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1) Recently, Tata Capital’s ₹15,511 crore Initial Public Offering (IPO), the largest-ever by any NBFC and within the Tata Group, is being launched in compliance with which regulatory requirement?
(a) SEBI’s Market Capitalization Norms
(b) RBI’s Listing Mandate for Upper-Layer NBFCs
(c) Companies Act, 2013 – Section 42
(d) Ministry of Finance’s NBFC Listing Directive, 2024
(e) NITI Aayog’s Financial Sector Reform Policy
2) According to RBI data, India’s external debt stood at USD 747.2 billion at end-June 2025. Which of the following statements about it is correct?
(a) The external debt-to-GDP ratio increased to 19.3% from 18.9% at end-March 2025.
(b) The valuation change led to a gain of USD 5.1 billion due to appreciation of the US dollar.
(c) Long-term debt rose to USD 611.7 billion, marking an increase of USD 10.3 billion over the previous quarter.
(d) The largest currency component was the Indian rupee at 53.8%.
(e) Total external debt declined by USD 11.2 billion from end-March 2025.
3) As per Asian Development Bank (ADB) latest forecast, which South Asian country is projected to grow faster than India in 2025?
(a) Nepal
(b) Bangladesh
(c) Sri Lanka
(d) Bhutan
(e) Maldives
4) As of September 19, 2025, Foreign Portfolio Investor (FPI) holdings in Indian Government Securities (G-Secs) stood at _________
(a) 4.6% of outstanding G-Secs
(b) 5.8% of outstanding G-Secs
(c) 6.7% of outstanding G-Secs
(d) 7.1% of outstanding G-Secs
(e) 8.0% of outstanding G-Secs
5) The AU KOSMO Credit Card launched by AU Small Finance Bank in collaboration with Kiwi, a Credit on UPI platform, is primarily built on which network?
(a) Visa
(b) Mastercard
(c) Discover
(d) American Express
(e) RuPay
6) Recent in news, the National Stock Exchange (NSE) has crossed 120 million active investors as of September 23, 2025, marking a major milestone in India’s capital market growth. Which state had the highest number of unique registered investors with NSE as of August 31, 2025?
(a) Maharashtra
(b) Uttar Pradesh
(c) Gujarat
(d) Karnataka
(e) Tamil Nadu
7) In Oct’25, HSBC recently demonstrated the world’s first empirical evidence of quantum computers being used for _________
(a) Retail banking optimization
(b) Algorithmic bond trading
(c) Credit card fraud detection
(d) Cryptocurrency mining
(e) Loan portfolio management
8) The New Development Bank (NDB) backed by BRICS countries plans to issue its first rupee-denominated bond in the domestic market by ___________
(a) December 2025
(b) March 2026
(c) June 2026
(d) September 2026
(e) January 2027
9) The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) approved Indian Railways projects worth how much?
(a) Rs. 18,500 crore
(b) Rs. 20,000 crore
(c) Rs. 24,634 crore
(d) Rs. 28,750 crore
(e) Rs. 30,000 crore
10) What is the theme of the 68th Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference (CPC) attended by India, held in Bridgetown, Barbados?
(a) Democracy and Digital Transformation
(b) Inclusive Growth and Multilateralism
(c) Sustainable Development and Governance
(d) The Commonwealth – A Global Partner
(e) Citizen Engagement and Legislative Transparency
11) As per the news, Telangana’s Bathukamma Festival achieved two Guinness World Records for the largest floral arrangement and the most synchronized female dance participants. The Bathukamma festival is primarily dedicated to ____________
(a) Goddess Gauri
(b) Goddess Lakshmi
(c) Goddess Saraswati
(d) Goddess Durga
(e) Goddess Parvati
12) According to the news, International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) officially recognized India’s first Dugong Conservation Reserve is located in _____________
(a) Gulf of Mannar, Tamil Nadu
(b) Palk Bay, Tamil Nadu
(c) Gulf of Kutch, Gujarat
(d) Andaman Islands
(e) Lakshadweep
13) The Q4 FY 2024–25 edition of Trade Watch Quarterly gives a special focus on which sector?
(a) Textile and Apparel
(b) Leather and Footwear
(c) Pharmaceuticals
(d) Information Technology
(e) Automobile
14) The first Coral Larvae Cryobank in Southeast Asia was launched by which country?
