Q1. India achieved its highest-ever trademark registrations in a single financial year during which period?
A. FY 2023–24
B. FY 2024–25
C. FY 2025–26
D. FY 2022–23
✅ Answer: B
📝 Explanation:
India recorded its highest-ever trademark registrations during FY 2024–25 , reflecting growing innovation, IP awareness, and business formalisation.
Q2. India became the world’s 4th-largest economy after surpassing which country?
A. Germany
B. United Kingdom
C. Japan
D. France
✅ Answer: C
📝 Explanation:
With a GDP of USD 4.18 trillion , India surpassed Japan to become the 4th-largest economy , and is projected to overtake Germany by 2030 .
Q3. The RBI releases the “Report on Trend and Progress of Banking in India” under which legal provision?
A. Section 21 of RBI Act, 1934
B. Section 36(2) of Banking Regulation Act, 1949
C. Section 45 of RBI Act, 1934
D. Section 10 of Banking Regulation Act, 1949
✅ Answer: B
📝 Explanation:
The report is released under Section 36(2) of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 , analysing banking sector performance annually.
Q4. Parvati–Arga Bird Sanctuary, recently declared an Eco-Sensitive Zone, is located in which state?
A. Madhya Pradesh
B. Rajasthan
C. Uttar Pradesh
D. Uttarakhand
✅ Answer: C
📝 Explanation:
The Parvati–Arga Bird Sanctuary is located in Uttar Pradesh and has been declared an Eco-Sensitive Zone (ESZ) for biodiversity protection.
Q5. The Dulhasti Stage-II Hydroelectric Project is situated on which river?
A. Ravi
B. Jhelum
C. Chenab
D. Beas
✅ Answer: C
📝 Explanation:
The Dulhasti Stage-II project is on the Chenab River in Kishtwar district, Jammu & Kashmir .
Q6. Which Indian state has initiated industrial hemp cultivation as a policy shift toward bio-economy and sustainability?
A. Uttarakhand
B. Himachal Pradesh
C. Arunachal Pradesh
D. Jammu & Kashmir
✅ Answer: B
📝 Explanation:
Himachal Pradesh initiated industrial hemp cultivation to promote rural livelihoods, sustainability, and bio-economy development.
Q7. The Scheme to Promote Manufacturing of Sintered Rare Earth Permanent Magnets (REPM) aims to strengthen self-reliance in:
A. Semiconductor manufacturing
B. Defence electronics
C. Critical minerals & advanced manufacturing
D. Green hydrogen production
✅ Answer: C
Month: Current Affairs - January 02, 2026
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