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1) In June 2025, how much total funding did the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the World Bank (WB) approve to support reforms and development projects in Bangladesh?

(a) $1 billion

(b) $1.5 billion

(c) $1.3 billion

(d) $1.7 billion

(e) $2 billion

2) As per the revised RBI guidelines effective FY 2025–26, what is the new Priority Sector Lending (PSL) target for Small Finance Banks (SFBs)?

(a) 75% of total loans

(b) 65% of total loans

(c) 60% of Adjusted Net Bank Credit or CEOBE

(d) 50% of Net Bank Credit

(e) 40% of Net Bank Credit

3) Under its Green Lending Facility, how much does NABARD plan to lend in FY26 to support sustainable development projects?

(a) ₹5,000 crore

(b) ₹7,500 crore

(c) ₹12,000 crore

(d) ₹10,000 crore

(e) ₹15,000 crore

4) According to UNCTAD’s World Investment Report 2025, how much Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) did India receive in 2024?

(a) $20 billion

(b) $25 billion

(c) $28 billion

(d) $35 billion

(e) $50 billion

5) On which date is World Humanist Day celebrated annually?

(a) June 19

(b) June 20

(c) June 21

(d) June 22

(e) June 23

6) In June 2025, the Karnataka Cabinet approved an increase in housing quota for religious minorities under state-funded schemes. What is the revised percentage of the reservation?

(a) 10%

(b) 12%

(c) 13%

(d) 15%

(e) 18%

7) In 2025, which ministry launched the Gender Budgeting Knowledge Hub, a digital platform to promote gender-responsive budgeting across India?

(a) Ministry of Finance

(b) Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment

(c) Ministry of Women and Child Development

(d) Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship

(e) Ministry of Home Affairs

8) The Pratibha Setu platform is a rebranded and upgraded the previous version of _______________ UPSC initiative

(a) Samarth Scheme

(b) Public Disclosure Scheme

(c) Talent Bridge Program

(d) UPSC Job Portal

(e) Yuva Connect

9) During his visit to Odisha in 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated development projects worth over ₹18,600 crore and released the Odisha Vision Document 2047. What is the long-term economic goal outlined in this vision?

(a) To make Odisha a $1 trillion economy by 2036

(b) To double Odisha’s GDP by 2030

(c) To make Odisha a $500 billion economy by 2047

(d) To make Odisha a $500 billion economy by 2036 and a $1.5 trillion economy by 2047

(e) To eliminate poverty completely by 2047

10) Which Indian state has emerged as the frontrunner in digital public procurement on the Government e-Marketplace (GeM) platform, with transactions worth over ₹65,000 crore between FY 2020–21 and FY 2024–25?

(a) Maharashtra

(b) Karnataka

(c) Tamil Nadu

(d) Gujarat

(e) Uttar Pradesh

11) What is the main objective of the proposed Legal Metrology (Indian Standard Time) Rules, 2025?

(a) To introduce daylight saving time in India

(b) To establish IST as the sole legal time reference across all sectors

(c) To synchronize Indian time with Greenwich Mean Time (GMT)

(d) To mandate use of GPS-based timekeeping across India

(e) To allow private firms to operate atomic clocks in India

12) Which institute hosted international delegates during the Yoga Bandhan initiative?

(a) AIIMS Delhi

(b) National Institute of Naturopathy

(c) Indian Council of Medical Research

(d) Morarji Desai National Institute of Yoga

(e) Central Council for Research in Yoga & Naturopathy

13) Which three countries recently held their first-ever trilateral foreign ministry consultation in Kunming, China, focusing on good-neighbourliness, equality, and mutual trust?

(a) India, China, and Pakistan

(b) China, Pakistan, and Bangladesh

(c) China, Bangladesh, and Afghanistan

(d) Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka

(e) China, Nepal, and Bhutan

14) Which Indian animated film, directed by Suresh Eriyat, won the Jury Prize for Best Commissioned Film at the Annecy International Animation Festival 2025?

(a) Gully Tales

(b) Desi Oon

(c) Mystic India

(d) Bharat Chitra

(e) Kala Kahani

15) Which satellite constellation did the French armed forces reserve capacity on through a €1 billion contract in 2025?

(a) Eutelsat’s Low earth OneWeb

(b) Amazon Kuiper

(c) Starlink

(d) Galileo

(e) Arianespace

16) Who assumed charge as the Chairperson of the Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) on 20th June 2025?

