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Agni-5 Intermediate Range Ballistic Missile successfully test-fired from Chandipur
Q1

From where was the Agni-5 missile successfully test-fired on 20 August 2025?

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Correct answer: A — Integrated Test Range, Chandipur, Odisha

The Ministry of Defence said Agni-5 was successfully test-fired from the Integrated Test Range, Chandipur, in Odisha on 20 August 2025.

Q2 Advanced

Under the aegis of which command was the Agni-5 test-firing of 20 August 2025 carried out?

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Correct answer: D — Strategic Forces Command

The launch was carried out under the aegis of the Strategic Forces Command.

Q3

How did the Ministry of Defence classify the Agni-5 missile tested on 20 August 2025?

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Correct answer: C — Intermediate Range Ballistic Missile

The Ministry of Defence described Agni-5 as an Intermediate Range Ballistic Missile.

EPFO records all-time high net addition of 21.89 lakh members in June 2025
Q4

What net addition of members did EPFO report for June 2025, the highest since payroll tracking began?

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Correct answer: B — 21.89 lakh

EPFO's provisional payroll data for June 2025 showed a net addition of 21.89 lakh members, the highest since tracking began in April 2018.

Q5 Advanced

Since when has EPFO been tracking payroll data, against which the June 2025 net addition was described as the highest?

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Correct answer: C — April 2018

The June 2025 net addition of 21.89 lakh was the highest since payroll data tracking began in April 2018.

NDA candidate C.P. Radhakrishnan files nomination for Vice-Presidential election
Q6 Advanced

Who was the Returning Officer before whom C.P. Radhakrishnan's nomination papers for the Vice-Presidential election were filed on 20 August 2025?

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Correct answer: A — P.C. Mody, Secretary General of Rajya Sabha

The four sets of nomination papers were handed over to Rajya Sabha Secretary General P.C. Mody, the returning officer for the Vice-Presidential election.

Q7

How many sets of nomination papers were filed for C.P. Radhakrishnan for the Vice-Presidential election on 20 August 2025?

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Correct answer: D — Four

Four sets of nomination papers were handed over to the returning officer, with Narendra Modi, Rajnath Singh, Amit Shah and Rajiv Ranjan Singh as lead proposers.

Q8 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the Vice-Presidential election process referred to in August 2025: 1. Nominated members of the Rajya Sabha are part of the electoral college. 2. A candidate's nomination must be subscribed by at least 20 electors as proposers and at least 20 as seconders. Which of the above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2

Both statements are correct: the electoral college comprises members of the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha, and nominated Rajya Sabha members are also eligible to vote; a nomination needs at least 20 electors as proposers and 20 as seconders.

Index of Eight Core Industries grows 2.0% in July 2025
Q9 Advanced

What weight do the eight core industries carry in the items included in the Index of Industrial Production (IIP), as stated in the July 2025 core index release?

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Correct answer: A — 40.27 per cent

The Eight Core Industries comprise 40.27 per cent of the weight of items included in the Index of Industrial Production.

Plate cutting of Indian Coast Guard's fourth Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessel at MDL, Mumbai
Q10

Yard 16404, whose plate cutting took place at MDL Mumbai on 20 August 2025, is the fourth in a series of how many Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessels for the Indian Coast Guard?

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Correct answer: A — Six

Yard 16404 is the fourth in a series of six NGOPVs being constructed at Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Ltd for the Indian Coast Guard.

6th High-Level Meeting between Indian Coast Guard and Vietnam Coast Guard held in Hanoi
Q11 Advanced

The 6th High-Level Meeting between the Indian Coast Guard and the Vietnam Coast Guard in Hanoi on 20 August 2025 was held under an MoU on Coast Guard Cooperation signed in which year?

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Correct answer: B — 2015

The meeting was held under the framework of the 2015 Memorandum of Understanding on Coast Guard Cooperation.

