86. Who among the following won the ‘Golden Bat’ in the ICC Champions Trophy, 2025?
(A) Rachin Ravindra
(B) Shreyas Iyer
(C) J. E. Root
(D) B. M. Duckett
87. What is the time period of 16th Finance Commission of India which is chaired by Dr. Arvind Panagariya?
(A) 1st April, 2025 to 31st March, 2030
(B) 1st April, 2026 to 31st March, 2031
(C) 1st January, 2025 to 31st December, 2030
(D) 1st January, 2026 to 31st December, 2031
88. Which of the following is/are active Indian Research Station(s) in Antarctica continent?
(i) Dakshin Gangotri
(ii) Maitri
(iii) Bharati
(iv) Tushar
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
(A) (i) only
(B) (ii) only
(C) (ii) and (iii) only
(D) (i), (ii), (iii) and (iv)
89. Jyoti Prasad Agarwala said in a speech in 1931, “Assamese youths would follow Bhagat Singh.” Where did he say this?
(A) Na-Duar
(B) Chariduar
(C) Chaiduar
(D) Tezpur
Solved Q.s with Answers & Explanations
82. (D) Per capita income Explanation: The Social Progress Index (SPI) measures three broad dimensions:
- Basic Human Needs
- Foundations of Well-being
- Opportunity Per capita income is not part of SPI — it is an economic indicator, not a social one.
83. (C) 1953 Explanation: The Assam Plantation Labour Rules, 1953 were established under the Plantations Labour Act, 1951 (central act). States framed rules post-1951. Assam notified its rules in 1953.
84. (D) providing for financial turn-around and revival of power distribution companies Explanation: UDAY (Ujwal DISCOM Assurance Yojana) was launched in 2015 to improve the financial and operational efficiency of power distribution companies (DISCOMs) by restructuring their debt and reducing losses.
85. (C) institution Explanation: The 2024 Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences was awarded to Daron Acemoglu, Simon Johnson, and James A. Robinson for their research on how institutions are formed and affect prosperity.
86. (A) Rachin Ravindra Explanation: In the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, Rachin Ravindra (New Zealand) won the Golden Bat for being the highest run-scorer.
87. (B) 1st April, 2026 to 31st March, 2031 Explanation: The 16th Finance Commission (chaired by Dr. Arvind Panagariya) was constituted in 2023 to make recommendations for the period 2026–2031. Its award period is 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2031.
88. (C) (ii) and (iii) only Explanation:
- Dakshin Gangotri → India’s first station (1983), now decommissioned (used as supply base, not active).
- Maitri → Operational since 1989.
- Bharati → Operational since 2012.
- Tushar → Not an Indian station (fictional or error).
Active stations: Maitri (ii) and Bharati (iii) → (C)
89. (D) Tezpur Explanation: Jyoti Prasad Agarwala delivered a fiery speech in 1931 at Tezpur praising Bhagat Singh and urging Assamese youth to follow his path of sacrifice for freedom.