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1) Recently, India extended financial assistance to which country by rolling over a $50 million Treasury Bill for one more year?

(a) Sri Lanka

(b) Nepal

(c) Maldives

(d) Bangladesh

(e) Bhutan

2) Under the new RBI regulations, which portal must regulated entities use to report their Digital Lending Apps (DLAs)?

(a) Centralised Information Management System (CIMS)

(b) DigiReg Portal

(c) BharatPay

(d) Financial Integrity Platform (FIP)

(e) Unified Lending Framework (ULF)

3) What new digital service has LIC introduced for its policyholders in May 2025?

(a) AI-based claim settlement

(b) Premium payment via WhatsApp bot

(c) Blockchain-based policy issuance

(d) Voice call claim registration

(e) QR code policy renewal system

4) What amount was approved by the IMF for Pakistan under the Extended Fund Facility (EFF)?

(a) $500 million

(b) $750 million

(c) $2 billion

(d) $1.5 billion

(e) $1 billion

5) Where were the high-level negotiations between the United States and China held, which led to a preliminary trade agreement?

(a) New York, USA

(b) Beijing, China

(c) Geneva, Switzerland

(d) Paris, France

(e) Shanghai, China

6) Who announced the 100% property tax exemption for active defence personnel in Andhra Pradesh's gram panchayat areas?

(a) Y. S. Jagan Mohan Reddy

(b) K. Chandrasekhar Rao

(c) N. Chandrababu Naidu

(d) Pawan Kalyan

(e) Amit Shah

7) What percentage of loan-approved units under the Pradhan Mantri Formalisation of Micro Food Processing Enterprises (PMFME) scheme in Bihar had their loans disbursed in FY 2024-25?

(a) 63%

(b) 75%

(c) 55%

(d) 90%

(e) 35%

8) What is the initial corpus approved for Bengaluru Smart Infrastructure Ltd (B-Smile)?

(a) ₹5,000 crore

(b) ₹10,000 crore

(c) ₹8,000 crore

(d) ₹3,500 crore

(e) ₹7,000 crore

9) Recently, Bhuwan Ribhu becamethe First Indian Lawyer to receivethe World Law Congress Honour. What is the name of the global legal network founded by Bhuwan Ribhu?

(a) Global Child Justice League (GCJL)

(b) Save Innocents International

(c) Children’s Rights Front

(d) Just Rights for Children (JRC)

(e) United Youth Legal Aid (UYLA)

10) Who has been given the additional charge as CMD of the Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) after R K Gupta's termination?

(a) Rajesh Kumar Singh

(b) Ajay Mathur

(c) Santosh Kumar Sarangi

(d) Alok Kumar

(e) Gyaneshwar Kumar Singh

11) Who has been appointed as the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of Kuhoo Finance?

(a) Rajeev Kumar

(b) Vineet Mahajan

(c) Rakesh Sharma

(d) Shubham Verma

(e) Aditya Agarwal

12) Who has been appointed as the Senior Executive Vice President and Head of the Digital Transformation and Excellence Unit at Bandhan Bank?

(a) Dibyendu Kumar Das (DK Das)

(b) Rajeev Kumar

(c) Suresh Gupta

(d) Abhishek Chandra

(e) Ramesh Verma

13) Who confirmed that Pakistan used Chinese-origin PL-15 air-to-air missiles during its offensive against India?

(a) Air Marshal AK Bharti

(b) General Bipin Rawat

(c) Lt General Rajiv Ghai

(d) Vice Admiral AN Pramod

(e) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh

14) What is the percentage stake that Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC) of Japan has agreed to acquire in YES Bank?

(a) 10%

(b) 15%

(c) 30%

(d) 25%

(e) 20%

15) Which country did Taiwan purchase the High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems (HIMARS) from?

(a) Japan

(b) Russia

(c) United States

(d) France

(e) South Korea

16) What is the primary purpose of the FaceAge AI tool?

(a) To predict a person's chronological age

(b) To estimate biological age from a photograph

(c) To enhance facial recognition systems

(d) To improve medical diagnoses

(e) To evaluate facial attractiveness

17) Which country has become the world’s first sovereign nation to integrate cryptocurrency-based payments into its national tourism services through a partnership with Binance Pay and DK Bank?

