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Haryana Police Current Affairs Quiz — All time

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Champions Trophy 2025: Gill's unbeaten 101 and Shami's 5/53 give India six-wicket win over Bangladesh in Dubai
Q1

Who scored an unbeaten century for India against Bangladesh in the Champions Trophy at Dubai on 20 February 2025?

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Correct answer: A — Shubman Gill

Shubman Gill made 101 not out off 129 balls as India chased 229.

Q2 Advanced

Mohammed Shami, who took 5 for 53 against Bangladesh, overtook whom to become India's leading wicket-taker in men's ICC tournaments?

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Correct answer: B — Zaheer Khan

With his five-for, Shami overtook Zaheer Khan as India's leading wicket-taker in men's ICC tournaments.

Q3 Advanced

Which record did Mohammed Shami set during his 5 for 53 against Bangladesh on 20 February 2025?

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Correct answer: C — Quickest to 200 ODI wickets in terms of balls bowled

Shami became the quickest bowler to 200 ODI wickets in terms of balls bowled, and it was his sixth ODI five-wicket haul.

Q4 Advanced

Which Bangladesh batter scored his maiden ODI century against India in Dubai on 20 February 2025?

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Correct answer: D — Towhid Hridoy

Towhid Hridoy scored 100 off 118 balls, his maiden ODI century, sharing a 154-run sixth-wicket stand with Jaker Ali.

Health Ministry launches Intensified Special NCD Screening Campaign for everyone aged 30 and above
Q5

The Intensified Special NCD Screening Campaign launched on 20 February 2025 aims to screen all individuals above what age?

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Correct answer: A — 30 years

The campaign aims at 100% screening of all individuals aged 30 years and above.

Q6 Advanced

Which of the following cancers is NOT among the three covered by the NCD screening campaign of February-March 2025?

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Correct answer: C — Lung cancer

The campaign screens for diabetes, hypertension and three common cancers: oral, breast and cervical.

India launches Electronic Personnel Licence for pilots, becoming the second country to do so
Q7

With the launch of the Electronic Personnel Licence (EPL) for pilots on 20 February 2025, India became which country in the world to implement it?

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Correct answer: C — Second

The Civil Aviation Ministry said India became the second country globally to implement the EPL system.

Q8 Advanced

India's Electronic Personnel Licence for pilots follows ICAO's Amendment 178 to which Annex of the Chicago Convention?

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Correct answer: D — Annex 1 - Personnel Licensing

The EPL follows ICAO's Amendment 178 to Annex 1, Personnel Licensing, which encourages member states to adopt electronic licences.

Gyanesh Kumar takes charge as India's 26th Chief Election Commissioner; Vivek Joshi joins as Election Commissioner
Q9

Gyanesh Kumar, who assumed charge on 19 February 2025, is India's which Chief Election Commissioner?

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Correct answer: B — 26th

The Election Commission's press note says Gyanesh Kumar assumed charge as the 26th Chief Election Commissioner of India.

Q10

Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar belongs to the 1988 batch of the IAS from which cadre?

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Correct answer: A — Kerala

Gyanesh Kumar is a 1988-batch IAS officer of the Kerala cadre and served as District Collector of Ernakulam.

Q11 Advanced

Who took charge as Election Commissioner on 19 February 2025, filling the vacancy created by Gyanesh Kumar's elevation as CEC?

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Correct answer: B — Vivek Joshi

Vivek Joshi, who was Haryana's Chief Secretary, took charge as Election Commissioner the same day; Sukhbir Singh Sandhu was already a member.

Q12 Advanced

Under the Chief Election Commissioner and Other Election Commissioners Act, 2023, the Search Committee that prepares a panel of five names is headed by the:

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Correct answer: C — Minister of Law and Justice

Section 6 of the 2023 Act provides for a Search Committee headed by the Minister of Law and Justice, with two members not below the rank of Secretary, to prepare a panel of five persons.

