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1) Recently, India’s retail inflation eases to 4.3% in January 2025. What was the main reason behind the decline in retail inflation in January 2025?

(a) Decrease in oil prices

(b) Decline in vegetable prices

(c) Reduction in education costs

(d) Fall in cereal prices

(e) Lower health costs

2) Which entities will manage the MITRA platform as agents of Asset Management Companies (AMCs)?

(a) National Stock Exchange (NSE) and Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE)

(b) Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and SEBI

(c) Computer Age Management Services Limited (CAMS) and KFIN Technologies Limited

(d) Mutual Fund Distributors and Stockbrokers

(e) Association of Mutual Funds in India (AMFI) and RBI

3) What is the 'pledge release for pay-in' system introduced by SEBI intended to do?

(a) It will reduce broker commissions

(b) It will allow for automatic unpledging and settlement, reducing manual intervention

(c) It will allow brokers to pledge securities on behalf of clients

(d) It will increase the margin requirement for clients

(e) It will prevent clients from pledging securities

4) What was the primary reason for RBI imposing restrictions on Kotak Mahindra Bank?

(a) Excessive lending to real estate companies

(b) Violation of priority sector lending norms

(c) IT and cybersecurity concerns

(d) Failure to meet capital adequacy requirements

(e) Non-compliance with KYC guidelines

5) Recently(Feb '25), the Small Finance Banks get Reserve Bank of India’s nod to provide credit lines on Unified Payments Interface (UPI). How does this new UPI feature benefit customers compared to traditional credit cards and loans?

(a) It offers a cost-effective alternative with potentially lower interest rates

(b) It eliminates the need for internet banking

(c) It provides cashback on every transaction

(d) It replaces the need for physical debit cards

(e) It restricts spending limits for all users

6) How much loan has Shriram Finance Limited (SFL) raised through SACE, Italy’s export credit agency?

(a) $250 million

(b) $400 million

(c) $500 million

(d) $750 million

(e) $1 billion

7) As per the report, the Government announces ₹100 Special Coin in Tribute to Mohammed Rafi’s Legacy. What will be featured on the reverse side of the ₹100 commemorative coin?

(a) The Indian Parliament

(b) The image of Mahatma Gandhi

(c) An image of Mohammed Rafi with inscriptions in English and Devnagari

(d) A musical note symbolizing Indian cinema

(e) A quote from Mohammed Rafi’s famous songs

8) According to the Reserve Bank of India Set to Launch ₹50 Denomination Banknotes with Updated Signature. What changes have been made to the design of the new ₹50 banknotes?

(a) The color has been changed to green

(b) The size has been reduced

(c) The design remains identical to the existing ₹50 banknotes

(d) A new security feature has been added

(e) A hologram of Mahatma Gandhi has been introduced

9) How much credit has been signed between Sidbi and Agence Française de Développement (AFD), France?

(a) USD 50 million

(b) USD 75 million

(c) USD 150 million

(d) USD 100 million

(e) USD 200 million

10) Which of the following is the main objective of the Income Tax Bill, 2025, introduced by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in the Lok Sabha?

(a) To increase tax rates on corporate income

(b) To replace the Income Tax Act, 1961, and simplify tax provisions

(c) To introduce new taxes on income from foreign investments

(d) To eliminate tax exemptions for small businesses

(e) To reduce income tax rates across all tax slabs

11) Recently, Asia’s First Animatronic Elephant ‘Ellie’ Unveiled in Bengaluru.Which Indian actor has voiced Ellie?

(a) Priyanka Chopra

(b) Aamir Khan

(c) Alia Bhatt

(d) Amitabh Bachchan

(e) Dia Mirza

12) During Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s 6th visit to France in 2024, Modi and President Emmanuel Macron jointly inaugurated which diplomatic mission of India?

(a) Indian Embassy in Paris

(b) India House in Nice

(c) India’s Consulate General in Marseille

(d) Indian Trade Office in Lyon

(e) Indian Cultural Centre in Bordeaux

13) Recently,  Karnataka's CM revamped the Single Window System. What is the name of the initiative that allows investors to start construction without waiting for multiple approvals?

(a) Karnataka Udyog Path

(b) Fast-Track Industrial Scheme

(c) Industrial Express Approval

(d) Affidavit-Based Clearance (ABC)

(e) KIADB Fast Approval

14) Which investment firm received RBI approval to acquire up to 7% stake in AU Small Finance Bank?

