1. Which river is China constructing the world’s largest dam on?
Answer: C. Yarlung Tsangpo (Brahmaputra)
China has started constructing the world’s largest dam at Motuo on the Yarlung Tsangpo River, also known as Brahmaputra in India.
China has started constructing the world’s largest dam at Motuo on the Yarlung Tsangpo River, also known as Brahmaputra in India.
2. What is the cost of the Motuo Hydropower Station project in China?
Answer: C. $167 billion
The Motuo Hydropower Station is being constructed with a massive investment of $167 billion.
The Motuo Hydropower Station is being constructed with a massive investment of $167 billion.
3. What is “GATI” launched by Fino Payments Bank?
Answer: C. A zero-balance digital savings account
“GATI” is launched to promote UPI use in semi-urban and rural areas in West Bengal.
“GATI” is launched to promote UPI use in semi-urban and rural areas in West Bengal.
4. What was RBI’s Financial Inclusion Index for FY25?
Answer: C. 67.0
The RBI’s Financial Inclusion Index rose to 67.0 in FY25 from 64.2 the previous year.
The RBI’s Financial Inclusion Index rose to 67.0 in FY25 from 64.2 the previous year.
5. What was the yield of the ₹50,000 crore VRR auction conducted by RBI?
Answer: B. 5.58%
The RBI conducted a Variable Rate Repo auction with an average yield of 5.58% to manage liquidity.
The RBI conducted a Variable Rate Repo auction with an average yield of 5.58% to manage liquidity.
6. Which bank was named “World’s Best Consumer Bank 2025”?
Answer: C. SBI
SBI was recognized globally for innovations like vernacular voice banking and digital engagement.
SBI was recognized globally for innovations like vernacular voice banking and digital engagement.
7. How much will Warburg Pincus invest in IDFC First Bank?
Answer: B. ₹4,876 crore
Warburg Pincus received RBI approval to invest ₹4,876 crore in IDFC First Bank via CCPS.
Warburg Pincus received RBI approval to invest ₹4,876 crore in IDFC First Bank via CCPS.
8. What is India’s 2025 GDP forecast according to ADB?
Answer: C. 6.5%
The Asian Development Bank forecast India’s GDP to grow at 6.5% in 2025, led by monsoon and domestic demand.
The Asian Development Bank forecast India’s GDP to grow at 6.5% in 2025, led by monsoon and domestic demand.
9. What is the name of the pollution control vessel inducted by the ICG?
Answer: B. Samudra Prachet
“Samudra Prachet” is a new pollution control vessel launched by the Indian Coast Guard.
“Samudra Prachet” is a new pollution control vessel launched by the Indian Coast Guard.
10. Where does India rank in the 2025 Henley Passport Index?
Answer: A. 77th
India jumped to the 77th position in the 2025 Henley Passport Index, its highest ever rank.
India jumped to the 77th position in the 2025 Henley Passport Index, its highest ever rank.
11. What is the purpose of World Drowning Prevention Day?
Answer: C. Raise awareness on drowning
This UN-declared day aims to reduce over 236,000 annual drowning deaths globally.
This UN-declared day aims to reduce over 236,000 annual drowning deaths globally.
12. Income Tax Day marks the introduction of tax in which year?
Answer: B. 1860
Income Tax Day commemorates the introduction of income tax in India by Sir James Wilson in 1860.
Income Tax Day commemorates the introduction of income tax in India by Sir James Wilson in 1860.
