UPSC CAPF (AC) Current Affairs Quiz — All time
Daily news by your exam, state and topic — each with a short summary, key facts and MCQs.
Under which section of the Income-tax Act, 1961 were IREDA bonds notified as a 'long-term specified asset' in July 2025?
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Correct answer: C — Section 54EC
MNRE: CBDT notified IREDA bonds as 'long-term specified asset' under section 54EC of the Income-tax Act, 1961.
Up to what amount of long-term capital gains in a financial year can investors save tax on by investing in the notified IREDA 54EC bonds?
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Correct answer: A — ₹50 lakh
MNRE: eligible investors can save tax on long-term capital gains up to ₹50 lakh by investing in these bonds in a financial year.
Consider the following statements about the IREDA 54EC bonds notified in July 2025: 1. The notification was issued by the Central Board of Direct Taxes. 2. Only bonds redeemable after five years qualify. 3. The proceeds can be used for any infrastructure project, including highways. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 1 and 2 only
Statements 1 and 2 are correct. Statement 3 is wrong: the proceeds will be used exclusively for renewable energy projects that can service debt from their project revenues.
Where was the 9th OPEC International Seminar, addressed by Hardeep Singh Puri on 9 July 2025, held?
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Correct answer: D — Vienna
MoPNG: Shri Puri addressed the 9th OPEC International Seminar in Vienna, Austria.
According to Hardeep Singh Puri at the OPEC seminar in July 2025, how much area has India opened for exploration under OALP Round-10?
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Correct answer: C — 2.5 lakh sq km
MoPNG: the Minister outlined India's momentum to explore by opening 2.5 lakh sq km under OALP Round-10.
What exploration-acreage target for 2030 did Hardeep Singh Puri state at the 9th OPEC International Seminar?
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Correct answer: A — 1.0 million sq km
MoPNG: 'Our aim is to increase exploration acreage to 0.5 million sq km by 2025 and 1.0 million sq km by 2030.'
How many appointments had Railway Recruitment Boards issued in the first quarter of 2025-26, according to the Ministry of Railways (9 July 2025)?
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Correct answer: D — More than 9,000
Ministry of Railways: more than 9,000 appointments have already been issued by RRBs in the first quarter of this financial year.
How many appointments do RRBs expect to offer in financial year 2025-26, as per the Ministry of Railways?
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Correct answer: A — More than 50,000
Ministry of Railways: the CBTs conducted will enable RRBs to offer appointments to more than 50,000 candidates in 2025-26.
The 'Aspirational DMF Programme' launched by the Ministry of Mines on 9 July 2025 converges District Mineral Foundation initiatives with which programmes?
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Correct answer: D — Aspirational District Programme and Aspirational Block Programme
Ministry of Mines: the guidelines are for the convergence of DMF initiatives with the Aspirational District Programme (ADP) and Aspirational Block Programme (ABP).
Consider the following statements about District Mineral Foundations (DMFs): 1. Their establishment in mining-affected districts was mandated by the 2015 amendment of the MMDR Act. 2. Mining companies contribute between 10 and 30 percent of their royalty to DMFs. 3. DMFs have so far been set up in all 36 States and UTs. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 1 and 2 only
Statements 1 and 2 are correct per the Ministry of Mines. Statement 3 is wrong: DMFs have been set up in 646 districts across 23 mining states.
Which honour did Brazil confer on PM Narendra Modi during his State Visit in July 2025?
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Correct answer: C — The Grand Collar of the National Order of the Southern Cross
PMO: President Lula conferred Brazil's highest national honour, 'The Grand Collar of the National Order of the Southern Cross'.
The India–Brazil Joint Statement of July 2025 set a roadmap around five priority pillars. Consider: 1. Defence and security 2. Food and nutritional security 3. Space exploration and human spaceflight Which of the above are among the five pillars?
