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BPSC TRE Current Affairs Quiz — All time

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Padma Awards 2025: 139 awards including 7 Padma Vibhushan, 19 Padma Bhushan and 113 Padma Shri
Q1

How many Padma Vibhushan awards were announced for 2025?

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Correct answer: A — 7

PIB 2096285 (MHA): the list comprises 7 Padma Vibhushan, 19 Padma Bhushan and 113 Padma Shri awards.

Q2 Advanced

What was the total number of Padma Awards approved for 2025, counting the duo case as one?

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Correct answer: C — 139

PIB 2096285: the President approved 139 Padma Awards including 1 duo case, counted as one.

Q3 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the Padma Awards 2025: 1. 19 Padma Bhushan awards were announced. 2. 23 of the awardees are women. 3. 10 awards were conferred posthumously. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: B — 1 and 2 only

PIB 2096285: there are 19 Padma Bhushan awards and 23 women awardees; 13 awards are posthumous, while 10 is the count of Foreigners/NRI/PIO/OCI awardees.

Q4 Advanced

Which Japanese industrialist was named for the Padma Vibhushan (posthumous) in Trade and Industry in 2025?

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Correct answer: D — Osamu Suzuki

PIB 2096285: Osamu Suzuki (Posthumous), Trade and Industry, Japan, is among the 7 Padma Vibhushan awardees.

Q5 Advanced

Match the Padma Awards 2025 recipients with their award category: 1. Sharda Sinha – Padma Vibhushan (posthumous) 2. P R Sreejesh – Padma Bhushan 3. Arijit Singh – Padma Bhushan Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?

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Correct answer: B — 1 and 2 only

PIB 2096285: Sharda Sinha received the Padma Vibhushan (posthumous) and P R Sreejesh the Padma Bhushan (sports); Arijit Singh is in the Padma Shri list.

India and Indonesia exchange MoUs on health, traditional medicine and digital development during Prabowo's State Visit
Q6 Advanced

Which Indonesian President was the chief guest at India's first Republic Day in 1950, as recalled during Prabowo Subianto's 2025 visit?

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Correct answer: A — Sukarno

PIB 2096322: President Murmu noted that 75 years ago, at the first Republic Day in 1950, President Sukarno of Indonesia was the chief guest.

Q7 Advanced

Consider the following outcomes of the Indonesian President's State Visit to India in January 2025: 1. An MoU on traditional medicine quality assurance with the Indonesian Food and Drug Authority. 2. A Cultural Exchange Programme for 2025-28. 3. An MoU on space cooperation between ISRO and Indonesia's space agency. Which of the above were listed among the outcomes?

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Correct answer: B — 1 and 2 only

PIB 2096278: outcomes included the traditional medicine MoU (PCIM&H–Indonesian FDA), MoUs on health and digital development and a 2025-28 cultural exchange programme; no space MoU was listed.

Q8

Which edition of the India-Indonesia CEOs Forum presented its joint report during the January 2025 State Visit?

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Correct answer: C — 3rd

PIB 2096278: the co-chairs of the 3rd India-Indonesia CEOs Forum presented their joint report.

President approves gallantry awards to 93 personnel, including 2 Kirti Chakras, on eve of Republic Day 2025
Q9 Advanced

How many Kirti Chakras were approved on the eve of Republic Day 2025?

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Correct answer: A — 2

PIB 2096200: two Kirti Chakras (one posthumous) and 14 Shaurya Chakras were approved.

Q10 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the Republic Day 2025 gallantry awards: 1. Gallantry awards were approved for 93 personnel, including 12 posthumous. 2. 14 Shaurya Chakras were approved. 3. 305 defence decorations included 50 Param Vishisht Seva Medals. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: B — 1 and 2 only

PIB 2096200: 93 gallantry awards (12 posthumous) and 14 Shaurya Chakras were approved; the 305 defence decorations included 30 PVSMs, not 50.

Q11

Who among the following received the Kirti Chakra posthumously on the eve of Republic Day 2025?