(a) United States

(b) Bhutan

(c) India

(d) Japan

(e) Qatar

18) Which state achieved the highest compound annual growth rate (CAGR) in Gross State Value Added (GSVA) from FY2015 to FY2024?

(a) Odisha

(b) Telangana

(c) Karnataka

(d) Tamil Nadu

(e) Maharashtra

19) Who released the autobiography ‘Janta Ki Kahani – Meri Aatamkatha’ authored by Bandaru Dattatraya?

(a) Narendra Modi

(b) Jagdeep Dhankhar

(c) Amit Shah

(d) Ram Nath Kovind

(e) M. Venkaiah Naidu

20) Who is the author of the book "PMO: Prime Minister’s Office Through the Years"?

(a) Himanshu Roy

(b) R. Gopalan

(c) Shashi Tharoor

(d) P. Chidambaram

(e) Arun Jaitley

21) Which golfer won her fifth LPGA Tour title at the Americas Open?

(a) Nelly Korda

(b) Jeeno Thitikul

(c) Celine Boutier

(d) Lydia Ko

(e) Brooke Henderson

22) How many medals did Indian shuttlers win at the 6th Fazza Para Badminton International tournament?

(a) 15 medals

(b) 20 medals

(c) 17 medals

(d) 22 medals

(e) 19 medals

23) When is the International Day of Plant Health (IDPH) observed?

(a) May 10

(b) May 12

(c) June 5

(d) April 22

(e) March 15

24) What is the capital of Taiwan?

(a) Kaohsiung

(b) Taipei

(c) Taichung

(d) Tainan

(e) Keelung

25) Which of the following statements about Treasury Bills (T-Bills) in India is correct?

(a) Treasury Bills are long-term government securities issued by the RBI for infrastructure projects.

(b) Treasury Bills are issued at a premium to their face value and redeemed at face value.

(c) Treasury Bills are short-term instruments issued by the Government of India and auctioned by the RBI at a discount.

(d) Treasury Bills are exclusively issued for foreign investors in India.

(e) Treasury Bills in India were introduced after the year 1947.

Answers :

1) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

India has extended financial support to the Maldives through the rollover of a $50 million Treasury Bill for one more year.

Detailed Explanation:

India has extended financial support to the Maldives through the rollover of a $50 million Treasury Bill for one more year.

Purpose of the Move: This rollover will assist in their ongoing efforts to implement fiscal reforms aimed at strengthening economic resilience.

Treasury Bills are short term (up to one year) borrowing instruments of the Government of India or by a central authority of any country which enable investors to park their short term surplus funds while reducing their market risk.

They are auctioned by the Reserve Bank of India at regular intervals and issued at a discount to face value.

Treasury Bills were first issued in India in 1917.

At present, the active T-Bills are 91-days T-Bills, 182-day T-Bills and 364-days T-Bills.

2) Answer: A

Short Explanation:

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has issued new regulations under the Reserve Bank of India (Digital Lending) Directions, 2025, aimed at increasing transparency and accountability in the digital lending sector.

Centralised Reporting of Digital Lending Apps (DLAs):All regulated entities (REs) must upload details of their DLAs on the Centralised Information Management System (CIMS) portal by June 15, 2025.

Detailed Explanation:

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has issued new regulations under the Reserve Bank of India (Digital Lending) Directions, 2025, aimed at increasing transparency and accountability in the digital lending sector.

Objective:The new rules aim to clean up the digital lending space by enforcing uniform standards, offering better borrower protection, and addressing concerns over hidden charges and aggressive recovery practices.

Centralised Reporting of Digital Lending Apps (DLAs):All regulated entities (REs) must upload details of their DLAs on the Centralised Information Management System (CIMS) portal by June 15, 2025.

The CIMS portal will go live on May 13, 2025.

Public Directory of DLAs:The RBI will publish a public directory of DLAs by July 1, 2025, available on its website.

This will help users verify if an app is officially linked with an RBI-regulated lender.

The directory will be updated automatically as REs add or remove apps.

3) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) has introduced a WhatsApp-based premium payment facility for policyholders.

This online facility allows registered customers to check policy details and pay premiums via WhatsApp bot.

Detailed Explanation:

Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) has introduced a WhatsApp-based premium payment facility for policyholders.

This online facility allows registered customers to check policy details and pay premiums via WhatsApp bot.

