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1) Recently, Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs, Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman chaired a high-level review meeting on the performance of Public Sector Banks (PSBs) in New Delhi. As per the review meeting, what notable improvement was observed in the Net Non-Performing Assets (Net NPAs) of PSBs from FY 2022–23 to FY 2024–25?
(a) Declined from 1.50% to 1.10%
(b) Declined from 1.75% to 0.75%
(c) Declined from 1.24% to 0.52%
(d) Declined from 1.10% to 0.60%
(e) Declined from 1.30% to 0.45%
2) What did SEBI impose the exact amount of penalty on BSE Limited for regulatory lapses identified during the inspection?
(a) ₹25 lakh
(b) ₹20 lakh
(c) ₹15 lakh
(d) ₹30 lakh
(e) ₹50 lakh
3) Which health insurance company has recently entered into a strategic partnership with Medi Assist to enhance its claims processing through AI-powered technology?
(a) HDFC ERGO General Insurance
(b) ICICI Lombard
(c) Star Health and Allied Insurance
(d) Religare Health Insurance
(e) Max Bupa Health Insurance
4) To curb malpractices and impersonation in entrance exams, the Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) will now use Aadhaar authentication for candidate verification. Under which Act has IBPS been designated as a ‘Public Examination Authority’?
(a) Aadhaar (Targeted Delivery of Financial and Other Subsidies) Act, 2016
(b) Banking Regulation Act, 1949
(c) Information Technology Act, 2000
(d) Public Examination (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2024
(e) Financial Sector Regulation and Development Act, 2022
5) Which municipal body recently listed its ₹25 crore municipal bond on the National Stock Exchange (NSE), becoming the fifth in Gujarat to do so?
(a) Rajkot Municipal Corporation
(b) Surat Municipal Corporation
(c) Vadodara Municipal Corporation
(d) Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation
(e) Gandhinagar Municipal Corporation
6) As per the news, India’s First Wildlife Overpass Corridor Constructed on Delhi–Mumbai Expressway. As part of the corridor design, how many wildlife overpasses, each 500 metres long, have been constructed along the 12 km stretch?
(a) Three
(b) Four
(c) Five
(d) Six
(e) Seven
7) Where is the International Potato Center (CIP)–South Asia Regional Center (CSARC) being established, as approved by the Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi?
(a) Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh
(b) Singna, Agra, Uttar Pradesh
(c) Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
(d) Karnal, Haryana
(e) Patna, Bihar
8) As per the news, India recently exported its first-ever rose-scented litchis to an international destination from which city in Punjab?
(a) Pathankot
(b) Ludhiana
(c) Amritsar
(d) Patiala
(e) Jalandhar
9) The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) will observe the 19th Statistics Day on 29 June 2025 to commemorate the birth anniversary of which eminent Indian statistician?
(a) D.R. Gadgil
(b) C. Rangarajan
(c) Prof. Prasanta Chandra Mahalanobis
(d) Prof. M.S. Swaminathan
(e) Prof. T.N. Srinivasan
10) What is the name of the new mobile application launched by MoSPI to enhance user access to official government statistics?
(a) IndiaStats
(b) StatView
(c) GoIStat
(d) BharatData
(e) StatIndia
11) Which city was ranked the most liveable city in the world in the Global Liveability Index 2025 released by EIU?
(a) Copenhagen, Denmark
(b) Zurich, Switzerland
(c) Vienna, Austria
(d) Melbourne, Australia
(e) Amsterdam, Netherlands
12) Which city ranked lowest in the 2025 Global Liveability Index due to factors like ongoing conflict and poor infrastructure?
(a) Kabul, Afghanistan
(b) Tripoli, Libya
(c) Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea
(d) Damascus, Syria
(e) Khartoum, Sudan
13) Which Indian state emerged as the best-performing state in the Management Effectiveness Evaluation (MEE) cycle 2020–2025?
(a) Karnataka
(b) Kerala
(c) Himachal Pradesh
(d) Punjab
(e) Uttarakhand
14) Which two national parks tied for the highest individual Protected Area (PA) score in the MEE 2020–2025?
(a) Eravikulam NP (Kerala) and Periyar NP (Kerala)
(b) Dachigam NP (J&K) and Eravikulam NP (Kerala)
(c) Mathikettan Shola NP (Kerala) and Silent Valley NP (Kerala)
(d) Bandipur NP (Karnataka) and Dachigam NP (J&K)
(e) Eravikulam NP (Kerala) and Kaziranga NP (Assam)
15) In which district of Kerala is the Aralam Butterfly Sanctuary located?