24th India–China Special Representatives talks: Expert Group and Working Group under WMCC agreed
Q12

Who co-chaired the 24th round of India–China Special Representatives talks with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in New Delhi on 19 August 2025?

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Correct answer: B — Ajit Doval

National Security Adviser Ajit Doval co-chaired the 24th meeting of the Special Representatives with Wang Yi during his visit to New Delhi.

Q13 Advanced

At the 24th Special Representatives talks, India and China agreed to set up an Expert Group to explore an 'early harvest' in boundary delimitation under which framework?

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Correct answer: A — Working Mechanism for Consultation and Coordination on India-China Border Affairs (WMCC)

The MEA statement, as reported, said the two sides agreed to set up an Expert Group under the WMCC to explore early harvest in boundary delimitation.

Q14 Advanced

The India–China Special Representatives talks held in New Delhi on 19 August 2025 were which round of the mechanism?

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Correct answer: C — 24th

PIB and the MEA statement describe the 19 August 2025 meeting co-chaired by Ajit Doval and Wang Yi as the 24th meeting of the Special Representatives.

Q15 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the outcomes of the 24th India–China Special Representatives talks: 1. The two sides agreed to create General-level mechanisms in the eastern and middle sectors, in addition to the existing one in the western sector. 2. They agreed to seek a settlement framework in line with the 2005 Agreement on Political Parameters and Guiding Principles. Which of the above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2

Both statements are correct: the MEA statement, as reported, refers to new General-level mechanisms in the eastern and middle sectors alongside the existing western-sector mechanism, and to a fair, reasonable and mutually acceptable framework in line with the 2005 Agreement on Political Parameters and Guiding Principles.

Q16 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the mechanisms agreed at the 24th India–China Special Representatives talks: 1. The Working Group under the WMCC was set up to explore an early harvest in boundary delimitation. 2. The WMCC, under which the new groups were set up, was created in 2012. Which of the above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: B — 2 only

Statement 1 is incorrect: early harvest in boundary delimitation is the task of the Expert Group, while the Working Group is to advance effective border management. Statement 2 is correct: the WMCC was created in 2012.

Cabinet approves 110.875-km Capital Region Ring Road (Bhubaneswar Bypass) in Odisha at ₹8,307.74 crore
Q17

The Capital Region Ring Road (Bhubaneswar Bypass) approved by the Cabinet on 19 August 2025 will be developed under which mode?

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Correct answer: C — Hybrid Annuity Mode (HAM)

The CCEA approved the 6-lane access-controlled Capital Region Ring Road (Bhubaneswar Bypass, 110.875 km) in Odisha on Hybrid Annuity Mode (HAM).

Q18 Advanced

What is the total capital cost of the 110.875-km Bhubaneswar Bypass approved by the CCEA on 19 August 2025?

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Correct answer: D — ₹8,307.74 crore

The Capital Region Ring Road (Bhubaneswar Bypass, 110.875 km) was approved at a total capital cost of ₹8,307.74 crore.

Q19 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the Capital Region Ring Road in Odisha approved on 19 August 2025: 1. It is meant to ease congestion on the existing National Highway between Rameshwar and Tangi, which passes through Khordha, Bhubaneswar and Cuttack. 2. Its alignment integrates with only two National Highways and no State Highway. Which of the above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: A — 1 only

Statement 1 is correct: the project addresses congestion on the existing NH between Rameshwar and Tangi through Khordha, Bhubaneswar and Cuttack. Statement 2 is incorrect: the alignment integrates with three National Highways (NH-55, NH-57 and NH-655) and one State Highway (SH-65).

Government exempts all customs duties on raw cotton imports from 19 August to 30 September 2025
Q20

Until what date did the Government exempt raw cotton imports from all customs duties, with effect from 19 August 2025?

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Correct answer: B — 30 September 2025

The Government exempted all customs duties on the import of raw cotton with effect from 19 August 2025 until 30 September 2025.

