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Election Commission announces schedule for 17th Vice-Presidential Election; poll and counting on 9 September 2025
Q1

On which date is the poll, if necessary, for the 17th Vice-Presidential Election scheduled, as announced on 1 August 2025?

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Correct answer: C — 9 September 2025

The poll, if necessary, and the counting are both scheduled for 9 September 2025 at Parliament House.

Q2 Advanced

According to the Election Commission, what is the total strength of the Electoral College for the 2025 Vice-Presidential Election?

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Correct answer: B — 788

The Electoral College comprises a total of 788 members of both Houses of Parliament: 233 elected and 12 nominated Rajya Sabha members and 543 elected Lok Sabha members.

Q3 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the 2025 Vice-Presidential Election: 1. The security deposit for a candidate is ₹15,000. 2. A nomination paper must be subscribed by at least 20 electors as proposers and at least 20 other electors as seconders. Which of the above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2

Both statements are correct. The security deposit is ₹15,000, and each nomination needs at least 20 proposers and 20 seconders from among the electors.

Q4 Advanced

Who has been appointed Returning Officer for the 2025 Vice-Presidential Election?

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Correct answer: D — Secretary General, Rajya Sabha

The Election Commission, in consultation with the Central Government, appointed the Secretary General, Rajya Sabha as the Returning Officer.

71st National Film Awards announced: 12th Fail is Best Feature Film; Shah Rukh Khan and Vikrant Massey share Best Actor
Q5

Which film won the Best Feature Film award at the 71st National Film Awards announced on 1 August 2025?

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Correct answer: B — 12th Fail

12th Fail won the Best Feature Film award at the 71st National Film Awards for the year 2023.

Q6

Who won the Best Actress award at the 71st National Film Awards?

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Correct answer: A — Rani Mukerji

Rani Mukerji won Best Actress for Mrs. Chatterjee Vs Norway; it is her first National Film Award.

Q7 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the 71st National Film Awards: 1. Shah Rukh Khan and Vikrant Massey shared the Best Actor award. 2. The Feature Film Jury was chaired by P. Sheshadri. Which of the above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: A — 1 only

Statement 1 is correct: Shah Rukh Khan (Jawan) and Vikrant Massey (12th Fail) shared Best Actor. Statement 2 is incorrect: the Feature Film Jury was chaired by Ashutosh Gowariker; P. Sheshadri chaired the Non-Feature Film Jury.

Q8 Advanced

Which film was adjudged Best Film in AVGC (Animation, Visual Effects, Gaming and Comic) at the 71st National Film Awards?

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Correct answer: D — Hanu-Man

Hanu-Man was adjudged Best Film in AVGC (Animation, Visual Effects, Gaming and Comic) at the 71st National Film Awards.

Gross GST collections rise 7.5% to about ₹1.96 lakh crore in July 2025
Q9

What were India's gross GST collections for July 2025, as per data released on 1 August 2025?

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Correct answer: A — About ₹1.96 lakh crore

Gross GST collections for July 2025 were ₹1,95,735 crore, about ₹1.96 lakh crore.

Q10 Advanced

By what percentage did gross GST collections in July 2025 grow over July 2024?

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Correct answer: C — 7.5%

Gross GST collections grew 7.5%, from ₹1,82,075 crore in July 2024 to ₹1,95,735 crore in July 2025.

Q11 Advanced

Consider the following statements about GST data for July 2025: 1. Refunds rose 66.8% to ₹27,147 crore. 2. Net GST revenue grew by more than 10% over July 2024. Which of the above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: A — 1 only

Statement 1 is correct: refunds rose 66.8% to ₹27,147 crore. Statement 2 is incorrect: because of the surge in refunds, net GST revenue was ₹1,68,588 crore, up only 1.7%.

Q12 Advanced

What was the gross GST revenue from imports in July 2025?

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Correct answer: D — ₹52,712 crore

Gross import revenue in July 2025 was ₹52,712 crore, up 9.7% from a year earlier.

