Bihar Police Current Affairs Quiz — All time
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On World Youth Skills Day 2025 (15 July), the Ministry of Skill Development launched a week-long celebration marking how many years of the Skill India Mission?
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Correct answer: B — 10 years
PIB (MSDE): Jayant Chaudhary launched the week-long celebration of the 10-year milestone of the Skill India Mission on World Youth Skills Day.
As stated by the Skill Development Ministry in July 2025, how many youth have been trained under PMKVY over the past decade?
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Correct answer: A — Over 1.64 crore
PIB (MSDE): schemes like PMKVY have trained over 1.64 crore youth, while more than 14,500 ITIs have been supported through reforms.
The week-long celebration of 10 years of the Skill India Mission, launched on 15 July 2025, was to culminate on 22 July 2025 at Bharat Mandapam in which event?
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Correct answer: D — Bharat SkillNxt 2025
PIB (MSDE): the celebrations will culminate in the 'Bharat SkillNxt 2025' event on July 22 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi.
As per the PLFS monthly bulletin for June 2025, the unemployment rate (CWS) for persons aged 15 years and above was:
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Correct answer: D — 5.6%
PIB (MoSPI): the unemployment rate in CWS among persons aged 15 and above remained the same at 5.6% in May 2025 and June 2025.
Consider the following statements about the PLFS bulletin for June 2025: 1. The Labour Force Participation Rate (CWS, 15+) declined from May 2025 to June 2025. 2. LFPR in urban areas was higher than in rural areas in June 2025. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
PIB (MoSPI): LFPR was 54.2% in June against 54.8% in May, so 1 is correct; rural LFPR was 56.1% and urban 50.4%, so 2 is wrong.
As per the PLFS bulletin for June 2025, the overall Worker Population Ratio (CWS, 15+) at the country level was:
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Correct answer: A — 51.2%
PIB (MoSPI): the overall WPR at the country level was 51.2% in June 2025 against 51.7% in May; 53.3% was rural WPR and 46.8% urban WPR.
India's combined merchandise and services exports for April–June 2025 were estimated at:
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Correct answer: D — US$ 210.31 billion
PIB (Commerce): cumulative exports during April–June 2025 are estimated at US$ 210.31 billion, compared to US$ 198.52 billion in April–June 2024. (US$ 112.17 billion was merchandise only.)
Which merchandise export category recorded the sharpest growth (46.93%) in June 2025, according to the Commerce Ministry?
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Correct answer: B — Electronic Goods
PIB (Commerce): electronic goods exports increased by 46.93% from US$ 2.82 billion in June 2024 to US$ 4.15 billion in June 2025; pharma rose 5.95%, engineering 1.35%, marine 13.33%.
Consider the following statements about India's trade data released on 15 July 2025: 1. Merchandise exports for April–June 2025 grew faster than combined merchandise and services exports. 2. India's overall trade deficit (merchandise + services) in June 2025 narrowed compared to June 2024. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 2 only
PIB (Commerce): merchandise exports grew 1.92% against 5.94% for combined exports, so 1 is wrong; the June trade balance was –US$ 3.51 billion against –US$ 7.30 billion in June 2024, so 2 is correct.
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.
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%).
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'.
According to ISRO, at what time (IST) did the Axiom-4 Crew Dragon undock from the ISS on 14 July 2025?
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Correct answer: B — 16:45 IST
ISRO: 'On July 14, 2025 (16:45 hrs IST), Crew Dragon spacecraft ... successfully undocked from International Space Station.'
After undocking on 14 July 2025, where was the Axiom-4 Crew Dragon expected to splash down, according to ISRO?
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Correct answer: C — Near the coast of California, USA
ISRO: the Crew Dragon spacecraft is expected to splash down near the coast of California, USA, on July 15, 2025 at 15:00 hrs (IST).
What was India's year-on-year headline CPI inflation for June 2025, as released by MoSPI on 14 July 2025?
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Correct answer: B — 2.10%
MoSPI: year-on-year inflation rate based on All India CPI for June 2025 is 2.10%.
Consider the following statements about CPI data for June 2025: 1. Headline inflation was the lowest since January 2019. 2. All-India food inflation (CFPI) was negative at -1.06%. 3. The CPI series uses 2012 as the base year. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: D — 1, 2 and 3
All three are correct as per MoSPI: 2.10% was the lowest year-on-year inflation since January 2019, CFPI was -1.06%, and the base is 2012=100.
