1. RBI and the European Central Bank announced the initiation of linkages between which two payment systems?
A. RuPay – SEPA
B. UPI – TIPS
C. NEFT – SWIFT
D. IMPS – SEPA
Answer: B. UPI – TIPS
2. The UPI–TIPS linkage will primarily help in improving which of the following?
A. Domestic loan approvals
B. Cross-border remittances
C. ATM cash withdrawals
D. Foreign trade documentation
Answer: B. Cross-border remittances
3. Which global climate conference recently agreed to triple adaptation finance by 2035?
A. COP28
B. COP29
C. COP30
D. COP31
Answer: C. COP30
4. Where was COP30 hosted?
A. Dubai
B. Rio de Janeiro
C. New Delhi
D. Belém, Brazil
Answer: D. Belém, Brazil
5. Which Indian city recently became India’s 30th Test cricket venue?
A. Ranchi
B. Pune
C. Guwahati
D. Cuttack
Answer: C. Guwahati
6. Which stadium was inaugurated in Tamil Nadu ahead of the 14th FIH Men’s Junior World Cup 2025?
A. Chennai International Stadium
B. Madurai International Hockey Stadium
C. Tiruchirappalli Sports Complex
D. Coimbatore Hockey Arena
Answer: B. Madurai International Hockey Stadium
7. Cyclone “Senyar” recently triggered weather alerts in which Indian region?
A. Gujarat Coast
B. Odisha Coast
C. Tamil Nadu Coast
D. Andaman & Nicobar Islands
Answer: D. Andaman & Nicobar Islands
8. India emphasized which principle at COP30 during climate finance discussions?
A. Collective Responsibility
B. Justified Climate Action
C. Common but Differentiated Responsibilities (CBDR-RC)
D. Equal Climate Burden Sharing
Answer: C. Common but Differentiated Responsibilities (CBDR-RC)
9. The Sultan Azlan Shah Cup 2025 is being held in which country?
A. Japan
B. India
C. Malaysia
D. South Korea
Answer: C. Malaysia
10. India’s first match in the Sultan Azlan Shah Cup 2025 is scheduled against which nation?
A. Belgium
B. Korea
C. Canada
D. Malaysia
Answer: B. Korea
