1. Which state hosted a key meeting in May 2025 on enforcing import curbs on Bangladeshi goods?
Answer: D. On 20 May 2025 officials met at the Integrated Check Post in Agartala to discuss implementing the Centre's new restrictions on certain goods from Bangladesh.
2. India's port restrictions on imports are estimated to cost Bangladesh how much?
Answer: B. The curbs are expected to hit Bangladesh's dollar-denominated trade hard, with potential losses above $770 million.
3. Which Indian political figure backed the port restrictions on Bangladeshi imports on grounds of national interest?
Answer: B. The Samajwadi Party MP said he supports every decision made in the national interest, including these import curbs.
4. As of May 2025, what is the highest FD rate ICICI Bank offers senior citizens?
Answer: A. Senior citizens can earn as much as 7.85% a year on fixed deposits with the bank.
5. What is ICICI Bank's Green Fixed Deposit scheme chiefly meant for?
Answer: C. Money placed in this deposit goes only to eco-friendly projects, so depositors help finance sustainable initiatives.
6. ICRA projects what GDP growth rate for India in FY 2024-25?
Answer: E. The rating agency expects growth of 6.3%, which points to a steady economic expansion.
7. What monsoon rainfall, as a percentage of normal, is forecast for Karnataka in 2025?
Answer: D. The southwest monsoon is expected to deliver above-normal rain in the state, and to set in about a week ahead of schedule.
8. What sowing area target has Karnataka set for 2025?
Answer: E. Encouraged by the good monsoon outlook, the state raised its target from 107 lakh hectares in the previous year to 114.5 lakh hectares.
9. What Seed Replacement Rate target has the Indian government set for major crops?
Answer: D. Aiming for half of the seed used to be replaced is meant to raise productivity and ensure farmers use quality seed.
10. Which state recorded the highest Seed Replacement Rate according to the latest data?
Answer: B. Haryana led all states on this measure, which reflects its focus on agricultural development and quality seed.
11. Which ministry released the Panchayat Advancement Index in April 2025?
Answer: B. The Ministry of Panchayati Raj released the PAI.
12. Under the e-Zero FIR initiative, cybercrime complaints above what amount are converted into FIRs automatically?
Answer: C. Complaints involving ₹10 lakh or more are auto-converted into FIRs.
13. What daily rate of compensation applies to delayed MGNREGA wages beyond 15 days?
Answer: A. The notes give 0.05% per day beyond 15 days from muster roll completion.
14. What share of women in technical maritime roles does the Sagar Mein Samman policy target by 2030?
Answer: B. The policy sets a 12% target for 2030.
15. Which force runs Operation Olivia for protecting Olive Ridley turtles?
Answer: B. Operation Olivia is an Indian Coast Guard initiative.