1. Which Indian leader unveiled development projects worth ₹800 crore in Bihar on International Cooperative Day?
Correct answer: Amit Shah. • Union Home Minister Amit Shah launched over ₹800 crore worth of development schemes in Bihar. • The projects focused on urban development, cooperative growth, and law enforcement infrastructure. • The announcement coincided with International Cooperative Day 2025.
2. Which state recently announced renaming of various places to honor Indian culture and heritage?
Correct answer: Uttarakhand. • CM Pushkar Singh Dhami announced renaming locations in four districts of Uttarakhand. • The move aligns with public sentiment and cultural preservation. • Districts include Haridwar, Dehradun, Nainital, and Udham Singh Nagar.
3. Where will the 6th BIMSTEC Summit take place on April 4, 2025?
Correct answer: Bangkok. • The 6th BIMSTEC Summit is scheduled in Bangkok on April 4, 2025. • The last summit (5th) was held virtually in Colombo in 2022. • BIMSTEC includes countries of the Bay of Bengal region.
4. Who has been appointed as the new Private Secretary to Prime Minister Modi?
Correct answer: Nidhi Tewari. • IFS officer Nidhi Tewari has been appointed as Private Secretary to PM Modi. • The appointment was approved by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet. • The official order was released on March 29, 2025.
5. Which Indian historian is set to receive the Ugadi Award from Andhra Pradesh Government?
Correct answer: MyNaa Swamy. • MyNaa Swamy, a historian and archaeologist, will receive the Ugadi Award. • Recognized for his work in historical research and social service. • The award will be conferred in Vijayawada by CM Chandrababu Naidu.
6. Ambuj Chandna joined DBS Bank India after working at which institution for 16+ years?
Correct answer: Kotak Mahindra Bank. • Ambuj Chandna was with Kotak Mahindra Bank for over 16 years. • He served as President and Head of Consumer Bank (Products). • He is now MD & Head of Consumer Banking Group at DBS Bank India.
7. What is the name of the India-US tri-service exercise held in April 2025?
Correct answer: Tiger Triumph. • ‘Tiger Triumph’ is a bilateral Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) exercise. • It runs from April 2 to 13, 2025, on India’s Eastern Seaboard. • The goal is to improve joint response mechanisms for crises.
8. Which private mission by SpaceX is orbiting over Earth’s polar regions?
Correct answer: Fram2. • ‘Fram2’ is SpaceX’s first private polar orbit human mission. • It includes experiments like X-ray imaging in space and mushroom growth in microgravity. • Named after a 19th-century Norwegian exploration ship.
9. Which Indian firm partnered with Japan’s Infostellar to enhance satellite communications?
Correct answer: Dhruva Space. • Hyderabad-based Dhruva Space partnered with Japan’s Infostellar. • Their 3.8m S&X-band antenna is now integrated with the StellarStation platform. • The goal is to strengthen global satellite communication networks.
10. Who won the MotoGP Grand Prix of the Americas after Marc Marquez’s crash?
Correct answer: Francesco Bagnaia. • Francesco Bagnaia clinched the win after Marc Marquez crashed on lap 9. • The crash caused Marquez to fall to the back, allowing Bagnaia to lead. • This victory adds to Bagnaia’s growing success in MotoGP.
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