(a) T. V. Narendran

(b) Subhash Chandra Garg

(c) Sivasubramanian Ramann

(d) Ajay Tyagi

(e) G. Mahalingam

17) Which AI platform did OLA Group’s AI arm, Krutrim, acquire from technology consultancy firm Samagra?

(a) KumbhSah’Ai’yak

(b) BharatSah’Ai’yak

(c) SahyogAI

(d) KrutrimGPT

(e) MahaSaarthi

18) What is the name of the digital platform launched by the Ministry of Women and Child Development to strengthen gender budgeting in India?

(a) NariShakti Portal

(b) Women Empowerment Tracker

(c) Gender Budgeting Knowledge Hub

(d) Inclusive Governance Dashboard

(e) Sakhi Budget Portal

19) Which organization won the ₹511-crore Transfer of Technology (ToT) deal from ISRO to build and commercialise Small Satellite Launch Vehicles (SSLVs)?

(a) Bharat Dynamics Ltd.

(b) Alpha Design Technologies Ltd.

(c) Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL)

(d) Larsen & Toubro Ltd.

(e) Indian SpaceTech Industries Consortium

20) According to the recent BrokerChooser report, what is India’s global rank in per-capita monthly Google searches related to investments?

(a) 5^th

(b) 9^th

(c) 10^th

(d) 13^th

(e) 15^th

21) Recently, Indian javelin star Neeraj Chopra won the 2025 Paris Diamond League with a throw of______________

(a) 87.88 metres

(b) 86.62 metres

(c) 85.10 metres

(d) 88.16 metres

(e) 82.89 metres

22) Every year, International Olympic Day, also known as the Olympic Day Run celebrated on_____________

(a) June 21

(b) July 24

(c) June 23

(d) May 29

(e) August 8

23) The United Nations Public Service Day is celebrated on June 23 of every year to celebrate the value and virtue of public service to the community. What is the theme of United Nations Public Service Day 2025?

(a) “Innovating for Future Governance”

(b) “Building Better Together”

(c) “Transforming Public Services for the SDGs”

(d) “Five years to 2030: Accelerating public service delivery for a sustainable future”

(e) “Public Service and Digital Innovation”

24) When is International Widows’ Day observed annually?

(a) June 20

(b) June 21

(c) June 22

(d) June 23

(e) June 24

25) Match the countries with their FDI rankings for 2024 as per UNCTAD’s World Investment Report 2025:

Column A (Country)	Column B (FDI Rank - 2024)
A. United States	1. 3rd
B. Singapore	2. 1st
C. Hong Kong	3. 4th
D. China	4. 2nd

(a) A-2, B-4, C-3, D-1

(b) A-2, B-1, C-4, D-3

(c) A-2, B-3, C-1, D-4

(d) A-1, B-2, C-3, D-4

(e) A-2, B-4, C-1, D-3

Answers :

1) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the World Bank (WB) approved loans totaling$1.5 billion to support Bangladesh’s banking sector reforms, climate change initiatives, and other projects.

Detailed Explanation:

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the World Bank (WB) approved loans totaling$1.5 billion to support Bangladesh’s banking sector reforms, climate change initiatives, and other projects.

The ADB approved $900 million in loans:

$500 million for stabilizing and reforming Bangladesh’s banking sector, focusing on strengthening governance, asset quality, and system stability.

$400 million for the second phase of the Climate-Resilient Inclusive Development Programme (CRIDP), which promotes climate adaptation, emissions reduction, and inclusive economic growth.

The World Bank approved $640 million on June 19, 2025, for projects aimed at:Enhancing gas supply, Improving air quality in Bangladesh.

2) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has relaxed Priority Sector Lending (PSL) norms for Small Finance Banks (SFBs) starting the financial year 2025-26.

From FY 2025-26, the additional PSL component of 35% will be reduced to 20%, making the overall PSL target 60% of Adjusted Net Bank Credit (ANBC) or Credit Equivalent of Off-Balance Sheet Exposures (CEOBE), whichever is higher.

Detailed Explanation:

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has relaxed Priority Sector Lending (PSL) norms for Small Finance Banks (SFBs) starting the financial year 2025-26.

The PSL loans target for SFBs has been reduced from 75% to 60% of their total loans.

Priority Sector Lending (PSL) includes loans to:Agriculture, Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), Export credit, Education, Housing, Social infrastructure, Renewable energy, Weaker sections and other important segments.

