What is the primary mission objective of India's XPoSat satellite launched by PSLV-C58?
AWeather forecasting from low Earth orbit
BStudying X-ray polarisation of cosmic sources
CGPS navigation for Indian armed forces
DCommunication relay for rural broadband
Answer: B— Studying X-ray polarisation of cosmic sources
XPoSat (X-ray Polarimeter Satellite) is India's first dedicated polarimetry mission to study X-ray emissions from cosmic sources like black holes and neutron stars.
What was the total allocation for education in the Union Budget 2025?
A₹1.12 lakh crore
B₹1.28 lakh crore
C₹1.48 lakh crore
D₹1.72 lakh crore
Answer: C— ₹1.48 lakh crore
The Finance Minister announced ₹1.48 lakh crore for education, with special focus on digital infrastructure and skill development programmes.
How many gold medals did India win at the Asian Wrestling Championship held in Tashkent?
Answer: C— Six
India dominated the Asian Wrestling Championship in Tashkent, winning six gold medals along with four silver and three bronze medals.
At what rate did the RBI keep the repo rate in the February 2025 MPC meeting?
Answer: C— 6.5%
The Monetary Policy Committee maintained the repo rate at 6.5%, focusing on withdrawal of accommodation to bring inflation within the 4% target.
Under which framework did India and the US sign the defence technology co-production agreement in 2025?
AQUAD Defence Pact
BiCET (Initiative on Critical and Emerging Technology)
CLEMOA-II Agreement
DBECA Enhanced Framework
Answer: B— iCET (Initiative on Critical and Emerging Technology)
India and the US signed the co-production framework under iCET, covering jet engines, artillery systems, and naval vessels.
What was the Supreme Court's ruling on the Electoral Bond Scheme in 2025?
AUnanimously struck it down as unconstitutional
BMajority upheld the government's position in a split verdict
CReferred the matter to a larger bench
DDeclared it partially constitutional
Answer: B— Majority upheld the government's position in a split verdict
The five-judge Constitution bench delivered a split verdict, with the majority upholding the government's position on the Electoral Bond Scheme.
What technology was demonstrated in India's Agni-V test under Mission Divyastra?
AHypersonic glide vehicle
BLaser-guided warhead
CMIRV (Multiple Independently Targetable Re-entry Vehicle)
DSupersonic cruise propulsion
Answer: C— MIRV (Multiple Independently Targetable Re-entry Vehicle)
Mission Divyastra successfully demonstrated MIRV technology on Agni-V, allowing a single missile to carry multiple warheads targeting different locations.
What renewable energy target did India announce under its Panchamrit commitments?
A300 GW by 2030
B400 GW by 2035
C500 GW by 2030
D600 GW by 2040
Answer: C— 500 GW by 2030
India reaffirmed its Panchamrit commitments and announced new targets for 500 GW renewable energy capacity addition by 2030, alongside the net-zero by 2070 pledge.
How many Padma Vibhushan awards were conferred in the Padma Awards 2025?
Answer: B— Seven
Padma Awards 2025 included 7 Padma Vibhushan, 19 Padma Bhushan, and 113 Padma Shri awards, announced on Republic Day.
India surpassed which country to become the world's third largest solar power producer?
AGermany
BSouth Korea
CJapan
DAustralia
Answer: C— Japan
According to the IEA, India surpassed Japan with over 85 GW of installed solar capacity, becoming the third largest solar producer after China and the USA.
From which class is coding made mandatory under the 2025 NEP amendment?
AClass 4
BClass 5
CClass 6
DClass 8
Answer: C— Class 6
The NEP 2025 amendment mandates coding from Class 6 and makes vocational training compulsory in all secondary schools.
Where was the G20 Foreign Ministers' Meeting held in February 2025?
AMumbai
BChennai
CBengaluru
DNew Delhi
Answer: D— New Delhi
India hosted the G20 Foreign Ministers' Meeting in New Delhi, discussing global peace, sustainable development goals, and climate finance.
What was India's GDP growth rate in Q3 FY2025?
Answer: C— 7.2%
India's GDP grew at 7.2% in Q3 FY2025, driven by strong manufacturing output, services sector expansion, and robust consumer spending.
INS Arighaat is India's second nuclear-powered submarine of which class?
ASSN (Nuclear Attack Submarine)
BSSBN (Ballistic Missile Submarine)
CSSG (Guided Missile Submarine)
DSSK (Conventional Submarine)
Answer: B— SSBN (Ballistic Missile Submarine)
INS Arighaat is an SSBN (nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine), strengthening India's nuclear triad and second-strike capability.
Where was the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2025 final played?
AWankhede Stadium, Mumbai
BM. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru
CEden Gardens, Kolkata
DNarendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
Answer: C— Eden Gardens, Kolkata
India won the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2025 by defeating Australia by 8 wickets in the final at Eden Gardens, Kolkata.
How many diseases can the AI diagnostic system launched by AIIMS New Delhi detect?
Answer: D— 50+
AIIMS launched India's first AI-powered diagnostic system capable of detecting 50+ diseases from routine lab reports, marking a major step in digital healthcare.
What did India and France agree to jointly develop under their 2025 strategic agreement?
AFighter jet propulsion systems
BNuclear propulsion for submarines
CAnti-satellite missile technology
DAircraft carrier design
Answer: B— Nuclear propulsion for submarines
India and France signed a strategic agreement for joint development of nuclear propulsion technology for next-generation Indian submarines.
What is the approved budget for the Chandrayaan-4 mission?
A₹1,420 crore
B₹1,800 crore
C₹2,104 crore
D₹2,800 crore
Answer: C— ₹2,104 crore
The Union Cabinet cleared Chandrayaan-4, a lunar sample return mission, with a budget of ₹2,104 crore. ISRO targets a 2027 launch.
What rank did India achieve on the WIPO Global Innovation Index 2025?
Answer: C— 39th
India improved to 39th from 40th on the Global Innovation Index 2025, retaining its position as the top-ranked country in Central and Southern Asia.
Near which location did Cyclone Dana make landfall in Odisha?
APuri
BParadip
CBhitarkanika
DGopalpur
Answer: C— Bhitarkanika
Cyclone Dana, a Very Severe Cyclonic Storm, made landfall near Bhitarkanika in Odisha with wind speeds up to 120 km/h.