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1) According to the 56th GST Council Meeting,  chaired by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, simplified the GST structure into how many main rates (excluding the special de-merit rate)?

(a) Two (5%, 18%)

(b) Three (5%, 12%, 18%)

(c) Four (5%, 12%, 18%, 28%)

(d) Five (0%, 5%, 12%, 18%, 28%)

(e) Two (12%, 18%)

2) As per the news, PhonePe recently launched Loans against Mutual Funds (LAMF) in partnership with which NBFC?

(a) Bajaj Finance

(b) DSP Finance

(c) HDFC Credila

(d) Muthoot Finance

(e) Tata Capital

3) Recently, Tata Capital is set to launch India’s largest financial sector IPO worth about USD 2 billion in September 2025. Which entity is the promoter divesting shares in this issue?

(a) Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC)

(b) HDFC Ltd.

(c) Tata Sons

(d) International Finance Corporation (IFC)

(e) State Bank of India (SBI)

4) Who announced the setting up of a Centre of Excellence as a repository of best practices for UPSC and State PSCs?

(a) Nirmala Sitharaman

(b) Dr. Ajay Kumar

(c) Rajiv Gauba

(d) S. Jaishankar

(e) Narendra Modi

5) When did the Union Cabinet approve the Central Civil Services (Implementation of UPS under NPS) Rules, 2025?

(a) 01 April 2025

(b) 24 January 2025

(c) 19 March 2025

(d) 24 August 2024

(e) 15 July 2024

6) From which date has Hallmarking Unique Identification (HUID)-based hallmarking for silver jewellery and articles been introduced on a voluntary basis?

(a) 01 October 2005

(b) 01 September 2025

(c) 01 January 2024

(d) 01 April 2025

(e) 19 March 2025

7) Which institution, in collaboration with the National Dope Testing Laboratory (NDTL), has developed the rare high-purity Reference Material (RM) – Methandienone Long-Term Metabolite (LTM)?

(a) IISc Bengaluru

(b) AIIMS New Delhi

(c) NIPER Guwahati

(d) IIT Madras

(e) CSIR-NCL Pune

8) Where was the Royal Bhutan Buddhist Temple inaugurated with traditional rituals and Buddhist customs in September 2025?

(a) Bodh Gaya, Bihar

(b) Sarnath, Uttar Pradesh

(c) Nalanda, Bihar

(d) Kushinagar, Uttar Pradesh

(e) Rajgir, Bihar

9) Which port terminal, jointly inaugurated by PM Narendra Modi and Singapore PM Lawrence Wong, became India’s first container terminal powered entirely by 100% renewable energy?

(a) Chennai Container Terminal

(b) Kandla Container Terminal

(c) Vizag Container Terminal

(d) Cochin International Container Terminal

(e) Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority – PSA Mumbai Terminal (BMCT)

10) Who has been appointed as the Chairman & Managing Director (CMD) of NHPC, India’s leading hydro power producer, effective September 4, 2025?

(a) R.K. Singh

(b) Pankaj Kumar

(c) Bhupender Gupta

(d) Alok Kumar

(e) Subhash Chandra

11) Recent in news, Shri Piyush Goyal, a 1994-batch IAS officer of the Nagaland cadre, has been appointed as the Secretary of which ministry?

(a) Ministry of Home Affairs

(b) Ministry of Power

(c) Ministry of Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation

(d) Ministry of Mines

(e) Ministry of Steel

12) Who has been re-appointed as the Part-time Chairman of Yes Bank with RBI approval for the term September 20, 2025, to May 13, 2027?

(a) Usha Thorat

(b) Rama Subramaniam Gandhi

(c) Viral Acharya

(d) Shaktikanta Das

(e) Urjit Patel

13) How many teachers have been selected for the National Teachers’ Awards 2025 announced by the Ministry of Education?

