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241. The 108-foot 'Statue of Oneness' of Adi Shankaracharya, unveiled in September 2023, stands at:
- A. Omkareshwar, Madhya Pradesh
- B. Sringeri, Karnataka
- C. Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu
- D. Kedarnath, Uttarakhand
Answer: Omkareshwar, Madhya Pradesh
Explanation: The statue stands on Mandhata hill at Omkareshwar on the Narmada, where Shankaracharya is believed to have met his guru.
242. India's first Water Metro, inaugurated on 25 April 2023, operates in which city?
- A. Mumbai
- B. Visakhapatnam
- C. Kochi
- D. Kolkata
Answer: Kochi
Explanation: Kochi Water Metro, run by Kochi Metro Rail Ltd, connects the city with 10 islands using battery-electric hybrid boats.
243. Core loading of the Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor (PFBR) began in March 2024 at:
- A. Rawatbhata, Rajasthan
- B. Tarapur, Maharashtra
- C. Kalpakkam, Tamil Nadu
- D. Kudankulam, Tamil Nadu
Answer: Kalpakkam, Tamil Nadu
Explanation: The 500 MWe PFBR, built by BHAVINI, is the second stage of India's three-stage nuclear programme, using plutonium-based fuel.
244. BSNL's indigenous 4G network was launched nationwide by the Prime Minister in September 2025 from:
- A. Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh
- B. Dholera, Gujarat
- C. Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh
- D. Jharsuguda, Odisha
Answer: Jharsuguda, Odisha
Explanation: The 4G stack was built by TCS, C-DoT and Tejas Networks, making India one of a handful of countries with an indigenous 4G stack.
245. Bihar's caste-based survey, released in October 2023, found that which combined group made up about 63% of the State's population?
- A. Backward Muslims and Mahadalits
- B. Extremely Backward Classes and Other Backward Classes
- C. Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes
- D. General category and Muslims
Answer: Extremely Backward Classes and Other Backward Classes
Explanation: EBCs (36%) and OBCs (27%) together exceed 63%; the State later raised reservation to 65% but the Patna High Court struck that down in June 2024.
246. The NITI Aayog's National Multidimensional Poverty Index (2023) reported that how many people exited multidimensional poverty between 2015-16 and 2019-21?
- A. About 25 crore
- B. About 9 crore
- C. About 5 crore
- D. About 13.5 crore
Answer: About 13.5 crore
Explanation: The MPI headcount ratio fell from 24.85% to 14.96% over the period.
247. In January 2024, the RBI restricted deposits and credit transactions in which entity, with the curbs effective from 29 February 2024 (later extended)?
- A. Paytm Payments Bank
- B. Airtel Payments Bank
- C. Fino Payments Bank
- D. India Post Payments Bank
Answer: Paytm Payments Bank
Explanation: The RBI action under Section 35A of the Banking Regulation Act cited persistent non-compliance and supervisory concerns.
248. The United States imposed additional tariffs on Indian goods in August 2025, taking the total tariff on many items to:
- A. 25%
- B. 15%
- C. 50%
- D. 35%
Answer: 50%
Explanation: A 25% reciprocal tariff was supplemented by another 25% penalty linked to India's purchase of Russian oil, effective 27 August 2025.
249. India's real GDP growth for FY 2024-25, as per NSO's provisional estimate released in May 2025, was:
- A. 8.2%
- B. 5.8%
- C. 6.5%
- D. 7.2%
Answer: 6.5%
Explanation: Growth slowed to 6.5% in FY25 from 9.2% in FY24 (revised); the first quarter of FY26 then registered 7.8%.
250. In Union Budget 2024-25, the standard deduction for salaried employees under the new tax regime was raised from Rs 50,000 to:
- A. Rs 85,000
- B. Rs 60,000
- C. Rs 75,000
- D. Rs 1,00,000
Answer: Rs 75,000
Explanation: The Budget also abolished the 'angel tax' for all classes of investors and announced three Employment Linked Incentive schemes.
251. A separate Makhana Board was announced in Budget 2025-26 for which State?
- A. Odisha
- B. Assam
- C. Bihar
- D. West Bengal
Answer: Bihar
Explanation: The Makhana (fox nut) Board aims to improve production, processing and marketing in Bihar, which produces most of India's makhana.
