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(Top 30 GK Questions & Answers)
Q1. When is World Food Day 2025 observed?
A) October 14
B) October 15
C) October 16
D) October 17
Answer: (C) October 16
Brief Info: It marks the anniversary of the founding of the FAO (Food and Agriculture Organization) in 1945, dedicated to global food security.
Q2. What is the theme of World Food Day 2025?
A) Food for All
B) Better Food Better Future
C) Safe Food for All
D) One Planet One Health
Answer: (B) Better Food Better Future
Brief Info: The theme focuses on sustainable agriculture and nutritional security for all.
Q3. India recently signed an AI-based agriculture partnership with which country?
A) USA
B) Israel
C) Japan
D) Australia
Answer: (B) Israel
Brief Info: India and Israel signed an MoU to promote AI-driven precision farming and smart irrigation technologies.
Q4. The “Krishak Samriddhi Card Scheme” was launched by which state?
A) Madhya Pradesh
B) Uttar Pradesh
C) Rajasthan
D) Bihar
Answer: (A) Madhya Pradesh
Brief Info: The scheme provides financial support and subsidies to farmers for modern equipment and crop insurance.
Q5. When is International Day for the Eradication of Poverty observed?
A) October 15
B) October 16
C) October 17
D) October 18
Answer: (C) October 17
Brief Info: The day highlights the need to end poverty and promote equality across the world.
Q6. Which Indian city has joined the UNESCO Global Network of Learning Cities?
A) Bhopal
B) Jaipur
C) Hyderabad
D) Ahmedabad
Answer: (A) Bhopal
Brief Info: Recognized for promoting inclusive education, innovation, and lifelong learning opportunities.
Q7. Where was the Digital India Agritech Summit 2025 held?
A) New Delhi
B) Hyderabad
C) Lucknow
D) Bengaluru
Answer: (A) New Delhi
Brief Info: The summit focused on “AI for Sustainable Farming,” inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Q8. Who has been appointed as the new Governor of RBI?
A) Rekha Sharma
B) Sonali Sen Gupta
C) Sushma Rao
D) Sudha Balakrishnan
Answer: (A) Rekha Sharma
Brief Info: Rekha Sharma became the first woman to head the Reserve Bank of India.
Q9. Which new technological network was launched by Reliance Industries?
A) Smart Farm Sensor Network
B) Jio Data Farming
C) Agri Connect India
D) Rural AI Project
Answer: (A) Smart Farm Sensor Network
Brief Info: This IoT-based network helps farmers monitor soil and climate conditions in real time.
Q10. Where was the Asia Climate Forum 2025 organized?
A) Singapore
B) Tokyo
C) New Delhi
D) Dubai
Answer: (A) Singapore
Brief Info: India participated to discuss global climate change, carbon neutrality, and green finance.
Q11. Who received the National Science Award 2025?
A) Dr. R. Vaidyanathan
B) Dr. G. K. Mishra
C) Dr. R. Balakrishnan
D) Dr. S. Ramakrishnan
Answer: (A) Dr. R. Vaidyanathan
Brief Info: Honored for significant research in mathematics and theoretical physics.
Q12. Where was India’s first Green Hydrogen Bus Service launched?
A) Shimla
B) Jammu
C) Ladakh
D) Dehradun
Answer: (B) Jammu
Brief Info: The project aims to promote zero-emission public transport under India’s green mission.
Q13. Where was India’s first AgriTech Innovation Park inaugurated?
A) Pune
B) Bhopal
C) Hyderabad
D) Jaipur
Answer: (C) Hyderabad
Brief Info: Established to boost startups and research in agricultural technology and AI.
Q14. Where is India’s first Semiconductor Innovation Museum located?
A) Bengaluru
B) Hyderabad
C) Pune
D) Gandhinagar
Answer: (B) Hyderabad
Brief Info: The museum showcases India’s semiconductor evolution and chip design journey.
Q15. What is India’s GDP growth forecast for FY 2025 as per Fitch Ratings?
