Q1. Which constitutional amendment bill proposes automatic removal of Ministers held in custody for 30 consecutive days for serious offences?
- A) 128th Amendment Bill
- B) 129th Amendment Bill
- C) 130th Amendment Bill
- D) 131st Amendment Bill
✅ Correct Answer: C) 130th Amendment Bill
📘 Explanation: The Constitution (130th Amendment) Bill, 2025 seeks to remove PMs, CMs, or Ministers if detained for 30 days in cases punishable with ≥5 years imprisonment. It aims to uphold constitutional morality but raises concerns about executive overreach.
Q2. Which Indian boxer advanced to the quarterfinals of the World Boxing Championships on 11 September 2025?
- A) Lovlina Borgohain
- B) Nikhat Zareen
- C) Mary Kom
- D) Sakshi Choudhary
✅ Correct Answer: B) Nikhat Zareen
📘 Explanation: Nikhat Zareen continued her winning streak by securing a spot in the quarterfinals, reinforcing her status as one of India’s top boxing talents.
Q3. What major banking reform did the Reserve Bank of India announce effective from 4 October 2025?
- A) Introduction of digital rupee
- B) Mandatory biometric verification for all accounts
- C) Real-time cheque clearance
- D) Increase in repo rate
✅ Correct Answer: C) Real-time cheque clearance
📘 Explanation: RBI directed banks to clear cheques within hours starting 4 October, aiming to enhance transaction speed and customer convenience.
Q4. Which two organizations signed an MoU to develop dual-use technologies under the ASPIRE programme?
- A) ISRO and HAL
- B) iDEX-DIO and EdCIL India
- C) DRDO and NITI Aayog
- D) BHEL and Ministry of Education
✅ Correct Answer: B) iDEX-DIO and EdCIL India
📘 Explanation: The MoU between iDEX-DIO and EdCIL India aims to foster innovation in defence and education through dual-use technologies under the ASPIRE initiative.