Q13 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the Selection Committee under Section 7 of the Chief Election Commissioner and Other Election Commissioners Act, 2023: 1. It is chaired by the Prime Minister. 2. The Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha is a member. 3. The Chief Justice of India is a member. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: C — 1 and 2 only

Section 7 names the Prime Minister as Chairperson, the Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha and a Union Cabinet Minister nominated by the Prime Minister as members; the Chief Justice of India is not on the committee, so only the first two statements are correct.

Champions Trophy 2025 opens in Karachi: New Zealand beat hosts Pakistan by 60 runs; Latham and Young hit centuries
Q14

By what margin did New Zealand beat Pakistan in the opening match of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 in Karachi?

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Correct answer: D — 60 runs

New Zealand made 320 for 5 and bowled Pakistan out for 260, winning by 60 runs.

Q15 Advanced

Who was named Player of the Match in the Champions Trophy 2025 opener between Pakistan and New Zealand?

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Correct answer: B — Tom Latham

Tom Latham, unbeaten on 118 off 104 balls, was named Player of the Match.

Q16 Advanced

Besides Tom Latham, which New Zealand batter scored a century against Pakistan in Karachi on 19 February 2025?

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Correct answer: C — Will Young

Will Young made 107 off 113 balls, the other century in New Zealand's 320 for 5.

India elected Vice President of IALA at its first General Assembly in Singapore as the body becomes an inter-governmental organisation
Q17

Where was the first General Assembly of IALA held, at which India was elected to the Vice Presidency in February 2025?

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Correct answer: A — Singapore

India was elected to IALA's Vice Presidency at the body's 1st General Assembly in Singapore.

Q18 Advanced

IALA, whose first General Assembly was held in February 2025, was originally established in which year?

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Correct answer: D — 1957

IALA was established in 1957 as a non-governmental organisation.

Q19 Advanced

What change in IALA's status was marked by its first General Assembly in Singapore?

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Correct answer: B — It moved from a non-governmental to an inter-governmental organisation

The first General Assembly marked IALA's transition from a non-governmental organisation to an inter-governmental organisation.

India and Argentina sign MoU on lithium: MECL partners Catamarca province for critical mineral exploration
Q20

Which Indian PSU signed an MoU with the Provincial Government of Catamarca, Argentina, on 19 February 2025 for critical mineral exploration?

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Correct answer: C — Mineral Exploration and Consultancy Limited (MECL)

The MoU was signed between Mineral Exploration and Consultancy Limited (MECL), a PSU under the Ministry of Mines, and the Provincial Government of Catamarca.

Q21 Advanced

Argentina, a partner in India's search for battery minerals, is part of which resource region?

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Correct answer: D — Lithium Triangle

The Ministry of Mines described Argentina as known for its vast lithium reserves as part of the 'Lithium Triangle'.

13th Malaysia-India Defence Cooperation Committee meets in Kuala Lumpur; terms of reference for Su-30 Forum exchanged
Q22

Which edition of the Malaysia-India Defence Cooperation Committee (MIDCOM) met in Kuala Lumpur on 19 February 2025?

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Correct answer: C — 13th

The 13th MIDCOM meeting was held in Kuala Lumpur on 19 February 2025.

Q23 Advanced

At the 13th MIDCOM, India and Malaysia exchanged terms of reference for a forum on the maintenance of which aircraft, flown by both air forces?

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Correct answer: D — Su-30

The finalised terms of reference for a Su-30 Forum were exchanged, to share expertise and best practices in Su-30 maintenance.

India and Qatar elevate ties to Strategic Partnership during Amir Sheikh Tamim's state visit; Qatar commits $10 billion investment
Q24

Which leader of Qatar paid a State Visit to India on 17-18 February 2025?

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Correct answer: C — Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani

The Amir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, paid his second State Visit to India on 17-18 February 2025.

Q25

During the Amir of Qatar's visit in February 2025, India-Qatar relations were elevated to which level?

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Correct answer: A — Strategic Partnership

The two sides signed the Agreement on the Establishment of Bilateral Strategic Partnership.

Q26 Advanced

How much investment in India did Qatar commit to, according to the India-Qatar Joint Statement of 18 February 2025?

