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PM Modi addresses post-budget webinar on agriculture and rural prosperity
Q1 Advanced

At the post-budget webinar on agriculture on 1 March 2025, PM Modi said what share of India's domestic pulse consumption still relies on imports?

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Correct answer: B — 20 percent

The PM said 20 percent of domestic pulse consumption still depends on imports, and called for higher production of tur, urad and masoor.

Q2 Advanced

According to PM Modi's post-budget webinar address of 1 March 2025, India's agricultural production has risen from about 265 million tonnes a decade ago to over how much?

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Correct answer: C — 330 million tonnes

Agricultural production rose from about 265 million tonnes to over 330 million tonnes; horticulture output has exceeded 350 million tonnes.

Q3

How many new crop varieties did PM Modi say ICAR developed between 2014 and 2024, in his post-budget webinar address on 1 March 2025?

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Correct answer: A — Over 2,900

The PM said ICAR developed over 2,900 new varieties of grains, oilseeds, pulses, fodder and sugarcane between 2014 and 2024.

India's coal production in April 2024–February 2025 grows 5.73% to 928.95 MT
Q4 Advanced

What was India's cumulative coal production from April 2024 to February 2025, as reported by the Ministry of Coal on 1 March 2025?

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Correct answer: B — 928.95 MT

Cumulative production reached 928.95 MT, up 5.73% from 878.55 MT in the same period a year earlier.

Q5 Advanced

By what percentage did coal production from captive and other entities grow in April 2024–February 2025, according to the Ministry of Coal?

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Correct answer: C — 30.16%

Captive and other entities produced 173.58 MT, up 30.16%; 31.90% was the growth in their dispatch and 5.73% the growth in total production.

49th Civil Accounts Day marks foundation day of Indian Civil Accounts Service
Q6

Civil Accounts Day, celebrated for the 49th time on 1 March 2025, marks the foundation day of which service?

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Correct answer: B — Indian Civil Accounts Service

Civil Accounts Day marks the foundation day of the Indian Civil Accounts Service (ICAS); the 49th edition was held in New Delhi on 1 March 2025.

Q7 Advanced

At the 49th Civil Accounts Day (1 March 2025), the Finance Minister said PFMS payments had grown from 2 crore in 2015 to how many in 2024?

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Correct answer: C — 250 crore

Nirmala Sitharaman said the volume of PFMS transactions went up from 2 crore payments in 2015 to 250 crore in 2024.

Modi and von der Leyen agree to conclude India–EU FTA within 2025 as EU College of Commissioners visits India
Q8

Who led the EU College of Commissioners on its visit to India on 27-28 February 2025?

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Correct answer: A — Ursula von der Leyen

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen led the College of Commissioners to India and issued a Leaders' Statement with PM Modi on 28 February 2025.

Q9 Advanced

According to the India–EU Leaders' Statement of 28 February 2025, India welcomed the EU joining which initiative?

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Correct answer: A — Indo-Pacific Oceans Initiative (IPOI)

India welcomed the EU joining the Indo-Pacific Oceans Initiative (IPOI), and both sides agreed to explore trilateral cooperation in Africa and the Indo-Pacific.

Q10 Advanced

Which defence cooperation framework of the EU did the EU welcome India's interest in joining projects under, as per the Leaders' Statement of 28 February 2025?

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Correct answer: A — Permanent Structured Cooperation (PESCO)

The EU welcomed India's interest in joining projects under the EU's Permanent Structured Cooperation (PESCO) and in negotiating a Security of Information Agreement.

Q11 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the visit of the EU College of Commissioners to India (27-28 February 2025): 1. It was the College's first visit outside the European continent since the start of its new mandate. 2. The leaders noted that the India–EU Strategic Partnership has completed 20 years. 3. The leaders agreed to conclude the India–EU FTA by 2027. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: D — 1 and 2 only

Statements 1 and 2 are correct: the visit was the College's first outside Europe in its new mandate, and the leaders built on 20 years of the Strategic Partnership. Statement 3 is wrong: they aimed to conclude the FTA within 2025.

