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1) Recently,the  NPCI Bharat BillPay (NBBL) is developing Netbanking 2.0, a new payment system aimed at enhancing the netbanking experience for customers. How many banks are collaborating in the pilot testing of Netbanking 2.0?

(a) Two

(b) Four

(c) Six

(d) Eight

(e) Ten

2) How much cargo movement did India's Inland Water Transport (IWT) sector achieve in FY 2024–25?

(a) 120.5 MMT

(b) 100.0 MMT

(c) 145.5 MMT

(d) 160.0 MMT

(e) 180.5 MMT

3) Recently, India aims to significantly increase its exports of hand and power tools. What is India's export target for hand and power tools by 2035?

(a) $10 billion

(b) $15 billion

(c) $20 billion

(d) $25 billion

(e) $30 billion

4) Where was the second session of the India-South Africa Joint Working Group on Trade and Investment (JWGTI) held?

(a) Cape Town

(b) Durban

(c) Pretoria

(d) Johannesburg

(e) Bloemfontein

5) Which state has approved a ₹145-crore plan to tackle human-tiger conflict?

(a) Maharashtra

(b) Karnataka

(c) Rajasthan

(d) Madhya Pradesh

(e) Uttar Pradesh

6) Who will be honored with the Lata Deenanath Mangeshkar Puraskar at the Deenanath Mangeshkar Auditorium, Vile Parle East, Mumbai?

(a) Mukesh Ambani

(b) Kumar Mangalam Birla

(c) Ratan Tata

(d) Uday Kotak

(e) Sunil Bharti Mittal

7) Which Indian institution signed two Joint Declarations of Intent (JDIs) with Russian institutions?

(a) CSIR-National Institute of Oceanography

(b) CSIR-Indian Institute of Chemical Technology

(c) CSIR-IMMT, Bhubaneswar

(d) Indian Institute of Technology, Bhubaneswar

(e) Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore

8) How many universities were evaluated in the Times Higher Education (THE) Asia University Rankings 2025?

(a) 753

(b) 853

(c) 953

(d) 1,053

(e) 1,153

9) Who has been appointed as the Chairman and Public Interest Director (PID) of the NSE International Exchange (NSE IX)?

(a) Rajesh Kumar

(b) Neeraj Kumar Gupta

(c) Anil Kumar Sharma

(d) Sanjay Agarwal

(e) Ramesh Chand

10) Who recently became the first Indian woman to successfully swim across the North Channel, a 38 km stretch between Donaghadee (Northern Ireland) and Portpatrick (Scotland), completing the feat in 13 hours 22 minutes?

(a) Bhakti Sharma

(b) Sayani Das

(c) Taranath Shenoy

(d) Annu Vaidyanathan

(e) Sania Mirza

11) Under which company umbrella will Home Credit India operate under Vivek Singh's leadership?

(a) Reliance Industries

(b) Tata Group

(c) TVS Holdings

(d) Aditya Birla Group

(e) HDFC Bank

12) The government of Kerala has appointed IAS Dr A Jayathilak (1991 batch) as the new Chief Secretary of Kerala. Who is the outgoing Chief Secretary of Kerala, who is set to retire in April 2025?

(a) Dr C Gupta

(b) V. Venu

(c) Sarada Muraleedharan

(d) S. K. Nair

(e) P. K. Pillai

13) Who has been appointed as the Chief Operating Officer (COO) at Microsoft India & South Asia?

(a) Nitin Mittal

(b) Rajeev Chandran

(c) Himani Agrawal

(d) Aparna Kondaboina

(e) Deepa Reddy

14) Which warship launched the Medium Range Surface-to-Air Missile (MRSAM) on April 24, 2025?