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Correct answer: B — 1 and 2 only
Joint Statement: the five pillars are defence and security; food and nutritional security; energy transition and climate change; digital transformation and emerging technologies; industrial partnerships in strategic areas. Space exploration is not one of them.
In which year was the India–Brazil relationship elevated to a Strategic Partnership?
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Correct answer: A — 2006
India–Brazil Joint Statement (July 2025): the relationship was elevated to Strategic Partnership in 2006.
During PM Modi's State Visit to Brazil (July 2025), an MoU on agricultural research was signed between ICAR and which Brazilian body?
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Correct answer: D — EMBRAPA
List of Outcomes: MoU on Agricultural Research between EMBRAPA and the Indian Council of Agricultural Research.
Which new mechanism was announced during PM Modi's State Visit to Brazil in July 2025?
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Correct answer: A — A ministerial-level mechanism for monitoring trade, commerce and investment
List of Outcomes: establishment of a ministerial-level mechanism for monitoring trade, commerce and investment.
With which company did the Indian Navy sign a contract to implement the National Maritime Domain Awareness (NMDA) Project (announced July 2025)?
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Correct answer: B — Bharat Electronics Limited
MoD: the Indian Navy signed a contract with M/s Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL), Bengaluru, for the NMDA Project.
Under the NMDA Project, which existing centre will be upgraded into a Multi-Agency NMDA Centre?
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Correct answer: D — Information Management and Analysis Centre (IMAC), Gurugram
MoD: IMAC at Gurugram, the nodal centre of the NC3I Network, will be upgraded into a Multi-Agency NMDA Centre.
According to TRAI's Yearly Performance Indicators 2024-25, how many internet subscribers did India have at the end of March 2025?
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Correct answer: D — 969.10 million
TRAI: total internet subscribers increased from 954.40 million at the end of Mar-24 to 969.10 million at the end of Mar-25.
How many broadband subscribers were there in India at the end of March 2025, as per TRAI's 2024-25 yearly indicators?
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Correct answer: A — 944.12 million
TRAI: out of 969.10 million internet subscribers, 944.12 million were broadband and 24.98 million narrowband at the end of Mar-25.
What was the yearly growth rate of total internet subscribers in 2024-25, as per TRAI?
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Correct answer: B — 1.54%
TRAI: internet subscribers grew at a yearly rate of 1.54%; broadband subscribers grew at 2.17%.
Which DRDO laboratory designed and developed the Extended Range Anti-Submarine Rocket (ERASR)?
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Correct answer: B — Armament Research & Development Establishment (ARDE), Pune
MoD: DRDO's ARDE, Pune, with HEMRL and NSTL, designed and developed ERASR.
How many ERASRs were test-evaluated during the user trials concluded on 7 July 2025?
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Correct answer: C — 17
MoD: a total of 17 ERASRs were successfully test evaluated at different ranges.
From which Indian Navy ship were the ERASR user trials of June–July 2025 carried out?
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Correct answer: D — INS Kavaratti
MoD: user trials of ERASR were successfully carried out from INS Kavaratti from 23 June to 7 July 2025.
Which companies are the production partners for the ERASR?
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Correct answer: A — Bharat Dynamics Limited, Hyderabad and Solar Defence & Aerospace Limited, Nagpur
MoD: Bharat Dynamics Limited, Hyderabad and Solar Defence & Aerospace Limited, Nagpur are the production partners.
Which city hosted the 17th BRICS Summit on 6–7 July 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Rio de Janeiro
PMO: the 17th BRICS Summit was held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on 6–7 July 2025.
According to the Rio de Janeiro Declaration (July 2025), which country will hold the BRICS Chairship in 2026 and host the 18th BRICS Summit?
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Correct answer: C — India
Rio de Janeiro Declaration: 'We extend full support to India for its BRICS Chairship in 2026 and the holding of the XVIII BRICS Summit in India.'
