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What is the theme of Ayurveda Day 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Ayurveda for People & Planet
The 2025 theme announced by the Ministry of Ayush is 'Ayurveda for People & Planet'.
As recalled by the Ministry of Ayush in August 2025, which nationwide campaign was introduced by the Prime Minister on the 9th Ayurveda Day in 2024?
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Correct answer: C — Desh Ka Prakriti Parikshan Abhiyan
On the 9th Ayurveda Day (2024), the PM inaugurated Phase II of AIIA, New Delhi and introduced the nationwide 'Desh Ka Prakriti Parikshan Abhiyan'.
The Department of Ex-Servicemen Welfare signed an MoU on 26 August 2025 with which body to strengthen services for over 63 lakh veterans?
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Correct answer: A — Quality Council of India
DESW signed the MoU with the Quality Council of India (QCI) in New Delhi on 26 August 2025.
XV Finance Commission untied grants to rural local bodies can be used for location-specific needs under the subjects listed in which Schedule of the Constitution?
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Correct answer: A — Eleventh Schedule
Untied grants are used under the 29 subjects in the Eleventh Schedule (Panchayats), except salaries and establishment costs; the Twelfth Schedule relates to municipalities.
The gold nanocluster biosensor for early detection of Parkinson's disease, announced by DST in August 2025, distinguishes between normal and toxic forms of which protein?
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Correct answer: C — α-synuclein
The INST Mohali sensor distinguishes the harmless and toxic aggregated forms of α-synuclein, a protein linked to Parkinson's disease.
The Prime Minister of which country, Sitiveni Ligamamada Rabuka, visited UIDAI headquarters in New Delhi on 26 August 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Fiji
Fiji's Prime Minister Sitiveni Ligamamada Rabuka visited UIDAI headquarters, where Aadhaar and DigiLocker were demonstrated.
Which meeting of the India–South Africa Joint Working Group on Agriculture was held virtually on 26 August 2025?
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Correct answer: B — 5th
The 5th meeting of the India–South Africa JWG on Agriculture was held in virtual mode on 26 August 2025.
How many school teachers were selected by the Department of School Education & Literacy for the National Teachers' Awards 2025?
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Correct answer: D — 45
45 school teachers from 27 states, 7 UTs and 6 organisations were selected; 21 teachers were selected separately from HEIs and polytechnics.
Which Prime Minister of Fiji paid an Official Visit to India from 24 to 26 August 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Sitiveni Rabuka
Fiji's Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka paid an Official Visit to India from 24 to 26 August 2025, his first visit to India in his current capacity.
The India–Fiji Joint Statement issued on 25 August 2025 was titled 'Partnership in the spirit of ______'.
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Correct answer: A — Veilomani Dosti
The India–Fiji Joint Statement of 25 August 2025 was titled 'Partnership in the spirit of Veilomani Dosti'.
Consider the following statements about outcomes of Fiji PM Sitiveni Rabuka's visit to India (August 2025): 1. An MoU was signed for a 100-bedded Super Specialty Hospital in Suva, described as the largest project undertaken by India under its Grant-in-Aid Programme in the Pacific region. 2. Fiji joined the Indo-Pacific Oceans Initiative (IPOI). Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both statements are correct. The joint statement describes the 100-bedded Super Specialty Hospital in Suva as India's largest Grant-in-Aid project in the Pacific region, and the list of outcomes announces that Fiji joins the IPOI.
According to the India–Fiji Joint Statement (August 2025), the Girmitiyas — over 60,000 Indian indentured labourers — arrived in Fiji during which period?
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Correct answer: D — 1879 to 1916
The joint statement acknowledged the Girmitiyas, over 60,000 Indian indentured labourers who arrived in Fiji between 1879 and 1916.
