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Coco Gauff beats Aryna Sabalenka to win French Open 2025 women's singles title
Q1

Whom did Coco Gauff beat in the French Open 2025 women's singles final on 7 June 2025?

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Correct answer: B — Aryna Sabalenka

Coco Gauff beat world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka 6-7(5), 6-2, 6-4 in the final.

Q2 Advanced

The French Open 2025 title was Coco Gauff's which Grand Slam singles title?

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Correct answer: C — 2nd

The win was Coco Gauff's 2nd Grand Slam singles title, after the 2023 US Open.

RBI MPC cuts repo rate by 50 bps to 5.50%, reduces CRR by 100 bps and shifts stance to neutral
Q3

To what level did the RBI's Monetary Policy Committee cut the policy repo rate on 6 June 2025?

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Correct answer: B — 5.50%

The MPC voted to reduce the policy repo rate by 50 basis points to 5.50% with immediate effect.

Q4 Advanced

To what level did the RBI decide in June 2025 to reduce the cash reserve ratio (CRR) by the end of its staggered cuts?

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Correct answer: D — 3.0% of NDTL

The RBI decided to cut the CRR by 100 bps to 3.0% of NDTL in four equal tranches of 25 bps each, releasing about ₹2.5 lakh crore by December 2025.

Q5 Advanced

What monetary policy stance did the MPC adopt at its June 2025 meeting?

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Correct answer: A — Neutral

After 100 bps of repo rate cuts since February 2025, the MPC decided to change its stance to Neutral, saying monetary policy had very limited space left to support growth.

Q6 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the RBI MPC decision of 6 June 2025: 1. CPI inflation for 2025-26 was projected at 3.7%. 2. All six MPC members voted for the 50-basis-point repo rate cut. Which of the above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: A — 1 only

Statement 1 is correct: CPI inflation for 2025-26 was projected at 3.7%. Statement 2 is incorrect: five members voted for the 50 bps cut, while Saugata Bhattacharya voted for a 25 bps cut.

Q7 Advanced

What real GDP growth did the RBI project for 2025-26 in its June 2025 policy?

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Correct answer: C — 6.5%

The RBI projected real GDP growth for 2025-26 at 6.5%.

Q8 Advanced

The RBI MPC's June 2025 decision was stated to be in consonance with the medium-term target for CPI inflation of

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Correct answer: A — 4% within a band of +/- 2%

The MPC said its decision is in consonance with the objective of achieving the medium-term target for CPI inflation of 4% within a band of +/- 2%, while supporting growth.

Norway Chess 2025: Carlsen wins seventh title, Gukesh third; Muzychuk wins women's event, Humpy third
Q9

Magnus Carlsen's win at Norway Chess 2025 was his which Norway Chess title?

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Correct answer: B — 7th

Magnus Carlsen won his 7th Norway Chess title with 16 points.

Q10

Who won Norway Chess Women 2025, which concluded on 6 June 2025?

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Correct answer: D — Anna Muzychuk

Ukraine's Anna Muzychuk won Norway Chess Women 2025 with 16.5 points.

Q11 Advanced

Consider the following statements about Indian players at Norway Chess 2025: 1. D. Gukesh finished third in the open section. 2. Koneru Humpy finished third in the women's section. Which of the above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2

Both statements are correct. D. Gukesh finished third in the open section with 14.5 points, and Koneru Humpy finished third in the women's section with 15 points.

Minority Affairs Ministry launches UMEED Central Portal for Waqf property management
Q12

The UMEED Central Portal launched on 6 June 2025 is meant for the management of

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Correct answer: C — Waqf properties

The UMEED Central Portal is a centralised digital platform for real-time uploading, verification and monitoring of Waqf properties.

Q13 Advanced

What does UMEED stand for in the name of the portal launched by the Ministry of Minority Affairs in June 2025?

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Correct answer: B — Unified Waqf Management, Empowerment, Efficiency and Development

UMEED is short for Unified Waqf Management, Empowerment, Efficiency and Development.