By how many basis points did headline CPI inflation in June 2025 fall compared with May 2025?
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Correct answer: A — 72 basis points
MoSPI: headline inflation in June 2025 was 72 basis points lower than May 2025 (205 bps was the fall in food inflation).
What was India's annual WPI inflation rate (provisional) for June 2025?
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Correct answer: C — -0.13%
Commerce Ministry: annual rate of inflation based on all-India WPI is -0.13% (provisional) for June 2025.
What is the base year of the Wholesale Price Index series used for the June 2025 data?
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Correct answer: A — 2011-12
Commerce Ministry release title: Index Numbers of Wholesale Price in India for the Month of June, 2025 (Base Year: 2011-12). CPI uses base 2012.
Vibhu Bakhru was appointed on 14 July 2025 as Chief Justice of which High Court?
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Correct answer: D — Karnataka High Court
Law Ministry communique: Vibhu Bakhru, Judge (Delhi), appointed Chief Justice of Karnataka High Court.
Consider the following statements regarding Article 217 of the Constitution: 1. Every Judge of a High Court is appointed by the President by warrant under his hand and seal. 2. A permanent High Court Judge holds office until the age of sixty-five years. 3. To qualify, an advocate must have practised in a High Court for at least seven years. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Only statement 1 is correct. Article 217(1) sets the retirement age at sixty-two years (not 65), and Article 217(2)(b) requires at least ten years as an advocate of a High Court (not seven).
Chief Justice Aparesh Kumar Singh was transferred on 14 July 2025 from the Tripura High Court to which High Court?
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Correct answer: C — Telangana High Court
Law Ministry communique: Aparesh Kumar Singh transferred from Tripura to Telangana as Chief Justice.
Under the long-term agreements signed on 13 July 2025, how much DAP will Saudi Arabia's Maaden supply to Indian companies per annum from 2025-26?
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Correct answer: A — 3.1 million metric tonnes
Ministry of Chemicals & Fertilizers: overall enhanced 3.1 million MT of DAP per annum for five years from 2025-26. (1.9 MMT was India's 2024-25 import from Saudi Arabia.)
Which Saudi company signed long-term DAP supply agreements with IPL, KRIBHCO and CIL during J.P. Nadda's visit in July 2025?
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Correct answer: C — Maaden
Ministry of Chemicals & Fertilizers: the two Ministers witnessed the signing of Long-Term Agreements between Maaden and Indian companies IPL, KRIBHCO and CIL.
Consider the following statements about J.P. Nadda's July 2025 visit to Saudi Arabia: 1. The DAP supply agreements run for five years from 2025-26 and can be extended by five more years by mutual consent. 2. A joint team led by India's Secretary (Fertilizer) and Saudi Arabia's Vice Minister for Mining Affairs was set up. 3. India's DAP imports from Saudi Arabia fell in 2024-25 compared with the previous year. 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: imports rose about 17%, from 1.6 million MT to 1.9 million MT in 2024-25.
During his July 2025 visit, J.P. Nadda toured Maaden's phosphate production facilities at which Saudi location?
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Correct answer: D — Ras Al Khair
Ministry of Chemicals & Fertilizers: on 12 July, Nadda and the delegation visited Maaden facilities at Ras Al Khair and toured the phosphate production plant.
Which club won the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 final on 13 July 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Chelsea
AP and Reuters: Chelsea beat Paris Saint-Germain 3-0 in the final of the first expanded Club World Cup.
Where was the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 final played?
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Correct answer: A — MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey
AP and Reuters: the final was played at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
Which Chelsea player scored twice and set up the third goal in the 2025 Club World Cup final?
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Correct answer: B — Cole Palmer
AP and Reuters: Cole Palmer scored twice and set up João Pedro for the third goal.
Who won the Wimbledon 2025 men's singles title on 13 July 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Jannik Sinner
BBC, Reuters, AP: Jannik Sinner beat Carlos Alcaraz 4-6, 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 to win his first Wimbledon title.
Jannik Sinner's Wimbledon 2025 win made him the first player from which country to win a Wimbledon singles title?
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Correct answer: B — Italy
BBC and Reuters: Sinner became the first Italian to win a Wimbledon singles title.
