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1) As per the report, the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) is developing a Centralised Digital Credit Infrastructure (CDCI) for Regional Rural Banks (RRBs). Which of the following statements about this initiative and RRBs is CORRECT?

(a) RRBs were established in 1980 under the Banking Regulation Act.

(b) Currently, RRBs operate only in 20 States and 2 Union Territories.

(c) The shareholding pattern of RRBs is: Government of India – 35%, State Government – 15%, Sponsor Bank – 50%.

(d) The One State-One RRB Policy has expanded the number of RRBs from 48 to 23.

(e) The CDCI aims to digitise, automate, and streamline credit processing for RRBs.

2) What is the revised trading lot size for privately placed Infrastructure Investment Trusts (InvITs) as per Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) new regulations?

(a) ₹1 crore

(b) ₹2 crore

(c) ₹25 lakh

(d) ₹50 lakh

(e) ₹75 lakh

3) As per the news, the partnership between ICICI Bank and Amazon Pay for this co-branded credit card began in 2018. For how many years has ICICI Bank now renewed this partnership?

(a) 5 years

(b) 7 years

(c) 10 years

(d) 12 years

(e) 15 years

4) As per Sep’25, Union Minister Pralhad Joshi recently inaugurated the 1st Annual Green Hydrogen R&D Conference in New Delhi. Under the new scheme, what is the maximum funding support available per project for start-ups?

(a) ₹2 crore

(b) ₹3 crore

(c) ₹15 crore

(d) ₹10 crore

(e) ₹5 crore

5) Recently, Union Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurated the 5th All India Rajbhasha Sammelan on Hindi Day 2025. Where was this event held?

(a) New Delhi

(b) Varanasi

(c) Lucknow

(d) Gandhinagar

(e) Bhopal

6) Which two sites from Andhra Pradesh were recently added to the UNESCO Tentative List of World Heritage Sites?

(a) Tirumala Hills and Borra Caves

(b) Erra Matti Dibbalu and Pulicat Lake

(c) Tirumala Hills and Erra Matti Dibbalu

(d) Araku Valley and Kolleru Lake

(e) Srisailam Hills and Nagarjunakonda

7) Who chaired the National Agricultural Conference – Rabi Abhiyan 2025 held in New Delhi?

(a) Narendra Singh Tomar

(b) Pralhad Joshi

(c) Shivraj Singh Chouhan

(d) Amit Shah

(e) Nitin Gadkari

8) As per the news, India will host the 89th International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) General Meeting from 15 to 19 September 2025 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, organised by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS). Including the 89th edition in 2025, how many times has India hosted the IEC General Meeting?

(a) 2 times

(b) 4 times

(c) 7 times

(d) 5 times

(e) 6 times

9) According to the report, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla inaugurated the National Conference on the Empowerment of Women in Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh. Which recent legislative initiative did he highlight during the Conference?

(a) Law on equal pay for equal work

(b) Law on maternity leave extension to 9 months

(c) Law mandating 33% reservation for women in Parliament and State Assemblies

(d) Law on women entrepreneurship fund

(e) Law on women’s safety in workplaces

10) The third edition of “Unmesha”, Asia’s largest international literature festival organized by the Sahitya Akademi, will be held in September 2025 at which venue?

(a) Rabindra Bhavan, Kolkata

(b) Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi

(c) Samrat Ashok Convention Centre, Patna

(d) Ravindra Kalakshetra, Bengaluru

(e) Tagore Theatre, Chandigarh

11) Which series won the award for Best Drama Series at the 77th Primetime Emmy Awards?

(a) Severance

(b) The Penguin

(c) Paradise

(d) Adolescence

(e) The Studio

12) Which Indian Navy ship recently called at Salamis Bay, Greece, to conduct the maiden bilateral maritime exercise between India and Greece?

(a) INS Vikramaditya

(b) INS Kolkata

(c) INS Trikand

(d) INS Chennai

(e) INS Teg

13) What is the name of the third ship launched in the Diving Support Craft (DSC) project by the Indian Navy on 12 September 2025?

