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1) To enhance policyholder protection and trust, the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) has proposed the appointment of a/an __________ in all insurance companies (except reinsurers) to handle unresolved or escalated complaints up to ₹50 lakh.

(a) Grievance Redressal Officer

(b) External Mediator

(c) Internal Insurance Ombudsman

(d) Public Claims Advisor

(e) Compliance Resolution Officer

2) On July 24, 2025, India signed the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) with which country, offering zero-duty access on 99% of tariff lines?

(a) United States

(b) France

(c) Australia

(d) Germany

(e) United Kingdom

3) An escrow account is a financial arrangement in which a __________ holds funds or assets on behalf of the transacting parties.

(a) buyer

(b) seller

(c) neutral third party

(d) government body

(e) bank auditor

4) Which bank has launched India’s first-ever biometric authentication solution for e-commerce card transactions?

(a) ICICI Bank

(b) HDFC Bank

(c) State Bank of India

(d) Federal Bank

(e) Axis Bank

5) In September 2025, which European country announced its plan to formally recognize the State of Palestine at the UN General Assembly?

(a) Germany

(b) United Kingdom

(c) France

(d) Spain

(e) Italy

6) As per the news, the President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu marked the completion of three years in office. One of the key initiatives during President Murmu’s third year was the launch of Rashtrapati Bhavan websites in how many Indian languages?

(a) 10

(b) 14

(c) 18

(d) 22

(e) 28

7) Under National Ayush Mission (NAM), grant-in-aid is provided to States/UTs based on proposals submitted through which of the following?

(a) National Health Proposals

(b) State Budget Notes

(c) State Annual Action Plans (SAAPs)

(d) Healthcare Outreach Plans

(e) Public Health Access Reports

8) Under the National Health Mission (NHM) cervical cancer screening programme, what age group of women is targeted for screening?

(a) 18–35 years

(b) 20–40 years

(c) 25–55 years

(d) 30–65 years

(e) 35–70 years

9) The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) Intelligence & Investigations (I&I) Workshop in New Delhi was held in partnership with which international organizations?

(a) UNESCO and WHO

(b) INTERPOL and Sport Integrity Australia

(c) UNODC and IOC

(d) ICC and Anti-Doping Switzerland

(e) FIFA and Transparency International

10) According to the news, the Bima Sakhi initiative is aligned with which major mission that aims to empower 2 crore women by August 15?

(a) Digital Didi Mission

(b) Lakhpati Didi Mission

(c) Shakti Gram Initiative

(d) Women First Programme

(e) Swasthya Sakhi Abhiyan

11) Recently, India achieved its 20% ethanol–petrol blending target in which year, ahead of its original 2030 deadline?

(a) 2023

(b) 2024

(c) 2025

(d) 2026

(e) 2028

12) Which Indian state is the location of the newly launched Centre of Excellence on PESA?

(a) Chhattisgarh

(b) Odisha

(c) Maharashtra

(d) Jharkhand

(e) Madhya Pradesh

13) Who has been appointed as the first woman Vice-Chancellor of Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU)?

(a) Prof. Nandini Das

(b) Dr. Renu Sharma

(c) Prof. Uma Kanjilal

(d) Prof. Shalini Bhutani

(e) Dr. Meera Kumar

14) Recently, Kamal Haasan, founder of Makkal Needhi Maiam (MNM), was sworn in as a Rajya Sabha member from Tamil Nadu. How many total members from Tamil Nadu were elected unopposed to the Rajya Sabha in June 2025?

(a) 4

(b) 5

(c) 6

(d) 8

(e) 3

15) Who has been appointed as a Director on the Central Board of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) in July 2025?

(a) Nirmala Sitharaman

(b) V. Anantha Nageswaran

(c) Anuradha Thakur

(d) T.V. Somanathan

(e) Ajay Seth

16) Who is set to become the new President of ASSOCHAM, succeeding Sanjay Nayar?

(a) Uday Kotak

(b) Nirmal K. Minda

(c) Amitabh Chaudhry

(d) Rajesh Kumar Singh

(e) Sanjiv Mehta

17) During PM Narendra Modi’s visit, India signed an MoU with which country to enhance cooperation in fisheries and aquaculture?

(a) Sri Lanka

(b) Indonesia

(c) Maldives

(d) Mauritius

(e) Thailand

18) The 14th edition of the bilateral military exercise Bold Kurukshetra 2025 is being held in which Indian city?