From FY 2025-26, the additional PSL component of 35% will be reduced to 20%, making the overall PSL target 60% of Adjusted Net Bank Credit (ANBC) or Credit Equivalent of Off-Balance Sheet Exposures (CEOBE), whichever is higher.

Out of this 60%, 40% of ANBC/CEOBE must be allocated to different sub-sectors under PSL as per extant prescriptions.

3) Answer: D

Short Explanation:

The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) plans to lend about ₹10,000 crore in FY26 under its Green Lending Facility.

Detailed Explanation:

The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) plans to lend about ₹10,000 crore in FY26 under its Green Lending Facility.

The facility was launched in FY25 to fund projects by Central and State governments, government agencies, and private entities aimed at achieving sustainable development goals (SDGs).

The minimum loan amount under this facility is ₹100 crore.

NABARD’s green loans support projects such as:Ethanol plants, Electric vehicle

The Green Lending Facility focuses on promoting environmentally sustainable and climate-friendly initiatives.

4) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

According to the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development’s (UNCTAD) World Investment Report 2025, Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) into India remained unchanged at $28 billion in 2024, despite an 11% decline in global FDI flows.

Detailed Explanation:

According to the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development’s (UNCTAD) World Investment Report 2025, Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) into India remained unchanged at $28 billion in 2024, despite an 11% decline in global FDI flows.

In 2023, FDI into India fell 43% to $28 billion.

India rose to the 15th rank globally in terms of FDI inflows in 2024.

As per the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT):

FDI equity inflows in FY25 (2024–25) rose 13% to $50 billion.

According to RBI, net FDI flows excluding repatriation in FY25 stood at $29 billion.

UNCTAD uses the same net FDI methodology as RBI, but reports on a calendar year basis

India ranks 4th globally in greenfield project announcements, same as in the previous year.

In International Project Finance (IPF) deals, India slipped to 5th position in 2024 with 97 deals, down from 2nd place in 2023.

5) Answer: C

World Humanist Day is celebrated every year on 21 June and we’ve been celebrating it since the 1980s.

World Humanist Day originated in the 1980s through efforts by members of the American Humanist Association (AHA). Initially, there was no single agreed-upon date for its celebration, with different local chapters choosing various dates significant to their communities.

6) Answer: D

Short Explanation:

Karnataka Cabinet, led by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, approved a 5% hike in housing reservation for religious minorities, raising the quota from 10% to 15% in both urban and rural state-funded housing schemes.

Previous minority housing quota was 10%, now increased to 15% under the new policy.

Detailed Explanation:

Karnataka Cabinet, led by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, approved a 5% hike in housing reservation for religious minorities, raising the quota from 10% to 15% in both urban and rural state-funded housing schemes.

Previous minority housing quota was 10%, now increased to 15% under the new policy.

The quota applies to housing units constructed by the State Housing Department and is aimed at ensuring equitable access to housing for minority groups from poor households.

The government justified the increase citing social justice concerns and higher houselessness rates among minorities, along with active interest from minorities to occupy vacant homes.

7) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

Union Ministry of Women and Child Development, led by Minister Annpurna Devi, launched the Gender Budgeting Knowledge Hub, a digital platform designed to support gender-responsive budgeting across central and state ministries.

Detailed Explanation:

Union Ministry of Women and Child Development, led by Minister Annpurna Devi, launched the Gender Budgeting Knowledge Hub, a digital platform designed to support gender-responsive budgeting across central and state ministries.

Gender budget allocation has increased 4.5 times over 11 years, from ₹0.98 lakh crore in FY 2014–15 to ₹4.49 lakh crore in FY 2025–26.

The Knowledge Hub serves as a central repository offering best practices, training manuals, case studies, and budgeting templates for ministries, departments, and states.

Minister Annpurna Devi emphasized that gender budgeting is now a strategic tool for inclusive governance, shifting focus from mere allocation tracking to outcome-based budgeting for women.

The national consultation gathered participants from 40 central ministries, 19 states, and international agencies like UN Women and ADB, discussing achievements and challenges.

8) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) introduced Pratibha Setu, a digital platform designed to connect non-recommended but qualified UPSC candidates with potential employers from both government and private sectors.

Background: An upgraded and rebranded successor to the earlier Public Disclosure Scheme, which only offered static candidate information on the UPSC website.

Detailed Explanation:

Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) introduced Pratibha Setu, a digital platform designed to connect non-recommended but qualified UPSC candidates with potential employers from both government and private sectors.