(a) BlackRock

(b) Temasek’s Zulia Investments

(c) SoftBank Vision Fund

(d) Berkshire Hathaway

(e) Carlyle Group

15) Which Hollywood star was recently honored with the Grande Médaille by the Aero-Club de France?

(a) Leonardo DiCaprio

(b) Tom Cruise

(c) Brad Pitt

(d) Robert Downey Jr.

(e) Keanu Reeves

16) Which company has been added to both the MSCI Emerging Markets Index and the MSCI India Domestic Index?

(a) Tata Motors

(b) Maruti Suzuki

(c) Bajaj Auto

(d) Mahindra & Mahindra

(e) Hyundai Motor India

17) Recently, the Apparel Training & Design Centre (ATDC), Gurugram, signed an MoU with which company for vocational training?

(a) NTPC Limited

(b) Hindustan Zinc

(c) South Eastern Coalfields Limited (SECL)

(d) Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL)

(e) Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC)

18) Which organization collaborated with the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) to launch the Disaster Risk and Resilience Assessment Framework (DRRAF)?

(a) NITI Aayog

(b) Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI)

(c) Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI)

(d) National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA)

(e) Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL)

19) In which sporting event did Sachin Yadav win the gold medal at the 38th National Games?

(a) Shot Put

(b) Discus Throw

(c) Hammer Throw

(d) Javelin Throw

(e) Long Jump

20) Which team was Kevin Durant playing against when he reached 30,000 career points?

(a) Los Angeles Lakers\

(b) Golden State Warriors

(c) Boston Celtics

(d) Memphis Grizzlies

(e) Miami Heat

Answers :

1) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

Retail inflation fell to 4.3% in January 2025, a 91 basis points (bps) drop from December 2024.

This is a five-month low, primarily due to a sharp decline in vegetable prices.

Economists suggest this could create scope for another rate cut by the RBI in April.

Detailed Explanation:

Retail inflation fell to 4.3% in January 2025, a 91 basis points (bps) drop from December 2024.

This is a five-month low, primarily due to a sharp decline in vegetable prices.

Economists suggest this could create scope for another rate cut by the RBI in April.

Food inflation dropped by 237 bps in January, reaching its lowest level since August 2024.

Categories with lower inflation: Vegetables, Eggs, Pulses & products, Cereals & products, Education, Clothing, Health.

Rural inflation fell to 4.64% in January from 5.76% in December.

Rural food inflation: 6.31% (down from 8.65%).

Urban inflation dropped to 3.87% from 4.58%.

Urban food inflation: 5.33% (down from 7.9%).

Core inflation (excluding food & fuel) inched up slightly to 3.7%.

Economists caution about rupee depreciation risks affecting inflation.

2) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), the market regulator, has launched the Mutual Fund Investment Tracing and Retrieval Assistant (MITRA) platform to help investors trace inactive mutual fund folios.

The platform will be managed by Computer Age Management Services Limited (CAMS) and KFIN Technologies Limited as agents of Asset Management Companies (AMCs).

Detailed Explanation:

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), the market regulator, has launched the Mutual Fund Investment Tracing and Retrieval Assistant (MITRA) platform to help investors trace inactive mutual fund folios.

The platform will be managed by Computer Age Management Services Limited (CAMS) and KFIN Technologies Limited as agents of Asset Management Companies (AMCs).

Inactive mutual fund folios are those with no transactions for 10 years but still holding unit balances.

The platform must be made active within 15 working days from SEBI’s circular dated February 12, 2024.

It encourages investors to complete the Know Your Customer (KYC) process and reduces non-KYC compliance folios.

Investors may lose track of investments due to physical investments with minimal KYC details, lack of PAN, email ID, or a valid address, preventing folios from appearing in their Consolidated Account Statement (CAS).

3) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has proposed amendments to the margin pledge system to enhance transparency and prevent misuse of clients’ securities.

The market regulator has invited public feedback on the draft circular by March 4, 2025.

SEBI aims to address operational inefficiencies by introducing a ‘pledge release for pay-in’ system, allowing automatic simultaneous unpledging and settlement, reducing manual intervention.

Detailed Explanation:

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has proposed amendments to the margin pledge system to enhance transparency and prevent misuse of clients’ securities.

The market regulator has invited public feedback on the draft circular by March 4, 2025.