(a) DSC A 24

(b) DSC A 21

(c) DSC A 25

(d) DSC A 23

(e) DSC A 22

14) For how many months has the Central Government extended the tenure of Ajay Kumar Srivastava as MD & CEO of Indian Overseas Bank (IOB)?

(a) 12 months

(b) 18 months

(c) 20 months

(d) 21 months

(e) 30 months

15) Who has been elected as the Chair of the UN Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (CESCR)?

(a) Preeti Saran

(b) Syed Akbaruddin

(c) Vijay Nambiar

(d) Nirupama Rao

(e) Hardeep Singh Puri

16) As per the news, the 48th Annual Conference on Oceans Law & Policy (COLP48) was held under the theme “Developing World Approaches to Ocean Governance: Perspectives from the Indian Ocean Rim.” Which Indian university co-organized the COLP48?

(a) Jawaharlal Nehru University

(b) Gujarat Maritime University

(c) Indian Maritime University

(d) University of Delhi

(e) Goa University

17) Recently, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has launched Chiplet-based System Engineering Services to accelerate next-generation chip design for semiconductor companies. What is the projected value of the Indian semiconductor market by 2030, as per recent estimates?

(a) $45–50 billion

(b) $60–70 billion

(c) $80–90 billion

(d) $100–110 billion

(e) $120–130 billion

18) The Union Government has granted licences to five Indian firms to manufacture and commercialiseAdFalciVax. Which organization developed India’s first indigenous multi-stage malaria vaccine, AdFalciVax?

(a) Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR)

(b) Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR)

(c) All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS)

(d) Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO)

(e) National Institute of Virology (NIV)

19) Which organization will absorb the Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV) technology in the first two years, as per the recent technology transfer agreement?

(a) Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)

(b) Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL)

(c) NewSpace India Limited (NSIL)

(d) Indian National Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre (IN-SPACe)

(e) Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO)

20) Which fintech company signed an MoU with SIDBI to offer digital Udyam Assist registration for Informal Micro Enterprises (IMEs)?

(a) Paytm

(b) Google Pay

(c) CRED

(d) BharatPe

(e) PhonePe

21) Recently, India and Norway held their first Maritime Security, Disarmament, and Non-Proliferation Dialogue in Oslo, Norway. Which international convention was emphasized during the India-Norway dialogue for upholding freedom of navigation and maritime security?

(a) Geneva Convention

(b) United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS)

(c) Kyoto Protocol

(d) Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty (CTBT)

(e) Paris Agreement

22) As per the news, against which ninth-seeded European nation did India secure a 3–1 victory in the Davis Cup 2025 World Group I tie to advance to the 2026 Qualifiers?

(a) France

(b) Italy

(c) Germany

(d) Sweden

(e) Switzerland

23) Every year, World Ozone Day is observed on 16 September. What is the theme of World Ozone Day 2025?

(a) "Protect our Earth's shield"

(b) "From science to global action"

(c) "Ozone for life"

(d) "Keep cool and carry on"

(e) "Healing the ozone together"

24) Which organization launched the Udyam Assist Platform (UAP) in January 2023 to facilitate the registration of Informal Micro Enterprises (IMEs)?

(a) NITI Aayog

(b) Reserve Bank of India (RBI)

(c) Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI)

(d) Ministry of Commerce and Industry

(e) Indian Banks' Association (IBA)

25) Which bank is the third-largest credit card issuer in India, as per recent data?

(a) Kotak Mahindra Bank

(b) State Bank of India (SBI)

(c) HDFC Bank

(d) Axis Bank

(e) ICICI Bank

Answers :

1) Answer: E

The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) is developing a centralised digital lending platform for Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) to strengthen their competitiveness against non-banking financial companies (NBFCs) and microfinance institutions (MFIs).

The initiative follows the One State-One RRB Policy, effective from 1 May 2025, which consolidated 43 RRBs into 28 banks.

The Centralised Digital Credit Infrastructure (CDCI) will digitise, automate, and streamline credit processing for various loan products.

