31st Mar CA Quiz

Ranking/ Report/ Indices

1. 2025 Hurun Global Rich List.

2025 हुरुन ग्लोबल रिच लिस्ट।
Choose the correct sequence of top five billionaires in the list.

1.​Larry Ellison
2.​Mark Zuckerberg
3.​Elon Musk
4.​Jeff Bezos
5.​Warren Buffett

A.​3-4-1-2-5
B.​3-5-2-1-4
C.​3-4-2-1-5
D.​3-2-1-4-5
E.​3-2-4-1-5

Ranking of top five billionaires in the list:

Rank Name Company Total Net Worth

(USD Billion)

1 Elon Musk Tesla, Inc, USA 420

2 Jeff Bezos Amazon, the 266
USA
3 Mark Zuckerberg Mark 242
Zuckerberg
4 Larry Ellison Oracle 203
Corporation,
the USA
 5 Warren Buffett Berkshire 167
Hathaway Inc.,
the USA

2. 2025 Hurun Global Rich List.

2025 हुरुन ग्लोबल रिच लिस्ट।
Choose the correct sequence of top five billionaires in the list.

1.​Julia Koch & family

2.​Francoise Bettencourt
3.​Alice Walton
4.​Jacqueline Mars
5.​Roshni Nadar & family

1.​3-4-1-2-5
2.​3-5-2-1-4
3.​3-4-2-1-5
4.​3-2-1-4-5
5.​3-2-4-1-5

Ranking of top 5 Women billionaires in the list:

Rank Name Company Total Net

Worth (USD
Billion)

1 Alice Walton Walmart, the 102

USA

2 Francoise L’Oréal, France 67

Bettencourt
 3 Julia Koch & family Koch Industries, 60
the USA

4 Jacqueline Mars Mars Inc, the 53

USA

5 Roshni Nadar & HCL 40

family Technologies
Limited, India

3. 2025 Hurun Global Rich List.

2025 हुरुन ग्लोबल रिच लिस्ट।
Choose the correct sequence of top five billionaires in India.

1.​Dilip Shanghvi & family

2.​Gautam Adani & family
3.​Mukesh Ambani & family
4.​Roshni Nadar & family
5.​Azim Premji & family

A.​3-4-1-2-5
B.​3-5-2-1-4
C.​3-4-2-1-5
D.​3-2-1-4-5
E.​3-2-4-1-5

Ranking of top five billionaires in India:

Rank Name Company Total Net Worth

(USD Billion)

1 Mukesh Ambani & Reliance 100

family Industries
 Limited(RIL)
,
Mumbai(Ma
harashtra)

2 Gautam Adani & Adani 97

family Group,
Ahmedabad
(Gujarat)

3 Roshni Nadar & HCL 40

family Technologie
s Limited,
Noida, Uttar
Pradesh(UP
)

4 Dilip Shanghvi & Sun 29

family Pharmaceut
ical
Industries
Limited,
Mumbai

5 Azim Premji & Wipro 25

family Limited,
Bengaluru,
Karnataka

Appointment & Resignation

4. Who has been appointed as the brand Ambassador of

Non-Banking Financial Company (NBFC), L&T Finance (LTF)?
गैर-बैंकिंग वित्तीय कंपनी (एनबीएफसी), एलएंडटी फाइनेंस (एलटीएफ) का ब्रांड
एंबेसडर किसे नियक् ु त किया गया है ?
1.​Virat Kohli
 2.​Jasprit Bumrah
3.​Rohit Sharma
4.​MS Dhoni
5.​Hardik Pandya

Appointed Person Indian cricketer Jasprit Bumrah

Appointed as Brand Ambassador of Non-Banking Financial
Company (NBFC), L&T Finance (LTF)

5. Who has been appointed as Chairman of Indian Banks’

Association (IBA)?
भारतीय बैंक संघ (आईबीए) के अध्यक्ष के रूप में किसे नियक्
ु त किया गया है ?
1.​CS Setty
2.​A Manimekhalai
3.​Swarup Kumar Saha
4.​Madhav Nair
5.​B Ramesh Babu

Appointed Person State Bank of India (SBI) chief CS Setty

Appointed as Chairman of Indian Banks’ Association (IBA)
Replaced MV Rao, Chief Executive of the Central Bank of
India

6. Three people have been appointed as Deputy chairpersons

of Indian Banks’ Association (IBA). Who among the following
is not of them?
तीन लोगों को भारतीय बैंक संघ (आईबीए) के उपाध्यक्ष के रूप में नियक्
ु त किया
गया है । निम्नलिखित में से कौन उनमें से नहीं है ?
1.​A Manimekhalai
2.​Swarup Kumar Saha
3.​Madhav Nair
4.​B Ramesh Babu
5.​None of these
Appointed Person 1.​A Manimekhalai, MD & CEO, Union Bank of
India
2.​Swarup Kumar Saha, MD & CEO, Punjab &
Sind Bank
3.​Madhav Nair, Country Head & CEO-India,
Bank of Bahrain & Kuwait BSC
Appointed as Deputy chairpersons of Indian Banks’
Association (IBA)

7. Who has been appointed as the Secretary of Indian Banks’

Association (IBA)?
भारतीय बैंक संघ (आईबीए) के सचिव के रूप में किसे नियक्
ु त किया गया है ?
1.​CS Setty
2.​A Manimekhalai
3.​Swarup Kumar Saha
4.​Madhav Nair
5.​B Ramesh Babu

Appointed Person B Ramesh Babu, MD & CEO of Karur Vysya Bank

Appointed as Secretary of Indian Banks’ Association (IBA)

8. Who has been appointed as Additional Director and

Whole-Time Director, designated as Director (Corporate
Planning) of Maruti Suzuki India Limited (MSIL)?
मारुति सज ु क
ु ी इंडिया लिमिटे ड (एमएसआईएल) के निदे शक (कॉर्पोरे ट प्लानिंग)
के रूप में किसे नामित किया गया है , अतिरिक्त निदे शक और पर्ण
ू कालिक
निदे शक के रूप में किसे नियक्ु त किया गया है ?
1.​Kenichiro Toyofuku
2.​Sunil Kakkar
3.​Tapan Sahoo
4.​RC Bhargava
5.​Jagdish Khattar
Appointed Person Sunil Kakkar
Appointed as Additional Director and Whole-Time Director,
designated as Director (Corporate Planning) of
Maruti Suzuki India Limited (MSIL)
Term Three-year

9. Who has been appointed as executive Director of the Foods

and Refreshment Division at Hindustan Unilever (HUL)?
हिंदस्
ु तान यनि
ू लीवर (एचयए ू ल) में खाद्य और जलपान प्रभाग के कार्यकारी
निदे शक के रूप में किसे नियक्
ु त किया गया है ?
1.​Shiva Krishnamurthy
2.​Rajneet Kohli
3.​Harman Dhillon
4.​Arun Neelakantan
5.​Rohit Jawa

Appointed Person Rajneet Kohli, former CEO of Britannia

Industries
Appointed as Executive Director of the Foods and
Refreshment Division at Hindustan
Unilever (HUL)
Replaced Shiva Krishnamurthy

Banking/ Finance/ Economy

10. Which of the following statements is/are correct?

निम्नलिखित में से कौन सा/से कथन सही है /हैं?
A.​Luminous Power Technologies Private Limited has signed
a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Central
Bank of India (CBI) to expand its access to solar financing
across the country.
 B.​As per MoU, eligible customers can avail maximum loan
of Rs 15 crore, thereby eliminating financial hurdles to
solar adoption.
C.​The loans disbursed will be repaid for a maximum period
of 10 years, and interest rate will be charged based on the
customer credit profile.

1.​Only A
2.​Only B
3.​Only C
4.​Both A and B
5.​Both A and C

●​ Luminous Power Technologies Private Limited has signed

a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with India’s
largest Public Sector Bank (PSB), State Bank of India
(SBI) to expand its access to solar financing across the
country.
●​ As per MoU, eligible customers can avail maximum loan
of Rs 10 crore, thereby eliminating financial hurdles to
solar adoption.
●​ The loans disbursed will be repaid for a maximum period
of 10 years, and interest rate will be charged based on the
customer credit profile.

11. RBI Imposes Penalties on HDFC Bank, Punjab & Sind Bank,
and KLM Axiva Finvest
आरबीआई ने एचडीएफसी बैंक, पंजाब एंड सिंध बैंक और केएलएम एक्सिवा
फिनवेस्ट पर जर्मा
ु ना लगाया।
Which of the following pair is/are matched correctly according
to the above statement?
उपरोक्त कथन के अनसु ार निम्नलिखित में से कौन सा/से यग्ु म सही सम
ु ेलित
है /हैं?
A Penalty on HDFC Bank Rs.10 lakh

B Penalty on Punjab & Sind Bank Rs.68.20 lakh

C Penalty on KLM Axiva Finvest Rs 75 lakh

1.​Only A
2.​Only B
3.​Both A and B
4.​Both A and C
5.​All A,B,C

Correct answer:

A Penalty on HDFC Bank Rs 75 lakh

B Penalty on Punjab & Sind Bank Rs.68.20 lakh

C Penalty on KLM Axiva Finvest Rs.10 lakh

12. JICA Signs 6 ODA Loan Agreements worth Rs.11,181 crore

with GoI.
जेआईसीए ने भारत सरकार के साथ 11,181 करोड़ रुपये के 6 ओडीए ऋण
समझौतों पर हस्ताक्षर किए।
Which of the following pair is/are matched correctly according
to the above statement?
उपरोक्त कथन के अनस ु ार निम्नलिखित में से कौन सा/से यग्ु म सही सम
ु ेलित
है /हैं?

Purpose Loan

A Allocated to the Delhi Metro Phase 4 Rs.4,649 crores

project, led by the Delhi Metro Rail
Corporation, to enhance urban mobility
B For the TN Investment Promotion Rs.2,106 crores
 Program (Phase 3) to boost its investment
climate through improved policy
frameworks
C For Assam State Aquaculture Promotion Rs.209 crores
and Livelihood Improvement Project to
enhance aquaculture production

1.​Only A
2.​Only B
3.​Both A and B
4.​Both A and C
5.​All A,B,C

About Loan Distribution:

Loan Purpose
Rs.4,649 crores Allocated to the Delhi Metro Phase 4 project,
led by the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation, to
enhance urban mobility
Rs.3,065 crores For building seawater desalination plant (II) in
Chennai led by the Chennai Metropolitan Water
Supply and Sewerage Board (CMWSSB)
Rs.2,106 crores For the TN Investment Promotion Program
(Phase 3) to boost its investment climate
through improved policy frameworks
Rs.209 crores For Assam State Aquaculture Promotion and
Livelihood Improvement Project to enhance
aquaculture production
Rs.669 crores For the Punjab Biodiversity and Natural
Resources Conservation Project
Rs.483 crores To improve India’s forest governance and
biodiversity conservation through
capacity-building programs led by the Ministry
 of Environment, Forest and Climate Change

MoUs & Agreements

13. Which state has partnered with the United Nations

Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) to
enhance the quality of education in the state?
किस राज्य ने राज्य में शिक्षा की गुणवत्ता बढ़ाने के लिए संयक्
ु त राष्ट्र शैक्षिक,
वैज्ञानिक और सांस्कृतिक संगठन (यन ू ेस्को) के साथ साझेदारी की है ?
1.​Himachal Pradesh
2.​Madhya Pradesh
3.​Uttar Pradesh
4.​Andhra Pradesh
5.​None of these

Signed between Himachal Pradesh govt & United Nations

Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization
(UNESCO)
Objective To enhance the quality of education in the state

Extra info Under this collaboration, UNESCO will support

the state in modernising its education

14. Who has partnered with the Chhattisgarh government to

boost the state’s development and generate employment
opportunities?
राज्य के विकास को बढ़ावा दे ने और रोजगार के अवसर पैदा करने के लिए
छत्तीसगढ़ सरकार के साथ किसने साझेदारी की है ?
1.​Infosys
2.​NASSCOM
3.​TCS
4.​Wipro
5.​Accenture
Signed between Chhattisgarh government & National
Association of Software and Services
Companies (Nasscom)
Objective To boost the state’s development and generate
employment opportunities

Extra info Under its new industrial policy, Chhattisgarh has

attracted investment proposals worth ~4.4
trillion

National News

15. Consider the following statements:

1.​According to data released by the Tea Board of India,

India has exported 324 million kg of tea in 2024, thus
becoming the second-highest exporter in the world.
2.​While Kenya retained the first spot in global tea exports,
India surpassed Sri Lanka to take the second spot. Kenya
exported over 600 Mkg of tea in 2024.
3.​In 2023, India and Sri Lanka were neck-in-neck in tea
exports with around 231 Mkg, but in 2024 India overtook
the island nation with 24 Mkg more exports.
4.​India's 2024 figures were also its second-best export
margins behind 2018 when it exported around 256 Mkg of
tea. India's 2024 tea exports amounted to Rs 7,112 crore.

How many of the above statements are correct?

A.​Only one
B.​Only two
C.​Only three
D.​All four
 E.​None

●​ According to data released by the Tea Board of India,

India has exported 254 million kg of tea in 2024, thus
becoming the second-highest exporter in the world.
●​ While Kenya retained the first spot in global tea exports,
India surpassed Sri Lanka to take the second spot. Kenya
exported over 500 Mkg of tea in 2024.
●​ In 2023, India and Sri Lanka were neck-in-neck in tea
exports with around 231 Mkg, but in 2024 India overtook
the island nation with 24 Mkg more exports.
●​ India's 2024 figures were also its second-best export
margins behind 2018 when it exported around 256 Mkg of
tea. India's 2024 tea exports amounted to Rs 7,112 crore.

16. Which of the following statements is/are correct?

निम्नलिखित में से कौन सा/से कथन सही है /हैं?
A.​The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI), in
collaboration with IIIT-Madras, has launched a large-scale
Biometric SDK Benchmarking Challenge to enhance
fingerprint authentication for children.
B.​The challenge targets 1:1 fingerprint matching algorithms
for children aged 5-10 years and their biometric updates
after 5-10 years.
C.​The challenge offers prizes worth ₹7.7 lakhs (USD 7,000)
and the opportunity to collaborate with UIDAI in
advancing biometric technologies.

1.​Only A
2.​Only B
3.​Only C
4.​Both A and B
5.​Both A and C
 ●​ The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI), in
collaboration with IIIT-Hyderabad, has launched a
large-scale Biometric SDK Benchmarking Challenge to
enhance fingerprint authentication for children.
●​ The challenge targets 1:1 fingerprint matching algorithms
for children aged 5-10 years and their biometric updates
after 5-10 years.
●​ The challenge offers prizes worth ₹ 7.7 lakhs (USD 9,000)
and the opportunity to collaborate with UIDAI in
advancing biometric technologies.

17. Consider the following statements:

1.​The Department of Posts, Government of India, has

issued a commemorative postage stamp in tribute to Mata
Karma, a revered saint, social reformer, and devoted
follower of Lord Krishna.
2.​The stamp was unveiled in a special ceremony in Raipur,
marking her 1009th birth anniversary.
3.​The commemorative stamp issued by India Post
beautifully portrays Mata Karma offering khichdi to Lord
Krishna, with the iconic Jagannath Temple in the
background.
4.​The event was attended by several dignitaries, including
Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai and Union
Minister of State for Housing & Urban Affairs Sukanta
Ghosh.

How many of the above statements are correct?

A.​Only one
B.​Only two
C.​Only three
D.​All four
 E.​None

●​ The Department of Posts, Government of India, has

issued a commemorative postage stamp in tribute to Mata
Karma, a revered saint, social reformer, and devoted
follower of Lord Krishna.
●​ The stamp was unveiled in a special ceremony in Raipur,
marking her 1009th birth anniversary.
●​ The commemorative stamp issued by India Post
beautifully portrays Mata Karma offering khichdi to Lord
Krishna, with the iconic Jagannath Temple in the
background.
●​ The event was attended by several dignitaries, including
Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai and Union
Minister of State for Housing & Urban Affairs Tokhan
Sahu.

18. What is the name of the initiative launched by the

Department of School Education & Literacy (DoSE&L) under
the Ministry of Education to preserve and promote Indian
rhymes and poems for young children?
शिक्षा मंत्रालय के तहत स्कूल शिक्षा और साक्षरता विभाग (DoSE&L) द्वारा
छोटे बच्चों के लिए भारतीय कविताओं और कविताओं को संरक्षित और बढ़ावा
दे ने के लिए शरू
ु की गई पहल का नाम क्या है ?
1.​Shiksha Kavita Abhiyan
2.​Bachpan ki Kavita
3.​Sanskriti Kavita Yojana
4.​Bharat Rhymes Initiative
5.​None of these

Initiative “Baalpan ki Kavita”

Launched by Department of School Education & Literacy
(DoSE&L) under the Ministry of Education
Objective To preserve and promote Indian rhymes
and poems for young children
It allows contributors to submit existing folklore rhymes (with
author details) or newly composed, engaging, and joyful
poems for children under three categories
Pre-primary Ages 3-6
Grade 1 Ages 6-7
Grade 2 Ages 7-8

19. What is the name of the cooperative-based taxi service

launched by the Government of India to provide a viable
alternative to popular ride-hailing platforms such as Ola and
Uber?
ओला और उबर जैसे लोकप्रिय राइड-हे लिग
ं प्लेटफार्मों के लिए एक व्यवहार्य
विकल्प प्रदान करने के लिए भारत सरकार द्वारा शरू
ु की गई सहकारी-आधारित
टै क्सी सेवा का नाम क्या है ?
1.​Yatri Sathi
2.​Bharat Cab
3.​Namma Yathri
4.​Sahkar Taxi
5.​Samriddhi Rides

●​ The Government of India is set to launch “Sahkar Taxi,” a

cooperative-based taxi service.
●​ This initiative aims to provide a viable alternative to
popular ride-hailing platforms such as Ola and Uber.
●​ The market is projected to grow, reaching $44.18 billion
by 2030.
●​ Sahkar Taxi will operate on a cooperative model. This
means that all profits generated will go directly to the
drivers.
Sports News

20. Consider the following statements:

1.​The second edition of the Khelo India Para Games (KIPG)

2025 came to a grand conclusion after eight days of
intense sporting action.
2.​The Khelo India Para Games 2025 saw Haryana once
again emerging as the top-performing state with 37 gold
medals, retaining its dominance from the inaugural
edition held in 2023.
3.​A total of 14 national records were shattered during the
competition, proving the growing standard of para-sports
in India.
4.​Additionally, 18 track and field athletes broke national
records, showcasing remarkable performances.

