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1) How much surplus did the RBI Central Board approve to transfer to the government for FY 2024-25?

(a) ₹1.5 trillion

(b) ₹2.11 trillion

(c) ₹2.69 trillion

(d) ₹3.2 trillion

(e) ₹2.45 trillion

2) What is the approved interest rate on Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF) for FY 2024-25?

(a) 8.25%

(b) 8.20%

(c) 8.15%

(d) 8.30%

(e) 8.50%

3) What was the year-on-year (y-o-y) growth in commercial loan demand in the MSME sector during January–March 2025?

(a) 8%

(b) 10%

(c) 13%

(d) 12%

(e) 11%

4) What was the overall percentage increase in fixed asset investments by the corporate sector for FY25?

(a) 5.2%

(b) 6.4%

(c) 7.6%

(d) 8.1%

(e) 9.0%

5) What is the name of the U.S. legislative bill that includes the proposed remittance tax?

(a) American Economic Reform Act

(b) Tax Simplification Act

(c) One Big Beautiful Bill Act

(d) Global Finance Regulation Act

(e) American Prosperity Act

6) Recently, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) imposed penalties on Union Bank of India and Transactree Technologies Pvt Ltd (Lendbox) for regulatory non-compliance. What is the penalty amount imposed on Transactree Technologies Pvt Ltd (Lendbox)?

(a) ₹30 lakh

(b) ₹35 lakh

(c) ₹45 lakh

(d) ₹40 lakh

(e) ₹50 lakh

7) Which life insurance company partnered with Equitas Small Finance Bank to expand insurance accessibility?

(a) HDFC Life Insurance

(b) Aditya Birla Sun Life Insurance

(c) ICICI Prudential Life Insurance

(d) SBI Life Insurance

(e) Max Life Insurance

8) Where will the 4th International Symposium on Marine Ecosystems (MECOS-4) be held?

(a) Chennai

(b) Mumbai

(c) Vishakhapatnam

(d) Kochi

(e) Goa

9) What new facility has the Election Commission of India (ECI) introduced to manage mobile phones on poll day?

(a) Mobile charging stations inside polling booths

(b) Mobile Deposit Facility outside polling stations

(c) Mobile app for voter authentication

(d) Biometric scanning with mobile integration

(e) None of the above

10) Which of the following technologies were discussed for modernization of the fisheries sector?

(a) Artificial Intelligence and IoT

(b) Blockchain and Fintech

(c) Drone-based fish transport and satellite monitoring

(d) Solar-powered aquaculture tanks

(e) Underwater robots and aquaponics

11) What was the theme of the 10th Governing Council Meeting of NITI Aayog?

(a) Digital India for All

(b) Viksit Rajya for Viksit Bharat@2047

(c) Make in India 2.0

(d) Sustainable Development Goals 2030

(e) Aatmanirbhar Bharat 2025

12) Which organization collaborated with MoEFCC for the ‘Ideas4LiFE’ campaign?

(a) World Wildlife Fund (WWF)

(b) UNICEF YuWaah

(c) Greenpeace

(d) Indian Council of Forestry Research and Education

(e) National Biodiversity Authority

13) What is the main aim of the Rising North East Investors Summit 2025?

(a) To promote cultural festivals in the Northeast

(b) To attract investments and accelerate inclusive development in the North Eastern states

(c) To announce new state boundaries

(d) To launch a new railway line only

(e) To increase tourism only

14) Which of the following groups is NOT specifically mentioned as part of the Wings India 2026 platform?

(a) Airlines

(b) Aircraft manufacturers

(c) Cargo operators

(d) Banking institutions

(e) Automotive manufacturers

15) Which of the following is NOT one of the reasons India will highlight against Pakistan?

(a) Lack of restitution of money

(b) Hosting terrorists

(c) Using development funds to buy military equipment

(d) Passing the Anti-Terrorism (Amendment) Bill, 2020

(e) Failure to pass promised laws like the Anti-Terrorism (Amendment) Bill, 2020

16) What is the local community group called that helps protect turtles at Nagshankar Temple?