MoSPI: GDP growth estimated at 6.5% for 2024-25; Q3 growth 6.2%; 2023-24 revised to 9.2%
Q12

What real GDP growth rate for the October–December 2024 quarter (Q3 of 2024-25) did MoSPI estimate on 28 February 2025?

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Correct answer: C — 6.2%

Real GDP grew 6.2% in Q3 of 2024-25; 6.5% is the full-year estimate and 5.6% the revised Q2 growth.

Q13

What real GDP growth for 2024-25 was estimated in the Second Advance Estimates released on 28 February 2025?

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Correct answer: B — 6.5%

The Second Advance Estimates put real GDP growth for 2024-25 at 6.5%, revised up from the First Advance Estimates.

Q14 Advanced

As per the First Revised Estimates released on 28 February 2025, India's real GDP growth in 2023-24 was:

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Correct answer: C — 9.2%

Real GDP grew 9.2% in 2023-24, the highest in the previous 12 years except 2021-22; 8.6% was real GVA growth that year and 7.6% the final 2022-23 growth.

Q15 Advanced

According to MoSPI's estimates of 28 February 2025, Private Final Consumption Expenditure is expected to grow by how much in 2024-25?

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Correct answer: C — 7.6%

PFCE is expected to grow 7.6% in 2024-25, compared with 5.6% in 2023-24.

Q16 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the national accounts estimates released by the NSO on 28 February 2025: 1. Real GDP growth of 9.2% in 2023-24 is the highest in the previous 12 years except for 2021-22. 2. The growth rate of real GDP for Q2 of 2024-25 was revised upward to 5.6%. 3. Construction is expected to be the fastest-growing sector in 2024-25 at 10.4%. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: C — 1 and 2 only

Statements 1 and 2 are correct. Statement 3 is wrong: construction is estimated to grow 8.6% in 2024-25; 10.4% was its growth in 2023-24.

Government's 10,000 FPO target achieved; 10,000th FPO registered in Khagaria, Bihar
Q17

The 10,000th Farmer Producer Organisation under the central scheme, launched by PM Modi at Bhagalpur, is registered in which district?

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Correct answer: C — Khagaria

The 10,000th FPO is registered in Khagaria district, Bihar, and focuses on maize, banana and paddy.

Q18 Advanced

What is the budget outlay of the Central Sector Scheme for Formation and Promotion of 10,000 FPOs, launched on 29 February 2020?

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Correct answer: D — ₹6,865 crore

The scheme was launched with an outlay of ₹6,865 crore till 2027-28.

Q19 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the scheme for Formation and Promotion of 10,000 FPOs: 1. FPOs under it can be registered under Part IXA of the Companies Act or under a state's Co-operative Societies Act. 2. It provides a matching equity grant of up to ₹2,000 per farmer member, with a limit of ₹15 lakh per FPO. 3. It provides credit guarantee cover for project loans of up to ₹10 crore per FPO. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: B — 1 and 2 only

Statements 1 and 2 are correct. Statement 3 is wrong: the credit guarantee facility covers project loans of up to ₹2 crore per FPO.

EPFO's Central Board recommends 8.25% interest on EPF for 2024-25
Q20

What rate of interest on EPF accumulations for 2024-25 did EPFO's Central Board of Trustees recommend on 28 February 2025?

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Correct answer: C — 8.25%

The CBT recommended 8.25% for 2024-25; it is credited after the Government notifies the rate.

Q21 Advanced

Who chairs the Central Board of Trustees of EPF, as at its 237th meeting on 28 February 2025?

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Correct answer: B — Union Minister for Labour and Employment

The CBT is chaired by the Union Labour and Employment Minister (Dr Mansukh Mandaviya); the Central PF Commissioner is Member Secretary.

IWAI notifies National Waterways (Construction of Jetties/Terminals) Regulations, 2025
Q22 Advanced

Under the National Waterways (Construction of Jetties/Terminals) Regulations, 2025, an entity wishing to develop a terminal on a national waterway must obtain a No Objection Certificate from which body?

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Correct answer: A — Inland Waterways Authority of India

The regulations, framed by IWAI, require any entity developing or operating an inland waterway terminal on a national waterway to obtain an NoC from IWAI.

