1. Which Indian airport recently became the first in the country to operate fully on renewable energy?
- A. Kempegowda International Airport, Bengaluru
- B. Indira Gandhi International Airport, New Delhi
- C. Cochin International Airport, Kochi
- D. Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport, Mumbai
✅ Correct Answer: C [Cochin International Airport, Kochi]
Notes: Cochin International Airport has been recognized as the first airport in India — and the world’s first fully solar-powered airport — to operate entirely on renewable energy. It generates its own solar energy from its massive solar plant, ensuring zero carbon footprint operations since 2015.
2. ‘Aurora 25’, a large-scale military exercise, is recently conducted by which country?
- A. Germany
- B. Sweden
- C. United Kingdom
- D. Japan
✅ Correct Answer: B [Sweden]
Notes: Sweden initiated its biggest military exercise in decades, named “Aurora 25.” Around 26,000 personnel, including forces from NATO countries, are participating to boost regional security. This exercise comes in response to heightened tensions in Northern Europe.
3. India’s first underwater metro service was launched in which city?
- A. Mumbai
- B. Kochi
- C. Kolkata
- D. Chennai
✅ Correct Answer: C [Kolkata]
Notes: The Kolkata Metro created history by launching India’s first underwater metro service under the Hooghly River. Stretching between Howrah and Sealdah, it is a marvel of engineering and is expected to greatly improve daily commuter traffic across the river.
4. Recently, who has been appointed as the new Managing Director (MD) and CEO of the Bank of Baroda?
- A. Sanjiv Chadha
- B. Debadatta Chand
- C. Sandeep Bakhshi
- D. Atanu Kumar Das
✅ Correct Answer: B [Debadatta Chand]
Notes: Debadatta Chand has been appointed as the MD and CEO of Bank of Baroda for a term of three years. Prior to this, he served as the Executive Director of the bank and brings over three decades of experience in the banking sector.
5. ‘Niyamgiri Hills’, often in news, are located in which Indian state?
- A. Chhattisgarh
- B. Jharkhand
- C. Odisha
- D. Andhra Pradesh
✅ Correct Answer: C [Odisha]
Notes: Niyamgiri Hills are located in Odisha and are considered sacred by the Dongria Kondh tribal community. Recently, they gained attention due to environmental movements and legal battles to protect them from mining activities.
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