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Q.1. Recently, India signed a new Bilateral Investment Treaty (BIT) to strengthen economic ties and promote cross-border investments with which of the following countries?
Exp. India, Kyrgyzstan Sign New Bilateral Investment Treaty to Boost Economic Ties and Investor Protection
India and Kyrgyzstan signed and exchanged the Instrument of Ratification for the Bilateral Investment Treaty (BIT) in New Delhi, in the presence of Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and Kyrgyz Foreign Minister Zheenbek Kulubaev Moldokanovich.
The new treaty replaces the earlier BIT signed on 12th May 2000 and aims to provide a secure and predictable investment environment for investors from both countries.
According to the Finance Ministry, the treaty is a significant step in boosting bilateral economic relations, promoting cross-border investments, and safeguarding the interests of investors in both nations.
Q.2. The ‘Ayush Nivesh Saarthi’ portal, which aims to make India a global hub for traditional medicine investment, was developed by which ministry in collaboration with Invest India?
‘आयुषनिवेशसारथी’ पोर्टल, जिसकाउद्देश्यभारतकोपारंपरिकचिकित्सानिवेशकेलिएवैश्विककेंद्रबनानाहै, किसमंत्रालयने Invest India केसहयोगसेविकसितकिया?
(a) Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
(b) Ministry of Ayush
(c) Ministry of Commerce and Industry
(d) Ministry of Science and Technology
(e) Ministry of Agriculture
Answer & Explanation
Ans.2.(b)
Exp. India Launches ‘Ayush Nivesh Saarthi’ Portal to Boost Global Investments in Traditional Medicine and Wellness
The Government of India launched the ‘Ayush Nivesh Saarthi’ portal, during the Ayush Stakeholder Meet in New Delhi, jointly unveiled by Union Ministers Piyush Goyal and Prataprao Jadhav to attract domestic and global investments in traditional medicine and wellness.
Developed by the Ministry of Ayush in collaboration with Invest India, the portal serves as an investor-centric digital platform integrating policies, incentives, real-time facilitation, and investment-ready projects to promote the Ayush sector as a modern economic driver.
With 100% FDI permitted through the automatic route, the platform aims to capitalize on India’s 8,000+ medicinal plant species and 17% sectoral growth (2014–2020), boosting India’s presence in the USD 13 billion medical value travel market and global wellness economy.
Q.3. What percentage stake did the State-owned Central Bank of India acquire in Future Generali India as part of its recent investment worth Rs 451 crore?
Exp. Central Bank of India Acquires Significant Stakes in Future Generali India and Life Insurance for Over Rs 500 Crore
Central Bank of India acquired a 24.91% stake in Future Generali India for Rs 451 crore and a 25.18% stake in Future Generali India Life Insurance for Rs 57 crore, completing the acquisition, with approvals from CCI, RBI, and IRDAI.
Future Generali’s insurance businesses, established in 2006 as joint ventures between Future Enterprises Ltd and Generali Group, showed strong growth, with the general insurance arm posting a 21.06% YoY increase in gross direct premium income to Rs 527.8 crore in FY25.
The life insurance division offers a wide range of plans including savings, investment-linked, term, health, child, retirement, rural, and group insurance, with its new business premium nearly doubling in FY25 to Rs 1,192.2 crore, reflecting significant year-on-year growth.
Q.4. What was the specific loan growth rate recorded by private-sector banks in March of FY25, after maintaining a growth rate above 15% for the previous three years?
Exp. Private Banks Witness Sharpest Loan Growth Slowdown in FY25
Private-sector banks experienced the sharpest decline in loan growth in FY25, dropping to 9.5% in March after consistently exceeding 15% for the previous three years, while overall credit growth slowed to 11.1% from 15.3% the year before.
Retail loans’ share of total credit rose significantly over five years, reaching 31% in FY25 from 24.1% in FY20; despite slowing growth to 13.2%, retail loans—especially consumer durables and personal loans—continued to grow faster than overall credit.
The proportion of individual borrowers in total credit increased from 41.5% in March 2020 to 47.8% in March 2025, with female borrowers’ share also rising gradually from 22.0% to 23.8% during the same period.
