1. Who launched the ‘Pink E Rickshaw Scheme’ in Maharashtra to empower women?

a) Devendra Fadnavis

b) Ajit Pawar

c) Eknath Shinde

d) Uddhav Thackeray

Correct Answer: b) Ajit Pawar

Explanation: The Pink E Rickshaw Scheme was launched by Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar to promote women’s empowerment and financial independence.

2. What percentage of safeguard duty has the Centre imposed on steel imports?

a) 10%

b) 15%

c) 12%

d) 18%

Correct Answer: c) 12%

Explanation: The Indian government has imposed a 12% safeguard duty on certain steel imports to protect domestic industries.

3. Which Indian athlete won gold at the NWU Potch Invitational 2025?

a) Rudrankksh Patil

b) Saurabh Chaudhary

c) Neeraj Chopra

d) Suruchi Singh

Correct Answer: c) Neeraj Chopra

Explanation: Neeraj Chopra won gold with a throw of 84.52m at the NWU Potch Invitational event in South Africa.

4. What initiative has been launched by MSDE and Microsoft to empower women in tech?

a) Tech for Her

b) AI for India

c) Women in Code

d) AI Careers for Women

Correct Answer: d) AI Careers for Women

Explanation: The ‘AI Careers for Women’ initiative is a collaboration between MSDE and Microsoft to skill women in AI.

5. When is World Book and Copyright Day observed?

a) 22nd April

b) 23rd April

c) 25th April

d) 21st April

Correct Answer: b) 23rd April

Explanation: World Book and Copyright Day is celebrated annually on 23rd April to promote reading and copyright awareness.

6. Which bank was fined ₹37 lakh by the Financial Intelligence Unit?

a) Punjab National Bank

b) Union Bank of India

c) Kotak Mahindra Bank

d) IDFC First Bank

Correct Answer: b) Union Bank of India

Explanation: The FIU imposed a penalty on Union Bank of India for discrepancies in suspicious transaction reporting between 2011-2014.

7. Which state aims to make Amaravati the world’s first fully renewable-powered city?

a) Karnataka

b) Gujarat

c) Andhra Pradesh

d) Tamil Nadu

Correct Answer: c) Andhra Pradesh

Explanation: Andhra Pradesh is planning to power Amaravati entirely through renewable energy sources, targeting 2700 MW capacity.

8. What was the total number of medals India won at ISSF World Cup Lima 2025?

a) 8

b) 7

c) 6

d) 9

Correct Answer: b) 7

Explanation: India secured 7 medals in total – 2 gold, 4 silver, and 1 bronze – at the Lima 2025 ISSF World Cup.

9. What is the maximum loan amount available under the new Poonawalla Fincorp and MobiKwik partnership?

a) ₹2 lakh

b) ₹10 lakh

c) ₹15 lakh

d) ₹20 lakh

Correct Answer: c) ₹15 lakh

Explanation: Under the ZIP EMI service, users can now access instant personal loans up to ₹15 lakh through MobiKwik’s platform.