1. Who has been appointed as the new Prime Minister of Ukraine, becoming the first since the 2022 Russian invasion?

• A. Denys Shmyhal
• B. Yuliia Svyrydenko
• C. Oleksiy Reznikov
• D. Natalia Mykolska

Correct Answer: B. Yuliia Svyrydenko

Explanation: Yuliia Svyrydenko has been appointed as the new Prime Minister of Ukraine, replacing Denys Shmyhal, marking the first leadership change since Russia’s full-scale invasion in 2022.

2. Where will the National Conference on “Good Governance Practices” be held in July 2025?

• A. New Delhi
• B. Gandhinagar
• C. Bhubaneswar
• D. Lucknow

Correct Answer: C. Bhubaneswar

Explanation: The Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG) is organizing the Good Governance Conference in Bhubaneswar in collaboration with the Government of Odisha.

3. Which award was conferred upon Dharmendra Pradhan by President Droupadi Murmu?

• A. Sarala Samman
• B. Kalinga Ratna
• C. Bharat Ratna
• D. Padma Shri

Correct Answer: B. Kalinga Ratna

Explanation: Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan received the Kalinga Ratna award during President Murmu’s visit to Odisha.

4. What is the total investment approved by the Union Cabinet for NLC India Ltd in its subsidiary?

• A. ₹5,000 crore
• B. ₹6,500 crore
• C. ₹7,000 crore
• D. ₹8,000 crore

Correct Answer: C. ₹7,000 crore

Explanation: The Cabinet approved an exemption allowing NLCIL to invest ₹7,000 crore in NLC India Renewables Limited without the usual 30% net worth restriction.

5. Which missile system did the Indian Army successfully test at 15,000 feet in Ladakh?

• A. Agni-V
• B. Akash Prime
• C. Prithvi-II
• D. Barak 8

Correct Answer: B. Akash Prime

Explanation: The Indian Army tested the DRDO-developed Akash Prime air defence system at a high-altitude location in Ladakh, showcasing its reliability under extreme conditions.

6. How many Indian banks are now part of the India-Singapore UPI-PayNow network?

• A. 10
• B. 13
• C. 16
• D. 19

Correct Answer: D. 19

Explanation: NPCI International added 13 more Indian banks, bringing the total to 19 banks that support inward UPI remittances from Singapore.

7. Who has been appointed as the new MD & CEO of GIFT City, Gandhinagar?

• A. Tapan Ray
• B. C.R. Patil
• C. Sanjay Kaul
• D. Puneet Yadav

Correct Answer: C. Sanjay Kaul

Explanation: Sanjay Kaul, a senior IAS officer, has been appointed as the new MD & CEO of GIFT City for a three-year term.

8. Who has been appointed as the Icon Face of the Bihar Election Commission for voter awareness?

• A. Rani Mukerji
• B. Neetu Chandra
• C. Priyanka Chopra
• D. Vidya Balan

Correct Answer: B. Neetu Chandra

Explanation: Bollywood actress Neetu Chandra has been appointed as the Icon Face to boost voter awareness in Bihar through campaigns and outreach.

9. Who has been announced as the bowling coach of Sunrisers Hyderabad for IPL 2026?

• A. Bhuvneshwar Kumar
• B. Zaheer Khan
• C. Varun Aaron
• D. Dale Steyn

Correct Answer: C. Varun Aaron

Explanation: Former Indian fast bowler Varun Aaron has been appointed as the bowling coach of Sunrisers Hyderabad for the IPL 2026 season.

10. On which date is International Nelson Mandela Day observed?

• A. 15th July
• B. 16th July
• C. 17th July
• D. 18th July

Correct Answer: D. 18th July

Explanation: International Nelson Mandela Day is celebrated on 18th July to honor his legacy and promote peace, justice, and equality worldwide.