1. Which state unveiled a new agriculture department logo and slogan after 38 years?
A) Gujarat
B) Maharashtra
C) Karnataka
D) Telangana
Answer: B) Maharashtra
Explanation: Maharashtra Agriculture Department updated its identity to reflect a renewed commitment to sustainable farming.
2. Which state became the first in India to fully implement the amended Bharat Net Scheme?
A) Kerala
B) Haryana
C) Punjab
D) Rajasthan
Answer: C) Punjab
Explanation: Punjab achieved complete implementation of the scheme, ensuring widespread digital connectivity.
3. India’s first indigenously developed Quantum Diamond Microscope (QDM) was launched by which institution?
A) IISc Bengaluru
B) IIT Delhi
C) IIT Bombay
D) DRDO
Answer: C) IIT Bombay
Explanation: The QDM was developed by the P-Quest Group at IIT Bombay and launched during ESTIC 2025.
4. As part of Project Cheetah, how many cheetahs will India receive from Botswana?
A) 4
B) 6
C) 8
D) 10
Answer: C) 8
Explanation: India will receive 8 cheetahs from Botswana as part of species reintroduction efforts.
5. India’s UPI has been integrated with which country’s Fawri+ platform for real-time cross-border remittances?
A) UAE
B) Bahrain
C) Qatar
D) Oman
Answer: B) Bahrain
Explanation: The India–Bahrain linkage enables real-time remittance using UPI and Fawri+.
6. Playback singer Palak Muchhal was honoured by which organisations for her humanitarian work?
A) Grammy & Limca
B) Nobel Committee & Guinness
C) Guinness World Records & Limca Book of Records
D) UNESCO & WHO
Answer: C) Guinness World Records & Limca Book of Records
Explanation: Her extensive charity efforts earned her both recognitions in 2025.
7. Nominations for the Padma Awards 2026 prominently feature contributors from which area?
A) Literature only
B) Defence sector
C) Sports and sports medicine
D) Film industry
Answer: C) Sports and sports medicine
Explanation: Sportspersons, administrators, and medical experts linked to sports have been nominated.
8. Sahitya Akademi Bal Sahitya Puraskar 2025 recognises excellence in which category?
A) Folk arts
B) Children’s literature
C) Environmental writing
D) Historical research
Answer: B) Children’s literature
Explanation: The award honours outstanding works in 24 Indian languages.
9. The Credit Guarantee Scheme for Exporters (CGSE) provides what level of credit guarantee?
A) 50%
B) 75%
C) 90%
D) 100%
Answer: D) 100%
Explanation: The scheme offers complete credit guarantee coverage through NCGTC.
10. The Startup Common Application Journey was launched on which portal?
A) Startup India Portal
B) MCA21 Portal
C) Jan Samarth Portal
D) Digital India Portal
Answer: C) Jan Samarth Portal
Explanation: DFS introduced the new feature to streamline startup approvals.
11. The RBI recently recognised which organisation as the SRO for Payment System Operators?
A) NPCI
B) BCAS
C) Self-Regulated PSO Association (SRPA)
D) FIU
Answer: C) Self-Regulated PSO Association (SRPA)
Explanation: SRPA will oversee regulatory and operational standards for PSOs.
12. Retail inflation in India fell to what historic low in October 2025?
A) 1.2%
B) 0.75%
C) 0.50%
D) 0.25%
Answer: D) 0.25%
Explanation: Inflation sharply declined from 1.54% in September to 0.25% in October.
13. The Climate Investment Funds (CIF) launched a new program to support which countries?
A) Oil-rich nations
B) Small island nations only
C) Low-income nations
D) G20 nations
Answer: C) Low-income nations
Explanation: The program aims to enhance climate resilience in poorer countries.
14. Which country will host the UN COP32 Climate Summit in 2027?
A) Nigeria
B) Ethiopia
C) Egypt
D) Kenya
Answer: B) Ethiopia
Explanation: Ethiopia won the bid over Nigeria to host COP32.
15. Oman was elected to which UNESCO council for the 2025–2029 term?
A) World Heritage Committee
B) Education Council
C) Man and the Biosphere (MAB) Council
D) Cultural Diversity Council
Answer: C) Man and the Biosphere (MAB) Council
Explanation: Oman secured membership at the 43rd UNESCO General Conference.
16. President Droupadi Murmu attended the 50th Independence Anniversary of which country?
A) Kenya
B) Angola
C) Ghana
D) Mozambique
Answer: B) Angola
Explanation: She participated in celebrations in Luanda at the invitation of its President.
17. The Bharat–Sri Lanka Sanskrit Mahotsav 2025 was held in which city?
A) New Delhi
B) Kandy
C) Jaffna
D) Colombo
Answer: D) Colombo
Explanation: The festival was inaugurated at the University of Colombo.
18. Which country won both ICC Player of the Month Awards for October 2025?
A) Australia
B) India
C) England
D) South Africa
Answer: D) South Africa
Explanation: South African players secured both men's and women's awards.
19. World Diabetes Day is observed on which date every year?
A) 12 November
B) 13 November
C) 14 November
D) 15 November
Answer: C) 14 November