SEBI identified concerns where some brokers do not sell client securities invoked under the margin pledge system on the same day, leading to accumulation in demat accounts and potential misuse.

The proposed framework will block invoked client securities for early pay-in within the client’s demat account, preventing unauthorized broker activity.

SEBI aims to address operational inefficiencies by introducing a ‘pledge release for pay-in’ system, allowing automatic simultaneous unpledging and settlement, reducing manual intervention.

4) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on February 12, 2025 lifted the restrictions on Kotak Mahindra Bank, allowing it to issue new credit cards and onboard new customers through its website and mobile app, nearly 10 months after an embargo was imposed on it.

The restrictions were imposed on April 24, 2024, under Section 35A of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949, due to IT and cybersecurity concerns.

Detailed Explanation:

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on February 12, 2025 lifted the restrictions on Kotak Mahindra Bank, allowing it to issue new credit cards and onboard new customers through its website and mobile app, nearly 10 months after an embargo was imposed on it.

The restrictions were imposed on April 24, 2024, under Section 35A of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949, due to IT and cybersecurity concerns.

RBI’s 2022-23 IT Examination found serious deficiencies in areas such as IT inventory management, patch and change management, user access management, vendor risk management, data security, and disaster recovery.

5) Answer: A

Short Explanation:

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has expanded the scope of Unified Payments Interface (UPI) by allowing transactions using pre-sanctioned credit lines at Small Finance Banks (SFBs), enabling customers to use pre-approved credit lines for UPI transactions.

Bank-defined Terms: Banks will define the terms for these credit lines, including aspects like credit limit, interest rates, and credit periods, offering a cost-effective alternative to traditional credit cards and loans.

Detailed Explanation:

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has expanded the scope of Unified Payments Interface (UPI) by allowing transactions using pre-sanctioned credit lines at Small Finance Banks (SFBs), enabling customers to use pre-approved credit lines for UPI transactions.

Eligible Payment Accounts: Savings accounts, overdraft accounts, prepaid wallets, credit cards, and now credit lines can be linked to UPI.

Customer Consent Required: Customers must provide explicit consent before using their pre-approved credit lines through UPI, ensuring transparency and preventing unauthorized usage.

Bank-defined Terms: Banks will define the terms for these credit lines, including aspects like credit limit, interest rates, and credit periods, offering a cost-effective alternative to traditional credit cards and loans.

Small Finance Banks Included: Customers of Small Finance Banks can now access short-term credit instantly via UPI, without needing a separate loan application.

6) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

Shriram Finance Limited (SFL) has raised a $500 million loan through SACE, Italy’s export credit agency, making it the first Indian NBFC to secure such funding.

The 10-year External Commercial Borrowing (ECB) facility will be used to finance new and used Italian vehicles under SFL’s Social Finance Framework.

Detailed Explanation:

Shriram Finance Limited (SFL) has raised a $500 million loan through SACE, Italy’s export credit agency, making it the first Indian NBFC to secure such funding.

The 10-year External Commercial Borrowing (ECB) facility will be used to finance new and used Italian vehicles under SFL’s Social Finance Framework.

The loan was arranged with support from HSBC, Deutsche Bank, KfW IPEX-Bank, ING Bank, and J.P. Morgan, highlighting confidence in SFL’s financial strength.

SACE, Italy’s Export Credit Agency, operates under the Ministry of Economy and Finance and supports Italian exporters and the banking sector with financial guarantees.

7) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

To celebrate the centenary of legendary playback singer Mohammed Rafi, the Government will issue a ₹100 commemorative coin.

Reverse Side: Features an image of Mohammed Rafi with inscriptions "Mohammed Rafi Ki Janam Shatabdi" (in Devnagari) and "BIRTH CENTENARY OF MOHAMMED RAFI" (in English), and the year "1924-2024"

Detailed Explanation:

To celebrate the centenary of legendary playback singer Mohammed Rafi, the Government will issue a ₹100 commemorative coin.

The coin, though legal tender, will not be circulated but can be sourced from specified agencies.

Design and Specifications:

Shape: Circular with a 44 mm diameter.

Serrations: 200.

Metal Composition: A quaternary alloy with 50% silver, 40% copper, 5% nickel, and 5% zinc.

Obverse Side: Features the lion capital of Ashoka Pillar with "Satyamev Jayate", and "Bharat" and "India" inscribed.

