1. Which university awarded President Droupadi Murmu an honorary doctorate during her 2025 state visit?
Correct answer: Constantine The Philosopher University. President Murmu received the award for her work in social justice, women empowerment, and Santhali language promotion during her visit to Slovakia.
2. What is the total estimated cost of the development projects launched by PM Modi in Varanasi in April 2025?
Correct answer: ₹3,880 crore. The development package includes ₹1,820 crore in energy, ₹980+ crore in roads, ₹345 crore under Jal Jeevan Mission, and ₹105 crore for dairy bonuses.
3. Which mineral is NOT part of India’s National Critical Mineral Mission focus list?
Correct answer: Bauxite. NCMM targets minerals like lithium, cobalt, REEs, and nickel vital for clean energy, but not bauxite.
4. What was the key innovation in Japan’s 3D-printed Hatsushima Station project?
Correct answer: Built in under six hours. The project reduced construction time drastically and replaced a 1948 wooden structure, showcasing potential for rural infrastructure innovation.
5. Which two states are jointly organizing the Nilgiri Tahr Census 2025?
Correct answer: Kerala and Tamil Nadu. The census covers 265 blocks and involves over 1,300 participants using advanced methods like camera traps and pellet sampling.
6. According to ADB’s April 2025 forecast, what is India’s GDP growth expected for FY2025?
Correct answer: 6.7%. ADB cited resilient domestic demand and controlled inflation as key contributors to India’s projected economic performance.
7. Which state topped the first Panchayat Advancement Index (PAI) with the most ‘Front Runner’ GPs?
Correct answer: Gujarat. The state had 346 ‘Front Runner’ Gram Panchayats out of over 2.16 lakh validated GPs in the PAI 2022–23 report.
8. Which scientific breakthrough won the 2025 Breakthrough Prize in Life Sciences?
Correct answer: GLP-1 hormone enabling Ozempic and Wegovy. Daniel J. Drucker and team were honored for their contribution to diabetes and obesity management.
9. What is the financial outlay approved for the M-CADWM scheme under PMKSY for 2025–26?
Correct answer: ₹1,600 crore. The scheme targets irrigation modernization using underground pipelines and aims to support farms up to 1 hectare.
10. Which country received a $990,000 Indian grant for empowering specially-abled persons via a UNDP-backed project?
Correct answer: Sierra Leone. The initiative promotes rural inclusion for persons with disabilities through training, tech access, and microloans under the India-UN Fund.
