(1.) World Rabies Day is observed annually on September 28. Which global target year has been set by WHO, WOAH, FAO, and GARC to eliminate human deaths from dog-mediated rabies?

(a.) 2028

(b.) 2030

(c.) 2035

(d.) 2040

(2.) On September 28, India commemorates the birth anniversary of revolutionary freedom fighter Bhagat Singh. In which year did Bhagat Singh establish the 'Naujawan Bharat Sabha'?

(a.) 1924

(b.) 1926

(c.) 1928

(d.) 1930

(3.) September 28 is designated as the International Day for Universal Access to Information (IDUAI). Which UN agency leads the global observance of this day?

(a.) UNICEF

(b.) UNEP

(c.) UNESCO

(d.) UNCTAD

(4.) Under the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) guidelines for Default Loss Guarantee (DLG) in Digital Lending, what is the maximum cap permitted on the DLG cover on any outstanding loan portfolio?

(a.) 3 percent

(b.) 5 percent

(c.) 7.5 percent

(d.) 10 percent

(5.) Which indigenous defence technology developed by DRDO utilizes a dual-thrust solid motor and is designed to neutralize low-altitude aerial threats at short ranges?

(a.) Akash-NG

(b.) VSHORADS

(c.) QRSAM

(d.) MRSAM

(6.) What is the targeted total annual green hydrogen production capacity under the National Green Hydrogen Mission by the year 2030?

(a.) 2 MMT

(b.) 5 MMT

(c.) 10 MMT

(d.) 15 MMT

(7.) What is the primary objective of the PM-PRANAM scheme launched by the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers?

(a.) To subsidize organic fertilizer production units

(b.) To promote balanced use of chemical fertilizers and alternative fertilizers

(c.) To export bio-fertilizers to SAARC nations

(d.) To replace nitrogenous fertilizers entirely with nano-potash

(8.) The Unified Logistics Interface Platform (ULIP), designed to integrate all digital services related to the logistics sector, was launched under which flagship national policy?

(a.) National Maritime Heritage Policy

(b.) National Logistics Policy

(c.) PM Gati Shakti Master Plan

(d.) Make in India 2.0

(9.) According to India's updated Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) under the Paris Agreement, what percentage reduction in emission intensity of GDP by 2030 compared to 2005 levels has India committed to achieve?

(a.) 33 to 35 percent

(b.) 40 percent

(c.) 45 percent

(d.) 50 percent

(10.) In the Sovereign Green Bonds (SGBs) framework of the Government of India, which committee evaluates and selects eligible green projects for funding?

(a.) Monetary Policy Committee

(b.) Green Finance Working Committee

(c.) Financial Stability and Development Council

(d.) National Environmental Appraisal Committee

(11.) What is the interest rate subsidy provided per annum under the PM Vishwakarma scheme for the first tranche of collateral-free credit up to Rs 1 lakh?

(a.) 3 percent

(b.) 5 percent

(c.) 7 percent

(d.) 8 percent

(12.) What is the fixed annual interest rate offered on deposits under the Mahila Samman Savings Certificate (MSSC) scheme?

(a.) 7.1 percent

(b.) 7.5 percent

(c.) 8.0 percent

(d.) 8.2 percent

(13.) Which portal developed by the Department of Telecommunications enables citizens to track and block lost or stolen mobile handsets across India?

(a.) TARANG Portal

(b.) Sanchar Saathi Portal

(c.) Sugamya Bharat Portal

(d.) Digital Intelligence Platform

(14.) Project Udbhav, launched by the Indian Army in collaboration with the United Service Institution of India (USI), focuses on which objective?

(a.) Synthesizing ancient Indian strategic acumen with modern military doctrine

(b.) Developing quantum communication keys for border outposts

(c.) Inducting unmanned aerial vehicles into infantry units

(d.) Upgrading high-altitude medical evacuation facilities

(15.) The Standing Deposit Facility (SDF), introduced by the RBI in 2022 as the floor of the Liquidity Adjustment Facility (LAF) corridor, allows RBI to absorb liquidity from commercial banks without which component?

