Q1. Who has been appointed as the Chairperson of the WIPO Advisory Board of Judges for the 2025–2027 term?

• A) Justice Asha Menon
• B) Justice Prathiba M. Singh
• C) Justice Indu Malhotra
• D) Justice Hima Kohli

Correct Answer: B) Justice Prathiba M. Singh

Explanation: Justice Prathiba M. Singh of the Delhi High Court has been appointed Chairperson of the WIPO Advisory Board of Judges for 2025–2027, guiding global IP matters.

Q2. When was the Regional Connectivity Scheme (UDAN) launched?

• A) 21st October 2016
• B) 15th August 2015
• C) 1st January 2017
• D) 10th November 2018

Correct Answer: A) 21st October 2016

Explanation: The UDAN scheme was launched on 21st October 2016 to make air travel affordable and connect underserved regions of India.

Q3. Which programme was launched by the Ministry of Skill Development to promote AI learning in schools?

• A) PRAYAS
• B) SOAR
• C) NITI AI
• D) UDAAN

Correct Answer: B) SOAR

Explanation: The SOAR (Skilling for AI Readiness) programme aims to integrate AI education into schools and prepare students for future digital challenges.

Q4. Masako Nozawa, voice of Goku, was honored as Japan’s first voice actor to receive which recognition?

• A) Order of the Rising Sun
• B) Order of Cultural Excellence
• C) Person of Cultural Merit
• D) Voice Artist of the Year

Correct Answer: C) Person of Cultural Merit

Explanation: Masako Nozawa became Japan’s first voice actor to receive the prestigious Person of Cultural Merit award for her contribution to Japanese culture.

Q5. Which Indian state’s transgender activist, Akkai Padmashali, was appointed to the Supreme Court panel for trans rights?

• A) Tamil Nadu
• B) Karnataka
• C) Kerala
• D) Maharashtra

Correct Answer: B) Karnataka

Explanation: Akkai Padmashali from Karnataka became the first transgender person appointed to the Supreme Court’s committee on transgender rights.

Q6. What was the total Viability Gap Funding provided by the government under UDAN?

• A) ₹3,000 crore
• B) ₹4,300 crore
• C) ₹5,000 crore
• D) ₹4,900 crore

Correct Answer: B) ₹4,300 crore

Explanation: The government supported the UDAN scheme with over ₹4,300 crore in Viability Gap Funding to ensure affordable regional air connectivity.

Q7. Which country collaborated with India to launch the Ramanujan Junior Researchers Programme?

• A) USA
• B) Japan
• C) United Kingdom
• D) France

Correct Answer: C) United Kingdom

Explanation: India and the United Kingdom jointly launched the Ramanujan Junior Researchers Programme to foster collaboration in mathematics and physics research.

Q8. Who was conferred the honorary rank of Lieutenant Colonel in the Indian Army in 2025?

• A) Abhinav Bindra
• B) PV Sindhu
• C) Neeraj Chopra
• D) Rani Rampal

Correct Answer: C) Neeraj Chopra

Explanation: Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra received the honorary rank of Lieutenant Colonel in the Territorial Army for his exceptional achievements in athletics.

Q9. The National Biodiversity Authority released ₹67 lakh to which Biodiversity Management Committee (BMC)?

• A) Pune BMC
• B) Dapur BMC
• C) Nashik BMC
• D) Nagpur BMC

Correct Answer: B) Dapur BMC

Explanation: The National Biodiversity Authority released ₹67 lakh to Dapur BMC in Nashik for equitable benefit sharing under the Biological Diversity Act.

Q10. Where will the FIDE Chess World Cup 2025 be held?

• A) New Delhi
• B) Chennai
• C) Goa
• D) Hyderabad

Correct Answer: C) Goa

Explanation: The FIDE Chess World Cup 2025 will be hosted in Goa from October 31 to November 17, 2025, featuring players from 82 countries.

Q11. Who led India’s delegation at the XVIth UNCTAD Session in Geneva?

• A) Dr. S. Jaishankar
• B) Piyush Goyal
• C) Nirmala Sitharaman
• D) Rajnath Singh

Correct Answer: B) Piyush Goyal

Explanation: Union Minister Piyush Goyal led India’s delegation at the 16th UNCTAD Session, highlighting India’s inclusive and sustainable economic growth.

Q12. United Nations Day is celebrated every year on which date?

• A) 26th June
• B) 24th October
• C) 15th September
• D) 10th December

Correct Answer: B) 24th October

Explanation: United Nations Day is observed on 24th October annually to commemorate the entry into force of the UN Charter in 1945.