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1) Which of the following statements is correct regarding the RBI’s Scheme for writing books originally in Hindi on Economics, Banking, and Financial subjects?

1. The scheme is aimed at promoting original writings and research in Banking Hindi.
2. Only retired professors from non-UGC universities are eligible to participate.
3. The prize amount is ₹1,25,000 for three selected authors.
4. Books must be at least 200 pages long and published between April 1, 2024, and March 31, 2025.

(a) 1, 2 and 3 only

(b) 1, 3 and 4 only

(c) 1 and 4 only

(d) 2, 3 and 4 only

(e) All of the above

2) Recently in news, Thomas Cook Partners with Muthoot Forex to Expand Payment Network. Which two specific forex products are being expanded through this partnership?

(a) Global Student Card and Travel Express

(b) Borderless Travel Card and Easy Forex Pass

(c) Borderless Travel Card and Study Buddy Card

(d) Muthoot Gold Card and Study Abroad Card

(e) Global Visa Card and Foreign Exchange Pass

3) In June 2025, which two organizations have partnered to promote credit literacy and responsible lending in India for microfinance institutions (MFIs)?

(a) RBI and SEBI

(b) NABARD and SIDBI

(c) TransUnion CIBIL and Sa-Dhan

(d) IRDAI and NPCI

(e) SBI and Paytm

4) Which of the following statements are correct regarding recent rural development initiatives launched in Sehore district, Madhya Pradesh?

1. The Narmada Water Supply Initiative aims to bring water from the Narmada river to Sehore’s Ashta and Ichhawar regions.
2. Bhopal's upgrade to a metropolitan city is expected to indirectly benefit Sehore.
3. Under PMAY, all homes from the 2018+ list have been completed and handed over.
4. ₹6,262 crore has been allocated to Madhya Pradesh under MGNREGA for 2025.
5. The Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan involves 16,000 agricultural scientists engaging directly with farmers to enhance farm productivity.

(a) 1, 2 and 4 only

(b) 1, 4 and 5 only

(c) 2, 3 and 5 only

(d) 1, 2, 4 and 5 only

(e) All of the above

5) Which of the following statements about the Bharatiya Bhasha Anubhag (BBA) initiative launched by the Union Home Minister are correct?

1. BBA aims to reduce the dominance of foreign languages, especially English, in Indian administration.
2. It promotes translation only between Hindi and English for effective governance.
3. The initiative supports communication between the Centre and Region C States through regional languages.
4. The BBA has been developed with the assistance of the Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC).
5. One of the goals is to strengthen inclusivity and unity through linguistic diversity.

(a) 1, 2 and 3 only

(b) 2, 3 and 4 only

(c) 1, 4 and 5 only

(d) 1, 3, 4 and 5 only

(e) All of the above

6) As per the news, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Canada to participate in the G-7 Summit 2025 at Kananaskis, Alberta. Who invited Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the G-7 Summit 2025?

(a) Justin Trudeau

(b) Joe Biden

(c) Rishi Sunak

(d) Mark Carney

(e) Emmanuel Macron

7) Which Indian state’s public health laboratory has developed in-house PCR-based kits to detect deadly free-living amoeba (FLA) species for the first time?

(a) Karnataka

(b) Maharashtra

(c) Tamil Nadu

(d) Kerala

(e) Andhra Pradesh

8) Recently, Veterans Assembled in Normandy to Commemorate 81 Years Since Pivotal D-Day Landings That Led to Hitler’s Defeat. Harold Terens, who attended the D-Day anniversary at the age of 101, served in what capacity during the war?

(a) Infantry commander

(b) Navy medic

(c) Radio repair technician for a fighter squadron

(d) Submarine navigator

(e) Bomber pilot

9) Recently,in June 2025 report, the BRICS Parliamentary Forum Condemns Pahalgam Terror Attack, Pledges United Fight Against Terrorism. Which of the following was not among the key issues discussed at the BRICS Parliamentary Forum 2025?

