Which Indian state is the largest producer of spices and is known as the 'Spice Garden of India'?
ATamil Nadu
BKarnataka
CKerala
DTelangana
Correct Answer:
C. Kerala
Explanation:
Kerala, located in South India, is the largest producer and exporter of spices, accounting for over 50% of India's spice production. It is historically known as the 'Spice Garden of India'.
In 2024, India's coal production surpassed which milestone for the first time?
A800 million tonnes
B900 million tonnes
C1 billion tonnes
D1.2 billion tonnes
Correct Answer:
C. 1 billion tonnes
Explanation:
India surpassed the 1 billion tonne coal production mark in 2024, making it the world's second-largest coal producer after China and reflecting its growing energy demand.
Kailash Mansarovar, a sacred lake in Himalayan mythology, is located in which country?
AIndia
BNepal
CTibet (China)
DBhutan
Correct Answer:
C. Tibet (China)
Explanation:
Mount Kailash and Kailash Mansarovar are located in Tibet, which is part of China. The lake is considered sacred in Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism. Indian pilgrims undertake the pilgrimage to this lake.
Who was appointed as the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) of India in 2025?
AGeneral Manoj Pande
BGeneral Anil Chauhan
CAdmiral R. Hari Kumar
DAir Chief Marshal B.S. Dhanoa
Correct Answer:
B. General Anil Chauhan
Explanation:
General Anil Chauhan was appointed as the Chief of Defence Staff in 2025, following the previous CDS. He is responsible for coordinating between the three armed forces.
Which Indian institute was ranked as Asia's number one university in the QS World University Rankings 2025?
AIIT Bombay
BIIT Delhi
CIndian Institute of Science (IISc) Bangalore
DDelhi University
Correct Answer:
C. Indian Institute of Science (IISc) Bangalore
Explanation:
IISc Bangalore was ranked as the top university in Asia in QS World University Rankings 2025, marking a significant achievement for Indian higher education.
The 'Uniform Civil Code' debate regained prominence in 2024 when which Indian state moved towards its implementation?
AGujarat
BUttarakhand
CGoa
DRajasthan
Correct Answer:
B. Uttarakhand
Explanation:
Uttarakhand moved towards implementing a Uniform Civil Code in 2024, making it the first Indian state to do so formally. Goa already has a Uniform Civil Code since Portuguese colonial times.
Which plateau in India is home to the majority of the country's mineral resources and is known as the 'Mineral Hub of India'?
AMalwa Plateau
BChota Nagpur Plateau
CDeccan Plateau
DTibetan Plateau
Correct Answer:
B. Chota Nagpur Plateau
Explanation:
The Chota Nagpur Plateau, located in eastern India (Jharkhand, Odisha, and parts of other states), is rich in mineral resources including coal, iron ore, mica, and bauxite.
In 2024, India's unemployment rate reached a 45-year low according to the CMIE data. What was the approximate rate?
A2.9%
B3.2%
C4.1%
D5.3%
Correct Answer:
B. 3.2%
Explanation:
According to the Centre for Monitoring Indian Economy (CMIE), India's unemployment rate fell to approximately 3.2% in 2024, marking the lowest level in 45 years.
Which Indian athlete became the first from the country to win a medal in the sport of Skateboarding at an international competition in 2024?
AArjun Duffan
BVineesh Phogat
CAnush Agarwalla
DSuhail Ahmed
Correct Answer:
C. Anush Agarwalla
Explanation:
Anush Agarwalla won a bronze medal in skateboarding at the Asian Games 2024, becoming the first Indian to win a medal in skateboarding at an international competition.
