Current Affairs Quiz — All time
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Haj 2025 pilgrims from India are departing from how many embarkation points (airports)?
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Correct answer: B — 18
Pilgrims are embarking from 18 airports; Lap-I used 12 of them.
Consider the following statements about the May 2025 amendment to the Securities Contracts (Regulation) Rules, 1957: 1. The amendment was made to Rule 8 by the Department of Economic Affairs. 2. It followed a consultation paper released by the DEA in September 2024. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct. DEA amended Rule 8 of the SCRR, 1957 via G.S.R. 318(E), after a consultation paper in September 2024.
The revamped Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) portal launched in May 2025 serves over how many existing OCI cardholders?
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Correct answer: B — 5 million
The new portal serves over 5 million existing OCI cardholders and new users.
The revamped Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) portal launched in May 2025 was developed by which ministry?
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Correct answer: D — Ministry of Home Affairs
The revamped OCI portal was developed by the Ministry of Home Affairs and launched by Union Home Minister Amit Shah.
In May 2025, Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal said inland waterway projects worth how much are on the anvil in Assam and the Northeast, targeted for completion by 2026?
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Correct answer: C — ₹1,000 crore
Projects worth ₹1,000 crore are on the anvil for completion by 2026; of the ₹1,000 crore+ invested in the last two years, ₹300 crore of works are complete and ₹700 crore are ongoing.
On which platform did UIDAI begin sharing non-personal, anonymised Aadhaar Dashboard data in May 2025?
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Correct answer: D — data.gov.in
UIDAI began sharing the datasets on the open government data platform data.gov.in.
How many candidates did UPSC recommend for appointment in the final result of the Indian Forest Service Examination, 2024 (declared May 2025)?
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Correct answer: B — 143
UPSC recommended 143 candidates against 150 vacancies reported by the Government.
For the fire tragedies in Hyderabad and Solapur on 18 May 2025, what ex-gratia did the Prime Minister announce from PMNRF for the next of kin of each deceased?
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Correct answer: D — ₹2 lakh
The PM announced ₹2 lakh from PMNRF for the next of kin of each deceased and ₹50,000 for each injured person.
Consider the following statements about the fires of 18 May 2025: 1. The fire at Gulzar Houz near Charminar in Hyderabad killed 17 members of a family. 2. The fire in Solapur broke out at a chemical factory. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Only statement 1 is correct. The Solapur fire broke out at Central Textile Mills, a textile factory in the Akkalkot Road MIDC area.
How many people died in the fire at a textile mill in Solapur's MIDC area on 18 May 2025?
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Correct answer: B — 8
Eight people, including the factory owner and members of two families, died in the Solapur fire; 17 died in the Hyderabad fire the same day.
Consider the following statements about the NCC Mount Everest expedition of 2025: 1. It was the NCC's third successful Everest ascent, after 2013 and 2016. 2. It was flagged off by Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh from New Delhi on 3 April 2025. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct. The team summited on 18 May 2025 — the third NCC ascent after 2013 and 2016 — and had been flagged off from South Block, New Delhi on 3 April 2025.
The NCC cadet team that scaled Mount Everest on 18 May 2025 consisted of how many cadets?
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Correct answer: A — 10 (5 girls and 5 boys)
Ten cadets — five girls and five boys — made up the team; 15 cadets had been shortlisted for the winter training.
What was the average age of the NCC cadets who scaled Mount Everest in May 2025?
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Correct answer: B — 19 years
The cadets had an average age of 19 years; the youngest was 16.
How old was the youngest cadet in the NCC team that scaled Mount Everest in May 2025?
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Correct answer: D — 16 years
The youngest cadet was only 16 years old.
What is the theme of International Museum Day 2025?
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Correct answer: D — The Future of Museums in Rapidly Changing Communities
The 2025 theme, set by ICOM, is 'The Future of Museums in Rapidly Changing Communities'.
Consider the following statements: 1. International Museum Day is organised every year on 18 May by the International Council of Museums (ICOM). 2. The ICOM General Conference 2025 was scheduled to be held in Paris. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Only statement 1 is correct. The ICOM General Conference 2025 was scheduled in Dubai from 11 to 17 November 2025.
Which policy initiative to increase women's participation in the maritime sector was unveiled on International Day for Women in Maritime, 18 May 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Sagar Mein Samman
Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal unveiled 'Sagar Mein Samman' in Mumbai. The 'Women in Seafarer' programme is envisaged in the Maritime India Vision 2030 document.
