Question 1 of 25
Hints left: 3
Q1
To address carbon leakage, the EU has introduced a new measure under the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM). Which of the following is not one of the six CBAM sectors?
Q2
In which year did the UN officially declare July 20 as International Moon Day?
Q3
Which Pakistan-based terror group is The Resistance Front (TRF) linked to, as designated by the US State Department?
Q4
Recently, Atal Pension Yojana crossed 8 crore enrolments. What is the minimum age required to join the Atal Pension Yojana?
Q5
Recently, as part of Kala Utsav-2025 ‘Artists in Residence Programme’ of Rashtrapati Bhavan, artists of Sohrai, Pattachitra, and Patua art forms called on the President of India. Which of the following states is associated with the folk painting tradition of Patua art?
Q6
Where was the Akhil Bharatiya Shiksha Samagam (ABSS) 2025 held?
Q7
Recently, the US decided to withdraw from UNESCO, citing ideological disagreements and anti-Israel bias. What share of UNESCO’s total budget was contributed by the US?
Q8
Recently, the Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF) announced the Prime Minister Professorships to leverage the expertise of scientists in engineering, science, and technology. What is a key requirement under the newly launched Prime Minister Professorships?
Q9
Recently, Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla and the Axiom-4 crew returned safely to Earth via splashdown in the Pacific Ocean. What does “splashdown” mean in space missions?
Q10
India is among the most equal societies, citing a Gini Index value of 25.5. The Gini Index is used to measure:
Q11
Cargo ships in the Red Sea have come under attacks. The Red Sea connects to the Mediterranean Sea through which waterway?
Q12
Who received the Kalinga Ratna Award 2024 during President Droupadi Murmu’s visit to Odisha?
Q13
Recently, Majuli residents began planting Kanchan trees to combat riverbank erosion along the Brahmaputra River. What is Majuli known for?
Q14
Recently, Tata Consultancy Services introduced a new policy limiting bench time to 35 business days per year, raising concerns about job continuity among employees. Which sector does this policy impact?
Q15
What is the primary objective of the TALASH initiative launched for Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRSs) students?
Q16
Recently, Jharkhand became the first state in India to launch a mining tourism project. Which organization has partnered with the state government for this initiative?
Q17
IN-SPACe granted a five-year authorisation to Starlink to offer satellite communication services in India. What is Starlink?
Q18
Which country recently introduced a nomination-based golden visa programme offering lifetime residency to Indian and Bangladeshi nationals?
Q19
Recently, the Centre fixed prices of 71 key drug formulations through the National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA). Under which Ministry does the NPPA function?
Q20
Recently, Perplexity launched an AI-first web browser called Comet. What is the key feature that sets Comet apart from traditional browsers?
Q21
What was the theme of this year’s World Youth Skills Day?
Q22
Recently, the Union Minister announced the extension of the Mission Organic Value Chain Development for North Eastern Region by one year for Assam. What is the main objective of this mission?
Q23
Recently, CSC e-Governance Services India Limited celebrated 10 years of Digital India and announced free AI training for 10 lakh individuals. What is the vision of the CSC initiative?
Q24
Recently, the Centre decided to constitute a high-level technical committee to address inter-state water issues between Telangana and Andhra Pradesh concerning the Polavaram–Banakacherla Link Project (PBLP). Which river does the Polavaram Project primarily involve?
Q25
Recently, the Prime Minister in the monthly radio programme praised the traditional craftsmanship of Paithani sarees. The Paithani sari originated in which state?