(a) Wayanad
(b) Idukki
(c) Thrissur
(d) Kannur
(e) Palakkad
16) Who has recently taken over as the 23rd Colonel of the Regiment of Garhwal Rifles?
(a) Lt Gen NS Raja Subramani
(b) Lt Gen Upendra Dwivedi
(c) Lt Gen Dinesh Singh Rana
(d) Lt Gen Anindya Sengupta
(e) Lt Gen Sanjay Mitra
17) What is the name of the fifth 25T Bollard Pull (BP) Tug inducted into the Indian Navy on 27 June 2025?
(a) Veer
(b) Ojas
(c) Varun
(d) Shakti
(e) Ajeya
18) Recently, the Indian Army Postal Service Corps introduced Meghdoot Millennium Software. The Meghdoot Millennium initiative is aligned with which strategic Army framework launched in January 2025?
(a) Mission Raksha
(b) Make in India–Defence Vision
(c) Year of Digital Defence
(d) Year of Reforms
(e) Strategic Logistics Modernisation
19) What is the name of the first FM radio station launched by the Indian Army in Pithoragarh district, Uttarakhand?
(a) Sainik Vani
(b) Veer Dhwani
(c) Shakti Radio
(d) Panchshul Pulse
(e) Sadbhavana Voice
20) Recently, Axiom Space Signs Pact with Skyroot Aerospace to Boost Space Exploration Efforts. What is the name of Skyroot Aerospace’s first rocket, launched in 2022?
(a) Vikram-0
(b) Aryabhata-1
(c) Vikram-S
(d) Gaganyaan-S
(e) SkyLift-S
21) As per the news, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is assisting the Coffee Board of India to quantify the carbon footprint of coffee and assess its carbon sequestration potential. India’s coffee exports in FY25 increased by what percentage year-on-year?
(a) 25%
(b) 32%
(c) 37%
(d) 40%
(e) 45%
22) Which of the following statements about Google’s AI Matryoshka strategy is/are correct?
- AI Matryoshka is a multi-layered AI ecosystem inspired by the Russian nested doll concept.
- It was launched at the Google Cloud Summit 2025.
- The system is built around Gemini 2.5 models.
- Ironwood is the 7th generation of Google’s proprietary Tensor Processing Units (TPUs).
Options:
(a) Only 1 and 2
(b) Only 1 and 4
(c) Only 2, 3, and 4
(d) Only 1, 3, and 4
(e) All 1, 2, 3, and 4
23) Which two other players tied with Praggnanandhaa at the top of the UzChess Cup Masters 2025 in Tashkent?
(a) D. Gukesh and Arjun Erigaisi
(b) Vidit Gujrathi and Magnus Carlsen
(c) Nodirbek Abdusattorov and Javokhir Sindarov
(d) Hikaru Nakamura and Fabiano Caruana
(e) Jan-Krzysztof Duda and Wesley So
24) On which date is the International Day of the Tropics observed annually?
(a) 5 June
(b) 29 June
(c) 21 June
(d) 30 July
(e) 14 August
25) On which date is World Asteroid Day observed every year?
(a) June 29
(b) June 25
(c) June 30
(d) July 4
(e) July 10
Answers :
1) Answer: C
Short Explanation:
Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs, Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman, chaired a high-level review meeting on the performance of Public Sector Banks (PSBs) in New Delhi.
From FY 2022–23 to FY 2024–25:
Total business of PSBs rose from ₹203 lakh crore to ₹251 lakh crore.
Net Non-Performing Assets (NPAs) declined from 1.24% to 0.52%.
Net Profit increased from ₹1.04 lakh crore to ₹1.78 lakh crore.
Dividend payouts grew from ₹20,964 crore to ₹34,990 crore.
Detailed Explanation:
Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs, Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman, chaired a high-level review meeting on the performance of Public Sector Banks (PSBs) in New Delhi.
The meeting was attended by Union Minister of State for Finance Shri Pankaj Chaudhary, Secretary, Department of Financial Services Shri M. Nagaraju, Managing Directors (MDs) of PSBs, and senior DFS officials.
PSBs showed strong financial performance in FY 2024–25.
