1. What is the international partner for the Yuge Yugeen Bharat National Museum project in India?
Correct answer: France Museums Development. The agreement with France Museums was signed on 19th December 2024 to assist with the museum development.
2. Which Indian zoo became the first to start cryogenic preservation of wildlife DNA?
Correct answer: Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park. Located in Darjeeling, it is India’s highest-altitude zoo and first to preserve DNA of over 60 species.
3. Which of these products is NOT among the five Chinese imports on which India imposed anti-dumping duty in March 2025?
Correct answer: Pharmaceutical capsules. India levied duties on items like aluminium foil and vacuum flasks to protect local industries, but not capsules.
4. What is the name of the newly launched upgraded portal for PSU bank e-auctions?
Correct answer: BAANKNET. The government launched BAANKNET as an enhanced platform for selling NPAs via e-auctions.
5. What will India’s GDP be in 2025 as per the latest IMF report?
Correct answer: $4.3 trillion. India’s GDP has doubled from $2.1 trillion in 2015 to $4.3 trillion in 2025, a 105% increase.
6. Who was appointed Executive Director of Canara Bank in March 2025?
Correct answer: S.K. Majumdar. His appointment as Canara Bank’s Executive Director was notified by the Finance Ministry on March 24, 2025.
7. Who became Namibia’s first female president in 2025?
Correct answer: Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah. She became Namibia’s first female president and only the second elected female leader in Africa.
8. Who won the Chinese Grand Prix 2024 amidst Ferrari’s disqualification issues?
Correct answer: Oscar Piastri. He led a McLaren 1-2 finish, securing his third career F1 win, while three drivers were disqualified post-race.
9. Which award did violinist R.K. Shriramkumar receive in 2025?
Correct answer: Sangita Kalanidhi. It is the highest honour in Carnatic music, awarded by the Music Academy of Madras.
10. What is the main purpose of Purple Day observed on March 26?
Correct answer: Spread awareness about epilepsy. Purple Day aims to raise empathy and eliminate myths regarding epilepsy worldwide.
