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Which body organised the National Energy Conservation Day 2025 event at which the National Energy Conservation Awards were presented?
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Correct answer: D — Bureau of Energy Efficiency
PIB 2203713: the event was organised by the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) under the Ministry of Power.
According to the President on 14 December 2025, India's energy efficiency efforts in 2023–24 saved how much energy?
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Correct answer: C — 53.60 million tonnes of oil equivalent
PIB 2203686: India's energy efficiency efforts in 2023–24 resulted in energy savings of 53.60 million tonnes of oil equivalent.
Consider the following statements made at the National Energy Conservation Day 2025 event: 1. India has reached 50% of installed power capacity from non-fossil sources ahead of its Paris Agreement NDC target. 2. Under the Renewable Consumption Obligation, designated consumers such as DISCOMs must source a minimum share of electricity from non-fossil sources. 3. The awards were presented by the Prime Minister. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 1 and 2 only
PIB 2203713: Power Minister Manohar Lal said 50% non-fossil capacity was reached five years ahead of the NDC target, and the RCO requires designated consumers to source a minimum share from non-fossil sources. The awards were presented by President Droupadi Murmu, so statement 3 is wrong.
Miyana Railway Station, which won the National Energy Conservation Award 2025 as the Best Performing Unit among railway stations, is in which district?
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Correct answer: A — Guna
PIB 2204269: the award was presented to Miyana Railway Station in Guna, Madhya Pradesh.
Which railway station won the first prize in the Railway Stations sub-sector of the National Energy Conservation Awards 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Raichur
PIB list of NECA 2025 awardees: Raichur Railway Station (SCR, Karnataka) won the first prize, while Miyana was the Best Performing Unit; Lingampalli and Kacheguda were also listed.
How many Shilp Guru Awards were conferred by President Droupadi Murmu for 2023 and 2024 on 9 December 2025?
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Correct answer: B — 12
PIB 2200929: of the 48 awards, 12 were Shilp Guru Awards and 36 were National Awards.
Consider the following statements about the Shilp Guru and National Handicraft Awards for 2023 and 2024: 1. The awards were conferred at Vigyan Bhavan, New Delhi. 2. Twenty of the awardees are women artisans. 3. The National Awards included Design & Innovation Awards for artisan–designer collaboration. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: D — 1, 2 and 3
PIB 2200929: the ceremony was at Vigyan Bhavan; 20 awardees are women; the 36 National Awards included 2 Design & Innovation Awards.
How many awardees received the National Awards for Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities 2025 from the President on 3 December 2025?
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Correct answer: C — 32
PIB 2198414: the President lauded the courage and leadership of the 32 awardees.
What was the theme of the International Day of Persons with Disabilities 2025, as cited by the President?
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Correct answer: A — Fostering disability-inclusive societies for advancing social progress
PIB 2198084: the theme of IDPD 2025 is 'Fostering disability-inclusive societies for advancing social progress'.
Consider the following statements made at the National Awards for Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities 2025: 1. The awards were presented at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi. 2. The term 'Divyangjan' has been in use since 2015. 3. The President recalled the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: D — 1, 2 and 3
PIB 2198414: the gathering was at Vigyan Bhawan and the President recalled the RPwD Act, 2016; PIB 2198084: the term 'Divyangjan' has been used since 2015.
Which film won the Golden Peacock for Best Feature Film at the 56th IFFI (November 2025)?
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Correct answer: C — Skin of Youth
The Vietnamese film 'Skin of Youth', directed by Ash Mayfair, won the Golden Peacock.
At the 56th IFFI, the Silver Peacock for Best Director was awarded to Santosh Davakhar for which film?
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Correct answer: D — Gondhal
Santosh Davakhar won Best Director for the Marathi film 'Gondhal'.
Match the award at the 56th IFFI with the winner: I. ICFT–UNESCO Gandhi Medal II. Best Debut Director of Indian Feature Film III. Best Web Series (OTT) a. Kesari Chapter 2 (Karan Singh Tyagi) b. Safe House (Norway) c. Bandish Bandits Season 02
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Correct answer: A — I-b, II-a, III-c
'Safe House' won the Gandhi Medal, Karan Singh Tyagi won Best Debut Director for 'Kesari Chapter 2', and 'Bandish Bandits Season 02' was Best Web Series.
