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Navy signs ₹270-crore Make-I order with Kirloskar for indigenous 6 MW marine diesel engine
Q1 Advanced

With which company did the Indian Navy sign a Make-I Project Sanction Order on 2 April 2025 to develop a 6 MW marine diesel engine?

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Correct answer: D — Kirloskar Oil Engines Limited

PIB (Defence): the Project Sanction Order under Make-I was inked between the Indian Navy and Kirloskar Oil Engines Limited.

Q2 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the 6 MW marine diesel engine project signed on 2 April 2025: 1. The prototype will have over 50% indigenous content. 2. The Government of India will fund 70% of the ₹270 crore cost. 3. The engines are meant only for Indian Navy submarines. Which of the statements given above are correct?

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Correct answer: A — 1 and 2 only

PIB (Defence): the prototype has over 50% indigenous content and 70% funding from the Government. Statement 3 is incorrect: the engines are for main propulsion and power generation on Indian Navy and Indian Coast Guard ships.

Q3 Advanced

Besides the 6 MW prototype, the Project Sanction Order signed with Kirloskar Oil Engines on 2 April 2025 also covers detailed design for diesel engines of which range?

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Correct answer: B — 3-10 MW

PIB (Defence): the order also includes development of detailed design for 3-10 MW diesel engines.

India's defence exports hit a record ₹23,622 crore in FY 2024-25
Q4

India's defence exports in the financial year 2024-25 reached a record of about:

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Correct answer: B — ₹23,622 crore

PIB (Defence): defence exports surged to a record ₹23,622 crore in FY 2024-25, up from ₹21,083 crore in FY 2023-24.

Q5 Advanced

Consider the following statements about India's defence exports in FY 2024-25: 1. The private sector contributed more than the Defence PSUs. 2. Defence PSU exports grew by more than 40%. 3. Exports went to more than 100 countries. Which of the statements given above are correct?

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Correct answer: A — 1 and 2 only

PIB (Defence): the private sector contributed ₹15,233 crore and DPSUs ₹8,389 crore, with DPSU exports up 42.85%. Statement 3 is incorrect: items were exported to around 80 countries.

Q6 Advanced

By 2029, India aims to raise its annual defence exports to:

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Correct answer: C — ₹50,000 crore

PIB (Defence): the Raksha Mantri said India is marching towards achieving the target of increasing defence exports to ₹50,000 crore by 2029.

India's coal production crosses one billion tonnes in FY 2024-25
Q7 Advanced

According to the Coal Ministry, India's provisional coal production in FY 2024-25 was about:

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Correct answer: D — 1,047.57 million tonnes

PIB (Coal): cumulative coal production in FY 2024-25 reached 1,047.57 MT (provisional), compared to 997.83 MT in FY 2023-24. 1,024.99 MT was the dispatch figure.

Q8 Advanced

By how much did India's coal production grow in FY 2024-25 over FY 2023-24?

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Correct answer: B — 4.99%

PIB (Coal): production grew 4.99%, from 997.83 MT to 1,047.57 MT. The 5.34% figure was the growth in dispatch.

India adds a record 25 GW of renewable energy capacity in FY 2024-25
Q9

How much renewable energy capacity did India add in FY 2024-25, according to the MNRE?

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Correct answer: D — 25 GW

PIB (MNRE): the country added an unprecedented 25 GW of renewable energy capacity in FY 2024-25, against 18.57 GW in the previous year.

Q10 Advanced

India's solar module manufacturing capacity in March 2025, as reported by the MNRE, was about:

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Correct answer: C — 74 GW

PIB (MNRE): solar module manufacturing capacity nearly doubled from 38 GW in March 2024 to 74 GW in March 2025; 25 GW is the PV cell capacity.

Q11

During FY 2024-25, India's installed solar capacity crossed which milestone?

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Correct answer: D — 100 GW

PIB (MNRE): the country achieved the significant milestone of surpassing 100 GW of installed solar capacity this year.