How many of the above statements are correct?

A.​Only one
B.​Only two
C.​Only three
D.​All four
E.​None

●​ The second edition of the Khelo India Para Games (KIPG)

2025 came to a grand conclusion after eight days of
intense sporting action.
●​ The event, which witnessed participation from nearly
1,300 para-athletes, showcased exceptional talent,
determination, and resilience.
●​ The Khelo India Para Games 2025 saw Haryana once
again emerging as the top-performing state with 34 gold
medals, retaining its dominance from the inaugural
edition held in 2023.
 ●​ A total of 18 national records were shattered during the
competition, proving the growing standard of para-sports
in India.
●​ Additionally, 14 track and field athletes broke national
records, showcasing remarkable performances.

21. Ranking of Top 5 in the medal tally of Khelo India Para

Games (KIPG) 2025.
खेलो इंडिया पैरा गेम्स (केआईपीजी) 2025 की पदक तालिका में शीर्ष 5 की
रैंकिंग।
Which of the following pair is/are matched correctly according
to the above statement?
उपरोक्त कथन के अनस ु ार निम्नलिखित में से कौन सा/से यग्ु म सही सम
ु ेलित
है /हैं?

A 2nd ranked Tamil Nadu

B 3rd ranked Rajasthan

C 5th ranked Maharashtra

1.​Only A
2.​Only B
3.​Both A and C
4.​Both A and B
5.​Both B and C

Correct answer:

A 2nd ranked Tamil Nadu

B 3rd ranked Uttar Pradesh

C 5th ranked Maharashtra

Awards & Honours

22. Who has won the 28th Abel Prize for mathematics 2025 for
His fundamental contributions to algebraic analysis and
representation theory?
बीजगणितीय विश्लेषण और प्रतिनिधित्व सिद्धांत में उनके मौलिक योगदान के
लिए 2025 का 28वां एबेल गणित परु स्कार किसने जीता है ?
1.​Pierre Deligne
2.​Masaki Kashiwara
3.​Terence Tao
4.​Akshay Venkatesh
5.​Andrew Wiles

Award 28th Abel Prize for mathematics 2025

Winner Masaki Kashiwara (Japan)
Awarded by Norwegian Academy of Science and Letters,
on behalf of Ministry of Education
Awarded for His fundamental contributions to algebraic
analysis and representation theory, in
particular the development of the theory of
D-modules and the discovery of crystal
bases

Defense News

23. Exercise INDRA 2025.

अभ्यास इंद्र 2025।
Which of the following pair is/are matched correctly according
to the above statement?
उपरोक्त कथन के अनस ु ार निम्नलिखित में से कौन सा/से यग्ु म सही सम
ु ेलित
है /हैं?

A Edition 14th
B Held at Off the coast of Odisha (Harbour Phase)
Bay of Bengal (Sea Phase)
C Last edition Gulf of Finland

1.​Both A and B
2.​Both B and C
3.​Both A and C
4.​All A,B,C
5.​None of these

Correct answer:

A Edition 14th

B Held at Off the coast of Chennai (Harbour Phase)

Bay of Bengal (Sea Phase)
C Last edition Gulf of Finland

24. Exercise Prachand Prahaa.

व्यायाम प्रचंड प्रहार।
Which of the following pair is/are matched correctly according
to the above statement?
उपरोक्त कथन के अनस ु ार निम्नलिखित में से कौन सा/से यग्ु म सही सम
ु ेलित
है /हैं?

A Held at High-altitude terrain of Sikkim

B Held between Indian Army, Navy, and Air Force

C Conducted by Indian Army’s Kolkata, West Bengal-based North

Eastern Command

A.​Only A
 B.​Only B
C.​Only C
D.​Both A and B
E.​Both B and C

Correct answer:

Exercise Prachand Prahaa

Held at High-altitude terrain of Arunachal Pradesh
Held between Indian Army, Navy, and Air Force
Conducted by Indian Army’s Kolkata, West Bengal-based
Eastern Command

Summits & Conference

25. SourceX India 2025.

सोर्सएक्स इंडिया 2025।
Which of the following pair is/are matched correctly according
to the above statement?
उपरोक्त कथन के अनस ु ार निम्नलिखित में से कौन सा/से यग्ु म सही सम
ु ेलित
है /हैं?

A Edition 13th

B Chief guest President of the Federation of Indian Export

Organisations, Ashwini Kumar
C Organised by Federation of Indian Export Organisations (FIEO)

1.​Only A
2.​Only B
3.​Only C
4.​Both A and B
5.​Both B and C
Correct answer:

A Edition 3rd

B Chief guest President of the Federation of Indian Export

Organisations, Ashwini Kumar
C Organised by Federation of Indian Export Organisations (FIEO)

Important Days

26. On which day is International Day of Zero Waste 2025?

अंतर्राष्ट्रीय शन्
ू य अपशिष्ट दिवस 2025 किस दिन मनाया जाएगा?
A.​26 March
B.​27 March
C.​28 March
D.​29 March
E.​30 March

Day 30 March

Day Name International Day of Zero Waste 2025

Theme 2025 Towards Zero Waste in Fashion and Textiles

1st April CA Quiz

Ranking/ Report/ Indices

1. 37th Global Financial Centres Index (GFCI 37).

37वां वैश्विक वित्तीय केंद्र सच
ू कांक (जीएफसीआई 37)।
Choose the correct sequence of top 5 Financial Centres in
GFCI 37.

1.​Hong Kong (China)

2.​Singapore (Singapore)
3.​New York (USA)
4.​London (UK)
5.​San Francisco (USA)

A.​3-4-1-2-5
B.​3-5-2-1-4
C.​3-4-2-1-5
D.​3-2-1-4-5
E.​3-2-4-1-5

Ranking of Top 5 Financial Centres in GFCI 37:

Rank Center Rating

1 New York (USA) 769
2 London (UK) 762
3 Hong Kong (China) 760
4 Singapore (Singapore) 750
5 San Francisco (USA) 749

2. 37th Global Financial Centres Index (GFCI 37).

37वां वैश्विक वित्तीय केंद्र सच
ू कांक (जीएफसीआई 37)।
Which of the following pair is/are matched correctly according
to the above statement?
उपरोक्त कथन के अनसु ार निम्नलिखित में से कौन सा/से यग्ु म सही सम
ु ेलित
है /हैं?

A Rank of GIFT City-Gujarat (India) 46

B Rank of New Delhi (India) 52

C Rank of Mumbai (India) 60

1.​Only A
2.​Only B
3.​Both A and B
4.​Both A and C
5.​All A,B,C

Correct answer:

A Rank of GIFT City-Gujarat (India) 46

B Rank of New Delhi (India) 60

C Rank of Mumbai (India) 52

Appointment & Resignation

3. Who has been appointed to the Centre for Australia-India

Relations Advisory Board by Australian Minister for Foreign
Affairs, Penny Wong?
ऑस्ट्रे लिया की विदे श मंत्री पेनी वोंग ने ऑस्ट्रे लिया-भारत संबंध सलाहकार बोर्ड
में किसे नियक्
ु त किया है ?
1.​Adam Gilchrist
2.​Steve Waugh
3.​Ricky Ponting
 4.​Glenn McGrath
5.​Michael Clarke

Appointed Person Former cricketer Steve Waugh

Appointed as Centre for Australia-India Relations Advisory
Board
Appointed by Australian Minister for Foreign Affairs, Penny
Wong
Outgoing Member Adam Gilchrist
Extra info The Centre for Australia- India Relations is a
national platform established by the Australian
Government in 2023
His book The Spirit of Cricket: India

4. Indian-American scientist Dr. Jay Bhattacharya has been

appointed as the ___th Director of the National Institutes of
Health (NIH) by the U.S. Senate.
भारतीय-अमेरिकी वैज्ञानिक डॉ. जय भट्टाचार्य को अमेरिकी सीनेट द्वारा
राष्ट्रीय स्वास्थ्य संस्थान (एनआईएच) का ___वें निदे शक नियक्
ु त किया गया
है ।
A.​15
B.​16
C.​17
D.​18
E.​19

Appointed Person Indian-American scientist Dr. Jay Bhattacharya

Appointed as 18th Director of the National Institutes of Health
(NIH) by the U.S. Senate
Extra info Jay Bhattacharya won the vote 53-47 during the
 first session of the roll call vote in the 119th
Congress

Banking/ Finance/ Economy

5. IREDA Secured ECB Facility from SBI Tokyo.

आईआरईडीए को एसबीआई टोक्यो से ईसीबी सवि ु धा प्राप्त हुई।
Which of the following pair is/are matched correctly according
to the above statement?
उपरोक्त कथन के अनसु ार निम्नलिखित में से कौन सा/से यग्ु म सही सम
ु ेलित
है /हैं?

A Loan Amount Japanese Yen (JPY) 46 billion (Rs 1,476 crore) ,

including a green shoe option of JPY 10 billion
B Tenure 10 years

C Cost Less than 5%

1.​Only A
2.​Only B
3.​Both A and B
4.​Both A and C
5.​None of these

Correct answer:

A Loan Amount Japanese Yen (JPY) 26 billion (Rs 1,476 crore) ,

including a green shoe option of JPY 10 billion
B Tenure 5 years

C Cost Less than 7%

6. Which of the following statements is/are correct?
निम्नलिखित में से कौन सा/से कथन सही है /हैं?
A.​Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has permitted Standalone
Primary Dealers (SPDs) to participate in all repo
operations across tenures.
B.​The RBI’s decision allows SPDs easier access to funds,
aims to manage liquidity and address the ongoing
shortage as the financial year ends on 1st April 2025.
C.​RBI addresses the prevailing liquidity deficit of Rs.1.58
lakh crore (as of March), enhancing the ability of SPDs to
efficiently manage short- and long-term liquidity needs.

1.​Only A
2.​Only B
3.​Only C
4.​Both A and B
5.​Both A and C

●​ Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has permitted Standalone

Primary Dealers (SPDs) to participate in all repo
operations across tenures.
●​ The RBI’s decision allows SPDs easier access to funds,
aims to manage liquidity and address the ongoing
shortage as the financial year ends on 31st March 2025.
●​ RBI addresses the prevailing liquidity deficit of Rs.1.58
lakh crore (as of March), enhancing the ability of SPDs to
efficiently manage short- and long-term liquidity needs.

7. Which company backed by Blackstone Inc. secured

in-principle approval from the Securities and Exchange Board
of India (SEBI) to launch its Mutual Fund (MF) business?
ब्लैकस्टोन इंक द्वारा समर्थित किस कंपनी ने अपना म्यच
ू अ
ु ल फंड (एमएफ)
कारोबार शरू
ु करने के लिए भारतीय प्रतिभति
ू और विनिमय बोर्ड (सेबी) से
सैद्धांतिक मंजरू ी हासिल कर ली है ?
1.​ASK Asset & Wealth Management Group
 2.​HDFC Asset Management Company
3.​ICICI Prudential Mutual Fund
4.​Kotak Mahindra Asset Management
5.​SBI Mutual Fund

●​ ASK Asset & Wealth Management Group (ASK Group)

backed by Blackstone Inc. secured in-principle approval
from the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) to
launch its Mutual Fund (MF) business.
●​ The company plans to offer a wide range of mutual fund
products aligned with its research-driven investment
approach.

8. Which of the following statements is/are correct?

निम्नलिखित में से कौन सा/से कथन सही है /हैं?
A.​One MobiKwik Systems Limited(MobiKwik) expanded its
financial services portfolio by incorporating a wholly
owned subsidiary, MobiKwik Securities Broking Private
Limited (MSBPL), following approval from the Ministry of
Corporate Affairs(MoCA).
B.​MobiKwik has set an initial paid-up share capital of Rs.3
lakh for MSBPL and plans to invest an additional Rs.2
crore in phases.
C.​With 80% ownership, MobiKwik will have complete
operational control.

1.​Only A
2.​Only B
3.​Both A and B
4.​Both A and C
5.​Both B and C

●​ One MobiKwik Systems Limited(MobiKwik) expanded its

financial services portfolio by incorporating a wholly
owned subsidiary, MobiKwik Securities Broking Private
 Limited (MSBPL), following approval from the Ministry of
Corporate Affairs(MoCA).
●​ MobiKwik has set an initial paid-up share capital of Rs.1
lakh for MSBPL and plans to invest an additional Rs.2
crore in phases.
●​ With 100% ownership, MobiKwik will have complete
operational control.

9. Which bank has partnered with J.P. Morgan to launch

real-time US dollar payment capabilities for commercial clients
in India?
किस बैंक ने भारत में वाणिज्यिक ग्राहकों के लिए वास्तविक समय अमेरिकी
डॉलर भग ु तान क्षमताओं को लॉन्च करने के लिए जे.पी. मॉर्गन के साथ साझेदारी
की है ?
1.​ICICI Bank
2.​HDFC Bank
3.​Axis Bank
4.​State Bank of India
5.​Kotak Mahindra Bank

●​ India’s Axis Bank has partnered with J.P. Morgan to

launch real-time US dollar payment capabilities for
commercial clients in India.
●​ This initiative is powered by Kinexys, J.P. Morgan’s
blockchain and digital assets unit.
●​ The new service enables Indian companies to make or
receive dollar payments 24/7, marking a first-of-its-kind
development in India.

National News

10. Consider the following statements:

1.​The Union Cabinet has approved an additional instalment

of Dearness Allowance (DA) to the Central Government
 employees and Dearness Relief (DR) to pensioners
effective from March 1, 2025.
2.​The Centre said 48.66 lakh Central Government
employees and 66.55 lakhs pensioners will get a 2%
increase over the existing rate of 53% of the basic pay or
pension. It will cost ₹ 6,614.04 crore per annum to the
exchequer.
3.​This will mark the final revision under the 7th Pay
Commission, as the 8th Pay Commission, announced
earlier this year, is set to be implemented from January
2026.
4.​The previous DA hike occurred in July 2024, when it was
raised from 50% to 53%.

How many of the above statements are correct?

A.​Only one
B.​Only two
C.​Only three
D.​All four
E.​None

●​ The Union Cabinet has approved an additional instalment

of Dearness Allowance (DA) to the Central Government
employees and Dearness Relief (DR) to pensioners
effective from January 1, 2025.
●​ The Centre said 48.66 lakh Central Government
employees and 66.55 lakhs pensioners will get a 2%
increase over the existing rate of 53% of the basic pay or
pension. It will cost ₹ 6,614.04 crore per annum to the
exchequer.
●​ This will mark the final revision under the 7th Pay
Commission, as the 8th Pay Commission, announced
earlier this year, is set to be implemented from January
2026.
 ●​ The previous DA hike occurred in July 2024, when it was
raised from 50% to 53%.

11. The Indian government plans to raise how much crore

rupees through dated securities in the first half (H1) of the
financial year 2025-26 to bridge the fiscal deficit?
भारत सरकार राजकोषीय घाटे को पाटने के लिए वित्तीय वर्ष 2025-26 की पहली
छमाही (H1) में दिनांकित प्रतिभति
ू यों के माध्यम से कितने करोड़ रुपये जट
ु ाने
की योजना बना रही है ?
A.​Rs 5 lakh crore
B.​Rs 6 lakh crore
C.​Rs 7 lakh crore
D.​Rs 8 lakh crore
E.​Rs 9 lakh crore

●​ The Indian government plans to raise Rs 8 lakh crore

through dated securities in the first half (H1) of the
financial year 2025-26 to bridge the fiscal deficit.
●​ This is part of the total gross market borrowing of Rs
14.82 lakh crore estimated for FY26, as announced by the
finance ministry.

12. Government to Mobilise Rs 8 Lakh Crore via Bonds in H1 of

FY26.
सरकार वित्त वर्ष 26 की पहली छमाही में बॉन्ड के जरिए 8 लाख करोड़ रुपये
जट ु ाएगी।
Which of the following pair is/are matched correctly according
to the above statement?
उपरोक्त कथन के अनस ु ार निम्नलिखित में से कौन सा/से यग्ु म सही सम
ु ेलित
है /हैं?

A Sovereign Green Bonds Rs 15,000 crore included in the

borrowing plan
B Net Market Borrowings Rs 11.54 lakh crore via dated
securities
C Ways and Means Rs 2.50 lakh crore for H1 FY26
Advances (WMA) Limit

1.​Only A
2.​Only B
3.​Both A and B
4.​Both A and C
5.​All A,B,C

Correct answer:

A Sovereign Green Bonds Rs 10,000 crore included in the

borrowing plan
B Net Market Borrowings Rs 11.54 lakh crore via dated
securities
C Ways and Means Rs 1.50 lakh crore for H1 FY26
Advances (WMA) Limit

13. Government to Mobilise Rs 8 Lakh Crore via Bonds in H1 of

FY26.
सरकार वित्त वर्ष 26 की पहली छमाही में बॉन्ड के जरिए 8 लाख करोड़ रुपये
जट ु ाएगी।
Which of the following pair is/are matched correctly according
to the above statement?
उपरोक्त कथन के अनस ु ार निम्नलिखित में से कौन सा/से यग्ु म सही सम
ु ेलित
है /हैं?