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Correct answer: C — Naik Dilwar Khan

PIB 2096200: Kirti Chakras went to Major Manjit (22 RR) and Naik Dilwar Khan (28 RR, posthumous); Captain Deepak Singh received the Shaurya Chakra (posthumous).

942 police, fire, home guard and correctional personnel awarded medals on Republic Day 2025
Q12 Advanced

How many Medals for Gallantry were awarded to police and fire personnel on Republic Day 2025?

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Correct answer: C — 95

PIB 2096015: 95 Medals for Gallantry (78 police, 17 fire service), 101 PSM and 746 MSM were awarded.

Q13

What was the total number of Police, Fire, Home Guard & Civil Defence and Correctional Services personnel awarded medals on Republic Day 2025?

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Correct answer: C — 942

PIB 2096015: a total of 942 personnel were awarded Gallantry and Service Medals.

President approves Jeevan Raksha Padak Series of Awards-2024 for 49 persons
Q14 Advanced

How many Sarvottam Jeevan Raksha Padaks were approved in the Jeevan Raksha Padak Series of Awards-2024?

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Correct answer: D — 17

PIB 2096171: 17 Sarvottam, 9 Uttam and 23 Jeevan Raksha Padaks were approved for 49 persons.

Q15

How many of the Jeevan Raksha Padak Series of Awards-2024 awardees were honoured posthumously?

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Correct answer: B — 6

PIB 2096171: six of the 49 awardees are posthumous.

Indian Railways wins Best Electoral Practices Award; Doordarshan gets ECI media award
Q16 Advanced

Which organisation received the Best Electoral Practices Award 2024-25 as the best government department for voter education and electoral participation?

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Correct answer: D — Indian Railways

PIB 2096251: President Murmu conferred the award on Indian Railways; Railway Board Chairman & CEO Satish Kumar received it.

Q17

Doordarshan won the ECI media award for voter awareness in which category?

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Correct answer: C — Electronic Media (TV)

PIB 2096231: Doordarshan was honoured in the Electronic Media (TV) category for its voter awareness campaign.

NITI Aayog's first Fiscal Health Index 2025 ranks Odisha top among 18 major states
Q18

Which state topped NITI Aayog's inaugural Fiscal Health Index 2025?

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Correct answer: D — Odisha

PIB 2095974: Odisha topped with a score of 67.8, followed by Chhattisgarh (55.2) and Goa (53.6).

Q19 Advanced

Who launched NITI Aayog's Fiscal Health Index 2025 on 24 January 2025?

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Correct answer: A — Arvind Panagariya

PIB 2095974: 16th Finance Commission Chairman Arvind Panagariya launched the inaugural FHI 2025.

Q20 Advanced

Which of the following is NOT one of the five sub-indices of NITI Aayog's Fiscal Health Index 2025?

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Correct answer: D — Ease of Doing Business

PIB 2095974: the sub-indices are Quality of Expenditure, Revenue Mobilisation, Fiscal Prudence, Debt Index and Debt Sustainability.

Q21 Advanced

Which state ranked second in NITI Aayog's Fiscal Health Index 2025?

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Correct answer: A — Chhattisgarh

PIB 2095974: Odisha (67.8) was followed by Chhattisgarh (55.2) and Goa (53.6).

Rajnath Singh flags off 'SANJAY' Battlefield Surveillance System
Q22 Advanced

'SANJAY', flagged off on 24 January 2025, is what kind of system?

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Correct answer: D — Battlefield surveillance system

PIB 2095712: SANJAY is the Battlefield Surveillance System that fuses sensor inputs into a Common Surveillance Picture.

Q23 Advanced

Consider the following statements about SANJAY: 1. It was jointly developed by the Indian Army and Bharat Electronics Limited. 2. It was developed at a cost of ₹2,402 crore under the Buy (Indian) category. 3. Its induction is to be completed in a single phase in March 2025. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: B — 1 and 2 only

PIB 2095712: SANJAY was developed by the Army and BEL at ₹2,402 crore under Buy (Indian); induction is in three phases from March to October 2025.

