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The iGOT Karmayogi platform, which crossed 1 crore registered users in May 2025, is operated and managed by:
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Correct answer: A — Karmayogi Bharat
iGOT Karmayogi is operated and managed by Karmayogi Bharat.
Consider the following statements about iGOT Karmayogi (May 2025): 1. The platform had about 3 lakh users onboarded up to January 2023. 2. A majority of its registered users are from central government ministries and departments. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Statement 1 is correct. Statement 2 is wrong: over 60% of registered users are from States and UTs.
The 'Financial Fraud Risk Indicator' (FRI) introduced by DoT in May 2025 classifies mobile numbers into which risk categories?
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Correct answer: C — Medium, High and Very High
FRI classifies a mobile number as associated with Medium, High or Very High risk of financial fraud.
The Financial Fraud Risk Indicator is an output of a tool developed under which DoT platform?
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Correct answer: A — Digital Intelligence Platform (DIP)
FRI comes from a multi-dimensional analytical tool developed as part of DoT's Digital Intelligence Platform.
India assumed the chairmanship of the Asian Productivity Organization (APO) for 2025–26 at its 67th Governing Body Meeting held in:
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Correct answer: B — Jakarta
The 67th Governing Body Meeting was held in Jakarta, Indonesia, from 20 to 22 May 2025.
Through which body under DPIIT do Indian professionals participate in APO capacity-building programmes?
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Correct answer: C — National Productivity Council
Over 100 Indian professionals take part in APO programmes each year through the National Productivity Council under DPIIT.
At Bihar's first International Buyer-Seller Meet in Patna (May 2025), an MoU was signed with which UAE-based group to extend the shelf life and exports of Bihar's litchis?
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Correct answer: A — Lulu Group
The MoU was between APEDA, the Government of Bihar and UAE-based Lulu Group.
Consider the following statements about the International Buyer-Seller Meet held in Patna (May 2025): 1. It was the first such meet held in Bihar. 2. It was organised by the Ministry of Commerce through the Spices Board. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Statement 1 is correct. Statement 2 is wrong: it was organised by the Ministry of Food Processing Industries with the Bihar Government, APEDA and TPCI.
Consider the following statements about the 15th BRICS Trade Ministers' Meeting (May 2025): 1. It was held under the BRICS Presidency of Brazil. 2. India will assume the BRICS Presidency in 2026. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct: Brazil held the presidency, and India prepares to assume it in 2026.
Which of the following was NOT one of the three annexures to the Joint Declaration endorsed at the 15th BRICS Trade Ministers' Meeting?
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Correct answer: D — BRICS Framework on Critical Minerals Supply Chains
The three annexures were on WTO reform, Data Economy Governance, and Trade and Sustainable Development.
The national workshop to finalise the Detailed Action Plan for Aravalli Landscape Restoration was held in May 2025 at:
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Correct answer: B — Udaipur
The workshop was inaugurated by Bhupender Yadav at Udaipur, Rajasthan on 21 May 2025.
The May 2025 national workshop on Aravalli landscape restoration was organised by MoEFCC together with:
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Correct answer: D — Rajasthan Forest Department
The workshop was organised by MoEFCC and the Rajasthan Forest Department.
The 63rd Executive Committee of the National Mission for Clean Ganga approved a sewage management project worth ₹126.41 crore for which city?
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Correct answer: C — Agra
The ₹126.41-crore sewage management project is for Agra, Uttar Pradesh.
The ₹126.41-crore Agra sewage management project approved by NMCG's 63rd Executive Committee is based on which model?
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Correct answer: D — Design-Build-Operate-Transfer
The project is based on the Design-Build-Operate-Transfer model.
As per EPFO's provisional payroll data, how many net members were added in March 2025?
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Correct answer: D — 14.58 lakh
EPFO added 14.58 lakh net members in March 2025; 7.54 lakh were new subscribers. (16.33 lakh is ESIC's March figure.)
In EPFO's March 2025 payroll data, what share of new subscribers belonged to the 18–25 age group?
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Correct answer: B — 58.94%
4.45 lakh new subscribers aged 18–25 made up 58.94% of all new subscribers.
Kamalpur Nagar Panchayat, which introduced CIPET-certified compostable PBAT bags as an alternative to single-use plastic (May 2025), is in which State?