(a) 35

(b) 40

(c) 55

(d) 50

(e) 45

14) Who will be conferred with the Prof. V.K. Gokak Award 2025 for his contributions to children’s literature?

(a) Girish Karnad

(b) U.R. Ananthamurthy

(c) Anand V. Patil

(d) Chandrashekhara Kambara

(e) Jayant Kaikini

15) The Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) recently developed the Signal Star Naval Flare for which class of Indian Navy submarines?

(a) Kalvari-class

(b) Arihant-class

(c) Scorpene-class

(d) Shishumar-class

(e) Chakra-class

16) The recently proposed PRATUSH mission, led by Raman Research Institute (RRI), aims to study which cosmic phenomenon uses hydrogen signals?

(a) Cosmic Microwave Background Radiation

(b) Reionization of the Universe

(c) Black Hole Accretion Disks

(d) Dark Matter Annihilation

(e) Gravitational Waves

17) Which organization has announced the establishment of its first Regional Engagement Board (REB) for India and South Asia for the 2025–26 term?

(a) National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI)

(b) Reserve Bank of India (RBI)

(c) PCI Security Standards Council (PCI SSC)

(d) International Monetary Fund (IMF)

(e) World Bank

18) What does BHARATI, the initiative launched by Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA), stand for?

(a) Bharat’s Hub for Agricultural Research and Technology Innovation

(b) Bharat’s Hub for Agritech, Resilience, Advancement and Incubation for Export Enablement

(c) Bharat’s Hub for Agro-Resources, Trade and Industry

(d) Bharat’s Hub for Agricultural Reforms and Technology Integration

(e) Bharat’s Hub for Agro-Research, Innovation and Trade

19) Which non-banking financial services firm has Amazon acquired  in India after RBI approval?

(a) Paytm Payments Bank

(b) Razorpay

(c) BharatPe

(d) axio (formerly Capital Float)

(e) MobiKwik

20) Under the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership (CSP), which Indian city will host the National Centre of Excellence for Advanced Manufacturing in collaboration with Singapore?

(a) Chennai

(b) Bengaluru

(c) Pune

(d) Hyderabad

(e) Mumbai

21) Which novel did Amish Tripathi launch in September 2025, the second in his Indic Chronicles series?

(a) Legend of Suheldev

(b) The Chola Tigers: Avengers of Somnath

(c) Immortal India

(d) Sita: Warrior of Mithila

(e) Raavan: Enemy of Aryavarta

22) Recently, Veteran Spinner Amit Mishra announced his Retirement from Professional Cricket. Amit Mishra was part of which Indian squad that won the ICC Champions Trophy?

(a) 2013

(b) 2014

(c) 2015

(d) 2017

(e) 2019

23) Recently, Giorgio Armani, the iconic Italian fashion designer, passed away. What nickname was Giorgio Armani popularly known by due to his dominance in Italian fashion?

(a) Il Maestro

(b) Re Giorgio

(c) Signore della Moda

(d) King of Couture

(e) Il Designer

24) Which of the following States had the highest representation (2 awardees) in the National Teachers’ Awards 2025?

(a) Rajasthan

(b) Maharashtra

(c) Karnataka

(d) West Bengal

(e) Punjab

25) Consider the following statements about the new BIS silver jewellery hallmarking system (IS 2112:2025) introduced from September 2025. Which of the following is incorrect?

(a) The hallmark is now mandatory for all silver jewellery and articles.

(b) The new hallmark consists of BIS Standard Mark with “SILVER”, Purity Grade, and HUID Code.

(c) Purity grades 958 and 999 are newly introduced under IS 2112:2025.

(d) Consumers can verify hallmark details digitally via the BIS Care App.

(e) Earlier hallmark (IS 2112:2014) consisted of BIS Mark, Purity Grade/Fineness, Assay Centre ID, and Jeweller/Manufacturer ID.

Answers :

1) Answer: A

The 56th GST Council Meeting was held in New Delhi under the chairmanship of Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman.