CPI for agricultural and rural labourers unchanged in December 2024; inflation eases to about 5%
Q24 Advanced

What was the year-on-year inflation rate based on CPI-AL for December 2024?

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Correct answer: A — 5.01%

PIB 2095463: CPI-AL inflation was 5.01% in December 2024, against 5.35% in November 2024 and 7.71% in December 2023.

Q25

What is the base year of the CPI for Agricultural Labourers and Rural Labourers?

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Correct answer: B — 1986-87 = 100

PIB 2095463: CPI-AL and CPI-RL have base 1986-87 = 100.

Q26 Advanced

Consider the following about CPI-AL and CPI-RL for December 2024: 1. Both indices were unchanged from November 2024. 2. CPI-RL stood at 1331 points. 3. CPI-RL inflation was higher than in December 2023. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: C — 1 and 2 only

PIB 2095463: CPI-AL (1320) and CPI-RL (1331) were unchanged; CPI-RL inflation fell to 5.05% from 7.46% in December 2023.

NHB-promoted RMBS Development Company gets RBI Certificate of Registration
Q27 Advanced

RMBS Development Company Limited (RDCL), which got an RBI Certificate of Registration in January 2025, was set up by which body?

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Correct answer: C — National Housing Bank

PIB 2096815: National Housing Bank set up RDCL as its single largest shareholder.

Q28 Advanced

What is the paid-up capital of RMBS Development Company Limited (RDCL)?

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Correct answer: A — ₹500 crore

PIB 2096815: RDCL's paid-up capital is ₹500 crore, with its registered office in Mumbai.

Centre notifies Legal Metrology rules for radar speed-measuring equipment
Q29

From when will the Legal Metrology rules for radar speed-measuring equipment, notified in January 2025, come into force?

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Correct answer: D — 1 July 2025

PIB 2095440: to give industry time to comply, the rules will come into force from 1 July 2025.

Q30 Advanced

The draft rules for radar speed-measuring equipment were based on which international recommendation?

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Correct answer: A — OIML R 91

PIB 2095440: the committee submitted the initial draft based on OIML R 91.

Q31 Advanced

The committee that framed the draft radar equipment rules was chaired by the Director of which institute?

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Correct answer: C — Indian Institute of Legal Metrology, Ranchi

PIB 2095440: the committee was formed under the chairmanship of the Director, Indian Institute of Legal Metrology (IILM), Ranchi.

Cabinet fixes MSP of raw jute at ₹5,650 per quintal for 2025-26
Q32

What MSP was fixed for raw jute (TD-3 grade) for the 2025-26 season?

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Correct answer: B — ₹5,650 per quintal

PIB 2095068: the MSP of raw jute (TD-3 grade) was fixed at ₹5,650 per quintal, ₹315 above 2024-25.

Q33 Advanced

What return over the all-India weighted average cost of production does the 2025-26 raw jute MSP ensure?

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Correct answer: D — 66.8%

PIB 2095068: the MSP ensures a return of 66.8% over the all-India weighted average cost of production.

Q34 Advanced

Which state accounts for 82% of India's jute farmers, according to the Cabinet's January 2025 MSP decision?

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Correct answer: A — West Bengal

PIB 2095068: 82% of jute farmers belong to West Bengal; Assam and Bihar have 9% each of jute production.

Beti Bachao Beti Padhao completes 10 years; Mission Vatsalya and Mission Shakti portals launched
Q35

From where was the Beti Bachao Beti Padhao scheme launched on 22 January 2015?

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Correct answer: A — Panipat, Haryana

PIB 2095231: PM Narendra Modi launched BBBP on 22 January 2015 from Panipat, Haryana.

Q36 Advanced

According to the Health Minister at the BBBP 10-year event, India's Maternal Mortality Rate has fallen since 2014 from 130 to how many deaths per lakh live births?

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Correct answer: C — 97

PIB 2095231: MMR decreased from 130 to 97 deaths per lakh live births, and IMR from 39 to 28 per 1,000 live births.

