DSSSB Current Affairs Quiz — All time
Daily news by your exam, state and topic — each with a short summary, key facts and MCQs.
How many net members did EPFO add in April 2025, as per provisional payroll data released on 22 June 2025?
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Correct answer: C — 19.14 lakh
PIB: EPFO's provisional payroll data for April 2025 revealed a net addition of 19.14 lakh members.
Which state led net payroll additions in EPFO's April 2025 data, adding 21.12% of the total?
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Correct answer: D — Maharashtra
PIB: of all the states, Maharashtra is leading by adding 21.12% of net payroll during the month.
What share of EPFO's new subscribers in April 2025 belonged to the 18–25 age group?
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Correct answer: A — 57.67%
PIB: EPFO added 4.89 lakh new subscribers in the 18–25 age group, constituting 57.67% of the total new subscribers added in April 2025.
With which Iranian leader did PM Narendra Modi hold a detailed conversation on the regional situation on 22 June 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Masoud Pezeshkian
PIB: PM Modi held a detailed conversation with the President of Iran, Dr. Masoud Pezeshkian, to discuss the prevailing situation in the region.
During his call with the Iranian President on 22 June 2025, what did PM Modi reiterate as the way forward?
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Correct answer: A — Immediate de-escalation, dialogue and diplomacy
PIB: the PM reiterated the call for immediate de-escalation, dialogue and diplomacy as the way forward and for early restoration of regional peace, security and stability.
INS Teg concluded her port call at which port on 22 June 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Port Louis
PIB: INS Teg concluded her port call at Port Louis, Mauritius on 22 Jun 2025.
During its deployment, INS Teg undertook coordinated surveillance of Mauritius's EEZ mainly to combat which activity?
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Correct answer: D — Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated (IUU) fishing
PIB: the joint EEZ surveillance with the Mauritius National Coast Guard reaffirmed a commitment to combating Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated (IUU) fishing.
A technical team from INS Teg helped operationalise a diesel generator on which Mauritius National Coast Guard ship?
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Correct answer: C — CGS Valiant
PIB: on a request from the NCG, a technical team from the ship assisted the crew of CGS Valiant in rectifying a defect and operationalising a diesel generator.
According to the Ministry of Ayush, yoga demonstrations for the 11th International Day of Yoga took place in how many countries?
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Correct answer: D — 191
PIB (Ayush): Globally, yoga demonstrations took place in 191 countries at approximately 1,300 locations outside India.
How many Yoga Sangam events were registered on the Yoga Portal across India for 21 June 2025, as per the Ministry of Ayush?
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Correct answer: A — 13.04 lakh
PIB (Ayush): Across India, 13.04 lakh Yoga Sangam events were registered till June 20th for June 21st on Yoga Portal.
Consider the following statements about the iconic yoga events for IDY 2025: 1. Yoga was performed atop the Chenab Rail Bridge in Jammu and Kashmir. 2. The Andaman and Nicobar Command celebrated yoga at Indira Point, India's southernmost tip. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
PIB (Ayush): Yoga was performed atop the Chenab Rail Bridge (Jammu & Kashmir), and yoga was celebrated at Indira Point by the Andaman & Nicobar Command. So the answer is Both 1 and 2.
How many heritage sites under the Archaeological Survey of India hosted yoga sessions on International Day of Yoga 2025?
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Correct answer: B — 81
PIB (Culture): 81 heritage sites under the aegis of Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) hosted yoga sessions, organised in collaboration with the Ministry of Ayush.
On International Day of Yoga 2025, Prime Minister Modi said, "Let this Yoga Day mark the beginning of ____, where inner peace becomes global policy." Fill in the blank.
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Correct answer: D — Yoga for humanity 2.0
PIB (Culture): The PM said, "Let this Yoga Day mark the beginning of Yoga for humanity 2.0, where inner peace becomes global policy."
The Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying organised the One Health Communication Strategy Workshop on 20 June 2025 in collaboration with which UN body?
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Correct answer: C — FAO
PIB (DAHD): DAHD, in collaboration with the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations, organised the workshop in New Delhi on 20th June 2025.
The DAHD–FAO One Health Communication Strategy Workshop of June 2025 was held under a project supported by which fund?