From FY 2022–23 to FY 2024–25:
Total business of PSBs rose from ₹203 lakh crore to ₹251 lakh crore.
Net Non-Performing Assets (NPAs) declined from 1.24% to 0.52%.
Net Profit increased from ₹1.04 lakh crore to ₹1.78 lakh crore.
Dividend payouts grew from ₹20,964 crore to ₹34,990 crore.
PSBs are adequately capitalized with Capital to Risk (Weighted) Assets Ratio (CRAR) at 16.15% (as of March 2025).
2) Answer: A
Short Explanation:
Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) imposed a penalty of ₹25 lakh on BSE Limited for multiple violations.
Violations include dissemination of price sensitive information by corporates, weak supervision of broker trades, and laxity in taking action.
Detailed Explanation:
Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) imposed a penalty of ₹25 lakh on BSE Limited for multiple violations.
Violations include dissemination of price sensitive information by corporates, weak supervision of broker trades, and laxity in taking action.
SEBI conducted an inspection of BSE from February 2021 to September 2022 and issued a show cause notice thereafter.
Major charge: Prior to September 2023, BSE’s system architecture allowed the Listing Compliance Monitoring (LCM) team and paid subscribers to access corporate announcements before they were publicly available on its website.
BSE is directed to pay the penalty within 45 days of receiving the order.
3) Answer: C
Short Explanation:
Star Health and Allied Insurance Company has entered into a strategic partnership with Medi Assist.
The partnership involves adopting MAtrix, an advanced AI-powered claims platform.
Detailed Explanation:
Star Health and Allied Insurance Company has entered into a strategic partnership with Medi Assist.
The partnership involves adopting MAtrix, an advanced AI-powered claims platform.
This platform will enable faster settlements, better customer engagement, and technology-led service excellence for Star Health.
The AI tools will assist in the identification and elimination of fraud and help reduce waste and abuse in claims processing.
MAtrix supports co-working and provides AI co-pilot support, enabling claims teams to make faster and more informed decisions.
4) Answer: D
To prevent malpractices and impersonation in entrance exams, the Ministry of Finance has announced the use of Aadhaar authentication by the Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) for candidate verification.
The move aims to strengthen the integrity of recruitment in the Banking, Financial Services, and Insurance (BFSI) sector.
As per the Gazette of India notification (S.O.837, pg.1614-15/c), IBPS has been designated as a ‘Public Examination Authority’ under the Public Examination (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2024.
The decision was made after consultation with the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) and approval from the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY).
5) Answer: E
Short Explanation:
Gandhinagar Municipal Corporation (GMC) announced the listing of its ₹25 crore municipal bond on the National Stock Exchange (NSE).
Detailed Explanation:
Gandhinagar Municipal Corporation (GMC) announced the listing of its ₹25 crore municipal bond on the National Stock Exchange (NSE).
With this listing, Gandhinagar becomes the fifth municipal corporation in Gujarat to issue municipal bonds, joining Ahmedabad, Surat, Vadodara, and Rajkot.
In 2016, Prime Minister Narendra Modi encouraged urban local bodies (ULBs) nationwide to develop a vibrant municipal bond market, supported by SEBI, to promote self-reliant and sustainable urban growth.
Gandhinagar Municipal Corporation has become the first in Gujarat to issue municipal bonds within just 15 years of its establishment (established in 2010).
So far, 17 municipal corporations across India have issued bonds worth a total of ₹3,359 crore.
6) Answer: C
Short Explanation:
In a significant move integrating infrastructure and conservation, the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has developed India’s first dedicated animal overpass corridor along a 12 km stretch of the Delhi–Mumbai Expressway, passing through the buffer zone of Ranthambore Tiger Reserve.
Eco-sensitive Highway Design: A 12 km expressway segment includes five overpasses (500 m each) and India’s longest wildlife underpass (1.2 km), built to support wildlife movement across the Ranthambore–Chambal landscape.
Detailed Explanation:
In a significant move integrating infrastructure and conservation, the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has developed India’s first dedicated animal overpass corridor along a 12 km stretch of the Delhi–Mumbai Expressway, passing through the buffer zone of Ranthambore Tiger Reserve.
Eco-sensitive Highway Design: A 12 km expressway segment includes five overpasses (500 m each) and India’s longest wildlife underpass (1.2 km), built to support wildlife movement across the Ranthambore–Chambal landscape.