252. Which of the following was announced in Budget 2025-26 to boost agriculture in 100 low-productivity districts?
- A. PM Kisan Samman Nidhi doubling
- B. Prime Minister Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana
- C. Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana 2.0
- D. Mission Amrit Sarovar
Answer: Prime Minister Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana
Explanation: The scheme, modelled on the Aspirational Districts Programme, was later approved by the Cabinet in July 2025 for six years with about Rs 24,000 crore annual outlay.
253. The Economic Survey 2024-25 (January 2025) projected India's real GDP growth for FY 2025-26 in the range of:
- A. 6.3% to 6.8%
- B. 6.8% to 7.2%
- C. 7.0% to 7.5%
- D. 5.5% to 6.0%
Answer: 6.3% to 6.8%
Explanation: Chief Economic Adviser V. Anantha Nageswaran's Survey projected 6.3-6.8% growth for FY26 against 6.4% estimated for FY25.
254. Union Budget 2025-26 set the fiscal deficit target for FY 2025-26 at:
- A. 4.4% of GDP
- B. 4.9% of GDP
- C. 5.1% of GDP
- D. 3.8% of GDP
Answer: 4.4% of GDP
Explanation: The Budget estimated 4.4% for FY26, down from the 4.8% revised estimate for FY25; the 2024-25 Budget had targeted 4.9% for FY25.
255. Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Union Budget 2024-25 on 23 July 2024, her seventh consecutive budget, which surpassed the record of consecutive budgets by:
- A. Pranab Mukherjee
- B. P. Chidambaram
- C. Yashwant Sinha
- D. Morarji Desai
Answer: Morarji Desai
Explanation: Morarji Desai had presented six consecutive budgets; Sitharaman's seventh broke that record and her eighth followed in February 2025.
256. According to IQAir's World Air Quality Report 2024, which Indian city was the world's most polluted by annual PM2.5?
- A. Delhi
- B. Greater Noida
- C. Byrnihat (Assam-Meghalaya border)
- D. Ghaziabad
Answer: Byrnihat (Assam-Meghalaya border)
Explanation: Byrnihat topped the global list, while Delhi was the world's most polluted capital city.
257. India ranked 159th among 180 countries in the RSF World Press Freedom Index 2024. RSF is based in:
- A. London, UK
- B. New York, USA
- C. Geneva, Switzerland
- D. Paris, France
Answer: Paris, France
Explanation: Reporters Without Borders (RSF) publishes the index annually from Paris; India was 161st in 2023 and 151st in 2025.
258. The WEF Global Gender Gap Report 2024 ranked India at:
- A. 135th of 156
- B. 129th of 146
- C. 127th of 146
- D. 112th of 153
Answer: 129th of 146
Explanation: India slipped two places from 127th in 2023 to 129th in 2024; Iceland topped the index for the 15th straight year.
259. In the UNDP Human Development Report 2023-24 (released March 2024), India ranked:
- A. 132nd of 191
- B. 144th of 189
- C. 134th of 193
- D. 130th of 193
Answer: 134th of 193
Explanation: India's HDI value was 0.644; the following report in 2025 placed India 130th of 193 countries.
260. India ranked 105th out of 127 countries in the Global Hunger Index 2024. The index is published by:
- A. FAO and WFP
- B. UNICEF and WHO
- C. IFPRI alone
- D. Concern Worldwide and Welthungerhilfe
Answer: Concern Worldwide and Welthungerhilfe
Explanation: The GHI is published annually by Concern Worldwide and Welthungerhilfe; India was 111th of 125 in 2023.
261. President Droupadi Murmu flew a sortie in a Sukhoi Su-30MKI on 8 April 2023 from which air force station?
- A. Tezpur, Assam
- B. Jodhpur, Rajasthan
- C. Pune, Maharashtra
- D. Ambala, Haryana
Answer: Tezpur, Assam
Explanation: Murmu flew from Tezpur Air Force Station in Assam, following predecessors A. P. J. Abdul Kalam (2006) and Pratibha Patil (2009) who also flew the Su-30MKI.
