1. Which Indian state has recently been declared the first fully functionally literate state?

• A. Kerala
• B. Sikkim
• C. Mizoram
• D. Tripura

Correct Answer: C. Mizoram

Explanation: Mizoram achieved 98.20% literacy through the ULLAS – Nav Bharat Saaksharta Karyakram, becoming the first fully literate state in India.

2. Who represented India at the 2025 World Hydrogen Summit in Rotterdam?

• A. Amardeep Singh Bhatia
• B. Santosh Kumar Sarangi
• C. Kiran Cherukuri
• D. Dr. M. Ravichandran

Correct Answer: B. Santosh Kumar Sarangi

Explanation: Santosh Kumar Sarangi, Secretary of the Ministry of New & Renewable Energy, represented India at the 2025 World Hydrogen Summit.

3. Which Indian airport became the busiest in India in 2024?

• A. Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport
• B. Kempegowda International Airport
• C. Indira Gandhi International Airport
• D. Rajiv Gandhi International Airport

Correct Answer: C. Indira Gandhi International Airport

Explanation: New Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport handled over 77 million passengers in 2024, making it India’s busiest airport.

4. Who has been appointed as the Chairman of UPSC recently?

• A. Justice Surya Kant
• B. Vibhor Jain
• C. Ajay Kumar
• D. Dr. Manoj Kr Jhawar

Correct Answer: C. Ajay Kumar

Explanation: Former Defence Secretary Ajay Kumar was appointed as Chairman of UPSC, replacing Preeti Sudan.

5. India has assumed the chairmanship of which organization for the 2025–26 term?

• A. SAARC
• B. Asian Productivity Organization
• C. BIMSTEC
• D. ASEAN

Correct Answer: B. Asian Productivity Organization

Explanation: India took over as Chair of the Asian Productivity Organization during its 67th Governing Body Meeting in Jakarta.

6. Which disease has India been certified free by WHO in 2025?

• A. Tuberculosis
• B. Polio
• C. Trachoma
• D. Malaria

Correct Answer: C. Trachoma

Explanation: India was certified by WHO as having eliminated Trachoma as a public health problem at the 78th World Health Assembly.

7. What was the theme of the International Day for Biological Diversity 2025?

• A. Preserve Ecosystems, Preserve Life
• B. Harmony with nature and sustainable development
• C. One Earth, One Future
• D. Act for Nature

Correct Answer: B. Harmony with nature and sustainable development

Explanation: The 2025 theme reflects a commitment to preserving biodiversity in alignment with sustainable development goals.

8. Who won India’s first gold medal at the ISSF Junior World Cup 2025?

• A. Anna Dulce
• B. Kanak
• C. Chen Yen-Ching
• D. Manu Bhaker

Correct Answer: B. Kanak

Explanation: Kanak won gold in the Women’s 10m Air Pistol event at the ISSF Junior World Cup in Suhl, Germany.

9. Which bank received in-principle approval from RBI to set up a Wholly Owned Subsidiary in India?

• A. DBS Bank
• B. HSBC Bank
• C. Emirates NBD Bank
• D. SBM Bank

Correct Answer: C. Emirates NBD Bank

Explanation: RBI granted approval to Emirates NBD to establish a Wholly Owned Subsidiary, becoming the third foreign bank to do so in India.