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Infrastructure & Energy Current Affairs Quiz — All time

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Parliament passes Bills of Lading Bill, 2025, replacing an 1856 colonial law
Q1

The Bills of Lading Bill, 2025, passed by Parliament in July 2025, replaces a colonial-era law of which year?

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Correct answer: C — 1856

PIB (MoPSW): once enacted, the bill will replace the 169-year-old colonial-era Act of 1856.

Q2 Advanced

Who tabled the Bills of Lading Bill, 2025, in the Rajya Sabha on 21 July 2025?

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Correct answer: D — Sarbananda Sonowal

PIB: Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal tabled the bill in the Rajya Sabha; the Lok Sabha had passed it in March 2025.

SAIL is single largest steel supplier to Zojila Tunnel
Q3

SAIL has supplied over 31,000 tonnes of steel to which under-construction tunnel that will link Srinagar and Leh via Dras and Kargil?

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Correct answer: B — Zojila Tunnel

PIB (Steel): SAIL is the single largest steel supplier to the Zojila Tunnel, which will provide all-weather connectivity between Srinagar and Leh via Dras and Kargil.

Uttarakhand Investment Festival 2025 marks over Rs 1 lakh crore of investment on the ground
Q4

The Uttarakhand Investment Festival 2025, addressed by Amit Shah on 19 July 2025, was organised to mark the realisation of investment worth how much in the state?

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Correct answer: D — Over Rs 1 lakh crore

PIB (MHA): the festival was organised on the realisation of over Rs 1 lakh crore of investment in Uttarakhand; Rs 3.56 lakh crore was the value of MoUs at the 2023 Global Investors Summit.

Q5 Advanced

At the Uttarakhand Investment Festival 2025, Amit Shah inaugurated and laid foundation stones for state government works worth how much?

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Correct answer: A — Rs 1,271 crore

PIB (MHA): Shah inaugurated and laid foundation stones of various Uttarakhand Government development works worth Rs 1,271 crore.

Q6 Advanced

According to Amit Shah, MoUs worth how much were reported at Uttarakhand's 2023 Global Investors Summit?

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Correct answer: B — Rs 3.56 lakh crore

PIB (MHA): Shah said that at the 2023 Global Investors Summit, Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami informed him that the state had received MoUs worth Rs 3.56 lakh crore.

435 MW Gorbea Solar Power Project inaugurated in Rajasthan
Q7

What is the capacity of the Gorbea Solar Power Project inaugurated in Rajasthan on 19 July 2025?

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Correct answer: B — 435 MW

PIB (MNRE): Union Minister Pralhad Joshi inaugurated the 435 megawatt Gorbea Solar Power Project in Rajasthan.

Q8 Advanced

Which company developed the 435 MW Gorbea Solar Power Project in Rajasthan?

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Correct answer: C — Zelestra India

PIB (MNRE): the Gorbea Solar Power Project was developed by Zelestra India.

Q9 Advanced

Consider the following statements: 1. The Gorbea Solar Power Project has a 25-year Power Purchase Agreement with the Solar Energy Corporation of India. 2. According to the MNRE Minister, nearly 70 percent of Rajasthan's power capacity now comes from renewable energy. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2

PIB (MNRE): the project is backed by a 25-year PPA with SECI, and Joshi said almost 70 percent of Rajasthan's power capacity is now from renewable energy. Both statements are correct.

PM launches projects worth over Rs 7,000 crore in Motihari, Bihar
Q10

On 18 July 2025, the Prime Minister launched development projects worth how much in Motihari, Bihar?

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Correct answer: B — Over Rs 7,000 crore

PIB (PMO): the PM laid foundation stones, inaugurated and dedicated projects worth over Rs 7,000 crore in Motihari; Rs 5,400 crore was the Durgapur figure the same day.

Q11 Advanced

The Amrit Bharat Express flagged off from Motihari on 18 July 2025 runs directly from Motihari-Bapudham to which station?