(a) Turtle Guardians

(b) Kaso Mitras

(c) Vishnu Protectors

(d) Pond Keepers

(e) Freshwater Friends

17) Which film won Best First Film and was the first Iraqi film to win at Cannes?

(a) The President’s Cake

(b) Sentimental Value

(c) The Little Sister

(d) Sound of Falling

(e) Sirât

18) Which US-based company received approval from the Competition Commission of India (CCI) to acquire a stake in SmartShift Logistics Solution?

(a) Black Rock

(b) Bain Capital

(c) Goldman Sachs

(d) Wellington Management

(e) Sequoia Capital

19) What type of engine did Agnikul Cosmos successfully test fire, the first of its kind in India?

(a) Solid rocket engine

(b) Electric motor-driven semi-cryogenic rocket engine

(c) Nuclear-powered engine

(d) Liquid hydrogen engine

(e) Hybrid rocket engine

20) Who became the first Indian to win a Formula 2 race at the Monaco Grand Prix in 2025?

(a) Jehan Daruvala

(b) Narain Karthikeyan

(c) Arjun Maini

(d) Kush Maini

(e) Karun Chandhok

21) Who defeated Kidambi Srikanth in the men’s singles final at the Malaysia Masters 2025?

(a) Viktor Axelsen

(b) Kanta Tsuneyama

(c) Shi Feng Li

(d) Anders Antonsen

(e) Anthony Sinisuka Ginting

22) Which of the following statements about the first-ever Hockey India Masters Cup 2025, to be held in Chennai from June 18 to 27, is incorrect?

(a) The tournament will feature separate categories for men’s and women’s masters hockey players aged 40 and above for men, and 35 and above for women.

(b) The competition will be hosted by the Hockey Unit of Tamil Nadu.

(c) The tournament format will be a league-cum-knockout structure with pools formed based on the number of participating teams.

(d) The event will be held in New Delhi with international teams participating.

(e) This edition is the inaugural Hockey India Masters Cup dedicated exclusively to veteran hockey players.

23) Who has been named captain of the Indian Test squad for the England tour?

(a) Virat Kohli

(b) Rohit Sharma

(c) Shubman Gill

(d) Jasprit Bumrah

(e) Rishabh Pant

24) Which team won the 2024–25 Serie A title while defeating Cagliari at the Diego Armando Maradona Stadium?

(a) Napoli

(b) Juventus

(c) Inter Milan

(d) AC Milan

(e) Roma

25) Who is the current President of the BCCI?

(a) Sourav Ganguly

(b) Roger Binny

(c) Rahul Dravid

(d) Anil Kumble

(e) MS Dhoni

Answers :

1) Answer: C

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Central Board approved a record surplus transfer of ₹2.69 trillion to the government for FY 2024-25.

The transfer was approved despite maintaining the contingent risk buffer (CRB) at 7.5%, which is the upper limit of a newly widened CRB range.

RBI expanded the Contingent Risk Buffer (CRB) range from 5.5-6.5% (followed for FY19-24) to 4.5-7.5% of the balance sheet.

The new CRB range is 6% ± 1.5% of RBI’s balance sheet size.

This is the second consecutive year RBI has transferred a record surplus. In FY23-24, it transferred ₹2.11 trillion maintaining the buffer at 6.5%.

The surplus transfer is based on RBI's Economic Capital Framework (ECF), recommended by the Expert Committee chaired by former RBI Governor Bimal Jalan.

The ECF was reviewed after five years, as mandated, and the CRB was increased to 7.5% considering the macroeconomic assessment.

2) Answer: A

The Government has ratified an interest rate of 8.25% on the Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF) for FY 2024-25.

This approval allows the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) to credit the annual interest accumulation into the post-retirement funds of over 7 crore subscribers.