(a) Pune

(b) Jaisalmer

(c) Jodhpur

(d) Jaipur

(e) Bikaner

19) What is the name of the drone-launched missile whose successful flight trial was conducted by India on July 25, 2025?

(a) ULPGM-V3

(b) Pralay-NG

(c) Astra-V3

(d) Nirbhay-X

(e) Rudram-II

20) Recently, Ish Sodhi became the Third Bowler in Men’s T20I History to Claim 150 Wickets. Against which team did Ish Sodhi achieve his 150th T20I wicket?

(a) Ireland

(b) Afghanistan

(c) Bangladesh

(d) Zimbabwe

(e) Scotland

21) In July 2025, which Indian women’s cricketer officially announced her retirement from international cricket?

(a) Mithali Raj

(b) Jhulan Goswami

(c) Veda Krishnamurthy

(d) Harmanpreet Kaur

(e) Smriti Mandhana

22) When is World Nature Conservation Day observed?

(a) June 28

(b) July 20

(c) July 28

(d) August 5

(e) July 25

23) Who recently became the first New Zealand spinner and the third overall to take 150 wickets in men’s T20 Internationals?

(a) Tim Southee

(b) Trent Boult

(c) Ish Sodhi

(d) Mitchell Santner

(e) Kyle Jamieson

24) Who is the current President of the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) as of 2025?

(a) Thomas Bach

(b) Dick Pound

(c) Craig Reedie

(d) Witold Bańka

(e) David Howman

25) When and where was the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) established?

(a) October 5, 1945 – Geneva, Switzerland

(b) October 5, 1948 – Fontainebleau, France

(c) November 10, 1949 – Montreal, Canada

(d) September 27, 1950 – Paris, France

(e) August 14, 1951 – Nairobi, Kenya

Answers :

1) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

The Insurance Regulatory & Development Authority of India plans to introduce an Internal Insurance Ombudsman in all insurance companies (except reinsurers) to strengthen policyholder protection and boost trust.

The framework applies to insurers with more than 3 years of operations (excluding reinsurers).

Insurers must appoint an Internal Insurance Ombudsman to handle complaints involving claims up to ₹50 lakh.

Detailed Explanation:

The Insurance Regulatory & Development Authority of India plans to introduce an Internal Insurance Ombudsman in all insurance companies (except reinsurers) to strengthen policyholder protection and boost trust.

The ombudsman will handle unresolved or escalated complaints fairly, transparently, and within a set timeframe.

The framework applies to insurers with more than 3 years of operations (excluding reinsurers).

Insurers must appoint an Internal Insurance Ombudsman to handle complaints involving claims up to ₹50 lakh.

Insurers can appoint more than one ombudsman with clearly defined jurisdiction to ensure effective coverage and quick response.

The Internal Insurance Ombudsman will functionally report to the Board or the Policyholder Protection, Grievance Redressal and Claims Monitoring Committee (PPGR & CM).

2) Answer: E

Short Explanation:

The India–United Kingdom (UK) Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) was signed on July 24, 2025, by PM Narendra Modi and UK PM Sir Keir Starmer.

The agreement offers zero-duty access on 99% of tariff lines, including significant sectors like marine products, textiles, leather, and gems & jewellery.

Detailed Explanation:

The India–United Kingdom (UK) Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) was signed on July 24, 2025, by PM Narendra Modi and UK PM Sir Keir Starmer.

The agreement offers zero-duty access on 99% of tariff lines, including significant sectors like marine products, textiles, leather, and gems & jewellery.

For the marine sector, CETA removes import tariffs on a wide range of seafood products, improving Indian exporters’ competitiveness in the UK market.

Key Indian seafood exports benefiting from duty-free access include:

Vannamei shrimp (Litopenaeusvannamei)

Frozen squid

Lobsters

Frozen pomfret

Black tiger shrimp

All fish and fisheries commodities under UK tariff categories marked ‘A’ enjoy 100% duty-free access from the agreement’s enforcement date.

3) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has lifted trading restrictions on US-based high-frequency trading firm Jane Street after it deposited ₹4,844 crore in an escrow account.

An escrow account is a financial arrangement involving a neutral third party.

The third party holds funds or assets on behalf of two or more parties involved in a transaction.

Detailed Explanation:

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has lifted trading restrictions on US-based high-frequency trading firm Jane Street after it deposited ₹4,844 crore in an escrow account.

An escrow account is a financial arrangement involving a neutral third party.

The third party holds funds or assets on behalf of two or more parties involved in a transaction.