(a) Global peace and security

(b) Climate change mitigation

(c) Responsible use of Artificial Intelligence

(d) Global trade and economy

(e) Inter-parliamentary cooperation

10) Where was the 22nd session of the India-Italy Joint Commission for Economic Cooperation (JCEC) held?

(a) Rome

(b) Milan

(c) Florence

(d) Naples

(e) Brescia

11) Union Minister Kiren Rijiju recently launched the UMEED Portal for Waqf Management. What key feature does the UMEED portal include to track Waqf properties?

(a) Blockchain ledger

(b) Geo-tagging and GIS mapping

(c) Drone surveillance

(d) Mobile app only

(e) Paper-based records

12) As per the news, India Unveils ‘Ayush Nivesh Saarthi’ Portal to Promote Investment in Traditional Medicine Sector. Who were the two ministers who jointly launched the Ayush Nivesh Saarthi portal?

(a) Piyush Goyal and Kiren Rijiju

(b) Piyush Goyal and Prataprao Jadhav

(c) Narendra Modi and Prataprao Jadhav

(d) Amit Shah and Piyush Goyal

(e) Nirmala Sitharaman and Prataprao Jadhav

13) Regarding the new plastic developed by Japanese scientists, which of the following statements are correct?

1. The plastic dissolves quickly in seawater without leaving harmful residues.
2. It is based on supramolecular polymers developed over three decades by Takuzo Aida.
3. The plastic is composed of sodium hexametaphosphate and guanidinium ion-based monomers.
4. The plastic is non-toxic, fire-resistant, and does not emit carbon dioxide when decomposed.

(a) 1, 2 and 3 only

(b) 2 and 3 only

(c) 1 only

(d) 2 and 3 only

(e) All of the above

14) Who has been appointed as a part-time Member of the 16th Finance Commission?

(a) Shri Ajay Narayan Jha

(b) Shri T. Rabi Sankar

(c) Dr. Arvind Panagariya

(d) Shaktikanta Das

(e) Nirmala Sitharaman

15) What is the name of the first Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW-SWC) commissioned by the Indian Navy?

(a) Arnala

(b) INS Vikrant

(c) Shivalik

(d) Kamorta

(e) Talwar

16) Which former England captain is set to receive a knighthood in King Charles III’s 2025 Birthday Honours?

(a) Wayne Rooney

(b) Steven Gerrard

(c) John Terry

(d) Frank Lampard

(e) David Beckham

17) Who won the Women’s Singles title at the French Open 2025?

(a) Aryna Sabalenka

(b) Serena Williams

(c) Coco Gauff

(d) Naomi Osaka

(e) Iga Swiatek

18) Which fellow Indian GM did Aravindh Chithambaram win against on tie-breaks to clinch the 6th Stepan Avagyan Memorial Chess Tournament in Armenia?

(a) Viswanathan Anand

(b) Nihal Sarin

(c) R. Praggnanandhaa

(d) Pentala Harikrishna

(e) Baskaran Adhiban

19) Consider the following statements about the 2025 Norway Chess tournament:

1. Magnus Carlsen won his seventh Norway Chess title after drawing with Arjun Erigaisi in the final round.
2. D Gukesh finished second after narrowly missing a playoff due to a blunder against Fabiano Caruana.
3. Anna Muzychuk won the Women’s event, with Lei Tingjie second and Koneru Humpy third.
4. Carlsen ended the tournament with 16 points, while Caruana finished with 15.5 points.
5. Arjun Erigaisi finished ahead of Hikaru Nakamura in the final standings.

(a) 1, 3, 4 and 5 only

(b) 1, 2, 3 and 4 only

(c) 1, 3 and 4 only

(d) 2, 3 and 5 only

(e) All of the above

20) Recently, the Indian women’s hockey team is set to start their 2025 Women’s Asia Cup campaign on September 5. Which team will India face in their opening match of the 2025 Women’s Asia Cup?

(a) Japan

(b) Singapore

(c) Malaysia

(d) China

(e) Thailand

21) In which month of 2025 did Muhammad Waseem and Chloe Tryon receive ICC Player of the Month honours?

(a) March

(b) April

(c) May

(d) June

(e) February

22) As per the news, Daji Panshikar, who recently passed away, was a renowned scholar and author in which language's literary tradition?

