Question 1: In which state is the recently discussed Gangotri National Park located?
A) Himachal Pradesh
B) Uttarakhand
C) Jammu and Kashmir
D) Arunachal Pradesh
Explanation: Residents of Uttarkashi district in Uttarakhand have written to the Union Government raising concerns over a proposed waste incinerator in the Gangotri National Park and Bhagirathi Eco-Sensitive Zone. The area lies in the upper catchment of the Bhagirathi River and is considered environmentally sensitive.
Question 2: In which state was India’s first underwater museum and artificial coral reef launched?
A) Goa
B) Kerala
C) Maharashtra
D) Tamil Nadu
Explanation: India’s first underwater museum is being developed near Nivti Rocks in Vengurla, Sindhudurg district of Maharashtra. The main attraction of this project is the decommissioned Indian Navy warship INS Guldar, which is being preserved underwater.
Question 3: Which former Indian captain was recently inducted into the ICC Hall of Fame?
A) Virat Kohli
B) Rohit Sharma
C) M.S. Dhoni
D) Rahul Dravid
Explanation: Mahendra Singh Dhoni was inducted into the ICC Hall of Fame on June 9, 2025. He became the 11th Indian cricketer to receive this honor. Dhoni is the only captain in cricket history to have won all three ICC trophies – the T20 World Cup in 2007, the ODI World Cup in 2011, and the Champions Trophy in 2013.
Question 4: On May 22, 2025, how many redeveloped railway stations were inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi?
A) 100
B) 103
C) 108
D) 110
Explanation: Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated 103 redeveloped railway stations across the country via video conferencing from Bikaner, Rajasthan on May 22, 2025. These stations are designated as “Amrit Stations” and have been upgraded under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme (ABSS) with modern amenities. This scheme spans 86 districts across 18 states and union territories and has incurred a cost of over ₹1,100 crore.
Question 5: What is the name of the nationwide campaign launched by the Government of India on World Environment Day 2025?
A) Swachh Bharat Mission
B) Green India Campaign
C) One Nation, One Mission: End Plastic Pollution
D) Mission Jal Jeevan
Explanation: On the occasion of World Environment Day 2025, the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) launched the campaign “One Nation, One Mission: End Plastic Pollution”. The initiative aims to eliminate plastic pollution across the country and promote environmental protection. It is inspired by Mission LiFE (Lifestyle for Environment), encouraging people to adopt sustainable lifestyles.
Question 6: At which institute in Goa did Union Earth Sciences Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh inaugurate “Sagar Bhavan” and “Polar Bhavan”?
A) Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)
B) India Meteorological Department (IMD)
C) National Centre for Polar and Ocean Research (NCPOR)
D) Geological Survey of India (GSI)
Explanation: On May 22, 2025, Union Earth Sciences Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh inaugurated “Sagar Bhavan” and “Polar Bhavan” at the National Centre for Polar and Ocean Research (NCPOR) in Goa. These state-of-the-art research facilities are the first of their kind in India and rare globally. Their inauguration marked the Silver Jubilee of NCPOR and represents India’s growing leadership in polar and ocean research.
Question 7: Who won the gold medal in the women’s 10m air pistol event at the ISSF Junior World Cup 2025?
A) Anna Dulce
Manu Bhaker
C) Kanak Budhwar
D) Elvina Turk
Explanation: India’s 17-year-old shooter Kanak Budhwar won the gold medal in the women’s 10m air pistol event at the ISSF Junior World Cup 2025 with a score of 239 in the final. She narrowly defeated Anna Dulce of Moldova, a two-time Olympian and reigning European champion, by 1.7 points.
Question 8: Who won the gold medal in the women’s 10m air pistol event at the ISSF Junior World Cup 2025?
A) Anna Dulce
Manu Bhaker
C) Kanak Budhwar
D) Elvina Turk
Explanation: World Turtle Day is celebrated every year on May 23, and in 2025, it marked its 25th anniversary. It was first initiated in 2000 by American Tortoise Rescue (ATR). The day aims to raise awareness about turtles and tortoises and highlight the importance of their conservation.
Question 9: Recently, Hardip Singh Brar has been appointed to which position at BMW Group India?
A) Anna Dulce
B) Vice President
C) President and CEO
D) Operations Head
Explanation: Hardip Singh Brar has been appointed as the new President and CEO of BMW Group India, effective from 1st September 2025. He will succeed Vikram Pawah, who will now take on the role of CEO for BMW Group Australia and New Zealand operations. This leadership transition will further strengthen BMW Group’s international leadership structure.
Question 10: In which country is the 17th BRICS Summit being held?
A) Russia
B) India
C) Brazil
D) China
Explanation: The 17th BRICS Summit is being held on July 6–7, 2025, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. As the host nation, Brazil is presiding over the summit, with President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva leading the bloc for the year. The first BRIC (without South Africa) summit was held in 2009 in Yekaterinburg, Russia. Later, in 2010, South Africa became a full member, and the group was named BRICS.
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