Q23 Advanced

Under the National Waterways (Construction of Jetties/Terminals) Regulations, 2025, what initial term is given to temporary terminals?

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Correct answer: B — Five years

Temporary terminals get an initial five-year term, while permanent terminals can be maintained for their lifetime.

National Science Day 2025 observed with theme 'Empowering Indian Youth for Global Leadership in Science & Innovation for Viksit Bharat'
Q24

What was the theme of National Science Day 2025, observed on 28 February 2025?

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Correct answer: B — Empowering Indian Youth for Global Leadership in Science & Innovation for Viksit Bharat

The 2025 theme was 'Empowering Indian Youth for Global Leadership in Science & Innovation for Viksit Bharat'; the other options are themes of earlier years.

Q25 Advanced

At the National Science Day 2025 event, Dr Jitendra Singh said DST's budget allocation rose from ₹2,777 crore in 2013-14 to how much in 2024-25?

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Correct answer: D — ₹28,509 crore

DST's allocation rose to ₹28,509 crore in 2024-25, a 926% increase; ₹6,658 crore was DSIR's and ₹13,416 crore the Department of Space's 2024-25 figure.

Q26 Advanced

According to the government's National Science Day 2025 backgrounder, the INSPIRE-MANAK scheme will be extended from 2025 to which students?

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Correct answer: A — Classes 11 and 12

From 2025, INSPIRE-MANAK will expand its reach to Class 11 and 12 students.

Animal Welfare Board of India confers Prani Mitra and Jeev Daya Awards; four animal welfare handbooks released
Q27 Advanced

Which body confers the Prani Mitra and Jeev Daya Awards, presented at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi, on 27 February 2025?

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Correct answer: B — Animal Welfare Board of India

The Prani Mitra and Jeev Daya Awards are given by the Animal Welfare Board of India, which held the ceremony on 27 February 2025.

Q28 Advanced

Consider the following statements in the context of the awards presented on 27 February 2025: 1. The Prani Mitra Award was instituted in 2001. 2. The Animal Welfare Board of India is a statutory body established under the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: B — 2 only

Only the second is correct: the AWBI was established under the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960, while the Prani Mitra Award dates from 1966; it is the Jeev Daya Award that was instituted in 2001.

MeitY launches Aadhaar Good Governance portal to streamline approval of Aadhaar authentication requests
Q29

In the Aadhaar Authentication for Good Governance amendment rules behind the portal launched on 27 February 2025 (swik.meity.gov.in), 'SWIK' stands for:

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Correct answer: D — Social Welfare, Innovation, Knowledge

The rules are the Aadhaar Authentication for Good Governance (Social Welfare, Innovation, Knowledge) Amendment Rules, 2025, hence the portal address swik.meity.gov.in.

Q30 Advanced

The Aadhaar Good Governance portal launched on 27 February 2025 implements amendment rules framed under which Act?

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Correct answer: A — Aadhaar (Targeted Delivery of Financial and Other Subsidies, Benefits and Services) Act, 2016

The Aadhaar Authentication for Good Governance Amendment Rules, 2025 were notified under the Aadhaar (Targeted Delivery of Financial and Other Subsidies, Benefits and Services) Act, 2016.

Jailed PKK founder Abdullah Ocalan calls on the group to lay down arms and dissolve
Q31

Abdullah Ocalan, who on 27 February 2025 called on his group to lay down arms and dissolve, is the founder of which organisation?

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Correct answer: B — Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK)

Abdullah Ocalan is the jailed founder of the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK), which he asked to lay down arms and dissolve itself.

Q32 Advanced

On which island has PKK founder Abdullah Ocalan been imprisoned since 1999?

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Correct answer: C — Imrali

Ocalan has been held on Imrali island in the Sea of Marmara since 1999; a DEM Party delegation met him there before his letter was read out on 27 February 2025.

Q33 Advanced

Members of which Turkish political party read out Abdullah Ocalan's call for the PKK to disarm in Istanbul on 27 February 2025?

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Correct answer: D — DEM Party

The letter was read out by DEM Party politicians Ahmet Turk and Pervin Buldan after their visit to Imrali island.