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Correct answer: B — USD 10 billion

The Qatar side announced a commitment to invest USD 10 billion in India in sectors such as infrastructure, technology, manufacturing and food security.

Q27 Advanced

What bilateral trade target did India and Qatar set in February 2025?

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Correct answer: C — Double trade by 2030

Both sides set the target to double bilateral trade by 2030 and agreed to explore a bilateral Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement.

Q28 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the Amir of Qatar's visit to India in February 2025: 1. It was his second State Visit to India. 2. The Joint Working Group on Trade and Commerce was elevated to a Joint Commission headed by the Commerce Ministers. 3. India and Qatar signed a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement during the visit. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: B — 1 and 2 only

It was the Amir's second State Visit, and the trade working group became a Joint Commission headed by the Commerce Ministers; on a CEPA, the sides only agreed to explore the possibility, so only the first two statements are correct.

PLFS October-December 2024: urban unemployment rate eases to 6.4%
Q29

According to the PLFS quarterly bulletin for October-December 2024, what was the urban unemployment rate for persons aged 15 and above (CWS)?

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Correct answer: C — 6.4%

The urban unemployment rate for persons aged 15 and above fell to 6.4% in October-December 2024 from 6.5% a year earlier.

Q30 Advanced

What was the urban unemployment rate among women aged 15 and above in October-December 2024, as per the PLFS bulletin?

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Correct answer: B — 8.1%

The female urban unemployment rate fell from 8.6% in October-December 2023 to 8.1% in October-December 2024.

DoT and ITU sign Letter of Intent on AI-driven digital twins; India proposes to host ITU Plenipotentiary Conference 2030
Q31

Which ITU event did India propose to host, during the Telecom Secretary's visit to Geneva in February 2025?

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Correct answer: C — ITU Plenipotentiary Conference 2030

India proposed to host the ITU Plenipotentiary Conference 2030 as part of positioning itself as a global digital leader.

Q32 Advanced

The Letter of Intent signed by DoT and ITU on 17 February 2025 mainly concerns collaboration on:

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Correct answer: D — AI-driven digital twin technologies for infrastructure planning

The LoI covers common initiatives in digital twins, AI-driven solutions, virtual world technologies and IMT-2030 for future-ready infrastructure planning.

Reliance New Energy Battery awarded 10 GWh under PLI scheme for Advanced Chemistry Cell; 40 of 50 GWh now allotted
Q33

How much Advanced Chemistry Cell capacity was awarded to Reliance New Energy Battery Limited under the PLI scheme on 17 February 2025?

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Correct answer: A — 10 GWh

The Programme Agreement awards Reliance New Energy Battery Limited 10 GWh of ACC capacity after a global tender.

Q34 Advanced

After the Reliance agreement of February 2025, how much cumulative capacity had been awarded under the PLI scheme for Advanced Chemistry Cell?

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Correct answer: C — 40 GWh

With this signing, a cumulative capacity of 40 GWh has been awarded to four firms out of the scheme's 50 GWh target.

Q35 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the PLI scheme for Advanced Chemistry Cell (ACC) battery storage: 1. It was approved by the Cabinet in May 2021 with an outlay of ₹18,100 crore. 2. It aims at a total manufacturing capacity of 50 GWh. 3. In the first round of bidding in March 2022, the entire 50 GWh was allotted. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: D — 1 and 2 only

The scheme was approved in May 2021 with ₹18,100 crore for 50 GWh; the first round in March 2022 allotted only 30 GWh to three firms, so only the first two statements are correct.

India's exports in April-January 2024-25 estimated at $682.59 billion, up 7.21%
Q36

What were India's estimated total exports (merchandise and services) in April-January 2024-25?

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Correct answer: A — USD 682.59 billion

Total exports in April-January 2024-25 were estimated at USD 682.59 billion, up 7.21% from USD 636.69 billion; USD 770.06 billion was the imports figure.

Q37 Advanced

Which of the following was the fastest-growing major export category in January 2025, as per the Commerce Ministry?