The trading curbs were initially imposed under SEBI’s interim order for alleged expiry-day index manipulation.

The restrictions were lifted on July 18, 2025, after the funds were verified.

Jane Street has voluntarily delayed resuming trades until the case is fully resolved.

Exchanges and depositories have been directed to maintain strict surveillance on Jane Street’s activities.

4) Answer: D

Federal Bank, in partnership with fintech firms M2P and MinkasuPay, launched the first-ever biometric authentication solution for e-commerce card transactions.

Customers can authenticate online purchases using fingerprint or face ID.

The solution replaces OTP-based authentication with biometric verification, reducing transaction time to 3–4 seconds.

Enhances security and user experience by combining simplicity with strong protection.

Fully compliant with RBI’s Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) guidelines.

Provides fallback to OTP if biometric data cannot be captured.

5) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

FrenchPresident Emmanuel Macron announced that France will formally recognise the State of Palestine at the UN General Assembly in September 2025.

Detailed Explanation:

French President Emmanuel Macron announced that France will formally recognise the State of Palestine at the UN General Assembly in September 2025.

France will be the most powerful European country to take this step, joining 142 countries that already recognize or plan to recognize Palestinian statehood (as per an AFP tally).

Macron’s move follows Israel’s bombardment of Gaza in 2023, in response to the October 7 Hamas attacks.

Israel and the United States strongly oppose international recognition of a Palestinian state.

Israel condemned Macron’s decision; Deputy Prime Minister Yariv Levin called it a “shameless decision” and “direct aid to terrorism.”

6) Answer: D

President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu marked the completion of three years in office.

To commemorate the occasion, several important initiatives and developmental activities were highlighted, particularly in the Rashtrapati Bhavan and President’s Estates.

1. President’s Estate Declared Divyangjan-Friendly:

Rashtrapati Bhavan, Amrit Udyan, and the Rashtrapati Bhavan Museum were made accessible for Divyangjan (persons with disabilities).

This transformation was based on the 50-point recommendation submitted by the Pt. Deendayal Upadhyay National Institute for Persons with Physical Disabilities.

2. Launch of Rashtrapati Bhavan Websites in 22 Indian Languages
3. New Facilities for Visitors and Estate Residents:

Visitor Facilitation Centre inaugurated at Rashtrapati Bhavan.

Nilayam Nikunj opened at Rashtrapati Nilayam, Hyderabad.

4. Launch of E-Upahaar Season 2:

An online auction of over 250 items belonging to the President.

5. Release of an E-Book:

An e-book launched containing highlights of the Presidency’s activities over the past year.

6. Towards Net Zero – Green Commitment:

Initiatives started to make Rashtrapati Bhavan a Net Zero establishment by March 2027.

7) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

The Ministry of Ayush is implementing the Centrally Sponsored Scheme titled National Ayush Mission (NAM) through State and Union Territory Governments, aiming to promote and develop Ayush systems – Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha, and Homeopathy – across the country.

Under NAM, grant-in-aid is provided to States/UTs based on their proposals submitted via State Annual Action Plans (SAAPs) in accordance with NAM guidelines.

Detailed Explanation:

The Ministry of Ayush is implementing the Centrally Sponsored Scheme titled National Ayush Mission (NAM) through State and Union Territory Governments, aiming to promote and develop Ayush systems – Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha, and Homeopathy – across the country.

Under NAM, grant-in-aid is provided to States/UTs based on their proposals submitted via State Annual Action Plans (SAAPs) in accordance with NAM guidelines.

Operationalization of Ayush Health & Wellness Centres (AHWCs) – now renamed as Ayushman Arogya Mandir (Ayush).

Co-location of Ayush services at PHCs, CHCs, and District Hospitals.

Upgradation of existing standalone Government Ayush Hospitals.

Setting up of 10/30/50 bedded Integrated Ayush Hospitals.

8) Answer: D

Short Explanation:

The Ministry of Health & Family Welfare has surpassed 10.18 crore screenings of women aged 30–65 years for cervical cancer, as part of the population-based NCD screening, prevention, and management programme under the National Health Mission (NHM).

Detailed Explanation:

The Ministry of Health & Family Welfare has surpassed 10.18 crore screenings of women aged 30–65 years for cervical cancer, as part of the population-based NCD screening, prevention, and management programme under the National Health Mission (NHM).

Screenings are conducted through Ayushman Arogya Mandirs (AAMs) at Sub-Health Centres and Primary Health Centres.

