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Q.1. Which government body took the lead in organizing the official launch of the ‘I Am Circular’ Coffee Table Book, showcasing India’s advancements in the circular economy?
(a) Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
(b) NITI Aayog
(c) Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology
(d) Ministry of Science and Technology
(e) Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship
Answer & Explanation
Ans.1.(c)
Exp. MeitY Launches ‘I Am Circular’ Coffee Table Book
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), Government of India, hosted the release of the ‘I Am Circular’ Coffee Table Book, curetted by the International Council for Circular Economy (ICCE).
The book is a vibrant celebration of India’s innovative spirit in driving the circular economy forward.
This Coffee Table Book features 30 of India’s most promising innovations identified through the nationwide ‘I Am Circular’ Challenge, an initiative designed to discover and amplify breakthrough solutions rooted in the principles of the circular economy.
The selected innovations are based on three key themes: Design to Last, Work with Nature, and Use Existing Resources.
Q.2. For the first time, the Ministry of Panchayati Raj introduces the Special Category National Panchayat Awards–2025, presented during the National Panchayati Raj Day celebration at Lohna Uttar Gram Panchayat, Madhubani, Bihar. These awards recognise outstanding contributions by Gram Panchayats in advancing national priorities such as Climate Action and Atmanirbharta (Self-Reliance) through enhanced Own Source Revenue (OSR). Which Gram Panchayat secured Rank 1 under the Atma Nirbhar Panchayat Special Award (ANPSA) for 2025?
Exp. The Ministry of Panchayati Raj Unveils Special Category National Panchayat Awards–2025
For the first time, the Ministry of Panchayati Raj introduces the Special Category National Panchayat Awards–2025, presented during the National Panchayati Raj Day celebration at Lohna Uttar Gram Panchayat, Madhubani, Bihar. These awards recognize outstanding contributions by Gram Panchayats in advancing national priorities such as Climate Action and Atmanirbharta (Self-Reliance) through enhanced Own Source Revenue (OSR).
Three Special Award Categories
CASPA – Climate Action Special Panchayat Award
ANPSA – Atma Nirbhar Panchayat Special Award
PKNSSP – Panchayat Kshamta Nirman Sarvottam Sansthan Puraskar (for excellence in capacity building institutions)
Climate Action Special Panchayat Award (CASPA)
Rank 1: Dawwa S Gram Panchayat, Gondia District, Maharashtra
Rank 1: Kerala Institute of Local Administration (KILA), Kerala
Rank 2: State Institute for Rural Development and Panchayati Raj, Odisha
Rank 3: State Institute of Panchayat and Rural Development, Assam
Each award includes a financial incentive of Rs.1 crore (Rank 1), Rs.75 lakh (Rank 2), and Rs.50 lakh (Rank 3) respectively. The awardees will be presented with specially designed trophies and certificates. Notably, 3 of the 6 awardee Gram Panchayats – from Bihar (Motipur Gram Panchayat), Maharashtra (Dawwa S Gram Panchayat), and Odisha (Hatbadra Gram Panchayat) – are headed by women Sarpanches.
Q.3. The Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS), under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, has launched a next-generation Health Management Information System (HMIS). Who has developed the new Health Management Information System (HMIS) for CGHS?
Exp. CGHS launched modernised Health Management Information System
The Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS), under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, has launched a next-generation Health Management Information System (HMIS), developed by C-DAC.
The revamped HMIS will offer faster, transparent, and user-friendly services like PAN-based beneficiary identification, digital verification, contribution tracking, online card modification, and real-time tracking of applications.
Beneficiaries will receive SMS and email alerts at every stage of application processing, ensuring greater transparency and minimising the need for physical follow-ups.
Q.4. When is National Panchayati Raj Day observed in India every year? भारतमेंराष्ट्रीयपंचायतीराजदिवसहरसालकबमनायाजाताहै?
(a) April 22
(b) April 23
(c) April 24
(d) April 25
(e) April 26
Answer & Explanation
Ans.4.(c)
Exp. 24 April – National Panchayati Raj Day
National Panchayati Raj Day is marked every year on April 24 in India. The day is observed to commemorate the historic occasion of April 24, 1993, when the Constitution (73rd Amendment) Act, 1992, came into force.
It celebrates the importance of grassroots democracy, strengthens local governance and helps empower rural communities. The Panchayati Raj system is a three-tier structure where local bodies or Gram Panchayats are given the authority to govern themselves and make decisions for their community’s development.
The first National Panchayati Raj Day, also called Panchayati Raj Diwas, was celebrated in 2010. It was officially declared by the then Prime Minister Manmohan Singh.
Q.5. Who has approved the acquisition of the Target Business by Kandhari Global Beverages Private Limited?
Exp. CCI approves the proposed acquisition of the Target Business by Kandhari Global Beverages Private Limited
The Competition Commission of India has approved the proposed acquisition of the Target Business by Kandhari Global Beverages Private Limited.
Kandhari Global Beverages Private Limited (Acquirer) is an authorized bottler of The Coca-Cola Company (TCCC) and Schweppes Holdings Limited (SHL), and is engaged in the business of supplying and distributing non-alcoholic beverage (NAB) products in Rajasthan.