(a) Indonesia
(b) Malaysia
(c) Philippines
(d) Thailand
(e) Taiwan
15) Which of the following statements about India’s livestock sector is correct?
(a) India ranks 1st in global milk production, contributing nearly 25% of world output.
(b) Dairy contributes less than 2% to India’s national economy.
(c) India has less than 100 million bovines.
(d) Milk production in India declined between 2014–2024.
(e) India’s livestock sector CAGR is below 5%.
16) Who are the newly appointed Co-CEOs of JPMorgan Chase for its EMEA operations (Europe, Middle East, Africa)?
(a) Conor Hillery and Matthieu Wiltz
(b) Filippo Gori and Conor Hillery
(c) Matthieu Wiltz and Filippo Gori
(d) Jamie Dimon and Conor Hillery
(e) Jamie Dimon and Matthieu Wiltz
17) Who has been named the International Event Ambassador for the Vedanta Delhi Half Marathon 2025?
(a) Usain Bolt
(b) Jesse Owens
(c) Michael Johnson
(d) Carl Lewis
(e) Hicham El Guerrouj
18) Who has been recommended by the Financial Services Institutions Bureau (FSIB) as the next Managing Director of Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC)?
(a) Ramakrishnan Chander
(b) M. R. Kumar
(c) S. K. Roy
(d) Aditya Puri
(e) Usha Sangwan
19) How many scientific instruments will National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)– Interstellar Mapping and Acceleration Probe (IMAP) mission use to study space activity?
(a) 5
(b) 8
(c) 15
(d) 12
(e) 10
20) Which Indian government initiative signed a Statement of Intent (SoI) with the Indo-French Chamber of Commerce and Industry (IFCCI)?
(a) Startup India
(b) Atal Innovation Mission (AIM), NITI Aayog
(c) Make in India
(d) Skill India
(e) Digital India
21) The Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation (DDWS) signed anMoA with which institute to develop a GIS-integrated platform for Jal Jeevan Mission and SBM(G)?
(a) Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi
(b) Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)
(c) Bhaskaracharya National Institute for Space Applications and Geo-informatics (BISAG-N)
(d) Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR)
(e) National Institute of Technology (NIT) Trichy
22) What is the title of Harinder Baweja’s memoir, released on October 1, 2025?
(a) Through the Eye of the Storm
(b) They Will Shoot You, Madam: My Life Through Conflict
(c) Reporting from the Frontlines
(d) A Journalist’s Journey
(e) In the Line of Fire
23) After how many years did the BWF World Junior Championships return to India in 2025?
(a) 10 years
(b) 12 years
(c) 15 years
(d) 17 years
(e) 20 years
24) Recently, Indian weightlifter Mirabai Chanu won a silver medal in which category at the 2025 World Weightlifting Championships held in Førde, Norway?
(a) Women’s 48 kg
(b) Women’s 49 kg
(c) Women’s 50 kg
(d) Women’s 53 kg
(e) Women’s 55 kg
25) When is Indian Air Force Day celebrated every year?
(a) 6th October
(b) 7th October
(c) 8th October
(d) 9th October
(e) 10th October
26) At the 2025 World Weightlifting Championships, which weightlifter set world records in snatch, clean & jerk, and total lift in the women’s 48 kg category?
(a) Mirabai Chanu (India)
(b) Ri Song-gum (North Korea)
(c) Hidilyn Diaz (Philippines)
(d) Liao Qiuyun (China)
(e) Kuo Hsing-chun (Taiwan)
27) In the 2025 BWF World Junior Championships, which team did India face in its opening match in Group H?
(a) United Arab Emirates (UAE)
(b) Sri Lanka
(c) Malaysia
(d) Nepal
(e) Thailand
28) Which bank is the Associate Sponsor of the Vedanta Delhi Half Marathon 2025?
(a) HDFC Bank
(b) ICICI Bank
(c) State Bank of India
(d) Axis Bank
(e) IDFC FIRST Bank
29) Which rare mushroom species, native to New Zealand, was recently spotted in Kagaznagar forest division, Telangana?
(a) Morel Mushroom
(b) Shiitake Mushroom
(c) Blue Pinkgill (Entolomahochstetteri)
(d) Fly Agaric
(e) Lion’s Mane
30) The newly discovered marine species Apterichtuskanniyakumari belongs to which group?
