1. Which country recently became a State Member of the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN)?

A) Georgia
B) Armenia
C) Azerbaijan
D) Kazakhstan

Correct Answer: B) Armenia

Explanation: Armenia joined the IUCN during the World Conservation Congress in Abu Dhabi, showing its commitment to biodiversity and preparing to host COP17 in 2026.

2. Which telecom company launched a ₹1 Diwali 4G plan offering 30 days of free services for new users?

A) Reliance Jio
B) Vodafone Idea
C) BSNL
D) Airtel

Correct Answer: C) BSNL

Explanation: BSNL introduced the ₹1 Diwali 4G plan offering unlimited calls, 2GB data per day, and 100 SMS per day for 30 days to promote its Make-in-India 4G network.

3. The Ministry of Labour & Employment signed an MoU with which company to offer 2.5 lakh flexible livelihood opportunities annually?

A) Swiggy
B) Zomato
C) Ola
D) Flipkart

Correct Answer: B) Zomato

Explanation: MoLE collaborated with Zomato via the NCS portal to provide 2.5 lakh flexible jobs annually, promoting formalisation and social security for gig workers.

4. How many new Dr Ambedkar Chairs were established under the latest MoUs signed by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment?

A) Two
B) Three
C) Four
D) Five

Correct Answer: B) Three

Explanation: The ministry signed MoUs with the University of Mumbai, Jaipur National University, and G.B. Pant University to establish three new Dr Ambedkar Chairs.

5. Who inaugurated the BioNEST Incubation Centre at IIT Dharwad?

A) Dharmendra Pradhan
B) Nirmala Sitharaman
C) Rajeev Chandrasekhar
D) Piyush Goyal

Correct Answer: B) Nirmala Sitharaman

Explanation: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman inaugurated the BioNEST Incubation Centre to promote innovation, entrepreneurship, and sustainable technology.

6. The Executive Council of ANRF approved a ₹1 lakh crore RDI scheme to promote which of the following?

A) Renewable Energy Production
B) Private Sector-led Research and Innovation
C) Agricultural Modernisation
D) Digital Payment Systems

Correct Answer: B) Private Sector-led Research and Innovation

Explanation: The ANRF’s ₹1 lakh crore RDI Fund aims to strengthen private sector-led R&D in sunrise sectors through a two-tier funding model.

7. The fifth Khelo India University Games will be held in which state?

A) Gujarat
B) Maharashtra
C) Rajasthan
D) Haryana

Correct Answer: C) Rajasthan

Explanation: The 5th Khelo India University Games will be organised across 7 cities in Rajasthan, featuring over 5,000 athletes in 23 medal sports and one demonstration sport.

8. Bharti Airtel partnered with which company to expand cloud services and launch Multizone Regions in India?

A) Microsoft
B) Amazon
C) IBM
D) Google

Correct Answer: C) IBM

Explanation: Bharti Airtel and IBM partnered to offer AI-ready cloud solutions and launch new Multizone Regions in Mumbai and Chennai for enhanced infrastructure.

9. What is the theme for World Menopause Day 2025?

A) Healthy Aging
B) Lifestyle Medicine
C) Hormonal Health
D) Women’s Wellness

Correct Answer: B) Lifestyle Medicine

Explanation: The theme for World Menopause Day 2025 is “Lifestyle Medicine,” focusing on promoting health and awareness among women during midlife and beyond.

10. Who launched the LIMBS Live Cases Dashboard to enhance transparency in government litigation management?

A) Kiren Rijiju
B) Arjun Ram Meghwal
C) Rajnath Singh
D) Amit Shah

Correct Answer: B) Arjun Ram Meghwal

Explanation: Union Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal launched the LIMBS Live Cases Dashboard to improve transparency and efficiency in government litigation monitoring.