A Total Receipts (excluding borrowings) Rs 28.37 lakh crore

B Total Expenditure Rs 50.65 lakh crore

C Net Tax Receipts Rs 34.96 lakh crore

1.​Only A
2.​Only B
3.​Both A and B
4.​Both A and C
5.​All A,B,C

Correct answer:

Total Receipts (excluding borrowings) Rs 34.96 lakh crore

Total Expenditure Rs 50.65 lakh crore
Net Tax Receipts Rs 28.37 lakh crore

14. Consider the following statements:

1.​The National Technical Textiles Mission (NTTM), a

flagship initiative of the Ministry of Textiles (MoT)
launched in 2020, to boost technical textiles in India, has
completed 5 years of successful implementation.
2.​Since its inception in 2020, the Government of India (GoI)
has allocated Rs 517 crore for NTTM.
3.​Till date, Rs 393.39 crore has been used for various
activities: research, innovation, market development,
export promotion and skill development in technical
textiles.
4.​More than 600 Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS)
standards have been developed for technical textiles
(including over 200), since the launch of NTTM.

How many of the above statements are correct?

 A.​Only one
B.​Only two
C.​Only three
D.​All four
E.​None

●​ The National Technical Textiles Mission (NTTM), a

flagship initiative of the Ministry of Textiles (MoT)
launched in 2020, to boost technical textiles in India, has
completed 5 years of successful implementation.
●​ Since its inception in 2020, the Government of India (GoI)
has allocated Rs 517 crore for NTTM.
●​ Till date, Rs 393.39 crore has been used for various
activities: research, innovation, market development,
export promotion and skill development in technical
textiles.
●​ Under this mission, 68 Quality Control Orders (QCQs)
have been issued cross various segments i.e. geo-tech
(20), protective textiles (12), agro-textiles (20), medical
textiles (6), ropes & cordages(9), and indutech textiles (1).
●​ More than 600 Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS)
standards have been developed for technical textiles
(including over 200), since the launch of NTTM.
●​ GoI has approved 38 proposals worth Rs 191 crore for lab
upgrades and faculty training in technical textiles.

15. National Technical Textiles Mission.

राष्ट्रीय तकनीकी वस्त्र मिशन।
Which of the following pair is/are matched correctly according
to the above statement?
उपरोक्त कथन के अनस ु ार निम्नलिखित में से कौन सा/से यग्ु म सही सम
ु ेलित
है /हैं?
A Launched in 2020

B Outlay Rs 1,620 crores

C Approved A total of 168 research projects worth Rs

509 crore have been approved

1.​Only A
2.​Only B
3.​Both A and C
4.​Both A and B
5.​Both B and C

Correct answer;

A Launched in 2020

B Outlay Rs 1,480 crores

C Approved A total of 168 research projects worth Rs

509 crore have been approved

Inauguration News

16. Techkriti 2025, Asia’s largest intercollegiate technical and

entrepreneurial festival.
टे ककृति 2025, एशिया का सबसे बड़ा अंतर-कॉलेजीय तकनीकी और
उद्यमशीलता महोत्सव।
Which of the following pair is/are matched correctly according
to the above statement?
उपरोक्त कथन के अनस ु ार निम्नलिखित में से कौन सा/से यग्ु म सही सम
ु ेलित
है /हैं?

A Inaugurated by Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil

Chauhan
B Inaugurated at Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Roorkee

C Theme “Panta Rhei” (Everything Grows)

1.​Only A
2.​Only B
3.​Both A and C
4.​Both A and B
5.​Both B and C

Correct answer:

A Inaugurated by Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil

Chauhan
B Inaugurated at Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur

C Theme “Panta Rhei” (Everything Flows)

International News

17. Consider the following statements:

1.​Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with Senior General

of Myanmar junta Aung Min Hlaing and assured of
‘humanitarian assistance’ to deal with the devastating
aftermath of the earthquake.
2.​The conversation between PM Modi and Senior General
Min Hlaing was held hours after India started ‘Operation
Brahma’ to assist Myanmar where according to
unconfirmed reports more than a thousand people have
died and many are trapped in the debris.
3.​India began sending humanitarian assistance when a
C130 aircraft of the Indian Air Force took off from the
Hindon airbase and landed in Yangon.
 4.​External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said Indian naval
ships INS Sarthak and INS Savitri were carrying 40 tonnes
of humanitarian aid and headed for the port of Yangon.

How many of the above statements are correct?

A.​Only one
B.​Only two
C.​Only three
D.​All four
E.​None

●​ Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with Senior General

of Myanmar junta Aung Min Hlaing and assured of
‘humanitarian assistance’ to deal with the devastating
aftermath of the earthquake.
●​ The conversation between PM Modi and Senior General
Min Hlaing was held hours after India started ‘Operation
Brahma’ to assist Myanmar where according to
unconfirmed reports more than a thousand people have
died and many are trapped in the debris.
●​ India began sending humanitarian assistance when a
C130 aircraft of the Indian Air Force took off from the
Hindon airbase and landed in Yangon.
●​ External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said Indian naval
ships INS Satpura and INS Savitri were carrying 40 tonnes
of humanitarian aid and headed for the port of Yangon.
●​ An 80-member strong search and rescue team from the
National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) departed for
Myanmar's capital Nay Pyi Taw.

Sports News

18. Consider the following statements:

 1.​Indian number one-ranked women's squash player
Anahat Singh, won the women’s singles title at the Indian
Open 2025 PSA Copper event in Mumbai.
2.​The men’s title was won by Egypt's Kareem El Torkey.
3.​Anahat Singh, who was recently crowned the number 1
Indian women's squash player after her win in Chennai,
defeated Helen Tang of Hong Kong 3-0 in the final to win
her 13th PSA title.
4.​Squash will make its debut in the 2026 Los Angeles
Summer Olympics.

How many of the above statements are correct?

A.​Only one
B.​Only two
C.​Only three
D.​All four
E.​None

●​ Indian number one-ranked women's squash player

Anahat Singh, won the women’s singles title at the Indian
Open 2025 PSA Copper event in Mumbai.
●​ This was her second consecutive title after her victory in
the SRFI Indian Tour PSA Challenger event in Chennai.
●​ The men’s title was won by Egypt's Kareem El Torkey.
●​ Anahat Singh, who was recently crowned the number 1
Indian women's squash player after her win in Chennai,
defeated Helen Tang of Hong Kong 3-0 in the final to win
her 11th PSA title.
●​ The $53,500 prize money Indian Open 2025 PSA Copper
event was held at the iconic Bombay Gymkhana’s court in
Mumbai.
●​ Squash will make its debut in the 2028 Los Angeles
Summer Olympics.
Awards & Honours

19. Which bank has won the Top Improvers award in the EASE
6.0 Reforms Index?
EASE 6.0 सध ु ार सच
ू कांक में किस बैंक ने शीर्ष सध
ु ारक परु स्कार जीता है ?
1.​Punjab & Sind Bank
2.​Indian Bank
3.​Bank of Baroda
4.​State Bank of India
5.​Union Bank of India

Award Top Improvers award in the EASE 6.0 Reforms

Index
Winner Punjab & Sind Bank
Initiative Enhanced Access & Service Excellence (EASE)
Awarded to Swarup Kumar Saha, Managing Director & CEO

Festival & Fairs

20. Which edition of Kathak Mahotsav 2025 is organised by

Kathak Kendra, a constituent unit of Sangeet Natak Akademi in
New Delhi?
नई दिल्ली में संगीत नाटक अकादमी की एक घटक इकाई कथक केंद्र द्वारा
कथक महोत्सव 2025 का कौन सा संस्करण आयोजित किया जाता है ?
A.​37
B.​35
C.​38
D.​47
E.​48

Festival Kathak Mahotsav 2025

Edition 37th
Held at New Delhi
Organised by Kathak Kendra, a constituent unit of Sangeet
Natak Akademi
Featuring World’s first-ever Kathak Literary Festival
along with seminars, exhibitions, and
captivating dance performances
Showcased Major Kathak gharanas—Lucknow, Jaipur,
Banaras, and Raigarh

Obituaries News

21. Recently Richard Chamberlain passed away at the age of

90. Who was he?
हाल ही में रिचर्ड चेम्बरलेन का 90 वर्ष की आयु में निधन हो गया। वह कौन थे?
1.​A renowned scientist
2.​A legendary actor
3.​A famous musician
4.​A celebrated author
5.​A professional athlete

●​ Richard Chamberlain, the iconic television and film actor

best known for his role in Dr. Kildare and his reign as the
“king of the miniseries,” has passed away at the age of
90.
●​ Born George Richard Chamberlain on March 31, 1934, in
Beverly Hills, California, he initially pursued painting at
Pomona College.
●​ He was voted Most Popular Male Star by Photoplay
magazine for three consecutive years (1963–65).

Important Days
22. On which day is World Piano Day 2025 observed?
विश्व पियानो दिवस 2025 किस दिन मनाया जाएगा?
A.​26 March
B.​27 March
C.​28 March
D.​29 March
E.​30 March

Day 88th day of the year

This year 29 March

Day Name 10th World Piano Day 2025

Started in 29th March 2015

State/UT News

23. Consider the following statements:

1.​The Punjab government has announced that it will

develop the Jhajjar-Bachauli Wildlife Sanctuary as a
leopard safari destination to promote eco-tourism in the
state.
2.​According to the State Education minister Harjot Singh,
the Punjab Government will develop the wildlife sanctuary
in the Sri Anandpur Sahib as the state's first wildlife
sanctuary of the state where the tourist will view the
wildlife in its natural habitat.
3.​The Minister also said that the picturesque Bhakra area
will be developed as a tourist place.
4.​The state government has allocated Rs 30 crore for the
Nangal project in its 2025-26 budget to develop the tourist
infrastructure in the region.
How many of the above statements are correct?

A.​Only one
B.​Only two
C.​Only three
D.​All four
E.​None

●​ The Punjab government has announced that it will

develop the Jhajjar-Bachauli Wildlife Sanctuary as a
leopard safari destination to promote eco-tourism in the
state.
●​ According to the State Education minister Harjot Singh,
the Punjab Government will develop the wildlife sanctuary
in the Sri Anandpur Sahib as the state's first wildlife
sanctuary of the state where the tourist will view the
wildlife in its natural habitat.
●​ The Minister also said that the picturesque Nangal area
will be developed as a tourist place.
●​ The state government has allocated Rs 10 crore for the
Nangal project in its 2025-26 budget to develop the tourist
infrastructure in the region.

24. About Jhajjar-Bachauli Wildlife Sanctuary.

झज्जर-बचौली वन्यजीव अभयारण्य के बारे में ।
Which of the following pair is/are matched correctly according
to the above statement?
उपरोक्त कथन के अनसु ार निम्नलिखित में से कौन सा/से यग्ु म सही सम
ु ेलित
है /हैं?

A Declared a protected 1998 under the provisions of the

sanctuary Wildlife Protection Act 1965
B Location Rupnagar District
C Eco-Sensitive Zone In 2017 the Union Ministry of
Environment, Forest and Climate
Change declared the sanctuary an
Eco-Sensitive Zone.

The Eco-sensitive Zone shall be from

100 meters of the sanctuary boundary
to 0.65 square kilometers area.

1.​Only A
2.​Only B
3.​Both A and B
4.​Both A and C
5.​Both B and C

Correct answer:

A Declared a protected 1998 under the provisions of the

sanctuary Wildlife Protection Act 1972
B Location Rupnagar District

C Eco-Sensitive Zone In 2017 the Union Ministry of

Environment, Forest and Climate
Change declared the sanctuary an
Eco-Sensitive Zone.

The Eco-sensitive Zone shall be from

100 meters of the sanctuary boundary
to 0.65 square kilometers area.

Static GK

25. IREDA Secured JPY 26 billion ECB Facility from SBI Tokyo.
Who is the CMD of IREDA?
IREDA ने SBI टोक्यो से 26 बिलियन JPY की ECB सवि
ु धा प्राप्त की।
आईआरईडीए के सीएमडी कौन हैं?
 1.​Shri Pradip Kumar Das
2.​Dr. Bijay Kumar Mohanty
3.​Shri Padam Lal Negi
4.​Shri Ram Nihal Nishad
5.​Mrs. Rohini Rawat

About IREDA

ESTD 1987
HQ New Delhi
CMD Pradip Kumar Das
2nd April CA Quiz

Appointment & Resignation

1. Who has been appointed to the International Monetary

Fund’s (IMF) Advisory Council on Entrepreneurship and
Growth?
उद्यमिता और विकास पर अंतर्राष्ट्रीय मद्र
ु ा कोष (आईएमएफ) की सलाहकार
परिषद में किसे नियक्
ु त किया गया है ?
A. Natarajan Chandrasekaran
B. Tony Elumelu
C. Marc Benioff
D. Margherita Della Valle
E. Kristalina Georgieva

Appointed Person Tata Sons Limited’s Chairman, Natarajan

Chandrasekaran
Appointed as International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) Advisory
Council on Entrepreneurship and Growth
Extra info The council, led by IMF Managing Director (MD)
Kristalina Georgieva, aims to shape
macroeconomic and financial policies

2. Who has been appointed to DBS Bank India as Managing

Director (MD) and Head of Consumer Banking Group?
डीबीएस बैंक इंडिया में प्रबंध निदे शक (एमडी) और उपभोक्ता बैंकिंग समह
ू के
प्रमख
ु के रूप में किसे नियक् ु त किया गया है ?
A. Rajat Verma
B. Ambuj Chandna
C. Prashant Joshi
D. Amitabh Chaudhry
E. Sandeep Bakhshi
Appointed Person Ambuj Chandna
Appointed as DBS Bank India as Managing Director (MD) and
Head of Consumer Banking Group
Replaced Prashant Joshi
Extra info Chandna was previously serving as President
and Head of Consumer Bank (Products) at Kotak
Mahindra Bank

3. Who has been appointed as Private Secretary to Prime

Minister Narendra Modi?
प्रधानमंत्री नरें द्र मोदी का निजी सचिव किसे नियक्
ु त किया गया है ?
A. Nidhi Tewari
B. Ajit Doval
C. Rajesh Khanna
D. S. Jaishankar
E. Smriti Irani

Appointed Person Indian Foreign Service (IFS) officer Nidhi Tiwari

Appointed as Private Secretary to Prime Minister Narendra
Modi
Extra info currently serving as deputy secretary in the
Prime Minister's Office

Banking/ Finance/ Economy

4. Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has announced to increase the

aggregate limit available to Standalone Primary Dealers (SPDs)
under the Standing Liquidity Facility at the existing repo rate,
from Rs 10,000 crore to how much crore rupees, with effect
from (w.e.f) April 02, 2025?
 भारतीय रिजर्व बैंक (RBI) ने मौजद
ू ा रे पो दर पर स्टैंडअलोन प्राइमरी डीलर्स
(SPD) को स्टैंडअलोन लिक्विडिटी सवि ु धा के तहत उपलब्ध कुल सीमा को
10,000 करोड़ रुपये से बढ़ाकर कितने करोड़ रुपये करने की घोषणा की है , जो
02 अप्रैल 2025 से प्रभावी होगी?
A.​Rs 12,000 crore
B.​Rs 13,000 crore
C.​Rs 14,000 crore
D.​Rs 15,000 crore
E.​Rs 16,000 crore

●​ Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has announced to increase

the aggregate limit available to Standalone Primary
Dealers (SPDs) under the Standing Liquidity Facility at the
existing repo rate, from Rs 10,000 crore to Rs 15,000
crore, with effect from (w.e.f) April 02, 2025.
●​ RBI has clarified that the limit for individual SPDs is being
conveyed to them separately and also all other terms and
conditions of the facility will remain unchanged.

5. Consider the following statements:

1.​Reserve Bank of India (RBI) released India’s latest

International Investment Position (IIP) data.
2.​As per IIP data, net claims of non-residents in India
increased by USD 18 billion, to USD 364.5 billion during
the 3rd Quarter (Q3: October to December) of Financial
Year 2024-25 (FY25).
3.​The data showed a decrease in foreign assets of Indian
residents by USD 40.1 billion and also, the claims of
non-residents’ in India decreased by USD 29.1 billion.
4.​RBI cited that the decrease in Indian residents’ foreign
assets during Q3FY25 was mainly due to the decline of
USD 70.1 billion in reserve assets.

How many of the above statements are correct?

 A.​Only one
B.​Only two
C.​Only three
D.​All four
E.​None

●​ Reserve Bank of India (RBI) released India’s latest

International Investment Position (IIP) data.
●​ As per IIP data, net claims of non-residents in India
increased by USD 11 billion, to USD 364.5 billion during
the 3rd Quarter (Q3: October to December) of Financial
Year 2024-25 (FY25).
●​ The data showed a decrease in foreign assets of Indian
residents by USD 40.1 billion and also, the claims of
non-residents’ in India decreased by USD 29.1 billion.
●​ RBI cited that the decrease in Indian residents’ foreign
assets during Q3FY25 was mainly due to the decline of
USD 70.1 billion in reserve assets.

