1. Which country did India sign six agreements to enhance cooperation in various sectors including infrastructure and pharmaceuticals?

Options:

• A. Ghana
• B. Trinidad & Tobago
• C. Cyprus
• D. Bhutan

Correct Answer: B. Trinidad & Tobago

Explanation: India signed six agreements with Trinidad & Tobago to enhance cooperation in sectors like infrastructure, pharmaceuticals, sports, education, and more.

2. What was the main objective behind the recent reduction of toll charges on national highways in India?

Options:

• A. To reduce traffic on highways
• B. To ease the financial burden on road users
• C. To recover higher construction costs
• D. To promote tourism

Correct Answer: B. To ease the financial burden on road users

Explanation: The government reduced toll charges by up to 50% on highways with bridges, tunnels, and other structures to reduce the financial burden on road users.

3. Which Indian state/ut integrated tuberculosis (TB) screening into its Family Adoption Programme?

Options:

• A. Tamil Nadu
• B. Karnataka
• C. Andhra Pradesh
• D. Puducherry

Correct Answer: D. Puducherry

Explanation: Puducherry became the first state to include TB screening under the Family Adoption Programme, with medical students screening families for TB as part of their community outreach efforts.

4. What new method has Himachal Pradesh introduced for Public Distribution System (PDS) ration delivery?

Options:

• A. Biometric authentication
• B. OTP-based verification
• C. Aadhaar-based face authentication
• D. Fingerprint recognition

Correct Answer: C. Aadhaar-based face authentication

Explanation: Himachal Pradesh became the first state in India to use Aadhaar-based face authentication for PDS ration distribution, ensuring a more streamlined and error-free process.

5. What is the Gini Index score of India, as per the World Bank’s ranking of the most equal societies?

Options:

• A. 25.5
• B. 35.7
• C. 41.8
• D. 28.8

Correct Answer: A. 25.5

Explanation: India’s Gini Index score is 25.5, which places it in the “moderately low” inequality category, showcasing its strong progress in reducing income disparity.

6. Who is the first Indian actress to be honored on the Hollywood Walk of Fame?

Options:

• A. Priyanka Chopra
• B. Aishwarya Rai
• C. Deepika Padukone
• D. Kareena Kapoor

Correct Answer: C. Deepika Padukone

Explanation: Deepika Padukone became the first Indian actress to be honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in the Class of 2026.

7. What new initiative did Andhra Pradesh undertake in 2020–25 to improve national park and wildlife sanctuary management?

Options:

• A. Improved wildlife sanctuary management
• B. Wildlife monitoring using AI
• C. Management Effectiveness Evaluation
• D. Creation of new protected areas

Correct Answer: C. Management Effectiveness Evaluation

Explanation: Andhra Pradesh was rated ‘Good’ in the Management Effectiveness Evaluation (MEE) 2020–25 for national parks and wildlife sanctuaries, focusing on improvements in conservation efforts.

8. Which company is launching India’s first private satellite broadband service?

Options:

• A. ISRO
• B. Ananth Technologies
• C. SpaceX
• D. Bharti Airtel

Correct Answer: B. Ananth Technologies

Explanation: Ananth Technologies has received approval to launch India’s first private satellite broadband service, aiming to compete with global players like Starlink.