On February 28, 2024, the EPFO had decided to retain the 8.25% interest rate on EPF deposits for FY25, the same rate as FY24.

The Ministry of Finance gave its concurrence on the 8.25% interest rate, which was then communicated to the EPFO by the Labour Ministry.

The decision was taken at the 237th meeting of the Central Board of Trustees of the EPFO, chaired by Union Labour & Employment Minister Mansukh Mandaviya.

EPF offers relatively higher and stable returns compared to many fixed-income instruments, providing steady growth for post-retirement savings.

3) Answer: E

Commercial loan demand in the MSME sector grew by 11% year-on-year (y-o-y) during the January to March 2025 quarter, as per a report by SIDBI and TransUnion CIBIL.

Private sector banks, which account for 42% of MSME credit demand, saw an 8% growth in this period.

Public sector banks, with a 39% share, registered a stronger 15% growth in MSME credit demand.

Despite the increase in demand, commercial credit supply (by value) rose only 3% y-o-y for FY24-25.

However, in Jan–Mar 2025, there was an 11% decline in supply compared to the same quarter in the previous year.

The decline in supply was attributed to heightened credit concerns among lenders, possibly due to rising external economic headwinds.

Certain areas remained strong:Credit through new cash credit facilities grew 7% y-o-y during Jan–Mar 2025, indicating continued traction in working capital financing.

Private banks experienced the sharpest y-o-y decline in growth at -14%, mainly due to:Reduced demand from borrowers with exposure of ₹10 crore to ₹50 crore.

4) Answer: C

The corporate sector showed encouraging growth in fixed asset investments for FY25 with an overall increase of 7.6%.

Leading sectors driving investments are primarily in the infrastructure space, including cement and construction, engineering, and the auto and mobility sectors.

The consumer-oriented industries show a diverse investment trend but are expected to gain traction with a revival in consumption.

The food sector recorded a 12.4% increase in fixed asset investments, rising from ₹17,626 crore (FY24) to ₹19,819 crore (FY25).

The edible oil sector investments grew by 12.3%, from ₹10,319 crore to ₹11,593 crore.

The household and personal products segment saw a modest increase of 1.7%, from ₹62,606 crore to ₹63,656 crore.

In the auto and mobility sector:

Passenger car manufacturers showed 20.6% growth.

Two- andthree-wheeler manufacturers grew by 9.9%.

Auto ancillary firms rose by 14%, with investments increasing from ₹15,979 crore to ₹18,209 crore.

5) Answer: C

The U.S. government has decided to reduce the proposed excise tax on outward remittances from 5% to 3.5%.

This change was made through an amendment to the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, passed by the U.S. House of Representatives on May 23, 2025.

The original Bill included major changes to income tax, healthcare, corporate tax, and national debt regulations, and had proposed a 5% excise tax on remittance transfers.

The amendment replaced the 5% tax rate with 3.5%.

The Bill now needs approval from the Republican-majority Senate before becoming law.

The Indian government has not yet assessed the potential impact of this tax on inward remittances.

According to Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data, the U.S. is the largest source of remittances to India, contributing 27.7% (about $32.9 billion) in 2023-24.

6) Answer: D

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) imposed penalties on Union Bank of India and Transactree Technologies Pvt Ltd (Lendbox) for regulatory non-compliance.

Union Bank of India was fined ₹63.6 lakh for violating provisions of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 and directions related to Credit Flow to Agriculture – Collateral Free Agricultural Loans.

Transactree Technologies Pvt Ltd (Lendbox) was fined ₹40 lakh for non-compliance with the Non-Banking Financial Company – Peer to Peer Lending Platform (Reserve Bank) Directions, 2017.

The penalties are due to deficiencies in regulatory compliance.

RBI clarified that the penalties do not question the validity of any transaction or agreement entered into by the entities with their customers.

