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1) Recently, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) is reviewing a proposal to allow Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) to trade in which of the following?

(a) Agricultural commodities only

(b) Non-cash settled, non-agricultural commodity derivatives

(c) Only financially settled crude oil and natural gas contracts

(d) Government securities and treasury bills

(e) Corporate bonds and mutual fund units

2) On the 10th anniversary of Make in India, which key report was launched by Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal in New Delhi?

(a) National Logistics Policy Review Report

(b) India’s Global Trade Competitiveness Report

(c) Assessment of Logistics Cost in India Report

(d) Ease of Doing Business Progress Report

(e) National Export Performance Report

3) Recently, India’s Seafood Exports Face Setback as US Senators Propose Higher Shrimp Tariffs. The India Shrimp Tariff Act introduced in the US Senate primarily seeks to protect the shrimp industry and jobs of which US state?

(a) Florida

(b) Mississippi

(c) California

(d) Texas

(e) Louisiana

4) Recently, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) issued a ₹100 commemorative coin in 2025 to mark the birth centenary of which Bharat Ratna awardee?

(a) Lata Mangeshkar

(b) Atal Bihari Vajpayee

(c) Bhupen Hazarika

(d) Satyajit Ray

(e) Bismillah Khan

5) As per the news, the Special Rupee Vostro Account (SRVA) is an additional arrangement for settlement of international trade in Indian Rupees (INR), complementing the existing system of settlement in freely convertible currencies. Which of the following statements about the Special Rupee Vostro Account (SRVA) is correct?

(a) SRVA is a bank-to-bank arrangement similar to correspondent banking.

(b) SRVA eliminates the need for RBI approval for foreign banks.

(c) Existing Rupee Vostro Accounts can directly function as SRVA.

(d) Exchange rate under SRVA is fixed by RBI.

(e) A foreign bank can maintain only one SRVA in India.

6) During his visit to Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh, Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone and inaugurated projects worth over how much?

(a) ₹3,500 crore

(b) ₹4,200 crore

(c) ₹6,000 crore

(d) ₹5,100 crore

(e) ₹7,500 crore

7) As per the report, Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently inaugurated the redeveloped 524-year-old Tripura Sundari Temple under which scheme?

(a) Swadesh Darshan Scheme

(b) PRASAD Scheme

(c) National Heritage Development Scheme

(d) Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat Scheme

(e) Temple Rejuvenation Mission

8) Recently, India was elected as a member of which body during the 25th Interpol Regional Conference in Singapore?

(a) Interpol Executive Committee

(b) Interpol Asian Committee

(c) Interpol Crime Prevention Committee

(d) Interpol Cybersecurity Panel

(e) Interpol Intelligence Sharing Council

9) Who is honoured by the official renaming of Ahmednagar Railway Station in Maharashtra?

(a) Rani Lakshmibai

(b) Chand Bibi

(c) Maharani Gayatri Devi

(d) Razia Sultana

(e) Ahilyabai Holkar

10) What is the main feature of the Mutual Defence Agreement signed between Saudi Arabia and Pakistan on September 17, 2025?

(a) It allows free trade between the two countries.

(b) It includes a Mutual Defence Clause treating aggression against one as aggression against both.

(c) It focuses solely on economic collaboration.

(d) It permits joint space exploration missions.

(e) It establishes a new regional currency.

11) Who has been confirmed as the President-elect of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI)?

(a) Sourav Ganguly

(b) Shashank Manohar

(c) Arun Dhumal

(d) Mithun Manhas

(e) N. Srinivasan

12) Who has been appointed as the new Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of IndusInd Bank, effective 22 September 2025?

(a) Santosh Kumar

(b) Aditya Puri

(c) Viral Damania

(d) Rajnish Kumar

(e) Uday Kotak

13) Which Gram Panchayat won the Gold Award at the National Awards for e-Governance (NAeG) 2025, presented in Andhra Pradesh by Dr. Jitendra Singh during the 28th National Conference on e-Governance?

