Q.1) In the 2025 IMF rankings, India has reached which position in the list of top world economies by GDP?
[a] 5th
[b] 4th
[c] 3rd
[d] 6th
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Answer: [b] 4th
Explanation:
The IMF World Economic Outlook 2025 revised global growth down to 2.8% for 2025 (0.5 percentage points lower than January 2025 projection). Growth for 2026 revised to 3.0%, 0.3 percentage points lower. India projected as the fastest-growing major economy, now standing tied with Japan at 4th place globally by GDP size. The top 3 global economies remain USA, China, Germany.
Q.2) According to IMF’s latest projections, which country has the highest debt-to-GDP ratio in the world?
[a] Japan
[b] Sudan
[c] Greece
[d] Italy
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Answer: [b] Sudan
Explanation:
As per the IMF’s recent projections, Sudan has overtaken Japan to become the country with the highest debt-to-GDP ratio globally at 252%. Japan, long holding the top spot, was surpassed due to Sudan’s prolonged conflict, economic collapse, and debt accumulation. Global public debt in 2020 peaked at 98.9% of global GDP during the pandemic. IMF warns of rising debt, signaling fiscal vulnerabilities for many economies.
Q.3) Amazon recently launched its first set of satellites under which satellite internet project?
[a] Starlink
[b] BlueWeb
[c] Project Kuiper
[d] Project Echo
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Answer: [c] Project Kuiper
Explanation:
Amazon launched its first 27 satellites under ‘Project Kuiper’ to enter the competitive satellite internet market and challenge players like SpaceX’s Starlink. The launch was performed by United Launch Alliance (ULA) using an Atlas V rocket from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, Florida. Project Kuiper aims to build a constellation of thousands of low-earth orbit (LEO) satellites to provide global broadband internet access.
Q.4) Airtel Payments Bank partnered with which entity to enable recharges for its NCMC-enabled RuPay cards?
[a] RBI
[b] NPCI Bharat BillPay (NBBL)
[c] State Bank of India
[d] Paytm Payments Bank
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Answer: [b] NPCI Bharat BillPay (NBBL)
Explanation:
Airtel Payments Bank launched RuPay On-The-Go cards enabled with NCMC (National Common Mobility Card) to offer seamless transit and retail payments. Airtel partnered with NPCI Bharat BillPay (NBBL) to allow users to recharge their cards through the Bharat Connect (BBPS) platform, enabling top-ups from any Bharat Connect-enabled app. The initiative promotes digital payments, mobility solutions, and interoperability in India’s payment ecosystem.
Q.5) Where was the 6th Joint Group of Customs (JGC) Meeting between India and Bhutan held?
[a] New Delhi, India
[b] Paro, Bhutan
[c] Thimphu, Bhutan
[d] Guwahati, India
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Answer: [c] Thimphu, Bhutan
Explanation:
The 6th Joint Group of Customs (JGC) Meeting between India and Bhutan took place in Thimphu, Bhutan. The forum strengthens trade ties and supports seamless trade flow across the India-Bhutan border. These meetings are annual bilateral engagements focused on:
- Aligning procedures with global best practices
- Re-defining and streamlining customs procedures
- Enhancing customs cooperation
- Facilitating cross-border trade
Q.6) Which organization approved the 2025 Action Plan under the River Cities Alliance (RCA)?
[a] Central Water Commission
[b] Ministry of Urban Affairs
[c] National Mission for Clean Ganga
[d] National Green Tribunal
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Answer: [c] National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG)
Explanation:
The National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) approved the 2025 Action Plan under the River Cities Alliance (RCA). RCA provides a platform for knowledge-sharing among river cities to manage rivers sustainably while enabling urban growth. The plan focuses on:
- Ensuring sustainable and eco-friendly development along riverbanks
- Promoting river-sensitive urban planning
- Integrating rivers into urban development policy and frameworks
Q.7) Which state’s government facilitated the return of Maratha warrior Raghuji Bhonsle I’s historic sword to India?
[a] Madhya Pradesh
[b] Maharashtra
[c] Karnataka
[d] Telangana
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Answer: [b] Maharashtra
Explanation:
The Maharashtra government successfully reclaimed the historic sword of Raghuji Bhonsle I, a prominent Maratha warrior and founder of the Nagpur Bhonsle dynasty. The sword was acquired at a London auction for ₹47.15 lakh. This effort marks a significant return of cultural and historical property to India, reinforcing pride in Maratha and Indian heritage.
Q.8) Which Indian state has launched the country’s first AI-based real-time forest alert system?
[a] Chhattisgarh
[b] Madhya Pradesh
[c] Maharashtra
[d] Karnataka
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Answer: [b] Madhya Pradesh
Explanation:
Madhya Pradesh has become the first Indian state to implement an AI-driven real-time forest alert system on a pilot basis to strengthen active forest management. The system integrates satellite imagery, mobile feedback from field staff, and machine learning algorithms to detect: Land encroachment; Land-use changes; and Forest degradation. It aims to enable timely action by forest officials to protect forest cover and biodiversity.
Q.9) The Department of Posts issued a commemorative stamp in honor of which legendary Indian musician?
[a] Ustad Alla Rakha
[b] Pandit Chatur Lal
[c] Zakir Hussain
[d] Pandit Kishan Maharaj
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Answer: [b] Pandit Chatur Lal
Explanation:
The Department of Posts (Ministry of Communications) issued a commemorative postage stamp to honor Pandit Chatur Lal, marking his centenary year (100th birth anniversary). He was a legendary tabla maestro and holds the distinction of being the first Indian percussionist to introduce tabla to Western audiences in the 1950s, collaborating with icons like Pandit Ravi Shankar and Ustad Ali Akbar Khan. The stamp recognizes his pioneering role in globalizing Indian classical music, laying the foundation for cross-cultural musical collaborations.
Q.10) The Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority (IEPFA) is under which Indian government ministry?
[a] Ministry of Finance
[b] Ministry of Corporate Affairs
[c] Ministry of External Affairs
[d] Ministry of Commerce
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Answer: [b] Ministry of Corporate Affairs
Explanation:
IEPFA (Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority), under the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, convened a preparatory meeting for the ‘Niveshak Shivir’ initiative aimed at simplifying the process for investors to reclaim unclaimed dividends and shares. This initiative is a joint venture between IEPFA and SEBI (Securities and Exchange Board of India), focusing on investor education and protection. The ‘Niveshak Shivir’ program is expected to benefit investors by providing a streamlined approach to reclaiming their unclaimed financial assets, thereby enhancing investor confidence and participation in the financial market.