With reference to India–Fiji relations as recalled in the August 2025 joint statement, consider the following statements: 1. President Droupadi Murmu's visit to Fiji in August 2024 was the first-ever visit by a President of India to Fiji. 2. The 12th World Hindi Conference was held in Suva in February 2023. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Statement 1 is correct: the joint statement calls President Droupadi Murmu's August 2024 visit the historic first-ever visit of an Indian President to Fiji. Statement 2 is incorrect: the 12th World Hindi Conference was held in Nadi, not Suva, in February 2023.
Under the Letter of Intent signed between India and the World Food Programme on 25 August 2025, India offers WFP the opportunity to supply which commodity?
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Correct answer: B — Fortified rice
Under the LoI, the Department of Food and Public Distribution offers WFP the opportunity to supply fortified rice from India for vulnerable populations in crisis zones.
Consider the following statements about the India–WFP Letter of Intent of 25 August 2025: 1. On the Indian side, the initiative is offered by the Department of Food and Public Distribution. 2. The LoI followed discussions at a February 2025 WFP Executive Board side event held in Geneva. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Statement 1 is correct: the Department of Food and Public Distribution offers WFP the opportunity to supply fortified rice. Statement 2 is incorrect: the February 2025 Executive Board side event was held in Rome, not Geneva.
The 56th meeting of the Council of Indian Institutes of Technology, chaired by Dharmendra Pradhan on 25 August 2025, was held at:
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Correct answer: D — IIT Delhi
The 56th meeting of the IIT Council was convened on 25 August 2025 at IIT Delhi under the chairmanship of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
At the 56th IIT Council meeting (August 2025), the Education Minister said IITs have produced over 6,000 start-ups and nearly 5,000 patents. How many unicorns did he mention?
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Correct answer: C — 56
Dharmendra Pradhan said that with over 6,000 start-ups, 56 unicorns and nearly 5,000 patents, IITs have emerged as engines of economic growth.
As of 21 August 2025, total gross enrolments under Atal Pension Yojana had crossed:
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Correct answer: A — 8.11 crore
PFRDA said total gross enrolments under Atal Pension Yojana crossed 8.11 crore as of 21 August 2025.
According to PFRDA, what share of total Atal Pension Yojana enrolments in FY 2024-25 were women?
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Correct answer: B — 55%
PFRDA said that in FY 2024-25, 55% of total APY enrolments were women, out of more than 1.17 crore new subscribers.
In August 2025, Government e Marketplace (GeM) crossed what milestone in cumulative Gross Merchandise Value since inception?
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Correct answer: D — ₹15 lakh crore
GeM crossed ₹15 lakh crore in cumulative Gross Merchandise Value since its inception in 2016.
Government e Marketplace (GeM), the online public procurement platform that crossed ₹15 lakh crore GMV in August 2025, was started in which year?
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Correct answer: C — 2016
The Commerce Ministry stated that GeM crossed ₹15 lakh crore cumulative GMV since its inception in 2016.
Development works worth how much were inaugurated, dedicated or had foundation stones laid by PM Modi in Ahmedabad on 25 August 2025?
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Correct answer: C — ₹5,400 crore
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated, laid foundation stones for and dedicated development works worth ₹5,400 crore in Ahmedabad on 25 August 2025.
Among the railway projects dedicated by PM Modi in Gujarat on 25 August 2025, doubling of a 65 km line worth over ₹530 crore was on which section?
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Correct answer: A — Mahesana–Palanpur
The railway projects included doubling of the 65 km Mahesana–Palanpur rail line worth over ₹530 crore.
Consider the following statements about the projects launched by PM Modi in Ahmedabad on 25 August 2025: 1. The power distribution projects of Uttar Gujarat Vij Company Limited (UGVCL) were taken up under the PM-KUSUM scheme. 2. A passenger train between Katosan Road and Sabarmati was flagged off. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 2 only
Statement 1 is incorrect: the UGVCL power distribution projects were under the Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme. Statement 2 is correct: a passenger train between Katosan Road and Sabarmati was flagged off.