Q21 Advanced

What was the cumulative import duty on raw cotton that was removed by the exemption announced on 19 August 2025?

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Correct answer: C — 11%

The exemption removed the 5% Basic Customs Duty, the 5% AIDC and a 10% Social Welfare Surcharge on both, cumulatively an 11% import duty on cotton.

Q22 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the customs duty exemption on raw cotton announced in August 2025: 1. The exemption was notified by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT). 2. The exemption took effect from 1 September 2025. Which of the above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: D — Neither 1 nor 2

Neither statement is correct: the exemption was notified by the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC), and it took effect from 19 August 2025, running until 30 September 2025.

Stealth frigate INS Tamal arrives at Souda Bay, Greece on return passage to India
Q23

INS Tamal arrived at which Greek port on 19 August 2025 during her return passage to India after commissioning in Russia?

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Correct answer: A — Souda Bay

INS Tamal, the latest stealth frigate, arrived at Souda Bay, Greece, on 19 August 2025 during her return passage to India post commissioning in Russia.

Q24 Advanced

During INS Tamal's port call at Souda Bay in August 2025, the crew was to be familiarised with operations at which facility?

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Correct answer: D — NATO Maritime Interdiction Operational Training Centre

The port call included familiarisation with operations and procedures at the NATO Maritime Interdiction Operational Training Centre in Souda Bay.

Amarnath Yatra 2025 run as a zero-waste, plastic-free pilgrimage
Q25

How many mobile toilets were installed along the Amarnath Yatra 2025 route, according to the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs?

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Correct answer: D — Over 1,600

To cater to hygiene needs across the route, over 1,600 mobile toilets were installed, each cleaned twice daily.

Q26 Advanced

The zero-waste Amarnath Yatra 2025 was aligned with the goals of which mission?

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Correct answer: A — Swachh Bharat Mission-Urban 2.0

The Ministry said the 2025 Amarnath Yatra aligned with the goals of Swachh Bharat Mission-Urban 2.0 through scientific waste management and plastic-free practices.

Election Commission lists 28 initiatives taken over the past six months
Q27

Among the ECI initiatives listed on 19 August 2025, what is the maximum number of voters now set per polling station?

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Correct answer: A — 1,200

The ECI listed a polling station limit of 1,200 voters to reduce crowding and shorten queues.

Q28 Advanced

ECINET, listed by the Election Commission among its recent initiatives, subsumes how many apps and websites?

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Correct answer: C — 40+

ECINET is described as a one-stop digital platform subsuming 40+ apps and websites for electors and other stakeholders.

Q29 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the ECI initiatives listed on 19 August 2025: 1. Under a new SOP, EPICs are to be delivered within 30 days of an update in the electoral rolls. 2. Honorarium has been provided to EROs and AEROs for the first time. Which of the above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: B — 2 only

Statement 1 is incorrect: the new SOP enables delivery of EPICs within 15 days of an update in the electoral rolls. Statement 2 is correct: honorarium was provided to EROs and AEROs for the first time.

Wang Yi calls on PM Modi; PM accepts President Xi's invitation to SCO Summit in Tianjin
Q30

Wang Yi handed over President Xi Jinping's invitation to Prime Minister Modi on 19 August 2025 for the SCO Summit being held in which Chinese city?

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Correct answer: C — Tianjin

Wang Yi handed over a message and invitation from President Xi for the SCO Summit being held in Tianjin, and the Prime Minister conveyed his acceptance.

Q31 Advanced

While receiving Wang Yi on 19 August 2025, Prime Minister Modi welcomed progress in India–China ties since his meeting with President Xi held last year in which city?

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Correct answer: D — Kazan

PIB states the Prime Minister welcomed the steady and positive progress in bilateral ties since his meeting with President Xi in Kazan last year.

