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On which date was the UMEED Central Portal for waqf properties launched?
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Correct answer: A — 6 June 2025
PIB (Minority Affairs): The UMEED Central Portal was launched on 6 June 2025.
Under the mandate of the UMEED Portal, within what period must the details of all registered waqf properties across India be uploaded?
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Correct answer: C — Six months
PIB (Minority Affairs): As per the mandate of the UMEED Portal, details of all registered waqf properties across India are to be mandatorily uploaded within six months.
Consider the following statements about the Minority Affairs Secretary's visit to Mumbai on 21 June 2025: 1. The visit was the Secretary's second UMEED review, after a similar review in Bihar. 2. The Secretary also reviewed the status of PMJVK projects in Maharashtra. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
PIB (Minority Affairs): The Mumbai visit was his second such visit following a similar review in Bihar, and he also assessed the status of PMJVK projects in Maharashtra. So the answer is Both 1 and 2.
How many National Cadet Corps (NCC) cadets took part in synchronised yoga sessions across India on International Day of Yoga 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Over nine lakh
PIB (Defence): Over nine lakh cadets of National Cadet Corps (NCC) participated in synchronised yoga sessions at iconic locations across the country.
The State-level function chaired by the Prime Minister in Bhubaneswar on 20 June 2025 marked which occasion?
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Correct answer: A — Completion of one year of the Government of Odisha
PIB (PMO): The PM chaired the State-level function to commemorate the completion of one year of the Government of Odisha at Bhubaneswar.
Which district of Odisha got rail connectivity for the first time through new train services flagged off by the Prime Minister on 20 June 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Boudh
PIB (PMO): The PM flagged off new train services extending rail connectivity to Boudh district for the first time.
The Odisha Vision Document released on 20 June 2025 is anchored around 2036 and 2047. What does 2036 mark for Odisha?
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Correct answer: C — Odisha completes 100 years as India's first linguistic State
PIB (PMO): The Vision is anchored around 2036, when Odisha completes 100 years as India's first linguistic State, and 2047.
What is the aim of the 'Baraputra Aitihya Gram Yojana' launched by the Prime Minister in Bhubaneswar on 20 June 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Turning birthplaces of eminent Odias into living memorials
PIB (PMO): Turning birthplaces of eminent Odias into living memorials is the aim. The Baraputra Aitihya Gram Yojana aims to transform birthplaces of eminent Odias into living memorials through museums, interpretation centres, statues, libraries and public spaces.
Which web portal did Union Minister Annpurna Devi launch at the National Consultation on Gender Budgeting on 19 June 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Gender Budgeting Knowledge Hub
PIB (WCD): Smt. Annpurna Devi launched a web portal titled Gender Budgeting Knowledge Hub developed by the Ministry.
According to Union Minister Annpurna Devi, what is the Gender Budget allocation for 2025-26?
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Correct answer: C — ₹4.49 lakh crore
PIB (WCD): Gender Budget allocations have increased by four and a half times, from Rs. 0.98 lakh crore in 2014-15 to Rs. 4.49 lakh crore in 2025-26. So the 2025-26 figure is ₹4.49 lakh crore.
Consider the following statements about the National Consultation on Gender Budgeting held on 19 June 2025: 1. Senior officers from 40 central ministries/departments and 19 states took part. 2. The consultation was held at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
PIB (WCD): Senior officers from 40 central Ministries/Departments and 19 States participated; the consultation was held at Vigyan Bhawan, not Bharat Mandapam. So the answer is 1 only.
Which three bodies signed a tripartite MoU on 18 June 2025 to promote inclusive education for persons with disabilities?
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Correct answer: B — DEPwD, NIOS and NCERT
PIB (MoSJE): The tripartite MoU was signed between DEPwD, NIOS and NCERT.
Under the DEPwD–NIOS–NCERT MoU of June 2025, NIOS will establish which institutions by recognising special schools funded under DDRS?
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Correct answer: D — Special Accredited Institutions for Education of the Divyangjan (SAIEDs)
PIB (MoSJE): NIOS will establish Special Accredited Institutions for Education of the Divyangjan (SAIEDs), recognising special schools run by NGOs funded under DDRS.
According to the PLFS monthly bulletin released on 16 June 2025, what was the unemployment rate (CWS, age 15+) in May 2025?
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Correct answer: C — 5.6%
PIB (MoSPI): The Unemployment Rate in CWS among persons of age 15 years and above increased to 5.6% in May 2025 from 5.1% in April 2025.
