DSSSB Current Affairs Quiz — All time
Daily news by your exam, state and topic — each with a short summary, key facts and MCQs.
According to the Health Ministry (28 June 2025), the percentage of zero-dose children in India's total population fell from 0.11% in 2023 to what in 2024?
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Correct answer: C — 0.06%
MoHFW: the share of zero-dose children declined from 0.11% in 2023 to 0.06% in 2024.
The Zero Dose Implementation Plan 2024 was rolled out in how many districts?
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Correct answer: A — 143 districts in 11 states
MoHFW: the Zero Dose Implementation Plan 2024 was rolled out across 143 districts in 11 states with a high burden of unvaccinated children.
Consider the following statements about India's Universal Immunization Programme (UIP): 1. The UIP currently covers 12 vaccine-preventable diseases. 2. Till 2013, only six vaccines were available in the programme. 3. Mission Indradhanush was first launched in 2017. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 1 and 2 only
MoHFW: statements 1 and 2 are correct. Statement 3 is wrong: Mission Indradhanush runs since 2014 and was intensified in 2017.
Where did PM Modi address the centenary celebrations of Acharya Shri Vidyanand Ji Muniraj on 28 June 2025?
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Correct answer: C — Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi
PIB: the PM addressed the centenary celebrations in Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi.
Which title was conferred on PM Narendra Modi at the centenary celebrations of Acharya Vidyanand Ji Muniraj?
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Correct answer: D — Dharm Chakravarti
PIB: the PM said he had been conferred the title of 'Dharm Chakravarti' on the occasion.
Prakrit was among five languages granted classical language status by the Union Cabinet on 3 October 2024. Which of the following was NOT among those five?
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Correct answer: A — Maithili
PIB (3 Oct 2024): the Cabinet conferred classical status on Marathi, Pali, Prakrit, Assamese and Bengali. Maithili was not among them.
The 'India Energy Stack', announced on 28 June 2025, is an initiative of which ministry?
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Correct answer: A — Ministry of Power
PIB: the Ministry of Power announced a task force to conceive the India Energy Stack and is spearheading the initiative.
What is the duration of the Proof of Concept that the Ministry of Power will run to demonstrate the India Energy Stack?
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Correct answer: C — 12 months
PIB: the Ministry will undertake a 12-month Proof of Concept with selected utilities.
Consider the following statements about the India Energy Stack (IES): 1. The IES will provide unique IDs for consumers, assets and transactions. 2. Data under the IES will be shared without the need for consumer consent. 3. The Utility Intelligence Platform will be piloted with DISCOMs in Mumbai, Gujarat and Delhi. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 1 and 3 only
PIB: statements 1 and 3 are correct. Statement 2 is wrong: the IES provides real-time, consent-based data sharing.
Under MNRE's revised Waste-to-Energy guidelines (June 2025), what share of the total Central Financial Assistance can be released after the plant obtains Consent to Operate from the State Pollution Control Board?
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Correct answer: D — 50%
MNRE: 50% of total CFA will be released after obtaining the Consent to Operate certificate from the SPCB, against a bank guarantee.
The Biomass Programme whose guidelines MNRE revised in June 2025 is part of which programme?
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Correct answer: A — Phase-I of the National Bioenergy Programme
MNRE: the revised guidelines are for the Biomass Programme under Phase-I of the National Bioenergy Programme (FY 2021-22 to 2025-26).
Consider the following statements about MNRE's revised bioenergy guidelines of June 2025: 1. Under Waste-to-Energy, the balance CFA is released on achieving 80% of rated capacity or the maximum CFA-eligible capacity, whichever is lesser. 2. Under the Biomass Programme, the two-year briquette or pellet sale contract has been replaced with a general sale agreement. 3. Under the Biomass Programme, SCADA-based monitoring has been made mandatory for all plants. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 1 and 2 only
MNRE: statements 1 and 2 are correct. Statement 3 is wrong: IoT-based monitoring or quarterly data submission is allowed instead of expensive systems like SCADA.
Scientists of which institute found that teak leaf extract can act as a natural, biodegradable laser shield (reported 27 June 2025)?
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Correct answer: A — Raman Research Institute
PIB (DST): scientists at the Raman Research Institute (RRI), an autonomous institute funded by DST, uncovered the use of teak leaves.
Which natural pigment in teak leaves shows the nonlinear optical properties that make the extract suitable for optical power-limiting?
