1. Which of the following countries achieves Triple Elimination of Mother-to-Child Transmission (MTCT)
a) India
b) Sri Lanka
c) Switzerland
d) Maldives
Answer. d) Maldives
Context: The World Health Organization (WHO) has validated the Maldives as the first country in the world to achieve “triple elimination” — stopping mother-to-child transmission of HIV, syphilis, and hepatitis B, marking a historic global public health milestone.
Maldives Achieves Triple Elimination of Mother-to-Child Transmission (MTCT)
2. " Visva-Bharati University" often appears in the news. it is located in which state?
a) Nagaland
b) Assam
c) West Bengal
d) Jharkhand
Answer. c) West Bengal
Context: Visva-Bharati University, founded in 1921 by Rabindranath Tagore, is facing a deep institutional crisis as National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 reforms trigger funding cuts, faculty unrest, and allegations of administrative overreach.
It is situated at Santiniketan, in Birbhum district, West Bengal.
3. Dopamine is primarily associated with which of the following functions in the human body?
a) Regulation of blood pressure
b) Feelings of pleasure and motivation
c) Strengthening of bones
d) Digestion process
Answer: b) Feelings of pleasure and motivation
Context: Neuroscientists and mental health experts are warning of a “dopamine overdose” epidemic as modern lifestyles—dominated by social media, instant gratification, and digital hyper-stimulation—are reshaping the brain’s reward system, causing rising anxiety, depression, and attention disorders among youth.
4. " MERCOSUR" is an economic bloc from which continent?
a) North America
b) South America
c) Africa
d) Europe
Answer. b) South America;
Context: India and the Southern Common Market (MERCOSUR) agreed to deepen their Preferential Trade Agreement (PTA) to boost trade and investment, with both sides aiming to conclude negotiations within one year.
5. Which country filed a formal complaint with the World Trade Organization (WTO) against India regarding subsidies on electric vehicles?
a) USA
b) Canada
c) Japan
d) China
Answer. d) China
Context: China filed a formal complaint with the World Trade Organization (WTO) against India, alleging that India’s electric vehicle (EV) and battery subsidies grant its domestic industries an unfair competitive advantage, violating global trade rules.
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