Which actor was honoured at the closing ceremony of the 56th IFFI for completing 50 years in cinema?
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Correct answer: B — Rajinikanth
Rajinikanth was felicitated at the 56th IFFI closing ceremony for 50 years in Indian cinema.
Which state won the Gold Medal in the Partner State category at IITF 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Rajasthan
In the Partner State category Rajasthan won gold, Bihar silver and Uttar Pradesh bronze; Maharashtra got a special commendation.
At the 44th IITF (2025), which state won the Gold Medal in the 'States and Union Territories' category?
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Correct answer: B — Odisha
Odisha won gold, Madhya Pradesh silver and Puducherry bronze in the States and UTs category.
Which state was ranked first among states in the 6th National Water Awards conferred in November 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Maharashtra
Maharashtra ranked first, Gujarat second and Haryana third.
According to President Murmu, roughly how many groundwater recharge structures have been built under Jal Sanchay Jan Bhagidari since its launch last year?
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Correct answer: C — 35 lakh
More than 35 lakh groundwater recharge structures have been completed under JSJB.
Consider the following statements about the 6th National Water Awards: 1. Gujarat was ranked second in the best-state category. 2. The awards were conferred at Rashtrapati Bhavan. 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: the President conferred the awards at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi.
On which occasion will the National Gopal Ratna Awards 2025 be presented?
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Correct answer: A — National Milk Day, 26 November
The awards will be presented on 26 November 2025 as part of National Milk Day celebrations.
Since which year has the Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying been conferring the National Gopal Ratna Awards annually?
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Correct answer: D — 2021
NGRA has been conferred annually since 2021. 2014 is when the Rashtriya Gokul Mission was launched.
Which state won first prize in the Best State category of the 6th National Water Awards announced in November 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Maharashtra
Maharashtra was first, Gujarat second and Haryana third in the Best State category.
In how many categories were the 6th National Water Awards given?
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Correct answer: D — 10
The 46 winners of the 6th National Water Awards were chosen across 10 categories.
Consider the following statements about the 6th National Water Awards: 1. Haryana secured third position in the Best State category. 2. The awards are for the year 2025. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Haryana was third in the Best State category. The 6th National Water Awards are for the year 2024, not 2025.
At which edition of the International Film Festival of India was the ICFT–UNESCO Gandhi Medal instituted?
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Correct answer: B — 46th IFFI
The I&B Ministry said the ICFT–UNESCO Gandhi Medal was instituted at the 46th IFFI.
Consider the following statements about the ICFT–UNESCO Gandhi Medal: 1. It is presented in collaboration with the ICFT, Paris, under the aegis of UNESCO. 2. It honours a film that promotes peace and inter-cultural dialogue. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
The medal is an international honour presented with the ICFT, Paris, under the aegis of UNESCO, for a film promoting peace and inter-cultural dialogue in line with Gandhi's vision of non-violence.
Where was the North Eastern Science & Technology (NEST) Cluster inaugurated on 3 November 2025?
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Correct answer: B — IIT Guwahati
Jyotiraditya Scindia inaugurated the NEST Cluster at IIT Guwahati.
On 3 November 2025, Jyotiraditya Scindia laid the foundation stone for development projects worth how much across Assam?
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Correct answer: C — ₹635 crore
Scindia laid the foundation stone for projects totalling ₹635 crore across Assam; the NEST Cluster itself cost ₹22.98 crore.
Which organisation hosted the ceremony in Guwahati on 3 November 2025 at which the Bharat Ratna Dr. Bhupen Hazarika National Awards were conferred?
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Correct answer: D — Sarhad Pune
The awards were conferred at a ceremony in Guwahati organised by Sarhad Pune.
In which year was IIT Kanpur's Distinguished Alumnus Award, conferred on CEC Gyanesh Kumar in November 2025, started?
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Correct answer: D — 1989
The Distinguished Alumnus Award, started in 1989, is the highest award given by IIT Kanpur to its alumni.
