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(Top 30 GK Questions & Answers)
Q1. Where is the world’s first Ramayana Wax Museum located?
A) Varanasi
B) Mathura
C) Ayodhya
D) Lucknow
Answer: Ayodhya
Explanation: The museum in Ayodhya spans 9,850 sq. ft. and features wax figures based on characters from the Ramayana.
Q2. The Ministry of Law increased the number of notaries in how many states?
A) 2
B) 3
C) 4
D) 5
Answer: 4
Explanation: The Ministry of Law increased the number of notaries in Gujarat, Tamil Nadu, Rajasthan, and Nagaland.
Q3. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurated the Titanium and Super Alloy Material Plant in which city?
A) Delhi
B) Lucknow
C) Hyderabad
D) Bengaluru
Answer: Lucknow
Explanation: Rajnath Singh inaugurated the Titanium and Super Alloy Material Plant in Lucknow to boost defence manufacturing.
Q4. Which country’s chess Grandmaster Daniel Naroditsky passed away at the age of 29?
A) Russia
B) USA
C) India
D) Ukraine
Answer: USA
Explanation: American Grandmaster Daniel Naroditsky passed away at 29; he was a prominent chess commentator and player.
Q5. In which state was the Blackbuck Reintroduction Project successfully implemented?
A) Madhya Pradesh
B) Maharashtra
C) Chhattisgarh
D) Odisha
Answer: Chhattisgarh
Explanation: Started in 2018, the project successfully increased the blackbuck population to 190 in Chhattisgarh.
Q6. The Bodo people’s Bathou religion of which state received a separate census code?
A) Assam
B) Nagaland
C) Manipur
D) Mizoram
Answer: Assam
Explanation: The Bathou religion followed by the Bodo community in Assam received a separate census code.
Q7. Who won the 2025 presidential election in Bolivia?
A) Luis Arce
B) Evo Morales
C) Rigo Pass
D) Carlos Mesa
Answer: Rigo Pass
Explanation: Moderate senator Rigo Pass won Bolivia’s 2025 presidential election with 54.5% of the votes.
Q8. Which joint initiative was launched by NITI Aayog’s Women Entrepreneurship Platform (WEP) and DP World?
A) V-Shakti
B) V-Udyam
C) V-Rise Initiative
D) V-Lakshmi
Answer: V-Rise Initiative
Explanation: The V-Rise Initiative aims to support women-led MSMEs with high growth potential and connect them to global trade.
Q9. Where will the Second World Summit on Social Development be held?
A) Geneva, Switzerland
B) New York, USA
C) Doha, Qatar
D) Nairobi, Kenya
Answer: Doha, Qatar
Explanation: The summit will take place from 4–6 November 2025 in Doha to promote inclusive social development.
Q10. Which country was named the ‘World’s Best Tourism Village 2025’ by UNWTO?
A) Bled, Slovenia
B) Dharmas, India
C) Mawlynnong, India
D) Ugwe, Africa
Answer: Bled, Slovenia
Explanation: UNWTO awarded Bled for innovation and sustainability in rural tourism.
Q11. Who was the first female president of the Indian Cricketers’ Association (ICA)?
A) Jyothi Surekha Vennam
B) Shanta Rangaswamy
C) Mithali Raj
D) Maryam Fatima
Answer: Shanta Rangaswamy
Explanation: Former Indian cricketer Shanta Rangaswamy became the first female president of ICA.
Q12. What is the main reason for the increase in unclaimed mutual fund amounts?
A) Unclaimed redemption
B) Unclaimed dividend
C) Old investment schemes
D) Investors moving abroad
Answer: Unclaimed dividend
Explanation: Unclaimed dividends (26.5%) are the major reason behind the increase in unclaimed mutual fund amounts.
Q13. Which new disease in the US affects deer’s central nervous system?
A) Dinga Dinga Virus
B) Zombie Deer Disease
C) LPI Virus
D) Chronic Cow Disease
Answer: Zombie Deer Disease
Explanation: Found in Florida, this prion-based disease affects the brain and behavior of infected deer.
Q14. Which country topped the WDMMA Global Air Power Index 2025?
A) China
B) Russia
C) USA
D) India
Answer: USA
Explanation: The USA ranked first, followed by Russia, India, and China in the 2025 Air Power Index.
Q15. Lionel Messi won the 2025 Major League Soccer Golden Boot for which club?
A) Barcelona
B) Inter Miami
C) Paris Saint-Germain
D) Argentina
Answer: Inter Miami
Explanation: Messi scored 29 goals for Inter Miami to win the MLS Golden Boot 2025.