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Correct answer: B — Tripura
Kamalpur Nagar Panchayat is in Tripura; the bags decompose within 180 days.
Within how many days do the CIPET-certified PBAT compostable bags introduced by Kamalpur Nagar Panchayat decompose?
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Correct answer: D — 180 days
The bags decompose within 180 days.
'Heart Lamp', the winner of the International Booker Prize 2025, was originally written in which language?
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Correct answer: B — Kannada
Heart Lamp by Banu Mushtaq was translated from Kannada by Deepa Bhasthi.
Consider the following statements about the International Booker Prize 2025: 1. Heart Lamp is the first collection of short stories to win the prize. 2. Banu Mushtaq is the first Indian author to win the International Booker Prize. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Statement 1 is correct. Statement 2 is wrong: Mushtaq is the second Indian author to win, after Geetanjali Shree in 2022.
Who translated Banu Mushtaq's 'Heart Lamp', becoming the first Indian translator to win the International Booker Prize?
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Correct answer: C — Deepa Bhasthi
Deepa Bhasthi translated Heart Lamp and became the first Indian translator to win the prize. (Polly Barton and Asa Yoneda translated other 2025 longlisted/shortlisted books; Sana Goyal was a 2025 judge.)
How is the £50,000 prize money of the International Booker Prize distributed?
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Correct answer: D — Equally between the author and the translator
The prize money is divided equally between the author and the translator.
Which became the first State in India to be declared fully literate, on 20 May 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Mizoram
Mizoram was declared the first fully literate State on 20 May 2025 by CM Lalduhoma.
Under the ULLAS scheme, a literacy rate above what level is considered equivalent to full literacy, as cited in Mizoram's declaration?
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Correct answer: B — 95%
Above 95% literacy rate is considered equivalent to full literacy.
Consider the following statements: 1. Mizoram's literacy rate in Census 2011 was 91.33%, third in India. 2. ULLAS – Nav Bharat Saaksharta Karyakram targets adults aged 15 years and above. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct as per the Ministry of Education.
By how much did the combined Index of Eight Core Industries grow (provisional) in April 2025 over April 2024?
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Correct answer: A — 0.5%
The ICI grew 0.5% in April 2025; 4.5% was the 2024–25 cumulative growth and 3.5% the growth in coal.
The eight core industries together account for what share of the weight of items in the Index of Industrial Production (IIP)?
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Correct answer: B — 40.27%
The eight core industries make up 40.27% of the weight of items in the IIP.
World Metrology Day 2025 marked the 150th anniversary of the Metre Convention. Where was the Metre Convention signed?
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Correct answer: C — Paris
The Metre Convention was signed in Paris on 20 May 1875.
As announced on World Metrology Day 2025, India has become which country in the world to be authorised to issue OIML certificates?
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Correct answer: A — 13th
India became the 13th country authorised to issue OIML (International Organization of Legal Metrology) certificates.
Under the North East Apprenticeship Pilot Scheme launched in May 2025, what additional support will apprentices from the region receive?
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Correct answer: A — ₹1,500 per month for one year over the NAPS stipend
Over 26,000 youth will get an additional ₹1,500 per month for one year, over and above the regular NAPS stipend.
Consider the following statements about the North East Apprenticeship Pilot Scheme (May 2025): 1. The additional support applies only to apprentices training within the North Eastern Region. 2. An MoU between NSDC and Welspun Living Limited was exchanged for a textile-sector pilot. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 2 only
Statement 1 is wrong: the support applies to apprentices from the NE training both within and outside the region. Statement 2 is correct.
'Depot Darpan', launched by the Department of Food and Public Distribution in May 2025, is:
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Correct answer: C — A self-assessment and monitoring portal for food grain depots
Depot Darpan is a digital self-assessment and monitoring portal for food grain depots; Anna Mitra is the app and Anna Sahayata the grievance system.
Under Depot Darpan, food grain depots are graded on what ratio of operational performance to infrastructure standards?
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Correct answer: D — 60:40
Depots are assessed on a 60:40 ratio of operational performance and infrastructure standards.
What was the theme of the 78th World Health Assembly (2025), addressed by the Indian Prime Minister?
