Q1. In which city has the renovated Carnac Road Over Bridge been renamed as 'Sindoor Bridge'? A) Delhi B) Bengaluru C) Mumbai D) Hyderabad ✅ Answer: Mumbai Explanation: The historic Carnac Road Over Bridge in Mumbai has been renovated and renamed 'Sindoor Bridge' as part of the city’s infrastructure modernization project. Q2. According to the United Nations report, what is the population of India in 2025? A) 1.34 billion B) 1.46 billion C) 1.40 billion D) 1.50 billion ✅ Answer: 1.46 billion Explanation: The latest UN report projects India's population at approximately 1.46 billion in 2025, confirming India as the most populous country globally. Q3. Which initiative has been launched to promote overall excellence among students of Eklavya Model Residential Schools? A) Prayas B) Lakshya C) Talaash D) Prerna ✅ Answer: Talaash Explanation: 'Talaash' is a special initiative aimed at identifying and nurturing the overall excellence of tribal students studying in Eklavya Model Residential Schools. Q4. Recently, which state has won the IESA Industry Excellence Award 2025 for leadership in battery manufacturing? A) Maharashtra B) Gujarat C) Telangana D) Tamil Nadu ✅ Answer: Telangana Explanation: Telangana has been recognized with the IESA Industry Excellence Award 2025 for its rapid development and leadership in battery and energy storage manufacturing. Q5. Which position has India secured in the 21st World Police and Fire Games? A) First B) Second C) Third D) Fourth ✅ Answer: Third Explanation: India secured third place in the 21st World Police and Fire Games due to remarkable performances across multiple sporting disciplines by police and fire personnel. Q6. Recently, which state has become the first to lead the 'Cruise India Mission'? A) Maharashtra B) Gujarat C) Goa D) Karnataka ✅ Answer: Gujarat Explanation: Gujarat has taken the lead in India’s 'Cruise India Mission', promoting cruise tourism and port development along its coastline. Q7. India has the world’s ___ largest rare earth reserves. A) Third B) Fourth C) Sixth D) Fifth ✅ Answer: Fifth Explanation: India ranks fifth globally in rare earth reserves, crucial for electronics and green energy industries. Q8. Recently, three sites from which continent have been removed from UNESCO’s list of endangered world heritage sites? A) Asia B) Africa C) Europe D) South America ✅ Answer: Africa Explanation: UNESCO has removed three African heritage sites from the endangered list following successful conservation efforts. Q9. What percentage of India’s population currently falls within the age group of 0-14 years? A) 18% B) 20% C) 28% D) 24% ✅ Answer: 24% Explanation: As per the latest demographic data, 24% of India’s population is in the 0-14 years age group, indicating a young demographic profile. Q10. Recently, which district in Kerala has been awarded the Fisheries Department Excellence Award 2025? A) Alappuzha B) Kasargod C) Kollam D) Thrissur ✅ Answer: Kasargod Explanation: Kasargod district in Kerala received the Fisheries Department Excellence Award 2025 for innovation in sustainable fishing practices. Q11. Who launched the E-Truck Incentive Scheme under the Green Mobility Vision for the first time? A) Ministry of Transport B) NITI Aayog C) Prime Minister Narendra Modi D) Ministry of Heavy Industries ✅ Answer: Prime Minister Narendra Modi Explanation: PM Narendra Modi launched the E-Truck Incentive Scheme to accelerate green transport under India's Green Mobility Vision. Q12. According to a recent report, approximately how many nuclear weapons are present worldwide? A) 9, 500 B) 10, 800 C) 12, 331 D) 14, 000 ✅ Answer: 12, 331 Explanation: A global nuclear armament report estimates around 12, 331 nuclear weapons are currently stockpiled across the world. Q13. When will India host the first Global Conference on Manuscript Heritage? A) October 2025 B) December 2025 C) August 2025 D) September 2025 ✅ Answer: September 2025 Explanation: India will host its first-ever Global Conference on Manuscript Heritage in September 2025, celebrating the preservation of ancient texts. Q14. During which session of the World Heritage Committee was 'Maratha Military Landscape of India' added to the World Heritage List? A) 45th B) 46th C) 47th D) 44th ✅ Answer: 47th Explanation: At the 47th session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee, the 'Maratha Military Landscape of India' was inscribed in the World Heritage List. Q15. Which city will soon have the world’s first restaurant run entirely by AI chefs? A) Singapore B) New York C) Tokyo D) Dubai ✅ Answer: Dubai Explanation: Dubai is set to open the world’s first fully AI-chef operated restaurant, showcasing advanced automation in the hospitality industry. Krishna IAS Coaching, Chandigarh