Mines Ministry to launch first tranche of Exploration Licence auctions; Assam, J&K and Kerala to join mineral auction regime
Q34 Advanced

According to Union Mines Minister G. Kishan Reddy on 27 February 2025, which States/UTs would soon join the mineral auction regime, taking it to 17 States?

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Correct answer: A — Assam, Jammu & Kashmir and Kerala

The Minister said Assam, Jammu & Kashmir and Kerala would soon join the mineral auction regime, expanding India's mineral auction map to 17 States.

Q35

According to the Ministry of Mines (27 February 2025), what is India's rank among the world's aluminium producers?

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Correct answer: A — 2nd

The Ministry said India is the 2nd largest aluminium producer in the world, among the top 10 in refined copper and the 4th largest iron ore producer.

Bihar: Nitish Kumar expands Cabinet with seven BJP MLAs, taking it to the maximum of 36
Q36

After the expansion of 26 February 2025, the Bihar council of ministers, including the Chief Minister, reached its maximum permissible strength of:

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Correct answer: D — 36

With seven BJP MLAs sworn in, the Bihar council of ministers reached 36, the maximum allowed for the 243-member Assembly.

Q37 Advanced

Who administered the oath of office to the seven new ministers of Bihar on 26 February 2025?

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Correct answer: C — Arif Mohammad Khan

Governor Arif Mohammad Khan administered the oath to the new ministers at Raj Bhavan, Patna.

Q38 Advanced

Consider the following statements about Article 164(1A) of the Constitution: 1. It was inserted by the 42nd Constitutional Amendment. 2. It caps the total number of ministers, including the Chief Minister, at 15% of the total members of the Legislative Assembly. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: B — 2 only

Article 164(1A) caps a state's council of ministers, including the Chief Minister, at 15% of the Assembly's total members, so the second statement is correct. It was inserted by the 91st Amendment Act, 2003, not the 42nd, so the first is wrong.

Champions Trophy 2025: Afghanistan knock England out at Lahore; Ibrahim Zadran's 177 is the tournament's highest score
Q39

How many runs did Ibrahim Zadran score against England at Lahore on 26 February 2025, the highest individual score in Champions Trophy history?

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Correct answer: C — 177

Ibrahim Zadran made 177 off 146 balls, the highest individual score in Champions Trophy history.

Q40 Advanced

Ibrahim Zadran's 177 overtook whose record for the highest individual score in the Champions Trophy, set earlier in the same 2025 edition?

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Correct answer: A — Ben Duckett

Zadran overtook England opener Ben Duckett, who had made 165 against Australia earlier in the 2025 edition.

Q41 Advanced

Which Afghanistan bowler took 5 for 58 to dismiss England for 317 in the Champions Trophy match at Lahore on 26 February 2025?

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Correct answer: B — Azmatullah Omarzai

Azmatullah Omarzai took 5 for 58 as England were bowled out for 317, eight runs short.

India hands over a Fast Interceptor Craft to Seychelles at the Coast Guard base on Ile Perseverance
Q42

On 26 February 2025, India formally handed over a Fast Interceptor Craft to which country at a Coast Guard base on Ile Perseverance?

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Correct answer: D — Seychelles

Seychelles received the Fast Interceptor Craft from India at its Coast Guard base on Ile Perseverance on 26 February 2025.

Q43 Advanced

Which President of Seychelles, also Commander-in-Chief of its Defence Forces, attended the handover of India's Fast Interceptor Craft in February 2025?

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Correct answer: A — Wavel Ramkalawan

President Wavel Ramkalawan, Commander-in-Chief of the Seychelles Defence Forces, attended the handover on 26 February 2025.

Operative Kisan Credit Card amount crosses ₹10 lakh crore, covering 7.72 crore farmers
Q44

As of 31 December 2024, what was the total amount under operative Kisan Credit Card accounts, as per the Finance Ministry?

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Correct answer: A — 10.05 lakh crore rupees

The amount under operative KCC accounts stood at 10.05 lakh crore rupees as of 31 December 2024, benefiting 7.72 crore farmers.

Q45 Advanced

The Union Budget 2025-26 raised the loan limit under the Modified Interest Subvention Scheme for KCC loans from 3 lakh rupees to:

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Correct answer: B — 5 lakh rupees

The Finance Minister announced in the Budget Speech 2025-26 that the MISS loan limit would rise from 3 lakh to 5 lakh rupees.

