1. Which Bollywood actor was appointed as brand ambassador for Thomas Cook India’s forex services?

• A. Salman Khan
• B. Kartik Aaryan
• C. Ranbir Kapoor
• D. Ayushmann Khurrana

Correct Answer: B. Kartik Aaryan
Explanation: Kartik Aaryan was appointed brand ambassador by Thomas Cook India to promote its forex business and appeal to young travelers.

2. What is the theme of International Day of Sport for Development and Peace 2025?

• A. Play for All
• B. Equality in Sport
• C. Levelling the Playing Field: Sport for Social Inclusion
• D. Sport for Unity

Correct Answer: C. Levelling the Playing Field: Sport for Social Inclusion
Explanation: The theme for 2025 is “Levelling the Playing Field: Sport for Social Inclusion”, emphasizing sport’s role in building inclusive societies.

3. Which country has taken over the BIMSTEC Chairmanship for the next two years?

• A. India
• B. Thailand
• C. Bangladesh
• D. Sri Lanka

Correct Answer: C. Bangladesh
Explanation: Bangladesh assumed BIMSTEC chairmanship from Thailand and committed to an action-oriented approach to regional development.

4. What is unique about the newly inaugurated Pamban Bridge in Tamil Nadu?

• A. It’s the longest bridge in India
• B. It’s the first undersea rail bridge
• C. It’s India’s first vertical-lift sea bridge
• D. It connects India to Sri Lanka

Correct Answer: C. It’s India’s first vertical-lift sea bridge
Explanation: The New Pamban Bridge is India’s first vertical-lift sea bridge, enhancing maritime traffic movement and rail connectivity.

5. Which state reported the highest forest encroachment as per the 2024 government data?

• A. Assam
• B. Arunachal Pradesh
• C. Madhya Pradesh
• D. Karnataka

Correct Answer: C. Madhya Pradesh
Explanation: Madhya Pradesh reported the highest encroachment with 5,460.9 square kilometres of forest land affected.

6. What is the name of the recently launched women entrepreneurship scheme in Assam?

• A. Mahila Shakti Scheme
• B. Assam Udyamita Yojana
• C. Mukhya Mantri Mahila Udyamita Abhiyan
• D. Nari Samarthan Yojana

Correct Answer: C. Mukhya Mantri Mahila Udyamita Abhiyan
Explanation: Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma launched the ‘Mukhya Mantri Mahila Udyamita Abhiyan’ to support women entrepreneurs with seed capital.

7. Which regional rural bank became the first to launch an e-Bank Guarantee service?

• A. Kerala Gramin Bank
• B. Karnataka Vikas Gramin Bank
• C. Maharashtra Gramin Bank
• D. Andhra Pradesh Gramin Bank

Correct Answer: B. Karnataka Vikas Gramin Bank
Explanation: KVGB launched the e-Bank Guarantee service using NESL, becoming the first RRB in India to offer this service.

8. Which bank was recently authorized to disburse central government pensions?

• A. ICICI Bank
• B. IDFC FIRST Bank
• C. Axis Bank
• D. Yes Bank

Correct Answer: B. IDFC FIRST Bank
Explanation: IDFC FIRST Bank has been authorized by the Central Pension Accounting Office (CPAO) to disburse pensions to central government pensioners.

9. What is the objective of the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025?

• A. Abolishing all waqf boards
• B. Repealing Muslim personal laws
• C. Improving the management and governance of waqf properties
• D. Privatizing waqf assets

Correct Answer: C. Improving the management and governance of waqf properties
Explanation: The Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025 aims to improve management, registration, and the use of modern technology in waqf governance.

10. Who received the ‘Key to the City of Lisbon’ recently?

• A. Prime Minister Narendra Modi
• B. Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar
• C. President Droupadi Murmu
• D. External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar

Correct Answer: C. President Droupadi Murmu
Explanation: President Droupadi Murmu was honored with the Key to the City of Lisbon during her state visit to Portugal.