6. Which of the following statements is/are correct?

निम्नलिखित में से कौन सा/से कथन सही है /हैं?
A.​According to RBI’s latest data, India’s Current Account
Deficit (CAD) has increased slightly to USD 25.5 billion,
which accounts 1.1% of country’s Gross Domestic
Product (GDP), during Q3FY25 from USD 10.4 billion
(1.1% of India’s GDP) during Q3FY24.
B.​However, India’s CAD moderated sequentially from USD
16.7 billion in Q2FY25, which represents 1.8% of country’s
GDP.
C.​The data further revealed that overall India’s foreign
exchange reserves (FER) declined by USD 37.7 billion, on
Balance of Payment (BoP) basis in Q3FY25 compared to
an increase of USD 6.0 billion in Q3FY24.
 1.​Only A
2.​Only B
3.​Both A and B
4.​Both A and C
5.​Both B and C

●​ According to RBI’s latest data, India’s Current Account

Deficit (CAD) has increased slightly to USD 11.5 billion,
which accounts 1.1% of country’s Gross Domestic
Product (GDP), during Q3FY25 from USD 10.4 billion
(1.1% of India’s GDP) during Q3FY24.
●​ However, India’s CAD moderated sequentially from USD
16.7 billion in Q2FY25, which represents 1.8% of country’s
GDP.
●​ The data further revealed that overall India’s foreign
exchange reserves (FER) declined by USD 37.7 billion, on
Balance of Payment (BoP) basis in Q3FY25 compared to
an increase of USD 6.0 billion in Q3FY24.

7. Key Findings in the Financial Account.

वित्तीय खाते में प्रमख
ु निष्कर्ष।
Which of the following pair is/are matched correctly according
to the above statement?
उपरोक्त कथन के अनस ु ार निम्नलिखित में से कौन सा/से यग्ु म सही सम
ु ेलित
है /हैं?

A Foreign Direct FDI registered a net outflow of

Investment (FDI) USD2.8 billion in Q3FY25
B Foreign Portfolio FPI recorded a net outflow of USD
Investment (FPI) 11.4 billion (in Q3FY25)
C External Commercial Net inflows under ECBs to India
Borrowings (ECBs) reached to USD 4.3 billion (in
Q3FY25)
 1.​Only A
2.​Only B
3.​Both A and B
4.​Both A and C
5.​All A,B,C

Key Findings in the Financial Account:

Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) FDI registered a net outflow of

USD2.8 billion in Q3FY25
Foreign Portfolio Investment FPI recorded a net outflow of
(FPI) USD 11.4 billion (in Q3FY25)
External Commercial Borrowings Net inflows under ECBs to India
(ECBs) reached to USD 4.3 billion (in
Q3FY25)
NRI Deposits The net inflow of Non-Resident
Indian (NRI) deposits amounted
to USD 3.1 billion

8. Which bank will offer its customers a variety of general

insurance products from the New India Assurance Co.,
following an agreement between the companies which was
announced?
कौन सी बैंक अपने ग्राहकों को न्यू इंडिया एश्योरें स कंपनी से विभिन्न प्रकार के
सामान्य बीमा उत्पादों की पेशकश करे गी, कंपनियों के बीच एक समझौते की
घोषणा की गई थी?
A. State Bank of India
B. Punjab National Bank
C. Bank of India
D. HDFC Bank
E. ICICI Bank
 ●​ Bank of India will offer its customers a variety of general
insurance products from the New India Assurance Co.,
following an agreement between the companies which
was announced.
●​ The partnership aims to make insurance more accessible
to the bank’s customers, by taking advantage of Bank of
India’s network of 5,200 branches across the country.

9. The SMILE Programme is an initiative funded by the Asian

Development Bank (ADB). It is aligned with the National
Logistics Policy and the PM Gati Shakti National Master Plan.
What does ‘E’ stand for in ‘SMILE’?
SMILE कार्यक्रम एशियाई विकास बैंक (ADB) द्वारा वित्तपोषित एक पहल है ।
यह राष्ट्रीय रसद नीति और पीएम गति शक्ति राष्ट्रीय मास्टर प्लान के साथ
संरेखित है । 'SMILE' में 'E' का क्या अर्थ है ?
A. Efficiency
B. Ecosystem
C. Empowerment
D. Expansion
E. Excellence

●​ The Strengthening Multimodal and Integrated Logistics

Ecosystem (SMILE) Programme is an initiative funded by
the Asian Development Bank (ADB).
●​ Launched to enhance India’s logistics infrastructure, the
programme aims to reduce logistics costs and increase
overall efficiency.
●​ It is aligned with the National Logistics Policy and the PM
Gati Shakti National Master Plan.

MoUs & Agreements

10. Who has partnered with the Comptroller and Auditor
General (CAG) of India to jointly develop content and course
materials focused on urban sectors from an audit perspective?
लेखापरीक्षा के नजरिए से शहरी क्षेत्रों पर केंद्रित सामग्री और पाठ्यक्रम सामग्री
को संयक्
ु त रूप से विकसित करने के लिए भारत के नियंत्रक एवं महालेखा
परीक्षक (CAG) के साथ किसने साझेदारी की है ?
A. Indian Institute of Management (IIM)
B. National Institute of Urban Affairs (NIUA)
C. Indian Audit and Accounts Department (IAAD)
D. Ministry of Urban Development
E. Comptroller and Auditor General of the United Kingdom

Signed between Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India &

National Institute of Urban Affairs (NIUA)
Objective To jointly develop content and course materials
focused on urban sectors from an audit
perspective

Merger & Acquisition

11. Federal Bank Limited has acquired 4% stake in

Belgium-based Ageas Insurance International NV and Ageas
Federal Life Insurance Company Limited (AFLIC) for how much
crore rupees?
फेडरल बैंक लिमिटे ड ने बेल्जियम स्थित एजेस इंश्योरें स इंटरनेशनल एनवी और
एजेस फेडरल लाइफ इंश्योरें स कंपनी लिमिटे ड (एएफएलआईसी) में कितने करोड़
रुपये में 4% हिस्सेदारी का अधिग्रहण किया है ?
A.​Rs. 105 crore
B.​Rs. 110 crore
C.​Rs. 115 crore
D.​Rs. 120 crore
E.​Rs. 125 crore
Target Belgium-based Ageas Insurance
International NV and Ageas Federal Life
Insurance Company Limited (AFLIC)
Acquirer Federal Bank Limited
Stake 4%
Cost Rs. 105 crore
Change 26% to 30%

National News

12. Consider the following statements:

1.​The Centre has hiked the wages under the Mahatma

Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme
(MGNREGS) in the range of 2-7% for the financial year
2025-26.
2.​According to notification, the NREGS wage rates for
2025-26 has been hiked in the range of 2.33-7.48%. In
absolute terms, the NREGS wages have seen a hike in the
range of Rs 7 to Rs 26.
3.​The NREGS wages have been hiked by ₹7 in five states,
Andhra Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Assam, Nagaland, and
Telangana.
4.​The highest increase of Rs 26 has been recorded in
Maharashtra, where NREGS wages will touch the Rs
400-mark during 2025-26 from its current rate of Rs 374
per day.

How many of the above statements are correct?

A.​Only one
B.​Only two
C.​Only three
 D.​All four
E.​None

●​ The Centre has hiked the wages under the Mahatma

Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme
(MGNREGS) in the range of 2-7% for the financial year
2025-26.
●​ According to notification, the NREGS wage rates for
2025-26 has been hiked in the range of 2.33-7.48%. In
absolute terms, the NREGS wages have seen a hike in the
range of Rs 7 to Rs 26.
●​ The NREGS wages have been hiked by ₹7 in five states,
Andhra Pradesh, Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Nagaland,
and Telangana.
●​ The highest increase of Rs 26 has been recorded in
Haryana, where NREGS wages will touch the Rs 400-mark
during 2025-26 from its current rate of Rs 374 per day.
●​ This will be the first time the NREGS wages will touch Rs
400 per day in any state.
●​ In the current financial year (2024-25), Goa had seen the
maximum hike of 10.56% over its previous year (2022-23)
wage rate; Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand recorded the
lowest 3.04%.

13. Consider the following statements:

1.​The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare has

introduced the Digital Crop Survey (DCS) System, which
aims to gather real-time crop-sown details directly from
the field through a mobile interface.
2.​This innovative system ensures precise, up-to-date
information on crop areas for every agricultural plot,
which will be crucial for accurate production estimations.
 3.​As part of this initiative, the Agri Stack has been
developed in line with the Digital Personal Data Protection
Act, 2021, and other IT laws of India.
4.​Additionally, the Government of India ensures robust
cybersecurity measures by adhering to the guidelines
issued by the Ministry of Electronics and Information
Technology (MeitY) and the Indian Computer Emergency
Response Team (CERT-In).

How many of the above statements are correct?

A.​Only one
B.​Only two
C.​Only three
D.​All four
E.​None

●​ The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare has

introduced the Digital Crop Survey (DCS) System, which
aims to gather real-time crop-sown details directly from
the field through a mobile interface.
●​ This innovative system ensures precise, up-to-date
information on crop areas for every agricultural plot,
which will be crucial for accurate production estimations.
●​ As part of this initiative, the Agri Stack has been
developed in line with the Digital Personal Data Protection
Act, 2023, and other IT laws of India.
●​ Additionally, the Government of India ensures robust
cybersecurity measures by adhering to the guidelines
issued by the Ministry of Electronics and Information
Technology (MeitY) and the Indian Computer Emergency
Response Team (CERT-In).
14. Consider the following statements:

1.​The Ministry of Coal has launched the 12th tranche of

commercial coal mine auctions, offering 28 coal and
lignite blocks for bidding.
2.​The Coal Ministry also announced that 135 coal mines
have been successfully auctioned across 11 previous
rounds, attracting investments of approximately Rs 409
billion.
3.​These blocks spread across Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh,
Odisha, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, West Bengal and
Rajasthan.
4.​Of the total 28 blocks offered in the latest tranche, 12 are
fully explored and 13 are partially explored. Two lignite
blocks are also part of the auction.

How many of the above statements are correct?

A.​Only one
B.​Only two
C.​Only three
D.​All four
E.​None

●​ The Ministry of Coal has launched the 12th tranche of

commercial coal mine auctions, offering 28 coal and
lignite blocks for bidding.
●​ The Coal Ministry also announced that 125 coal mines
have been successfully auctioned across 11 previous
rounds, attracting investments of approximately Rs 409
billion.
●​ These blocks spread across Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh,
Odisha, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, West Bengal and
Rajasthan.
 ●​ The launch event in the national capital was attended by
Union Minister of Coal and Mines G. Kishan Reddy and
Minister of State Satish Chandra Dubey.
●​ Of the total 28 blocks offered in the latest tranche, 13 are
fully explored and 12 are partially explored. Two lignite
blocks are also part of the auction.

International News

15. Consider the following statements:

1.​Gland (Switzerland)-based International Union for

Conservation of Nature (IUCN) released its 1st Green
Status Assessment for the Lion (Scientific name:
Panthera leo).
2.​The report has termed the lion as ‘largely depleted’, while
the species remains ‘Endengered’ on the International
Union for Conservation of Nature(IUCN) Red list.
3.​Lion is the 2nd largest cat in the world, just behind the
Asian Tiger (Scientific name: Panthera Tigris).
4.​In the entire Asia region, lions can be found only in India
in a single isolated sub-population in the 14,000 square
kilometer (sq. km) Gir National Park (NP) and Wildlife
Sanctuary (WLS) and the surrounding landscape in
Gujarat.

How many of the above statements are correct?

A.​Only one
B.​Only two
C.​Only three
D.​All four
E.​None
 ●​ Gland (Switzerland)-based International Union for
Conservation of Nature (IUCN) released its 1st Green
Status Assessment for the Lion (Scientific name:
Panthera leo).
●​ The report has termed the lion as ‘largely depleted’, while
the species remains ‘Vulnerable’ on the International
Union for Conservation of Nature(IUCN) Red list.
●​ Lion is the 2nd largest cat in the world, just behind the
Asian Tiger (Scientific name: Panthera Tigris).
●​ In the entire Asia region, lions can be found only in India
in a single isolated sub-population in the 14,000 square
kilometer (sq. km) Gir National Park (NP) and Wildlife
Sanctuary (WLS) and the surrounding landscape in
Gujarat.
●​ Population Estimates:
●​ Approximately 23000 lions in Africa (based on 2023 data).
●​ Around 670 lions in India. Mostly in Gujarat (based on
2020 data).

Sports News

16. Which of the following statements is/are correct?

निम्नलिखित में से कौन सा/से कथन सही है /हैं?
A.​The Indian freestyle wrestling team concluded the 2025
Senior Asian Wrestling Championship held in Amman,
Jordan with a tally of 10 Medals, including 1 Gold, 3
Silver, and 6 Bronze.
B.​This was the 31st edition of the championship, and the
events were organized by Switzerland, based United
World Wrestling (UWW).
C.​India’s Manisha Bhanwala in the Women’s Wrestling (WW)
(62 Kilograms (Kg)) category clinched India’s first and
only Gold Medal in the championship by defeating North
Korea’s Ok J. Kim by 8-7 points.
 1.​Only A
2.​Only B
3.​Both A and B
4.​Both A and C
5.​Both B and C

●​ The Indian freestyle wrestling team concluded the 2025

Senior Asian Wrestling Championship held in Amman,
Jordan with a tally of 10 Medals, including 1 Gold, 3
Silver, and 6 Bronze.
●​ This was the 21st edition of the championship, and the
events were organized by Switzerland, based United
World Wrestling (UWW).
●​ India’s Manisha Bhanwala in the Women’s Wrestling (WW)
(62 Kilograms (Kg)) category clinched India’s first and
only Gold Medal in the championship by defeating North
Korea’s Ok J. Kim by 8-7 points.

Awards & Honours

17. Ugadi Award 2025.

उगादी परु स्कार 2025।
Which of the following pair is/are matched correctly according
to the above statement?
उपरोक्त कथन के अनस ु ार निम्नलिखित में से कौन सा/से यग्ु म सही सम
ु ेलित
है /हैं?

A Winner Renowned historian and archaeologist MyNaa

Swamy
B Awarded by Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu

C Prize Kalaratna title, Hamsa medal, certificate of

appreciation, Rs 50,000 cash prize

1.​Both B and C
 2.​Both A and B
3.​Both A and C
4.​All A,B,C
5.​None of these

Award Ugadi Award

Winner Renowned historian and archaeologist MyNaa
Swamy
Awarded for For his outstanding contributions to historical
research and social service
Awarded by Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu
Award Given Andhra Pradesh State Government
by
Prize Kalaratna title, Hamsa medal, certificate of
appreciation, Rs 50,000 cash prize

Defense News

18. Exercise Tiger Triumph 2025

अभ्यास टाइगर ट्रायम्फ 2025।
Which of the following pair is/are matched correctly according
to the above statement?
उपरोक्त कथन के अनस ु ार निम्नलिखित में से कौन सा/से यग्ु म सही सम
ु ेलित
है /हैं?

A Edition 4th

B Held at Harbour Phase Kakinada

C Held at Sea Phase Visakhapatnam

1.​Only A
2.​Only B
 3.​Both A and B
4.​Both A and C
5.​None of these

Correct answer:

A Edition 4th

B Held at Harbour Phase Visakhapatnam

C Held at Sea Phase Kakinada

19. Exercise Tiger Triumph 2025

अभ्यास टाइगर ट्रायम्फ 2025।
Which of the following pair is/are matched correctly according
to the above statement?
उपरोक्त कथन के अनस ु ार निम्नलिखित में से कौन सा/से यग्ु म सही सम
ु ेलित
है /हैं?

A Indian Navy Indian Naval Ships- Jalashwa, Gharial,

Mumbai and Kharanj
B Indian Army 91 Infantry Brigade, 12 Mechanized Infantry
Battalion
C Indian Airforce C-130, MI-12, P-8I

1.​Only A
2.​Only B
3.​Both A and B
4.​Both A and C
5.​None of these

Correct answer:
A Indian Navy Indian Naval Ships- Jalashwa, Gharial,
Mumbai and Shakti
B Indian Army 91 Infantry Brigade, 12 Mechanized Infantry
Battalion
C Indian Airforce C-130, MI-17, P-8I

Summits & Conference

20. Who has inaugurated the National Conference on

‘Environment – 2025’ in New Delhi?
नई दिल्ली में ‘पर्यावरण – 2025’ पर राष्ट्रीय सम्मेलन का उद्घाटन किसने
किया?
A. Bhupender Yadav
B. Justice Vikram Nath
C. Droupadi Murmu
D. Prakash Shrivastava
E. Jagdeep Dhankhar

Conference National Conference on ‘Environment –

2025’
Held at New Delhi
Inaugurated by President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu
Organised by National Green Tribunal (NGT)
India’s Vision Developed nation by 2047 with clean air,
water, and greenery

Books & Authors

21. Who has launched the book “Ripples of Change:

Gender-transformative Rural WASH Programs in India”?
"रिपल्स ऑफ चें ज: जेंडर-ट्रांसफॉर्मेटिव रूरल वाश प्रोग्राम्स इन इंडिया" पस्
ु तक
का विमोचन किसने किया है ?
A. Smriti Irani
B. Amit Shah
C. C.R. Paatil
D. Nitin Gadkari
E. Piyush Goyal

Book Ripples of Change: Gender-transformative

Rural WASH Programs in India
Launched by Jal Shakti Minister CR Paatil
Published by Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation
(DDWS) & UNICEF India
Extra info Documented by UNICEF, these stories
showcase the transformative impact of
Swachh Bharat Mission (Gramin) and Jal
Jeevan Mission

Important days

22. 11th International Day of Yoga (IDY) 2025.

11वां अंतर्राष्ट्रीय योग दिवस (आईडीवाई) 2025।
Which of the following pair is/are matched correctly according
to the above statement?
उपरोक्त कथन के अनस ु ार निम्नलिखित में से कौन सा/से यग्ु म सही सम
ु ेलित
है /हैं?