Q14 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the UMEED Central Portal launched on 6 June 2025: 1. The portal was developed by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology. 2. Its key features include a digital inventory with geo-tagging of all Waqf properties. Which of the above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: B — 2 only

Statement 1 is incorrect: the portal was developed by the Ministry of Minority Affairs. Statement 2 is correct: its features include a geo-tagged digital inventory of all Waqf properties.

Canadian PM Mark Carney calls PM Modi, invites him to G7 Summit in Kananaskis
Q15

Where was the G7 Summit, to which Canadian PM Mark Carney invited PM Modi on 6 June 2025, to be held?

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Correct answer: B — Kananaskis

Mark Carney invited the Prime Minister to the G7 Summit in Kananaskis later in June 2025.

Q16 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the phone call between PM Modi and Canadian PM Mark Carney on 6 June 2025: 1. PM Modi congratulated Mark Carney on his recent election victory. 2. The G7 Summit to which PM Modi was invited was scheduled for July 2025. Which of the above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: A — 1 only

Statement 1 is correct: PM Modi congratulated Carney on his recent election victory. Statement 2 is incorrect: the G7 Summit in Kananaskis was due later in the same month, June 2025.

Central Asian Foreign Ministers call on PM after 4th India–Central Asia Dialogue in New Delhi
Q17

Which meeting of the India–Central Asia Dialogue was held in New Delhi on 6 June 2025?

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Correct answer: D — 4th

The Central Asian Foreign Ministers briefed the Prime Minister on the 4th Meeting of the India–Central Asia Dialogue, held in New Delhi on 6 June 2025.

Q18 Advanced

To which event did PM Modi invite the leaders of all Central Asian countries in June 2025?

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Correct answer: A — Second India–Central Asia Summit

The Prime Minister invited the leaders of all Central Asian countries to the Second India–Central Asia Summit to be held in India.

Q19 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the Central Asian Foreign Ministers' call on PM Modi on 6 June 2025: 1. The ministers condemned the 22 April 2025 terrorist attack in Pahalgam. 2. The ministers briefed the PM on the 3rd Meeting of the India–Central Asia Dialogue. Which of the above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: A — 1 only

Statement 1 is correct: the ministers strongly condemned the 22 April 2025 Pahalgam terror attack. Statement 2 is incorrect: they briefed the PM on the 4th Meeting of the India–Central Asia Dialogue.

NCC Everest expedition team welcomed in New Delhi after third NCC summit of Mount Everest
Q20

The NCC team welcomed in New Delhi on 5 June 2025 completed which successful NCC expedition to Mount Everest?

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Correct answer: D — Third

The 2025 climb marked the Third successful NCC expedition to Mount Everest, following earlier successes in 2013 and 2016.

Q21 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the NCC Mount Everest Expedition 2025: 1. The team consisted of ten cadets, five boys and five girls. 2. The team summited Mount Everest on 5 June 2025. Which of the above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: A — 1 only

Statement 1 is correct: the team had ten cadets, five boys and five girls. Statement 2 is incorrect: the team summited on 18 May 2025 and was welcomed in New Delhi on 5 June 2025.

Q22 Advanced

As part of its training, the NCC Mount Everest Expedition Team 2025 made a preparatory ascent of which peak?

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Correct answer: C — Mt. Abi Gamin

The novice cadets trained with a preparatory ascent of Mt. Abi Gamin and a winter camp at the Army Mountaineering Institute, Siachen Base Camp.

Census 2027 to be held in two phases with caste enumeration; reference date 1 March 2027
Q23

What will be the reference date for Population Census-2027 for most of India, as announced on 4 June 2025?

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Correct answer: A — 1 March 2027

The reference date for Population Census-2027 will be 00:00 hours of 1 March 2027 for most of the country.

Q24 Advanced

For Ladakh and the snow-bound areas of Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand, what is the reference date for Census-2027?

