20. Following recent administrative changes, which finance expert has taken charge as PFRDA’s new chief regulator?”
(a) Deepak Mohanty
(b) S S Mundra
(c) Sivasubramanian Raman
(d) Ajay Tyagi
Sivasubramanian Raman
21. Which European government has recently made headlines by becoming the region’s pioneer in leaving the ICC framework”?
(a) Poland
(b) Italy
(c) Hungary
(d) Columbia
Hungary
22. Breaking new ground in international recognition, which Indian artist/scholar has been decorated with the inaugural Fred Darrington Sand Master Award”?
(a) Nila Madhab Panda
(b) Sudarsan Pattnaik
(c) Pratibha Ray
(d) Amartya Sen
Sudarsan Pattnaik
23. Taking over regional leadership, which nation will guide BIMSTEC’s agenda as its new chair for 2024-2026?”
(a) Thailand
(b) India
(c) Japan
(d) China
Thailand
24. Which company was responsible for constructing India’s innovative vertical-lift sea bridge at Pamban, recently opened by the Prime Minister”?
(a) Larsen & Toubro
(b) IRCON International
(c) National Highways Authority of India
(d) Rail Vikas Nigam Limited
Rail Vikas Nigam Limited
25. Making maritime history, which vessel is carrying the all-women crew on India’s first tri-service global circumnavigation ‘Samudra Pradakshina?’“
(a) INSV Tarini
(b) IASV Triveni
(c) INSV Mahadei
(d) INS Shakti
IASV Triveni
26.Osmania University’s iconic Arts College building in Hyderabad recently became the latest structure in India to secure a trademark for its unique architectural design. Before this, which two historic buildings were the first in India to receive legal protection for their exterior designs?
[A] The Taj Mahal Palace Hotel (Mumbai) and Bombay Stock Exchange
[B] Hawa Mahal (Jaipur) and Mysore Palace (Mysuru)
[C] Charminar (Hyderabad) and Vidhana Soudha (Bengaluru)
[D] Cellular Jail (Andamans) and Umaid Bhawan Palace (Jodhpur)
The Taj Mahal Palace Hotel (Mumbai) and Bombay Stock Exchange
27. UNESCO recently expanded its Memory of the World Register by adding 74 new entries, including several from India. One notable addition is an ancient Sanskrit text that serves as the foundational scripture for classical dance, music, and theater traditions. Which timeless Indian masterpiece was included in this prestigious list?
[A] Abhinaya Darpana (The Mirror of Gesture)
[B] Silappadikaram (The Tale of an Anklet)
[C] Kamasutra (Treatise on Desire)
[D] Natyasastra (The Treatise on Dramatic Arts)
Natyasastra (The Treatise on Dramatic Arts)
28.The latest edition of the bilateral military exercise DUSTLIK is currently underway in Pune. This annual drill strengthens defense cooperation between India and which Central Asian nation?
[A] Kazakhstan
[B] Kyrgyzstan
[C] Uzbekistan
[D] Pakistan
Uzbekistan
29. in a landmark ruling, India’s Supreme Court recently struck down a constitutional overreach by a state Governor regarding legislative bills. Which constitutional provision specifically governs a Governor’s authority when presented with state assembly bills, including options to approve, reject, or refer them for presidential consideration?
[A] Article 198 (State Financial Procedures)
[B] Article 213 (Governor’s Ordinance Power)
[C] Article 200 (Disposition of State Bills)
[D] Article 254 (Repugnancy Clause
Article 200 (Disposition of State Bills)
30.Hyderabad is emerging as a major AI hub with new infrastructure developments. Which tech partners have recently collaborated with the Telangana government to establish a cutting-edge artificial intelligence[AI] data center facility in the city?
[A] Accenture and Tech Mahindra
[B] NVIDIA and Dell Technologies
[C] NTT DATA and Neysa Networks
[D] Cisco and Intel Corporation
NTT DATA and Neysa Networks