(a) Hindi

(b) Sanskrit

(c) Telugu

(d) Marathi

(e) Gujarati

23) When is World Ocean Day celebrated every year?

(a) June 5

(b) June 7

(c) June 3

(d) June 9

(e) June 8

24) Consider the following statements about INS Arnala, the first Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW-SWC) class ship:

1. INS Arnala is the first of sixteen ASW-SWC class ships to be inducted into the Indian Navy.
2. The ship was designed and constructed by Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE), Kolkata, under a Public-Private Partnership with L&T Shipbuilders.
3. It was delivered to the Indian Navy on 8 May 2025 and named after Arnala Fort located off the coast of Maharashtra.
4. The ship contains more than 80% indigenous content and integrates systems from firms like BEL, Mahindra Defence, and L&T.
5. INS Arnala is primarily designed for high-altitude warfare and Arctic operations.

How many of the above statements are correct?

(a) Only 2, 3, 4 statements

(b) Only 1, 2, 3 and 4 statements

(c) Only 1, 2, and 5 statements

(d) All 5 statements

(e) Only 1,2 statements

25) Which of the following statements is correct regarding the ‘Jyothi’ scheme launched by the Kerala government?

(a) It is a health insurance scheme for migrant workers.

(b) It focuses on enrolling migrant children into the state's education system and anganwadis.

(c) It aims to provide financial assistance to women entrepreneurs in rural areas.

(d) It is a pension scheme for senior citizens in tribal communities.

(e) It promotes organic farming among coastal fishermen.

Answers :

1) Answer: B

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has launched a Scheme for writing books originally in Hindi on Economics, Banking, and Financial subjects to encourage original writings and research in Banking Hindi.

The scheme awards three prizes of ₹1,25,000 each to working or retired professors (including Assistant and Associate Professors) from UGC-recognized Indian universities.

Eligible participants must have authored at least one Hindi book of 200+ pages on relevant subjects, published between April 1, 2024, and March 31, 2025.

Authors who receive the award for two consecutive years will have to observe a one-year cooling period.

An evaluation committee consisting of:

Two professors of Economics/Banking/Finance,

One professor of Hindi Literature/Linguistics,

And RBI officials will assess the entries.

The assessment gives 60% weightage to content and 40% to language and style.

Professors must submit nominations with five copies of the book by June 30, 2025.

2) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

Travel companyThomas Cook has announced a strategic partnership with Muthoot Forex, the foreign exchange division of the Muthoot Group.

The partnership aims to expand the reach of Thomas Cook's Borderless Travel Card and Study Buddy Card (both prepaid forex cards).

Detailed Explanation:

Travel companyThomas Cook has announced a strategic partnership with Muthoot Forex, the foreign exchange division of the Muthoot Group.

The partnership aims to expand the reach of Thomas Cook's Borderless Travel Card and Study Buddy Card (both prepaid forex cards).

These forex cards will now be available across Muthoot’s extensive network of over 7,000 branches, including 43 full-fledged forex branches.

The distribution network spans across metro cities, mini-metros, and Tier II to Tier IV markets across India.

This move is intended to increase accessibility of forex services for customers in smaller cities and towns, supporting students, travelers, and international spenders.

3) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

TransUnion CIBIL, a leading credit information company, has partnered with Sa-Dhan, a self-regulatory organisation (SRO) for microfinance institutions (MFIs).

Detailed Explanation:

TransUnion CIBIL, a leading credit information company, has partnered with Sa-Dhan, a self-regulatory organisation (SRO) for microfinance institutions (MFIs).

The partnership aims to launch a credit awareness initiative to promote credit literacy and responsible lending across India.

The initiative will empower MFIs with data-driven insights, training, and tools for better credit assessment and monitoring.

It will also help microfinance borrowers by encouraging responsible credit behaviour and improving access to financial services in underserved communities.

4) Answer: D

Union Minister for Agriculture, Farmers Welfare, and Rural Development, Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan, along with Madhya Pradesh CM Dr. Mohan Yadav, inaugurated and laid foundation stones for multiple rural development projects in Sehore district, reaffirming the commitment toward “Viksit Bharat by 2047.”