Payments can be made using UPI, net banking, or cards within the WhatsApp interface.

The full customer journey — from identifying policies due for payment to payment and receipt generation — takes place within the WhatsApp bot.

The service was launched by CEO and MD Siddhartha Mohanty and other senior officials of LIC.

This service offers convenience, allowing customers to pay LIC premiums from anywhere at any time.

4) Answer: E

Short Explanation:

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) approved a $1 billion loan to Pakistan as part of its Extended Fund Facility (EFF).

Detailed Explanation:

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) approved a $1 billion loan to Pakistan as part of its Extended Fund Facility (EFF).

The EFF is designed to support countries with balance of payments issues caused by structural weaknesses, such as inadequate infrastructure, a poorly educated workforce, and excessive government borrowing.

Pakistan’s economy has faced challenges such as GDP stagnation, high inflation (peaking at 29.1% in 2023), and low savings due to high population growth and insufficient investments in infrastructure.

The IMF loan approval followed Pakistan’s policy and administrative reforms, with the government stabilizing the economy. Key achievements include

Inflation reduction to 0.3% in April 2025.

Improvements in foreign exchange reserves and reduced borrowings.

Implementation of fiscal reforms, including the Agricultural Income Tax, enhancing policy credibility.

5) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

The United States and China reached a preliminary trade agreement after two days of high-level negotiations in Geneva.

Detailed Explanation:

The United States and China reached a preliminary trade agreement after two days of high-level negotiations in Geneva.

The agreement comes amid escalating global trade tensions and a prolonged trade dispute between the two countries.

Impact on Global Markets: The ongoing tariff war has caused significant disruptions in global markets and supply chains, making the agreement a potential turning point.

US Trade Deficit: The trade war began due to a $1.2 trillion US trade deficit with China, which led the US to impose heavy tariffs on Chinese imports.

Details of the Geneva Talks:The talks were facilitated by the Swiss government and held over two days in Geneva, Switzerland.

6) Answer: D

Short Explanation:

Andhra PradeshDeputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan announced 100% property tax exemption for residences of active defence personnel in gram panchayat areas.

Detailed Explanation:

Andhra PradeshDeputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan announced 100% property tax exemption for residences of active defence personnel in gram panchayat areas.

The announcement followed the martyrdom of Agniveer Murali Naik, a 23-year-old soldier from Sri Sathya Sai district, during an operation in Jammu and Kashmir.

Full property tax waiver for homes of active defence personnel in village areas.

Extended benefit: Earlier limited to retired personnel or those posted in border regions—now applicable to all active service members.

Covers: Personnel from Army, Navy, Air Force, CRPF, and paramilitary forces.

Includes: Properties jointly owned with spouses.

Based on recommendations from the Director of Sainik Welfare Department.

7) Answer: A

Short Explanation:

Bihar’s Industries Minister, Nitish Mishra, announced that under the Pradhan Mantri Formalisation of Micro Food Processing Enterprises (PMFME) scheme, 10,296 applicants received loan approvals in FY 2024-25.

Of these, 6,589 units (63%) have had their loans disbursed—an achievement poised to boost industry and employment in the state.

Detailed Explanation:

Bihar’s Industries Minister, Nitish Mishra, announced that under the Pradhan Mantri Formalisation of Micro Food Processing Enterprises (PMFME) scheme, 10,296 applicants received loan approvals in FY 2024-25.

Of these, 6,589 units (63%) have had their loans disbursed—an achievement poised to boost industry and employment in the state.

Launched: 2020-21 to 2025-26, with an outlay of ₹10,000 crore

Objective: Formalise the unorganised micro food processing sector and enhance competitiveness

Individual Units: 35% subsidy on project cost, up to ₹10 lakh; beneficiary contributes 10%

Group Units (FPOs/SHGs): 35% subsidy, up to ₹3 crore; group contributes 10%

8) Answer: E

Short Explanation:

The Karnataka government has approved the formation of Bengaluru Smart Infrastructure Ltd (B-Smile), a special-purpose vehicle with an initial corpus of ₹7,000 crore to execute large-scale infrastructure projects across Bengaluru Urban district.

Detailed Explanation:

The Karnataka government has approved the formation of Bengaluru Smart Infrastructure Ltd (B-Smile), a special-purpose vehicle with an initial corpus of ₹7,000 crore to execute large-scale infrastructure projects across Bengaluru Urban district.