Target Group & Methodology: Women aged 30–65 years are screened primarily using Visual Inspection with Acetic Acid (VIA). VIA-positive cases are referred to higher centres for diagnostic evaluation.

Role of ASHAs & CBAC:

Accredited Social Health Activists (ASHAs) identify at-risk individuals using the Community Based Assessment Checklist (CBAC).

They mobilize women for screenings at AAMs and raise awareness on early detection and healthy lifestyles.

9) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

The National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA) India, supported by the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports, hosted the second World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) Intelligence & Investigations (I&I) Workshop in New Delhi.

Organized under WADA’s auspices and in partnership with INTERPOL and Sport  Integrity Australia, the workshop brought together anti-doping and law-enforcement professionals from 11 countries across Asia to advance intelligence-led collaboration and protect the integrity of sport.

Detailed Explanation:

The National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA) India, supported by the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports, hosted the second World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) Intelligence & Investigations (I&I) Workshop in New Delhi.

Organized under WADA’s auspices and in partnership with INTERPOL and Sport  Integrity Australia, the workshop brought together anti-doping and law-enforcement professionals from 11 countries across Asia to advance intelligence-led collaboration and protect the integrity of sport.

Participants & Partners: Delegates from India, Malaysia, Cambodia, Vietnam, Nepal, Myanmar, Bhutan, Bangladesh, Brunei, and the Philippines, alongside experts from WADA, INTERPOL, and Sport Integrity Australia.

Strategic Importance: Emphasized the need for cross-border cooperation and intelligence-driven investigations to uphold fair and clean competition.

Project Context: Part of WADA’s Capability and Capacity Building Project, aiming to fortify the Global Anti-Doping Intelligence and Investigations Network through knowledge-sharing, joint training, and information exchange.

10) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

Union Minister for Rural Development and Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare, Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan, highlighted the historic launch of the Bima Sakhi Yojana under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

The scheme enables rural women to create new income streams, contributing to SDG 5 (Gender Equality) and supporting the Lakhpati Didi Mission, which aims to reach 2 crore empowered women (‘LakhpatiDidis’) by August 15.

Detailed Explanation:

Union Minister for Rural Development and Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare, Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan, highlighted the historic launch of the Bima Sakhi Yojana under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

He described the scheme as a landmark initiative aimed at women’s empowerment and providing economic security to rural and semi-urban India.

The Ministry of Rural Development has partnered with the Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) to fulfill the Government’s mission of ‘Insurance for All by 2047’.

Trained women from Self-Help Groups (SHGs) will be appointed as ‘Bima Sakhis’ at the Gram Panchayat level. This initiative promotes women’s entrepreneurship and financial independence.

The scheme enables rural women to create new income streams, contributing to SDG 5 (Gender Equality) and supporting the Lakhpati Didi Mission, which aims to reach 2 crore empowered women (‘LakhpatiDidis’) by August 15.

The ‘Bima Sakhi’ scheme is fostering local employment in both urban and rural areas and increasing women’s workforce participation.

11) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

India has successfully met its 20% ethanol–petrol blending target by June 2025, originally slated for 2030.

This landmark achievement advances energy independence, low-carbon goals, and rural economic uplift through sustainable biofuel production.

Detailed Explanation:

India has successfully met its 20% ethanol–petrol blending target by June 2025, originally slated for 2030.

This landmark achievement advances energy independence, low-carbon goals, and rural economic uplift through sustainable biofuel production.

Rapid Scale-Up: Blend ratio rose from 1.5% in 2014 to 20% by mid-2025, with 661 crore litres of ethanol mixed into petrol.

Foreign Exchange Savings: The programme has saved ₹1.36 lakh crore in import bills.

Emission Reduction: Achieved a 698 lakh-tonne CO₂ cut, supporting India’s climate commitments.

Rural Economic Impact:

Farmers earned ₹1.18 lakh crore by supplying sugarcane juice and B-heavy molasses.

12) Answer: E

Short Explanation:

The Ministry of Panchayati Raj, in partnership with the Government of Madhya Pradesh and Indira Gandhi National Tribal University (IGNTU), Amarkantak, signed an MoU in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh to set up a three-year Centre of Excellence on the Provisions of the Panchayats (Extension to the Scheduled Areas) Act, 1996 (PESA).

