66. What was India’s current account deficit as a percentage of GDP in the third quarter of the fiscal year 2024-25?
a) 0.9%
b) 1.1%
c) 1.3%
d) 1.5%
Answer:
b) 1.1%
Explanation:
Note: Depending on the specific quarter data released by the RBI evaluated for the exam timeframe, 1.1% or similar adjacent figure historically reflects the CAD containment numbers during this period.
67. What is the theme of World Health Day 2025, as announced by the World Health Organization (WHO)?
a) Health for All
b) My Health, My Right
c) Healthy Beginnings, Hopeful Futures
d) Our Planet, Our Health
Answer:
a) Health for All
Explanation:
World Health Day themes focus on core global health targets, with “Health for All” frequently anchoring WHO’s foundational milestones.
68. As of February 2025, how many amendments have been made to the Constitution of India since its enactment in 1950?
a) 94
b) 100
c) 106
d) 112
Answer:
c) 106
Explanation:
The 106th Constitution Amendment Act (the Women’s Reservation Bill) was the most recent landmark amendment passed, bringing the total to 106.
69. Which Indian cricketer was nominated for the Laureus Comeback of the Year 2025 award?
a) Virat Kohli
b) Hardik Pandya
c) Jasprit Bumrah
d) Rishabh Pant
Answer:
d) Rishabh Pant
Explanation:
Following his miraculous recovery and return to professional cricket after a near-fatal car accident, Rishabh Pant received international recognition for his comeback.
70. Kumaon Himalayas lies between which rivers?
a) Sarju River & Nayar River
b) Sutlej River & Kali River
c) Sarda River & Kali River
d) Ravi River & Beas River
Answer:
b) Sutlej River & Kali River
Explanation:
Geographically, the Kumaon Himalayas is the western-central section of the Himalayas, situated specifically between the Sutlej river in the west and the Kali river in the east.
