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Who won the 2025 Shakti Bhatt Prize for her debut memoir The Lucky Ones?
[A] Kiran Desai
[B] Shashi Deshpande
[C] Geetanjali Shree
[D] Zara Chowdhary
[A] Kiran Desai
[B] Shashi Deshpande
[C] Geetanjali Shree
[D] Zara Chowdhary
Correct Answer:D [Zara Chowdhary]
Note: The Shakti Bhatt Prize 2025 was awarded to debut author Zara Chowdhary for her memoir The Lucky Ones, about surviving the 2002 Gujarat riots. She will receive a cash prize of Rs 2 lakh with the award. This year marks the final Shakti Bhatt Prize, which started in 2008 to honour debut authors in memory of publisher Shakti Bhatt, who died in 2007.
Note: The Shakti Bhatt Prize 2025 was awarded to debut author Zara Chowdhary for her memoir The Lucky Ones, about surviving the 2002 Gujarat riots. She will receive a cash prize of Rs 2 lakh with the award. This year marks the final Shakti Bhatt Prize, which started in 2008 to honour debut authors in memory of publisher Shakti Bhatt, who died in 2007.
The Central Sector Scheme of Scholarship for College and University Students (CSSS) is implemented by which ministry?
[A] Ministry of Finance
[B]Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
[C]Ministry of Education
[D] Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports
[A] Ministry of Finance
[B]Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
[C]Ministry of Education
[D] Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports
Correct Answer:C [Ministry of Education]
Note: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) recently announced the Central Sector Scheme of Scholarship for College and University Students (CSSS) for the academic year 2025–26 and invited applications through the National Scholarship Portal at scholarships.gov.in. The scheme is officially called “Pradhan Mantri Uchchatar Shiksha Protsahan (PM-USP) Central Sector Scheme of Scholarship for College and University Students” and is run by the Department of Higher Education under the Ministry of Education. It aims to provide financial help to bright students from poor families to support their daily expenses while pursuing higher studies.
Note: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) recently announced the Central Sector Scheme of Scholarship for College and University Students (CSSS) for the academic year 2025–26 and invited applications through the National Scholarship Portal at scholarships.gov.in. The scheme is officially called “Pradhan Mantri Uchchatar Shiksha Protsahan (PM-USP) Central Sector Scheme of Scholarship for College and University Students” and is run by the Department of Higher Education under the Ministry of Education. It aims to provide financial help to bright students from poor families to support their daily expenses while pursuing higher studies.
Namdapha National Park is located in which state?
[A] Sikkim
[B] Assam
[C] Manipur
[D] Arunachal Pradesh
Correct Answer:D [Arunachal Pradesh]
Note:
The endangered white-eared night heron was recently camera-trapped in Namdapha National Park and Tiger Reserve, Arunachal Pradesh. Namdapha is a national park and tiger reserve on the India–Myanmar border in Changlang District, Arunachal Pradesh. It lies at the meeting point of the Indian subcontinent and Indo-China biogeographic regions. The Namdapha River, a tributary of Noa-Dihing River, flows north to south across it.
Note:
The endangered white-eared night heron was recently camera-trapped in Namdapha National Park and Tiger Reserve, Arunachal Pradesh. Namdapha is a national park and tiger reserve on the India–Myanmar border in Changlang District, Arunachal Pradesh. It lies at the meeting point of the Indian subcontinent and Indo-China biogeographic regions. The Namdapha River, a tributary of Noa-Dihing River, flows north to south across it.
Which institution has released the Financial Stability Report for June 2025?
[A] NITI Aayog
[B] Reserve Bank of India (RBI)
[C] National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD)
[D]Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI)
[A] NITI Aayog
[B] Reserve Bank of India (RBI)
[C] National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD)
[D]Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI)
Correct Answer: B Reserve Bank of India (RBI)
Note:
Recently, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) released the Financial Stability Report for June 2025. The Financial Stability Report is a twice-yearly report by the Reserve Bank of India. It shows the joint assessment of the Sub-Committee of the Financial Stability and Development Council on risks to financial stability and the strength of the Indian financial system. The report highlights that India continues to drive global growth due to solid economic fundamentals and wise policies. Risks include geopolitical tensions, trade disruptions, and weather-related uncertainties.