The revised GST rates will be effective from September 22, 2025.

Category	Recommendation	Previous Rate	Revised Rate
Rate Structure	Simplification of 4-tier structure into 2 rates (5%, 18%) + special de-merit 40%	0%, 5%, 12%, 18%, 28%	5%, 18%, 40%
Common Household Items	Hair oil, soaps, shampoos, toothbrushes, toothpaste, bicycles, tableware, kitchenware	12% / 18%	5%
Food Items	UHT milk, paneer, Indian breads (roti, paratha, porotta)	5%	NIL
	Packaged foods (namkeens, sauces, noodles, chocolates, coffee, cornflakes, butter, ghee, preserved meat, pasta)	12% / 18%	5%
Consumer Goods	TVs (all sizes), ACs, dishwashers, small cars, motorcycles ≤ 350cc	28%	18%
Agriculture	Tractors, harvesting/threshing machinery, composting machines, balers, mowers	12%	5%
Labour-Intensive Goods	Handicrafts, marble/granite blocks, intermediate leather goods	12%	5%
Construction	Cement	28%	18%
Medicines	33 lifesaving drugs	12%	NIL
	3 cancer/rare disease medicines	5%	NIL
	Other drugs	12%	5%
Medical Devices	Surgical, dental, veterinary apparatus, diagnostic kits, glucometers, bandages, gauze	12% / 18%	5%
Automobiles & Transport	Small cars, motorcycles ≤ 350cc, buses, trucks, ambulances	28%	18%
	Uniform rate on all auto parts; three-wheelers	28%	18%
Textile Sector	Correction of inverted duty: Manmade fibre (18% → 5%), Yarn (12% → 5%)	18% / 12%	5%
Fertilizers	Sulphuric acid, nitric acid, ammonia	18%	5%
Renewable Energy	Renewable energy devices & parts	12%	5%
Hospitality	Hotel rooms ≤ ₹7,500/day	12%	5%
Personal Services	Salons, gyms, barbers, yoga centres, wellness services	18%	5%
Insurance	GST exemption on all individual life insurance (term, ULIP, endowment) & health insurance (family, senior citizen policies, reinsurance)	18%	NIL
Judicial Mechanism	GST Appellate Tribunal (GSTAT) operational Sept 2025; hearings by Dec 2025	-	-

The Finance Minister highlighted that PM Narendra Modi set the tone for next-generation tax reforms, ensuring benefits reach the people quickly.

The reforms also corrected inverted duty structures, resolved classification issues, and ensured stability in the GST regime.

2) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

PhonePe, a fintech major, has launched Loans against Mutual Funds (LAMF) in partnership with DSP Finance, a non-banking financial company (NBFC) backed by the DSP Group.

Detailed Explanation:

PhonePe, a fintech major, has launched Loans against Mutual Funds (LAMF) in partnership with DSP Finance, a non-banking financial company (NBFC) backed by the DSP Group.

The product provides a secured credit limit up to ₹2 crore by pledging mutual fund units as collateral.

Unlike traditional loans, no EMIs or monthly principal repayments are required; users only pay interest on the withdrawn amounts.

3) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

Tata Capital is set to launch a USD 2 billion (₹17,200 crore) Initial Public Offering (IPO) in the week beginning September 22, 2025.

Promoter Tata Sons will divest 23 crore shares, while International Finance Corporation (IFC) will offload 3.58 crore shares.

Detailed Explanation:

Tata Capital is set to launch a USD 2 billion (₹17,200 crore) Initial Public Offering (IPO) in the week beginning September 22, 2025.

Promoter Tata Sons will divest 23 crore shares, while International Finance Corporation (IFC) will offload 3.58 crore shares.

The shareholding pattern before the IPO is: Tata Sons holds 88.6%, and IFC holds 1.8% in Tata Capital.

The IPO is in line with the RBI mandate requiring upper-layer NBFCs to go public within 3 years of classification; Tata Capital was classified in September 2022.