RRBs were established in 1975 under an Ordinance (26 Sept 1975) and later formalised by the RRBs Act, 1976, to support the rural economy and supplement the Cooperative Credit Structure.

The shareholding pattern of RRBs is as follows: Government of India – 50%, State Government – 15%, and Sponsor Bank (PSB) – 35%.

Currently, 28 RRBs operate through 22,158 branches across 26 States and 3 Union Territories (Puducherry, Jammu & Kashmir, Ladakh).

2) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has reduced the trading lot size for privately placed Infrastructure Investment Trusts (InvITs) on stock exchanges to ₹25 lakh from ₹1 crore (or ₹2 crore earlier), with the aim of enhancing liquidity and broadening investor participation.

This change forms part of the amendments to the SEBI (Infrastructure Investment Trusts) Regulations, 2014, which were based on the consultation paper of May 2025.

Detailed Explanation:

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has reduced the trading lot size for privately placed Infrastructure Investment Trusts (InvITs) on stock exchanges to ₹25 lakh from ₹1 crore (or ₹2 crore earlier), with the aim of enhancing liquidity and broadening investor participation.

This change forms part of the amendments to the SEBI (Infrastructure Investment Trusts) Regulations, 2014, which were based on the consultation paper of May 2025.

As of March 2024, India had 27 registered InvITs with total assets worth ₹7 lakh crore and 5 Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) with assets amounting to ₹2.25 lakh crore.

SEBI has mandated that REITs and InvITs must complete distributions to unitholders within 5 working days from the date of declaration.

REITs and InvITs have also been allowed to call a unitholders’ meeting with less than 21 days’ notice, providing greater operational flexibility.

3) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

ICICI Bank has renewed its partnership with Amazon Pay for the co-branded “Amazon Pay ICICI Credit Card” for another seven years.

The Amazon Pay ICICI Credit Card has over 5 million users, making it the largest co-branded credit card offering in India.

The partnership between ICICI Bank and Amazon Pay for this card was first launched in 2018.

Detailed Explanation:

ICICI Bank has renewed its partnership with Amazon Pay for the co-branded “Amazon Pay ICICI Credit Card” for another seven years.

The Amazon Pay ICICI Credit Card has over 5 million users, making it the largest co-branded credit card offering in India.

The partnership between ICICI Bank and Amazon Pay for this card was first launched in 2018.

As of July 2025, ICICI Bank has over 18 million credit cards in force, according to RBI data.

ICICI Bank is the third-largest credit card issuer in India after HDFC Bank and State Bank of India (SBI).

Axis Bank, the fourth-largest issuer, has a co-branded credit card partnership with Flipkart.

4) Answer: E

Short Explanation:

Union Minister of New and Renewable Energy Pralhad Joshi inaugurated the 1st Annual Green Hydrogen Research and Development (R&D) Conference in New Delhi and launched a ₹100 crore Call for Proposals to support start-ups in hydrogen innovation.

The scheme provides up to ₹5 crore per project for pilot projects in hydrogen production, storage, transport, and utilisation technologies.

Detailed Explanation:

Union Minister of New and Renewable Energy Pralhad Joshi inaugurated the 1st Annual Green Hydrogen Research and Development (R&D) Conference in New Delhi and launched a ₹100 crore Call for Proposals to support start-ups in hydrogen innovation.

The scheme provides up to ₹5 crore per project for pilot projects in hydrogen production, storage, transport, and utilisation technologies.

Around 25 start-ups showcased innovations including electrolyser manufacturing, AI-driven optimisation, and biological hydrogen solutions.

The initiative is part of the National Green Hydrogen Mission (NGHM), launched in 2023 with an outlay of ₹19,744 crore, based on four pillars – Policy and Regulatory Framework, Demand Creation, R&D and Innovation, and Enabling Infrastructure.

23 R&D projects have already been awarded under the Mission in areas like hydrogen production from biomass, hydrogen applications, and safety & integration, with IITs, IISERs, CSIR labs, and industry partners implementing them.

The second round of R&D proposals (budgetary outlay ₹400 crore) opened on 14 July 2025 and remains open till 15 September 2025.