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Correct answer: A — Pandemic Fund
PIB (DAHD): The workshop was held under the Pandemic Fund-supported project titled 'Animal Health Security Strengthening in India for Pandemic Preparedness and Response'.
Who assumed charge as Chairperson of the Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) on 20 June 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Sivasubramanian Ramann
PIB (Finance): Shri Sivasubramanian Ramann assumed charge as the Chairperson of PFRDA on 20th June 2025.
What is the tenure of the PFRDA Chairperson appointed by the notification dated 8 April 2025?
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Correct answer: C — Five years or till age 65, whichever is earlier
PIB (Finance): He was appointed for five years or till age 65, whichever is earlier: a tenure of five years from assumption of charge, or till he attains the age of 65 years, or until further orders, whichever is the earliest.
The PFRDA Act, under which PFRDA became a statutory body, came into effect on which date?
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Correct answer: D — 1 February 2014
PFRDA (pfrda.org.in): The interim PFRDA was set up on 23 August 2003; it became a statutory entity after the PFRDA Act was enacted on 19 September 2013, which came into effect on 1 February 2014.
What is the total prize pool of the Innovative Projects Start-Up Challenge on Rooftop Solar and Distributed Renewable Energy launched by MNRE in June 2025?
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Correct answer: D — ₹2.3 crore
PIB (MNRE): The selected innovators will compete for a total prize pool of ₹2.3 crore, including ₹1 crore for the 1st Prize.
With the support of which institution is MNRE implementing the Start-Up Challenge on Rooftop Solar and Distributed Renewable Energy Technologies?
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Correct answer: B — National Institute of Solar Energy
PIB (MNRE): The challenge is being implemented under the aegis of MNRE with support from the National Institute of Solar Energy (NISE), in coordination with StartUp India, DPIIT.
Consider the following statements about MNRE's Start-Up Challenge on Rooftop Solar and DRE launched in June 2025: 1. Applications are to be submitted through the Startup India website. 2. The last date for applications is 20 August 2025. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
PIB (MNRE): Applications can be submitted through Startup India's website, and the last date for applications is 20 August 2025. So the answer is Both 1 and 2.
Which edition of the National Time Release Study (NTRS) did Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman release on 20 June 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Fifth
PIB (Finance): Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman released the fifth edition of the National Time Release Study (NTRS) during the CBIC Conclave.
The fifth National Time Release Study widened its coverage to three additional locations. Which of the following was NOT one of them?
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Correct answer: D — Mundra Port
PIB (Finance): The fifth edition widened coverage to three additional ports: Kochi Seaport, Garhi Harsaru ICD and Jaigaon LCS. Mundra Port was not among them.
According to the fifth NTRS, what share of import cargo at Integrated Check Posts (ICPs) met the 48-hour release target under NTFAP 3.0?
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Correct answer: B — 93.33%
PIB (Finance): 93.33% of import cargo at ICPs met the 48-hour target, followed by air cargo complexes (55.03% within 24 hours), seaports (51.76%) and ICDs (43.70%).
In its first phase, the City Accelerator Program launched by MNRE on 20 June 2025 will be rolled out in how many cities?
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Correct answer: B — 30 cities across 10 states
PIB (MNRE): In its first phase, the program will be rolled out in 30 cities across 10 states, with later expansion to 100 cities.
The City Accelerator Program launched in June 2025 is a key initiative under which scheme?
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Correct answer: D — PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana
PIB (MNRE): The City Accelerator Program is a key initiative under the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana (PMSGMBY), the world's largest domestic rooftop solar scheme.
By how much did the combined Index of Eight Core Industries grow (provisional) in May 2025 compared with May 2024?
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Correct answer: D — 0.7%
PIB (Commerce): The combined Index of Eight Core Industries increased by 0.7% (provisional) in May, 2025 as compared to May, 2024.
Which of the eight core industries recorded the highest growth in May 2025 over May 2024?
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Correct answer: A — Cement
PIB (Commerce): Cement production increased by 9.2 per cent in May 2025, ahead of steel (6.7%), coal (2.8%) and refinery products (1.1%).
Consider the following statements about the Index of Eight Core Industries: 1. The eight core industries comprise 40.27 per cent of the weight of items included in the Index of Industrial Production (IIP). 2. Electricity has the largest weight among the eight core industries. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
PIB (Commerce): The eight core industries comprise 40.27 per cent of the IIP weight. Refinery products have the largest weight (28.04%), ahead of electricity (19.85%). So the answer is 1 only.
