Q1. Which lake in Bihar was recently declared India’s 94th Ramsar site?

• A. Udaipur Jheel
• B. Gokul Jalashay
• C. Gogabeel Lake
• D. Kanwar Lake

Correct Answer: C. Gogabeel Lake

Explanation: Gogabeel Lake in Katihar district, Bihar, became India’s 94th Ramsar site and Bihar’s 6th, highlighting India’s commitment to wetland conservation.

Q2. Who has assumed charge as the Director General of the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) in 2025?

• A. Rajesh Agrawal
• B. Sanjay Garg
• C. Tarun Kumar Pithode
• D. Kanad Das

Correct Answer: B. Sanjay Garg

Explanation: IAS officer Sanjay Garg took charge as the Director General of BIS, bringing extensive experience in industrial promotion and digital transformation.

Q3. Which initiative was launched by the Delhi Government to provide free bus travel for women and transgender individuals?

• A. Saheli Transport Pass
• B. Pink Saheli Smart Card
• C. Nari Suraksha Card
• D. Dilli Mobility Pass

Correct Answer: B. Pink Saheli Smart Card

Explanation: The ‘Pink Saheli Smart Card’ allows free travel for women and transgender individuals on all DTC and cluster buses, promoting safety and inclusivity.

Q4. Nauradehi Sanctuary, which will soon host cheetahs, is located in which Indian state?

• A. Rajasthan
• B. Madhya Pradesh
• C. Gujarat
• D. Maharashtra

Correct Answer: B. Madhya Pradesh

Explanation: Nauradehi Sanctuary in Madhya Pradesh will become the third cheetah site in the state after Kuno National Park and Gandhi Sagar Sanctuary.

Q5. Hurricane Melissa made history by becoming the first-ever Category 5 storm to strike which country?

• A. Cuba
• B. Jamaica
• C. The Bahamas
• D. Haiti

Correct Answer: B. Jamaica

Explanation: Hurricane Melissa was the first Category 5 hurricane to strike Jamaica, causing over $8 billion in damages and significant loss of life.

Q6. India Post Payments Bank partnered with which organization to provide free doorstep Digital Life Certificate services?

• A. State Bank of India
• B. EPFO
• C. NPCI
• D. LIC

Correct Answer: B. EPFO

Explanation: IPPB and EPFO signed an MoU to offer free doorstep Digital Life Certificate services for pensioners under the Employees’ Pension Scheme, 1995.

Q7. Which partnership aims to strengthen India’s gaming and digital entertainment sector with a new regional campus in Hyderabad?

• A. NIFT & T-Hub
• B. IICT & T-Hub
• C. IIT Hyderabad & NASSCOM
• D. ISRO & IICT

Correct Answer: B. IICT & T-Hub

Explanation: The Indian Institute of Creative Technologies (IICT) signed an MoU with T-Hub to set up a regional campus in Hyderabad to promote creative startups.

Q8. Which Indian athlete won gold at the 2025 Para Shooting World Cup in Dubai?

• A. Avani Lekhara
• B. Sandeep Kumar
• C. Akash Singh
• D. Rudransh Khandelwal

Correct Answer: A. Avani Lekhara

Explanation: Avani Lekhara won gold in the Women’s 10m Air Rifle Standing SH1 event at the 2025 Para Shooting World Cup held in Dubai.

Q9. Which team won the 42nd Indian Oil Servo Surjit Hockey Trophy in 2025?

• A. Punjab Police
• B. Indian Railways
• C. Indian Oil Mumbai
• D. Indian Navy

Correct Answer: C. Indian Oil Mumbai

Explanation: Indian Oil Mumbai won the 42nd Surjit Hockey Trophy for the third consecutive year, defeating Indian Railways Delhi 2–1 in the final.

Q10. Kane Williamson retired from which cricket format in 2025?

• A. Test Cricket
• B. ODI Cricket
• C. T20 International
• D. Domestic Cricket

Correct Answer: C. T20 International

Explanation: New Zealand captain Kane Williamson announced retirement from T20 Internationals but will continue playing Tests and ODIs.

Q11. How much fund did the Centre release to Odisha’s Rural Local Bodies under the 15th Finance Commission grants?

• A. ₹342 crore
• B. ₹444 crore
• C. ₹510 crore
• D. ₹390 crore

Correct Answer: B. ₹444 crore

Explanation: The Union Government released over ₹444 crore to Odisha’s Rural Local Bodies under the Fifteenth Finance Commission Grants for 2025–26.

Q12. Who was appointed as the President of FICCI for 2025–26?

• A. Harsha Vardhan Agarwal
• B. Anant Goenka
• C. Sunil Barthwal
• D. Rajesh Agrawal

Correct Answer: B. Anant Goenka

Explanation: Anant Goenka succeeded Harsha Vardhan Agarwal as the President of the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) for 2025–26.

Q13. Which country will send cheetahs to Nauradehi Sanctuary in Madhya Pradesh?

• A. Kenya
• B. Namibia
• C. South Africa
• D. Tanzania

Correct Answer: B. Namibia

Explanation: Cheetahs will be brought from Namibia to Nauradehi Sanctuary as part of India’s Project Cheetah for wildlife reintroduction.

Q14. India achieved its best-ever medal haul at the 2025 Asian Youth Games held in which country?

• A. Qatar
• B. Oman
• C. Bahrain
• D. UAE

Correct Answer: C. Bahrain

Explanation: India won 48 medals, including 13 gold, at the 2025 Asian Youth Games held in Manama, Bahrain, marking its best-ever performance.