Q1. The National SC–ST Hub Scheme is implemented to achieve which of the following objectives?
A. Promote foreign investment in MSMEs
B. Encourage entrepreneurship among SC/ST communities
C. Provide direct income support to SC/ST households
D. Skill training for migrant workers
✅ Answer: B
📝 Explanation:
The National SC–ST Hub Scheme aims to promote entrepreneurship, capacity building, and MSME participation among Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes , ensuring inclusive economic growth .
Q2. The Smooth-coated Otter, recently protected under a conservation initiative in Tamil Nadu, is classified as which of the following by IUCN?
A. Endangered
B. Critically Endangered
C. Vulnerable
D. Near Threatened
✅ Answer: C
📝 Explanation:
The Smooth-coated Otter is listed as Vulnerable by the IUCN and is found in freshwater ecosystems , including the Cauvery river delta .
Q3. The Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Bill, 2025 primarily relates to:
A. Urban housing reforms
B. Rural employment and livelihoods
C. Industrial labour reforms
D. Agricultural pricing policy
✅ Answer: B
📝 Explanation:
The Bill focuses on rural employment generation and livelihood security , marking a new phase in India’s rural employment framework after receiving Presidential assent .
Q4. The National Maritime Heritage Complex (NMHC), supported through an India–Netherlands MoU, is being developed at:
A. Kochi
B. Dwarka
C. Lothal
D. Surat
✅ Answer: C
📝 Explanation:
Lothal (Gujarat) , a Harappan port city, is the site of the National Maritime Heritage Complex , showcasing India’s ancient seafaring legacy .
Q5. National Consumer Rights Day is observed annually in India on:
A. 15 March
B. 24 December
C. 20 October
D. 26 January
✅ Answer: B
📝 Explanation:
24 December marks National Consumer Rights Day , commemorating the enactment of the Consumer Protection Act, 1986 .
Q6. The 11th Conference of State Parties (COSP-11) relates to which international convention?
A. UNFCCC
B. CBD
C. UNCAC
D. UNCCD
✅ Answer: C
📝 Explanation:
COSP-11 is linked to the United Nations Convention against Corruption (UNCAC) and was held in Doha, Qatar .
Q7. The first-ever QUAD Field Training Exercise (FTX) was conducted at:
A. Diego Garcia
B. Okinawa
C. Guam
D. Darwin
✅ Answer: C
📝 Explanation:
The QUAD FTX was held at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam , alongside Operation Christmas Drop , involving India, USA, Japan, and Australia .
Q8. INSV Kaundinya, recently highlighted in news, is best described as:
A. Nuclear-powered submarine
B. Aircraft carrier
C. Stitched sailing vessel
D. Offshore patrol vessel
✅ Answer: C
📝 Explanation:
INSV Kaundinya is India’s first stitched sailing vessel , reviving ancient Indian shipbuilding techniques .
Q9. ‘Anjadip’, delivered to the Indian Navy, belongs to which category?
A. Missile Corvette
B. Shallow Water ASW Craft
C. Amphibious Assault Ship
D. Mine Countermeasure Vessel
✅ Answer: B
📝 Explanation:
‘ Anjadip ’ is the 3rd Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW-SWC) delivered to the Indian Navy .
Q10. The drogue parachute qualification tests conducted by ISRO are associated with which mission?
A. Chandrayaan-4
B. Aditya-L1
C. Gaganyaan
D. NISAR
✅ Answer: C
📝 Explanation:
The drogue parachute tests are a critical safety component for Gaganyaan , India’s human spaceflight mission .
Q11. ‘Pay Later with BharatPe’ is best described as:
A. BNPL for e-commerce
B. Instant Credit on UPI
C. Digital Wallet
D. Merchant overdraft facility
✅ Answer: B
📝 Explanation:
Launched with YES Bank , ‘ Pay Later with BharatPe ’ provides instant credit on UPI , powered by NPCI .
Q12. Which organisation launched the ‘SHAKTI Scholars: NCW Young Research Fellowship’?
A. Ministry of Women & Child Development
B. NITI Aayog
C. National Commission for Women
D. UGC
✅ Answer: C
📝 Explanation:
The National Commission for Women (NCW) launched the SHAKTI Scholars Fellowship to promote policy-oriented research on women’s issues .