7) Answer: B

Aditya Birla Sun Life Insurance Company Limited (ABSLI) partnered with Equitas Small Finance Bank to expand life insurance accessibility through the bank’s branch network.

Equitas customers can access ABSLI’s life insurance products directly at bank branches, including:Salaried Term Plan, Nishchit Aayush Plan, Assured Savings Plan.

These cover protection, savings, and retirement solutions.

The partnership aims to promote financial inclusion, especially in semi-urban and rural markets where Equitas has a strong presence.

It targets previously underserved communities.

8) Answer: D

The Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI) will host the 4th International Symposium on Marine Ecosystems: Challenges and Opportunities (MECOS-4) from November 4 to 6, 2025, in Kochi.

The event is organized jointly with the Marine Biological Association of India (MBAI).

Theme & Focus:
Addressing climate change impacts and emerging threats to marine ecosystems, including rising sea temperatures and extreme weather events.

Participants:
Marine scientists, researchers, policymakers, and industry experts globally will collaborate to tackle issues in marine fisheries and aquaculture.

Objectives:
To develop a comprehensive roadmap for sustainable marine fisheries and innovative aquaculture practices that meet growing seafood demands and safeguard coastal community livelihoods.

Topics Covered:

Ecosystem and biodiversity conservation

Sustainable fisheries and mariculture

Climate and environmental resilience

Marine products, value chains, and livelihoods

Special focus on marine mammals and seabirds research

9) Answer: B

The Election Commission of India (ECI) has implemented two major poll-day reforms— a Mobile Deposit Facility outside polling stations and the rationalisation of canvassing boundaries—to streamline procedures, protect voting secrecy, and enhance voter convenience.

Mandatory phone deposit in pigeonhole boxes or jute bags just outside polling stations.

Devices must be switched off and are returned only after voting.

Returning Officers may grant local exemptions under exceptional circumstances.

Reinforces Rule 49M of the Conduct of Elections Rules to safeguard ballot secrecy.

No electioneering within 100 meters of polling stations.

Unofficial identity-slip booths must be positioned beyond the 100-meter radius.

Aligned with the Representation of the People Act, 1951, to ensure neutrality on poll day.

10) Answer: C

Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying convened the Fisheries Secretaries Conference 2025 and a National Workshop on Technology in Aquaculture in New Delhi.

Chaired by Dr. Abhilaksh Likhi, Secretary (Fisheries), MoFAH&D, the event reviewed progress under flagship schemes and explored drone-based fish transport, satellite monitoring, and digital platforms to modernize India’s fisheries sector.

Flagship Schemes Reviewed:

Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY) – boosting production and infrastructure

Fisheries & Aquaculture Infrastructure Development Fund (FIDF) – increasing awareness and registrations

PM Matsya Kisan Samridhi Sah-Yojana (PM-MKSSY) – introducing basic and comprehensive insurance for aquaculture

Innovative Tech Interventions:

70 kg payload drones for live-fish transport in remote terrains

Satellite-based resource mapping and biometric IDs for fisher safety

ReALCraft adoption for real-time vessel monitoring

11) Answer: B

Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired the 10th Governing Council Meeting of NITI Aayog at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi.

The meeting revolved around the theme “Viksit Rajya for Viksit Bharat@2047”, underscoring the role of states as primary drivers in India’s vision to become a fully developed nation by 2047—the centenary of India’s independence.

The meeting strategically aligned state initiatives with the national vision of Viksit Bharat@2047.

States as Growth Catalysts: Encourage states to prepare inclusive, long-term roadmaps for development.

Data-Driven Governance: Establish Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) units and improve ICT infrastructure.

Employment & Skilling: Focus on entrepreneurship, skill development, and job creation to harness the demographic dividend.

Green Growth: Explore renewable energy and circular economy opportunities.

Urban-Rural MSME Growth: Address informal sector employment across urban and rural areas.

12) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) has declared the 21 winning entries under its ‘Ideas4LiFE’ campaign, a part of Mission LiFE (Lifestyle for Environment).

Organizers: MoEFCC in collaboration with UNICEF YuWaah

Detailed Explanation:

The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) has declared the 21 winning entries under its ‘Ideas4LiFE’ campaign, a part of Mission LiFE (Lifestyle for Environment).

The winners were chosen from a total of 1384 submissions, aimed at promoting eco-friendly habits and sustainable living across India.

The results were announced by Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav.

Organizers: MoEFCC in collaboration with UNICEF YuWaah

Platform: Official portal – https://ideas4life.in

Total Entries Received: 1384

Winners Selected: 21 ideas (Top 3 per theme)

Target Groups: Youth, research scholars, academic institutions

Purpose: To crowdsource scalable and innovative solutions aligned with Mission LiFE's environmental goals

Launch Context: Aligned with PM’s vision of “Mindful and Deliberate Utilization of Resources”

13) Answer: B

Prime MinisterNarendra Modi inaugurated the Rising North East Investors Summit 2025 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, aiming to accelerate inclusive development in the North Eastern states.

The two-day summit serves as a key initiative to attract investments across vital sectors and strengthen the region’s role in India’s economic roadmap.

Organizers and Participants: The event brought together industry leaders, policymakers, central ministries, and state governments to explore strategic investments.

Sectors in Focus:

Tourism and Hospitality

Agro-Food Processing

Textiles, Handloom, and Handicrafts

Healthcare, Education, and Skill Development

Infrastructure, Logistics, IT, and Energy

Entertainment and Sports

Aim: To attract investment and drive economic transformation in the North Eastern region through sustainable and inclusive growth.

Strategic Context: The summit aligns with India’s “Act East Policy”, boosting connectivity and cooperation with ASEAN nations and promoting the Northeast as a gateway to East Asia.

14) Answer: E

Short Explanation:

The Ministry of Civil Aviation, Government of India under the leadership of Hon’ble Minister Sh. Ram Mohan Naidu organized a curtain raiser event for Wings India 2026, Asia’s largest civil aviation event in New Delhi in collaboration with the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FICCI).

Comprehensive Industry Platform: The event will bring together airlines, aircraft manufacturers, investors, vendors, cargo operators, space industry players, and banking institutions.

Detailed Explanation:

The Ministry of Civil Aviation, Government of India under the leadership of Hon’ble Minister Sh. Ram Mohan Naidu organized a curtain raiser event for Wings India 2026, Asia’s largest civil aviation event in New Delhi in collaboration with the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FICCI).

Curtain Raiser: A curtain raiser event was held in Delhi on May 23, 2025, attended by Union Ministers and foreign stakeholders to build momentum ahead of the main event.

Organizers: The event is organized by the Ministry of Civil Aviation, AAI, and FICCI, reaffirming government and industry commitment to civil aviation growth.

Venue and Dates: Scheduled at Begumpet Airport, Hyderabad, from January 28–31, 2026, continuing its tradition as a key aviation hub.

Comprehensive Industry Platform: The event will bring together airlines, aircraft manufacturers, investors, vendors, cargo operators, space industry players, and banking institutions.

15) Answer: D

Short Explanation:

India plans to submit a dossier at the upcoming Financial Action Task Force (FATF) meeting to demand that Pakistan be placed back on the grey list.

India will highlight Pakistan’s failures such as:

Lack of restitution of money,

Hosting terrorists,

Using development funds to buy military equipment,

Failure to pass promised laws like the Anti-Terrorism (Amendment) Bill, 2020.

Detailed Explanation:

The grey list identifies countries with strategic deficiencies in combating money laundering and terrorist financing.

India will highlight Pakistan’s failures such as:

Lack of restitution of money,

Hosting terrorists,

Using development funds to buy military equipment,

Failure to pass promised laws like the Anti-Terrorism (Amendment) Bill, 2020.

