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Q1. Recently, ARAI is exploring blending which fuel with diesel up to 10%?
A) Ethanol
B) Isobutanol
C) Methanol
D) Propanol
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Answer: B) Isobutanol
Explanation: Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari announced that ARAI is testing blending 10% isobutanol with diesel. This can reduce emissions and diversify fuel sources. It is part of India’s clean fuel initiatives.
Related Info: India is already blending ethanol with petrol. Isobutanol is seen as a better option due to higher energy content.
Q2. The recently handed-over INS Androth is what type of ship?
A) Aircraft carrier
B) Anti-submarine warfare vessel
C) Amphibious assault ship
D) Missile destroyer
Answer: B) Anti-submarine warfare vessel
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Explanation: INS Androth, built by GRSE, is the second in a series of eight anti-submarine warfare ships. It enhances India’s coastal surveillance capabilities. The handover took place in Kolkata.
Related Info: India is strengthening its naval fleet amid China’s growing presence in the Indian Ocean. GRSE is one of India’s premier shipyards.
Q3. Who has been appointed as the secretary to Vice-President C. P. Radhakrishnan?
A) Rajiv Gauba
B) Amit Khare
C) Nripendra Misra
D) P. K. Sinha
Answer: B) Amit Khare
Explanation: Retired IAS officer Amit Khare, a 1985-batch officer from Jharkhand cadre, was appointed secretary to the Vice-President. He had earlier served as adviser to the Prime Minister. He has also held key posts in I&B and education.
Related Info: C. P. Radhakrishnan was sworn in as Vice-President on September 12, 2025. He defeated Justice B. Sudarshan Reddy in the election.
Q4. By which year does India aim to become a top shipbuilding nation, as per Sarbananda Sonowal?
A) 2027
B) 2028
C) 2030
D) 2035
Answer: C) 2030
Explanation: Union Minister Sonowal said India will be among the top 10 shipbuilding nations by 2030. He highlighted improvements in port performance and inland waterways cargo handling. The Dredging Corporation will maintain the Brahmaputra channel year-round.
Related Info: India’s total coastline has increased to 11,098 km after a new survey. Vishakhapatnam port is ranked among the world’s top 20 ports.
Q5. Which two Indian boxers recently won World Championship golds in Liverpool?
A) Mary Kom and Nikhat Zareen
B) Jaismine Lamboria and Minakshi Hooda
C) Lovlina Borgohain and Sarita Devi
D) Pooja Rani and Nupur Sheoran
Answer: B) Jaismine Lamboria and Minakshi Hooda
Explanation: Jaismine won gold in the 57kg category, defeating Poland’s Julia Szeremeta. Minakshi clinched gold in the 48kg category by beating Nazym Kyzaibay. Their victories marked India’s best overseas women’s boxing campaign.
Related Info: India ended with 4 medals, including silvers and bronzes by Pooja Rani and Nupur Sheoran. Mary Kom and Nikhat Zareen are India’s past world champions.
Q6. Where was the world’s first 2nd generation bioethanol plant inaugurated by PM Modi?
A) Dibrugarh
B) Silchar
C) Numaligarh
D) Guwahati
Answer: C) Numaligarh
Explanation: PM Narendra Modi inaugurated the world’s first 2nd-gen bioethanol plant at NRL, Golaghat district. It uses bamboo and aims to produce 50,000 tonnes of ethanol annually. The project will also generate green electricity and industrial byproducts.
Related Info: A Rs 7,230-crore polypropylene unit will also come up at NRL using German technology. This is expected to reduce crude import and boost local economy.
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Q7. Researchers recently identified two novel species of Aspergillus section Nigri. What is this group commonly known as?
(A) Green Aspergillus
(B) White Aspergillus
(C) Black Aspergillus
(D) Yellow Aspergillus
Correct Answer: (C) Black Aspergillus
Explanation: Aspergillus section Nigri is commonly called black aspergillus. Discovery of new species in this group enhances our understanding of fungal biodiversity and potential industrial or medical importance.
Related Info: Some Aspergillus species are useful in food and enzyme industries, while others can be harmful contaminants or pathogens.
Q8. The PM Matsya Sampada Yojana, launched under the Blue Revolution, primarily focuses on:
(A) Agriculture mechanization
(B) Textile manufacturing
(C) Fisheries development
(D) Renewable energy production
Correct Answer: (C) Fisheries development
Explanation: The scheme has transformed fisheries into an ecologically sustainable, economically viable, and socially inclusive sector within five years. It supports modernization, employment, and resource sustainability.
Related Info: India is among the top producers of fish globally, and the fisheries sector plays a key role in rural livelihoods and exports.
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