Q1. Who has been selected for the 2025 SASTRA Ramanujan Prize for exceptional contributions to mathematics?

• A. Terence Tao
• B. Alexander Smith
• C. Manjul Bhargava
• D. Maryna Viazovska

Correct Answer: B. Alexander Smith

Explanation: Dr. Alexander Smith from Northwestern University received the 2025 SASTRA Ramanujan Prize for his outstanding work in number theory, combining combinatorics, probability, and analytic methods.

Q2. The Indian National Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre (IN-SPACe) partnered with which organisation to launch a ₹1,000 crore venture capital fund for India’s private space sector?

• A. SIDBI Venture Capital Limited
• B. ISRO
• C. NITI Aayog
• D. DRDO

Correct Answer: A. SIDBI Venture Capital Limited

Explanation: IN-SPACe and SIDBI Venture Capital Limited signed a Contribution Agreement to create a ₹1,000 crore venture fund to boost private space startups and promote indigenous technology development.

Q3. What new filter has the Department of Consumer Affairs proposed for e-commerce platforms under the Draft Legal Metrology (Packaged Commodities) Amendment Rules, 2025?

• A. Price Range Filter
• B. Seller Rating Filter
• C. Country of Origin Filter
• D. Brand Popularity Filter

Correct Answer: C. Country of Origin Filter

Explanation: The proposed rule mandates e-commerce platforms to include a searchable and sortable ‘Country of Origin’ filter to promote transparency and support the ‘Vocal for Local’ initiative.

Q4. Raahul V.S. recently became India’s 91st Grandmaster after winning which chess championship?

• A. Asian Blitz Championship
• B. ASEAN Individual Championship
• C. Dubai Open Championship
• D. Commonwealth Chess Championship

Correct Answer: B. ASEAN Individual Championship

Explanation: Raahul V.S. clinched the 6th ASEAN Individual Championship in the Philippines, earning his final GM norm and becoming India’s 91st Grandmaster.

Q5. Which mobile applications were launched by Amit Shah to promote digital transformation in Urban Cooperative Banks?

• A. Sahakar Pay and Sahakar Credit
• B. Sahakar Digi Pay and Sahakar Digi Loan
• C. Co-op UPI and Co-op Loan Connect
• D. Digital Sahakar App and UCB SmartPay

Correct Answer: B. Sahakar Digi Pay and Sahakar Digi Loan

Explanation: Amit Shah launched the Sahakar Digi Pay and Sahakar Digi Loan apps to strengthen digitalization in Urban Cooperative Banks, promoting cashless banking and efficiency.

Q6. Angola joined which two Indian-led global alliances during President Droupadi Murmu’s state visit?

• A. International Solar Alliance and ISA Biofuel Group
• B. Global Biofuel Alliance and International Big Cat Alliance
• C. Green Hydrogen Alliance and Ocean Conservation Forum
• D. Africa-India Development Network and Renewable Energy Union

Correct Answer: B. Global Biofuel Alliance and International Big Cat Alliance

Explanation: During President Murmu’s visit, Angola joined the Global Biofuel Alliance (GBA) and International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA), strengthening India-Africa cooperation in conservation and renewable energy.

Q7. Which Defence PSUs were recently felicitated with Miniratna (Category-I) status?

• A. BEL, BDL, HAL, and MIDHANI
• B. Munitions India Ltd, AVNL, IOL, and HSL
• C. OFB, GRSE, MDL, and BEML
• D. DRDO, BEL, IOL, and MIDHANI

Correct Answer: B. Munitions India Ltd, AVNL, IOL, and HSL

Explanation: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh felicitated MIL, AVNL, IOL, and HSL for achieving Miniratna Category-I status in recognition of their improved efficiency and financial performance.

Q8. What was the 2025 Collins Dictionary’s Word of the Year?

• A. Glaze
• B. Aura Farming
• C. Vibe Coding
• D. Neural Prompting

Correct Answer: C. Vibe Coding

Explanation: ‘Vibe Coding’, coined by Andrej Karpathy, was selected as the 2025 Word of the Year by Collins Dictionary. It refers to AI-driven coding through natural language input.

Q9. The Fisher Friend Mobile App, which won the Tech4Nature Award, was developed by which organisation?

• A. Ministry of Fisheries
• B. M.S. Swaminathan Research Foundation (MSSRF)
• C. Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services (INCOIS)
• D. Amrita University

Correct Answer: B. M.S. Swaminathan Research Foundation (MSSRF)

Explanation: MSSRF’s Fisher Friend App won the Tech4Nature Award for using geofencing and real-time alerts to protect Olive Ridley turtles and support coastal fishers.

Q10. Which exercise between India and Sri Lanka began in Belagavi, Karnataka, on 10th November 2025?

• A. SAMPRITI
• B. MAITREE
• C. MITRA SHAKTI
• D. GARUDA SHAKTI

Correct Answer: C. MITRA SHAKTI

Explanation: The 11th edition of Exercise MITRA SHAKTI between India and Sri Lanka commenced in Belagavi to enhance counter-terrorism cooperation and interoperability under the UN mandate.