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1) As per the world’s largest 65 banks committed $869 billion in 2024 to companies in the fossil fuels sector, up from $707 billion in 2023. What was the rank of State Bank of India (SBI) globally in fossil fuel financing in 2024?

(a) 25^th

(b) 35^th

(c) 42^nd

(d) 50^th

(e) 60^th

2) Why did the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) impose a penalty of ₹29.6 lakh on Fino Payments Bank Limited in 2025?

(a) For money laundering violations

(b) For exceeding the limit on end-of-day customer account balances

(c) For non-compliance with priority sector lending norms

(d) For failing to maintain minimum capital adequacy ratio

(e) For unauthorized cross-border transactions

3) What was the net direct tax collection for April–June 2025, and how did it compare with the same period in the previous year?

(a) ₹4.59 lakh crore; 1.39% higher than 2024

(b) ₹4.65 lakh crore; 1.39% lower than 2024

(c) ₹4.59 lakh crore; 1.39% lower than 2024

(d) ₹4.73 lakh crore; 2% higher than 2024

(e) ₹4.59 lakh crore; unchanged from 2024

4) What is the key feature of the new State-wise health insurance policies launched by Bajaj Allianz General Insurance?

(a) They offer uniform premiums across all states

(b) They focus only on urban high-income groups

(c) Premiums are customized based on each state's healthcare dynamics

(d) They are only available for government employees

(e) They exclude the rural population from coverage

5) In May 2025, India’s core sector growth slowed to a nine-month low of 0.7%. Which of the following industries is not part of the eight core industries tracked for this metric?

(a) Automobiles

(b) Fertilizers

(c) Electricity

(d) Natural Gas

(e) Crude Oil

6) What is the key technology the RBI plans to use in the Digital Payment Intelligence Platform (DPIP)?

(a) Blockchain

(b) Quantum Computing

(c) Artificial Intelligence and Data Analytics

(d) Augmented Reality

(e) NFC Technology

7) According to the Swiss National Bank (SNB), how much did Indian funds in Swiss banks rise to in 2024?

(a) CHF 1.04 billion

(b) CHF 6.5 billion

(c) CHF 346 million

(d) CHF 3.54 billion

(e) CHF 2.75 billion

8) According to central government data, what was the value of India’s coffee exports in 2023–24?

(a) $800 million

(b) $1.14 billion

(c) $1.28 billion

(d) $1.5 billion

(e) $1.8 billion

9) Which global organizations jointly recognized ICAR–NIHSAD, Bhopal, as a Category A Rinderpest Holding Facility (RHF) in 2025?

(a) WHO and UNICEF

(b) WOAH and FAO

(c) WTO and FAO

(d) UNDP and UNEP

(e) IAEA and FAO

10) Where has the Union Environment Ministry announced the establishment of a Centre of Excellence (CoE) for human-wildlife conflict management?

(a) Wildlife Institute of India – SACON collaboration

(b) Indian Institute of Forest Management – Bhopal

(c) National Biodiversity Authority – Chennai

(d) Zoological Survey of India – Kolkata

(e) Bombay Natural History Society – Mumbai

11) During his visit to Bhubaneswar, Odisha, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated and laid the foundation for railway projects worth ₹2,750 crore. Which of the following districts was connected to the national rail network for the first time through the newly inaugurated 73-km Sonepur–Purunakatak line?

(a) Jharsuguda

(b) Balangir

(c) Boudh

(d) Sambalpur

(e) Jaleswar

12) Which newly inaugurated expressway in Uttar Pradesh, launched by CM Yogi Adityanath, spans 91.35 km and aims to boost regional development and connectivity?

(a) Purvanchal Expressway

(b) Ganga Expressway

(c) Bundelkhand Expressway

(d) Gorakhpur Link Expressway

(e) Yamuna Expressway

13) Which bill was passed by the US Senate to enhance oversight of stablecoins?

(a) STABLE Act

(b) CRYPTO Act

(c) GENIUS Act

(d) BLOCKCHAIN Act

(e) DIGITAL Act

14) Which of the following statements is/are true regarding the GENIUS Act as compared to the STABLE Act in the context of stablecoin regulation?