Finance Minister launches NITI NCAER States Economic Forum portal
Q12

The NITI NCAER States Economic Forum portal, launched on 1 April 2025, mainly provides data and analysis on:

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Correct answer: B — State finances

PIB (NITI Aayog): the portal is a comprehensive repository of data on social, economic and fiscal parameters, research reports, papers and expert commentary on State Finances.

Q13 Advanced

The NITI NCAER States Economic Forum portal covers state finance data for which period?

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Correct answer: C — 1990-91 to 2022-23

PIB (NITI Aayog): the portal covers a period of about 30 years, i.e. 1990-91 to 2022-23.

EV sales cross one million in FY 2024-25, says Heavy Industries Ministry
Q14 Advanced

What is the outlay of the PM E-DRIVE Scheme notified by the Ministry of Heavy Industries in September 2024?

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Correct answer: C — ₹10,900 crore

PIB (Heavy Industries): PM E-DRIVE was notified on 29.09.2024 with an outlay of ₹10,900 crore over two years up to 31.03.2026.

Q15 Advanced

Which scheme was subsumed in the PM E-DRIVE Scheme, according to the Ministry of Heavy Industries?

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Correct answer: A — Electric Mobility Promotion Scheme (EMPS) 2024

PIB (Heavy Industries): the Electric Mobility Promotion Scheme (EMPS) 2024, implemented from 01.04.2024 to 30.09.2024, is subsumed in the PM E-DRIVE scheme.

Chile's President Gabriel Boric holds talks with PM Modi; Antarctica, copper and disaster-management pacts signed
Q16 Advanced

India and Chile signed an MoU between Hindustan Copper Ltd. and which Chilean company during President Gabriel Boric's State visit in April 2025?

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Correct answer: B — CODELCO

PIB (PMO), list of outcomes: one of the four documents was an MoU between CODELCO and Hindustan Copper Ltd. (HCL).

Q17 Advanced

Consider the following statements about Chilean President Gabriel Boric's State visit to India in April 2025: 1. It marked 76 years of India-Chile diplomatic relations. 2. It was President Boric's first visit to India. 3. A Letter of Intent on Antarctica cooperation was among the outcomes. Which of the statements given above are correct?

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Correct answer: D — 1, 2 and 3

PIB (PMO): the visit commemorated 76 years of diplomatic relations, it was President Boric's first visit to India, and a Letter of Intent on Antarctica Cooperation was listed among the outcomes. All three statements are correct.

Q18

Which Indian body signed a disaster-management MoU with Chile's SENAPRED during the April 2025 State visit?

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Correct answer: C — National Disaster Management Authority

PIB (PMO), list of outcomes: an MoU was signed between Chile's National Service for Disaster Prevention and Response (SENAPRED) and the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA).

Parliament passes Tribhuvan Sahkari University Bill as Rajya Sabha clears it
Q19 Advanced

On which date did the Rajya Sabha pass the Tribhuvan Sahkari University Bill, 2025?

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Correct answer: B — 1 April 2025

PIB (Cooperation): the Rajya Sabha passed the Bill on 1 April 2025 after the MoS replied to the discussion; the Lok Sabha had passed it on 26 March 2025.

Q20 Advanced

During the Rajya Sabha debate on the Tribhuvan Sahkari University Bill, how many trained youth did the government say the cooperative sector will need in the next five years?

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Correct answer: A — About 17 lakh

PIB (Cooperation): the MoS said the cooperative sector will need about 17 lakh trained youth in the next five years, which is why the university is being set up.

Record 4,515 child adoptions in FY 2024-25, highest in 12 years
Q21

How many child adoptions were recorded in India in FY 2024-25, the highest since 2015-16?

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Correct answer: B — 4,515

PIB (WCD): India recorded 4,515 child adoptions in FY 2024-25, the highest since 2015-16; 4,155 were domestic and 8,598 children were newly identified.

Q22 Advanced

Which portal of the Central Adoption Resource Authority received foster care and foster adoption modules in 2024?

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Correct answer: A — CARINGS

PIB (WCD): in 2024, CARA introduced Foster Care and Foster Adoption Modules on the CARINGS portal.

APM gas price ceiling raised 4% to $6.75 per mmBtu from 1 April 2025
Q23

From 1 April 2025, the price of APM natural gas from old nomination fields was raised to what level?

