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1. What is the primary objective of the “Baalpan ki Kavita” initiative launched by the Ministry of Education?
- a) To increase the number of schools across India
- b) To create a collection of nursery rhymes and poems in Indian languages
- c) To provide free education for all children in India
- d) To digitize all school textbooks in India
Correct Answer: b) To create a collection of nursery rhymes and poems in Indian languages
Explanation: The “Baalpan ki Kavita” initiative aims to create a collection of nursery rhymes and poems rooted in Indian languages and English to enhance foundational learning for young children, as part of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020.
2. Which country’s team did India win the bronze medal alongside in the ISTAF Sepak Takraw World Cup 2025?
- a) Vietnam
- b) Thailand
- c) Myanmar
- d) Japan
Correct Answer: a) Vietnam
Explanation: India won the bronze medal in the mixed quad category at the ISTAF Sepak Takraw World Cup 2025, alongside the Vietnam team, after being defeated by Myanmar in the semifinals.
3. Which organization facilitated the first export of Sikkim’s GI-tagged Dalle Chilly to the Solomon Islands?
- a) APEDA
- b) NABARD
- c) Ministry of Agriculture
- d) FSSAI
Correct Answer: a) APEDA
Explanation: The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) successfully facilitated the first export of 15,000 kg of GI-tagged Dalle Chilly from Sikkim to the Solomon Islands.
4. What was the increase in the salary of Indian Members of Parliament as notified by the government in March 2025?
- a) 10%
- b) 15%
- c) 20%
- d) 24%
Correct Answer: d) 24%
Explanation: The government notified a 24% increase in the salaries, allowances, and pensions of Members of Parliament, effective from April 1, 2023.
5. What is the projected value of India’s defence production in FY 2023-24?
- a) ₹1.5 lakh crore
- b) ₹1.27 lakh crore
- c) ₹2 lakh crore
- d) ₹1 lakh crore
Correct Answer: b) ₹1.27 lakh crore
Explanation: India achieved its highest-ever growth in indigenous defence production in FY 2023-24, reaching ₹1.27 lakh crore.
6. Which country did India sign a Letter of Intent (LoI) with to develop a Green and Digital Shipping Corridor?
- a) Netherlands
- b) United States
- c) Singapore
- d) Japan
Correct Answer: c) Singapore
Explanation: India and Singapore signed a Letter of Intent (LoI) to collaborate on a Green and Digital Shipping Corridor (GDSC), aiming to enhance decarbonisation and digital solutions in maritime industries.
7. How much has the Foreign Portfolio Investor (FPI) disclosure threshold been increased by SEBI?
- a) ₹25,000 crore
- b) ₹50,000 crore
- c) ₹100,000 crore
- d) ₹75,000 crore
Correct Answer: b) ₹50,000 crore
Explanation: SEBI has approved doubling the disclosure threshold for FPIs to ₹50,000 crore in equity assets under management (AUM), requiring additional granular disclosures for those exceeding this limit.
8. When is the International Day of Solidarity with Detained and Missing Staff Members observed?
- a) 23rd March
- b) 25th March
- c) 20th March
- d) 30th March
Correct Answer: b) 25th March
Explanation: The International Day of Solidarity with Detained and Missing Staff Members is observed on 25th March to honor and advocate for the safety of UN personnel who have been detained, abducted, or gone missing while performing their duties.
9. What is the Scoville Heat Unit (SHU) range of Dalle Chilly?
- a) 50,000 to 150,000
- b) 100,000 to 350,000
- c) 150,000 to 400,000
- d) 200,000 to 500,000
Correct Answer: b) 100,000 to 350,000
Explanation: Dalle Chilly, also known as Fire Ball Chilly or Dalle Khursani, has a Scoville Heat Unit (SHU) range from 100,000 to 350,000, known for its intense pungency.
10. Who was appointed as the Executive Director of Canara Bank in March 2025?
- a) S K Majumdar
- b) Vikram Sahu
- c) Atul Kumar Goel
- d) Rahul Bhave
Correct Answer: a) S K Majumdar
Explanation: Canara Bank appointed S K Majumdar as its new Executive Director in March 2025, with over 25 years of banking experience.