Q1: Who has been appointed to the Executive Committee of the U.S.-India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF) in 2025?

• a) Ratan Tata
• b) Kumar Mangalam Birla
• c) Narayana Murthy
• d) Anand Mahindra

Correct Answer: b) Kumar Mangalam Birla
He was appointed to the USISPF Executive Committee and also received the Global Leadership Award in 2025.

Q2: Which Indian state received the highest share from the ₹1,066 crore flood and landslide relief fund approved by the Centre?

• a) Kerala
• b) Assam
• c) Uttarakhand
• d) Manipur

Correct Answer: c) Uttarakhand
Uttarakhand received over ₹455 crore, the highest among the six affected states.

Q3: What is the objective of the ‘TALASH’ initiative launched by NESTS and UNICEF India?

• a) Promoting tribal art
• b) Digital education access
• c) Life skills and self-esteem for tribal students
• d) Teacher training for remote areas

Correct Answer: c) Life skills and self-esteem for tribal students
The TALASH initiative aims to enhance self-awareness, life skills, and personal development for tribal youth.

Q4: What scheme did the Assam Cabinet launch to reduce human-elephant conflict?

• a) Van Mitra
• b) Elephant Watch
• c) Gaja Mitra
• d) Jungle Suraksha

Correct Answer: c) Gaja Mitra
The Gaja Mitra Scheme is a community-based initiative in 80 conflict-prone villages of Assam.

Q5: Who is the current Union Home Secretary whose tenure was extended till August 2026?

• a) Ajay Seth
• b) Arvind Shrivastava
• c) Govind Mohan
• d) Manoj Govil

Correct Answer: c) Govind Mohan
Govind Mohan’s tenure was extended under Rule 16(1A) of the AIS Retirement Rules.

Q6: Which Indian YouTuber was featured in the 2025 TIME100 Creators List?

• a) CarryMinati
• b) Prajakta Koli
• c) Bhuvan Bam
• d) Triggered Insaan

Correct Answer: b) Prajakta Koli
Prajakta Koli, aka MostlySane, is the only Indian to feature on the TIME100 Creators List in 2025.

Q7: What is the value of AIIB’s investment in IIFL Home Finance for affordable housing?

• a) $150 million
• b) $75 million
• c) $200 million
• d) $100 million

Correct Answer: d) $100 million
AIIB invested $100 million in IIFL Home Finance to support green, affordable housing aligned with India’s climate goals.

Q8: Which state won the IESA Industry Excellence Award 2025 for Battery Manufacturing?

• a) Maharashtra
• b) Tamil Nadu
• c) Telangana
• d) Gujarat

Correct Answer: c) Telangana
Telangana was awarded for its leadership in energy storage and EV manufacturing policies.

Q9: On which date is World Horse Day celebrated annually?

• a) 9th July
• b) 10th July
• c) 11th July
• d) 12th July

Correct Answer: c) 11th July
World Horse Day highlights the cultural and historical importance of horses globally.

Q10: Which university hosted the inauguration of the Agricultural Technology Innovation Centre by Dharmendra Pradhan?

• a) Punjab Agricultural University
• b) Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Agricultural University
• c) IIT Ropar
• d) Meerut University

Correct Answer: b) Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Agricultural University
The centre was inaugurated in Meerut to promote AI-based farming innovations.

Q11: How many NDRF teams were deployed by the Centre for monsoon-related operations in 2025?

• a) 94
• b) 104
• c) 108
• d) 98

Correct Answer: b) 104
104 NDRF teams were deployed along with army and air force units across 21 states and UTs.