(1) Which Indian state recently launched the nation’s first AI-powered Anganwadi centre?
- A. Karnataka
- B. Gujarat
- C. Maharashtra
- D. Uttar Pradesh
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Answer: (C) Maharashtra
Explanation
Maharashtra has taken a pioneering step by inaugurating India’s first AI-powered Anganwadi in Waddhamna village, Nagpur district, under the Mission Bal Bharari initiative. This innovative approach aims to modernize early childhood education using technology like AI and VR in rural areas.
(2) What action has the Kerala High Court recently ordered for the conservation of the Ashtamudi Wetland?
- A. Construction of a tourism park
- B. Formation of a dedicated management unit and conservation plan
- C. Total ban on fishing in the lake
- D. Installation of smart meters for water usage
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Answer: (B) Formation of a dedicated management unit and conservation plan
Explanation
The Kerala High Court has directed the state government and the State Wetland Authority Kerala (SWAK) to establish a dedicated Ashtamudi Wetland Management Unit and prepare an integrated conservation plan, in response to severe ecological degradation of the wetland.
(3) What is the total amount of grant-in-aid approved by the Union Cabinet for the National Cooperative Development Corporation (NCDC)?
- A. 500 Crore
- B. 1000 Crore
- C. 2000 Crore
- D. 20,000 Crore
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Answer: (C) 2000 Crore
Explanation
The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approved a Central Sector Scheme to provide ₹2000 crore grant-in-aid to the NCDC, to be disbursed over four years (2025–26 to 2028–29).
(4) Over how many years will the Central Sector Scheme for NCDC be implemented?
- A. 2024–2026
- B. 2025–2029
- C. 2023–2026
- D. 2026–2030
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Answer: (B) 2025–2029
Explanation
The scheme will run from 2025–26 to 2028–29, with an annual grant of ₹500 crore, totalling ₹2000 crore in four years.
(5) What is the new maximum tenure for directors (excluding chairpersons and whole-time directors) in cooperative banks?
- A. 5 Years
- B. 8 Years
- C. 10 Years
- D. 15 Years
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Answer: (C) 10 Years
Explanation
The Act extends the maximum tenure for cooperative bank directors to 10 years, aligning it with the 97th Constitutional Amendment to provide greater governance stability.
(6) When did the Banking Laws (Amendment) Act, 2025 officially come into effect?
- A. 1 July 2025
- B. 15 August 2025
- C. 31 July 2025
- D. 1 August 2025
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Answer: (D) 1 August 2025
Explanation
The Banking Laws (Amendment) Act, 2025 was notified in the Official Gazette in July and came into force on 1 August 2025, bringing several banking law reforms into effect.
(7) What is the main feature of the newly introduced Schengen “cascade” visa system for Indian travellers?
- A. It allows permanent residency in Europe
- B. It offers employment opportunities in EU countries
- C. It provides long-term, multiple-entry visas based on travel history
- D. It eliminates visa requirements for Indian nationals
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Answer: (C) It provides long-term, multiple-entry visas based on travel history
Explanation
The cascade system is a fast-track visa process that rewards frequent, rule-abiding travellers with long-term multiple-entry Schengen visas, such as 1-year, 2-year, and 5-year validity.
(8) Which three nationalities currently benefit from the cascade visa scheme?
- A. Indian, Chinese, Brazilian
- B. Indian, Turkish, Indonesian
- C. Indian, Bangladeshi, Sri Lankan
- D. Indian, Russian, American
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Answer: (B) Indian, Turkish, Indonesian
(9) What is the name of the recent counter-terror operation launched by the Indian Army in the Poonch sector of Jammu and Kashmir?
- A. Operation Trinetra
- B. Operation Rakshak
- C. Operation Shiv Shakti
- D. Operation Mahadev
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Answer: (C) Operation Shiv Shakti
Explanation
Operation Shiv Shakti was recently launched by the Indian Army in the Degwar-Maldivalan sector of Poonch to counter infiltration by terrorists across the LoC.
(10) Which recent collaboration simplified KYC verification for mutual fund investors?
- A. RBI and SBI
- B. SEBI and LIC
- C. Department of Posts and AMFI
- D. NITI Aayog and IRDAI
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Answer: (C) Department of Posts and AMFI
Explanation
The Department of Posts partnered with AMFI to simplify KYC verification for over 24 crore mutual fund investors, ensuring easier compliance and wider financial inclusion.
(11) Recently, which state government has lifted the ban on tradition sports like bullock cart race, dog race , horse race?
- A. Haryana Government
- B. Rajasthan Government
- C. Punjab Government
- D. Uttar Pradesh Government
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Answer: (C) Punjab Government
(12) Recently, Ladakh has declared which date as 'Safai Movement Day' for Indus River Conservation?
- A. 12th August
- B. 13th August
- C. 14th August
- D. 15th August
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Answer: (A) 12th August
(13) Which of the following ministries has announced the '71st National Film Awards' on August 1, 205?
- A. Ministry Of Commerce
- B. Ministry of Culture
- C. Minister of Science and Tehnology
- D. Ministry of information and Broadcasting
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Answer: (D) Ministry of information and Broadcasting