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Correct answer: D — Anthocyanins
PIB (DST): teak leaves are rich in anthocyanins, natural pigments whose nonlinear optical properties make the extract suitable for optical power-limiting.
As per telecom subscription data as of 31 May 2025, what was India's overall tele-density?
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Correct answer: D — 85.36%
PIB (TRAI data): overall tele-density as of 31 May 2025 was 85.36%.
What was the total number of telephone subscribers (wireless plus wireline) in India as of 31 May 2025?
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Correct answer: A — 1,207.08 million
PIB: total telephone subscribers were 1,207.08 million. 1,168.42 million is wireless only, 974.87 million is broadband, and 1,080.06 million is active wireless on peak VLR date.
Consider the following statements based on telecom subscription data for May 2025: 1. Rural tele-density stood at 59.33%. 2. About 14.03 million mobile number portability requests were submitted in May 2025. 3. Wireline subscribers declined during May 2025. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 1 and 2 only
PIB: statements 1 and 2 are correct. Statement 3 is wrong: wireline subscribers grew by 1.25 million (3.34%) in May 2025.
Who addressed the MSME Day celebration in New Delhi on 27 June 2025?
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Correct answer: C — President Droupadi Murmu
PIB: President Droupadi Murmu graced and addressed the MSME Day celebration in New Delhi on 27 June 2025.
Through which UN General Assembly resolution was 27 June designated as 'Micro-, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises Day'?
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Correct answer: A — A/RES/71/279
UN: the General Assembly designated 27 June as MSME Day through resolution A/RES/71/279.
Consider the following statements about President Murmu's MSME Day address (27 June 2025): 1. 27 June is observed as MSME Day following a UN General Assembly designation. 2. The President cited skill development of artisans under the PM Vishwakarma Yojana as a government initiative. 3. The President said MSMEs generate employment mainly at a high cost of capital. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 1 and 2 only
Statements 1 (UN) and 2 (PIB) are correct. Statement 3 is wrong: the President said MSMEs generate employment at a relatively low cost of capital.
The report 'Skills for the Future: Transforming India's Workforce Landscape', unveiled on 27 June 2025, was prepared by which organisation?
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Correct answer: C — Institute for Competitiveness
PIB: the report was developed independently by the Institute for Competitiveness (IFC).
According to the 'Skills for the Future' report based on PLFS 2023-24 data, what share of India's workforce is in low-competency occupations?
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Correct answer: D — 88%
PIB: PLFS-based analysis shows that in 2023-24, 88% of India's workforce is in low-competency occupations, while only 10-12% are in high-competency roles.
The 'Adi Karmayogi' programme, whose Beta version was launched on 27 June 2025, belongs to which ministry?
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Correct answer: A — Ministry of Tribal Affairs
PIB: Union Tribal Affairs Minister Jual Oram launched the Ministry's flagship programme Adi Karmayogi Beta version.
The Adi Karmayogi Beta version aims at capacity building of nearly how many stakeholders?
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Correct answer: B — 20 lakh
PIB: the Adi Karmayogi Beta version will enable capacity building of nearly 20 lakh stakeholders.
Consider the following statements about the Adi Karmayogi Beta version: 1. It targets reaching 1 lakh tribal villages and habitations. 2. It was launched at the national conference 'Adi Anveshan' held at Vanijya Bhawan, New Delhi. 3. Its training framework includes about 3,000 State Master Trainers. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — 1 and 2 only
PIB: statements 1 and 2 are correct. Statement 3 is wrong: the framework has more than 180 State Master Trainers; 3,000 is the number of District Trainers.
To which module of the International Space Station did the Axiom Mission 4 Dragon dock on 26 June 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Harmony module (space-facing port)
NASA: the spacecraft docked to the space-facing port of the space station's Harmony module.
After the hatch opened on 26 June 2025, who was the first Axiom-4 crew member to enter the International Space Station?
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Correct answer: A — Commander Peggy Whitson
NASA: Ax-4 Commander Peggy Whitson was the first to enter the station after the hatch opened, followed by Pilot Shubhanshu Shukla.
Which institutions conduct the Axiom-4 experiment studying the germination of sprouting moong and methi seeds in space, as described by Dr. Jitendra Singh?
