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1) At the end of FY2024-25, India’s external debt rose to $736.3 billion. Which of the following statements about India’s external debt position is CORRECT?
(a) The debt-to-GDP ratio declined to 18.5% at end-March 2025.
(b) Short-term debt accounted for more than one-third of total debt.
(c) Non-financial corporations were the largest borrowers with $261.7 billion outstanding.
(d) Trade credits financing imports made up less than half of short-term debt.
(e) Multilateral institutions were the largest creditors with 39.6% share.
2) How much did the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) pay for the 4.16-acre land parcel at Nariman Point, Mumbai, purchased from Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation Limited (MMRCL) (excluding stamp duty and rehabilitation costs)?
(a) ₹2,872 crore
(b) ₹3,208 crore
(c) ₹4,082 crore
(d) ₹3,600 crore
(e) ₹3,472 crore
3) As per the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) recent amendment, which new route has been permitted for Category I and II AIFs to offer Co-Investment Opportunities (CIV schemes) to accredited investors?
(a) Mutual Fund route
(b) Venture Capital Fund route
(c) Direct CIV scheme route
(d) Hedge Fund route
(e) Foreign Portfolio Investor route
4) The World Bank has approved a $212.64 million loan for coastal communities in Tamil Nadu and Karnataka under which programme?
(a) Blue Economy Mission
(b) SHORE Programme
(c) Coastal India Mission
(d) Ocean Resilience Project
(e) Green Coast Initiative
5) As per the news, Union Minister Piyush Goyal recently inaugurated the first regional office of Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) in which city?
(a) Patna
(b) Varanasi
(c) Ranchi
(d) Lucknow
(e) Bhubaneswar
6) Which institution has become the first government medical college in India to offer training on the da Vinci Robotic Surgical System?
(a) PGIMER, Chandigarh
(b) JIPMER, Puducherry
(c) AIIMS, New Delhi
(d) NIMHANS, Bengaluru
(e) KGMU, Lucknow
7) On 12 September 2025, India voted in favour of a United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) resolution endorsing the “New York Declaration.” What issue does this declaration primarily address?
(a) Climate Change Mitigation
(b) Global Nuclear Disarmament
(c) Two-State Solution for Palestine
(d) Reform of the UN Security Council
(e) International Refugee Protection
8) Recently, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to visit which set of states from 13–15 September 2025 to inaugurate and lay foundation stones for projects worth over ₹71,000 crore?
(a) Assam, Nagaland, Meghalaya, Tripura, Bihar
(b) Mizoram, Manipur, Assam, West Bengal, Bihar
(c) Sikkim, Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Jharkhand, Odisha
(d) Manipur, Mizoram, Tripura, West Bengal, Jharkhand
(e) Assam, West Bengal, Bihar, Odisha, Meghalaya
9) The 10th Ayurveda Day in 2025 will be celebrated on which date and at which venue?
(a) 28 October, New Delhi
(b) 15 September, Jaipur
(c) 10 November, Varanasi
(d) 23 October, Bengaluru
(e) 23 September, Goa
10) Recently, Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi addressed the International Conference on Gyan Bharatam at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi. Which of the following is NOT one of the four pillars of India’s knowledge tradition, as highlighted by Prime Minister Narendra Modi?
(a) Preservation
(b) Innovation
(c) Adaptation
(d) Expansion
(e) Addition
11) As of Sep’25, India recently announced a $680 million Special Economic Package for Mauritius. How much of this is allocated as direct grants for health, infrastructure, and other projects?
(a) $150 million
(b) $200 million
(c) $215 million
(d) $250 million
(e) $300 million
12) Who was recently appointed as the first woman Prime Minister of Nepal in September 2025?
(a) Bidhya Devi Bhandari
(b) Onsari Gharti Magar
(c) Sushila Karki
(d) Hisila Yami
(e) Sujata Koirala
13) Who has been recommended by the Financial Services Institutions Bureau (FSIB) as the next Managing Director of State Bank of India (SBI)?
(a) Ravi Ranjan
(b) Vinay M Tonse
(c) Dinesh Kumar Khara
(d) Swaminathan Janakiraman
(e) Challa Sreenivasulu Setty
14) The 4th Coast Guard Global Summit (CGGS) was held in September 2025 in which country?
(a) France
(b) India
(c) Japan
(d) Italy
(e) Singapore
15) Where was INS Aravali, the Indian Navy’s latest Naval Base, commissioned in the presence of Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi, Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS) on 12 September 2025?
