1. Lecanemab drug, that was recently seen in news, is used to treat which disease?
[A] Multiple Sclerosis
[B] Tuberculosis
[C] Alzheimer’s Disease
[D] Huntington’s Disease
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Answer: C [Alzheimer’s Disease]
Notes: Australia recently approved Lecanemab for early-stage Alzheimer’s disease. It is a monoclonal antibody targeting amyloid proteins in the brain, designed to slow disease progression rather than just relieve symptoms.
2. According to NCRB data, which state topped the list in the number of crime cases against children?
[A] Gujarat
[B] Uttar Pradesh
[C] Andhra Pradesh
[D] Madhya Pradesh
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Answer: D [Madhya Pradesh]
Notes: NCRB recorded 1,77,335 crimes against children in 2023, marking a 9.2% rise from 2022. Madhya Pradesh led with 22,393 cases, followed by Maharashtra and Uttar Pradesh.
3. Leyte Island, recently seen in news, is part of which country?
[A] Indonesia
[B] Japan
[C] Philippines
[D] Australia
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Answer: C [Philippines]
Notes: Leyte Island, part of the Visayas group, was struck by a 6.7 magnitude earthquake recently. It is the eighth-largest island in the Philippines.
4. Which institution launched the Development of Industry Associations (DIA) scheme in 2025?
[A] RBI
[B] Ministry of Finance
[C] NABARD
[D] SIDBI
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Answer: D [Small Industries Development Bank of India – SIDBI]
Notes: SIDBI’s DIA initiative aims to strengthen industry associations for MSMEs and foster innovation and business growth across sectors.
5. Where was the foundation stone of Namo Van laid to mark Wildlife Week 2025?
[A] Jaipur, Rajasthan
[B] Manesar, Haryana
[C] Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
[D] Chandigarh, Punjab
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Answer: B [Manesar, Haryana]
Notes: Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav laid the foundation for “Namo Van” in Manesar during Wildlife Week to promote ecological balance and biodiversity conservation.
6. G.G. Parikh, who passed away on October 2, 2025, was associated with which freedom movement?
[A] Non-Cooperation
[B] Civil Disobedience
[C] Quit India
[D] Swadeshi
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Answer: C [Quit India Movement]
Notes: Gandhian freedom fighter G.G. Parikh took part in the 1942 Quit India Movement and later worked for rural industries and youth empowerment.
7. Which state government launched the Majhe Ghar Scheme in October 2025?
[A] Tamil Nadu
[B] Karnataka
[C] Goa
[D] Maharashtra
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Answer: C [Goa]
Notes: The Goa Majhe Ghar Scheme 2025 regularises houses on government land and grants ownership rights to long-term residents.
8. Painted storks were recently spotted in which National Park after four years?
[A] Sundarbans NP
[B] Pench NP
[C] Ranthambore NP
[D] Kaziranga NP
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Answer: D [Kaziranga National Park]
Notes: Painted storks, a near-threatened species, were spotted in Kaziranga after four years. They inhabit wetlands across tropical Asia.
9. What is Asphyxia, which recently caused deaths in the TVK rally stampede at Velusamypuram?
[A] Excessive bleeding
[B] Lack of oxygen
[C] Poisoning
[D] None of the above
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Answer: B [Condition when body does not get enough oxygen]
Notes: Compressive asphyxia occurs when chest expansion is restricted, preventing breathing — commonly seen in crowd crush incidents.
10. Exercise KONKAN-25 is conducted between India and which country?
[A] Australia
[B] Indonesia
[C] United Kingdom
[D] Russia
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Answer: C [United Kingdom]
Notes: Exercise KONKAN-25 is a bilateral naval exercise between the Indian Navy and Royal Navy. It includes anti-submarine and carrier operations led by INS Vikrant.
1. Lecanemab drug, that was recently seen in news, is used to treat which disease?
[A] Multiple Sclerosis
[B] Tuberculosis
[C] Alzheimer’s Disease
[D] Huntington’s Disease
Show Answer
Answer: C [Alzheimer’s Disease]
Notes: Australia recently approved Lecanemab for early-stage Alzheimer’s disease. It is a monoclonal antibody targeting amyloid proteins in the brain, designed to slow disease progression rather than just relieve symptoms.
2. According to NCRB data, which state topped the list in the number of crime cases against children?
[A] Gujarat
[B] Uttar Pradesh
[C] Andhra Pradesh
[D] Madhya Pradesh
Show Answer
Answer: D [Madhya Pradesh]
Notes: NCRB recorded 1,77,335 crimes against children in 2023, marking a 9.2% rise from 2022. Madhya Pradesh led with 22,393 cases, followed by Maharashtra and Uttar Pradesh.
3. Leyte Island, recently seen in news, is part of which country?
[A] Indonesia
[B] Japan
[C] Philippines
[D] Australia
Show Answer
Answer: C [Philippines]
Notes: Leyte Island, part of the Visayas group, was struck by a 6.7 magnitude earthquake recently. It is the eighth-largest island in the Philippines.
4. Which institution launched the Development of Industry Associations (DIA) scheme in 2025?
[A] RBI
[B] Ministry of Finance
[C] NABARD
[D] SIDBI
Show Answer
Answer: D [Small Industries Development Bank of India – SIDBI]
Notes: SIDBI’s DIA initiative aims to strengthen industry associations for MSMEs and foster innovation and business growth across sectors.
5. Where was the foundation stone of Namo Van laid to mark Wildlife Week 2025?
[A] Jaipur, Rajasthan
[B] Manesar, Haryana
[C] Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
[D] Chandigarh, Punjab
Show Answer
Answer: B [Manesar, Haryana]
Notes: Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav laid the foundation for “Namo Van” in Manesar during Wildlife Week to promote ecological balance and biodiversity conservation.
6. G.G. Parikh, who passed away on October 2, 2025, was associated with which freedom movement?
[A] Non-Cooperation
[B] Civil Disobedience
[C] Quit India
[D] Swadeshi
Show Answer
Answer: C [Quit India Movement]
Notes: Gandhian freedom fighter G.G. Parikh took part in the 1942 Quit India Movement and later worked for rural industries and youth empowerment.
7. Which state government launched the Majhe Ghar Scheme in October 2025?
[A] Tamil Nadu
[B] Karnataka
[C] Goa
[D] Maharashtra
Show Answer
Answer: C [Goa]
Notes: The Goa Majhe Ghar Scheme 2025 regularises houses on government land and grants ownership rights to long-term residents.
8. Painted storks were recently spotted in which National Park after four years?
[A] Sundarbans NP
[B] Pench NP
[C] Ranthambore NP
[D] Kaziranga NP
Show Answer
Answer: D [Kaziranga National Park]
Notes: Painted storks, a near-threatened species, were spotted in Kaziranga after four years. They inhabit wetlands across tropical Asia.
9. What is Asphyxia, which recently caused deaths in the TVK rally stampede at Velusamypuram?
[A] Excessive bleeding
[B] Lack of oxygen
[C] Poisoning
[D] None of the above
Show Answer
Answer: B [Condition when body does not get enough oxygen]
Notes: Compressive asphyxia occurs when chest expansion is restricted, preventing breathing — commonly seen in crowd crush incidents.
10. Exercise KONKAN-25 is conducted between India and which country?
[A] Australia
[B] Indonesia
[C] United Kingdom
[D] Russia
Show Answer
Answer: C [United Kingdom]
Notes: Exercise KONKAN-25 is a bilateral naval exercise between the Indian Navy and Royal Navy. It includes anti-submarine and carrier operations led by INS Vikrant.
