Q.1) Which of the following institutions is NOT mentioned as a beneficiary under the NSM deployment?
[a] Indian Institute of Science (IISc)
[b] Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs)
[c] Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC)
[d] Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO)
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Answer: [d] Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO)
Explanation:
Under the National Supercomputing Mission (NSM), the Government of India has successfully deployed 34 supercomputers with a combined capacity of 35 Petaflops (10 lakh gigabytes) across academic institutions, research organizations, R&D labs, and Tier-II and Tier-III cities. Key institutions benefitting include IISc, IITs, and C-DAC, among others. The mission aims to boost India’s computational research capacity and enable advancements in artificial intelligence, climate modeling, drug discovery, material science, and more. The deployment highlights India’s progress in achieving self-reliance in high-performance computing (HPC).
Q.2) Vietnam celebrated the 50th anniversary of the end of the Vietnam War on:
[a] March 30, 2025
[b] April 15, 2025
[c] April 30, 2025
[d] May 1, 2025
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Answer: [c] April 30, 2025
Explanation:
On April 30, 2025, Vietnam celebrated the 50th anniversary of the end of the Vietnam War with a grand military parade attended by thousands waving red flags and singing patriotic songs. The event commemorated April 30, 1975, when North Vietnamese forces captured Saigon, leading to the reunification of Vietnam under communist rule.
Saigon was subsequently renamed Ho Chi Minh City, in honor of Ho Chi Minh, the founding leader of North Vietnam. The country’s communist leader described the occasion as a “victory of faith”, symbolizing the perseverance and triumph of communist ideology over foreign intervention.
Q.3) The National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) was recently granted income tax exemption under which section of the Income Tax Act?
[a] Section 80G
[b] Section 12A
[c] Section 46A of Section 10
[d] Section 11B
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Answer: [c] Section 46A of Section 10
Explanation:
The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has notified the National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) as an authority under clause 46A of section 10 of the Income Tax Act, 1961. This grants income tax exemption on all income received or derived by NMCG. NMCG is the nodal agency implementing the government’s Namami Gange programme, aimed at cleaning and rejuvenating the Ganga river. The exemption will enable NMCG to channel more funds toward Ganga conservation activities without tax liabilities, thereby boosting implementation capacity.
Q.4) Who has been appointed as the chairman of the interministerial committee to frame the National Manufacturing Mission (NMM)?
[a] Amitabh Kant
[b] BVR Subrahmanyam
[c] Rajiv Kumar
[d] V.K. Saraswat
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Answer: [b] BVR Subrahmanyam
Explanation:
The government has constituted an interministerial committee chaired by NITI Aayog CEO BVR Subrahmanyam to design the National Manufacturing Mission (NMM). The NMM was announced in the Union Budget 2025 to strengthen the Make in India initiative and enhance India’s manufacturing capabilities.
The committee will define the broad contours, objectives, and implementation framework of the mission. The mission aims to position India as a global manufacturing hub by focusing on innovation, competitiveness, supply chain integration, and technology adoption.
Q.5) Which department organized the “Coastal States Meet 2025” in Mumbai?
[a] Department of Agriculture
[b] Department of Fisheries
[c] Department of Animal Husbandry
[d] Ministry of Environment
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Answer: [b] Department of Fisheries
Explanation:
The Department of Fisheries under the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying organized the “Coastal States Meet 2025” in Mumbai, Maharashtra. The event was chaired by the Union Minister for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying and Ministry of Panchayati Raj.
During the meeting, the 5th Fisheries Census and India’s first-ever Aqua Insurance scheme were launched. The initiatives aim to strengthen data collection, promote sustainable fisheries development, and provide risk coverage for fish farmers and aquaculture activities.
Q.6) Which committee approved the development of the Greenfield NH-6 corridor linking Meghalaya and Assam?
[a] Cabinet Committee on Infrastructure
[b] Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs
[c] Cabinet Committee on Road Transport
[d] NITI Aayog Committee
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Answer: [b] Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs
Explanation:
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) chaired by the Prime Minister approved the proposal for development, maintenance, and management of a 4-lane Greenfield Access-Controlled 166.80 km National Highway No. 06 (NH-6). It will run from Mawlyngkhung (near Shillong) in Meghalaya to Panchgram (near Silchar) in Assam.
The corridor will be developed as an access-controlled Greenfield high-speed corridor under Hybrid Annuity Mode (HAM). The total capital cost is estimated at Rs.22,864 crore. Of the 166.80 km total length, 144.80 km is in Meghalaya and 22.00 km is in Assam. The project aims to improve connectivity between Meghalaya and Assam, reduce travel time, and promote regional economic development.
Q.7) Which company has announced plans to manufacture AI chips in the United States for the first time?
[a] Intel
[b] AMD
[c] Nvidia
[d] Qualcomm
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Answer: [c] Nvidia
Explanation:
Nvidia, a leading AI chip and GPU manufacturer, announced it will manufacture AI chips in the United States for the first time. The company will set up production for its specialized Blackwell chips in Arizona. Nvidia will also manufacture AI supercomputers in Texas.
The company has commissioned over 1 million square feet of manufacturing space across these locations. The investment is projected to enable production of up to $500 billion worth of AI infrastructure over the next four years. This marks a strategic shift towards domestic semiconductor production amid growing global AI demand and geopolitical supply chain concerns.
Q.8) Which football club won the 2024–25 English Premier League title?
[a] Manchester City
[b] Chelsea
[c] Liverpool
[d] Arsenal
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Answer: [c] Liverpool
Explanation:
Liverpool have won the 2024–25 English Premier League, marking their second Premier League title and 20th overall English top-flight title, equalling Manchester United’s record. This victory was significant as it came under new manager Arne Slot, who won the league in his first season in charge, succeeding Jurgen Klopp. The title win restores Liverpool’s dominance at the top of English football after a competitive season.
Q.9) Which two banks were recently penalized by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) for non-compliance with regulatory directions?
[a] Indian Bank and Punjab National Bank
[b] Indian Overseas Bank and Indian Bank
[c] Bank of Baroda and Canara Bank
[d] Indian Overseas Bank and State Bank of India
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Answer: [b] Indian Overseas Bank and Indian Bank
Explanation:
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) imposed penalties on:
- Indian Bank: ₹1.60 crore
- Indian Overseas Bank: ₹63.60 lakh
- Mahindra & Mahindra Financial Services Ltd (NBFC): ₹71.30 lakh
The penalties were imposed for non-compliance with various regulatory directions issued by RBI under applicable banking and NBFC regulations.
Q.10) The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has extended the deadline for banks to deploy note sorting machines (NSMs) compliant with which standard?
[a] International Organization for Standardization
[b] Bureau of Indian Standards
[c] RBI Technical Standards
[d] International Banking Standards
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Answer: [b] Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS)
Explanation:
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has extended the deadline by six months for the mandatory deployment of only Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS)-compliant Note Sorting Machines (NSMs) by banks. The new deadline is November 1, 2025.
This extension provides banks more time to ensure that note sorting machines meet standardized quality and counterfeit detection benchmarks. The policy aims to improve cash processing accuracy, counterfeit detection, and fitness sorting in India’s banking system.