Reverse Side: Features an image of Mohammed Rafi with inscriptions "Mohammed Rafi Ki Janam Shatabdi" (in Devnagari) and "BIRTH CENTENARY OF MOHAMMED RAFI" (in English), and the year "1924-2024"

8) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) will soon release ₹50 denomination banknotes in the Mahatma Gandhi (New) Series with the signature of newly appointed Governor Sanjay Malhotra.

No Change in Design: The design of the new ₹50 notes will remain identical to the existing notes in the Mahatma Gandhi (New) Series.

Detailed Explanation:

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) will soon release ₹50 denomination banknotes in the Mahatma Gandhi (New) Series with the signature of newly appointed Governor Sanjay Malhotra.

No Change in Design: The design of the new ₹50 notes will remain identical to the existing notes in the Mahatma Gandhi (New) Series.

Legal Tender Status: All previously issued ₹50 banknotes by the RBI will continue to be legal tender.

Sanjay Malhotra’s Appointment: Malhotra, a 56-year-old civil servant, was appointed as the RBI Governor for a three-year term on December 11, 2024, succeeding Shaktikanta Das, who served for six years.

Previous Role: Before his appointment as RBI Governor, Malhotra was India’s Revenue Secretary.

9) Answer: D

Short Explanation:

Small Industries Development Bank of India (Sidbi) and Agence Française de Développement (AFD), France signed a USD 100 million credit facility agreement (CFA) to support Green Finance solutions for Indian MSMEs.

Detailed Explanation:

Small Industries Development Bank of India (Sidbi) and Agence Française de Développement (AFD), France signed a USD 100 million credit facility agreement (CFA) to support Green Finance solutions for Indian MSMEs.

The agreement aims to help MSMEs transition to energy-efficient and climate-friendly business models.

AFD will provide a USD 100 million credit line to SIDBI for affordable loans in renewable energy and sustainability projects.

This initiative aligns with India's goal of achieving carbon neutrality by 2070.

10) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman introduced the Income Tax Bill, 2025, in the Lok Sabha during the Budget session.

The bill aims to replace the Income Tax Act, 1961, simplifying tax provisions, improving clarity, and modernizing the law to align with global tax systems.

Despite opposition protests, the bill was introduced through a voice vote, and the Lok Sabha was adjourned until March 10, 2025, for the second half of the Budget session.

Detailed Explanation:

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman introduced the Income Tax Bill, 2025, in the Lok Sabha during the Budget session.

The bill aims to replace the Income Tax Act, 1961, simplifying tax provisions, improving clarity, and modernizing the law to align with global tax systems.

Despite opposition protests, the bill was introduced through a voice vote, and the Lok Sabha was adjourned until March 10, 2025, for the second half of the Budget session.

Introduced on: February 13, 2025, by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman.

Opposition raised concerns, but the bill was passed through a voice vote.

Referred to the Select Committee of Lok Sabha for detailed examination.

“Assessment Year” and “Previous Year” replaced “Tax Year” for simplification.

Previously, income earned in 2023-24 was taxed in the assessment year 2024-25; now, it will simply be taxed in the same tax year.

11) Answer: E

Short Explanation:

Ellie, Asia’s first life-sized animatronic elephant, was introduced in Bengaluru.

Created by PETA India and voiced by actor Dia Mirza, Ellie aims to educate children about the harsh realities of elephant captivity and promote compassion towards animals.

Detailed Explanation:

Ellie, Asia’s first life-sized animatronic elephant, was introduced in Bengaluru.

Created by PETA India and voiced by actor Dia Mirza, Ellie aims to educate children about the harsh realities of elephant captivity and promote compassion towards animals.

Since May 2023, Ellie has reached over 165,000 children across various schools in India.

PETA India’s Compassionate Citizen program has already reached 93 million children across 200,000 schools in India.

12) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

This was Prime Minister Modi’s 6th visit to France and follows President Macron’s visit to India in January 2024 as the Chief Guest for the 75th Republic Day of India.

They jointly inaugurated India’s Consulate General in Marseille.

They also visited the International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor facility.

Detailed Explanation:

This was Prime Minister Modi’s 6th visit to France and follows President Macron’s visit to India in January 2024 as the Chief Guest for the 75th Republic Day of India.

They jointly inaugurated India’s Consulate General in Marseille.

