Q1. Who elects the Vice-President of India? / भारत के उपराष्ट्रपति का चुनाव कौन करता है?
a) Members of Lok Sabha only
b) Members of Rajya Sabha only
c) Electoral College consisting of elected MPs and MLAs
d) Electoral College of both Houses of Parliament
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Answer: d) Electoral College of both Houses of Parliament
Why in News: Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar resigned, prompting ECI to announce fresh elections.
Explanation:
- The Vice-President is elected by an electoral college consisting of all members of both Houses of Parliament (elected and nominated).
- This differs from Presidential elections where only elected MPs and MLAs vote.
Q2. What is Tayfun Block-4? / तायफुन ब्लॉक-4 क्या है?
a) Turkey’s nuclear submarine
b) Turkey’s long-range UAV
c) Turkey’s hypersonic ballistic missile
d) Turkey’s stealth fighter jet
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Answer: c) Turkey’s hypersonic ballistic missile
Why in News: Turkey unveiled Tayfun Block-4 in Istanbul.
Explanation:
- It’s Turkey’s first hypersonic ballistic missile with a range of 800 km.
- Hypersonic = speed greater than Mach-5.
- Developed by Roketsan, uses GPS + GLONASS + INS.
Q3. The Etruscan civilization flourished in which modern-day country? / एट्रस्कन सभ्यता किस आधुनिक देश में फली-फूली थी?
a) Greece
b) Italy
c) Egypt
d) Turkey
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Answer: b) Italy
Why in News: A rare Etruscan tomb was discovered in Italy.
Explanation:
- The Etruscans lived in Etruria (modern central Italy).
- They predated the Romans and contributed to grid-city planning.
Q4. Where is the headquarters of UNESCO located? / यूनेस्को का मुख्यालय कहाँ स्थित है?
a) Geneva
b) Rome
c) New York
d) Paris
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Answer: d) Paris
Why in News: USA decided to exit UNESCO again.
Explanation:
- UNESCO was established in 1945.
- Its HQ is in Paris, France.
- It promotes education, science, and culture globally.
Q5. What is the primary objective of the Winter Fog Experiment (WiFEX)? / विंटर फॉग एक्सपेरिमेंट (WiFEX) का प्रमुख उद्देश्य क्या है?
a) Crop productivity enhancement
b) Pollution level monitoring
c) Accurate forecasting of winter fog
d) Rainwater harvesting in winter
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Answer: c) Accurate forecasting of winter fog
Why in News: WiFEX completed 10 years.
Explanation:
- Launched in 2015 at IGI Airport, New Delhi.
- Led by IITM Pune to improve nowcasting of dense fog.
Q6. What is the relationship between Ambrosia beetles and fungi? / एम्ब्रोसिया बीटल और फंगस के बीच क्या संबंध है?
a) Predatory
b) Mutualistic
c) Parasitic
d) Commensal
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Answer: b) Mutualistic
Why in News: Ambrosia beetles damaging rubber trees in Kerala.
Explanation:
- Beetles carry fungi into tree tunnels and farm them.
- Both organisms benefit — beetle gets food; fungus gets shelter.
Q7. Who hosts the IUCN World Conservation Congress 2025? / IUCN वर्ल्ड कंज़र्वेशन कांग्रेस 2025 की मेज़बानी कौन करेगा?
a) India
b) Switzerland
c) United Arab Emirates
d) Brazil
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Answer: c) United Arab Emirates
Why in News: Abu Dhabi to host IUCN Congress 2025.
Explanation:
- IUCN Congress is held every 4 years.
- It helps shape global conservation policies.
Q8. Which gene was modified in pineapple to improve resistance to Fusariosis? / फ़्यूसारिओसिस से लड़ने के लिए किस जीन को पाइनएप्पल में संशोधित किया गया है?
a) AcGEN1
b) AcDEF4
c) AcSERK3
d) AcSPL2
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Answer: c) AcSERK3
Why in News: Indian researchers discovered gene-based solution to Fusariosis.
Explanation:
- AcSERK3 gene helps trigger defence mechanisms in pineapple.
- Fusariosis rots stem and fruit; gene modification improves resistance.
Q9. What is the full form of SASCI in tourism context? / पर्यटन संदर्भ में SASCI का पूरा नाम क्या है?
a) Special Allocation for States for Capital Investment
b) Special Assistance to States for Cultural Initiatives
c) Special Assistance to States for Capital Investment
d) State Aid Scheme for Cultural Integration
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Answer: c) Special Assistance to States for Capital Investment
Why in News: MoT released guidelines for SASCI.
Explanation:
- It supports tourism infra at iconic sites in states.
- Funding up to March 2026, projects to complete in 2 years.
Q10. Which of the following is NOT a type of stablecoin? / निम्न में से कौन सा स्थिर मुद्रा (Stablecoin) का प्रकार नहीं है?
a) Fiat-collateralized
b) Crypto-collateralized
c) Algorithmic
d) Derivative-backed
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Answer: d) Derivative-backed
Why in News: US passed Genesis Act to regulate stablecoins.
Explanation:
- Stablecoins include fiat-backed, crypto-backed, and algorithmic.
- Derivative-backed is not a recognized type of stablecoin.