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Correct answer: B — One World for Health
The theme was 'One World for Health'. 'One Earth, One Health' was the PM's 2023 message.
According to the PM's address at WHA78, what is the theme of the 11th International Day of Yoga (2025)?
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Correct answer: C — Yoga for One Earth, One Health
The PM said the 2025 IDY theme is 'Yoga for One Earth, One Health'.
Astrophysicist Jayant Narlikar, who passed away on 20 May 2025, was the founding director of which institution?
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Correct answer: D — Inter-University Centre for Astronomy and Astrophysics
In 1988 the UGC invited Narlikar to set up IUCAA, Pune, as its founding director; he led it until 2003. He had earlier worked at TIFR (1972–1989) and studied at BHU.
Consider the following statements about Jayant Narlikar (1938–2025): 1. With Fred Hoyle, he co-developed the Hoyle–Narlikar theory of gravity. 2. He was awarded the Padma Vibhushan in 2004. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct. He co-developed the Hoyle–Narlikar theory of gravity with his Cambridge guide Fred Hoyle, and received the Padma Vibhushan in 2004 (Padma Bhushan in 1965).
The 2nd Blue Talks hosted by the Ministry of Earth Sciences in May 2025 were organised in collaboration with the embassies of which two countries?
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Correct answer: A — France and Costa Rica
MoES hosted the 2nd Blue Talks with the Embassies of France and Costa Rica, the co-hosts of UNOC3.
The 3rd United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC3), ahead of which India hosted the 2nd Blue Talks, was scheduled to be held in:
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Correct answer: D — Nice, France
UNOC3 was scheduled for 9–13 June 2025 in Nice, France.
Consider the following statements about the Padma Awards: 1. Nominations for Padma Awards 2026 are accepted only online on the Rashtriya Puraskar Portal. 2. Government servants, including doctors and scientists, are not eligible for Padma Awards. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Statement 1 is correct. Statement 2 is wrong: government servants are not eligible, but doctors and scientists are an exception.
What is the last date for submitting nominations for the Padma Awards 2026?
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Correct answer: D — 31 July 2025
Nominations for the Padma Awards 2026 are open till 31 July 2025.
LIMA 2025, whose opening on 20 May 2025 was attended by an Indian delegation led by Raksha Rajya Mantri Sanjay Seth, is held in which country?
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Correct answer: B — Malaysia
LIMA — the Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition — is held at Langkawi, Malaysia.
The Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition (LIMA) was established in which year, and how often is it held?
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Correct answer: D — 1991, biennially
LIMA was established in 1991 and is held biennially; 2025 was its 17th edition.
What was the theme of World Bee Day 2025, as cited by KVIC?
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Correct answer: B — Bee inspired by nature to nourish us all
The theme for World Bee Day 2025 was 'Bee inspired by nature to nourish us all'.
According to KVIC (May 2025), beekeepers under its Honey Mission have produced over how much honey?
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Correct answer: A — 20,000 metric tonnes
KVIC said beekeepers have produced over 20,000 metric tonnes of honey, earning ₹325 crore; 2 lakh+ is the number of bee boxes distributed.
'CemHack for Green Infra', a national hackathon for the cement and construction sector launched in May 2025, is organised by the incubation centre of which institution?
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Correct answer: C — National Council for Cement and Building Materials
It is organised by the NCB Incubation Centre at the National Council for Cement and Building Materials, Ballabgarh.
The Bharatiya Bhasha Summer Camp launched by the Ministry of Education in May 2025 has a duration of how many hours?
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Correct answer: A — 28 hours
The seven-day camp runs for 28 hours, based on a capsule course designed by NCERT/SCERT.
As per the Education Minister in May 2025, NCERT has published primers in how many languages, against a target of 122?
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Correct answer: B — 117
NCERT has published primers in 117 languages, close to the target of 122.
At the BRICS Energy Ministers' Meeting in May 2025, India stated an electricity capacity target of how much by 2032?
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Correct answer: C — 900 GW
India's capacity reached 475 GW in 2025 and the target is 900 GW by 2032; 100 GW is the nuclear target for 2047.