A Day June 21

B Theme 2025 Yoga for One Earth, One Health

C Announced at During the 130th episode of Mann ki Baat

1.​Only A
2.​Only B
3.​Both A and B
 4.​Both A and C
5.​None of these

Correct answer:

A Day June 21

B Theme 2025 Yoga for One Earth, One Health

C Announced at During the 120th episode of Mann ki Baat

23. On which day is World Autism Awareness Day 2025

observed?
विश्व ऑटिज्म जागरूकता दिवस 2025 किस दिन मनाया जाएगा?
A.​1 April
B.​2 April
C.​3 April
D.​4 April
E.​5 April

24. What is the theme of World Autism Awareness Day 2025?

विश्व ऑटिज्म जागरूकता दिवस 2025 का विषय क्या है ?
A. Promoting Equality and Inclusion
B. Advancing Neurodiversity and the UN Sustainable
Development Goals (SDGs)
C. Empowering Neurodiverse Communities
D. Building Bridges for Autism Awareness
E. Celebrating Neurodiversity

Day 2 April
Day name World Autism Awareness Day 2025
Theme 2025 Advancing Neurodiversity and the UN
Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
Started in 2007
3rd April CA Quiz

Ranking/ Report/ indices

1. Consider the following statements:

1.​The “Education and Nutrition: Learn to Eat Well” report

revealed that nearly 40% of primary school pupils globally
received school meals in 2024.
2.​The report highlighted that nearly a third (27%) of school
meals across the world in 2022, were not developed in
consultation with nutritionists.
3.​The report showed that only 81 countries out of the 187
that were examined had legislation, standards or
guidelines on school food and drink.
4.​418 million children now benefit from school meals
worldwide, which is 30 million more than the 388 million
children before the pandemic in early 2020.

How many of the above statements are correct?

A.​Only one
B.​Only two
C.​Only three
D.​All four
E.​None

●​ The report revealed that nearly 50% of primary school

pupils globally received school meals in 2024.
●​ The report highlighted that nearly a third (27%) of school
meals across the world in 2022, were not developed in
consultation with nutritionists.
●​ The report showed that only 93 countries out of the 187
that were examined had legislation, standards or
guidelines on school food and drink.
 ●​ Of these 93 countries, only 65% had standards covering
foods sold in cafeterias and vending machines.
●​ 418 million children now benefit from school meals
worldwide, which is 30 million more than the 388 million
children before the pandemic in early 2020.

Appointment & Resignation

2. 7th Secretary-General of the Commonwealth of Nations.

राष्ट्रमंडल दे शों के 7वें महासचिव।
Which of the following pair is/are matched correctly according
to the above statement?
उपरोक्त कथन के अनस ु ार निम्नलिखित में से कौन सा/से यग्ु म सही सम
ु ेलित
है /हैं?

A Appointed Person Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey, from Ghana (4

year Term)
B Appointed during Commonwealth Heads of Government
during their biennial meeting in Apia,
Samoa
C Replaced Patricia Scotland of Guyana

1.​Only A
2.​Only B
3.​Both A and B
4.​Both A and C
5.​All A,B,C

Correct answer;

A Appointed Person Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey, from Ghana (4

year Term)
B Appointed during Commonwealth Heads of Government
 during their biennial meeting in Apia,
Samoa
C Replaced Patricia Scotland of Dominica

3. Who has been appointed as Chief Executive Officer &

Managing Director of Tata Group retail chain Croma?
टाटा समहू की खद ु रा श्रंख
ृ ला क्रोमा के मख्
ु य कार्यकारी अधिकारी और प्रबंध
निदे शक के रूप में किसे नियक् ु त किया गया है ?
1.​Shibashish Roy
2.​Avijit Mitra
3.​Naveen Tahilyani
4.​Ratan Tata
5.​Natarajan Chandrasekaran

Appointed Person Shibashish Roy

Appointed as Chief Executive Officer & Managing Director of
Tata Group retail chain Croma
Replaced Avijit Mitra

4. Deputy Governor of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI).

भारतीय रिजर्व बैंक (आरबीआई) के डिप्टी गवर्नर।
Which of the following pair is/are matched correctly according
to the above statement?
उपरोक्त कथन के अनस ु ार निम्नलिखित में से कौन सा/से यग्ु म सही सम
ु ेलित
है /हैं?

A Appointed Person Poonam Gupta, Director General of the

National Council of Applied Economic
Research (NCAER)
B Tenure Five years
C Replaced M.D. Patra

1.​Only A
2.​Only B
3.​Both A and B
4.​Both A and C
5.​All A,B,C

Correct answer;

A Appointed Person Poonam Gupta, Director General of the

National Council of Applied Economic
Research (NCAER)
B Tenure Three years

C Replaced M.D. Patra

5. Government appoints economist Poonam Gupta as RBI

Deputy Governor. In recognition of her academic
achievements, she won the EXIM Bank Award for her PhD
thesis on international economics in which year?
सरकार ने अर्थशास्त्री पन
ू म गुप्ता को RBI डिप्टी गवर्नर नियक् ु त किया। उनकी
शैक्षणिक उपलब्धियों के सम्मान में , उन्हें किस वर्ष अंतर्राष्ट्रीय अर्थशास्त्र पर
पीएचडी थीसिस के लिए EXIM बैंक परु स्कार मिला?
A.​1992
B.​1994
C.​1996
D.​1998
E.​2002

Award In recognition of her academic achievements,

she won the 1998 EXIM Bank Award for her PhD
thesis on international economics
Banking/ Finance/ Economy

6. Which of the following statements is/are correct?

निम्नलिखित में से कौन सा/से कथन सही है /हैं?
A.​National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development
(NABARD) and Union Bank of India (UBI) signed a
Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen rural
development in Assam.
B.​As part of this collaboration, the two institutions have set
a target of financing Rs. 800 crores in the Financial Year
2025-26(FY26) , with an ambitious aim to scale it to Rs.
1,000 crores annually thereafter.
C.​This partnership is seen as a critical step towards
empowering rural Assam and contributing to its long-term
technological sustainability.

1.​Only A
2.​Only C
3.​Both A and B
4.​Both B and C
5.​None of these

●​ National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development

(NABARD) and State Bank of India (SBI) signed a
Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen rural
development in Assam.
●​ As part of this collaboration, the two institutions have set
a target of financing Rs. 500 crores in the Financial Year
2025-26(FY26) , with an ambitious aim to scale it to Rs.
1,000 crores annually thereafter.
●​ This partnership is seen as a critical step towards
empowering rural Assam and contributing to its long-term
economic sustainability.
7. IndusInd Bank Limited has transferred corporate loans
worth over how much crore rupees to ICICI Bank Limited and
Federal Bank Limited through Inter-Bank Participation
Certificates (IBPC)?
इंडसइंड बैंक लिमिटे ड ने इंटर-बैंक पार्टिसिपेशन सर्टिफिकेट्स (IBPC) के
माध्यम से ICICI बैंक लिमिटे ड और फेडरल बैंक लिमिटे ड को कितने करोड़ रुपये
से अधिक के कॉर्पोरे ट ऋण हस्तांतरित किए हैं?
A.​Rs 10,000 crore
B.​Rs 15,000 crore
C.​Rs 20,000 crore
D.​Rs 25,000 crore
E.​None of these

●​ IndusInd Bank Limited has transferred corporate loans

worth over Rs 10,000 crore to ICICI Bank Limited and
Federal Bank Limited through Inter-Bank Participation
Certificates (IBPC).
●​ The IBPC is a money market instrument used by banks to
share loans and meet year-end lending targets. In these
transactions, the selling bank receives 40% of the loan
amount, which helps in managing liquidity and retiring
deposits.

8. IndusInd Bank Transfers Rs 10,000 Crore Loans to ICICI,

Federal Bank via IBPC.
इंडसइंड बैंक ने आईबीपीसी के माध्यम से आईसीआईसीआई, फेडरल बैंक को
10,000 करोड़ रुपये का ऋण हस्तांतरित किया।
Which of the following pair is/are matched correctly according
to the above statement?
उपरोक्त कथन के अनस ु ार निम्नलिखित में से कौन सा/से यग्ु म सही सम
ु ेलित
है /हैं?

A Mechanism Loans were transferred via the IBPC market,

 a short-term instrument (typically 6 months)
allowing banks to borrow/lend against loan
collateral
B Interest Rate Acquired loans carry an interest rate of
6.5–7%
C Purpose IndusInd Bank aims to secure liquidity to
offset risks from a Rs 5,000 crore net worth
erosion linked to accounting irregularities

1.​Only A
2.​Only C
3.​Both A and B
4.​Both A and C
5.​All A,B,C

Correct answer:

A Mechanism Loans were transferred via the IBPC market,

a short-term instrument (typically 6 months)
allowing banks to borrow/lend against loan
collateral
B Interest Rate Acquired loans carry an interest rate of
7.5–8%
C Purpose IndusInd Bank aims to secure liquidity to
offset risks from a Rs 2,000 crore net worth
erosion linked to accounting irregularities

9. Consider the following statements:

1.​At the end of December 2024, India’s external debt rose to

USD 717.9 billion (bn), marking a 10.7% increase from
USD 648.7 billion in December 2023 as per according to
‘India’s Quarterly External Debt Report’ released by the
Ministry of Finance(MoF).
 2.​The external debt increased by 0.2% on a quarterly basis,
reaching USD 712.7 billion in September 2024.
3.​The long-term debt (with an original maturity of above one
year) at the end of December 2024 was at USD 578.3 bn.
4.​The share of short term debt at the end of December was
USD 139.6 bn.

How many of the above statements are correct?

A.​Only one
B.​Only two
C.​Only three
D.​All four
E.​None

●​ At the end of December 2024, India’s external debt rose to

USD 717.9 billion (bn), marking a 10.7% increase from
USD 648.7 billion in December 2023 as per according to
‘India’s Quarterly External Debt Report’ released by the
Ministry of Finance(MoF).
●​ The external debt increased by 0.7% on a quarterly basis,
reaching USD 712.7 billion in September 2024.
●​ The external debt to GDP ratio stood at 19.1 percent at the
end of December 2024, against 19 percent in September
2024.
●​ The long-term debt (with an original maturity of above one
year) at the end of December 2024 was at USD 578.3 bn.
●​ The share of short term debt at the end of December was
USD 139.6 bn.

10. Consider the following statements:

1.​The Reserve Bank said 97.51 per cent of the Rs 2000

banknotes have been returned to the banking system, and
 only Rs 6,366 crore worth of such notes are still with the
public.
2.​On May 19, 2023, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI)
announced the withdrawal of Rs 2000 denomination
banknotes from circulation.
3.​The total value of Rs 2000 banknotes in circulation, which
was Rs 4.23 lakh crore at the close of business on May
19, 2023, has declined to Rs 6,366 crore at the close of
business on March 31, 2025, RBI said.
4.​The facility for deposit and/or exchange of the Rs 2000
banknotes was available at all bank branches till October
7, 2023. However, this facility is still available at the 19
issue offices of the Reserve Bank.

How many of the above statements are correct?

A.​Only one
B.​Only two
C.​Only three
D.​All four
E.​None

●​ The Reserve Bank said 98.21 per cent of the Rs 2000

banknotes have been returned to the banking system, and
only Rs 6,366 crore worth of such notes are still with the
public.
●​ On May 19, 2023, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI)
announced the withdrawal of Rs 2000 denomination
banknotes from circulation.
●​ The total value of Rs 2000 banknotes in circulation, which
was Rs 3.56 lakh crore at the close of business on May
19, 2023, has declined to Rs 6,366 crore at the close of
business on March 31, 2025, RBI said.
●​ The facility for deposit and/or exchange of the Rs 2000
banknotes was available at all bank branches till October
 7, 2023. However, this facility is still available at the 19
issue offices of the Reserve Bank.

11. Consider the following statements:

1.​India's goods and services tax collections surged by 9.9%

YoY to Rs 1.92 lakh crore crore during March.
2.​GST collection had hit a record high of Rs 2.1 lakh crore
in April 2024.
3.​Gross GST collections for FY25 stood at Rs 25.63 lakh
crore, up 9.4%, YoY.
4.​After adjusting refunds, Net GST collections for the FY25
is Rs 19.56 lakh crore, up 8.6%.

How many of the above statements are correct?

A.​Only one
B.​Only two
C.​Only three
D.​All four
E.​None

●​ India's goods and services tax collections surged by 9.9%

YoY to Rs 1.96 lakh crore crore during March.
●​ GST collection had hit a record high of Rs 2.1 lakh crore
in April 2024.
●​ Gross GST collections for FY25 stood at Rs 22.08 lakh
crore, up 9.4%, YoY.
●​ After adjusting refunds, Net GST collections for the FY25
is Rs 19.56 lakh crore, up 8.6%

MoUs & Agreements

12. Who has signed a mou with AIIMS to drive advancements
in high-field and low-field Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
and Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) systems?
उच्च-क्षेत्र और निम्न-क्षेत्र चंब
ु कीय अनन
ु ाद इमेजिंग (एमआरआई) और परमाणु
चंब
ु कीय अनन ु ाद (एनएमआर) प्रणालियों में प्रगति को बढ़ावा दे ने के लिए एम्स
के साथ किसने समझौता ज्ञापन पर हस्ताक्षर किए हैं?
1.​SAMEER
2.​ISRO
3.​DRDO
4.​BARC
5.​CSIR

Signed between Society for Applied Microwave Electronics

Engineering & Research (SAMEER) & AIIMS
Objective To drive advancements in high-field and
low-field Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
and Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR)
systems

Merger & Acquisition

13. Government of India (GoI) has acquired 48.99% stake in

which telecom company for Rs 36,950 crore?
भारत सरकार (जीओआई) ने किस दरू संचार कंपनी में 36,950 करोड़ रुपये में
48.99% हिस्सेदारी हासिल की है ?
1.​Bharti Airtel
2.​Jio
3.​Vodafone Idea
4.​BSNL
5.​MTNL

Target Vodafone Idea Limited (VIL)

Acquirer Government of India (GoI)
Stake 48.99%
Amount Rs 36,950 crore
Extra After the issuance of equity shares, the
government's shareholding in the
company will increase from existing 22.60
percent to approximately 48.99 percent.

National News

14. Union Home Minister Amit Shah unveiled a series of

development projects and welfare schemes worth over Rs 800
crore in Bihar.
केंद्रीय गह
ृ मंत्री अमित शाह ने बिहार में 800 करोड़ रुपये से अधिक की लागत
की विकास परियोजनाओं और कल्याणकारी योजनाओं का अनावरण किया।
Which of the following pair is/are matched correctly according
to the above statement?
उपरोक्त कथन के अनस ु ार निम्नलिखित में से कौन सा/से यग्ु म सही सम
ु ेलित
है /हैं?

A Rs 111 crore Under the cooperative department

aimed at strengthening cooperative
societies and financial institutions

He also inaugurated a makhana

processing unit at the Fishermen’s
Cooperative Society in Patna
B Foreign Portfolio FPI recorded a net outflow of USD 11.4
Investment (FPI) billion (in Q3FY25)
C External Commercial Net inflows under ECBs to India
Borrowings (ECBs) reached to USD 4.3 billion (in Q3FY25)

1.​Only A
2.​Only B
3.​Both A and B
 4.​Both B and C
5.​All A,B,C

Correct answer

A Rs 111 crore Under the cooperative department

aimed at strengthening cooperative
societies and financial institutions

He also inaugurated a makhana

processing unit at the Fishermen’s
Cooperative Society in Darbhanga
B Foreign Portfolio FPI recorded a net outflow of USD 11.4
Investment (FPI) billion (in Q3FY25)
C External Commercial Net inflows under ECBs to India
Borrowings (ECBs) reached to USD 4.3 billion (in Q3FY25)

15. Which of the following statements is/are correct?

निम्नलिखित में से कौन सा/से कथन सही है /हैं?
A.​The Saudagari block print, a traditional craft practiced by
artisans in Kamalpur, Ahmedabad, has been officially
recognized with a Geographical Indication (GI) tag.
B.​Saudagari block printing is an ancient textile printing
technique that has been practiced in Ahmedabad for
nearly 300 years.
C.​The Bodakdev community, known for their expertise in
textile printing, has been instrumental in preserving and
refining the art form.

1.​Only A
2.​Only B
3.​Only C
4.​Both A and B
5.​Both B and C
 ●​ The Saudagari block print, a traditional craft practiced by
artisans in Jamalpur, Ahmedabad, has been officially
recognized with a Geographical Indication (GI) tag.
●​ Saudagari block printing is an ancient textile printing
technique that has been practiced in Ahmedabad for
nearly 300 years.
●​ The Chhipa community, known for their expertise in
textile printing, has been instrumental in preserving and
refining the art form.

16. Electronics Component Manufacturing Scheme (ECMS).

इलेक्ट्रॉनिक्स घटक विनिर्माण योजना (ईसीएमएस)।
Which of the following pair is/are matched correctly according
to the above statement?
उपरोक्त कथन के अनस ु ार निम्नलिखित में से कौन सा/से यग्ु म सही सम
ु ेलित
है /हैं?

A Outlay Rs 33,919 crore

B Tenure 5 year, with one year of gestation period

C Investment Target To attract Investment of Rs.63,350 crore

1.​Only A
2.​Only B
3.​Both A and B
4.​Both A and C
5.​None of these

Correct answer:

A Outlay Rs 22,919 crore

B Tenure 6 year, with one year of gestation period

C Investment Target To attract Investment of Rs.59,350 crore

17. Consider the following statements:

1.​The cabinet has approved the proposal of the department

of Fertilizers for fixing the Nutrient Based Subsidy (NBS)
rates for Kharif Season, 2025 i.e. from April 1, 2025 to
November 30, 2025, on Phosphatic and Potassic (P&K)
fertilizers.
2.​The budgetary requirement of this subsidy for the Kharif
season is estimated to be around Rs 37, 216.15 crore.
This is approximately Rs 20,000 crore more compared to
the budgetary requirement for Rabi seasons 2024-25.
3.​The GoI is making available 28 grades of P&K fertilizers to
farmers at affordable prices through nutrient
manufacturers/ importers.
4.​The subsidy on P&K fertilizers is administered by NBS
scheme w.e.f. April 1, 2015.

How many of the above statements are correct?