Protective Infrastructure: A 4-metre-high wall and 2-metre sound barriers have been installed to shield animals from traffic noise and lights.
Construction Phase Wildlife Safety:Personnel were deployed every 200 metres during construction to prevent harm to wildlife.
Post-Completion Monitoring: Camera evidence confirmed the use of crossings by species like tigers and bears, indicating successful design implementation.
Punjab is planning its first urban wildlife corridor via the Zirakpur bypass
7) Answer: B
Short Explanation:
The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the establishment of the CIP–South Asia Regional Center (CSARC) at Singna in Agra, Uttar Pradesh.
Detailed Explanation:
The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the establishment of the CIP–South Asia Regional Center (CSARC) at Singna in Agra, Uttar Pradesh.
This initiative is in collaboration with the International Potato Center (CIP), headquartered in Lima, Peru, and aims to enhance India’s global role in potato and sweet potato research, improve domestic yields, and support farmers by strengthening seed quality and processing infrastructure.
Investment: ₹171 crore (₹111.5 crore from India and ₹60 crore from CIP)
Land Provided by: Uttar Pradesh Government (10 hectares)
Target Region: India and neighboring South Asian countries (Nepal, Bangladesh)
India’s Global Rank: 2nd largest potato producer after China
India (2020): 51.30 million tonnes
China: 78.24 million tonnes
8) Answer: A
Short Explanation:
India has achieved a new milestone in horticultural trade with the first-ever export of rose-scented litchis from Pathankot, Punjab, to Doha, Qatar, marking a major step in premium fruit exports.
Detailed Explanation:
India has achieved a new milestone in horticultural trade with the first-ever export of rose-scented litchis from Pathankot, Punjab, to Doha, Qatar, marking a major step in premium fruit exports.
The initiative was coordinated by APEDA in collaboration with the Punjab Horticulture Department, showcasing India’s growing capability in agri-logistics and global market penetration.
Export Destinations: 1 metric tonne to Doha, Qatar and 0.5 metric tonnes to Dubai, UAE.
Origin: Pathankot, Punjab – known for its ideal agro-climatic conditions for rose-scented litchi cultivation.
Supplier:Prabhat Singh, a progressive farmer from Sujanpur.
Facilitating Bodies: Export coordinated by APEDA and Punjab Horticulture Department.
9) Answer: C
The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) will observe its 19th Statistics Day on 29 June 2025, commemorating Prof. Prasanta Chandra Mahalanobis’s birth anniversary.
10) Answer: C
The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) will observe its 19th Statistics Day on 29 June 2025, commemorating Prof. Prasanta Chandra Mahalanobis’s birth anniversary.
This year’s theme, “75 Years of National Sample Survey,” spotlights the survey’s pivotal role in evidence-based policy.
Chief Guest & Inauguration: Hon’ble MoS (IC) Rao Inderjit Singh will inaugurate the event, joined by addresses from Prof. R.L. Karandikar (Chairman, NSC) and Dr. Saurabh Garg (Secretary, MoSPI).
Commemorative Releases: A 75th-anniversary coin and custom My Stamp will be issued.
Major Publications: Launch of SDG–National Indicator Framework Progress Report 2025 and Nutritional Intake in India 2022–23 & 2023–24.
Digital Launch: Introduction of the GoIStat mobile app for user-friendly access to official statistics.
11) Answer: A
The Global Liveability Index 2025, released by the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU), assessed 173 cities worldwide on factors such as stability, healthcare, education, infrastructure, culture, and environment.
Copenhagen, Denmark, ranked as the most liveable city, while Damascus, Syria, continued to be the least liveable city due to ongoing conflict and poor infrastructure.
12) Answer: D
The Global Liveability Index 2025, released by the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU), assessed 173 cities worldwide on factors such as stability, healthcare, education, infrastructure, culture, and environment.
Copenhagen, Denmark, ranked as the most liveable city, while Damascus, Syria, continued to be the least liveable city due to ongoing conflict and poor infrastructure.
Overall Global Score:
The average liveability score remained unchanged at 76.1/100 from 2024.
Gains noted in education, healthcare, and infrastructure, but stability scores declined by 0.2 points due to geopolitical unrest and housing crises.
13) Answer: B
Kerala has emerged as the best-performing state in the Management Effectiveness Evaluation (MEE) cycle 2020–2025 conducted by the Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change.