(a) INS Vikramaditya

(b) INS Kolkata

(c) INS Surat

(d) INS Chennai

(e) INS Delhi

15) The Ministry of Electronics and IT (MeitY) will support four startups—Sarvam AI, Soket AI Labs, Gnani.ai, and Gan.ai—under the Rs 10,000 crore IndiaAI Mission. Who contributed to drafting the IndiaAI Mission’s policy framework from Gnani.ai?

(a) Nitin Mittal

(b) Ananth Nagaraj

(c) Vivek Singh

(d) Rajesh Kumar

(e) Mohan Bhagwat

16) How many astronauts were launched into space to replace the current crew aboard the Tiangong space station?

(a) Two astronauts

(b) Three astronauts

(c) Four astronauts

(d) Five astronauts

(e) One astronaut

17) Former Indian Space Research Organisation chairman K Kasturirangan passed away at 84. Which major satellites did Dr K Kasturirangan oversee the launch of during his tenure as ISRO Chairman?

(a) Mars Orbiter and Chandrayaan-1

(b) INSAT-2 series and IRS-1A/1B satellites

(c) GSAT-7 and NavIC

(d) GSLV Mark III and Cartosat series

(e) Chandrayaan-2 and GSAT-30

18) What is the reason for the postponement of the South Asian Senior Athletics Championships 2025?

(a) Scheduling conflicts

(b) Visa clearance for Pakistani athletes

(c) Financial issues

(d) Infrastructure delays

(e) Public health concerns

19) Recently, India's shooting squad delivered an impressive performance at the 2025 ISSF World Cup in Lima, Peru.  What position did India finish in the overall medal tally at the 2025 ISSF World Cup?

(a) First

(b) Second

(c) Third

(d) Fourth

(e) Fifth

20) As per the report, Sayani Das became the first Indian woman to swim the North Channel.What was the distance of the North Channel swim that Sayani Das completed?

(a) 20 km

(b) 38 km

(c) 45 km

(d) 50 km

(e) 55 km

21) On which date is International Delegate’s Day observed?

(a) April 23

(b) April 25

(c) May 1

(d) March 21

(e) June 5

22) Every year April 26 is celebrated as World Intellectual Property Day. What is the theme for World Intellectual Property Day 2025?

(a) IP and Technology: Shaping the Future

(b) IP and Music: Feel the Beat of IP

(c) IP and Innovation: Unlocking Creativity

(d) IP and Environment: Creating a Sustainable Future

(e) IP and Business: Driving Economic Growth

23) Who is the current President of Peru?

(a) Ollanta Humala

(b) Pedro Castillo

(c) Dina Boluarte

(d) Alan García

(e) Martín Vizcarra

24) What is the name of the stadium where the South Asian Senior Athletics Championships 2025 will be held?

(a) Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium

(b) Sree Kanteerava Stadium

(c) Birsa Munda Athletics Stadium

(d) Indira Gandhi Stadium

(e) Dr. Shyam Prakash Stadium

25) Who has been appointed as the Chief Operating Officer (COO) at Microsoft India & South Asia?

(a) Nitin Mittal

(b) Rajeev Chandran

(c) Himani Agrawal

(d) Aparna Kondaboina

(e) Deepa Reddy

Answers :

1) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

NPCI Bharat BillPay (NBBL) is developing Netbanking 2.0, a new payment system aimed at enhancing the netbanking experience for customers.

The project involves collaboration with four major banks and six to eight payment aggregators currently in pilot testing.

Detailed Explanation:

NPCI Bharat BillPay (NBBL) is developing Netbanking 2.0, a new payment system aimed at enhancing the netbanking experience for customers.

The initiative is currently under testing and is expected to launch in the next three to four months.

Netbanking 2.0 is expected to streamline netbanking processes, enhance interoperability, and improve the digital payment landscape in India.

NPCI Bharat BillPay, now known as Bharat Connect, is an integrated bill payment system in India, facilitating convenient and accessible bill payments for customers across the country.

Netbanking 2.0 is a novel system distinct from existing technologies like IMPS.