Platform Purpose: Acts as a bridge ("Setu") linking deserving, yet non-recommended candidates with verified employers seeking skilled talent.

Eligibility: Covers candidates who cleared written exams and interviews but were not selected in the final UPSC list. Participation is voluntary, requiring candidate consent.

Employer Access: Registered government and private sector employers receive secure login access to browse candidate profiles and recruit voluntarily.

Background: An upgraded and rebranded successor to the earlier Public Disclosure Scheme, which only offered static candidate information on the UPSC website.

9) Answer: D

Short Explanation:

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated 105 development projects in Odisha valued at over ₹18,600 crore during his visit to Bhubaneswar.

He also released the Odisha Vision Document 2047, outlining ambitious goals to transform Odisha into a $500 billion economy by 2036 and a $1.5 trillion economy by 2047, marking key centenaries for the state and India.

Detailed Explanation:

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated 105 development projects in Odisha valued at over ₹18,600 crore during his visit to Bhubaneswar.

He also released the Odisha Vision Document 2047, outlining ambitious goals to transform Odisha into a $500 billion economy by 2036 and a $1.5 trillion economy by 2047, marking key centenaries for the state and India.

The visit included launching key infrastructure, transport projects, and celebrating women achievers under the Lakhpati Didi initiative.

Sectoral Coverage: Projects span drinking water, irrigation, health infrastructure, rural roads, bridges, national highways, railways, and urban transport.

Railway Infrastructure:

First passenger train flagged off to Boudh district via Sonepur-Purunakatak line.

Launched third and fourth railway lines between Sarla–Sason and fourth line Jharsuguda–Jamg

10) Answer: E

Short Explanation:

Uttar Pradesh has established itself as the frontrunner in digital public procurement by completing transactions worth ₹65,227.68 crore through the Government e-Marketplace (GeM) platform between FY 2020–21 and FY 2024–25.

Union Minister Piyush Goyal praised the state for its exemplary transparency and efficiency, highlighting its 100% GeM adoption across departments and processing of over 72 lakh orders worth ₹5.43 lakh crore in FY 2024–25 alone.

Detailed Explanation:

Uttar Pradesh has established itself as the frontrunner in digital public procurement by completing transactions worth ₹65,227.68 crore through the Government e-Marketplace (GeM) platform between FY 2020–21 and FY 2024–25.

Union Minister Piyush Goyal praised the state for its exemplary transparency and efficiency, highlighting its 100% GeM adoption across departments and processing of over 72 lakh orders worth ₹5.43 lakh crore in FY 2024–25 alone.

GeM Overview: A digital marketplace launched in 2016 to promote transparent and efficient government procurement, offering more than 11,000 product and 330 service categories nationwide.

UP’s Procurement Growth: Procurement values rose steadily, from ₹4,622.16 crore in 2020–21 to ₹20,248 crore in 2023–24, totaling ₹65,227.68 crore over five years.

Top Spending Departments:

Urban Development: ₹11,588.28 crore

Health & Family Welfare: ₹9,257.14 crore

IT & Electronics: ₹8,241.60 crore

Medical Education and Home Department also significant contributors.

11) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

The Indian government is set to institutionalizeIndian Standard Time (IST) as the sole legal time reference nationwide through the upcoming Legal Metrology (Indian Standard Time) Rules, 2025.

Detailed Explanation:

The Indian government is set to institutionalizeIndian Standard Time (IST) as the sole legal time reference nationwide through the upcoming Legal Metrology (Indian Standard Time) Rules, 2025.

This move aims to strengthen digital sovereignty, enhance national security, and eliminate dependence on foreign time sources such as GPS.

Mandatory IST Usage: The new rules will make IST the only legal time standard across sectors including transportation, telecommunications, financial markets, and utilities.

Prohibition of Alternatives: Use of foreign or alternative time sources will be banned unless specifically authorized, closing cybersecurity gaps.

Advanced Time Infrastructure: Five Regional Reference Standard Laboratories (RRSLs) in Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Bhubaneswar, Faridabad, and Guwahati will maintain atomic clocks and provide millisecond to microsecond accuracy using Network Time Protocol (NTP) and Precision Time Protocol (PTP).

12) Answer: D

Short Explanation:

The Morarji Desai National Institute of Yoga (MDNIY) unveiled ‘Yoga Bandhan,’ a flagship global initiative under the Ministry of Ayush, uniting yoga experts from 15 countries to promote international collaboration and wellness through yoga.