CEC Gyanesh Kumar received IIT Kanpur's Distinguished Alumni Award on 2 November 2025 during which of the institute's Foundation Day celebrations?
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Correct answer: C — 66th
The award was conferred during the celebration of IIT Kanpur's 66th Foundation Day.
Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar is an IIT Kanpur alumnus in which discipline?
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Correct answer: A — B.Tech in Civil Engineering (1985)
Gyanesh Kumar graduated from IIT Kanpur with a B.Tech in Civil Engineering in 1985.
In October 2025, Lucknow joined the UNESCO Creative Cities Network in which creative field?
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Correct answer: C — Gastronomy
UNESCO named Lucknow a Creative City of Gastronomy, recognising its Awadhi culinary heritage.
Lucknow became India's second UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy. Which was the first?
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Correct answer: A — Hyderabad
Indian Express and India Today report Lucknow is the second Indian city with the gastronomy title, after Hyderabad.
Lucknow's designation as a UNESCO Creative City was announced during the 43rd session of the UNESCO General Conference held in:
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Correct answer: D — Samarkand
The designation came during the 43rd session of the UNESCO General Conference in Samarkand, Uzbekistan.
How many personnel were awarded the Kendriya Grihmantri Dakshata Padak for 2025?
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Correct answer: A — 1,466
The MHA announced the medal for 1,466 personnel of States, UTs, CAPFs and CPOs for 2025.
Consider the following statements about the Kendriya Grihmantri Dakshata Padak: 1. It was instituted by the Ministry of Defence in 2019. 2. It is awarded in four fields, including Forensic Science. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 2 only
Only 2 is correct. The medal was instituted by the Ministry of Home Affairs in February 2024, and it covers Special Operation, Investigation, Intelligence and Forensic Science.
Who has been conferred the Vigyan Ratna, posthumously, under the Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Prof. Jayant Vishnu Narlikar
PIB: Vigyan Ratna — Prof. Jayant Vishnu Narlikar (Physics), posthumously.
Which team received the Vigyan Team award under the Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar 2025?
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Correct answer: C — Aroma Mission, CSIR
PIB: Vigyan Team — Team Aroma Mission, CSIR (Agricultural Science).
The Vigyan Yuva-Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar (VY-SSB) award under the Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar is meant for young scientists up to what age?
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Correct answer: D — 45 years
PIB: the VY-SSB award recognises young scientists up to the age of 45 years.
Across how many domains are the Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar awards conferred?
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Correct answer: B — 13
PIB: awards are conferred across 13 domains, from Physics and Chemistry to Atomic Energy and Space Science and Technology.
Which new category has been introduced for the first time in the National Energy Conservation Awards 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Digital content creators and influencers
PIB: for the first time, NECA 2025 introduces a special category for Digital Content Creators and Influencers, aligned with Mission LiFE.
LEAPS 2025, launched by DPIIT in October 2025, recognises excellence in which sector?
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Correct answer: D — Logistics
PIB: the Logistics Excellence, Advancement, and Performance Shield (LEAPS) 2025 aims to benchmark logistics excellence, aligned with the National Logistics Policy and PM GatiShakti.
Which country received the ISSA award for outstanding achievement in social security immediately before India (in 2022)?
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Correct answer: D — Iceland
PIB: previous recipients include Brazil (2013), China (2016), Rwanda (2019) and Iceland (2022).
Consider the following statements: 1. According to the ILO, India's social protection coverage rose from 19% in 2015 to 64.3% in 2025. 2. The ISSA award for outstanding achievement in social security is presented every year. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Only 1 is correct. PIB: coverage expanded from 19% in 2015 to 64.3% in 2025, as highlighted by the ILO; the ISSA Award is presented once every three years at the World Social Security Forum.
India's vote share in the ISSA General Assembly has been raised to which number, the maximum permissible for any member country?
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Correct answer: C — 30
PIB: Dr Mandaviya stressed the rise in India's vote share in the ISSA General Assembly to 30, the maximum permissible limit for any member country.
What is the motto of the National Service Scheme (NSS)?
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Correct answer: B — Not Me, But You
PIB: inspired by the ideals of Mahatma Gandhi, the motto of NSS is 'NOT ME, BUT YOU' ('स्वयं से पहले आप').
