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1) What is the name of the upgraded e-auction portal introduced by the government on 3rd January 2025?
(a) DigiBank
(b) BAANKNET
(c) BharatAuction
(d) PSB E-Auction
(e) LoanMart
2) Which insurance company has signed an agreement with CIRL to provide Insurance Repository (IR) services?
(a) HDFC Life
(b) ICICI Prudential Life Insurance
(c) Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC)
(d) SBI Life Insurance
(e) Max Life Insurance
3) Under the revised PSL norms, which category has expanded eligibility to support sustainable finance?
(a) Microfinance lending
(b) Infrastructure loans
(c) Renewable energy lending
(d) Automobile financing
(e) Agricultural subsidies
4) The first consignment of Anthurium flowers from which Indian state was recently exported to Singapore?
(a) Mizoram
(b) Manipur
(c) Kerala
(d) Nagaland
(e) Arunachal Pradesh
5) Recently, India has imposed anti-dumping duties on how many Chinese products to protect domestic industries?
(a) 3
(b) 5
(c) 7
(d) 10
(e) 12
6) What is the name of the new national museum being set up in North and South Blocks in New Delhi?
(a) Bharat Darshan Museum
(b) Yuge Yugeen Bharat National Museum
(c) Incredible India Heritage Museum
(d) Rashtriya Kala Sangrahalaya
(e) Eternal India Museum
7) What is the primary objective of the ‘Sarathi’ AI chatbot?
(a) To assist students with online education
(b) To facilitate citizens’ access to government documents and policies
(c) To provide AI-generated news updates
(d) To track Haryana’s economic growth
(e) To improve agriculture forecasting
8) Which zoo in India has become the first to preserve DNA samples of more than 60 Himalayan wildlife species?
(a) Nandankanan Zoological Park
(b) Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park
(c) Arignar Anna Zoological Park
(d) Indira Gandhi Zoological Park
(e) Mysore Zoo
9) What is the deadline for submitting transfer requests through the new police app in West Bengal?
(a) March 31, 2025
(b) April 5, 2025
(c) April 19, 2025
(d) April 15, 2025
(e) April 11, 2025
10) Which Indian state has become the first to establish a Senior Citizens Commission?
(a) Tamil Nadu
(b) Karnataka
(c) Maharashtra
(d) Kerala
(e) Gujarat
11) Who has been appointed as India’s new Finance Secretary in 2025?
(a) T.V. Somanathan
(b) Ajay Seth
(c) Tuhin Kanta Pandey
(d) Subhash Chandra Garg
(e) Madhabi Puri Buch
12) Who has been appointed as the Executive Director of Canara Bank, effective March 24, 2025?
(a) Ajay Seth
(b) Tuhin Kanta Pandey
(c) S.K. Majumdar
(d) Rakesh Sharma
(e) Madhabi Puri Buch
13) Recently, Rahul Bhave’s tenure as MD & CEO of IFCI Ltd. will be for how many years?
(a) 1 year
(b) 2 years
(c) 4 years
(d) 3 years
(e) 5 years
14) Who has been elected as the Chairman of the Board of GSMA in 2025?
(a) Mukesh Ambani
(b) Gopal Vittal
(c) Sunil Bharti Mittal
(d) Natarajan Chandrasekaran
(e) Akash Ambani
15) Recently, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah is the only the second directly elected female leader in Africa after whom?
(a) Sahle-Work Zewde
(b) Ellen Johnson Sirleaf
(c) Samia Suluhu Hassan
(d) Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala
(e) Ameenah Gurib-Fakim
16) RK Shriramkumar has been conferred the Sangita Kalanidhi award for 2025. He was renowned for playing which instrument?
(a) Mridangam
(b) Flute
(c) Veena
(d) Violin
(e) Nadaswaram
17) Which one of the legendary cricketer’s journeys does the book “Stumped” highlight?
(a) MS Dhoni
(b) Syed Kirmani
(c) Rahul Dravid
(d) Virat Kohli
(e) Sachin Tendulkar
18) How many cartel cases has the Competition Commission of India (CCI) investigated over the last five financial years (till 13.03.2025)?
(a) 20
(b) 25
(c) 30
(d) 35
(e) 40
19) Who won the 2025 Chinese Grand Prix?
(a) Lando Norris
(b) Oscar Piastri
(c) Lewis Hamilton
(d) Max Verstappen
(e) Charles Leclerc
20) On March 26th of this current year Epilepsy 2025 is observed all over the world. Which color is associated with Epilepsy Awareness Day?