What was the Labour Force Participation Rate (CWS, age 15+) in May 2025 as per the PLFS monthly bulletin?
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Correct answer: A — 54.8%
PIB (MoSPI): LFPR in CWS among persons of age 15 years and above was 54.8% during May 2025 as compared to 55.6% during April 2025.
Consider the following statements about the PLFS monthly bulletin for May 2025: 1. The female unemployment rate was higher than the male unemployment rate. 2. The overall Worker Population Ratio was 51.7%. 3. In rural areas, the share of employment in agriculture declined from April to May 2025. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: D — 1, 2 and 3
PIB (MoSPI): Female UR was 5.8% against 5.6% for males, WPR was 51.7%, and rural agriculture's share fell from 45.9% to 43.5%. All are correct, so the answer is 1, 2 and 3.
Which of the following universities was NOT among the five that received Letters of Intent in Mumbai on 14 June 2025?
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Correct answer: C — University of Southampton
PIB (Education): LoIs went to the University of York, University of Aberdeen, University of Western Australia, Illinois Institute of Technology and IED Italy. The University of Southampton was not among them.
Which Italian institution received a Letter of Intent for a Mumbai campus on 14 June 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Istituto Europeo di Design
PIB (Education): Istituto Europeo di Design (IED), Italy was one of the five institutions issued LoIs.
Consider the following statements about the Letters of Intent issued in Mumbai on 14 June 2025: 1. They were issued at an event titled 'Mumbai Rising: Creating an International Education City'. 2. The universities are from the United Kingdom, Australia, the USA and Italy. 3. Maharashtra's Chief Minister said talks were ongoing with ten more universities. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 1 and 2 only
PIB (Education): statements 1 and 2 are correct. Statement 3 is wrong because Fadnavis said talks were ongoing with five more universities, not ten. So the answer is 1 and 2 only.
Which organisation invited 20 Indian school students to Japan under the Sakura Science Programme 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Japan Science and Technology Agency
PIB (Education): the Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST) invited 20 school students and 2 supervisors from India for 15–21 June 2025.
Which organisation is implementing the DGT–Shell India Green Skills and EV training programme launched on 12 June 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Edunet Foundation
PIB (MSDE): the initiative is implemented by Edunet Foundation, the training partner of Shell.
Consider the following statements about the first phase of the DGT–Shell India EV training programme: 1. A 240-hour advanced EV Technician course will run at 4 NSTIs. 2. A 90-hour job-oriented EV skills course will run at 12 ITIs with Shell-supported labs. 3. The 50-hour foundational green skills module is limited to ITIs that have physical labs. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 1 and 2 only
PIB (MSDE): 240-hour course at 4 NSTIs and 90-hour course at 12 ITIs with Shell-supported labs are correct. The 50-hour module is for additional ITIs without physical labs, so 3 is wrong. So the answer is 1 and 2 only.
The DGT–Shell India EV training programme launched on 12 June 2025 covers ITIs and NSTIs in Delhi-NCR, Maharashtra and three other states. Which of the following is NOT one of them?
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Correct answer: D — Kerala
PIB (MSDE): the programme covers Delhi-NCR, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu and Karnataka. Kerala is not among them.
According to the ILO–UNICEF report released on 11 June 2025, about how many children were in child labour in 2024?
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Correct answer: C — 138 million
ILO and UNICEF: nearly 138 million children were engaged in child labour in 2024, including around 54 million in hazardous work.
According to the ILO–UNICEF report of 11 June 2025, which sector accounts for the largest share of child labour?
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Correct answer: D — Agriculture
ILO: agriculture remains the largest sector for child labour, accounting for 61 per cent of all cases, followed by services (27 per cent) and industry (13 per cent).
Consider the following statements about the ILO–UNICEF child labour report released on 11 June 2025: 1. Sub-Saharan Africa accounts for nearly two-thirds of all children in child labour. 2. The report says the world achieved the target of eliminating child labour by 2025. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
ILO and UNICEF: Sub-Saharan Africa accounts for nearly two-thirds of all children in child labour (around 87 million), so 1 is correct; the world missed the target of eliminating child labour by 2025, so 2 is wrong. So the answer is 1 only.
The Global Young Scientists Conference and Annual General Meeting of the Global Young Academy, chaired by Dharmendra Pradhan on 10 June 2025, was held at which institution?