On the liabilities side, savings deposits’ share declined to 29.1% in March 2025, down from 33.0% two years ago, as many banks cut savings deposit rates to protect net interest margins; meanwhile, the share of fixed deposits with interest rates of 7% or more surged to 72.7%, up from 33.5% two years earlier.
Q.5. Which two companies have recently signed four agreements to jointly manufacture the fuselage of the Rafale fighter aircraft in India, marking the first time this critical component will be produced outside France?
(a) Hindustan Aeronautics Limited and Lockheed Martin
(b) Dassault Aviation and Tata Advanced Systems Limited
(c) Boeing and Tata Motors
(d) Airbus and Reliance Defence
(e) Dassault Aviation and Bharat Electronics Limited
Answer & Explanation
Ans.5.(b)
Exp. Dassault Aviation and Tata Advanced Systems to Manufacture Rafale Fuselages in India
French aerospace giant Dassault Aviation and India’s Tata Advanced Systems Limited signed four agreements to jointly manufacture the Rafale fighter aircraft fuselage in India, marking the first time this critical component will be produced outside France.
Tata Advanced Systems will establish a state-of-the-art production facility in Hyderabad to manufacture key structural sections of the Rafale, with the first fuselage sections expected to be ready by 2028, and a capacity of up to two complete fuselages per month.
Q.6. The Chenab Railway Arch Bridge, which is the world’s highest railway arch bridge, along with the Anji Khad Bridge, India’s first cable-stayed railway bridge, are key infrastructure components of which major rail link project aimed at connecting Jammu to the Kashmir Valley and integrating the region with the national railway network?
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the world’s highest railway arch bridge over the Chenab River in Jammu and Kashmir, marking a major achievement in India’s infrastructure development.
During his visit, PM Modi inaugurated and laid foundation stones for various rail and development projects worth over ₹46,000 crore in Jammu and Kashmir.
The Chenab Railway Arch Bridge and India’s first cable-stayed Anji Khad Railway Bridge are key components of the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link, and PM Modi also laid the foundation stone for the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Institute of Medical Excellence, the first medical college in the Raesi district.
Q.7. In an effort to reduce single-use plastic waste and promote sustainable practices among youth, which Indian state has recently launched a scheme to distribute steel water bottles to school students?
Exp. Himachal Pradesh Distributes Steel Bottles to Students to Combat Plastic Pollution
The Himachal Pradesh government has launched an eco-friendly initiative to distribute steel water bottles to school students as a step toward reducing single-use plastic in the state.
This move aims to promote sustainable habits among children and raise awareness about plastic pollution and its harmful effects on the environment.
The initiative is part of Himachal Pradesh’s broader campaign for environmental conservation, aligning with its goal of becoming a plastic-free state and encouraging responsible consumption practices.
About Himachal Pradesh
Capital – Shimla (Summer), Dharamshala (Winter)
Chief Minister – Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu
Deputy Chief Minister – Mukesh Agnihotri
Governor – Shiv Pratap Shukla
Q.8. As per the latest announcement made by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), what is the revised repo rate after a 50 basis points cut in response to easing inflationary trends?
Exp. RBI Cuts Policy Repo Rate by 50 Basis Points to 5.5 %
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has cut its policy repo rate by 50 basis points (0.50%) and maintained the growth rate forecast of 6.5 % for the Indian economy in 2025-26.
RBI has also announced a staggered 1% cut in the cash reserve ratio (CRR) to 3%. Since February 2025, the RBI has reduced the policy repo rates by 100 basis points or 1%.
RBI Current Policy Rate are as under –
Policy Repo Rate – 5.50%
Standing Deposit Facility (SDF) – 5.25%
Marginal Standing Facility (MSF) – 5.75%
Bank Rate – 5.75%
Reverse Repo Rate – 3.35%
Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR) – 3%
Statutory Liquidity Ratio (SLR) – 18%
RBI forecasts for the quarterly growth rate for the FY26
GDP – 6.5% (FY26)
Q1 (April to June 2025) – 6.5%
Q2 (July to September 2025) – 6.7%
Q3 (October to December 2025) – 6.6%
Q4 (January to March 2026) – 6.3%
Q.9. Daji Panshikar passed away recently at the age of 92. Who was he?