5) Answer: D

Short Explanation:

Union Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurated the 5th All India RajbhashaSammelan at Mahatma Mandir, Gandhinagar on Hindi Day (14 September 2025).

Detailed Explanation:

Union Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurated the 5th All India RajbhashaSammelan at Mahatma Mandir, Gandhinagar on Hindi Day (14 September 2025).

Launched two initiatives:

Sarathi Platform – Digital platform to promote Hindi in official communication and training in Central Government services.

Hindi Shabd Sindhu Kosh – A comprehensive digital encyclopedia of Hindi, targeted to be the world’s largest linguistic knowledge base by 2029, with standardised terminology for technical and scientific fields.

Sammelan objectives: coordination between Hindi & regional languages, multilingual administration, expansion of Hindi’s technical vocabulary, and review of Official Language policies.

6) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

Andhra Pradesh’sTirumala Hills and Erra Matti Dibbalu (Red Sand Dunes) near Visakhapatnam have been added to the UNESCO Tentative List of World Heritage Sites.

This marks the first formal step toward full World Heritage recognition, highlighting their geological, ecological, and scientific significance.

Detailed Explanation:

Andhra Pradesh’sTirumala Hills and Erra Matti Dibbalu (Red Sand Dunes) near Visakhapatnam have been added to the UNESCO Tentative List of World Heritage Sites.

This marks the first formal step toward full World Heritage recognition, highlighting their geological, ecological, and scientific significance.

Tirumala Hills: Home to the Eparchaean Unconformity, a visible geological boundary where rocks over 1.6 billion years old meet younger sedimentary layers; considered one of the world’s oldest unconformities.

Erra Matti Dibbalu: Spanning 1,500 acres, these red sand dunes were first documented in 1886 by geologist William King. Declared a National Geo-heritage Monument (2016) by GSI. One of only three such sites globally (others in Sri Lanka and Tamil Nadu).

Unique Features: Distinct red colour from natural iron oxidation; provides evidence of late Quaternary sea-level changes and past climatic fluctuations.

7) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

The National Agricultural Conference – Rabi Abhiyan 2025 began on 15 September 2025 in New Delhi, chaired by Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan.

Detailed Explanation:

The National Agricultural Conference – Rabi Abhiyan 2025 began on 15 September 2025 in New Delhi, chaired by Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan.

The two-day event (15–16 September 2025) is part of Phase 2 of the Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan, aimed at modernising Indian agriculture through technology, policy reforms, and farmer-centric strategies.

Participants included agricultural scientists, researchers, policymakers, state agriculture department officials, extension workers, and farmer representatives.

The conference focuses on formulating region-specific action plans for major Rabi crops like wheat, barley, mustard, chickpeas, and lentils.

8) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

India will host the 89th International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) General Meeting from 15 to 19 September 2025 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, organised by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS).

The event will bring together 2,000+ global experts from 100+ countries to deliberate on electrotechnical standards for a sustainable, all-electric, and connected future.

This is the fourth time India is hosting the IEC General Meeting, after 1960, 1997, and 2013.

Detailed Explanation:

India will host the 89th International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) General Meeting from 15 to 19 September 2025 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, organised by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS).

The event will bring together 2,000+ global experts from 100+ countries to deliberate on electrotechnical standards for a sustainable, all-electric, and connected future.

This is the fourth time India is hosting the IEC General Meeting, after 1960, 1997, and 2013.

The meeting will be inaugurated by Shri Pralhad Joshi, Union Minister of Consumer Affairs and New & Renewable Energy, while Shri Piyush Goyal, Union Minister of Commerce & Industry, will open the IEC General Meeting Exhibition.

The exhibition (16–19 September) will feature 75 exhibitors showcasing smart lighting, electric mobility, electronics, and IT manufacturing, with free public entry through prior registration.

India has been designated the Global Secretariat for Standardisation in Low Voltage Direct Current (LVDC), a key area for clean energy and pollution-free solutions.

9) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla inaugurated the National Conference on the Empowerment of Women in Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh.