NBBL, a subsidiary of National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI), is responsible for systems like UPI and Bharat Connect.

The project involves collaboration with four major banks and six to eight payment aggregators currently in pilot testing.

2) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

India’s Inland Water Transport (IWT) sector achieved a record cargo movement of 145.5 million metric tonnes (MMT) in FY 2024–25, nearly eight times the 18.10 MMT recorded in FY 2013–14.

The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways attributed the achievement to strategic investments, digital tools, and policy reforms led by the Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI).

Detailed Explanation:

India’s Inland Water Transport (IWT) sector achieved a record cargo movement of 145.5 million metric tonnes (MMT) in FY 2024–25, nearly eight times the 18.10 MMT recorded in FY 2013–14.

The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways attributed the achievement to strategic investments, digital tools, and policy reforms led by the Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI).

The sector grew at a CAGR of 20.86% over the last decade, with a 9.34% rise over the previous year.

Five bulk commodities—coal, iron ore, iron ore fines, sand, and fly ash—accounted for over 68% of the cargo moved.

Passenger movement reached 1.61 crore in 2023–24.

Operational National Waterways increased from 5 in 2014 to 29 today, with the navigable length rising from 2,716 km to 4,894 km.

Infrastructure investment over the decade reached Rs. 6,434 crore, with developments such as:

Multi-Modal Terminals

Community jetties

Floating terminals

Navigational locks

3) Answer: D

Short Explanation:

India aims to significantly increase its exports of hand and power tools, targeting over $25 billion by 2035.

Detailed Explanation:

India aims to significantly increase its exports of hand and power tools, targeting over $25 billion by 2035.

This goal is outlined in a report titled "Unlocking $25+ Billion Exports: India’s Hand & Power Tools Sector," co-released by NITI Aayog and the Foundation for Economic Development.

Current Export Level: Approximately $1 billion

Target Export Value by 2035: $25 billion

Hand Tools Export Goal: $15 billion

Power Tools Export Goal: $12 billion

Global Market Potential: The global tools market, valued at $100 billion in 2022, is expected to grow to $190 billion by 2035. India’s target market share:

4) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

A nine-member Indian delegation visited Pretoria, South Africa, for the second session of the India-South Africa Joint Working Group on Trade and Investment (JWGTI), held on April 22–23.

Detailed Explanation:

A nine-member Indian delegation visited Pretoria, South Africa, for the second session of the India-South Africa Joint Working Group on Trade and Investment (JWGTI), held on April 22–23.

The delegation, led by Economic Adviser Priya Nair from the Department of Commerce, engaged in extensive discussions with their South African counterparts.

The South African side was co-chaired by Malose Letsoalo, Chief Director, Bilateral Trade Relations, Department of Trade, Industry and Competition.

Officials from the High Commission of India in South Africa, the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), and the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare also participated in the deliberations.

Both sides expressed a shared commitment to boosting bilateral trade and investment, resolving outstanding issues, and strengthening people-to-people ties.

Key areas of collaboration included pharmaceuticals, healthcare, agriculture, MSMEs, and jewellery manufacturing.

5) Answer: D

Short Explanation:

To mitigate the increasing incidents of human-tiger conflict, the Madhya Pradesh government has approved a ₹145-crore initiative.

Detailed Explanation:

To mitigate the increasing incidents of human-tiger conflict, the Madhya Pradesh government has approved a ₹145-crore initiative.

The plan involves installing chain-link fencing across the buffer zones in nine tiger reserves in the state, aiming to reduce human-tiger encounters.

This plan will be rolled out over three financial years: 2025-26, 2026-27, and 2027-28.

To regulate human movement in forest-adjacent areas and reduce the likelihood of encounters between humans and tigers.

Madhya Pradesh has witnessed a sharp increase in its tiger population, rising from 526 tigers in 2018 to 785 tigers in recent years.

6) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

Kumar Mangalam Birla—57-year-old Chairman of the Aditya Birla Group and Padma Bhushan awardee—will be honoured with the Lata Deenanath Mangeshkar Puraskar at the Deenanath Mangeshkar Auditorium, Vile Parle East, Mumbai.

Detailed Explanation:

Kumar Mangalam Birla—57-year-old Chairman of the Aditya Birla Group and Padma Bhushan awardee—will be honoured with the Lata Deenanath Mangeshkar Puraskar at the Deenanath Mangeshkar Auditorium, Vile Parle East, Mumbai.

The award will be presented by RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat.

Recognized For: Visionary leadership and transformative contributions to India’s economic growth

Sectors Impacted: Cement, telecom, financial services, textiles, and more

Event Context

Marks the 83rd memorial day of Pandit Deenanath Mangeshkar, a luminary of Indian classical music

Organized by the Master Deenanath Mangeshkar Smruti Pratishthan, dedicated to preserving India’s cultural heritage for over 35 years

7) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

The Council of Scientific and Industrial Research – Institute of Minerals and Materials Technology (CSIR-IMMT), Bhubaneswar has signed two Joint Declarations of Intent (JDIs) with Russian institutions to promote cooperation in critical mineral processing and sustainable resource development.

Detailed Explanation:

The Council of Scientific and Industrial Research – Institute of Minerals and Materials Technology (CSIR-IMMT), Bhubaneswar has signed two Joint Declarations of Intent (JDIs) with Russian institutions to promote cooperation in critical mineral processing and sustainable resource development.

JSC Giredmet (State Research and Design Institute of the Rare Metal Industry, Rosatom, Moscow)

JDI was signed by Dr. Ramanuj Narayan (Director, CSIR-IMMT) and Dr. Andrei I. Golinei (Director, Chemical Technology Unit, Rosatom Science).

8) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

Times Higher Education (THE) has released the Asia University Rankings 2025, evaluating 853 universities across 35 countries and territories.

Detailed Explanation:

Times Higher Education (THE) has released the Asia University Rankings 2025, evaluating 853 universities across 35 countries and territories.

Ranking criteria include teaching, research, international outlook, citations, and industry income.

Indian Institute of Science (IISc) remains the highest-ranked Indian university, placed 38th in Asia (down from 32nd in 2024).

Indian universities generally saw a dip in rankings, highlighting rising competition in Asia’s higher education sector.

Top 15 Indian Institutions in THE Asia Rankings 2025:

9) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

NSE International Exchange (NSE IX) has appointed retired IAS officer Neeraj Kumar Gupta as the Chairman and Public Interest Director (PID) of its governing board.

Detailed Explanation:

NSE International Exchange (NSE IX) has appointed retired IAS officer Neeraj Kumar Gupta as the Chairman and Public Interest Director (PID) of its governing board.

His appointment was approved by the International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA).

Gupta is a 1982-batch IAS officer from the Uttar Pradesh cadre, with rich experience in finance, governance, and public policy.

He served as Secretary, Department of Investment and Public Asset Management (DIPAM) under the Ministry of Finance until his retirement in 2018.

10) Answer: B

At 26 years old, Bengal’s open-water swimmer Sayani Das made history on August 30, 2025, by becoming the first Indian woman to swim the North Channel—a 38 km cold-water stretch between Donaghadee, Northern Ireland, and Portpatrick, Scotland—in 13 hours 22 minutes.

11) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

At its meeting on April 7, 2025, the Board of Home Credit appointed Vivek Singh as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Home Credit India, with immediate effect.

He will lead Home Credit India into a new growth phase under the TVS Holdings umbrella.

Detailed Explanation:

At its meeting on April 7, 2025, the Board of Home Credit appointed Vivek Singh as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Home Credit India, with immediate effect.

Singh brings 20+ years of experience in the financial services sector, with expertise in business scaling, digital transformation, and large-scale operations.

He will lead Home Credit India into a new growth phase under the TVS Holdings umbrella.