262. The Women's Reservation Bill (128th Amendment Bill) passed the Lok Sabha on 20 September 2023 with how many votes against?
- A. 2
- B. 12
- C. 29
- D. 0
Answer: 2
Explanation: The Lok Sabha passed it with 454 votes in favour and 2 against; the Rajya Sabha passed it unanimously (214-0) on 21 September 2023, and it received assent as the 106th Amendment Act.
263. Narendra Modi's third term began on 9 June 2024, with Council of Ministers of how many members including the PM?
- A. 72
- B. 65
- C. 71
- D. 78
Answer: 72
Explanation: Along with Modi, 71 ministers took oath - 30 Cabinet ministers, 5 MoS (Independent Charge) and 36 MoS. Ashwini Vaishnaw continued as Railway Minister, assisted by V. Somanna and Ravneet Singh Bittu.
264. Who became Chairman of the State Bank of India on 28 August 2024?
- A. Arundhati Bhattacharya
- B. Challa Sreenivasulu Setty
- C. Dinesh Kumar Khara
- D. Rajnish Kumar
Answer: Challa Sreenivasulu Setty
Explanation: C. S. Setty, formerly a Managing Director of SBI, succeeded Dinesh Khara, who retired.
265. Preeti Sudan became Chairperson of which constitutional body on 1 August 2024?
- A. National Commission for Scheduled Castes
- B. Election Commission
- C. Finance Commission
- D. Union Public Service Commission
Answer: Union Public Service Commission
Explanation: A retired IAS officer and former Union Health Secretary, Sudan succeeded Manoj Soni, who resigned in 2024; UPSC is established by Article 315.
266. Who was appointed Chief Information Commissioner in November 2023, after the post lay vacant for months?
- A. Uday Mahurkar
- B. Hira Lal Samariya
- C. Y. K. Sinha
- D. Anandi Ramalingam
Answer: Hira Lal Samariya
Explanation: Hira Lal Samariya, a former civil servant, became the CIC under the RTI Act, 2005; he succeeded Y. K. Sinha, who retired in October 2023.
267. Vijaya Rahatkar, who took charge in October 2024, heads which body?
- A. National Commission for Minorities
- B. National Commission for Backward Classes
- C. National Commission for Protection of Child Rights
- D. National Commission for Women
Answer: National Commission for Women
Explanation: She succeeded Rekha Sharma as NCW chairperson; the NCW was set up under the National Commission for Women Act, 1990.
268. Justice A. M. Khanwilkar was appointed Lokpal Chairperson in March 2024. Who was the first Lokpal Chairperson?
- A. Justice Dipak Misra
- B. Justice K. G. Balakrishnan
- C. Justice Pinaki Chandra Ghose
- D. Justice Ranjan Gogoi
Answer: Justice Pinaki Chandra Ghose
Explanation: The Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act, 2013 created the body; Justice P. C. Ghose became the first Lokpal in March 2019.
269. Justice V. Ramasubramanian was appointed Chairperson of which statutory body in December 2024?
- A. Law Commission of India
- B. Competition Commission of India
- C. National Green Tribunal
- D. National Human Rights Commission
Answer: National Human Rights Commission
Explanation: A former Supreme Court judge, he succeeded Justice Arun Mishra as NHRC Chairperson under the Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993.
270. K. Sanjay Murthy, appointed in November 2024 as the Comptroller and Auditor General of India, succeeded:
- A. Shashi Kant Sharma
- B. Girish Chandra Murmu
- C. Rajiv Mehrishi
- D. Vinod Rai
Answer: Girish Chandra Murmu
Explanation: CAG is appointed under Article 148; Murmu was the first Lieutenant Governor of J&K and later CAG from August 2020.
271. Govind Mohan, appointed Union Home Secretary in August 2024, succeeded:
- A. Arvind Kumar
- B. Anil Baijal
- C. Rajiv Gauba
- D. Ajay Kumar Bhalla
Answer: Ajay Kumar Bhalla
Explanation: Ajay Bhalla, who served as Home Secretary from 2019 for five years, retired in August 2024; Govind Mohan is a 1989 batch Sikkim-cadre IAS officer.
