Question 1. Between August 19 and September 30, 2025, the Government of India temporarily removed import duty on which product?
A) Sugar
B) Wheat
C) Cotton
D) Oil
✅ Answer: C — Cotton
👉 The Government of India removed the 11% import duty on cotton to provide relief to the textile industry.
Country: India
Capital: New Delhi
Prime Minister: Narendra Modi
Independence: August 15, 1947
Question 2. Which country has recently announced a plan to phase out single-use plastics by 2027?
A) India
B) United States
C) France
D) Japan
✅ Answer: C — France
👉 France has committed to eliminating single-use plastics like cutlery and packaging by 2027 as part of its environmental sustainability plan.
Country: France
Capital: Paris
President: Emmanuel Macron
Prime Minister: Élisabeth Borne
Independence: July 14, 1789 (Bastille Day)
Question 3. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) recently increased the repo rate by how much in September 2025?
A) 25 basis points
B) 35 basis points
C) 50 basis points
D) 75 basis points
✅ Answer: A — 25 basis points
👉 RBI increased the repo rate from 6.5% to 6.75% to control inflation while supporting economic growth.
Country: India
Central Bank: Reserve Bank of India
Governor: Shaktikanta Das
Headquarters: Mumbai
Question 4. Which Indian state recently launched the “Smart Agriculture Scheme 2025” to promote modern farming practices?
A) Maharashtra
B) Karnataka
C) Punjab
D) Gujarat
✅ Answer: B — Karnataka
👉 The scheme aims to integrate AI and IoT in farming to improve productivity and sustainability.
State: Karnataka
Capital: Bengaluru
Chief Minister: Basavaraj Bommai
Governor: Thawar Chand Gehlot
Question 5. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) recently revised India’s GDP growth forecast for 2025-26 to what percentage?
A) 6.1%
B) 6.8%
C) 7.0%
D) 7.5%
✅ Answer: C — 7.0%
👉 IMF expects India’s economy to grow at 7% in FY 2025-26, making it the fastest-growing major economy in the world.
Organization: International Monetary Fund
Founded: December 27, 1945
Managing Director: Kristalina Georgieva
Headquarters: Washington, D.C., USA
Question 6. Who won the men’s singles title at the 2025 US Open Tennis Championship?
A) Novak Djokovic
B) Carlos Alcaraz
C) Daniil Medvedev
D) Rafael Nadal
✅ Answer: B — Carlos Alcaraz
👉 Carlos Alcaraz defeated his opponent in the final to secure his first US Open men’s singles title.
Country: Spain
Capital: Madrid
Prime Minister: Pedro Sánchez
King: Felipe VI
Question 7. Which organization recently launched the “Digital Health ID” initiative for every citizen of India?
A) NITI Aayog
B) Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
C) UIDAI
D) Indian Council of Medical Research
✅ Answer: B — Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
👉 The Digital Health ID will store medical records digitally, enabling better healthcare services.
Country: India
Capital: New Delhi
Minister: Mansukh Mandaviya (Health Minister)
Prime Minister: Narendra Modi
Question 8. Recently, which country successfully tested the “Quantum Satellite Communication Network”?
A) China
B) USA
C) Russia
D) Germany
✅ Answer: A — China
👉 China has advanced its quantum communication technology, providing highly secure satellite-based communication.
Country: China
Capital: Beijing
President: Xi Jinping
Premier: Li Qiang
Question 9. Which state government recently decided to provide free Wi-Fi in all government schools?
A) Tamil Nadu
B) Kerala
C) Telangana
D) Rajasthan
✅ Answer: C — Telangana
👉 Telangana’s initiative aims to improve digital learning and e-education accessibility for students.
State: Telangana
Capital: Hyderabad
Chief Minister: K. Chandrashekar Rao
Governor: Tamilisai Soundararajan
Question 10. The United Nations declared 2025 as the International Year of what?
A) Water Cooperation
B) Millets
C) Biodiversity
D) Sustainable Energy
✅ Answer: B — Millets
👉 The UN emphasizes the importance of millets for nutrition, food security, and sustainable agriculture worldwide.
Organization: United Nations
Founded: October 24, 1945
Secretary-General: António Guterres
Headquarters: New York, USA
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