If successful, this IPO is expected to be the largest public issue in India’s financial sector.

4) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) Chairman Dr. Ajay Kumar announced that the Commission will set up a Centre of Excellence to serve as a repository of best practices from the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) and State Public Service Commissions (State PSCs).

Detailed Explanation:

Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) Chairman Dr. Ajay Kumar announced that the Commission will set up a Centre of Excellence to serve as a repository of best practices from the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) and State Public Service Commissions (State PSCs).

The announcement was made during a virtual meeting with Chairpersons and Members of 27 State Public Service Commissions.

The Centre of Excellence will act as a knowledge hub of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), innovations, and learnings, benefiting the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC), State Public Service Commissions (PSCs), and other national recruitment bodies.

Dr. Kumar also highlighted the success of the Pratibha Setu portal, which provides opportunities to candidates who reached the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) interview stage but did not make the final list.

5) Answer: D

Short Explanation:

The Department of Pension and Pensioners’ Welfare notified in the Gazette the Central Civil Services (Implementation of UPS under NPS) Rules, 2025.

The rules regulate benefits under UPS for Central Government employees opting for it under NPS.

Union Cabinet approval: 24 August 2024.

Department of Financial Services notification: 24 January 2025.

Effective date of UPS operationalisation: 01 April 2025.

PFRDA Regulations: Notified on 19 March 2025.

Detailed Explanation:

The Department of Pension and Pensioners’ Welfare notified in the Gazette the Central Civil Services (Implementation of UPS under NPS) Rules, 2025.

The rules regulate benefits under UPS for Central Government employees opting for it under NPS.

Union Cabinet approval: 24 August 2024.

Department of Financial Services notification: 24 January 2025.

Effective date of UPS operationalisation: 01 April 2025.

PFRDA Regulations: Notified on 19 March 2025.

Provisions include:

Enrolment under UPS.

Switch option to NPS – 1 year before retirement or 3 months before VRS.

Contributions by employee and Government.

Compensation to employees for delays in registration/credit of contributions.

Option of CCS (Pension) Rules or UPS benefits in case of death/disability during service.

Retirement benefits: superannuation, premature, voluntary, absorption in autonomous body/PSU, invalidation, resignation.

Impact of compulsory retirement, dismissal, removal from service.

Effect of departmental/judicial proceedings pending at the time of retirement.

6) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

Hallmarking Unique Identification (HUID)-based hallmarking for silver jewellery and articles introduced on a voluntary basis from 01 September 2025.

Detailed Explanation:

Hallmarking Unique Identification (HUID)-based hallmarking for silver jewellery and articles introduced on a voluntary basis from 01 September 2025.

Aim: To ensure purity and traceability for consumers, aligned with the gold hallmarking system.

BIS silver jewellery hallmarking was earlier voluntary since October 2005, under IS 2112.

Standard revised: IS 2112:2025 replaces IS 2112:2014, introducing HUID-based hallmarking with digital traceability via the BIS Care App.

Consumers can verify: Article type, Purity Grade/Fineness, Date of hallmarking, AHC details, and Jeweller’s Registration No.

Purity Grades under IS 2112:2025: 800, 835, 925, 958, 970, 990, 999 (958 & 999 newly added).

7) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

NIPER Guwahati, under the Department of Pharmaceuticals, in collaboration with the National Dope Testing Laboratory (NDTL), New Delhi, has developed a rare and high-purity Reference Material (RM) – Methandienone Long-Term Metabolite (LTM).

Reference Materials (RMs) are highly purified drug substances/metabolites used for accurate dope testing; crucial for detecting over 450 substances prohibited by WADA.

Detailed Explanation:

NIPER Guwahati, under the Department of Pharmaceuticals, in collaboration with the National Dope Testing Laboratory (NDTL), New Delhi, has developed a rare and high-purity Reference Material (RM) – Methandienone Long-Term Metabolite (LTM).