Consider the following statements: 1. The National Service Scheme is a Central Sector Scheme launched in 1969. 2. The MY Bharat–NSS Awards for 2022-23 were given to 30 NSS volunteers, besides ten units and their Programme Officers. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct. PIB: NSS is a Central Sector Scheme launched in 1969; awards for 2022-23 went to ten NSS units, their ten Programme Officers and 30 NSS volunteers.
Who received the National Geoscience Award for Lifetime Achievement 2024, presented on 26 September 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Prof. Shyam Sundar Rai
The Lifetime Achievement award went to Prof. Shyam Sundar Rai; Susobhan Neogi received the Young Geoscientist award.
Which ministry instituted the National Geoscience Awards, and in which year?
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Correct answer: D — Ministry of Mines, 1966
The National Geoscience Awards were instituted by the Ministry of Mines in 1966.
Who received the Dadasaheb Phalke Award at the 71st National Film Awards on 23 September 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Mohanlal
President Droupadi Murmu conferred the Dadasaheb Phalke Award on Mohanlal for over four decades of contribution to cinema.
Which film won Best Feature Film at the 71st National Film Awards?
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Correct answer: C — 12th Fail
'12th Fail' was declared Best Feature Film; 'Flowering Man' was Best Non-Feature Film.
For which film did Rani Mukerji win Best Actress at the 71st National Film Awards?
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Correct answer: B — Mrs. Chatterjee v/s Norway
Rani Mukerji won Best Actress for 'Mrs. Chatterjee v/s Norway'.
Consider the following statements about the 71st National Film Awards: 1. Shah Rukh Khan won Best Actor alone, for 'Jawan'. 2. 'God Vulture and Human' was named Best Feature Film. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: D — Neither 1 nor 2
Both are wrong: Shah Rukh Khan shared Best Actor with Vikrant Massey ('12th Fail'), and 'God Vulture and Human' was Best Documentary; '12th Fail' was Best Feature Film.
Which Gram Panchayat won the Gold Award in the new grassroots category of the National Awards for e-Governance 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Rohini, Maharashtra
Rohini Gram Panchayat in Dhule district, Maharashtra, won Gold; West Majlishpur won Silver.
Where were the National Awards for e-Governance 2025 for Gram Panchayats conferred on 22 September 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Visakhapatnam
The awards were conferred at the 28th National Conference on e-Governance in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh.
The 18th International Earth Science Olympiad (IESO-2025), where India won seven medals, was held in which country?
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Correct answer: B — China
IESO-2025 was held at Jining, China, from 8 to 16 August 2025.
What was Team India's medal tally at IESO-2025?
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Correct answer: D — 1 gold, 4 silver, 2 bronze
Team India secured seven medals – 1 gold, 4 silver and 2 bronze.
Which student won India's gold medal at IESO-2025?
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Correct answer: A — Rayansh Gupta
Rayansh Gupta of Sat Paul Mittal School, Ludhiana, won gold, silver and the I-GYM 3rd prize.
Teachers' Day in India, on which the National Teachers' Awards are conferred every year on 5 September, marks the birth anniversary of:
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Correct answer: C — Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan
The awards were conferred on Teachers' Day, 5 September, on which the President also paid tributes to Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan on his birth anniversary.
How many school teachers were selected by the Department of School Education and Literacy for the National Teachers' Award 2025?
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Correct answer: A — 45
The department selected 45 school teachers from 27 States, 7 UTs and 6 organisations.
What was the selection process for the National Teachers' Award 2025 (school teachers)?
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Correct answer: B — Three-stage online process at district, state and national levels
The awardees were selected through a rigorous, transparent online process in three stages: district, state and national.
Consider the following statements about the 45 school teachers selected for the National Teachers' Award 2025: 1. They were drawn from 27 States, 7 UTs and 6 organisations. 2. Women outnumbered men among the awardees. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
The 45 teachers are from 27 States, 7 UTs and 6 organisations; 24 are men and 21 are women, so men outnumbered women. Only statement 1 is correct.