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Correct answer: B — Electronic goods

Electronic goods exports grew 78.97% to USD 4.11 billion in January 2025, ahead of rice at 44.61% and drugs and pharmaceuticals at 21.46%.

Q38 Advanced

In January 2025, how did India's estimated services exports compare with merchandise exports?

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Correct answer: C — Services exports exceeded merchandise exports

Services exports were estimated at USD 38.55 billion against merchandise exports of USD 36.43 billion in January 2025.

PM-AASHA continued till 2025-26; tur procurement approved in nine states under Price Support Scheme
Q39

In how many states did the Agriculture Minister approve tur procurement under the Price Support Scheme for kharif 2024-25, as announced on 17 February 2025?

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Correct answer: C — 9

Tur procurement was approved in nine states, from Andhra Pradesh to Uttar Pradesh, for a total of 13.22 lakh tonnes.

Q40 Advanced

Which central nodal agencies will purchase tur from farmers under the Price Support Scheme of PM-AASHA, as stated in February 2025?

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Correct answer: A — NAFED and NCCF

The Government said it is committed to purchasing 100% of tur produced by farmers through the central nodal agencies NAFED and NCCF.

Q41 Advanced

Under the Budget 2025 announcement cited by the Agriculture Ministry, procurement of which pulses up to 100% of a state's production will continue for four more years?

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Correct answer: B — Tur, urad and masur

The Budget 2025 announcement continues procurement of tur (arhar), urad and masur up to 100% of the state's production for another four years.

Nirmala Sitharaman launches Mutual Credit Guarantee Scheme for MSMEs in Mumbai; first Sachal Aaykar Seva Kendra opened
Q42

In which city did Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman launch the Mutual Credit Guarantee Scheme for MSMEs on 17 February 2025?

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Correct answer: C — Mumbai

Nirmala Sitharaman launched MCGS-MSME at the post-budget stakeholders' interaction in Mumbai.

Q43 Advanced

What did the Finance Minister virtually inaugurate at Navy Nagar, Colaba, alongside the MCGS-MSME launch on 17 February 2025?

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Correct answer: D — The first Sachal Aaykar Seva Kendra

She virtually inaugurated the first Sachal Aaykar Seva Kendra in Mumbai, to operate at Navy Nagar, Colaba, for digital services, grievance help and tax awareness.

PM Modi addresses second edition of Bharat Tex at Bharat Mandapam; says India is the sixth-largest textile exporter
Q44

Which edition of Bharat Tex did PM Narendra Modi address at Bharat Mandapam on 16 February 2025?

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Correct answer: B — 2nd

The Prime Minister remarked that Bharat Mandapam was witnessing the second (2nd) edition of Bharat Tex.

Q45 Advanced

According to PM Modi at Bharat Tex 2025, what is India's current rank among the world's exporters of textiles and apparel?

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Correct answer: C — 6th

The Prime Minister said India is currently ranked the sixth-largest (6th) exporter of textiles and apparel in the world.

Q46 Advanced

How many countries were participating in Bharat Tex 2025, as stated by the Prime Minister?

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Correct answer: C — 120+

The Prime Minister said more than 120 countries were participating, giving every exhibitor exposure to over 120 countries.

Q47 Advanced

Consider the following statements made by PM Modi at Bharat Tex 2025: 1. India's textile and apparel exports rose 7% in the last year. 2. All twelve communities across the textile value chain were part of the event. 3. The event was being held for the first time in Gandhinagar. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: B — 1 and 2 only

The PM cited a 7% rise in textile and apparel exports and said all twelve value-chain communities took part; the event was the second edition, held at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, so the third statement is wrong.

Q48 Advanced

Addressing Bharat Tex 2025, PM Narendra Modi said the world is adopting which vision, in which India can lead the way?

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Correct answer: A — Fashion for Environment and Empowerment

The Prime Minister said the world is adopting the vision of 'Fashion for Environment and Empowerment', and India can lead the way in it.

INS Shardul and P8I arrive in Bali for Indonesia's International Fleet Review 2025 and Exercise Komodo
Q49

Where was Indonesia's International Fleet Review 2025, attended by INS Shardul, held?

