Medium Level – GK Questions

The GST Council is chaired by the Union Finance Minister, with Finance Ministers of all states as members. It decides GST rates, exemptions, and procedural matters.

India has 85 Ramsar sites (3rd highest globally), but the UK and Bolivia have more. The UK leads globally in number of Ramsar sites.

India and China announced a disengagement agreement in October 2024, allowing patrolling to resume at Depsang and Demchok friction points after a 4-year standoff.

ISRO has selected female astronaut candidates as part of its Gaganyaan programme, reflecting India's commitment to gender inclusion in its space programme.

Budget 2025-26 made the new tax regime more attractive (zero tax up to Rs 12 lakh) but did NOT abolish the old regime — both coexist and taxpayers can choose.

HAL (Hindustan Aeronautics Limited) manufactures the Tejas light combat aircraft. India has ordered 83 Tejas Mk1A jets for the Indian Air Force.

India has the 3rd largest startup ecosystem globally after the US and China, with over 1 lakh DPIIT-recognised startups and 100+ unicorns.

The Bharat Ratna 2024 honoured five eminent personalities who made significant contributions in their respective fields. Karpoori Thakur – Honoured for his contribution to social justice and the upliftment of backward communities. Lal Krishna Advani – Honoured for his outstanding contribution to Indian politics and public service.

16. 5. Narasimha Rao – Honoured for pioneering India's economic reforms and national development. Chaudhary Charan Singh – Honoured for his lifelong service to farmers and rural India.
17. 19. Swaminathan – Honoured for leading the Green Revolution and strengthening India's food security.

India signed a government-to-government deal with France for 26 Marine Rafale (Rafale-M) jets for the Indian Navy, to be based on INS Vikrant, in 2024.

Gaganyaan is planned to send a crew of 3 Indian astronauts (Gaganauts) to a low earth orbit of 400 km for 3 days, making India the 4th country to independently achieve crewed spaceflight.

India's CPI inflation dropped to around 3.6% in early 2025, below RBI's 4% medium-term target, influenced by falling food prices.

According to the India State of Forest Report 2023, India's total forest and tree cover is about 21.76% of its total geographical area.

India engaged in diplomatic negotiations while signalling retaliatory measures, leveraging its position as a key US strategic partner amid trade tensions.

Budget 2025-26 announced that individuals with annual income up to Rs 12 lakh would pay zero income tax under the new tax regime, a major relief for the middle class.

BJP won the Delhi Assembly Elections in February 2025, ending AAP's decade-long rule. Rekha Gupta was sworn in as Chief Minister.

DRDO's headquarters is in New Delhi. It has 52 laboratories across India working on various defence technologies including missiles, aircraft, electronics, and materials.

India's 2022 tiger census recorded approximately 3,167 tigers — the highest in the world — a success of Project Tiger launched in 1973.

India's G20 Presidency theme 'Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam — One Earth, One Family, One Future' was drawn from the Maha Upanishad, reflecting inclusive development.

India became a full member of the SCO in 2017. The SCO is a Eurasian political, economic and security alliance. India hosted the SCO Summit virtually in 2023.

Goa follows the Portuguese Civil Code of 1867 (Goa Civil Code), which applies uniformly to all citizens regardless of religion — making it a de facto example of UCC.