(a) Visakhapatnam
(b) Kochi
(c) Gurugram
(d) Mumbai
(e) Karwar
16) Recently, Tata Advanced Systems Limited (TASL) has installed the first 3D Air Surveillance Radar – Lanza-N on an Indian Navy warship. The Lanza-N radar is a naval variant of which country’s Indra Lanza 3D radar?
(a) France
(b) Israel
(c) Russia
(d) United States
(e) Spain
17) As per Sep’25 news, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) signed an agreement with France’s CEA to jointly develop which technology?
(a) Quantum Computing
(b) Physical AI
(c) Cloud Computing Solutions
(d) 5G Telecommunications
(e) Blockchain Platforms
18) As per the news, Chinese billionaire Jack Ma-owned Ant Financial made a partial exit by divesting a 1.46% stake in Eternal, the parent company of Zomato and Blinkit brands, for ₹4,097 crore through open market transactions. After the latest divestment, Antfin Singapore Holding Pte Ltd’s stake in Eternal decreased from 1.95% to what percentage?
(a) 0.49%
(b) 0.25%
(c) 0.75%
(d) 1.00%
(e) 1.25%
19) As per the report, National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) Patna signed an MoU with Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Limited (ABFRL) to train which group of people in Bihar’s textile sector?
(a) College students
(b) Rural women (Jeevika Didis)
(c) Government officials
(d) Urban youth
(e) Overseas interns
20) Who briefly became the world’s richest person in 2025 following a sharp rise in Oracle’s stock price?
(a) Jensen Huang
(b) Michael Dell
(c) Larry Ellison
(d) Steve Ballmer
(e) Warren Buffett
21) Recently, Hindi Diwas is celebrated every year on which date to commemorate Hindi as India’s official language?
(a) 12th September
(b) 13th September
(c) 14th September
(d) 15th September
(e) 16th September
22) Recently in news, National Engineers Day in India is celebrated every year on which date to honor Sir Mokshagundam Viswesvaraya?
(a) 14th September
(b) 15th September
(c) 16th September
(d) 17th September
(e) 18th September
23) Every year on the 15th of September was observed as International Day of Democracy. The International Day of Democracy was first observed in which year?
(a) 2005
(b) 2006
(c) 2007
(d) 2008
(e) 2009
24) According to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index 2025, which Indian billionaire is ranked 18th globally with a net worth of $97.9 billion?
(a) Gautam Adani
(b) Mukesh Ambani
(c) Ratan Tata
(d) Lakshmi Mittal
(e) Azim Premji
25) Which of the following is NOT one of the five institutions of the World Bank?
(a) International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD)
(b) International Development Association (IDA)
(c) International Monetary Fund (IMF)
(d) Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA)
(e) International Finance Corporation (IFC)
Answers :
1) Answer: C
Short Explanation:
India’s external debt rose over 10% to $736.3 billion at the end of FY2024-25, marking the fastest expansion in seven years in dollar terms compared to $668.8 billion in FY2023-24.
The debt-to-GDP ratio increased to 19.1% at end-March 2025, up from 18.5% at end-March 2024, though the government termed the position “modest.”
India’s external debt sustainability is better than most Low and Middle-Income Countries (LMICs).
Detailed Explanation:
India’s external debt rose over 10% to $736.3 billion at the end of FY2024-25, marking the fastest expansion in seven years in dollar terms compared to $668.8 billion in FY2023-24.
The debt-to-GDP ratio increased to 19.1% at end-March 2025, up from 18.5% at end-March 2024, though the government termed the position “modest.”
India’s external debt sustainability is better than most Low and Middle-Income Countries (LMICs).
Long-term debt formed 81.7% of total debt, while short-term debt accounted for 18.3%, with trade credits financing imports making up 96.8% of short-term debt.
Non-financial corporations were the largest borrowers with $261.7 billion outstanding external debt at end-March 2025.
Debt access came mainly from loans (34%), followed by currency & deposits (22.8%), trade credits (17.8%), and debt securities (17.7%).
Commercial lenders were the largest creditors (39.6%), followed by NRI depositors (22.4%).
2) Answer: E
Short Explanation:
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) purchased a 4.16-acre parcel of land at Nariman Point, Mumbai from the Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation Limited (MMRCL).
The deal was valued at ₹3,472 crore, with an additional stamp duty of ₹208.3 crore (registered on September 5, 2025).
