1. Which historic river’s buildings were added to the 2025 World Monuments Watch list?
Correct answer: Musi. The historic buildings along the Musi River in Hyderabad were added to the list.
2. What was highlighted in the 118th episode of “Mann Ki Baat”?
Correct answer: Geographical Indication tag for Virgin Coconut Oil. PM Modi highlighted the empowerment of women producing Virgin Coconut Oil in Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
3. Why did TikTok temporarily suspend operations in the U.S. in January 2025?
Correct answer: Due to a law banning the app. The U.S. law required ByteDance to sell TikTok to a U.S.-based company.
4. What economic growth rate has the CII projected for India in 2025-26?
Correct answer: 7%. CII projected a 7% GDP growth rate for 2025-26, supported by increased private investments.
5. Which state signed an MoU with Iceland for geothermal energy development?
Correct answer: Uttarakhand. The state partnered with Iceland to explore geothermal resources.
6. Who was appointed as the Director General of CRPF in January 2025?
Correct answer: Gyanendra Pratap Singh. He took charge as the new DG of CRPF.
7. Which country did India defeat in both men’s and women’s finals of the Kho Kho World Cup 2025?
Correct answer: Sri Lanka. India triumphed over Sri Lanka in both finals.
8. Who won the Gates-Cambridge Impact Prize 2025?
Correct answer: Urbasi Sinha. She was recognized for her work in Light and Matter Physics.
9. Who authored the book “The World After Gaza”?
Correct answer: Pankaj Mishra. The book explores the Gaza conflict and global morality.
10. Who won the women’s singles title at the India Open 2025?
Correct answer: An Se-young. She defeated Pornpawee Chochuwong to win the title.