1. Which country became the 8th to have India’s UPI system operational?

• A. Argentina
• B. Nigeria
• C. Trinidad and Tobago
• D. Germany

Correct Answer: C. Trinidad and Tobago

Explanation: Trinidad and Tobago became the 8th country to adopt India’s UPI digital payment system following PM Modi’s visit.

2. Which state won the Kerala Fisheries Excellence Award 2025 for aquaculture?

• A. Wayanad
• B. Alappuzha
• C. Kasaragod
• D. Ernakulam

Correct Answer: C. Kasaragod

Explanation: Kasaragod was recognized for outstanding grassroots-level fisheries implementation under Kerala’s Popular Fish Farming Project.

3. What is the name of the first indigenous Diving Support Vessel inducted by the Indian Navy?

• A. Samudra
• B. Nistar
• C. Rakshak
• D. Suraksha

Correct Answer: B. Nistar

Explanation: ‘Nistar’ was built by Hindustan Shipyard and supports deep-sea rescue and diving missions as part of the Navy’s self-reliance initiative.

4. Which country will become the 21st member of the Eurozone in 2026?

• A. Romania
• B. Hungary
• C. Bulgaria
• D. Croatia

Correct Answer: C. Bulgaria

Explanation: Bulgaria will adopt the Euro on January 1, 2026, marking its entry as the 21st Eurozone member.

5. Which Indian state launched a ₹10 lakh universal health insurance scheme in 2025?

• A. Haryana
• B. Punjab
• C. Kerala
• D. Gujarat

Correct Answer: B. Punjab

Explanation: Punjab launched a ₹10 lakh cashless health scheme under the Mukh Mantri Sarbat Sehat Bima Yojana, becoming the first state to do so.

6. Who won the Super United Rapid & Blitz Chess title in Zagreb?

• A. D. Gukesh
• B. Wesley So
• C. Alireza Firouzja
• D. Magnus Carlsen

Correct Answer: D. Magnus Carlsen

Explanation: Magnus Carlsen won the title with a 2.5-point lead, finishing ahead of Wesley So and Gukesh.

7. What was the theme of ISA’s 7th Asia-Pacific Regional Committee Meeting?

• A. Clean Energy for All
• B. Solar Innovation and Storage
• C. Advancing Solar Cooperation Across a Region of Diversity and Opportunity
• D. Greener Asia-Pacific 2030

Correct Answer: C. Advancing Solar Cooperation Across a Region of Diversity and Opportunity

Explanation: The theme of the meeting focused on fostering solar energy collaboration across diverse Asia-Pacific nations.

8. What is the ERASR system recently tested by DRDO?

• A. Anti-tank missile
• B. Extended Range Anti-Submarine Rocket
• C. Surface-to-Air Missile
• D. Hypersonic Glide Vehicle

Correct Answer: B. Extended Range Anti-Submarine Rocket

Explanation: ERASR is an indigenous anti-submarine rocket system developed by DRDO to replace the Soviet-era RBU-6000.

9. Who received Namibia’s highest civilian honour in 2025?

• A. S. Jaishankar
• B. Narendra Modi
• C. Ram Nath Kovind
• D. Amit Shah

Correct Answer: B. Narendra Modi

Explanation: PM Modi was awarded Namibia’s highest civilian honour, ‘Order of the Most Ancient Welwitschia Mirabilis’, during a state visit.

10. Which city will host the 2029 edition of the World Police and Fire Games?

• A. Mumbai
• B. Chennai
• C. Ahmedabad
• D. Hyderabad

Correct Answer: C. Ahmedabad

Explanation: Ahmedabad has been selected to host the 2029 edition of the World Police and Fire Games.