He highlighted the recent enactment of a law mandating 33% reservation for women in Parliament and State Assemblies, addressing their historic underrepresentation.

Detailed Explanation:

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla inaugurated the National Conference on the Empowerment of Women in Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh.

The two-day event was organised by the Parliamentary and Legislative Committee on Empowerment of Women.

Om Birla emphasised that inclusive development requires active participation of women in every sphere of national life.

He highlighted the recent enactment of a law mandating 33% reservation for women in Parliament and State Assemblies, addressing their historic underrepresentation.

The conference featured the inauguration of an exhibition showcasing women’s contributions and the release of a souvenir to mark the occasion.

10) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

Unmesha is Asia’s largest and most inclusive International Literature Festival.

The third edition is scheduled to be held from September 25–28, 2025, at the Samrat Ashok Convention Centre in Patna, Bihar.

It is organized by the Sahitya Akademi in collaboration with the Ministry of Culture, Government of India, and the Government of Bihar.

Detailed Explanation:

Unmesha is Asia’s largest and most inclusive International Literature Festival.

The third edition is scheduled to be held from September 25–28, 2025, at the Samrat Ashok Convention Centre in Patna, Bihar.

It is organized by the Sahitya Akademi in collaboration with the Ministry of Culture, Government of India, and the Government of Bihar.

The festival will feature more than 550 eminent writers, poets, scholars, translators, publishers, and distinguished personalities.

Participants will represent over 100 languages and 15 countries.

The event is planned to have 90 sessions over 4 days.

The previous editions were held in Shimla (2022) and Bhopal (2023).

11) Answer: A

Short Explanation:

The 77th Primetime Emmy Awards were held at the Peacock Theater, Los Angeles.

The ceremony aired live on CBS and was streamed on Paramount+, celebrating the best of television from the 2024–2025 season.

Major winners included Severance (Drama Series), The Studio (Comedy Series), and Adolescence (Limited Series).

Detailed Explanation:

The 77th Primetime Emmy Awards were held at the Peacock Theater, Los Angeles.

The ceremony aired live on CBS and was streamed on Paramount+, celebrating the best of television from the 2024–2025 season.

Major winners included Severance (Drama Series), The Studio (Comedy Series), and Adolescence (Limited Series).

Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy won the award for Television Movie, while The Traitors was named Best Reality Competition Program.

Last Week Tonight With John Oliver continued its dominance, winning in Talk Series and Scripted Variety Series.

Major Acting Awards

Britt Lower won Lead Actress (Drama) for Severance.

Sterling K. Brown won Lead Actor (Drama) for Paradise.

Seth Rogen won Lead Actor (Comedy) for The Studio, while Jean Smart won Lead Actress (Comedy) for Hacks.

Cristin Milioti won Lead Actress (Limited Series) for The Penguin, while Stephen Graham won Lead Actor (Limited Series) for Adolescence.

12) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

INS Trikand, a stealth frigate of the Indian Navy, called at Salamis Bay, Greece on 13 September 2025 during its deployment to the Mediterranean Sea.

The visit includes the maiden bilateral maritime exercise between India and Greece, aimed at enhancing interoperability, refining tactical skills, and strengthening operational synergy.

Detailed Explanation:

INS Trikand, a stealth frigate of the Indian Navy, called at Salamis Bay, Greece on 13 September 2025 during its deployment to the Mediterranean Sea.

The visit includes the maiden bilateral maritime exercise between India and Greece, aimed at enhancing interoperability, refining tactical skills, and strengthening operational synergy.

During the port call, activities include interactions with senior military officials, planning discussions, cross deck visits, and cultural exchanges to boost bilateral and multilateral cooperation and people-to-people connect.

The visit will be followed by the sea phase of the exercise.

After completion of the bilateral exercise, INS Trikand will proceed to the next phase of deployment in the region.

13) Answer: E

Short Explanation:

The Indian Navy launched ‘DSC A 22’, the third ship of the 05 x Diving Support Craft (DSC) project, on 12 September 2025 at Titagarh, Kolkata (West Bengal).