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Correct answer: D — $6.75 per mmBtu

PPAC notified a rise from $6.50 to $6.75 per mmBtu effective 1 April 2025.

Q24 Advanced

Which body of the Petroleum Ministry notified the APM gas price revision on 31 March 2025?

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Correct answer: A — Petroleum Planning and Analysis Cell

The notification came from the Petroleum Planning and Analysis Cell (PPAC).

Q25 Advanced

Under the April 2023 pricing formula, domestic APM gas is priced at what share of the monthly average import price of crude oil?

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Correct answer: B — 10%

The formula prices domestic gas at 10% of the monthly average crude import price, subject to a floor and ceiling.

Q26 Advanced

Consider the following statements about APM gas pricing: 1. The April 2023 formula, which followed the Kirit Parikh committee review, set a floor of $4 and a ceiling of $6.50 per mmBtu. 2. PPAC's formula price for April 2025 was below the new ceiling of $6.75 per mmBtu. Which of the above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: A — 1 only

The April 2023 formula had a $4 floor and a $6.50 ceiling. PPAC said the formula price for April 2025 was $7.26, above the ceiling, so the $6.75 cap applied.

Operation Brahma: Indian Army field hospital and NDRF convoy reach Mandalay
Q27

Where in Mandalay was the Indian Army field hospital sent under Operation Brahma allocated space on 31 March 2025?

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Correct answer: D — Old Mandalay Airfield

The Army said the field hospital was allocated space at the Old Mandalay Airfield, where a non-operational 200-bed hospital building exists.

Q28 Advanced

Which two Indian Navy ships reached Yangon on the night of 31 March 2025 with about 40 tonnes of relief material?

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Correct answer: C — INS Satpura and INS Savitri

The Hindu reported that INS Satpura and INS Savitri arrived at Yangon on the night of 31 March with about 40 tonnes of relief.

Q29 Advanced

How many Indian Army field-hospital personnel and NDRF personnel reached Mandalay in the 31 March 2025 convoy?

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Correct answer: B — 110 Army and 13 NDRF

The Army said 110 field-hospital personnel and 13 NDRF personnel reached Mandalay.

Q30 Advanced

Consider the following statements about Operation Brahma: 1. It is being carried out under the direction of the Ministry of External Affairs with HQ Integrated Defence Staff, the Army, the IAF and the NDRF. 2. The Indian Army field-hospital convoy reached Mandalay by sea through the port of Mandalay. Which of the above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: A — 1 only

The operation runs under MEA direction with HQ IDS, the Army, the IAF and the NDRF. Mandalay is inland; the convoy went by road in Myanmar Army trucks, buses and NDRF vehicles.

Paris court convicts Marine Le Pen of embezzlement, bars her from office for five years
Q31

For how long did a Paris court bar Marine Le Pen from public office on 31 March 2025?

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Correct answer: B — Five years

The court imposed a five-year ban on holding public office with immediate effect.

Q32 Advanced

Marine Le Pen was convicted on 31 March 2025 of embezzling funds belonging to which institution?

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Correct answer: C — The European Parliament

She was convicted of misusing European Parliament (EU) funds meant for parliamentary assistants to pay party staff in France.

Q33 Advanced

Marine Le Pen, convicted by a Paris court on 31 March 2025, leads which French party?

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Correct answer: D — National Rally

Le Pen leads the far-right National Rally (Rassemblement National), which was itself fined €2 million.

IREDA's FY25 loan sanctions rise 27% to ₹47,453 crore; loan book at ₹76,250 crore
Q34

According to provisional figures released on 31 March 2025, IREDA's loan sanctions for FY 2024-25 stood at about how much?

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Correct answer: D — ₹47,453 crore

Sanctions rose 27% to ₹47,453 crore; ₹30,168 crore was disbursements and ₹76,250 crore the loan book.

Q35 Advanced

Who was the Chairman and Managing Director of IREDA when it announced its FY 2024-25 provisional results on 31 March 2025?