(a) The GENIUS Act permits stablecoin reserves to be backed by a wider range of assets than the STABLE Act.

(b) The GENIUS Act mandates oversight solely by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency.

(c) The STABLE Act allows state-level supervision, unlike the GENIUS Act.

(d) The GENIUS Act follows a more restrictive approach to innovation and regulation.

(e) The STABLE Act is viewed as a tribute to Trump's digital innovation agenda.

15) Which of the following statements is correct about INS Tamal, the Indian Navy’s new stealth frigate to be commissioned in July 2025?

(a) It will be commissioned at the Mazagon Dock in Mumbai.

(b) It is the sixth Krivak-class frigate inducted from Russia.

(c) INS Tamal is the first ship of the Tushil class.

(d) It is equipped with indigenous BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles.

(e) It marks the beginning of foreign-built warship acquisitions by India.

16) On June 18, 2025, Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) announced the soft launch of Quantum 5G Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) at its Ameerpet Exchange, Hyderabad. What were the peak download and upload speeds recorded during BSNL’s 5G FWA test at Ameerpet?

(a) 100 Mbps down / 25 Mbps up

(b) 500 Mbps down / 100 Mbps up

(c) 980 Mbps down / 140 Mbps up

(d) 1 Gbps down / 1 Gbps up

(e) 300 Mbps down / 80 Mbps up

17) What is the objective of ISRO’s SpaDeX-2 mission?

(a) To test a reusable launch vehicle landing

(b) To dock two satellites in an elliptical orbit

(c) To launch India’s first crewed mission

(d) To demonstrate lunar sample return

(e) To test cryogenic engine efficiency in space

18) Recently, India’s premier pacer Jasprit Bumrah achieved a historic feat during the Second Test by recording his 150th Test wicket across SENA countries—South Africa, England, New Zealand, and Australia. In which stadium did Jasprit Bumrah achieve this historic feat in June 2025?

(a) Lord’s, London

(b) The Oval

(c) Eden Park

(d) Headingley, Leeds

(e) MCG, Melbourne

19) Which of the following statements regarding the 2025 World Para Athletics Championships is/are correct?

1. India will host the World Para Athletics Championships for the first time in 2025.
2. The event will be held at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in New Delhi from September 27to October 5, 2025.
3. The official mascot of the event, named Viraaj, is a young tiger with a prosthetic leg.
4. Over 100 countries are expected to participate in the championship.
5. The mascot Viraaj represents strength, resilience, and the spirit of para-athletes.

Options:

(a) 1, 2, 4 and 5 only

(b) 1, 3, 4 and 5 only

(c) 1, 2 and 3 only

(d) 2, 4 and 5 only

(e) All of the above

20) Who did Carlos Alcaraz defeat to win the 2025 Queen’s Club Championship title?

(a) Daniil Medvedev

(b) Novak Djokovic

(c) Jannik Sinner

(d) Jiri Lehecka

(e) Stefanos Tsitsipas

21) Which team won the 2025 NBA Championship held at the Paycom Center, Oklahoma City?

(a) Miami Heat

(b) Indiana Pacers

(c) Oklahoma City Thunder

(d) Boston Celtics

(e) Golden State Warriors

22) What is the title of ChowraMakaremi’s upcoming book that explores the 2022 Iranian protests?

(a) The Last Autumn

(b) Iran: A Silent Cry

(c) Voices of Iran

(d) Amini’s Revolution

(e) Woman! Life! Freedom!

23) Recently, noted environmentalist, wildlife expert, and Padma Shri awardee Maruti Chitampalli passed away. What was Maruti Chitampalli popularly known as?

(a) Vruksha Mitra

(b) Aranya Rishi

(c) Van Yoddha

(d) Jungle Baba

(e) Paryavaran Pandit

24) Every year, on June 22 is observed as World Rainforest Day. What is the theme for World Rainforest Day 2025?