(a) Red
(b) Purple
(c) Blue
(d) Green
(e) Yellow
Answers :
1) Answer: B
Short Explanation:
To increase sale value from bank e-auctions, the Department of Financial Services (DFS) urged Public Sector Banks (PSBs) to revamp their e-auction platforms.
The e-BKray platform was launched on 28th February 2019.
On 3rd January 2025, the government introduced BAANKNET, an upgraded e-auction portal.
Detailed Explanation:
To increase sale value from bank e-auctions, the Department of Financial Services (DFS) urged Public Sector Banks (PSBs) to revamp their e-auction platforms.
The e-BKray platform was launched on 28th February 2019.
On 3rd January 2025, the government introduced BAANKNET, an upgraded e-auction portal.
All 12 Public Sector Banks (PSBs) and the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI) are using BAANKNET for listing and auctioning properties across India.
State-of-the-Art Platform – Advanced e-auction system for banks to recover Non-Performing Assets (NPAs) efficiently.
Robust Architecture – Web and mobile accessibility for seamless interaction.
Automated KYC & Secure Payments – Integrated Know Your Customer (KYC) tools and secure payment gateways ensure transparency.
2) Answer: C
Short Explanation:
Centrico Insurance Repository (CIRL), a subsidiary of Central Depository Services (India) Ltd. (CDSL), has entered into an agreement with Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC).
CIRL will provide Insurance Repository (IR) services to LIC under their Request for Proposal (RFP) process.
Detailed Explanation:
Centrico Insurance Repository (CIRL), a subsidiary of Central Depository Services (India) Ltd. (CDSL), has entered into an agreement with Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC).
CIRL will provide Insurance Repository (IR) services to LIC under their Request for Proposal (RFP) process.
Policyholders will benefit from IR services and enhanced value-added features periodically.
CIRL has partnerships with 43 insurance companies, including 23 life insurance companies, to provide IR services across India.
The partnership with LIC, India’s largest life insurer, enhances CIRL’s opportunities to develop services for policyholders nationwide.
3) Answer: C
Short Explanation:
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has introduced new PSL guidelines after stakeholder consultations.
The revised norms increase loan limits, expand eligibility criteria, and enhance PSL targets to boost credit flow to key sectors.
Expansion of Renewable Energy Lending:
More projects now qualify under PSL for sustainable finance.
Detailed Explanation:
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has introduced new PSL guidelines after stakeholder consultations.
The revised norms increase loan limits, expand eligibility criteria, and enhance PSL targets to boost credit flow to key sectors.
Increase in Loan Limits:
Higher limits, including for housing loans, to improve affordable credit access.
Expansion of Renewable Energy Lending:
More projects now qualify under PSL for sustainable finance.
Higher PSL Targets for Urban Cooperative Banks (UCBs):
Targets raised to 60% of Adjusted Net Bank Credit (ANBC) or Credit Equivalent of Off-Balance Sheet Exposures (CEOBSE), whichever is higher.
Expansion of Weaker Sections Eligibility:
Removal of the existing cap on loans by UCBs to individual women beneficiaries.
4) Answer: A
Short Explanation:
In a boost to India’s floriculture exports, especially from the North Eastern Region (NER), the first consignment of Anthurium flowers from Aizawl, capital town of Mizoram, has made its way to Singapore.
Detailed Explanation:
In a boost to India’s floriculture exports, especially from the North Eastern Region (NER), the first consignment of Anthurium flowers from Aizawl, capital town of Mizoram, has made its way to Singapore.
Stakeholders:
Growers: Zo Anthurium Growers Cooperative Society (Aizawl).
Exporter: IVC Agrovet Pvt. Ltd.
Importer: Veg Pro Singapore Pte. Ltd.
Government Support:
Joint initiative by APEDA (Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority) and Mizoram Horticulture Department.
5) Answer: B
Short Explanation:
To protect domestic industries from the influx of cheap imports, India has imposed anti-dumping duties on 5 Chinese products, including vacuum flasks and aluminium foil.
Detailed Explanation:
To protect domestic industries from the influx of cheap imports, India has imposed anti-dumping duties on 5 Chinese products, including vacuum flasks and aluminium foil.
These levies, based on the Directorate General of Trade Remedies’ (DGTR) recommendations, aim to ensure fair competition and safeguard local manufacturers.
Soft Ferrite Cores (used in EVs, telecom): Up to 35% duty on CIF value.
Vacuum Insulated Flasks: $1,732 per tonne.
Aluminium Foil: Provisional duty up to $873/tonne (valid for 6 months).
Trichloro Isocyanuric Acid (water treatment chemical): 276–276–986/tonne.