With a score of 76.22%, it is the only state rated “Very Good”, showcasing exemplary conservation efforts—particularly in Eravikulam National Park.
14) Answer: B
Kerala has emerged as the best-performing state in the Management Effectiveness Evaluation (MEE) cycle 2020–2025 conducted by the Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change.
With a score of 76.22%, it is the only state rated “Very Good”, showcasing exemplary conservation efforts—particularly in Eravikulam National Park.
Kerala’s Overall MEE Score:76.22% – highest among all states
Eravikulam National Park (Kerala): Scored 92.97%, tied for highest individual PA score with Dachigam National Park (J&K)
Mathikettan Shola National Park (Kerala): Also performed well with 90.63%
Top Performing States:
Karnataka: 74.24%
Punjab: 71.74%
Himachal Pradesh: 71.36%
15) Answer: D
In a significant stride towards biodiversity conservation, Kerala has become home to India’s first butterfly sanctuary. The Aralam Wildlife Sanctuary in Kannur district has officially been renamed the Aralam Butterfly Sanctuary, marking a first-of-its-kind move in the country.
16) Answer: C
Short Explanation:
Lieutenant General Dinesh Singh Rana, Commander-in-Chief, Andaman and Nicobar Command, has taken over as the 23rd Colonel of the Regiment of Garhwal Rifles.
He succeedsLt Gen NS Raja Subramani, who is the Vice Chief of the Army Staff.
Detailed Explanation:
Lieutenant General Dinesh Singh Rana, Commander-in-Chief, Andaman and Nicobar Command, has taken over as the 23rd Colonel of the Regiment of Garhwal Rifles.
He succeedsLt Gen NS Raja Subramani, who is the Vice Chief of the Army Staff.
The ceremonial baton handover was held at the Garhwal Rifles Regimental Centre, Lansdowne (Uttarakhand).
The Garhwal Rifles is one of the Indian Army’s most distinguished infantry regiments, comprising 27 Battalions, including a Scouts Battalion.
The ceremony was conducted with full military honours, reflecting the valour, lineage, and legacy of the regiment.
Lt Gen DS Rana is known as a decorated officer with extensive operational experience and strategic acumen.
17) Answer: B
Short Explanation:
Induction ceremony of the fifth 25T Bollard Pull (BP) Tug Ojas was held on 27 June 2025 at Naval Dockyard, Visakhapatnam.
Tug is part of a contract for the construction of six 25T BP Tugs awarded to M/s Titagarh Rail Systems Limited (TRSL), Kolkata on 12 November 2021.
Detailed Explanation:
Induction ceremony of the fifth 25T Bollard Pull (BP) Tug Ojas was held on 27 June 2025 at Naval Dockyard, Visakhapatnam.
The ceremony was attended by Commodore Chetan Kumar Singh, GM (Tech), Naval Dockyard (Visakhapatnam) as the Chief Guest.
Tug is part of a contract for the construction of six 25T BP Tugs awarded to M/s Titagarh Rail Systems Limited (TRSL), Kolkata on 12 November 2021.
These tugs are indigenously designed and built by TRSL, following Indian Register of Shipping (IRS) rules and relevant Naval regulations.
Purpose of the tugs:
To provide assistance to Naval Ships and Submarines during berthing, un-berthing, and manoeuvring in confined waters.
18) Answer: D
Short Explanation:
Detailed Explanation:
The Indian Army’s Postal Service Corps, in collaboration with the Department of Posts, launched Meghdoot Millennium — a secure and real-time postal software designed specifically for defense personnel.
The software was inaugurated at the Centre for Excellence in Postal Technology (CEPT) in Mysuru.
Meghdoot Millennium is built to deliver efficient, secure, and timely postal services, even in remote and operationally sensitive areas where the Indian Army is deployed.
This initiative supports the Army’s strategic vision under the ‘Year of Reforms’ framework, introduced in January 2025, which emphasizes technological advancement and self-reliance.
19) Answer: D
Short Explanation:
The Indian Army has launched its first FM radio station named ‘Panchshul Pulse’ in Pithoragarh district, Uttarakhand.
The name ‘Panchshul Pulse’ is derived from the local Panchshul Brigade of the Indian Army.
The radio station broadcasts on 88.4 FM and covers a 12-kilometre radius.
Detailed Explanation:
The Indian Army has launched its first FM radio station named ‘Panchshul Pulse’ in Pithoragarh district, Uttarakhand.
