1. When will Uttarakhand implement the green tax on vehicles entering from other states?

• A) 1st November 2025
• B) 1st December 2025
• C) 1st January 2026
• D) 31st October 2025

Correct Answer: B) 1st December 2025

Explanation: The Uttarakhand government will begin collecting green tax from 1st December 2025, to curb pollution and protect the Himalayan ecosystem.

2. Which technologies are identified as high-impact in NITI Aayog’s roadmap for advanced manufacturing?

• A) Blockchain, Quantum Computing, IoT
• B) AI & ML, Advanced Materials, Digital Twins, Robotics
• C) 3D Printing, Cloud Computing, Nanotechnology
• D) AR/VR, Edge Computing, Big Data

Correct Answer: B) AI & ML, Advanced Materials, Digital Twins, Robotics

Explanation: The roadmap highlights these technologies as crucial for boosting manufacturing’s GDP share to 25% and creating 100 million jobs by 2035.

3. What is the theme of Vigilance Awareness Week 2025?

• A) Transparency in Governance
• B) Say No to Corruption
• C) Vigilance – Our Shared Responsibility
• D) Integrity for Growth

Correct Answer: C) Vigilance – Our Shared Responsibility

Explanation: The 2025 theme focuses on promoting ethical conduct and collective accountability against corruption.

4. What is the total length of Rishikesh’s new glass bridge ‘Bajrang Setu’?

• A) 120 metres
• B) 132.5 metres
• C) 145 metres
• D) 150 metres

Correct Answer: B) 132.5 metres

Explanation: Bajrang Setu, replacing Laxman Jhula, is a 132.5-metre glass suspension bridge featuring a design inspired by Kedarnath Temple.

5. Which two entities developed the advanced manufacturing roadmap with NITI Aayog?

• A) NASSCOM and Accenture
• B) FICCI and McKinsey
• C) CII and Deloitte
• D) PwC and ASSOCHAM

Correct Answer: C) CII and Deloitte

Explanation: The roadmap “Reimagining Manufacturing” was jointly developed by NITI Aayog, CII, and Deloitte to align with Viksit Bharat @ 2047 goals.

6. Which organization launched the ‘Pay with Mutual Fund’ feature on UPI?

• A) SEBI
• B) NPCI
• C) RBI
• D) BSE

Correct Answer: B) NPCI

Explanation: NPCI launched the feature enabling users to make real-time UPI payments directly from their liquid mutual fund holdings — a global fintech first.

7. Who inaugurated India Maritime Week 2025 in Mumbai?

• A) Nitin Gadkari
• B) Amit Shah
• C) Sarbananda Sonowal
• D) Narendra Modi

Correct Answer: B) Amit Shah

Explanation: Union Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurated the event themed “Uniting Oceans, One Maritime Vision” to support India’s $1 trillion maritime roadmap.

8. What is the name of the RBI’s 2025 global hackathon?

• A) FinTech Vision 2025
• B) HaRBInger 2025
• C) SecureBank 2025
• D) Digital Finance 2025

Correct Answer: B) HaRBInger 2025

Explanation: RBI launched HaRBInger 2025 under the theme “Secure Banking: Powered by Identity, Integrity, and Inclusivity.”

9. Which volcano near the Iran–Pakistan border has shown renewed activity?

• A) Mount Damavand
• B) Taftan Volcano
• C) Mount Ararat
• D) Kuh-e-Malek Siah

Correct Answer: B) Taftan Volcano

Explanation: The Taftan volcano has shown signs of reawakening after 700,000 years of dormancy, with its summit rising by 3.5 inches between 2023–2024.

10. Which bank withdrew its application for a Small Finance Bank licence?

• A) Bandhan Bank
• B) Jana Small Finance Bank
• C) VFS Capital
• D) ESAF Bank

Correct Answer: C) VFS Capital

Explanation: Despite strong FY25 performance, West Bengal-based VFS Capital withdrew its SFB licence application to remain focused on microfinance operations.

11. Who won gold for India in men’s freestyle 65kg at the U-23 World Wrestling Championships?

• A) Aman Sehrawat
• B) Sujeet Kalkal
• C) Bajrang Punia
• D) Deepak Punia

Correct Answer: B) Sujeet Kalkal

Explanation: Sujeet Kalkal defeated Uzbekistan’s Umidjon Jalolov 10–0 to win his first world title and India’s only men’s gold at the event.

12. Which international event will Bhutan host from 4th November to 19th November 2025?

• A) World Buddhist Summit
• B) Global Peace Prayer Festival
• C) Himalayan Harmony Summit
• D) Asia Spiritual Congress

Correct Answer: B) Global Peace Prayer Festival

Explanation: The Global Peace Prayer Festival 2025 in Thimphu promotes peace and compassion and includes ordination of 250 Buddhist nuns.

13. Which Japanese bank is setting up its first global offshoring hub in Chennai?

• A) Mizuho Bank
• B) Nomura Holdings
• C) Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation
• D) Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ

Correct Answer: C) Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation

Explanation: SMBC is establishing its first Global Capability Centre in Chennai to support its international operations and leverage India’s skilled workforce.

14. When is International Animation Day celebrated?

• A) 27th October
• B) 28th October
• C) 29th October
• D) 30th October

Correct Answer: B) 28th October

Explanation: International Animation Day is observed on 28th October to commemorate the first public screening of animated films by Émile Reynaud in 1892.