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APPSC (Andhra Pradesh) Current Affairs Quiz — All time

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Jitendra Singh announces 'Ease of Research' reforms: higher GFR purchase limits, non-GeM buying
Q1

Under the research reforms announced on 15 June 2025, the ceiling for direct purchases under GFR was raised to what amount?

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Correct answer: D — ₹2 lakh

PIB (S&T): the ceiling for direct purchases has been doubled from ₹1 lakh to ₹2 lakh.

Q2 Advanced

Under the 15 June 2025 reforms, heads of research institutions can approve Global Tender Enquiries up to what value?

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Correct answer: C — ₹200 crore

PIB (S&T): heads of institutions can now approve Global Tender Enquiries (GTEs) up to ₹200 crore.

Q3 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the 'Ease of Research' reforms of 15 June 2025: 1. Directors of scientific organisations and Vice Chancellors may make non-GeM purchases of specialised research equipment. 2. The limits for limited tender enquiries and advertised tenders were raised from ₹50 lakh to ₹1 crore. 3. The consultations behind the reforms were led by the NITI Aayog. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: B — 1 and 2 only

PIB (S&T): statements 1 and 2 are correct. Statement 3 is wrong because the consultations were led by the Principal Scientific Adviser's office, drawing on 13 IITs. So the answer is 1 and 2 only.

MEA: Indian students in Iran being relocated to safer places with Embassy's help
Q4 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the MEA statement of 15 June 2025 on Indian nationals in Iran: 1. In some cases, Indian students were being relocated with the Embassy's facilitation to safer places within Iran. 2. The Indian Embassy in Tehran asked Indian nationals in Iran to join a Telegram link for updates. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2

MEA statement as reported by The Times of India and The News Minute: students were being relocated to safer places within Iran with the Embassy's help, and the Embassy shared a Telegram link for Indian nationals in Iran. So both 1 and 2 are correct.

Q5

According to the MEA on 15 June 2025, which Indian mission was engaging Indian students in Iran to ensure their safety?

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Correct answer: A — Indian Embassy in Tehran

MEA (via The Times of India and The News Minute): the Indian Embassy in Tehran was continuously monitoring the security situation and engaging Indian students in Iran.

Visakhapatnam, national host of IDY 2025, reviewed by Ayush and Andhra Pradesh officials
Q6

Which city was chosen as the national host for the 11th International Day of Yoga in 2025?

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Correct answer: A — Visakhapatnam

PIB (Ayush): Visakhapatnam was chosen as the national host for the 11th edition of IDY.

India stays out of SCO statement on Israel–Iran, reiterates call for dialogue
Q7

On 14 June 2025, India said it did not participate in the discussions on a statement on Israel–Iran developments issued by which grouping?

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Correct answer: B — Shanghai Cooperation Organisation

MEA: the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation issued a statement on developments between Israel and Iran on 14 June 2025, and India did not participate in the discussions on it.

Q8 Advanced

Consider the following statements regarding India's position on the Israel–Iran situation in June 2025: 1. India's position had been articulated on 13 June 2025, urging the use of dialogue and diplomacy for de-escalation. 2. India communicated its overall position to other SCO members. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2

MEA (Lok Sabha reply, 25 July 2025): India's position was articulated on 13 June 2025 urging dialogue and diplomacy, and this overall position was communicated to other SCO members. So both 1 and 2 are correct.

Q9 Advanced

With which Iranian Foreign Minister did External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar speak on 13 June 2025?

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Correct answer: D — Seyed Abbas Araghchi

The Indian Express and The Economic Times: Jaishankar spoke with Iranian FM Seyed Abbas Araghchi, conveying deep concern and urging an early return to diplomacy; MEA confirms the call took place on 13 June 2025.

Multinational Exercise Khaan Quest 2025 opens in Mongolia with Indian Army contingent
Q10

Which country hosts the multinational peacekeeping exercise Khaan Quest, whose 2025 edition opened on 14 June 2025?

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Correct answer: B — Mongolia

PIB and The Economic Times: Exercise Khaan Quest 2025 is hosted by Mongolia at Ulaanbaatar from 14 to 28 June 2025.

Q11 Advanced

The Indian Army contingent at Khaan Quest 2025 was drawn mainly from a battalion of which regiment?