The DSC project is being built by M/s Titagarh Rail Systems Ltd (TRSL), Kolkata for the Indian Navy.

The contract for building 05 x DSCs was signed between the Ministry of Defence (MoD) and TRSL on 12 February 2021.

Detailed Explanation:

The Indian Navy launched ‘DSC A 22’, the third ship of the 05 x Diving Support Craft (DSC) project, on 12 September 2025 at Titagarh, Kolkata (West Bengal).

The DSC project is being built by M/s Titagarh Rail Systems Ltd (TRSL), Kolkata for the Indian Navy.

The contract for building 05 x DSCs was signed between the Ministry of Defence (MoD) and TRSL on 12 February 2021.

These DSC ships are designed to undertake diving operations in coastal waters and are fitted with state-of-the-art diving equipment.

The ships are catamaran hull vessels with a displacement of approximately 380 tons.

They are indigenously designed and built under the Naval Rules and Regulations of Indian Register of Shipping (IRS).

14) Answer: D

The Central Government has approved the extension of Ajay Kumar Srivastava’s tenure as Managing Director (MD) & Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Indian Overseas Bank (IOB).

His tenure has been extended for about 21 months, starting January 01, 2026.

15) Answer: A

Short Explanation:

Former diplomat Preeti Saran has been elected as Chair of the UN Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (CESCR).

The CESCR is a UN body responsible for overseeing the implementation of international covenants on economic and social rights.

Detailed Explanation:

Former diplomat Preeti Saran has been elected as Chair of the UN Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (CESCR).

The CESCR is a UN body responsible for overseeing the implementation of international covenants on economic and social rights.

The CESCR operates under the administrative control of the UN Human Rights Commission.

Preeti Saran’s election reflects recognition of India’s contribution and leadership in promoting human rights globally.

16) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

The 48th Annual Conference on Oceans Law & Policy (COLP48) was held under the theme “Developing World Approaches to Ocean Governance: Perspectives from the Indian Ocean Rim.”

For the first time in its nearly five-decade history, COLP was hosted in the Indian subcontinent.

The conference was organised by the Stockton Center for International Law (U.S. Naval War College) and Gujarat Maritime University, with support from the Ministry of Earth Sciences.

Detailed Explanation:

The 48th Annual Conference on Oceans Law & Policy (COLP48) was held under the theme “Developing World Approaches to Ocean Governance: Perspectives from the Indian Ocean Rim.”

For the first time in its nearly five-decade history, COLP was hosted in the Indian subcontinent.

The conference was organised by the Stockton Center for International Law (U.S. Naval War College) and Gujarat Maritime University, with support from the Ministry of Earth Sciences.

Oceans cover 70% of Earth, but only 5% are fully explored, highlighting the need for research, observation networks, and global cooperation.

COLP48 promoted dialogue on UNCLOS, maritime boundaries, freedom of navigation, and sustainable use of marine resources.

17) Answer: D

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has launched Chiplet-based System Engineering Services to accelerate next-generation chip design for semiconductor companies.

The Chiplet approach uses small integrated circuits as building blocks for larger chips, addressing bottlenecks in traditional transistor scaling.

The Indian Semiconductor Market is valued at $45–50 billion in 2024–25 and is projected to reach $100–110 billion by 2030.

Growth of the semiconductor sector is supported by the ₹76,000 crore India Semiconductor Mission (ISM).

18) Answer: A

Short Explanation:

The Union Government has granted licences to five Indian firms to manufacture and commercialise AdFalciVax, India’s first indigenous multi-stage malaria vaccine.

AdFalciVax, developed by ICMR, is a recombinant chimeric multi-stage malaria vaccine designed to block infection and transmission of Plasmodium falciparum, the deadliest malaria parasite.

Detailed Explanation:

The Union Government has granted licences to five Indian firms to manufacture and commercialise AdFalciVax, India’s first indigenous multi-stage malaria vaccine.