Detailed Explanation:

The Morarji Desai National Institute of Yoga (MDNIY) unveiled ‘Yoga Bandhan,’ a flagship global initiative under the Ministry of Ayush, uniting yoga experts from 15 countries to promote international collaboration and wellness through yoga.

This event, a Signature Program for the International Day of Yoga (IDY) 2025, reinforces India’s role as a global leader in yoga education, diplomacy, and cultural unity, aligned with the IDY theme “VasudhaivaKutumbakam” (the world is one family).

Hosted delegates from 15 countries including Australia, Brazil, China, and Kazakhstan at the MDNIY campus in Delhi.

Aimed at building institutional partnerships in yoga research, education, and certification globally.

Featured keynote speeches by Vaidya Rajesh Kotecha (Secretary, Ministry of Ayush) and remarks from Nandini Singla (DG, Indian Council for Cultural Relations).

13) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

China, Pakistan, and Bangladesh have agreed to advance cooperation based on principles of good-neighbourliness, equality, and mutual trust.

The inaugural trilateral meeting of their foreign ministry officials was held in Kunming, southwest China.

Detailed Explanation:

China, Pakistan, and Bangladesh have agreed to advance cooperation based on principles of good-neighbourliness, equality, and mutual trust.

The inaugural trilateral meeting of their foreign ministry officials was held in Kunming, southwest China.

Attended by:

Sun Weidong – Chinese Vice Foreign Minister
Ruhul Alam Siddique – Bangladesh Acting Foreign Secretary
Imran Ahmed Siddiqui – Additional Foreign Secretary of Pakistan

This was the first-ever trilateral consultation between China, Bangladesh, and Pakistan, described by the Chinese Foreign Ministry as part of neighbourhood diplomacy with Chinese characteristics.

A similar trilateral meeting was previously held between China, Pakistan, and Afghanistan.

14) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

India’s animation industry achieved a landmark victory as Desi Oon, directed by acclaimed animator Suresh Eriyat, won the Jury Prize for Best Commissioned Film at the prestigious Annecy International Animation Festival 2025.

Detailed Explanation:

India’s animation industry achieved a landmark victory as Desi Oon, directed by acclaimed animator Suresh Eriyat, won the Jury Prize for Best Commissioned Film at the prestigious Annecy International Animation Festival 2025.

This global recognition spotlights India’s rich tradition of storytelling and marks its growing influence in the Animation, Visual Effects, Gaming, and Comics (AVGC-XR) sector.

Desi Oon received the Jury Prize for Best Commissioned Film at Annecy 2025, one of the highest honors in animation worldwide.

The film also won Best Film at the WAVES Awards of Excellence 2025 and was a top entry in the Create in India Challenge by the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting.

It has been archived at the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA), New York, and shortlisted at the Cannes Lions 2025 (Film Craft Lions category).

15) Answer: A

Short Explanation:

The French armed forces signed a contract worth €1 billion to reserve capacity on Eutelsat’s low-Earth orbit OneWeb constellation.

Detailed Explanation:

The French armed forces signed a contract worth €1 billion to reserve capacity on Eutelsat’s low-Earth orbit OneWeb constellation.

Sunil Bharti Mittal, founder and chairman of Bharti Enterprises and co-chairman of the Eutelsat Group, announced the contract.

Satellite capacity is limited and contracts reserve capacity to ensure provision of desired communication services.

The French government, under President Emmanuel Macron, has increased its investment in Eutelsat, backing it as the European Space Champion by injecting sizable capital and increasing its shareholding.

16) Answer: C

Shri Sivasubramanian Ramann assumed charge as Chairperson of the Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) on 20th June 2025.

He was appointed by the Government of India via notification dated 8th April 2025, for a tenure of five years or until he attains the age of 65 years, or until further orders, whichever is earlier.

17) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

OLA Group's AI arm, Krutrim, acquired the AI platform BharatSah’Ai’yak from technology consultancy firm Samagra for an undisclosed amount.

Detailed Explanation:

OLA Group's AI arm, Krutrim, acquired the AI platform BharatSah’Ai’yak from technology consultancy firm Samagra for an undisclosed amount.

As part of the acquisition, Krutrim also onboarded Samagra’s core AI team.

The AI-enabled chatbot KumbhSah’Ai’yak was developed specifically for Maha Kumbh 2025 to provide pilgrims with 24/7 guidance on rituals, navigation, accommodations, and attractions.