272. Air Chief Marshal A. P. Singh took over as Chief of the Air Staff on 30 September 2024, succeeding:
- A. Air Chief Marshal R. K. S. Bhadauria
- B. Air Chief Marshal B. S. Dhanoa
- C. Air Marshal Sandeep Singh
- D. Air Chief Marshal V. R. Chaudhari
Answer: Air Chief Marshal V. R. Chaudhari
Explanation: A. P. Singh, previously Vice Chief of the Air Staff, became the 28th IAF chief after V. R. Chaudhari retired.
273. Ustad Zakir Hussain, who died on 15 December 2024, was a maestro of which instrument?
- A. Flute
- B. Tabla
- C. Sitar
- D. Sarod
Answer: Tabla
Explanation: The tabla virtuoso, a Padma Vibhushan awardee and multiple Grammy winner, died in San Francisco aged 73.
274. Which Padma Vibhushan 2024 awardee is a classical dancer and actress from the Tamil film world?
- A. Waheeda Rehman
- B. Hema Malini
- C. Vyjayanthimala Bali
- D. Sudha Chandran
Answer: Vyjayanthimala Bali
Explanation: Padma Vibhushan 2024 honoured Vyjayanthimala Bali, Chiranjeevi, M. Venkaiah Naidu, Padma Subrahmanyam and (posthumously) Bindeshwar Pathak.
275. In July 2023 India banned the export of which commodity, a move reversed in September 2024?
- A. Wheat flour
- B. Basmati rice
- C. Non-basmati white rice
- D. Sugar
Answer: Non-basmati white rice
Explanation: The ban on non-basmati white rice exports, imposed to curb domestic prices, was lifted with a minimum export price in September 2024.
276. The Hyundai Motor India IPO of October 2024, valued at about Rs 27,870 crore, became:
- A. The first IPO fully by offer-for-sale of a PSU
- B. India's largest IPO ever, surpassing LIC
- C. The smallest mainboard IPO of 2024
- D. India's first IPO of a foreign-owned auto firm
Answer: India's largest IPO ever, surpassing LIC
Explanation: It was entirely an offer for sale by the parent Hyundai Motor Company, surpassing LIC's Rs 21,000 crore IPO of 2022.
277. Which merger became effective on 1 July 2023, creating a financial services giant with about Rs 18 lakh crore in assets?
- A. HDFC Ltd with HDFC Bank
- B. ICICI Prudential with ICICI Bank
- C. SBI Cards with SBI
- D. IDFC First with Bandhan Bank
Answer: HDFC Ltd with HDFC Bank
Explanation: The reverse merger of HDFC Ltd into HDFC Bank, announced in April 2022, made HDFC Bank one of the world's largest banks by market value.
278. India's foreign exchange reserves crossed which milestone for the first time in September 2024?
- A. USD 500 billion
- B. USD 700 billion
- C. USD 600 billion
- D. USD 1 trillion
Answer: USD 700 billion
Explanation: Reserves touched a record of about USD 704.9 billion in the week ended 27 September 2024, with India becoming the fourth country to cross USD 700 billion.
279. The RBI kept the repo rate unchanged at 6.50% from February 2023 until:
- A. December 2024, when it was raised to 6.75%
- B. October 2024, when it was cut to 6.00%
- C. April 2025, when it was cut to 5.75%
- D. February 2025, when it was cut to 6.25%
Answer: February 2025, when it was cut to 6.25%
Explanation: The 6.50% rate persisted for 11 consecutive policy meetings; the first cut came on 7 February 2025, followed by 25 bp in April and a 50 bp cut to 5.50% in June 2025.
280. Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, who died on 26 December 2024, was also a former:
- A. SBI Chairman and Railway Minister
- B. RBI Governor (1982-85) and Union Finance Minister (1991-96)
- C. Cabinet Secretary and Commerce Minister
- D. Planning Commission Chairman and External Affairs Minister
Answer: RBI Governor (1982-85) and Union Finance Minister (1991-96)
Explanation: Singh, PM from 2004 to 2014, as Finance Minister under Narasimha Rao launched the 1991 economic reforms; he died aged 92.