Consider the following statements about the Wimbledon 2025 men's final: 1. Sinner lost the first set before winning the next three. 2. Carlos Alcaraz was the two-time defending champion. 3. The title was Sinner's fourth Grand Slam title. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: D — 1, 2 and 3
All three are correct: the score was 4-6, 6-4, 6-4, 6-4; Alcaraz was the two-time defending champion; Reuters and BBC say it was Sinner's fourth Grand Slam title.
Whom did External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar call on during his visit to Singapore on 13 July 2025?
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Correct answer: C — President Tharman Shanmugaratnam
MEA: during the visit, EAM called on President of Singapore Tharman Shanmugaratnam and met DPM Gan Kim Yong and FM Vivian Balakrishnan.
The inaugural meeting of the India-Singapore Ministerial Roundtable (ISMR), whose outcomes were reviewed during Jaishankar's July 2025 visit, was held in:
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Correct answer: A — New Delhi, September 2022
MEA bilateral brief: the inaugural meeting of the ISMR took place on 17 September 2022 in New Delhi.
After Singapore, Jaishankar's 13–15 July 2025 tour took him to which city for the SCO Council of Foreign Ministers' meeting?
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Correct answer: C — Tianjin
MEA (12 July 2025): EAM will visit China to participate in the SCO Council of Foreign Ministers' Meeting being held in Tianjin.
To whom did Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan write, as announced on 13 July 2025, seeking a campaign against fake fertilizers?
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Correct answer: B — Chief Ministers of all States and UTs
Agriculture Ministry: the Union Minister wrote to the Chief Ministers of all States and Union Territories.
The sale of counterfeit or substandard fertilizers is prohibited under the Fertilizer (Control) Order, 1985, which is issued under which Act?
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Correct answer: D — Essential Commodities Act, 1955
Agriculture Ministry: sale of counterfeit or substandard fertilizers is prohibited under the Fertilizer (Control) Order, 1985, which falls under the Essential Commodities Act, 1955.
Consider the following directions issued to States in the Agriculture Minister's letter (July 2025): 1. Forced tagging of nano-fertilizers or bio-stimulants with conventional fertilizers should be stopped immediately. 2. All sales of nano-fertilizers should be banned. 3. States should procure fertilizers directly from manufacturers abroad. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Only statement 1 is in the letter. The letter asks States to stop forced tagging, not to ban nano-fertilizers, and says nothing about direct procurement abroad.
Which former Foreign Secretary was nominated to the Rajya Sabha by the President in July 2025?
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Correct answer: C — Harsh Vardhan Shringla
The Hindu and Indian Express: former Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla was among the four nominated to the Rajya Sabha (MHA notification, 12 July 2025).
Consider the following statements regarding nominated members of the Rajya Sabha: 1. The President nominates twelve members under Article 80(1)(a). 2. Nominated members must have special knowledge or practical experience in literature, science, art and social service. 3. The four persons nominated in July 2025 filled seats newly created by Parliament. 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 per Article 80(1)(a) and 80(3). Statement 3 is wrong: the notification says the nominations fill vacancies caused by the retirement of nominated members.
Under which Article of the Constitution did the President nominate four members to the Rajya Sabha in July 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Article 80
MHA notification: 'In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-clause (a) of clause (1) of article 80 ... read with clause (3) of that article'.
Ujjwal Nikam, nominated to the Rajya Sabha in July 2025, is known as the Special Public Prosecutor in which case?
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Correct answer: A — 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks case
The Hindu and Indian Express: Ujjwal Nikam is the Special Public Prosecutor in the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks case.
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.
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.
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.
How many appointment letters did PM Narendra Modi distribute at the Rozgar Mela on 12 July 2025?
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Correct answer: D — More than 51,000
PMO: the Prime Minister distributed more than 51,000 appointment letters to newly appointed youth via videoconferencing.
Which edition of the Rozgar Mela was held on 12 July 2025, and at how many locations?
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Correct answer: C — 16th; 47 locations
PMO background: the 16th Rozgar Mela will be held at 47 locations across the country.
At the Rozgar Mela on 12 July 2025, the PM said approximately what budget has been allocated for the Employment Linked Incentive Scheme?
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Correct answer: B — ₹1 lakh crore
PMO: 'Recently, the government has approved a new scheme called the Employment Linked Incentive Scheme. For this, the government has allocated a budget of approximately ₹1 lakh crore.'
What is the title of the WHO technical brief, highlighted by the Ayush Ministry on 12 July 2025, that featured India's Ayush innovations?