Q32 Advanced

Consider the following statements about Wang Yi's call on Prime Minister Modi on 19 August 2025: 1. Wang Yi shared his assessment of his meeting with EAM S. Jaishankar and of the 24th Special Representatives meeting. 2. The Prime Minister cited the resumption of the Kailash Manasarovar Yatra as part of the progress in ties. Which of the above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2

Both statements are correct: Wang Yi shared his positive assessment of the meeting with EAM Jaishankar and the 24th SR meeting, and the Prime Minister referred to the resumption of the Kailash Manasarovar Yatra while welcoming progress since Kazan.

Cabinet approves ₹1,507-crore greenfield airport at Kota-Bundi, Rajasthan
Q33

The greenfield airport at Kota-Bundi approved by the Cabinet on 19 August 2025 is being designed to suit which type of aircraft?

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Correct answer: B — A-321

The Rajasthan government transferred 440.06 ha to AAI for a greenfield airport suitable for operation of A-321 type aircraft.

Q34 Advanced

How much land has the Rajasthan government transferred to the Airports Authority of India for the Kota-Bundi greenfield airport?

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Correct answer: A — 440.06 hectares

The Government of Rajasthan has transferred 440.06 hectares of land to AAI for development of the greenfield airport.

Q35 Advanced

Which runway specification is planned for the new Kota-Bundi greenfield airport?

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Correct answer: D — Runway 11/29, 3,200 m x 45 m

The project includes Runway 11/29 of 3,200 m x 45 m; Runway 08/26 of 1,220 m x 38 m belongs to the existing Kota airport.

Judicial officer Ramesh Kumari appointed Additional Judge of Punjab and Haryana High Court
Q36

Judicial officer Ramesh Kumari was appointed as an Additional Judge of which High Court, as notified on 19 August 2025?

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Correct answer: B — Punjab and Haryana High Court

The President, after consultation with the Chief Justice of India, appointed Ramesh Kumari, judicial officer, as an Additional Judge of the Punjab and Haryana High Court.

Dr Jitendra Singh presents 8th National Anubhav Awards to retirees
Q37

Which edition of the National Anubhav Awards, honouring retired government employees, was held at Vigyan Bhawan on 19 August 2025?

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Correct answer: D — 8th

Dr Jitendra Singh presented awards at the 8th National Anubhav Awards ceremony held with the 57th Pre-Retirement Counselling Workshop at Vigyan Bhawan; the awards were launched in 2015.

20th Central Monitoring Committee meeting reviews river rejuvenation in 15 States; Sikkim has no polluted stretches
Q38

At the 20th Central Monitoring Committee meeting on river rejuvenation (19 August 2025), which State was noted as having no polluted river stretches in the latest CPCB assessment?

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Correct answer: A — Sikkim

The Committee noted that Sikkim emerged as a State with no polluted river stretches in the latest CPCB assessment, while Assam and Punjab were cited for floodplain demarcation.

Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill, 2025 introduced in Lok Sabha; 288 provisions to be decriminalised
Q39

How many provisions does the Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill, 2025 propose to decriminalise to foster Ease of Doing Business?

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Correct answer: B — 288

Of the 355 provisions proposed to be amended, 288 are to be decriminalised to foster Ease of Doing Business and 67 amended to facilitate Ease of Living.

Q40 Advanced

The Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill, 2025 covers how many Central Acts?

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Correct answer: D — 16

The 2025 Bill covers 16 Central Acts administered by 10 Ministries/Departments; the 2023 Act had covered 42 Central Acts.

Q41 Advanced

Under the Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill, 2025, the 67 amendments meant to facilitate Ease of Living are proposed under which Acts?

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Correct answer: B — NDMC Act, 1994 and Motor Vehicles Act, 1988

The Bill proposes 67 amendments under the New Delhi Municipal Council Act, 1994 (NDMC Act) and the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 to facilitate Ease of Living.

