1. What is the rank of India in the Corruption Perceptions Index 2025?
a) 100
b) 96
c) 91
d) 85
Answer. c) 91
Context:
1. India has climbed to the 91st position on the global Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI), reflecting a slight improvement from its 96th rank in the previous year.
2. The Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI), released annually by Transparency International.
3. Despite this five-place rise, India’s score of 39 remains below the global average, highlighting that corruption is still viewed as a deep-rooted structural challenge.
2. Sawalkot Hydroelectric Project is on which river?
a) Brahmaputra
b) Narmada
c) Chenab
d) Kavery
Answer. c) Chenab
Context:
1. Pakistan has initiated a review of India’s Sawalkot Hydroelectric Project on the Chenab River following India’s suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty in 2025.
2. It is the largest hydropower project in J&K.
3. The project is being implemented by the National Hydroelectric Power Corporation (NHPC).
3. What is OPERATION MEGABURU?
a) Anti-corruption operation
b) Curb on Illegal Mining
c) Anti-Maoist operation
d) Training of Defense personnel
Answer. c) Anti-Maoist operation
Operation Megaburu, a major anti-Maoist offensive in
Jharkhand’s West Singhbhum district led to the killing of 16
Maoists, including top CPI (Maoist) leader Anal alias Patiram Manjhi.
4. Which state is the largest producer of Silver in India?
a) Madhya Pradesh
b) Karnataka
c) Andhra Pradesh
d) Rajasthan
Answer. d) Rajasthan
1. Rajasthan is the largest producer of Silver in India. It produced about 99% of India's production during 2022-23.
2. Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh are minor producer however, they come in second and third place, respectively.
5. Which country is the largest producer of Silver?
a) China
b) Chile
c) Peru
d) Mexico
Answer. d) Mexico
1. Mexico (largest producer, ~26% share) is the largest producer of Silver followed by China and Peru.
2. India holds about 1% of global silver reserves.
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