Draft electoral roll published in Bihar after SIR enumeration phase; claims and objections open till 1 September
Q13

During which period can claims and objections be filed on Bihar's draft electoral roll published on 1 August 2025?

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Correct answer: B — 1 August to 1 September 2025

Claims and objections can be filed before the Electoral Registration Officer from 1 August to 1 September 2025.

Q14 Advanced

Booth-wise draft lists for how many polling booths in Bihar were shared with political parties on 1 August 2025?

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Correct answer: C — 90,712

Booth-wise draft lists of all 90,712 polling booths across 243 Assembly Constituencies were shared with all political parties by the 38 DEOs.

Q15 Advanced

Which form should an eligible elector in Bihar whose name is missing from the draft roll submit, along with the Declaration Form?

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Correct answer: D — Form 6

Eligible electors whose names are missing from the draft list should submit Form 6 along with the Declaration Form.

Sonali Mishra assumes charge as Director General of Railway Protection Force
Q16

Who assumed charge as Director General of the Railway Protection Force on 1 August 2025?

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Correct answer: B — Sonali Mishra

Sonali Mishra, a 1993-batch IPS officer of the Madhya Pradesh cadre, assumed charge as Director General of the RPF.

Q17 Advanced

What is the motto of the Railway Protection Force, cited when its new Director General took charge in August 2025?

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Correct answer: A — Yasho Labhasva

On assuming charge, the new DG reaffirmed the values of vigilance, courage and service that define the RPF's motto “Yasho Labhasva”.

Mines Ministry recognises seven Centres of Excellence under National Critical Mineral Mission
Q18 Advanced

Which of the following was NOT among the Centres of Excellence recognised under the National Critical Mineral Mission in August 2025?

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Correct answer: D — IIT Madras

IIT Madras is not in the list. The four recognised IITs are those at Bombay, Hyderabad, Roorkee and the ISM campus in Dhanbad, along with CSIR-IMMT, CSIR-NML and NFTDC.

Q19 Advanced

On which model will each Centre of Excellence under the National Critical Mineral Mission operate as a consortium?

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Correct answer: A — Hub & Spoke model

Each CoE will operate as a consortium on a Hub & Spoke model, with the hub institute bringing in industry and R&D or academic partners.

Railways plans permanent holding areas, access control and station directors at 73 crowded stations
Q20

At how many identified stations did the Railways announce permanent holding areas and complete access control in August 2025?

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Correct answer: B — 73

Permanent waiting areas and complete access control will be introduced at 73 identified stations that periodically face heavy crowds.

Q21 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the Railways' crowd-management plan announced on 1 August 2025: 1. Only passengers with confirmed reserved tickets will get direct access to platforms at the identified stations. 2. Pilot projects for holding areas have started at stations including New Delhi, Varanasi and Ayodhya. Which of the above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2

Both statements are correct. Confirmed reserved ticket holders get direct platform access, and pilots are under way at New Delhi, Anand Vihar, Varanasi, Ayodhya and Ghaziabad.

Seven coal blocks auctioned in 12th round of commercial coal mining auctions
Q22

How many coal blocks were successfully auctioned in the 12th round of commercial coal auctions, as announced on 1 August 2025?

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Correct answer: B — Seven

Seven coal blocks were successfully auctioned in the forward auctions held from 28 to 31 July 2025.

Q23 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the 12th round of commercial coal auctions: 1. The auctioned blocks are located in Jharkhand and Chhattisgarh. 2. Since commercial coal mining began in 2020, a total of 131 coal blocks have been auctioned. Which of the above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2

Both statements are correct. The seven blocks lie in Jharkhand and Chhattisgarh, and 131 coal blocks with 277.31 MTPA capacity have been auctioned since 2020.

India's manufacturing PMI rises to 59.1 in July 2025, a 16-month high
Q24

What was the HSBC India Manufacturing PMI for July 2025, released on 1 August 2025?

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Correct answer: C — 59.1

The HSBC India Manufacturing PMI stood at 59.1 in July 2025, a 16-month high.