Which country was welcomed as a BRICS member in the Rio de Janeiro Declaration of July 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Indonesia
Rio de Janeiro Declaration: 'We welcome the Republic of Indonesia as a BRICS member', along with several partner countries such as Belarus, Bolivia, Kazakhstan, Cuba, Nigeria, Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam.
Consider the following statements about the 17th BRICS Summit: 1. It was held on 6–7 July 2025. 2. PM Modi addressed a session on 'Environment, COP-30 and Global Health'. 3. The Rio Declaration named Brazil as host of the next BRICS Summit as well. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 1 and 2 only
Statements 1 and 2 are correct per the PMO. Statement 3 is wrong: the Declaration supports India's Chairship in 2026 and the 18th Summit in India.
The Rio de Janeiro Declaration (July 2025) condemned in the strongest terms a terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir that took place on which date?
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Correct answer: A — 22 April 2025
Rio de Janeiro Declaration: 'We condemn in the strongest terms the terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir on 22 April 2025, during which 26 people were killed and many more injured.'
What bioeconomy target for 2030 did Dr Jitendra Singh reiterate on World Bioproduct Day 2025?
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Correct answer: B — $300 billion
Ministry of S&T: the Minister reiterated the government's commitment to realising a $300 billion bioeconomy by 2030.
The nationwide 'World Bioproduct Day – The BioE3 Way' celebration of 7 July 2025 was organised by which department along with BIRAC and iBRIC+?
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Correct answer: D — Department of Biotechnology
Ministry of S&T: the event was organised by the Department of Biotechnology (DBT) and its agencies BIRAC and iBRIC+.
Astronomers of which Indian institute studied tiny loops in the solar corona using IRIS and Goode Solar Telescope data (reported July 2025)?
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Correct answer: A — Indian Institute of Astrophysics
DST: astronomers at the Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA) and collaborators carried out the study.
By what margin did India beat England in the second Test at Edgbaston on 6 July 2025?
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Correct answer: A — 336 runs
ESPNcricinfo, BBC and Reuters: India won by 336 runs to level the series 1-1.
Which Indian bowler took ten wickets in the Edgbaston Test that ended on 6 July 2025?
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Correct answer: C — Akash Deep
ESPNcricinfo and BBC: Akash Deep took 6 for 99 in the second innings to finish with ten wickets in the match.
How many runs in total did captain Shubman Gill score in the Edgbaston Test of July 2025?
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Correct answer: D — 430
ESPNcricinfo and BBC: Gill scored 269 and 161, 430 runs in the match.
Consider the following about India's win at Edgbaston on 6 July 2025: 1. It was India's first Test win at Edgbaston. 2. It levelled the five-match series 1-1. 3. Jasprit Bumrah was player of the match. 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 (ESPNcricinfo, BBC, Reuters). Statement 3 is wrong: Shubman Gill was player of the match; Bumrah was left out of this Test.
At the BRICS session on Reform of Global Governance (6 July 2025), PM Modi compared global institutions without the Global South to what?
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Correct answer: B — A mobile phone with a SIM card but no network
PMO: 'Without the Global South, these institutions are like a mobile phone with a SIM card but no network.'
According to PM Modi's BRICS statement of 6 July 2025, what share of humanity still lacks proper representation in global institutions built in the 20th century?
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Correct answer: D — Two-thirds
PMO: 'Two-thirds of humanity still lack proper representation in global institutions built in the 20th century.'
Consider the following about PM Modi's BRICS statements of 6 July 2025: 1. He called for reform of the UN Security Council, the WTO and Multilateral Development Banks. 2. He said there must be no hesitation in imposing sanctions on terrorists. 3. He congratulated President Prabowo on Indonesia's inclusion in BRICS. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1, 2 and 3
All three are correct: statements 1 and 3 are from the Global Governance session and statement 2 from the Peace and Security session (PMO).
PM Modi's visit to Argentina in July 2025 was the first bilateral visit by an Indian Prime Minister to that country after a gap of how many years?
