21. The RBI’s National Strategy for Financial Inclusion (NSFI) 2025-30 is based on which framework?
A) Panch-Sutra Framework
B) Nav-Ratna Framework
C) Sapt-Marg Framework
D) Panch-Jyoti Framework
Answer
Correct Answer: D)
Explanation: NSFI 2025-30 follows the Panch-Jyoti framework, consisting of five pillars and 47 action points.
22. India achieved 20% ethanol blending in petrol in November 2025 under which programme?
A) National Bio-Energy Mission
B) Ethanol Blended Petrol (EBP) Programme
C) National Green Fuel Policy
D) Biofuel Promotion Scheme
Answer
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: India achieved the 20% ethanol blending target under the Ethanol Blended Petrol (EBP) Programme, originally targeted for 2030.
23. The SHANTI Act, 2025 is related to which of the following sectors?
A) Renewable energy
B) Defence manufacturing
C) Nuclear energy
D) Space technology
Answer
Correct Answer: C
Explanation: SHANTI Act stands for Sustainable Harnessing and Advancement of Nuclear Energy for Transforming India, allowing private participation and 49% FDI in nuclear power.
24. India’s first nature-themed airport terminal was inaugurated at:
A) Imphal
B) Agartala
C) Guwahati
D) Itanagar
Answer
Correct Answer: C
Explanation: The terminal at Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport, Guwahati is inspired by Assam’s biodiversity like bamboo and orchids.
25. Gujarat was declared India’s newest Tiger State by which authority?
A) Ministry of Environment
B) Wildlife Institute of India
C) National Tiger Conservation Authority
D) Project Tiger Directorate
Answer
Correct Answer: C
Explanation: NTCA officially declared Gujarat a Tiger State after 33 years of conservation efforts.
26. Which state became India’s first to adopt a three-year rolling budget system?
A) Rajasthan
B) Maharashtra
C) Madhya Pradesh
D) Karnataka
Answer
Correct Answer: C
Explanation: Madhya Pradesh adopted a rolling budget system to improve fiscal planning and transparency.
27. The Ammonia-Urea Fertiliser Project worth ₹10,600 crore is located at:
A) Barauni, Bihar
B) Talcher, Odisha
C) Namrup, Assam
D) Sindri, Jharkhand
Answer
Correct Answer: C
Explanation: The project was laid at Namrup in Dibrugarh district, Assam to boost domestic urea production.
28. India will assume BRICS Presidency from:
A) July 1, 2025
B) January 1, 2026
C) March 1, 2026
D) April 1, 2026
Answer
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: Brazil handed over BRICS presidency to India, effective 1 January 2026.
29. QUAD conducted its first Field Training Exercise (FTX) at:
A) Diego Garcia
B) Okinawa
C) Guam
D) Darwin
Answer
Correct Answer: C
Explanation: The first QUAD FTX was held at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam.
30. RBI approved a risk-based deposit insurance framework under which institution?
A) RBI Act, 1934
B) Banking Regulation Act
C) DICGC Act, 1961
D) FEMA, 1999
Answer
Correct Answer: C
Explanation: Deposit insurance in India is governed by the DICGC Act, 1961.