1. How high did the ash from the recent Hayli Gubbi volcano eruption in Ethiopia rise into the atmosphere?
Answer: D. After lying dormant for 12,000 years, Hayli Gubbi erupted and sent ash up 14 km, disrupting flights as far as Delhi.
2. The "Year Without a Summer" in 1815 was the result of which volcanic eruption?
Answer: E. Mt. Tambora's 1815 eruption threw out vast ash and aerosols, which cooled the globe and ruined crops everywhere.
3. UNICEF's "State of the World's Children 2025" says how many children in India suffer at least one deprivation?
Answer: C. UNICEF found 206 million Indian children lacking in at least one area, such as nutrition, housing or education.
4. Which state is cited as a child welfare model because of strong governance led by panchayats?
Answer: A. Strong local governance and community-driven systems have made Kerala an example for child development and welfare.
5. By how much did the Indian Rupee lose value in 2025, making it Asia's worst-performing currency?
Answer: C. A strong dollar, capital outflows and trade tensions drove the rupee down 4.3 percent, the weakest showing in Asia.
6. India's net FDI position in September 2025 showed an outflow of what amount?
Answer: E. Net FDI slipped to –$2.4 billion because of larger outward investment and profit repatriation.
7. Under SEBI's new norms, what must a person have to become an Investment Adviser or Research Analyst?
Answer: D. Graduates from any discipline are now eligible, but both IA and RA roles require NISM certification.
8. SEBI lifted the ceiling for simplified issuance of duplicate share certificates from ₹5 lakh to:
Answer: B. The limits for the simplified process were raised to ₹10 lakh, which cuts paperwork for investors and aligns with IEPF rules.
9. The Draft Seeds Bill 2024 proposes setting up which main body to regulate seed standards?
Answer: A. A 27-member Central Seed Committee would be the apex regulator on seed matters under the bill.
10. Under the Draft Seeds Bill 2024, what is the highest penalty suggested for violations on seed quality?
Answer: B. Fines would range from ₹50,000 up to ₹30 lakh, and serious violations could also bring imprisonment.
11. What is the initial investment in the Safran MRO facility in Hyderabad?
Answer: C. The initial investment is around Rs 1,300 crore.
12. India's first national indoor athletics championships are planned for which venue?
Answer: B. The championships are set for 24-25 March at Bhubaneswar's indoor stadium.
13. Which description fits the proposed Satra commission?
Answer: C. It is a quasi-judicial body that can survey satras and begin suo motu inquiries into encroachment.
14. Which memorial did PM Modi inaugurate at Jyotisar along with the stamp and coin release?
Answer: B. The Panchajanya Memorial, with a golden conch structure, was inaugurated as part of International Gita Mahotsav 2025.
15. In which country is the Hayli Gubbi volcano that erupted on 23 November 2025?
Answer: B. Hayli Gubbi is in the Afar region of northeastern Ethiopia.