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Correct answer: C — UAS Dharwad and IIT Dharwad
PIB: the second experiment, by UAS Dharwad and IIT Dharwad, investigates the germination and nutritional properties of sprouting moong and methi seeds. ICGEB and BRIC-NIPGR lead the microalgae experiment.
Consider the following statements about the Axiom-4 arrival at the ISS: 1. The Dragon docked to the space-facing port of the Harmony module. 2. After the arrival, eleven people were aboard the station, including seven Expedition 73 crew members. 3. The mission had launched from Vandenberg Space Force Base, California. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: D — 1 and 2 only
NASA: statements 1 and 2 are correct. Statement 3 is wrong: Ax-4 launched from Launch Complex 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, Florida.
In which Chinese city was the SCO Defence Ministers' Meeting attended by Rajnath Singh held in June 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Qingdao
PIB: Rajnath Singh addressed the SCO Defence Ministers' Meeting at Qingdao, China on 26 June 2025.
Who was the Chinese counterpart with whom Rajnath Singh held a bilateral meeting on the sidelines of the SCO meeting in Qingdao on 26 June 2025?
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Correct answer: C — Admiral Dong Jun
PIB: Rajnath Singh held a bilateral meeting with his Chinese counterpart Admiral Dong Jun in Qingdao on 26 June 2025.
In his meeting with Admiral Dong Jun, Rajnath Singh appreciated the resumption of the Kailash Manasarovar Yatra after a gap of how many years?
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Correct answer: A — Five
PIB: Raksha Mantri appreciated the resumption of the Kailash Manasarovar Yatra after a gap of five years.
Consider the following statements about the SCO Defence Ministers' Meeting in Qingdao (June 2025): 1. Rajnath Singh said The Resistance Front, a proxy of UN-designated Lashkar-e-Taiba, claimed responsibility for the Pahalgam attack. 2. According to the MEA, the joint statement was not adopted because India's concerns on terrorism were not acceptable to one particular country. 3. The MEA spokesperson publicly named the country that objected. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 1 and 2 only
Statement 1 is from Singh's address (PIB). Statement 2 is the MEA spokesperson's line (Reuters, Indian Express). Statement 3 is wrong: Randhir Jaiswal did not name the country.
How many Registered Unrecognised Political Parties (RUPPs) did the ECI start proceedings to delist on 26 June 2025?
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Correct answer: C — 345
ECI: proceedings were started for delisting 345 RUPPs which had not contested any election since 2019 and whose offices could not be located.
Political parties in India are registered with the Election Commission under which provision?
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Correct answer: D — Section 29A of the Representation of the People Act, 1951
ECI: political parties (National/State/RUPPs) are registered with the ECI under Section 29A of the Representation of the People Act, 1951.
Consider the following statements about the ECI's RUPP delisting exercise of June 2025: 1. The identified parties had not contested any election since 2019. 2. Over 2,800 RUPPs are currently registered with the ECI. 3. The final decision on delisting rests with the Chief Electoral Officers of the States/UTs. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 and 2 only
ECI: statements 1 and 2 are correct. Statement 3 is wrong: CEOs issue show-cause notices, but the final decision on delisting is taken by the Election Commission of India.
Which day is observed every year on 26 June?
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Correct answer: C — International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking
PIB: each year, 26 June is observed as the 'International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking'.
Which ministry is the nodal ministry for drug demand reduction in India and runs the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan?
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Correct answer: B — Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
PIB: the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment is the nodal ministry for drug demand reduction and has initiated the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan.
What was the theme of Electrical Safety Day 2025, observed on 26 June 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Smart Energy, Safe Nation
PIB: this year's theme was 'Smart Energy, Safe Nation'.
Which body of the Ministry of Power organised Electrical Safety Day 2025 in New Delhi in association with BSES?
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Correct answer: C — Central Electricity Authority
PIB: the Central Electricity Authority (CEA), Ministry of Power, in association with BSES organised Electrical Safety Day 2025 in New Delhi.
Sagarmala Finance Corporation Limited, inaugurated on 26 June 2025 as India's first maritime NBFC, was formerly known as what?
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Correct answer: B — Sagarmala Development Company Limited
PIB: formerly known as Sagarmala Development Company Limited, SMFCL is India's first NBFC in the maritime sector.
What CPSE status does Sagarmala Finance Corporation Limited (SMFCL) hold?