(a) West Majlishpur Gram Panchayat, Tripura

(b) Palsana Gram Panchayat, Gujarat

(c) Rohini Gram Panchayat, Maharashtra

(d) Suakati Gram Panchayat, Odisha

(e) Nandigram Gram Panchayat, West Bengal

14) Which state was acknowledged for leading in Food, Nutrition, Health, and WASH (FNHW) interventions under Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana–National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM)?

(a) Andhra Pradesh

(b) Odisha

(c) Jharkhand

(d) Telangana

(e) Bihar

15) Recently, India & Morocco signeda Defence Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) and announcedDefence Wing in Rabat.What is the purpose of the new Defence Wing at the Indian Embassy in Rabat?

(a) To oversee trade agreements

(b) To institutionalise military exchanges, training, and industrial collaboration

(c) To manage visa and consular services

(d) To conduct cultural diplomacy

(e) To supervise humanitarian aid programs

16) Recently, the Department of Posts (DoP) and Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in New Delhi to boost rural telecom connectivity. Which state was the first to implement the DoP–BSNL initiative, showing strong uptake?

(a) Assam

(b) Tripura

(c) West Bengal

(d) Odisha

(e) Maharashtra

17) Recent in news, the 21st edition of Exercise Yudh Abhyas 2025 was conducted at Fort Wainwright and Yukon Training Area, Alaska (US). Since which year has Exercise Yudh Abhyas been conducted annually?

(a) 1998

(b) 2000

(c) 2005

(d) 2002

(e) 2010

18) Where was the 14th edition of the India–Thailand joint military exercise “Maitree” conducted?

(a) Leh, Ladakh

(b) Umroi cantonment, Ri-Bhoi district, Meghalaya

(c) Deolali, Maharashtra

(d) Pune, Maharashtra

(e) Jaipur, Rajasthan

19) Recently, NVIDIA and OpenAI signed a strategic partnership to deploy how much AI infrastructure compute capacity?

(a) 1 gigawatt

(b) 5 gigawatts

(c) 10 gigawatts

(d) 50 gigawatts

(e) 100 gigawatts

20) As per the report, AIIMS Delhi launches AI-based ‘Never Alone’ mental health initiative to prevent student suicides. Through which platform is the “Never Alone” programme accessible to users?

(a) Facebook Messenger

(b) WhatsApp

(c) Telegram

(d) Instagram

(e) Signal

21) Recently, Former Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud’s first book, to be released in 2025, is titled “Why the Constitution Matters” and will be published by which publisher?

(a) HarperCollins

(b) Penguin Random House

(c) Oxford University Press

(d) Rupa Publications

(e) Hachette India

22) Who sang the official anthem ‘Bring it Home’ for the Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025?

(a) Shreya Ghoshal

(b) Sunidhi Chauhan

(c) Neha Kakkar

(d) Lata Mangeshkar

(e) Arijit Singh

23) Which countries are hosting the Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025?

(a) India and England

(b) India and Pakistan

(c) Australia and New Zealand

(d) India and Sri Lanka

(e) South Africa and Zimbabwe

24) As per the news, Smriti Mandhana scored the fastest century by an Indian in ODI cricket during the 3rd ODI vs Australia at Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi. Whose record did Smriti Mandhana break to become the fastest Indian to score an ODI century?

(a) Virat Kohli

(b) Sachin Tendulkar

(c) Harmanpreet Kaur

(d) Rohit Sharma

(e) Mithali Raj

25) Who became India’s first-ever world champion in speed skating by winning gold in the men’s 42km marathon at the 2025 World Speed Skating Championships?

(a) Dhanush Babu

(b) Anandkumar Velkumar

(c) Arpinder Singh

(d) Rajesh Ramesh

(e) Sandeep Kumar

Answers :

1) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) is reviewing a proposal to allow Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) to trade in non-cash settled, non-agricultural commodity derivatives.

The move aims to broaden the domestic commodity market and increase investor participation.

If approved, FPIs will be able to trade in gold, silver, zinc, lead, and other base metals (physically settled commodities).

Detailed Explanation:

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) is reviewing a proposal to allow Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) to trade in non-cash settled, non-agricultural commodity derivatives.

The move aims to broaden the domestic commodity market and increase investor participation.

