[1]. Ashadha Purnima, also known as Dhammacakkappavattana Divas, commemorates which significant event in the life of Buddha?

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[2]. World Bioproduct Day is celebrated to highlight the role of bioproducts in sustainability and climate action. On which date is World Bioproduct Day observed?

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[3]. Recently, during the 47th session of the World Heritage Committee held in Paris, the ‘Maratha Military Landscapes’ were inscribed into the UNESCO World Heritage List as India’s 44th World Heritage Site, recognizing 12 forts associated with Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj across Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu. How many of these forts are protected by the Archaeological Survey of India?

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[4]. Which of the following financial instruments transfers catastrophic insurance risk to investors, offering high yields but with a risk of losing the principal if a natural disaster occurs?

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[5]. A bridge recently collapsed over the Mahi River in Gujarat. Which of the following is a unique feature of the Mahi River?

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[6]. Recently, a government release claimed that India is among the most equal societies, citing a Gini Index value of 25.5. The Gini Index is used to measure:

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[7]. Recently, the Indian National Space Promotion and Authorization Centre (IN-SPACe) granted a five-year authorisation to Starlink to offer satellite communication services in India. What is Starlink?

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[8]. Recently, the Uttarakhand government initiated a study to assess the carrying capacity of its Himalayan cities. What does carrying capacity refer to?

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[9]. Recently, the National Commission for Scheduled Castes (NCSC) submitted its Annual Report for 2023–24 to the President of India. The NCSC was established under which Article of the Indian Constitution?

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[10]. Recently, a new messaging app called Bitchat was launched, enabling peer-to-peer communication without a centralized server or phone network. What networking technology does Bitchat use to function?

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[11]. Recently, the Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare spoke about maize cultivation at the India Maize Summit 2025. Which of the following soil types is most suitable for growing maize in India?

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[12]. Recently, cargo ships in the Red Sea have come under renewed attacks as Yemen’s Houthi rebels claimed to have sunk a vessel. The Red Sea connects to the Mediterranean Sea through which of the following waterways?

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[13]. Recently, the Madhya Pradesh High Court dismissed an actor’s objection to a government notification declaring his property as enemy property under the Enemy Property Act, 1968. According to the Act, who manages such enemy properties in India?

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[14]. Recently, Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla interacted with students via ham radio from the International Space Station (ISS). Who first proved the existence of radio waves?

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[15]. Recently, a British Royal Navy F-35B fighter jet made an emergency landing at Thiruvananthapuram International Airport in Kerala and remained grounded for over three weeks. What unique capability does the F-35B possess?

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[16]. Recently, Prime Minister Narendra Modi was conferred with ‘The Order of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago’, the country’s highest civilian honour, during his visit to the Caribbean nation. What is the full form of CARICOM?

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[17]. Recently, Ukrainian President signed a decree withdrawing Ukraine from the Ottawa Convention, following intensified aerial attacks by Russia. What does the Ottawa Convention ban?

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[18]. Recently, the Railways Minister launched the RailOne App, a unified platform offering all passenger services including ticket bookings, train tracking, and grievance redressal. What discount is offered on unreserved tickets via R-Wallet?

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[19]. The “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” proposes permanent tax cuts while simultaneously increasing federal spending in areas like immigration enforcement. From a fiscal policy perspective, what is the most likely long-term consequence of such a combination?

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[20]. Recently, the Union Cabinet approved the Research Development and Innovation (RDI) Scheme to boost India’s innovation ecosystem. What is the total corpus allocated for this scheme?

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