1. The 'Swasth Nari, Sashakt Parivar Abhiyaan' was set to begin on 17 September 2025. Which pair of ministries leads it together?
Answer: C. Both of these ministries jointly run the campaign. Its focus is women's health, viewed as the base for stronger families and communities.
2. Which tribal community has traditionally followed the Manki-Munda system of governance?
Answer: A. The Ho people of Jharkhand's Kolhan region follow this hereditary, community-run system. It was given a formal code under British rule through Wilkinson's Rules.
3. For the first time in India, Eustoma (Lisianthus) was grown successfully by CSIR-NBRI scientists at which place?
Answer: E. The flower was raised in a polyhouse at Sanatanpali in Sambalpur district. It is a costly imported bloom, and this was the first time it was adapted to hot conditions in India.
4. Which of the following is among SEBI's recent easing measures for Foreign Portfolio Investors?
Answer: B. SEBI wants simpler FPI procedures through shared KYC, digital signatures and Swagat-FI for trusted investors. It is also stretching the registration cycle to ten years.
5. What are mule accounts, which are often used in digital fraud?
Answer: D. These are idle accounts that criminals exploit for many small-value transfers. They are commonly tied to money laundering, scams or cyber fraud.
6. For mutual fund investment purposes, SEBI now classes Real Estate Investment Trusts as which kind of security?
Answer: A. REITs used to be regarded as hybrid instruments, but SEBI now counts them as equity. That lets mutual funds hold more of them and supports real estate investment.
7. Which of the following describes securitisation most accurately?
Answer: D. Illiquid assets such as loans or mortgages are bundled and converted into securities that can be traded. This brings liquidity and shifts risk.
8. The RBI imposed a ₹21 lakh penalty on PhonePe for breaching which Act that governs Prepaid Payment Instruments?
Answer: B. The penalty was levied under the PSS Act, 2007. PhonePe's escrow balance had dropped under the minimum needed for PPIs.
9. Which three states are permitted to grow opium poppy under India's Opium Licensing Policy 2025-26?
Answer: E. Only these three states hold licences for poppy farming, under the NDPS Act, 1985. The crop is meant for medical and pharmaceutical use.
10. About how many farmers qualify for licences under the 2025-26 Opium Licensing Policy?
Answer: C. Roughly 1.21 lakh cultivators are eligible. That is 23.5% more than the year before, with an emphasis on high-yield farming.
11. The Tirumala Hills are part of which biosphere reserve?
Answer: C. Tirumala Hills lie within the Seshachalam Biosphere Reserve, along with Venkateswara National Park.
12. Which two events will accompany the 5th Coast Guard Global Summit in Chennai?
Answer: C. The International Coast Guard Fleet Review and World Coast Guard Seminar are planned.
13. Which edition of Poshan Maah coincided with the Swasth Nari, Sashakt Parivar Abhiyaan launch?
Answer: C. The campaign was launched alongside the 8th Poshan Maah.
14. The Manki-Munda system of traditional self-governance belongs to which tribal community?
Answer: D. It is the traditional governance system of the Ho community.
15. Where in Odisha was Eustoma successfully cultivated for the first time by CSIR-NBRI?
Answer: A. The polyhouse is at Sanatanpali in Sambalpur district.