Q.1) Which is India’s first indigenously designed and constructed Diving Support Vessel (DSV) commissioned into the Indian Navy?
[a] INS Arihant
[b] INS Nistar
[c] INS Sindhuvir
[d] INS Jalashwa
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Answer: [b] INS Nistar
Explanation:
INS Nistar is India’s first indigenously designed and constructed Diving Support Vessel (DSV), built by Hindustan Shipyard Limited (HSL). It was commissioned into the Eastern Naval Command to carry out deep-sea saturation diving and submarine rescue operations a rare capability globally. This commissioning marks a major step in the Navy’s goal of designing and building complex platforms indigenously, boosting India’s maritime self-reliance.
Q.2) From which test range were India’s nuclear-capable Prithvi-II and Agni-I ballistic missiles recently test-fired?
[a] Pokhran Test Range
[b] Wheeler Island
[c] Chandipur, Odisha
[d] Sriharikota
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Answer: [c] Chandipur, Odisha
Explanation:
India successfully test-fired nuclear-capable short-range ballistic missiles Prithvi-II and Agni-I from the Integrated Test Range (ITR), Chandipur, Odisha. Conducted under the Strategic Forces Command (SFC), the launches validated all operational and technical parameters, further strengthening India’s strategic deterrence capability.
Q.3) Which organisation won the National Geospatial Practitioner Award 2025 for its contribution to Marine Geospatial Intelligence?
[a] ISRO
[b] INCOIS
[c] Survey of India
[d] Geological Survey of India
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Answer: [b] INCOIS
Explanation:
The Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services (INCOIS) received the National Geospatial Practitioner Award 2025 for its outstanding work in Marine Geospatial Intelligence. The award was conferred during the Open Source GIS Day (Edition 02) at IIT Bombay, highlighting India’s growing use of open-source geospatial data for ocean and coastal management.
Q.4) The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) recently declared the Lianpui menhirs, located in which state, as a monument of national importance?
[a] Nagaland
[b] Mizoram
[c] Manipur
[d] Meghalaya
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Answer: [b] Mizoram
Explanation:
The Lianpui menhirs, a group of ancient carved memorial stones in Champhai district, Mizoram, have been officially declared a monument of national importance by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) under the Ministry of Culture. This recognition follows years of research and inspection, preserving the cultural and historical heritage of the region.
Q.5) Switzerland recently ratified a landmark trade deal between India and the European Free Trade Association (EFTA). What is the name of this agreement?
[a] CEPA
[b] TEPA
[c] FTAI
[d] SAFTA
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Answer: [b] TEPA
Explanation:
Switzerland has ratified the Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA) between India and the European Free Trade Association (EFTA), which is expected to come into force in October 2025. The agreement seeks to reduce trade barriers and boost Swiss exports to India, marking a major milestone in India–EFTA trade relations.
Q.6) Which Indian naval vessel made its maiden port call at Port Klang, Malaysia, for hydrographic cooperation?
[a] INS Nistar
[b] INS Sandhayak
[c] INS Darshak
[d] INS Sagardhwani
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Answer: [b] INS Sandhayak
Explanation:
The INS Sandhayak, India’s first indigenously designed and built Survey Vessel Large (SVL), made its maiden port call at Port Klang, Malaysia, to enhance hydrographic cooperation. Built under the Indian Naval Hydrographic Department (INHD) and the National Hydrographic Office, the vessel reflects India’s growing role in regional hydrographic capacity building and maritime partnerships.
Q.7) Which state recently signed an MoA with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) to strengthen disaster management?
[a] Bihar
[b] Odisha
[c] Uttar Pradesh
[d] Assam
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Answer: [c] Uttar Pradesh
Explanation:
The Relief Commissioner’s Office of Uttar Pradesh signed a Memorandum of Association (MoA) with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) to enhance disaster management in the state. The collaboration aims to make disaster management systems more effective, scientific, and resilient, thereby strengthening Uttar Pradesh’s preparedness and response capacity.
Q.8) Scientists from which institute were awarded the first Rashtriya Krishi Vigyan Puraskar for inventing the Soil Moisture Indicator (SMI)?
[a] Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI)
[b] Indian Council of Agricultural Research – Sugarcane Breeding Institute (ICAR-SBI)
[c] Central Institute of Agricultural Engineering (CIAE)
[d] National Dairy Research Institute (NDRI)
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Answer: [b] Indian Council of Agricultural Research – Sugarcane Breeding Institute (ICAR-SBI)
Explanation:
Scientists K. Hari, D. Puthira Prathap, P. Murali, A. Rameshsundar, and B. Singaravelu from ICAR-Sugarcane Breeding Institute (SBI) were awarded the first Rashtriya Krishi Vigyan Puraskar in the category Innovation & Technology in Agriculture & Allied Sciences. They developed the Soil Moisture Indicator (SMI), a device that helps farmers measure soil moisture levels and adopt efficient water conservation practices, making farming more sustainable.
Q.9) Under the Government of India’s One State–One RRB policy, how many Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) remain after consolidation from 196?
[a] 18
[b] 24
[c] 28
[d] 35
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Answer: [c] 28
Explanation:
Government of India has implemented the ‘One State–One RRB’ policy, consolidating 196 Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) into 28. This rural banking reform is aimed at boosting financial resilience, improving service delivery, reducing operational costs, and enhancing efficiency of RRBs, thereby strengthening rural credit and financial inclusion.
Q.10) What is the title of the report recently released by NITI Aayog along with the first edition of the India Electric Mobility Index (IEMI)?
[a] Roadmap for EV India 2030
[b] Unlocking a 200 Billion Dollar Opportunity: Electric Vehicles in India
[c] EV Vision 2040
[d] Green Mobility for Atmanirbhar Bharat
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Answer: [b] Unlocking a 200 Billion Dollar Opportunity: Electric Vehicles in India
Explanation:
NITI Aayog released its report “Unlocking a 200 Billion Dollar Opportunity: Electric Vehicles in India” along with the first edition of the India Electric Mobility Index (IEMI) in New Delhi. The report outlines key reforms and investment strategies needed to ensure accelerated EV adoption by 2035, positioning India as a major player in the global electric mobility sector.