Q42 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill, 2025: 1. First-time contraventions in 76 offences under 10 Acts are to attract an advisory or warning. 2. The Minister requested that the Bill be referred to a Select Committee, which is to report by the first day of the next Session. Which of the above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2

Both statements are correct: the Bill provides an advisory or warning for first-time contraventions in 76 offences under 10 Acts, and Piyush Goyal requested the Speaker to refer it to a Select Committee that is to report by the first day of the next Session.

Q43 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the Jan Vishwas legislation: 1. The Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Act, 2023 decriminalised 183 provisions in 42 Central Acts. 2. The 2025 Bill covers Acts administered by 19 Ministries/Departments. Which of the above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: A — 1 only

Statement 1 is correct: the 2023 Act, notified on 11 August 2023, decriminalised 183 provisions in 42 Central Acts administered by 19 Ministries/Departments. Statement 2 is incorrect: the 2025 Bill covers 16 Central Acts administered by 10 Ministries/Departments.

Jaishankar–Wang Yi talks in New Delhi: 'three mutuals', de-escalation and resumption of direct flights
Q44

In his talks with Wang Yi on 18 August 2025, S. Jaishankar said India–China ties must be guided by the 'three mutuals'. Which of the following is NOT one of them?

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Correct answer: D — Mutual trust

Jaishankar listed the three mutuals as mutual respect, mutual sensitivity and mutual interest; mutual trust was not one of them.

Q45 Advanced

India and China agreed during Wang Yi's August 2025 visit to reopen border trade through three designated points. Which of the following is NOT one of them?

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Correct answer: B — Bum La

The reported outcomes named Lipulekh, Shipki La and Nathu La as the three designated points for reopening border trade; Bum La was not among them.

Q46 Advanced

S. Jaishankar described Wang Yi's August 2025 visit as the first by a Chinese Minister since the two countries' leaders met at which place?

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Correct answer: A — Kazan, October 2024

In his opening remarks, Jaishankar said this was the first visit by a Chinese Minister since the leaders met in Kazan in October 2024.

Q47 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the Jaishankar–Wang Yi talks and the outcomes of Wang Yi's visit in August 2025: 1. Jaishankar said differences must not become disputes, nor competition conflict. 2. The two sides agreed to resume direct flights from 1 September 2025. Which of the above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: A — 1 only

Statement 1 is correct: it is part of Jaishankar's opening remarks. Statement 2 is incorrect: the sides agreed to resume direct flights at the earliest and finalise an updated Air Services Agreement, but no date was given for resumption.

PLFS: unemployment rate 5.4% in April–June 2025; first quarterly bulletin covering rural and urban areas
Q48

What was the unemployment rate (Current Weekly Status, age 15 and above) for April–June 2025 as per the PLFS Quarterly Bulletin released on 18 August 2025?

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Correct answer: B — 5.4%

The Unemployment Rate in CWS for persons aged 15 years and above was 5.4% during April–June 2025; rural was 4.8% and urban 6.8%.

Q49 Advanced

About how many persons aged 15 and above were employed in India during April–June 2025, according to the PLFS Quarterly Bulletin?

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Correct answer: C — 56.4 crore

On average, 56.4 crore persons aged 15 years and above were employed in the country during the April–June 2025 quarter, of whom 39.7 crore were men.

Q50 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the PLFS bulletins released on 18 August 2025: 1. The April–June 2025 Quarterly Bulletin is the first in the series to provide estimates for both rural and urban areas. 2. The monthly unemployment rate rose to 5.6% in July 2025 from 5.2% in June 2025. Which of the above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: A — 1 only

Statement 1 is correct: earlier quarterly bulletins covered only urban areas, and the April–June 2025 bulletin is the first to cover both. Statement 2 is incorrect: the unemployment rate declined to 5.2% in July 2025 from 5.6% in June 2025.

12th edition of India–Sri Lanka naval exercise SLINEX-25 concludes at Colombo
Q51

SLINEX-25, which concluded at Colombo on 18 August 2025, was which edition of the India–Sri Lanka bilateral naval exercise?

