Q.1) The report “State of the Climate 2025”, recently in news, is released by which of the following organisations?
[a] World Meteorological Organization
[b] Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change
[c] United Nations Environment Programme
[d] World Bank
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Answer: [a] World Meteorological Organization
Explanation:
The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) released the report State of the Climate 2025, warning that Earth’s climate system is “flashing red” and is more out of balance than ever before. The report highlights that human-induced warming is accelerating and, in some cases, causing irreversible changes. It notes that the planet has experienced the 11 hottest years on record, with disruption in Earth’s energy balance (incoming solar radiation vs outgoing heat). UN Secretary-General António Guterres termed the situation a “climate emergency,” urging immediate global action.
Q.2) According to the latest Hurun Global Rich List, which country has the highest number of self-made women billionaires in 2026?
[a] United States
[b] United Kingdom
[c] China
[d] Germany
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Answer: [c] China
Explanation:
As per the Hurun report 2026, the number of self-made women billionaires globally has reached a record 150, doubling over the past decade. China leads with 78 self-made women billionaires (about 52% of the total), more than the rest of the world combined. The United States ranks second with 40, followed by the United Kingdom with five. The report also highlights rapid wealth creation, with over 80% of the current list entrants not present a decade ago and 60 new entrants added this year.
Q.3) The recent breakthrough by the Indian Veterinary Research Institute in producing Sahiwal calves was achieved using which of the following technologies?
[a] Artificial Insemination (AI) only
[b] OPU–IVF–ET (Ovum Pick-Up, In Vitro Fertilization, Embryo Transfer)
[c] Cloning technology
[d] Gene editing (CRISPR)
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Answer: [b] OPU–IVF–ET (Ovum Pick-Up, In Vitro Fertilization, Embryo Transfer)
Explanation:
The ICAR–IVRI, Izatnagar (Bareilly), achieved a major milestone by successfully producing indigenous Sahiwal cattle calves using advanced Assisted Reproductive Technologies, specifically OPU–IVF–ET. This is the first such success at the institute. The programme, initiated in 2022–23, aimed at enhancing the genetic potential of indigenous breeds like Sahiwal, Tharparkar, and Murrah. The calves were developed from superior germplasm using a high-yielding Sahiwal donor cow (over 12 litres/day milk) and semen from a proven bull with strong maternal lineage (~3,320 kg lactation yield).
Q.4) The ‘Akasha300 3D Printer’, recently seen in news, has been developed by which of the following organisations?
[a] Indian Space Research Organisation
[b] Defence Research and Development Organisation
[c] Spacetime 4D Printing Solution
[d] Hindustan Aeronautics Limited
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Answer: [c] Spacetime 4D Printing Solution
Explanation:
The Akasha300 is an industrial-grade high-temperature 3D printer developed by Kerala-based startup Spacetime 4D Printing Solution and delivered to the ISRO Liquid Propulsion Systems Centre. It can manufacture complex aerospace components using advanced polymers and composites at temperatures up to 500°C. The system supports materials like PEEK, PEKK, and carbon-fiber composites, enabling rapid prototyping of propulsion and satellite components, thereby reducing cost and development time. It was developed with support from Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology and Kerala Startup Mission.
Q.5) According to the recent judgment in Chinthada Anand v. State of Andhra Pradesh, Scheduled Caste (SC) status is restricted to persons professing which of the following religions under the Constitution (Scheduled Castes) Order, 1950?
[a] Hinduism only
[b] Hinduism, Sikhism and Buddhism
[c] Hinduism, Islam and Christianity
[d] All religions
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Answer: [b] Hinduism, Sikhism and Buddhism
Explanation:
In this case, the Supreme Court of India held that a person converting to a religion other than Hinduism, Sikhism, or Buddhism loses SC status, irrespective of birth. The ruling is based on Clause 3 of the Constitution (Scheduled Castes) Order, 1950, which originally included only Hindus, later extended to Sikhs (1956) and Buddhists (1990).Under Article 341 of the Constitution of India, the President notifies SC communities, while Parliament alone can amend the list, and SC status remains state-specific. Earlier cases like C.M. Arumugam v. S. Rajgopal (1976), Soosai v. Union of India (1985), and K.P. Manu v. Chairman, Scrutiny Committee (2015) have also dealt with issues of conversion, discrimination, and reconversion related to SC status.