(a) Octopus
(b) Coral
(c) Starfish
(d) Sea cucumber
(e) Finless snake eels
Answers :
1) Answer: B
Short Explanation:
Tata Capital is launching a Rs 15,511 crore initial public offering (IPO), the largest-ever IPO by the Tata Group and any NBFC, opening on October 6, 2025.
Tata Capital was designated as an upper-layer NBFC in September 2022, and the IPO is being conducted per RBI’s listing mandate requiring upper-layer NBFCs to list within three years of classification.
Detailed Explanation:
Tata Capital is launching a Rs 15,511 crore initial public offering (IPO), the largest-ever IPO by the Tata Group and any NBFC, opening on October 6, 2025.
The IPO values Tata Capital at Rs 1,31,591 – 1,38,383 crore, with a price band of Rs 310-326 per share.
MUFG Intime India Pvt Ltd is appointed as the IPO registrar, while ICICI Bank and HDFC Bank are the sponsor banks.
This is the Tata Group’s second public listing in recent years, after Tata Technologies in November 2023.
Tata Capital was designated as an upper-layer NBFC in September 2022, and the IPO is being conducted per RBI’s listing mandate requiring upper-layer NBFCs to list within three years of classification.
2) Answer: C
As per Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data, India’s external debt stood at USD 747.2 billion at the end of June 2025, up by USD 11.2 billion from end-March 2025.
External debt to GDP ratio slightly moderated to 18.9% at end-June 2025 from 19.1% at end-March 2025.
The rise in debt includes a valuation loss of USD 5.1 billion due to depreciation of the US dollar against the Indian rupee, yen, euro, and SDR.
Long-term debt increased to USD 611.7 billion, up by USD 10.3 billion over the previous quarter.
US dollar-denominated debt was the largest component at 53.8%, followed by Indian rupee (30.6%), yen (6.6%), SDR (4.6%), and euro (3.5%).
3) Answer: D
Short Explanation:
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has projected India’s GDP growth at 6.5% for FY26 and FY27, remaining unchanged from the July FY26 forecast but slightly lower than the 6.7% estimate for FY27 made earlier.
For the South Asia region, ADB forecasted 5.9% growth in 2025, with India among the fastest-growing economies, second only to Bhutan.
Detailed Explanation:
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has projected India’s GDP growth at 6.5% for FY26 and FY27, remaining unchanged from the July FY26 forecast but slightly lower than the 6.7% estimate for FY27 made earlier.
ADB noted India’s strong 7.8% growth in Q1 FY26, but cautioned that high US tariffs could slow growth in the second half of FY26 and FY27.
For the South Asia region, ADB forecasted 5.9% growth in 2025, with India among the fastest-growing economies, second only to Bhutan.
4) Answer: C
Short Explanation:
Foreign Portfolio Investor (FPI) holdings in Indian Government Securities (G-Secs) fell to 6.7% of outstanding G-Secs as of September 19, 2025, down from 7.1% in March 2025.
Detailed Explanation:
Foreign Portfolio Investor (FPI) holdings in Indian Government Securities (G-Secs) fell to 6.7% of outstanding G-Secs as of September 19, 2025, down from 7.1% in March 2025.
The decline was attributed to narrowing India–US 10-year yield spread, rupee depreciation pressure, and global market caution amid geopolitical tensions and higher US import tariffs.
Despite the decline, current FPI holdings remain higher than the June 2024 level (4.6%), recorded when India’s bonds were included in the JPMorgan GBI-EM index.
As of September 19, 2025, the aggregate value of FPI holdings in G-Secs stood at ₹3,02,577 crore.
5) Answer: E
Short Explanation:
AU Small Finance Bank (AU SFB) has launched the AU KOSMO Credit Card in collaboration with Kiwi, a Credit on UPI platform, to promote digital-first credit access.
The AU KOSMO Credit Card is built on the RuPay network and enables credit payments via UPI at both online and offline merchants, enhancing cashless transactions.
Detailed Explanation:
AU Small Finance Bank (AU SFB) has launched the AU KOSMO Credit Card in collaboration with Kiwi, a Credit on UPI platform, to promote digital-first credit access.