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Correct answer: C — 1 October 2026

For Ladakh and the non-synchronous snow-bound areas of J&K, Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand, the reference date will be 00:00 hours of 1 October 2026.

Q25 Advanced

Under which law is the Census of India conducted?

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Correct answer: B — Census Act, 1948

The Census of India is conducted under the provisions of the Census Act, 1948 and the Census Rules, 1990; the Census-2027 notification was to be issued under section 3 of the Act.

Q26 Advanced

Consider the following statements about Population Census-2027: 1. It will be conducted in a single phase. 2. The last Census of India before it was conducted in 2001. Which of the above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: D — Neither 1 nor 2

Neither statement is correct. Census-2027 will be conducted in two phases along with enumeration of castes, and the last Census was conducted in 2011.

Australian Deputy PM Richard Marles calls on PM Modi as Comprehensive Strategic Partnership turns five
Q27

How many years did the India–Australia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership complete on 4 June 2025?

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Correct answer: B — 5 years

The India–Australia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership completed 5 years on 4 June 2025, the day Richard Marles called on the Prime Minister.

Q28

Which Australian leader, who is Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister, called on PM Modi on 4 June 2025?

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Correct answer: A — Richard Marles

Richard Marles, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defence of Australia, called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi.

At Geneva's Global Platform for DRR, India calls for a global facility for catalytic funding in disaster risk reduction
Q29

Which edition of the Global Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction was held in Geneva in June 2025?

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Correct answer: C — 8th

P K Mishra attended the 8th Global Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction in Geneva, which opened on 3 June 2025.

Q30 Advanced

According to P K Mishra at Geneva in June 2025, the cumulative disaster risk reduction outlay under the 15th Finance Commission exceeds

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Correct answer: B — INR 2.32 trillion

Mishra said the cumulative outlay under the 15th Finance Commission exceeds INR 2.32 trillion (about USD 28 billion), against early Finance Commission allocations of INR 60 million.

President confers 92 Distinguished Service Decorations at Defence Investiture Ceremony 2025 (Phase-II)
Q31 Advanced

How many Param Vishisht Seva Medals did the President confer at the Defence Investiture Ceremony 2025 (Phase-II) on 4 June 2025?

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Correct answer: D — 30

President Droupadi Murmu conferred 30 Param Vishisht Seva Medals at the ceremony at Rashtrapati Bhavan.

Q32 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the Defence Investiture Ceremony 2025 (Phase-II): 1. Decorations were conferred on personnel of the Armed Forces, the Indian Coast Guard and the Border Roads Organisation. 2. A total of 92 Distinguished Service Decorations were conferred. Which of the above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2

Both statements are correct. The President conferred 92 Distinguished Service Decorations on personnel of the Armed Forces, the Indian Coast Guard and the Border Roads Organisation.

India wins Presidency of the International Institute of Administrative Sciences for 2025-2028
Q33

Which country did India defeat in the election for the 2025-2028 Presidency of the International Institute of Administrative Sciences?

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Correct answer: A — Austria

India polled 87 votes against 54 for Austria in the IIAS election held on 3 June 2025.

Q34 Advanced

Where was the IIAS Extraordinary General Assembly Meeting that elected India to the Presidency held on 3 June 2025?

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Correct answer: D — Brussels

The IIAS elections were held during the Extraordinary General Assembly Meeting on 3 June 2025 in Brussels.

Q35 Advanced

How many votes did India poll in the IIAS Presidency election held on 3 June 2025?

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Correct answer: A — 87

India registered 87 votes in the IIAS Presidency election held in Brussels on 3 June 2025.

Q36 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the International Institute of Administrative Sciences (IIAS): 1. India's Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances has represented India as a member state since 1998. 2. India's Presidency of the IIAS is for the period 2025-2028. Which of the above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2

Both statements are correct. DARPG has represented India as a member state of the IIAS since 1998, and India will hold the Presidency for 2025-2028.

