1. Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Chouhan launched which scheme to fund agricultural startups?
Answer: C. AgriSure was introduced by Shivraj Chouhan to finance agri startups and encourage technology-led farming innovation.
2. Rashtriya Poshan Maah 2024 was launched at which place by the Union Minister of State for Women and Child Development?
Answer: D. The nutrition month was kicked off in Dhar, with attention on better nutrition for children, pregnant women and nursing mothers.
3. What is the Blockchain Technology Stack released by the Government of India called?
Answer: E. Vishvasya offers Blockchain-as-a-Service on geographically distributed infrastructure, which builds digital trust and transparency.
4. Which body opened the Submersible Platform for Acoustic Characterisation and Evaluation (SPACE) facility in Kerala?
Answer: A. DRDO inaugurated SPACE in Kerala, a facility for testing and evaluating sonar systems that boosts naval capability.
5. The RBI barred which bank from signing up new customers on its mobile app amid concerns about cyber fraud?
Answer: B. Because of a jump in cyber fraud cases, the RBI stopped Bank of Baroda from onboarding fresh customers on its 'BoB World' app.
6. From January 1, 2025, what is the RBI's new limit for collateral-free agricultural loans?
Answer: C. The ceiling was lifted from ₹1.6 lakh to ₹2 lakh from January 1, 2025, making credit easier and cheaper for farmers and allied activities.
7. What is the IMF's revised growth forecast for India's economy in 2024-25?
Answer: D. The IMF moved its 2024-25 projection for India up to 6.8%, crediting strong domestic demand.
8. Whose board cleared a plan to mobilise ₹12,000 crore through bonds during 2024-25?
Answer: E. The board of Power Grid Corporation of India approved raising ₹12,000 crore via bonds to fund its capital spending needs.
9. Which native wheat variety from the Bundelkhand region was granted a GI tag?
Answer: A. The Geographical Indication tag acknowledges the special qualities of Kathiya Wheat and helps raise its economic value.
10. Which state recently introduced the 'Krishi Sakhi' scheme to empower rural women in farming?
Answer: B. Maharashtra's 'Krishi Sakhi' trains rural women to serve as para-extension workers, raising their role in agri-extension and rural incomes.
11. Where were the India-Nepal director general-level customs talks held?
Answer: B. The talks took place in Kathmandu.
12. Which WTO provision did India invoke to seek consultations with the US over steel and aluminium tariffs?
Answer: A. India invoked Article 12.3 of the Agreement on Safeguards.
13. What is the size and tenor of Argentina's IMF Extended Fund Facility signed in 2025?
Answer: A. The deal is a $20 billion, 48-month EFF.
14. The Parliamentary panel on MGNREGS recommended raising guaranteed workdays to how many?
Answer: B. It proposed increasing from 100 to 150 days.
15. AIKEYME 2025, the first India-Africa maritime engagement, was held off the coast of which city?
Answer: B. It took place off Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania.