➼ IISc, Bengaluru has been named India’s ‘most prestigious’ institute, according to the Times Higher Education World Reputation Rankings 2025.
➼ Recently, Jharkhand state government has imposed a complete ban on the production, distribution, sale and storage of tobacco, gutkha, pan masala.
➼ Qatar Gulf country has announced an investment of US $ 10 billion in India in February 2025.
➼ India has showcased its indigenously designed Patrol Vessels at the Naval Defense and Maritime Security Exhibition: 2025 held in Abu Dhabi.
➼ Recently Rajasthan state has announced 1.25 lakh government jobs in its first “Green Budget”.
➼ Recently, the Uttar Pradesh state assembly has become the first assembly to be equipped with translator facility.
➼ Recently Kerala State Government has launched nPROUD scheme for safe disposal of expired and unused medicines.
➼ Recently, India’s digital payment system UPI has been announced to be launched in Qatar.
➼ Dr. Jitendra Singh has inaugurated India’s first “Open-Air Art Wall Museum” in February, 2025.
➼ “World Social Justice Day” is celebrated on 20 February.
➼ The ninth edition of the Asia Economic Dialogue is being held in Pune from February 20, 2025.
➼ Recently India has signed an agreement with Argentina for cooperation in lithium exploration and mining.
➼ The Puducherry government has announced state honors in honor of those who donate their body organs.
➼ Recently Rekha Gupta has been appointed the Chief Minister of Delhi.
- Which has been named India’s ‘most prestigious’ institute according to the Times Higher Education World Reputation Rankings 2025?
A. IIT Delhi
B. IIT Mumbai
C. IIT Madras
D. IISc Bangalore ✅
Answer: D. IISc Bangalore
Explanation: According to the Times Higher Education World Reputation Rankings 2025, IISc Bangalore has been named India’s most prestigious institute.
- Recently, which state government has imposed a complete ban on the production, distribution, sale, and storage of tobacco, gutkha, and pan masala?
A. Bihar
B. Jharkhand ✅
C. Uttar Pradesh
D. Himachal Pradesh
Answer: B. Jharkhand
Explanation: The Jharkhand government has imposed a complete ban on tobacco and related products in the state.
- Which Gulf country announced an investment of USD 10 billion in India in February 2025?
A. Iraq
B. Iran
C. Qatar ✅
D. Saudi Arabia
Answer: C. Qatar
Explanation: Qatar has announced a $10 billion investment in India for infrastructure and other sectors.
- Where has India displayed its indigenously designed Patrol Vessels at the Naval Defense and Maritime Security Exhibition 2025?
A. New York
B. Tokyo
C. Abu Dhabi ✅
D. Tehran
Answer: C. Abu Dhabi
Explanation: India showcased its new naval patrol vessels at the exhibition held in Abu Dhabi.
- Recently, which state has announced 1.25 lakh government jobs in its first “Green Budget”?
A. Uttarakhand
B. West Bengal
C. Odisha
D. Rajasthan ✅
Answer: D. Rajasthan
Explanation: The Rajasthan government has announced 1.25 lakh government jobs in its first “Green Budget.”
- Recently, the assembly of which state has become the first assembly to be equipped with a translator facility?
A. Uttar Pradesh ✅
B. Madhya Pradesh
C. Jharkhand
D. Bihar
Answer: A. Uttar Pradesh
Explanation: The Uttar Pradesh Assembly has become the first to be equipped with a translator facility.
- Recently, which state government has launched the nPROUD scheme for safe disposal of expired and unused medicines?
A. Karnataka
B. Maharashtra
C. Tamil Nadu
D. Kerala ✅
Answer: D. Kerala
Explanation: The Kerala government has launched the nPROUD scheme for the safe disposal of expired and unused medicines.
- Recently, in which country has it been announced to implement India’s digital payment system UPI?
A. Bahrain
B. Mongolia
C. Israel
D. Qatar ✅
Answer: D. Qatar
Explanation: It has been announced to implement India’s UPI system in Qatar.
- Who has inaugurated India’s first “Open-Air Art Wall Museum” in February 2025?
A. Shri Narendra Modi
B. Shri Amit Shah
C. Dr. Jitendra Singh ✅
D. Shri Nitin Gadkari
Answer: C. Dr. Jitendra Singh
Explanation: Dr. Jitendra Singh inaugurated India’s first Open-Air Art Wall Museum.
- On which of the following dates is “World Social Justice Day” celebrated?
A. 19 February
B. 20 February ✅
C. 21 February
D. 22 February
Answer: B. 20 February
Explanation: World Social Justice Day is celebrated every year on 20 February.
- Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar will attend the G-20 Foreign Ministers’ meeting in which South country?
A. China
B. Japan
C. South Korea
D. South Africa ✅
Answer: D. South Africa
Explanation: Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar will participate in the G-20 Foreign Ministers’ meeting in South Africa.
- Where is the ninth edition of the Asia Economic Dialogue being held from February 20, 2025?
A. New Delhi
B. Mumbai
C. Pune ✅
D. Hyderabad
Answer: C. Pune
Explanation: The Asia Economic Dialogue 2025 is being held in Pune.
- Recently, India has signed an agreement with which country for cooperation in lithium exploration and mining?
A. Brazil
B. Chile
C. Argentina ✅
D. Indonesia
Answer: C. Argentina
Explanation: India has signed an agreement with Argentina for cooperation in lithium exploration and mining.
- Which government has announced to give state honor to those who donate body organs?
A. Delhi Government
B. Puducherry Government ✅
C. Punjab Government
D. Haryana Government
Answer: B. Puducherry Government
Explanation: The Puducherry government has announced state honors for those who donate organs.
- Who has recently been appointed as the Chief Minister of Delhi?
A. Rekha Gupta ✅
B. Pravesh Verma
C. Manoj Tiwari
D. None of these
Answer: A. Rekha Gupta
Explanation: Rekha Gupta has recently been appointed as the Chief Minister of Delhi.