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Correct answer: A — Mini Ratna Category-I
PIB: SMFCL is a Mini Ratna, Category-I, Central Public Sector Enterprise.
At what time (IST) did Axiom Mission 4 lift off on 25 June 2025, according to ISRO?
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Correct answer: B — 12:01 IST
ISRO: the mission lifted off from Launch Complex 39A at the Kennedy Space Centre at 12:01 Hrs IST aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9.
Which ISRO astronaut from the Gaganyaan pool was nominated as the backup crew member for Axiom Mission 4?
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Correct answer: C — Prashanth B. Nair
ISRO: Prashanth B. Nair, also an ISRO astronaut from the Gaganyaan pool, was nominated as the backup crew member.
ISRO said the Axiom-4 mission follows the legacy of international cooperation that sent Rakesh Sharma to space in 1984. Aboard which spacecraft did he fly?
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Correct answer: A — Soviet Soyuz
ISRO: the mission follows the legacy of international cooperation that sent Rakesh Sharma to space in 1984 aboard the Soviet Soyuz.
Consider the following statements about the launch of Axiom Mission 4: 1. The mission lifted off from Launch Complex 39A at the Kennedy Space Center. 2. It was launched aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket. 3. A launch scheduled on 19 June 2025 had been called off before the eventual launch. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: D — 1, 2 and 3
ISRO: all three are correct. Lift-off was from LC-39A, KSC, on a Falcon 9, and the launch scheduled on 19 June was called off to resolve issues.
How did the Union Cabinet mark 50 years of the Emergency in its meeting on 25 June 2025?
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Correct answer: B — By observing a two-minute silence and passing a resolution
PIB: the Cabinet passed a resolution and observed a two-minute silence in its meeting as a tribute to those who resisted the Emergency.
On which date did the Ministry of Home Affairs issue the gazette notification declaring 25 June as 'Samvidhaan Hatya Diwas'?
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Correct answer: C — 12 July 2024
The Hindu / Times of India: the MHA issued the gazette notification on 12 July 2024 declaring 25 June as 'Samvidhaan Hatya Diwas'.
Which book did Amit Shah release in New Delhi on Samvidhan Hatya Diwas, 25 June 2025?
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Correct answer: A — The Emergency Diaries - Years that Forged a Leader
PIB: Amit Shah released 'The Emergency Diaries - Years that Forged a Leader', a compilation of PM Modi's experiences during the anti-Emergency movement.
Consider the following statements: 1. The Union Cabinet said 2025 marks 50 years of the Samvidhan Hatya Diwas. 2. The Cabinet resolution said the subversion began in 1974 with attempts to crush the Navnirman Andolan and Sampoorna Kranti Abhiyan. 3. The notification declaring Samvidhaan Hatya Diwas was issued by the Ministry of Culture. 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 from the Cabinet resolution (PIB). Statement 3 is wrong: the notification was issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs.
The MoU signed on 25 June 2025 between DAY-NRLM and MSDE aims to support the goal of how many Lakhpati Didis, as stated by Shivraj Singh Chouhan?
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Correct answer: B — Three crore
PIB: Shivraj Singh Chouhan said the collaboration is a step towards realising the vision of three crore Lakhpati Didis across rural India.
DAY-NRLM, which signed an MoU with MSDE on 25 June 2025 to skill SHG women, functions under which ministry?
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Correct answer: A — Ministry of Rural Development
PIB: Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana–National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM) is under the aegis of the Ministry of Rural Development.
What does PRAGATI, whose 48th meeting the PM chaired on 25 June 2025, stand for?
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Correct answer: A — Pro-Active Governance and Timely Implementation
PIB: PRAGATI is the ICT-enabled, multi-modal platform aimed at fostering Pro-Active Governance and Timely Implementation.
Which health scheme did the PM review at the 48th PRAGATI meeting, urging focus on Aspirational Districts and remote, tribal and border areas?
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Correct answer: C — PM-Ayushman Bharat Health Infrastructure Mission (PM-ABHIM)
PIB: during a review of PM-ABHIM, the PM urged all States to accelerate health infrastructure development, with focus on Aspirational Districts and remote, tribal and border areas.
Where did the Indian Navy host the IONS Working Group Meeting on Maritime Security (IWG-MARSEC) on 24–25 June 2025?
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Correct answer: C — New Delhi
PIB: the Indian Navy hosted the IWG-MARSEC from 24 to 25 Jun 2025 in New Delhi.