(a) “Sustaining Forests for Future Generations”

(b) “Forests and Food”

(c) “Restore Our Green Lungs”

(d) “Biodiversity and Balance”

(e) “Rainforests: Nature’s Shield”

25) Which Indian NBFC recently appointed Jasprit Bumrah as its brand ambassador?

(a)  L&T Finance

(b) Mahindra Finance

(c) Bajaj Finserv

(d) Muthoot Finance

(e) HDB Financial Services

Answers :

1) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

The world’s largest 65 banks committed $869 billion in 2024 to companies in the fossil fuels sector, up from $707 billion in 2023.

SBI ranked 42nd globally with $3.5 billion fossil fuel financing in 2024, slightly higher than in 2023.

Detailed Explanation:

The world’s largest 65 banks committed $869 billion in 2024 to companies in the fossil fuels sector, up from $707 billion in 2023.

The State Bank of India (SBI) is among nearly 50 large banks that increased financing to fossil fuel companies compared to the previous year.

The International Energy Agency (IEA) states that to achieve net zero emissions by 2050, annual clean energy investment must exceed $4 trillion by 2030.

The top 5 banks financing fossil fuels in 2024 are:

JPMorgan Chase – $53.5 billion

Bank of America – $46 billion

Citigroup – $44.7 billion

Mizuho Financial – $40.3 billion

Wells Fargo – $39.3 billion

SBI ranked 42nd globally with $3.5 billion fossil fuel financing in 2024, slightly higher than in 2023.

2) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed a penalty of ₹29.6 lakh on Fino Payments Bank Limited.

The penalty was imposed for violating certain guidelines under the Licensing of Payments Banks norms.

During the inspection, the RBI found that the bank breached the prescribed limit for end-of-day balances in customer accounts, which occurred multiple times.

Detailed Explanation:

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed a penalty of ₹29.6 lakh on Fino Payments Bank Limited.

The penalty was imposed for violating certain guidelines under the Licensing of Payments Banks norms.

The action followed a Statutory Inspection for Supervisory Evaluation (ISE 2024) conducted by the RBI based on the bank’s position as of March 31, 2024.

During the inspection, the RBI found that the bank breached the prescribed limit for end-of-day balances in customer accounts, which occurred multiple times.

3) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

Net direct tax collection for April-June 2025 stood at ₹4.59 lakh crore, which is 1.39% lower than the same period last fiscal (₹4.65 lakh crore in 2024).

Detailed Explanation:

Net direct tax collection for April-June 2025 stood at ₹4.59 lakh crore, which is 1.39% lower than the same period last fiscal (₹4.65 lakh crore in 2024).

Advance tax collections slowed significantly, growing only 3.87% to ₹1.56 lakh crore, compared to 27% growth in the same period in 2024.

Corporate tax collection during April-June 2025 was about ₹1.73 lakh crore, showing a decline of over 5% year-over-year.

Non-corporate tax collections (mainly personal income tax) increased slightly by 0.7%, reaching ₹2.73 lakh crore.

Securities Transaction Tax (STT) grew by 12%, amounting to ₹13,013 crore during the period.

4) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

Bajaj Allianz General Insurance has launched State-wise health insurance policies with premiums customized according to each State’s specific healthcare dynamics.

Detailed Explanation:

Bajaj Allianz General Insurance has launched State-wise health insurance policies with premiums customized according to each State’s specific healthcare dynamics.

The policies factor in regional variations such as:Treatment availability, Medical costs, Local hospital infrastructure, Affordability levels, Prevalent health concerns

This approach moves beyond the traditional one-size-fits-all model in health insurance.

The product targets the “missing middle” customer segment:Urbanlower middle class, Rural middle class, those who need health insurance but face cost constraints

5) Answer: A

Short Explanation:

India’s core sector growth slowed to a nine-month low of 0.7% in May 2025, down from 1% in April, based on provisional data.

The eight core industries are:

Coal

Crude oil

Natural gas

Refinery products

Fertilisers

Steel

Cement

Electricity

Detailed Explanation:

India’s core sector growth slowed to a nine-month low of 0.7% in May 2025, down from 1% in April, based on provisional data.