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Correct answer: A — Pradip Kumar Das

The PIB release quotes CMD Pradip Kumar Das.

NCB and Delhi Police bust Delhi-NCR narco network, seize drugs worth ₹27.4 crore
Q36

What was the total value of drugs seized in the NCB–Delhi Police operation announced by Amit Shah on 31 March 2025?

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Correct answer: B — ₹27.4 crore

The total recovery of methamphetamine, MDMA, heroin and cocaine was worth ₹27.4 crore.

Q37 Advanced

In the NCB–Delhi Police operation announced on 31 March 2025, the first vehicle carrying 5.103 kg of crystal methamphetamine was intercepted in which area of Delhi?

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Correct answer: C — Chhatarpur

The vehicle was intercepted in Chhatarpur; the follow-up search was at an 'African kitchen' in Tilak Nagar.

Q38 Advanced

According to the investigation in the drug case announced on 31 March 2025, what did the syndicate use as cover for African youth involved in drug supply?

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Correct answer: D — Student visas for private universities in the NCR and Punjab

The syndicate helped African youth get student visas for private universities in the NCR and Punjab; for some, the visa was only a cover.

Iron ore output up 4.4%, manganese ore up 12.8% in April–February FY25
Q39

According to the Ministry of Mines on 30 March 2025, which mineral recorded the highest growth (12.8%) in April–February of FY 2024-25 among those listed?

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Correct answer: B — Manganese ore

Manganese ore rose 12.8% to 3.4 MMT; iron ore rose 4.4%, bauxite 3.6% and lead concentrate 3.5%.

Q40 Advanced

According to the Ministry of Mines, what is India's global rank in primary aluminium production?

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Correct answer: D — Second

The ministry said India is the 2nd largest aluminium producer and the 4th largest iron ore producer.

IAF to take part in multinational air exercise INIOCHOS-25 in Greece
Q41

Exercise INIOCHOS-25, in which the IAF took part from 31 March 2025, was held in which country?

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Correct answer: B — Greece

INIOCHOS-25 was hosted by the Hellenic Air Force at Andravida Air Base, Greece.

Q42 Advanced

Which IAF fighter aircraft was part of the Indian contingent at Exercise INIOCHOS-25?

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Correct answer: D — Su-30 MKI

The IAF fielded Su-30 MKI fighters with IL-78 and C-17 aircraft as enablers.

Q43 Advanced

Consider the following statements about Exercise INIOCHOS: 1. It is a biennial multinational air exercise hosted by the Hellenic Air Force. 2. The 2025 edition was conducted from Andravida Air Base with assets from fifteen countries. Which of the above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2

The MoD described INIOCHOS as a biennial exercise hosted by the Hellenic Air Force; the 2025 edition integrated assets from fifteen countries, with all operations from Andravida.

Jakub Menšík beats Novak Djokovic to win Miami Open, denying him a 100th title
Q44

Who beat Novak Djokovic in the Miami Open 2025 men's singles final on 30 March 2025?

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Correct answer: C — Jakub Menšík

Jakub Menšík won 7-6(4), 7-6(4) for his first ATP title.

Q45 Advanced

Losing the Miami Open 2025 final on 30 March 2025 denied Novak Djokovic which milestone?

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Correct answer: D — His 100th career title

Djokovic was seeking his 100th career title and a record seventh Miami Open title.

Mann Ki Baat 120th episode: PM announces IDY 2025 theme 'Yoga for One Earth, One Health'
Q46

What theme for International Day of Yoga 2025 did PM Modi announce in Mann Ki Baat on 30 March 2025?

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Correct answer: B — Yoga for One Earth, One Health

The PM said the IDY 2025 theme is 'Yoga for One Earth, One Health'.

Q47 Advanced

Which institute under the Ministry of Ayush was entrusted with organising International Day of Yoga 2025 activities?

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Correct answer: D — Morarji Desai National Institute of Yoga

The Morarji Desai National Institute of Yoga (MDNIY) was entrusted with organising IDY 2025 activities.

Q48 Advanced

In Mann Ki Baat on 30 March 2025, PM Modi mentioned a team called 'Somos India' promoting yoga and Ayurveda in which country?