He holds an MBA and has earned multiple industry accolades for his contributions to retail lending and customer-focused financial services.

Prior to this, he held senior leadership roles at several renowned financial institutions.

Under Singh’s leadership, Home Credit India aims to usher in a new era of inclusive, tech-forward growth while maintaining its commitment to transparent and responsible lending.

12) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

The government of Kerala has appointed IAS Dr A Jayathilak (1991 batch) as the new Chief Secretary of Kerala, succeeding IAS Sarada Muraleedharan (1990 batch).

Sarada Muraleedharan is set to retire at the end of April 2025, after taking over as Chief Secretary in August 2024, following the retirement of her husband and batchmate V. Venu.

Detailed Explanation:

The government of Kerala has appointed IAS Dr A Jayathilak (1991 batch) as the new Chief Secretary of Kerala, succeeding IAS Sarada Muraleedharan (1990 batch).

Sarada Muraleedharan is set to retire at the end of April 2025, after taking over as Chief Secretary in August 2024, following the retirement of her husband and batchmate V. Venu.

Dr Jayathilak currently serves as Additional Chief Secretary (Finance) and brings over three decades of administrative experience.

He began his career as sub-collector of Mananthavady, and later held roles such as District Collector of Kollam and Kozhikode, Managing Director of Kerala Tourism Development Corporation, Chairman of the Spices Board, and Secretary of Water Resources and Disaster Management.

In May 2023, he was appointed Additional Chief Secretary, Taxes and Excise Department.

13) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

Microsoft has announced three key leadership appointments in India & South Asia: Nitin Mittal as Industry Leader, Digital Natives; Himani Agrawal as Chief Operating Officer; and Aparna Kondaboina as Head – Human Resources, MCAPS.

Detailed Explanation:

Microsoft has announced three key leadership appointments in India & South Asia: Nitin Mittal as Industry Leader, Digital Natives; Himani Agrawal as Chief Operating Officer; and Aparna Kondaboina as Head – Human Resources, MCAPS.

These appointments reflect Microsoft’s commitment to strengthening its regional leadership and accelerating AI-driven transformation.

Nitin Mittal, who previously held leadership roles at Zee Entertainment, NPCI, and UIDAI, and was the founder of B2B platform SOLV, will now drive Microsoft’s digital native initiatives.

14) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

Days after the Pahalgam terror attack in Anantnag district, which killed 26 tourists on April 22, the Indian defence forces have intensified their operational readiness.

In a show of naval strength, the Indian Navy on April 24 successfully conducted a missile test from INS Surat, its newest indigenously built guided missile destroyer, in the Arabian Sea.

Detailed Explanation:

Days after the Pahalgam terror attack in Anantnag district, which killed 26 tourists on April 22, the Indian defence forces have intensified their operational readiness.

The Indian Air Force (IAF) is conducting ‘Exercise Aakraman’ in the central sector, featuring Rafale, Su-30MKI, and other frontline fighter aircraft.

Though described as a routine preparedness drill, the timing of the exercise has attracted strategic and public attention.

In a show of naval strength, the Indian Navy on April 24 successfully conducted a missile test from INS Surat, its newest indigenously built guided missile destroyer, in the Arabian Sea.

The warship launched a Medium Range Surface-to-Air Missile (MRSAM) that precisely hit a low-flying, sea-skimming target, demonstrating India’s advanced targeting capability.

The Navy hailed the launch as a “significant milestone” in boosting national defence.

15) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

The Ministry of Electronics and IT (MeitY) will support four startups—Sarvam AI, Soket AI Labs, Gnani.ai, and Gan.ai—under the Rs 10,000 crore IndiaAI Mission.

Gnani.ai has prior experience with Indic speech-to-speech models and its co-founder, Ananth Nagaraj, contributed to drafting the IndiaAI Mission’s policy framework.