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Correct answer: A — 57 years
PMO: the visit was the first bilateral visit by an Indian Prime Minister to Argentina after a gap of 57 years.
India and Argentina were marking how many years of diplomatic ties in 2025, according to the PMO?
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Correct answer: C — 75 years
PMO: this is a seminal year as the two countries celebrate 75 years of the establishment of diplomatic ties.
Who presented PM Modi with the Key to the City of Buenos Aires on 5 July 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Jorge Macri, Chief of the City Government of Buenos Aires
PMO: PM was conferred with the Key to the City of Buenos Aires by Mr Jorge Macri, Chief of the City Government of Buenos Aires.
During the Modi–Milei talks of July 2025, the expansion of which trade agreement was discussed?
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Correct answer: D — India-MERCOSUR Preferential Trade Agreement
PMO: they also discussed expansion of the India-MERCOSUR Preferential Trade Agreement.
Consider the following about PM Modi's programme in Buenos Aires (July 2025): 1. He met President Milei at Casa Rosada. 2. He paid homage to General José de San Martín. 3. He paid floral tribute at the busts of Mahatma Gandhi and Rabindranath Tagore. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: D — 1, 2 and 3
All three are stated by the PMO in its releases on the Buenos Aires visit.
Which Indian Standard must helmets for two-wheeler riders conform to under the Quality Control Order cited on 5 July 2025?
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Correct answer: C — IS 4151:2015
Department of Consumer Affairs: a Quality Control Order in force since 2021 mandates ISI-marked helmets certified under BIS standards (IS 4151:2015).
How many manufacturers held valid BIS licences for protective helmets as of June 2025?
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Correct answer: D — 176
Department of Consumer Affairs: as of June 2025, there are 176 manufacturers across India holding valid BIS licenses for protective helmets.
Wearing a helmet by two-wheeler riders is mandatory under which law, as cited by the Department of Consumer Affairs on 5 July 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Motor Vehicles Act, 1988
Department of Consumer Affairs: wearing a helmet is mandatory under the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, but its effectiveness depends on quality.
What was the theme of the International Day of Cooperatives observed on 5 July 2025?
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Correct answer: C — Cooperatives: Driving Inclusive and Sustainable Solutions for a Better World
UN and ICA: CoopsDay 2025 was celebrated under the theme 'Cooperatives: Driving Inclusive and Sustainable Solutions for a Better World'. ('Cooperatives Build a Better World' is the theme of the International Year of Cooperatives 2025.)
Consider the following about the International Day of Cooperatives: 1. It is observed on the first Saturday of July every year. 2. It was officially recognised by the United Nations in 1995. 3. Its theme is chosen solely by the UN General Assembly. 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 (ICA). Statement 3 is wrong: the theme is selected jointly by the International Cooperative Alliance and COPAC.
Which player scored both of India's goals in the 2-1 win over Thailand on 5 July 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Sangita Basfore
AIFF and Sportstar: Sangita Basfore's brace, one in each half, powered India past Thailand.
Which country will host the AFC Women's Asian Cup 2026, for which India qualified on 5 July 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Australia
AIFF: India sealed qualification for the AFC Women's Asian Cup Australia 2026.
Consider the following about India's qualification for the AFC Women's Asian Cup 2026: 1. India beat hosts Thailand 2-1 in Chiang Mai. 2. It was India's first win over Thailand. 3. The 2026 Asian Cup also serves as a qualifier for the FIFA Women's World Cup 2027. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — 1, 2 and 3
All three are correct: the result and first win over Thailand (AIFF), and the Asian Cup's role as a qualifier for the FIFA Women's World Cup Brazil 2027 (Sportstar).
Which country did PM Modi visit immediately before arriving in Rio de Janeiro for the 17th BRICS Summit in July 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Argentina
PMO departure statement: the tour covered Ghana, Trinidad & Tobago, Argentina, Brazil and Namibia in that order, so Argentina came just before Brazil.