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Correct answer: D — Anand Vihar, Delhi

PIB (PMO): the PM said the Amrit Bharat Express will now run directly from Motihari-Bapudham to Anand Vihar, Delhi.

Q12 Advanced

Under the Pradhan Mantri Dhan-Dhanya Krishi Yojana, mentioned by the PM at Motihari, how many of the most backward districts in terms of agriculture will be identified?

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Correct answer: C — 100

PIB (PMO): the PM said the Cabinet has approved the Pradhan Mantri Dhan-Dhanya Krishi Yojana, under which 100 most backward districts in terms of agriculture will be identified.

PM launches projects worth over Rs 5,400 crore in Durgapur, West Bengal
Q13

On 18 July 2025, the Prime Minister launched development projects worth how much in Durgapur, West Bengal?

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Correct answer: D — Over Rs 5,400 crore

PIB (PMO): the PM laid foundation stones, inaugurated and dedicated projects worth over Rs 5,400 crore in Durgapur.

Q14 Advanced

The Durgapur-Kolkata section (132 km) of the Durgapur-Haldia Natural Gas Pipeline, dedicated on 18 July 2025, was laid under which project?

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Correct answer: A — Pradhan Mantri Urja Ganga

PIB (PMO): the section was laid as part of the Jagdishpur-Haldia and Bokaro-Dhamra Pipeline, also known as the Pradhan Mantri Urja Ganga (PMUG) project.

Q15 Advanced

The BPCL City Gas Distribution project, whose foundation stone the PM laid on 18 July 2025, covers which districts of West Bengal?

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Correct answer: B — Bankura and Purulia

PIB (PMO): the PM laid the foundation stone of BPCL's City Gas Distribution project in Bankura and Purulia districts, worth about Rs 1,950 crore.

National conference on making cities cyber secure held at Vigyan Bhawan
Q16 Advanced

At the National Conference on Making Cities Cyber Secure (18 July 2025), MoHUA presented the mandatory appointment of which officials in cities?

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Correct answer: C — Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs)

PIB (MoHUA): the ministry presented city-level cybersecurity frameworks, the mandatory appointment of Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) and the completion of cybersecurity audits.

Urja Varta 2025 at Bharat Mandapam: Puri outlines upstream strategy, releases India Hydrocarbon Outlook 2024-25
Q17

Urja Varta 2025, held at Bharat Mandapam on 17 July 2025, was organised by which body?

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Correct answer: B — Directorate General of Hydrocarbons

PIB (MoPNG): Urja Varta 2025 was organised by the DGH under the patronage of the MoPNG.

Q18 Advanced

At Urja Varta 2025, the Petroleum Minister said India had expanded its crude oil import sources from:

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Correct answer: D — 27 to 40 countries

PIB (MoPNG): Shri Puri stated that India had proactively expanded its crude import sources from 27 to 40 countries.

Q19 Advanced

Consider the following statements about Urja Varta 2025: 1. It was the first edition of the upstream oil and gas conclave. 2. The India Hydrocarbon Outlook 2024-25 released there is the 32nd edition of DGH's flagship report. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: B — 2 only

PIB (MoPNG): the event was the second edition of Urja Varta, so 1 is wrong; the India Hydrocarbon Outlook 2024-25 is the 32nd edition of DGH's flagship report, so 2 is correct.

CCEA exempts NLCIL from Navratna investment limits for ₹7,000 crore in NLC India Renewables
Q20 Advanced

The CCEA on 16 July 2025 allowed NLC India Limited to invest how much in its subsidiary NLC India Renewables Limited, exempt from Navratna investment guidelines?

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Correct answer: B — ₹7,000 crore

PIB (CCEA): the exemption enables NLCIL to invest Rs 7,000 crore in its wholly owned subsidiary NIRL. (₹7,500 crore and ₹20,000 crore relate to NTPC's delegation approved the same day.)

Q21 Advanced

The NLCIL investment approved on 16 July 2025 was also exempted from which ceiling stipulated by the Department of Public Enterprises for CPSE investment in JVs and subsidiaries?