Narmada Water Supply Initiative: Continuous efforts are being made to bring Narmada river water to Sehore and supply it to the agricultural fields in Ashta and Ichhawar regions.

Urban Development Boost:Bhopal is being upgraded to a metropolitan city, a move expected to benefit Sehore through shared growth and connectivity.

Housing for the Poor – PMAY:

14 lakh homes were earlier sanctioned under Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY) from the 2018+ list.

Approval granted for remaining 7,85,356 homes.

MGNREGA Allocation:

₹6,262 crore allocated to Madhya Pradesh under MGNREGA for 2025.

LakhpatiDidis Initiative:

1.48 crore women across India have become ‘LakhpatiDidis’ (annual income of ₹1 lakh+).

Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan:

16,000 agricultural scientists mobilized to engage directly with farmers in rural areas.

5) Answer: D

Union Home Minister Amit Shah launched the Bharatiya Bhasha Anubhag (BBA), in New Delhi, to reduce the dominance of foreign languages, especially English, in Indian administration and to strengthen regional languages in decision-making and official communication.

Aims to reduce dependence on English in governance.

Promotes decision-making and analysis in Indian mother tongues.

Seeks to foster inclusivity and unity through linguistic diversity.

Enables universal translation between Indian languages and Hindi.

Will assist Centre-State communication using regional languages, particularly important for Region C States (like Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Karnataka).

Developed with the support of Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC).

Backed by a ₹56 crore allocation in the Union Budget 2024–25.

Supports the Official Languages Rules, 1976, and addresses long-standing concerns of linguistic marginalization.

Aligns with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, which advocates for education and administration in the mother tongue

6) Answer: D

Short Explanation:

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Canada to participate in the G-7 Summit 2025 at Kananaskis, Alberta, following an invitation from Canadian PM Mark Carney.

Invitation & Visit: Invited by PM Mark Carney; first bilateral engagement in a decade.

Detailed Explanation:

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Canada to participate in the G-7 Summit 2025 at Kananaskis, Alberta, following an invitation from Canadian PM Mark Carney.

This marks his first trip to Canada since 2015 and comes amid efforts to normalise relations after recent tensions.

Summit Details: G-7 Summit 2025, mid-June at Kananaskis, Alberta.

Invitation & Visit: Invited by PM Mark Carney; first bilateral engagement in a decade.

Objective:Reset India-Canada ties strained by Khalistan-related protests, Nijjar’s 2023 killing, and diplomatic expulsions.

Context: Comes around two key anniversaries—Nijjar assassination (June 18, 2023) and Air India bombing (June 23, 1985)—that have underscored past discord.

7) Answer: D

Short Explanation:

The State Public Health Laboratoryin Thiruvananthapuram has, for the first time in Kerala, developed PCR-based test kits capable of identifying five deadly free-living amoeba species.

Detailed Explanation:

The State Public Health Laboratoryin Thiruvananthapuram has, for the first time in Kerala, developed PCR-based test kits capable of identifying five deadly free-living amoeba species.

Using these in-house kits, the lab confirmed Acanthamoeba spp. in a human cerebrospinal fluid sample, enabling rapid, precise diagnosis without relying on external centres.

Five-Species Detection: Kits target Naegleria fowleri, Acanthamoeba spp., Vermamoebavermiformis, Balamuthia mandrillaris, and Paravahlkampfiafrancinae—among the six known pathogenic FLAs.

First Local Confirmation: Marked the first-ever in-state PCR confirmation of Acanthamoeba spp., replacing previous dependence on national reference labs.

Faster Turnaround: In-house testing cuts down diagnostic delays, crucial for starting targeted drug therapy and improving survival in amoebic meningoencephalitis.

8) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

Veterans gathered in Normandy to mark the 81st anniversary of the D-Day landings, a crucial moment in World War II leading to the collapse of Adolf Hitler’s regime.

Harold Terens, a 101-year-old U.S. veteran, was present.

