1. According to an analyst note, what kind of threat did OpenAI pose to Indian IT companies?
A) A new data privacy law
B) A warning shot to their revenue model
C) A hiring freeze
D) A ban on outsourcing
Answer: B) A warning shot to their revenue model
2. What action did Pakistan reportedly take after Operation Sindoor?
A) Closed its airspace to India
B) Blocked newspapers to Indian diplomats and disrupted basic supplies
C) Deployed troops to the border
D) Suspended trade agreements
Answer: B) Blocked newspapers to Indian diplomats and disrupted basic supplies
3. What directive did India’s Supreme Court give New Delhi regarding stray dogs?
A) Build new shelters
B) Implement mass vaccination drives
C) Round up stray dogs
D) Ban dog breeding
Answer: C) Round up stray dogs
4. Which update introduced new ringtones, camera fixes, and “Liquid Glass” tweaks?
A) iOS 25 Beta 5
B) iOS 26 Beta 6
C) iOS 24 Final
D) macOS Ventura Beta 4
Answer: B) iOS 26 Beta 6
5. What major leak revealed details about the Pixel 10 series?
A) Google security breach
B) A developer’s accidental upload
C) “Made by Google” Aug 20 leak
D) A Reddit forum post
Answer: C) “Made by Google” Aug 20 leak
6. What benefit does E20 fuel reportedly provide according to the Centre?
A) Reduces vehicle price by 10%
B) Improves mileage by 20%
C) Better acceleration and 30% lower carbon emissions
D) Requires no engine modifications
Answer: C) Better acceleration and 30% lower carbon emissions
7. In which states has the Cabinet approved semiconductor manufacturing units with an outlay of ₹4,600 crore?
A) Tamil Nadu, Gujarat, Maharashtra
B) Odisha, Punjab, Andhra Pradesh
C) Karnataka, Haryana, Rajasthan
D) Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, Kerala
Answer: B) Odisha, Punjab, Andhra Pradesh
8. What will the New Income Tax Bill 2025 replace?
A) Goods and Services Tax Act 2017
B) Income Tax Act 1961
C) Companies Act 2013
D) Banking Regulation Act 1949
Answer: B) Income Tax Act 1961
9. How much did the rupee rise against the U.S. dollar in early trade?
A) 15 paise
B) 10 paise
C) 5 paise
D) 20 paise
Answer: B) 10 paise
10. What factor, apart from steep US tariffs, is causing trouble for Indian exporters according to The Indian Express?
A) Declining domestic demand
B) US stagflation and reduced discretionary spending
C) Rising oil prices
D) Stronger rupee
Answer: B) US stagflation and reduced discretionary spending
11. According to India Today, how could Trump’s tariffs affect India’s affordable housing sector?
A) Reduce mortgage rates
B) Lower cement prices
C) Worsen the crisis
D) Improve foreign investment
Answer: C) Worsen the crisis
12. What new feature is expected in the Pixel Watch 4?
A) First-ever new design with improved battery, GPS, and faster charging
B) Foldable display
C) Built-in projector
D) Holographic interface
Answer: A) First-ever new design with improved battery, GPS, and faster charging