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Correct answer: C — 30% of net worth

PIB (CCEA): the investment is further exempted from the 30% net worth ceiling stipulated by DPE for overall investment by CPSEs in JVs and subsidiaries.

CCEA raises NTPC's investment delegation for renewables to ₹20,000 crore
Q22 Advanced

The enhanced delegation granted to NTPC by the CCEA on 16 July 2025 for renewable energy investment raised the limit to:

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Correct answer: A — ₹20,000 crore

PIB (CCEA): NTPC's investment in NGEL and onward in NREL and other JVs/subsidiaries was allowed beyond the earlier approved limit of Rs 7,500 crore up to Rs 20,000 crore.

Q23 Advanced

NTPC's enhanced investment delegation approved in July 2025 is aimed at achieving how much renewable energy capacity by 2032?

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Correct answer: B — 60 GW

PIB (CCEA): the delegation is for RE capacity addition to achieve 60 GW renewable energy capacity by 2032. (32 GW by 2047 is NLCIL's target.)

Manohar Lal launches ₹1,000 crore ADEETIE scheme for MSME energy efficiency at Panipat
Q24

The ADEETIE scheme for energy efficiency in MSMEs was launched on 15 July 2025 at which place?

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Correct answer: A — Panipat, Haryana

PIB (Ministry of Power): the ADEETIE scheme was launched at a national roll-out event at Arya (P.G.) College, Panipat, Haryana.

Q25 Advanced

The ADEETIE scheme, with an outlay of ₹1,000 crore, is being implemented by which body?

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Correct answer: C — Bureau of Energy Efficiency

PIB (Ministry of Power): the ADEETIE scheme, with a budgetary outlay of ₹1,000 crore, is an initiative of the Ministry of Power and is being implemented by the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE).

Q26 Advanced

Under the ADEETIE scheme, what interest subvention is provided on loans for energy-efficiency projects?

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Correct answer: D — 5% for micro and small enterprises; 3% for medium enterprises

PIB (Ministry of Power): the scheme envisages interest subvention of 5% for Micro and Small Enterprises and 3% for Medium Enterprises on loans.

Pralhad Joshi visits NCPRE, IIT Bombay; startup's perovskite tandem cell hits 29.8% efficiency
Q27 Advanced

The 4-terminal silicon/CdTe-perovskite tandem solar cell developed by IIT Bombay-incubated startup ART-PV India, highlighted in July 2025, has a conversion efficiency of:

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Correct answer: B — 29.8%

PIB (MNRE): ART-PV India has developed a 4-terminal Silicon/CdTe-Perovskite tandem solar cell with a conversion efficiency of 29.8%.

Q28 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the National Centre for Photovoltaic Research and Education (NCPRE): 1. It was launched at IIT Bombay in 2010 with funding from MNRE. 2. MNRE has provided over ₹200 crore to NCPRE over the last 15 years. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2

PIB (MNRE): NCPRE was launched at IIT Bombay in 2010 with MNRE funding, and MNRE has provided over Rs 200 crore funding to NCPRE over the last 15 years. Both are correct.

Non-fossil sources reach 50% of India's installed power capacity, five years ahead of target
Q29

India reached 50% non-fossil share in installed power capacity by 30 June 2025. How far ahead of the target year was this, according to MNRE?

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Correct answer: D — Five years

MNRE: achieving 50% non-fossil fuel capacity five years ahead of the 2030 target.

Q30 Advanced

Consider the following statements about India's installed electricity capacity as on 30 June 2025: 1. Total installed capacity was 484.82 GW. 2. Renewable energy (excluding large hydro) accounted for 184.62 GW. 3. Nuclear capacity exceeded 20 GW. 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. Statement 3 is wrong: nuclear capacity was 8.78 GW (1.81%).

Q31 Advanced

According to the MNRE release of 14 July 2025, India is moving towards what non-fossil capacity goal by 2030?

