1. Which state is set to become the first in India to scientifically dispose of expired and unused medicines?

• A) Maharashtra
• B) Kerala
• C) Tamil Nadu
• D) Uttar Pradesh

Correct Answer: B) Kerala

Explanation: Kerala will officially launch the ‘nPROUD’ initiative to scientifically dispose of expired and unused medicines, aiming to tackle the environmental and health hazards posed by pharmaceutical waste.

2. Which country did India sign an agreement with to double trade to $28 billion by 2030?

• A) Japan
• B) Qatar
• C) United States
• D) Saudi Arabia

Correct Answer: B) Qatar

Explanation: India and Qatar decided to upgrade their bilateral relations to a strategic partnership and aim to double trade to $28 billion by 2030 during Qatari Amir Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani’s visit to India.

3. Which Indian company ranked second in the FutureBrand Index 2024, surpassing Apple and Nike?

• A) Tata Group
• B) Reliance Industries Limited
• C) Infosys
• D) Mahindra Group

Correct Answer: B) Reliance Industries Limited

Explanation: Reliance Industries Limited secured the second spot in the FutureBrand Index 2024, surpassing global giants like Apple and Nike. This index assesses companies based on brand perception rather than financial performance.

4. What new initiative is set to improve land record accuracy and urban planning across India’s urban local bodies?

• A) Urban Land Management Project
• B) NAKSHA Pilot Program
• C) Land Survey for Transparency
• D) National Urban Land Scheme

Correct Answer: B) NAKSHA Pilot Program

Explanation: The NAKSHA pilot program, initiated by Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, aims to modernize urban land surveys, improve land record accuracy, and enhance urban planning across various urban local bodies in India.

5. Who inaugurated India’s first-ever Open-Air Art Wall Museum at Mausam Bhawan, New Delhi?

• A) Dr. Jitendra Singh
• B) Narendra Modi
• C) Amit Shah
• D) Piyush Goyal

Correct Answer: A) Dr. Jitendra Singh

Explanation: Dr. Jitendra Singh, the Union Minister of State for Science & Technology and Earth Sciences, inaugurated India’s first Open-Air Art Wall Museum at Mausam Bhawan, New Delhi.

6. What is the name of the joint military exercise between India and Japan scheduled to take place at Mount Fuji?

• A) Dharma Guardian 2025
• B) Indo-Japan Joint War Games 2025
• C) India-Japan Strategic Defense Exercise
• D) Mount Fuji Tactical Exercise

Correct Answer: A) Dharma Guardian 2025

Explanation: The sixth edition of Exercise Dharma Guardian will take place from February 25 to March 9, 2025, at Mount Fuji, Japan, focusing on urban warfare tactics and counter-terrorism operations under the United Nations (UN) mandate.

7. Which statue was unveiled by the Indian Ambassador to the Philippines in Cebu on 17th February 2025?

• A) Mahatma Gandhi
• B) Swami Vivekananda
• C) Thiruvalluvar
• D) Dr. B.R. Ambedkar

Correct Answer: C) Thiruvalluvar

Explanation: Indian Ambassador to the Philippines, Harsh Kumar Jain, unveiled the statue of renowned Tamil poet and philosopher Thiruvalluvar at Gullas College of Medicine (GCM) in Cebu to mark the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between India and the Philippines.

8. How much did India’s smartphone exports reach during the April 2024 to January 2025 period, fueled by the PLI scheme?

• A) ₹1 Trillion
• B) ₹1.5 Trillion
• C) ₹1.8 Trillion
• D) ₹2 Trillion

Correct Answer: B) ₹1.5 Trillion

Explanation: India’s smartphone exports reached ₹1.55 trillion in the April 2024 to January 2025 period, reflecting a 56% surge due to the Production-Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme.