1. Which state in India has set a target to increase its e-bus fleet to over 1,000 in the coming years?

• A. Maharashtra
• B. Odisha
• C. Karnataka
• D. Uttar Pradesh

Correct Answer: B. Odisha

Explanation: Odisha has ranked 5th in India for green mobility and aims to expand its electric bus fleet to over 1,000 units in the coming years, surpassing neighboring states in adoption.

2. Who inaugurated India’s first Tempered Glass Manufacturing Facility for Mobile Devices in Noida?

• A. Narendra Modi
• B. Ashwini Vaishnaw
• C. Jyotiraditya Scindia
• D. R. Viswesvaran

Correct Answer: B. Ashwini Vaishnaw

Explanation: Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw inaugurated the Tempered Glass Manufacturing Facility in Noida, a collaboration between Optiemus Electronics and Corning Inc., USA.

3. Which city has been ranked as one of the safest for women in India, according to the NARI 2025 report?

• A. Jaipur
• B. Kohima
• C. Patna
• D. Kolkata

Correct Answer: B. Kohima

Explanation: Kohima is ranked as one of the safest cities for women in India, according to the National Annual Report and Index (NARI) 2025 on women’s safety.

4. What is the theme of the India Mobile Congress (IMC) 2025 app launched by Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia?

• A. Transforming Digital India
• B. Innovate to Transform
• C. Revolutionizing Communications
• D. Building Smart Cities

Correct Answer: B. Innovate to Transform

Explanation: The theme of IMC 2025 is “Innovate to Transform,” as launched with the AI-powered mobile app by Union Minister Jyotiraditya M. Scindia.

5. What is the projected rise in private sector capital expenditure (capex) for FY26 according to an RBI report?

• A. 15%
• B. 21.5%
• C. 30%
• D. 10%

Correct Answer: B. 21.5%

Explanation: The RBI report projects a rise of 21.5% in private sector capex to ₹2.67 lakh crore in FY26, driven by strong macro fundamentals and policy support.

6. Which city will host the 2026 Badminton World Championships after 17 years?

• A. Chennai
• B. New Delhi
• C. Hyderabad
• D. Mumbai

Correct Answer: B. New Delhi

Explanation: New Delhi will host the 2026 Badminton World Championships, marking the event’s return to India after 17 years.

7. What is the theme of World Coconut Day 2025?

• A. Coconut for a Better Life
• B. The Power of Coconut
• C. Uncovering Coconut’s Power, Inspiring Global Action
• D. World of Coconut Benefits

Correct Answer: C. Uncovering Coconut’s Power, Inspiring Global Action

Explanation: The theme for World Coconut Day 2025 is “Uncovering Coconut’s Power, Inspiring Global Action,” promoting the benefits and importance of the coconut tree.

8. Which of the following has India’s Enforcement Directorate (ED) used to combat trade-based money laundering?

• A. Red Notice
• B. Purple Notice
• C. Yellow Notice
• D. Black Notice

Correct Answer: B. Purple Notice

Explanation: India’s Enforcement Directorate (ED) issued a Purple Notice for the first time through Interpol to tackle trade-based money laundering.

9. Which country hosted the 25th Summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) in August 2025?

• A. India
• B. China
• C. Russia
• D. Kazakhstan

Correct Answer: B. China

Explanation: The 25th SCO Summit was hosted by China in Tianjin, with over 20 heads of state and international organizations attending the event.