1. Who has won the Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace , Disarmament and Development for the year 2024 ?
    Ans : The former President of Chile , Ms. Michelle Bachelet
  2. External Affairs Minister Mr. S Jaishankar on Wednesday inaugurated two new Consulates In Russia . Where are these two new consulates ?
    Ans : Yekaterinburg and Kazan
  3. What is the application programming interface (API) rolled out by the IRDAI to enhance insurance penetration in rural markets ?
    Ans : Bima Gram
  4. The US has designated which country as a Major Non NATO ally ?
    Ans : Saudi Arabia
  5. Who is the first man to win 20 Grand Slams in Tennis ?
    Ans : Roger Federer is the first man to win 20 Grand Slams and he is being included in the International Tennis Hall of Fame (ITHF)
  6. Which is the smallest nation by population to qualify for the FIFA world cup 2026 ?
    Ans : Curacao
  7. What is PMJJBY ?
    Ans : Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana (PMJJBY) .  It was Launched in 2015 to provide affordable life insurance to low-income groups.  ₹2 lakh cover is provided  for an annual premium of just ₹436. The Eligibility is for people from  Age 18–50 with a savings account and the insurance coverage is till age 55.l Easy enrollment with no medical examination and the enrollment is available at banks, post offices, or online.  Impact: 23+ crore enrolled; 9 lakh families received claims. Major beneficiaries: 53% women and 74% from rural areas.
  8. What is PMSBY ?
    Ans : PMSBY, or Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana, is a government-backed, one-year accidental death and disability insurance scheme for account holders aged 18–70. The premium is ₹20 per year, automatically deducted from a savings account. Benefits include ₹2 lakh for accidental death or total disability and ₹1 lakh for partial disability.