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Correct answer: A — 500 GW

MNRE: 'As the country moves toward the goal of 500 GW of non-fossil capacity by 2030 and net-zero emissions by 2070'.

Bullet train project opens first section of 21 km undersea tunnel in Maharashtra
Q32

The first section of the bullet train's 21 km undersea tunnel, announced on 14 July 2025, opened between which two places?

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Correct answer: C — Ghansoli and Shilphata

Ministry of Railways: first section of 21 km undersea tunnel of the bullet train project opens between Ghansoli and Shilphata in Maharashtra.

Q33 Advanced

Which generation of Shinkansen trains has Japan agreed to introduce on the Mumbai–Ahmedabad bullet train project, simultaneously with Japan?

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Correct answer: A — E10

Ministry of Railways: Japan currently runs E5 trains; the next generation is E10, which will be introduced simultaneously in India and Japan.

Q34 Advanced

As per the Ministry of Railways update of 14 July 2025, how many of the 12 stations of the Mumbai–Ahmedabad bullet train corridor are completed?

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Correct answer: D — 5

Ministry of Railways: out of 12 stations, 5 are completed and 3 more are reaching completion stage.

Diesel-laden goods train catches fire at Tiruvallur, Tamil Nadu; 18 wagons gutted
Q35

A goods train carrying diesel caught fire on 13 July 2025 near which railway station in Tamil Nadu?

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Correct answer: B — Tiruvallur

PTI (The Tribune, ThePrint) and The New Indian Express: the goods train caught fire while exiting Tiruvallur railway station.

Q36 Advanced

How many wagons were gutted in the Tiruvallur goods train fire of 13 July 2025?

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Correct answer: C — 18

Southern Railway (via PTI) and The New Indian Express: 18 wagons were gutted; 30 unaffected wagons and the locomotive were detached.

AAIB releases preliminary report on Air India AI171 crash at Ahmedabad
Q37

According to the AAIB preliminary report on AI171, what happened to both engines' fuel cutoff switches immediately after the aircraft reached 180 knots?

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Correct answer: B — They moved from RUN to CUTOFF one after another, one second apart

AAIB preliminary report: immediately after 180 knots IAS at about 08:08:42 UTC, the Engine 1 and Engine 2 fuel cutoff switches transitioned from RUN to CUTOFF one after another with a time gap of 01 sec.

Q38

Air India flight AI171, which crashed at Ahmedabad on 12 June 2025, was bound for which airport?

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Correct answer: D — London Gatwick

AAIB preliminary report: the aircraft was operating Flight AI171 from Ahmedabad to Gatwick; intended landing place London Gatwick Airport (EGKK).

Q39 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the AAIB preliminary report on AI171: 1. Fuel samples taken from the bowsers and tanks used to refuel the aircraft were found satisfactory at the DGCA lab. 2. The report issued immediate recommended actions to all B787-8 operators. 3. Significant bird activity was observed in the vicinity of the flight path. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: A — 1 only

Only statement 1 is correct. The report says there are no recommended actions at this stage to B787-8 and/or GE GEnx-1B operators and manufacturers, and that no significant bird activity was observed.

Q40 Advanced

The AAIB preliminary report on AI171 states that it was prepared in accordance with which Annex to the Convention on International Civil Aviation?

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Correct answer: C — Annex 13

AAIB preliminary report foreword: prepared in accordance with Annex 13 to the Convention on International Civil Aviation; the initial notification was also sent as per ICAO Annex 13.

Q41 Advanced

Which agency represented the State of Design and Manufacture in the AI171 investigation, according to the AAIB preliminary report?

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Correct answer: A — National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), USA

AAIB preliminary report: the initial notification was sent to the NTSB, USA, which represented the State of Design & Manufacture; NTSB appointed an Accredited Representative with advisers from Boeing, GE and the FAA.

Railways to install CCTV cameras in all 74,000 coaches and 15,000 locomotives
Q42

In how many railway coaches did the Railway Minister approve installation of CCTV cameras on 12 July 2025?

