Education, Health & Society Current Affairs Quiz — All time
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What rate of interest on EPF accumulations for 2024-25 did EPFO's Central Board of Trustees recommend on 28 February 2025?
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Correct answer: C — 8.25%
The CBT recommended 8.25% for 2024-25; it is credited after the Government notifies the rate.
Who chairs the Central Board of Trustees of EPF, as at its 237th meeting on 28 February 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Union Minister for Labour and Employment
The CBT is chaired by the Union Labour and Employment Minister (Dr Mansukh Mandaviya); the Central PF Commissioner is Member Secretary.
President Droupadi Murmu attended a mass wedding organised by Shri Bageshwar Jan Seva Samiti at Gadha on 26 February 2025. Gadha is in which district?
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Correct answer: C — Chhatarpur
The mass wedding was held at Gadha, Chhatarpur district, Madhya Pradesh.
According to the Time Use Survey 2024, what share of women aged 15-59 years participated in caregiving for their household members?
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Correct answer: D — 41 per cent
About 41% of women aged 15-59 took part in caregiving for household members, compared with 21.4% of men.
As per the Time Use Survey 2024, about how many minutes a day did female participants aged 15-59 spend on caregiving for household members, against 74 minutes for men?
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Correct answer: C — 140 minutes
Female participants in caregiving spent about 140 minutes a day, compared with 74 minutes for male participants aged 15-59.
Which simple Telugu textbook did Telangana decide to use for Classes 9 and 10 in CBSE, ICSE and other board schools, under its February 2025 order?
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Correct answer: B — Vennela
The simple Telugu textbook 'Vennela' replaces the standard Telugu 'Singidi' for teaching and examinations in Classes 9 and 10.
Telangana's February 2025 order on compulsory Telugu in CBSE, ICSE and IB schools implements the Telangana (Compulsory Teaching and Learning of Telugu in Schools) Act of which year?
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Correct answer: B — 2018
The order implements the Telangana (Compulsory Teaching and Learning of Telugu in Schools) Act, 2018, which already covered CBSE, ICSE, IB and Cambridge schools.
As per EPFO's provisional payroll data released on 25 February 2025, how many net members were added in December 2024?
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Correct answer: D — 16.05 lakh
EPFO recorded a net addition of 16.05 lakh members in December 2024, including about 8.47 lakh new subscribers.
Which state led in net payroll addition in EPFO's December 2024 data, contributing 21.71%?
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Correct answer: B — Maharashtra
Maharashtra led all states, adding 21.71% of the net payroll in December 2024.
President Droupadi Murmu attended the centenary celebration of which medical college on 25 February 2025?
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Correct answer: C — Patna Medical College
The President graced the centenary celebration of Patna Medical College in Patna, Bihar.
The Regional Dialogue on Social Justice held at Bharat Mandapam on 24-25 February 2025 also marked which foundation day of ESIC?
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Correct answer: A — 74th
The event marked the 74th foundation day of ESIC and launched its Special Services Fortnight.
Which Indian Army institution hosted the 'Conference on Women Peacekeepers from the Global South' at the Manekshaw Centre in February 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Centre for United Nations Peacekeeping
The Indian Army hosted the conference through the Centre for United Nations Peacekeeping (CUNPK), India.
Women peacekeepers from how many nations took part in the Conference on Women Peacekeepers from the Global South in New Delhi (24-25 February 2025)?
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Correct answer: C — 35
The conference brought together women peacekeepers from 35 nations.
At IIT Mandi's 16th Foundation Day in February 2025, Rajnath Singh said India has more than 1.25 lakh start-ups and how many unicorns?
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Correct answer: A — 110
Rajnath Singh said that with more than 1.25 lakh start-ups and 110 unicorns, India is emerging as the third-largest start-up ecosystem.
How many children from Jammu and Kashmir did Amit Shah interact with under the 'Watan Ko Jano' programme in New Delhi on 24 February 2025?
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Correct answer: D — 250
Amit Shah interacted with 250 children from Jammu and Kashmir under the 'Watan Ko Jano' programme.
Which idea did PM Modi suggest for young people ahead of National Science Day in the 119th Mann Ki Baat?
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Correct answer: B — One Day as a Scientist
The PM suggested 'One Day as a Scientist', asking youth to spend a day at a research lab, planetarium or space centre.
In the 119th Mann Ki Baat the PM played the voice of which Constituent Assembly member presenting the national flag on behalf of the women of India?
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Correct answer: D — Hansa Mehta
The PM played Hansa Mehta's words presenting the first flag to fly over the Constituent Assembly as a gift from the women of India.
What did PM Modi announce he would do on International Women's Day, 8 March 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Hand over his X and Instagram accounts to inspiring women
He said he would hand over his social media accounts such as X and Instagram to inspiring women for the day.
According to the 119th Mann Ki Baat, at what position did host Uttarakhand finish in the 38th National Games?
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Correct answer: C — 7th
The PM said Uttarakhand finished 7th, while the Services team won the most gold medals.
By how much did the PM ask citizens to cut their use of edible oil to fight obesity?