The AU KOSMO Credit Card is built on the RuPay network and enables credit payments via UPI at both online and offline merchants, enhancing cashless transactions.
The card specifically targets first-time credit users, including young professionals and tech-savvy consumers, and supports fully digital onboarding.
It offers benefits such as rewards on UPI payments, 1% fuel surcharge waiver, and the ability to pay using any UPI-enabled QR code without needing a physical card.
6) Answer: A
Short Explanation:
The National Stock Exchange (NSE) has crossed 120 million active investors as of September 23, 2025, marking a major milestone in India’s capital market growth.
As of August 31, 2025, three states recorded over one crore unique registered investors — Maharashtra (1.9 crore), Uttar Pradesh (1.4 crore), and Gujarat (1.03 crore).
Maharashtra leads the nation in investor participation, followed by Uttar Pradesh and Gujarat, highlighting regional diversification in market access.
Detailed Explanation:
The National Stock Exchange (NSE) has crossed 120 million active investors as of September 23, 2025, marking a major milestone in India’s capital market growth.
The latest 10 million investors were added in just eight months, reflecting the rapid expansion of retail participation in equity markets.
The NSE had earlier crossed the 110 million investor mark in January 2025, showing consistent growth.
The total number of investor accounts registered with NSE stood at 235 million as of September 23, 2025.
As of August 31, 2025, three states recorded over one crore unique registered investors — Maharashtra (1.9 crore), Uttar Pradesh (1.4 crore), and Gujarat (1.03 crore).
Maharashtra leads the nation in investor participation, followed by Uttar Pradesh and Gujarat, highlighting regional diversification in market access.
7) Answer: B
Short Explanation:
HSBC announced the world’s first empirical evidence demonstrating the potential of quantum computers in solving real-world problems related to algorithmic bond trading.
Detailed Explanation:
HSBC announced the world’s first empirical evidence demonstrating the potential of quantum computers in solving real-world problems related to algorithmic bond trading.
The pilot project achieved a 34% improvement in predicting whether a bond trade would be filled at a quoted price, giving HSBC a competitive advantage over classical computing systems.
Quantum computing uses quantum physics principles to perform complex calculations faster than traditional computers, though its practical applications are still limited.
8) Answer: B
Short Explanation:
The New Development Bank (NDB), backed by BRICS countries (Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa), plans to issue its first rupee-denominated bond in the domestic market before March 2026.
The bank is in advanced talks with the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to finalize its debut rupee issuance.
NDB aims to raise $400–500 million through 3–5 year bonds in the first tranche.
Detailed Explanation:
The New Development Bank (NDB), backed by BRICS countries (Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa), plans to issue its first rupee-denominated bond in the domestic market before March 2026.
The bank is in advanced talks with the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to finalize its debut rupee issuance.
NDB aims to raise $400–500 million through 3–5 year bonds in the first tranche.
Previously, the NDB has raised funds in Chinese yuan and South African rand, showing its preference for local currency financing.
Multilateral agencies, such as the World Bank’s International Finance Corporation (IFC), have earlier issued rupee-denominated bonds, which received strong investor demand.
Founded in 2015, the NDB has raised about one-third of its $11 billion bond issues in local currencies, mainly in yuan and rand, and now plans to expand into other BRICS currencies.
9) Answer: C
Short Explanation:
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, approved four major Indian Railways projects costing Rs. 24,634 crore.
Detailed Explanation:
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, approved four major Indian Railways projects costing Rs. 24,634 crore.
• Projects include:
– Wardha–Bhusawal – 3rd & 4th line, 314 km (Maharashtra)
– Gondia–Dongargarh – 4th line, 84 km (Maharashtra & Chhattisgarh)
– Vadodara–Ratlam – 3rd & 4th line, 259 km (Gujarat & Madhya Pradesh)
– Itarsi–Bhopal–Bina – 4th line, 237 km (Madhya Pradesh)
• Total coverage spans 18 districts, increasing the railway network by 894 km.
10) Answer: D
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11) Answer: A
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12) Answer: B
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13) Answer: B
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The fourth edition of “Trade Watch Quarterly” for the fourth quarter (Q4) of the financial year 2024–25 (January–March 2025) was released by Shri B.V.R. Subrahmanyam, Chief Executive Officer (CEO), NITI Aayog, in New Delhi.