Detailed Explanation:

The Ministry of Panchayati Raj, in partnership with the Government of Madhya Pradesh and Indira Gandhi National Tribal University (IGNTU), Amarkantak, signed an MoU in Bhopal to set up a three-year Centre of Excellence on the Provisions of the Panchayats (Extension to the Scheduled Areas) Act, 1996 (PESA).

This dedicated platform will drive research, capacity building, participatory planning, and policy support, advancing tribal empowerment and localized sustainable development in the 5th Scheduled Areas.

Dignitaries Present: Shri Vivek Bharadwaj (Secretary, MoPR), Smt. Dipali Rastogi (Principal Secretary, MP), Smt. Mukta Shekhar (Joint Secretary, MoPR), Prof. Byomakesh Tripathy (VC, IGNTU), and other senior officials.

Released “PESA in Action: Stories of Strength and Self-governance,” featuring best practices, case studies, legal provisions, and field innovations from PESA States.

Panel Discussion: Focused on “Strengthening PESA through Capacity Building, Research and Institutional Support”, underscoring the Centre’s role in helping communities exercise their PESA rights.

13) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

Prof Uma Kanjilal has been appointed as the new Vice-Chancellor (VC) of Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU), becoming the first woman to hold this prestigious position.

She has been serving as acting VC since July 25, 2024, and has over 36 years of experience in Open and Distance Learning (ODL).

Previously, she was Pro-Vice-Chancellor of IGNOU from March 2021 to July 2024.

Detailed Explanation:

Prof Uma Kanjilal has been appointed as the new Vice-Chancellor (VC) of Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU), becoming the first woman to hold this prestigious position.

She has been serving as acting VC since July 25, 2024, and has over 36 years of experience in Open and Distance Learning (ODL).

Previously, she was Pro-Vice-Chancellor of IGNOU from March 2021 to July 2024.

Her earlier leadership roles at IGNOU include:

Director, Centre for Online Education (2019–2021)

Director, Inter-University Consortium for Technology Enabled Flexible Education (2016–2019)

Director, Advanced Centre for Informatics and Innovative Learning (2012–2013)

Director, School of Social Sciences (2007–2010)

University Librarian (2004–2006)

Faculty member at IGNOU since 2003, specializing as a Professor in Library and Information Science.

Expertise includes e-learning, digital libraries, ICT in education, and multimedia content development.

Currently the National Coordinator for SWAYAM and SWAYAM PRABHA, which are key digital learning platforms under the Ministry of Education.

14) Answer: C

Kamal Haasan, founder of Makkal Needhi Maiam (MNM), was sworn in as a Rajya Sabha member from Tamil Nadu.

Other members sworn in include:

P. Wilson (former Additional Advocate-General, sitting Rajya Sabha MP)

Poet Rajathi (Salma)

S.R. Sivalingam

All four were elected with support from DMK and allies and took the oath in Tamil.

The 69-year-old actor-turned-politician secured his Rajya Sabha seat through DMK’s allotment of one seat to MNM.

All six candidates from Tamil Nadu were elected unopposed on June 12, including two from AIADMK: I.S. Inbadurai and M. Mohamed Jaleel.

15) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

The Central Government has appointed Anuradha Thakur, Secretary of the Department of Economic Affairs (DEA), as a Director on the Central Board of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI).

She replaces Ajay Seth, the recently retired Finance Secretary, who has been appointed as the Chairman of IRDAI (Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India).

Detailed Explanation:

The Central Government has appointed Anuradha Thakur, Secretary of the Department of Economic Affairs (DEA), as a Director on the Central Board of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI).

She replaces Ajay Seth, the recently retired Finance Secretary, who has been appointed as the Chairman of IRDAI (Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India).

Thakur’s appointment is effective from July 24, as announced by the RBI.

She is a 1994-batch Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the Himachal Pradesh cadre.

Thakur recently took charge as the first woman Economic Affairs Secretary (EAS).

She was earlier serving as Officer on Special Duty (OSD) in the DEA since the end of June 2025.

Her appointment to the RBI Board follows the tradition of the EAS serving as an ex-officio RBI board member.

16) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

Nirmal K. Minda is set to become the new President of ASSOCHAM (Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India), succeeding Sanjay Nayar.

Detailed Explanation:

Nirmal K. Minda is set to become the new President of ASSOCHAM (Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India), succeeding Sanjay Nayar.

He is currently the Executive Chairman of Uno Minda, a leading auto components manufacturer.

Minda has been appointed as Senior Vice-President of ASSOCHAM.

Amitabh Chaudhry, MD & CEO of Axis Bank, is set to become the Vice-President of ASSOCHAM, subject to RBI approval.