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Correct answer: A — Chile

He spoke of Ayurveda's growing popularity in Chile and the 'Somos India' team there.

India–US trade talks in New Delhi conclude; sides aim for first tranche of BTA by fall 2025
Q49

By when did India and the US aim to finalise the first tranche of their Bilateral Trade Agreement, according to the Commerce Ministry on 29 March 2025?

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Correct answer: D — By fall 2025

The two sides aimed to finalise the first tranche of the BTA by fall 2025.

Q50 Advanced

Under the India–US Joint Statement of 13 February 2025, bilateral trade was to be expanded to what level by 2030?

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Correct answer: B — $500 billion

The two sides agreed to expand bilateral trade to $500 billion by 2030.

Q51 Advanced

The India–US trade talks that concluded in New Delhi on 29 March 2025 lasted how many days?

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Correct answer: C — Four

The talks were held from 26 to 29 March 2025, four days of discussions.

Q52 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the India–US trade talks of March 2025: 1. On the US side, the talks were held with the Office of the US Trade Representative. 2. Sectoral expert-level engagements under the BTA were to begin in person in New Delhi immediately after the talks. Which of the above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: A — 1 only

India's Department of Commerce met the Office of the USTR. Sectoral expert-level engagements were to start virtually in the coming weeks, paving the way for an in-person round later.

Operation Brahma: PM speaks to Min Aung Hlaing; Army sends 118-member medical team, Navy ships sail for Yangon
Q53

With which Myanmar leader did PM Narendra Modi speak on 29 March 2025 after the earthquake?

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Correct answer: D — Min Aung Hlaing

The PM spoke with Senior General Min Aung Hlaing and conveyed India's condolences and support under Operation Brahma.

Q54 Advanced

The 118-member Indian Army medical team sent to Myanmar under Operation Brahma on 29 March 2025 was drawn from which formation?

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Correct answer: D — Shatrujeet Brigade Medical Responders

The team came from the Shatrujeet Brigade Medical Responders, led by Lt Col Jagneet Gill.

Q55 Advanced

On 29 March 2025, the Indian Army said it would set up a Medical Treatment Centre of what capacity in Myanmar under Operation Brahma?

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Correct answer: B — 60 beds

The Army said it would establish a 60-bed Medical Treatment Centre for trauma cases and emergency surgery.

Q56 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the naval component of Operation Brahma: 1. INS Satpura and INS Savitri, which sailed for Yangon on 29 March 2025, belong to the Eastern Naval Command. 2. INS Karmuk and LCU 52 sailed from the Western Naval Command. Which of the above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: A — 1 only

Satpura and Savitri are from the Eastern Naval Command. Karmuk and LCU 52 sailed from the Andaman and Nicobar Command, not the Western Naval Command.

NSO releases Energy Statistics India 2025; total primary energy supply up 7.8% in FY24
Q57

According to 'Energy Statistics India 2025', released on 29 March 2025, India's Total Primary Energy Supply grew by how much in FY 2023-24?

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Correct answer: C — 7.8%

TPES grew 7.8% in FY 2023-24 to 9,03,158 KToE.

Q58 Advanced

According to 'Energy Statistics India 2025', which source accounts for the largest share (about 55%) of India's renewable energy potential?

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Correct answer: B — Wind

Wind power has 11,63,856 MW of the 21,09,655 MW potential, about 55%; solar is second.

Q59 Advanced

Consider the following statements about 'Energy Statistics India 2025': 1. It includes a new chapter on Energy Accounts following the System of Environmental Economic Accounting (SEEA) 2012 framework. 2. Rajasthan has the largest share of India's renewable energy potential. Which of the above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2

The publication adds an Energy Accounts chapter under SEEA 2012, and Rajasthan holds the largest share (20.3%) of RE potential.

About 31 lakh of 32 lakh defence pensioners onboarded on SPARSH
Q60

According to the Ministry of Defence on 29 March 2025, about how many defence pensioners had been onboarded on SPARSH?

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Correct answer: C — 31 lakh

About 31 lakh of the total 32 lakh defence pensioners had been onboarded.

