1. Which city has been ranked as Asia’s happiest city in the Time Out City Life Index 2025?

• A) Bangkok
• B) Beijing
• C) Mumbai
• D) Shanghai

Correct Answer: C) Mumbai

Explanation: Mumbai topped the Time Out City Life Index 2025, with 94% of residents saying the city makes them happy, ahead of Beijing and Shanghai.

2. Which Indian World Heritage Site received a ‘Good’ rating from IUCN in its global review?

• A) Sundarbans National Park
• B) Western Ghats
• C) Khangchendzonga National Park
• D) Kaziranga National Park

Correct Answer: C) Khangchendzonga National Park

Explanation: Khangchendzonga National Park in Sikkim was rated “Good” by IUCN, making it the only Indian site to achieve this rating.

3. Which country has become the world’s first cashless society?

• A) Norway
• B) Sweden
• C) Finland
• D) Denmark

Correct Answer: B) Sweden

Explanation: Sweden has officially transitioned to a completely cashless economy, with all transactions being digital, largely through the Swish app.

4. Where was the 22nd CPA India Region Zone-3 Conference inaugurated by Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla?

• A) Guwahati
• B) Kohima
• C) Shillong
• D) Imphal

Correct Answer: B) Kohima

Explanation: The 22nd Annual Conference of the CPA India Region Zone-3 was held in Kohima, Nagaland, with participation from eight Northeastern states.

5. Which two countries signed an MoU on Diplomatic Training Cooperation?

• A) India and Chile
• B) India and Ecuador
• C) India and Peru
• D) India and Brazil

Correct Answer: B) India and Ecuador

Explanation: India and Ecuador signed an MoU to enhance cooperation in diplomatic training and knowledge exchange, marking the opening of India’s Embassy in Quito.

6. The ₹50 commemorative coin released by Union Minister Manohar Lal marks how many years of NHPC Limited?

• A) 25 years
• B) 40 years
• C) 50 years
• D) 60 years

Correct Answer: C) 50 years

Explanation: The ₹50 coin commemorates 50 years of NHPC Limited, symbolizing its contribution to India’s hydropower and sustainable energy growth.

7. INS Sahyadri recently participated in the multilateral Exercise Malabar 2025 held at which location?

• A) Andaman Sea
• B) South China Sea
• C) Guam
• D) Bay of Bengal

Correct Answer: C) Guam

Explanation: INS Sahyadri took part in Exercise Malabar 2025 at Guam, focusing on joint maritime operations with Indo-Pacific partners.

8. Who among the following passed away recently and was known for co-discovering the DNA double-helix structure?

• A) Francis Crick
• B) Maurice Wilkins
• C) James Watson
• D) Rosalind Franklin

Correct Answer: C) James Watson

Explanation: Nobel laureate James Watson, who co-discovered the structure of DNA and won the 1962 Nobel Prize, passed away at age 97.

9. Which country recently proposed banning social media access for children below 15 years?

• A) Sweden
• B) Norway
• C) Denmark
• D) Finland

Correct Answer: C) Denmark

Explanation: Denmark proposed banning social media for children under 15 to protect them from online risks, following similar policies as Australia.

10. What is the theme of the 22nd CPA India Region Zone-3 Conference held in Nagaland?

• A) Legislatures for Development
• B) Policy, Progress and People: Legislatures as Catalysts of Change
• C) Governance and Growth in Northeast
• D) Building a Strong Democracy

Correct Answer: B) Policy, Progress and People: Legislatures as Catalysts of Change

Explanation: The conference focused on the role of legislatures in driving policy reform and regional progress in India’s Northeast.