Q.1) Consider the following statements regarding National Wildlife Day:
- It was established in 2005 by Colleen Paige to promote awareness regarding wildlife conservation and endangered species.
- It is observed on 4 September and 22 February, with the latter date being associated with Steve Irwin.
- National Wildlife Day and World Wildlife Day are observed on the same date but have different geographical scopes.
- Habitat destruction, climate change and commercial exploitation are among the threats highlighted by the observance.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
[a] 1, 2 and 4 only
[b] 1 and 3 only
[c] 2, 3 and 4 only
[d] 1, 2, 3 and 4
View Answer:
Answer: [a] 1, 2 and 4 only
Explanation:
Statements 1, 2 and 4 are correct. National Wildlife Day was established by Colleen Paige in 2005 and is observed on 4 September and 22 February; the February date was added in connection with Steve Irwin, whose birthday is 22 February. The observance highlights threats such as habitat destruction, climate change and commercial exploitation. Statement 3 is incorrect because World Wildlife Day is observed on 3 March, not on the same date as National Wildlife Day.
Q.2) Why is 5 September observed as the International Day of Charity?
[a] It marks the birth anniversary of Mother Teresa
[b] It marks the death anniversary of Mother Teresa
[c] It marks the founding of the Missionaries of Charity
[d] It marks the date on which Mother Teresa received the Nobel Peace Prize
View Answer:
Answer: [b] It marks the death anniversary of Mother Teresa
Explanation:
The United Nations selected 5 September for the International Day of Charity because it is the death anniversary of Mother Teresa, who died in Kolkata on 5 September 1997. The UN General Assembly formally designated the day in 2012 through Resolution 67/105 to promote charitable activities, philanthropy and volunteerism around the world. Mother Teresa’s lifelong humanitarian work, particularly among poor and vulnerable people, made the date especially appropriate for highlighting the broader role of charity in reducing human suffering.
Q.3) Which of the following correctly matches a Green Highways Excellence Awards 2026 category with its first-prize winner?
[a] Avenue Plantation — Hyderabad–Yadgiri section of NH-163
[b] Median Plantation — Jamtha Clover Leaf and Oxygen Bird Park on NH-44
[c] Avenue Plantation — Chilakaluripet Bypass on NH-16
[d] Land Parcel Plantation — Chilakaluripet Bypass on NH-16
View Answer:
Answer: [c] Avenue Plantation — Chilakaluripet Bypass on NH-16
Explanation:
The Six-Laning of Chilakaluripet Bypass on NH-16 in Andhra Pradesh won the first prize in the Avenue Plantations category. The Hyderabad–Yadgiri section of NH-163 won in Median Plantations, while the Jamtha Clover Leaf and Oxygen Bird Park on NH-44 under RO-Nagpur won in Plantation in Land Parcels. The awards were instituted by NHAI in 2025 under the Green Highways Policy, 2015.
Q.4) Which company received SEBI approval to enter the investment-banking and merchant-banking business?
[a] Paytm Money
[b] Zerodha
[c] Groww
[d] Angel One
View Answer:
Answer: [b] Zerodha
Explanation:
SEBI approved Zerodha Corporate Advisors to operate as a Category-I merchant banker, enabling Zerodha to enter the investment-banking space. The licence allows it to manage activities such as IPOs, FPOs and rights issues, besides providing underwriting and other corporate finance services.
Q.5) Consider the following statements about World Skyscraper Day:
- It is observed on 3 September.
- The date is associated with the birth anniversary of Louis H. Sullivan.
- According to CTBUH, a building must be at least 150 metres tall to qualify as a skyscraper.
- Burj Khalifa is currently the world’s tallest completed skyscraper.
Which of the statements are correct?
[a] 1 and 2 only
[b] 1, 2 and 3 only
[c] 1, 2, 3 and 4
[d] 2, 3 and 4 only
View Answer:
Answer: [c] 1, 2, 3 and 4
Explanation:
All four statements are correct. World Skyscraper Day is observed on 3 September, a date associated with the birth of Louis H. Sullivan, born in 1856 and widely regarded as the Father of Skyscrapers. The CTBUH considers buildings reaching at least 150 metres as skyscrapers. The Burj Khalifa in Dubai, standing at 828 metres, remains the world’s tallest completed skyscraper.
Q.6) Which organisation is responsible for developing the proposed Tamil Nadu Olympic City?
[a] Sports Authority of India
[b] Sports Development Authority of Tamil Nadu
[c] Tamil Nadu Olympic Association
[d] Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports
View Answer:
Answer: [b] Sports Development Authority of Tamil Nadu
Explanation:
The proposed Tamil Nadu Olympic City will be developed through the Sports Development Authority of Tamil Nadu (SDAT). It is planned as a comprehensive sporting complex with international-standard arenas, high-performance training, sports science and sports medicine facilities, and accommodation for athletes and coaches. The state also plans an SDAT Talent Research Wing and Olympic Centres of Excellence at 10 locations to strengthen talent identification and development.
Q.7) Which state has the highest coconut production in India, according to the given data?
[a] Kerala
[b] Tamil Nadu
[c] Andhra Pradesh
[d] West Bengal
View Answer:
Answer: [b] Tamil Nadu
Explanation:
Tamil Nadu leads India in coconut production, while Kerala has the largest area under coconut cultivation. Andhra Pradesh records the highest productivity, making these three states important to remember separately for competitive exams. The proposed Coconut Value-Addition Park in Kerala aims to strengthen the sector through modern processing, product development and export-oriented value addition.
Q.8) World Coconut Day is observed on 2 September primarily because the date commemorates the foundation day of which organisation?
[a] Coconut Development Board
[b] Asian and Pacific Coconut Community
[c] Food and Agriculture Organization
[d] International Coconut Research Institute
View Answer:
Answer: [b] Asian and Pacific Coconut Community
Explanation:
World Coconut Day is observed on 2 September, and the date marks the foundation day of the Asian and Pacific Coconut Community (APCC). The first World Coconut Day was celebrated in 2009. The APCC, established in 1969 and headquartered in Jakarta, Indonesia, works towards the sustainable development of the coconut sector in the Asia-Pacific region.
Q.9) Gollala Gudi Temple, recently declared a Monument of National Importance, is located in which state?
[a] Andhra Pradesh
[b] Telangana
[c] Karnataka
[d] Odisha
View Answer
Answer: [b] Telangana
Explanation:
The Gollala Gudi Temple is located at Palampet in Mulugu district, Telangana, near the UNESCO-listed Ramappa Temple. Dating to the 12th–13th centuries CE, it represents the architectural heritage of the Kakatiya Dynasty and is particularly notable for its rare Trikutalaya plan, intricate carvings and three sanctums.
Q.10) The Indo-German Environment Forum (IGEF), under which the recent wetland declaration was signed, is primarily a platform for cooperation in which area?
[a] Defence and security
[b] Environmental policy
[c] Trade and taxation
[d] Space technology
View Answer
Answer: [b] Environmental policy
Explanation:
The IGEF is the highest-level bilateral forum between India and Germany on environmental policy and has been convened since 2008. The recent Joint Declaration of Intent on wetlands was signed during its 4th edition, strengthening cooperation on the conservation and wise use of internationally important wetlands. The broader India–Germany green partnership also covers renewable energy, green hydrogen, sustainable urban development and waste management.