1. Amoebic Meningoencephalitis, recently seen in the news, affects which part of the body?
[A] Kidney [B] Lungs [C] Brain [D] Heart
[A] Kidney [B] Lungs [C] Brain [D] Heart
Correct Answer: C [Brain]
Explanation: Amoebic Meningoencephalitis (AME) is a rare but deadly infection of the brain and its protective membranes caused by Free-Living Amoeba, often found in water. It has a high mortality rate and mainly affects young people in Kerala, India.
Explanation: Amoebic Meningoencephalitis (AME) is a rare but deadly infection of the brain and its protective membranes caused by Free-Living Amoeba, often found in water. It has a high mortality rate and mainly affects young people in Kerala, India.
2. Thitu Island, recently in the news, is located in which region?
[A] South China Sea [B] Red Sea [C] Arabian Sea [D] Black Sea
[A] South China Sea [B] Red Sea [C] Arabian Sea [D] Black Sea
Correct Answer: A [South China Sea]
Explanation: Thitu Island, also called Pag-asa Island, lies within the Spratly Islands of the South China Sea, a region disputed between several countries.
Explanation: Thitu Island, also called Pag-asa Island, lies within the Spratly Islands of the South China Sea, a region disputed between several countries.
3. Which two Indian states have recently declared themselves “fully literate” under the ULLAS programme?
[A] Kerala and Tamil Nadu [B] Goa and Mizoram [C] Maharashtra and Sikkim [D] Gujarat and Assam
[A] Kerala and Tamil Nadu [B] Goa and Mizoram [C] Maharashtra and Sikkim [D] Gujarat and Assam
Correct Answer: B [Goa and Mizoram]
Explanation: Goa and Mizoram declared full literacy under the ULLAS adult literacy programme.
Explanation: Goa and Mizoram declared full literacy under the ULLAS adult literacy programme.
4. Stratospheric Aerosol Injection (SAI) technique was inspired by which natural phenomenon?
[A] Volcanic eruptions [B] Earthquakes [C] Solar flares [D] Glacial melting
[A] Volcanic eruptions [B] Earthquakes [C] Solar flares [D] Glacial melting
Correct Answer: A [Volcanic eruptions]
Explanation: SAI uses sulfur dioxide to create reflective aerosols, directly inspired by cooling effects observed after volcanic eruptions.
Explanation: SAI uses sulfur dioxide to create reflective aerosols, directly inspired by cooling effects observed after volcanic eruptions.
5. Which country has created a new plastic that dissolves in seawater within hours, helping fight ocean pollution?
[A] New Zealand [B] Japan [C] Russia [D] India
[A] New Zealand [B] Japan [C] Russia [D] India
Correct Answer: B [Japan]
Explanation: Japanese researchers developed seawater-dissolving plastic, helping to reduce ocean pollution by avoiding microplastics.
Explanation: Japanese researchers developed seawater-dissolving plastic, helping to reduce ocean pollution by avoiding microplastics.
6. Poson Poya festival is celebrated in which country?
[A] Myanmar [B] Sri Lanka [C] Bhutan [D] Nepal
[A] Myanmar [B] Sri Lanka [C] Bhutan [D] Nepal
Correct Answer: B [Sri Lanka]
Explanation: Poson Poya marks the arrival of Buddhism in Sri Lanka and is celebrated with messages of non-violence and peace.
Explanation: Poson Poya marks the arrival of Buddhism in Sri Lanka and is celebrated with messages of non-violence and peace.
7. Which ministry hosted the 5th Stakeholder Consultation on AI Readiness Assessment Methodology (AI RAM) with UNESCO?
[A] Ministry of Commerce and Industry [B] Ministry of Electronics and IT [C] Ministry of External Affairs [D] Ministry of Finance
[A] Ministry of Commerce and Industry [B] Ministry of Electronics and IT [C] Ministry of External Affairs [D] Ministry of Finance
Correct Answer: B [Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology]
Explanation: MeitY collaborated with UNESCO on AI RAM for India’s AI ecosystem readiness.
Explanation: MeitY collaborated with UNESCO on AI RAM for India’s AI ecosystem readiness.
8. The Bushehr plant is first and only operational nuclear power facility of which country?
[A] Iraq [B] Kuwait [C] Iran [D] Saudi Arabia
[A] Iraq [B] Kuwait [C] Iran [D] Saudi Arabia
Correct Answer: C [Iran]
Explanation: Bushehr is Iran’s only operational nuclear power plant, completed by Russia.
Explanation: Bushehr is Iran’s only operational nuclear power plant, completed by Russia.
9. Which Indian has received the United Nations Sasakawa Award 2025 for Disaster Risk Reduction?
[A] Rajendra Singh [B] Ramesh Agrawal [C] Sunita Narain [D] Mrutyunjay Mohapatra
[A] Rajendra Singh [B] Ramesh Agrawal [C] Sunita Narain [D] Mrutyunjay Mohapatra
Correct Answer: D [Mrutyunjay Mohapatra]
Explanation: Dr. Mohapatra, IMD Director General, was awarded for cyclone risk reduction.
Explanation: Dr. Mohapatra, IMD Director General, was awarded for cyclone risk reduction.
10. Shahed drones are developed by which country?
[A] Iran [B] Israel [C] Ukraine [D] India
[A] Iran [B] Israel [C] Ukraine [D] India
Correct Answer: A [Iran]
Explanation: Shahed drones are Iranian-made UCAVs used in attacks reported in Ukraine.
Explanation: Shahed drones are Iranian-made UCAVs used in attacks reported in Ukraine.