Which honour did Trinidad & Tobago confer on PM Narendra Modi on 4 July 2025?
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Correct answer: A — The Order of the Republic of Trinidad & Tobago
PMO: the President of Trinidad & Tobago conferred upon PM Modi the highest national award, 'The Order of the Republic of Trinidad & Tobago'.
Who conferred 'The Order of the Republic of Trinidad & Tobago' on PM Modi on 4 July 2025?
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Correct answer: C — President Christine Carla Kangaloo
PMO: in a special ceremony at the President's House in Port of Spain, President Christine Carla Kangaloo conferred the award.
While accepting the T&T award, PM Modi recalled that Indians arrived in Trinidad & Tobago how many years ago?
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Correct answer: D — 180 years
PMO: the special ties were based on shared history and cultural heritage forged by Indians who arrived in the country 180 years ago.
Consider the following about PM Modi's engagements in Trinidad & Tobago on 4 July 2025: 1. He was the first foreign leader to receive 'The Order of the Republic of Trinidad & Tobago'. 2. He was the first Indian Prime Minister to address the T&T Parliament. 3. He addressed the Parliament at the invitation of the T&T Prime Minister alone. 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 (PMO). Statement 3 is wrong: he addressed the Joint Assembly at the invitation of Senate President Wade Mark and House Speaker Jagdeo Singh.
Which gift from India in the T&T Parliament did PM Modi cite as reflecting close ties between the two democracies?
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Correct answer: A — The Speaker's Chair
PMO: the close ties between the two democracies are aptly reflected in the Speaker's Chair gifted by India.
Up to which generation of the Indian diaspora in Trinidad & Tobago was the OCI card facility extended in July 2025?
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Correct answer: B — 6th generation
PMO list of outcomes: extension of OCI card facility up to the 6th generation of Indian diaspora members in T&T; earlier it was available up to the 4th generation.
Which two India-led global initiatives did Trinidad & Tobago announce it was joining during PM Modi's visit in July 2025?
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Correct answer: D — CDRI and Global Biofuel Alliance
PMO list of outcomes: T&T announced that it is joining India's global initiatives, the Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI) and the Global Biofuel Alliance (GBA).
At which university will two ICCR Chairs of Hindi and Indian Studies be re-established under an India–T&T MoU of July 2025?
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Correct answer: C — University of West Indies
PMO list of outcomes: MoU on the re-establishment of two ICCR Chairs of Hindi and Indian Studies at the University of West Indies (UWI), Trinidad and Tobago.
With effect from which date was the Unified Pension Scheme introduced as an option under NPS for Central Government civil service recruits?
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Correct answer: D — 1 April 2025
Ministry of Finance: DFS Notification dated 24.01.2025 introduced UPS as an option under NPS with effect from 1 April 2025 (01.04.2025).
Which body notified the regulations for operationalising the Unified Pension Scheme under NPS in March 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority
Ministry of Finance: the Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) notified the PFRDA (Operationalisation of the Unified Pension Scheme under NPS) Regulations, 2025 on 19 March 2025.
Why did the Government say NPS tax benefits apply mutatis mutandis to UPS (July 2025)?
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Correct answer: A — Because UPS is an option under NPS
Ministry of Finance: the Government decided that tax benefits as available under NPS shall apply mutatis mutandis to UPS as it is an option under NPS.
On 3 July 2025, the DAC accorded AoN for 10 capital acquisition proposals worth approximately how much?
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Correct answer: B — ₹1.05 lakh crore
MoD: the DAC accorded AoN for 10 capital acquisition proposals amounting to approx. ₹1.05 lakh crore through indigenous sourcing.
Under which procurement category were the AoNs of 3 July 2025 accorded?
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Correct answer: D — Buy (Indian-IDDM)
MoD: to provide impetus to indigenous design and development, AoNs were accorded under the Buy (Indian-IDDM) category — Indigenously Designed Developed and Manufactured.