He served as a radio repair technician for a P-47 Thunderbolt fighter squadron and helped repair planes on D-Day.

Detailed Explanation:

Veterans gathered in Normandy to mark the 81st anniversary of the D-Day landings, a crucial moment in World War II leading to the collapse of Adolf Hitler’s regime.

Tens of thousands of onlookers attended commemorations that included parachute jumps, flyovers, remembrance ceremonies, parades, and historical reenactments near the D-Day landing beaches.

Many attendees cheered the dwindling number of surviving veterans, most in their late 90s and older.

Harold Terens, a 101-year-old U.S. veteran, was present.

He served as a radio repair technician for a P-47 Thunderbolt fighter squadron and helped repair planes on D-Day.

9) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

The BRICS Parliamentary Forum held on June 4-5,2025 in Brasilia, Brazil, strongly condemned the recent terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir.

Representatives from 10 countries attended: India, Brazil, Russia, China, South Africa, Iran, UAE, Egypt, Ethiopia, and Indonesia.

The forum reached a broad consensus on key global issues including:

Responsible use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Global trade and economy

Inter-parliamentary cooperation

Global peace and security

Detailed Explanation:

The BRICS Parliamentary Forum held on June 4-5,2025 in Brasilia, Brazil, strongly condemned the recent terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir.

Representatives from 10 countries attended: India, Brazil, Russia, China, South Africa, Iran, UAE, Egypt, Ethiopia, and Indonesia.

The forum reached a broad consensus on key global issues including:

Responsible use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Global trade and economy

Inter-parliamentary cooperation

Global peace and security

The forum issued a joint declaration condemning the Pahalgam terror attack and reaffirmed the commitment of member parliaments to act collectively against terrorism.

India assumed the chairmanship of the BRICS Parliamentary Forum and will host the 12th meeting next year.

The chairmanship was formally handed over to Om Birla at the 11th BRICS Parliamentary Forum in Brasilia.

10) Answer: E

Short Explanation:

Union Minister of Commerce & Industry, Shri Piyush Goyal, held a high-level meeting with Italy’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, H.E. Mr. Antonio Tajani, in Brescia, Italy’s manufacturing hub.

Detailed Explanation:

Union Minister of Commerce & Industry, Shri Piyush Goyal, held a high-level meeting with Italy’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, H.E. Mr. Antonio Tajani, in Brescia, Italy’s manufacturing hub.

The two leaders co-chaired the 22nd session of the India-Italy Joint Commission for Economic Cooperation (JCEC) during Shri Goyal’s 2-day visit to Italy (concluded June 5, 2025).

The JCEC involved senior officials, policymakers, and stakeholders from both nations, reinforcing the strategic economic partnership.

Discussions aligned with the Joint Strategic Action Plan 2025–29, focusing on:

Economic resilience

Industrial partnerships

Inclusive and sustainable growth

Priority sectors for cooperation included:

Industry 4.0

Aerospace

Energy transition

Sustainable mobility

11) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

Union Minister for Minority Affairs, Kiren Rijiju, launched the Unified Waqf Management, Empowerment, Efficiency and Development (UMEED) portal on June 6, 2025.

Developed by the Ministry of Minority Affairs, the portal features:

Digital inventory with geo-tagging of all Waqf properties

Online grievance redressal system for improved responsiveness

Transparent leasing and usage tracking of Waqf assets

Integration with GIS mapping and other e-Governance tools

Public access to verified records and reports related to Waqf properties

Detailed Explanation:

Union Minister for Minority Affairs, Kiren Rijiju, launched the Unified Waqf Management, Empowerment, Efficiency and Development (UMEED) portal on June 6, 2025.

The UMEED portal is a centralised digital platform for real-time uploading, verification, and monitoring of Waqf properties across India.

The portal aims to bring a paradigm shift in the administration of Waqf assets by enhancing transparency, accountability, and public participation.

Kiren Rijiju stated that the portal will especially benefit common Muslims, including women and children.