What is the IMO theme for the International Day for Women in Maritime 2025?
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Correct answer: B — An Ocean of Opportunities for Women
The 2025 theme is 'An Ocean of Opportunities for Women', which aligns with the World Maritime Day 2025 theme 'Our Ocean, Our Obligation, Our Opportunity'.
With the inauguration of the National Soil Spectral Library in May 2025, which State became the first to have a soil map?
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Correct answer: B — Maharashtra
With the inauguration of the National Soil Spectral Library at Nagpur, Maharashtra became the first State to have a soil map.
Consider the following statements made at the Krishi Samvad in Nagpur (May 2025): 1. The Agriculture Ministry will work on the theme 'One Nation, One Agriculture, One Team'. 2. ICAR has 113 institutes, 11 of which are in Maharashtra. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct, as announced by Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan in Nagpur on 18 May 2025.
Consider the following statements about Khelo India events in the 2024-25 sporting year: 1. The Khelo India Youth Games 2025 were hosted by Bihar. 2. The Khelo India Para Games 2025 were held in Delhi. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct. The Youth Games were hosted by Bihar in May 2025 and the Para Games were held in Delhi in March–April 2025; the Winter Games were in Jammu & Kashmir (Gulmarg).
The Khelo India Annual Calendar launched in May 2025 is aimed at preparing India for which two events?
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Correct answer: A — Commonwealth Games 2030 and Olympic Games 2036
The Minister said the calendar will build the foundation as India gears up for the Commonwealth Games 2030 and the Olympic Games 2036.
According to Union Minister Jitendra Singh at IIT Ropar (May 2025), roughly what share of India's startups now emerge from Tier 2 and Tier 3 towns?
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Correct answer: C — Nearly 50%
He said nearly 50% of India's startups now emerge from Tier 2 and Tier 3 towns.
IIT Ropar, which hosted the Pragati Founder Forum in May 2025, was established in which year?
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Correct answer: D — 2008
IIT Ropar, in Punjab, was established in 2008.
Consider the following statements made in May 2025 about fisheries: 1. A ₹42.4 crore Integrated Aquapark under PMMSY is to come up at Kailashahar, Tripura. 2. Of the 11 Integrated Aqua Parks in the country, 4 are being set up in the Northeast region. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct, as stated by Union Minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh at Agartala on 18 May 2025.
According to the Union Fisheries Minister (May 2025), India's fisheries sector has grown at what rate since 2014-15, the highest among agriculture and allied sectors?
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Correct answer: B — 9.08%
The fisheries sector has grown at 9.08% since 2014-15.
What fish production target did the Union Fisheries Minister set for Tripura in May 2025 to make it a fish surplus state?
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Correct answer: B — 2 lakh tonnes
He urged a target of 2 lakh tonnes, well above Tripura's requirement of 1.5 lakh tonnes.
According to CBIC at its 'Sundays on Cycle' event (May 2025), GST unified around how many different indirect taxes into a single tax structure?
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Correct answer: B — 30
CBIC Member (GST) Shashank Priya said GST unified around 30 different indirect taxes into a single, transparent tax structure.
In the context of GST, what does the QRMP Scheme for small taxpayers stand for?
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Correct answer: A — Quarterly Return Monthly Payment
QRMP is the Quarterly Return Monthly Payment Scheme, which reduces the compliance burden for small taxpayers.
As stated by the Union Minister of Cooperation in May 2025, a Primary Agricultural Credit Society (PACS) will be established in every panchayat by which year?
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Correct answer: C — 2029
Amit Shah said the Government will establish a PACS in every panchayat across the country by 2029.
The United Nations is observing 2025 as the International Year of what?
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Correct answer: A — Cooperatives
The UN is observing 2025 as the International Year of Cooperatives (IYC 2025).
According to the Union Minister of Cooperation (May 2025), about how many initiatives have been taken by the Ministry of Cooperation so far?
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Correct answer: D — 57
Amit Shah said about 57 initiatives of various types have been taken so far by the Ministry of Cooperation.
'Lakhimi Mistri', launched in Assam in May 2025, is an initiative under PMAY-G for what purpose?
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Correct answer: A — Training women as masons
Lakhimi Mistri is a women mason initiative under PMAY-G to equip women with masonry skills.
How many additional PMAY-G houses were sanctioned for Assam for the current financial year in May 2025?