Exp. Eminent Marathi Scholar Daji Panshikar Passes Away at 92
Eminent Marathi scholar and author Daji Panshikar, known for his profound interpretations of Indian epics like the Mahabharata, Eknaathi Bhagwat, and Bhavarth Ramayan, passed away at the age of 92 in Thane, Maharashtra.
He was a respected intellectual and cultural figure in Maharashtra, also contributing to theatre through the organization Natyasampada Natya Sanstha, where he served as a guiding force. [/su_spoiler]
Q.10. Piyush Chawla, who recently announced his retirement, is associated with which sport?
Exp. Piyush Chawla Announces Retirement from All Forms of Cricket
Star Indian spin bowler Piyush Chawla has announced his retirement from all forms of cricket after a successful 20-year professional career.
Chawla, aged 36, represented India in 3 Tests, 25 ODIs, and 7 T20Is, with his last international match being the 2012 T20 World Cup in Sri Lanka.
He was part of India’s victorious squads in the 2007 ICC T20 World Cup and the 2011 ICC Cricket World Cup.
Recently Retired Players
Pardeep Narwal (India) – Kabaddi
Glenn Maxwell (Australia) – ODI Cricket
Heinrich Klaasen (South Africa) – International cricket
Angelo Mathews (Sri Lanka) – Test cricket
Virat Kohli (India) – Test Cricket
Rohit Sharma (India) – Test Cricket
Q.11. Which of the following countries have been elected as new non-permanent members of the United Nations Security Council for the term starting January 2026?
जनवरी 2026 सेशुरूहोनेवालेकार्यकालकेलिएनिम्नलिखितमेंसेकौनसेदेशसंयुक्तराष्ट्रसुरक्षापरिषदकेनएगैर–स्थायीसदस्यचुनेगएहैं?
(a) Latvia, Bahrain, Colombia, Liberia, and Democratic Republic of Congo
(b) Slovenia, South Korea, Guyana, Algeria, and Sierra Leone
(c) Denmark, Greece, Pakistan, Panama, and Somalia
(d) China, Russia, France, United Kingdom, and United States
(e) India, Brazil, South Africa, Germany, and Japan
Answer & Explanation
Ans.11.(a)
Exp. UNGA Elects Latvia, Bahrain, Colombia, Liberia, and DR Congo as New Non-Permanent Members of UN Security Council for 2026-27
The United Nations General Assembly has elected Latvia, Bahrain, Colombia, Liberia, and the Democratic Republic of Congo as new non-permanent members of the UN Security Council for a two-year term starting January 1, 2026, and ending December 31, 2027.
Latvia has been elected to the UN Security Council for the first time, joining countries like Pakistan, Denmark, Panama, Greece, and Somalia, who are current non-permanent members.
The UN Security Council consists of 15 members, including five permanent members with veto power: China, Russia, France, the United Kingdom, and the United States.
The newly elected countries will replace Slovenia, South Korea, Guyana, Algeria, and Sierra Leone, whose terms end on December 31, 2025.
Q.12. World Food Safety Day is observed annually on June 7 to raise global awareness about the importance of food safety and to prevent foodborne illnesses. What is the theme of World Food Safety Day 2025?
World Food Safety Day is observed annually on June 7 to raise global awareness about the importance of food safety and to prevent foodborne illnesses.
Theme 2025 – Food Safety: Science in Action
Established by the United Nations in 2018, the day encourages governments, organizations, and individuals to work together for safer food systems.
Unsafe food causes approximately 600 million cases of foodborne diseases and 420,000 deaths worldwide every year, with children under five being the most affected.
Q.13. When is United Nations Russian Language Day observed?
संयुक्तराष्ट्ररूसीभाषादिवसकबमनायाजाताहै?
(a) June 1
(b) June 4
(c) June 6
(d) June 9
(e) June 10
Answer & Explanation
Ans.13.(c)
Exp. 6 June – Russian Language Day
Russian Language Day is celebrated every year on June 6, marking the birthday of Alexander Pushkin, the father of modern Russian literature.
It was established by the United Nations in 2010 to promote multilingualism and cultural diversity.
Russian is one of the six official languages of the UN, and this day highlights its global significance in diplomacy, literature, and culture.
This date marks the birthday of Alexander Pushkin (1799–1837), one of the greatest Russian poets and the founder of modern Russian literature.
It was established in 2010 by the UN Department of Public Information.