Government notifies guidelines for Scheme to Promote Manufacturing of Electric Passenger Cars in India
Q37

Under the Scheme to Promote Manufacturing of Electric Passenger Cars in India, at what reduced customs duty can approved applicants import e-4W CBUs?

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Correct answer: D — 15%

Approved applicants can import CBUs of e-4W with a minimum CIF value of USD 35,000 at a reduced customs duty of 15% for five years from the Application Approval Date.

Q38 Advanced

What is the minimum investment commitment required from approved applicants under SPMEPCI?

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Correct answer: A — ₹4,150 crore

Approved applicants must make a minimum investment of ₹4,150 crore (about USD 500 million) within a three-year window.

Q39 Advanced

What is the annual cap on the number of e-4Ws that an approved applicant can import at the reduced duty under SPMEPCI?

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Correct answer: C — 8,000

The maximum number of e-4W allowed to be imported at the reduced duty rate is capped at 8,000 per year, with carryover of unutilised limits permitted.

Q40 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the Scheme to Promote Manufacturing of Electric Passenger Cars in India (SPMEPCI): 1. Only e-4W CBUs with a minimum CIF value of USD 35,000 qualify for the reduced customs duty. 2. Approved applicants must commence manufacturing operations within five years of approval. Which of the above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: A — 1 only

Statement 1 is correct: the reduced duty applies to e-4W CBUs with a minimum CIF value of USD 35,000. Statement 2 is incorrect: applicants must set up the facility and commence manufacturing of e-4W within three years.

Gross GST collections rise 16.4% to ₹2.01 lakh crore in May 2025
Q41

What were India's gross GST collections for May 2025, according to data released on 1 June 2025?

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Correct answer: B — ₹2.01 lakh crore

Gross GST collections for May 2025 stood at ₹2,01,050 crore, or about ₹2.01 lakh crore.

Q42 Advanced

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

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Correct answer: D — 16.4%

Gross GST collections rose 16.4% year-on-year in May 2025, to ₹2,01,050 crore.

Q43 Advanced

Consider the following statements about GST collections for May 2025: 1. GST revenue from imports grew faster than revenue from domestic transactions. 2. Collections in April 2025 had touched an all-time high of ₹2.37 lakh crore. Which of the above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2

Both statements are correct. Import GST grew 25.2% against 13.7% for domestic transactions, and collections in April 2025 had reached an all-time high of ₹2.37 lakh crore.

Q44 Advanced

Which component accounted for the largest share of gross GST collections in May 2025?

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Correct answer: A — IGST

IGST, at ₹1,08,836 crore, was the largest component of the ₹2,01,050 crore gross GST collected in May 2025, making it the largest single component.

Gukesh beats Magnus Carlsen for the first time in classical chess at Norway Chess 2025
Q45

Whom did D Gukesh beat for the first time in a classical game in Round 6 of Norway Chess 2025 on 1 June 2025?

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Correct answer: C — Magnus Carlsen

Gukesh beat world No. 1 Magnus Carlsen for the first time in a classical game in Round 6 of Norway Chess 2025.

Q46 Advanced

In how many moves did Gukesh win his Round 6 game against Magnus Carlsen at Norway Chess 2025?

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Correct answer: A — 62

Gukesh turned around a losing position and won the game in 62 moves.

Q47 Advanced

In which Norwegian city was Norway Chess 2025, where Gukesh beat Carlsen, held?

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Correct answer: D — Stavanger

Gukesh beat Carlsen in Round 6 of Norway Chess 2025 in Stavanger.

Shubhanshu Shukla to conduct food and nutrition experiments on ISS during Axiom-4
Q48

What is Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla's role on the Axiom Mission 4 (Ax-4) crew?

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Correct answer: B — Mission Pilot

The Science Ministry said Shukla will serve as Mission Pilot on Ax-4.

