Answer: D. Jnanpith Award
Explanation: S.L. Bhyrappa was honoured with the Padma Shri (2016), Padma Bhushan (2023), Sahitya Akademi Award (for Mandra), and the Saraswati Samman, but he has not been conferred the Jnanpith Award.

Answer: B. ₹2277.397 crore
Explanation: The Cabinet approved the Department of Scientific and Industrial Research / Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (DSIR/CSIR) scheme with a total outlay of ₹2277.397 crore for the period from 2021-22 to 2025-26, aiming at capacity building and human resource development in scientific research.

Answer: B. Australia
Explanation: On **24 September 2025**, India and **Australia** signed a **Mutual Recognition Arrangement (MRA)** for organic products. It covers unprocessed plant products, processed foods of plant origin, and wine, with APEDA (India) and DAFF (Australia) as the implementing agencies. This step is expected to simplify certification and boost India’s organic exports.

Answer: B. New Delhi
Explanation: The **Goods and Services Tax Appellate Tribunal (GSTAT)** was launched by Finance Minister Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman on **24 September 2025**. Its **Principal Bench is in New Delhi**, with 31 State Benches across 45 locations, ensuring nationwide reach for GST dispute resolution.

Answer: C. Ladakh
Explanation: As part of the dialogue process between the Government of India and local bodies, **Bhoti and Purgi** were declared as official languages of the Union Territory of **Ladakh**, along with increased ST reservations and women’s representation in councils.

Answer: C. Ministry of Information & Broadcasting
Explanation: **WaveX** is the dedicated startup accelerator platform launched under the **Ministry of Information & Broadcasting’s WAVES initiative**. It supports startups in the Media, Entertainment, and AVGC-XR (Animation, Visual Effects, Gaming, Comics, and Extended Reality) sectors by providing incubation, mentorship, infrastructure, and global exposure.

Answer: C. Zepto
Explanation: On **24 September 2025**, the **Ministry of Labour & Employment** signed an MoU with **Zepto** to enhance employment opportunities via the **National Career Service (NCS) Portal**. Zepto will post **10,000 job opportunities** during the MoU duration, expanding urban and gig economy employment.

Answer: C. P.P. Chaudhary
Explanation: The **Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC)** that is reviewing legislation on **simultaneous elections** is headed by **BJP MP P.P. Chaudhary**. The committee has held discussions with experts including Montek Singh Ahluwalia, Arvind Panagariya, and Surjit S. Bhalla on the economic implications of synchronised polls.

Answer: C. Article 21 – Right to Life and Personal Liberty
Explanation: Personality rights, though not codified in a single statute, are grounded in **Article 21 of the Constitution**, which guarantees dignity, autonomy, and privacy. They prevent unauthorised commercial exploitation of an individual’s identity through images, voices, or likeness, especially in the age of AI and deepfakes.

Answer: B. Qatar
Explanation: NPCI International Payments Ltd., in partnership with **Qatar National Bank**, has enabled **QR code-based UPI acceptance across Qatar**. The first merchant to go live is **Qatar Duty Free outlets**, powered by NETSTARS’ payment solution, allowing Indian travellers to pay seamlessly at tourist and retail locations.