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Correct answer: C — Mapping the Application of Artificial Intelligence in Traditional Medicine
Ministry of Ayush: WHO has released a technical brief titled 'Mapping the Application of Artificial Intelligence in Traditional Medicine'.
According to the WHO brief cited by the Ayush Ministry in July 2025, India was the first country to launch which of the following?
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Correct answer: A — Traditional Knowledge Digital Library (TKDL)
Ministry of Ayush release headline: 'India first country to launch a Traditional Knowledge Digital Library: WHO'.
What size of India's Ayush market does the WHO brief note, as per the Ayush Ministry (July 2025)?
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Correct answer: D — US$43.4 billion
Ministry of Ayush: 'Ayush Sector Fuels Economic Growth: WHO Notes India's US$43.4 Billion Market'.
Whom did Iga Swiatek defeat 6-0, 6-0 in the Wimbledon 2025 women's singles final on 12 July 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Amanda Anisimova
AP, Reuters, BBC: Iga Swiatek beat American Amanda Anisimova 6-0, 6-0 to win her first Wimbledon title.
The Wimbledon 2025 title was which Grand Slam singles title of Iga Swiatek's career?
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Correct answer: B — Sixth
AP and Reuters: the win delivered Swiatek's first Wimbledon title and sixth Grand Slam (major) title.
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.
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.
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.
What is the title of the whitepaper on quantum-safe cybersecurity launched by MeitY on 11 July 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Transitioning to Quantum Cyber Readiness
MeitY: MeitY, CERT-In and SISA jointly launched a whitepaper titled 'Transitioning to Quantum Cyber Readiness'.
Along with MeitY, which two entities jointly launched the 'Transitioning to Quantum Cyber Readiness' whitepaper?
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Correct answer: B — CERT-In and SISA
MeitY: the Ministry, the Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) and cybersecurity firm SISA jointly launched the whitepaper.
What is the title of the NITI Aayog report released on 10 July 2025 on state-level science bodies?
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Correct answer: C — A Roadmap for Strengthening State S&T Councils
NITI Aayog: it released the strategic report titled 'A Roadmap for Strengthening State S&T Councils'.
Who officially launched NITI Aayog's 'A Roadmap for Strengthening State S&T Councils' on 10 July 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Suman Bery
NITI Aayog: the report was officially launched by Shri Suman Bery, Vice Chairman, NITI Aayog, with Dr Jitendra Singh as Chief Guest.
Which honour was conferred on PM Narendra Modi by Namibia on 9 July 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Order of the Most Ancient Welwitschia Mirabilis
PMO: President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah conferred on the PM Namibia's highest civilian award, the Order of the Most Ancient Welwitschia Mirabilis.
During PM Modi's visit in July 2025, Namibia became the first country globally to do which of the following?
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Correct answer: C — Sign a licensing agreement to adopt UPI technology
PMO (List of Outcomes): Namibia becomes the first country globally to sign a licensing agreement to adopt UPI technology.
Consider the following statements about PM Modi's visit to Namibia (9 July 2025): 1. It was the first visit by an Indian Prime Minister to Namibia in 27 years. 2. It was the first bilateral State Visit hosted by President Nandi-Ndaitwah after she took office. 3. Namibia joined the International Big Cat Alliance during the visit. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 1 and 2 only
Statements 1 and 2 are correct as per the PMO. Statement 3 is wrong: the PM invited Namibia to join the International Big Cat Alliance; Namibia joined CDRI and the Global Biofuels Alliance.
Which national honour did Ghana confer on PM Narendra Modi during his July 2025 tour?
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Correct answer: D — Officer of the Order of the Star of Ghana
PMO: President John Dramani Mahama conferred the national honour of Ghana — Officer of the Order of the Star of Ghana. The other two listed honours were conferred by Brazil and Trinidad & Tobago.
During PM Modi's visit in July 2025, Namibia submitted letters of acceptance to join which two India-backed initiatives?
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Correct answer: A — CDRI and Global Biofuels Alliance
PMO (List of Outcomes): Namibia submitted letters of acceptance for joining the Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI) and the Global Biofuels Alliance.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.'
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.
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.
The 'Aspirational DMF Programme' launched by the Ministry of Mines on 9 July 2025 converges District Mineral Foundation initiatives with which programmes?
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Correct answer: D — Aspirational District Programme and Aspirational Block Programme
Ministry of Mines: the guidelines are for the convergence of DMF initiatives with the Aspirational District Programme (ADP) and Aspirational Block Programme (ABP).