Ownership Structure: Government holds 90% stake, with the remaining 10% allocated to the BBMP.

Funding Model: Empowered to undertake government-funded and public-private partnership projects.

Signature Projects:

40 km of tunnel roads through central Bengaluru

Citywide network of flyovers and underpasses

New roads alongside stormwater drain buffer zones (rajakaluves)

A 250-metre skydeck

9) Answer: D

Short Explanation:

Bhuwan Ribhu was conferred the Medal of Honour by the World Jurist Association at the World Law Congress 2025, held in the Dominican Republic.

Founder of Just Rights for Children (JRC) – a global legal intervention network partnering with over 250 organisations across India, Nepal, Kenya, and the USA.

Detailed Explanation:

Bhuwan Ribhu was conferred the Medal of Honour by the World Jurist Association at the World Law Congress 2025, held in the Dominican Republic.

He became the first Indian lawyer to receive this prestigious global legal award.

The honour recognises his over two decades of work in child rights advocacy and legal reform.

A lawyer and child rights activist with more than 20 years of legal work focused on eradicating child labour, trafficking, child marriage, and sexual abuse.

Founder of Just Rights for Children (JRC) – a global legal intervention network partnering with over 250 organisations across India, Nepal, Kenya, and the USA.

Major Legal Achievements: Led 60+ Public Interest Litigations (PILs) related to child rights in Indian courts.

10) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

R K Gupta, the Chairman & Managing Director (CMD) of the Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI), was terminated by the government, and Santosh Kumar Sarangi, Secretary of the Ministry of New & Renewable Energy (MNRE), has been given the additional charge of SECI CMD.

Detailed Explanation:

R K Gupta, the Chairman & Managing Director (CMD) of the Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI), was terminated by the government, and Santosh Kumar Sarangi, Secretary of the Ministry of New & Renewable Energy (MNRE), has been given the additional charge of SECI CMD.

R K Gupta, a former IAS officer from the Gujarat cadre, took charge as SECI CMD in June 2023, with a tenure set to end in June 2025.

His services were terminated unexpectedly.

The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet did not specify reasons for Gupta’s termination.

Issues like pending power purchase agreements (PPAs), legal battles with Reliance Power and JSW Energy, and allegations against industrialist Gautam Adani are believed to be related to Gupta’s exit.

11) Answer: B

Vineet Mahajan has been appointed as the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of Kuhoo Finance.

Strengthening financial governance frameworks and ensuring compliance with RBI regulations.

Enhancing real-time financial reporting and fund utilization tracking systems.

Expanding debt partnerships with banks, NBFCs, and alternative lenders.

Focusing on automating finance operations to increase efficiency and transparency.

12) Answer: A

Short Explanation:

Bandhan Bank appointed Dibyendu Kumar Das (DK Das) as Senior Executive Vice President and Head of the Digital Transformation and Excellence Unit.

This appointment aligns with Bandhan 2.0 vision, focusing on digital innovation and operational excellence.

Detailed Explanation:

Bandhan Bank appointed Dibyendu Kumar Das (DK Das) as Senior Executive Vice President and Head of the Digital Transformation and Excellence Unit.

This appointment aligns with Bandhan 2.0 vision, focusing on digital innovation and operational excellence.

Overseeing corporate transactions and solutions.

Managing government solutions, payment products, and platforms.

Leading retail digital banking and fintech partnerships.

DK Das brings over three decades of experience in banking and information technology.

Previous leadership roles include positions at Axis Bank, Tata Consultancy Services, Siemens Nixdorf Information Systems, and Tata Elxsi.

13) Answer: A

Short Explanation:

For the first time, India officially confirmed that Pakistan used Chinese-origin PL-15 air-to-air missiles during its offensive against India.

Air Marshal AK Bharti, Director General of Air Operations (DGAO), revealed visuals showing debris of a probable PL-15 missile, confirming its Chinese origin.

Detailed Explanation:

For the first time, India officially confirmed that Pakistan used Chinese-origin PL-15 air-to-air missiles during its offensive against India.

Air Marshal AK Bharti, Director General of Air Operations (DGAO), revealed visuals showing debris of a probable PL-15 missile, confirming its Chinese origin.

