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Q1. On Electrical Safety Day 2025, MoS Power and New & Renewable Energy Shri Shripad Naik unveiled:
Answer: Suraksha Shakti mascot
The question asks about a current affairs event on Electrical Safety Day 2025. Shri Shripad Naik unveiled the "Suraksha Shakti" mascot, which was associated with electrical safety awareness. Hence, that is the correct option.
Answer: Only 1 is correct
G20 cooperation in science and technology promotes collaboration and innovation among member countries, so statement 1 is correct. It does not operate only through annual leaders’ summits; there are also ministerial meetings and working groups, so statement 2 is incorrect.
Q3. Gatka is a traditional martial art of which state?
Answer: Punjab
Gatka is a traditional martial art form associated mainly with Punjab and Sikh warrior traditions. It is performed using sticks and swords in demonstrations and training.
Q4. According to recent energy transition strategies, which measure improves grid stability?
Answer: Expanding energy storage systems
Energy storage systems help balance fluctuations from renewable sources like solar and wind. By storing excess energy and supplying it during demand peaks, they improve grid stability.
Q5. The book “The Idea of India” is authored by:
Answer: Sunil Khilnani
The Idea of India is written by Sunil Khilnani. It is a notable work discussing India’s political and historical identity.
Q6. The joint military exercise "Maitree" is conducted between India and which country?
Answer: Thailand
Exercise Maitree is a bilateral military exercise between India and Thailand. It is conducted to improve interoperability and cooperation between the two armies. The other options are associated with different exercises or partnerships.
Q7. According to recent tourism indices, strong infrastructure contributes to:
Answer: Higher tourism competitiveness
Strong infrastructure improves accessibility, convenience, and visitor experience, which raises a destination’s tourism competitiveness. It does not reduce inflow or employment; rather, it supports growth. Hence, the correct answer is higher tourism competitiveness.
Q8. Replacement-level fertility refers to:
Answer: Fertility rate required to replace parents
Replacement-level fertility is the fertility rate at which a population exactly replaces itself from one generation to the next. It ensures that, on average, parents are replaced by their children. This is the standard demographic meaning of the term.
Q9. The book *Wings of Fire* is primarily about:
Answer: The life of A.P.J. Abdul Kalam
*Wings of Fire* is the autobiography of Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, written with Arun Tiwari. It describes his childhood, education, scientific career, and rise to the presidency.
Answer: 1 - C, 2 - B, 3 - A, 4 - D
Asana means posture, pranayama means breath control, dhyana means meditation, and samadhi means complete absorption. Matching these gives 1-C, 2-B, 3-A, 4-D.
Q11. Where does oxygenated blood from the lungs enter the heart?
Answer: Left atrium
Oxygenated blood from the lungs returns to the heart through the pulmonary veins and enters the left atrium. From there, it moves to the left ventricle.
Answer: Both A and R are true and R explains A
Both statements are true. Cotton is grown in many parts of India because of suitable climatic conditions, and the availability of raw material supports the spread of cotton textile industries.
Q13. India’s first female Olympic medallist won her medal in which sport and at which Olympic Games?
Answer: Weightlifting – Sydney 2000
Karnam Malleswari became India’s first female Olympic medallist by winning a bronze medal in weightlifting at the Sydney 2000 Olympics. Hence the correct option is Weightlifting – Sydney 2000.
Q14. When light travels from air to glass, what happens to its speed?
Answer: Decreases
When light enters a denser medium like glass from air, its speed decreases because the refractive index of glass is higher. The frequency remains the same, but wavelength changes.
Answer: Both A and R are true and R explains A
The Western Ghats receive heavy rainfall because they lie in the path of the southwest monsoon winds. These winds are forced to rise over the mountains, causing orographic rainfall.
Answer: Both 1 and 2
Under the Constitution, ordinances are promulgated by the President when Parliament is not in session. They are temporary and must be approved by Parliament later to continue in force.
Answer: Global Biofuel Alliance
India launched the Global Biofuel Alliance during its G20 Presidency in 2023. It was one of the major initiatives alongside Digital Public Infrastructure. The alliance aims to promote biofuel adoption and cooperation among countries.
Answer: Both 1 and 2 correct
Both statements about Garba are correct. It is a traditional folk dance of Gujarat, especially performed during Navratri. Dancers usually move in circles around a lamp or idol, with clapping and rhythmic steps.
Answer: Calculator
Inflation, deflation, and recession are all economic terms describing changes in the economy. Calculator is a device, so it does not belong to the group.
Answer: B - 12, Green Valley, Ashok Nagar, Ranchi, Jharkhand - 834002
This is a direct comparison question. Option B matches the given address exactly in spelling, spacing, punctuation, and postal code.
Answer: Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A
India’s literacy rate has generally risen since 2001, so the assertion is true. Expansion of primary education programmes increases enrollment and retention, which contributes to higher literacy, so the reason is also true and explains the assertion.
Answer: R. Swain
R. Swain was appointed as the Director General of the NDRF in 2025. This is a current affairs-based appointment question.
Answer: A - 3, B - 1, C - 2, D - 4
Krishnadevaraya belonged to the Vijayanagara Empire, Pulakeshin II to the Chalukya dynasty, Dantidurga to the Rashtrakuta dynasty, and Harsha to the Pushyabhuti dynasty. Therefore the correct match is A-3, B-1, C-2, D-4.
Q24. At which SAARC Summit was the SAARC Development Fund formally launched?
Answer: 15th Summit
The SAARC Development Fund was formally launched at the 15th SAARC Summit. This is a standard international organizations current affairs fact.
Q25. Which of the following best describes the Ladakh festival of Losar?
