Question 1: Who launched the ‘Fare Se Fursat’ fixed airfare scheme?

• A) Arjun Ram Meghwal
• B) Rammohan Naidu Kinjarapu
• C) Piyush Goyal
• D) Dr. Surjit S. Bhalla

Correct Answer: B) Rammohan Naidu Kinjarapu

Explanation: Civil Aviation Minister Rammohan Naidu Kinjarapu launched the ‘Fare Se Fursat’ scheme to make air travel more affordable and predictable, starting from October 13, 2025.

Question 2: What is the key focus of NITI Aayog’s report on India’s Blue Economy?

• A) Advancing coastal tourism
• B) Harnessing deep-sea and offshore fisheries
• C) Increasing marine pollution control
• D) Expanding wind and solar energy

Correct Answer: B) Harnessing deep-sea and offshore fisheries

Explanation: The NITI Aayog report focuses on harnessing India’s vast deep-sea and offshore fisheries, which have significant untapped potential for boosting the blue economy.

Question 3: When will registrations for the LEAPS 2025 initiative close?

• A) 1st November 2025
• B) 30th November 2025
• C) 15th November 2025
• D) 1st December 2025

Correct Answer: C) 15th November 2025

Explanation: Registrations for the LEAPS 2025 initiative, which promotes excellence and sustainability in India’s logistics sector, are open until 15th November 2025.

Question 4: What is the name of the India-Mongolia agreement that aims to boost tourism?

• A) Digital Cooperation Agreement
• B) Tourism Expansion MoU
• C) Mongolian Air Carrier MoU
• D) Free Visa Exchange Agreement

Correct Answer: C) Mongolian Air Carrier MoU

Explanation: The India-Mongolia MoU includes an agreement for a Mongolian air carrier to operate charter flights to India, boosting tourism and business between the two nations.

Question 5: What is the first Indian bank to launch a ‘My Business QR’ system powered by Vyaparify?

• A) HDFC Bank
• B) ICICI Bank
• C) SBI Bank
• D) Bank of Baroda

Correct Answer: A) HDFC Bank

Explanation: HDFC Bank unveiled “My Business QR” powered by Vyaparify to digitally empower Bharat’s SMEs with a seamless payment solution.

Question 6: Which international event did Valentin Vacherot win in 2025?

• A) Wimbledon
• B) US Open
• C) ATP Shanghai Masters
• D) French Open

Correct Answer: C) ATP Shanghai Masters

Explanation: Valentin Vacherot won his first ATP title at the 2025 Shanghai Masters, becoming the lowest-ranked player to win the Masters 1000 event.

Question 7: Which company has partnered with NPCI to introduce a wearable payments ecosystem in India?

• A) CotoPay
• B) Muse Wearables
• C) Zaggle
• D) Paytm

Correct Answer: B) Muse Wearables

Explanation: Muse Wearables, in partnership with NPCI, introduced India’s first wearable payments ecosystem with the “Ring One” smart ring for seamless payments.

Question 8: What is the objective of the National Household Income Survey (NHIS) 2026?

• A) Assessing the health conditions across India
• B) Measuring household income across India
• C) Evaluating agricultural growth
• D) Monitoring national employment patterns

Correct Answer: B) Measuring household income across India

Explanation: The NHIS 2026 aims to gather comprehensive data on household income and expenditure, which will help inform poverty analysis and national economic planning.

Question 9: What is the theme of Global Handwashing Day 2025?

• A) Clean Hands, Healthy Lives
• B) It Might Be Gloves. It’s Always Hand Hygiene.
• C) Wash Your Hands for Health
• D) Hand Hygiene for All

Correct Answer: B) It Might Be Gloves. It’s Always Hand Hygiene.

Explanation: The theme of Global Handwashing Day 2025 emphasizes the importance of hand hygiene and its role in disease prevention.

Question 10: What is the significance of the Kenton R. Miller Award?

• A) It is awarded for excellence in agricultural innovation
• B) It is awarded for innovations in national parks and protected area sustainability
• C) It is awarded for cultural contributions to nature conservation
• D) It is awarded for technological advancements in marine conservation

Correct Answer: B) It is awarded for innovations in national parks and protected area sustainability

Explanation: The Kenton R. Miller Award is given biennially to individuals or teams demonstrating innovative efforts in managing national parks and protected areas sustainably.