The information was shared at a joint press conference by:

Air Marshal AK Bharti (Indian Air Force)

Lt General Rajiv Ghai (Director General of Military Operations)

Vice Admiral AN Pramod (Director General Naval Operations)

The officers presented:

Visuals of destroyed Pakistani terror infrastructure

Military installations

Integrated air defence sensors

Advanced weapons systems and counter-drone systems

14) Answer: E

Short Explanation:

Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC) of Japan has entered into an agreement to acquire a 20% stake in YES Bank through a secondary stake purchase valued at around Rs 13,483 crore.

Detailed Explanation:

Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC) of Japan has entered into an agreement to acquire a 20% stake in YES Bank through a secondary stake purchase valued at around Rs 13,483 crore.

SMBC will purchase a 13.19% stake from SBI for Rs 8,889 crore.

The remaining 6.81% will be acquired from other banks, including Axis Bank, Bandhan Bank, Federal Bank, HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, IDFC First Bank, and Kotak Mahindra Bank.

Background of YES Bank's Crisis:SBI and the seven investor banks invested in YES Bank as part of a Reconstruction Scheme approved by the RBI in March 2020.

RBI had placed a moratorium on YES Bank in March 2020, restricting withdrawals due to its financial crisis.

15) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

Taiwan conducted its first live-fire exercise of High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems (HIMARS) on May 12, 2025, purchased from the United States.

The exercise is part of Taiwan's efforts to upgrade its defense capabilities against a potential Chinese attack.

Detailed Explanation:

Taiwan conducted its first live-fire exercise of High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems (HIMARS) on May 12, 2025, purchased from the United States.

The exercise is part of Taiwan's efforts to upgrade its defense capabilities against a potential Chinese attack.

China claims Taiwan as part of its territory and has threatened to use force to bring the island under its control.

Taiwan has been purchasing U.S. military weapons for decades as a deterrence against Beijing's military threats.

The first batch of 11 HIMARS was delivered to Taiwan in November 2024.

HIMARS are truck-mounted systems capable of launching multiple precision-guided rockets at the same time and have been used by Ukraine in the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict.

16) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

FaceAge is a deep learning AI tool developed by researchers at Harvard Medical School to estimate biological age from a simple face photograph.

Detailed Explanation:

FaceAge is a deep learning AI tool developed by researchers at Harvard Medical School to estimate biological age from a simple face photograph.

Biological age reflects how a person's body is aging due to factors like genetics, lifestyle, disease, and environment, as opposed to chronological age, which is just the number of years since birth.

FaceAge uses face detection and feature extraction techniques to predict how old someone looks biologically, rather than relying on their actual age.

The AI was trained on 58,000 face images of healthy individuals and tested on 6,196 cancer patients across hospitals in the US and Europe.

17) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

Bhutan has partnered with Binance Pay and DK Bank to launch a cryptocurrency-based payment system for its tourism sector, making it the world’s first sovereign nation to embed crypto transactions into national tourism services.

Detailed Explanation:

Bhutan has partnered with Binance Pay and DK Bank to launch a cryptocurrency-based payment system for its tourism sector, making it the world’s first sovereign nation to embed crypto transactions into national tourism services.

Rolled out in May 2025, this initiative enhances the visitor experience and promotes financial inclusion across the kingdom.

Launch Partners: Royal Government of Bhutan, Binance Pay, and DK Bank

Accepted Cryptocurrencies: Over 100 major tokens, auto-converted to Bhutanese Ngultrum (BTN) at payment

Payment Channels: Static and dynamic QR codes, eliminating the need for traditional card terminals

18) Answer: C

India’s states have displayed significant economic growth disparities over the past decade, with states like Karnataka, Odisha, and Telangana emerging as top performers in various economic sectors, according to a report by Icra.

Karnataka achieved the highest compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.5% in Gross State Value Added (GSVA), making it the fastest-growing state.

The state's services sector saw remarkable growth with an 8.3% CAGR, driven by real estate, ownership of dwellings, and professional services.

India's national economy grew at a CAGR of 5.8% in Gross Value Added (GVA) from FY2015 to FY2024.

19) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar released the autobiography ‘Janta Ki Kahani – Meri Aatamkatha’ authored by Bandaru Dattatraya, the Governor of Haryana, at Maharashtra Sadan, New Delhi.

