Q1. Which Indian-origin scientist won the Best Paper Award at ICCCNet-UK 2025 for ethical AI research in financial management?

• A) Rajeev Suri
• B) Balaji Krishnan
• C) Sunil Amrith
• D) Sonali Ghosh

Correct Answer: B) Balaji Krishnan

Explanation: Balaji Krishnan received the Best Paper Award at ICCCNet-UK 2025 for his work on ethical AI in financial management, integrating algorithmic transparency and responsible automation standards.

Q2. Which fish was declared as the State Fish of Punjab in 2025?

• A) Catla
• B) Rohu (Labeo Rohita)
• C) Mrigal
• D) Hilsa

Correct Answer: B) Rohu (Labeo Rohita)

Explanation: Punjab declared Rohu as its State Fish to promote aquaculture, enhance rural employment, and strengthen the fisheries sector under the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana.

Q3. What is the theme of the Marine Fisheries Census 2025 launched by Shri George Kurian?

• A) Sustainable Oceans for All
• B) Smart Census, Smarter Fisheries
• C) Blue Economy for Growth
• D) Digital Fishermen, Digital India

Correct Answer: B) Smart Census, Smarter Fisheries

Explanation: The Marine Fisheries Census 2025, launched by Shri George Kurian, focuses on digital data collection for enhanced transparency and efficiency in fisheries management.

Q4. Which city will host IFR 2026, MILAN 2026, and IONS Conclave together?

• A) Kochi
• B) Mumbai
• C) Visakhapatnam
• D) Chennai

Correct Answer: C) Visakhapatnam

Explanation: India will host these three major maritime events simultaneously in Visakhapatnam from February 15–25, 2026, showcasing India’s naval strength and diplomatic leadership.

Q5. Under Aadhaar Vision 2032, who chairs the Expert Committee steering the transformation?

• A) Nandan Nilekani
• B) Rajesh Kumar Singh
• C) Neelkanth Mishra
• D) Rakesh Asthana

Correct Answer: C) Neelkanth Mishra

Explanation: Shri Neelkanth Mishra chairs the Expert Committee guiding the Aadhaar Vision 2032 initiative to modernize India’s digital identity ecosystem.

Q6. What was the theme of the Indian Army’s Veer Yuva Forum?

• A) Youth for Innovation and Security
• B) Empowering Youth for India’s National Security and Development
• C) Young India, Strong India
• D) Future Warriors of India

Correct Answer: B) Empowering Youth for India’s National Security and Development

Explanation: The Veer Yuva Forum encouraged youth participation in discussions on national defence, development, and leadership as part of the Chanakya Defence Dialogue 2025.

Q7. Which company became the world’s first to reach a $5 trillion market valuation?

• A) Microsoft
• B) Google
• C) Nvidia
• D) Apple

Correct Answer: C) Nvidia

Explanation: Nvidia achieved a $5 trillion market cap in 2025, driven by its dominance in AI chips and innovations in supercomputing, autonomous technology, and 6G infrastructure.

Q8. What is the name of the district proposed in Uttar Pradesh to honor former CM Kalyan Singh?

• A) Singhpur
• B) Kalyan Singh Nagar
• C) Rajveer Nagar
• D) Aligarh West

Correct Answer: B) Kalyan Singh Nagar

Explanation: The UP government proposed the creation of ‘Kalyan Singh Nagar’ by combining tehsils from Aligarh and Bulandshahr districts to honor the late CM Kalyan Singh.

Q9. IBM and AICTE have collaborated to establish a National AI Lab in which city?

• A) Bengaluru
• B) Hyderabad
• C) New Delhi
• D) Pune

Correct Answer: C) New Delhi

Explanation: IBM and AICTE launched a National AI Lab at AICTE Headquarters in New Delhi to promote AI research, skilling, and innovation under IBM’s CSR initiative.

Q10. Which festival was celebrated by the Chin-Kuki-Mizo communities in Manipur on 1st November 2025?

• A) Lai Haraoba
• B) Chavang Kut
• C) Ningol Chakouba
• D) Yaoshang

Correct Answer: B) Chavang Kut

Explanation: The Chin-Kuki-Mizo communities celebrated Chavang Kut as a post-harvest festival of gratitude and unity, declared a state holiday in 1982.

Q11. Who became the second International Master in Chess from Punjab?

• A) Dushyant Sharma
• B) Kanwarjit Singh
• C) Namitbir Singh Walia
• D) Harika Dronavalli

Correct Answer: C) Namitbir Singh Walia

Explanation: Namitbir Singh Walia earned the International Master title after finishing 4th in the 3rd Annemasse International Masters Tournament, becoming Punjab’s second IM.

Q12. When is World Vegan Day celebrated every year?

• A) 31st October
• B) 1st November
• C) 2nd November
• D) 5th November

Correct Answer: B) 1st November

Explanation: World Vegan Day is observed on November 1 to promote veganism and its benefits for health, animals, and the planet. It was first celebrated in 1994.

Q13. Which bank won the title of ‘World’s Best Consumer Bank 2025’ by Global Finance?

• A) HDFC Bank
• B) ICICI Bank
• C) Axis Bank
• D) State Bank of India

Correct Answer: D) State Bank of India

Explanation: SBI was recognized as the World’s Best Consumer Bank and Best Bank in India 2025 by Global Finance for its innovation and customer-centric services.

Q14. Who was named Player of the Tournament in the ICC Women’s ODI World Cup 2025?

• A) Harmanpreet Kaur
• B) Deepti Sharma
• C) Shafali Verma
• D) Smriti Mandhana

Correct Answer: B) Deepti Sharma

Explanation: Deepti Sharma was awarded Player of the Tournament for her all-round performance, including taking 17 wickets and contributing with the bat, leading India to their first World Cup win.