50 Questions • 30 Minutes • Current Affairs Mock Test in Hindi and English
• Key Fact:
Sonali Mishra has been appointed as the first woman Director General of the Railway Protection Force (RPF).
• Supporting Detail:
She replaces the incumbent Manoj Yadava and will hold this position till her superannuation in October 2026.
• Why wrong options are wrong:
Nina Singh and Rashmi Shukla are associated with other paramilitary forces (CISF and SSB respectively).
• Exam Trick:
Remember 'Sonali' ensuring the 'golden' safety of Indian Railways.
• Additional Info:
RPF is a security force under the ownership of Indian Railways, Ministry of Railways.
• Key Fact:
India's rank improved from 85th in the previous year to 77th in the Henley Passport Index 2025.
• Supporting Detail:
Indian passport holders now have visa-free access to 59 countries, with the addition of the Philippines and Sri Lanka.
• Related Concept:
The index is based on data provided by the International Air Transport Association (IATA).
• Why wrong options are wrong:
85 was India's previous rank, making it a tricky distractor.
• Additional Info:
Singapore topped the index with visa-free access to 195 countries.
• Key Fact:
Both statements are correct. The Ministry of Power launched the ADITI Scheme to promote low-carbon industrial growth.
• Supporting Detail:
ADITI stands for Assistance for Deployment of Energy Efficient Technologies in Industrial Establishments, with a budget of 1000 crores.
• Why wrong options are wrong:
Students often confuse this with the Ministry of Defence's ADITI scheme (iDEX), but the contexts are different.
• Exam Trick:
Associate ADITI in the power sector with 'Energy Efficiency' in small businesses (MSMEs).
• Additional Info:
Union Minister Manohar Lal Khattar launched this initiative.
• Key Fact:
India's first commercial hydrogen fuel cell bus service was launched in the Union Territory of Ladakh.
• Supporting Detail:
The project was handed over by NTPC to the State Industrial Development Corporation to reduce carbon emissions at high altitudes.
• Related Concept:
Hydrogen fuel cells emit only water vapor and warm air, making them 100% pollution-free.
• Why wrong options are wrong:
Delhi and HP have electric bus pushes, but the first commercial hydrogen setup at this scale was specifically in Ladakh.
• Additional Info:
The world's first hydrogen fueling station at such a high altitude was also set up here.
• Key Fact:
Statements 1 and 2 are correct. The scheme targets 100 low-productivity districts with an outlay of Rs. 24,000 crores over 6 years.
• Supporting Detail:
It aims to improve irrigation, promote crop diversification, and enhance productivity.
• Why wrong options are wrong:
Statement 3 is incorrect. It is INSPIRED by the Aspirational Districts Program, not replacing it.
• Exam Trick:
Remember '100 districts' and '24k crore' as the defining numbers for this scheme.
• Additional Info:
The scheme converges 36 smaller schemes from 11 Union Ministries.
• Key Fact:
Jannik Sinner of Italy won his first Wimbledon Men's Singles title in 2025.
• Supporting Detail:
He defeated Spain's Carlos Alcaraz in the final to clinch the prestigious Grand Slam.
• Related Concept:
Wimbledon is the oldest tennis tournament in the world and is played on grass courts.
• Why wrong options are wrong:
Carlos Alcaraz was the runner-up in this specific final. Djokovic and Medvedev are usual suspects but didn't win this edition.
• Additional Info:
Iga Swiatek of Poland won the Women's Singles title at the same event.
• Key Fact:
Gujarat became the first state in India to launch a Tribal Genome Sequencing Project.
• Supporting Detail:
The project aims to identify inherited diseases within tribal communities to provide targeted healthcare solutions.
• Why wrong options are wrong:
Jharkhand, Odisha, and Chhattisgarh have high tribal populations, making them plausible but incorrect distractors.
• Exam Trick:
Genome sequencing helps map exact DNA bases (Adenine, Thymine, Cytosine, Guanine).
• Additional Info:
This medical initiative is crucial for checking the spread of genetic disorders in isolated populations.
• Key Fact:
Only statement 1 is correct. It is a network of 12 forts that recently became India's 44th UNESCO World Heritage site.
• Supporting Detail:
Statement 2 is incorrect because while 11 forts are in Maharashtra, the Gingee Fort is located in Tamil Nadu.
• Why wrong options are wrong:
Assuming 'Maratha' means entirely within 'Maharashtra' is the trap laid for candidates here.
• Exam Trick:
Remember the exception: Gingee Fort = Tamil Nadu.
• Additional Info:
These forts showcase exceptional military architecture from the 17th to 19th centuries.
• Key Fact:
Divya Deshmukh from Maharashtra became the 88th Chess Grandmaster of India.
• Supporting Detail:
She achieved this milestone after consistent performances in international tournaments, adding to India's growing dominance in Chess.
• Why wrong options are wrong:
Hari Krishnan A was the 87th Grandmaster. Vaishali and Gukesh are earlier GMs.
• Exam Trick:
Keep track of the exact sequential numbers of Grandmasters as SSC frequently asks direct numerical milestones.
• Additional Info:
Divya Deshmukh also won the FIDE Women's Chess World Cup held recently.
• Key Fact:
The World Health Organization (WHO) launched the 3/35 initiative.
• Supporting Detail:
It aims to increase the prices of three unhealthy products—tobacco, alcohol, and sugary drinks—by at least 50% by the year 2035.
• Why wrong options are wrong:
FAO deals with food security and agriculture. NITI Aayog is Indian, while this is a global initiative.
• Exam Trick:
'3' stands for the three products (tobacco, alcohol, sugar) and '35' stands for the target year 2035.
• Additional Info:
This tax-based approach is proven to deter consumption and improve global health outcomes.
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