Q25 Advanced

Consider the following statements about India's manufacturing PMI for July 2025: 1. It signalled the strongest improvement in the sector since March 2024. 2. Business confidence rose to its highest level in three years. Which of the above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: A — 1 only

Statement 1 is correct: the July reading was the strongest improvement since March 2024. Statement 2 is incorrect: business confidence fell to its lowest level in three years.

Cabinet raises PMKSY outlay to ₹6,520 crore for 15th Finance Commission cycle
Q26

What total outlay did the Union Cabinet approve on 31 July 2025 for the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Sampada Yojana for 2021-22 to 2025-26?

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Correct answer: C — ₹6,520 crore

The Cabinet approved a total outlay of ₹6,520 crore, including an additional ₹1,920 crore.

Q27 Advanced

How many multi-product food irradiation units are to be supported under PMKSY as per the Cabinet decision of 31 July 2025?

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Correct answer: A — 50

₹1,000 crore will support 50 multi-product food irradiation units and 100 NABL-accredited food testing labs.

Q28 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Sampada Yojana (PMKSY): 1. The food irradiation units will be supported under its Integrated Cold Chain and Value Addition Infrastructure (ICCVAI) component. 2. The NABL-accredited food testing labs will be supported under its Food Safety and Quality Assurance Infrastructure (FSQAI) component. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: D — Both 1 and 2

Both are correct as per the Cabinet release; both components are demand-driven.

US executive order sets 25% reciprocal tariff on Indian goods
Q29

What reciprocal tariff rate did the US executive order of 31 July 2025 set for India?

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Correct answer: A — 25%

Annex I of Executive Order 14326 lists India at 25%.

Q30 Advanced

From which date did the 25% US reciprocal tariff on Indian goods under the executive order of 31 July 2025 take effect?

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Correct answer: D — 7 August 2025

The order applies from 12:01 a.m. EDT seven days after 31 July 2025, i.e. 7 August 2025; Business Standard reported it took effect on 7 August.

Q31 Advanced

Consider the following statements about Annex I of US Executive Order 14326 (31 July 2025): 1. Bangladesh is listed at 20%. 2. Japan is listed at 15%. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2

Both are correct as per Annex I of the order.

Vice-Presidential Election 2025: ECI finalises Electoral College list
Q32

As per Article 66(1), cited by the ECI on 31 July 2025, the Electoral College for the Vice-Presidential election consists of:

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Correct answer: A — Elected and nominated members of the Rajya Sabha and elected members of the Lok Sabha

The ECI release quotes Article 66(1): elected members of the Rajya Sabha, nominated members of the Rajya Sabha and elected members of the Lok Sabha.

Q33 Advanced

Under which Article of the Constitution is the Election Commission mandated to conduct the election to the office of Vice-President, as stated by the ECI on 31 July 2025?

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Correct answer: D — Article 324

The ECI release says it is mandated under Article 324 to conduct the Vice-Presidential election.

Q34 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the Vice-Presidential election: 1. Rule 40 of the Presidential and Vice-Presidential Elections Rules, 1974 requires the ECI to prepare and maintain an updated list of members of the Electoral College. 2. Nominated members of the Rajya Sabha are excluded from the Electoral College. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: B — 1 only

Statement 1 is correct. Statement 2 is wrong: Article 66(1) includes nominated members of the Rajya Sabha.

CCEA approves four railway multitracking projects worth ₹11,169 crore
Q35

The four railway multitracking projects approved by the CCEA on 31 July 2025 will increase the Indian Railways network by about:

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Correct answer: D — 574 km

The projects will add about 574 km to the existing network.

Q36 Advanced

Which of the following was NOT among the four railway projects approved by the CCEA on 31 July 2025?

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Correct answer: A — Wardha–Ballarshah 4th line

The four projects were Itarsi–Nagpur 4th line, Aurangabad–Parbhani doubling, Aluabari Road–New Jalpaiguri 3rd and 4th lines, and Dangoaposi–Jaroli 3rd and 4th lines.