According to TRAI's performance indicator report for January–March 2025, what was India's teledensity at the end of March 2025?
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Correct answer: A — 85.04%
PIB (DoT/TRAI): Tele-density in India increased from 84.45% in QE Dec-24 to 85.04% in QE Mar-25.
What was the total number of internet subscribers in India at the end of March 2025, as per TRAI?
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Correct answer: B — 969.10 million
PIB (DoT/TRAI): Total internet subscribers decreased from 970.16 million at the end of Dec-24 to 969.10 million at the end of Mar-25.
Consider the following statements about TRAI's report for January–March 2025: 1. The number of internet subscribers declined during the quarter. 2. Monthly ARPU for wireless service increased during the quarter. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
PIB (DoT/TRAI): Internet subscribers fell 0.11% to 969.10 million, and wireless ARPU rose 0.64% from ₹181.80 to ₹182.95. So the answer is Both 1 and 2.
Who heads the committee constituted in June 2025 to review the Defence Acquisition Procedure (DAP) 2020?
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Correct answer: B — Director General (Acquisition)
PIB (Defence): A Committee headed by the Director General (Acquisition) has been constituted to carry out extensive deliberations with all stakeholders.
Who has been appointed Principal Advisor to the committee reviewing DAP 2020?
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Correct answer: C — Apurva Chandra
PIB (Defence): The Ministry appointed former IAS officer Shri Apurva Chandra (1980 batch), who has previously served as DG (Acquisition), as the Principal Advisor to the Committee.
The Ministry of Defence linked its June 2025 review of DAP 2020 to the declaration of 2025 as what?
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Correct answer: D — Year of Reforms
PIB (Defence): Following the declaration of 2025 as the 'Year of Reforms', the MoD initiated a comprehensive review of DAP 2020.
According to the NeSDA Way Forward report for May 2025, how many e-services in total are provided across States/UTs?
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Correct answer: C — 21,062
PIB (DARPG): A total of 21,062 e-services are provided across States/UTs; the majority (7,065) fall under Local Governance & Utility Services.
Which two States achieved 100% saturation of mandatory e-services according to the NeSDA Way Forward report for May 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Maharashtra and Uttarakhand
PIB (DARPG): 16 States/UTs achieved more than 90% saturation, while Maharashtra and Uttarakhand achieved 100% saturation.
The steel-cutting ceremony held on 19 June 2025 was for which of the five Fleet Support Ships being built for the Indian Navy?
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Correct answer: C — Fourth
PIB (Defence): The steel cutting ceremony of the fourth of the five Fleet Support Ships (FSS) was held at HSL on 19 Jun 2025.
Which shipyard is building the five Fleet Support Ships for the Indian Navy?
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Correct answer: D — Hindustan Shipyard Limited
PIB (Defence): The Indian Navy signed a contract with Hindustan Shipyard Limited (HSL) for acquisition of five Fleet Support Ships in Aug 2023.
Consider the following statements about the Indian Navy's Fleet Support Ships: 1. The contract for five ships was signed in August 2023. 2. Each ship will displace less than 20,000 tons. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
PIB (Defence): The contract was signed in Aug 2023, and the ships will have a displacement of more than 40,000 tons, not less than 20,000 tons. So the answer is 1 only.
Which web portal did Union Minister Annpurna Devi launch at the National Consultation on Gender Budgeting on 19 June 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Gender Budgeting Knowledge Hub
PIB (WCD): Smt. Annpurna Devi launched a web portal titled Gender Budgeting Knowledge Hub developed by the Ministry.
According to Union Minister Annpurna Devi, what is the Gender Budget allocation for 2025-26?
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Correct answer: C — ₹4.49 lakh crore
PIB (WCD): Gender Budget allocations have increased by four and a half times, from Rs. 0.98 lakh crore in 2014-15 to Rs. 4.49 lakh crore in 2025-26. So the 2025-26 figure is ₹4.49 lakh crore.
Consider the following statements about the National Consultation on Gender Budgeting held on 19 June 2025: 1. Senior officers from 40 central ministries/departments and 19 states took part. 2. The consultation was held at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
PIB (WCD): Senior officers from 40 central Ministries/Departments and 19 States participated; the consultation was held at Vigyan Bhawan, not Bharat Mandapam. So the answer is 1 only.