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Correct answer: A — All 74,000 coaches

Ministry of Railways: the Minister gave the go-ahead to install CCTV cameras in all 74,000 coaches and 15,000 locos.

Q43 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the Railways' CCTV plan (July 2025): 1. Cameras will be installed inside berths and seating bays for full coverage. 2. Each locomotive will have 6 CCTV cameras. 3. Successful trials were done in locomotives and coaches of the Northern Railway. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: C — 2 and 3 only

Statements 2 and 3 are correct. Statement 1 is wrong: to preserve privacy, cameras will be installed in the common movement area near the doors.

Q44 Advanced

How many dome-type CCTV cameras will each railway coach have under the plan approved in July 2025?

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Correct answer: B — 4

Ministry of Railways: each railway coach will be covered with 4 dome-type CCTV cameras, 2 in each entrance way.

Government launches first incentive scheme for electric trucks under PM E-DRIVE
Q45

What is the maximum incentive per vehicle under the e-truck scheme launched under PM E-DRIVE on 11 July 2025?

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Correct answer: C — ₹9.6 lakh

Ministry of Heavy Industries: the incentive depends on GVW, with the maximum set at ₹9.6 lakh per vehicle.

Q46 Advanced

Approximately how many electric trucks is the PM E-DRIVE e-truck scheme expected to support?

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Correct answer: A — 5,600

Ministry of Heavy Industries: the scheme is expected to support the deployment of approximately 5,600 e-trucks across the country.

Q47 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the e-truck incentive scheme (July 2025): 1. N2 category covers trucks with GVW above 3.5 tonnes and up to 12 tonnes. 2. N3 category covers trucks with GVW above 12 tonnes and up to 55 tonnes. 3. The battery must carry a warranty of three years or 3 lakh km. 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 CMVR categories cited by the Ministry. Statement 3 is wrong: the battery warranty must be five years or 5 lakh km, whichever is earlier.

Railways and DFCCIL sign MoU for AI/ML-based Machine Vision Inspection System
Q48

What does the Machine Vision Based Inspection System (MVIS), covered by the Railways–DFCCIL MoU of July 2025, do?

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Correct answer: A — Captures images of the under-gear of moving trains and flags hanging, loose or missing parts

Ministry of Railways: MVIS is an AI/ML-based wayside system that captures high-resolution images of the under-gear of moving trains and automatically detects hanging, loose or missing components.

Q49 Advanced

With which organisation did Indian Railways sign the MoU for installing MVIS in July 2025?

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Correct answer: B — DFCCIL

Ministry of Railways: the MoU was signed with the Dedicated Freight Corridor Corporation of India Limited (DFCCIL).

Q50 Advanced

Under the Railways–DFCCIL MoU of July 2025, how many MVIS units will DFCCIL procure, install and commission?

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Correct answer: C — Four

Ministry of Railways: DFCCIL will be responsible for the procurement, supply, installation, testing and commissioning of four MVIS units.

Japanese Ambassador leads industry delegation to Dholera SIR
Q51

Japan's Ambassador Keiichi Ono led a delegation of Japanese companies on 10 July 2025 to which industrial city?

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Correct answer: A — Dholera Special Investment Region, Gujarat

Commerce Ministry: the Ambassador of Japan led a high-level delegation to the Dholera Special Investment Region (SIR), with the site visit on 10 July 2025.

Q52 Advanced

Dholera SIR is a greenfield smart industrial city developed under which industrial corridor?

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Correct answer: B — Delhi-Mumbai Industrial Corridor

Commerce Ministry: Dholera SIR is India's greenfield smart industrial city under the Delhi-Mumbai Industrial Corridor (DMIC).

Gambhira bridge over Mahisagar collapses in Vadodara district; PM announces ex-gratia
Q53

The Gambhira bridge that collapsed in Vadodara district on 9 July 2025 was built over which river?

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Correct answer: B — Mahisagar

The Hindu and The Indian Express: a slab of the Gambhira bridge over the Mahisagar river collapsed, and vehicles fell into the river.

