1. What is the name of India’s first indigenous 32-bit microprocessor unveiled at Semicon India 2025?

• (a) Shakti
• (b) Rudra
• (c) Vikram-32
• (d) AgniChip

Correct Answer: (c) Vikram-32

Explanation: Vikram-32, developed by ISRO’s SCL, is India’s first indigenous 32-bit microprocessor, unveiled at Semicon India 2025 and tested in space during PSLV-C60 mission.

2. Which two institutions jointly top the NIRF 2025 rankings in the university and overall categories respectively?

• (a) IIT Delhi and JNU
• (b) IIT Madras and IISc Bengaluru
• (c) IIT Bombay and Manipal University
• (d) IISc Bengaluru and IIT Kanpur

Correct Answer: (b) IIT Madras and IISc Bengaluru

Explanation: IIT Madras topped the overall category for the seventh consecutive time, while IISc Bengaluru ranked first among universities in NIRF 2025.

3. What is the objective of the DPIIT-Pfizer INDovation program?

• (a) Boost pharmaceutical exports
• (b) Support MedTech startups with grants and incubation
• (c) Develop COVID-19 vaccines in India
• (d) Fund AI-based agriculture startups

Correct Answer: (b) Support MedTech startups with grants and incubation

Explanation: The INDovation program supports 14 MedTech startups through mentorship, incubation, and grants of up to ₹60 lakh each for innovations in health tech.

4. What is the recent directive regarding “own scribes” in competitive exams by 2027?

• (a) Own scribes will be allowed in all exams
• (b) Only government scribes can be used by 2027
• (c) Use of own scribes will be phased out by 2027
• (d) Only family members can be scribes from 2027

Correct Answer: (c) Use of own scribes will be phased out by 2027

Explanation: The government aims to phase out the “own scribe” system for differently-abled candidates by August 2027 and replace it with a pool of approved scribes and tech support.

5. What was inaugurated in Rajgir, Bihar to strengthen India-Bhutan cultural ties?

• (a) India-Bhutan Friendship Library
• (b) Bhutan-India Buddhist Museum
• (c) Royal Bhutan Buddhist Temple
• (d) Rajgir Peace Pagoda

Correct Answer: (c) Royal Bhutan Buddhist Temple

Explanation: The Royal Bhutan Buddhist Temple was inaugurated in Rajgir with participation from leaders of both countries to enhance cultural and religious ties.

6. Which company partnered with South Indian Bank to enhance customer engagement using data analytics?

• (a) Salesforce
• (b) MoEngage
• (c) Zoho CRM
• (d) Infosys

Correct Answer: (b) MoEngage

Explanation: South Indian Bank collaborated with MoEngage to improve digital banking and customer engagement using automation and personalized data analytics.

7. What is the significance of the GST Council’s decision in September 2025?

• (a) Increased GST on gold
• (b) Introduced GST on education
• (c) Reduced GST on insurance premiums to zero
• (d) Removed GST on mobile phones

Correct Answer: (c) Reduced GST on insurance premiums to zero

Explanation: GST on health and life insurance was reduced to 0% to make insurance more affordable, aligning with the goal of “Insurance for All by 2047.”

8. Who was appointed as the new Co-Head of Asia-Pacific Investment Banking by Citibank?

• (a) Urjit Patel
• (b) Sundeep Sikka
• (c) Kaustubh Kulkarni
• (d) Rajiv Ranjan

Correct Answer: (c) Kaustubh Kulkarni

Explanation: Kaustubh Kulkarni, a veteran from JP Morgan, will join Citibank as Co-Head of Asia-Pacific Investment Banking in December 2025.

9. What technology was transferred by DRDO’s DMRL to BHEL?

• (a) Heat-resistant alloys for jet engines
• (b) High-strength Radomes
• (c) AI-based radar tracking system
• (d) Hypersonic material coating

Correct Answer: (b) High-strength Radomes

Explanation: DMRL transferred the technology for high-strength Radomes to BHEL, which are crucial components for missile systems.

10. On which date is the International Day of Charity observed?

• (a) 1st September
• (b) 5th September
• (c) 2nd October
• (d) 12th August

Correct Answer: (b) 5th September

Explanation: International Day of Charity is observed on 5th September to honor Mother Teresa’s death anniversary and promote global charitable efforts.