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General Knowledge Quiz 2025-26

Total questions: 80

Worksheet time: 40mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which country has recently launched its first space station, “Astra-1”?

a)

Russia

b)

India

c)

China

d)

United States

2.

Who became the first woman to head the European Central Bank on August 29, 2025?

a)

Ursula von der Leyen

b)

Christine Lagarde

c)

Janet Yellen

d)

Carsten Schneider

3.

Which country has officially announced its “Green Hydrogen Roadmap” in August 2025?

a)

Japan

b)

Australia

c)

India

d)

United Kingdom

4.

Which major tech company acquired the cybersecurity firm “NetDefender” on August 29, 2025?

a)

Apple

b)

Microsoft

c)

Amazon

d)

Google

5.

The “Digital India 2.0” program, aimed at boosting digital infrastructure, was inaugurated on August 30, 2025, by which Indian leader?

a)

Narendra Modi

b)

Amit Shah

c)

Rajnath Singh

d)

Nitin Gadkari

6.

Which country conducted the ‘Drone Prahar Exercise’ to test drone technologies in combat zones?

a)

China

b)

Russia

c)

USA

d)

India

7.

Who has established the COP-33 cell to host the 2028 UN Climate Summit?

a)

Germany

b)

Russia

c)

India

d)

Brazil

8.

Who launched the ‘Global Specs 2030’ initiative?

a)

UNICEF

b)

World Bank

c)

World Health Organisation

d)

Google

9.

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a UAE Government effort to preserve heritage?

a)

Holding festivals and events

b)

Forming clubs

c)

Establishing heritage villages

d)

Creating sports stadiums

10.

Annual festivals like Qasr Al Hosn and Sheikh Zayed Heritage Festival aim to:

a)

Promote tourism only

b)

Preserve and showcase UAE heritage

c)

Celebrate international music

d)

Organize modern art exhibitions

11.

Coding–Decoding If CAT → DBU, then DOG → ?

a)

EPH

b)

EOH

c)

EPI

d)

EPH

12.

Emirates Heritage Club and Juma Al Majid Center focus mainly on:

a)

Organizing sports events

b)

Conducting research and promoting heritage awareness

c)

Managing international trade

d)

Building modern malls

13.

The Louvre Abu Dhabi is unique because it is:

a)

The first universal museum in the Arab World

b)

A science and technology museum

c)

Only for local Emirati artists

d)

Dedicated to modern engineering

14.

Where was the UTT 86th Senior National and Inter-state Table Championship 2024 held?

a)

Bhopal

b)

Surat

c)

Mumbai

d)

New Delhi

15.

When was World Leprosy Day celebrated?

a)

23 Jan

b)

24 Jan

c)

25 Jan

d)

26 Jan

16.

Which museum will feature the skeleton of ‘Stan,’ the Tyrannosaurus rex?

a)

Guggenheim Abu Dhabi

b)

Natural History Museum Abu Dhabi

c)

Zayed National Museum

d)

Louvre Abu Dhabi

17.

Guggenheim Abu Dhabi will focus mainly on:

a)

Modern and contemporary global art

b)

Ancient Islamic calligraphy only

c)

Traditional Emirati crafts only

d)

Medieval European history

18.

Zayed National Museum will primarily tell the story of:

a)

The UAE’s oil industry

b)

Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan

c)

Modern architecture in Dubai

d)

The Mars 2117 mission

19.

Which authority is responsible for constructing mosques in the UAE?

a)

Ministry of Culture and Tourism

b)

Emirates Heritage Club

c)

General Authority of Islamic Affairs and Endowments

d)

Dubai Tourism Authority

20.

Who among the following has been appointed as the Director of the Liquid Propulsion Systems Centre of ISRO?

a)

M. Mohan

b)

S. Somnath

c)

V. Narayanan

d)

K. Sivan

21.

Who has been awarded the ICC Men’s Test Cricket of the Year 2024?

a)

Azmatullah Omarzai

b)

Arshdeep Singh

c)

Jasprit Bumrah

d)

Travis Head

22.

Who among the following has won the Men’s singles title in the recently held Australian Open 2025?

a)

Jannik Sinner

b)

Alexander Zverev

c)

Novac Djokovic

d)

Carlos Alkraz

23.

Which is the oldest mosque in the UAE?

a)

Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque

b)

Jumeirah Mosque

c)

Al Bidya Mosque

d)

Qasr Al Hosn Mosque

24.

Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque reflects the architectural styles of:

a)

Mamluk, Ottoman, and Fatimid

b)

Roman, Greek, and Persian

c)

Indian, Chinese, and European

d)

Mughal, Rajput, and British

25.

What is unique about Jumeirah Mosque in Dubai?

a)

Built from recycled materials

b)

Constructed entirely from white stone in medieval Fatimid tradition

c)

Made using desert sand bricks

d)

Only open to Emiratis

26.

Rani Durgavati Tiger Reserve is located in which state?

a)

Odisha

b)

Madhya Pradesh

c)

Rajasthan

d)

Gujarat

27.