Consider the following statements about District Mineral Foundations (DMFs): 1. Their establishment in mining-affected districts was mandated by the 2015 amendment of the MMDR Act. 2. Mining companies contribute between 10 and 30 percent of their royalty to DMFs. 3. DMFs have so far been set up in all 36 States and 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 per the Ministry of Mines. Statement 3 is wrong: DMFs have been set up in 646 districts across 23 mining states.
Which honour did Brazil confer on PM Narendra Modi during his State Visit in July 2025?
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Correct answer: C — The Grand Collar of the National Order of the Southern Cross
PMO: President Lula conferred Brazil's highest national honour, 'The Grand Collar of the National Order of the Southern Cross'.
The India–Brazil Joint Statement of July 2025 set a roadmap around five priority pillars. Consider: 1. Defence and security 2. Food and nutritional security 3. Space exploration and human spaceflight Which of the above are among the five pillars?
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Correct answer: B — 1 and 2 only
Joint Statement: the five pillars are defence and security; food and nutritional security; energy transition and climate change; digital transformation and emerging technologies; industrial partnerships in strategic areas. Space exploration is not one of them.
In which year was the India–Brazil relationship elevated to a Strategic Partnership?
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Correct answer: A — 2006
India–Brazil Joint Statement (July 2025): the relationship was elevated to Strategic Partnership in 2006.
During PM Modi's State Visit to Brazil (July 2025), an MoU on agricultural research was signed between ICAR and which Brazilian body?
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Correct answer: D — EMBRAPA
List of Outcomes: MoU on Agricultural Research between EMBRAPA and the Indian Council of Agricultural Research.
Which new mechanism was announced during PM Modi's State Visit to Brazil in July 2025?
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Correct answer: A — A ministerial-level mechanism for monitoring trade, commerce and investment
List of Outcomes: establishment of a ministerial-level mechanism for monitoring trade, commerce and investment.
With which company did the Indian Navy sign a contract to implement the National Maritime Domain Awareness (NMDA) Project (announced July 2025)?
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Correct answer: B — Bharat Electronics Limited
MoD: the Indian Navy signed a contract with M/s Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL), Bengaluru, for the NMDA Project.
Under the NMDA Project, which existing centre will be upgraded into a Multi-Agency NMDA Centre?
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Correct answer: D — Information Management and Analysis Centre (IMAC), Gurugram
MoD: IMAC at Gurugram, the nodal centre of the NC3I Network, will be upgraded into a Multi-Agency NMDA Centre.
According to TRAI's Yearly Performance Indicators 2024-25, how many internet subscribers did India have at the end of March 2025?
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Correct answer: D — 969.10 million
TRAI: total internet subscribers increased from 954.40 million at the end of Mar-24 to 969.10 million at the end of Mar-25.
How many broadband subscribers were there in India at the end of March 2025, as per TRAI's 2024-25 yearly indicators?
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Correct answer: A — 944.12 million
TRAI: out of 969.10 million internet subscribers, 944.12 million were broadband and 24.98 million narrowband at the end of Mar-25.
What was the yearly growth rate of total internet subscribers in 2024-25, as per TRAI?
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Correct answer: B — 1.54%
TRAI: internet subscribers grew at a yearly rate of 1.54%; broadband subscribers grew at 2.17%.
Which DRDO laboratory designed and developed the Extended Range Anti-Submarine Rocket (ERASR)?
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Correct answer: B — Armament Research & Development Establishment (ARDE), Pune
MoD: DRDO's ARDE, Pune, with HEMRL and NSTL, designed and developed ERASR.
How many ERASRs were test-evaluated during the user trials concluded on 7 July 2025?
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Correct answer: C — 17
MoD: a total of 17 ERASRs were successfully test evaluated at different ranges.
From which Indian Navy ship were the ERASR user trials of June–July 2025 carried out?
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Correct answer: D — INS Kavaratti
MoD: user trials of ERASR were successfully carried out from INS Kavaratti from 23 June to 7 July 2025.
Which companies are the production partners for the ERASR?
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Correct answer: A — Bharat Dynamics Limited, Hyderabad and Solar Defence & Aerospace Limited, Nagpur
MoD: Bharat Dynamics Limited, Hyderabad and Solar Defence & Aerospace Limited, Nagpur are the production partners.