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Correct answer: A — Kumaon Regiment

The Economic Times (Indian Army statement): the 40-member contingent is primarily from a battalion of the Kumaon Regiment. Arunachal Scouts formed the contingent for Nomadic Elephant, per PIB.

Q12 Advanced

Consider the following statements about Exercise Khaan Quest: 1. It began in 2003 as a bilateral exercise between the US Marine Corps and the Mongolian Armed Forces. 2. The 2025 edition was its 22nd iteration. 3. The 2025 edition opened at the Five Hills Training Area near Ulaanbaatar. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: D — 1, 2 and 3

U.S. Embassy in Mongolia: Khaan Quest first started in 2003 as a bilateral exercise between the US Marine Corps and the Mongolian Armed Forces. U.S. Army (army.mil): the 2025 edition was the 22nd iteration and opened at the Five Hills Training Area near Ulaanbaatar. So 1, 2 and 3 are all correct.

20 Indian school students flagged off for Sakura Science Programme 2025 in Japan
Q13

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.

Israel–Iran escalation: India 'deeply concerned'; Netanyahu calls Modi, Jaishankar speaks to both foreign ministers
Q14

Who called Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 13 June 2025 to brief him on the evolving situation in West Asia?

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Correct answer: B — Benjamin Netanyahu

PIB (PMO): Prime Minister Modi spoke with Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu, who briefed him on recent developments; Modi shared India's concerns.

Q15 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the MEA statement of 13 June 2025 on Iran and Israel: 1. India said it was closely monitoring the situation, including reports related to attacks on nuclear sites. 2. Indian nationals in the region were advised to exercise caution and follow local security advisories. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2

MEA statement (reported by ThePrint/PTI and Business Standard): India was monitoring the situation including reports of attacks on nuclear sites, and advised Indian nationals to exercise caution and follow local security advisories. So both 1 and 2 are correct.

Q16 Advanced

With which two foreign ministers did External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar speak on 13 June 2025?

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Correct answer: A — Abbas Araghchi and Gideon Sa'ar

The Hindu and The Indian Express: on 13 June 2025 Jaishankar spoke with Abbas Araghchi and Gideon Sa'ar, the Iranian and Israeli foreign ministers; MEA confirms the call with his Iranian counterpart that day.

Q17 Advanced

Consider the following statements about India's response on 13 June 2025 to the Israel–Iran escalation: 1. India said it enjoys close and friendly relations with both countries and stands ready to extend all possible support. 2. India called on the UN Security Council to hold an emergency session. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: A — 1 only

MEA statement (ThePrint/PTI, Business Standard): India said it enjoys close and friendly relations with both countries and stands ready to extend all possible support, so 1 is correct. The statement urged dialogue and diplomacy and made no call for a UNSC session, so 2 is wrong. So the answer is 1 only.

DARPG's 37th CPGRAMS monthly report: 1,24,101 grievances redressed in May 2025
Q18 Advanced

As per DARPG's CPGRAMS report for May 2025, what was the average grievance disposal time in Central Ministries and Departments?

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Correct answer: C — 16 days

PIB (DARPG): the average grievance disposal time in Central Ministries/Departments from 1 to 31 May 2025 was 16 days.

Retail inflation falls to 2.82% in May 2025, lowest since February 2019; food inflation 0.99%
Q19

What was India's all-India year-on-year CPI (retail) inflation for May 2025, released on 12 June 2025?

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Correct answer: A — 2.82%

PIB (MoSPI): all-India year-on-year inflation based on CPI for May 2025 was 2.82%, the lowest since February 2019.

Q20 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the CPI data for May 2025 released on 12 June 2025: 1. All-India food inflation based on the Consumer Food Price Index (CFPI) was 0.99%. 2. This food inflation was the lowest since October 2021. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2

PIB (MoSPI): CFPI-based all-India food inflation for May 2025 was 0.99%, the lowest year-on-year food inflation since October 2021. So both 1 and 2 are correct.

Q21 Advanced

Which of the following correctly gives rural and urban CPI inflation for May 2025?

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Correct answer: B — Rural 2.59%, Urban 3.07%

PIB (MoSPI): for May 2025, rural inflation was 2.59% and urban inflation 3.07%, so the answer is Rural 2.59%, Urban 3.07%.