The land was acquired for self-use and commercial purposes; RBI’s headquarters remain in Fort, South Mumbai.
Detailed Explanation:
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) purchased a 4.16-acre parcel of land at Nariman Point, Mumbai from the Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation Limited (MMRCL).
The deal was valued at ₹3,472 crore, with an additional stamp duty of ₹208.3 crore (registered on September 5, 2025).
The land was acquired for self-use and commercial purposes; RBI’s headquarters remain in Fort, South Mumbai.
The land had previously housed government departments and a political party office spread over 113,500 sq. ft., which required rehabilitation or relocation.
Initially, RBI was obligated to provide alternate premises for rehabilitation, but this was waived after RBI paid a mutually agreed settlement.
A payment of ₹600.82 crore was finalized to cover rehabilitation costs, releasing RBI from all past, present, or future obligations related to the area.
The land transfer was completed on a freehold basis, giving RBI absolute ownership rights.
3) Answer: C
Short Explanation:
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has amended rules to permit Category I and II Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs) to offer Co-Investment Opportunities (CIV schemes) directly to accredited investors, in addition to the existing Portfolio Management Services (PMS) route.
Detailed Explanation:
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has amended rules to permit Category I and II Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs) to offer Co-Investment Opportunities (CIV schemes) directly to accredited investors, in addition to the existing Portfolio Management Services (PMS) route.
Co-investment allows investors to invest alongside AIFs in unlisted securities of investee companies, giving them greater participation in fund investments.
SEBI has clarified that co-investment through the CIV scheme will be managed by the AIF manager and will remain subject to specific conditions.
CIV schemes will not be allowed to borrow funds or engage in any form of leverage.
4) Answer: B
Short Explanation:
The World Bank has approved a $212.64 million loan for coastal communities in Tamil Nadu and Karnataka.
The loan is part of the Strengthening Coastal Resilience and the Economy (SHORE) Programme.
Detailed Explanation:
The World Bank has approved a $212.64 million loan for coastal communities in Tamil Nadu and Karnataka.
The loan is part of the Strengthening Coastal Resilience and the Economy (SHORE) Programme.
The financing is under the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD).
The project will support ecosystem conservation, plastic waste reduction, and job creation.
The loan has a maturity of 23 years and a grace period of 6.5 years.
The project will help the two states implement their coastal zone management plans.
5) Answer: A
Short Explanation:
Detailed Explanation:
Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal inaugurated the first regional office of the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) in Patna.
The office will boost Bihar’s agri-export potential and provide farmers, exporters, and entrepreneurs direct access to APEDA services, reducing dependence on the Varanasi office.
APEDA, under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, is responsible for promoting agricultural exports, certification, market intelligence, and infrastructure support.
The inauguration was attended by Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Chaudhary, Industries Minister Nitish Mishra, officials, FPOs, entrepreneurs, and farmer groups.
Key event: 7-metric-ton consignment of GI-tagged Mithila Makhana flagged off to New Zealand, Canada, and the USA by woman entrepreneur Neha Arya.
6) Answer: C
Short Explanation:
All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi, became the first government medical college in India to offer training on the da Vinci Robotic Surgical System.
Detailed Explanation:
All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi, became the first government medical college in India to offer training on the da Vinci Robotic Surgical System.
Installed at AIIMS’ Skills, E-Learning and Telemedicine (SET) Facility, marking a major advancement in medical education and surgical innovation.
The da Vinci Surgical Robot, developed by Intuitive Surgical, allows minimally invasive surgery, 3D visualization, and faster patient recovery.
Widely used in urology, gynecology, general surgery, oncology, and head & neck surgery.
AIIMS SET Facility also houses the Hugo Robotic Trainer (Medtronic), making AIIMS the only institution in India with two robotic systems for training.
Training is offered to medical students, residents, faculty members, nurses, and healthcare professionals using simulators and manikins.
7) Answer: C
Short Explanation:
India voted in favour of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) resolution endorsing the “New York Declaration” on the peaceful settlement of the Palestine issue through the two-state solution.
Detailed Explanation:
India voted in favour of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) resolution endorsing the “New York Declaration” on the peaceful settlement of the Palestine issue through the two-state solution.
The resolution was adopted on 12 September 2025 with 142 countries supporting, 10 opposing, and 12 abstaining.
India’s support reaffirms its long-standing position, advocating the creation of a sovereign, independent, and viable State of Palestine coexisting peacefully with a secure State of Israel.
