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The Correct Answer is Four.

In News

• Archery World Cup 2025 Auburndale: Dhiraj Bommadevara stars on final day as India finish with four medals.

Key Points

• India won 4 medals at Archery World Cup 2025 Stage 1 in Auburndale, USA:
• Gold – Rishabh Yadav & Jyothi Surekha Vennam in compound mixed team
• Silver – Dhiraj Bommadevara, Tarundeep Rai, Atanu Das in recurve men’s team
• Bronze – Rishabh Yadav, Abhishek Verma, Ojas Deotale in compound men’s team
• Bronze – Dhiraj Bommadevara in men’s individual recurve
• India placed 4^th on the medal table.
• Mexico topped the medal tally with 6 medals (3 gold, 2 silver, 1 bronze).
• The Archery World Cup has 4 stages held across countries.
• Top 8 archers per category qualify for the Archery World Cup Final.
• The next stage (Stage 2) will be held in Shanghai, China, from May 6 to 11.

The correct answer is Bal Gangadhar Tilak and Muhammad Ali Jinnah.

Important Points

• The Lucknow Pact was an agreement between the Indian National Congress and the Muslim League at a joint session of both the parties held in Lucknow in December 1916.
• The Lucknow Pact of 1916 is signed between Bal Gangadhar Tilak and Muhammad Ali Jinnah.
• As a result of this agreement, The Muslim League leaders agreed to join the Congress movement demanding Indian independence.
• The Lucknow Pact was seen as a beacon of hope to Hindu–Muslim unity.
• Some common demands presented by both parties to the British are:

1. The number of elected seats on the councils should be increased.
2. Minorities in the provinces should be protected.
3. All provinces should be granted autonomy.
4. Separating the executive from the judiciary.

The correct answer is Al-Masudi.

Key Points

• Al-Masudi a native of Baghdad, wrote Akhbār al-zamān ("The History of Time").
• Al Masudi an Arab explorer from Baghdad, gave an account of the reversal of ocean currents and the monsoon winds over the north Indian plain.
• Al-Masudi was an Arab historian, geographer, and traveler. He is sometimes referred to as the "Herodotus of the Arabs".

Additional Information

• Abu al-Rayhan Muhammad was designated a royal astrologer and accompanied Mahmud of Ghazni on his incursions into India (most likely in Punjab), where he lived for a few years. (Alberuni was 44 years old when he accompanied Mahmud of Ghazni to India).
• He was fascinated by Indian culture and studied Sanskrit, Indian philosophy, and the country's socio-economic situation.
• Abdul Razzaq was a Persian Traveller and Islamic scholar.
• He was also an ambassador of Shah Rukh, a ruler of the Timurid dynasty of Persia.
• He visited the Vijayanagara Kingdom in India at the time of Dev Rai II.
• Dev Rai II was the greatest ruler of the Sangama dynasty.
• Ibn Battuta was a traveller from Morocco. 
• He came to India during the reign of Muhammad bin-Tughlaq (1333-1347).
• Muhammad bin-Tughlaq was impressed by his scholarship and appointed Ibn Battuta the qazi or judge of Delhi.

The correct answer is Kuwait.

Key Points

• Kuwait's Emir, Sheikh Meshal al-Ahmad al-Sabah, dissolved the National Assembly of Kuwait and suspended certain constitutional articles for no more than four years in May 2025.
• This move came after the April 4 snap elections and ahead of the first meeting of the new National Assembly, amidst political deadlock and disagreements over the participation of some elected lawmakers.
• The dissolution of the assembly is expected to allow for economic reforms, including external borrowing to support growth and diversification, but political deadlock may return once the reforms are implemented and the parliament is reinstated.
• The dissolution was seen as a way to resolve ongoing political deadlock, providing a window for legislative and economic reforms to take place.

Additional Information

• India – India has experienced political challenges and motions in the past, but there was no such recent motion leading to the dissolution of the Lok Sabha as described in the question.
• Pakistan – While Pakistan has had political turmoil, there have been no reports of a recent no-confidence motion leading to a dissolution similar to the situation in Kuwait.
• Bangladesh – Bangladesh has seen political instability, but there was no recent case of a no-confidence motion causing a dissolution of the parliament in the same context as Kuwait.

The Correct answer is AIIMS Mohali.

In News

• AIIMS Mohali Sets Asia Record for Largest Yoga Session by Healthcare Professionals on Yoga Day.

Key Points

• Dr. B.R. Ambedkar State Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS Mohali) set a new Asia Book of Records title on International Day of Yoga (IDY) 2025.
• 3,003 healthcare professionals participated — including doctors, MBBS students, nurses, and paramedics.
• The record was for the largest yoga session by healthcare professionals.
• The previous record was held by PGI, Chandigarh, with 1,924 participants (last year).
• The celebration was observed enthusiastically across Punjab.
• The Border Security Force (BSF) celebrated IYD at the Attari Joint Check Post, involving border village residents of Amritsar.
• The theme was “Ek Prithvee, Ek Swaasthya Ke Liye Yog” (One Earth, One Health through Yoga).