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Correct answer: B — 10%
He repeated his call to reduce the consumption of edible oil by 10% and challenged 10 people to do so.
Which state amended its Prison Manual 2021 in February 2025 to end caste-based work allotment among prisoners?
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Correct answer: B — Himachal Pradesh
Himachal Pradesh amended all caste-based provisions of its Prison Manual 2021 through the Second Amendment, 2025.
Under the new paragraph 5.68 of the Himachal Pradesh Prison Manual, prisoners cannot be engaged in:
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Correct answer: C — Manual scavenging, sewer maintenance and septic tank cleaning
Paragraph 5.68 bars engaging prisoners in manual scavenging, sewer system maintenance and septic tank cleaning.
Consider the following statements: 1. 'Prisons' is a subject in the State List of the Seventh Schedule of the Constitution. 2. Himachal Pradesh made its February 2025 changes through the Himachal Pradesh Prison Manual Second Amendment, 2025. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Entry 4 of List II (State List) covers prisons, reformatories and persons detained therein, and Himachal Pradesh notified the changes through the Prison Manual Second Amendment, 2025, so both statements are correct.
Who was the Chairperson of the National Commission for Scheduled Tribes when it marked its 22nd Foundation Day on 19 February 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Antar Singh Arya
Chairperson Antar Singh Arya spoke on the Commission's work; Hansraj Gangaram Ahir chairs the backward classes commission and Nirupam Chakma is an NCST member.
Near which creek did ASI's Underwater Archaeology Wing begin its initial investigations off Dwarka in February 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Gomati Creek
The team selected an area near the Gomati Creek for its initial underwater investigations off Dwarka.
Who led the ASI team that began underwater explorations off Dwarka in February 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Prof. Alok Tripathi
The five-member team was led by Prof. Alok Tripathi, Additional Director-General (Archaeology); H.K. Nayak and Dr. Aparajita Sharma were team members.
In which period had ASI's Underwater Archaeology Wing earlier carried out offshore and onshore excavations at Dwarka?
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Correct answer: A — 2005 to 2007
The wing carried out offshore and onshore excavations at Dwarka from 2005 to 2007, when sculptures and stone anchors were found.
After reaching Port Stanley on 18 February 2025, INSV Tarini was to sail to which port before returning to India?
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Correct answer: B — Cape Town
Following its stop in Port Stanley, INSV Tarini was to sail to Cape Town before returning to India.
At which venue did President Droupadi Murmu inaugurate Aadi Mahotsav 2025 on 16 February 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium
Aadi Mahotsav 2025 was inaugurated at Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium, New Delhi, and runs from 16 to 24 February.
Aadi Mahotsav is the flagship initiative of which organisation under the Ministry of Tribal Affairs?
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Correct answer: D — TRIFED
Aadi Mahotsav is the flagship initiative of the Tribal Co-operative Marketing Development Federation of India (TRIFED) under the Ministry of Tribal Affairs.
At Aadi Mahotsav 2025, the President said about 1.25 lakh tribal children are being educated in how many Eklavya Model Residential Schools?
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Correct answer: A — More than 470
The President said about 1.25 lakh tribal children are being provided school education through more than 470 Eklavya Model Residential Schools.
PM-JANMAN, highlighted by the Ministry of Tribal Affairs at Aadi Mahotsav 2025, was launched in 2023 with what budget?
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Correct answer: B — ₹24,000 crore
The Ministry said PM-JANMAN, launched in 2023, has a budget of ₹24,000 crore; the Dharti Aba Janjati Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan has ₹80,000 crore.
From which landmark did Mansukh Mandaviya lead the Fit India Sundays on Cycle ride on 16 February 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Gateway of India, Mumbai
The ride was flagged off from the Gateway of India, Mumbai, and ended at Girgaon Chowpatty via Marine Drive, with the message #FightObesity.
According to the Women and Child Development Minister in Dibrugarh (February 2025), women's labour force participation rose from 23.3% in 2017-18 to what level in 2023-24?
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Correct answer: C — 41.7%
Annpurna Devi said women's labour force participation increased from 23.3% in 2017-18 to 41.7% in 2023-24.
What cash award (in rupees) does each winner of the Prime Minister's Yoga Awards 2025 receive?
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Correct answer: C — 25 lakh
Each winner receives a trophy, a certificate and a cash award of ₹25 lakh, in four categories.
Where was the second AIIMS Oncology Conclave 2025, inaugurated by J.P. Nadda on 15 February 2025, held?
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Correct answer: D — National Cancer Institute, AIIMS Jhajjar
The conclave was inaugurated at the National Cancer Institute (NCI) of the AIIMS Jhajjar campus in Haryana.
How many additional posts were announced for NCI-AIIMS Jhajjar at the AIIMS Oncology Conclave in February 2025?
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Correct answer: C — 720
720 additional posts were announced for NCI-AIIMS Jhajjar; 289 is the number of oncology drugs sold at discount through AMRIT pharmacies.
The second AIIMS Oncology Conclave (February 2025) focused mainly on which cancers?