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Correct answer: C — 3.76 lakh
Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan announced the sanction of 3.76 lakh more PMAY-G houses for Assam; 55,000 houses were handed over and the State has completed 20 lakh.
As of May 2025, Assam has completed how many houses under PMAY-G?
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Correct answer: A — 20 lakh
The Union Minister praised Assam for completing 20 lakh houses under PMAY-G.
How many all-party delegations did the Government announce on 17 May 2025 to visit key partner countries and convey India's zero-tolerance message against terrorism?
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Correct answer: B — 7
Seven all-party delegations were announced, to visit key partner countries including UN Security Council members.
Consider the following statements about the all-party delegations announced on 17 May 2025: 1. Shashi Tharoor and Ravi Shankar Prasad were among the MPs named to lead the delegations. 2. The delegations were to visit key partner countries, including members of the UN Security Council. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct. The seven leaders were Shashi Tharoor, Ravi Shankar Prasad, Sanjay Kumar Jha, Baijayant Panda, Kanimozhi Karunanidhi, Supriya Sule and Shrikant Eknath Shinde.
Under the port restrictions imposed by DGFT on imports from Bangladesh in May 2025, imports of which of the following were exempted?
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Correct answer: D — Edible oil
The restrictions do not apply to fish, LPG, edible oil and crushed stone. Readymade garments are allowed only via Nhava Sheva and Kolkata seaports; processed food and wooden furniture are barred through the specified land ports.
Consider the following statements about DGFT Notification No. 07/2025-26 (May 2025): 1. The port restrictions do not apply to Bangladeshi goods transiting through India to Nepal and Bhutan. 2. The port restrictions apply to imports of fish and LPG from Bangladesh. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Only statement 1 is correct. Fish, LPG, edible oil and crushed stone are exempt from the restrictions.
As per DGFT's May 2025 notification, readymade garments from Bangladesh may be imported only through which route?
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Correct answer: D — Nhava Sheva and Kolkata seaports
Readymade garments of all kinds may not be imported through any land port and are allowed only through Nhava Sheva and Kolkata seaports.
What is the theme of World Telecommunication and Information Society Day 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Gender equality in digital transformation
The 2025 theme, set by ITU Council 2023 in Resolution 1416, is 'Gender equality in digital transformation'.
Consider the following statements: 1. 17 May marks the anniversary of the signing of the first International Telegraph Convention and the creation of ITU. 2. ITU marks its 150th anniversary in 2025. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Only statement 1 is correct. ITU commemorates its 160th anniversary in 2025.
The Delhi–Saharanpur–Dehradun Expressway is expected to reduce travel time between Delhi and Dehradun from 6.5 hours to how much?
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Correct answer: D — 2.5 hours
The expressway will reduce travel time from 6.5 hours to 2.5 hours.
Consider the following statements about the Delhi–Saharanpur–Dehradun Expressway: 1. It includes a 12-km elevated corridor in Rajaji National Park, described as Asia's largest. 2. It has a design speed of 120 km/h. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Only statement 1 is correct. The expressway's designated speed is 100 km/h.
What is the approximate cost at which the Delhi–Saharanpur–Dehradun Expressway is being developed?
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Correct answer: B — ₹12,000 crore
The expressway is being developed at an approximate cost of ₹12,000 crore.
What is the theme of World Hypertension Day 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Measure Your Blood Pressure Accurately, Control It, Live Longer
The 2025 theme is 'Measure Your Blood Pressure Accurately, Control It, Live Longer'.
Consider the following statements about World Hypertension Day: 1. It is an initiative of the World Hypertension League. 2. It was first held in 2005. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct. World Hypertension Day, started by the World Hypertension League, was first held on 14 May 2005 and is now observed on 17 May.
Under the DPIIT–GEAPP MoU of May 2025, what does 'ENTICE' stand for?
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Correct answer: D — Energy Transitions Innovation Challenge
GEAPP will launch the Energy Transitions Innovation Challenge (ENTICE), a competitive platform with up to $500,000 in rewards.
The ENTICE challenge under the DPIIT–GEAPP partnership (May 2025) offers rewards of up to how much?
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Correct answer: B — $500,000
ENTICE offers up to $500,000 in rewards for high-impact clean-energy solutions.
Which is the earliest Archaeological Site Museum in the ASI's network?
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Correct answer: A — Sarnath
Sarnath (1910) is the earliest in the series of ASI Archaeological Site Museums.