Detailed Explanation:

Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar released the autobiography ‘Janta Ki Kahani – Meri Aatamkatha’ authored by Bandaru Dattatraya, the Governor of Haryana, at Maharashtra Sadan, New Delhi.

Purpose:

Narrates his personal and political journey.

Reflects experiences as a Union Minister and Governor.

Aims to inspire youth with stories of struggle, humility, and public service.

About Bandaru Dattatraya

Born in: Hyderabad

Political Career:

Former Union Minister for Labour and Employment

MP from Secunderabad

Governor of Haryana (current)

20) Answer: A

Short Explanation:

A non-fiction book titled “PMO: Prime Minister’s Office Through the Years” by Himanshu Roy was released.

The book provides an in-depth study of the evolution, structure, and influence of the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) in Indian governance.

Publisher: Rupa Publications

Detailed Explanation:

A non-fiction book titled “PMO: Prime Minister’s Office Through the Years” by Himanshu Roy was released.

The book provides an in-depth study of the evolution, structure, and influence of the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) in Indian governance.

Publisher: Rupa Publications

Objectives of the Book

To trace the historical and institutional evolution of the PMO since independence.

To examine the structure, administration, and functioning of the PMO.

To study the contributions of various Prime Ministers in shaping the PMO.

To understand the relationship between the PMO, ministries, and bureaucracy.

To promote academic understanding of India’s executive framework.

Background of the PMO

The PMO began as the Prime Minister’s Secretariat and gradually transformed into a key decision-making centre.

21) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

Thailand’s Jeeno Thitikul captured her fifth LPGA Tour title with a victory at the Americas Open at Liberty National.

The 22-year-old shot a three-under-par 69 to secure a four-stroke win over Celine Boutier.

Detailed Explanation:

Thailand’s Jeeno Thitikul captured her fifth LPGA Tour title with a victory at the Americas Open at Liberty National.

The 22-year-old shot a three-under-par 69 to secure a four-stroke win over Celine Boutier.

Victory Margin: Jeeno finished 17-under for the tournament, winning by four strokes.

Final Round Performance: Her bogey-free round included birdies on the 1st, 9th, and 17th holes.

Other Contenders: Celine Boutier finished second after a round with three birdies and three bogeys. Carlota Ciganda and Andrea Lee tied for third. Nelly Korda struggled with four bogeys, finishing with a one-over 73.

22) Answer: E

Short Explanation:

Indian shuttlers made an impressive performance at the 6th Fazza Para Badminton International tournament, securing 19 medals—including 1 gold, 4 silver, and 14 bronze—in Dubai.

Detailed Explanation:

Indian shuttlers made an impressive performance at the 6th Fazza Para Badminton International tournament, securing 19 medals—including 1 gold, 4 silver, and 14 bronze—in Dubai.

Gold Medalists: Sivarajan Solaimalai and Sudarsan Saravanakumar Muthusamy won the only gold for India, after their top-seed Hong Kong opponents, Chu Man Kai and Wong Chun Yim, gave a walkover in the men’s doubles SH6 final.

Silver Medalists: Umesh Vikram Kumar earned two silver medals in the SL3 singles and men’s doubles finals.

Hard-Fought Loss: Hardik Makkar and Ruthick Ragupathi lost to top-seeded Malaysian pair Cheah Like Hou and Muhammad Fareez Anuar in the SU5 men’s doubles final.

23) Answer: B

The United Nations observes May 12 annually as the International Day of Plant Health (IDPH).

The day aims to raise global awareness on the importance of healthy plants for food security, biodiversity, and economic development, especially amidst threats like climate change and invasive species.

International Day of Plant Health 2025 THEME : “The importance of plant health in One Health”

24) Answer: B

About Taiwan :

President : Lai Ching-te

Capital : Taipei

Currency : New Taiwan dollar

25) Answer: C

Treasury Bills are short term (up to one year) borrowing instruments of the Government of India or by a central authority of any country which enable investors to park their short term surplus funds while reducing their market risk.

They are auctioned by the Reserve Bank of India at regular intervals and issued at a discount to face value.

Treasury Bills were first issued in India in 1917.

At present, the active T-Bills are 91-days T-Bills, 182-day T-Bills and 364-days T-Bills.