What is the next number in the series: 2, 6, 12, 20, 30, ___ ?

a)

36

b)

40

c)

42

d)

50

28.

If TRAIN = 82, then PLANE = ? (Let A=1, B=2, C=3... Z=26 and sum the values)

a)

60

b)

61

c)

62

d)

63

29.

The clock shows 3:15. What is the angle between the hour and minute hands?

a)

b)

7.5°

c)

30°

d)

37.5°

30.

Which country will host the Chess World Cup 2025?

a)

India

b)

Germany

c)

USA

d)

Norway

31.

Direction Sense: Ravi walks 4 km west, turns left and walks 3 km, then turns left again and walks 4 km. Where is he from the starting point?

a)

3 km east

b)

3 km west

c)

7 km north

d)

7 km south

32.

Which country recently became a partner state of the BRICS group? Scheme launched?

a)

Nigeria

b)

Saudi Arabia

c)

Iran

d)

Argentina

33.

If in a certain code, CAT = 24, DOG = 26, then BAT = ?

a)

23

b)

24

c)

25

d)

26

34.

Which organization has launched the quantum processor ‘Willow’?

a)

Amazon

b)

Meta

c)

Google

d)

Microsoft

35.

Number Series: 2, 5, 10, 17, 26, ?

a)

34

b)

35

c)

36

d)

37

36.

A, C, F, J, O, ?

a)

S

b)

T

c)

U

d)

V

37.

Analogy: MASON : BRICK :: TAILOR : ?

a)

Cloth

b)

Needle

c)

Thread

d)

Scissors

38.

Who recently won the India Open 2025 men’s singles title?

a)

Kidambi Srikanth

b)

H.S. Prannoy

c)

Viktor Axelsen

d)

Anthony Ginting

39.

Which heritage site from India has been recently included in the World Monuments Watch List 2025?

a)

Kaziranga National Park

b)

Taj Mahal

c)

Ajanta – Ellora Caves

d)

Historic Building along the Musi River

40.

Coding–Decoding If APPLE → BQQLF, then MANGO → ?

a)

NBOHP

b)

NBMPH

c)

NBPOH

d)

NBPHP

41.

What experiential element is included in the Mars Science City project?

a)

Scientists living underwater

b)

Astronauts living in a simulated Mars environment for one year

c)

Space tourists visiting Mars

d)

Students visiting the Moon

42.

What is one of the goals of Mars Science City for young citizens?

a)

Train them as pilots

b)

Inspire a passion for exploration and discovery

c)

Teach them about farming only

d)

Prepare them for underwater exploration

43.

How much will the Mars Science City project at the UAE government cost?

a)

AED 100 million

b)

AED 250 million

c)

AED 500 million

d)

AED 1 billion

44.

What is the total area covered by Mars Science City at the UAE government?

a)

1 million square feet

b)

1.5 million square feet

c)

1.9 million square feet

d)

2.5 million square feet

45.

What will the laboratories in Mars Science City at the UAE government focus on?

a)

Oil production

b)

Food, energy, water, and agricultural testing

c)

Robotics only

d)

Space tourism research

46.

What is the main aim of the experiments in Mars Science City at the UAE Govt.?

a)

To increase space tourism

b)

To explore Earth’s climate

c)

To innovate self-sufficiency in energy, water, and food

d)

To study black holes

47.

Cyber-Security Grand Challenge (CSGC 2.0) has been launched by whom?

a)

Ministry of Defence and the Indian Army

b)

Ministry of Science and Technology and ISRO

c)

Ministry of Home Affairs and NITI Aayog

d)

Ministry of Technology and Data Security Council of India

48.

Who has been sworn in as the new Justice of the Supreme Court?

a)

Justice Ashok Ganguly

b)

Justice K. Vinod Chandran

c)

Justice Vinod Kumar

d)

Justice Deepak Mishra

49.

What unique feature will the Mars Science City at The UAE government museum have?

a)

Walls made of lunar soil

b)

Walls made of imported metals

c)

Walls 3D printed using UAE desert sand

d)

Walls made of recycled plastic

50.

What will the museum in Mars Science City at The UAE govt showcase?

a)

Ancient civilizations

b)

Humanity’s greatest space achievements

c)

Wildlife reserves

d)

Underwater discoveries

51.

What is customs duty?

a)

Tax on domestic sales

b)

Tax on goods entering or leaving India

c)

Tax on services only

d)

Tax on exports only

52.

When is customs duty payable?

a)

At the time of export

b)

Only during production

c)

At the time of import

d)

After goods are sold in India

53.

Goods are classified for customs purposes under which system?

a)

VAT Code

b)

HS Code

c)

Harmonized System Nomenclature (HSN)

d)

Import License System

54.

What tariff rate did the U.S. impose on Indian imports under Trump’s trade policy?

a)

10%

b)

15%

c)

26%

d)

30%

55.

