Maharashtra–Goa
Explanation: Conducted by the Indian Coast Guard.
10. Who won the 2025 Formula-1 World Championship?
A) Max Verstappen
B) Lewis Hamilton
C) Lando Norris
D) Charles Leclerc
Answer: C) Lando Norris
Explanation: Clinched the title after finishing 3rd in Abu Dhabi GP.
11. Telangana secured investment commitments worth how much at the Rising Global Summit 2025?
A) ₹3.2 lakh crore
B) ₹4.1 lakh crore
C) ₹5.75 lakh crore
D) ₹6.8 lakh crore
Answer: C) ₹5.75 lakh crore
Explanation: Major boost in AI, clean energy & smart infra sectors.
12. Which survey indicated a broad-based revival in rural demand?
A) CPI-NSS Survey
B) NABARD RECSS (8th Round)
C) RBI Consumer Confidence Survey
D) NITI Aayog Rural Progress Index
Answer: B) NABARD RECSS (8th Round)
Explanation: Showed rising incomes and improved rural sentiment.
13. Bank of Baroda (BoB) won “Best Bank in India” at which event?
A) Global Banking Summit
B) The Banker – Bank of the Year Awards 2025
C) Asia Finance Forum
D) IFC Banking Leaders Conference
Answer: B) The Banker – Bank of the Year Awards 2025
Explanation: Bagged the Asia-Pacific category award.
14. Australia became the first country to ban children under 16 from using which platforms?
A) Snapchat
B) TikTok, Instagram & YouTube
C) Facebook
D) Steam
Answer: B) TikTok, Instagram & YouTube
Explanation: Enforced world-first regulation for child online safety.
15. Which cricketer was featured in Bank of Baroda’s new global campaign as brand ambassador?
A) Virat Kohli
B) Sachin Tendulkar
C) Rohit Sharma
D) Shubman Gill
Answer: B) Sachin Tendulkar
Explanation: Promotes BoB’s global branding efforts.
16. Which institute launched the Samgnya Technologies Foundation—India’s National Quantum Communication Hub?
A) IISc Bengaluru
B) IIT Bombay
C) IIT Madras
D) ISRO
Answer: C) IIT Madras
Explanation: Supports India's growing quantum tech ecosystem.
17. TIME Magazine named which leader as “CEO of the Year 2025”?
A) Sundar Pichai
B) Satya Nadella
C) Neal Mohan
D) Jensen Huang
Answer: C) Neal Mohan
Explanation: Recognised for YouTube’s global innovation & leadership.
18. Jasprit Bumrah created history by becoming the first Indian bowler to achieve what milestone?
A) 500 Test wickets
B)
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