The station was inaugurated by Anindya Sengupta, General Officer Commanding (GOC) of the Central Command.
The name ‘Panchshul Pulse’ is derived from the local Panchshul Brigade of the Indian Army.
It is part of Operation Sadbhavana, a humanitarian initiative started in the 1990s to support communities affected by terrorism in Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh.
The radio station broadcasts on 88.4 FM and covers a 12-kilometre radius.
20) Answer: C
Axiom Space, after successfully launching Axiom Mission 4 (Ax-4), signed an agreement with Hyderabad-based Skyroot Aerospace to explore collaboration in space exploration and access to low-Earth orbit (LEO).
Both companies plan to collaborate on building space infrastructure.
Skyroot Aerospace launched its Vikram-S rocket in 2022 and is preparing for the launch of Vikram-1, its maiden orbital-class launch vehicle.
This partnership highlights growing cooperation between Axiom Space and the Indian space sector.
21) Answer: D
Short Explanation:
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is assisting the Coffee Board of India to quantify the carbon footprint of coffee and assess its carbon sequestration potential.
India’s coffee exports increased by 40% year-on-year, reaching $1.8 billion in FY25.
Detailed Explanation:
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is assisting the Coffee Board of India to quantify the carbon footprint of coffee and assess its carbon sequestration potential.
This initiative aligns with the EU’s Deforestation Regulation, which mandates that products exported to the EU must come from land not deforested after December 31, 2020.
India’s coffee exports increased by 40% year-on-year, reaching $1.8 billion in FY25.
Growth in exports is supported by sustainable farming practices, use of organic supplements, and improved nutrient formulations.
In FY24, coffee production in India was 3.63 lakh tonnes.
22) Answer: D
Google unveiled its AI-first restructuring strategy named AI Matryoshka at the I/O Developers Conference 2025.
AI Matryoshka is a multi-layered AI ecosystem inspired by the Matryoshka (nested) doll concept, with Google’s core AI acting as the central brain.
The ecosystem is built around Gemini 2.5 models, aimed at transforming interactions for users, developers, and enterprises.
Each layer—from APIs to user applications—is powered by Google’s AI core.
The system leverages Google’s proprietary Tensor Processing Units (TPUs).
The seventh-generation TPU, named Ironwood, offers a tenfold performance boost over its predecessor.
Ironwood TPUs deliver a powerful 42.5 exaFLOPS of compute per pod, enhancing computational capabilities significantly.
23) Answer: C
Short Explanation:
Indian Grandmaster R. Praggnanandhaa won the UzChess Cup Masters 2025 in Tashkent, marking his third major classical title of the year and propelling him to a career-best live rating of 2778.3 (World No. 4)—surpassing compatriots D. Gukesh and Arjun Erigaisi.
Tournament:UzChess Cup Masters 2025 (Tashkent)
Final Score (Round-Robin):5.5/9, tied with Nodirbek Abdusattorov and JavokhirSindarov
Detailed Explanation:
Indian Grandmaster R. Praggnanandhaa won the UzChess Cup Masters 2025 in Tashkent, marking his third major classical title of the year and propelling him to a career-best live rating of 2778.3 (World No. 4)—surpassing compatriots D. Gukesh and Arjun Erigaisi.
Tournament:UzChess Cup Masters 2025 (Tashkent)
Final Score (Round-Robin):5.5/9, tied with Nodirbek Abdusattorov and JavokhirSindarov
Tiebreaks:
Blitz Double Round-Robin: All three scored 2/4
Praggnanandhaa defeated Sindarov and drew with Abdusattorov, while Sindarov beat Abdusattorov to secure the title
24) Answer: B
Observed annually on 29th June, the International Day of the Tropics celebrates the unique richness and global significance of tropical regions.
As 2025 marks the 9th edition of this observance, it underscores both the opportunities and threats faced by the Tropics.
Proclaimed by:United Nations General Assembly through Resolution A/RES/70/267 in 2016
First Observed: 29 June 2016
Why 29 June? Commemorates the release of the first ‘State of the Tropics Report’ on 29 June 2014
25) Answer: C
On June 30th, World Asteroid Day 2025 is observed as an awareness program among the public all over the world.
This World Asteroid Day 2025 is commemorated to promote awareness about how asteroids will be used in the future, how asteroids will pave the path for future exploration, and how we can protect our planet from asteroid collisions.