Note:
Recently, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) released the Financial Stability Report for June 2025. The Financial Stability Report is a twice-yearly report by the Reserve Bank of India. It shows the joint assessment of the Sub-Committee of the Financial Stability and Development Council on risks to financial stability and the strength of the Indian financial system. The report highlights that India continues to drive global growth due to solid economic fundamentals and wise policies. Risks include geopolitical tensions, trade disruptions, and weather-related uncertainties.
Which institution has launched the Financial Fraud Risk Indicator (FRI)?
[A] Reserve Bank of India (RBI)
[B]National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI)
[C]Department of Telecommunications’ Digital Intelligence Unit (DoT–DIU)
[D] Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C)
[A] Reserve Bank of India (RBI)
[B]National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI)
[C]Department of Telecommunications’ Digital Intelligence Unit (DoT–DIU)
[D] Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C)
Correct Answer:C [Department of Telecommunications’ Digital Intelligence Unit (DoT–DIU)]
Note:
Recently, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) directed all Scheduled Commercial Banks, Small Finance Banks, Payments Banks, and Co-operative Banks to use the Financial Fraud Risk Indicator (FRI). FRI was launched by the Digital Intelligence Unit (DIU) of the Department of Telecommunications (DoT). It is a risk-based tool that marks a mobile number as Medium, High, or Very High financial fraud risk. It helps banks, Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs), and Unified Payments Interface (UPI) providers protect customers.
Note:
Recently, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) directed all Scheduled Commercial Banks, Small Finance Banks, Payments Banks, and Co-operative Banks to use the Financial Fraud Risk Indicator (FRI). FRI was launched by the Digital Intelligence Unit (DIU) of the Department of Telecommunications (DoT). It is a risk-based tool that marks a mobile number as Medium, High, or Very High financial fraud risk. It helps banks, Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs), and Unified Payments Interface (UPI) providers protect customers.
C-FLOOD platform is jointly developed by which two organizations?
[A] ISRO & DRDO
[B] C-DAC & CWC
[C] IMD & IITD
[D] NIC & NTRO
[A] ISRO & DRDO
[B] C-DAC & CWC
[C] IMD & IITD
[D] NIC & NTRO
Correct Answer: B [Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC) Pune and Central Water Commission (CWC)].
Note:
Recently, the Union Minister of Jal Shakti inaugurated the C-FLOOD platform. C-FLOOD means “Unified Inundation Forecasting System”. It is developed by Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC), Pune and Central Water Commission (CWC), Department of Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation (DoWR, RD & GR), Ministry of Jal Shakti. It is part of the National Supercomputing Mission (NSM) run by Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) and Department of Science and Technology (DST).
Note:
Recently, the Union Minister of Jal Shakti inaugurated the C-FLOOD platform. C-FLOOD means “Unified Inundation Forecasting System”. It is developed by Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC), Pune and Central Water Commission (CWC), Department of Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation (DoWR, RD & GR), Ministry of Jal Shakti. It is part of the National Supercomputing Mission (NSM) run by Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) and Department of Science and Technology (DST).
What is the name of the recent operation launched by the CBI to curb transnational
cybercrime syndicates?
[A] Operation Digital Shield
[B] Operation Surya
[C] Operation Vijay
[D] Operation Chakra-V
[A] Operation Digital Shield
[B] Operation Surya
[C] Operation Vijay
[D] Operation Chakra-V
Correct Answer: D [Operation Chakra-V]
Recently, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) arrested alleged members of a transnational cybercrime syndicate under Operation Chakra-V. Operation Chakra-V aims to curb transnational organized cybercrime and digital arrests.
Which U.S. state became the first to introduce a climate impact fee called the Green Fee?
[A] California
[B] Texas
[C] Alaska
[D] Hawaii
[A] California
[B] Texas
[C] Alaska
[D] Hawaii
Correct Answer: D [Hawaii]
Note:
Hawaii became the first U.S. state to introduce a climate impact fee called the Green Fee. The fee applies to hotel stays, short-term rentals, and, for the first time, cruise ship passengers who were previously exempt. The Green Fee aims to fund climate resiliency, environmental protection, invasive species control, wildlife conservation, and sustainable tourism.
Note:
Hawaii became the first U.S. state to introduce a climate impact fee called the Green Fee. The fee applies to hotel stays, short-term rentals, and, for the first time, cruise ship passengers who were previously exempt. The Green Fee aims to fund climate resiliency, environmental protection, invasive species control, wildlife conservation, and sustainable tourism.