Q54 Advanced

What ex-gratia did the Prime Minister announce from PMNRF for the next of kin of each person who died in the Vadodara bridge collapse?

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Correct answer: D — ₹2 lakh

PMO: an ex-gratia of ₹2 lakh from PMNRF to the next of kin of each deceased and ₹50,000 to the injured.

Q55 Advanced

The Gambhira bridge in Vadodara district, which collapsed on 9 July 2025, was a key road link between central Gujarat and which region?

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Correct answer: C — Saurashtra

The Hindu and The Indian Express: the bridge is a key connector between central Gujarat and the Saurashtra region.

CBDT notifies IREDA bonds under Section 54EC for capital gains exemption
Q56

Under which section of the Income-tax Act, 1961 were IREDA bonds notified as a 'long-term specified asset' in July 2025?

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Correct answer: C — Section 54EC

MNRE: CBDT notified IREDA bonds as 'long-term specified asset' under section 54EC of the Income-tax Act, 1961.

Q57 Advanced

Up to what amount of long-term capital gains in a financial year can investors save tax on by investing in the notified IREDA 54EC bonds?

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Correct answer: A — ₹50 lakh

MNRE: eligible investors can save tax on long-term capital gains up to ₹50 lakh by investing in these bonds in a financial year.

Q58 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the IREDA 54EC bonds notified in July 2025: 1. The notification was issued by the Central Board of Direct Taxes. 2. Only bonds redeemable after five years qualify. 3. The proceeds can be used for any infrastructure project, including highways. 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. Statement 3 is wrong: the proceeds will be used exclusively for renewable energy projects that can service debt from their project revenues.

Hardeep Puri outlines exploration push at 9th OPEC International Seminar, Vienna
Q59

Where was the 9th OPEC International Seminar, addressed by Hardeep Singh Puri on 9 July 2025, held?

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Correct answer: D — Vienna

MoPNG: Shri Puri addressed the 9th OPEC International Seminar in Vienna, Austria.

Q60 Advanced

According to Hardeep Singh Puri at the OPEC seminar in July 2025, how much area has India opened for exploration under OALP Round-10?

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Correct answer: C — 2.5 lakh sq km

MoPNG: the Minister outlined India's momentum to explore by opening 2.5 lakh sq km under OALP Round-10.

Q61 Advanced

What exploration-acreage target for 2030 did Hardeep Singh Puri state at the 9th OPEC International Seminar?

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Correct answer: A — 1.0 million sq km

MoPNG: 'Our aim is to increase exploration acreage to 0.5 million sq km by 2025 and 1.0 million sq km by 2030.'

RRBs issued over 9,000 appointments in Q1; over 50,000 planned in 2025-26
Q62

How many appointments had Railway Recruitment Boards issued in the first quarter of 2025-26, according to the Ministry of Railways (9 July 2025)?

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Correct answer: D — More than 9,000

Ministry of Railways: more than 9,000 appointments have already been issued by RRBs in the first quarter of this financial year.

Q63 Advanced

How many appointments do RRBs expect to offer in financial year 2025-26, as per the Ministry of Railways?

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Correct answer: A — More than 50,000

Ministry of Railways: the CBTs conducted will enable RRBs to offer appointments to more than 50,000 candidates in 2025-26.

BCCL restarts PB Project under MDO model, first operational MDO mine in CIL group
Q64

BCCL's PB Project, revived in 2025, became the first operational mine of the Coal India group under which model?

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Correct answer: B — Mine Developer and Operator (MDO)

Ministry of Coal: BCCL restarted production from its PB Project under the MDO model, becoming the first operational MDO mine within the CIL group.

Sonowal: ₹5,000 crore earmarked for Northeast waterways; 50,000 youth to get maritime training
Q65

How much investment has been earmarked for Northeast waterways, according to Sarbananda Sonowal on 7 July 2025?

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Correct answer: D — ₹5,000 crore

MoPSW: with an investment of ₹5,000 crore earmarked, the Union Government has drawn up major initiatives for waterways in the region.

