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(Top 30 GK Questions & Answers)
Q1. Which Indian state became the first to pass an amendment to the Central Wildlife Protection Act?
A) Maharashtra
B) Karnataka
C) Kerala
D) Tamil Nadu
Answer: C) Kerala
Explanation: Kerala became the first state to amend the act to reduce human–animal conflicts.
Q2. How many times is the World Migratory Bird Day celebrated every year?
A) Once
B) Twice
C) Thrice
D) Four times
Answer: B) Twice
Explanation: It is observed twice a year — in May and October.
Q3. Who was the bodybuilder and actor, winner of Mr. India 2009, who recently passed away?
A) Jasprit Bumrah
B) Virendra Singh Ghuman
C) Iga Swiatek
D) Abhishek Bachchan
Answer: B) Virendra Singh Ghuman
Explanation: He was a famous Punjabi actor and professional bodybuilder.
Q4. Which Indian institute topped the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2026?
A) IIT Delhi
B) IISc Bengaluru
C) IIT Bombay
D) Jamia Millia Islamia
Answer: B) IISc Bengaluru
Explanation: IISc ranked in the global 201–250 band and is the top Indian institution.
Q5. India’s first fully solar-powered zoo is being built in which state?
A) Maharashtra
B) Kerala
C) Karnataka
D) Rajasthan
Answer: C) Karnataka
Explanation: The zoo is being set up in the Bannerghatta Biological Park.
Q6. Which technology did the President of Palau use during an underwater interview?
A) Bluetooth Mask
B) LifeLight Talking Mask
C) Sonar
D) Hydro-Phonic Mask
Answer: B) LifeLight Talking Mask
Explanation: This light-based communication technology enables underwater voice transmission.
Q7. Where was India’s first electric truck battery swapping station launched?
A) New Delhi
B) Gurugram
C) Sonipat, Haryana
D) Mumbai
Answer: C) Sonipat, Haryana
Explanation: Union Minister Nitin Gadkari inaugurated India’s first such facility.
Q8. Which country withdrew from the plutonium management agreement with the USA?
A) China
B) North Korea
C) Russia
D) Iran
Answer: C) Russia
Explanation: Russia announced its withdrawal from the bilateral nuclear material agreement.
Q9. How much does AIIMS Delhi charge Ayushman Card holders for robotic kidney transplants?
A) 50% discount
B) Free of cost
C) ₹25,000
D) ₹1 lakh
Answer: B) Free of cost
Explanation: The surgery is provided completely free under the Ayushman Bharat scheme.
Q10. What is the full form of the indigenous anti-drone grid “SAKSHAM”?
A) System Against Kinetic Hardware Assets Management
B) Strategic Awareness For Killing Hard Assets Management
C) Situational Awareness For Kinetic Soft And Hard Kill Assets Management
D) Secured Arms For Kinetic Hardware Management
Answer: C) Situational Awareness For Kinetic Soft And Hard Kill Assets Management
Explanation: It strengthens India’s air defence capabilities.
Q11. Where was the WHO IRCH workshop on herbal medicine safety held?
A) Lucknow
B) Ghaziabad
C) Kanpur
D) Prayagraj
Answer: B) Ghaziabad
Explanation: The event focused on the safety and regulation of herbal and Ayurvedic medicines.Q12. Under which mission were Deendayal, VOC, and Paradip ports declared Green Hydrogen Hubs?
A) National Solar Mission
B) Clean Air Programme
C) National Green Hydrogen Mission
D) Bio-Diversity Mission
Answer: C) National Green Hydrogen Mission
Explanation: These ports were selected to boost India’s green hydrogen infrastructure.
Q13. In which state is the Deendayal Port Authority located?
A) Tamil Nadu
B) Odisha
C) Gujarat
D) Maharashtra
Answer: C) Gujarat
Explanation: Located in Kutch, Gujarat, it is now part of India’s green energy network.
Q14. In which country’s Kalmykia Republic will Buddha’s relics be displayed for the first time?
A) China
B) Russia
C) Japan
D) South Korea
Answer: B) Russia
Explanation: Buddha’s relics will be showcased for the first time in Kalmykia, Russia.
Q15. Where was the Indo-Russian military exercise “INDRA-2025” held?
