(1.) In September 2024, Prime Minister Narendra Modi dedicated three indigenously developed 'Param Rudra' supercomputers to the nation. Which organization led the development of these supercomputers under the National Supercomputing Mission?

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

(b.) Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru

(c.) Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR)

(d.) National Informatics Centre (NIC)

(2.) India achieved historic double gold medals in both the Open and Women's categories at the 45th Chess Olympiad in September 2024. In which city was this event hosted?

(a.) Chennai, India

(b.) Budapest, Hungary

(c.) Baku, Azerbaijan

(d.) Tashkent, Uzbekistan

(3.) The Union Cabinet approved the 'PM E-DRIVE Scheme' in September 2024 to accelerate electric vehicle adoption in India. What is the total financial outlay allocated for this scheme?

(a.) Rs 8,500 crore

(b.) Rs 10,900 crore

(c.) Rs 12,500 crore

(d.) Rs 15,000 crore

(4.) In August 2024, India's second Arihant-class nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine (SSBN) was formally commissioned into service at Visakhapatnam. What is its name?

(a.) INS Arighat

(b.) INS Aridhaman

(c.) INS Vagir

(d.) INS Vagsheer

(5.) Under the Cabinet-approved Unified Pension Scheme (UPS) effective from April 1, 2025, what percentage of the average basic pay drawn over the last 12 months before retirement is assured as pension for employees completing 25 years of service?

(a.) 40%

(b.) 45%

(c.) 50%

(d.) 60%

(6.) Which tech platform was launched by the Reserve Bank of India to facilitate seamless, friction-free credit delivery by enabling digital information flow to lenders?

(a.) Unified Lending Interface (ULI)

(b.) Unified Payment Interface (UPI-Credit)

(c.) Digital Credit Gateway (DCG)

(d.) Integrated Banking Portal (IBP)

(7.) The landmark 'Pact for the Future' was officially adopted by world leaders at the UN Headquarters in September 2024 during which major conference?

(a.) UN Climate Ambition Summit

(b.) Summit of the Future

(c.) Global Biodiversity Summit

(d.) World Economic Forum Special Session

(8.) Where is the headquarters of the International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA), launched by India to protect seven major big cat species, permanently established?

(a.) Kenya

(b.) India

(c.) South Africa

(d.) Brazil

(9.) The Indian Air Force conducted its largest-ever multinational air exercise 'Tarang Shakti 2024'. Where was the first phase of this exercise held?

(a.) Jodhpur, Rajasthan

(b.) Sulur, Tamil Nadu

(c.) Hasimara, West Bengal

(d.) Ambala, Haryana

(10.) What revised target was set by the Government of India under the 'Lakhpati Didi' initiative to empower rural women through Self-Help Groups (SHGs)?

(a.) 2 Crore women

(b.) 3 Crore women

(c.) 4 Crore women

(d.) 5 Crore women

(11.) Reserve Bank of India joined 'Project Nexus', a multilateral initiative to connect domestic fast payment systems for cross-border payments. Which international organization conceptualized Project Nexus?

(a.) International Monetary Fund (IMF)

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

(c.) World Bank

(d.) World Trade Organization (WTO)

(12.) The 6th Quad Leaders' Summit in September 2024 was hosted by which country?

(a.) India

(b.) United States

(c.) Australia

(d.) Japan

(13.) How many total medals did India win at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games, recording its highest-ever tally in Paralympic history?

(a.) 19

(b.) 24

(c.) 29

(d.) 33

(14.) Which Nodal Ministry administers the 'PM-SURYA GHAR: Muft Bijli Yojana', which aims to install rooftop solar systems in 1 crore households?

(a.) Ministry of Power

(b.) Ministry of New and Renewable Energy

(c.) Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs

(d.) Ministry of Rural Development

(15.) Under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) 2023, forensic investigation by a scientific expert team is mandatory for offences punishable by imprisonment of at least how many years?

(a.) 3 years or more

(b.) 5 years or more

(c.) 7 years or more

(d.) 10 years or more

(16.) What is the primary technological objective of ISRO's upcoming 'SpaDeX' (Space Docking Experiment) mission?

