1. Who was appointed as the first woman Vice Chancellor of IGNOU after four decades?

• A. Anuradha Thakur
• B. Uma Kanjilal
• C. Nirmala Sitharaman
• D. Renu Sharma

Correct Answer: B. Uma Kanjilal

Explanation: Professor Uma Kanjilal has been appointed as the first woman Vice Chancellor of IGNOU, marking a milestone in the university’s 40-year history.

2. Which two organizations signed an NDA to revolutionise global remittances through UPI and postal networks?

• A. RBI and India Post
• B. SBI and NPCI
• C. Department of Posts and NPCI International
• D. India Post and World Bank

Correct Answer: C. Department of Posts and NPCI International

Explanation: India Post and NPCI International signed a Non-Disclosure Agreement to integrate UPI with the UPU platform for seamless global remittances.

3. What is the purpose of NASA’s TRACERS mission?

• A. To study climate change
• B. To detect black holes
• C. To study Earth’s magnetic field and space weather
• D. To monitor asteroids

Correct Answer: C. To study Earth’s magnetic field and space weather

Explanation: TRACERS aims to investigate magnetic reconnection in Earth’s polar cusp region and understand how solar winds affect Earth’s space environment.

4. On which date is World Drowning Prevention Day observed?

• A. 23th July
• B. 24th July
• C. 25th July
• D. 26th July

Correct Answer: C. 25th July

Explanation: World Drowning Prevention Day is observed annually on 25th July to raise awareness and prevent drowning-related deaths.

5. Which four Ayurvedic herbs were reviewed for safety at the AIIA Goa meeting?

• A. Ashwagandha, Amla, Tulsi, Neem
• B. Gokshura, Tulsi, Haridra, Chandrashura
• C. Giloy, Haldi, Brahmi, Shatavari
• D. Arjuna, Turmeric, Licorice, Ashoka

Correct Answer: B. Gokshura, Tulsi, Haridra, Chandrashura

Explanation: The Ministry of Ayush is preparing safety dossiers for these four key herbs to support scientific validation of traditional medicine.

6. Which Indian bank launched the first biometric authentication for e-commerce card payments?

• A. HDFC Bank
• B. Axis Bank
• C. Federal Bank
• D. ICICI Bank

Correct Answer: C. Federal Bank

Explanation: Federal Bank, in partnership with M2P and MinkasuPay, introduced biometric verification (fingerprint/face ID) for online card transactions.

7. What was the purpose of India and Indonesia’s recent MoU in the palm oil sector?

• A. To ban palm oil imports
• B. To promote sustainable palm oil production and policy alignment
• C. To export palm oil to Europe
• D. To subsidize palm oil producers

Correct Answer: B. To promote sustainable palm oil production and policy alignment

Explanation: The MoU focuses on sustainability, improving productivity, and including smallholder farmers through joint efforts.

8. Who has become India’s second-longest-serving Prime Minister?

• A. Jawaharlal Nehru
• B. Indira Gandhi
• C. Narendra Modi
• D. Lal Bahadur Shastri

Correct Answer: C. Narendra Modi

Explanation: PM Modi surpassed Indira Gandhi’s record by completing 4,078 days in office, second only to Nehru.

9. What is the cost of each hydrogen-powered train Indian Railways plans to develop?

• A. ₹40 crore
• B. ₹80 crore
• C. ₹120 crore
• D. ₹60 crore

Correct Answer: B. ₹80 crore

Explanation: Indian Railways plans to invest ₹80 crore per hydrogen train under the “Hydrogen for Heritage” initiative.

10. How many MoUs were signed between India and Maldives to enhance bilateral cooperation?

• A. 4
• B. 5
• C. 6
• D. 7

Correct Answer: C. 6

Explanation: India and Maldives signed six MoUs in areas like fisheries, digital infrastructure, and healthcare, along with a ₹4,850 crore credit line.