Where is the 8th edition of the India–France Joint Military Exercise SHAKTI being held from 18 June 2025?
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Correct answer: C — Camp Larzac, La Cavalerie, France
PIB (MoD): The exercise will be conducted at Camp Larzac, La Cavalerie, France from 18 June 2025 to 1 July 2025.
The Indian Army contingent for Exercise SHAKTI-VIII is represented primarily by a battalion of which regiment?
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Correct answer: D — Jammu and Kashmir Rifles
PIB (MoD): The 90-member Indian contingent is represented primarily by a Battalion of the Jammu and Kashmir Rifles.
Consider the following statements about Exercise SHAKTI: 1. It is a biennial training engagement between the Indian and French Armies. 2. The edition beginning on 18 June 2025 is its 8th edition. 3. The 2025 edition focuses on joint operations under Chapter VI of the UN Charter. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 1 and 2 only
PIB (MoD): SHAKTI is a biennial engagement and the 2025 exercise is its 8th edition; it focuses on operations under Chapter VII, not Chapter VI, of the UN Charter. So the answer is 1 and 2 only.
How many houses were approved under PMAY-Urban 2.0 at the third CSMC meeting held on 18 June 2025?
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Correct answer: D — 2.35 lakh
PIB (MoHUA): 2.35 lakh houses (2,34,864) were approved in nine states during the third CSMC meeting on 18 June 2025.
Consider the following statements about the PMAY-U 2.0 CSMC meeting of 18 June 2025: 1. The houses approved at the meeting are under the BLC and AHP verticals. 2. The meeting was chaired by the Union Minister of Housing and Urban Affairs. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
PIB (MoHUA): The approved houses are under the BLC and AHP verticals; the meeting was chaired by MoHUA Secretary Srinivas Katikithala, not the Minister. So the answer is 1 only.
Through how many verticals is PMAY-Urban 2.0 being implemented?
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Correct answer: C — Four
PIB (MoHUA): PMAY-U 2.0 is being implemented through Four verticals – BLC, AHP, Affordable Rental Housing (ARH) and Interest Subsidy Scheme (ISS).
Under which rules will Central Government employees opting for the Unified Pension Scheme get retirement and death gratuity, as clarified on 18 June 2025?
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Correct answer: B — CCS (Payment of Gratuity under National Pension System) Rules, 2021
PIB (DoPPW OM): UPS employees shall be eligible for retirement and death gratuity under the CCS (Payment of Gratuity under National Pension System) Rules, 2021.
Who announced on 18 June 2025 that employees under the Unified Pension Scheme would get gratuity benefits?
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Correct answer: D — Dr Jitendra Singh
PIB (DoPPW): Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh made the announcement that UPS employees will be eligible for retirement and death gratuity.
From which date was the Unified Pension Scheme made effective as an option under NPS for Central Government civil service recruits?
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Correct answer: A — 1 April 2025
PIB (DoPPW): DFS Notification dated 24.01.2025 introduced the UPS as an option under NPS w.e.f. 01.04.2025, that is 1 April 2025.
PM Narendra Modi's visit to Croatia on 18 June 2025 was significant because it was:
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Correct answer: B — the first-ever visit of an Indian Prime Minister to Croatia
PIB (Leaders' Statement): The visit on 18 June 2025 marked the first-ever visit of an Indian Prime Minister to Croatia.
Who was the Prime Minister of Croatia who held talks with PM Modi in Zagreb on 18 June 2025?
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Correct answer: C — Andrej Plenković
PIB (PMO): PM Modi met the Prime Minister of the Republic of Croatia, Andrej Plenković, in Zagreb.
Consider the following statements about the outcomes of PM Modi's visit to Croatia in June 2025: 1. The ICCR Hindi Chair at the University of Zagreb was renewed. 2. An MoU on Agriculture and Allied Sectors was concluded. 3. India and Croatia signed their first MoU on Defence Cooperation during the visit. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 1 and 2 only
PIB (Outcomes, Leaders' Statement): The outcomes included renewal of the ICCR Hindi Chair and an MoU on Agriculture and Allied Sectors; the Defence Cooperation MoU dates from 2023 and was only noted. So the answer is 1 and 2 only.