Detailed Explanation:

The Ministry of Electronics and IT (MeitY) will support four startups—Sarvam AI, Soket AI Labs, Gnani.ai, and Gan.ai—under the Rs 10,000 crore IndiaAI Mission.

This mission aims to promote the indigenous development of foundational AI models in India.

Soket AI Labs will work on the ‘EKA Project’, developing a 120-billion parameter open-source Indic large language model (LLM), trained on two trillion tokens.

Sarvam AI is developing a 70-billion parameter multimodal model supporting Indian languages and English and is likely to receive GPU computing resources worth Rs 200 crore instead of direct funding.

Bengaluru-based Gnani.ai and Gan.ai have submitted proposals for smaller-scale language models.

Gnani.ai has prior experience with Indic speech-to-speech models and its co-founder, Ananth Nagaraj, contributed to drafting the IndiaAI Mission’s policy framework.

An official announcement of the selected firms is expected to be made by Union IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw.

16) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

China has launched three astronauts into space to replace the current crew aboard the Tiangong space station.

The Shenzhou 20 spaceship launched atop a Long March 2F rocket at 5:17 p.m. local time (0917 GMT), with a journey to the Tiangong space station lasting approximately 6.5 hours.

Detailed Explanation:

China has launched three astronauts into space to replace the current crew aboard the Tiangong space station.

The Shenzhou 20 spaceship launched atop a Long March 2F rocket at 5:17 p.m. local time (0917 GMT), with a journey to the Tiangong space station lasting approximately 6.5 hours.

The launch occurred from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwestern China, near the Gobi Desert.

The Tiangong space station, also known as the “Heavenly Palace”, was entirely built by China, following its exclusion from the International Space Station due to U.S. national security concerns.

China’s space program is overseen by the People's Liberation Army, the military branch of the ruling Communist Party.

17) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

Former Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) Chairman Dr K Kasturirangan has passed away in Bengaluru at the age of 84.

Under his leadership, India launched the INSAT-2 series and IRS-1A/1B satellites, and developed IRS-1C/1D, some of the world’s best civilian satellites.

Detailed Explanation:

Former Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) Chairman Dr K Kasturirangan has passed away in Bengaluru at the age of 84.

He served as ISRO Chairman from 1994 to 2003, playing a pivotal role in shaping India’s space programme.

Under his leadership, India launched the INSAT-2 series and IRS-1A/1B satellites, and developed IRS-1C/1D, some of the world’s best civilian satellites.

He oversaw the Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) operationalisation and the first successful GSLV flight test.

Spearheaded launches of ocean observation satellites: IRS-P3 and IRS-P4.

Dr Kasturirangan held a BSc (Hons) and MSc in Physics from Bombay University, and a PhD in Experimental High Energy Astronomy from PRL, Ahmedabad.

18) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

The South Asian (SAAF) Senior Athletics Championships 2025, set to be held at Birsa Munda Athletics Stadium in Ranchi, Jharkhand, have been postponed for the second time.

Originally slated for October 4–6, 2024, then moved to May 3–5, 2025, the event has been deferred again—now tentatively to the second or third week of June 2025—pending visa clearance for Pakistani athletes.

Detailed Explanation:

The South Asian (SAAF) Senior Athletics Championships 2025, set to be held at Birsa Munda Athletics Stadium in Ranchi, Jharkhand, have been postponed for the second time.

Originally slated for October 4–6, 2024, then moved to May 3–5, 2025, the event has been deferred again—now tentatively to the second or third week of June 2025—pending visa clearance for Pakistani athletes.

Event Name: South Asian (SAAF) Senior Athletics Championships 2025

Original Dates: October 4–6, 2024

First Reschedule: May 3–5, 2025

Second Postponement: April 2025

New Tentative Window: Second/third week of June 2025

Venue: Birsa Munda Athletics Stadium, Ranchi

19) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

India's shooting squad delivered an impressive performance at the 2025 ISSF World Cup in Lima, Peru.