Representatives of how many IONS member nations took part in the IWG-MARSEC held in June 2025?
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Correct answer: B — 13
PIB: the event brought together representatives from 13 IONS member nations.
Which of the following best describes the Indian Ocean Naval Symposium (IONS), as stated on its official website?
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Correct answer: A — A voluntary initiative to increase maritime co-operation among navies of the littoral states of the Indian Ocean Region
IONS website: IONS is a voluntary initiative to increase maritime co-operation among navies of the littoral states of the Indian Ocean Region through an open and inclusive forum.
To what amount did EPFO raise the auto-settlement limit for advance claims in June 2025?
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Correct answer: C — ₹5 lakh
PIB: EPFO increased the auto-settlement limit for advance claims from the existing ₹1 lakh to ₹5 lakh.
How many advance claims did EPFO process through auto-settlement in FY 2024–25, a record according to the Labour Ministry?
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Correct answer: A — 2.34 crore
PIB: in FY 2024–25 EPFO processed a record 2.34 crore advance claims through auto-settlement, up 161% over the previous year.
What is the minimum investment required from approved applicants under SPMEPCI?
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Correct answer: B — ₹4,150 crore
PIB: approved applicants would be required to make a minimum investment of Rs. 4,150 crore (₹4,150 crore).
Under SPMEPCI, approved applicants may import completely built-up electric four-wheelers with a minimum CIF value of USD 35,000 at what reduced customs duty?
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Correct answer: C — 15%
PIB: approved applicants can import CBUs of e-4W with a minimum CIF value of USD 35,000 at a reduced customs duty of 15% for 5 years.
Consider the following statements about SPMEPCI: 1. The scheme was notified on 15 March 2024. 2. Its detailed guidelines were issued through Notification S.O. 2450(E) dated 2 June 2025. 3. The application portal opened on 24 June 2025 will remain open until 21 October 2025. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: D — 1, 2 and 3
PIB: the scheme was notified on 15 March 2024, guidelines were issued via S.O. 2450(E) dated 02.06.2025, and the portal is open from 24 June 2025 until 21 October 2025. All three are correct.
Who authorised the CDS & Secretary, Department of Military Affairs, to issue Joint Instructions and Joint Orders for the three Services in June 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Raksha Mantri
PIB: Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh authorised the CDS & Secretary, DMA, to issue Joint Instructions and Joint Orders for all three Services.
Consider the following statements: 1. Before June 2025, instructions or orders pertaining to two or more Services were issued by each Service separately. 2. The first Joint Order, released on 24 June 2025, was on 'Approval, Promulgation and Numbering of Joint Instructions and Joint Orders'. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
PIB: the change marks a shift from the earlier system in which Instructions/Orders pertaining to two or more Services were issued by each Service separately, and the first Joint Order on 'Approval, Promulgation and Numbering of Joint Instructions and Joint Orders' was released on 24 June 2025. Both are correct.
Where was the 9th India–South Africa Joint Defence Committee meeting held on 23–24 June 2025?
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Correct answer: C — Johannesburg
PIB: the 9th Joint Defence Committee (JDC) meeting was held in Johannesburg on June 23 & 24, 2025.
India–South Africa defence collaboration dates back to an MoU on 'Cooperation in the field of Defence Equipment' signed in which year?
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Correct answer: B — 1996
PIB: defence collaboration dates back to 1996, when the MoU on 'Cooperation in the field of Defence Equipment' was signed; it was upgraded by an MoU in 2000.
Who chairs the Technical Expert Group constituted by MoSPI to guide the all-India Household Income Survey?
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Correct answer: A — Surjit S. Bhalla
PIB: MoSPI constituted a Technical Expert Group under the Chairmanship of Dr. Surjit S. Bhalla, former Executive Director of India, IMF.
In which year was the first survey of the National Sample Survey (NSS) launched, as noted by MoSPI?
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Correct answer: B — 1950
PIB: the first survey was launched in 1950, and since then NSS has provided data-driven insights for policymaking.
To which date was the cut-off for exercising the option under the Unified Pension Scheme extended in June 2025?
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Correct answer: C — 30 September 2025
PIB: the Government decided to extend the cut-off date for exercising the option for UPS by three months, i.e., up to 30th September 2025 (30 September 2025).