The resolution was backed by France and Saudi Arabia to reaffirm global commitment to the two-state solution.
8) Answer: B
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will visit Mizoram, Manipur, Assam, West Bengal, and Bihar from 13–15 September 2025.
During this three-day tour, he will inaugurate and lay foundation stones for development projects worth over ₹71,000 crore, covering railways, roadways, energy, healthcare, education, and infrastructure.
The projects aim to enhance regional connectivity, industrial growth, and inclusive development.
9) Answer: E
The 10th Ayurveda Day will be celebrated on 23rd September 2025 at the All India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA), Goa.
For the first time, Ayurveda Day will be observed on a fixed date, instead of Dhanvantari Jayanti.
Goa was chosen as the venue for its global appeal, wellness tourism, and cultural diversity.
AIIA Goa, under the Ministry of Ayush, represents India’s focus on world-class infrastructure for traditional medicine and international collaborations.
Theme 2025 – “Ayurveda for People & Planet”:
10) Answer: D
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi addressed the International Conference on Gyan Bharatam at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi.
He launched the Gyan Bharatam Mission portal and stated it will be a proclamation of India’s culture, literature, and consciousness.
India has the world’s largest manuscript collection – about one crore manuscripts, despite destruction in history.
Manuscripts were written on bhojpatra, palm leaves, and copper plates, preserved across generations.
Four Pillars of India’s Knowledge Tradition:
Preservation – Oral transmission of Vedas with authenticity.
Innovation – Advances in Ayurveda, Vastu Shastra, Jyotish, Metallurgy (e.g., Surya Siddhanta, Varahamihira Samhita).
Addition – Expansion with Ramayanas, commentaries on Vedas/Upanishads, Dvaita & Advaita philosophies.
Adaptation – Shastrarth discussions, reforms against social evils.
Manuscripts exist in nearly 80 languages, including Sanskrit, Prakrit, Assamese, Bengali, Kannada, Kashmiri, Konkani, Maithili, Malayalam, Marathi.
11) Answer: C
Short Explanation:
India announced a $680 million Special Economic Package for Mauritius, covering health, infrastructure, and maritime security.
The package includes $215 million in direct grants for projects such as the Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam National Hospital, an AYUSH Centre of Excellence, a Veterinary School and Animal Hospital, and the supply of helicopters.
Detailed Explanation:
India announced a $680 million Special Economic Package for Mauritius, covering health, infrastructure, and maritime security.
The package includes $215 million in direct grants for projects such as the Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam National Hospital, an AYUSH Centre of Excellence, a Veterinary School and Animal Hospital, and the supply of helicopters.
An additional $440 million (MUR 20.1 billion) will be provided through a grant-cum-Line of Credit, supporting projects like an Air Traffic Control Tower, port equipment, and M4 motorway development.
India and Mauritius will establish a 17.5 MW Floating Solar PV Project at Tamarind Falls, with NTPC Limited. team visiting to finalize agreements.
The package also provides $25 million in budgetary assistance for Mauritius in the current fiscal year.
Both nations will collaborate on the rehabilitation of Mauritius’ port and Chagos Marine Protected Area development.
Seven bilateral agreements were signed between India and Mauritius in education, public administration, energy, hydrography, technology, and space cooperation.
Despite strong cooperation, the trade balance favors India, with Mauritius exporting $45 million to India in 2024 while importing $746 million from India.
12) Answer: C
Short Explanation:
Nepal President Ramchandra Paudel has dissolved the House of Representatives on the recommendation of newly appointed interim Prime Minister Sushila Karki.
Fresh parliamentary elections have been scheduled for March 21, 2026.
Sushila Karki, a former Chief Justice, took oath as the first woman Prime Minister of Nepal.
Detailed Explanation:
Nepal President Ramchandra Paudel has dissolved the House of Representatives on the recommendation of newly appointed interim Prime Minister Sushila Karki.
Fresh parliamentary elections have been scheduled for March 21, 2026.
Sushila Karki, a former Chief Justice, took oath as the first woman Prime Minister of Nepal.
The oath was administered by President Paudel at the Presidential Palace in Kathmandu in the presence of Vice President Rambaran Yadav and other dignitaries.
Her appointment came after deadly violence by Gen Z demonstrators protesting against a social media ban and corruption, which led to the resignation of PM KP Sharma Oli.