Q22 Advanced

The Consumer Price Index numbers (Rural, Urban and Combined) released by MoSPI for May 2025 are compiled on which base year?

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Correct answer: D — 2012=100

PIB (MoSPI) (static): the release is titled 'Consumer Price Index Numbers on Base 2012=100 for Rural, Urban and Combined', so the base is 2012=100.

Indian Coast Guard chairs 137th meeting of Offshore Security Coordination Committee
Q23

Which organisation chaired the 137th meeting of the Offshore Security Coordination Committee (OSCC) in New Delhi on 12 June 2025?

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Correct answer: B — Indian Coast Guard

PIB (Defence): the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) chaired the 137th OSCC meeting in New Delhi on 12 June 2025.

Q24 Advanced

Who, as Director General of the Indian Coast Guard, addressed the 137th OSCC meeting on 12 June 2025?

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Correct answer: C — Paramesh Sivamani

PIB (Defence): Director General ICG Paramesh Sivamani addressed the committee and underlined the importance of energy security.

Q25 Advanced

In which year was the Offshore Security Coordination Committee (OSCC) constituted to ensure effective functioning of offshore security arrangements?

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Correct answer: D — 1978

PIB (Defence) (static): the OSCC was constituted in 1978 to ensure the effective functioning of offshore security arrangements.

DGT and Shell India launch Green Skills and EV training programme at ITIs and NSTIs in five states
Q26

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.

Q27 Advanced

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.

Q28 Advanced

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.

World Day Against Child Labour 2025: 'Progress is clear, but there's more to do: let's speed up efforts!'
Q29 Advanced

What was the theme of the World Day Against Child Labour on 12 June 2025?

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Correct answer: B — Progress is clear, but there's more to do: let's speed up efforts!

ILO and UN: the 2025 theme was 'Progress is clear, but there's more to do: let's speed up efforts!'.

NHAI caps supervision at 10 projects per 'Engineer' for consultancy firms
Q30

On 12 June 2025, NHAI restricted consultancy firms to a maximum of how many National Highway projects per designated 'Engineer'?

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Correct answer: C — 10

PIB (MoRTH): NHAI restricted the maximum number to 10 projects per 'Engineer' for consultancy firms supervising construction or maintenance of National Highway projects.

TDB funds Clearsynth Labs facility for bulk manufacture of deuterated reagents
Q31 Advanced

The Technology Development Board's support to Clearsynth Labs, announced on 12 June 2025, is for a facility to manufacture what?

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Correct answer: B — Deuterated reagents and building blocks

PIB (DST): TDB extended financial support to Clearsynth Labs for commercial-scale production of deuterated reagents and building blocks.

ILO–UNICEF report: 138 million children in child labour in 2024; 2025 elimination target missed
Q32

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.

Q33 Advanced

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).

Q34 Advanced

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.

Railways: Aadhaar authentication for online Tatkal from 1 July; OTP from 15 July; agents barred for first 30 minutes
Q35 Advanced

Under the Tatkal rules announced on 11 June 2025, authorised agents cannot book opening-day Tatkal tickets for AC classes during which window?

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Correct answer: A — 10:00 AM to 10:30 AM

PIB (Railways): agents cannot book in the first 30 minutes; for AC classes this is 10:00 AM to 10:30 AM, and for non-AC classes 11:00 AM to 11:30 AM.

Q36 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the Tatkal changes announced on 11 June 2025: 1. Aadhaar-based OTP authentication becomes mandatory for online Tatkal bookings from 15 July 2025. 2. OTP authentication for Tatkal tickets booked at PRS counters takes effect from 1 July 2025. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: A — 1 only

PIB (Railways): Aadhaar-based OTP for online Tatkal is mandatory from 15 July 2025, so 1 is correct. OTP at PRS counters and for agents also comes into effect from 15 July 2025, not 1 July, so 2 is wrong. So the answer is 1 only.

Piyush Goyal in Stockholm: 21st session of India–Sweden Joint Commission held
Q37 Advanced

Which session of the India–Sweden Joint Commission for Economic, Industrial and Scientific Cooperation was held during Piyush Goyal's Stockholm visit in June 2025?

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Correct answer: D — 21st

PIB (Commerce) and the Government of Sweden: the 21st session of the India–Sweden Joint Commission for Economic, Industrial and Scientific Cooperation was held during the visit.