Q16. Which medal did India win at the Sultan of Johor Cup 2025?
A) Gold
B) Silver
C) Bronze
D) None
Answer: Silver
Explanation: India finished as runners-up, losing 2–1 to Australia in the final.
Q17. On which naval ship did PM Modi celebrate Diwali 2025?
A) INS Vikramaditya
B) INS Kolkata
C) INS Vikrant
D) INS Sahyadri
Answer: INS Vikrant
Explanation: PM Modi celebrated Diwali with Navy personnel aboard INS Vikrant.
Q18. Which ant species uses its nest as part of its immunity system?
A) Fire Ant
B) Black Garden Ant
C) Leafcutter Ant
D) Red Ant
Answer: Black Garden Ant
Explanation: Black Garden Ants display “architectural immunity” to protect against fungal infections.
Q19. Where is the Louvre Museum, which recently reported a theft, located?
A) Italy
B) Russia
C) France
D) UK
Answer: France
Explanation: The Louvre Museum in Paris is one of the world’s largest and most visited museums.
Q20. Who was recently elected President of Bolivia?
A) Luis Arce
B) Evo Morales
C) Rigo Pass
D) Carlos Mesa
Answer: Rigo Pass
Explanation: Rigo Pass officially took office as the new President of Bolivia in October 2025.
Q21. Which Indian Kuchipudi dancer received the Honorary British Empire Medal?
A) Anupama Mohan
B) Arunima Kumar
C) Lakshmi Menon
D) Rukmini Vijay
Answer: Arunima Kumar
Explanation: King Charles III of the UK honored Arunima Kumar with the Honorary British Empire Medal.
Q22. What is the name of EPFO’s new initiative to reduce litigation?
A) Pravah Portal
B) Mitra Platform
C) Vishwas Scheme
D) Karmayogi Yojana
Answer: Vishwas Scheme
Explanation: The Vishwas Scheme aims to reduce legal expenses and pending litigation cases of EPFO.
Q23. What was the focus of the 100th session of the National Planning Group under PM Gati Shakti?
A) Industrial Cluster Development
B) Promoting Multimodal Connectivity
C) Increasing Defence Production
D) Education Policy Implementation
Answer: Promoting Multimodal Connectivity
Explanation: The session assessed major infrastructure and connectivity projects.
Q24. Which mineral was declared a “major mineral” by the Ministry of Mines in October 2025?
A) Iron Ore
B) Limestone
C) Bauxite
D) Coal
Answer: Limestone
Explanation: The Ministry of Mines reclassified limestone as a major mineral.
Q25. Which scientific method was used for the first time to estimate India’s elephant population?
A) Waterhole Count
B) Dung Count
C) DNA-based Method
D) Direct Count
Answer: DNA-based Method
Explanation: India used DNA-based techniques to estimate elephant numbers for the first time.
Q26. What is the estimated elephant population in India as per the latest data?
A) 29,964
B) 22,446
C) 11,934
D) 4,159
Answer: 22,446
Explanation: India’s elephant population is estimated at 22,446 — a decline from 2017 figures.
Q27. Which two countries mediated the ceasefire between Afghanistan and Pakistan?
A) UAE and China
B) Qatar and Turkey
C) Russia and Iran
D) USA and Qatar
Answer: Qatar and Turkey
Explanation: Mediation efforts were led by Qatar and Turkey during talks held in Doha.
Q28. Which state government decided to include chess in school and college curriculums?
A) Karnataka
B) Goa
C) Maharashtra
D) Kerala
Answer: Goa
Explanation: Goa became the first Indian state to include chess as part of its academic curriculum.
Q29. Which lunar payload detected increased exospheric density during a CME event?
A) Vikram
B) Pragyan
C) CHACE-2
D) Orbiter
Answer: CHACE-2
Explanation: CHACE-2 payload of Chandrayaan-2 detected higher density in the Moon’s exosphere during solar activity.
Q30. Which country topped the UNWTO’s “World’s Best Tourism Villages 2025” list?
A) Bled, Slovenia
B) Dharmas, India
C) Mawlynnong, India
D) Madrid, Spain
Answer: Bled, Slovenia
Explanation: Bled was recognized by UNWTO for sustainable tourism and rural innovation.
Also Read-
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Official Sources
- PIB – Press Information Bureau
- RBI – Reserve Bank of India
- Ministry of Education – Government of India
- ISRO – Indian Space Research Organisation
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