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Correct answer: C — 12th

The 12th edition of the India–Sri Lanka bilateral naval exercise SLINEX-25 concluded at Colombo on 18 August 2025.

Q52 Advanced

Which Indian naval ships took part in SLINEX-25?

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Correct answer: A — INS Jyoti and INS Rana

Indian naval ships INS Jyoti and INS Rana from the Eastern Fleet took part, along with SLNS Sayura and SLNS Vijayabahu of Sri Lanka.

Rajya Sabha passes Indian Ports Bill, 2025 replacing the Indian Ports Act, 1908
Q53

The Indian Ports Bill, 2025, passed by the Rajya Sabha on 18 August 2025, replaces which Act?

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Correct answer: B — Indian Ports Act, 1908

The Indian Ports Bill, 2025 is designed to replace the Indian Ports Act, 1908, ending more than a century of colonial-era regulation.

Q54 Advanced

Which statutory consultative body does the Indian Ports Bill, 2025 establish to coordinate between the Centre and coastal States?

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Correct answer: C — Maritime State Development Council

The Bill establishes the Maritime State Development Council (MSDC) as a statutory consultative body to coordinate between the Centre and coastal States; it will prepare a National Perspective Plan.

Q55 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the Indian Ports Bill, 2025: 1. It mandates compliance with international conventions such as MARPOL and Ballast Water Management. 2. It creates Dispute Resolution Committees for sector-specific redressal. Which of the above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2

Both statements are correct: the legislation mandates compliance with conventions such as MARPOL and Ballast Water Management and creates Dispute Resolution Committees for timely sector-specific redressal.

President Putin calls PM Modi, shares assessment of Alaska meeting with President Trump
Q56

In his phone call with PM Modi on 18 August 2025, President Putin shared his assessment of his meeting with President Trump held where?

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Correct answer: D — Alaska

President Putin shared his assessment of his meeting with US President Donald Trump in Alaska the previous week.

Q57 Advanced

During the Modi–Putin call of 18 August 2025, the leaders discussed strengthening which partnership between India and Russia?

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Correct answer: B — Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership

The two leaders touched upon bilateral cooperation with a view to further strengthen the Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership between India and Russia.

Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana portal goes live
Q58

What is the outlay of the Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana, whose registration portal went live in August 2025?

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Correct answer: A — ₹99,446 crore

The Cabinet approved the Employment Linked Incentive Scheme, named Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana, with an outlay of ₹99,446 crore.

Q59 Advanced

Benefits under the Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana apply to jobs created during which period?

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Correct answer: C — 1 August 2025 to 31 July 2027

The benefits of the scheme are applicable to jobs created between 1 August 2025 and 31 July 2027.

Q60 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana: 1. Newly employed youth can receive up to ₹15,000 in a single instalment paid by employers. 2. Employers can receive up to ₹3,000 per month per new employee. Which of the above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: B — 2 only

Statement 1 is incorrect: the incentive of up to ₹15,000 to newly employed youth is paid in two instalments through DBT using the Aadhaar Bridge Payment System. Statement 2 is correct: employers can get up to ₹3,000 per month per new employee.

PM Modi interacts with astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla; calls for a pool of 40–50 astronauts
Q61

During his interaction with Shubhanshu Shukla on 18 August 2025, PM Modi said India needs a pool of how many astronauts ready for future missions?

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Correct answer: C — 40–50

The Prime Minister highlighted the need to build a large pool of astronauts, suggesting that 40–50 individuals should be ready for such missions.

Q62 Advanced

PM Modi asked Shubhanshu Shukla about his experiments on growing which crops aboard the space station?

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Correct answer: A — Moong and methi

PIB states the Prime Minister sought insights into the significance of Shukla's experiments on growing moong and methi aboard the space station.

Q63 Advanced

According to PM Modi in his interaction with Shubhanshu Shukla, which are the two major missions India now has ahead?

