels Alliance (GBA) on the sidelines of the G20 Summit in New Delhi?

(a.) India, United States, and Brazil

(b.) India, France, and Germany

(c.) India, Japan, and Australia

(d.) India, South Africa, and Russia

(29.) In 2022, the RBI introduced the Standing Deposit Facility (SDF) as an uncollateralised liquidity absorption mechanism. Where is SDF rate positioned relative to the Policy Repo Rate?

(a.) 25 basis points above Repo Rate

(b.) 25 basis points below Repo Rate

(c.) 50 basis points below Repo Rate

(d.) Equal to Repo Rate

(30.) The High Seas Biodiversity Treaty, officially known as the agreement on Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ), operates under which overarching international convention framework?

(a.) United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)

(b.) United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS)

(c.) Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD)

(d.) Ramsar Convention on Wetlands