Who chairs the Defence Acquisition Council, which accorded AoNs on 3 July 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Raksha Mantri
MoD: the Defence Acquisition Council met under the chairmanship of Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh.
Consider the following items cleared by the DAC on 3 July 2025: 1. Mine Counter Measure Vessels 2. Submersible Autonomous Vessels 3. Super Rapid Gun Mount Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: D — 1, 2 and 3
All three are correct: MoD said AoNs were accorded for Moored Mines, Mine Counter Measure Vessels, Super Rapid Gun Mount and Submersible Autonomous Vessels.
PM Modi's State Visit to Trinidad & Tobago in July 2025 was the first bilateral visit by an Indian PM to that country since which year?
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Correct answer: C — 1999
PMO: this is the first bilateral visit by an Indian Prime Minister to T&T since 1999.
Who received PM Modi at the airport in Port of Spain on 3 July 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar
PMO: in a special gesture, the Prime Minister of Trinidad & Tobago, Kamla Persad-Bissessar, received Prime Minister Modi at the airport along with members of her Cabinet.
In July 2025, Trinidad & Tobago was celebrating how many years of the first arrival of Indian immigrants?
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Correct answer: B — 180 years
PMO: the visit came at a time when the nation is celebrating 180 years of the first arrival of Indian immigrants on its shores.
On 3 July 2025, PM Narendra Modi became the first Indian Prime Minister to address the Parliament of which country?
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Correct answer: A — Ghana
PMO: Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi addressed a special session of the Parliament of Ghana, becoming the first Indian Prime Minister to do so.
Who convened the special session of Ghana's Parliament addressed by PM Modi on 3 July 2025?
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Correct answer: C — Speaker Alban Kingsford Sumana Bagbin
PMO: the session was convened by the Speaker of Parliament, Alban Kingsford Sumana Bagbin.
At the Nkrumah Memorial Park in Accra on 3 July 2025, PM Modi was accompanied by whom?
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Correct answer: B — Vice President Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang
PMO: at the Nkrumah Memorial Park, Prime Minister was accompanied by the Vice President of Ghana, Prof. Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang.
Consider the following about PM Modi's address to Ghana's Parliament (3 July 2025): 1. He quoted Dr. Kwame Nkrumah, Ghana's founding President. 2. He recalled that the African Union became a permanent member of the G20 during India's Presidency. 3. He thanked President John Dramani Mahama for the National Honour conferred on him. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: D — 1, 2 and 3
All three are correct (PMO): he quoted Dr. Kwame Nkrumah, recalled the African Union's permanent G20 membership during India's Presidency, and thanked President Mahama and the people of Ghana for the National Honour.
According to NITI Aayog's chemical industry report (July 2025), what is India's current share in global chemical value chains?
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Correct answer: D — 3.5%
NITI Aayog: India's 3.5% share in global chemical value chains and its chemical trade deficit of USD 31 billion in 2023 underscore high import dependence.
NITI Aayog's report says India can achieve a USD 1 trillion chemical sector and 12% GVC share by which year?
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Correct answer: B — 2040
NITI Aayog: targeted reforms will enable India to have a USD 1 trillion chemical sector and achieve 12% GVC share by 2040.
What was India's chemical trade deficit in 2023 according to NITI Aayog's July 2025 report?
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Correct answer: A — USD 31 billion
NITI Aayog: heavy reliance on imported feedstock contributed to a USD 31 billion trade deficit in 2023.
How many Aadhaar authentication transactions were carried out in June 2025, according to UIDAI?
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Correct answer: C — 229.33 crore
UIDAI: Aadhaar number holders carried out 229.33 crore authentication transactions in June 2025.
What record did UIDAI's face authentication set in June 2025?
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Correct answer: A — 15.87 crore transactions
UIDAI: in June 2025, a record number of 15.87 crore face authentication transactions were recorded, against 4.61 crore in June 2024.