If approved, FPIs will be able to trade in gold, silver, zinc, lead, and other base metals (physically settled commodities).

SEBI Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey confirmed that a committee will suggest ways to deepen the agricultural commodities segment, and a working group will focus on the non-agri commodity space.

FPIs are currently allowed to trade only in financially settled contracts such as crude oil, natural gas, and index futures/options.

FPIs have offloaded ₹60,679 crore of equities since July 2025, showing their significant presence in Indian markets.

The new rules would boost liquidity beyond the first month of trading, enabling industrial users to use the platform for effective hedging.

FPIs bring risk capital and research strength, leading to better price discovery and capital efficiency.

2) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

On the 10th anniversary of Make in India, Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal launched the Assessment of Logistics Cost in India report in New Delhi.

For the first time, India has a comprehensive and scientifically derived estimate of logistics costs using a hybrid methodology (secondary data + nationwide surveys).

Detailed Explanation:

On the 10th anniversary of Make in India, Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal launched the Assessment of Logistics Cost in India report in New Delhi.

For the first time, India has a comprehensive and scientifically derived estimate of logistics costs using a hybrid methodology (secondary data + nationwide surveys).

The initiative follows the National Logistics Policy (2022), which mandated a uniform framework for measuring logistics costs and benchmarking them against global practices.

Logistics costs in India are estimated at 7.97% of GDP, as per the NCAER assessment for DPIIT, correcting earlier misrepresented figures of 13–14%.

The report framework captures costs across transport modes, product categories, and firm sizes, and provides freight cost per tonne-kilometre estimates.

3) Answer: E

Short Explanation:

US Senators Bill Cassidy (Louisiana) and Cindy Hyde-Smith (Mississippi) introduced the India Shrimp Tariff Act in the US Senate to impose tariffs on shrimp imports from India.

Louisiana’s shrimp industry has been under strain, and the Act is presented as a measure to protect its culture, economy, and Gulf Coast jobs.

Detailed Explanation:

US Senators Bill Cassidy (Louisiana) and Cindy Hyde-Smith (Mississippi) introduced the India Shrimp Tariff Act in the US Senate to impose tariffs on shrimp imports from India.

The purpose of the Act is to establish tariffs, ensure a level playing field for domestic producers, and safeguard Louisiana’s shrimpers, catfish farmers, processors, and related jobs.

The Act claims that India has been dumping cheap shrimp in the US market, which allegedly harms local producers and restaurants.

Louisiana’s shrimp industry has been under strain, and the Act is presented as a measure to protect its culture, economy, and Gulf Coast jobs.

The Act follows the Agricultural Disputes and Enforcement Act (Feb 2025), which earlier targeted imports of rice from India and China.

The move is expected to increase India–US trade tensions, especially in seafood and agriculture sectors, and may lead India to contest it at the World Trade Organization (WTO) as protectionism.

4) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) issued a ₹100 commemorative coin, marking the birth centenary of Bharat Ratna Dr. Bhupen Hazarika.

The coin will be unveiled by Prime Minister Narendra Modi at a public event in Guwahati.

Detailed Explanation:

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) issued a ₹100 commemorative coin, marking the birth centenary of Bharat Ratna Dr. Bhupen Hazarika.

The coin will be unveiled by Prime Minister Narendra Modi at a public event in Guwahati.

A biography of Bhupen Hazarika, published by the Assam Publication Board, will also be released and translated into multiple Indian languages.

The coin launch is part of a year-long centenary celebration (Sept 8, 2025 – Sept 8, 2026), which will conclude with a ceremonial gathering attended by the President of India.

The Bhupen Hazarika Memorial site in Jalukbari will be renamed Bhupen Hazarika Samannay Tirtha.

5) Answer: A

The Special Rupee Vostro Account (SRVA) is an additional arrangement for settlement of international trade in Indian Rupees (INR), complementing the existing system of settlement in freely convertible currencies.

The new feature of SRVA is that trade settlement in INR reduces dependence on hard currencies like USD, EUR, JPY.

Correspondent banking is an arrangement where a bank acts as an intermediary/agent for another bank to facilitate wire transfers, deposits, transactions, and access to foreign markets.