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Correct answer: A — IIT Hyderabad
PIB (Education): the conference and GYA AGM were held at IIT Hyderabad.
How many new members of the Global Young Academy were inducted at the event at IIT Hyderabad on 10 June 2025?
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Correct answer: D — 30
PIB (Education): Pradhan congratulated the 30 new members of GYA who were inducted during the event.
What is the total amount of the loan waiver for SC and Divyangjan borrowers whose certificates Punjab handed over on 8 June 2025?
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Correct answer: B — ₹67.84 crore
The waiver totals ₹67.84 crore and benefits 4,727 loanees, with the full amount reimbursed by the state government.
Loans given by which institution are covered by the Punjab loan waiver whose certificates were handed over in June 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Punjab Scheduled Castes Land Development and Finance Corporation
The waiver covers all loans disbursed up to 31 March 2020 by the Punjab Scheduled Castes Land Development and Finance Corporation to SC and Divyangjan borrowers.
Punjab's ₹67.84 crore PSCFC loan waiver covers loans disbursed up to which date?
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Correct answer: D — 31 March 2020
The waiver covers all loans disbursed by the PSCFC to Scheduled Caste and Divyangjan borrowers up to 31 March 2020.
The NCC team welcomed in New Delhi on 5 June 2025 completed which successful NCC expedition to Mount Everest?
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Correct answer: D — Third
The 2025 climb marked the Third successful NCC expedition to Mount Everest, following earlier successes in 2013 and 2016.
Consider the following statements about the NCC Mount Everest Expedition 2025: 1. The team consisted of ten cadets, five boys and five girls. 2. The team summited Mount Everest on 5 June 2025. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Statement 1 is correct: the team had ten cadets, five boys and five girls. Statement 2 is incorrect: the team summited on 18 May 2025 and was welcomed in New Delhi on 5 June 2025.
As part of its training, the NCC Mount Everest Expedition Team 2025 made a preparatory ascent of which peak?
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Correct answer: C — Mt. Abi Gamin
The novice cadets trained with a preparatory ascent of Mt. Abi Gamin and a winter camp at the Army Mountaineering Institute, Siachen Base Camp.
Where will the Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs set up its first-ever regional campus, for which land was acquired on 3 June 2025?
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Correct answer: D — New Shillong Township, Meghalaya
IICA acquired a five-acre land parcel in New Shillong Township, Meghalaya, for its first-ever regional campus, an investment under PM-DevINE.
Under which programme was Goa declared fully functionally literate on 30 May 2025?
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Correct answer: C — ULLAS – Nav Bharat Saaksharta Karyakram
The Education Ministry said Goa was declared fully literate under ULLAS – Nav Bharat Saaksharta Karyakram.
Goa's declaration of full functional literacy was made during the celebration of its:
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Correct answer: A — 39th Statehood Day
The announcement was made during Goa's 39th Statehood Day celebration on 30 May 2025.
Consider the following statements about Goa's literacy declaration of May 2025: 1. Goa became the second state to cross the nationally prescribed 95% benchmark for full literacy. 2. The PLFS 2023-24 put Goa's literacy rate at 93.60%. 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 release.
By what percentage did the Central Apprenticeship Council recommend increasing the stipend under NAPS and NATS in May 2025?
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Correct answer: C — 36%
The 38th CAC meeting recommended a 36% increase in stipend.
Under the Central Apprenticeship Council's May 2025 recommendation, what would be the revised monthly stipend range under NAPS and NATS?
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Correct answer: A — ₹6,800–₹12,300
The stipend range would be revised from ₹5,000–₹9,000 to ₹6,800–₹12,300.
In which city will the University of Liverpool set up its Indian campus, for which it received a Letter of Intent in May 2025?
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Correct answer: C — Bengaluru
The University of Liverpool will open its campus in Bengaluru.
Consider the following statements about the University of Liverpool's India campus: 1. It is the first foreign university to be issued a Letter of Intent under the UGC Regulations, 2023. 2. The campus is scheduled to take in its first students in August 2026. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 2 only
Statement 1 is wrong: it is the second foreign university issued an LoI under the 2023 regulations. Statement 2 is correct.
In which city did the Prime Minister say he would participate in the International Day of Yoga 2025 programme?
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Correct answer: C — Visakhapatnam
The PM said in Mann Ki Baat that he would participate in the Yoga Day programme in Visakhapatnam.