Cabinet approves ₹2,000-crore grant-in-aid scheme for NCDC
Q37

The Central Sector Scheme 'Grant in aid to NCDC' approved by the Cabinet on 31 July 2025 has what outlay and period?

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Correct answer: B — ₹2,000 crore over four years, 2025-26 to 2028-29

The scheme has ₹2,000 crore for four years from 2025-26 to 2028-29, at ₹500 crore a year.

Q38 Advanced

On the basis of the ₹2,000-crore grant approved on 31 July 2025, how much will NCDC be able to raise from the open market over four years?

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Correct answer: C — ₹20,000 crore

The Cabinet release says NCDC will be able to raise ₹20,000 crore from the open market.

India's resolution on sustainable lifestyles for wetlands adopted at Ramsar COP15
Q39

Where was the 15th Conference of Parties (COP15) of the Ramsar Convention, which adopted India's wetlands resolution on 30 July 2025, held?

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Correct answer: C — Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe

Ramsar COP15 was held at Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe.

Q40 Advanced

India's resolution adopted at Ramsar COP15 on 30 July 2025 was titled:

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Correct answer: B — Promoting Sustainable Lifestyles for the Wise Use of Wetlands

The resolution was 'Promoting Sustainable Lifestyles for the Wise Use of Wetlands'.

Q41 Advanced

According to the Environment Ministry, India's resolution at Ramsar COP15 received support from how many Ramsar Contracting Parties?

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Correct answer: A — 172

The release says the resolution received support from the 172 Ramsar Contracting Parties.

23 chip-design projects sanctioned under Design Linked Incentive scheme
Q42

How many chip-design projects had been sanctioned under the Design Linked Incentive scheme, as stated by MeitY on 30 July 2025?

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Correct answer: D — 23

MeitY said 23 chip-design projects had been sanctioned under DLI.

Q43 Advanced

What is the outlay of the Design Linked Incentive (DLI) scheme under the Semicon India Programme?

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Correct answer: B — ₹1,000 crore

The DLI scheme has an outlay of ₹1,000 crore within the ₹76,000-crore Semicon India Programme.

Q44 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the Design Linked Incentive scheme: 1. It offers a product design incentive of up to 50% of eligible costs, capped at ₹15 crore per application. 2. Chip designs from academic institutions under the scheme have been fabricated at SCL, Mohali. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2

Both are correct: the cap is ₹15 crore per application, and 20 designs from 17 institutions were fabricated at SCL, Mohali.

13th India–UAE Joint Defence Cooperation Committee meets in New Delhi
Q45

The 13th India–UAE Joint Defence Cooperation Committee meeting held in New Delhi on 30 July 2025 was notable because it was:

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Correct answer: A — Held at Secretary level for the first time

The Defence Ministry said the 13th JDCC was held at Secretary level for the first time.

Q46 Advanced

At the 13th India–UAE JDCC, joint manufacturing models were discussed along the lines of the collaboration between ICOMM (India) and which UAE company for small arms?

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Correct answer: D — CARACAL

The release cites the ICOMM (India)–CARACAL (UAE) collaboration for small arms production.

INS Satpura arrives in Singapore for SIMBEX-25
Q47

Which Indian Navy ship arrived in Singapore for SIMBEX-25, as reported on 30 July 2025?

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Correct answer: D — INS Satpura

INS Satpura arrived in Singapore to participate in SIMBEX-25.

Q48 Advanced

SIMBEX-25, for which INS Satpura reached Singapore in July 2025, was which edition of the Singapore-India Maritime Bilateral Exercise?

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Correct answer: A — 32nd

The Defence Ministry release calls SIMBEX-25 the 32nd edition of the exercise.

Over 13.6 million mobile numbers disconnected to curb telecom fraud, Scindia tells Lok Sabha
Q49

How many mobile handsets had been recovered through the Sanchar Saathi portal, as stated in the Lok Sabha on 30 July 2025?