Reference Materials (RMs) are highly purified drug substances/metabolites used for accurate dope testing; crucial for detecting over 450 substances prohibited by WADA.

Globally, only 4–5 manufacturers produce such RMs, making them rare and costly.

Since 2020, NIPER Guwahati has synthesized 12 of the targeted 22 RMs in collaboration with NDTL.

Methandienone LTM:

Not commercially available worldwide.

Detects doping misuse even months or years after use by tracking long-term metabolites in urine.

Improves detection rate and acts as a strong deterrent against steroid abuse.

India plans to share Methandienone LTM with all 30 WADA-accredited laboratories worldwide, reinforcing its role in the global anti-doping movement.

8) Answer: E

Short Explanation:

The Royal Bhutan Buddhist Temple was inaugurated at Rajgir, Bihar with traditional rituals and Buddhist customs.

Rajgir is historically significant as the land of penance of Lord Buddha and holds great importance in Buddhism.

Detailed Explanation:

The Royal Bhutan Buddhist Temple was inaugurated at Rajgir, Bihar with traditional rituals and Buddhist customs.

Rajgir is historically significant as the land of penance of Lord Buddha and holds great importance in Buddhism.

The inauguration was carried out in accordance with Bhutanese tradition by:

Prime Minister of Bhutan Tshering Tobgay

Union Minister for Minority Affairs Kiren Rijiju

Representatives of both India and Bhutan

The Prime Minister of Bhutan stated that this temple will further strengthen the bonds of friendship between India and Bhutan.

9) Answer: E

Short Explanation:

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Prime Minister of Singapore Lawrence Wong virtually inaugurated the Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA) – PSA Mumbai Terminal (Bharat Mumbai Container Terminals – BMCT) Phase-II.

Detailed Explanation:

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Prime Minister of Singapore Lawrence Wong virtually inaugurated the Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA) – PSA Mumbai Terminal (Bharat Mumbai Container Terminals – BMCT) Phase-II.

The ceremony was attended by Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, and Union Minister of State for Ports, Shipping and Waterways Shantanu Thakur.

PSA Mumbai Terminal is India’s first container terminal port powered entirely by 100% renewable energy.

The terminal is Dedicated Freight Corridor (DFC) compliant with a 4.8 million Twenty-foot Equivalent Units (TEUs) handling capacity, making it India’s largest container terminal.

10) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

Bhupender Gupta has assumed the role of Chairman & Managing Director (CMD) of NHPC, India’s leading hydro power producer, effective September 4, 2025.

Detailed Explanation:

Bhupender Gupta has assumed the role of Chairman & Managing Director (CMD) of NHPC, India’s leading hydro power producer, effective September 4, 2025.

Prior to this appointment, he was Director (Technical) of THDC India Limited.

Gupta also holds the additional charge as CMD of SJVN, where he began his public sector career in 1995.

At SJVN, he was responsible for planning, erection, commissioning, and O&M of electromechanical equipment at the 1500 MW NathpaJhakri Hydro Power Plant — India’s largest operational hydroelectric project.

He served on deputation in Bhutan from 2002 to 2005 at the 1020 MW Tala Hydroelectric Power Project.

11) Answer: D

Shri Piyush Goyal, a 1994-batch IAS officer of the Nagaland cadre, has assumed charge as Secretary, Ministry of Mines.

Prior to this role, Piyush Goyal served as CEO of NATGRID under the Ministry of Home Affairs.

He succeeds Shri V.L. Kantha Rao, a 1992-batch IAS officer, who is now Secretary, Department of Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation.

12) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has approved the re-appointment of Rama Subramaniam Gandhi as Part-time Chairman of Yes Bank.

His new term will run from September 20, 2025, to May 13, 2027.

2017. Gandhi has 37 years of experience as a central banker, having served as Deputy Governor of the RBI from 2014 to 2017.