PVC Paste Resin: 89–89–707/tonne (imports from China, Korea, Malaysia, Norway, Taiwan, Thailand).
6) Answer: B
Short Explanation:
The North and South Blocks in New Delhi are set to house the new national museum, named as Yuge Yugeen Bharat National Museum.
Detailed Explanation:
The North and South Blocks in New Delhi are set to house the new national museum, named as Yuge Yugeen Bharat National Museum.
Objective: To showcase India’s thousands-year-old civilizational and cultural heritage, linking the past, present, and future.
Initiative: Part of the Central Vista Redevelopment Project.
International Collaboration:
Agreement signed (19th December 2024) with France Museums Development for technical cooperation.
7) Answer: B
Short Explanation:
The Haryana government has introduced ‘Sarathi’, an AI-powered chatbot, to facilitate citizens’ direct access to government documents and policies.
Detailed Explanation:
The Haryana government has introduced ‘Sarathi’, an AI-powered chatbot, to facilitate citizens’ direct access to government documents and policies.
Launched by Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini, the initiative is part of Haryana’s digital governance strategy.
Instant Document Retrieval: Provides immediate access to official policies, notifications, and circulars.
AI-Powered Search: Processes 17,820 official documents from a database of 73,622 scanned PDF pages.
24/7 Availability: Accessible anytime for public convenience.
User-Friendly Interface: Designed for seamless navigation.
8) Answer: B
Short Explanation:
The Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park in Darjeeling, West Bengal has become the first zoo in the country to preserve DNA samples of more than 60 varieties of wildlife found exclusively in the snowy Himalayan terrains.
Detailed Explanation:
The Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park in Darjeeling, West Bengal has become the first zoo in the country to preserve DNA samples of more than 60 varieties of wildlife found exclusively in the snowy Himalayan terrains.
These include tissues from red pandas, snow leopards and other indigenous species that were killed either in road accidents or in captivity.
This Darjeeling zoo is spread across 67.8 acres and at an altitude of 7050 ft, it is India’s highest-altitude Zoological Park.
The zoo is collaborating with the Center for Cellular and Molecular Biology, Hyderabad for this cryogenic conservation initiative.
The aim is to preserve genetic material for species facing extinction so that it can aid in future research and conservation efforts.
9) Answer: E
Short Explanation:
The West Bengal police have launched a mobile application which can be used by police personnel while applying for their transfers.
The deadline for transfer requests through the app will end on 11 April, 2025.
Detailed Explanation:
The West Bengal police have launched a mobile application which can be used by police personnel while applying for their transfers.
A substantial section of the Police department staff starting from the ranks of constable to Sub-inspector can apply for these transfers through the e-HRMS software.
The deadline for transfer requests through the app will end on 11 April, 2025.
Those police staff who have already applied for transfer before 21 March will need to make a fresh application through the app only.
10) Answer: D
Short Explanation:
Kerala, is the first state in India to set up such a commission for senior citizens.
A statutory body established under the Kerala State Senior Citizens Commission Act, 2025.
Detailed Explanation:
Kerala, is the first state in India to set up such a commission for senior citizens.
A statutory body established under the Kerala State Senior Citizens Commission Act, 2025.
It will safeguard the rights and welfare of elderly citizens and act as an advisory body for policymaking.
To ensure the rehabilitation, protection, and empowerment of senior citizens.
Promote active participation of senior citizens in building a progressive and inclusive Kerala.
11) Answer: B
Short Explanation:
Ajay Seth, Secretary of the Department of Economic Affairs (DEA), has been appointed as India’s new Finance Secretary.
Detailed Explanation:
Ajay Seth, Secretary of the Department of Economic Affairs (DEA), has been appointed as India’s new Finance Secretary.
The appointment was confirmed by an official Personnel Ministry order.
Tuhin Kanta Pandey, the former Finance Secretary, has been appointed as the Chairperson of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI).
Pandey succeeded Madhabi Puri Buch, who completed her tenure as SEBI’s first woman chairperson on February 28, 2025.
12) Answer: C
Short Explanation:
S.K. Majumdar has been appointed as Executive Director of Canara Bank, effective March 24, 2025.
Detailed Explanation:
S.K. Majumdar has been appointed as Executive Director of Canara Bank, effective March 24, 2025.
The appointment was officially notified by the Ministry of Finance, Department of Financial Services.
Over 25 years of experience in the banking sector.
Previously served as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of Canara Bank.
Holds qualifications as a Chartered Accountant (CA) and Cost Accountant.
Joined Canara Bank in January 2000, excelling in corporate credit, treasury operations, and governance.