Which national honour of Ghana was conferred on PM Narendra Modi on 2 July 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Officer of the Order of the Star of Ghana
PMO: Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi was conferred the national honour of Ghana - Officer of the Order of the Star of Ghana - by the President of Ghana.
Who conferred Ghana's national honour on PM Modi on 2 July 2025?
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Correct answer: C — President John Dramani Mahama
PMO: the honour was conferred by the President of Ghana, H.E. John Dramani Mahama.
Ghana's national honour was conferred on PM Modi (July 2025) in recognition of what?
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Correct answer: D — His distinguished statesmanship and influential global leadership
PMO: the honour was conferred in recognition of his distinguished statesmanship and influential global leadership.
Consider the following about PM Modi's acceptance of Ghana's national honour (2 July 2025): 1. He accepted it on behalf of 1.4 billion Indians. 2. He dedicated it to the aspirations of India's youth, its cultural traditions and diversity, and India–Ghana historical ties. 3. He received it during his address to Ghana's Parliament. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 1 and 2 only
Statements 1 and 2 are correct (PMO). Statement 3 is wrong: the honour was conferred on 2 July by President Mahama; the address to Ghana's Parliament took place the next day, 3 July.
To what level did India and Ghana elevate their relationship during PM Modi's visit on 2 July 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Comprehensive Partnership
PMO: the two leaders agreed to elevate the relationship to a Comprehensive Partnership.
PM Modi's State Visit to Ghana in July 2025 was described by PMO as the first such visit in how long?
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Correct answer: A — Three decades
PMO: Prime Minister's visit to Ghana is the first such visit in the last three decades.
An India–Ghana MoU of July 2025 on traditional medicine was signed between Ghana's ITAM and which Indian institute?
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Correct answer: C — Institute of Teaching & Research in Ayurveda
PMO list of outcomes: MoU between the Institute of Traditional & Alternative Medicine (ITAM), Ghana and the Institute of Teaching & Research in Ayurveda (ITRA), India.
Consider the following about PM Modi's visit to Ghana (2 July 2025): 1. President John Dramani Mahama received him at the airport. 2. An MoU was signed between the Bureau of Indian Standards and the Ghana Standards Authority. 3. Modi thanked Mahama for taking care of the roughly 15,000-strong Indian community in Ghana. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: D — 1, 2 and 3
All three are correct (PMO): President Mahama received him at the airport, BIS and the Ghana Standards Authority signed an MoU, and Modi thanked Mahama for taking care of the 15,000-strong Indian community.
The draft amendments released on 2 July 2025 aim to allow more TV rating agencies besides which existing body?
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Correct answer: C — Broadcast Audience Research Council
I&B Ministry: the draft removes restrictive provisions to allow more players besides the current BARC (Broadcast Audience Research Council).
According to the I&B Ministry (July 2025), about how many people meters are used to capture TV viewership in India?
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Correct answer: D — 58,000
I&B Ministry: only about 58,000 people meters are presently used, representing just 0.025% of the roughly 230 million TV homes.
The Policy Guidelines for Television Rating Agencies, proposed for amendment in July 2025, were originally issued in which year?
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Correct answer: A — 2014
I&B Ministry: the ministry proposed amendments to the Policy Guidelines for Television Rating Agencies, originally issued in 2014.
The ICMR–NCDC studies on sudden unexplained deaths (July 2025) focused on adults of which age group?
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Correct answer: D — 18–45 years
Health Ministry: ICMR and NCDC worked to understand sudden unexplained deaths, especially in young adults between the ages of 18 and 45 years.
Which ICMR institute conducted the multicentric matched case–control study on sudden deaths across 47 hospitals in 19 states/UTs?
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Correct answer: A — National Institute of Epidemiology
Health Ministry: the first study, conducted by ICMR's National Institute of Epidemiology (NIE), was carried out from May to August 2023 across 47 tertiary care hospitals in 19 states and UTs.