A) Pune
B) Mahajan Field Firing Range, Bikaner
C) Ladakh
D) Gulf of Aden
Answer: B) Mahajan Field Firing Range, Bikaner
Explanation: The joint exercise enhances defence cooperation and desert warfare readiness.
Q16. Who was appointed as Senior Advisor to Microsoft and Anthropic?
A) Rishi Sunak
B) Boris Johnson
C) Satya Nadella
D) Bill Gates
Answer: A) Rishi Sunak
Explanation: The former UK Prime Minister will advise on AI and digital transformation.
Q17. Who won the Best Director award at the 70th Filmfare Awards 2025?
A) Shah Rukh Khan
B) Kiran Rao
C) Sanjay Leela Bhansali
D) Aditya Subhash
Answer: B) Kiran Rao
Explanation: She won for her critically acclaimed film Laapataa Ladies.
Q18. Meta’s “Water Birth” project in India is in partnership with which company?
A) TCS
B) Sify Technologies
C) Reliance Jio
D) Airtel
Answer: B) Sify Technologies
Explanation: The project aims to develop India’s undersea data network infrastructure.
Q19. Which Indian state launched the “Spice Route” tourism initiative?
A) Karnataka
B) Tamil Nadu
C) Kerala
D) Andhra Pradesh
Answer: C) Kerala
Explanation: It promotes heritage and spice-based tourism across the Malabar coast.
Q20. What does the IUCN Red List represent?
A) World’s most polluted cities
B) Threatened and endangered species
C) Natural resource index
D) Countries’ environmental budgets
Answer: B) Threatened and endangered species
Explanation: It lists species facing the risk of extinction worldwide.
Q21. When did the United Nations start the International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction?
A) 1972
B) 1989
C) 2006
D) 2011
Answer: B) 1989
Explanation: The UN declared 13 October as International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction.
Q22. RBI was established based on the recommendation of which commission?
A) Rangarajan Commission
B) Hilton Young Commission
C) Narasimham Committee
D) Kelkar Commission
Answer: B) Hilton Young Commission
Explanation: RBI was established in 1935 following this commission’s recommendations.
Q23. What was the original name of LBSNAA (Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration)?
A) Indian Academy of Administration
B) National Academy of Administration
C) Institute for Public Service
D) Sardar Patel Academy of Administration
Answer: B) National Academy of Administration
Explanation: Later renamed in honour of Lal Bahadur Shastri.
Q24. Which constitutional article did the Supreme Court reinterpret regarding district judge appointments?
A) Article 124
B) Article 233
C) Article 32
D) Article 219
Answer: B) Article 233
Explanation: It states that governors appoint district judges in consultation with the High Court.
Q25. Which ICMR institute developed India’s first indigenous malaria vaccine?
A) NIV Pune
B) Regional Medical Research Centre, Bhubaneswar
C) AIIMS Delhi
D) National Institute of Nutrition
Answer: B) RMRC Bhubaneswar
Explanation: The vaccine, called Ad Policy Vax, is India’s first homegrown malaria vaccine.
Q26. Who was elected as BWF Athletes Commission member for 2026–2029?
A) Saina Nehwal
B) Kidambi Srikanth
C) PV Sindhu
D) Lakshya Sen
Answer: C) PV Sindhu
Explanation: She was re-elected for a second consecutive term.
Q27. What is India’s global rank in diamond exports?
A) 2nd
B) 3rd
C) 1st
D) 4th
Answer: C) 1st
Explanation: India is the world’s largest exporter of polished diamonds.
Q28. Which Australian cricketer announced retirement from T20 internationals?
A) David Warner
B) Mitchell Starc
C) Pat Cummins
D) Steve Smith
Answer: B) Mitchell Starc
Explanation: The left-arm fast bowler retired from T20Is to focus on Tests.
Q29. Which country launched the world’s first solar thermal power plant in the Gobi Desert?
A) India
B) USA
C) China
D) UAE
Answer: C) China
Explanation: China established the first-ever solar thermal plant in the Gobi Desert.
Q30. Where is the headquarters of IUCN located?
A) Nairobi
B) New York
C) Gland, Switzerland
D) Dhaka
Answer: C) Gland, Switzerland
Explanation: The International Union for Conservation of Nature is headquartered in Switzerland.
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