Q61 Advanced

In the defence pension system SPARSH, what does the 'R' stand for?

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Correct answer: D — Raksha

SPARSH stands for System for Pension Administration – Raksha.

Q62 Advanced

Consider the following statements about SPARSH: 1. It was launched in October 2020 as a Digital India initiative. 2. It is administered by the Defence Accounts Department through the Principal Controller of Defence Accounts (Pensions) located in New Delhi. Which of the above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: A — 1 only

SPARSH was launched in October 2020. It is administered through the PCDA (Pensions) in Prayagraj, not New Delhi.

President Murmu inaugurates NGT's National Conference on Environment 2025 in New Delhi
Q63

Who inaugurated the National Green Tribunal's National Conference on 'Environment – 2025' in New Delhi on 29 March 2025?

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Correct answer: C — President Droupadi Murmu

President Droupadi Murmu inaugurated the two-day conference at Vigyan Bhawan.

Q64 Advanced

Who was the Chairperson of the National Green Tribunal when it held the National Conference on Environment in March 2025?

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Correct answer: D — Justice Prakash Shrivastava

Justice Prakash Shrivastava was the NGT Chairperson; Justice Vikram Nath attended as a Supreme Court judge.

Q65 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the National Green Tribunal: 1. It was established on 18 October 2010 under the National Green Tribunal Act, 2010. 2. It is bound by the procedure laid down in the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908. Which of the above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: A — 1 only

The NGT was set up on 18 October 2010 under the NGT Act, 2010. It is not bound by the CPC procedure and is guided by principles of natural justice.

Nidhi Tewari, 2014-batch IFS officer, appointed Private Secretary to PM Modi
Q66

Nidhi Tewari, appointed Private Secretary to the Prime Minister by an order dated 29 March 2025, belongs to which service?

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Correct answer: A — IFS (Indian Foreign Service)

She is a 2014-batch Indian Foreign Service officer.

Q67 Advanced

Which body approved Nidhi Tewari's appointment as Private Secretary to the PM in March 2025?

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Correct answer: B — Appointments Committee of the Cabinet

The DoPT order conveyed the approval of the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC).

Aryna Sabalenka beats Jessica Pegula to win her first Miami Open title
Q68

Whom did Aryna Sabalenka beat in the Miami Open 2025 women's singles final on 29 March 2025?

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Correct answer: C — Jessica Pegula

Sabalenka beat Jessica Pegula 7-5, 6-2.

Q69 Advanced

The Miami Open 2025 women's final of 29 March 2025 was a rematch of which earlier final?

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Correct answer: B — 2024 US Open final

Sabalenka and Pegula had met in the 2024 US Open final, which Sabalenka also won.

Magnitude 7.7 earthquake strikes near Mandalay, Myanmar; PM says India ready to help
Q70

What was the magnitude of the earthquake that struck near Mandalay, Myanmar, on 28 March 2025, as recorded by the USGS?

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Correct answer: C — 7.7

The USGS recorded the 28 March 2025 Mandalay earthquake at magnitude 7.7.

Q71 Advanced

The Myanmar earthquake of 28 March 2025 occurred at 06:20:52 UTC. What was the time in India (IST)?

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Correct answer: B — 11:50 am

IST is UTC + 5:30, so 06:20 UTC was 11:50 am IST. Myanmar time (UTC + 6:30) was 12:50 pm.

Q72 Advanced

On 28 March 2025, PM Narendra Modi asked the MEA to remain in touch with the governments of which two countries after the earthquake?

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Correct answer: D — Myanmar and Thailand

The PM asked the MEA to remain in touch with the governments of Myanmar and Thailand, both hit by the earthquake.

Q73 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the 28 March 2025 Mandalay earthquake: 1. It ruptured about 475 km of the Sagaing Fault, as found by USGS researchers. 2. It was a deep-focus earthquake, originating more than 300 km below the surface. Which of the above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: A — 1 only

USGS researchers found a rupture of about 475 km on the Sagaing Fault. The quake was shallow (about 10 km deep), not deep-focus.