The SRVA mechanism is a bank-to-bank arrangement, similar to a correspondent banking setup.

An Indian branch of a foreign bank can open an SRVA for its head office/other branches abroad if it is an Authorised Dealer (AD) bank and subject to RBI approval.

Existing Rupee Vostro Accounts cannot be used as SRVA; a new account must be opened.

A foreign bank can maintain multiple SRVAs with different AD banks in India.

An AD bank in India can also open multiple SRVAs for banks from the same foreign country.

The exchange rate between INR and the partner country’s currency will be market-determined.

6) Answer: D

Short Explanation:

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone and inaugurated development works worth over ₹5,100 crore in Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh, while offering prayers to Almighty Donyi Polo.

Detailed Explanation:

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone and inaugurated development works worth over ₹5,100 crore in Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh, while offering prayers to Almighty Donyi Polo.

He praised the patriotism, valour, and simplicity of Arunachal’s people and described the state as the land of the rising sun, a symbol of peace and culture.

The visit was special as it coincided with the first day of Navratri, during which he announced next-generation Goods and Services Tax (GST) reforms and launched the GST Savings Festival providing financial relief to citizens.

7) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the redeveloped 524-year-old Tripura Sundari Temple at Udaipur, Gomati district, Tripura, a revered Shaktipeetha under the PRASAD scheme (Pilgrimage Rejuvenation and Spiritual Heritage Augmentation Drive).

The project cost was ₹52 crore (₹7 crore by the Tripura government, rest under PRASAD scheme).

Detailed Explanation:

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the redeveloped 524-year-old Tripura Sundari Temple at Udaipur, Gomati district, Tripura, a revered Shaktipeetha under the PRASAD scheme (Pilgrimage Rejuvenation and Spiritual Heritage Augmentation Drive).

The project cost was ₹52 crore (₹7 crore by the Tripura government, rest under PRASAD scheme).

Historical Significance:

Built in 1501 by Maharaj Dhanya Manikya Bahadur when Udaipur (then Rangamati) was the capital of the Manikya dynasty.

Located on a hillock shaped like a turtle’s back, considered sacred.

Constructed after the king received a ‘swapnadesh’ (divine commandment) from Goddess Aadishakti.

Houses two deities: Tripura Sundari (main idol) and Chhoti Ma, worshipped by priest families originally from Kannauj, Uttar Pradesh.

Attracts over 2 lakh devotees annually during Diwali.

Redevelopment Project:

Launched in 2018 under former CM Biplab Kumar Deb with the creation of Mata Tripura Sundari Temple Trust.

8) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

India has been elected as a member of the Interpol Asian Committee during the 25th Interpol Asian Regional Conference held in Singapore.

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), which functions as India’s National Central Bureau (NCB) for Interpol matters, represented the country.

The Interpol Asian Committee is an advisory body that guides the Interpol Asian Regional Conference, meeting annually to address security threats such as organised crime, cybercrime, terrorism, human trafficking, and drug trafficking.

Detailed Explanation:

India has been elected as a member of the Interpol Asian Committee during the 25th Interpol Asian Regional Conference held in Singapore.

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), which functions as India’s National Central Bureau (NCB) for Interpol matters, represented the country.

The Interpol Asian Committee is an advisory body that guides the Interpol Asian Regional Conference, meeting annually to address security threats such as organised crime, cybercrime, terrorism, human trafficking, and drug trafficking.

India’s election was multi-stage and competitive, reflecting the confidence of Asian nations in India’s policing and security capabilities.

Significance of India’s Membership:

Strengthens India’s role in regional law enforcement decision-making.

Enhances intelligence sharing with neighbouring countries.

Boosts cooperation against cross-border crime and terrorism.

Promotes India’s strategic priorities in Asia-Pacific policing cooperation.

The election comes amid rising digital crimes, terror financing, and transnational trafficking syndicates in Asia, making India’s role crucial in shaping collaborative regional responses.

9) Answer: E

Short Explanation:

The Ahmednagar Railway Station in Maharashtra has been officially renamed as Ahilyanagar Railway Station to honour LokmataDevi Ahilyabai Holkar (1725–1795), the revered Maratha queen known for her benevolent rule, public welfare initiatives, and temple-building works.