India's first underground museum, mentioned by ASI in May 2025, is located at which World Heritage Site?
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Correct answer: D — Humayun's Tomb
ASI noted the recent inauguration of India's first underground museum at the World Heritage Site of Humayun's Tomb.
Consider the following statements about the Archaeological Survey of India (as of May 2025): 1. ASI manages 52 site museums. 2. 26 ASI sites are on UNESCO's World Heritage List. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct. ASI has 3,698 protected monuments and sites, 52 museums, and 26 sites on the World Heritage List.
How many protected monuments and sites does the Archaeological Survey of India look after, as stated in May 2025?
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Correct answer: A — 3,698
ASI has a pan-India reach with 3,698 protected monuments and sites.
According to DGTR on its 8th Foundation Day (May 2025), India has initiated over how many trade remedy investigations since 1995?
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Correct answer: B — 1,200
Since 1995, India has initiated over 1,200 trade remedy investigations.
In which year did the Directorate General of Trade Remedies (DGTR) launch a dedicated helpdesk to assist MSMEs?
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Correct answer: C — 2019
DGTR launched a dedicated helpdesk for MSMEs in 2019 to help them navigate trade remedy processes.
International Day of Yoga 2025 is which edition of the Day?
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Correct answer: C — 11th
The Ministry of Ayush announced 10 signature events to mark the 11th edition of IDY in 2025.
'Yoga Sangam', a signature event of International Day of Yoga 2025, is a synchronised yoga demonstration planned at how many locations?
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Correct answer: B — 1,00,000
Yoga Sangam is a synchronised yoga demonstration at 1,00,000 locations.
The India–US Joint Working Group on Aircraft Carrier Technology Cooperation that met from 13 to 16 May 2025 held which edition of its meeting?
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Correct answer: D — 8th
The 8th meeting of the JWGACTC was organised in India from 13 to 16 May 2025.
The India–US Joint Working Group on Aircraft Carrier Technology Cooperation is constituted under which framework?
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Correct answer: B — Defence Technology and Trade Initiative (DTTI)
The JWGACTC is constituted under the auspices of the India–US Defence Technology and Trade Initiative (DTTI).
Consider the following statements about the 8th India–US JWG on Aircraft Carrier Technology Cooperation (May 2025): 1. The US delegation was headed by Rear Admiral Casey Moton. 2. The US delegation visited defence establishments in Delhi and Goa. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct. A six-member US delegation headed by RAdm Casey Moton, PEO Aircraft Carriers, visited establishments in Delhi and Goa.
At the Doha Diamond League on 16 May 2025, Neeraj Chopra set a new Indian record with a throw of:
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Correct answer: A — 90.23 m
Chopra threw 90.23 m in the third round. 89.94 m was his previous best, 91.06 m was Julian Weber's winning throw and 88.44 m was Chopra's opening throw.
Who won the men's javelin throw at the Doha Diamond League 2025, in which Neeraj Chopra finished second?
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Correct answer: D — Julian Weber
Germany's Julian Weber won with a final-round throw of 91.06 m. Anderson Peters was third and Kishore Jena eighth.
Consider the following statements about the men's javelin at the Doha Diamond League (16 May 2025): 1. Neeraj Chopra became the 25th man in history to throw beyond 90 m. 2. Anderson Peters finished second, ahead of Neeraj Chopra. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Only statement 1 is correct. Chopra finished second; Anderson Peters was third with 85.64 m.
Which state marked the 50th anniversary of its statehood on 16 May 2025?
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Correct answer: C — Sikkim
Sikkim's Statehood Day on 16 May 2025 marked the 50th anniversary of its statehood.
Consider the following statements about Sikkim: 1. Its Statehood Day in 2025 marked the 25th anniversary of its statehood. 2. Sikkim Statehood Day is observed on 16 May. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 2 only
Only statement 2 is correct. The 2025 Statehood Day marked the 50th anniversary of Sikkim's statehood.
In May 2025, the Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT) announced its first overseas campus in which city?
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Correct answer: D — Dubai
IIFT announced the establishment of its first overseas campus in Dubai, UAE.
Consider the following statements about the Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT): 1. It is an autonomous body under the Ministry of Education. 2. Its Dubai campus required No Objection Certificates from the Ministry of External Affairs, the Ministry of Home Affairs and the UGC. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 2 only
Only statement 2 is correct. IIFT is an autonomous body under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry; the Ministry of Education gave approval for the campus.