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Correct answer: A — Breast cancers and head and neck cancers
The conclave emphasised prevention and management of breast cancers and head and neck cancers.
On 11 February 2025, Odisha's Chief Minister announced that mid-day meals would be extended to students of which classes?
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Correct answer: C — Classes IX and X
CM Mohan Charan Majhi said students of Classes IX and X would also get mid-day meals; the scheme earlier covered students up to Class VIII.
NITI Aayog's policy report released on 10 February 2025 is described as the first policy document in higher education focused specifically on:
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Correct answer: A — States and State Public Universities
The report 'Expanding Quality Higher Education through States and State Public Universities' focuses specifically on states and SPUs.
At the release of NITI Aayog's report on State Public Universities (February 2025), what share of India's higher education was said to take place in these universities?
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Correct answer: C — 80%
NITI Aayog Member Dr V.K. Paul said about 80% of India's higher education takes place in State Public Universities.
Under Kerala's private universities draft Bill approved by the state Cabinet on 10 February 2025, a private university must deposit a corpus fund of how much (in ₹) in the state treasury?
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Correct answer: B — 25 crore
The draft Bill requires a corpus fund of ₹25 crore to be deposited in the state treasury.
Consider the following statements about the Kerala Cabinet's decisions of 10 February 2025: 1. The private universities draft Bill was approved at a special Cabinet meeting. 2. The Cabinet removed a provision allowing universities to set up study centres outside the state and abroad. 3. A private university's corpus fund is to be deposited with the University Grants Commission. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 1 and 2 only
The Bill was cleared at a special meeting and the study-centre provision was dropped; the corpus fund goes to the state treasury, not the UGC.
How many books by young authors were launched under PM YUVA 2.0 at the New Delhi World Book Fair on 8 February 2025?
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Correct answer: D — 41
Dharmendra Pradhan launched 41 new books under PM YUVA 2.0 at the fair.
Where was the NSDC International Academy, inaugurated by Jayant Chaudhary on 6 February 2025, set up?
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Correct answer: A — Greater Noida
The NSDC International Academy was inaugurated at Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh, to train youth for jobs in countries such as Germany, Japan and Israel.
Who delivered the convocation address at the 59th Convocation of the Indian Statistical Institute on 4 February 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Abhijit Banerjee
PIB (4 Feb 2025): Prof Abhijit Banerjee delivered the convocation address at ISI's 59th Convocation at its Delhi centre.
How many Atal Tinkering Labs will be set up in government schools over the next 5 years, as announced in the Union Budget 2025-26?
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Correct answer: C — 50,000
PIB (1 Feb 2025): 50,000 Atal Tinkering Labs will be set up in government schools in the next 5 years.
What outlay did the Union Budget 2025-26 provide for a Centre of Excellence in Artificial Intelligence for education?
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Correct answer: B — ₹500 crore
PIB (1 Feb 2025): a Centre of Excellence in Artificial Intelligence for education with a total outlay of ₹500 crore.
According to the Union Budget 2025-26, how many medical seats are to be added over the next 5 years?
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Correct answer: D — 75,000
Budget speech: 10,000 additional seats will be added in the next year, towards the goal of adding 75,000 seats in the next 5 years.
Consider the following statements about the Union Budget 2025-26: 1. Day Care Cancer Centres will be set up in all district hospitals in the next 3 years. 2. Gig workers on online platforms will be given healthcare under PM Jan Arogya Yojana. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Budget speech and PIB Highlights: Day Care Cancer Centres in all district hospitals in the next 3 years (200 in 2025-26), and healthcare under PM Jan Arogya Yojana for gig workers. Both statements are correct. Answer: Both 1 and 2.
The Pla Tangka Cooperative Society, approved by a state cabinet on 30 January 2025, is for women SHGs of which state?
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Correct answer: D — Meghalaya
The Hindu and The Shillong Times: the Meghalaya Cabinet approved the Pla Tangka Cooperative Society on 30 January 2025.
Meghalaya's Pla Tangka Cooperative Society model is inspired by which state's scheme?
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Correct answer: B — Stree Nidhi of Telangana
The Shillong Times and The Hindu: Meghalaya is the fourth state after Rajasthan, Andhra Pradesh and Telangana; the model is inspired by Telangana's Stree Nidhi.
With which company did the Goa government lay the foundation for Centres of Excellence at government ITIs on 30 January 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Tata Technologies
The Goan and Live News Goa: CM Pramod Sawant laid the foundation stone for the Centre of Excellence project under Tata Technologies at ITI Altinho, with Tata Technologies contributing ₹165 crore.
PM-JANMAN, under which 27 roads were sanctioned for Maharashtra in January 2025, is aimed at which group?
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Correct answer: C — Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups
PIB 2097617: the roads give all-weather connectivity to 27 Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group (PVTG) habitations under PM-JANMAN.
What was the total length of the 27 PM-JANMAN roads sanctioned for Maharashtra in January 2025?
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Correct answer: B — 50.13 km
PIB 2097617: 27 roads measuring 50.13 km with an estimated investment of ₹50.35 crore were sanctioned.