Q49 Advanced

Who is the Commander of the Axiom Mission 4 crew that includes Shubhanshu Shukla?

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Correct answer: D — Peggy Whitson

The Commander is former NASA astronaut Peggy Whitson; Uznański-Wiśniewski and Kapu are Mission Specialists.

Q50 Advanced

Who is the designated backup for Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla on Axiom Mission 4?

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Correct answer: A — Group Captain Prasanth Balakrishnan Nair

The ministry named Group Captain Prasanth Balakrishnan Nair as Shukla's designated backup.

India's real GDP grew 6.5% in 2024-25; Q4 growth at 7.4%
Q51

As per the NSO's Provisional Estimates released on 30 May 2025, India's real GDP grew by how much in FY 2024-25?

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Correct answer: B — 6.5%

Real GDP growth for 2024-25 was estimated at 6.5%; 9.8% was nominal GDP growth and 7.4% was Q4 real growth.

Q52 Advanced

What was India's real GDP growth in the January–March quarter (Q4) of 2024-25, as per the NSO?

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Correct answer: D — 7.4%

The NSO estimated real GDP growth of 7.4% in Q4 of 2024-25; nominal growth was 10.8%.

Q53 Advanced

Which sector recorded the highest growth rate (9.4%) in FY 2024-25 as per the Provisional Estimates?

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Correct answer: A — Construction

Construction was estimated to grow 9.4%, followed by Public Administration, Defence & Other Services (8.9%).

IndiaAI compute crosses 34,000 GPUs; three more startups to build foundation models
Q54

India's common compute capacity under the IndiaAI Mission crossed which mark, as announced on 30 May 2025?

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Correct answer: C — 34,000 GPUs

MeitY said the national compute capacity had crossed 34,000 GPUs.

Q55 Advanced

Which startup selected under the IndiaAI Mission in May 2025 will build a 14-billion-parameter voice AI foundation model?

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Correct answer: B — Gnani AI

Gnani AI will build the 14B voice AI model; Soket AI 120B and Gan AI 70B; Sarvam AI was selected earlier, in April.

Q56 Advanced

According to MeitY, which startup will develop an open-source 120-billion-parameter foundation model optimised for India's linguistic diversity?

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Correct answer: D — Soket AI

MeitY said Soket AI will develop India's first open-source 120B-parameter foundation model optimised for linguistic diversity.

Centre's provisional accounts for 2024-25: receipts at 97.8% of revised estimates
Q57 Advanced

According to the provisional accounts for 2024-25, total receipts of the Government of India were what percentage of the revised estimates?

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Correct answer: A — 97.8%

Total receipts of ₹30,78,247 crore were 97.8% of RE 2024-25; 98.7% was the figure for total expenditure.

Q58 Advanced

How much was transferred to state governments as devolution of share of taxes in 2024-25, as per the provisional accounts?

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Correct answer: C — ₹12,86,885 crore

₹12,86,885 crore was devolved to states. ₹10,52,007 crore was capital expenditure, ₹11,16,343 crore interest payments, and ₹24,98,885 crore net tax revenue.

Miniratna Category-I status for Munitions India, AVNL and India Optel
Q59

Which three DPSUs were granted Miniratna status by the Defence Minister on 29 May 2025?

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Correct answer: C — MIL, AVNL and IOL

Munitions India Ltd, Armoured Vehicles Nigam Ltd and India Optel Ltd were granted Miniratna status.

Q60 Advanced

Which category of Miniratna status was granted to MIL, AVNL and IOL?

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Correct answer: D — Category-I

The Defence Ministry said the three DPSUs were granted Miniratna Category-I status.

New terminal at Patna's Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport inaugurated
Q61

Patna airport, where a new terminal was inaugurated on 29 May 2025, is named after:

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Correct answer: C — Jay Prakash Narayan

The new terminal is at Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport, Patna.

Q62 Advanced

Along with the Patna terminal, the PM laid the foundation stone for a civil enclave at which place in Bihar?

