Which Indian athlete won the gold medal in badminton at the 2024 Paris Olympics?
ASaina Nehwal
BPV Sindhu
CLakshya Sen
DSatwiksairaj Rankireddy
Correct Answer:
B. PV Sindhu
Explanation:
PV Sindhu won a bronze medal in badminton at the 2024 Paris Olympics in the women's singles event, continuing India's strong Olympic badminton tradition.
What is the name of India's ambitious space station project announced for launch in 2025?
AChandrayaan Space Station
BBharatiya Antariksh Station (BAS)
CGaganyaan Orbital Module
DSurya Space Platform
Correct Answer:
B. Bharatiya Antariksh Station (BAS)
Explanation:
ISRO announced the Bharatiya Antariksh Station (BAS) project, India's first independent space station, with initial modules planned for deployment starting 2025.
What was the theme of India's G20 presidency conclusion event in 2025?
AGlobal Unity for Sustainable Development
BOne Earth, One Family, One Future
CVasudhaiva Kutumbakam
DDevelopment for All Nations
Correct Answer:
C. Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam
Explanation:
India's G20 presidency (2023-2024) concluded with the theme 'Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam' (the world is one family), emphasizing global cooperation and inclusive development.
What is the target of India's Pradhan Mantri Suryodaya Yojana announced in 2025?
A1 crore solar connections
B500 GW solar capacity
CFree electricity for rural areas
DExport solar energy
Correct Answer:
A. 1 crore solar connections
Explanation:
The Pradhan Mantri Suryodaya Yojana aims to provide rooftop solar connections to 1 crore (10 million) households, promoting distributed renewable energy generation.
In 2025, India's literacy rate improved to approximately which percentage?
A76%
B78%
C82%
D85%
Correct Answer:
B. 78%
Explanation:
India's overall literacy rate reached 78% in 2025 according to provisional census data, with significant improvements in female literacy and rural education access.