Which state government has lifted the ban on heritage sports?
AHaryana
BMadhya Pradesh
CRajasthan
DPunjab
Q3202 Aug 2025
Which company has got the license to start satellite internet service in India?
AStarlink
BAirtel
CJio
DMicrosoft
Q3302 Aug 2025
Laura Dahlmeier was a biathlete of which country who has passed away?
ARussia
BGermany
CJapan
DAmerica
Q3403 Aug 2025
Which Indian state recently launched the nation’s first AI-powered Anganwadi centre?
AKarnataka
BGujarat
CMaharashtra
DUttar Pradesh
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.
Q3503 Aug 2025
What action has the Kerala High Court recently ordered for the conservation of the Ashtamudi Wetland?
AConstruction of a tourism park
BFormation of a dedicated management unit and conservation plan
CTotal ban on fishing in the lake
DInstallation of smart meters for water usage
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.
Q3603 Aug 2025
What is the total amount of grant-in-aid approved by the Union Cabinet for the National Cooperative Development Corporation (NCDC)?
A500 Crore
B1000 Crore
C2000 Crore
D20,000 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).
Q3703 Aug 2025
Over how many years will the Central Sector Scheme for NCDC be implemented?
A2024–2026
B2025–2029
C2023–2026
D2026–2030
Explanation
The scheme will run from 2025–26 to 2028–29, with an annual grant of ₹500 crore, totalling ₹2000 crore in four years.
Q3803 Aug 2025
What is the new maximum tenure for directors (excluding chairpersons and whole-time directors) in cooperative banks?
A5 Years
B8 Years
C10 Years
D15 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.
Q3903 Aug 2025
When did the Banking Laws (Amendment) Act, 2025 officially come into effect?
A1 July 2025
B15 August 2025
C31 July 2025
D1 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.
Q4003 Aug 2025
What is the main feature of the newly introduced Schengen “cascade” visa system for Indian travellers?
AIt allows permanent residency in Europe
BIt offers employment opportunities in EU countries
CIt provides long-term, multiple-entry visas based on travel history
DIt eliminates visa requirements for Indian nationals
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.