Pakistan was removed from the grey list in 2022 after FATF recognized some progress in its AML (Anti-Money Laundering) and CFT (Counter-Terrorist Financing) frameworks.

Following the April 22 Pahalgam terrorist attack, India has increased pressure on Pakistan both militarily and economically.

The Defence Ministry has granted emergency procurement powers to the armed forces; however, no big additional defence spending is expected for the current financial year.

India will also oppose Pakistan’s loan proposal at the World Bank and previously opposed a $1 billion loan for Pakistan at the IMF board meeting held on May 9.

Pakistan reportedly allocates about 18% of its general budget to defence affairs, higher than the 10-14% average even for conflict-affected countries.

16) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

The Nagshankar Temple in Biswanath district, Assam, has been officially recognized as a model temple for freshwater turtle conservation.

Project Management: TSA Foundation India oversees turtle care; local ‘Kaso Mitras’ (community turtle guardians) were formally acknowledged.

Detailed Explanation:

The Nagshankar Temple in Biswanath district, Assam, has been officially recognized as a model temple for freshwater turtle conservation.

MLA Padma Hazarika unveiled the designation on World Turtle Day (May 23, 2025) during an event co-hosted by Kaziranga National Park, Assam State Zoo, DBT-NER Biotech Hub Chaiduar College, the Turtle Survival Alliance (TSA) Foundation India, Aaranyak, and Help Earth.

Cultural Tradition: Temple ponds in Assam conserve turtles as reincarnations of Lord Vishnu, fostering deep community engagement.

Educational Outreach: Launched a freshwater turtle identification brochure to raise awareness among residents.

Species Diversity: The Nagshankar complex sustains 13 freshwater turtle species.

17) Answer: A

Short Explanation:

Iranian dissident filmmaker Jafar Panahi triumphed at Cannes on May 24, 2025, as his revenge thriller “It Was Just an Accident” received the Palme d’Or, marking his first award at the festival despite a 15-year travel ban.

Best First Film: Hasan Hadi’s “The President’s Cake,” the first Iraqi film to win at Cannes.

Detailed Explanation:

Historic Win: Panahi, aged 64, won despite being imprisoned in Iran three years ago and legally barred from filmmaking and travel.

Distributor Streak: Neon has now backed the last six Palme d’Or winners, including “Parasite,” “Titane,” and “Triangle of Sadness.”

Grand Prix (Second Prize): Awarded to “Sentimental Value” by Norwegian director Joachim Trier.

Best Director & Actor: Kleber Mendonça Filho for “The Secret Agent”; Wagner Moura won Best Actor for the same film.

Jury Prize (Split): “Sirât” by ÓliverLaxe and “Sound of Falling” by Mascha Schilinski.

Best Actress: Nadia Melliti for “The Little Sister.”

Best Screenplay: Belgian brothers Jean-Luc and Pierre Dardenne for “Young Mothers”, their third screenplay prize.

Best First Film: Hasan Hadi’s “The President’s Cake,” the first Iraqi film to win at Cannes.

18) Answer: D

The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has given approval to US-based Wellington Management to acquire a stake in SmartShift Logistics Solution, the parent company of logistics unicorn Porter.

The deal was cleared under the green channel route as per Section 6(4) of the Competition Act, 2002 and Rule 3 of the Competition (Criteria of Combination) Rules, 2024.

Under this route, transactions posing no appreciable adverse effect on competition are automatically approved upon notification.

Wellington Management, through its affiliate Wellington Hadley Harbor AIV II Master Investors (Cayman) III, is acquiring shares from existing investors:

Peak XV Partners Investments IV

Lightrock Growth Fund I S A, SICAV-RAIF.

Wellington Management will also subscribe to Series F compulsorily convertible preference shares (CCPS) of SmartShift Logistics Solution.

The transaction involved several share purchase and subscription agreements signed on May 2, 2025.

