Q1. Which Regional Passport Office became the first in India to introduce Braille and sign language services?
A. Delhi
B. Mumbai
C. Bhopal
D. Chennai
Answer: C. Bhopal
Explanation: The Regional Passport Office Bhopal introduced inclusive services for differently-abled applicants.
Q2. Which state declared cancer as a notifiable disease?
A. Kerala
B. Maharashtra
C. Telangana
D. Tamil Nadu
Answer: C. Telangana
Explanation: The move helps in better surveillance and policy planning for non-communicable diseases.
Q3. India withdrew its bid to host which global event?
A. G20 Summit
B. COP33 Climate Summit
C. BRICS Summit
D. WTO Ministerial
Answer: B. COP33 Climate Summit
Explanation: India recalibrated its global commitments and strategic priorities.
Q4. Hermes’ Dialogue 6.0 was hosted by:
A. IIM Ahmedabad
B. IIT Delhi
C. BIMTECH
D. JNU
Answer: C. BIMTECH
Explanation: Birla Institute of Management Technology organized the event focusing on global energy and policy issues.
Q5. Dredging Corporation of India signed an MoU with which company?
A. Mazagon Dock
B. Colombo Dockyard PLC
C. Cochin Shipyard
D. HAL
Answer: B. Colombo Dockyard PLC
Explanation: The partnership focuses on shipbuilding and maritime services.
Q6. SEBI’s one-time relief package is related to:
A. Banking sector
B. IPO timelines and MPS norms
C. Insurance policies
D. Taxation
Answer: B. IPO timelines and MPS norms
Explanation: Securities and Exchange Board of India aims to ease compliance burdens.
Q7. IRDAI’s sub-committee will review:
A. Motor insurance
B. Life insurance
C. Private health insurance
D. Crop insurance
Answer: C. Private health insurance
Explanation: Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India set up the committee.
Q8. World Bank revised India’s FY27 GDP growth forecast to:
A. 6.0%
B. 6.2%
C. 6.6%
D. 7.0%
Answer: C. 6.6%
Explanation: World Bank cited strong domestic demand.
Q9. Punjab National Bank partnered with which platform?
A. UPI
B. GeM
C. GSTN
D. NPCI
Answer: B. GeM
Explanation: Government e Marketplace helps sellers access credit.
Q10. DBS Aspire Banking targets which segment?
A. Rural population
B. MSMEs
C. Emerging affluent class
D. Senior citizens
Answer: C. Emerging affluent class
Explanation: DBS Bank India launched it for high-income customers.
Q11. Saraswat Co-operative Bank crossed which milestone?
A. ₹50,000 crore
B. ₹75,000 crore
C. ₹1 lakh crore
D. ₹2 lakh crore
Answer: C. ₹1 lakh crore
Explanation: It became India’s largest urban co-operative bank.
Q12. KreditBee became a unicorn with valuation of:
A. $1 billion
B. $1.2 billion
C. $1.5 billion
D. $2 billion
Answer: C. $1.5 billion
Explanation: KreditBee achieved this after Series E funding.
Q13. Promise4Wealth is launched by:
A. LIC
B. SBI Life
C. Canara HSBC Life Insurance
D. HDFC Life
Answer: C. Canara HSBC Life Insurance
Explanation: It is a ULIP offering both insurance and investment benefits.
Q14. To Lam is the President of:
A. Laos
B. Cambodia
C. Vietnam
D. Thailand
Answer: C. Vietnam
Explanation: To Lam was re-elected.
Q15. Menaka Guruswamy is known for:
A. First woman CJI
B. First queer MP in India
C. First Dalit MP
D. First woman Finance Minister
Answer: B. First queer MP in India
Explanation: Menaka Guruswamy made history after taking oath in Rajya Sabha.
Q16. Cyclone-IV exercise is conducted between India and:
A. USA
B. Russia
C. Egypt
D. France
Answer: C. Egypt
Explanation: It is a joint special forces exercise.
Q17. Mohsina Kidwai was associated with which party?
A. BJP
B. INC
C. CPI
D. BSP
Answer: B. INC
Explanation: Mohsina Kidwai was a veteran Congress leader.
Q18. International Romani Day is observed on:
A. 5 April
B. 6 April
C. 8 April
D. 10 April
Answer: C. 8 April
Explanation: It celebrates Roma culture and rights globally.
Q19. World Homeopathy Day is observed on:
A. 7 April
B. 8 April
C. 9 April
D. 10 April
Answer: D. 10 April
Explanation: It marks the birth anniversary of Samuel Hahnemann.
Q20. National Siblings Day is observed on:
A. 8 April
B. 9 April
C. 10 April
D. 11 April
Answer: C. 10 April
Explanation: It highlights the importance of sibling relationships.