Which body released India's first national 'Guidelines and SOPs for Blood Transfusion and Blood Banks for Animals in India' in August 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying
The Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying (DAHD) under the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying released the guidelines and SOPs.
Consider the following statements about the national Guidelines/SOPs for animal blood transfusion released in August 2025: 1. They make blood typing and cross-matching mandatory to prevent incompatibility reactions. 2. They lay out a roadmap for a National Veterinary Blood Bank Network (N-VBBN). Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both statements are correct. Key highlights include mandatory blood typing and cross-matching to prevent incompatibility reactions and a roadmap for a National Veterinary Blood Bank Network (N-VBBN) with digital registries, real-time inventories and an emergency helpline.
Union Health Minister J P Nadda inaugurated new Government Medical Colleges in which two districts of Madhya Pradesh on 25 August 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Sheopur and Singrauli
J P Nadda inaugurated new Government Medical Colleges in Sheopur and Singrauli, Madhya Pradesh, on 25 August 2025.
The Swasthya Yakrit Mission, which announced a milestone of 1 crore screenings in Madhya Pradesh in August 2025, relates to the health of which organ?
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Correct answer: D — Liver
Swasthya Yakrit Mission is the Healthy Liver Mission; its milestone of 1 crore screenings was formally announced at the event.
MAR-a-THON 2025, India's Maritime Hackathon launched at IIT Madras in August 2025, is organised under which initiative?
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Correct answer: A — Sagarmala Start-up Innovation Initiative (S2I2)
MAR-a-THON 2025 is organised under the Sagarmala Start-up Innovation Initiative (S2I2) of the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways.
Under MAR-a-THON 2025, what is the maximum seed funding (Minimum Viable Product stage) available to a selected start-up?
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Correct answer: C — Up to ₹60 lakh
Selected start-ups can get up to ₹10 lakh for proof of concept, up to ₹60 lakh seed funding for a Minimum Viable Product and up to ₹1 crore as a tech pilot grant.
The Ministerial-level India–Japan Energy Dialogue of 25 August 2025 was co-chaired on the Japanese side by the Minister of which ministry?
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Correct answer: B — Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry
The dialogue was co-chaired by Power Minister Manohar Lal and Mr Muto Yoji, Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry of Japan.
Under the performance MoU signed with MNRE on 25 August 2025, what Revenue from Operations target has been set for IREDA for FY 2025-26?
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Correct answer: D — ₹8,200 crore
The Government set IREDA a Revenue from Operations target of ₹8,200 crore for FY 2025-26; in FY 2024-25 it achieved ₹6,743.32 crore against a ₹5,957 crore target.
Researchers at the S.N. Bose National Centre for Basic Sciences reported in August 2025 that which antibody, the largest in the human body, can mechanically stabilise the bacterial superantigen Protein L?
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Correct answer: B — IgM
The SNBNCBS study found that IgM, the largest antibody identified in the human body, increases the mechanical stability of Protein L from Finegoldia magna.
The Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT), which celebrated its 42nd Foundation Day on 25 August 2025, was founded by the Government of India in which year?
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Correct answer: D — 1984
C-DOT celebrated its 42nd Foundation Day on 25 August 2025, marking 41 years since its founding by the Government of India in 1984.
ISRO's first Integrated Air Drop Test (IADT-01) for the Gaganyaan programme on 24 August 2025 was conducted at:
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Correct answer: C — Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota
ISRO accomplished IADT-01 for the Gaganyaan programme at Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC), Sriharikota, on 24 August 2025.
In IADT-01 (August 2025), the simulated Gaganyaan crew module was released from about 3 km altitude using which helicopter?
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Correct answer: A — IAF Chinook
The simulated crew module (about 4.8 t) was released from an altitude of about 3 km using the Indian Air Force's Chinook heavy-lift helicopter.
How many parachutes in total were deployed in sequence in ISRO's IADT-01 test of the Gaganyaan crew module deceleration system?