They also visited the International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor facility.

Artificial Intelligence Action Summit:

Co-chaired by France and India, the summit aimed to build on previous AI summits (Bletchley Park 2023, Seoul 2024).

Focused on ensuring AI drives beneficial social, economic, and environmental outcomes.

India announced to host the next AI Summit.

Bilateral Discussions:

PM Modi and President Macron discussed multifaceted bilateral cooperation and global issues.

Inaugurated India’s Consulate General in Marseille and visited the International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor facility.

Shared Vision and Cooperation:

Reaffirmed commitment to the Horizon 2047 Roadmap and January 2024 Joint Statement.

Emphasized reformed multilateralism and UNSC reform, with France supporting India’s permanent UNSC membership.

13) Answer: D

Short Explanation:

Karnataka's revamped Single Window System, introduced by CM Siddaramaiah, aims to simplify business approvals, reduce compliance burdens, and fast-track industrial investments while ensuring transparency and efficiency.

Integrates 150+ business services across 30 state departments, allowing real-time tracking of approvals, amendments, and renewals.

Introduces Affidavit-Based Clearance (ABC) through Karnataka Udyog Mitra, enabling investors to start construction and preparatory activities without waiting for multiple approvals.

Detailed Explanation:

Karnataka's revamped Single Window System, introduced by CM Siddaramaiah, aims to simplify business approvals, reduce compliance burdens, and fast-track industrial investments while ensuring transparency and efficiency.

Integrates 150+ business services across 30 state departments, allowing real-time tracking of approvals, amendments, and renewals.

Introduces Affidavit-Based Clearance (ABC) through Karnataka Udyog Mitra, enabling investors to start construction and preparatory activities without waiting for multiple approvals.

Integrated with the National Single Window System (NSWS) for seamless access to central-level services. Includes Karnataka Industrial Areas Development Board (KIADB) services such as land search, selection, allotment, and building plan approvals.

Introduces a GIS-Based Industrial Information System to help investors check site-related compliance before starting projects.

Features a wizard-based discovery tool to assist investors in identifying required State & Central approvals, NOCs, and clearances. An Incentive Wizard & Calculator helps determine eligibility for incentives, concessions, and rebates. An AI-powered multi-lingual chatbot provides instant responses to queries on policies, incentives, and compliance.

14) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

AU Small Finance Bank (AU SFB) announced on February 13, 2025, that the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has approved Temasek’s Zulia Investments to acquire up to 7% stake in the bank.

The approval allows Zulia Investments Pte. Ltd., an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of Temasek Holdings (Private) Limited, to acquire the stake within one year from the RBI approval date.

Detailed Explanation:

AU Small Finance Bank (AU SFB) announced on February 13, 2025, that the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has approved Temasek’s Zulia Investments to acquire up to 7% stake in the bank.

The approval allows Zulia Investments Pte. Ltd., an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of Temasek Holdings (Private) Limited, to acquire the stake within one year from the RBI approval date.

The acquisition must comply with the Banking Regulation Act, 1949, RBI’s guidelines on shareholding, the Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999, SEBI regulations, and other applicable laws.

AU Small Finance Bank reported a net profit of ₹528.45 crore for Q3FY25, a 41% year-on-year increase from ₹375.25 crore in Q3FY24.

However, it saw a 7.5% sequential decline from ₹571.2 crore in Q2FY25.

The bank’s net interest income (NII) rose 53% year-on-year to ₹2,022.5 crore in Q3FY25.

15) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

Hollywood star Tom Cruise has been honored with the Grande Médaille, the highest distinction from the Aero-Club de France.

The award was presented by the club’s president, Catherine Maunoury, recognizing Cruise’s significant contributions to aviation and his role in inspiring future pilots.

Detailed Explanation:

Hollywood star Tom Cruise has been honored with the Grande Médaille, the highest distinction from the Aero-Club de France.

The award was presented by the club’s president, Catherine Maunoury, recognizing Cruise’s significant contributions to aviation and his role in inspiring future pilots.

Awarded by: Aero-Club de France, one of the oldest aviation organizations (est. 1898).

Reason for honor: Cruise’s passion for aviation, performing his own aerial stunts, and inspiring future pilots.

Presented by: Catherine Maunoury, president of the Aero-Club de France.