A.​Only one
B.​Only two
C.​Only three
D.​All four
E.​None

●​ The cabinet has approved the proposal of the department

of Fertilizers for fixing the Nutrient Based Subsidy (NBS)
rates for Kharif Season, 2025 i.e. from April 1, 2025 to
September 30, 2025, on Phosphatic and Potassic (P&K)
fertilizers.
 ●​ The budgetary requirement of this subsidy for the Kharif
season is estimated to be around Rs 37, 216.15 crore.
This is approximately Rs 13,000 crore more compared to
the budgetary requirement for Rabi seasons 2024-25.
●​ The cabinet has approved per kilogram (kg) subsidy rate
for Nitrogen (N) at Rs 43.02; Phosphorus (P) at Rs 43.60;
Potash (K) at Rs 2.38; and Sulphur (S) at Rs 2.61.
●​ The GoI is making available 28 grades of P&K fertilizers to
farmers at affordable prices through nutrient
manufacturers/ importers.
●​ The subsidy on P&K fertilizers is administered by NBS
scheme w.e.f. April 1, 2010.

Sports News

18. Consider the following statements:

1.​Indian women's team stalwart Vandana Katariya bid

farewell to international hockey, stating that she is
stepping away at the "zenith" of her 15-year illustrious
career.
2.​Katariya, the 32-year-old veteran striker with 320
international appearances and 158 goals to her name,
leaves as the most capped player in the history of Indian
women's hockey.
3.​Katariya, who made her senior team debut in 2009, was an
integral part of some of the most defining moments in the
sport, including India's historic fourth-place finish at the
Tokyo 2020 Olympics, where she became the first and
only Indian woman to score a hat-trick at the Games.
4.​Hailing from Roshnabad, Haridwar, Katariya played her
last match for India during the Bhubaneswar leg of the
FIH Pro League in February.
How many of the above statements are correct?

A.​Only one
B.​Only two
C.​Only three
D.​All four
E.​None

●​ Indian women's team stalwart Vandana Katariya bid

farewell to international hockey, stating that she is
stepping away at the "zenith" of her 15-year illustrious
career.
●​ Katariya, the 32-year-old veteran striker with 320
international appearances and 158 goals to her name,
leaves as the most capped player in the history of Indian
women's hockey.
●​ Katariya, who made her senior team debut in 2009, was an
integral part of some of the most defining moments in the
sport, including India's historic fourth-place finish at the
Tokyo 2020 Olympics, where she became the first and
only Indian woman to score a hat-trick at the Games.
●​ Hailing from Roshnabad, Haridwar, Katariya played her
last match for India during the Bhubaneswar leg of the
FIH Pro League in February.

Awards & Honours

19. Gold Mercury Award for Peace and Visionary Governance

2025.
शांति और दरू दर्शी शासन के लिए गोल्ड मर्क री परु स्कार 2025।
Which of the following pair is/are matched correctly according
to the above statement?
उपरोक्त कथन के अनस ु ार निम्नलिखित में से कौन सा/से यग्ु म सही सम
ु ेलित
है /हैं?
A Winner Famous Tibetan spiritual leader his Holiness,
Tenzin Gyatso, the 16th Dalai Lama
B Awarded by Denmark based Gold Mercury International

C Awarded at His residence at Dharamsala in Himachal

Pradesh

1.​Only A
2.​Only B
3.​Only C
4.​Both A and B
5.​Both A and C

Correct answer:

A Winner Famous Tibetan spiritual leader his Holiness,

Tenzin Gyatso, the 14th Dalai Lama
B Awarded by London based Gold Mercury International

C Awarded at His residence at Dharamsala in Himachal

Pradesh

20. Other important awards won by the Dalai Lama.

दलाई लामा द्वारा जीते गए अन्य महत्वपर्ण
ू परु स्कार।
Which of the following pair is/are matched correctly according
to the above statement?
उपरोक्त कथन के अनस ु ार निम्नलिखित में से कौन सा/से यग्ु म सही सम
ु ेलित
है /हैं?

Year Award

A 1989 Nobel Peace Prize

B 1959 PV Narasimha Rao Memorial Award

C 2024 Ramon Magsaysay Award for Community Leadership

1.​Only A
2.​Only B
3.​Both A and B
4.​Both A and C
5.​All A,B,C

Correct answer:

Year Award

A 1989 Nobel Peace Prize

B 1959 Ramon Magsaysay Award for Community Leadership

C 2024 PV Narasimha Rao Memorial Award

Science & Tech

21. SpaceX Successfully Launches Fram2 Mission: First

Humans to Travel Over Earth’s Poles.
स्पेसएक्स ने सफलतापर्वू क फ्रैम2 मिशन लॉन्च किया: पथ्
ृ वी के ध्रव
ु ों पर यात्रा
करने वाले पहले इंसान।
Which of the following pair is/are matched correctly according
to the above statement?
उपरोक्त कथन के अनस ु ार निम्नलिखित में से कौन सा/से यग्ु म सही सम ु ेलित
है /हैं?

A Vehicle SpaceX Crew Dragon Resilience, atop a Falcon 9

rocket
B Orbit 45-degree polar orbit at 267 miles (430 km)
altitude
C Landing Pacific Ocean, off the Northern California coast
 Location

1.​Only A
2.​Only B
3.​Both A and B
4.​Both A and C
5.​All A,B,C

Correct answer;

A Vehicle SpaceX Crew Dragon Resilience, atop a Falcon 9

rocket
B Orbit 90-degree polar orbit at 267 miles (430 km)
altitude
C Landing Pacific Ocean, off the Southern California coast
Location

Important Days

22. On which day is Utkal Divas, also known as Odisha Day or

Vishuva Milan observed?
उत्कल दिवस, जिसे ओडिशा दिवस या विशवु ा मिलन के नाम से भी जाना जाता
है , किस दिन मनाया जाता है ?
A.​1 April
B.​2 April
C.​3 April
D.​4 April
E.​5 April

Day April 1
Day name Utkal Divas, also known as Odisha Day or
 Vishuva Milan
Edition 89th
Commemorate To commemorate the formation of the state
of Odisha in 1936

23. On which day is International Fact-Checking Day

observed?
अंतर्राष्ट्रीय तथ्य-जांच दिवस किस दिन मनाया जाता है ?
A.​1 April
B.​2 April
C.​3 April
D.​4 April
E.​5 April

Day April 2
Day name International Fact-Checking Day
Started in 2016

State/UT News

24. Following the implementation of the Uniform Civil Code

and anti-conversion laws, Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar
Singh Dhami has announced plans to rename 15 regions
known by Mughal-era names.The places renamed are
distributed across four major districts. Which of the following
districts are not of them?
समान नागरिक संहिता और धर्मांतरण विरोधी कानन ू लागू होने के बाद,
उत्तराखंड के मख् ु यमंत्री पष्ु कर सिंह धामी ने मग
ु लकालीन नामों से जाने जाने
वाले 15 क्षेत्रों के नाम बदलने की योजना की घोषणा की है । जिन स्थानों का नाम
बदला गया है , वे चार प्रमख
ु जिलों में फैले हुए हैं। निम्नलिखित में से कौन सा
जिला उनमें से नहीं है ?
1.​Haridwar
2.​Dehradun
3.​Nainital
4.​Udham Singh Nagar
5.​Almora

●​ Following the implementation of the Uniform Civil Code

and anti-conversion laws, Uttarakhand Chief Minister
Pushkar Singh Dhami has announced plans to rename 15
regions known by Mughal-era names.
●​ The places renamed are distributed across four major
districts, namely Haridwar, Dehradun, Nainital, and
Udham Singh Nagar.

Renamed Places in Haridwar District:

Previous name New name

Aurangzebpur Shivaji Nagar
Gajiwali Arya Nagar
Chandpur Jyotiba Phule Nagar
Mohammadpur Jat Mohanpur Jat
Khanpur Kursli Ambedkar Nagar
Indrishpur Nandpur
Khanpur Shri Krishna Pur
Akbarpur Fazalpur Vijayanagar

Renamed Places in Dehradun District:

 Previous name New name
Miyanwala Ramji Wala
Pirwala Kesari Nagar
Chandpur Khurd Prithviraj Nagar
Abdullah Nagar Daksh Nagar

Renamed Places in Nainital District:

Previous name New name

Nawabi Road Atal Marg
Panchakki to ITI Road Guru Golwalkar Marg

Renamed Places in Udham Singh Nagar District:

Previous name New name

Sultanpur Patti Municipal Council Kaushalya Puri

Static GK

25. NABARD & SBI Sign MoU to Drive Sustainable Growth in

Rural Assam. In which year was the NABARD established?
ग्रामीण असम में सतत विकास को बढ़ावा दे ने के लिए नाबार्ड और एसबीआई ने
समझौता ज्ञापन पर हस्ताक्षर किए। नाबार्ड की स्थापना किस वर्ष हुई थी?
A.​1981
B.​1982
C.​1983
D.​1984
E.​1985
About NABARD

ESTD 12 July 1982 (Under recommendations of B.

Sivaraman Committee)
HQ Mumbai
Chairman K V Shaji
4th Apr CA Quiz

Ranking/ Report/ indices

1. 39th Annual World’s Billionaires list.

39वीं वार्षिक विश्व अरबपतियों की सच
ू ी।
Choose the correct sequence of World’s Top 5 Billionaires.

1.​Larry Ellison
2.​Mark Zuckerberg
3.​Elon Musk
4.​Jeff Bezos
5.​Bernard Arnault & Family

A.​3-4-1-2-5
B.​3-5-2-1-4
C.​3-4-2-1-5
D.​3-2-1-4-5
E.​3-2-4-1-5

List of World’s Top 5 Billionaires:

Rank Name Net Company Country

Worth
(USD)

1 Elon Musk $433.9 B Tesla, United States

SpaceX
2 Mark $216 B Amazon United States
Zuckerberg
3 Jeff Bezos $215 B Facebook United States

4 Larry Ellison $192 B Oracle United States

 5 Bernard $178 B LVMH France
Arnault &
Family

2. 39th Annual World’s Billionaires list.

39वीं वार्षिक विश्व अरबपतियों की सच
ू ी।
Choose the correct sequence of India’s Top 5 Billionaires.

1.​Savitri Jindal & Family

2.​Shiv Nadar
3.​Mukesh Ambani
4.​Gautam Adani
5.​Dilip Shanghvi

A.​3-4-1-2-5
B.​3-5-2-1-4
C.​3-4-2-1-5
D.​3-2-1-4-5
E.​3-2-4-1-5

List of India’s Top 5 Billionaires:

Rank Name Net Worth Company

(USD)

18 Mukesh Ambani $92.5 B Reliance

Industries
28 Gautam Adani $56.3 B Adani Group
48 Savitri Jindal & $35.5 B Jindal Group
Family
51 Shiv Nadar $34.5 B HCL
 79 Dilip Shanghvi $24.9 B Sun
Pharmaceutical
Industries

Appointment & Resignation

3. Whole-time member (life) of the Insurance Regulatory and

Development Authority of India (IRDAI).
भारतीय बीमा विनियामक और विकास प्राधिकरण (आईआरडीएआई) के
पर्ण
ू कालिक सदस्य (जीवन)।
Which of the following pair is/are matched correctly according
to the above statement?
उपरोक्त कथन के अनस ु ार निम्नलिखित में से कौन सा/से यग्ु म सही सम
ु ेलित
है /हैं?

A Appointed Person Swaminathan S. Iyer

B Term Three years or until he turns 62, whichever

comes first
C Extra info As executive vice-president – head, legal,
company secretary and regulatory affairs
and ESG, Tata AIA Life Insurance

1.​Only A
2.​Only B
3.​Both A and B
4.​Both A and C
5.​All A,B,C

Correct answer:

A Appointed Person Swaminathan S. Iyer

B Term Five years or until he turns 62, whichever

 comes first
C Extra info As executive vice-president – head, legal,
company secretary and regulatory affairs
and ESG, Tata AIA Life Insurance

4. Who has been appointed as Managing Director and Chief

Executive Officer of SBI Cards and Payment Services (SBI
Card)?
एसबीआई कार्ड्स एंड पेमेंट सर्विसेज (एसबीआई कार्ड) के प्रबंध निदे शक और
मख्
ु य कार्यकारी अधिकारी के रूप में किसे नियक्
ु त किया गया है ?
1.​Salila Pande
2.​Rajesh Kumar
3.​Anjali Sharma
4.​Vikram Singh
5.​Priya Mehta

Appointed Person Salila Pande

Appointed as Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of
SBI Cards and Payment Services (SBI Card)
Replaced Abhijit Chakravorty

5. Who has been appointed as Chairman of Pension Fund

Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA)?
पें शन फंड विनियामक और विकास प्राधिकरण (PFRDA) के अध्यक्ष के रूप में
किसे नियक् ु त किया गया है ?
1.​Sivasubramaniam Ramann
2.​Deepak Mohanty
3.​Poonam Gupta
4.​Rajesh Kumar
5.​Anjali Sharma
Appointed Person Sivasubramanian Ramann
Appointed as Chairman of Pension Fund Regulatory and
Development Authority (PFRDA)
Term Period of 5 years with effect from the date of
assumption charge of the post or till he attains
the age of 65 years, or until further orders
Replaced Depak Mohanty

Banking/ Finance/ Economy

6. India’s GDP Projection by Moody.

मड ू ीज द्वारा भारत का जीडीपी अनम ु ान।
Which of the following pair is/are matched correctly according
to the above statement?
उपरोक्त कथन के अनस ु ार निम्नलिखित में से कौन सा/से यग्ु म सही सम
ु ेलित
है /हैं?

A Financial Year 2025-26 (FY26) 6.5%

B For FY 2024-25 6.7%

C Inflation for FY26 4.9%

1.​Only A
2.​Only B
3.​Both A and B
4.​Both A and C
5.​All A,B,C

Correct answer:

A Financial Year 2025-26 (FY26) 6.5%

B For FY 2024-25 6.7%

C Inflation for FY26 4.5%

7. Which bank has launched StarBiz Credit Card which is

powered by Visa Inc.?
किस बैंक ने वीज़ा इंक द्वारा संचालित स्टारबिज़ क्रेडिट कार्ड लॉन्च किया है ?
1.​HDFC Bank
2.​ICICI Bank
3.​Federal Bank
4.​Axis Bank
5.​State Bank of India

Card Fed StarBiz Credit Card

Launched by Federal Bank Limited (FBL)
Powered by Visa Inc.

8. Which of the following statements is/are correct?

निम्नलिखित में से कौन सा/से कथन सही है /हैं?
A.​The Unified Payments Interface (UPI) system in March
clocked 18.30 billion transactions worth Rs 32.58 trillion,
marking a record growth in value and volume for the
digital payments system.
B.​On an average, a total of 590 million average daily UPI
transactions, and ₹79,910 crore average daily UPI
transactions took place in March.
C.​In FY25, the value of transactions increased 30 per cent to
Rs 260.56 trillion compared to Rs 199.96 trillion FY24.
Volume increased 42 per cent to 185.85 billion
transactions from 131.14 billion in FY24.

1.​Only A
 2.​Only C
3.​Both A and B
4.​Both A and C
5.​Both B and C

●​ The Unified Payments Interface (UPI) system in March

clocked 18.30 billion transactions worth Rs 24.77 trillion,
marking a record growth in value and volume for the
digital payments system.
●​ On an average, a total of 590 million average daily UPI
transactions, and ₹79,910 crore average daily UPI
transactions took place in March.
●​ In FY25, the value of transactions increased 30 per cent to
Rs 260.56 trillion compared to Rs 199.96 trillion FY24.
Volume increased 42 per cent to 185.85 billion
transactions from 131.14 billion in FY24.

9. Consider the following statements:

1.​President Droupadi Murmu released a special Postage

Stamp to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the
Reserve Bank of India (RBI).
2.​Established on April 1, 1935, under the Reserve Bank of
India Act, 1934, the RBI has played a pivotal role in
shaping India’s financial landscape.
3.​Initially, it was a privately owned institution, but in 1953, it
was nationalized, giving the government full control over
monetary policies.
4.​The first Governor of RBI was Sir Osborne Smith, while
Sir C.D. Deshmukh was the first Indian Governor.

How many of the above statements are correct?

A.​Only one
 B.​Only two
C.​Only three
D.​All four
E.​None

●​ President Droupadi Murmu released a special Postage

Stamp to commemorate the 90th anniversary of the
Reserve Bank of India (RBI).
●​ Established on April 1, 1935, under the Reserve Bank of
India Act, 1934, the RBI has played a pivotal role in
shaping India’s financial landscape.
●​ Initially, it was a privately owned institution, but in 1949, it
was nationalized, giving the government full control over
monetary policies.
●​ The first Governor of RBI was Sir Osborne Smith, while
Sir C.D. Deshmukh was the first Indian Governor.