With a total of seven medals—two gold, four silver, and one bronze—India finished third in the overall medal tally, behind China and the United States.

Detailed Explanation:

India's shooting squad delivered an impressive performance at the 2025 ISSF World Cup in Lima, Peru.

With a total of seven medals—two gold, four silver, and one bronze—India finished third in the overall medal tally, behind China and the United States.

India’s 42-member squad, one of the largest at the event, showcased remarkable talent and achieved key qualifications for the ISSF World Cup Final 2025 in Doha, Qatar.

Location: Lima, Peru

Dates: April 13–22, 2025

Participants: Over 400 shooters from 43 nations

India’s Squad: 42-member team, second largest after China

20) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

At 26 years old, Bengal’s open-water swimmer Sayani Das made history on August 30, 2025, by becoming the first Indian woman to swim the North Channel—a 38 km cold-water stretch between Donaghadee, Northern Ireland, and Portpatrick, Scotland—in 13 hours 22 minutes.

Detailed Explanation:

At 26 years old, Bengal’s open-water swimmer Sayani Das made history on August 30, 2025, by becoming the first Indian woman to swim the North Channel—a 38 km cold-water stretch between Donaghadee, Northern Ireland, and Portpatrick, Scotland—in 13 hours 22 minutes.

Historic Solo Swim

Date & Start Point: August 30, 2025, at 7:49 AM IST from Donaghadee

Finish Point: Portpatrick, Scotland

Distance Covered: 38 km

Duration: 13 h 22 m

Fifth Channel Conquest

Part of Sayani’s Oceans Seven ambition

Previously completed: English Channel, Catalina Channel, Moloka’i Channel, Cook Strait

21) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

International Delegate’s Day is observed on April 25 each year to recognize the vital role of delegates in advancing multilateral diplomacy, peace, and global cooperation.

Detailed Explanation:

International Delegate’s Day is observed on April 25 each year to recognize the vital role of delegates in advancing multilateral diplomacy, peace, and global cooperation.

Delegates—particularly those at the United Nations—negotiate agreements, shape policies, and address transnational challenges through dialogue and consensus.

Historical Significance

Founding Conference: April 25, 1945, marked the convening of delegates from 50 countries in San Francisco, leading to the drafting of the UN Charter.

22) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

Every year April 26 is celebrated as World Intellectual Property Day to learn about the role that intellectual property rights play in encouraging innovation and creativity.

The theme of the 2025 World IP Day is “IP and music: Feel the beat of IP”. 

Detailed Explanation:

Every year April 26 is celebrated as World Intellectual Property Day to learn about the role that intellectual property rights play in encouraging innovation and creativity.

World Intellectual Property Day 2025 recognizes the huge potential of young people to find new and better solutions that support the transition to a sustainable future.

The theme of the 2025 World IP Day is “IP and music: Feel the beat of IP”. 

World Intellectual Property Day was launched in the year 2000 by the World Intellectual Property Organization to promote and protect creative ideas, including music, art, trademarks, writings, and inventions.

23) Answer: C

About Peru :

Capital: Lima

Currency: Sol

President: Dina Boluarte

24) Answer: C

The South Asian (SAAF) Senior Athletics Championships 2025, set to be held at Birsa Munda Athletics Stadium in Ranchi, Jharkhand, have been postponed for the second time.

25) Answer: C

Microsoft has announced three key leadership appointments in India & South Asia: Nitin Mittal as Industry Leader, Digital Natives; Himani Agrawal as Chief Operating Officer; and Aparna Kondaboina as Head – Human Resources, MCAPS.

These appointments reflect Microsoft’s commitment to strengthening its regional leadership and accelerating AI-driven transformation.

Nitin Mittal, who previously held leadership roles at Zee Entertainment, NPCI, and UIDAI, and was the founder of B2B platform SOLV, will now drive Microsoft’s digital native initiatives.