Developed by the Ministry of Minority Affairs, the portal features:

Digital inventory with geo-tagging of all Waqf properties

Online grievance redressal system for improved responsiveness

Transparent leasing and usage tracking of Waqf assets

Integration with GIS mapping and other e-Governance tools

Public access to verified records and reports related to Waqf properties

The launch took place in New Delhi in the presence of Union Minister of State for Minority Affairs, Shri George Kurian.

The UMEED portal is named after the Unified Waqf Management, Empowerment, Efficiency and Development Act, 1995.

12) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

The Government of India launched the ‘Ayush Nivesh Saarthi’ portal on May 29, 2025, during the Ayush Stakeholder/Industry Interaction Meet at Vanijya Bhawan, New Delhi.

The portal was jointly launched by:

Union Minister of Commerce & Industry, Piyush Goyal

Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Ayush, Prataprao Jadhav

Detailed Explanation:

The Government of India launched the ‘Ayush Nivesh Saarthi’ portal on May 29, 2025, during the Ayush Stakeholder/Industry Interaction Meet at Vanijya Bhawan, New Delhi.

The portal was jointly launched by:

Union Minister of Commerce & Industry, Piyush Goyal

Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Ayush, Prataprao Jadhav

The portal is an investor-centric digital platform developed by the Ministry of Ayush in collaboration with Invest India.

It aims to transform India’s traditional wellness systems into a robust economic driver.

The portal provides investors with:Real-time data, Transparent policy guidance, Access to a vibrant, expanding market

The Ayush sector ranks among the top five health services in India.

Ayush is a key driver of India’s USD 13 billion medical value travel (MVT) sector globally.

13) Answer: E

Japanese scientists from the RIKEN Center for Emergent Matter Science and the University of Tokyo have developed a new plastic that dissolves quickly in seawater, leaving no harmful residue.

The plastic has the strength of conventional petroleum-based plastics but breaks down into original components when exposed to saltwater.

This plastic is based on supramolecular polymers, developed through three decades of research led by Takuzo Aida.

The material is composed of sodium hexametaphosphate (a common food additive) and guanidinium ion-based monomers (used in fertilisers and soil conditioners).

Upon degradation, the plastic releases nitrogen and phosphorus, which are:Metabolised by microbes, Absorbed by plants

The plastic is non-toxic to humans, fire-resistant, and does not release carbon dioxide when decomposed.

The study addresses the global issue of microplastics, which are tiny plastic fragments smaller than 5 millimetres, found even in remote locations such as the Mariana Trench and Mount Everest.

14) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

Shri T. Rabi Sankar, Deputy Governor of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), has been appointed as a part-time Member of the 16th Finance Commission (XVIFC).

Detailed Explanation:

Shri T. Rabi Sankar, Deputy Governor of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), has been appointed as a part-time Member of the 16th Finance Commission (XVIFC).

He will serve from the date of assuming charge until either the submission of the Commission’s Report or 31st October 2025, whichever is earlier.

His appointment follows the resignation of Shri Ajay Narayan Jha, a full-time Member, who stepped down on personal grounds.

The 16th Finance Commission was constituted on 31st December 2023.

Dr. Arvind Panagariya, former Vice-Chairman of NITI Aayog, is the Chairman of the XVIFC.

15) Answer: A

Short Explanation:

The Indian Navy will commission its first Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW-SWC), named Arnala, on 18 June 2025 at Naval Dockyard, Visakhapatnam.

The commissioning ceremony will be presided over by Chief of Defence Staff, General Anil Chauhan, and hosted by Vice Admiral Rajesh Pendharkar, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Eastern Naval Command.

Arnala is the first of sixteen ASW-SWC class ships to be inducted into the Indian Navy.

Detailed Explanation:

The Indian Navy will commission its first Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW-SWC), named Arnala, on 18 June 2025 at Naval Dockyard, Visakhapatnam.

The commissioning ceremony will be presided over by Chief of Defence Staff, General Anil Chauhan, and hosted by Vice Admiral Rajesh Pendharkar, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Eastern Naval Command.

Arnala is the first of sixteen ASW-SWC class ships to be inducted into the Indian Navy.

The ship is designed and constructed by Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE), Kolkata, under a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) with L&T Shipbuilders.