The correct answer is  Indian National Congress.

Key Points

• The Indian National Congress decided not to participate in the First Round Table Conference. Many of the INC leaders were imprisoned due to their involvement in the civil disobedience movement.

The First Round Table Conference:​

• The First Round Table Conference was held on 12 November 1930 in London. It was the first conference arranged between the Britishers and the Indians as equals.
• It was boycotted by the Indian National Congress. Apart from the INC, the following participated:
• Muslim League : Muhammad Ali Jinnah, Aga Khan, A.K. Fazlul.
• Hindu Mahasabha :S. Moonje and M.R. Jayakar
• Untouchable community: ​Dr. B R Ambedkar
• Dr. B R Ambedkar demanded separate electorates for the ‘untouchables’ in 1^st round table conference.​

Important Points

The Second Round Table Conference:​

• The second round table conference took place in the year 1931.
• It lasted from September 1931 to December 1931.
• It was the only round table conference that was attended by Mahatma Gandhi.
• He attended this conference after signing the Gandhi-Irwin pact
• The key topic that was discussed at this conference was a separate electorate.

The Third Round Table Conference:​

• The third and last session was conducted on November 17, 1932.
• Only forty-six delegates attended since most of the main political figures of India were not present.
• The Labour Party from Britain and the Indian National Congress rejected to attend.
• From September 1931 until March 1933, under the administration of the Secretary of State for India, Sir Samuel Hoare, the suggested reforms took the form reflected in the Government of India 1935.

The correct answer is Rakesh Roshan.

Key Points

• The IIFA 2025 Outstanding Achievement Award was presented to Rakesh Roshan, a renowned filmmaker and actor.
• Rakesh Roshan has made significant contributions to Indian cinema, both as a director and producer.
• This special honor was awarded to him at the silver jubilee edition of the IIFA Awards, which was held in Jaipur, Rajasthan, on March 8-9, 2025.
• His work in the Bollywood industry has left a lasting legacy, making him a highly respected figure in the entertainment industry.

Additional Information

• Laapataa Ladies won the maximum number of awards at the IIFA 2025, including Best Film and Best Direction.
• Kartik Aaryan won the Best Actor award for his role in "Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3".
• Nitanshi Goel took home the Best Actress award for "Laapataa Ladies".
• The IIFA 2025 event was a grand celebration of Bollywood and its rich cultural contribution.

The Correct Answer is 43.

In News

• India concludes inaugural Asian U-15 & U-17 Boxing Championships with 43 medals.

Key Points

• India took part in the first-ever Asian U-15 & U-17 Boxing Championships held in Amman, Jordan.
• The country won a total of 43 medals:
• 🥇 15 Gold
• 🥈 6 Silver
• 🥉 22 Bronze
• India secured 2^nd place overall, just behind Kazakhstan.
• The event marks a strong finish for India in youth boxing.

The Correct Answer is 6 April.

In News

• International Day of Sport for Development and Peace: 6 April.

Key Points

• The International Day of Sport for Development and Peace (IDSDP) is celebrated annually on 6 April.
• The day recognizes the power of sport in fostering positive change, bridging barriers, and transcending boundaries.
• 2025 Theme: Leveling the Playing Field: Sport for Social Inclusion.
• In the lead-up to the Second World Summit for Social Development in 2025, the IDSDP 2025 will focus on the theme of ‘Social Inclusion’, with emphasis on:
• Marginalized groups
• Age
• Gender
• Race
• 6 April was declared the International Day of Sport for Development and Peace by the UN General Assembly to raise awareness of the potential of sport in promoting social change.

The correct answer is Saurashtra.

Key Points

• The Junagadh rock, which contains inscription of the earlier emperors, Ashoka and Rudradaman, has an inscription engraved on the orders of Skandagupta's governor Parnadatta.
• The inscription states that Skandagupta appointed governors of all provinces, including Parnadatta as the governor of Saurashtra.
• Saurashtra is a peninsular region of Gujarat, located on the Arabian Sea coast.

Additional Information

• Kannauj in Uttar Pradesh is famous for distilling of scents and is known as India's perfume capital.
• Its traditional Kannauj Perfume is a government protected entity.
• It was important during the Gupta empire, and in the early 7^th century it became the capital of Harsha's empire, which included much of northern India.
• Vidarbha in Maharashtra is an easternmost region of Indian state of Maharashtra comprising Nagpur Division and Amravati Division.
• It holds two-thirds of Maharashtra's mineral resources and three-quarters of its forest resources, and is a net producer of power.
• The Vidarbha Kingdom in the Sanskrit epic Mahabharata is among the many kingdoms ruled by Yadu kings (Bhoja Yadavas).
• Magadha, ancient kingdom of India, situated in what is now west-central Bihar state, in northeastern India.
• It was well-known for its mighty army and excellent monarchs, such as Bimbisara and Ajatasattu, who built such a large realm.
• It was instrumental in the popularisation of both Buddhism and Jainism.