1. What is the main aim of *Matri Van*, the new initiative started in Gurugram?
Answer: A. Matri Van is about reviving the damaged Aravalli Hills by planting native species and adding nature-friendly facilities that bring biodiversity back.
2. The *Matri Van* initiative forms part of which wider campaign?
Answer: B. It sits under the larger Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam drive, which encourages planting trees and spreading environmental awareness.
3. NITI Aayog’s India Electric Mobility Index (IEMI) 2024 placed which state or UT at the top?
Answer: C. Delhi took first position in IEMI 2024, judged on how well it did in EV uptake, charging networks and its innovation environment.
4. In Counterpoint Research’s Global AI City Index 2025, which Indian city came out best?
Answer: D. Bengaluru stood 26th in the world and led Indian cities, thanks to its research base, startups and data centres.
5. In the Indian setting, what is meant by *Phygital Banking*?
Answer: E. The idea merges brick-and-mortar outlets like branches and ATMs with apps and UPI so customers get a smooth experience across both.
6. Under SEBI’s turnover-linked proposal, how is the RPT materiality threshold set for companies whose turnover exceeds ₹40,000 crore?
Answer: A. The new related-party framework lightens compliance while keeping oversight; for the biggest firms the limit works as a capped threshold.
7. What led IRDAI to penalise Policybazaar Insurance Brokers with a ₹5 crore fine in 2025?
Answer: B. The broker was sanctioned for several rule breaches, among them biased advertising, late premium remittance and outsourcing lapses.
8. Which segment of India’s pesticide market is expanding the quickest because of mechanisation and labour constraints?
Answer: C. Costly labour and the push for mechanised weeding are pushing up herbicide consumption faster than other categories.
9. India reached its E20 ethanol blending goal in which period?
Answer: D. The country hit 20% ethanol blending before the 2025-26 schedule, which cuts pollution and dependence on imported fuel.
10. Which of the following is a significant worry linked to heavy ethanol blending in vehicles?
Answer: E. Since ethanol absorbs water, moisture builds up inside, which can corrode parts, clog the fuel system and wear down components.
11. Which combination correctly describes the August 2025 PMKSY approval?
Answer: B. Outlay was Rs 6,520 crore, with 50 irradiation units and 100 NABL-accredited labs.
12. Under Hong Kong's Stablecoins Ordinance, which activity is specifically banned for retail customers?
Answer: B. The ordinance bans unlicensed stablecoin offerings to retail investors and requires HKMA approval for issuers.
13. Which of these countries took part in the festival as a BIMSTEC member?
Answer: D. Artists came from India, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Myanmar, Nepal, Sri Lanka and Thailand, the seven BIMSTEC members.
14. Legal protection of registered landraces is to be facilitated under which law?
Answer: D. The SOP states that protection will be facilitated under the Protection of Plant Varieties and Farmers' Rights Act.
15. What demand growth did the IEA project for India in 2026?
Answer: C. India's electricity demand is projected to grow 4% in 2025 and 6.6% in 2026.