Q.6) The International Day of Solidarity with Detained and Missing Staff Members is observed annually on which date?
[a] 21 March
[b] 24 March
[c] 25 March
[d] 27 March
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Answer: [c] 25 March
Explanation:
The International Day of Solidarity with Detained and Missing Staff Members is observed every year on 25 March by the United Nations to honour personnel who have been detained, abducted, or gone missing while serving in UN missions. The day commemorates the 1985 abduction of Alec Collett, who was working with the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees. His body was later discovered in Lebanon’s Bekaa Valley in 2009. Since its founding in 1945, the UN has lost hundreds of staff members, especially during the expansion of peacekeeping missions in the 1990s.
Q.7) According to the Sporting Nation Report 2025 by WPP Media, which sport accounted for the largest share of India’s sports industry revenue in 2025?
[a] Football
[b] Hockey
[c] Cricket
[d] Badminton
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Answer: [c] Cricket
Explanation:
As per the Sporting Nation Report 2025, India’s sports industry crossed $2 billion (₹18,864 crore) in 2025, registering a 13.4% growth over 2024 and nearly doubling since 2021. Cricket dominated the industry with about 89% share (₹16,704 crore), driven by events like the Indian Premier League, India’s Champions Trophy victory, Women’s ODI World Cup win, and the growth of the Women’s Premier League. Media spending formed 51% of the industry (₹9,571 crore), with strong growth in digital advertising (+24%). Sponsorship contributed ₹7,943 crore (42%), while sports celebrity endorsements reached ₹1,350 crore, with cricket contributing 87% of endorsement value.
Q.8) The Gujarat Uniform Civil Code, 2026 makes Gujarat the second Indian state to implement a UCC after which of the following states?
[a] Himachal Pradesh
[b] Uttarakhand
[c] Goa
[d] Maharashtra
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Answer: [b] Uttarakhand
Explanation:
The Gujarat Uniform Civil Code 2026 was passed by the Gujarat Legislative Assembly, making Gujarat the second state after Uttarakhand (2024) to adopt a Uniform Civil Code. The law provides a common legal framework for marriage, divorce, succession, and live-in relationships, with provisions like mandatory registration of live-in relationships and a ban on bigamy, while excluding Scheduled Tribes and groups with protected customary rights.
Q.9) The International Day of the Unborn Child, also known as the Day for Life, is observed annually on which date?
[a] 21 March
[b] 24 March
[c] 25 March
[d] 28 March
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Answer: [c] 25 March
Explanation:
The International Day of the Unborn Child is observed every year on 25 March to promote respect for human dignity and commemorate unborn children. It was established by Pope John Paul II to coincide with the Christian feast of the Feast of the Annunciation. The first observance began in El Salvador in 1993 as the Day of the Right to Be Born. Later, several countries including Argentina, Poland, Chile, Guatemala, Costa Rica, and others adopted similar observances, with Chile formally approving the Day of the Unborn Child and Adoption in 2013.
Q.10) What is the total outlay of the Delhi Green Budget 2026–27 presented in the Delhi Legislative Assembly?
[a] ₹82,200 crore
[b] ₹95,500 crore
[c] ₹1,03,700 crore
[d] ₹1,20,000 crore
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Answer: [c] ₹1,03,700 crore
Explanation:
The Delhi Green Budget 2026–27, presented in the Delhi Legislative Assembly, has a total outlay of ₹1,03,700 crore with a strong focus on environmental protection and air pollution control. The budget allocated ₹822 crore to the Environment and Forest Department, with ₹130 crore for forest development, ₹44 crore for wildlife protection, and ₹25 crore for parks and gardens. It also includes a plan to plant 35 lakh trees (mainly Neem and Peepal). Additionally, ₹300 crore is earmarked for pollution control measures like anti-smog guns and mechanised sweeping.