Detailed Explanation:

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has approved the re-appointment of Rama Subramaniam Gandhi as Part-time Chairman of Yes Bank.

His new term will run from September 20, 2025, to May 13, 2027.

2017. Gandhi has 37 years of experience as a central banker, having served as Deputy Governor of the RBI from 2014 to 2017.

He also previously held the position of Director, Institute for Development and Research in Banking Technology (IDRBT), Hyderabad.

Gandhi was initially appointed as Part-time Chairman of Yes Bank in September 2022 for a three-year term.

13) Answer: E

Short Explanation:

The Ministry of Education has announced the winners of the National Teachers’ Awards 2025.

A total of 45 teachers from across India have been selected for their remarkable contribution to school education.

Detailed Explanation:

The Ministry of Education has announced the winners of the National Teachers’ Awards 2025.

A total of 45 teachers from across India have been selected for their remarkable contribution to school education.

The awards will be presented on September 5, 2025, observed as Teachers’ Day in India.

Total Awardees: 45 Teachers

Male Teachers: 24

Female Teachers: 21

Representation: 27 States, 7 Union Territories, and 6 National-Level Organizations

States with the Highest Representation: Uttar Pradesh (2), Maharashtra (2), Madhya Pradesh (2), Bihar (2), Gujarat (2).

14) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

Anand V. Patil, renowned for his contributions to children’s literature (Bal Sahitya), will be conferred with the Prof. V.K. Gokak Award on 07 September 2025 in Bengaluru.

Detailed Explanation:

Anand V. Patil, renowned for his contributions to children’s literature (Bal Sahitya), will be conferred with the Prof. V.K. Gokak Award on 07 September 2025 in Bengaluru.

The award is named after Prof. Vinayaka Krishna Gokak, one of India’s most influential literary figures and a Jnanpith Awardee.

The event is hosted by Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan and the Vinayaka Gokak Vangmaya Trust.

Anand V. Patil has previously received the Kendra Sahitya Akademi’s Bal Sahitya Award for his impactful work in children’s literature.

15) Answer: A

Short Explanation:

The Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) has successfully developed a naval flare for Kalvari-class submarines of the Indian Navy, aimed at strengthening underwater warfare capabilities.

Detailed Explanation:

The Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) has successfully developed a naval flare for Kalvari-class submarines of the Indian Navy, aimed at strengthening underwater warfare capabilities.

The naval flare has been developed by the High Energy Materials Research Laboratory (HEMRL), a DRDO lab engaged in basic and applied research in high-energy materials.

The developed system, named the Signal Star Naval Flare, is a specially designed underwater signaling device to meet the demanding operational needs of submarines.

16) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

Scientists at Raman Research Institute (RRI) have proposed a pioneering mission, PRATUSH – Probing ReionizATion of the Universe using Signal from Hydrogen.

PRATUSH is a radio telescope planned to be sited on the moon’s far side.

It is being developed by RRI, Bengaluru, with collaboration from the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO).

Detailed Explanation:

Scientists at Raman Research Institute (RRI) have proposed a pioneering mission, PRATUSH – Probing ReionizATion of the Universe using Signal from Hydrogen.

PRATUSH is a radio telescope planned to be sited on the moon’s far side.

It is being developed by RRI, Bengaluru, with collaboration from the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO).

The payload features a wideband frequency-independent antenna (30–250 MHz range), a self-calibratable analog receiver, and a digital correlator with high spectral resolution (100 kHz).

The observation strategy involves continuous monitoring of large sky regions, recording beam-averaged radio emission spectra.

The nominal lifetime of the mission is 2 years, ensuring a high signal-to-noise ratio and sufficient sky coverage.

17) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

The PCI Security Standards Council (PCI SSC) has announced the establishment of its first Regional Engagement Board (REB) for India and South Asia for the 2025–26 term.

Detailed Explanation:

The PCI Security Standards Council (PCI SSC) has announced the establishment of its first Regional Engagement Board (REB) for India and South Asia for the 2025–26 term.

