1. Who among the following received an award from the President for his contribution to the PM-JANMAN Tribal Welfare Initiative?

• A) Rakesh Sharma
• B) Anil Malik
• C) Ashok Lavasa
• D) Masato Kanda

Correct Answer: B) Anil Malik

Explanation: Shri Anil Malik, Secretary of MoWCD, was honoured by the President of India for his outstanding contribution to the PM-JANMAN initiative aimed at improving tribal welfare.

2. What is the primary focus of the MoU signed between Coal India Limited and IIT Madras?

• A) Establishing a new coal mining plant
• B) Developing renewable energy vehicles
• C) Establishing the Centre for Sustainable Energy for clean energy research
• D) Creating new mining safety protocols

Correct Answer: C) Establishing the Centre for Sustainable Energy for clean energy research

Explanation: Coal India Limited partnered with IIT Madras to establish a Centre for Sustainable Energy to promote clean energy innovation and support India’s green energy transition.

3. What is the significance of Chennai’s Real-Time Flood Forecasting and Spatial Decision Support System (RTFF & SDSS)?

• A) It predicts air pollution levels in real time
• B) It monitors flood conditions and provides local-level forecasts
• C) It tracks earthquakes and tsunamis in coastal regions
• D) It manages solid waste distribution in the city

Correct Answer: B) It monitors flood conditions and provides local-level forecasts

Explanation: The RTFF & SDSS launched in Chennai provides real-time flood forecasts for vulnerable areas, minimizing flood damage and saving lives.

4. What new platform did Prime Minister Narendra Modi launch to support UPSC aspirants who did not qualify?

• A) Bharat Connect Portal
• B) Pratibha Setu Portal
• C) Mission Udaan Platform
• D) Samarth Yojana Portal

Correct Answer: B) Pratibha Setu Portal

Explanation: PM Modi launched the Pratibha Setu Portal to connect UPSC candidates who reached the final stages with job opportunities in public and private institutions.

5. Which railway station in Maharashtra was recently renamed as Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar?

• A) Nagpur Station
• B) Aurangabad Station
• C) Pune Junction
• D) Solapur Station

Correct Answer: B) Aurangabad Station

Explanation: Aurangabad railway station was renamed Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar to honour Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj, following the city’s earlier renaming.

6. Which companies collaborated to develop Kavach 4.0 for Indian Railways?

• A) Nova Control Tecnologix and Tata Elxsi
• B) Larsen & Toubro and Siemens
• C) Infosys and Wabtec
• D) TCS and Alstom

Correct Answer: A) Nova Control Tecnologix and Tata Elxsi

Explanation: Nova Control Tecnologix partnered with Tata Elxsi to create Kavach 4.0, an advanced Automatic Train Protection (ATP) system to improve train safety.

7. Which sector recorded the highest growth among India’s eight core industries in September 2025?

• A) Cement
• B) Electricity
• C) Fertilizers
• D) Steel

Correct Answer: D) Steel

Explanation: In September 2025, the steel sector led growth among India’s eight core industries with a 14.1% increase in output.

8. What major announcement did Southwest Airlines make regarding its operations in India?

• A) Launch of domestic flights in India
• B) Setting up a Global Innovation Centre in Hyderabad
• C) Collaboration with Air India for regional routes
• D) Launch of a pilot training academy in Bengaluru

Correct Answer: B) Setting up a Global Innovation Centre in Hyderabad

Explanation: Southwest Airlines announced plans to establish a Global Innovation Centre in Hyderabad, aligning with Telangana’s “Rising 2047” economic vision.

9. What is the name of Ola Electric’s new residential battery energy storage solution?

• A) Ola PowerHome
• B) Ola Volt
• C) Ola Shakti
• D) Ola Charge+

Correct Answer: C) Ola Shakti

Explanation: Ola Electric launched “Ola Shakti,” its first residential BESS, marking its entry into India’s ₹1 trillion battery storage market.

10. What is the amount of the exposure exchange agreement signed between ADB and the World Bank?

• A) $2 billion
• B) $3 billion
• C) $5 billion
• D) $9 billion

Correct Answer: B) $3 billion

Explanation: The Asian Development Bank signed a $3 billion exposure exchange agreement with the World Bank to enhance its lending capacity and risk management.

11. What is the value of the World Bank’s approved programme for Kerala’s health system improvement?

• A) $200 million
• B) $250 million
• C) $280 million
• D) $300 million

Correct Answer: C) $280 million

Explanation: The World Bank approved a $280 million programme to improve Kerala’s healthcare for elderly and vulnerable populations.

12. Which Indian warship participated in JAIMEX-25 with Japan?

• A) INS Vikrant
• B) INS Sahyadri
• C) INS Kolkata
• D) INS Chennai

Correct Answer: B) INS Sahyadri

Explanation: INS Sahyadri, a Shivalik-class frigate, participated in JAIMEX-25, strengthening naval cooperation between India and Japan in the Indo-Pacific.

13. Which browser did OpenAI launch to compete with Google Chrome?

• A) Apollo
• B) Atlas
• C) Horizon
• D) Vega

Correct Answer: B) Atlas

Explanation: OpenAI launched “Atlas,” a web browser designed to compete with Google Chrome and integrate ChatGPT as a smart search assistant.

14. What was the age of Nobel Laureate physicist Chen Ning Yang at the time of his passing?

• A) 98
• B) 100
• C) 103
• D) 105

Correct Answer: C) 103

Explanation: Renowned physicist and Nobel laureate Chen Ning Yang passed away at the age of 103. He was celebrated for his work on parity laws in physics.

15. What is the name of India’s first indigenously discovered antibiotic?

• A) Azithromycin
• B) Nafithromycin
• C) Roxithromycin
• D) Clarithromycin

Correct Answer: B) Nafithromycin

Explanation: India developed “Nafithromycin,” its first indigenous antibiotic, effective against resistant respiratory infections, marking a breakthrough in pharma innovation.