1. Which company established India’s first 3nm semiconductor design hubs in 2025?
Correct answer: Renesas Electronics India. The design hubs launched in Noida and Bengaluru support India’s Aatmanirbhar Bharat mission and boost its global semiconductor presence.
2. Neeraj Chopra was conferred which honorary rank in the Territorial Army?
Correct answer: Lieutenant Colonel. This honor recognizes his Olympic gold medal and symbolizes his inspirational rise from rural Haryana to global fame.
3. What is the primary objective of Maharashtra’s new M-sand policy?
Correct answer: Curb illegal river sand mining. The policy mandates M-sand use in all public projects, aiming at sustainable construction practices.
4. In which Union Territory did IWAI open a new regional office to enhance water transport?
Correct answer: Jammu & Kashmir. The Srinagar office supports navigation on the Jhelum, Chenab, and Ravi rivers to boost eco-tourism and trade.
5. What is Bhargavastra, recently tested by India?
Correct answer: Anti-drone weapon system. Bhargavastra uses hard-kill and soft-kill technologies and is built to neutralize swarming drone threats.
6. Who recently took over as CMD of PTC India Limited?
Correct answer: Dr Manoj Kumar Jhawar. He was appointed CMD in May 2025 after holding the interim charge since June 2024.
7. Anita Anand was sworn in as which minister in Canada’s 2025 cabinet?
Correct answer: Foreign Minister. Anand, previously Defence Minister, took oath on the Bhagavad Gita in a reshuffle by PM Mark Carney.
8. What volume of FCI rice has been allocated for ethanol production in 2024–25?
Correct answer: 2.8 million tonnes. This additional allocation brings the total under the Ethanol Blended Petrol scheme to 5.2 million tonnes.
9. Which digital land governance programs earned India the ‘Country Champion’ title in 2025?
Correct answer: SVAMITVA & Gram Manchitra. These programs improved land clarity and received global praise at the World Bank Land Conference 2025.
10. Where is the world’s first commercial-scale e-methanol plant located?
Correct answer: Kasso, Denmark. The €150 million plant will produce 42,000 metric tonnes of e-methanol annually.
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