13) Answer: A
Short Explanation:
The Financial Services Institutions Bureau (FSIB) has recommended Ravi Ranjan for the position of Managing Director (MD) of State Bank of India (SBI).
Detailed Explanation:
The Financial Services Institutions Bureau (FSIB) has recommended Ravi Ranjan for the position of Managing Director (MD) of State Bank of India (SBI).
Ravi Ranjan, currently Deputy Managing Director, will replace Vinay M Tonse, whose term ends on November 30, 2025.
FSIB interviewed 9 candidates on September 11, 2025, for the SBI MD position.
The final decision on the recommendation will be taken by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC), headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
14) Answer: D
Short Explanation:
The 4th Coast Guard Global Summit (CGGS) was held in Rome, Italy from September 11–12, 2025, with participation from 115 countries and international organizations.
Detailed Explanation:
The 4th Coast Guard Global Summit (CGGS) was held in Rome, Italy from September 11–12, 2025, with participation from 115 countries and international organizations.
The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) reaffirmed India’s commitment to global maritime governance and showcased its role as a partner in ensuring safer, cleaner, and secure seas.
The Indian delegation, led by Director General ICG Paramesh Sivamani, delivered a lecture titled “Guardians Against the Blaze: ICG’s Tactical Response to Fire Emergencies.”
The ICG announced its intent to bid for the Presidency of the 5th CGGS, planned to be hosted in India in 2027.
15) Answer: C
Short Explanation:
INS Aravali, the Indian Navy’s latest Naval Base, was commissioned on 12 September 2025 at Gurugram in the presence of Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi, Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS).
Detailed Explanation:
INS Aravali, the Indian Navy’s latest Naval Base, was commissioned on 12 September 2025 at Gurugram in the presence of Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi, Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS).
Captain Sachin Kumar Singh became the first Commanding Officer of the unit and recited the invocation in Sanskrit, followed by the reading of the commissioning warrant.
The base aligns with the Prime Minister’s MAHASAGAR vision (Mutual and Holistic Advancement for Security and Growth Across Regions) and will strengthen India’s role as the Preferred Security Partner in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR).
INS Aravali will support information and communication centres, key to India’s Command, Control, and Maritime Domain Awareness (MDA) framework.
16) Answer: E
Short Explanation:
Tata Advanced Systems Limited (TASL) has manufactured and installed the first 3D Air Surveillance Radar (3D-ASR) – Lanza-N on an Indian Navy warship, boosting naval capability.
The Lanza-N radar, a naval variant of Spanish firm Indra’s Lanza 3D radar, is one of the most advanced long-range air defence and anti-missile radars, acquired under a USD 145-million deal in 2020.
Detailed Explanation:
Tata Advanced Systems Limited (TASL) has manufactured and installed the first 3D Air Surveillance Radar (3D-ASR) – Lanza-N on an Indian Navy warship, boosting naval capability.
The Lanza-N radar, a naval variant of Spanish firm Indra’s Lanza 3D radar, is one of the most advanced long-range air defence and anti-missile radars, acquired under a USD 145-million deal in 2020.
Under the contract, Indra will deliver three complete radars and core system elements for 20 more, which will be locally assembled and integrated by TASL over the next decade.
The Lanza-N radar has been specially tailored for high humidity and extreme heat conditions of the Indian Ocean Region.
The land version of the radar detects and tracks aircraft within a range of 9–474 km and up to 100,000 feet altitude, completing a full rotation every 10 seconds for continuous situational awareness.
With this achievement, TASL became the first Indian company to build and integrate next-generation naval surveillance radars, marking a milestone in India’s defence self-reliance (Atmanirbhar Bharat).
17) Answer: B
Short Explanation:
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) signed an agreement with France’s public research body CEA to jointly develop Physical AI solutions.
Physical AI combines robotics, artificial intelligence, and intelligent systems to enable machines to interact with the physical world.
Detailed Explanation:
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) signed an agreement with France’s public research body CEA to jointly develop Physical AI solutions.
Physical AI combines robotics, artificial intelligence, and intelligent systems to enable machines to interact with the physical world.
The collaboration will focus on manufacturing, logistics, and automation, deploying Physical AI-powered systems for real-world industrial applications.
TCS has been present in France since 1992, supporting 18 CAC40 companies.
TCS operates four delivery centers in Paris-Suresnes, Lille, Poitiers, and Toulouse, expanding its presence in France.