Q37 Advanced

Consider the following about Beti Bachao Beti Padhao (BBBP): 1. It was launched in 2015 from Panipat, Haryana. 2. It is a joint effort of the Ministries of Women and Child Development, Education, and Health and Family Welfare. 3. The Mission Vatsalya Portal was launched at its 10-year celebration. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: D — 1, 2 and 3

PIB 2095231: BBBP was launched in 2015 from Panipat by three ministries; the Mission Vatsalya Portal was launched at the 22 January 2025 event.

MeitY report puts India's digital economy at 11.74% of national income in 2022-23
Q38 Advanced

According to MeitY's January 2025 report, what share of national income did India's digital economy account for in 2022-23?

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Correct answer: A — 11.74%

PIB 2095260: India's digital economy was estimated at 11.74% of national income in 2022-23.

Q39 Advanced

With MeitY's digital economy estimates, India became the first developing country to use which organisation's framework to size its digital economy?

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Correct answer: C — OECD

PIB 2095260: India is the first among developing countries to use the OECD framework; alternate estimates use the ADB input-output approach.

Q40 Advanced

Consider the following about MeitY's report on India's digital economy (January 2025): 1. The digital economy was worth ₹31.64 lakh crore in 2022-23. 2. It is projected to contribute one-fifth of GDP by 2030. 3. It also gives alternate estimates using the ADB's input-output approach. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: D — 1, 2 and 3

PIB 2095260: the digital economy equalled ₹31.64 lakh crore in 2022-23, is projected at one-fifth of GDP by 2030, and alternate estimates use the ADB input-output approach.

Cabinet apprised of National Health Mission achievements for 2021-24
Q41 Advanced

By how much has India's Maternal Mortality Rate declined since 1990, as per the NHM update to the Cabinet in January 2025?

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Correct answer: B — 83%

PIB 2095052: MMR declined by 83% since 1990, higher than the global decline of 45%.

Q42

How many Ayushman Arogya Mandirs had been reached by FY 2023-24, according to the NHM achievements placed before the Cabinet?

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Correct answer: D — 1.72 lakh

PIB 2095052: Ayushman Arogya Mandir centres reached the 1.72 lakh mark by FY 2023-24.

Q43 Advanced

Consider the following about NHM achievements (2021-24) placed before the Cabinet: 1. TB incidence fell from 237 per lakh population in 2015 to 195 in 2023. 2. India's decline in MMR since 1990 was lower than the global decline. 3. NHM engaged over 12 lakh additional healthcare workers. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: C — 1 and 3 only

PIB 2095052: TB incidence fell from 237 to 195 and NHM engaged over 12 lakh additional workers; India's MMR decline (83%) exceeded the global 45%.

Commerce Minister sets target of 10,000 GI tags by 2030
Q44

What target for Geographical Indication (GI) tags did the Commerce Minister set at the GI Samagam in January 2025?

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Correct answer: C — 10,000 GI tags by 2030

PIB 2095279: Piyush Goyal set a target of 10,000 GI tags by 2030.

Q45 Advanced

How many GI tags had been issued by the department as of 22 January 2025?

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Correct answer: B — 605

PIB 2095279: the number of GI tags issued by the department till date stands at 605.

Q46 Advanced

Consider the following about the GI Samagam (January 2025): 1. It was organised by DPIIT and the India Today Group in New Delhi. 2. A committee will be constituted to oversee the 10,000 GI tag target. 3. Authorised users of GI tags fell over the last 10 years. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: B — 1 and 2 only

PIB 2095279: DPIIT and India Today Group organised the Samagam and a committee will oversee the target; authorised users rose from 365 to 29,000.

EPFO adds 14.63 lakh net members in November 2024
Q47

How many net members did EPFO add in November 2024, as per payroll data released in January 2025?

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Correct answer: C — 14.63 lakh

PIB 2095007: EPFO recorded a net addition of 14.63 lakh members in November 2024.

Q48 Advanced

What share of EPFO's new members in November 2024 came from the 18–25 age group?

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Correct answer: B — 54.97%

PIB 2095007: 4.81 lakh new members aged 18–25 made up 54.97% of new members in November 2024.