16) Answer: E

Short Explanation:

Hyundai Motor India has been added to both the MSCI Emerging Markets Index and the MSCI India Domestic Index.

Adani Green Energy has been removed from the MSCI India Domestic Index.

Detailed Explanation:

Hyundai Motor India has been added to both the MSCI Emerging Markets Index and the MSCI India Domestic Index.

Adani Green Energy has been removed from the MSCI India Domestic Index.

These changes will be implemented on February 28, 2025, and take effect from March 3, 2025.

India's weight in the MSCI Emerging Markets Index rises from 18.8% to 19%.

Estimated net passive inflows into Indian equities range between $850 million to $1 billion, according to IIFL Capital.

There are 20 additions to the MSCI India Domestic Small Cap Index.

17) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

The Apparel Training & Design Centre (ATDC), Gurugram, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with South Eastern Coalfields Limited (SECL), a subsidiary of Coal India Limited (CIL), under the Ministry of Coal.

Detailed Explanation:

The Apparel Training & Design Centre (ATDC), Gurugram, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with South Eastern Coalfields Limited (SECL), a subsidiary of Coal India Limited (CIL), under the Ministry of Coal.

The initiative aims to empower underprivileged youth from Chhattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh through vocational training as part of SECL’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programme.

A total of ₹3.12 crore has been allocated to support the training of 400 candidates.

The programme includes training for 300 candidates in a non-residential self-employed tailor course at centres in SECL Bishrampur, Sohagpur, and Korba areas, while 100 candidates will undergo a fully residential training programme at the ATDC centre in Chhindwara, Madhya Pradesh, with free boarding and lodging facilities.

Only individuals residing within a 25-kilometre radius of SECL’s operational areas will be eligible for selection.

18) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

The Department of Telecommunications (DoT), in collaboration with the Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI), launched a comprehensive report on Disaster Risk and Resilience Assessment Framework (DRRAF) to strengthen India’s telecom sector against disasters.

Detailed Explanation:

The Department of Telecommunications (DoT), in collaboration with the Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI), launched a comprehensive report on Disaster Risk and Resilience Assessment Framework (DRRAF) to strengthen India’s telecom sector against disasters.

The report is part of a study on National and Sub-national Disaster Risk & Resilience Assessment for the Telecommunication Sector by CDRI.

The study was conducted across five states—Assam, Odisha, Tamil Nadu, Uttarakhand, and Gujarat, focusing on disaster risks and resilience strategies.

The study assessed 0.77 million telecom towers for multi-hazard risk factors, including floods, cyclones, and earthquakes, and developed a disaster risk and resilience index to measure infrastructure vulnerability.

19) Answer: D

Short Explanation:

Uttar Pradesh's Sachin Yadav continued his impressive rise in javelin throw, securing the gold medal at the 38th National Games in Ganga Athletic Stadium Dehradun.

Detailed Explanation:

Uttar Pradesh's Sachin Yadav continued his impressive rise in javelin throw, securing the gold medal at the 38th National Games in Ganga Athletic Stadium
Dehradun.

The 25-year-old delivered a remarkable performance, bettering his personal best with an 84.39m throw, overcoming stiff competition from Rohit Yadav and Shivpal Singh in the nine-man final held at Maharana Pratap Sports College, Dehradun.

Sachin Yadav’s massive 84.39m throw in his fifth attempt broke the previous National Games record of 82.23m, set by Rajender Singh in 2015 (Kerala).

Sachin Yadav's 84.39m throw at the National Games now ranks as the fourth-highest in Indian men's javelin throw history.

He follows Neeraj Chopra (89.94m, Olympic gold & silver medallist), Shivpal Singh (86.23m), and Davinder Singh (84.57m).

20) Answer: D

Short Explanation:

Phoenix Suns star Kevin Durant reached 30,000 career points against the Memphis Grizzlies, hitting a free throw in the third quarter.

Detailed Explanation:

Phoenix Suns star Kevin Durant reached 30,000 career points against the Memphis Grizzlies, hitting a free throw in the third quarter.

He is now the 8th player in NBA history to achieve this milestone, joining:

LeBron James (41,623)

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (38,387)

Karl Malone (36,928)

Kobe Bryant (33,643)

Michael Jordan (32,292)

Dirk Nowitzki (31,560)

Wilt Chamberlain (31,419)

Julius Erving also surpassed 30,000 points when combining NBA and ABA stats.