1. Which country is currently under the EU’s GSP+ review mission for 2025?
Correct answer: Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka is among 8 nations enjoying EU’s GSP+ benefits and is undergoing a compliance review in 2025.
2. How many new sites were added to the UNESCO Global Geopark Network recently?
Correct answer: 16. With the addition of 16 new sites, the UNESCO Global Geopark Network now totals 229 parks across 50 countries.
3. When was the UDAN scheme officially launched?
Correct answer: October 2016. The UDAN scheme was launched on October 21, 2016, to enhance regional air connectivity for Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities.
4. Which river is associated with the Kallapu–Sajipa riverfront project?
Correct answer: Netravathi River. The Kallapu–Sajipa riverfront project in Mangaluru is aligned along the Netravathi River to boost connectivity.
5. Under the Ayushman Vay Vandana Scheme, how much health coverage is provided to senior citizens?
Correct answer: ₹10 lakh. Senior citizens aged 70 and above are entitled to ₹10 lakh in free annual health coverage under Delhi’s Ayushman Vay Vandana Scheme.
6. Which organization received the Udyog Vikas Award recently?
Correct answer: NICDC. The National Industrial Corridor Development Corporation was awarded the Udyog Vikas Award for its contribution to India’s industrial transformation.
7. How many individuals received Padma Awards from President Droupadi Murmu in 2025?
Correct answer: 71. President Droupadi Murmu honored 71 individuals with Padma Awards for their outstanding contributions across various fields.
8. Who has been appointed as the Chief Electoral Officer of Bihar in April 2025?
Correct answer: Vinod Kumar Gunjiyal. A 2007-batch IAS officer, he succeeded H R Srinivas as Bihar’s Chief Electoral Officer.
9. What is the mission name under which INS Sunayna arrived in Mauritius?
Correct answer: IOS SAGAR. INS Sunayna arrived in Mauritius under the IOS SAGAR mission to enhance maritime security ties.
10. What is the name of the platform launched by Kirthiga Reddy to empower women in AI?
Correct answer: AI Kiran. Kirthiga Reddy launched AI Kiran to provide mentorship, funding, and connectivity for Indian women in AI.
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