MoUs & Agreements

10. Government of Maharashtra & Microsoft Corporation (India)

Private Limited have partnered to establish three Artificial
Intelligence (AI) Centres of Excellence (CoE). Which of the
following places are not of them?
महाराष्ट्र सरकार और माइक्रोसॉफ्ट कॉर्पोरे शन (इंडिया) प्राइवेट लिमिटे ड ने तीन
आर्टिफिशियल इंटेलिजेंस (AI) उत्कृष्टता केंद्र (CoE) स्थापित करने के लिए
साझेदारी की है । निम्नलिखित में से कौन-सा स्थान उनमें से नहीं है ?
1.​Mumbai
2.​Pune
3.​Nashik
4.​Nagpur
5.​None of these

Signed between Government of Maharashtra & Microsoft

Corporation (India) Private Limited
Objective To establish three Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Centres of Excellence (CoE) in Mumbai, Pune
and Nagpur

Merger & Acquisition

11. Which company has acquired 100% stake in Renault Nissan

Automotive India Private Limited (RNAIPL)?
रे नॉल्ट निसान ऑटोमोटिव इंडिया प्राइवेट लिमिटे ड (RNAIPL) में 100%
हिस्सेदारी किसने हासिल कर ली है ?
1.​Renault Group
2.​Tata Motors
3.​Hyundai Motor Company
4.​Mahindra & Mahindra
5.​Nissan Motor Corporation

Target Renault Nissan Automotive India Private

Limited (RNAIPL)
Acquirer Renault Group
Stake 100%
Cost 200 million (Rs 1,850 crore)

National News

12. The Sagarmala Programme, a flagship initiative of the

Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW) has
completed how many years of successful implementation?
बंदरगाह, जहाजरानी और जलमार्ग मंत्रालय (MoPSW) की प्रमख ु पहल
सागरमाला कार्यक्रम ने सफल कार्यान्वयन के कितने वर्ष परू े कर लिए हैं?
A.​5
B.​7
C.​10
D.​12
 E.​14

●​ The Sagarmala Programme, a flagship initiative of the

Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW),
launched in March 2015, has completed 10 years of
successful implementation.
●​ The programme aims to revolutionize port-led
development in the country through harnessing India’s
7,500 kilometer (km) long coastline, 14,500 km of
potentially navigable waterways and strategic location on
key international maritime trade routes.

13. About Sagarmala Programme.

सागरमाला कार्यक्रम के बारे में ।
Which of the following pair is/are matched correctly according
to the above statement?
उपरोक्त कथन के अनस ु ार निम्नलिखित में से कौन सा/से यग्ु म सही सम
ु ेलित
है /हैं?

A Launched in March 2015

B Classification Total projects under the Sagarmala

Programme are classified into 5 pillars and
12 categories
C Sagarmala 2.0 In order to boost the Sagarmala Programme,
the GoI is planning to launch Sagarmala 2.0
with a budget allocation of Rs.20,000 crore

1.​Only A
2.​Only C
3.​Both A and B
4.​Both A and C
5.​All A,B,C
Correct answer:

A Launched in March 2015

B Classification Total projects under the Sagarmala

Programme are classified into 5 pillars and
24 categories
C Sagarmala 2.0 In order to boost the Sagarmala Programme,
the GoI is planning to launch Sagarmala 2.0
with a budget allocation of Rs.40,000 crore

14. Pillars of the Sagarmala Programme.

सागरमाला कार्यक्रम के स्तंभ।
Which of the following pair is/are matched correctly according
to the above statement?
उपरोक्त कथन के अनस ु ार निम्नलिखित में से कौन सा/से यग्ु म सही सम
ु ेलित
है /हैं?

A Pillar-I (Port-led It comprises 5 different categories such as:

Industrialization) industrial cluster, Special Economic Zone
(SEZ), thermal power, plants, port led
industries
B Pillar-II (Coastal It includes 5 different categories such as:
Community skill development, fisheries, ropeway,
Development) technology, centers, and community
development
C Pillar-III (Coastal It comprises 6 different categories such as:
Shipping & IWT) coastal tourism, Ro-Ro/Ro-Pax/Passenger
Jetty, cruise tourism, coastal infrastructure,
island development, and Inland Waterways
Transport(IWT)

1.​Only A
2.​Only C
 3.​Both A and B
4.​Both A and C
5.​All A,B,C

Pillars of the project

Pillar-I (Port-led It comprises 5 different categories such
Industrialization) as: industrial cluster, Special Economic
Zone (SEZ), thermal power, plants, port
led industries
Pillar-II (Coastal It includes 5 different categories such
Community as: skill development, fisheries, ropeway,
Development) technology, centers, and community
development
Pillar-III (Coastal It comprises 6 different categories such
Shipping & IWT) as: coastal tourism,
Ro-Ro/Ro-Pax/Passenger Jetty, cruise
tourism, coastal infrastructure, island
development, and Inland Waterways
Transport(IWT)
Pillar-IV (Port It comprises 4 different categories such
Modernization) as: new ports, port modernization (major
ports), port modernization (excluding
major ports), and ship repairs
Pillar-V (Port It comprises 4 different categories such
Connectivity) as: road, rail, pipeline, multi-modal hubs

15. The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) has

launched ‘ZooWIN’ portal.
स्वास्थ्य एवं परिवार कल्याण मंत्रालय (MoHFW) ने ‘ZooWIN’ पोर्टल लॉन्च
किया है ।
Which of the following pair is/are matched correctly according
to the above statement?
उपरोक्त कथन के अनस
ु ार निम्नलिखित में से कौन सा/से यग्ु म सही सम
ु ेलित
है /हैं?

A Aligns with National Action Plan for Prevention and

Control of Snakebite Envenoming (NAP-SE),
introduced in 2023 to halve snakebite deaths
and disabilities by 2027 through a ‘One Health’
approach.
B Developed by National Centre for Disaster Control (NCDC) &
United Nations Development Programme
(UNDP) India
C Objective To monitor the real-time availability of Anti-TB
Vaccines (ATV) and Anti-Snake Venom (ASV)
across India to ensure efficient distribution and
prevent shortages in healthcare facilities

1.​Only A
2.​Only C
3.​Both B and C
4.​All A,B,C
5.​None of these

Correct answer:

A Aligns with National Action Plan for Prevention and

Control of Snakebite Envenoming (NAP-SE),
introduced in 2023 to halve snakebite deaths
and disabilities by 2030 through a ‘One Health’
approach.
B Developed by National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) &
United Nations Development Programme
(UNDP) India
C Objective To monitor the real-time availability of
Anti-Rabies Vaccines (ARV) and Anti-Snake
 Venom (ASV) across India to ensure efficient
distribution and prevent shortages in
healthcare facilities

16. The Kumbakonam betel leaf of Thanjavur and the Thovalai

flower garland of Kanyakumari have been granted
Geographical Indication (GI) Tags by the Government of India.
This recognition brings the total number of GI products from
Tamil Nadu to _____.
तंजावरु के कंु भकोणम पान के पत्ते और कन्याकुमारी के थोवलाई फूल माला को
भारत सरकार द्वारा भौगोलिक संकेत (GI) टै ग प्रदान किया गया है । इस
मान्यता के साथ तमिलनाडु से GI उत्पादों की कुल संख्या _____ हो गई है ।
A.​60
B.​61
C.​62
D.​65
E.​67

●​ The Kumbakonam betel leaf of Thanjavur and the

Thovalai flower garland of Kanyakumari have been
granted Geographical Indication (GI) Tags by the
Government of India.
●​ This recognition brings the total number of GI products
from Tamil Nadu to 62.

Sports News

17. Which of the following statements is/are correct?

निम्नलिखित में से कौन सा/से कथन सही है /हैं?
D.​World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka reinforced her dominance in
women’s tennis by clinching her third Miami Open title,
defeating Jessica Pegula 7-5, 6-2 in the final.
 E.​With this victory, she secured her 19th WTA title,
including eight WTA 1000 titles and three Grand Slam
championships.
F.​ Sabalenka’s impressive performance throughout the
tournament, without dropping a set, further solidified her
status as the top-ranked player in the world.

1.​Only A
2.​Only C
3.​Both A and B
4.​Both A and C
5.​Both B and C

●​ World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka reinforced her dominance in

women’s tennis by clinching her first Miami Open title,
defeating Jessica Pegula 7-5, 6-2 in the final.
●​ With this victory, she secured her 19th WTA title,
including eight WTA 1000 titles and three Grand Slam
championships.
●​ Sabalenka’s impressive performance throughout the
tournament, without dropping a set, further solidified her
status as the top-ranked player in the world.

Defense news

18. Consider the following statements:

1.​India’s defence exports have reached a record high of Rs

23,622 crore (US$ 2.76 billion) in the Financial Year (FY)
2024-25, marking a 12.04% increase compared to the
previous fiscal year.
2.​DPSUs recorded an impressive 42.85% growth,
contributing Rs 8,389 crore in FY 2024-25, up from Rs
5,874 crore in the previous year.
 3.​The private sector contributed Rs 15,233 crore, showing a
marginal rise from Rs 15,209 crore in FY 2023-24.
4.​Under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership, India is
moving towards its target of Rs 50,000 crore in defence
exports by 2029.

How many of the above statements are correct?

A.​Only one
B.​Only two
C.​Only three
D.​All four
E.​None

●​ India’s defence exports have reached a record high of Rs

23,622 crore (US$ 2.76 billion) in the Financial Year (FY)
2024-25, marking a 12.04% increase compared to the
previous fiscal year.
●​ DPSUs recorded an impressive 42.85% growth,
contributing Rs 8,389 crore in FY 2024-25, up from Rs
5,874 crore in the previous year.
●​ The private sector contributed Rs 15,233 crore, showing a
marginal rise from Rs 15,209 crore in FY 2023-24.
●​ The Department of Defence Production issued 1,762
Export Authorisations in FY 2024-25.
●​ This is a 16.92% increase compared to 1,507
authorisations in FY 2023-24.
●​ The total number of registered defence exporters
increased by 17.4%, reflecting the sector’s expansion.
●​ Under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership, India is
moving towards its target of Rs 50,000 crore in defence
exports by 2029.
19. Consider the following statements:
 1.​The Indian Army is set to induct the first batch of 130
kamikaze first person view (FPV) drones to destroy
enemy assets after successfully demonstrating their
ability to neutralise a target in tests conducted at
Pathankot.
2.​The Fleur-De-Lis Brigade has achieved a milestone in
tactical drone warfare by successfully developing,
testing, and validating an FPV drone equipped with an
impact-based, kamikaze-role anti-tank munition--the
first-of-its-kind project in the Indian Army.
3.​This FPV drone is developed in collaboration with
DRDO's Terminal Ballistics Research Laboratory (TBRL),
Chennai.
4.​This initiative, launched in August 2024, has undergone
extensive research, development, and trials to enhance
the capabilities of low-cost, high-impact aerial strike
systems.

How many of the above statements are correct?

A.​Only one
B.​Only two
C.​Only three
D.​All four
E.​None

●​ The Indian Army is set to induct the first batch of 100

kamikaze first person view (FPV) drones to destroy
enemy assets after successfully demonstrating their
ability to neutralise a target in tests conducted at
Pathankot.
●​ The Fleur-De-Lis Brigade has achieved a milestone in
tactical drone warfare by successfully developing,
testing, and validating an FPV drone equipped with an
 impact-based, kamikaze-role anti-tank munition--the
first-of-its-kind project in the Indian Army.
●​ This FPV drone is developed in collaboration with
DRDO's Terminal Ballistics Research Laboratory (TBRL),
Chandigarh.
●​ This initiative, launched in August 2024, has undergone
extensive research, development, and trials to enhance
the capabilities of low-cost, high-impact aerial strike
systems.

Summits & Conference

20. Who has chaired the Army Commanders’ Conference

(ACC) 2025 in New Delhi?
नई दिल्ली में सेना कमांडरों के सम्मेलन (एसीसी) 2025 की अध्यक्षता किसने
की है ?
1.​General Anil Chauhan
2.​Shri Rajnath Singh
3.​General Manoj Pande
4.​Shri Amit Shah
5.​General Bipin Rawat

Conference Army Commanders’ Conference (ACC) 2025

Held at New Delhi
Chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh
Extra info The session will also include a presentation
on the Indian Army’s focus in the ‘Year of
Reforms’

Festival & Fairs

21. Adivasi communities in which region has celebrated the

Sarhul Festival?
किस क्षेत्र में आदिवासी समद
ु ाय सरहुल त्योहार मनाता है ?
1.​Western Ghats
2.​Himalayan region
3.​Deccan Plateau
4.​Chhotanagpur region
5.​Indo-Gangetic Plain

Festival The Sarhul Festival

Held at Adivasi communities in the Chhotanagpur
region, particularly in Jharkhand
Communities Munda, Oraon, and Ho tribes
Extra info “Sarhul” translates to worship of the Sal
tree, representing the union of the Sun and
Earth which is vital for life

Books & Authors

22. Who has authored the book “The Great Conciliator: Lal
Bahadur Shastri and the Transformation of India”?
“द ग्रेट कॉन्सिलिएटर: लाल बहादरु शास्त्री एंड द ट्रांसफॉर्मेशन ऑफ इंडिया”
पस्
ु तक किसने लिखी है ?
1.​Sanjeev Chopra
2.​Ramachandra Guha
3.​Shashi Tharoor
4.​Arun Shourie
5.​Rajesh Talwar

Book The Great Conciliator: Lal Bahadur Shastri and

the Transformation of India
Author Sanjeev Chopra

Important Days
23. On which day is International Mine Awareness Day
observed?
अंतर्राष्ट्रीय खान जागरूकता दिवस किस दिन मनाया जाता है ?
A.​1 April
B.​2 April
C.​3 April
D.​4 April
E.​5 April

24. What is the theme of International Mine Awareness Day

2025?
अंतर्राष्ट्रीय खान जागरूकता दिवस 2025 का विषय क्या है ?
1.​Building Bridges to Peace
2.​Together for a Safer World
3.​Empowering Communities for Change
4.​Safe Futures Start Here
5.​Mines-Free Tomorrow

Day 4 April

Day name International Mine Awareness Day

Theme 2025 Safe Futures Start Here

Extra Highlights

25. Consider the following statements:

1.​Naini Lake, a significant landmark in Nainital, is facing a

critical decline in water levels, hitting a five-year low of
3.6 feet, raising concerns about the potential for drinking
water scarcity during the summer.
2.​The lake, which supplies 76% of Nainital’s water demand,
is experiencing pressures from both natural and
human-induced factors.
 3.​The lake’s current water level is a significant drop
compared to its normal gauge level of 18 feet.
4.​The lake’s deepest point is 75 feet. A level below the
gauge level is termed the “zero level,” which does not
mean the lake will dry up but indicates the water level has
dropped significantly.

How many of the above statements are correct?

A.​Only one
B.​Only two
C.​Only three
D.​All four
E.​None

●​ Naini Lake, a significant landmark in Nainital, is facing a

critical decline in water levels, hitting a five-year low of
4.7 feet, raising concerns about the potential for drinking
water scarcity during the summer.
●​ The lake, which supplies 76% of Nainital’s water demand,
is experiencing pressures from both natural and
human-induced factors.
●​ The lake’s current water level is at 4.7 feet, which is a
significant drop compared to its normal gauge level of 12
feet.
●​ The lake’s deepest point is 89 feet. A level below the
gauge level is termed the “zero level,” which does not
mean the lake will dry up but indicates the water level has
dropped significantly.
5th Apr CA Quiz

Ranking/ Report/ Indices

1. The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change

(MoEFCC) has submitted a report to the National Green
Tribunal (NGT).
पर्यावरण, वन एवं जलवायु परिवर्तन मंत्रालय (एमओईएफसीसी) ने राष्ट्रीय
हरित अधिकरण (एनजीटी) को एक रिपोर्ट सौंप दी है ।
Choose the correct sequence of Top 5 State-wise Forest
Encroachment Data.

1.​Odisha
2.​Assam
3.​Madhya Pradesh
4.​Arunachal Pradesh
5.​Uttar Pradesh

A.​3-4-1-2-5
B.​3-5-2-1-4
C.​3-4-2-1-5
D.​3-2-1-4-5
E.​3-2-4-1-5

Top 5 State-wise Forest Encroachment Data:

Rank State/UT Area

1 Madhya Pradesh 5,460.9 sq km
2 Assam 3,620.9 sq km
3 Arunachal Pradesh 534.9 sq km
4 Odisha 405.07 sq km
5 Uttar Pradesh 264.97 sq km
Appointment & Resignation

2. Who has been appointed as the Chairperson of the

Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry’s
(FICCI) Media and Entertainment Committee South?
फेडरे शन ऑफ इंडियन चैम्बर्स ऑफ कॉमर्स एंड इंडस्ट्री (फिक्की) की मीडिया एंड
एंटरटे नमें ट कमेटी साउथ का अध्यक्ष किसे नियक्
ु त किया गया है ?
A.​Kamal Haasan
B.​Rajinikanth
C.​Shahrukh Khan
D.​Amitabh Bachchan
E.​Akshay Kumar

Appointed Person Renowned actor and filmmaker Kamal Haasan

Appointed as Chairperson of the Federation of Indian
Chambers of Commerce and Industry’s (FICCI)
Media and Entertainment Committee South
Announced FICCI’s Media and Entertainment Business
Conclave South Connect 2025, held in Chennai

3. President of the Federation of Indian Export Organisations

(FIEO).
भारतीय निर्यात संगठन महासंघ (FIEO) के अध्यक्ष।
Which of the following pair is/are matched correctly according
to the above statement?
उपरोक्त कथन के अनस ु ार निम्नलिखित में से कौन सा/से यग्ु म सही सम
ु ेलित
है /हैं?