The project highlights the success of the Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiative in defence manufacturing.

Arnala was delivered to the Indian Navy on 8 May 2025 and named after the historic Arnala Fort located off Vasai, Maharashtra.

The ship reflects India’s rich maritime heritage and is designed for a formidable presence at sea.

16) Answer: E

Short Explanation:

Former England captainDavid Beckham is set to receive a knighthood next week as part of King Charles III’s Birthday Honours, elevating him to “Sir David Beckham” in recognition of his outstanding contributions to football, charitable causes, and environmental advocacy.

Detailed Explanation:

Former England captainDavid Beckham is set to receive a knighthood next week as part of King Charles III’s Birthday Honours, elevating him to “Sir David Beckham” in recognition of his outstanding contributions to football, charitable causes, and environmental advocacy.

Knighthood Announcement: Expected in the 2025 King’s Birthday Honours list, fulfilling a long-awaited elevation after his OBE in 2003.

Football Legacy: Made 115 appearances for England and starred for Manchester United, Real Madrid, LA Galaxy, AC Milan, and Paris Saint-Germain.

17) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

American tennis star Coco Gauff won her first French Open title and second Grand Slam crown by defeating World No. 1Aryna Sabalenka in the Women’s Singles final of the French Open 2025.

Detailed Explanation:

American tennis star Coco Gauff won her first French Open title and second Grand Slam crown by defeating World No. 1Aryna Sabalenka in the Women’s Singles final of the French Open 2025.

Gauff staged a comeback to win the match 6-7(5), 6-2, 6-4 and became th e first American woman to win the Roland Garros title since 2015.

Historic Achievement: Gauff became the youngest American woman to win the French Open since Serena Williams in 2002, and the first since Williams in 2015 to claim the title.

Second Grand Slam Title: She added this win to her 2023 US Open title, making her the youngest player to win both the French Open and US Open since 2002.

World No. 2: Gauff entered the tournament as World No. 2 and beat the top-ranked player, marking the first Grand Slam final between the top two women seeds since the 2018 Australian Open

18) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

Indian Grandmaster Aravindh Chithambaram clinched the title at the 6th Stepan Avagyan Memorial Chess Tournament held in Jermuk, Armenia, finishing with 6.5 points from 9 rounds and winning on tie-breaks over fellow Indian GM R. Praggnanandhaa.

Detailed Explanation:

Indian Grandmaster Aravindh Chithambaram clinched the title at the 6th Stepan Avagyan Memorial Chess Tournament held in Jermuk, Armenia, finishing with 6.5 points from 9 rounds and winning on tie-breaks over fellow Indian GM R. Praggnanandhaa.

Tournament Format: 10-player round-robin format with each participant playing 9 rounds.

Unbeaten Streak: Aravindh remained undefeated, registering 4 wins and 5 draws.

Decisive Final Round: In the final round, Aravindh (Black) defeated Aram Hakobyan (Armenia), while Praggnanandhaa beat Robert Hovhannisyan.

19) Answer: A

Magnus Carlsen secured his seventh Norway Chess title in Stavanger after a tense draw against India’s Arjun Erigaisi in the final round.

Despite fierce competition from D Gukesh and Fabiano Caruana, Carlsen’s experience and composure helped him stay ahead in one of the most competitive editions of the tournament.

In the Women’s event, Anna Muzychuk from Ukraine won the title.

China’s Lei Tingjie came second, and India’s Koneru Humpy finished third.

Crucial Draw Against Arjun Erigaisi:

Carlsen was in a worse position for 34 moves.

Recovered impressively with two knights and a rook, forcing a draw by threefold repetition.

D Gukesh’s Narrow Miss:

Needed a draw or win against Caruana to force a playoff.

Blundered on move 48, losing to a knight fork, and finished third with 14.5 points.

Caruana’s Strong Finish:

Briefly held a winning position against Gukesh.

Finished second with 15.5 points.

