1. What is the main thrust of the 'India's Crypto Policy 2025' discussion paper the government is expected to release?
Answer: A. The paper being finalized seeks to regulate the sector in a balanced way, protecting consumers while still letting innovation grow.
2. Which international body put out its first-ever Silver Notice in 2025?
Answer: C. Interpol created this new type of notice to trace missing persons, particularly vulnerable adults, and to improve cross-border cooperation.
3. What does the 'Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan', launched on May 29, 2025, seek to do?
Answer: E. The campaign works to fortify the agricultural foundation, feeding into the 'Viksit Bharat' vision of a developed India.
4. What did the RBI do to the Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR) in May 2025?
Answer: B. A 25 basis point cut in CRR was made to put more liquidity into banks and support growth.
5. Which Indian bank started a fresh initiative for startups and fintech firms in May 2025?
Answer: D. ICICI Bank's programme provides financial as well as advisory help to startups and fintechs, encouraging innovation and enterprise.
6. Which state government announced a fresh organic farming policy in May 2025?
Answer: A. Kerala's policy is designed to promote sustainable farming and cut down the use of chemicals.
7. Which technology did ICAR roll out in May 2025 for farmers' benefit?
Answer: C. The kits give farmers precise information on soil health, which helps them plan crops better and raise productivity.
8. The government raised the minimum support price (MSP) of which crop in May 2025 to encourage its cultivation?
Answer: E. A higher MSP for millets was set to promote growing them, supporting nutritional security and sustainable farming.
9. Which sector gave the biggest push to India's GDP growth in 2024-25?
Answer: B. Services contributed most to growth, thanks to robust showings in IT, finance and real estate services.
10. What does an Interpol Silver Notice primarily target?
Answer: A. It is asset-focused, unlike the Red Notice which targets fugitives.
11. What tax was introduced on crypto gains in India in Budget FY23, without giving crypto legal validity?
Answer: C. Budget FY23 imposed a 30% tax on crypto gains.
12. Which organisation will launch the AI-powered app Mausam GPT?
Answer: B. IMD will launch it for localised weather forecasts.
13. The Navratna scheme was launched in which year?
Answer: C. The scheme dates from 1997.
14. According to NSO surveys, India's poverty headcount ratio fell to what level in 2023-24 from 29.5% in 2011-12?
Answer: C. The ratio dropped to 4.9%, a fall of 24.6 percentage points.
15. What is the WMO's estimated probability that at least one year in 2025-2029 will exceed the 1.5°C warming threshold?
Answer: D. The forecast gives an 86% probability of a year above 1.5°C.