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Correct answer: B — Over 5 lakh

The Minister said over 5 lakh mobile handsets had been recovered through Sanchar Saathi.

Q50 Advanced

As per the Communications Minister's statement of 30 July 2025, what is BSNL's subscriber base?

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Correct answer: C — 9.1 crore

The Minister said BSNL's subscriber base had grown to 9.1 crore.

Banking Laws (Amendment) Act, 2025: key provisions notified to take effect from 1 August 2025
Q51

Under the Banking Laws (Amendment) Act, 2025, whose key provisions took effect on 1 August 2025, the threshold for 'substantial interest' was raised from ₹5 lakh to:

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Correct answer: A — ₹2 crore

PIB (30 July 2025): the 'substantial interest' threshold was redefined from ₹5 lakh to ₹2 crore, a limit unchanged since 1968.

Q52 Advanced

The maximum tenure of directors (other than the chairperson and whole-time director) in cooperative banks was raised from 8 years to 10 years to align with which Constitutional Amendment?

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Correct answer: C — 97th Amendment

PIB: the change aligns director tenures in cooperative banks with the 97th Constitutional Amendment.

Q53 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the Banking Laws (Amendment) Act, 2025: 1. It contains 19 amendments across five legislations. 2. It was notified in the Gazette on 15 April 2025. 3. All its provisions came into force on the date of its notification. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: B — 1 and 2 only

PIB: 19 amendments across five laws; notified 15 April 2025. Provisions come into force on dates appointed by the Centre; S.O. 3494(E) appointed 1 August 2025 for specific sections, so statement 3 is wrong.

Q54 Advanced

Under the amended law, public sector banks may transfer unclaimed shares, interest and bond redemption amounts to which fund, in line with companies under the Companies Act?

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Correct answer: D — Investor Education and Protection Fund (IEPF)

PIB: PSBs can now transfer unclaimed shares, interest and bond redemption amounts to the Investor Education and Protection Fund (IEPF), bringing them in line with companies.

Akhil Bharatiya Shiksha Samagam 2025 marks five years of NEP 2020
Q55

The Akhil Bharatiya Shiksha Samagam 2025, inaugurated on 29 July 2025, commemorated:

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Correct answer: D — 5 years of the National Education Policy 2020

PIB (29 July 2025): Dharmendra Pradhan inaugurated ABSS 2025 in New Delhi to commemorate 5 years of NEP 2020.

Q56 Advanced

Projects worth how much were unveiled by Dharmendra Pradhan at the Akhil Bharatiya Shiksha Samagam 2025?

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Correct answer: A — More than ₹4,000 crore

PIB: Dharmendra Pradhan unveiled projects worth more than ₹4,000 crore, including new initiatives, campus inaugurations and foundation stones.

Q57 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the National Education Policy 2020: 1. It was approved by the Union Cabinet on 29 July 2020. 2. It replaced the National Policy on Education, 1986. 3. It replaces the 10+2 school structure with a 5+3+3+4 structure covering ages 6-18. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: B — 1 and 2 only

PIB (29 July 2020): the Cabinet approved NEP 2020 that day, replacing the NPE 1986. The 5+3+3+4 structure covers ages 3-18 (3-8, 8-11, 11-14, 14-18), not 6-18, so statement 3 is wrong.

Global Tiger Day 2025: India now has 58 tiger reserves; 1 lakh saplings to be planted
Q58

As stated on Global Tiger Day 2025, the number of tiger reserves in India has grown from 46 in 2014 to:

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Correct answer: B — 58

PIB (29 July 2025): tiger reserves increased from 46 in 2014 to 58.

Q59 Advanced

Where were the national Global Tiger Day 2025 celebrations presided over by Bhupender Yadav held?

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Correct answer: D — National Zoological Park, New Delhi

PIB: the celebrations were held at the National Zoological Park, New Delhi.