The YogAndhra Abhiyan of the Andhra Pradesh government, praised by the PM in May 2025, aims to create a pool of how many regular yoga practitioners?
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Correct answer: B — 10 lakh
The campaign aims to build a pool of 10 lakh regular yoga practitioners.
The Fit India 'Sundays on Cycle' edition of 25 May 2025, in which the Sports Minister cycled with journalists as special guests, was held at which venue?
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Correct answer: A — Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, New Delhi
The event was held at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, New Delhi.
The Ministry of Education's 2025 enforcement drive to make areas around educational institutions tobacco-free was to run during which period?
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Correct answer: A — 31 May to 26 June 2025
The drive runs from 31 May (World No Tobacco Day) to 26 June 2025 (International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking). 22 May–21 July is the period of the MyGov quiz.
Which provision of the Cigarettes and Other Tobacco Products Act (COTPA), 2003 bans the sale of tobacco products within 100 yards of educational institutions, as cited by the Ministry of Education in May 2025?
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Correct answer: C — Section 6(b)
The Ministry asked States to enforce Section 6(b) of COTPA, 2003.
According to the Global Youth Tobacco Survey (GYTS-2), 2019, cited by the Ministry of Education, what share of Indian students aged 13–15 were using tobacco in some form?
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Correct answer: D — 8.5%
GYTS-2 (2019) found 8.5% of Indian students aged 13–15 using tobacco in some form.
What percentage of reservation in the allotment of Central Government housing was announced for persons with disabilities in May 2025?
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Correct answer: D — 4%
A 4% reservation in allotment of Central Government housing will be provided to persons with disabilities.
Consider the following statements about the reservation for persons with disabilities in Central Government housing (May 2025): 1. The Office Memorandum was issued by the Directorate of Estates. 2. It was issued in alignment with the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016. 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 Housing and Urban Affairs Ministry.
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.
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.
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.
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'.
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.
Which body wrote to all States and UTs in May 2025 seeking immediate implementation of the Supreme Court's 14 directives against manual scavenging?
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Correct answer: B — National Human Rights Commission
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) wrote to the Chief Secretaries and Administrators of all States and UTs.
How many directives did the Supreme Court issue in Dr. Balram Singh v. Union of India (2023) to eliminate manual scavenging?
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Correct answer: D — 14
The Supreme Court issued 14 directives in its 2023 judgment.
Consider the following statements regarding the NHRC's May 2025 communication on manual scavenging: 1. It noted the Supreme Court's complete ban announced on 29 January 2025 in six cities including Delhi, Mumbai and Chennai. 2. It sought action taken reports within four weeks. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Only statement 1 is correct. The NHRC sought action taken reports within eight weeks.
Which campaign was formally launched in New Delhi on Global Accessibility Awareness Day 2025 (15 May) to make the capital accessible for persons with disabilities?
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Correct answer: D — Sugamya Delhi Abhiyan
The Sugamya Delhi Abhiyan was launched, building on the success of the earlier Sugamya Dwarka Abhiyan.
Consider the following statements about the Sugamya Delhi Abhiyan launch (May 2025): 1. It was organised by the Office of the Chief Commissioner for Persons with Disabilities with the Inclusive Divyangjan Entrepreneur Association. 2. The launch consultation was held at the CCPD office in Dwarka, New Delhi. 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 Social Justice and Empowerment release.
Under the Government's partnership-mode initiative, how many new Sainik Schools are to be set up?
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Correct answer: D — 100
The initiative is to set up 100 new Sainik Schools; 86 have been approved so far.
Consider the following statements about the new Sainik Schools initiative (May 2025): 1. The Ministry of Defence has approved 86 schools as new Sainik Schools. 2. Registration for the fourth round was open from 15 May to 14 June 2025. 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 Defence release of 15 May 2025.
The NCPCR national consultation of 14 May 2025 focused on awareness of which laws?
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Correct answer: D — POCSO Act, 2012 and Child and Adolescent Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) Act, 1986
The consultation covered the POCSO Act, 2012 and the Child and Adolescent Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) Act, 1986.
Consider the following statements about the NCPCR consultation of 14 May 2025: 1. The NCPCR Chairperson is Preeti Bharadwaj Dalal. 2. About 300 participants took part. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 2 only
Only statement 2 is correct. The NCPCR Chairperson is Tripti Gurha; Preeti Bharadwaj Dalal is a Member of the Commission.