1. Where is India's first Net-Zero E-Waste Eco Park being built?
Answer: A. The park is coming up at Holambi Kalan in Delhi and will house recycling, training and resale centres to support sustainable e-waste handling.
2. The UN SDG Report 2025 says what share of SDG targets are stalled or going backwards?
Answer: B. The report found 35% of targets stagnating or regressing, with hunger, education, water and economic growth among the trouble areas.
3. What is Gujarat's Tribal Genome Sequencing Project meant to achieve?
Answer: C. The state started it to assemble a genome database for tribal communities, supporting targeted healthcare and research.
4. How has SEBI proposed to value Gold and Silver ETFs?
Answer: D. Using domestic spot prices would mirror the local market better and lessen reliance on international rates.
5. What problem is the RBI's Unified Lending Interface (ULI) intended to tackle?
Answer: E. ULI seeks to unify the digital lending ecosystem, though uptake is slow because integrating NBFCs is difficult.
6. What proportion of India's bank accounts are inactive, per the Global Findex Report 2025?
Answer: A. The report finds that 35% of accounts in India are inactive, largely because of dormant Jan Dhan accounts.
7. What headline feature came with the PM Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana (PMDDKY)?
Answer: B. The scheme earmarks ₹24,000 crore each year to raise productivity, sustainability and credit access, reaching 1.7 crore farmers over six years.
8. Which organisation marked its 97th Foundation Day by announcing portable soil kits and natural farming steps?
Answer: C. The Indian Council of Agricultural Research used the occasion to announce advances in soil testing, natural farming and handling of farmer grievances.
9. EximPe has obtained which licence from the RBI?
Answer: D. The approval lets EximPe support international trade payments, especially for small and medium enterprises.
10. What was the main theme of the India-Argentina Agriculture Joint Working Group meeting?
Answer: E. Talks centred on sustainable farming practices, genomics and adapting to climate change within the bilateral cooperation.
11. Where is Delhi's planned net-zero e-waste eco park to be located?
Answer: C. The park is planned at Holambi Kalan, Narela in North Delhi.
12. According to the UN SDG Report 2025, what share of measurable targets is stagnating or reversing?
Answer: C. The report warns 35% of measurable SDG targets are stagnating or reversing.
13. Which institution launched Gujarat's Tribal Genome Sequencing Project?
Answer: B. The notes say it was launched by GBRC.
14. Which international benchmark do mutual funds currently use to value gold and silver ETFs?
Answer: D. Funds currently value holdings on LBMA prices.
15. The Unified Lending Interface (ULI) is often likened to which existing payments platform?