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Correct answer: D — 10
Ten parachutes of four types deployed in sequence: Apex Cover Separation (2), Drogue (2), Pilot (3) and Main (3), bringing the terminal velocity down to about 8 m/s.
Consider the following statements about ISRO's IADT-01 (24 August 2025): 1. The test simulated a possible abort scenario on the launch pad. 2. After splashdown, the simulated crew module was recovered and ferried on INS Anvesha to Visakhapatnam. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Statement 1 is correct: the test simulated a possible abort scenario on the launch pad. Statement 2 is incorrect: the module was ferried on INS Anvesha to Chennai port, not Visakhapatnam.
The All India Speakers' Conference held at the Delhi Legislative Assembly in August 2025 commemorated the centenary of whom becoming the first elected Indian President of the Central Legislative Assembly?
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Correct answer: B — Vithalbhai Patel
The conference commemorated the 100th anniversary of freedom fighter Vithalbhai Patel becoming the first elected Indian President of the Central Legislative Assembly.
Where was the two-day All India Speakers' Conference inaugurated by Amit Shah on 24 August 2025 held?
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Correct answer: D — Delhi Legislative Assembly
Amit Shah inaugurated the two-day All India Speakers' Conference organised at the Delhi Legislative Assembly.
Consider the following statements about Vithalbhai Patel: 1. He became the first Indian President of the Central Legislative Assembly in August 1925. 2. He was the younger brother of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Statement 1 is correct: Vithalbhai Patel became the first Indian President of the Central Legislative Assembly on 22 August 1925. Statement 2 is incorrect: he was the elder (older) brother of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel.
Consider the following statements about the All India Speakers' Conference of August 2025: 1. It was inaugurated by Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla. 2. Chairpersons and Vice-Chairpersons of State Legislative Councils were among the participants. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 2 only
Statement 1 is incorrect: Union Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurated the conference. Statement 2 is correct: it was attended by Speakers and Deputy Speakers of State/UT Assemblies as well as Chairpersons and Vice-Chairpersons of Legislative Councils.
Chief of the Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi embarked on an official visit to which country from 25 to 28 August 2025?
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Correct answer: C — Algeria
Algeria; the visit followed recent visits there by the President of India and the Chief of Defence Staff.
During his August 2025 visit to Algeria, General Upendra Dwivedi was to meet General Saïd Chanegriha, who holds which post?
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Correct answer: D — Chief of Staff of the People's National Army
Chief of Staff of the People's National Army, who is also Minister Delegate to the Minister of National Defence; Lt Gen Mostefa Smaali is Commander of Land Forces.
Cheteshwar Pujara, who retired from all forms of Indian cricket on 24 August 2025, played how many Test matches for India?
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Correct answer: C — 103
Cheteshwar Pujara played 103 Tests, scoring 7,195 runs at an average of 43.60.
Consider the following statements about Cheteshwar Pujara, who retired in August 2025: 1. His last match for India was the World Test Championship final against Australia in June 2023. 2. He made his Test debut in 2012 against England. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Statement 1 is correct: Pujara last played for India in the WTC final against Australia at The Oval in June 2023. Statement 2 is incorrect: his international career began in October 2010.
In his retirement statement (August 2025), Cheteshwar Pujara thanked the BCCI and which state cricket association?
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Correct answer: B — Saurashtra Cricket Association
Pujara thanked the BCCI and the Saurashtra Cricket Association for the opportunity and support through his cricket career.
How many Test centuries did Cheteshwar Pujara score in his international career, which ended with his retirement in August 2025?
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Correct answer: D — 19
19 centuries, along with 35 half-centuries, in 103 Tests (7,195 runs at 43.60).
Which of the following was NOT among the four Gaganyaan astronauts felicitated by Rajnath Singh in New Delhi on 24 August 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Wg Cdr Rakesh Sharma
The four Gaganyatris felicitated were Group Captains Shubhanshu Shukla, P B Nair, Ajit Krishnan and Angad Pratap; Rakesh Sharma was not among them.
Who felicitated the four Gaganyatris of ISRO's Gaganyaan mission at an event in New Delhi on 24 August 2025?
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Correct answer: C — Rajnath Singh
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh felicitated Group Captains Shubhanshu Shukla, P B Nair, Ajit Krishnan and Angad Pratap in New Delhi on 24 August 2025.
Consider the following statements about the felicitation of the Gaganyatris on 24 August 2025: 1. The event was held at ISRO headquarters in Bengaluru. 2. Gaganyaan is ISRO's maiden human spaceflight mission. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 2 only
Only 2 is correct. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh felicitated the four Gaganyatris at an event in New Delhi.
The 68th Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference, at which Om Birla will lead the Indian delegation in October 2025, is being held in which city?
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Correct answer: D — Bridgetown
Om Birla will lead the Indian Parliamentary Delegation at the 68th Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference in Bridgetown, Barbados, from 5 to 12 October 2025.
On what theme will Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla address the General Assembly of the 68th Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference?
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Correct answer: A — The Commonwealth: A Global Partner
Om Birla will address the General Assembly of the 68th CPC on the theme 'The Commonwealth: A Global Partner'.
Consider the following statements about India's participation in the 68th Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference: 1. The conference is scheduled from 5 to 12 October 2025. 2. Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman Harivansh is part of the Indian delegation. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct. The delegation, led by Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla and representing the CPA India Region, includes Harivansh; the conference is in Bridgetown, Barbados, from 5 to 12 October 2025.
The Sardardham Phase-II Kanya Chhatralaya in Ahmedabad, addressed by PM Modi in August 2025, provides facilities for how many girls?
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Correct answer: C — 3,000
PM Modi said the society-led effort had made available a grand facility for 3,000 daughters at Sardardham Phase-II.
According to the Election Commission on 24 August 2025, documents of what percentage of electors had been received in Bihar's Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls?
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Correct answer: B — 98.2%
The ECI said that documents of 98.2% of electors had been received, with 8 days left until 1 September for the remaining 1.8%.
In August 2025, the Mumbai Port Authority allotted land at Colaba, Mumbai, to the Government of Assam on lease for how many years?
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Correct answer: B — 60 years
Sarbananda Sonowal announced that four bighas of land at Colaba were allotted by the Mumbai Port Authority to the Government of Assam on lease for 60 years.
With effect from which date did the Department of Posts temporarily suspend booking of most postal articles to the USA, as announced on 23 August 2025?
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Correct answer: A — 25 August 2025
The Department of Posts decided to temporarily suspend booking of all types of postal articles destined for the USA with effect from 25 August 2025, except letters/documents and gifts up to USD 100.
Under US Executive Order No. 14324, the duty-free de minimis exemption was to be withdrawn from 29 August 2025 for goods valued up to:
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Correct answer: D — USD 800
Under Executive Order No. 14324 of 30 July 2025, the duty-free de minimis exemption for goods valued up to USD 800 was to be withdrawn with effect from 29 August 2025.
Consider the following statements about India Post's suspension of postal bookings to the USA (August 2025): 1. Letters/documents and gift items up to USD 100 in value were exempted from the suspension. 2. The suspension followed US-bound air carriers expressing inability to accept postal consignments after 25 August 2025. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both statements are correct. Letters/documents and gifts up to USD 100 continued to be accepted, and US-bound air carriers had expressed inability to accept postal consignments after 25 August, citing lack of operational and technical readiness.
The US Executive Order of 30 July 2025 cited by India's Department of Posts for withdrawing the de minimis exemption is numbered:
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Correct answer: B — 14324
The Department of Posts took note of Executive Order No. 14324 issued by the US Administration on 30 July 2025, which withdraws the de minimis exemption from 29 August 2025.