Krutrim highlighted that BharatSah’Ai’yak is homegrown technology that is accessible, intuitive, and rooted in the lived realities of India.

18) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

Union Minister for Women and Child Development Annpurna Devi launched the Gender Budgeting Knowledge Hub, a web portal serving as a digital repository of all information related to gender budgeting processes.

The launch took place during a national consultation on gender budgeting at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi.

The Knowledge Hub is designed for use by central and state government ministries and departments and other stakeholders.

Detailed Explanation:

Union Minister for Women and Child Development Annpurna Devi launched the Gender Budgeting Knowledge Hub, a web portal serving as a digital repository of all information related to gender budgeting processes.

The launch took place during a national consultation on gender budgeting at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi.

The Knowledge Hub is designed for use by central and state government ministries and departments and other stakeholders.

The Union Minister stated that gender budgeting has evolved from a fiscal exercise to a strategic instrument for inclusive governance.

For the financial year 2025–26, the government allocated ₹4.49 lakh crore towards the gender budget, marking a 37% increase over the previous year’s allocation.

Over the past 11 years, gender budget allocations increased four-and-a-half times, from ₹0.98 lakh crore in 2014–15 to ₹4.49 lakh crore in 2025–26.

The event covered Twenty Years of Gender Budgeting in India: Achievements and Challenges.

19) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has won a ₹511-crore Transfer of Technology (ToT) deal from Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) to build, operate, and commercialise Small Satellite Launch Vehicles (SSLVs).

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

Detailed Explanation:

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has won a ₹511-crore Transfer of Technology (ToT) deal from Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) to build, operate, and commercialise Small Satellite Launch Vehicles (SSLVs).

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

The deal was announced by the Indian National Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre (IN-SPACe).

HAL was selected as the winning bidder among three shortlisted contenders:

HAL (applied independently)

Alpha Design Technologies Ltd. (consortium with Agnikul Cosmos and Walchand Industries Ltd.)

Bharat Dynamics Ltd. (consortium with Skyroot Aerospace, Keltron, and BHEL)

20) Answer: D

Short Explanation:

A recent BrokerChooser report shows India at 13th place worldwide for per-capita monthly Google searches on investments, with 2,629 searches per million.

Detailed Explanation:

A recent BrokerChooser report shows India at 13th place worldwide for per-capita monthly Google searches on investments, with 2,629 searches per million.

This surge reflects growing interest in stocks, crypto, and forex among tech-savvy youth, who increasingly rely on mobile trading apps, SIP plans, and financial influencers for learning and diversification.

Global Ranking & Volume: India secured 2,629 monthly searches per million, trailing only

Australia

Singapore

Kenya

New Zealand

Canada.

Primary Search Category:Stocks lead with 1,138 searches per million, outpacing Malaysia by over 50% and exceeding South Africa’s level by more than fourfold.

21) Answer: D

Indian javelin star Neeraj Chopra made a remarkable comeback by winning the 2025 Paris Diamond League with a massive throw of 88.16 metres on his very first attempt.

This triumph marks his first Diamond League title since June 2023 and reinforces his status as one of the world’s leading javelin throwers, boosting his confidence ahead of the Zurich Diamond League Final in August 2025.

22) Answer: C

Olympic Day Run or International Olympic Day is celebrated on June 23 all around the world.

Venezuela, Belgium, Canada, Switzerland, Portugal, Greece, Austria, the United Kingdom, and Uruguay commemorated the first Olympic Day on June 23, 1948.

23) Answer: D

The United Nations Public Service Day is celebrated on June 23 of every year to celebrate the value and virtue of public service to the community; highlight the contribution of public service in the development process; recognize the work of public servants, and encourage young people to pursue careers in the public sector.

2025 theme: “Five years to 2030: Accelerating public service delivery for a sustainable future.”

24) Answer: D

International Widow’s Day is observed all over the universe each year on the 23rd of June to draw attention to widows' voices and experiences and galvanize the exceptional support they need.

Widows had to immolate themselves on their late husband's funeral pyre before 1827. In 2005, the Loomba Foundation established International Widow's Day in honor of Loomba's mother, who became a widow on June 23, 1954.

25) Answer: E

According to the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development’s (UNCTAD) World Investment Report 2025, Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) into India remained unchanged at $28 billion in 2024, despite an 11% decline in global FDI flows.

Global FDI Rankings (2024)

Top FDI recipients:

1. United States
2. Singapore
3. Hong Kong
4. China (slipped from 2nd, FDI fell to $116 billion from $163 billion)