Which Indian export sector was exempted from the U.S. tariffs?

a)

Textiles

b)

Agriculture

c)

Gems & Jewelry

d)

Pharmaceuticals

56.

The peak rate of Basic Customs Duty (BCD) in India is around:

a)

5%

b)

10%

c)

20%

d)

25%

57.

Which surcharge funds social welfare schemes through customs collections?

a)

Anti-dumping Duty

b)

Safeguard Duty

c)

Social Welfare Surcharge

d)

Customs Handling Fee

58.

Anti-dumping Duty is imposed when:

a)

Goods are imported above market value

b)

Exports are high

c)

Goods are imported below fair market value harming local industries

d)

Goods are exported to developed countries

59.

Which duty protects domestic industries from a sudden surge in imports?

a)

Anti-dumping Duty

b)

Safeguard Duty

c)

Reciprocal Tariffs

d)

Compensation Cess

60.

Tariffs imposed in retaliation to similar measures by other countries are called:

a)

Reciprocal Tariffs

b)

Protective Tariffs

c)

Safeguard Duties

d)

Import Licensing Fees

61.

What is the typical rate for Customs Handling Fee?

a)

0.5%

b)

1%

c)

2%

d)

5%

62.

Which tax is applied on luxury goods like SUVs and tobacco?

a)

GST

b)

Compensation Cess

c)

Customs Duty

d)

Safeguard Duty

63.

Under GST, which tax replaces previous indirect import taxes?

a)

CGST

b)

SGST

c)

IGST

d)

VAT

64.

Under Reverse Charge Mechanism, who pays GST on import of services?

a)

Exporter

b)

Importer

c)

Customs Authority

d)

Foreign Government

65.

Who is responsible for paying GST on OIDAR services when the recipient in India is unregistered?

a)

Customs Department

b)

Indian Government

c)

Foreign Supplier

d)

Indian Importer

66.

With which country has India signed a deal for the export of BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles?

a)

Indonesia

b)

Bangladesh

c)

Ukraine

d)

India

67.

Which state government has launched the SHE COHORT 3.0 initiative to empower women-led startups?

a)

Odisha

b)

Haryana

c)

Punjab

d)

Gujarat

68.

Odd One Out: Circle, Triangle, Cube, Square

a)

Circle

b)

Triangle

c)

Cube

d)

Square

69.

What is the main objective of Exercise Devil Strike conducted by the Indian Army?

a)

Testing new technologies

b)

Expanding international military alliances

c)

Enhancing combat preparedness and operational capabilities

d)

Conducting humanitarian assistance missions

70.

What is meant by the UAE becoming a “testbed for AI technology”?

a)

Only importing AI technology from other countries

b)

Running pilot AI projects with international firms in the UAE

c)

Limiting AI research to academic institutions only

d)

Selling AI technology abroad without testing

71.

The UAE government will take the lead in offering which of the following?

a)

AI-enhanced public services

b)

AI research grants abroad

c)

Only private sector AI solutions

d)

AI data export licenses

72.

Under which objective will the UAE coordinate access to domestic data systems for AI development?

a)

Objective 1

b)

Objective 2

c)

Objective 3

d)

Objective 5

73.

Which initiative has already begun in collaboration with large tech partners?

a)

Building AI factories

b)

Publicly accessible AI courses

c)

Exporting AI-trained professionals abroad

d)

AI-based tourism services

74.

What kind of programs will the UAE develop over time to strengthen AI activities?

a)

Import-only programs

b)

Domestic AI Accelerator and funding for proof-of-concepts

c)

AI outsourcing programs only

d)

AI gaming projects exclusively

75.

Who will play a significant role in achieving the UAE’s AI objectives?

a)

Only the private sector

b)

UAE Government, international bodies, educational institutions, and global AI firms

c)

Only foreign governments

d)

Social media influencers

76.

What is the role of the Artificial Intelligence Office in the UAE?

a)

To replace all ministries with AI solutions

b)

To broker partnerships, support ministries, and train AI-ready talent

c)

To work only on AI tourism projects

d)

To limit AI technology imports

77.

Which of the following is mentioned as part of the UAE’s plan for international engagement?

a)

Exporting oil technology

b)

Playing a leading role in AI governance initiatives

c)

Limiting AI research collaborations

d)

Banning AI data sharing

78.

The second half of the report mentioned in the passage will provide:

a)

Examples of failed AI projects

b)

Only private sector AI strategies

c)

Details of initiatives, future plans, and successful global AI policies

d)

Tourism policies for AI researchers

79.

What is the main objective of the Emirates Lunar Mission – 2024?

a)

To land humans on Mars

b)

To develop a lunar rover in the UAE and study the Moon

c)

To study the climate of Earth

d)

To build a space station in Earth’s orbit

80.

What aspects of the lunar surface will the mission study?

a)

Lunar atmosphere only

b)

Thermal properties, lunar soil, plasma, photoelectrons, and dust particles

c)

Earth’s magnetic field

d)

Mars’ soil composition