The Q4 FY 2024–25 edition also presents a special focus on the leather and footwear sector, analyzing its employment potential, export opportunities, and the need for enhanced competitiveness in international markets.
Detailed Explanation:
The fourth edition of “Trade Watch Quarterly” for the fourth quarter (Q4) of the financial year 2024–25 (January–March 2025) was released by Shri B.V.R. Subrahmanyam, Chief Executive Officer (CEO), NITI Aayog, in New Delhi.
The report provides an in-depth assessment of India’s trade performance, covering trends in merchandise and services, shifts in global demand, and prospects for export diversification, emphasizing the importance of expanding into high-demand global markets.
The Q4 FY 2024–25 edition also presents a special focus on the leather and footwear sector, analyzing its employment potential, export opportunities, and the need for enhanced competitiveness in international markets.
14) Answer: C
The Philippines has launched Southeast Asia’s first Coral Larvae Cryobank, a marine conservation initiative to preserve coral genetic diversity and protect reef ecosystems.
The Coral Larvae Cryobank is a multinational collaboration between the Philippines, Taiwan, Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand.
The Coral Triangle, called the “Amazon of the Seas,” spans 6 million sq km and includes Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, and Timor-Leste.
15) Answer: A
Short Explanation:
Union Minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh addressed the 2nd Global Conference on Sustainable Livestock Transformation at FAO Headquarters, Rome.
India is the First Vice Chair of the FAO Sub-Committee on Livestock.
India ranks 1st in global milk production, contributing nearly 25% of world output with 239 million tonnes annually.
Detailed Explanation:
Union Minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh addressed the 2nd Global Conference on Sustainable Livestock Transformation at FAO Headquarters, Rome.
India is the First Vice Chair of the FAO Sub-Committee on Livestock.
India ranks 1st in global milk production, contributing nearly 25% of world output with 239 million tonnes annually.
Dairy is the largest agricultural product in India, contributing 5–5.5% to the national economy and employing 8 crore farmers.
India’s livestock sector CAGR is 12.77%, contributing 31% of agricultural GVA.
India has 303.76 million bovines, the backbone of dairy and agriculture.
Milk production grew 63.56% from 146.30 MT (2014–15) to 239.30 MT (2023–24).
India recorded 27.39% growth in bovine productivity (2014–2022), the highest in the world.
16) Answer: A
Short Explanation:
JPMorgan Chase has appointed Conor Hillery and Matthieu Wiltz as Co-Chief Executive Officers (Co-CEOs) for its EMEA operations (Europe, Middle East, Africa).
Detailed Explanation:
JPMorgan Chase has appointed Conor Hillery and Matthieu Wiltz as Co-Chief Executive Officers (Co-CEOs) for its EMEA operations (Europe, Middle East, Africa).
The appointments follow the transition of Filippo Gori, outgoing EMEA CEO, who will focus on global responsibilities as co-head of global banking in New York.
Hillery and Wiltz were deputies to Gori, bringing nearly 50 years of combined experience to their new roles.
Conor Hillery, based in London, currently serves as Head of Investment Banking for EMEA.
17) Answer: D
Short Explanation:
Carl Lewis, one of the greatest athletes in history, has been named the International Event Ambassador for the Vedanta Delhi Half Marathon 2025.
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Carl Lewis, one of the greatest athletes in history, has been named the International Event Ambassador for the Vedanta Delhi Half Marathon 2025.
The nine-time Olympic gold medalist sprinter and long jumper will flag off the race from Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, New Delhi, on October 12, 2025.
Lewis competed in four Olympic Games (1984–1996), winning a total of nine gold medals, the most by any track and field athlete in modern Olympic history.
18) Answer: A
Short Explanation:
The Financial Services Institutions Bureau (FSIB) has recommended Ramakrishnan Chander as Managing Director (MD) of Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC).
Detailed Explanation:
The Financial Services Institutions Bureau (FSIB) has recommended Ramakrishnan Chander as Managing Director (MD) of Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC).
The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) will take the final decision on the FSIB recommendation.
Ramakrishnan Chander was appointed Chief Investment Officer (CIO) of LIC in June 2025.
19) Answer: E
Short Explanation:
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has launched the Interstellar Mapping and Acceleration Probe (IMAP) to study how solar particles are energised and protect Earth.