Consider the following statements about the Unified Pension Scheme (UPS): 1. UPS was notified by the Ministry of Finance on 24 January 2025. 2. PFRDA notified the regulations operationalising UPS under NPS on 1 April 2025. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
PIB: UPS was notified by the Ministry of Finance on 24 January 2025, but PFRDA notified the operationalisation regulations on 19 March 2025, not 1 April 2025. So 1 only.
SECI's green ammonia tender, highlighted on 23 June 2025, calls for the supply of how much green ammonia annually?
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Correct answer: B — 7,24,000 tonnes
PIB: the tender calls for production and supply of 724,000 tonnes (7,24,000 tonnes) of green ammonia annually across 13 fertilizer plants.
Under which scheme component has SECI issued its green ammonia tender for fertilizer plants?
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Correct answer: A — SIGHT Scheme Mode 2A, Tranche I
PIB: the tender is under the Strategic Interventions for Green Hydrogen Transition (SIGHT) Scheme Mode 2A, Tranche I.
Consider the following statements about SECI's green ammonia tender: 1. SECI is a Navratna CPSU under the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy. 2. SECI will sign offtake agreements for a 10-year contract period. 3. The tender covers supply to 13 fertilizer plants. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: D — 1, 2 and 3
PIB: SECI is a 'Navratna' CPSU under MNRE; it will sign long-term offtake agreements over a 10-year contract period; supply is across 13 fertilizer plants. All three are correct.
Where was the India-Africa Commemorative Pillar unveiled on 23 June 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Mile 27, Taita Taveta County
PIB: Sanjay Seth and Roselinda Soipan Tuya jointly unveiled the India-Africa Commemorative Pillar at Mile 27, Taita Taveta County, Kenya.
The India-Africa Commemorative Pillar in Kenya honours soldiers who died in which conflict?
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Correct answer: A — World War I in the East African theatre
PIB: the ceremony honoured unknown Indian and African soldiers who laid down their lives during World War I in the East African theatre.
Where was the 40th anniversary of the Air India Kanishka bombing commemorated on 23 June 2025, with Hardeep Singh Puri in attendance?
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Correct answer: A — Ahakista, Cork, Ireland
PIB: Hardeep Singh Puri spoke at the commemoration of the 40th anniversary of the Air India Flight 182 (Kanishka) bombing in Ahakista, Cork, Ireland.
How many people on board were killed when the Kanishka aircraft was destroyed by a bomb on 23 June 1985?
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Correct answer: C — 329
PIB: Air India Flight 182 was destroyed mid-air by a bomb planted by Canada-based terrorists, killing all 329 on board, including over 80 children.
The 1985 Kanishka bombing destroyed which Air India flight?
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Correct answer: D — Flight 182
PIB: the commemoration marked the 40th anniversary of the Air India Flight 182 (Kanishka) bombing.
Operation Sindhu, under which Indians were brought home in June 2025, was launched to evacuate Indian nationals from which countries?
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Correct answer: A — Iran and Israel
The Hindu/PTI: India launched Operation Sindhu to bring back Indians from Iran and Israel in view of increasing hostilities between the two nations.
From which Iranian city did the special flight carrying 311 Indian nationals arrive in New Delhi on 22 June 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Mashhad
MEA spokesperson (via The Hindu/PTI): 311 Indian nationals arrived in New Delhi on a special flight from Mashhad at 1630 hours on June 22.
How many Indian nationals had been evacuated from Iran under Operation Sindhu as of 22 June 2025, according to the MEA?
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Correct answer: C — 1,428
MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal (via The Hindu/PTI): a total of 1,428 Indian nationals have been evacuated from Iran so far.
How many Indian nationals arrived on the Operation Sindhu flight that landed in New Delhi at 16:30 hours on 22 June 2025?
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Correct answer: D — 311
MEA spokesperson (via The Hindu/PTI): 311 Indian nationals arrived in New Delhi on a special flight from Mashhad at 1630 hours on June 22.
Besides Mashhad, chartered evacuation flights under Operation Sindhu operated from which of the following cities? 1. Yerevan 2. Ashgabat 3. Baku Select the correct answer using the code given below:
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Correct answer: B — 1 and 2 only
The Hindu/PTI: India evacuated its nationals on chartered flights operated from Mashhad, the Armenian capital Yerevan and the Turkmenistan capital Ashgabat; Baku is not mentioned. So 1 and 2 only.