19) Answer: B

Agnikul Cosmos successfully conducted a test firing of its electric motor-driven semi-cryogenic rocket engine, the first of its kind in India.

Key Highlights :

Engine Features:

The engine uses an electric motor to drive the pumps that circulate propellants.

It is semi-cryogenic, combining liquid oxygen (cryogenic oxidizer) with a non-cryogenic fuel like refined kerosene.

Electric motor-driven throttling enables higher accuracy and rapid response, essential for handling complex trajectories.

Manufacturing & Technology:

Many components of the pump were 3D-printed and assembled at Agnikul’sRocket Factory - 1 located at the IIT-Madras Research Park, Chennai.

The motor drives and control software were designed and developed in-house by Agnikul Cosmos.

20) Answer: D

Seventeen-year-old Indian driver Kush Maini won the Formula 2 Sprint Race at the Monaco Grand Prix, marking the first-ever F2 victory by an Indian at the iconic circuit.

Driving for DAMS Lucas Oil, Maini converted pole position (earned via the reverse-grid system after a P10 feature qualifying) into a controlled, mistake-free win over 30 laps.

Historic Win: Became the first Indian to win an F2 race at Monaco, one of motorsport’s most prestigious venues.

Team & Equipment: Racing for DAMS Lucas Oil, Maini secured his first podium and first win of the 2025 season.

Pole to Victory: Qualified P10 for Sunday’s feature race, which inverted to pole for the Saturday Sprint—then led every lap from lights out.

21) Answer: C

India’s Kidambi Srikanth claimed the men’s singles runner-up spot at the Malaysia Mastersin Kuala Lumpur, falling to World No. 4 Shi Feng Li of China in straight games, 21-11, 21-9, in the final.

Final Result: Defeated by Shi Feng Li (China), 21-11, 21-9.

Path to Final: Overcame Kanta Tsuneyama (Japan) in the semi-final, 21-18, 24-22, to secure his spot.

Previous Achievement: Srikanth is the 2021 World Championships silver medallist, underscoring his continued presence at the top level.

Opposition Quality: Shi Feng Li, the World No. 4, maintained his ranking with a commanding performance in the final.

22) Answer: D

The Hockey Unit of Tamil Nadu will host the first-ever Hockey India Masters Cup 2025 in Chennai from June 18 to 27, 2025, featuring dedicated competition for veteran hockey players.

Categories & Age Criteria:

Men’s Masters: Players aged 40 and above

Women’s Masters: Players aged 35 and above

Format:

League-cum-Knockout structure

Pools formed based on the final number of teams

23) Answer: C

The BCCI has named an 18-member squad for the upcoming England Test tour, appointing Shubman Gill as captain and Rishabh Pant as vice-captain and primary wicketkeeper.

This youthful selection signals a bold shift in India’s red-ball strategy.

Leadership Choices:

Shubman Gill (5th youngest Test captain) at the helm—premature elevation debated.

Jasprit Bumrah overlooked for leadership despite tactical acumen and away-Test pedigree.

Spin All-Rounder Debate:

Ravindra Jadeja retained for his three-dimensional skills and England track record.

Axar Patel makes a strong case—Test bowling average of 19.34 and four half-centuries—yet misses out.

24) Answer: A

Napoli secured the 2024–25 Serie A title with a decisive 2–0 victoryover Cagliari at the Diego Armando Maradona Stadium, outpacing Inter Milan by just one point on the final day of the season.

Under the leadership of Antonio Conte, who was suspended from the touchline, the win marked a historic milestone for both club and coach.

Goal Scorers:

Scott McTominay (bicycle kick before halftime)

Romelu Lukaku (early second-half goal)

Inter Milan's Result: 2–0 win over Como (goals by de Vrij and Correa), but they finished 1 point behind Napoli.

25) Answer: B

About BCCI

President: Roger Binny

Headquarters: Mumbai

Founded: December 1928