FRAMED FROM DR HEMANT JAISINGH (DIRECTOR OF UPSC ONLINE ACADEMY)
Q.1 Himalayan High altitude Atmospheric & climate centre launched at____
A) Shimla
B) Udhampur
C) Dharampur
D) Leh
Ans. C
The Himalayan High-Altitude Atmospheric & Climate Centre was inaugurated on 25th March 2025 in Nathatop, Udhampur district. This initiative aims to enhance climate monitoring and research in the unique high-altitude environment of the Himalayas
Q.2 Which state has become the first state in India to pass a law creating a commission for senior citizens ?
A) Kerala
B) Punjab
C) Himachal Pradesh
D) Andhra Pradesh
Ans. A
Q.3 Which among the following pairs are correctly matched ?
1. Operation Dost – Turkey & Syria
2. Operation Madad -Kerala
3. Operation Brahma- Myanmar & Thailand
4. Operation Maitri – Nepal
Select the correct answer using the codes given below :
A) 1,3,4
B) Only 1 & 3
C) 2,3,4
D) 1,2,3,4
Ans. D
Q.4 What is the approved Fair & Remunerative Price for Sugarcane for 2025-26 ?
A) Rs. 355 per quintal
B) Rs. 350 per quintal
C) Rs. 360 per quintal
D) Rs. 370 per quintal
Ans. A
Fair and Remunerative Price is the price declared by the government, which mills are legally bound to pay to farmers for the cane procured from them.
Q.5 Which state is set to complete India’s first village level antiqyuities survey ?
A) Tamil Nadu
B) Karnataka
C) Gujarat
D) Maharashtra
Ans. B
Q.6 The recently granted GI tag to Kumbakonam betel leaf is endemic to which river deltaic regions ?
A) Cauvery delta
B) Mahanadi delta
C) Krishna delta
D) Godavari delta
Ans. A
Q.7 National Campaign launched to eliminate Measles-Rubella by which year ?
A) 2026
B) 2025
C) 2027
D) 2028
Ans. A
Q.8 The government has merged 26 RRBs under the One state , One RRB plan. How many RRBs will operate after the merger ?
A) 36
B) 38
C) 26
D) 28
Ans. D
Q.9 How many songs are featured in album Waves of India ?
A) 4
B) 5
C) 6
D) 7
Ans. B
Q.10 With reference to recently enacted Waqf Amendment Bill, how many non-muslim members are there in composition of Central Waqf Council ?
A) Two
B) Three
C) Four
D) Five
Ans. A
It was introduced in the Indian Lok Sabha on 8 August 2024. It seeks to repeal Mussalman Wakf Act, 1923 and amend the Waqf Act, 1995. The Act regulates waqf property in India. The act renames the Act to United Waqf Maagement, Empowerment, Efficiency & Development Act, 1995.
The amendment incorporates 25 recommendations from the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC), aims for the removal of inequality, introduction of gender equality by mandating representation of at least two Muslim women on the Central Waqf Council and State Waqf Boards and ensuring female inheritance rights , and promotion of sectarian inclusivity by requiring representation from various Muslim sects on State Waqf Boards. The act empowers the Central Government to create rules for Waqf registration, auditing, and accounts, ensuring transparency & accountability. An appeal process is also included, allowing decisions made by Waqf tribunals to be challenged in the High Court within 90 days
Q.11 Which among the following state has become the first state in India introduce Scheduled Castes Sub categorization ?
A) Andhra Pradesh
B) Uttar Pradesh
C) Telangana
D) Uttarakhand
Ans. C
Q.12 Exercise Tiger Triumph 2025 has been conducted between which among the following countries ?
A) India & China
B) India & USA
C) India & Russia
D) India & Nepal
Ans. B
Q.13 In 2025, Which among the following Indian Entries has been added in UNESCO’s Memory of the World register ?
A) Bhagvad Gita & Natyashastra
B) Gilgit Manuscript & Abhinavgupta
C) Shantinatha Charitra
D) Rigveda & Gilgit manuscript
Ans. A
Q.14 With which among the following Operation Chakra V is associated ?
A) It is associated with the ban on Online Betting Apps
B) It is associated with the digital arrest cases & emphasizing on dismantling the Infrastructure behind such offenses
C) It is associated with searching the hidden terrorists base camps in Pakistan
D) None of the above
Ans. B
Q.15 The UpLink Initiative has been launched by which among the following global forum ?
