1. Which country has officially joined the India-led International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA) in August 2025?

• A. Bhutan
• B. Sri Lanka
• C. Nepal
• D. Bangladesh

Correct Answer: C. Nepal

Explanation: Nepal joined the IBCA, which focuses on conservation of seven big cat species. Nepal is home to the snow leopard, tiger, and common leopard.

2. What is the annual scholarship amount under Project Aarohan for school students from toll plaza workers’ families?

• A. ₹10,000
• B. ₹12,000
• C. ₹15,000
• D. ₹18,000

Correct Answer: B. ₹12,000

Explanation: Project Aarohan offers ₹12,000 per year to students from Class 11 to graduation under the NHAI scheme.

3. Which two stealth frigates were commissioned by the Indian Navy at Visakhapatnam in August 2025?

• A. Shivalik and Satpura
• B. Udaygiri and Himgiri
• C. Talwar and Trikand
• D. Nilgiri and Vindhyagiri

Correct Answer: B. Udaygiri and Himgiri

Explanation: These two Project 17A stealth frigates were commissioned simultaneously at Visakhapatnam, highlighting India’s indigenous shipbuilding capabilities.

4. Which Indian weightlifter won gold at the 2025 Commonwealth Weightlifting Championships?

• A. Jeremy Lalrinnunga
• B. Pardeep Singh
• C. Mirabai Chanu
• D. Bindyarani Devi

Correct Answer: C. Mirabai Chanu

Explanation: Mirabai Chanu won gold in the 2025 Commonwealth Weightlifting Championships, setting new records and securing qualification for Glasgow 2026.

5. What is the projected GDP growth for India in FY26, according to Fitch Ratings?

• A. 5.5%
• B. 6.5%
• C. 7.0%
• D. 8.0%

Correct Answer: B. 6.5%

Explanation: Fitch affirmed India’s ‘BBB-’ rating with a stable outlook, projecting a GDP growth of 6.5% for FY26.

6. What is the brand name of the new affordable housing finance product launched by Sundaram Home Finance?

• A. Sukh
• B. Ghar
• C. Anugraha
• D. Aashiyana

Correct Answer: C. Anugraha

Explanation: ‘Anugraha’ is the new affordable housing product targeting low and middle-income homebuyers in Tier 2 and Tier 3 towns.

7. What was the total lift achieved by Mirabai Chanu in the 2025 Commonwealth Championship?

• A. 185kg
• B. 193kg
• C. 199kg
• D. 188kg

Correct Answer: B. 193kg

Explanation: She lifted 193kg total — 84kg in snatch and 109kg in clean & jerk — setting new records.

8. What is the revenue target set by IREDA for FY 2025-26 under its MoU with MNRE?

• A. ₹6,500 crore
• B. ₹7,000 crore
• C. ₹8,200 crore
• D. ₹9,000 crore

Correct Answer: C. ₹8,200 crore

Explanation: IREDA signed an MoU with MNRE, setting a target of ₹8,200 crore in revenue from operations for FY 2025-26.

9. What penalty was imposed on VLCC by the CCPA for misleading slimming treatment advertisements?

• A. ₹2 lakh
• B. ₹3 lakh
• C. ₹5 lakh
• D. ₹10 lakh

Correct Answer: B. ₹3 lakh

Explanation: CCPA fined VLCC ₹3 lakh for misleading claims in ads related to slimming treatments using the CoolSculpting machine.

10. Which young Indian archer won U18 gold at the 2025 World Youth Archery Championships?

• A. Chikitha Taniparthi
• B. Komalika Bari
• C. Deepika Kumari
• D. Sharvari Somnath Shende

Correct Answer: D. Sharvari Somnath Shende

Explanation: Sharvari defeated South Korea’s Kim Yewon to win the U18 individual recurve gold medal in Canada, becoming the second Indian to do so.