Q46 Advanced

Consider the following statements about short-term KCC loans under the Modified Interest Subvention Scheme: 1. Banks get 1.5% interest subvention and farmers who repay promptly get a 3% incentive, bringing the effective rate to 4% a year. 2. KCC loans up to 2 lakh rupees are extended without collateral. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2

Under MISS, banks get 1.5% subvention on KCC loans at 7%, and a 3% Prompt Repayment Incentive cuts the farmer's effective rate to 4%; loans up to 2 lakh rupees are collateral-free. Both statements are correct.

Time Use Survey 2024: women's caregiving participation 41%, men's 21.4%; more women in employment-related activities
Q47 Advanced

According to the Time Use Survey 2024, what share of women aged 15-59 years participated in caregiving for their household members?

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Correct answer: D — 41 per cent

About 41% of women aged 15-59 took part in caregiving for household members, compared with 21.4% of men.

Q48 Advanced

As per the Time Use Survey 2024, about how many minutes a day did female participants aged 15-59 spend on caregiving for household members, against 74 minutes for men?

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Correct answer: C — 140 minutes

Female participants in caregiving spent about 140 minutes a day, compared with 74 minutes for male participants aged 15-59.

Indian Army signs contract with L&T for 223 indigenous ACADA chemical agent detection systems
Q49 Advanced

How many Automatic Chemical Agent Detection and Alarm (ACADA) systems did the Indian Army contract from L&T on 25 February 2025?

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Correct answer: A — 223

The Army signed a contract for 223 ACADA systems with L&T at a cost of ₹80.43 crore.

Q50 Advanced

Which DRDO laboratory designed and developed the ACADA system procured by the Army in February 2025?

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Correct answer: D — Defence Research and Development Establishment, Gwalior

ACADA was designed and developed by DRDO's Defence Research and Development Establishment, Gwalior.

Q51 Advanced

The ACADA system detects chemical warfare agents and toxic industrial chemicals using which principle?

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Correct answer: A — Ion Mobility Spectrometry

ACADA works on the principle of Ion Mobility Spectrometry and has two highly sensitive IMS cells for continuous detection.

EPFO adds 16.05 lakh net members in December 2024; Maharashtra leads
Q52

As per EPFO's provisional payroll data released on 25 February 2025, how many net members were added in December 2024?

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Correct answer: D — 16.05 lakh

EPFO recorded a net addition of 16.05 lakh members in December 2024, including about 8.47 lakh new subscribers.

Q53 Advanced

Which state led in net payroll addition in EPFO's December 2024 data, contributing 21.71%?

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Correct answer: B — Maharashtra

Maharashtra led all states, adding 21.71% of the net payroll in December 2024.

PM Modi releases the 19th instalment of PM-KISAN from Bhagalpur, Bihar: over ₹22,000 crore to 9.8 crore farmers
Q54

From which city did PM Modi release the 19th instalment of PM-KISAN on 24 February 2025?

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Correct answer: D — Bhagalpur

The 19th instalment of PM-KISAN was released from Bhagalpur, Bihar, on 24 February 2025.

Q55 Advanced

How many farmers benefited from the 19th instalment of PM-KISAN, which transferred over ₹22,000 crore?

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Correct answer: C — 9.8 crore

Over 9.8 crore farmers received more than ₹22,000 crore under the 19th instalment; the 18th instalment had reached over 9.4 crore farmers.

Q56 Advanced

The 18th instalment of PM-KISAN, preceding the Bhagalpur release, was released on 5 October 2024 from:

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Correct answer: A — Washim, Maharashtra

The 18th instalment was released from Washim, Maharashtra, on 5 October 2024 to over 9.4 crore farmers.

Q57 Advanced

About how many women farmers were among the beneficiaries of the 19th instalment of PM-KISAN?

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Correct answer: D — 2.41 crore

The 19th instalment benefited over 9.8 crore farmers, including 2.41 crore women farmers.