Q49 Advanced

Consider the following about EPFO payroll data for November 2024: 1. Net member addition was 14.63 lakh. 2. New member enrolment fell compared with October 2024. 3. The 18–25 age group made up less than half of new members. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: A — 1 only

PIB 2095007: net addition was 14.63 lakh; new members rose 16.58% over October 2024; the 18–25 group was 54.97% of new members.

Department of Commerce introduces Diamond Imprest Authorization Scheme
Q50

From when will the Diamond Imprest Authorization Scheme, introduced in January 2025, be implemented?

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Correct answer: D — 1 April 2025

PIB 2094862: the DIA Scheme will be implemented with effect from 1 April 2025.

Q51 Advanced

The Diamond Imprest Authorization Scheme allows duty-free import of natural cut and polished diamonds of what size?

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Correct answer: A — Less than ¼ carat (25 cents)

PIB 2094862: the scheme allows duty-free import of natural cut and polished diamonds of less than ¼ carat (25 cents).

Q52 Advanced

Consider the following about the Diamond Imprest Authorization Scheme: 1. It mandates an export obligation with 10% value addition. 2. Exporters with Two Star Export House status and above and US$15 million annual exports are eligible. 3. It allows duty-free import of lab-grown diamonds. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: C — 1 and 2 only

PIB 2094862: the scheme requires 10% value addition and is open to Two Star Export Houses with US$15 million exports; it covers natural cut and polished diamonds.

India hosts second meeting of BIMSTEC Expert Group on Cyber Security Cooperation
Q53 Advanced

Which body organised the second meeting of the BIMSTEC Expert Group on Cyber Security Cooperation in January 2025?

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Correct answer: D — National Security Council Secretariat

PIB 2095700: the National Security Council Secretariat organised the meeting on 21 January 2025 in New Delhi.

Q54 Advanced

Over what timeframe is the BIMSTEC cyber security Action Plan proposed to be implemented?

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Correct answer: C — 5 years

PIB 2095700: the Action Plan has been proposed to be implemented within 5 years.

Q55 Advanced

Consider the following about the BIMSTEC Expert Group on Cyber Security Cooperation: 1. Its second meeting was held in New Delhi on 21 January 2025. 2. Its first meeting was hosted by India in 2022. 3. The proposed Action Plan covers protection of critical information infrastructure. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: D — 1, 2 and 3

PIB 2095700: the second meeting was in New Delhi on 21 January 2025, India hosted the first in 2022, and the Action Plan covers critical information infrastructure.

MoD signs ₹1,561 crore contract with HVF for 47 T-72 Bridge Laying Tanks
Q56

How many T-72 Bridge Laying Tanks did the Ministry of Defence contract for in January 2025?

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Correct answer: B — 47

PIB 2094857: the contract is for 47 T-72 Bridge Laying Tanks at ₹1,560.52 crore.

Q57 Advanced

Which unit will supply the 47 T-72 Bridge Laying Tanks to the Indian Army?

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Correct answer: D — Heavy Vehicles Factory, AVNL

PIB 2094857: the contract was signed with Heavy Vehicles Factory, a unit of Armoured Vehicle Nigam Limited.

Q58 Advanced

Under which procurement category was the January 2025 contract for T-72 Bridge Laying Tanks placed?

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Correct answer: C — Buy (Indian-IDDM)

PIB 2094857: the case is a Buy (Indian-Indigenously Designed Developed and Manufactured) procurement.

27th PM-STIAC meeting discusses cell and gene therapy in India
Q59 Advanced

What was the focus of the 27th PM-STIAC meeting held on 21 January 2025?

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Correct answer: C — Cell and gene therapy

PIB 2094915: the 27th PM-STIAC meeting discussed cell and gene therapy in India.

Q60

Who chaired the 27th meeting of PM-STIAC?

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Correct answer: B — Prof. Ajay Kumar Sood

PIB 2094915: the meeting was chaired by Principal Scientific Adviser Prof. Ajay Kumar Sood.

85th All India Presiding Officers Conference in Patna adopts five resolutions
Q61

Where was the 85th All India Presiding Officers Conference held in January 2025?