281. Ratan Tata, who passed away on 9 October 2024, was succeeded as Chairman of the Tata Trusts by:
- A. Noel Tata
- B. N. Chandrasekaran
- C. Cyrus Mistry
- D. Venu Srinivasan
Answer: Noel Tata
Explanation: Noel Tata was appointed Chairman of the Tata Trusts on 11 October 2024; N. Chandrasekaran remains Chairman of Tata Sons.
282. Rodri, the Manchester City midfielder, won the 2024 Ballon d'Or. He plays international football for:
- A. Brazil
- B. Spain
- C. France
- D. Argentina
Answer: Spain
Explanation: Rodri, who helped Spain win Euro 2024, was named Player of the Tournament at the Euros and won the 2024 Ballon d'Or ahead of Vinicius Junior.
283. Sunil Chhetri played his final international match on 6 June 2024 against which team at Salt Lake Stadium, Kolkata?
- A. Qatar
- B. Bangladesh
- C. Kuwait
- D. Afghanistan
Answer: Kuwait
Explanation: The 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Kuwait ended 0-0; Chhetri retired with 94 international goals in 151 matches.
284. South Africa won the ICC World Test Championship final in June 2025 at Lord's, defeating Australia. Who captained South Africa?
- A. Kagiso Rabada
- B. Dean Elgar
- C. Temba Bavuma
- D. Aiden Markram
Answer: Temba Bavuma
Explanation: Bavuma's South Africa won by 5 wickets, its first ICC title since 1998; Aiden Markram scored 136 in the chase.
285. The India-England Test series of 2025 was played for the newly named trophy honouring:
- A. James Anderson and Sachin Tendulkar
- B. Geoffrey Boycott and Rahul Dravid
- C. Ian Botham and Kapil Dev
- D. Alastair Cook and Sunil Gavaskar
Answer: James Anderson and Sachin Tendulkar
Explanation: The Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy replaced the Pataudi Trophy as the name for the series in England; it ended 2-2 after India won the final Test at The Oval by 6 runs.
286. The 2024-25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Australia was won by Australia with a margin of:
- A. 3-0
- B. 3-1
- C. 2-1
- D. 4-0
Answer: 3-1
Explanation: Australia won the five-Test series 3-1, regaining the trophy after a decade; Jasprit Bumrah took 32 wickets and was Player of the Series.
287. Which team won IPL 2024 by defeating Sunrisers Hyderabad in the final at Chennai?
- A. Gujarat Titans
- B. Chennai Super Kings
- C. Rajasthan Royals
- D. Kolkata Knight Riders
Answer: Kolkata Knight Riders
Explanation: KKR won by 8 wickets under Shreyas Iyer for its third title; CSK had won IPL 2023, equalling Mumbai Indians' five titles.
288. Which team won IPL 2025, claiming its maiden title on 3 June 2025 at Ahmedabad by beating Punjab Kings?
- A. Mumbai Indians
- B. Royal Challengers Bengaluru
- C. Kolkata Knight Riders
- D. Delhi Capitals
Answer: Royal Challengers Bengaluru
Explanation: RCB won by 6 runs in the final in its fourth appearance; the victory celebrations the next day at Bengaluru's Chinnaswamy Stadium ended in a stampede.
289. Rohan Bopanna won the 2024 Australian Open men's doubles with Matthew Ebden and, at 43, became the:
- A. First Indian to win a singles Grand Slam
- B. Youngest Grand Slam finalist
- C. First Indian to win a Wimbledon title
- D. Oldest man to win a Grand Slam title / become doubles World No. 1
Answer: Oldest man to win a Grand Slam title / become doubles World No. 1
Explanation: Bopanna became the oldest men's Grand Slam champion in the Open Era and the oldest World No. 1 in ATP rankings.
290. Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty received the Khel Ratna (for 2023) for their achievements in:
- A. Squash doubles
- B. Table tennis doubles
- C. Badminton doubles
- D. Tennis doubles
Answer: Badminton doubles
Explanation: The pair won the 2023 Asian Games men's doubles gold and the Asian Championships, becoming World No. 1 in 2023.
291. The Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna awards announced for 2024 went to which four sportspersons?