MoD signs ₹62,700 crore contracts with HAL for 156 LCH Prachand helicopters
Q74

How many Light Combat Helicopters Prachand did the Ministry of Defence contract from HAL on 28 March 2025?

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Correct answer: C — 156

The two contracts cover 156 LCH Prachand helicopters worth ₹62,700 crore.

Q75 Advanced

How are the 156 LCH Prachand helicopters ordered on 28 March 2025 split between the services?

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Correct answer: B — 66 IAF and 90 Army

The first contract is for 66 LCHs for the IAF and the second for 90 LCHs for the Army.

Q76 Advanced

Along with the LCH contracts on 28 March 2025, the Ministry of Defence signed a contract with Metrea Management for:

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Correct answer: D — Wet lease of one flight refuelling aircraft

MoD signed a contract with Metrea Management to wet-lease one KC-135 flight refuelling aircraft to train IAF and Navy pilots in air-to-air refuelling.

Q77 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the LCH Prachand, as stated by the Ministry of Defence on 28 March 2025: 1. It is India's first indigenously designed and developed combat helicopter and can operate above 5,000 metres. 2. Indigenous content of over 65% is planned during this procurement. Which of the above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2

Both are correct. The MoD described the LCH as India's first indigenous combat helicopter able to operate above 5,000 m and planned over 65% indigenous content.

Supreme Court quashes Gujarat FIR against MP Imran Pratapgarhi over poem, upholds free speech
Q78

On 28 March 2025, the Supreme Court quashed an FIR against which Rajya Sabha MP over a poem in a social media video?

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Correct answer: A — Imran Pratapgarhi

The Supreme Court quashed the Jamnagar FIR against Congress Rajya Sabha MP Imran Pratapgarhi.

Q79 Advanced

Which bench of the Supreme Court decided the Imran Pratapgarhi case on 28 March 2025?

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Correct answer: B — Justices Abhay S. Oka and Ujjal Bhuyan

The case was decided by a bench of Justices Abhay S. Oka and Ujjal Bhuyan.

Q80 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the Supreme Court's ruling in Imran Pratapgadhi v. State of Gujarat (28 March 2025): 1. The court relied on the freedom of speech and expression under Article 19(1)(a) of the Constitution. 2. The court referred to the preliminary inquiry under Section 173(3) of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita before registering an FIR in such speech cases. Which of the above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2

Both are correct. The court grounded its ruling in Article 19(1)(a) and said police should use the preliminary inquiry under Section 173(3) BNSS in such cases.

Lok Sabha passes Carriage of Goods by Sea Bill, 2024, replacing the 1925 Act
Q81

The Carriage of Goods by Sea Bill, 2024, passed by the Lok Sabha on 28 March 2025, replaces an Act of which year?

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Correct answer: B — 1925

The Bill replaces the colonial-era Carriage of Goods by Sea Act, 1925.

Q82 Advanced

The Carriage of Goods by Sea Act, 1925, replaced by the Bill passed in the Lok Sabha on 28 March 2025, was rooted in which international rules?

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Correct answer: D — Hague Rules

The 1925 Act was rooted in the century-old Hague Rules.

Cabinet approves Electronics Component Manufacturing Scheme with ₹22,919 crore outlay
Q83

On which date did the Union Cabinet approve the Electronics Component Manufacturing Scheme (ECMS)?

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Correct answer: B — 28 March 2025

The Union Cabinet approved ECMS on 28 March 2025 with an outlay of ₹22,919 crore.

Q84 Advanced

What production target was set for the Electronics Component Manufacturing Scheme when it was approved on 28 March 2025?

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Correct answer: D — ₹4,56,500 crore

The scheme targets production of ₹4,56,500 crore; ₹59,350 crore is the investment target.

Q85 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the Electronics Component Manufacturing Scheme approved on 28 March 2025: 1. Display module and camera module sub-assemblies are covered under a turnover-linked incentive. 2. Li-ion cells for storage and mobility applications are among the bare components covered. Which of the above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: A — 1 only

Display and camera module sub-assemblies get a turnover-linked incentive. The Li-ion cell category covers digital applications and excludes storage and mobility.