A) 6.5%
B) 6.9%
C) 7.1%
D) 7.3%
Answer: (B) 6.9%
Brief Info: Fitch predicted strong growth driven by domestic demand and manufacturing expansion.
Q16. Where is the IMF headquartered?
A) London
B) Washington D.C.
C) Geneva
D) New York
Answer: (B) Washington D.C.
Brief Info: Established in 1944 at the Bretton Woods Conference to ensure global financial stability.
Q17. India’s first Digital Traffic Court was launched in which city?
A) Chennai
B) Bhopal
C) New Delhi
D) Kolkata
Answer: (D) Kolkata
Brief Info: It allows citizens to pay traffic fines online and resolve cases digitally.
Q18. When will NASA’s Artemis III mission launch?
A) 2025
B) 2026
C) 2027
D) 2028
Answer: (B) 2026
Brief Info: The mission aims to land the first woman astronaut on the Moon.
Q19. Where was India’s first “AI in Policing” Conference held?
A) New Delhi
B) Hyderabad
C) Jaipur
D) Guwahati
Answer: (A) New Delhi
Brief Info: Organized to integrate AI in criminal investigation and predictive policing.
Q20. How many species are currently endangered as per the latest IUCN Red List?
A) 48,646
B) 37,210
C) 42,000
D) 50,000
Answer: (A) 48,646
Brief Info: These species face severe extinction threats due to habitat loss and climate change.
Q21. In which state is Deendayal Port located?
A) Tamil Nadu
B) Gujarat
C) Odisha
D) Maharashtra
Answer: (B) Gujarat
Brief Info: It has been designated as a Green Hydrogen Hub under India’s renewable mission.
Q22. Where was India’s first AI-powered Anganwadi established?
A) Kerala
B) Maharashtra
C) Bihar
D) Assam
Answer: (B) Maharashtra
Brief Info: It monitors child nutrition and learning through AI-driven analytics.
Q23. Which new agricultural scheme was launched by PM Modi?
A) Atmanirbhar Krishi Mission
B) PM Dhan-Dhaanya Yojana
C) Krishi Digital Mission
D) Kisan Urja Yojana
Answer: (B) PM Dhan-Dhaanya Yojana
Brief Info: The scheme focuses on doubling farmers’ income through smart agriculture initiatives.
Q24. When was the first FIFA World Cup held?
A) 1920
B) 1930
C) 1940
D) 1950
Answer: (B) 1930
Brief Info: The inaugural FIFA World Cup was hosted and won by Uruguay.
Q25. Which report confirmed that India now has over 1 crore school teachers?
A) ADR Report
B) U-DISE+ Report
C) NCRB Report
D) Economic Survey
Answer: (B) U-DISE+ Report
Brief Info: According to 2024–25 data, India crossed 10 million teachers in the school sector.
Q26. Which country recently dissolved its Parliament?
A) Madagascar
B) Sri Lanka
C) Kenya
D) Pakistan
Answer: (A) Madagascar
Brief Info: President Andry Rajoelina dissolved Parliament amid growing public protests.
Q27. What is India’s approximate voting share in IMF?
A) 6.4%
B) 2.7%
C) 2.4%
D) 1.5%
Answer: (C) 2.4%
Brief Info: India ranks among the top 10 economies contributing to IMF’s global fund.
Q28. Who became India’s first female flight engineer in BSF?
A) Aastha Poonia
B) Bhavana Chaudhary
C) Shivangi Singh
D) Sandhya Rai
Answer: (B) Bhavana Chaudhary
Brief Info: She became the first woman flight engineer in the BSF Air Wing.
Q29. India’s third ultra-large gas carrier ‘Shivalik’ was built in which country?
A) Japan
B) South Korea
C) China
D) Singapore
Answer: (B) South Korea
Brief Info: The ship has a massive gas capacity of 82,000 cubic meters.
Q30. Where did Google launch its new AI Hub in India?
A) Bengaluru
B) Visakhapatnam
C) Hyderabad
D) Pune
Answer: (B) Visakhapatnam
Brief Info: Google invested $15 billion to develop India’s AI ecosystem through this hub.
Final Thoughts
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