The eight core industries are:

Coal

Crude oil

Natural gas

Refinery products

Fertilisers

Steel

Cement

Electricity

These industries together account for 40.27% weightage in the Index of Industrial Production (IIP), making them crucial for the Indian economy.

Among these, production increased sequentially in refinery products, steel, and cement in May.

Production declined sharply in:

Electricity

Crude oil

Fertiliser

Natural gas

6) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is developing a Digital Payment Intelligence Platform (DPIP) as a part of Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) to combat rising digital payment frauds.

The platform will use advanced technologies like Artificial Intelligence (AI) and data analytics.

Detailed Explanation:

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is developing a Digital Payment Intelligence Platform (DPIP) as a part of Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) to combat rising digital payment frauds.

The initiative involves collaboration between major public and private sector banks, under the supervision of RBI.

The goal of the platform is to enhance fraud risk management by:

Real-time data sharing

Intelligence sharing among stakeholders

Early identification and prevention of fraudulent digital transactions

A prototype is currently being developed by the Reserve Bank Innovation Hub (RBIH) in consultation with 5–10 banks.

The platform will use advanced technologies like Artificial Intelligence (AI) and data analytics.

7) Answer: D

Short Explanation:

Indian funds parked in Swiss banks surged to a three-year high of 3.54 billion Swiss francs (₹37,600 crore) in 2024, according to the Swiss National Bank (SNB).

Detailed Explanation:

Indian funds parked in Swiss banks surged to a three-year high of 3.54 billion Swiss francs (₹37,600 crore) in 2024, according to the Swiss National Bank (SNB).

This marks a more than threefold increase from CHF 1.04 billion in 2023, which was a four-year low.

The increase mostly came from funds held through other banks and financial institutions, not individual deposits.

Direct deposits by Indian customers rose by 11% to CHF 346 million (₹3,675 crore), making up just one-tenth of the total.

Breakdown of Indian funds in Swiss banks in 2024:

CHF 3.02 billion through banks

CHF 346 million in customer deposits

CHF 41 million via fiduciary or trust accounts

CHF 135 million in instruments like bonds and securities

Despite the rise, the total remains below the all-time high of CHF 6.5 billion recorded in 2006.

8) Answer: E

Short Explanation:

According to central government data, India’s coffee exports have increased by about 125% over the last 11 years, reaching $1.8 billion.

Detailed Explanation:

According to central government data, India’s coffee exports have increased by about 125% over the last 11 years, reaching $1.8 billion.

Export values over recent years:

$800 million in 2014-15

$1.14 billion in 2022-23

$1.28 billion in 2023-24

Europe remains the top destination for Indian coffee exports.

Major importing countries include:

Italy

Germany

Belgium

Middle East nations

Korea

Japan

Main coffee-producing states in India are:

Karnataka

Kerala

Tamil Nadu

India ranks as the seventh largest coffee producer globally, with a 3.5% share of world production.India is the fifth largest coffee exporter globally, accounting for 5% of total exports.

9) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

India has joined the elite group of six global facilities authorised to securely store Rinderpest Virus–Containing Material (RVCM), with the ICAR–National Institute of High Security Animal Diseases (NIHSAD), Bhopal, now recognised as a Category A Rinderpest Holding Facility (RHF) by the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) and the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO).

Detailed Explanation:

India has joined the elite group of six global facilities authorised to securely store Rinderpest Virus–Containing Material (RVCM), with the ICAR–National Institute of High Security Animal Diseases (NIHSAD), Bhopal, now recognised as a Category A Rinderpest Holding Facility (RHF) by the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) and the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO).

Designation Event: Announced at the 92nd WOAH General Session in Paris; certificate presented to Secretary, Department of Animal Husbandry & Dairying, Alka Upadhyaya, by WOAH’s Director General and President.

RHF Status Timeline:

2012: ICAR-NIHSAD named national RVCM repository (BSL-3 facility & WOAH reference lab for avian influenza).

2019: India formally applied for Category A RHF.

March 2025: Joint FAO-WOAH inspection of ICAR-NIHSAD.