Q58 Advanced

Consider the following statements about PM-KISAN: 1. It is a centrally sponsored scheme in which states share the cost. 2. It provides ₹6,000 a year to land-holding farmers in three equal instalments through DBT. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: B — 2 only

PM-KISAN is a central sector scheme launched in February 2019, not a centrally sponsored one, so the first statement is wrong. It transfers ₹6,000 a year in three equal instalments into Aadhaar-seeded bank accounts, so the second is correct.

Champions Trophy 2025: New Zealand beat Bangladesh at Rawalpindi; India and New Zealand reach semi-finals, hosts Pakistan out
Q59

Which New Zealand batter scored 112 against Bangladesh at Rawalpindi on 24 February 2025, taking New Zealand and India into the Champions Trophy semi-finals?

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Correct answer: B — Rachin Ravindra

Rachin Ravindra made 112 off 105 balls as New Zealand chased 237 to win by five wickets.

Q60 Advanced

New Zealand's win over Bangladesh on 24 February 2025 eliminated which two teams from Group A of the Champions Trophy?

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Correct answer: C — Pakistan and Bangladesh

The result knocked out Bangladesh and the hosts and defending champions Pakistan, while New Zealand and India reached the semi-finals.

Q61 Advanced

Which New Zealand bowler took 4 for 26 to restrict Bangladesh to 236 for 9 at Rawalpindi on 24 February 2025?

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Correct answer: D — Michael Bracewell

Michael Bracewell took 4 for 26 as Bangladesh were held to 236 for 9.

UN General Assembly adopts two resolutions on Ukraine on the war's third anniversary; India abstains
Q62

How did India vote on the Ukraine-tabled UN General Assembly resolution 'Advancing a comprehensive, just and lasting peace in Ukraine' on 24 February 2025?

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Correct answer: A — Abstained

India was among the 65 member states that abstained on the Ukraine-tabled resolution; it also abstained on the amended US resolution.

Q63 Advanced

What was the vote on the Ukraine-tabled UN General Assembly resolution adopted on 24 February 2025?

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Correct answer: B — 93 in favour, 18 against, 65 abstentions

The Ukraine-tabled text passed by 93 in favour, 18 against and 65 abstentions; the amended US text passed by 93 to 8 with 73 abstentions.

India hosts the Conference on Women Peacekeepers from the Global South in New Delhi
Q64 Advanced

Which Indian Army institution hosted the 'Conference on Women Peacekeepers from the Global South' at the Manekshaw Centre in February 2025?

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Correct answer: A — Centre for United Nations Peacekeeping

The Indian Army hosted the conference through the Centre for United Nations Peacekeeping (CUNPK), India.

Q65 Advanced

Women peacekeepers from how many nations took part in the Conference on Women Peacekeepers from the Global South in New Delhi (24-25 February 2025)?

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Correct answer: C — 35

The conference brought together women peacekeepers from 35 nations.

India unanimously elected President of the African-Asian Rural Development Organization for 2025-27
Q66

India was unanimously elected President for the triennium 2025-27 of which organisation at its 21st General Session in New Delhi in February 2025?

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Correct answer: C — African-Asian Rural Development Organization

The 21st General Session of the African-Asian Rural Development Organization (AARDO) elected India as President for 2025-27.

Q67 Advanced

Which two countries were elected Vice-Presidents of AARDO for 2025-27, alongside India as President?

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Correct answer: D — Malaysia and Ghana

AARDO elected Malaysia from Asia and Ghana from Africa as the two Vice-Presidents.

Q68 Advanced

In which year was the African-Asian Rural Development Organization (AARDO) formed?

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Correct answer: A — 1962

AARDO, an inter-governmental international organisation, was formed in 1962.

India and the UK resume negotiations towards a trade deal
Q69 Advanced

Who was the UK minister who announced the resumption of India-UK trade negotiations with Piyush Goyal in New Delhi on 24 February 2025?

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Correct answer: A — Jonathan Reynolds

UK Secretary of State for Business and Trade Jonathan Reynolds announced the resumption with Piyush Goyal in Delhi.

Q70 Advanced

The resumption of India-UK trade talks in February 2025 followed a meeting between PM Modi and Keir Starmer on the sidelines of the G20 Summit in November 2024, held in:

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Correct answer: B — Rio de Janeiro

Modi and Starmer met on the sidelines of the G20 Summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, in November 2024.