The Target Business comprise of Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages Private Limited’s business of preparing, packaging, supplying and distributing NAB products in North Gujarat and the Union Territory of Diu (Target Business).
Q.6. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) issued a circular directing all banks to migrate their existing domains to the exclusive ‘bank.in’ domain by October 31, 2025. Which institution will facilitate the migration process for banks to the ‘bank.in’ domain?
(b) Institute for Development and Research in Banking Technology
(c) Ministry of Finance
(d) National Internet Exchange of India
(e) Securities and Exchange Board of India
Answer & Explanation
Ans.6.(b)
Exp. RBI asks banks to complete migration to bank.in domain by October 31, 2025
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) issued a circular directing all banks to migrate their existing domains to the exclusive ‘bank.in’ domain by October 31, 2025.
The migration process will be facilitated through the Institute for Development and Research in Banking Technology (IDRBT), which has been authorised by the National Internet Exchange of India (NIXI).
This move aims to address the rising concerns over cybersecurity threats, particularly in digital payments, by providing banks with a secure and trusted domain for online banking operations.
Banks can initiate the registration process by contacting IDRBT at sahyog@idrbt.ac.in, where they will receive support for the application and migration to the new domain.
A similar domain, ‘fin.in’, is also planned for non-bank financial entities to enhance security and trust in digital financial services.
Q.7. In line with its commitment to environmental sustainability and as part of its ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) policy unveiled on Earth Day 2025, Bank of Baroda has announced an ambitious goal to achieve net-zero carbon emissions. This target aligns with the global push for climate responsibility and reflects the bank’s strategic shift towards greener operations. By what year does Bank of Baroda aim to achieve this net-zero emissions target?
Exp. Bank of Baroda aims to achieve net-zero target by 2057.
Bank of Baroda unveiled its Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) policy on Earth Day 2025, setting a goal to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by the year 2057.
The bank has planted over 30,000 trees in 2025 under its ‘Plant a Tree’ program, linked to auto and home loan disbursements, emphasizing its commitment to a greener planet.
In line with the Earth Day 2025 theme “Our Power, Our Planet,” the bank will prioritize renewable energy financing and offer products like green deposits, residential rooftop solar loans, and a green hydrogen financing scheme.
To further its sustainability goals, the bank launched a ‘BOB Earth’ online platform and initiated green financing training workshops for staff to build awareness and capacity in ESG practices.
Q.8. The RBI has relaxed regulations to enable Indian exporters to use warehouses in Bharat Mart, a UAE-based multimodal logistics hub, to access global markets more efficiently. What is the primary purpose of RBI’s relaxation of regulations regarding Bharat Mart in the UAE?
(c) To facilitate global market access for Indian exporters
(d) To set up RBI offices in the UAE
(e) To promote e-commerce
Answer & Explanation
Ans.8.(c)
Exp. RBI provides export relaxations through warehouses in Bharat Mart in UAE
The RBI has relaxed regulations to enable Indian exporters to use warehouses in Bharat Mart, a UAE-based multimodal logistics hub, to access global markets more efficiently.
Banks are now allowed to permit exporters to realize and repatriate full export proceeds within nine months from the date of sale of goods from Bharat Mart warehouses.
Indian exporters with a valid Importer Exporter Code (IEC) can now open or hire warehouses in Bharat Mart without prior conditions, and remit funds for setup and operations, subject to basic verifications.
Q.9. The 38th meeting of the Central Advisory Board of Archaeology was hosted by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) in New Delhi. Who hosted the 38th CABA meeting on behalf of the Archaeological Survey of India?
Exp. ASI host 38th meeting of the Central Advisory Board of Archaeology
The 38th meeting of the Central Advisory Board of Archaeology was hosted by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) in New Delhi. The meeting was hosted by the Director General of the Archaeological Survey of India, Yadubir Singh.
The 37th meeting of the Central Advisory Board of Archaeology was held on 14 June 2022 in New Delhi.
The Central Advisory Board of Archaeology was constituted by the government of India in 1945. The Board is constituted by the Ministry of Culture, Government of India, after every three years.
Q.10. Which female cricketer was recognized as the Leading Women’s Cricketer in the World in the 2025 Wisden edition?
Exp. Jasprit Bumrah & Smriti Mandhana named Wisden’s Leading Cricketers
India’s pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah and star batter Smriti Mandhana have been honoured as the Leading Men’s and Women’s Cricketers in the World, respectively, in the prestigious Wisden Cricketers’ Almanack 2025 edition, celebrating their exceptional performances in 2024.
Bumrah, 31, had a phenomenal year across formats, particularly in Test cricket. He claimed a staggering 71 wickets in Tests in 2024, averaging just 14.92, the best for any bowler in a single calendar year with that volume of wickets.
On the women’s side, Smriti Mandhana had a year to remember. The elegant left-hander scored 1659 runs across formats in 2024, making her the highest run-scorer in international women’s cricket that year. Her run tally included four centuries in ODIs, setting a new record in women’s cricket.