The board comprises 27 organizations from the payments industry, including banks, processors, service providers, merchants, and technology firms.

The REB will serve as an advisory group to the PCI SSC on payment security challenges in the region.

It will also promote education and awareness of PCI SSC standards and best practices for safe payments.

This is the second REB globally, following the establishment of the Brazil REB in 2018.

18) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) launched a new initiative called BHARATI.

BHARATI stands for Bharat’s Hub for Agritech, Resilience, Advancement and Incubation for Export Enablement.

Detailed Explanation:

The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) launched a new initiative called BHARATI.

BHARATI stands for Bharat’s Hub for Agritech, Resilience, Advancement and Incubation for Export Enablement.

The initiative aims to support 100 agri-food and agri-tech startups, boost innovation, and create new export opportunities.

It is aligned with APEDA’s vision to achieve $50 billion in agri-food exports of Scheduled Products by 2030.

The first pilot batch of 100 startups will be launched under BHARATI in September 2025.

Startups will include high-value agri-food producers, tech-driven service providers, and innovators.

19) Answer: D

Short Explanation:

E-commerce firm Amazon has completed the acquisition of non-banking financial services firm axio (formerly Capital Float) after receiving approval from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI).

axio has been Amazon’s partner for over six years, providing Buy-Now-Pay-Later (BNPL) services to customers.

Detailed Explanation:

E-commerce firm Amazon has completed the acquisition of non-banking financial services firm axio (formerly Capital Float) after receiving approval from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI).

axio has been Amazon’s partner for over six years, providing Buy-Now-Pay-Later (BNPL) services to customers.

This deal is considered one of Amazon’s largest acquisitions in India, marking a milestone in expanding its financial services offerings.

Through this partnership, Amazon and axio have unlocked credit access for more than 10 million customers.

The acquisition will help Amazon expand responsible digital lending to millions of customers and small businesses.

axio will continue to operate under its current leadership team while functioning as a subsidiary of Amazon.

20) Answer: A

Short Explanation:

Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong visited India from 2–4 September 2025 at the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Wong held bilateral talks with Modi, met President Droupadi Murmu, EAM Dr. S. Jaishankar, and paid tribute at Raj Ghat.

Skills Development – Establishment of National Centre of Excellence in Chennai for Advanced Manufacturing, cooperation in TVET, student/faculty exchanges, internships, and Singapore-Assam Nursing Skills Cooperation.

Detailed Explanation:

Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong visited India from 2–4 September 2025 at the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Wong held bilateral talks with Modi, met President Droupadi Murmu, EAM Dr. S. Jaishankar, and paid tribute at Raj Ghat.

2025 marks 60 years of diplomatic relations between India and Singapore.

Leaders elevated ties into a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership (CSP) and adopted a roadmap covering 8 key areas:

Economic Cooperation – Third Review of CECA, AITIGA review in 2025, semiconductor collaboration, joint sustainable industrial parks, NSE-IFSC-SGX GIFT Connect, business roundtables, space cooperation (IN-SPACe with Singapore), and legal dispute resolution support.

Skills Development – Establishment of National Centre of Excellence in Chennai for Advanced Manufacturing, cooperation in TVET, student/faculty exchanges, internships, and Singapore-Assam Nursing Skills Cooperation.

Digitalisation – Partnership in fintech, cybersecurity, AI, UPI–PayNow payments linkage, TradeTrust for e-Bills of Lading, and critical/emerging tech projects including GIFT City–Singapore cooperation.

Sustainability – Collaboration in green hydrogen, ammonia trade, urban water management, civil nuclear sector, food security, and global initiatives like International Solar Alliance (ISA) and Global Biofuels Alliane.

Connectivity – Launch of India–Singapore Green & Digital Shipping Corridor, stronger aviation & MRO sector partnerships, review of Air Services Agreement, airport development, and Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) cooperation.

21) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

Amish Tripathi, India’s bestselling mytho-fiction author, launched his latest novel The Chola Tigers: Avengers of Somnath at Crossword Bookstores, Kemps Corner in September 2025.

Detailed Explanation:

Amish Tripathi, India’s bestselling mytho-fiction author, launched his latest novel The Chola Tigers: Avengers of Somnath at Crossword Bookstores, Kemps Corner in September 2025.

The book is the second in his Indic Chronicles series, after Legend of Suheldev.

The launch was attended by readers, fans, and celebrities including Ravi Dubey, Sargun Mehta, and Jimmy Shergill, making it a vibrant literary event.

22) Answer: A

Short Explanation:

Amit Mishra, Indian leg-spinner, announced his retirement at the age of 42, concluding a 25-year career.

Part of India’s 2013 ICC Champions Trophy winning squad and a key performer in the 2014 ICC T20 World Cup (India finished runners-up).

Detailed Explanation:

Amit Mishra, Indian leg-spinner, announced his retirement at the age of 42, concluding a 25-year career.

Test debut (2008, Mohali) in Anil Kumble’s farewell series against Australia, where he took a five-wicket haul.

Represented India in 22 Tests (76 wickets), 36 ODIs, and 10 T20Is.

Part of India’s 2013 ICC Champions Trophy winning squad and a key performer in the 2014 ICC T20 World Cup (India finished runners-up).

Took 15 wickets in 3 Tests during India’s 2015 Sri Lanka tour.

23) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

Giorgio Armani, the iconic Italian fashion designer, passed away at the age of 91 in Milan on September 4, 2025.

Armani was born in 1934 in Piacenza, Italy.

Nicknamed “Re Giorgio” (King Giorgio) for his dominance in Italian fashion.

Detailed Explanation:

Giorgio Armani, the iconic Italian fashion designer, passed away at the age of 91 in Milan on September 4, 2025.

Armani was born in 1934 in Piacenza, Italy.

Nicknamed “Re Giorgio” (King Giorgio) for his dominance in Italian fashion.

Armani was known for his understated elegance and built a multibillion-dollar fashion empire worth over $10 billion, ranking him among the world’s top 200 billionaires (Forbes).

He founded the Giorgio Armani fashion house in the 1970s, revolutionizing Italian ready-to-wear style with relaxed silhouettes, unlined jackets, and urban palettes.

Armani’s designs became globally recognized in the executive world, Hollywood, and on red carpets, including black-tie outfits and evening gowns.

24) Answer: B

The Ministry of Education has announced the winners of the National Teachers’ Awards 2025.

A total of 45 teachers from across India have been selected for their remarkable contribution to school education.

The awards will be presented on September 5, 2025, observed as Teachers’ Day in India.

Total Awardees: 45 Teachers

Male Teachers: 24

Female Teachers: 21

Representation: 27 States, 7 Union Territories, and 6 National-Level Organizations

States with the Highest Representation: Uttar Pradesh (2), Maharashtra (2), Madhya Pradesh (2), Bihar (2), Gujarat (2).

25) Answer: A

BIS silver jewellery hallmarking was earlier voluntary since October 2005, under IS 2112.

Standard revised: IS 2112:2025 replaces IS 2112:2014, introducing HUID-based hallmarking with digital traceability via the BIS Care App.

Consumers can verify: Article type, Purity Grade/Fineness, Date of hallmarking, AHC details, and Jeweller’s Registration No.

Purity Grades under IS 2112:2025: 800, 835, 925, 958, 970, 990, 999 (958 & 999 newly added).

New hallmark consists of 3 components: BIS Standard Mark with “SILVER”, Purity Grade, HUID Code.

Earlier hallmark (IS 2112:2014) had 4 components: BIS Mark with “SILVER”, Purity Grade/Fineness, Assay Centre ID, Jeweller/Manufacturer ID.