1. Which of these is a central aim of the National Sports Policy (NSP) 2025?
Answer: D. The policy seeks to make India a global sporting power, with support from the grassroots to the podium and elite training to prepare for the 2036 Olympics.
2. The BHARAT Study, meant to create biomarkers for healthy ageing specific to Indians, has been started by which institution?
Answer: D. The Indian Institute of Science began the study so that ageing biomarkers fit Indian physiology and conditions, which should cut down misdiagnosis.
3. Which traditional sport is being brought back under the National Sports Policy 2025?
Answer: E. Kho-Kho features among the indigenous games the NSP 2025 plans to revive, with Mallakhamb being another example.
4. India's present participation in global chemical value chains stands at what level, per the NITI Aayog report?
Answer: A. The country holds a 3.5% share of global chemical value chains today, and mega clusters and incentives are planned to lift it sharply.
Answer: A. SEBI suggested a floor of ₹250 per SIP to widen retail participation in mutual funds, and AMFI has asked fund houses to adopt it.
6. Under an RBI directive taking effect in 2026, prepayment charges are removed for which category of loans?
Answer: B. RBI has prohibited prepayment penalties on floating rate borrowings by individuals and micro and small enterprises, giving borrowers freedom and encouraging competition.
7. Which lender got an in-principle nod to open a banking unit in GIFT City?
Answer: E. The UAE-based Mashreq Bank was the first to be given in-principle approval for an International Banking Unit at GIFT City in Gujarat.
8. A key problem highlighted for India's healthcare system in relation to ageing is which of the following?
Answer: C. Geriatric care gets little priority and funding in programmes such as NPHCE, which leaves gaps in services for older people.
9. What is the main feature of KisaanSay's tie-up model with Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs)?
Answer: C. KisaanSay works with FPOs under co-branded, equally shared profit terms, so farmers sell straight to consumers and earn more.
10. To lessen the regulatory burden, the Indian Micro Fertilizers Manufacturers Association (IMMA) has recommended which reform?
Answer: B. IMMA wants a single national licence in place of several state-level licences, which now raise compliance costs and slow growth.
11. Which country was NOT part of Modi's July 2025 five-nation tour that began in Ghana?
Answer: E. The tour covered Ghana, Trinidad and Tobago, Argentina, Brazil and Namibia; South Africa was not included.
12. The UN has said recognition of the Taliban government cannot happen while restrictions continue on which matter?
Answer: C. The UN position is that recognition is impossible while curbs on women's education and employment remain.
13. Under the rules, what is required when more than 10 trees are to be felled on agricultural land?
Answer: D. Larger felling needs physical verification by empanelled agencies; up to 10 trees uses self-declaration.
14. In which period did the Rampa Rebellion take place?
Answer: C. The rebellion led by Raju ran from 1922 to 1924.
15. National Sports Policy 2025 replaced the sports policy of which year?
Answer: B. The notes say the 2025 policy replaces the 2001 policy.