AdFalciVax, developed by ICMR, is a recombinant chimeric multi-stage malaria vaccine designed to block infection and transmission of Plasmodium falciparum, the deadliest malaria parasite.

The licensed firms are Indian Immunologicals Limited, Techinvention Lifecare Pvt Ltd, Panacea Biotec Ltd, Biological E Ltd, and Zydus Lifesciences.

Malaria remains a major public health challenge in India, contributing to 1.4% of global malaria cases and 0.9% of global deaths.

India accounts for 66% of Southeast Asia’s malaria cases, highlighting the vaccine’s public health significance.

19) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL),Indian National Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre (IN-SPACe), NewSpace India Limited (NSIL), and Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) signed the Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV) Technology Transfer Agreement in Bengaluru.

Under the contract, HAL will absorb the SSLV technology in the first 2 years, followed by a 10-year production phase.

Detailed Explanation:

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL),Indian National Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre (IN-SPACe), NewSpace India Limited (NSIL), and Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) signed the Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV) Technology Transfer Agreement in Bengaluru.

Under the contract, HAL will absorb the SSLV technology in the first 2 years, followed by a 10-year production phase.

The SSLV is a three-stage launch vehicle designed to place satellites under 500 kg into Low Earth Orbit (LEO).

It can be launched from Sriharikota (inclined orbits) and the upcoming Kulasekarapattinam launch site (polar orbits).

20) Answer: E

Short Explanation:

Fintech major PhonePe signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI) to provide an end-to-end digital solution through the Udyam Assist Platform (UAP).

Detailed Explanation:

Fintech major PhonePe signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI) to provide an end-to-end digital solution through the Udyam Assist Platform (UAP).

The initiative aims to formalise Informal Micro Enterprises (IMEs) by enabling seamless digital-first Udyam Assist registration, helping them access government schemes, credit facilities, and the digital payments ecosystem.

PhonePe Business app will soon provide digital Udyam Assist registration services.

Pending CEO of PhonePe, Hemant Gala, said the tie-up will unlock access to credit facilities and MSME schemes for merchants.

Udyam Assist Platform (UAP) was launched in January 2023 by SIDBI under the Ministry of MSME’s Formalisation Project.

21) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

India and Norway held their first Maritime Security, Disarmament, and Non-Proliferation Dialogue in Oslo, Norway.

On maritime security, emphasis was placed on adherence to United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS), freedom of navigation, maritime trade security, and sustainable economic growth.

Detailed Explanation:

India and Norway held their first Maritime Security, Disarmament, and Non-Proliferation Dialogue in Oslo, Norway.

The dialogue included wide-ranging discussions on disarmament and non-proliferation, covering nuclear and conventional weapons control, the Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT), and the Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC).

Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to uphold non-proliferation norms amid global geopolitical tensions.

On maritime security, emphasis was placed on adherence to United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS), freedom of navigation, maritime trade security, and sustainable economic growth.

22) Answer: E

India defeatedninth-seeded Switzerland 3–1 in the Davis Cup 2025 World Group I tie held at the Swiss Tennis Arena in Biel, securing a place in the 2026 Davis Cup Qualifiers.

This marks India’s first Davis Cup away win against a European nation since 1993, when Leander Paes and Ramesh Krishnan led India to victory over France.

23) Answer: B

Every year World Ozone Day is observed on 16 September.

In 1913, the French Physicists, Charles Fabry and Henri Buisson discovered the Ozone Layer.

The theme for World Ozone Day 2025 is "From science to global action".

24) Answer: C

Udyam Assist Platform (UAP) was launched in January 2023 by SIDBI under the Ministry of MSME’s Formalisation Project.

UAP has already facilitated registration of 2.75 crore non-Goods and Services Tax (GST) registered IMEs, issuing Udyam Assist Certificates to bring them into the formal ecosystem.

25) Answer: E

As of July 2025, ICICI Bank has over 18 million credit cards in force, according to RBI data.

ICICI Bank is the third-largest credit card issuer in India after HDFC Bank and State Bank of India (SBI).

Axis Bank, the fourth-largest issuer, has a co-branded credit card partnership with Flipkart.