Detailed Explanation:

The Ahmednagar Railway Station in Maharashtra has been officially renamed as Ahilyanagar Railway Station to honour LokmataDevi Ahilyabai Holkar (1725–1795), the revered Maratha queen known for her benevolent rule, public welfare initiatives, and temple-building works.

The renaming aligns with the recent name change of Ahmednagar district to Ahilyanagar, reflecting public sentiment to preserve India’s indigenous legacy.

The proposal was initiated by the Maharashtra government, supported by local citizens and leaders. It was approved by the Union Home Ministry, following a request from Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar to Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw.

The Railway Board issued a notification after approval, enabling implementation across the Indian Railways system.

10) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

Saudi Arabia and Pakistan signed a Mutual Defence Agreement on September 17, 2025, marking a significant shift in regional security.

The agreement includes a Mutual Defence Clause, stating that any aggression against one will be treated as aggression against both.

Detailed Explanation:

Saudi Arabia and Pakistan signed a Mutual Defence Agreement on September 17, 2025, marking a significant shift in regional security.

The agreement includes a Mutual Defence Clause, stating that any aggression against one will be treated as aggression against both.

It provides for joint deterrence measures, including intelligence sharing, defence logistics, and military preparedness.

The pact allows for expanded military cooperation, such as joint exercises and interoperability of forces.

11) Answer: D

Short Explanation:

Mithun Manhas, former Delhi captain, has been confirmed as the President-elect of Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI); he will be elected unopposed at the Annual General Meeting (AGM).

Detailed Explanation:

Mithun Manhas, former Delhi captain, has been confirmed as the President-elect of Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI); he will be elected unopposed at the Annual General Meeting (AGM).

Election officer A.K. Joti announced the list of valid nominations after scrutiny, with one candidate for each post following internal political consultations.

Arun Dhumal will continue as Chairman of the IPL Governing Council; he previously served as BCCI Treasurer (2019–22) before leading the IPL in 2022.

Dhumal’s eligibility was confirmed, as the IPL Governing Council is not considered a BCCI office-bearer post, so no cooling-off period is required.

12) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

IndusInd Bank appointed Viral Damania as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and Key Managerial Personnel (KMP), effective 22 September 2025.

Detailed Explanation:

IndusInd Bank appointed Viral Damania as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and Key Managerial Personnel (KMP), effective 22 September 2025.

With this appointment, the additional responsibilities of Santosh Kumar as Special Officer-Finance & Accounts (KMP) will cease immediately, but he will continue as Deputy CFO.

Viral Damania has 27 years of banking experience, having served as CFO of Bank of America India and worked with Citibank North America, BofA Securities India, Citibank N.A. (India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka) and PwC.

13) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

For the first time, Gram Panchayats were honoured under a dedicated category at the National Awards for e-Governance (NAeG) 2025, presented in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh by Dr. Jitendra Singh, MoS PMO during the 28th National Conference on e-Governance.

Award Winners:

Gold Award – Rohini Gram Panchayat, Maharashtra: State’s first fully paperless e-Office, 1,027 online services, 100% digital literacy, real-time grievance redressal, bulk SMS outreach.

Detailed Explanation:

For the first time, Gram Panchayats were honoured under a dedicated category at the National Awards for e-Governance (NAeG) 2025, presented in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh by Dr. Jitendra Singh, MoS PMO during the 28th National Conference on e-Governance.

Theme: “Viksit Bharat: Civil Service and Digital Transformation”. Over 1.45 lakh entries were evaluated.

Award Winners:

Gold Award – Rohini Gram Panchayat, Maharashtra: State’s first fully paperless e-Office, 1,027 online services, 100% digital literacy, real-time grievance redressal, bulk SMS outreach.

Silver Award – West Majlishpur Gram Panchayat, Tripura: Citizen Charter-driven Panchayat, digital services for vital registrations, MGNREGS job cards, trade licenses, property records, with all requests digitally tracked.