- A. Sarabjot Singh, D. Gukesh, Harmanpreet Singh, Navdeep Singh
- B. Manu Bhaker, D. Gukesh, Harmanpreet Singh, Praveen Kumar
- C. Manu Bhaker, Vinesh Phogat, Harmanpreet Singh, Sumit Antil
- D. Neeraj Chopra, D. Gukesh, P. R. Sreejesh, Avani Lekhara
Answer: Manu Bhaker, D. Gukesh, Harmanpreet Singh, Praveen Kumar
Explanation: The four Khel Ratna awardees of 2024 were shooter Manu Bhaker, chess champion D. Gukesh, hockey captain Harmanpreet Singh and para high-jumper Praveen Kumar.
292. PM e-Bus Sewa, approved in August 2023, aims to deploy how many electric buses in cities with a population of 3 lakh to 40 lakh?
- A. 50,000
- B. 5,000
- C. 10,000
- D. 25,000
Answer: 10,000
Explanation: The Rs 57,613 crore scheme uses a Public-Private Partnership model with Central assistance for 10,000 e-buses across 169 cities.
293. The National Critical Minerals Mission, approved by the Union Cabinet in January 2025, has an outlay of about:
- A. Rs 16,300 crore
- B. Rs 30,000 crore
- C. Rs 1 lakh crore
- D. Rs 5,000 crore
Answer: Rs 16,300 crore
Explanation: The mission aims at self-reliance in critical minerals such as lithium and rare earths, with PSU investment of an additional Rs 18,000 crore.
294. The PM Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana, launched on 15 August 2025, offers a one-time incentive to first-time employees of:
- A. Up to Rs 50,000
- B. Up to Rs 15,000
- C. Up to Rs 5,000
- D. Up to Rs 1 lakh
Answer: Up to Rs 15,000
Explanation: The ELI-linked scheme, with an outlay of about Rs 1 lakh crore, gives up to Rs 15,000 to first-time EPFO-registered employees and also supports employers who add jobs.
295. The Namo Drone Didi scheme, approved by the Cabinet in November 2023, provides drones to:
- A. State police for traffic management
- B. Border villages for security
- C. Panchayati Raj Institutions for surveillance
- D. Women Self Help Groups for agricultural services
Answer: Women Self Help Groups for agricultural services
Explanation: The scheme aims to provide drones to 15,000 women SHGs for spraying fertilisers and pesticides.
296. The new Lady Justice statue unveiled in the Supreme Court in October 2024 is notable because it:
- A. Is depicted as a standing Ashoka lion
- B. Is shown holding the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and a sword
- C. Is blindfolded and holds a lamp
- D. Has no blindfold and holds the Constitution instead of a sword
Answer: Has no blindfold and holds the Constitution instead of a sword
Explanation: The statue, in saree attire, holds scales in one hand and the Constitution in the other, symbolising that the law is not blind to people.
297. The Supreme Court in April 2024 dismissed petitions seeking a return to paper ballots and 100% cross-verification of EVMs with:
- A. Form 17C records
- B. Postal ballots
- C. Control Unit memory only
- D. VVPAT slips
Answer: VVPAT slips
Explanation: The Court upheld the EVM-VVPAT system but directed the ECI to allow verification of the burnt memory of microcontrollers in 5% of EVMs per constituency on candidates' request.
298. On 8 December 2023, Mahua Moitra was expelled from the Lok Sabha following a report of which committee?
- A. Rules Committee
- B. Committee on Privileges
- C. Public Accounts Committee
- D. Committee on Ethics
Answer: Committee on Ethics
Explanation: The Ethics Committee's report on the 'cash-for-query' allegations led to her expulsion by a House vote; she was re-elected from Krishnanagar in 2024.
299. Omar Abdullah took oath as Chief Minister of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir in October 2024. His party is:
- A. PDP
- B. Apni Party
- C. J&K Peoples Conference
- D. Jammu & Kashmir National Conference
Answer: Jammu & Kashmir National Conference
Explanation: The National Conference-Congress alliance won the first Assembly election since 2014; Omar had earlier been CM in 2009-2014.
300. After Arvind Kejriwal's resignation in September 2024, who became Chief Minister of Delhi?
- A. Raghav Chadha
- B. Atishi
- C. Saurabh Bharadwaj
- D. Sunita Kejriwal
Answer: Atishi
Explanation: Atishi, who held Education and PWD portfolios, took charge on 21 September 2024 and served until the February 2025 election.
