- Which international day is observed on 1 December every year?
A. World Health Day
B. World Environment Day
C. World AIDS Day
D. World Cancer Day - The Government of India approved the Tex-RAMPS scheme for which sector?
A. Steel industry
B. Textile sector
C. Electronics manufacturing
D. MSME finance - The India–USA agreement signed in November 2025 relates to support for which military platform?
A. Rafale fighter jets
B. MH-60R Seahawk helicopters
C. S-400 missile system
D. P-8I aircraft - Which campaign was launched by CBDT to encourage voluntary disclosure of foreign assets?
A. Mission Clean Tax
B. NUDGE Campaign
C. Tax Saver Drive
D. Digital Compliance Mission - India was re-elected to the Council of which international organisation in 2025?
A. UNESCO
B. International Maritime Organization (IMO)
C. World Trade Organization
D. UN Human Rights Council - The Durand Line is the international border between:
A. India and China
B. Pakistan and Afghanistan
C. India and Pakistan
D. Iran and Pakistan - A recent scientific study highlighted genomic diversity in which crop?
A. Wheat
B. Rice
C. Sugarcane
D. Maize - Strong GDP growth reported in late 2025 supported expectations of:
A. Repo rate cut
B. Repo rate pause
C. Currency devaluation
D. Import restrictions - Tex-RAMPS scheme is implemented by which ministry?
A. Ministry of Commerce and Industry
B. Ministry of Textiles
C. Ministry of MSME
D. Ministry of Skill Development - World AIDS Day was first observed in:
A. 1985
B. 1988
C. 1992
D. 1995 - Which helicopter is associated with the India–USA naval support agreement?
A. AH-64 Apache
B. MH-60R Seahawk
C. CH-47 Chinook
D. Mi-17 - The CBDT functions under which ministry?
A. Ministry of Corporate Affairs
B. Ministry of Home Affairs
C. Ministry of Finance
D. Ministry of Commerce - The International Maritime Organization mainly deals with:
A. Air navigation safety
B. Maritime safety and shipping regulation
C. International trade disputes
D. Climate finance - What does CBDT stand for?
A. Central Bureau of Direct Taxation
B. Central Board of Direct Taxes
C. Central Banking and Digital Treasury
D. Council for Business Development & Trade - India’s re-election to the IMO Council reflects strength in which sector?
A. Aviation
B. Maritime shipping
C. Railways
D. Inland waterways - Which factor was highlighted as a growing threat to food security in India?
A. Soil erosion
B. Heat stress due to climate change
C. Fertilizer shortages
D. Pest infestation - The Durand Line agreement dates back to which year?
A. 1893
B. 1905
C. 1919
D. 1947 - Strong economic indicators in 2025 supported which RBI stance?
A. Aggressive rate hike
B. Status quo on policy rates
C. Emergency liquidity measures
D. Currency intervention - The primary objective of Tex-RAMPS is to promote:
A. Textile exports only
B. Research and innovation in textiles
C. Handloom employment schemes
D. Cotton MSP reforms - India’s membership in the IMO Council is linked to:
A. Defence diplomacy
B. Maritime governance
C. Climate negotiations
D. Space cooperation
✅ Answers & Explanations
- C – World AIDS Day is observed on 1 December.
- B – Tex-RAMPS supports research and innovation in textiles.
- B – The agreement covers MH-60R Seahawk helicopters.
- B – NUDGE campaign focuses on voluntary compliance.
- B – India was re-elected to the IMO Council.
- B – Durand Line separates Pakistan and Afghanistan.
- C – Study focused on sugarcane genomic diversity.
- B – Strong GDP growth supported a rate pause.
- B – Implemented by Ministry of Textiles.
- B – First observed in 1988.
- B – MH-60R Seahawk helicopters.
- C – CBDT works under Ministry of Finance.
- B – IMO regulates global maritime safety.
- B – CBDT = Central Board of Direct Taxes.
- B – Maritime shipping and governance.
- B – Heat stress impacts crop productivity.
- A – Durand Line agreement signed in 1893.
- B – RBI maintained policy rate status quo.
- B – Focus on R&D and innovation.
- B – IMO membership relates to maritime governance.