Jury Award – Palsana Gram Panchayat, Gujarat: Integrated Digital Gujarat and Gram Suvidha, QR/UPI property tax payments, online grievance system, 10,000+ annual users.

Jury Award – Suakati Gram Panchayat, Odisha: Uses OdishaOne and Seva Odisha platforms, ensures 24/7 service access, real-time tracking, and promotes women’s leadership in governance.

Prizes: ₹10 lakh (Gold), ₹5 lakh (Silver), trophies, and certificates to reinvest in citizen-focused digital innovations.

14) Answer: E

The Ministry of Rural Development (MoRD) signed five Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with NIRD&PR, Hyderabad, and four National Resource Organizations (NROs) – SRLMs of Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand, and Telangana – to enhance Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana–National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM) initiatives.

These states were acknowledged for pioneering digitisation, with Bihar leading in Food, Nutrition, Health, and WASH (FNHW) interventions.

15) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh and Morocco’s Defence Minister Abdeltif Loudiyi signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on defence cooperation in Rabat.

India announced a new Defence Wing at the Indian Embassy in Rabat to institutionalise military exchanges, training, and industrial collaboration.

Detailed Explanation:

Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh and Morocco’s Defence Minister Abdeltif Loudiyi signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on defence cooperation in Rabat.

India announced a new Defence Wing at the Indian Embassy in Rabat to institutionalise military exchanges, training, and industrial collaboration.

The MoU covers joint military exercises, defence industry co-development, capacity building in military medicine and peacekeeping, and expert exchanges to strengthen interoperability.

Strategic focus areas include counter-terrorism, cyber defence, maritime security (Indian Ocean & Atlantic), military medicine, and UN peacekeeping operations.

16) Answer: A

Short Explanation:

The Department of Posts (DoP) and Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in New Delhi to boost rural telecom connectivity.

First implemented in Assam, where it showed strong uptake; now being scaled nationwide.

Detailed Explanation:

The Department of Posts (DoP) and Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in New Delhi to boost rural telecom connectivity.

The MoU aims to use India Post’s 1.65 lakh+ post offices (mostly in rural/semi-urban areas) as last-mile service points for BSNL SIM sales, mobile recharge services, and customer onboarding.

The initiative aligns with Digital India and financial inclusion objectives to bridge the digital divide in remote and underserved regions.

Agreement Terms:

Valid for 1 year (from 17.09.2025), subject to renewal based on performance.

Includes joint monitoring, monthly reconciliation, and data privacy safeguards.

First implemented in Assam, where it showed strong uptake; now being scaled nationwide.

17) Answer: D

The 21st edition of Exercise Yudh Abhyas 2025 concluded on 14 September 2025 after two weeks of intensive engagement.

It is an annual bilateral army-to-army drill between India and the United States, held since 2002.

The exercise was conducted at Fort Wainwright and Yukon Training Area, Alaska (US) from September 1–14, 2025.

18) Answer: B

The 14th edition of the India–Thailand joint military exercise “Maitree” concluded in Meghalaya’s Ri-Bhoi district.

The exercise, focused on counter-terrorism, was held from Sept 2, 2025 at the Foreign Training Node, Umroi cantonment.

The Indian Army contingent, comprising 120 personnel, was represented by a battalion of the Madras Regiment.

The exercise lasted for two weeks and was conducted under the United Nations mandate.

19) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

NVIDIA and OpenAI signed a letter of intent for a strategic partnership to deploy 10 gigawatts of NVIDIA systems for next-generation AI infrastructure.

NVIDIA plans to invest up to $100 billion in OpenAI to support datacenter and power capacity.

Detailed Explanation:

NVIDIA and OpenAI signed a letter of intent for a strategic partnership to deploy 10 gigawatts of NVIDIA systems for next-generation AI infrastructure.

NVIDIA plans to invest up to $100 billion in OpenAI to support datacenter and power capacity.

The first phase will go live in the second half of 2026 using the NVIDIA Vera Rubin platform.

Jensen Huang (NVIDIA CEO) said the deal marks the next leap in intelligence, powering superintelligence.

Greg Brockman (OpenAI President) highlighted that 10 gigawatts of compute will scale AI benefits globally.