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Correct answer: A — Bihta

The PM laid the foundation stone for the upcoming civil enclave at Bihta.

Q63 Advanced

At what cost was the new terminal at Patna airport developed?

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Correct answer: D — ₹1,200 crore

The Civil Aviation Ministry said the terminal was developed at a cost of ₹1,200 crore.

Centre imposes wheat stock limits until 31 March 2026
Q64

Until when are the wheat stock limits imposed by the Centre in May 2025 applicable?

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Correct answer: B — 31 March 2026

The Food Ministry said the order is applicable until 31 March 2026 in all States and UTs.

Q65 Advanced

What is the wheat stock limit for traders/wholesalers under the order of 27 May 2025?

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Correct answer: A — 3,000 MT

The stock limit for traders/wholesalers is 3,000 MT; retailers have 10 MT per outlet.

Q66 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the wheat stock limits of May 2025: 1. Retailers may hold 10 MT of wheat for each retail outlet. 2. Processors may hold 50% of their monthly installed capacity multiplied by the remaining months of FY 2025-26. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: A — 1 only

Only 1 is correct. The processors' limit is 70% (not 50%) of monthly installed capacity times the remaining months of FY 2025-26.

Cabinet raises MSP for 14 kharif crops for 2025-26; paddy at ₹2,369 a quintal
Q67

For how many kharif crops did the Cabinet approve increased MSPs for marketing season 2025-26?

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Correct answer: B — 14

The CCEA approved increased MSPs for 14 kharif crops.

Q68 Advanced

Which kharif crop saw the highest absolute increase in MSP for marketing season 2025-26?

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Correct answer: D — Nigerseed

Nigerseed had the highest absolute increase (₹820 per quintal), followed by ragi (₹596), cotton (₹589) and sesamum (₹579).

Q69 Advanced

What is the MSP of common paddy for kharif marketing season 2025-26?

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Correct answer: A — ₹2,369 per quintal

Common paddy MSP is ₹2,369 per quintal (up from ₹2,300); ₹2,389 is Grade A paddy and ₹2,400 is maize.

Third Advance Estimates: record foodgrain output of 3,539.59 lakh tonnes in 2024-25
Q70

What is India's foodgrain production for 2024-25 as per the Third Advance Estimates released on 28 May 2025?

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Correct answer: A — 3,539.59 lakh tonnes

Foodgrain production is estimated at a record 3,539.59 LMT; 3,322.98 LMT was the 2023-24 figure.

Q71 Advanced

As per the Third Advance Estimates for 2024-25, India's rice production is estimated at:

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Correct answer: D — 1,490.74 LMT

Rice is estimated at 1,490.74 LMT (up from 1,378.25 LMT); 1,175.07 LMT is wheat.

Rules under Inter-Services Organisations Act 2023 notified, effective 27 May 2025
Q72

From which date did the rules under the Inter-Services Organisations (Command, Control and Discipline) Act 2023 come into effect?

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Correct answer: D — 27 May 2025

The rules came into effect on 27 May 2025. The Act got assent on 15 August 2023 and came into force on 10 May 2024; ISOs were notified on 27 December 2024.

Q73 Advanced

Under which section of the Inter-Services Organisations Act 2023 were the rules notified in May 2025 framed?

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Correct answer: B — Section 11

The Defence Ministry said the subordinate rules were framed under Section 11 of the Act.

Q74 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the Inter-Services Organisations (Command, Control and Discipline) Act 2023: 1. It received the assent of the President on 15 August 2023. 2. It came into force with effect from 10 May 2024. 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 the Ministry of Defence release.

Industrial output grows 2.7% in April 2025
Q75

What was India's IIP growth in April 2025 as per the quick estimate?

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Correct answer: C — 2.7%

IIP grew 2.7% in April 2025; 3.0% was March, 3.4% manufacturing and 1.1% electricity.