Answer: Monastic festival marking Tibetan New Year with masked dances
Losar is the Tibetan New Year festival celebrated in Ladakh and other Himalayan regions. It is a monastic festival featuring rituals and masked dances.
Answer: Only 1 and 3 are correct
Statement 1 is correct because Indo-Saracenic architecture blends Indian and European features. Statement 2 is incorrect because Neoclassical architecture in Kolkata is mainly associated with the colonial period, not largely the 20th century. Statement 3 is correct because the Maidan separated the administrative core from surrounding areas.
Q27. Which organization releases the Global Innovation Index?
Answer: WIPO
The Global Innovation Index is released by WIPO, the World Intellectual Property Organization. It is a specialized agency of the United Nations concerned with intellectual property and innovation.
Q28. Which medieval text by Matanga is an important source for early Indian music theory?
Answer: Brihaddeshi
Brihaddeshi, attributed to Matanga, is an important medieval text on Indian music theory. It is especially significant for its early discussion of the concept of raga.
Answer: Cattle and household deities
During Rongali Bihu, the first harvested grain is traditionally offered to cattle and household deities as part of the harvest celebration. This reflects the agrarian and cultural customs of Assam.
Answer: Neeraj Chopra
Neeraj Chopra won the gold medal in javelin throw at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, becoming the first Indian to win an individual Olympic gold in athletics. Abhinav Bindra won in shooting, not athletics.
Answer: GDP
SEBI, RBI, and NABARD are all financial institutions/regulators in India. GDP is an economic measure, not an institution, so it is the odd one out.
Q32. What is the central theme of Yuval Noah Harari’s book “Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind”?
Answer: Human history from the cognitive revolution to the modern era
Sapiens presents a broad history of humankind, starting from the cognitive revolution and moving through agriculture, empires, science, and the modern era. It is not limited to technology, Europe, or Asia alone.
Q33. As a manager, you notice an employee leaking confidential data. What should you do?
Answer: Report and take disciplinary action
Leaking confidential data is a serious misconduct issue. A manager should report it through proper channels and initiate disciplinary action as per policy.
Q34. You find a lost mobile phone in a park. What should you do?
Answer: try to return it to the owner
A lost mobile phone should not be kept, sold, or ignored. The ethical and responsible action is to try to return it to the owner or hand it over to the authorities if needed.
Q35. You are in charge of a library and notice smoke. What should you do?
Answer: evacuate people immediately
Smoke in a library may indicate a fire, so the immediate priority is to protect people. Evacuation is the safest first response.
Q36. You are a bank employee. A customer reports fraud. What should you do first?
Answer: report immediately to higher authority
A fraud complaint must be escalated immediately so that the bank can take protective action. Ignoring or delaying the complaint can worsen the loss.
Q37. Your colleague makes a mistake in a report. What should you do?
Answer: Help correct it and inform politely
A professional response is to help correct the mistake and communicate politely. This maintains teamwork, avoids embarrassment, and ensures the issue is fixed properly.
Q38. Identify the odd crop: Wheat, Rice, Jute, Barley.
Answer: Jute
Wheat, rice, and barley are cereal crops, while jute is a fibre crop. Therefore, jute is the odd one out.
Q39. Who among the following was the Chief Guest at India's Republic Day celebrations in 2024?
Answer: Emmanuel Macron
Emmanuel Macron, the President of France, was the Chief Guest at India's Republic Day celebrations in 2024. This was part of the India-France diplomatic engagement.
Q40. Korba, a major thermal power station in India, is located in:
Answer: Chhattisgarh
Korba Thermal Power Station is located in Chhattisgarh. Korba is a well-known power hub because of its coal-based energy resources.
Q41. A double dribble violation in basketball occurs when a player:
Answer: Dribbles the ball with both hands simultaneously
A double dribble occurs when a player dribbles with both hands at the same time or dribbles again after stopping the dribble. Among the given options, the correct description is dribbling with both hands simultaneously.
Q42. A fire breaks out in an office. What should be your first step?
Answer: Inform the fire brigade and evacuate people
When a fire breaks out, the first priority is to protect lives. Informing the fire brigade ensures professional help arrives quickly, and evacuating people reduces the risk of injury or death.
Answer: Both 1 and 2
Train to Pakistan was written by Khushwant Singh and is set during the Partition of India in 1947. The story is centered around the fictional village of Mano Majra. Therefore, both statements are correct.
Q44. The Adi tribe of Arunachal Pradesh performs the Ponung dance during which festival?
Answer: Solung
Ponung is a traditional dance of the Adi tribe and is performed during the Solung festival. Solung is an important harvest festival of the Adi people in Arunachal Pradesh. Hence, the correct answer is Solung.
Q45. You are a teacher and a student is struggling academically. What should you do?
Answer: Provide extra guidance and support
A struggling student needs support, encouragement, and remedial help. Ignoring, humiliating, or removing the student is not a constructive educational response.
Q46. Someone approaches you for help in filing a complaint.
Answer: Guide properly and assist
A responsible and ethical response is to help the person file the complaint properly. The other options are unhelpful or discourteous.
Q47. The inaugural edition of the Indian Super League (ISL) football in 2014 was won by which team?
Answer: Atletico de Kolkata
Atletico de Kolkata won the inaugural Indian Super League season in 2014. They defeated Kerala Blasters in the final.
Answer: Salman Rushdie
Victory City was written by Salman Rushdie. The novel is known for its imaginative storytelling and epic, fantastical setting.
Q49. Choose the different one.
Answer: Oracle
Android, Windows, and macOS are operating systems. Oracle is not an operating system; it is mainly known for database software and related products.
Answer: Statement I is correct, but Statement II is incorrect
Chennai is popularly known as the Detroit of India because of its automobile industry concentration. Statement II is incorrect because the nickname is not primarily due to petrochemical manufacturing.