The mission will employ 10 scientific instruments to provide a comprehensive picture of space activity.
Detailed Explanation:
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has launched the Interstellar Mapping and Acceleration Probe (IMAP) to study how solar particles are energised and protect Earth.
The goal of IMAP is to map the heliosphere’s boundary, trace energetic particles, and improve space weather forecasting.
IMAP will explore and map the boundaries of the heliosphere, a bubble created by the Sun’s wind that encapsulates the entire solar system.
The mission will employ 10 scientific instruments to provide a comprehensive picture of space activity.
20) Answer: B
Short Explanation:
The Indo-French Chamber of Commerce and Industry (IFCCI) and the Atal Innovation Mission (AIM), NITI Aayog, Government of India, signed a Statement of Intent (SoI).
Detailed Explanation:
The Indo-French Chamber of Commerce and Industry (IFCCI) and the Atal Innovation Mission (AIM), NITI Aayog, Government of India, signed a Statement of Intent (SoI).
The signing ceremony took place in the presence of His Excellency (H.E.) Mr. Thierry Mathou, Ambassador of France to India, who praised IFCCI for its efforts in building impactful Indo-French partnerships for social development.
The signing was held during the 3rd Edition of IFCCI CSR Connect Day 2025 at the Embassy of France in New Delhi, under the theme “Collaborating for Scale – Cross-Sectoral Partnerships for Sustainable Development.”
21) Answer: C
Short Explanation:
The Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation (DDWS), under the Ministry of Jal Shakti, signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) with the Bhaskaracharya National Institute for Space Applications and Geo-informatics (BISAG-N), an autonomous scientific society under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), Government of India, at the Central Government Offices (CGO) Complex, New Delhi.
Detailed Explanation:
The Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation (DDWS), under the Ministry of Jal Shakti, signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) with the Bhaskaracharya National Institute for Space Applications and Geo-informatics (BISAG-N), an autonomous scientific society under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), Government of India, at the Central Government Offices (CGO) Complex, New Delhi.
The agreement aims to develop a Geographic Information System (GIS)-integrated, decision-support platform for the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) and Swachh Bharat Mission (Grameen) [SBM(G)] portals.
The platform will enable creation and mapping of Rural Piped Water Supply Schemes (RPWSS) with unique scheme-level identification numbers, supporting granular monitoring of water delivery at the household level and ensuring convergence with other rural infrastructure initiatives.
22) Answer: B
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23) Answer: D
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24) Answer: A
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– Gold: Ri Song-gum (North Korea) – 213 kg (World Record)
– Silver: Mirabai Chanu (India) – 199 kg (National Record)
– Bronze:ThanyathonSukcharoen (Thailand) – 198 kg
25) Answer: C
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The Indian Air Force Day is celebrated on the 8th of October of every year in India.
The Indian Air Force was first established on the 8th October of 1932, so the Indian Air Force Day is celebrated on the 8th of October of every year.
The first flight of the Indian Air Force came into being on 1 April 1933.
26) Answer: B
– Snatch – 91 kg
– Clean & Jerk – 122 kg
– Total Lift – 213 kg
27) Answer: D
India is in Group H with United Arab Emirates (UAE), Sri Lanka, and Nepal, opening its campaign against Nepal. The Indian team aims for podium finishes in both team and individual events.
28) Answer: E
The Vedanta Delhi Half Marathon, established in 2005, is an annual World Athletics Gold Label Road Race held in New Delhi, India.
It is both an elite and mass participation event, showcasing top athletes and amateur runners alike.
IDFC FIRST Bank is the Associate Sponsor of the Vedanta Delhi Half Marathon 2025.
29) Answer: C
The Kagaznagar forest division in Komaram Bheem Asifabad district, Telangana, has witnessed an exceptional sight — the Blue Pinkgill mushroom (Entolomahochstetteri), a species otherwise native to New Zealand.
30) Answer: E
A new marine species named Apterichtuskanniyakumari has been discovered off the Colachel coast in Tamil Nadu, marking a significant addition to India’s coastal biodiversity. The species belongs to the genus Apterichtus, commonly known as finless snake eels, and was identified by researchers from the National Bureau of Fish Genetic Resources (NBFGR)
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