Q21. Who was appointed as the Chairman of UPSC in January 2025?
A) Neha Sharma
B) Dr. Shivkumar Kalyanaraman
C) Ajay Kumar Singh
D) Dr. Ajay Kumar
Answer: C) Ajay Kumar Singh
Explanation: On 3 January 2025, Ajay Kumar Singh was appointed as the Chairman of UPSC, marking a key change at the helm of India’s premier recruitment body.
Q22. Who assumed the role of Managing Director (MD) of SBI in January 2025?
A) Neha Sharma
B) Pankaj Bhatt
C) Sunita Das
D) Ajay Kumar Singh
Answer: A) Neha Sharma
Explanation: Neha Sharma was appointed as Managing Director of SBI on 20 January 2025, becoming one of the few women to hold this top position in the largest public-sector bank.
Q23. Who was appointed as the Chairman of the National Commission for Women (NCW) in April 2025?
A) Neha Dhawan
B) Kavita Mehra
C) Smita Jhingran
D) Ravi Agrawal
Answer: B) Kavita Mehra
Explanation: In April 2025, Kavita Mehra took charge as the Chairperson of NCW, leading India’s statutory body advocating for women’s rights.
Q24. Who became the Chairperson of the Pension Fund Regulatory & Development Authority (PFRDA) in June 2025?
A) Sailesh C. Mehta
B) Lt. Gen. Manoj Rawat
C) S. Mahendra Dev
D) Sunita Das
Answer: A) S. Mahendra Dev
Explanation: In June 2025, Prof. S. Mahendra Dev assumed the role of Chairperson of PFRDA, heading the regulator for pension schemes in India.
Q25. Who was appointed as the Brand Ambassador of Cipla Health’s new campaign in June 2025?
A) Neena Gupta
B) Rajesh C
C) Himanshu Nazkani
D) Neha Dhawan
Answer: A) Neena Gupta
Explanation: In June 2025, noted actress Neena Gupta was named the Brand Ambassador for Cipla Health’s new “Cipladine” campaign, expanding her presence in brand endorsements.
Q26. Who was appointed as the Chief of Army Staff (COAS) of the Indian Army in May 2025?
A) Kavita Mehra
B) Sunita Das
C) Lt. Gen. Manoj Rawat
D) Ajay Kumar Singh
Answer: C) Lt. Gen. Manoj Rawat
Explanation: Effective 1 May 2025, Lt. Gen. Manoj Rawat assumed charge as the Chief of Army Staff, leading the Indian Army amid evolving strategic dynamics.
Q27. Who became the MD & CEO of Punjab & Sind Bank with a two-year extension in June 2025?
A) Sailesh C. Mehta
B) Sudarshan Venu
C) Sunita Das
D) Anuradha Thakur
Answer: A) Swarup Kumar Saha
Explanation: In June 2025, Swarup Kumar Saha received a two-year extension as MD & CEO of Punjab & Sind Bank, ensuring continuity in leadership.
Q28. Who was appointed as the Provost of MIT (Massachusetts Institute of Technology) in June 2025?
A) Neena Gupta
B) Anantha Chandrakasan
C) Pankaj Bhatt
D) S. Mahendra Dev
Answer: B) Anantha Chandrakasan
Explanation: In June 2025, Anantha Chandrakasan took over as Provost of MIT, starting a new academic chapter at the top-tier global institution.
Q29. Who was appointed as the Governor of Maharashtra in January 2025?
A) Anjali Deshmukh
B) Kavinder Gupta
C) Prof. Ashim Kumar Ghosh
D) Pusapati Ashok Gajapathi Raju
Answer: A) Anjali Deshmukh
Explanation: On 8 January 2025, Anjali Deshmukh was sworn in as the Governor of Maharashtra, bringing administrative leadership to the state’s constitutional office.
Q30. Who became the Governor of Kerala in February 2025?
A) Sunita Das
B) Solita Fernandes
C) K.C. Joseph
D) Neha Sharma
Answer: C) K.C. Joseph
Explanation: K.C. Joseph assumed charge as the Governor of Kerala in February 2025, taking on the ceremonial role in the state’s constitutional framework.