301. In the November 2025 Bihar Assembly election, the NDA returned to power; Nitish Kumar was sworn in as CM for the:
- A. Ninth time
- B. Eighth time
- C. Twelfth time
- D. Tenth time
Answer: Tenth time
Explanation: Nitish Kumar was sworn in on 20 November 2025 for a record tenth time after the NDA won over 200 of 243 seats.
302. Rekha Gupta, sworn in as Delhi CM in February 2025, is the which woman Chief Minister of Delhi?
- A. Second
- B. Third
- C. First
- D. Fourth
Answer: Fourth
Explanation: After Sushma Swaraj, Sheila Dikshit and Atishi, Rekha Gupta became the fourth woman CM of Delhi.
303. Which leader was sworn in as Maharashtra's Chief Minister on 5 December 2024 after the Mahayuti's victory?
- A. Devendra Fadnavis
- B. Ajit Pawar
- C. Eknath Shinde
- D. Nitin Gadkari
Answer: Devendra Fadnavis
Explanation: Fadnavis took oath for the third time, with Eknath Shinde and Ajit Pawar as deputy chief ministers.
304. Who became Odisha's Chief Minister in June 2024, heading the BJP's first government in the State?
- A. Pradeep Amat
- B. Jual Oram
- C. Dharmendra Pradhan
- D. Mohan Charan Majhi
Answer: Mohan Charan Majhi
Explanation: Majhi, a tribal leader from Keonjhar, succeeded Naveen Patnaik, who had been CM since 2000.
305. Which party won the November 2023 Mizoram Assembly election, with Lalduhoma becoming Chief Minister?
- A. Indian National Congress
- B. Bharatiya Janata Party
- C. Mizo National Front (MNF)
- D. Zoram People's Movement (ZPM)
Answer: Zoram People's Movement (ZPM)
Explanation: ZPM won 27 of 40 seats, ending the MNF's rule; Lalduhoma is a former IPS officer.
306. Vishnu Deo Sai, sworn in as Chhattisgarh Chief Minister in December 2023, is the State's first CM from which community category?
- A. Scheduled Caste
- B. Scheduled Tribe (tribal)
- C. Other Backward Classes
- D. Minority
Answer: Scheduled Tribe (tribal)
Explanation: Sai is the State's first tribal CM since its creation in 2000. In the same cycle Mohan Yadav became MP's CM and Bhajan Lal Sharma Rajasthan's.
307. In the December 2023 Assembly elections, the Congress formed its first government in which State, ending a BRS decade in power?
- A. Rajasthan
- B. Telangana
- C. Chhattisgarh
- D. Mizoram
Answer: Telangana
Explanation: A. Revanth Reddy became Telangana's CM on 7 December 2023, succeeding K. Chandrashekar Rao.
308. In the 2024 Lok Sabha election, the BJP won how many seats, falling short of the majority mark of 272?
- A. 260
- B. 240
- C. 303
- D. 272
Answer: 240
Explanation: BJP won 240 seats (down from 303), while the NDA reached 293; Congress won 99. Modi was sworn in for a third term on 9 June 2024.
309. The Constitution (130th Amendment) Bill, 2025, introduced in August 2025, proposed removal of the PM, a CM or a Minister who:
- A. Is convicted of any offence
- B. Loses a no-confidence vote
- C. Is arrested and detained for 30 consecutive days on a serious charge
- D. Is charge-sheeted by a court
Answer: Is arrested and detained for 30 consecutive days on a serious charge
Explanation: The bill, sent to a Joint Parliamentary Committee, covers offences punishable with at least five years' imprisonment.
310. The National Sports Governance Act, 2025 created which two key bodies?
- A. National Sports Board and National Sports Tribunal
- B. National Olympic Board and Doping Tribunal
- C. National Sports Commission and Sports Ombudsman
- D. Sports Authority Council and Appellate Sports Court
Answer: National Sports Board and National Sports Tribunal
Explanation: The Act, passed in August 2025, set up a National Sports Board to oversee federations and a National Sports Tribunal to decide sports disputes.
