Q.: Which country ranked as the least corrupt in the 2024 Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI)?
a) Finland
b) Denmark
c) Singapore
d) Sweden
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Ans: b) Denmark
Denmark tops the list as the least corrupt nation with a score of 90, followed by Finland (88) and Singapore (84).
Q.: In the 2024 Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI), what was India’s ranking out of 180 countries?
a) 80th
b) 96th
c) 100th
d) 120th
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Ans: b) 96th
India ranks 96th with a score of 38, a slight decline from 39 in 2023.
Q.: Which advanced fighter jet is included in the deal between the United States and India?
a) F-16 Fighting Falcon
b) F-22 Raptor
c) F-35 Lightning II
d) F/A-18 Super Hornet
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Ans: c) F-35 Lightning II
President Donald Trump announced a significant military deal with India on February 13, 2025. He revealed plans to increase military sales to India by billions of dollars, including the eventual provision of F-35 stealth fighter jets.
Q.: Under which Article of the Constitution was President’s Rule imposed in Manipur on 13 February 2025?
(A) Article 352
(B) Article 356
(C) Article 360
(D) Article 365
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Answer: (B) Article 356
On February 13, 2025, President’s Rule was imposed in Manipur under Article 356 of the Constitution, following the resignation of Chief Minister N. Biren Singh.
Q.: Who was the highest-paid athlete in the world in 2024, according to sports industry news site Sportico?
(A) Lionel Messi
(B) Cristiano Ronaldo
(C) Stephen Curry
(D) LeBron James
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Answer: (B) Cristiano Ronaldo
Cristiano Ronaldo topped the list of the world’s highest-paid athletes in 2024 with a total income of $260 million, according to sports industry news site Sportico.