Champions Trophy 2025: Kohli's 51st ODI century takes India past Pakistan by six wickets in Dubai; he becomes fastest to 14,000 ODI runs
Q71

Kohli's unbeaten 100 against Pakistan in Dubai on 23 February 2025 was his which ODI century?

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Correct answer: C — 51st

Kohli's 100 not out off 111 balls was his 51st ODI century, the most by anyone in the format.

Q72 Advanced

In how many innings did Virat Kohli reach 14,000 ODI runs, the fastest by any batter?

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Correct answer: D — 287

Kohli reached 14,000 ODI runs in his 287th innings, 63 fewer than Sachin Tendulkar's 350.

Q73 Advanced

Besides Sachin Tendulkar, which batter had scored 14,000 ODI runs before Virat Kohli?

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Correct answer: B — Kumar Sangakkara

Kohli became only the third batter to 14,000 ODI runs, after Sachin Tendulkar and Kumar Sangakkara.

Q74

Which Indian bowler took three wickets to help bowl Pakistan out for 241 on 23 February 2025?

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Correct answer: C — Kuldeep Yadav

Left-arm spinner Kuldeep Yadav took three wickets as Pakistan were bowled out for 241.

Mann Ki Baat 119th episode: PM proposes 'One Day as a Scientist', recalls Hansa Mehta and will hand his social media to women on 8 March
Q75

Which idea did PM Modi suggest for young people ahead of National Science Day in the 119th Mann Ki Baat?

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Correct answer: B — One Day as a Scientist

The PM suggested 'One Day as a Scientist', asking youth to spend a day at a research lab, planetarium or space centre.

Q76 Advanced

In the 119th Mann Ki Baat the PM played the voice of which Constituent Assembly member presenting the national flag on behalf of the women of India?

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Correct answer: D — Hansa Mehta

The PM played Hansa Mehta's words presenting the first flag to fly over the Constituent Assembly as a gift from the women of India.

Q77 Advanced

What did PM Modi announce he would do on International Women's Day, 8 March 2025?

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Correct answer: A — Hand over his X and Instagram accounts to inspiring women

He said he would hand over his social media accounts such as X and Instagram to inspiring women for the day.

Q78 Advanced

According to the 119th Mann Ki Baat, at what position did host Uttarakhand finish in the 38th National Games?

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Correct answer: C — 7th

The PM said Uttarakhand finished 7th, while the Services team won the most gold medals.

Q79

By how much did the PM ask citizens to cut their use of edible oil to fight obesity?

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Correct answer: B — 10%

He repeated his call to reduce the consumption of edible oil by 10% and challenged 10 people to do so.

Germany's Bundestag election: Friedrich Merz's CDU/CSU comes first, AfD second with 20.8%, turnout 82.5%
Q80

Which party finished second in Germany's Bundestag election of 23 February 2025?

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Correct answer: C — Alternative fur Deutschland (AfD)

The AfD took 20.8% of second votes to finish second behind the CDU/CSU.

Q81 Advanced

What was the voter turnout in Germany's federal election of 23 February 2025, according to the Federal Returning Officer?

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Correct answer: D — 82.5%

Turnout was 82.5%, up from 76.4% in the 2021 Bundestag election.

Q82 Advanced

Which two parties missed the 5% threshold in the 2025 Bundestag election?

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Correct answer: D — FDP and BSW

The FDP got 4.3% and the BSW just under 5%, both below the 5% threshold, so neither won seats.

Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi leaves for France visit (24-27 February) to boost India-France defence ties
Q83

Exercise SHAKTI, on which Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi was to be briefed in Marseille in February 2025, is a bilateral exercise between India and:

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Correct answer: A — France

The Defence Ministry described SHAKTI as the bilateral India-France exercise, part of India-France training cooperation.

Q84 Advanced

The Neuve Chapelle Indian War Memorial in France, where General Dwivedi was to lay a wreath, honours Indian soldiers who fought in:

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Correct answer: B — World War I

The memorial honours fallen Indian soldiers who took part in World War I.