OpenAI and NVIDIA will co-optimize roadmaps for model and infrastructure software (OpenAI) and hardware & software (NVIDIA).

20) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

AIIMS Delhi has launched “Never Alone”, an AI-powered mental health and wellness programme that provides 24×7 screening, counselling, intervention, and follow-up care through a secure web-based app accessible on WhatsApp.

Detailed Explanation:

AIIMS Delhi has launched “Never Alone”, an AI-powered mental health and wellness programme that provides 24×7 screening, counselling, intervention, and follow-up care through a secure web-based app accessible on WhatsApp.

The initiative was launched at AIIMS Delhi, AIIMS Bhubaneswar, and IHBAS Shahdara, with plans to expand across other AIIMS institutions via the Global Centre for Integrative Health (GCIH).

The “Never Alone” app is designed to break the stigma around mental health and provide immediate, anonymous support, linking students with counsellors, psychiatrists, and faculty members.

According to AIIMS data, 7,27,000 people die by suicide globally each year (one every 45 seconds).

21) Answer: B

Former Chief Justice of India (CJI) DY Chandrachud has written his first book “Why the Constitution Matters”, to be released in 2025 by Penguin Random House.

The book explains how the Indian Constitution shapes everyday life, using insights from 25+ years of judicial experience.

22) Answer: A

The International Cricket Council (ICC) unveiled the official song ‘Bring it Home’ for the Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025, sung by Shreya Ghoshal.

The anthem captures the spirit, determination, and unity of women’s cricket and energizes fans ahead of the tournament.

Tournament Details:

Dates: 30 September – 2 November 2025

Hosts: India and Sri Lanka

Venues: DY Patil Stadium (Navi Mumbai), ACA Stadium (Guwahati), Holkar Stadium (Indore), ACA-VDCA Stadium (Visakhapatnam), R Premadasa Stadium (Colombo, Sri Lanka).

23) Answer: D

The International Cricket Council (ICC) unveiled the official song ‘Bring it Home’ for the Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025, sung by Shreya Ghoshal.

Tournament Details:

Dates: 30 September – 2 November 2025

Hosts: India and Sri Lanka

Venues: DY Patil Stadium (Navi Mumbai), ACA Stadium (Guwahati), Holkar Stadium (Indore), ACA-VDCA Stadium (Visakhapatnam), R Premadasa Stadium (Colombo, Sri Lanka).

24) Answer: A

Short Explanation:

Smriti Mandhana scored the fastest century by an Indian in ODI cricket during the 3rd ODI vs Australia at Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi, reaching 100 runs in just 50 balls.

She broke Virat Kohli’s 52-ball record and became the fastest Indian across men’s and women’s ODIs.

Detailed Explanation:

Smriti Mandhana scored the fastest century by an Indian in ODI cricket during the 3rd ODI vs Australia at Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi, reaching 100 runs in just 50 balls.

She broke Virat Kohli’s 52-ball record and became the fastest Indian across men’s and women’s ODIs.

India was chasing 413 runs (Australia posted 412/7); Mandhana shared a 121-run partnership with Harmanpreet Kaur.

Women’s ODI fastest hundreds (by balls faced): Meg Lanning – 45, Smriti Mandhana – 50, Karen Rolton – 57, Beth Mooney – 57, Sophie Devine – 59, Chamari Athapaththu – 60.

25) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

Anandkumar Velkumar, 22-year-old Indian skater, won gold in the men’s 42km marathon at the 2025 World Speed Skating Championships in China, becoming India’s first-ever world champion in speed skating.

Detailed Explanation:

Anandkumar Velkumar, 22-year-old Indian skater, won gold in the men’s 42km marathon at the 2025 World Speed Skating Championships in China, becoming India’s first-ever world champion in speed skating.

Medal Tally at the Event:

Gold – 42km marathon

Gold – 1000m event with a record time of 1:24.92

Bronze – 500m sprint

Velkumar’s skating journey began on a cement badminton court near his home, training for 15 years despite limited resources.

International Breakthroughs:

Silver at 2021 Junior World Championships – first for India in speed skating.

Bronze at World Games 2025, leading to his golden run at World Championships 2025.