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1. The Musi River Historic Buildings were included in which prestigious global list in 2025?
A) UNESCO World Heritage List
B) World Monuments Watch
C) Global Heritage Fund
D) International Council on Monuments and Sites
2. What was the theme of the first ‘Mann Ki Baat’ of 2025?
A) Women Empowerment
B) Human-Animal Harmony and Space Technology
C) Indian Democracy and Constitution
D) Sustainable Development Goals
3. Why was TikTok briefly banned in the U.S. in January 2025?
A) Privacy Concerns
B) National Security Concerns
C) Data Breach Incident
D) Lack of Local Offices
4. Which product from the Andaman and Nicobar Islands recently received the GI tag?
A) Nicobari Mats
B) Virgin Coconut Oil
C) Handwoven Fabrics
D) Bamboo Artifacts
5. Which northeastern state’s Tribal Students Federation protested for the adoption of the Roman script for the Kokborok language?
A) Mizoram
B) Tripura
C) Nagaland
D) Arunachal Pradesh
6. What is the projected GDP growth rate for India in FY 2025-26, as per the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII)?
A) 6.5%
B) 7%
C) 7.5%
D) 8%
7. Which country partnered with Uttarakhand for geothermal energy development in 2025?
A) Norway
B) Iceland
C) Sweden
D) Canada
8. Who was appointed as the Director General of CRPF in January 2025?
A) Alok Verma
B) Gyanendra Pratap Singh
C) Sanjiv Ranjan
D) Suresh Agarwal
9. Which team won both the men’s and women’s titles in the inaugural Kho Kho World Cup 2025?
A) Bangladesh
B) Pakistan
C) India
D) Sri Lanka
10. What is the title of Pankaj Mishra’s latest book published in January 2025?
A) The World After Gaza
B) Shadows of the Past
C) Democracy in Crisis
D) The Untold Conflict
Answers with Explanations
1. B) World Monuments Watch
Explanation: The Musi River Historic Buildings in Hyderabad were included in the 2025 World Monuments Watch list, emphasizing their need for preservation amidst urban and environmental challenges.
2. C) Indian Democracy and Constitution
Explanation: The first ‘Mann Ki Baat’ of 2025 discussed themes like the Constitution, democracy, and advancements in space technology.
3. B) National Security Concerns
Explanation: TikTok faced a brief shutdown in the U.S. due to a law banning the app over national security concerns. The ban was later delayed by an executive order.
4. B) Virgin Coconut Oil
Explanation: Virgin Coconut Oil from the Andaman and Nicobar Islands recently received a Geographical Indication (GI) tag, promoting local products globally.
5. B) Tripura
Explanation: The Tribal Students’ Federation in Tripura renewed protests for adopting the Roman script for the Kokborok language.
6. B) 7%
Explanation: The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) projected India’s GDP growth for FY 2025-26 at 7%, driven by increased private investments.
7. B) Iceland
Explanation: Uttarakhand collaborated with Iceland to explore geothermal energy potential, leveraging Iceland’s expertise in sustainable energy solutions.
8. B) Gyanendra Pratap Singh
Explanation: Gyanendra Pratap Singh, an IPS officer, was appointed as the Director General of CRPF in January 2025.
9. C) India
Explanation: India won both the men’s and women’s titles in the inaugural Kho Kho World Cup 2025 held in New Delhi.
10. A) The World After Gaza
Explanation: Pankaj Mishra’s book, The World After Gaza, explores the ongoing war in the Palestinian Gaza Strip and its global implications.
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