Consider the following statements about the BRICS Energy Ministers' Meeting of 19 May 2025: 1. The Ministers welcomed the updated BRICS Roadmap for Energy Cooperation (2025–2030). 2. The meeting was hosted in Rio de Janeiro. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Only statement 1 is correct. The meeting was hosted in Brasília under Brazil's Presidency.
As highlighted by India at the BRICS Energy Ministers' Meeting (May 2025), what is India's nuclear energy capacity target for 2047?
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Correct answer: D — 100 GW
India has set a target of 100 GW of nuclear capacity by 2047.
The sodium-ion battery developed by JNCASR scientists (May 2025) can charge up to 80% in how much time?
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Correct answer: D — 6 minutes
The NASICON-based sodium-ion battery charges up to 80% in just six minutes.
Consider the following statements about the fast-charging battery announced by DST in May 2025: 1. It was developed at the Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research, an autonomous institute of DST. 2. It is a lithium-ion battery with a NASICON-type cathode. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Only statement 1 is correct. It is a sodium-ion battery, using NASICON-type cathode and anode materials.
The JNCASR sodium-ion battery reported in May 2025 lasts over how many charge cycles?
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Correct answer: B — 3,000
The battery lasts over 3,000 charge cycles.
Under the e-Zero FIR pilot introduced by I4C in Delhi (May 2025), cyber financial crime complaints above what amount are initially auto-converted into FIRs?
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Correct answer: C — ₹10 lakh
The system initially covers complaints above the threshold of ₹10 lakh.
Consider the following statements about the e-Zero FIR initiative (May 2025): 1. It has been launched as a pilot project for Delhi. 2. It automatically converts complaints filed on the National Cybercrime Reporting Portal or the 1930 helpline into FIRs. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct. The I4C system was launched as a pilot for Delhi and auto-converts NCRP/1930 complaints into FIRs.
Under the Indian Coast Guard's Operation Olivia, a record of over how many Olive Ridley turtles nested at the Rushikulya river mouth in February 2025?
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Correct answer: B — 6.98 lakh
Over 6.98 lakh Olive Ridley turtles nested at the Rushikulya river mouth in February 2025; over eight lakh turtles arrive on the Odisha coast each year.
Consider the following statements about Operation Olivia: 1. It is conducted by the Indian Coast Guard every year from November to May. 2. The record mass nesting of February 2025 took place at Gahirmatha Beach. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Only statement 1 is correct. The record February 2025 nesting was at the Rushikulya river mouth; Gahirmatha is another key nesting site.
First and second appeals against final electoral rolls are provided under which sections of the Representation of the People Act, 1950?
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Correct answer: A — Sections 24(a) and 24(b)
Sections 24(a) and 24(b) of the RP Act, 1950 provide for first and second appeals against final electoral rolls.
As recalled by ECI in May 2025, the second appeal against the final electoral roll lies with whom?
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Correct answer: D — Chief Electoral Officer of the State/UT
The first appeal lies with the DM/District Collector/Executive Magistrate and the second appeal with the Chief Electoral Officer of the State/UT.
GeMAI, described by GeM as India's first generative AI-powered chatbot in the public sector, supports voice and text interactions in how many Indian languages?
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Correct answer: B — 10
GeMAI supports both voice and text interactions in 10 Indian languages.
Consider the following statements made on GeM's 8th Incorporation Day (May 2025): 1. Over 10 lakh Micro and Small Enterprises are part of the GeM ecosystem. 2. Among States and UTs, Maharashtra leads in GeM adoption. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Only statement 1 is correct. GeM has been adopted in all 36 States and UTs, with Uttar Pradesh leading the way.
According to GeM (May 2025), independent assessments including by the World Bank and the Economic Survey found an average saving of nearly how much in government procurement through GeM?
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Correct answer: D — 10%
Independent assessments, including from the World Bank and the Economic Survey, note an average cost saving of nearly 10%.
The e-Civil List 2025 of IAS officers launched in May 2025 is which edition of the Civil List?
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Correct answer: C — 70th
It is the 70th edition of the Civil List and the fifth in fully digital format.
Consider the following statements about the e-Civil List 2025: 1. It shows a total authorised IAS cadre strength of 6,877 officers. 2. It is the first Civil List to be brought out in fully digital format. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Only statement 1 is correct. The 2025 edition is the fifth in fully digital format; what is new is that officers' photographs are included for the first time.