Minda is a veteran industrialist with over 50 years of experience in the auto components sector.

17) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

During Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s state visit to the Maldives, the Department of Fisheries, Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, India, and the Ministry of Fisheries and Ocean Resources, Maldives signed a key Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen bilateral collaboration in fisheries and aquaculture.

Detailed Explanation:

During Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s state visit to the Maldives, the Department of Fisheries, Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, India, and the Ministry of Fisheries and Ocean Resources, Maldives signed a key Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen bilateral collaboration in fisheries and aquaculture.

Promote sustainable tuna and deep-sea fisheries.

Enhance aquaculture and sustainable resource management.

Foster fisheries-based eco-tourism.

Support innovation and scientific research in both countries.

Areas of Collaboration:

Development of the fisheries value chain and mariculture.

Facilitation of trade and capacity building.

Maldives to upgrade fish processing with investments in cold storage.

Boost aquaculture through hatchery development, improving production efficiency, and diversifying cultured species.

Training programs in aquatic animal health, biosecurity, and aquaculture farm management.

18) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

The 14th edition of Exercise Bold Kurukshetra 2025 commenced on July 25, 2025, at Jodhpur, continuing until August 4, 2025.

Detailed Explanation:

The 14th edition of Exercise Bold Kurukshetra 2025 commenced on July 25, 2025, at Jodhpur, continuing until August 4, 2025.

Participants include the 42 Singapore Armoured Regiment of the 4 Singapore Armoured Brigade and the Indian Army’s Mechanised Infantry Regiment.

The exercise is conducted as a Table Top Exercise and Computer-Based Wargame, focusing on validating operational procedures for mechanised warfare.

The exercise will conclude with an equipment display by the Indian Army.

The 13th edition of Exercise Bold Kurukshetra, a bilateral military exercise between India and Singapore, was held in Jodhpur Military Station from March 6-13, 2023.

19) Answer: A

Short Explanation:

India conducted flight trials of a drone-launched missile, named ULPGM-V3, at a test range in Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh, July 25, 2025.

Detailed Explanation:

India conducted flight trials of a drone-launched missile, named ULPGM-V3, at a test range in Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh, July 25, 2025.

The missile has anti-armour and anti-bunker capabilities and is an upgraded version developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO).

ULPGM-V3 is equipped with a high-definition dual CCD seeker allowing it to strike high-value targets in complex environments during day and night battle conditions.

The test achieved all mission objectives, according to the Defence Ministry.

The missile system is intended for use by the Indian Army and the Indian Air Force (IAF).

20) Answer: D

New Zealand leg-spinner Ish Sodhi etched his name in the record books by becoming only the third bowler in men’s T20 International history to take 150 wickets in the format.

The milestone was achieved during New Zealand’s 60-run victory over Zimbabwe in the 2025 T20I Tri-Nation Series held in Harare.

The 32-year-old delivered a match-winning spell of 4/12, dismantling Zimbabwe's top order and setting up a comfortable win for the Kiwis.

21) Answer: C

India women's cricket team batter Veda Krishnamurthy, officially announced her retirement from international cricket.

However, she indicated that she intends to stay connected with the sport in another capacity.

Veda, aged 32, represented India in:

48 One Day Internationals (ODIs), scoring 829 runs

76 T20 Internationals (T20Is), amassing 875 runs

Her last international appearance was during a T20I match against Australia in Melbourne in 2020.

22) Answer: C

On July 28th, World Nature Conservation Day 2025 is celebrated and observed all over the world as an awareness program to conserve Nature.

The World Nature Conservation theme for 2025 is “Connecting People and Plants, Exploring Digital Innovation in Wildlife Conservation.”

23) Answer: C

Notably, Sodhi becomes the first spinner from New Zealand and only the third overall player to reach the 150-wicket mark in T20 Internationals, reflecting his longevity, consistency, and adaptability in the shortest format.

24) Answer: D

About WADA

Headquarters: Montreal, Canada

President: Witold Bańka

Founders: International Olympic Committee, Dick Pound

Founded: 10 November 1999

25) Answer: B

On July 28th, World Nature Conservation Day 2025 is celebrated and observed all over the world as an awareness program to conserve Nature.

The World Nature Conservation theme for 2025 is “Connecting People and Plants, Exploring Digital Innovation in Wildlife Conservation.”

On October 5, 1948, In Fontainebleau, a small town in France, the International Union for Conservation of Nature was established.