Q60 Advanced

Consider the following statements made on Global Tiger Day 2025: 1. Over 1 lakh saplings will be planted across all 58 tiger reserves. 2. The International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA) has 24 countries on board. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: A — Both 1 and 2

PIB: over 1 lakh saplings across all 58 tiger reserves; 24 countries on board IBCA. Both are correct.

Telecom subscribers reach 1,218.36 million at end-June 2025
Q61 Advanced

As per telecom subscription data as on 30 June 2025, India's overall tele-density was about:

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Correct answer: D — 86.09%

PIB (29 July 2025): overall tele-density was 86.09% (urban 133.56%, rural 59.43%).

Q62

How many broadband subscribers did India have as on 30 June 2025, as per the Ministry of Communications?

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Correct answer: A — 979.71 million

PIB: total broadband subscribers were 979.71 million (935.02 million wireless + 44.69 million wireline). 1,218.36 million is total telephone subscribers.

IIP grows 1.5% in June 2025; manufacturing up 3.9%
Q63

According to the Quick Estimate released on 28 July 2025, India's Index of Industrial Production grew by how much in June 2025?

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Correct answer: B — 1.5%

MoSPI/PIB (28 July 2025): IIP growth for June 2025 was 1.5%, against 1.2% (QE) in May 2025.

Q64 Advanced

In the IIP for June 2025, which sector recorded positive growth?

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Correct answer: D — Manufacturing

PIB: sectoral growth in June 2025 was mining -8.7%, manufacturing 3.9% and electricity -2.6%. Only manufacturing grew.

Q65 Advanced

Under the revised release calendar announced with the June 2025 data, the Quick Estimate of IIP will be released on:

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Correct answer: C — The 28th of every month (or next working day if a holiday)

PIB: as per the revised calendar, the Quick Estimate of IIP will now be released on the 28th of every month, or the next working day if the 28th is a holiday.

Q66 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the IIP Quick Estimate for June 2025: 1. It was compiled on base year 2011-12=100. 2. The index stood at 153.3, against 151.0 in June 2024. 3. Mining output contracted by 2.6%. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: A — 1 and 2 only

PIB: base 2011-12=100; index 153.3 against 151.0 in June 2024. Mining contracted 8.7%; the 2.6% fall was in electricity, so statement 3 is wrong.

MoES 19th Foundation Day: 14 products launched, including BharatFS-ERP
Q67

Which Foundation Day of the Ministry of Earth Sciences was marked on 28 July 2025?

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Correct answer: B — 19th

PIB (28 July 2025): the 19th Foundation Day of the Ministry of Earth Sciences was marked at an event in New Delhi.

Q68 Advanced

As stated at the MoES Foundation Day 2025, the number of Doppler weather radars in India has increased from 15 to:

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Correct answer: D — 41

PIB: Jitendra Singh noted that Doppler weather radars had increased from just 15 to 41.

Q69 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the products launched on the 19th Foundation Day of MoES: 1. 14 products and initiatives were launched, including BharatFS-ERP. 2. They included seismic microzonation studies of four Indian cities. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: A — Both 1 and 2

PIB: 14 major products and initiatives were launched, including BharatFS-ERP and seismic microzonation studies of four Indian cities. Both correct.

e-Shram crosses 30.95 crore registered unorganised workers
Q70

As of 22 July 2025, how many unorganised workers had registered on the e-Shram portal?

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Correct answer: D — Over 30.95 crore

PIB (28 July 2025): as of 22 July 2025, over 30.95 crore unorganised workers had registered on e-Shram.

Q71 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the e-Shram portal: 1. It was launched on 26 August 2021 to create a National Database of Unorganised Workers seeded with Aadhaar. 2. The e-Shram 'One-Stop-Solution' was launched on 21 October 2024 and 14 Central schemes have been integrated with it so far. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: A — Both 1 and 2

PIB: e-Shram was launched on 26 August 2021 for an Aadhaar-seeded NDUW; the One-Stop-Solution was launched on 21 October 2024 and 14 schemes have been integrated. Both correct.

