1. Who won the inaugural Chess Esports World Cup (EWC 2025)?

a) Alireza Firouzja
b) Fabiano Caruana
c) Magnus Carlsen
d) Ian Nepomniachtchi

Correct Answer: c) Magnus Carlsen

Explanation: Magnus Carlsen defeated Alireza Firouzja to win the first Chess Esports World Cup held in Riyadh.

2. What is the value of the EV opportunity projected in the NITI Aayog report titled “Unlocking a $200 Billion Opportunity”?

a) $150 Billion
b) $200 Billion
c) $100 Billion
d) $250 Billion

Correct Answer: b) $200 Billion

Explanation: NITI Aayog’s report outlines the potential for a $200 billion EV ecosystem opportunity in India.

3. What regulatory penalty was recently imposed on Policybazaar by IRDAI?

a) ₹1 Crore
b) ₹2 Crore
c) ₹5 Crore
d) ₹10 Crore

Correct Answer: c) ₹5 Crore

Explanation: IRDAI imposed a ₹5 crore penalty on Policybazaar for serious regulatory and compliance violations.

4. What new feature has Axis Bank introduced to prevent premature FD withdrawals?

a) Auto Renewal FD
b) FD Insurance
c) Lock FD
d) FD Alert System

Correct Answer: c) Lock FD

Explanation: The “Lock FD” feature helps prevent unauthorized or accidental premature withdrawal of fixed deposits.

5. Which international agency ranked India as the 5th largest aviation market in 2024?

a) ICAO
b) IATA
c) DGCA
d) FAA

Correct Answer: b) IATA

Explanation: According to the IATA WATS 2024 report, India ranked 5th globally in aviation traffic with 241 million passengers.

6. What major step has Dhruva Space taken in 2025?

a) Developed India’s first satellite internet
b) Launched its first commercial mission LEAP-1
c) Collaborated with NASA on Mars mission
d) Built reusable rocket engines

Correct Answer: b) Launched its first commercial mission LEAP-1

Explanation: Dhruva Space’s LEAP-1 mission includes two payloads from Australia and was launched on a SpaceX Falcon 9.

7. Who recently passed away, having served as the last Governor of Jammu & Kashmir before its reorganization?

a) G. C. Murmu
b) Satyapal Malik
c) N. N. Vohra
d) R. K. Mathur

Correct Answer: b) Satyapal Malik

Explanation: Satyapal Malik, who was Governor during the abrogation of Article 370, passed away at 79.

8. What is the name of Bank of Baroda’s new forex platform for corporates and MSMEs?

a) BoB ForexPro
b) ForexConnect
c) bob FxOne
d) BoB Currency Hub

Correct Answer: c) bob FxOne

Explanation: bob FxOne is Bank of Baroda’s new digital platform for real-time forex and derivatives trading.

9. What is the primary goal of the revamped PFRDA website under the CONNECT initiative?

a) Increase pension fund interest rates
b) Promote offline pension enrollments
c) Boost digital engagement and transparency
d) Launch a new pension product

Correct Answer: c) Boost digital engagement and transparency

Explanation: The new website under PFRDA CONNECT aims to enhance user experience and transparency through digital tools.

10. What innovative transportation system is BEML collaborating on with TuTr Hyperloop?

a) Bullet Train Project
b) Indigenous Hyperloop System
c) Driverless Metro System
d) Maglev Train in Mountains

Correct Answer: b) Indigenous Hyperloop System

Explanation: BEML and TuTr Hyperloop have signed an MoU to develop India’s first indigenous Hyperloop transport solution.

11. When is Hiroshima Day observed annually?

a) 5th August
b) 6th August
c) 7th August
d) 9th August

Correct Answer: b) 6th August

Explanation: Hiroshima Day commemorates the atomic bombing of Hiroshima on 6th August 1945 by the United States.

12. Which women-centric insurance plan was recently launched by Tata AIA?

a) Shakti Suraksha
b) Nari Raksha
c) Shubh Shakti
d) Mahila Jeevan

Correct Answer: c) Shubh Shakti

Explanation: Tata AIA’s “Shubh Shakti” offers women lower premiums and additional benefits like maternity breaks and support for single mothers.