10) Answer: A

Short Explanation:

Union Environment Minister Bhupendra Yadav announced, the establishment of a Centre of Excellence (CoE) for human-wildlife conflict management at WII–SACON.

Background Initiatives:

Feb 2021 Advisory: Coordinated inter-departmental hotspot mapping and rapid-response team formation.

June 2022 Guidelines: Detailed conflict-handling protocols and encouraged community education forums.

Detailed Explanation:

Union Environment Minister Bhupendra Yadav announced, the establishment of a Centre of Excellence (CoE) for human-wildlife conflict management at WII–SACON.

This CoE will integrate AI tools, strategic research, rapid-response mechanisms, and community engagement to address rising incidents of tiger and elephant attacks and strengthen conservation outcomes.

Launch & Host Institution: Inaugurated at the Wildlife Institute of India – Salim Ali Centre for Ornithology and Natural History (WII–SACON).

State/UT Collaboration: Partner with state governments to implement standardized protocols and establish district-level response units.

Background Initiatives:

Feb 2021 Advisory: Coordinated inter-departmental hotspot mapping and rapid-response team formation.

June 2022 Guidelines: Detailed conflict-handling protocols and encouraged community education forums.

11) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated and laid foundations for railway projects worth ₹2,750 crore in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, including the 73-km Sonepur–Purunakatak line that brings Boudh district onto the national rail network for the first time.

New Rail Line (Inaugurated):Sonepur–Purunakatak (73 km) at a cost of ₹1,376 crore, part of the Khurda Road–Balangir (301 km) project, linking Boudh HQ to rail.

Detailed Explanation:

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated and laid foundations for railway projects worth ₹2,750 crore in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, including the 73-km Sonepur–Purunakatak line that brings Boudh district onto the national rail network for the first time.

New Rail Line (Inaugurated):Sonepur–Purunakatak (73 km) at a cost of ₹1,376 crore, part of the Khurda Road–Balangir (301 km) project, linking Boudh HQ to rail.

Foundation Stones Laid:

3rd & 4th line between Sarla–Sason (16 km) – ₹252 crore, to decongest Jharsuguda–Sambalpur and spur industrial growth.

Facilities Dedicated:

Freight wagon overhaul at Sarla – ₹165 crore

Subway on Bamra–Dharuadihi – ₹10 crore

Link C–Dumetra (Bondamunda–Ranchi doubling, 5 km) – ₹98 crore

Road Over Bridge at Jaleswar – ₹89 crore

4th line Jharsuguda–Jamga (53 km) as part of Jharsuguda–Bilaspur (206 km) doubling

12) Answer: D

Uttar Pradesh Chief MinisterYogi Adityanath inaugurated the 91.35-km-long Gorakhpur Link Expressway in Azamgarh.

Built at a cost of ₹7,283 crore, this expressway is a vital part of U.P.’s infrastructure push to position the state as an ‘Expressway State’ and fuel regional growth, investment, and connectivity.

Project Overview:

Length: 91.35 km

Cost: ₹7,283 crore

Key Districts Benefited:Azamgarh, Gorakhpur, Sant Kabir Nagar, Ambedkar Nagar

13) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

The US Senate passed the GENIUS Act Bill with a vote of 68–30, representing a significant boost for stablecoins—which are reserve-backed cryptocurrencies.

The next step for the GENIUS Act is approval in the US House of Representatives, where a related bill called the STABLE Act has been introduced.

The GENIUS Act’s Senate passage caused a surge in crypto exchange operators like Circle Internet Group, whose share price rose by 20.39% after the vote.

Detailed Explanation:

The US Senate passed the GENIUS Act Bill with a vote of 68–30, representing a significant boost for stablecoins—which are reserve-backed cryptocurrencies.

The next step for the GENIUS Act is approval in the US House of Representatives, where a related bill called the STABLE Act has been introduced.

The GENIUS Act’s Senate passage caused a surge in crypto exchange operators like Circle Internet Group, whose share price rose by 20.39% after the vote.

The stablecoin market capitalization rose to $251.7 billion in 2025, marking a 22% increase year-to-date.

The GENIUS Act is considered the most important US crypto legislation since 2021 and is supported by members of the Trump administration, especially Senator Paul S Atkins.