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Correct answer: A — Patna

PIB 2094919: Om Birla addressed the valedictory session of the 85th AIPOC in Patna.

Q62 Advanced

How many resolutions did the 85th All India Presiding Officers Conference adopt?

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Correct answer: C — 5

PIB 2094919: the 85th AIPOC adopted five resolutions.

Q63 Advanced

Consider the following about the 85th All India Presiding Officers Conference: 1. It concluded in Patna on 21 January 2025. 2. One of its resolutions concerned the use of digital technology. 3. Its valedictory session was addressed by the Chairman of the Rajya Sabha. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: B — 1 and 2 only

PIB 2094919: the AIPOC concluded in Patna and adopted a resolution on digital technology; the valedictory session was addressed by Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla.

India-hosted ISSA seminar on social security for informal workers concludes in New Delhi
Q64 Advanced

To what level has India's social protection coverage doubled, as acknowledged at the ISSA seminar in New Delhi in January 2025?

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Correct answer: B — 48.8%

PIB 2094922: India's progress in doubling social protection coverage to 48.8% was acknowledged at the forum.

Q65

With which international organisation did the Labour Ministry and ESIC host the January 2025 seminar on social security for informal-sector workers?

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Correct answer: A — International Social Security Association

PIB 2094922: the seminar was hosted by the Ministry of Labour and Employment and ESIC in collaboration with the International Social Security Association (ISSA).

Donald Trump sworn in as the 47th President of the United States
Q66

Who administered the presidential oath to Donald Trump on 20 January 2025?

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Correct answer: A — Chief Justice John G. Roberts Jr.

Congressional Record: Chief Justice John G. Roberts Jr. administered the presidential oath.

Q67 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the US inauguration on 20 January 2025: 1. Donald Trump was sworn in as the 47th President. 2. The vice-presidential oath to JD Vance was administered by Chief Justice John G. Roberts Jr. 3. The ceremony was held in the Great Rotunda. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: B — 1 and 3 only

Congressional Record: Trump was sworn in as the 47th President in the Great Rotunda; Associate Justice Brett Kavanaugh, not the Chief Justice, administered Vance's oath.

Q68 Advanced

Who administered the vice-presidential oath to JD Vance on 20 January 2025?

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Correct answer: D — Associate Justice Brett Kavanaugh

Congressional Record: Associate Justice Brett Kavanaugh administered the vice-presidential oath to James David Vance.

India and Korea sign Exchange of Notes for first KOICA-assisted project in India, on mechatronics education
Q69 Advanced

The KOICA-assisted project 'Strengthening Vocational Education and Training in Mechatronics in India', for which notes were exchanged on 20 January 2025, will be implemented by NCERT at which institute?

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Correct answer: D — RIE Bhopal

PIB 2095225: NCERT will implement the project at the Regional Institute of Education (RIE), Bhopal.

Q70 Advanced

Consider the following statements about India–Korea development cooperation: 1. The NCERT mechatronics project is the first KOICA-assisted project in India. 2. Korea was designated India's ODA partner in October 2016. 3. India–Korea ties were upgraded to a Special Strategic Partnership in 2018. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: B — 1 and 2 only

PIB 2095225: it is the first KOICA-assisted project in India and Korea became an ODA partner in October 2016; the Special Strategic Partnership dates from 2015, not 2018.

Q71

Who signed the Exchange of Notes for the KOICA mechatronics project on behalf of the Government of India on 20 January 2025?

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Correct answer: A — Manisha Sinha

PIB 2095225: Manisha Sinha, Additional Secretary, Department of Economic Affairs, signed for India.

24 companies selected in third round of PLI Scheme for White Goods with ₹3,516 crore investment
Q72

How many companies were provisionally selected in the third round of the PLI Scheme for White Goods announced on 20 January 2025?

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Correct answer: B — 24

PIB 2094465: 24 beneficiaries (18 new + 6 existing) were selected, committing ₹3,516 crore.

Q73 Advanced

The PLI Scheme for White Goods covers components of which two products?

