Q1. Chhattisgarh topping large states in APAAR ID generation is directly linked to the implementation of which policy initiative?
A. Digital India Mission
B. Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan
C. National Education Policy (NEP) 2020
D. National Digital Library Programme
✅ Correct Answer: C
📝 Explanation:
APAAR (Automated Permanent Academic Account Registry) is a NEP 2020 reform , aimed at creating a lifelong digital academic identity for students, enabling portability and integration of learning records.
Q2. The Military–Civil Fusion exercise ‘Sanjha Shakti’ conducted by the Indian Army primarily focuses on:
A. Joint counter-terrorism operations
B. Civil–military coordination during disasters and security crises
C. Intelligence-sharing among armed forces
D. Border infrastructure development
✅ Correct Answer: B
📝 Explanation:
‘Sanjha Shakti’ is India’s first Military–Civil Fusion (MCF) exercise , designed to improve coordination between civil administration and the armed forces during emergencies.
Q3. The All India Major Port Cultural Meet held at Paradip reflects India’s emphasis on:
A. Coastal security enhancement
B. Port-led industrialisation
C. Maritime cultural heritage and people-to-people diplomacy
D. Blue Economy financing
✅ Correct Answer: C
📝 Explanation:
The cultural meet highlights ports as soft-power platforms , promoting maritime heritage, cultural exchange, and national integration , beyond commercial shipping roles.
Q4. India’s fish production crossing 197 lakh tonnes is most closely associated with which broader policy vision?
A. Green Revolution
B. White Revolution
C. Blue Economy
D. Yellow Revolution
✅ Correct Answer: C
📝 Explanation:
Rapid fisheries growth strengthens India’s Blue Economy , contributing to nutrition security, coastal livelihoods, exports, and marine sustainability .
Q5. The ICAR–NDDB Memorandum of Understanding mainly aims to:
A. Promote dairy exports
B. Improve cattle insurance coverage
C. Integrate technology and research in dairy development
D. Privatise milk cooperatives
✅ Correct Answer: C
📝 Explanation:
The MoU focuses on research-led dairy innovation , technology integration, and extension services to enhance farmer incomes and productivity .
Q6. The Lunar Time Ephemeris (LTE440) developed by Chinese scientists is significant because it relates to:
A. Satellite navigation on Earth
B. Space debris tracking
C. Standardised time-keeping for lunar missions
D. Interplanetary communication systems
✅ Correct Answer: C
📝 Explanation:
Lunar time-keeping is emerging as a new governance requirement for future lunar exploration, coordination of missions, and international space norms.
Q7. India’s retail inflation easing to 1.33% in December 2025 is likely to have which immediate macro-economic implication?
A. Higher fiscal deficit
B. Reduced foreign exchange reserves
C. Greater monetary policy flexibility
D. Automatic tax rate reduction
✅ Correct Answer: C
📝 Explanation:
Low inflation provides policy space for RBI , potentially supporting growth, consumption, and credit expansion without inflationary pressure.
Q8. The successful flight test of the MPATGM by DRDO strengthens India’s capability in which domain?
A. Air defence systems
B. Naval strike missiles
C. Infantry-level anti-tank warfare
D. Ballistic missile defence
✅ Correct Answer: C
📝 Explanation:
MPATGM is a third-generation fire-and-forget missile , enhancing infantry autonomy and self-reliance in anti-armour combat.
Q9. The appointment of Justice Revati Mohite-Dere as Chief Justice of Meghalaya High Court is significant because:
A. She is the youngest Chief Justice
B. She led major constitutional benches
C. She became the first woman Chief Justice of the HC
D. She was elevated directly from the Bar
✅ Correct Answer: C
📝 Explanation:
Her appointment marks a historic milestone for gender representation in the higher judiciary , aligning with constitutional equality values.
Q10. India–Germany agreements covering migration, clean energy and security indicate a shift towards:
A. Trade-only partnerships
B. Issue-specific diplomatic engagement
C. Comprehensive strategic partnerships
D. Regional security alliances
✅ Correct Answer: C
📝 Explanation:
The agreements go beyond trade , reflecting long-term strategic cooperation across energy transition, skilled mobility, and security governance.
Q11. The surge in domestic Gold ETF holdings in India primarily indicates:
A. Decline in jewellery demand
B. Shift from physical gold to financial assets
C. Weak equity markets
D. Increased gold imports
✅ Correct Answer: B
📝 Explanation:
Rising Gold ETFs show financialisation of gold , improving transparency, liquidity, and reducing reliance on physical gold storage.
Q12. Gagan Narang’s appointment as Director of the National Olympic Academy reflects which reform trend?
A. Corporate sponsorship of sports
B. Athlete-led sports administration
C. Military involvement in sports
D. Private ownership of sports bodies
✅ Correct Answer: B
📝 Explanation:
Placing former athletes in leadership roles strengthens institutional governance, athlete welfare, and performance-driven reforms .