Q66 Advanced

How many youth from the Northeast does the government aim to train in maritime skills over the next decade?

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Correct answer: A — 50,000

MoPSW: the government aims to train 50,000 youth from the region in maritime skills over the next decade.

Q67 Advanced

Which two Assam cities host the Maritime Skill Development Centre and the upcoming maritime Centre of Excellence mentioned by Sonowal in July 2025?

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Correct answer: C — Guwahati and Dibrugarh

MoPSW: the Maritime Skill Development Centre (MSDC) in Guwahati and the upcoming Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Dibrugarh will power this transformation.

Centre urges use of only BIS-certified helmets; calls for strict enforcement
Q68

Which Indian Standard must helmets for two-wheeler riders conform to under the Quality Control Order cited on 5 July 2025?

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Correct answer: C — IS 4151:2015

Department of Consumer Affairs: a Quality Control Order in force since 2021 mandates ISI-marked helmets certified under BIS standards (IS 4151:2015).

Q69 Advanced

How many manufacturers held valid BIS licences for protective helmets as of June 2025?

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Correct answer: D — 176

Department of Consumer Affairs: as of June 2025, there are 176 manufacturers across India holding valid BIS licenses for protective helmets.

Q70 Advanced

Wearing a helmet by two-wheeler riders is mandatory under which law, as cited by the Department of Consumer Affairs on 5 July 2025?

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Correct answer: B — Motor Vehicles Act, 1988

Department of Consumer Affairs: wearing a helmet is mandatory under the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, but its effectiveness depends on quality.

First regional Ministers' Conference on Civil Aviation held in Dehradun
Q71

Where was the Northern Region Ministers' Conference on Civil Aviation 2025 held on 4 July 2025?

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Correct answer: C — Dehradun

Ministry of Civil Aviation: the conference was held today in Dehradun, Uttarakhand.

Q72 Advanced

Consider the following about the Civil Aviation conference in Dehradun (4 July 2025): 1. It was the first of a series of Regional Conferences. 2. FICCI and the Uttarakhand Civil Aviation Development Authority provided the industry interface. 3. Delhi was among the participating States/UTs. 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. Statement 3 is wrong: participants were Rajasthan, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, Ladakh and Chandigarh (Ministry of Civil Aviation).

Mines Ministry releases Copper and Aluminium Vision Documents in Hyderabad
Q73

In which city did G. Kishan Reddy release the Copper and Aluminium Vision Documents on 4 July 2025?

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Correct answer: C — Hyderabad

Ministry of Mines: the documents were released at the international conference organised by the Indian National Committee of the World Mining Congress in Hyderabad.

Q74 Advanced

The Copper Vision Document (July 2025) plans to add how much smelting and refining capacity by 2030?

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Correct answer: A — 5 million tonnes per annum

Ministry of Mines: the Copper Vision Document outlines plans to add 5 million tonnes per annum of smelting and refining capacity by 2030.

Q75 Advanced

The Aluminium Vision Document (July 2025) aims to expand India's bauxite production capacity to what level?

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Correct answer: D — 150 MTPA

Ministry of Mines: the document aims to expand bauxite production capacity to 150 MTPA and double the national aluminium recycling rate.

Cabinet approves 4-lane Paramakudi–Ramanathapuram section of NH-87 in Tamil Nadu
Q76

The 4-lane Paramakudi–Ramanathapuram section approved by the Cabinet on 1 July 2025 is part of which National Highway?

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Correct answer: D — NH-87

Cabinet: the project will upgrade approximately 46.7 km of NH-87 from Paramakudi to Ramanathapuram to a 4-lane configuration.

Q77 Advanced

Under which mode will the Paramakudi–Ramanathapuram NH-87 section be developed?

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Correct answer: B — Hybrid Annuity Mode

Cabinet: the project will be developed on Hybrid Annuity Mode (HAM) at a total capital cost of ₹1,853 crore.