1. Nuakhai, celebrated on 28 August recently, is the harvest festival of which Indian state?
(A) Chhattisgarh
(B) Odisha
(C) Jharkhand
(D) Bihar

2. Which ministry released the State Energy Efficiency Index (SEEI) 2024?
(A) Ministry of New & Renewable Energy
(B) Ministry of Power
(C) Ministry of Environment
(D) Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas

3. In 2025, India launched its first National Biofoundry Network (NBN) under which policy?
(A) National Biotech Policy
(B) Green India Policy
(C) National Start-up Policy
(D) BioE3 Policy

4. Which Indian football academy’s U-14/15 team achieved the historic “European Treble” by winning the Gothia Cup, Dana Cup, and Norway Cup in 2025?
(A) Tata Football Academy
(B) Sudeva Delhi FC
(C) Reliance Foundation Champs
(D) Minerva Academy

5. Recently, the Assam Cabinet named a flyover in Guwahati after which 13th-century ruler known for resisting Turko-Afghan invasions?
(A) Maharaja Prithu
(B) Lachit Borphukan
(C) Sukapha
(D) Rudra Singha

6. Who won the individual gold medal for India in Men’s 25m Standard Pistol at the 16th Asian Shooting Championship 2025?
(A) Jitu Rai
(B) Vijay Kumar
(C) Gurpreet Singh
(D) Harsh Gupta

7. The joint doctrines for Special Forces and Airborne operations were released during which tri-service seminar?
(A) Rann Samvad
(B) Yudh Abhyas
(C) Bharat Shakti
(D) Gagan Shakti

8. Which state will host the 70th Filmfare Awards 2025?
(A) Maharashtra
(B) Rajasthan
(C) Gujarat
(D) Uttar Pradesh

9. National Small Industry Day 2025 was observed across India on which date?
(A) 27 August
(B) 28 August
(C) 29 August
(D) 30 August

10. Who has been appointed to lead TCS’s new AI and services transformation unit?
(A) Amit Kapur
(B) Natarajan Chandra
(C) C. Vijayakumar
(D) Salil Parekh

Today's Explanation

1. (B) Odisha

• Brief: Nuakhai is a major agricultural harvest festival primarily celebrated in the western part of the state of Odisha. The name translates to "nua" (new) and "khai" (food), signifying the celebration of the newly harvested rice crop.

2. (B) Ministry of Power

• Brief: The State Energy Efficiency Index (SEEI) 2024, which ranks states and union territories on their energy efficiency initiatives, was released by the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) under the Ministry of Power.

3. (D) BioE3 Policy

• Brief: India launched its first National Biofoundry Network (NBN) under the BioE3 (Bio-Economy and Entrepreneurship Ecosystem) Policy. This initiative aims to provide advanced infrastructure for bio-manufacturing and accelerate innovation in the bio-economy sector.

4. (D) Minerva Academy

• Brief: The U-14/15 team from Minerva Academy (based in Chandigarh) created history by winning three major European youth tournaments—the Gothia Cup (Sweden), Dana Cup (Denmark), and Norway Cup—thereby achieving a remarkable "European Treble" in 2025.

5. (A) Maharaja Prithu

• Brief: The Assam Cabinet decided to name a flyover in Guwahati after the 13th-century Kamata King, Maharaja Prithu (also known as Prithu Raja). He is celebrated in Assamese history for his successful resistance against the invading Turko-Afghan armies.

6. (C) Gurpreet Singh

• Brief: Indian shooter Gurpreet Singh won the individual gold medal in the Men’s 25m Standard Pistol event at the 16th Asian Shooting Championship held in 2025.

7. (A) Rann Samvad

• Brief: The joint doctrines for Special Forces and Airborne operations were officially released during the 'Rann Samvad' tri-service seminar. This event is a key platform for discussions on joint warfare and operational strategies among the Indian Army, Navy, and Air Force.

8. (C) Gujarat

• Brief: The 70th Filmfare Awards 2025, one of Bollywood's most prestigious ceremonies, will be hosted by the state of Gujarat, showcasing the state's growing prominence as a cultural and events destination.

9. (D) 30 August

• Brief: National Small Industry Day was observed across India on August 30, 2025. This day is dedicated to recognizing the contribution of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) to the nation's economy.

10. (A) Amit Kapur

• Brief: Amit Kapur was appointed to lead Tata Consultancy Services' (TCS) new AI and services transformation unit. This strategic unit is focused on driving growth and innovation through artificial intelligence and integrated service offerings for clients.