MNRE amends ALMM order for solar PV cells; 1 June 2026 date unchanged
Q72 Advanced

Under MNRE's amendment of 28 July 2025, the ALMM requirement for solar PV cells becomes mandatory:

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Correct answer: C — One month after the ALMM list for solar PV cells is published

PIB (28 July 2025): ALMM for solar PV cells will be mandatory only one month after publication of the ALMM list for cells; the 1 June 2026 date for commissioned projects is unchanged.

Q73

As per MNRE (July 2025), India's domestic solar manufacturing capacity stands at:

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Correct answer: B — 91 GW modules and 27 GW cells

PIB: domestic solar manufacturing currently stands at 91 GW of solar PV modules and 27 GW of solar PV cells.

Kharif sowing as on 25 July 2025: rice area up 28.97 lakh hectare
Q74 Advanced

As per kharif sowing data as on 25 July 2025, rice area was 245.13 lakh hectare. By how much was this higher than a year earlier?

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Correct answer: A — 28.97 lakh hectare

PIB (28 July 2025): rice area was 245.13 lakh ha against 216.16 lakh ha in 2024-25, an increase of 28.97 lakh ha.

Q75

Which kharif crop group showed a decline in area coverage as on 25 July 2025 compared with a year earlier?

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Correct answer: D — Oilseeds

PIB: oilseeds area fell by 3.83 lakh ha (soybean down 4.68), while rice, pulses and coarse cereals rose.

India-UK CETA: Commerce Ministry meets textiles, leather and footwear exporters
Q76 Advanced

As per the Commerce Ministry (28 July 2025), India's leather and footwear exports to the UK under CETA are likely to double in three years to:

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Correct answer: C — USD 1 billion

PIB: India's leather and footwear exports to the UK are likely to double to USD 1 billion in three years. USD 8.7 billion is the size of the UK's leather and footwear market.

Q77

Which GI products were cited by the Commerce Ministry as gaining visibility in the UK market under the India-UK CETA?

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Correct answer: B — Kolhapuri footwear and Mojari

PIB: CETA is expected to boost the visibility of GI products like Kolhapuri footwear and Mojari in the UK's USD 8.7 billion leather and footwear market.

Bihar SIR: over 7.24 crore of 7.89 crore electors submit enumeration forms
Q78

As per ECI's findings of the Bihar SIR enumeration phase, how many electors were on the rolls as on 24 June 2025?

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Correct answer: B — 7.89 crore

ECI/PIB (27 July 2025): out of 7.89 crore electors as on 24.06.2025, over 7.24 crore submitted enumeration forms.

Q79 Advanced

During which period can genuine electors be added back to the Bihar electoral rolls through claims and objections after the SIR enumeration phase?

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Correct answer: D — 1 August to 1 September 2025

ECI: genuine electors can still be added back during the claims and objection period from 1 August to 1 September 2025.

Q80 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the Bihar SIR enumeration phase: 1. It ran from 24 June to 25 July 2025. 2. BLOs were deployed at 77,895 polling booths. 3. Around 1.60 lakh Booth Level Agents were appointed by 12 major political parties. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: A — 1, 2 and 3

ECI: enumeration phase 24 June-25 July 2025; BLOs at 77,895 polling booths; about 1.60 lakh BLAs of 12 major parties. All correct.

Q81 Advanced

Under the Bihar SIR, young persons attaining 18 years of age on 1 July 2025 or on or before 1 October 2025 are encouraged to apply in which form, along with the prescribed declaration?

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Correct answer: C — Form 6

ECI: young electors who have attained 18 on 1 July 2025, or will attain 18 on or before 1 October 2025, are encouraged to apply in Form 6 with the prescribed Declaration Form.

Q82 Advanced

For the Bihar SIR, special urban camps were set up in all wards of urban local bodies. How many wards and ULBs were covered?

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Correct answer: B — 5,683 wards of 261 ULBs

ECI: special urban camps were set up in all 5,683 wards of all 261 urban local bodies of Bihar.