Q38 Advanced

Which Swedish minister for International Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade did Piyush Goyal meet during his Stockholm visit of 11–12 June 2025?

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Correct answer: A — Benjamin Dousa

PIB (Commerce) and the Government of Sweden: Goyal met Benjamin Dousa, Minister for International Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade, and State Secretary Håkan Jevrell.

Mandaviya delivers India's national statement at 113th International Labour Conference in Geneva
Q39 Advanced

According to India's national statement at the 113th International Labour Conference on 11 June 2025, what was India's social protection coverage in 2025?

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Correct answer: B — 64.3%

PIB (Labour): citing the ILO World Social Protection Report, India's social protection coverage grew from 24.4% in 2019 to 64.3% in 2025.

Q40 Advanced

Consider the following statements made in India's national statement at the 113th ILC on 11 June 2025: 1. India's unemployment rate declined from 6% in 2017 to 3.2% by 2024. 2. Over 300 million unorganised workers are registered on the e-Shram portal. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2

PIB (Labour): the statement said unemployment fell from 6% in 2017 to 3.2% by 2024 and that over 300 million unorganised workers are registered on e-Shram. So both 1 and 2 are correct.

Q41

At which session of the International Labour Conference did Mansukh Mandaviya deliver India's national statement in Geneva in June 2025?

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Correct answer: D — 113th

PIB (Labour): Mandaviya delivered the national statement at the plenary session of the 113th International Labour Conference in Geneva.

Lokpal of India adopts new motto: 'Empower Citizens, Expose Corruption'
Q42

Which new motto did the Full Bench of the Lokpal of India adopt on 11 June 2025?

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Correct answer: B — Empower Citizens, Expose Corruption

PIB (Lokpal of India): the Full Bench adopted the new motto 'Empower Citizens, Expose Corruption', replacing the old one.

Q43 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the composition of the Lokpal: 1. The Lokpal consists of a Chairperson and a maximum of eight Members. 2. Fifty per cent of the Members of the Lokpal are judicial Members. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2

PIB (Year End Review 2013, DoPT) (static): the Lokpal consists of a Chairperson and a maximum of eight Members, of which fifty per cent shall be judicial Members. So both 1 and 2 are correct.

Q44 Advanced

Which of the following is NOT a member of the Selection Committee for the Chairperson and Members of the Lokpal?

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Correct answer: D — Chairman of Rajya Sabha

PIB (Year End Review 2013, DoPT) (static): the Selection Committee consists of the Prime Minister, Speaker of Lok Sabha, Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, the CJI or a nominated SC judge, and an eminent jurist nominated by the President. The Chairman of Rajya Sabha is not a member.

IREDA raises ₹2,005.90 crore through QIP
Q45

Through which route did IREDA raise ₹2,005.90 crore, as announced on 11 June 2025?

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Correct answer: A — Qualified Institutions Placement (QIP)

PIB (MNRE): IREDA raised ₹2,005.90 crore through a Qualified Institutions Placement (QIP), oversubscribed 1.34 times against a base issue of ₹1,500 crore.

Power Minister: 241 GW peak met with zero shortage; VGF for 30 GWh battery storage approved
Q46

According to Power Minister Manohar Lal on 10 June 2025, India met what peak power demand on 9 June 2025 with zero peak shortage?

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Correct answer: A — 241 GW

PIB (Power): India successfully met a peak power demand of 241 GW on 9 June 2025 with zero peak shortage.

Q47 Advanced

The ₹5,400 crore Viability Gap Funding scheme announced by the Ministry of Power on 10 June 2025 covers how much Battery Energy Storage capacity?

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Correct answer: B — 30 GWh

PIB (Power): the VGF scheme is for 30 GWh of BESS, in addition to the 13.2 GWh already under way.

Q48 Advanced

Consider the following statements based on the Power Ministry's press conference of 10 June 2025: 1. India's total installed generation capacity stands at 249 GW. 2. India's national energy shortage was 4.2% as of April 2025. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: D — Neither 1 nor 2

PIB (Power): installed capacity is now 472.5 GW (249 GW was the 2014 figure), and energy shortage fell to 0.1% as of April 2025 (4.2% was in 2013-14). So neither statement is correct.