Final Standings (Top 6):

Magnus Carlsen – 16 points

Fabiano Caruana – 15.5

D Gukesh – 14.5

Hikaru Nakamura – 14

Arjun Erigaisi – 13

Wei Yi – 9.5

20) Answer: E

Short Explanation:

The Indian women’s hockey team is set to start their 2025 Women’s Asia Cup campaign on September 5 against Thailand at the Gongshu Canal Sports Park in Hangzhou, China.

Detailed Explanation:

The Indian women’s hockey team is set to start their 2025 Women’s Asia Cup campaign on September 5 against Thailand at the Gongshu Canal Sports Park in Hangzhou, China.

The tournament serves as a qualifier for the 2026 Women’s FIH Hockey World Cup, with India aiming to win the continental title and secure direct entry to the global event.

Tournament Details:

Event: Women’s Asia Cup 2025

Dates: September 5 to 14, 2025

Venue:Gongshu Canal Sports Park, Hangzhou, China

Organizer: Asian Hockey Federation (AHF)

India’s Pool B Line-Up:

Teams: India, Japan (defending champions), Thailand, Singapore

Matches:

Sept 5: India vs Thailand

Sept 6: India vs Japan

Sept 8: India vs Singapore

21) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

The International Cricket Council (ICC) honoured Muhammad Waseem from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and South Africa’s Chloe Tryon as the Men’s and Women’s Players of the Month for May 2025.

Detailed Explanation:

The International Cricket Council (ICC) honoured Muhammad Waseem from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and South Africa’s Chloe Tryon as the Men’s and Women’s Players of the Month for May 2025.

Muhammad Waseem (Men’s Player of the Month)

Country: UAE, Age: 31

Scored 169 runs in 5 ODIs during the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup League 2.

Awarded Player of the Series in the T20I series won by UAE (2-1).

Previously won the Player of the Month in April 2024.

Chloe Tryon (Women’s Player of the Month)

Country: South Africa

Awarded for all-round excellence in the Sri Lanka ODI Tri-Series.

22) Answer: D

Short Explanation:

Eminent scholar and authorDaji Panshikar passed away at the age of 92 in Thane, Maharashtra after a brief illness.

He was renowned for his deep knowledge of Indian epics and major contributions to Marathi literature.

Detailed Explanation:

Eminent scholar and authorDaji Panshikar passed away at the age of 92 in Thane, Maharashtra after a brief illness.

He was renowned for his deep knowledge of Indian epics and major contributions to Marathi literature.

Panshikar was especially respected for his scholarly interpretations of texts such as the Mahabharata, Eknaathi Bhagwat, and Bhavarth Ramayan.

He was a prominent figure in Maharashtra’s intellectual and cultural landscape.

Panshikar played a significant role in the theatre world as a guiding force behind the organisation NatyasampadaNatya Sanstha.

His final rites were held at the Jawahar Bagh Crematorium.

23) Answer: E

Every year on June 8th, World Ocean Day is commemorated to raise awareness of the ocean's vital role in human life and ways to conserve it across the world.

The 2025 theme, “Wonder: Sustaining What Sustains Us”, is a powerful reminder: the ocean not only sustains us materially—through food, energy, and trade—but also inspires, connects, and nurtures us.

24) Answer: B

Arnala is the first of sixteen ASW-SWC class ships to be inducted into the Indian Navy.

The ship is designed and constructed by Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE), Kolkata, under a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) with L&T Shipbuilders.

The project highlights the success of the Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiative in defence manufacturing.

Arnala was delivered to the Indian Navy on 8 May 2025 and named after the historic Arnala Fort located off Vasai, Maharashtra.

The ship reflects India’s rich maritime heritage and is designed for a formidable presence at sea.

The warship incorporates over 80% indigenous content, with advanced systems integrated from Indian defence firms like Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL), L&T, Mahindra Defence, and MEIL.

Over 55 Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) have contributed to the project, boosting domestic industry and economic activity.

Arnala is designed for Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) operations including Subsurface Surveillance, Search and Rescue missions, and Low-Intensity Maritime Operations.

25) Answer: B

The Kerala government has launched the ‘Jyothi’ scheme, a comprehensive campaign aimed at enrolling migrant children into the state’s education system and anganwadis.