(a.) Varying interest rates

(b.) Collateral in the form of government securities

(c.) Prior approval from the Ministry of Finance

(d.) Daily transaction limits

(16.) Where was the Indian Navy's naval detachment 'INS Jatayu' commissioned to enhance operational surveillance capability in the Arabian Sea?

(a.) Androth Island

(b.) Minicoy Island

(c.) Kavaratti Island

(d.) Agatti Island

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

(a.) Varunastra 6000

(b.) MATSYA 6000

(c.) Samudra 6000

(d.) Sagar Kanya 6000

(18.) Which three countries are the founding members of the Global Biofuels Alliance (GBA) announced during the India G20 Presidency?

(a.) India, Brazil, and the United States

(b.) India, France, and South Africa

(c.) India, Australia, and Japan

(d.) India, Germany, and Saudi Arabia

(19.) What is the target completion year outlined in the 'Bharat 6G Vision' document released by the Government of India for rolling out 6G communication services nationwide?

(a.) 2028

(b.) 2030

(c.) 2032

(d.) 2035

(20.) Under the PM MITRA scheme, how many Mega Integrated Textile Region and Apparel (PM MITRA) Parks are being set up across India?

(a.) 5

(b.) 7

(c.) 10

(d.) 12

(21.) The 'LUPEX' (Lunar Polar Exploration) mission is a joint robotic lunar mission planned by ISRO in collaboration with which international space agency?

(a.) NASA

(b.) ESA

(c.) JAXA

(d.) Roscosmos

(22.) What is the interest subsidy rate per annum provided to street vendors on timely or early repayment of micro-loans under the PM SVANidhi scheme?

(a.) 5 percent

(b.) 6 percent

(c.) 7 percent

(d.) 8 percent

(23.) The Cyber Surakshit Bharat initiative was launched by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) in partnership with which organization to strengthen national cybersecurity capability?

(a.) National Cyber Security Council

(b.) National e-Governance Division (NeGD) and IT Industry Consortium

(c.) C-DAC and ISRO

(d.) NITI Aayog and CERT-In

(24.) Which global radio astronomy facility, building the world's largest radio telescope, officially welcomed India as a full member state after parliamentary authorization?

(a.) Atacama Large Millimeter Array (ALMA)

(b.) Square Kilometre Array Observatory (SKAO)

(c.) Event Horizon Telescope (EHT)

(d.) Thirty Meter Telescope (TMT)

(25.) Which corridor was announced during the 2023 New Delhi G20 Summit consisting of Eastern and Northern railway and ship-rail networks connecting India to Europe through the Gulf?

(a.) International North-South Transport Corridor (INSTC)

(b.) India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC)

(c.) Trans-Asian Railway Network (TARN)

(d.) Asia-Africa Growth Corridor (AAGC)

(26.) The flagship scheme 'SHREYAS' (Scheme for Higher Education Youth in Apprenticeship and Skills) operates as an umbrella scheme comprising sub-schemes administered by which ministry?

(a.) Ministry of Education

(b.) Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment

(c.) Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship

(d.) Ministry of Labour and Employment

(27.) Under the National Framework for Malaria Elimination in India, what target year has been set for achieving zero indigenous cases of malaria across the country?

(a.) 2027

(b.) 2030

(c.) 2032

(d.) 2035

(28.) Which organization measures and releases the biennial Logistics Performance Index (LPI), evaluating countries on customs efficiency, infrastructure quality, and shipment timeliness?

(a.) World Economic Forum

(b.) World Bank

(c.) International Monetary Fund

(d.) World Trade Organization

(29.) World Maritime Day is observed globally every year during the last week of September under the aegis of which international body?

(a.) International Maritime Organization (IMO)

(b.) United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD)

(c.) International Seabed Authority (ISA)

(d.) United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)

(30.) Which apex body acts as the nodal implementation agency for the 'Namami Gange' Programme under the Ministry of Jal Shakti?

(a.) Central Water Commission

(b.) National Ganga Council

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

(d.) Central Ground Water Board