1.The BioE3 Policy integrates biotechnology with which three pillars?
Correct Answer: C – Economy, Environment, Employment
The International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (ICGEB), New Delhi, hosted BioE3@1 to mark one year of the BioE3 Policy, which links biotechnology with the economy, environment and employment to grow India’s bioeconomy and support net zero goals by 2070.
2.What is the name of the fitness campaign launched to mark Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s 75th birthday?
Correct Answer: C – Namo Yuva Run
Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha launched the Namo Yuva Run on September 17 to celebrate the Prime Minister’s 75th birthday, with events across 75 cities promoting fitness and a drug-free India.
3.Which train has officially become the fastest train in India, operating at a maximum speed of 160 km/h?
Correct Answer: D – Namo Bharat
Namo Bharat runs on the Delhi–Meerut Regional Rapid Transit System at 160 km/h, making it India’s fastest train and the country’s first fully operational RRTS corridor.
4.Which state has become the first in India to issue identity cards for Self-Help Group (SHG) members?
Correct Answer: B – Tamil Nadu
Tamil Nadu launched ID cards for women SHG members along with loans worth ₹3,500 crore, allowing cardholders benefits such as free carriage of products up to 100 km on state buses and discounts in select state-run outlets.
5.A 180-foot bronze Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj statue, the Statue of Hindubhushan, was unveiled in which city of Maharashtra?
Correct Answer: B – Pimpri-Chinchwad
The 180‑foot Statue of Hindubhushan in Pimpri‑Chinchwad was honoured with the largest Dhol‑Tasha salute on 14 September 2025 as part of celebrations of Maratha history and identity.
6.What is the name of the Interpol-led operation targeting transnational cyber-enabled financial crimes?
Correct Answer: C – Operation HAECHI-VI
Under Operation HAECHI‑VI, CBI booked eight accused and identified 45 suspects in cases involving phishing, romance scams, online sextortion, investment fraud, gambling-linked laundering and e‑commerce fraud.
7.The Subansiri Upper Hydroelectric Project is located in which state?
Correct Answer: A – Arunachal Pradesh
The 1,800 MW Subansiri Upper project on the Subansiri River in Arunachal Pradesh is a run‑of‑the‑river scheme expected to start commercial generation by 2031.
8.Sawalkote Hydro Electric Project is proposed on which river?
Correct Answer: B – Chenab
The 1,856 MW Sawalkote project on the Chenab River in Jammu & Kashmir is being developed by NHPC at an estimated cost of ₹31,380 crore and will be the UT’s largest hydro project.
9.Which city in Uttar Pradesh achieved a Guinness World Record by lighting over 26 lakh diyas on the 9th Deepotsav?
Correct Answer: C – Ayodhya
Ayodhya lit 26,17,215 diyas across 56 ghats during the 9th Deepotsav, setting a Guinness World Record, with thousands of priests performing Maha Aarti on the Saryu banks.
10.Which city has become the first in India to fully operationalize the Real-Time Flood Forecasting and Spatial Decision Support System?
Correct Answer: D – Chennai
Chennai’s RTFF & SDSS uses sensors and hydrological models across 4,974 sq km to predict and manage urban floods in key river basins, funded with World Bank support.