A Appointed Person Satish Chander (SC) Ralhan

B Appointed till Until March 31, 2029

C Replaced Ashwani Kumar

1.​Only A
 2.​Only B
3.​Only C
4.​Both A and B
5.​Both A and C

Appointed Person Subhash Chander (SC) Ralhan

Appointed as President of the Federation of Indian Export
Organisations (FIEO)
Appointed till Until March 31, 2027
Replaced Ashwani Kumar

4. Who has been appointed as the Vice-President (VP) of FIEO?

FIEO के उपाध्यक्ष (VP) के रूप में किसे नियक्
ु त किया गया है ?
A.​Ravikant Kapur
B.​SC Ralhan
C.​Israr Ahmed
D.​Ashwani Kumar
E.​Khalid Khan

Appointed Person Ravikant Shyamsunder Kapur

Appointed as Vice-President (VP) of FIEO
Replaced Israr Ahmed

5. Who has been appointed as the Managing Director (MD) of

Chennai Petroleum Corporation Limited (CPCL), a subsidiary
of Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL)?
इंडियन ऑयल कॉर्पोरे शन लिमिटे ड (IOCL) की सहायक कंपनी चेन्नई
पेट्रोलियम कॉर्पोरे शन लिमिटे ड (CPCL) के प्रबंध निदे शक (MD) के रूप में किसे
नियक् ु त किया गया है ?
A.​H. Shankar
B.​Ramesh Kumar
 C.​Suresh Prabhu
D.​Anil Sharma
E.​Rajesh Gupta

Appointed Person H Shankar

Appointed as Managing Director (MD) of Chennai Petroleum
Corporation Limited (CPCL), a subsidiary of
Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL)
Appointed till On March 31, 2029, or until further orders,
whichever is earlier

Banking/ Finance/ Economy

6. Consider the following statements:

1.​The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI)

relaxed regulations on the breach of intraday position
limits for index derivative contracts.
2.​Effective June 1, stock exchanges will monitor position
limits for index derivatives on an intraday basis.
3.​However, no penalties will be imposed for breaching
these limits during the trading day until further notice.
4.​The SEBI circular mentioned that stock exchanges would
take a minimum of five position snapshots during the day
to monitor intraday limits.

How many of the above statements are correct?

A.​Only one
B.​Only two
C.​Only three
D.​All four
E.​None
 ●​ The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI)
relaxed regulations on the breach of intraday position
limits for index derivative contracts.
●​ Effective April 1, stock exchanges will monitor position
limits for index derivatives on an intraday basis.
●​ However, no penalties will be imposed for breaching
these limits during the trading day until further notice.
●​ The SEBI circular mentioned that stock exchanges would
take a minimum of four position snapshots during the day
to monitor intraday limits.

7. Which of the following statements is/are correct?

निम्नलिखित में से कौन सा/से कथन सही है /हैं?
A.​Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has
extended the timeline by three months up to June for
regulated entities to adopt and implement cybersecurity
and cyber resilience framework (CSCRF).
B.​In August 2024, SEBI announced the CSCRF through a
circular. The framework outlines comprehensive
guidelines to enhance cybersecurity resilience across
SEBI-regulated entities (REs).
C.​However, SEBI clarified that the extension does not apply
to market infrastructure institutions (MIIs),
know-your-customer registration agencies (KRAs) and
qualified registrars to an issue and share transfer agents
(QRTAs), which must adhere to the original deadlines.

1.​Only A
2.​Only C
3.​Both A and B
4.​Both A and C
5.​All A,B,C

●​ Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has

extended the timeline by three months up to June for
 regulated entities to adopt and implement cybersecurity
and cyber resilience framework (CSCRF).
●​ In August 2024, SEBI announced the CSCRF through a
circular. The framework outlines comprehensive
guidelines to enhance cybersecurity resilience across
SEBI-regulated entities (REs).
●​ However, SEBI clarified that the extension does not apply
to market infrastructure institutions (MIIs),
know-your-customer registration agencies (KRAs) and
qualified registrars to an issue and share transfer agents
(QRTAs), which must adhere to the original deadlines.

8. Which of the following statements is/are correct?

निम्नलिखित में से कौन सा/से कथन सही है /हैं?
A.​State Bank of India (SBI) and New York (the United States
of America, USA) based Citibank (Citi) announced a social
loan facility of USD 295 million to support smallholder
farmers in India.
B.​The loan aims to enhance agricultural productivity and
improve the financial well-being of small and marginal
farmers through improved credit access.
C.​This collaboration builds on Citi’s global commitment of
USD 5 trillion towards sustainable finance by 2030,
including support for 15 million low-income households
worldwide.

1.​Only A
2.​Only C
3.​Both A and B
4.​Both A and C
5.​Both B and C

●​ State Bank of India (SBI) and New York (the United States
of America, USA) based Citibank (Citi) announced a social
 loan facility of USD 295 million to support smallholder
farmers in India.
●​ The loan aims to enhance agricultural productivity and
improve the financial well-being of small and marginal
farmers through improved credit access.
●​ This collaboration builds on Citi’s global commitment of
USD 1 trillion towards sustainable finance by 2030,
including support for 15 million low-income households
worldwide.

9. What is the name of the platform launched by Bank of

Maharashtra (BOM) & Customer Capital which integrates
Artificial Intelligence (AI)-powered loyalty rewards, enabling
seamless hotel and ticket bookings via the BOM’s card website
and mobile application?
बैंक ऑफ महाराष्ट्र (बीओएम) और कस्टमर कैपिटल द्वारा लॉन्च किए गए
प्लेटफॉर्म का नाम क्या है जो आर्टिफिशियल इंटेलिजेंस (एआई)-संचालित
लॉयल्टी रिवार्ड्स को एकीकृत करता है , जो बीओएम की कार्ड वेबसाइट और
मोबाइल एप्लिकेशन के माध्यम से निर्बाध होटल और टिकट बकि ु ं ग को सक्षम
बनाता है ?
1.​TravelEase
2.​Tripstacc
3.​RewardConnect
4.​AI Travel Hub
5.​LoyaltyLink

Platform Tripstacc, a white-label travel platform for

BOM cardholders
Launched by Bank of Maharashtra (BOM) & Customer
Capital
Objective The platform integrates Artificial
Intelligence (AI)-powered loyalty rewards,
enabling seamless hotel and ticket
bookings via the BOM’s card website and
 mobile application
Extra info India’s loyalty market is projected to reach
USD 7.92 billion by 2028

10. Which bank partnered with a Fortune 500 company in India

to introduce a B2B (Business to Business) collection using
Bharat Connect, formerly known as Bharat Bill Payment
System (BBPS)?
किस बैंक ने भारत में फॉर्च्यून 500 कंपनी के साथ साझेदारी करके भारत कनेक्ट
(जिसे पहले भारत बिल भग ु तान प्रणाली (बीबीपीएस) के नाम से जाना जाता था)
का उपयोग करके बी2बी (बिजनेस टू बिजनेस) संग्रह शरू ु किया है ?
A.​HDFC Bank
B.​ICICI Bank
C.​Axis Bank
D.​State Bank of India
E.​Punjab National Bank

●​ Axis Bank Limited partnered with a Fortune 500 company

in India to introduce a B2B (Business to Business)
collection using Bharat Connect, formerly known as
Bharat Bill Payment System (BBPS), developed by NPCI
Bharat BillPay Limited (NBBL).
●​ This makes Axis Bank the first bank to implement this
innovative payment solution, leveraging its advanced
Application Programming Interface (API) banking stack.
●​ It aims to streamline B2B payments, automates processes
in supply chains, and improves digital payment efficiency
for corporate clients.

National News

11. Which union minister has launched the NITI NCAER States
Economic Forum developed by National Institution for
Transforming India(NITI) Aayog and National Council of
Applied Economic Research (NCAER)?
किस केंद्रीय मंत्री ने राष्ट्रीय भारत परिवर्तन संस्थान (नीति) आयोग और राष्ट्रीय
अनप्र
ु यक्
ु त आर्थिक अनस ु ंधान परिषद (एनसीएईआर) द्वारा विकसित नीति
एनसीएईआर राज्य आर्थिक मंच का शभ ु ारं भ किया है ?
1.​Nirmala Sitharaman
2.​Piyush Goyal
3.​Rajnath Singh
4.​Smriti Irani
5.​Amit Shah

Portal NITI NCAER States Economic Forum

Launched by Union Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, Ministry of
Finance
Developed by National Institution for Transforming India(NITI)
Aayog and National Council of Applied
Economic Research (NCAER)
Objective To provide a comprehensive repository of data
on India’s states, encompassing social,
economic, and fiscal parameters spanning over
three decades (1990-91 to 2022-23)

12. Consider the following statements:

1.​India’s adoption ecosystem has seen a significant boost

in FY 2024-25, with a record 4,515 child adoptions, the
highest since 2015-16.
2.​Of these, 4,122 were domestic adoptions, reflecting
growing acceptance of legal adoption in the country.
3.​A strong identification drive by Central Adoption
Resource Authority (CARA) introduced 8,598 newly
identified children into the adoption pool, ensuring that
more children in need find loving families.
 4.​Additionally, 358 new adoption agencies were set up in
coordination with state governments to streamline the
adoption process.

How many of the above statements are correct?

A.​Only one
B.​Only two
C.​Only three
D.​All four
E.​None

●​ India’s adoption ecosystem has seen a significant boost

in FY 2024-25, with a record 4,515 child adoptions, the
highest since 2015-16.
●​ Of these, 4,155 were domestic adoptions, reflecting
growing acceptance of legal adoption in the country.
●​ A strong identification drive by Central Adoption
Resource Authority (CARA) introduced 8,598 newly
identified children into the adoption pool, ensuring that
more children in need find loving families.
●​ Additionally, 245 new adoption agencies were set up in
coordination with state governments to streamline the
adoption process.
●​ Moreover, as part of the Adoption Awareness Campaign,
CARA partnered with 16 states to organize meets with
Adoptive Parents from October, 2024 to January, 2025.

13. What is the name of the campaign launched by Bharat

Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) to enhance customer
experience and build stronger connections with its users?
ग्राहक अनभ
ु व को बढ़ाने और अपने उपयोगकर्ताओं के साथ मजबतू संबंध बनाने
के लिए भारत संचार निगम लिमिटे ड (बीएसएनएल) द्वारा शरू
ु किए गए
अभियान का नाम क्या है ?
 1.​Connecting with Care
2.​Customer First Initiative
3.​Digital Connect
4.​Customer Service Month
5.​Bharat Connect

Campaign Customer Service Month (April 2025)

Launched by Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL)
Theme Connecting with Care
Objective Initiative dedicated to enhancing customer
experience and building stronger
connections with its users

14. Consider the following statements:

1.​The centre has set a target to set up 728 Eklavya Model

Residential Schools benefiting around 3.5 lakh Schedule
Tribe students across the country.
2.​Under the scheme, the government had decided to
establish 650 EMRSs.
3.​Initially, 288 Eklavya schools were funded under Grants,
which are being upgraded as per the new model.
4.​The Central Sector Scheme of Eklavya Model Residential
School was started in 2018-19 to the tribal children in
their own environment.

How many of the above statements are correct?

A.​Only one
B.​Only two
C.​Only three
D.​All four
 E.​None

●​ The centre has set a target to set up 728 Eklavya Model

Residential Schools benefiting around 3.5 lakh Schedule
Tribe students across the country.
●​ Under the scheme, the government had decided to
establish 440 EMRSs.
●​ Initially, 288 Eklavya schools were funded under Grants,
which are being upgraded as per the new model.
●​ The Central Sector Scheme of Eklavya Model Residential
School was started in 2018-19 to the tribal children in
their own environment.
●​ Under the scheme, the government has decided to
establish one Eklavya Model Residential School in every
block having more than 50 per cent ST population and at
least 20 thousand tribal persons.

Sports News

15. Who has stormed into the record books, smashing the
men’s 100m national record with a blistering 10.20-second run
in a top-class field at the Indian Grand Prix 1, in Bengaluru?
बेंगलरुु में इंडियन ग्रैंड प्रिक्स 1 में शीर्ष श्रेणी के खिलाड़ियों के बीच 10.20 सेकंड
में दौड़ परू ी कर परु
ु षों की 100 मीटर दौड़ का राष्ट्रीय रिकॉर्ड तोड़कर किसने
रिकॉर्ड बकु में अपना नाम दर्ज करा लिया है ?
1.​Gurindervir Singh
2.​Manikanta Hoblidhar
3.​Amlan Borgohain
4.​Animesh Kujur
5.​Hima Das

●​ Gurindervir Singh stormed into the record books,

smashing the men’s 100m national record with a
blistering 10.20-second run in a top-class field at the
Indian Grand Prix 1, in Bengaluru.
 ●​ The 24-year-old Punjab sprinter, representing Reliance,
eclipsed the previous national mark of 10.23 seconds set
by Manikanta Hoblidhar in October 2023.

16. Young Indian equestrian player Niharika Singhania has

brought immense pride to the nation by clinching first position
in the prestigious Azelhof CSI Lier equestrian competition held
in which country?
यव ु ा भारतीय घड़ ु सवारी खिलाड़ी निहारिका सिंघानिया ने किस दे श में आयोजित
प्रतिष्ठित एज़ेलहोफ़ सीएसआई लियर घड़ ु सवारी प्रतियोगिता में प्रथम स्थान
प्राप्त करके राष्ट्र को गौरवान्वित किया है ?
1.​France
2.​Germany
3.​Netherlands
4.​Belgium
5.​Switzerland

●​ Young Indian equestrian player Niharika Singhania has

brought immense pride to the nation by clinching first
position in the prestigious Azelhof CSI Lier equestrian
competition held in Belgium.
●​ Competing against international participants, Niharika –
the eldest daughter of industrialist and Raymond CMD
Gautam Singhania – demonstrated exceptional talent and
composure to bring home gold.
●​ Riding on Hotese Charboniere, owned by Sabine Locquet,
she performed superbly in the two-stage event to finish
with 40.72 and 40.34 penalty points.
Awards & Honours

17. Who has been awarded with the Uttar Pradesh Anmol
Ratan Award?
उत्तर प्रदे श अनमोल रतन परु स्कार से किसे सम्मानित किया गया है ?
1.​Nikhil Singhal
 2.​Akhilesh Yada
3.​Ramesh Agarwal
4.​Pankaj Tripathi
5.​Rajesh Sharma

Award Uttar Pradesh Anmol Ratan Award

Winner Nikhil Singhal, a distinguished media strategist,
Founder of Vigor Media Worldwide, and President
of the Noida High Rise Federation
Organised by Tapasya Foundation Trust
Awarded at Taj Lucknow

Defense News

18. INIOCHOS-25 exercise.

INIOCHOS-25 व्यायाम।
Which of the following pair is/are matched correctly according
to the above statement?
उपरोक्त कथन के अनसु ार निम्नलिखित में से कौन सा/से यग्ु म सही सम
ु ेलित
है /हैं?

A Held at Andravida Air Base of Greece

B Frequency In Every 2 years

C Total participants 15

1.​Only A
2.​Only B
3.​Both A and B
4.​Both A and C
5.​All A,B,C
Exercise INIOCHOS-25
Held at Andravida Air Base of Greece
Frequency In Every 2 years
Hosted by Greece’s Hellenic Air Force
Total participants 15
Indian participants Su-30 MKI fighter jets and IL-78 and C-17
combat support aircraft

Important Days

19. On which day is World Health Day 2025 observed?

विश्व स्वास्थ्य दिवस 2025 किस दिन मनाया जाएगा?
A.​4 April
B.​5 April
C.​6 April
D.​7 April
E.​8 April

20. What is the theme of World Health Day 2025?

विश्व स्वास्थ्य दिवस 2025 का विषय क्या है ?
1.​Health for All
2.​Healthy Beginnings, Hopeful Futures
3.​Building a Healthier Tomorrow
4.​Maternal and Child Care for All
5.​Wellness and Sustainability

Day 7 April
Day name World Health Day 2025
Commemorate Anniversary of the founding of the World
Health Organization (WHO) in 1948
Theme 2025 Healthy Beginnings, Hopeful Futures
21. 3 April 2025 observed the ____th Raising Day of the Army
Medical Corps.
3 अप्रैल 2025 को सेना चिकित्सा कोर का ____वां स्थापना दिवस मनाया गया।
A.​260
B.​261
C.​262
D.​263
E.​264

Day 3 April
Day name 261st Raising Day of the Army Medical Corps
2025
Commemorate To honor the founding of the AMC in 1764

State/UT News

23. What is the name of the app launched by Uttarakhand chief

minister Pushkar Singh Dhami by which people will be able to
share information about critical and endangered water sources
in their area?
उत्तराखंड के मख्
ु यमंत्री पष्ु कर सिंह धामी द्वारा लॉन्च किए गए ऐप का नाम क्या
है जिसके माध्यम से लोग अपने क्षेत्र में महत्वपर्णू और संकटग्रस्त जल स्रोतों के
बारे में जानकारी साझा कर सकेंगे?
A.​Jal Rakshak
B.​AquaConnect
C.​Paani Suraksha
D.​Jal Sanchay
E.​Bhagirath

App Bhagirath mobile app

Launched by Uttarakhand chief minister Pushkar Singh Dhami
Launched at Mukhya Sevak Sadan, located at the chief
minister's residence
Based on Jal Sanrakshan Abhiyan 2025 theme, "Dhara
Mera, Naula Mera, Gaon Mera, Prayas Mera"
Objective People will be able to share information about
critical and endangered water sources in their
area

Extra highlights

24. Consider the following statements:

1.​A group of scientists have discovered a new species of

damselfly named ‘Euphaea Wayanadensis’ in the
Wayanad landscape of the Western Ghats, Kerala.
2.​The discovery of new species was published in the
peer-reviewed journal ENTOMON.
3.​This species marks 191st recorded odonate species
(including dragonflies and damselflies) found in Kerala
and the 233rd one to be documented from the Western
Ghats.
4.​In 2015, a group of researchers 1st observed the distinct
morphotype of ‘Euphaea Wayanadensis’ at the Kalindi
river, thirunelli in Wayanad district (Kerala).

How many of the above statements are correct?

A.​Only one
B.​Only two
C.​Only three
D.​All four
E.​None
●​ A group of scientists have discovered a new species of
damselfly named ‘Euphaea Wayanadensis’ in the
Wayanad landscape of the Western Ghats, Kerala.
●​ The discovery of new species was published in the
peer-reviewed journal ENTOMON.
●​ This species marks 191st recorded odonate species
(including dragonflies and damselflies) found in Kerala
and the 223rd one to be documented from the Western
Ghats.
●​ In 2013, a group of researchers 1st observed the distinct
morphotype of ‘Euphaea Wayanadensis’ at the Kalindi
river, thirunelli in Wayanad district (Kerala).