Q1. Which Indian startup developed India’s first indigenously built MRI scanner in 2025?
A. Bharat Electronics
B. Tata Medical Systems
C. VoxelGrids
D. Trivitron Healthcare
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Answer: C. VoxelGrids
π Explanation: VoxelGrids, a Zoho-backed med-tech startup , developed India’s first indigenous MRI scanner, advancing Make in India in healthcare technology.
Q2. ‘Param Rudra’, inaugurated in December 2025, is associated with which institution?
A. IIT Delhi
B. IIT Bombay
C. IIT Patna
D. NIT Patna
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Answer: C. IIT Patna
π Explanation: IIT Patna inaugurated Bihar’s first supercomputer ‘Param Rudra’ under the National Supercomputing Mission .
Q3. Which organisation notified India’s first standard for agarbattis (incense sticks) ?
A. FSSAI
B. Bureau of Indian Standards
C. Ministry of MSME
D. Consumer Affairs Department
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Answer: B. Bureau of Indian Standards
π Explanation: BIS notified the first national standard for agarbattis to ensure consumer safety, quality, and uniformity .
Q4. IS 19445:2025, notified in December 2025, is related to:
A. Fire safety equipment
B. Cybersecurity systems
C. Bomb disposal systems
D. Airport security scanners
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Answer: C. Bomb disposal systems
π Explanation: IS 19445:2025 is India’s first dedicated standard for bomb disposal systems , strengthening internal security preparedness.
Q5. Who created a world record Santa Claus sand sculpture in December 2025?
A. Raghunath Mohapatra
B. Sudarsan Pattnaik
C. Anil Sutar
D. Arun Yogiraj
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Answer: B. Sudarsan Pattnaik
π Explanation: Renowned sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik created the sculpture at Niladri Beach, Puri (Odisha) .
Q6. The Constitution of India was released in which language by President Droupadi Murmu in December 2025?
A. Mundari
B. Ho
C. Santhali
D. Bodo
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Answer: C. Santhali
π Explanation: The release of the Constitution in Santhali language promotes linguistic inclusion and tribal representation .
Q7. India plans to introduce its first comprehensive National Anti-Terror Policy mainly to:
A. Regulate cybercrime
B. Strengthen internal security architecture
C. Control arms exports
D. Reform police recruitment
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Answer: B. Strengthen internal security architecture
π Explanation: The policy aims to provide a coordinated national framework against terrorism and extremism.
Q8. The complete ban on new mining leases across the Aravalli Range was imposed by:
A. NITI Aayog
B. Ministry of Mines
C. MoEFCC
D. Geological Survey of India
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Answer: C. MoEFCC
π Explanation: The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) imposed the ban to protect the fragile Aravalli ecosystem.
Q9. From which date will India assume the Chairpersonship of the Kimberley Process (KP) ?
A. 1 July 2025
B. 1 January 2026
C. 26 January 2026
D. 1 April 2026
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Answer: B. 1 January 2026
π Explanation: India will take over KP chairmanship from 1 January 2026 , reinforcing its role in global diamond trade governance.
Q10. Who was approved by the UN General Assembly as the next Head of UNHCR ?
A. António Guterres
B. Filippo Grandi
C. Barham Salih
D. Zeid Ra’ad Al Hussein
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Answer: C. Barham Salih
π Explanation: Barham Salih was approved by UNGA as the next head of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) .
Q11. Rashtra Prerna Sthal in Lucknow is dedicated to the legacy of:
A. Lal Bahadur Shastri
B. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
C. Atal Bihari Vajpayee
D. Deendayal Upadhyaya
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Answer: C. Atal Bihari Vajpayee
π Explanation: PM Modi inaugurated Rashtra Prerna Sthal to mark Atal Bihari Vajpayee’s 101st birth anniversary .
Q12. P. V. Sindhu was elected Chair of which body for the 2026–2029 term?
A. BWF Executive Council
B. IOC Athletes’ Commission
C. BWF Athletes’ Commission
D. Badminton Asia Council
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Answer: C. BWF Athletes’ Commission
π Explanation: PV Sindhu’s election strengthens athlete representation in global badminton governance .
Q13. Which company received RBI approval to operate as a Non-Banking Financial Company (NBFC) ?
A. PayNearby
B. Aryaman Finance (India) Ltd
C. Belrise Industries
D. Grihum Housing Finance
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Answer: B. Aryaman Finance (India) Ltd
π Explanation: RBI granted a Certificate of Registration (CoR) to Aryaman Finance to commence NBFC operations.
Q14. IFC’s βΉ300 crore investment in India is related to:
A. Green bonds
B. Infrastructure REITs
C. Residential Mortgage-Backed Securities (RMBS)
D. MSME equity funding
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Answer: C. Residential Mortgage-Backed Securities (RMBS)
π Explanation: IFC will invest in RMBS issued by Grihum Housing Finance , supporting affordable housing.
Q15. RPREX-25, conducted off the Mumbai coast, is related to:
A. Coastal missile testing
B. Anti-submarine warfare
C. Oil spill response preparedness
D. Naval air defence drills
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Answer: C. Oil spill response preparedness
π Explanation: RPREX-25 was conducted by the Indian Coast Guard to test preparedness against marine pollution incidents.