311. The Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2024, notified in June 2024, prescribes a maximum fine of:
- A. Rs 5 crore
- B. Rs 1 crore
- C. Rs 25 lakh
- D. Rs 10 lakh
Answer: Rs 1 crore
Explanation: Offences such as paper leaks and cheating carry up to 10 years' imprisonment for organised crimes and fines up to Rs 1 crore; service providers can also be barred for four years.
312. In July 2024 the Centre declared 25 June to be observed annually as:
- A. Sankalp Diwas
- B. Samvidhan Hatya Diwas
- C. Janmat Diwas
- D. Loktantra Raksha Diwas
Answer: Samvidhan Hatya Diwas
Explanation: The date commemorates the 1975 imposition of the Emergency; Constitution Day (Samvidhan Divas) is 26 November.
313. The three new criminal laws that replaced the IPC, CrPC and Indian Evidence Act came into force on:
- A. 15 August 2023
- B. 26 January 2025
- C. 1 July 2024
- D. 1 January 2024
Answer: 1 July 2024
Explanation: The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (358 sections), Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (531 sections) and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (170 sections) took effect on 1 July 2024.
314. INS Imphal, commissioned in December 2023, belongs to which class of warships?
- A. Visakhapatnam-class (Project 15B) stealth guided-missile destroyer
- B. Kolkata-class destroyer
- C. Kamorta-class corvette
- D. Nilgiri-class (Project 17A) frigate
Answer: Visakhapatnam-class (Project 15B) stealth guided-missile destroyer
Explanation: INS Imphal, built at Mazagon Dock, is the third of the four Project 15B destroyers; INS Surat is the fourth.
315. The first flight of the Tejas Mk1A, the upgraded variant built by HAL, took place in March 2024 at:
- A. Nashik
- B. Koraput
- C. Bengaluru
- D. Kanpur
Answer: Bengaluru
Explanation: The Mk1A made its maiden flight from HAL's facility in Bengaluru on 28 March 2024; HAL's Nashik line produces the additional aircraft.
316. Which indigenous missile was test-fired from a rail-based mobile launcher in September 2025, a first for India?
- A. BrahMos-NG
- B. Agni-Prime
- C. Prithvi-II
- D. Pralay
Answer: Agni-Prime
Explanation: DRDO and SFC tested the Agni-Prime, a canisterised medium-range ballistic missile, from a rail-based launcher on 24 September 2025, adding mobility using the rail network.
317. Exercise Tarang Shakti 2024, hosted by India in August-September 2024, was notable as the IAF's first:
- A. Large-scale multinational air exercise hosted in India
- B. Space-defence war game
- C. Exercise conducted entirely at sea
- D. Joint exercise with the US Navy
Answer: Large-scale multinational air exercise hosted in India
Explanation: Tarang Shakti saw participation of air forces from countries like France, Germany, Spain, the UK, the US and Greece along with the IAF.
318. The High Seas Treaty (BBNJ Agreement) adopted by the UN in June 2023 concerns:
- A. Fishing quotas inside Exclusive Economic Zones
- B. Undersea cable ownership
- C. Conservation and sustainable use of marine biodiversity in areas beyond national jurisdiction
- D. Deep-sea mining royalties in national waters
Answer: Conservation and sustainable use of marine biodiversity in areas beyond national jurisdiction
Explanation: The treaty under UNCLOS reached the 60 ratifications needed in September 2025 and entered into force on 17 January 2026, enabling high-seas marine protected areas.
319. The 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' campaign was launched by the Prime Minister on which occasion in 2024?
- A. International Day of Forests, 21 March
- B. International Mother Earth Day, 22 April
- C. World Environment Day, 5 June
- D. Van Mahotsav, 1 July
Answer: World Environment Day, 5 June
Explanation: Launched on 5 June 2024, the campaign encourages planting a tree in honour of one's mother.
320. The International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA), launched at Mysuru on 9 April 2023, is headquartered in:
- A. India
- B. Singapore
- C. Kenya
- D. Switzerland
Answer: India
Explanation: IBCA covers seven big cats (tiger, lion, leopard, snow leopard, cheetah, jaguar, puma); it was approved with initial Indian funding of Rs 150 crore for five years.
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