The bill aims to enhance regulatory oversight of cryptocurrencies primarily through the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Comptroller of the Currency.

14) Answer: A

The stablecoin market could potentially surge to $2 trillion, according to CNBC.

The bill is seen as a tribute to Trump’s digital innovation policies.

15) Answer: D

The Indian Navy will commission its latest stealth multi-role frigate, INS Tamal, on July 1, 2025, at the Yantar Shipyard in Kaliningrad, Russia.

The ceremony will be presided over by Vice Admiral Sanjay J Singh, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Western Naval Command, along with senior Indian and Russian defence officials.

INS Tamal is the eighth Krivak-class frigate inducted from Russia and the second ship of the upgraded Tushil class, following the Talwar and Teg-class series.

The commissioning of Tamal marks the end of foreign-built warships for India, supporting the Aatmanirbhar Bharat and Make in India initiatives.

The frigate contains 26% indigenous components, including the BrahMos supersonic cruise missile.

It is equipped with modern weapons such as:Vertically launched surface-to-air missiles, Anti-submarine rockets

16) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

On June 18, 2025, Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) announced the soft launch of Quantum 5G Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) at its Ameerpet Exchange, Hyderabad.

Initial test speeds recorded at Ameerpet were:

980 Mbps download

140 Mbps upload

Detailed Explanation:

On June 18, 2025, Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) announced the soft launch of Quantum 5G Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) at its Ameerpet Exchange, Hyderabad.

The service is 100% indigenous and SIM-less, delivering fibre-like speeds over 5G via BSNL’s Direct-to-Device platform

In this platform, the customer’s Customer Premise Equipment (CPE)auto-authenticates without a physical SIM.

The entire solution is developed under the Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative and includes a fully indigenous stack:Core network, Radio Access Network (RAN), CPE, all integrated by Indian vendors.

Initial test speeds recorded at Ameerpet were:

980 Mbps download

140 Mbps upload

With sub-10 milliseconds latency—suitable for UHD streaming, gaming, and remote work.

BSNL is the first Indian operator to showcase a production-grade SIM-less 5G service.

17) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is preparing for the SpaDeX-2 (Space Docking Experiment-2) mission to dock two satellites in an elliptical orbit.

Detailed Explanation:

Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is preparing for the SpaDeX-2 (Space Docking Experiment-2) mission to dock two satellites in an elliptical orbit.

The docking capability is crucial for upcoming missions like Chandrayaan-4 and the proposed Bharatiya Antariksh Station (India’s space station).

In the first SpaDeX mission, two 220-kg satellites were launched into a 470-km circular orbit and successfully docked on January 16, 2024.

The experiment demonstrated:In-space docking, Power sharing between satellites, Ability to function as a single composite unit

With SpaDeX, India became the fourth country (after the USA, Russia, and China) to demonstrate in-space docking.

Circular orbit docking is easier due to constant velocity and trajectory. In contrast, elliptical orbit docking is more challenging due to continuously changing velocities and paths.

18) Answer: D

Short Explanation:

India’s premier pacer Jasprit Bumrah achieved a historic feat during the Second Test at Headingley, Leeds, by recording his 150th Test wicket across SENA countries—South Africa, England, New Zealand, and Australia.

Detailed Explanation:

India’s premier pacer Jasprit Bumrah achieved a historic feat during the Second Test at Headingley, Leeds, by recording his 150th Test wicket across SENA countries—South Africa, England, New Zealand, and Australia.

His five-wicket haul in favorable English conditions elevated his career tally and underscored his mastery overseas.

Milestone Wicket: Surpassed 150 Test wickets in SENA nations with a 5-wicket haul vs. England at Headingley.

Career Figures (as of June 2025):

210 Test wickets overall

150+ wickets in South Africa, England, New Zealand, and Australia

14 five-wicket hauls in just 87 Test innings

Match Context: Bowled England out for 465 in their first innings; India trailed by only 6 runs at stumps.

Record Surpassed: Became the top Asian wicket-taker in SENA, overtaking legends like Zaheer Khan, Anil Kumble, and Kapil Dev.