Who is the President of Croatia whom PM Modi met in Zagreb on 18 June 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Zoran Milanović
PIB (PMO): PM Modi met the President of the Republic of Croatia, Zoran Milanović, in Zagreb.
Under the SOP introduced by the ECI on 18 June 2025, EPICs are to be delivered within how many days of an update in the electoral rolls?
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Correct answer: C — 15 days
PIB (ECI): The new SOP enables delivery of EPICs within 15 days of an update in the electoral rolls.
On which platform has the ECI introduced a dedicated IT module for faster EPIC delivery in June 2025?
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Correct answer: B — ECINet
PIB (ECI): For this purpose, ECI has introduced a dedicated IT module on its recently launched ECINet platform.
The Election Commission of India, which introduced the fast-track EPIC delivery SOP, was established on:
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Correct answer: D — 25 January 1950
ECI (eci.gov.in): The Election Commission was established in accordance with the Constitution on 25 January 1950.
Which three bodies signed a tripartite MoU on 18 June 2025 to promote inclusive education for persons with disabilities?
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Correct answer: B — DEPwD, NIOS and NCERT
PIB (MoSJE): The tripartite MoU was signed between DEPwD, NIOS and NCERT.
Under the DEPwD–NIOS–NCERT MoU of June 2025, NIOS will establish which institutions by recognising special schools funded under DDRS?
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Correct answer: D — Special Accredited Institutions for Education of the Divyangjan (SAIEDs)
PIB (MoSJE): NIOS will establish Special Accredited Institutions for Education of the Divyangjan (SAIEDs), recognising special schools run by NGOs funded under DDRS.
Under the Time Dissemination Project discussed on 18 June 2025, Indian Standard Time is to be delivered through how many Regional Reference Standard Laboratories?
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Correct answer: A — Five
PIB (DoCA): The initiative aims to deliver IST through five Regional Reference Standard Laboratories (RRSLs) equipped with atomic clocks; the answer is Five.
The Department of Consumer Affairs is implementing the Time Dissemination Project in collaboration with which institutions?
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Correct answer: D — CSIR-NPL and ISRO
PIB (DoCA): The Time Dissemination Project is implemented by the Department of Consumer Affairs in collaboration with CSIR-NPL and ISRO.
What is the award money for each Sahitya Akademi Bal Sahitya Puraskar 2025, announced on 18 June 2025?
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Correct answer: A — ₹50,000
PIB (Culture): The award comprises a casket containing an engraved copper plaque and award money of ₹50,000 (Rs.50,000).
Who received the Sahitya Akademi Bal Sahitya Puraskar 2025 in Hindi, and for which book?
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Correct answer: C — Sushil Shukla for 'Ek Batey Bara'
PIB (Culture, Annexure A): Hindi – Ek Batey Bara (Short Stories) – Sushil Shukla, so Sushil Shukla for 'Ek Batey Bara'.
Where was the Digital Payments Awards ceremony hosted by the Department of Financial Services held on 18 June 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi
PIB (MoF): DFS hosted the Digital Payments Awards ceremony at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi on 18th June 2025.
According to the Finance Minister at the Digital Payments Awards on 18 June 2025, UPI is active in how many countries?
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Correct answer: C — 7
PIB (MoF): Today UPI is active in 7 countries, the Finance Minister said.
Consider the following statements made at the Digital Payments Awards on 18 June 2025: 1. UPI recorded 18,587 crore transactions in FY 2024-25. 2. India's fintech adoption rate is 87% against 67% globally. 3. A total of 10 awards were presented to top-performing banks. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: D — 1, 2 and 3
PIB (MoF): UPI recorded 18,587 crore transactions in FY 2024-25, India has 87% fintech adoption against 67% globally, and 10 awards went to top-performing banks. All are correct, so the answer is 1, 2 and 3.
Who was the Prime Minister of Canada with whom PM Modi held a bilateral meeting at Kananaskis on 17 June 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Mark Carney
PIB (PMO): PM Modi held a bilateral meeting with the Prime Minister of Canada, Mark Carney, on the sidelines of the G7 Summit in Kananaskis.