CEC Gyanesh Kumar delivers keynote at International IDEA's Stockholm conference on electoral integrity
Q49

The Stockholm International Conference on Electoral Integrity, where CEC Gyanesh Kumar delivered the keynote on 10 June 2025, was organised by which body?

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Correct answer: B — International IDEA

PIB (ECI): the conference was organised by the International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (International IDEA).

Q50 Advanced

Consider the following statements made by the CEC in his Stockholm keynote of 10 June 2025: 1. India's electors grew from 173 million in 1951–52 to 979 million in 2024. 2. A total of 20,271 candidates contested the 2024 General Elections. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2

PIB (ECI): electors grew from 173 million in 1951–52 to 979 million in 2024, and 20,271 candidates contested in 2024. So both 1 and 2 are correct.

Q51 Advanced

The Election Commission of India, whose foundation day (25 January) is observed as National Voters' Day, was established in 1950 under which Article of the Constitution?

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Correct answer: B — Article 324

PIB (static): National Voters' Day marks the foundation of the ECI, established on 25 January 1950 under Article 324 of the Constitution.

Amit Shah reviews flood preparedness; glacial lake monitoring and Narmada afforestation stressed
Q52 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the flood preparedness review chaired by Amit Shah on 10 June 2025: 1. The Jal Shakti Ministry, NDMA and NRSC were asked to closely monitor glacial lakes. 2. He stressed increasing the forest area in the Narmada river area. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2

PIB (MHA): Shah advised the Jal Shakti Ministry, NDMA and NRSC to closely monitor glacial lakes, and stressed increasing forest area in the Narmada river area. So both 1 and 2 are correct.

Q53

At the flood review of 10 June 2025, Amit Shah stressed increasing forest area in the area of which river, to be replicated for other rivers if successful?

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Correct answer: B — Narmada

PIB (MHA): the Home Minister stressed increasing the forest area in the Narmada river area.

Q54 Advanced

At the flood review of 10 June 2025, which bodies were asked to work with the States so that drainage becomes an integral part of highway design?

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Correct answer: D — MoRTH and NHAI

PIB (MHA): Shah said MoRTH and NHAI should work with the States so that the highway drainage system becomes an integral part of road design.

First meeting of the Task Force on Textiles Exports held under Commerce Secretary Sunil Barthwal
Q55

Who chaired the first meeting of the Task Force on Textiles Exports held on 10 June 2025?

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Correct answer: B — Sunil Barthwal

PIB (Commerce): the first meeting was held under the chairmanship of Commerce Secretary Sunil Barthwal.

Q56 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the first meeting of the Task Force on Textiles Exports on 10 June 2025: 1. The meeting was held at Vanijya Bhawan, Delhi. 2. The European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) was among the issues discussed. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2

PIB (Commerce): the meeting was held at Vanijya Bhawan in Delhi, and the discussions included the European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR). So both 1 and 2 are correct.

MoHUA issues Advisory No. 27 to repurpose Smart City SPVs and continue ICCCs
Q57

MoHUA's Advisory No. 27 of 10 June 2025 on repurposing SPVs and continuing ICCCs relates to which mission?

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Correct answer: C — Smart Cities Mission

PIB (MoHUA): the advisory concerns the SPVs and ICCCs set up under the Smart Cities Mission.

Q58 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the Smart Cities Mission, as stated by MoHUA on 10 June 2025: 1. As of March 2025, over 93% of the 8,000+ projects under the Mission had been completed. 2. The Mission was completed on 31 March 2025. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2

PIB (MoHUA): over 93% of the 8,000+ projects were completed as of March 2025, and the Mission was completed on 31.03.2025. So both 1 and 2 are correct.

Q59 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the SPVs of the Smart Cities Mission (launched in 2015): 1. The SPVs were established under the Companies Act, 2013. 2. The equity in each SPV is shared 50:50 between the Central Government and the State Government. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: A — 1 only

PIB (MoHUA) (static): the SPVs were set up under the Companies Act, 2013, with 50:50 equity between the State/UT government and the respective Urban Local Body, not the Centre. So 1 only.

Third UN Ocean Conference opens in Nice; Jitendra Singh leads India's delegation
Q60

The third United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC3), which opened in Nice on 9 June 2025, was co-hosted by which two countries?