19) Answer: A

India marked100 days to the 2025 World Para Athletics Championships by launching the event’s official logo and mascot in New Delhi.

This is the first time India will host the event, which is scheduled to be held from September 27 to October 5, 2025, at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium.

Championship: 12th World Para Athletics Championships

Venue: Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, New Delhi

Host Country:India (first time)

Participating Nations:Over 100 countries

Medal Events:186

Mascot Launch:

Name:Viraaj

Description: A young elephant with a blade prosthesis, symbolizing strength, resilience, and the spirit of para-athletes

Unveiled by: Paralympic Committee of India (PCI)

Logo:Not fully detailed, but symbolically aligned with inclusivity, resilience, and Indian cultural identity

20) Answer: D

Short Explanation:

World No. 2 Carlos Alcaraz captured his second Queen’s Club Championship, defeating Czech rising star Jiri Lehecka7-5, 6-7(5), 6-2.

Detailed Explanation:

World No. 2 Carlos Alcaraz captured his second Queen’s Club Championship, defeating Czech rising star Jiri Lehecka7-5, 6-7(5), 6-2.

This hard-fought victory extends his grass-court winning streak to 18 matches and underlines his status as a leading favourite for his third consecutive Wimbledon crown.

Match Outcome: Won 7-5 (broke at 5-5), dropped the second set 6-7(5) in a tight tiebreak, then closed out 6-2 by seizing an early 4-1 lead in the decider.

Grass-Court Dominance: Secured his 18th straight grass-court win, adding to five titles in 2025 (including Indian Wells and Madrid).

Queen’s Club Titles: Previously lifted the trophy in 2023, marking a successful return to this prestigious London warm-up.

21) Answer: C

Oklahoma City Thunder captured their first NBA championship since moving from Seattle in 2008, defeating the Indiana Pacers103–91 in a thrilling Game 7 at the Paycom Center, Oklahoma City.

Led by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who was named Finals MVP, the victory marks a historic milestone for the franchise and the city.

22) Answer: E

Short Explanation:

Drawing from family archives, field research, and deep anthropological insight, ChowraMakaremi’s upcoming book “Woman! Life! Freedom!” offers an intimate and political retelling of the 2022 Iranian protests ignited by Mahsa Amini’s death in morality-police custody.

Detailed Explanation:

Drawing from family archives, field research, and deep anthropological insight, ChowraMakaremi’s upcoming book “Woman! Life! Freedom!” offers an intimate and political retelling of the 2022 Iranian protests ignited by Mahsa Amini’s death in morality-police custody.

Documenting the Uprising: Chronicles Iran’s “long autumn of insurrection”, following the death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini, which sparked nationwide demonstrations.

Historical Memory & Personal Narrative: Interweaves private family history of activism and exile with Iran’s broader political struggles over decades.

Anthropological Lens: Employs counter-archives and collective emotion to analyze how anger and solidarityfueled the movement.

23) Answer: B

Noted environmentalist, wildlife expert, and Padma Shri awardeeMaruti Chitampalli, also known as ‘Aranya Rishi’, passed away at the age of 93 in Solapur, Maharashtra due to age-related ailments.

He was awarded the Padma Shri by the President of India on April 30, 2025, in recognition of his lifetime contributions to forests, wildlife, and conservation literature.

Chitampalli served in the Forest Department for 36 years, travelling over 5 lakh kilometres across India for research and documentation.

He was fluent in 13 languages, which helped him interact effectively with tribal communities and collect ecological and environmental data.

24) Answer: B

World Rainforest Day is observed every year on June 22 to emphasize the importance of rainforests and the urgent need to protect and conserve them.

These rich ecosystems play a key role in maintaining climate balance, biodiversity, and global ecological health.

Theme for 2025 Theme: “Forests and Food”

25) Answer: A

L&T Finance Ltd. (LTF), one of India’s leading Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs), has announced Indian cricketer Jasprit Bumrah as its brand ambassador. This strategic partnership aims to strengthen LTF’s brand presence across the country and connect with a diverse customer base.