At the National Teachers' Awards 2025, President Murmu said the National Education Policy aims to make India:
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Correct answer: B — A Global Knowledge Superpower
The President said the NEP aims to make India a Global Knowledge Superpower, and teachers must be recognised as the best in the world.
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 three cities entered the new 'Super Swachh League' at the Swachh Survekshan 2024-25 awards on 17 July 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Indore, Surat and Navi Mumbai
PIB (MoHUA): Indore, Surat and Navi Mumbai entered the premier Super Swachh League; Ahmedabad, Bhopal and Lucknow emerged as the new clean cities.
Which city won the award for 'Best Ganga Town' in Swachh Survekshan 2024-25?
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Correct answer: C — Prayagraj
PIB (MoHUA): Union Minister Manohar Lal presented the award for Best Ganga Town to Prayagraj.
Consider the following statements about initiatives announced at the Swachh Survekshan 2024-25 awards: 1. Under the Swachh City Partnership, each of the 78 top-performing cities will mentor one poor-performing city from its State. 2. The Accelerated Dumpsite Remediation programme is a one-year programme starting from 15 August 2025. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
PIB (MoHUA): all 78 top-performing cities will adopt and mentor one poor-performing city each from their States; the 1-year Accelerated Dumpsite Remediation programme starts from 15 August 2025. Both are correct.
The revamped Swachh Survekshan 2024-25 framework, which let smaller cities compete on an equal footing with larger ones, featured:
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Correct answer: D — 10 new parameters and five population categories
PIB (MoHUA): Secretary Srinivas Katikithala said the revamped framework, featuring 10 new parameters and five distinct population categories, enabled smaller cities to compete on an equal footing.
Under the 'One City, One Award' principle in Swachh Survekshan 2024-25, how many cities across States and UTs were recognised as Promising Swachh Shehars?
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Correct answer: B — 34
PIB (MoHUA): following the 'One City, One Award' principle, a total of 34 cities across States and UTs were recognised as Promising Swachh Shehars. (23 = Super Swachh League cities felicitated; 43 = national awards; 78 = mentor cities.)
With the inscription of the 'Maratha Military Landscapes of India' on 11 July 2025, how many World Heritage properties does India have?
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Correct answer: A — 44
UNESCO and Ministry of Culture: the inscription made it India's 44th World Heritage property.
Which component of the 'Maratha Military Landscapes of India' is located in Tamil Nadu?
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Correct answer: C — Gingee Fort
Ministry of Culture and UNESCO: 11 forts are in Maharashtra, along with Gingee Fort in Tamil Nadu.
Consider the following statements about the 'Maratha Military Landscapes of India': 1. They were inscribed at the 47th session of the World Heritage Committee in Paris. 2. They were inscribed under criteria (iv) and (vi). 3. The property comprises 12 forts, 11 of which are in Maharashtra. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: D — 1, 2 and 3
All three are correct as per UNESCO Decision 47 COM 8B.16 and the Ministry of Culture.
Which of the following forts in the 'Maratha Military Landscapes of India' is classified as an island fort?
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Correct answer: B — Khanderi
Ministry of Culture: Khanderi, Suvarnadurg and Sindhudurg, surrounded by the sea, are island forts; Raigad is a hill fort, Panhala a hill-plateau fort and Pratapgad a hill-forest fort.
Which UNESCO advisory body sent a mission to review the sites of the 'Maratha Military Landscapes of India' before the inscription?
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Correct answer: A — ICOMOS
Ministry of Culture: the 18-month process involved technical meetings with the advisory bodies and a visit of ICOMOS's mission to review the sites.
Which honour was conferred on PM Narendra Modi by Namibia on 9 July 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Order of the Most Ancient Welwitschia Mirabilis
PMO: President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah conferred on the PM Namibia's highest civilian award, the Order of the Most Ancient Welwitschia Mirabilis.
During PM Modi's visit in July 2025, Namibia became the first country globally to do which of the following?
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Correct answer: C — Sign a licensing agreement to adopt UPI technology
PMO (List of Outcomes): Namibia becomes the first country globally to sign a licensing agreement to adopt UPI technology.