(a.) Soft landing on the lunar south pole

(b.) Autonomous docking of two spacecraft in orbit

(c.) In-orbit refueling of deep-space satellites

(d.) Deploying space telescopes for solar observations

(17.) What does the letter 'N' stand for in the abbreviation 'PM-PRANAM', a government scheme aimed at reducing the usage of chemical fertilizers?

(a.) Nutrition

(b.) Nourishment

(c.) Nitrogen

(d.) National

(18.) In 2024, Nanjarayan Bird Sanctuary and Kazhuveli Bird Sanctuary were recognized as Ramsar sites. In which Indian state are these sanctuaries located?

(a.) Kerala

(b.) Tamil Nadu

(c.) Karnataka

(d.) Andhra Pradesh

(19.) What minimum minimum service duration is required under the Unified Pension Scheme (UPS) to become eligible for a guaranteed minimum pension of Rs 10,000 per month?

(a.) 5 years

(b.) 10 years

(c.) 15 years

(d.) 20 years

(20.) The indigenous 'Zorawar' Light Tank, specifically engineered for high-altitude operational environments, is jointly developed by DRDO and which Indian entity?

(a.) Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL)

(b.) Larsen & Toubro (L&T)

(c.) Tata Advanced Systems

(d.) Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL)

(21.) Under the 106th Constitutional Amendment Act (Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam), for how long will the 33% reservation for women in Lok Sabha and State Legislative Assemblies remain in effect after implementation?

(a.) 10 years

(b.) 15 years

(c.) 20 years

(d.) 25 years

(22.) What is India's rank among 133 economies in the Global Innovation Index (GII) 2024 released by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)?

(a.) 38th

(b.) 39th

(c.) 40th

(d.) 42nd

(23.) In 2024, India's first commercial semiconductor fabrication plant was launched at Dholera. In which state is Dholera located?

(a.) Maharashtra

(b.) Gujarat

(c.) Tamil Nadu

(d.) Karnataka

(24.) Under the Reserve Bank - Integrated Ombudsman Scheme (RB-IOS), which official authority serves as the Appellate Authority against decisions of the RBI Ombudsman?

(a.) Governor of RBI

(b.) Executive Director in-charge of Consumer Education and Protection Department, RBI

(c.) Finance Secretary, Government of India

(d.) Chairman of Banking Codes and Standards Board of India

(25.) The historic UN High Seas Treaty, adopted under UNCLOS to protect marine biodiversity beyond national borders, is formally known as the BBNJ Agreement. What does BBNJ stand for?

(a.) Biological Diversity Beyond National Jurisdiction

(b.) Biodiversity Beyond Native Jurisdiction

(c.) Bio-Conservation Beyond National Boundaries

(d.) Biomarine Preservation Beyond National Jurisdiction

(26.) Which infrastructure project announced at the G20 New Delhi Summit links India, the Arabian Gulf, and Europe via maritime and rail transportation networks?

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

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

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

(d.) Trans-Eurasian Railway Network

(27.) Which state government launched the flagship 'Subhadra Yojana' in September 2024 to provide Rs 10,000 annual financial assistance to eligible women?

(a.) Madhya Pradesh

(b.) Odisha

(c.) Chhattisgarh

(d.) Assam

(28.) The Very Short Range Air Defence System (VSHORADS) missile successfully flight-tested by DRDO utilizes which propulsion mechanism?

(a.) Liquid-propellant rocket motor

(b.) Dual-thrust solid motor

(c.) Ramjet engine

(d.) Turbojet propulsion

(29.) India's first indigenously built green hydrogen fuel cell inland waterway vessel was launched at which port location?

(a.) Kochi, Kerala

(b.) Thothukudi, Tamil Nadu

(c.) Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh

(d.) Kolkata, West Bengal

(30.) The Union Cabinet approved the 'BioE3 Policy' to foster high-performance biomanufacturing. What do the 'E3' in the policy name signify?

(a.) Energy, Efficiency, and Economy

(b.) Economy, Environment, and Employment

(c.) Education, Entrepreneurship, and Employment

(d.) Ecology, Energy, and Enterprise