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Correct answer: B — Air conditioners and LED lights

PIB 2094465: the PLI Scheme for White Goods covers air conditioners and LED lights.

Q74 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the PLI Scheme for White Goods: 1. It was approved by the Union Cabinet on 7 April 2021 with an outlay of ₹6,238 crore. 2. After the third round, 84 companies under the scheme are set to invest ₹10,478 crore. 3. The scheme runs from FY 2021-22 to FY 2025-26. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: D — 1 and 2 only

PIB 2094465: the Cabinet approved it on 7 April 2021 with ₹6,238 crore and 84 companies will invest ₹10,478 crore; the scheme period is FY 2021-22 to FY 2028-29.

Scheme and web portal for PM's Awards for Excellence in Public Administration 2024 launched
Q75 Advanced

Which programme has been included for the first time under the Prime Minister's Awards for Excellence in Public Administration 2024?

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Correct answer: B — Aspirational Blocks Programme

PIB 2094589: for the first time, the Aspirational Blocks Programme has been included under the PM's Award Scheme.

Q76

How many awards are there under the Prime Minister's Awards for Excellence in Public Administration 2024?

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Correct answer: C — 16

PIB 2094589: the 2024 scheme recognises civil servants through 16 awards in three categories.

Q77 Advanced

What prize money will each awardee of the Prime Minister's Awards for Excellence in Public Administration 2024 receive?

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Correct answer: D — ₹20 lakh

PIB 2094589: the prize money for PM's Awards 2024 awardees will be ₹20 lakh each.

Gaza ceasefire takes effect; first hostages and detainees released and aid surges in
Q78 Advanced

Which three countries mediated the Gaza ceasefire that took effect on 19 January 2025?

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Correct answer: A — Egypt, Qatar and the United States

UN OCHA: the ceasefire came into effect through mediation by Egypt, Qatar and the United States.

Q79

How long is the first phase of the Gaza ceasefire that took effect on 19 January 2025?

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Correct answer: B — 42 days

UN OCHA: the first phase of the ceasefire is 42 days.

Q80 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the first day of the Gaza ceasefire (19 January 2025): 1. Three Israeli women hostages were handed over via the ICRC. 2. 90 Palestinian detainees were released. 3. Fewer than 100 aid trucks entered Gaza that day. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: B — 1 and 2 only

UN OCHA and UN News: three women hostages were released via the ICRC and 90 Palestinian detainees were freed; more than 630 aid trucks entered Gaza that day.

Piyush Goyal and EU Trade Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič hold first in-person High Level Dialogue in Brussels
Q81 Advanced

With which European Commissioner did Piyush Goyal hold a High Level Dialogue in Brussels on 18–19 January 2025?

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Correct answer: B — Maroš Šefčovič

PIB 2094362: Goyal met Maroš Šefčovič, European Commissioner for Trade and Economic Security.

Q82 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the Goyal–Šefčovič High Level Dialogue of January 2025: 1. It was the first in-person meeting between the two leaders. 2. It was held in New Delhi. 3. Goyal outlined six principles for an India–EU partnership. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: B — 1 and 3 only

PIB 2094362: it was their first in-person meeting and Goyal outlined six principles; the dialogue was held in Brussels, not New Delhi.

Q83

At the January 2025 India–EU High Level Dialogue, Piyush Goyal estimated the combined India–EU market at over how much?

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Correct answer: D — $24 trillion

PIB 2094362: Goyal described the combined market as currently estimated at over $24 trillion, with 2 billion people.

EPFO removes employer routing for most online PF transfer claims
Q84 Advanced

After EPFO's January 2025 simplification of PF transfers, about what share of transfer claims is expected to reach EPFO directly without employer intervention?

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Correct answer: D — 94%

PIB 2094230: over 1.20 crore of 1.30 crore transfer claims, about 94%, are expected to be forwarded directly to EPFO.

Q85

What share of EPFO members' grievances relate to PF transfer issues, according to EPFO in January 2025?

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Correct answer: A — 17%

PIB 2094230: presently 17% of total grievances pertain to transfer-related issues.