Leading T20 Player in the World
West Indian wicketkeeper-batsman Nicholas Pooran was named the Leading T20 Player in the World.
Five Wisden Cricketers of the Year
Every year, Wisden selects five cricketers for their performance in the English domestic season. It is given only once to a cricketer. This year, the selected players were Gus Atkinson, Jamie Smith, Dan Worral, Liam Dawson, and Sophie Ecclestone.
Wisden Trophy for the Year’s Outstanding Performance
New Zealand’s Mitchell Santner was named the Wisden Trophy for the Year’s Outstanding Performance.
He took a match-winning 13-wicket haul against India at the Pune Test in 2024 to help New Zealand take a 2-0 lead in the Test Series. New Zealand won the Test series 3-0.
Q.11. Where is India’s largest international cruise terminal located?
Exp. India’s largest International Cruise Terminal launched in Mumbai\
India’s largest international cruise terminal in Mumbai commenced its operation recently with the flagging of a cruise ship by the Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Sarbanand Sonowal.
Among all the international cruise terminals in India, the Mumbai International Cruise Terminal (MICT) is the largest.
The MICT, developed as per Cruise Bharat Mission, was developed as per latest global standards and is expected to take a pioneering role in developing cruise tourism in India.
Spread over a built-up area of over 4.15 lakh square feet, the MICT has been developed at Ballard Pier. The total investment in the MICT project is ₹556 crore.
MICT is India’s largest world-class cruise terminal equipped with 72 check-in and immigration counters spread over an area of 2.07 lakh square feet on the first two floors while the other two floors are developed as commercial floors. It can also handle five ships simultaneously, with 11 metres draft and upto 300 metres length. At the parking space, more than 300 vehicles can be parked simultaneously.
Q.12. India and Saudi Arabia signed four MoUs and agreed to expand the India-Saudi Arabia Strategic Partnership Council to include two new committees. How many MoUs were signed between India and Saudi Arabia during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Saudi Arabia in 2025?
Exp. “India and Saudi Arabia S ign Four MoUs to Strengthen Strategic Partnership During PM Modi’s Visit”
India and Saudi Arabia signed four MoUs and agreed to expand the India-Saudi Arabia Strategic Partnership Council to include two new committees.
This was agreed by the top leadership of both countries during Prime Minister Modi’s visit to Saudi Arabia.
These MoUs are –
Cooperation in the field of Space by the space agencies of both countries,
Cooperation in the field of Health.
Agreement between NADA and the Saudi anti-doping agency for cooperation in the field of Anti-Doping.
Cooperation in the Inward Surface Parcel between the postal authorities of the countries.
This was Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s third visit to Saudi Arabia as the Prime Minister of India. He first visited Saudi Arabia in 2016 and again in 2019.
Q.13. Which event did Olympian Vithya Ramraj win gold in at the National Federation Senior Athletics Competition in Kochi?
Exp. Vithya, Yashas win 400 m hurdles titles in National Federation Senior Athletics Competition 2025
Olympian Vithya Ramraj won gold in the women’s 400-meter hurdles at the National Federation Senior Athletics Competition in Kochi, clocking 56.04 seconds to qualify for the Asian Championships 2025. Her time also set a new meet record, surpassing Saritaben Gayakwad’s 2019 mark of 57.21 seconds.
Anu R finished second with 58.26 seconds, while Ashwini R took third with 1 minute 2.41 seconds.
In the men’s 400-meter hurdles, Yashas Palaksha claimed gold with a personal best of 49.32 seconds.
In the men’s hammer throw, Damneet Singh won gold with a 68.30-meter effort, while Praveen Kumar took silver and Gurdev Singh got bronze.
In the women’s triple jump, Niharika Vashisht secured gold with a 13.49-meter leap.
Q.14. What was the name of the operation in which the Indian Army foiled an infiltration attempt in Baramulla district on April 23, 2025?
Exp. Operation Tikka: Indian Army Foils Infiltration Attempt
The Indian Army successfully foiled an infiltration attempt along the Line of Control (LoC) in the Baramulla district, killing two terrorists during “Operation Tikka” on April 23, 2025. The terrorists were attempting to cross into India from the Sarjeevan area of Uri Nala.
During the operation, heavy exchange of fire took place between the security forces and terrorists. A large quantity of weapons, ammunition, and war-like stores were recovered from the terrorists, who were neutralized during the firefight.
Q.15. What is the IMF’s revised economic growth rate forecast for the Indian economy in the fiscal year 2025-26?
Exp. IMF slashes India’s growth rate forecast to 6.2 % for FY 26
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has slashed the economic growth rate forecast for the Indian economy in the fiscal year 2025-26 to 6.2%, citing increased trade tensions and global uncertainty.
The IMF has also reduced its growth projection for the Indian economy to 6.3% in 2026-27.
According to the IMF, the world economy is expected to grow by 2.8 in 2025. In its January forecast, it had forecasted a growth rate of 3.3%.
The IMF expects the world economy to grow by 3.3 % in 2024. These projections for the world economy and India were made by the IMF in its latest edition of the World Economic Outlook Report.