18) Answer: A
Short Explanation:
Chinese billionaire Jack Ma-owned Ant Financial made a partial exit by divesting a 1.46% stake in Eternal, the parent company of Zomato and Blinkit brands, for ₹4,097 crore through open market transactions.
Following the latest transaction, Antfin’s holding in Eternal has come down to 0.49% from 1.95%.
Detailed Explanation:
Chinese billionaire Jack Ma-owned Ant Financial made a partial exit by divesting a 1.46% stake in Eternal, the parent company of Zomato and Blinkit brands, for ₹4,097 crore through open market transactions.
Ant Group, through its arm Antfin Singapore Holding Pte Ltd, sold a little over 14.13 crore equity shares or a 1.46% stake in Gurugram-based Eternal.
Following the latest transaction, Antfin’s holding in Eternal has come down to 0.49% from 1.95%.
The company, which re-branded itself as Eternal in March, reported a consolidated net profit of ₹25 crore for the first quarter.
19) Answer: B
Short Explanation:
National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) Patna, under the Ministry of Textiles, Government of India, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Limited (ABFRL).
Women from self-help groups (SHGs), known as Jeevika Didis, will be trained in garment manufacturing, quality control, and machinery operation.
Detailed Explanation:
National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) Patna, under the Ministry of Textiles, Government of India, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Limited (ABFRL).
The initiative aims to equip rural women with industry-relevant skills and provide direct access to employment in Bihar’s textile sector.
Union Minister of Textiles Shri Giriraj Singh highlighted that NIFT Patna has trained Jeevika Didis in Begusarai, improving stitching skills and earning potential.
Initially, 3.5 lakh women in the immediate region will benefit, with plans to include women from adjoining districts.
Women from self-help groups (SHGs), known as Jeevika Didis, will be trained in garment manufacturing, quality control, and machinery operation.
20) Answer: C
Short Explanation:
Oracle’s Chief Technology Officer (CTO) Larry Ellison briefly surpassed Tesla CEO Elon Musk as the world’s richest person after a sharp rise in Oracle Corporation’s stock price.
Detailed Explanation:
Oracle’s Chief Technology Officer (CTO) Larry Ellison briefly surpassed Tesla CEO Elon Musk as the world’s richest person after a sharp rise in Oracle Corporation’s stock price.
Following Oracle’s quarterly earnings report, Ellison’s net worth surged by $89 billion in a single day to $383.2 billion.
This record one-day gain placed Ellison ahead of Musk until Musk reclaimed the top spot by a $1 billion margin the next morning.
Earlier in 2025, Ellison’s wealth growth elevated him from 4th to 2nd richest, overtaking Mark Zuckerberg (#3) and Jeff Bezos (#4).
Elon Musk has held the No.1 position for the past 16 months.
Musk was the first individual to reach $400 billion net worth last year.
21) Answer: C
Every year of 14th September is celebrated as a Hindi Diwas or hindi day.
Many languages have been spoken in India. 22 languages were recognized by the constitution among them, Hindi is the most spoken language in India.
After India got its independence, in the year of 1949 there were a lot of discussions to make Hindi the official language of India.
Then it was decided that 14th September would be observed as Hindi Diwas or Hindi day. In the year of 1953, the first Hindi Diwas was celebrated.
22) Answer: B
Every year 15th September is celebrated as National Engineers Day in India.
National Engineers Day is celebrated on 15th September in India, in order to pay tribute to our Indian engineer and Bharat Ratna Sir MokshagundamViswesvaraya on his birthday.
The theme for this year’s Engineers’ Day is “Deep Tech and Engineering Excellence: Driving India’s Techade.”
23) Answer: D
The International Day of Democracy is observed every year on the 15th of September.
Democracy is the government that has been elected by the people and it ensures the equality of all members of the society without discrimination.
In November 2007, the United Nations General Assembly adopted the decision with the title, “Support by the United Nations system of efforts of governments to promote and consolidate a new or restored democracy” and encouraged the government to strengthen the democracy.
The first International Day of Democracy was observed in the year of 2008. The concept of democracy came from ancient Greece.
24) Answer: B
Indian Billionaires in Global Ranking
25) Answer: C
About World Bank:
The World Bank consists of 5 institutions: The International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD), The International Development Association (IDA), The International Finance Corporation (IFC), The Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA), and The International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID).
Founded Year: 1944
Headquarters: Washington, D.C., United States
President: Ajay Banga
Members:189 countries
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