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Correct answer: D — Space Station and Gaganyaan

The Prime Minister remarked that India now has two major missions ahead – the Space Station and Gaganyaan – and that Shukla's experience would be of great value.

NHAI imposes ₹20 lakh penalty on toll agency over assault on Army personnel at Bhuni Toll Plaza
Q64

What penalty did NHAI impose in August 2025 on the toll collection agency at Bhuni Toll Plaza (Meerut–Karnal section of NH-709A) after its staff assaulted an Army personnel?

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Correct answer: C — ₹20 lakh

NHAI imposed a penalty of ₹20 lakh on the toll collecting agency for grave breach of the Contract Agreement and initiated termination and debarment.

'Waterways to Wonder: Unlocking Cruise Tourism' conference held in Mumbai
Q65

The 'Waterways to Wonder: Unlocking Cruise Tourism' conference held in Mumbai on 18 August 2025 was organised by Mumbai Port Trust in collaboration with which body?

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Correct answer: D — Inland Waterways Authority of India

The conference was organised by Mumbai Port Trust in collaboration with the Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI).

DRI seizes 119.4 kg Alprazolam at clandestine unit in Anakapalli, Andhra Pradesh; eight arrested
Q66

In August 2025, the DRI seized 119.4 kg of Alprazolam at a clandestine manufacturing facility in which district?

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Correct answer: A — Anakapalli, Andhra Pradesh

DRI officers seized 119.4 kg of Alprazolam worth about ₹23.88 crore at a clandestine facility in Atchuthapuram, Anakapalli District, Andhra Pradesh.

PM inaugurates Delhi section of Dwarka Expressway and UER-II stretch worth about ₹11,000 crore
Q67

What is the length of the Delhi section of the Dwarka Expressway inaugurated by the Prime Minister on 17 August 2025?

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Correct answer: B — 10.1 km

The 10.1 km long Delhi section of the Dwarka Expressway was developed at a cost of around ₹5,360 crore; the 19 km Haryana section was inaugurated earlier.

Q68 Advanced

The UER-II stretch inaugurated on 17 August 2025 runs between which two points, along with new links to Bahadurgarh and Sonipat?

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Correct answer: C — Alipur and Dichaon Kalan

The Prime Minister inaugurated the Alipur to Dichaon Kalan stretch of Urban Extension Road-II along with new links to Bahadurgarh and Sonipat, built at around ₹5,580 crore.

Q69 Advanced

The Delhi section of the Dwarka Expressway provides multi-modal connectivity to which convention centre?

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Correct answer: B — Yashobhoomi

The section provides multi-modal connectivity to Yashobhoomi, the DMRC Blue and Orange lines, the upcoming Bijwasan railway station and the Dwarka cluster bus depot.

Q70 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the highway projects inaugurated in Delhi on 17 August 2025: 1. The 19-km Haryana section of the Dwarka Expressway had been inaugurated in March 2024. 2. The Delhi section of the Dwarka Expressway cost more than the UER-II stretch inaugurated the same day. Which of the above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: A — 1 only

Statement 1 is correct: the 19 km Haryana section was inaugurated by the Prime Minister in March 2024. Statement 2 is incorrect: the Delhi section of the Dwarka Expressway cost around ₹5,360 crore, while the UER-II stretch with its links cost around ₹5,580 crore.

Lodha Mathematical Sciences Institute, described as India's first privately funded maths research institute, launched in Mumbai
Q71 Advanced

Who heads the Lodha Mathematical Sciences Institute (LMSI) launched in Mumbai on 17 August 2025?

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Correct answer: D — V. Kumar Murty

V. Kumar Murty, a former Director of the Fields Institute; Manjul Bhargava is on its scientific advisory panel.

Q72

Which Fields Medallist is on the scientific advisory panel of the Lodha Mathematical Sciences Institute launched in Mumbai in August 2025?

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Correct answer: B — Manjul Bhargava

Manjul Bhargava of Princeton University.