Consider the following statements about PM Modi's visit to Namibia (9 July 2025): 1. It was the first visit by an Indian Prime Minister to Namibia in 27 years. 2. It was the first bilateral State Visit hosted by President Nandi-Ndaitwah after she took office. 3. Namibia joined the International Big Cat Alliance during the visit. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 1 and 2 only
Statements 1 and 2 are correct as per the PMO. Statement 3 is wrong: the PM invited Namibia to join the International Big Cat Alliance; Namibia joined CDRI and the Global Biofuels Alliance.
Which national honour did Ghana confer on PM Narendra Modi during his July 2025 tour?
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Correct answer: D — Officer of the Order of the Star of Ghana
PMO: President John Dramani Mahama conferred the national honour of Ghana — Officer of the Order of the Star of Ghana. The other two listed honours were conferred by Brazil and Trinidad & Tobago.
During PM Modi's visit in July 2025, Namibia submitted letters of acceptance to join which two India-backed initiatives?
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Correct answer: A — CDRI and Global Biofuels Alliance
PMO (List of Outcomes): Namibia submitted letters of acceptance for joining the Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI) and the Global Biofuels Alliance.
Which honour did Brazil confer on PM Narendra Modi during his State Visit in July 2025?
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Correct answer: C — The Grand Collar of the National Order of the Southern Cross
PMO: President Lula conferred Brazil's highest national honour, 'The Grand Collar of the National Order of the Southern Cross'.
The India–Brazil Joint Statement of July 2025 set a roadmap around five priority pillars. Consider: 1. Defence and security 2. Food and nutritional security 3. Space exploration and human spaceflight Which of the above are among the five pillars?
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Correct answer: B — 1 and 2 only
Joint Statement: the five pillars are defence and security; food and nutritional security; energy transition and climate change; digital transformation and emerging technologies; industrial partnerships in strategic areas. Space exploration is not one of them.
In which year was the India–Brazil relationship elevated to a Strategic Partnership?
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Correct answer: A — 2006
India–Brazil Joint Statement (July 2025): the relationship was elevated to Strategic Partnership in 2006.
During PM Modi's State Visit to Brazil (July 2025), an MoU on agricultural research was signed between ICAR and which Brazilian body?
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Correct answer: D — EMBRAPA
List of Outcomes: MoU on Agricultural Research between EMBRAPA and the Indian Council of Agricultural Research.
Which new mechanism was announced during PM Modi's State Visit to Brazil in July 2025?
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Correct answer: A — A ministerial-level mechanism for monitoring trade, commerce and investment
List of Outcomes: establishment of a ministerial-level mechanism for monitoring trade, commerce and investment.
Which honour did Trinidad & Tobago confer on PM Narendra Modi on 4 July 2025?
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Correct answer: A — The Order of the Republic of Trinidad & Tobago
PMO: the President of Trinidad & Tobago conferred upon PM Modi the highest national award, 'The Order of the Republic of Trinidad & Tobago'.
Who conferred 'The Order of the Republic of Trinidad & Tobago' on PM Modi on 4 July 2025?
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Correct answer: C — President Christine Carla Kangaloo
PMO: in a special ceremony at the President's House in Port of Spain, President Christine Carla Kangaloo conferred the award.
While accepting the T&T award, PM Modi recalled that Indians arrived in Trinidad & Tobago how many years ago?
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Correct answer: D — 180 years
PMO: the special ties were based on shared history and cultural heritage forged by Indians who arrived in the country 180 years ago.
Consider the following about PM Modi's engagements in Trinidad & Tobago on 4 July 2025: 1. He was the first foreign leader to receive 'The Order of the Republic of Trinidad & Tobago'. 2. He was the first Indian Prime Minister to address the T&T Parliament. 3. He addressed the Parliament at the invitation of the T&T Prime Minister alone. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 1 and 2 only
Statements 1 and 2 are correct (PMO). Statement 3 is wrong: he addressed the Joint Assembly at the invitation of Senate President Wade Mark and House Speaker Jagdeo Singh.
Which gift from India in the T&T Parliament did PM Modi cite as reflecting close ties between the two democracies?
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Correct answer: A — The Speaker's Chair
PMO: the close ties between the two democracies are aptly reflected in the Speaker's Chair gifted by India.