1. India is deepening defence ties with the Five Eyes intelligence alliance. Which list gives its members?
Answer: A. The Five Eyes intelligence-sharing grouping consists of the US, UK, Canada, Australia and New Zealand, which is the set India is drawing closer to on defence.
2. What is the chief target of India's 'Mission 500' in trade talks with the US?
Answer: D. Mission 500 is about lifting bilateral India-US trade to the $500 billion mark by 2030, which is the goal India brings to the trade talks.
3. What reason explains the US exit from the Ukraine War Crimes Prosecution Group?
Answer: B. The US is said to have left so that it would not set a precedent under which its own officials could later be prosecuted.
4. What is the Pradhan Mantri Internship Scheme (PMIS) mobile app meant to do?
Answer: A. The app links students with internship openings, which helps build their practical skills and employability.
5. Which problem has been noticed in carrying out the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana (PMSGMBY)?
Answer: C. Late installation of solar panels has hampered the scheme and affected how well it is performing.
6. Which health concern was reported in India as of March 18, 2025?
Answer: C. India saw a marked increase in seasonal flu cases, which led to public health advisories.
7. What is the main subject of the recent study on early relapse of lung cancer?
Answer: A. The study looks into the genetic factors that lead lung cancer patients to relapse early.
8. What position has the Futures Industry Association (FIA) taken on SEBI's proposal about open interest limits?
Answer: A. The FIA is against the proposal and worries that it could hurt market dynamics.
9. Which of these is NOT a member of the Five Eyes intelligence-sharing alliance?
Answer: C. Five Eyes comprises the US, UK, Canada, Australia and New Zealand.
10. After how many years did India and New Zealand revive talks on a Free Trade Agreement?
Answer: B. Talks resumed after a 10-year hiatus.
11. India's import duty on US pecan nuts was cut from 100% to what level in early 2023?
Answer: C. The notes state pecan nut duty fell from 100% to 30%.
12. The US announced withdrawal from which body probing Russia's aggression against Ukraine?
Answer: B. The US is leaving the International Centre for the Prosecution of the Crime of Aggression.
13. What is the official name of the Houthi rebel group of Yemen?
Answer: B. The Houthis are officially known as Ansar Allah.
14. How many companies took part in the second pilot round of the PM Internship Scheme?
Answer: B. 325 companies offered about 118,000 internships.
15. What subsidy does PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana offer for a 2 kW rooftop solar system?
Answer: B. The subsidy is ₹30,000 for 1 kW, ₹60,000 for 2 kW and ₹78,000 for 3 kW and above.