- 1. Which judge recently recused from a bail case, raising concerns over judicial transparency?
A) Justice D.Y. Chandrachud
B) Justice Sanjiv Khanna
C) Justice B.R. Gavai
D) Justice M.M. Sundresh
✅ Correct Answer: D) Justice M.M. Sundresh
📝 Explanation: Justice Sundresh recused himself after repeated adjournments in a sensitive bail case. This move has sparked debate about transparency and accountability in the judiciary, especially when high-profile cases face delays.
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2. What new exemption did the Forest Advisory Committee approve?
A) Logging in protected areas
B) Mining in tribal zones
C) Mineral drilling in forest lands
D) Construction of highways
✅ Correct Answer: C) Mineral drilling in forest lands
📝 Explanation: The FAC has relaxed rules for mineral exploration in forest areas, allowing certain exemptions. This aims to boost resource access while maintaining ecological safeguards—a key issue for environmental policy and governance.
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3. How much has the Indian government allocated for its new recycling incentive scheme?
A) ₹500 crore
B) ₹1,000 crore
C) ₹1,500 crore
D) ₹2,000 crore
✅ Correct Answer: C) ₹1,500 crore
📝 Explanation: The ₹1,500 crore scheme targets domestic recycling of critical minerals like lithium and rare earths. It’s part of India’s push for self-reliance in green tech and e-waste management.
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4. According to ICIMOD, what percentage of energy in the Hindu Kush Himalaya region is renewable?
A) 12.5%
B) 6.1%
C) 18.3%
D) 9.7%
✅ Correct Answer: B) 6.1%
📝 Explanation: ICIMOD’s report highlights that only 6.1% of energy in the region is clean. It calls for urgent investment in hydropower and solar to reduce dependence on fossil fuels and protect fragile mountain ecosystems.
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5. How many villages were affected by the recent floods in Punjab?
A) 1,902
B) 2,500
C) 1,200
D) 3,100
✅ Correct Answer: A) 1,902
📝 Explanation: Torrential rains and dam releases have submerged nearly 2,000 villages in Punjab, affecting over 3.8 lakh people. The disaster exposes gaps in flood preparedness and embankment maintenance.
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6. What concern did foreign nuclear vendors raise about Indian suppliers?
A) Lack of manpower
B) Poor cybersecurity and quality
C) High costs
D) Delayed delivery timelines
✅ Correct Answer: B) Poor cybersecurity and quality
📝 Explanation: Foreign vendors flagged issues with mid-tier Indian suppliers, citing weak cybersecurity protocols and inconsistent quality standards. This could impact India’s nuclear expansion plans and global partnerships.
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7. What is the name of India’s newly released long-term defence strategy?
A) Vision 2030
B) TPCR-2025
C) Bharat Shield
D) Defence 2040
✅ Correct Answer: B) TPCR-2025
📝 Explanation: TPCR-2025 (Technology Perspective and Capability Roadmap) outlines India’s defence goals for the next 15 years, focusing on drones, nuclear deterrence, and multi-domain warfare capabilities.
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8. What new name did President Trump give to the US Department of Defense?
A) Department of Peace
B) Department of War
C) National Security Office
D) Armed Forces Bureau
✅ Correct Answer: B) Department of War
📝 Explanation: In a controversial move, President Trump renamed the Pentagon to reflect a more aggressive military stance. Critics argue it signals a shift from defense to offense in US foreign policy.
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9. Which agency may take over the Vice-President’s Z-plus security?
A) NSG
B) Delhi Police
C) CRPF
D) CISF
✅ Correct Answer: C) CRPF
📝 Explanation: The Union Government is considering transferring the Vice-President’s elite security cover from Delhi Police to CRPF, citing better coordination and national deployment capabilities.
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10. How much investment did PNB pledge under the ‘Rising Rajasthan’ initiative?
A) ₹15,000 crore
B) ₹10,000 crore
C) ₹21,000 crore
D) ₹25,000 crore
✅ Correct Answer: C) ₹21,000 crore
📝 Explanation: Punjab National Bank signed an MoU with the Rajasthan government to invest ₹21,000 crore in infrastructure and development projects, boosting the state’s economic growth. ↩︎
