1. The Coalition for GM-Free India objected to which pair of genome-edited rice varieties?
Answer: D. The group protested the release of Kamala, bred at the Indian Institute of Rice Research in Hyderabad, and Pusa DST Rice 1 from the Indian Agricultural Research Institute in Delhi.
2. What is the main worry of the Coalition for GM-Free India about genome-edited crops?
Answer: A. It cautions that such seeds might hurt human health and cause damage to nature that cannot be reversed, pointing to many studies questioning the safety of gene editing.
3. The coalition claims that deregulating SDN-1 and SDN-2 techniques breaks which Act?
Answer: B. Its argument is that freeing these techniques from safety testing contravenes the Biological Diversity Act, so announcing the varieties is unlawful.
4. A ₹600 crore misstatement tied to microfinance accounting was found at which bank?
Answer: E. Auditors spotted the gap because interest income on many loans had been lumped together without details at the level of each borrower.
5. IndusInd Bank brought in which firm to help with the forensic review of its microfinance business?
Answer: C. EY was hired to check portfolio quality, examine accounting practices and suggest corrective steps.
6. As of December 2024, microfinance made up what share of IndusInd Bank's loan book?
Answer: D. The microfinance portfolio was ₹32,564 crore at the end of December 2024, which equals nine percent of total loans.
7. Which law recognises 13 rights for Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities, such as biodiversity access and community forest management?
Answer: C. The 2006 Forest Rights Act grants these communities thirteen rights, including use of biodiversity and the running of community forests.
8. What is the chief criticism of the Biological Diversity Act 2002 where conservation is concerned?
Answer: D. Critics say the law is driven from above, leaving little room for local communities to take part in conserving biodiversity.
9. Which international framework set up a permanent platform for IPLCs at COP-16 in 2025?
Answer: A. Operating under the UN Convention on Biological Diversity, this framework created a standing platform for Indigenous Peoples and local communities at COP-16.
10. In the context of India's conservation efforts, what does OECM stand for?
Answer: E. The term covers conservation efforts outside protected areas that still help biodiversity, and India intends to issue OECM guidelines that tie in gram sabhas under the FRA.
11. The IMO Net-Zero Framework aims to bring shipping emissions to net-zero by which year?
Answer: B. The framework targets net-zero GHG emissions by 2050.
12. According to the Lancet study notes, what percentage of Indian girls faced sexual abuse before age 18?
Answer: C. The study found 30.8% of girls in India were affected.
13. What rank did India get in the Human Development Report 2025?
Answer: C. India ranked 130th out of 193 countries.
14. How many government ITIs are covered by the ₹60,000 crore ITI upgradation scheme approved by the Cabinet?
Answer: B. The scheme focuses on 1,000 government ITIs.
15. In the Care Edge State Performance Ranking Report 2025, which pillar carries the highest weight?
Answer: B. Economic has the top weight at 25%; fiscal follows at 20%.