1. The Union Cabinet recently expressed deep grief over the loss of lives due to a terrorist car explosion near which iconic monument?

A) India Gate
B) Red Fort
C) Qutub Minar
D) Rashtrapati Bhavan

Answer: B) Red Fort
Explanation: The blast occurred near the Red Fort in Delhi, prompting cabinet response.

1. The Government of India recently granted GI tags to which traditional Lepcha musical instruments?

A. Chyabrung and Madal
B. Tungbuk and Pumtong Pulit
C. Pena and Dholak
D. Tingtang and Sikar

✔️ Answer: B. Tungbuk and Pumtong Pulit
Explanation: Both instruments belong to the indigenous Lepcha community, and received GI certification to protect cultural identity and craftsmanship.

1. Who reviewed the H1 FY 2025–26 performance of Public Sector Banks (PSBs)?

A) Nirmala Sitharaman
B) M. Nagaraju
C) Shaktikanta Das
D) T.V. Somanathan

Answer: B) M. Nagaraju
Explanation: DFS Secretary M. Nagaraju reviewed PSB performance in areas like asset quality, digital initiatives, and scheme implementation.

1. UIDAI partnered with which organisation to enhance adoption of the Mandatory Biometric Update (MBU) for children?

A) UNICEF
B) Behavioural Insights Limited (BIL)
C) NITI Aayog
D) World Bank

Answer: B) Behavioural Insights Limited (BIL)
Explanation: UIDAI partnered with BIL to promote MBU updates at ages 5 and 15 for accurate Aadhaar authentication.

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.