Q.1) What is the name of India’s multi-stage malaria vaccine candidate developed for preventing Plasmodium falciparum infection?
[a] Covaxin
[b] AdFalciVax
[c] RTS,S
[d] Covishield
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Answer: [b] AdFalciVax
Explanation:
Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), Delhi has invited Expressions of Interest for the transfer of technology to commercialise AdFalciVax, a recombinant chimeric multi-stage malaria vaccine targeting Plasmodium falciparum. It aims to prevent infection and reduce community transmission of the parasite.
Q.2) The Indian government’s recent outreach to global earth-observation satellite providers for high-resolution imagery follows which 2025 operation?
[a] Operation Vijay
[b] Operation Sindoor
[c] Operation Meghdoot
[d] Operation Shakti
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Answer: [b] Operation Sindoor
Explanation:
In May 2025, during Operation Sindoor, intelligence indicated that China provided live satellite inputs to Pakistan. To strengthen battlefield surveillance, India has initiated talks with multiple global commercial earth-observation satellite players for access to high-resolution imagery. This move aims to enhance real-time situational awareness for defence operations.
Q.3) At which event in Rome was India’s millet standards initiative praised for its role in shaping global food safety norms?
[a] G20 Agriculture Ministers’ Meeting
[b] 88th Session of CCEXEC88
[c] World Food Summit
[d] FAO Regional Conference
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Answer: [b] 88th Session of Codex Alimentarius Commission Executive Committee (CCEXEC88)
Explanation:
At the 88th session of the CCEXEC, held at the FAO headquarters in Rome, India’s initiative on whole millet grains received global praise. The proposal, formally approved by the Codex Alimentarius Commission in 2023, aims to set international food standards for millets, strengthening India’s leadership in global food safety governance.
Q.4) Which bank was recently added to the Second Schedule of the RBI Act, 1934, gaining ‘scheduled bank’ status?
[a] Airtel Payments Bank
[b] Fino Payments Bank
[c] NSDL Payments Bank
[d] Paytm Payments Bank
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Answer: [c] NSDL Payments Bank
Explanation:
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has included NSDL Payments Bank Ltd in the Second Schedule of the RBI Act, 1934, granting it scheduled bank status. NSDL Payments Bank plans to evolve into a ‘capital market bank’ by offering a 3-in-1 account and collaborating with non-bank-backed broking entities to integrate banking and capital market services.
Q.5) What is the name of the eighth and final Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft launched by GRSE for the Indian Navy?
[a] Abhay
[b] Ajay
[c] Arnab
[d] Arjun
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Answer: [b] Ajay
Explanation:
Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE) Ltd., Kolkata, has launched Ajay, the eighth and final vessel in the series of Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) Shallow Water Crafts for the Indian Navy. These ships are designed to detect and neutralise enemy submarines in coastal waters and can conduct coordinated ASW operations with aircraft support.
Q.6) In which district of Nagaland was the first-ever Longmatra Mango Festival celebrated?
[a] Mon
[b] Dimapur
[c] Kiphire
[d] Kohima
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Answer: [c] Kiphire
Explanation:
The first-ever Longmatra Mango Festival was held in the Longmatra area of Kiphire district, Nagaland, to promote mango cultivation, support local farmers and entrepreneurs, and boost the rural economy. The event was organised with support from the district administration, Department of Horticulture, and local community leaders, highlighting the area’s potential in mango production.
Q.7) Which Indian mobile app won the WSIS Prizes 2025 Champion Award under the category of Cultural Diversity and Identity, Linguistic Diversity, and Local Content?
[a] eGramSwaraj
[b] Meri Panchayat
[c] Digital India Umang
[d] Gram Vikas
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Answer: [b] Meri Panchayat
Explanation:
The “Meri Panchayat” mobile app, developed jointly by the Ministry of Panchayati Raj (MoPR) and the National Informatics Centre (NIC), won the WSIS Prizes 2025 Champion Award at the WSIS+20 High-Level Event 2025 in Geneva, Switzerland. The award was presented under the Action Line Category for Cultural Diversity and Identity, Linguistic Diversity, and Local Content, recognising the app’s role in strengthening local governance and cultural representation.
Q.8) Which organisation implements the Bima Sakhi – Mahila Career Agent Scheme that has enrolled over 2 lakh women across India?
[a] SBI Life Insurance
[b] LIC of India
[c] IRDAI
[d] NABARD
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Answer: [b] LIC of India
Explanation:
Launched on 9 December 2024, the Bima Sakhi – Mahila Career Agent (MCA) Scheme is implemented by the Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) to empower women through professional opportunities in the life insurance sector. So far, 2,05,896 women have been enrolled as Bima Sakhis, expanding life insurance awareness and access, particularly in rural and underserved areas, thus contributing to financial inclusion and women-led development.
Q.9) Who was honoured with the Keraleeya Nritta-Natya Puraskaram for 2023?
[a] Kuroor Vasudevan Namboothiri
[b] Kalamandalam P.N. Girijadevi
[c] Mattannur Sankarankutty Marar
[d] Kalamandalam Sankara Warrier
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Answer: [b] Kalamandalam P.N. Girijadevi
Explanation:
For 2023, Kerala conferred its major cultural awards as follows: Kerala State Kathakali Award: Kuroor Vasudevan Namboothiri (chenda) & Kalamandalam Sankara Warrier (maddalam). Pallavur Appu Marar Vadya Puraskaram: Mattannur Sankarankutty Marar (chenda maestro). Keraleeya Nritta-Natya Puraskaram: Kalamandalam P.N. Girijadevi (Koodiyattam exponent. These awards celebrate excellence in Kathakali, percussion arts, and traditional dance-theatre forms of Kerala.
Q.10) According to the World Bank’s Global Findex 2025 report, what percentage of bank account holders in India had inactive accounts in 2021?
[a] 5%
[b] 15%
[c] 25%
[d] 35%
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Answer: [d] 35%
Explanation:
The World Bank’s Global Findex 2025 report revealed that 35% of bank account holders in India had inactive accounts in 2021—seven times higher than the 5% average for developing economies. The high inactivity rate is linked partly to Jan Dhan Yojana accounts, which expanded access but left many accounts unused, posing a challenge to India’s financial inclusion efforts.