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31. India’s first glass sea bridge has opened in which place recently?
[A] Visakhapatnam
[B] Mangalore
[C] Kanyakumari
[D] Goa
Correct Answer: C [Kanyakumari]
Notes:
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin, along with various officials, opened India’s first glass bridge in Kanyakumari. This bridge links the famous Vivekananda Rock Memorial and the 133-foot Thiruvalluvar Statue, making Kanyakumari a more attractive tourist spot. Funded by a Rs 37-crore project from the Tamil Nadu government, the glass bridge is designed to enhance visitors’ experiences and support local tourism. The opening of the bridge coincides with the 25th anniversary of the Thiruvalluvar Statue’s unveiling by former Chief Minister M. Karunanidhi. It is anticipated that the glass bridge will become a key tourist destination, appealing to both local and international visitors.
32. PM Narendra Modi inaugurated a 13-km section of which Regional Rapid Transport System (RRTS) corridor?
[A] Delhi-Meerut
[B] Delhi-Agra
[C] Delhi-Varanasi
[D] Delhi-Bareilly
Correct Answer: A [Delhi-Meerut]
Notes:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi opened a 13-km part of the Delhi-Meerut Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) corridor on January 5, 2025. This segment links Sahibabad in Uttar Pradesh to New Ashok Nagar in Delhi and is a part of the larger 82-km Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut Namo Bharat corridor. The RRTS is designed to transform regional travel by greatly cutting down the time it takes to travel between Delhi and Meerut.
33. Where was India’s first-ever organic fisheries cluster launched?
[A] Uttarakhand
[B] Tamil Nadu
[C] Kerala
[D] Sikkim
Correct Answer: D [Sikkim]
Notes:
Union Animal Husbandry and Fisheries Minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh has introduced the first organic fisheries cluster in Soreng District, Sikkim. This project seeks to transform the aquaculture sector by encouraging environmentally friendly and chemical-free fish farming methods. The cluster will emphasize the production of organic fish that is free from antibiotics and pesticides, targeting eco-friendly markets worldwide. This initiative supports Sikkim’s image as a leader in sustainable agriculture, as the state has already adopted organic farming practices.
34. Which of the following country’s President, Subianto, will grace India’s Republic day as a chief guest?
[A] Indonesia
[B] Vietnam
[C] Thailand
[D] Sri Lanka
Correct Answer: A [Indonesia]
Notes:
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has officially accepted the invitation from New Delhi to be the main guest at India’s 2025 Republic Day parade. This visit is an important move to strengthen India-Indonesia relations and highlights the significance of the Act East Policy in Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s third term. The two nations are likely to enhance their strategic partnership, defense collaboration, and economic interactions during this visit.
35. Anji Khad Rail Bridge, is India’s first cable-stayed rail bridge. It was seen on the news recently. It is in which state?UT?
[A] Uttarakhand
[B] Himachal Pradesh
[C] Ladakh
[D] Jammu & Kashmir
Correct Answer: D [Jammu & Kashmir]
Notes:
The Anji Khad Rail Bridge, found in the Reasi district of Jammu and Kashmir, is the first cable-stayed rail bridge in India. It is a key part of the Udampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link (USBRL) Project. This project seeks to improve connectivity in the area, which is important for economic growth and tourism.
36. India and which country has exchanged their respective lists of nuclear installations recently?
[A] China
[B] Pakistan
[C] Bangladesh
[D] Sri Lanka
Correct Answer: B [Pakistan]
Notes:
India and Pakistan have shared their respective lists of nuclear installations and facilities as stipulated by the Agreement on the Prohibition of Attack against Nuclear Installations and Facilities on January 1 2025. The exchange of the list took place under the provisions of an agreement on the prohibition of attacks against nuclear installations and facilities, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA). This exchange occurred simultaneously through diplomatic channels in both New Delhi and Islamabad. The Agreement, which was signed on December 31, 1988, came into effect on January 27, 1991. It mandates that both nations notify each other of the nuclear installations and facilities included under the Agreement on an annual basis, specifically on January 1 of each year.
37. Which of the following countries has introduced a new tourist tax recently?
[A] Russia
[B] China
[C] Japan
[D] Thailand
Correct Answer: A [Russia]
Notes:
A new tourist tax has been introduced across Russia, effective January 1, 2025, replacing the previous resort fee. Tourists who utilize hotels and various forms of accommodation will be obligated to pay an additional charge amounting to 1 percent of their total lodging costs. The primary aim of this tax is to improve the tourism infrastructure at the regional level. This tax was established through modifications to the Russian Tax Code in July 2024, which created a new section titled “Tourist Tax.” This section grants regional authorities the authority to impose the tax as a local fee. Many regions, particularly those with established or emerging tourism industries, have already embraced this initiative. Under the current guidelines, the tourist tax will begin at a rate of 1 percent in 2025, with a scheduled increase to 3 percent by 2027.
38. Recently, which one of the following countries has launched a campaign to end the practice of child marriage?
[A] Pakistan
[B] Sri Lanka
[C] Nepal
[D] Thailand
Correct Answer: C [Nepal]
Notes:
More than 100 participants, including child rights advocates from Nepal and India, alongside children and civil society representatives, have come together to launch the ‘Child Marriage Free Nepal’ initiative, aligning with Prime Minister K P Sharma Oli’s pledge to eliminate this pressing issue. The gathering took place in Kathmandu on December 31, 2025, and was led by Kishor Sah Sudi, the Minister for Women, Children, and Senior Citizens of Nepal. He collaborated with Dilli Bahadur Chaudhary, the former chief minister of Lumni province and founder of BASE (Backward Society Education) Nepal, as well as Bhuvan Bibhu, a notable child rights activist from India. This initiative has been organized by the Ministry of Women and Children, with support from the Indian organization Just Right for Children and Nepal’s Backward Society Education, as indicated in a press release issued on January 1, 2025.
39. Which country’s court has sentenced Khalid Khurshid Khan, the former chief minister of Gilgit-Baltistan, to 34 years in prison?
[A] Pakistan
[B] Iraq
[C] Iran
[D] Indonesia
Correct Answer: A [Pakistan]
Notes:
An anti-terrorism court in Pakistan sentenced Khalid Khurshid Khan, the former chief minister of Gilgit-Baltistan, to 34 years in prison on December 31, 2024, for endangering the security of the region’s agencies. Following a protest in July 2024, Khan faced charges of sedition and terrorism, stemming from allegations that he delivered a menacing speech. In its judgment, the Anti-Terrorism Court No. 1 of Gilgit-Baltistan indicated that the prosecution presented evidence that Khan had issued threats against the Chief Secretary of Gilgit-Baltistan, as well as police and intelligence personnel, during the protest held on July 26, 2024. The former chief minister allegedly asserted that he would not hesitate to retaliate against anyone if he regained power.
40. Which city has recently been identified as the world’s most polluted city?
[A] New Delhi
[B] Kuala Lumpur
[C] Hanoi
[D] Jakarta
Correct Answer: C [Hanoi]
Notes:
Hanoi, the capital of Vietnam, has been recognized as the most polluted city in the world, with PM2.5 levels hitting 266 micrograms per cubic meter. This serious air quality issue has caused major health worries for the people living there and has led to government measures. On January 3, 2025, AirVisual noted that Hanoi had the highest PM2.5 levels worldwide, showing extreme air pollution.