Q76 Advanced

Under MoSPI's revised calendar announced in May 2025, the quick estimate of IIP is released on which day of every month?

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Correct answer: B — 28th

As per the revised calendar, the quick estimate of IIP is released on the 28th of every month (or the next working day if it is a holiday).

Cabinet continues Modified Interest Subvention Scheme for KCC loans in 2025-26
Q77

At what rate is interest subvention provided to lending institutions under the Modified Interest Subvention Scheme continued for 2025-26?

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Correct answer: C — 1.5%

The Cabinet continued MISS with the existing 1.5% interest subvention; 3% is the Prompt Repayment Incentive.

Q78 Advanced

Under MISS, what is the effective interest rate on KCC loans for farmers who repay promptly?

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Correct answer: A — 4%

Loans are at 7%; a Prompt Repayment Incentive of up to 3% brings the effective rate to 4%.

Q79 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the Modified Interest Subvention Scheme: 1. Farmers can get short-term loans of up to ₹3 lakh through KCC at a subsidised rate. 2. For loans taken exclusively for animal husbandry or fisheries, the interest benefit applies up to ₹2 lakh. 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 the Cabinet release.

IMD forecasts above-normal monsoon at 106% of LPA in updated 2025 forecast
Q80

In its updated forecast of May 2025, what did IMD forecast for the 2025 southwest monsoon seasonal rainfall over the country as a whole?

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Correct answer: C — 106% of LPA

IMD forecast 106% of the Long Period Average with a model error of ±4%.

Q81 Advanced

According to IMD's updated 2025 monsoon forecast, which region is likely to receive below-normal rainfall?

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Correct answer: A — Northeast India

Northeast India is likely to get below-normal rain (<94% of LPA); Central India and the South Peninsula above normal; Northwest India normal.

Q82 Advanced

Consider the following statements about IMD's updated 2025 southwest monsoon forecast: 1. The Monsoon Core Zone is forecast to receive above-normal rainfall. 2. Northwest India is expected to receive normal rainfall in the range of 92–108% of LPA. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2

Both are correct: the Monsoon Core Zone is forecast above normal and Northwest India normal (92–108% of LPA).

Raksha Mantri approves AMCA Programme Execution Model through industry partnership
Q83

Which agency will execute the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) programme under the execution model approved in May 2025?

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Correct answer: B — Aeronautical Development Agency

The Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA) will execute the AMCA programme through industry partnership.

Q84 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the AMCA Programme Execution Model approved in May 2025: 1. Only public sector undertakings are eligible to bid. 2. A bidder may bid independently, as a joint venture or as a consortium, but must be an Indian company. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: B — 2 only

Statement 1 is wrong: private and public sectors get equal opportunities on a competitive basis. Statement 2 is correct.

Q85

After approval of the AMCA execution model, what is the Aeronautical Development Agency to issue next for the AMCA Development Phase?

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Correct answer: D — Expression of Interest (EoI)

ADA is to shortly issue an Expression of Interest (EoI) for the AMCA Development Phase.

India records USD 81.04 billion FDI inflow in FY 2024-25, up 14%
Q86

What was India's total FDI inflow (provisional) in FY 2024-25 as per the Commerce Ministry?

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Correct answer: B — USD 81.04 billion

FDI inflow was USD 81.04 billion (provisional) in FY 2024-25, up 14% from USD 71.28 billion in FY 2023-24.

Q87 Advanced

Which country was the largest source of FDI equity inflows into India in FY 2024-25?

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Correct answer: C — Singapore

Singapore led with a 30% share, followed by Mauritius (17%) and the United States (11%).

Q88 Advanced

Consider the following statements about FDI in FY 2024-25: 1. Maharashtra received the highest share of FDI equity inflows among states. 2. Computer software and hardware was the top sector for FDI equity, ahead of services. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: A — 1 only

Statement 1 is correct (Maharashtra 39%). Statement 2 is wrong: services led with 19%, ahead of computer software and hardware (16%).