With which step did India and Canada agree to begin restoring stability in their relationship at the Modi–Carney meeting of June 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Early return of High Commissioners to each other's capitals
PIB (PMO): Both sides agreed to take calibrated and constructive steps to restore stability, beginning with the early return of High Commissioners to each other's capitals.
Consider the following statements about the Modi–Carney meeting of 17 June 2025: 1. It was held on the sidelines of the G7 Summit in Kananaskis, Alberta. 2. It was the second in-person meeting between the two leaders since Carney assumed office. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
PIB (PMO): The meeting was held on the G7 sidelines in Kananaskis, Alberta, and it was the first, not second, in-person interaction since Carney assumed office. So the answer is 1 only.
DGFT Notification No. 18/2025-26 dated 17 June 2025 restricts the import of alloys of which metals containing more than 1% gold?
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Correct answer: B — Palladium, Rhodium and Iridium
PIB (Commerce): The notification restricts import of alloys of Palladium, Rhodium, and Iridium containing more than 1% gold by weight.
Under the DGFT notifications of 17 June 2025, alloys containing what share of gold by weight remain freely importable?
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Correct answer: C — Less than 1%
PIB (Commerce): The policy allows free import of alloys containing less than 1% gold.
With DGFT Notification No. 18/2025-26, the import restriction on precious metal alloys now covers which entire Customs Tariff Heading at the 4-digit level?
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Correct answer: A — CTH 7110
PIB (Commerce): The measure expands the platinum restriction to include the entire Customs Tariff Heading (CTH) 7110 at the 4-digit level; CTH 2843 is the separate colloidal metals heading.
Where was the G7 Summit held at which PM Modi addressed the Outreach Session on 17 June 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Kananaskis, Canada
PIB (PMO): PM Modi participated in the Outreach Session of the G7 Summit in Kananaskis, Canada.
PM Modi's address at the G7 Outreach Session on 17 June 2025 was on which theme?
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Correct answer: C — Energy security
PIB (PMO): He addressed a Session on 'Energy Security: diversification, technology and infrastructure to ensure access and affordability in a changing world'.
Consider the following statements about PM Modi's address at the G7 Outreach Session in June 2025: 1. He said India met its Paris commitments ahead of time. 2. He congratulated the G7 on marking 50 years of its journey. 3. He cited the International Solar Alliance and the Global Biofuels Alliance among India's global initiatives. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: D — 1, 2 and 3
PIB (PMO): Modi said India met its Paris commitments ahead of time, congratulated the G7 on 50 years, and cited ISA, CDRI, Global Biofuels Alliance, Mission LiFE and OSOWOG. All are correct, so the answer is 1, 2 and 3.
At the G7 Outreach Session in June 2025, PM Modi said which four principles underpin India's approach to energy security?
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Correct answer: B — Availability, accessibility, affordability and acceptability
PIB (PMO): He noted that availability, accessibility, affordability and acceptability were the principles that underpinned India's approach to energy security.
Who led the Thai Buddhist monk delegation that prayed at the National Museum, New Delhi on 17 June 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Somdet Phra Therayanamuni, acting Supreme Patriarch of Thailand
PIB (Culture): The delegation was led by H E Somdet Phra Therayanamuni, acting Supreme Patriarch of Thailand; Phra Kittisaramuni Kulphol is Deputy Abbot of Wat Debsirindravas.
Which organisation hosted the Thai Buddhist delegation during its visit to India in June 2025?
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Correct answer: D — International Buddhist Confederation
PIB (Culture): The delegation was hosted by the International Buddhist Confederation (IBC).
How much margin money subsidy did KVIC disburse to 11,480 service-sector beneficiaries on 17 June 2025?
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Correct answer: D — ₹300 crore
PIB (MSME): KVIC disbursed margin money subsidy of ₹300 crore (Rs 300 crore) to 11,480 Service Sector beneficiaries on 17 June 2025.
Under which scheme did KVIC disburse margin money subsidy on 17 June 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Prime Minister's Employment Generation Programme
PIB (MSME): The subsidy was disbursed under the Prime Minister's Employment Generation Programme (PMEGP).
According to KVIC, how many micro enterprises had been set up under PMEGP since its inception up to 2024-25?
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Correct answer: C — 10,18,185
PIB (MSME): A total of 10,18,185 micro enterprises have been set up under the scheme so far; 90,04,541 is the number of people connected to employment.