(1.) Which Indian public sector enterprise launched the 'PM-SURYA GHAR: MUFT BIJLI YOJANA' technical assistance portal in 2024-2025 to promote rooftop solar installations?

(a.) REC Limited

(b.) NTPC Limited

(c.) Power Grid Corporation of India

(d.) NHPC Limited

(2.) What is the primary objective of the 'Digital Bharat Nidhi' established under the Telecommunications Act, 2023?

(a.) To fund research and development and provide telecom services in underserved rural areas

(b.) To privatize state-owned telecom service providers

(c.) To mandate free 5G internet across all public universities

(d.) To regulate international submarine cable landings

(3.) In August 2024, which country officially hosted the 46th session of the World Heritage Committee of UNESCO?

(a.) India

(b.) Saudi Arabia

(c.) France

(d.) Brazil

(4.) Where is the headquarters of the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) located?

(a.) Gland, Switzerland

(b.) Nairobi, Kenya

(c.) Geneva, Switzerland

(d.) Paris, France

(5.) Under the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) framework, what is the maximum transaction limit per day for tax payments enhanced by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI)?

(a.) ₹5 Lakh

(b.) ₹2 Lakh

(c.) ₹10 Lakh

(d.) ₹1 Lakh

(6.) Which Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) mission is designed as a joint Earth-observing satellite with NASA featuring dual-frequency Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR)?

(a.) NISAR

(b.) TRISHNA

(c.) XPoSat

(d.) Aditya-L1

(7.) What is the targeted year for India's manned spaceflight program 'Gaganyaan' to land Indian astronauts on the Moon under the expanded Vision 2047?

(a.) 2040

(b.) 2030

(c.) 2035

(d.) 2050

(8.) The 'BioE3 Policy' approved by the Union Cabinet aims to foster high-performance biomanufacturing in India. What does 'BioE3' stand for?

(a.) Biotechnology for Economy, Environment and Employment

(b.) Biotechnology for Energy, Efficiency and Ecology

(c.) Bio-engineering for Earth, Ecosystem and Economy

(d.) Bio-entrepreneurship for Education, Equity and Employment

(9.) Who holds the position of the Ex-officio Chairman of the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) in India?

(a.) Prime Minister of India

(b.) Union Home Minister

(c.) Cabinet Secretary

(d.) Minister of Environment, Forest and Climate Change

(10.) In the context of the Reserve Bank of India's Regulatory Sandbox, what does 'FINO' stand for?

(a.) Financial Inclusion and Network Operations

(b.) Financial Innovation and Network Optimization

(c.) Financial Integration and National Operations

(d.) Fiscal Innovation and National Organization

(11.) Which Indian defence enterprise developed the Light Combat Helicopter (LCH) named 'Prachand'?

(a.) Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL)

(b.) Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL)

(c.) Defense Research and Development Organisation (DRDO)

(d.) Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL)

(12.) Which country hosted the Summer Olympic Games in 2024?

(a.) France

(b.) United States

(c.) Australia

(d.) Japan

(13.) What is the name of the indigenous air defence system developed by DRDO capable of intercepting incoming aerial threats at multi-tier ranges?

(a.) Project Kusha

(b.) Project Akashteer

(c.) Project Sudarshan

(d.) Project Astra

(14.) The 'Subhadra Yojana', providing financial assistance to women, was launched by which state government in 2024?

(a.) Odisha

(b.) Madhya Pradesh

(c.) Maharashtra

(d.) Rajasthan

(15.) Under the PM-Vidyalaxmi Scheme, what is the maximum collateral-free education loan amount provided with interest subvention for students in higher education institutions?

(a.) ₹7.5 Lakh

(b.) ₹10 Lakh

(c.) ₹5 Lakh

(d.) ₹15 Lakh

(16.) Which river basin is home to the 'Srikakulam' mangrove restoration project under the MISHTI scheme in India?

(a.) Nagavali and Vamsadhara rivers

(b.) Godavari river

(c.) Krishna river

(d.) Mahanadi river

(17.) Which organization releases the annual 'Global Gender Gap Report'?

(a.) World Economic Forum

(b.) United Nations Development Programme

(c.) World Bank

(d.) International Labour Organization

(18.) In India, which month is celebrated annually as 'Rashtriya Poshan Maah' (National Nutrition Month)?

(a.) September

(b.) August

(c.) October

(d.) March

(19.) The 'FASTrack STRIKE' scheme launched by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology focuses on which emerging technological area?

(a.) Semiconductor design and manufacturing startups

(b.) Space exploration technology

(c.) Deep sea mining equipment

(d.) Agricultural drone deployment

(20.) What is the primary function of the 'Agri-SURE' fund launched by NABARD and the Ministry of Agriculture?

(a.) To provide equity funding for agri-startups and rural enterprises

(b.) To offer direct cash transfers to marginal farmers

(c.) To subsidize tractor purchases

(d.) To insure crops against severe drought

(21.) Which Indian state hosted the 37th National Games of India?

(a.) Goa

(b.) Gujarat

(c.) Uttarakhand

(d.) Kerala

(22.) What is the full form of 'SMILE' scheme implemented by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment?

(a.) Support for Marginalized Individuals for Livelihood and Enterprise

(b.) Scheme for Micro Industry Development and Local Economy

(c.) Sustainable Mining and Industrial Labor Empowerment

(d.) Social Mobility and Integration of Livelihood Enterprises

(23.) Which country officially joined the BRICS grouping as a full member at the beginning of 2024 alongside Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, and UAE?

(a.) Saudi Arabia

(b.) Argentina

(c.) Nigeria

(d.) Indonesia

(24.) Under RBI guidelines, what is the minimum Capital To Risk-Weighted Assets Ratio (CRAR) required for Small Finance Banks in India?

(a.) 15%

(b.) 9%

(c.) 12%

(d.) 10%

(25.) What is the maximum financial coverage per family per year provided under the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY)?

(a.) ₹5 Lakh

(b.) ₹2 Lakh

(c.) ₹10 Lakh

(d.) ₹3 Lakh

(26.) Where is the headquarters of the New Development Bank (NDB) established by BRICS countries located?

(a.) Shanghai, China

(b.) Beijing, China

(c.) New Delhi, India

(d.) Johannesburg, South Africa

(27.) Which treaty governs the international regulation and peaceful use of outer space including the Moon and other celestial bodies?

(a.) Outer Space Treaty of 1967

(b.) Artemis Accords of 2020

(c.) Moon Agreement of 1979

(d.) Geneva Space Convention

(28.) What is the target deadline for India to achieve net-zero carbon emissions as pledged at COP26?

(a.) 2070

(b.) 2050

(c.) 2060

(d.) 2040

(29.) Which naval vessel of the Indian Navy completed the historic transoceanic voyage under 'Navika Sagar Parikrama II'?

(a.) INSV Tarini

(b.) INSV Mhadei

(c.) INS Vikrant

(d.) INS Sumitra

(30.) Which national day is celebrated in India on August 23 to commemorate the successful landing of Chandrayaan-3 on the Moon?

(a.) National Space Day

(b.) National Science Day

(c.) National Innovation Day

(d.) National Technology Day