A) United National Development Programme
B) world Economic Forum
C) NABARD
D) UIDAI
Ans. B
Q.16 With reference to the commission on genetic resources for food & Agriculture consider the following statements :
1. It is the only permanent intergovernmental body that specifically addresses biodiversity for food & agriculture in support of SDGs 2,13,15
2. The 20th session of the commission was held at Rome in 2025
Select the correct answer using the codes given below :
A) Only 1
B) Only 2
C) Both are correct
D) Both are incorrect
Ans. B
It is the only permanent intergovernmental body that specifically addresses biodiversity for food & agriculture in support of SDGs 2,14,15
Q.17 Which among the following space observatory mission was shut by the European Space Agency ?
A) Bolivia Space agency
B) Gaia Space Mission
C) ICE Cube serive
D) ArmCosmos
Ans. B
Q.18 Which is the first African country to sign the International Solar Alliance Country Partnership Framework ?
A) Nigeria
B) Mauritius
C) Singapore
D) Algeria
Ans. B
Q.19 The 2025 Abel prize for Mathematics has been awarded to :
A) Michael Talagrand
B) Luis A Caffarelli
C) Masaki Kashiawara
D) Dennis Parnell Sullivan
Ans. C
Q.20 Which institution has launched the report “Unlocking $25+ Billion Export Potential ?
A) Central Institute of Educational Technology
B) Indian Institute of Management
C) NITI Ayog
D) RBI
Ans. C
Q.21 Which among the following has become the first train in India to have an ATM installed on board ?
A) Gomati express
B) August Kranti Express
C) Panchavati Express
D) Taj Express
Ans. C
Q.22 Which of the following is not correctly matched with respect to the MUDRA Loans ?
A) Shishu : Covering loans upto Rs. 50,000
B) Kishore : Covering Loans upto Rs. 50,000 & upto 5 lakhs
C) Tarun : Covering loans above 5 lakhs & upto 10 lakhs
D) Tarun Plus : 10 lakhs & upto 40 lakhs \
Ans. D
Q.23 With reference to the Pamban Bridge consider the following statements :
1. The Pamban bridge connects the town of Mandapam in mainland India with Rameshwaram on Pambam Island
2. It is India’s first vertical lift railway sea bridge
3. The first train that passed over this new bridge was Rameshwaram-Tambaram express
4. The new pamban bridge replaces the original cantilever bridge constructed by the British in 1914
Select the correct answer using the codes given below :
A) 1,3,4
B) 2,3,4
C) 1,2,3
D) 1,2,3,4
Ans. D
Q.24 USA imposed how much percent of tariff on imported goods from India under reciprocal tariff plan in April 2025 ?
A) 26%
B) 52%
C) 74%
D) 80%
Ans. A
Q.25 Which of the following countries spared out from the recently announced “reciprocal Tariff” plan announced by the US ?
1. Russia
2. Cuba
3. Belarus
4. North Korea
Select the correct answer using the codes given below :
A) 1 & 2
B) 2,3,4
C) 1,2,3
D) 1,2,3,4
Ans. D
Q.26 Consider the following statements about the Sea dragon 2025 :
1. It is anti-submarine Warfare drill
2. It was hosted by the United States Navy’s 7th fleet at Anderson Air Force base , Guam
3. Sea Dragon 2025 focused on improving ASW tactics , interoperability & multinational coordination in Indo-Pacific
Select the correct answer using the codes given below :
A) 1 & 3
B) 2 & 3
C) 1 & 2
D) 1,2,3
Ans. D
Q.27 Which among the following statements in reference with the NAKSHA, is/are correct ?
1. It is the city survey initiative under the existing Digital India Land Records Modernisation Programme
2. Department of land records, under the Ministry of Rural development is the nodal department
Select the correct answer using the codes given below :
A) Only 1
B) Only 2
C) Both are correct
D) Both are incorrect
Ans. C
Q.28 What is Ironwood which was in the news recently ?
A) A computer chip
B) A hard wood used to make the toys
C) A feature film
D) A novel
Ans. A
Q.29 Multinational exercise Desert Flag 10 was hosted by the :
A) French Air & Space Force
B) Royal Air force
C) UAE Airforce
D) Indian Air force
Ans. C
Q.30 Indian Navy’s stealth frigate INS Tarkash participated in a Passex with :
A) Royal New Zealand Navy’s Anzac-class frigate Te Kaha
B) Royal Australian Navy
C) Russian Navy
D) Indonesian Navy
Ans. A
Q.31 Monthly salary of members of Parliament increased from :
A) 1,00000 to 1,24000
B) 1,25000 to 1,50000
C) 50,000 to 75,000
D) 75000 to 1,00000
Ans. A
Q.32 What is the allocation for Defence in 2025-26 budget ?
A) 4,91,732 crore
B) 6,81,210.27 crore
C) 2,33,210.68 crore
D) 2,87,333.16 crore
Ans. B