13) Answer: D
Rahul Bhave has been appointed as the Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer (MD & CEO) of Industrial Finance Corporation of India Ltd.
His tenure will be for three years, as per the government order approved by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC), chaired by the Prime Minister.
14) Answer: B
Gopal Vittal, Vice Chairman and Managing Director of Bharti Airtel, has been elected as Chairman of the Board of the Global System for Mobile Communications Association (GSMA).
He is the second Indian to hold this position, following Sunil Mittal.
15) Answer: B
Short Explanation:
Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah was sworn in as Namibia’s first female president and only the second directly elected female leader in Africa (after Liberia’s Ellen Johnson Sirleaf).
Detailed Explanation:
Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah was sworn in as Namibia’s first female president and only the second directly elected female leader in Africa (after Liberia’s Ellen Johnson Sirleaf).
She is 72 years old, and won the November 2023 election with 58% of the vote.
She is also a longtime loyalist of SWAPO (South West Africa People’s Organisation), which has ruled since Namibia’s independence in 1990.
She Joined SWAPO at age 14 when it was a liberation movement fighting South Africa’s apartheid regime.
16) Answer: D
Every year, the Music Academy of Madras honours the finest artistes who have dedicated their lives to these traditions, shaping the cultural landscape of the country.
The 2025 awards were announced to recognise unique talent in Carnatic music and Bharatanatyam.
This year’s Sangita Kalanidhi, the highest honour in Carnatic music, has been conferred upon RK Shriramkumar, a violinist whose artistry has graced the stage for decades.
Sangita Kalanidhi (Highest Carnatic Music Honor):
RK Shriramkumar (Violinist)
Trained under DK Jayaraman and RK Venkatarama Sastry (Rudrapatnam lineage).
Authority on Muthuswami Dikshitar’s compositions (Sangita Sampradaya Pradarsini).
Accompanied legends like MS Subbulakshmi and Semmangudi Srinivasa Iyer.
Award coincides with Dikshitar’s 250th birth anniversary.
17) Answer: B
Short Explanation:
The book “Stumped”, co-authored by Syed Kirmani, Debashish Sengupta, and Dakshesh Pathak, offers an engaging account of Kirmani’s career and India’s historic 1983 Cricket World Cup victory.
Detailed Explanation:
The book “Stumped”, co-authored by Syed Kirmani, Debashish Sengupta, and Dakshesh Pathak, offers an engaging account of Kirmani’s career and India’s historic 1983 Cricket World Cup victory.
It provides insights into Kapil Dev’s iconic 175-run knock against Zimbabwe and Kirmani’s contributions as a legendary wicketkeeper.
Kapil Dev’s 175 vs Zimbabwe (1983 WC)* saved India from 17/5, taking them to 266/8.
His innings remained the highest ODI score until Maxwell’s 201* in 2023.
Syed Kirmani’s 24 in a 126-run 9th-wicket stand* with Kapil was crucial but often overlooked.
18) Answer: D
Short Explanation:
CCI investigated 35 cartel cases across multiple sectors over the last five financial years (till 13.03.2025) and Signed MoUs with Egypt, Mauritius, Japan, Brazil, BRICS, Canada, European Commission, Australia, and the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) for enforcement cooperation in competition law.
Detailed Explanation:
CCI investigated 35 cartel cases across multiple sectors over the last five financial years (till 13.03.2025) and Signed MoUs with Egypt, Mauritius, Japan, Brazil, BRICS, Canada, European Commission, Australia, and the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) for enforcement cooperation in competition law.
14 Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) signed by India include competition law provisions to prevent anti-competitive activities.
Introduced under Competition (Amendment) Act, 2023 and implemented through the CCI (Lesser Penalty) Regulations, 2024.
Encourages existing lesser penalty applicants to disclose details of other unknown cartels to receive further penalty reductions.
19) Answer: B
Oscar Piastri won the Chinese Grand Prix and his teammate Lando Norris finished second in a dominant race for McLaren, while three drivers – including Lewis Hamilton – were later disqualified.
Winner: Oscar Piastri (McLaren) – Dominated from pole, securing his 3rd career F1 win.
McLaren 1-2: Teammate Lando Norris finished 2nd, despite brake issues and pressure from George Russell.
20) Answer: B
On March 26th of this current year Purple Day of Epilepsy 2025 is observed all over the world.
The main objective of celebrating this day is to show empathy towards people suffering from epilepsy and to dispel myths prevalent in society regarding this condition.
Epilepsy is a neurological disorder (a disease of the nervous system) in which abnormal electrical activity in the brain causes seizures.
It is a chronic condition that can affect people of any age.
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