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Correct answer: A — France and Costa Rica

UN press release: the 2025 UN Ocean Conference was co-hosted by the Governments of France and Costa Rica.

Q61 Advanced

Vidar Helgesen, who held a bilateral meeting with Jitendra Singh at UNOC3 on 9 June 2025, is the Executive Secretary of which body?

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Correct answer: B — Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission of UNESCO

PIB (Earth Sciences): Vidar Helgesen is Executive Secretary of the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission of UNESCO (IOC).

Q62 Advanced

Consider the following statements about UNOC3 (Nice, 9–13 June 2025): 1. The political declaration, together with a registry of voluntary commitments, is to be called the Nice Ocean Action Plan. 2. India launched the 'SAHAV' digital ocean data portal at the conference. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2

UN press release: the declaration and registry of voluntary commitments will be referred to as the Nice Ocean Action Plan. PIB (Earth Sciences): India launched the 'SAHAV' digital ocean data portal. So both 1 and 2 are correct.

Goyal begins Switzerland–Sweden visit with Swiss industry meetings in Bern
Q63

In which Swiss city did Piyush Goyal hold extensive engagements with Swiss industry leaders on 9 June 2025?

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Correct answer: D — Bern

PIB (Commerce): Goyal held extensive engagements with Swiss industry leaders on 9 June 2025 in Bern, Switzerland.

Q64 Advanced

During his Swiss industry engagements on 9 June 2025, Piyush Goyal urged Swiss businesses to use which dedicated facilitation desk at Invest India?

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Correct answer: B — EFTA Desk

PIB (Commerce): the Minister called on Swiss businesses to leverage the dedicated EFTA Desk at Invest India.

NHAI releases its first Asset Monetisation Strategy for the road sector
Q65

Who was the NHAI Chairman when NHAI released its first Asset Monetisation Strategy for the road sector on 9 June 2025?

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Correct answer: A — Santosh Kumar Yadav

PIB (MoRTH): NHAI Chairman Santosh Kumar Yadav commented on the release of the strategy document.

Q66 Advanced

According to NHAI on 9 June 2025, monetisation instruments have helped it raise over ₹1.4 lakh crore across more than how many km of National Highways?

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Correct answer: C — 6,100 km

PIB (MoRTH): the instruments helped NHAI raise over ₹1.4 lakh crore across more than 6,100 km of National Highways under the National Monetisation Pipeline.

Q67 Advanced

Consider the following statements about NHAI's Asset Monetisation Strategy released on 9 June 2025: 1. The strategy relies solely on Infrastructure Investment Trusts (InvITs). 2. The strategy is anchored on five core pillars. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: D — Neither 1 nor 2

PIB (MoRTH): the strategy uses Toll-Operate-Transfer, InvITs and securitisation, and is anchored on three core pillars. So neither statement is correct.

BHASHINI and CRIS sign MoU for multilingual AI on railway platforms
Q68

Under the BHASHINI–CRIS MoU of 9 June 2025, BHASHINI's language technology will be integrated into which CRIS-managed systems, among others?

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Correct answer: D — NTES and RailMadad

PIB (MeitY): BHASHINI's stack will be integrated into CRIS-managed systems such as the National Train Enquiry System (NTES) and RailMadad.

Q69 Advanced

The BHASHINI–CRIS partnership of 9 June 2025 aims to let citizens access critical railway services in how many Indian languages?

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Correct answer: C — 22

PIB (MeitY): the integration will enable citizens to access critical railway services in 22 Indian languages.

India, as IALA Vice President, takes part in 2nd IALA Council session in Nice
Q70

In what capacity did India participate in the 2nd Session of the IALA Council held in Nice from 9 June 2025?

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Correct answer: B — Vice President

PIB (Ports, Shipping and Waterways): India participated in the 2nd Session of the IALA Council as the Vice President of IALA.

Q71 Advanced

Consider the following statements about India's participation in the 2nd IALA Council session (Nice, 9–13 June 2025): 1. The Indian delegation was led by T.K. Ramachandran, Secretary, Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways. 2. India invited member states to the 21st IALA Conference in 2027 in Mumbai. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2

PIB (Ports, Shipping and Waterways): the delegation was led by Secretary T.K. Ramachandran, who invited member states to the 21st IALA Conference in 2027 in Mumbai. So both 1 and 2 are correct.