1. Which initiative was central to the India-Italy Strategic Partnership in 2025?
Correct answer: India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor. • IMEEC was highlighted during Italian Deputy PM Antonio Tajani’s visit to India. • It forms part of the Joint Strategic Action Plan (JSAP) 2025–29. • Italy appointed a special envoy for IMEEC, showing commitment to connectivity.
2. Where did the Second National Horticulture Expo 2081 take place?
Correct answer: Bhrikutimandap. • The expo was held at Bhrikutimandap in Kathmandu Valley, Nepal. • It showcased flowers, fruits, forestry plants, and herbs. • It drew large crowds of garden enthusiasts nationwide.
3. What was a key announcement at the Tawang International Conclave hosted by APEDA?
Correct answer: Support for SHGs and women-led agri growth. • Chief Minister Pema Khandu emphasized SHG empowerment. • The conclave aimed to boost NER’s agri-export ecosystem. • Focus was on women-led agricultural development.
4. What does the Mumbai 1 Smart Card provide access to?
Correct answer: Multiple urban transport modes. • Mumbai 1 allows access to trains, metro, monorail, and BEST buses. • It was launched as part of MMR urban mobility reform. • Jointly announced by Railway Minister and Maharashtra CM.
5. Why was Aamir Khan awarded at the Macau Comedy Festival 2025?
Correct answer: Master Humor Award. • Aamir Khan was honored for his influence in comedy cinema. • His films like Dangal and 3 Idiots are highly popular in China. • He participated in a panel titled ‘Laughter is the Best Medicine’.
6. What is the core objective of ESA’s Biomass Satellite Mission 2025?
Correct answer: Mapping forest biomass. • The satellite will measure global forest carbon stocks. • It’s the 7th mission under ESA’s Earth Explorer program. • Set to launch in April 2025 via Vega C rocket.
7. What recent change did NPCI implement for UPI transactions?
Correct answer: Ban on international QR payments. • NPCI ended international QR transactions and capped domestic ones. • The update followed multiple outages on platforms like GPay and Paytm. • It marks the third outage-related reform in April 2025.
8. Which country did INS Sunayna dock in during its IOR mission?
Correct answer: Tanzania. • INS Sunayna docked at Dar-es-Salaam Port in Tanzania. • It carried 44 naval officers from 9 Friendly Foreign Nations. • Part of SAGAR initiative and IOS deployment.
9. What does AIKEYME stand for in the defence context?
Correct answer: Africa India Key Maritime Engagement. • The acronym AIKEYME means ‘Unity’ in Sanskrit. • It is a joint naval engagement between India and African nations. • The inaugural edition is being held in Tanzania (April 13–18, 2025).
10. Who did ICC collaborate with to support Afghan women cricketers?
Correct answer: BCCI, ECB, Cricket Australia. • ICC formed a task force with BCCI, ECB, and CA. • It includes a fund and high-performance coaching for Afghan players. • Aimed at restoring opportunities for displaced women cricketers.
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