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Correct answer: D — Bali

INS Shardul and a P8I aircraft were in Bali, Indonesia, for the International Fleet Review 2025, scheduled from 15 to 22 February.

Q50 Advanced

Which Indian Navy ship represented India at Indonesia's International Fleet Review 2025?

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Correct answer: A — INS Shardul

INS Shardul, along with a P8I long-range maritime surveillance aircraft, took part; INS Mumbai had joined Exercise La Perouse in January 2025.

Q51 Advanced

After the International Fleet Review 2025, INS Shardul and the P8I were to participate in which multilateral naval exercise in Indonesia?

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Correct answer: D — Exercise Komodo

Following IFR 25, both INS Shardul and the P8I were to take part in Exercise Komodo, a multilateral naval exercise.

President Droupadi Murmu inaugurates Aadi Mahotsav 2025, TRIFED's national tribal festival, in New Delhi
Q52

At which venue did President Droupadi Murmu inaugurate Aadi Mahotsav 2025 on 16 February 2025?

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Correct answer: A — Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium

Aadi Mahotsav 2025 was inaugurated at Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium, New Delhi, and runs from 16 to 24 February.

Q53 Advanced

Aadi Mahotsav is the flagship initiative of which organisation under the Ministry of Tribal Affairs?

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Correct answer: D — TRIFED

Aadi Mahotsav is the flagship initiative of the Tribal Co-operative Marketing Development Federation of India (TRIFED) under the Ministry of Tribal Affairs.

Q54 Advanced

At Aadi Mahotsav 2025, the President said about 1.25 lakh tribal children are being educated in how many Eklavya Model Residential Schools?

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Correct answer: A — More than 470

The President said about 1.25 lakh tribal children are being provided school education through more than 470 Eklavya Model Residential Schools.

Q55 Advanced

PM-JANMAN, highlighted by the Ministry of Tribal Affairs at Aadi Mahotsav 2025, was launched in 2023 with what budget?

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Correct answer: B — ₹24,000 crore

The Ministry said PM-JANMAN, launched in 2023, has a budget of ₹24,000 crore; the Dharti Aba Janjati Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan has ₹80,000 crore.

J.P. Nadda inaugurates 2nd AIIMS Oncology Conclave at NCI-AIIMS Jhajjar; 720 additional posts announced
Q56

Where was the second AIIMS Oncology Conclave 2025, inaugurated by J.P. Nadda on 15 February 2025, held?

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Correct answer: D — National Cancer Institute, AIIMS Jhajjar

The conclave was inaugurated at the National Cancer Institute (NCI) of the AIIMS Jhajjar campus in Haryana.

Q57 Advanced

How many additional posts were announced for NCI-AIIMS Jhajjar at the AIIMS Oncology Conclave in February 2025?

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Correct answer: C — 720

720 additional posts were announced for NCI-AIIMS Jhajjar; 289 is the number of oncology drugs sold at discount through AMRIT pharmacies.

Q58 Advanced

The second AIIMS Oncology Conclave (February 2025) focused mainly on which cancers?

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Correct answer: A — Breast cancers and head and neck cancers

The conclave emphasised prevention and management of breast cancers and head and neck cancers.

PSA Ajay Kumar Sood inaugurates first RuTAGe Smart Village Centre at Mandaura, Sonipat
Q59

The first RuTAGe Smart Village Centre, inaugurated on 14 February 2025, is at Mandaura village in which district?

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Correct answer: D — Sonipat

The first RuTAGe Smart Village Centre was inaugurated at Mandaura village in Sonipat, Haryana.

Q60 Advanced

In the RuTAGe Smart Village Centre, what does 'RuTAGe' stand for?

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Correct answer: A — Rural Technology Action Group

RuTAGe stands for Rural Technology Action Group, an initiative under the Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser.

Q61 Advanced

How many technology tracks does the RuTAGe Smart Village Centre at Mandaura offer?

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Correct answer: C — 12

The centre offers 12 technology tracks covering areas such as agriculture, waste management, renewable energy, housing and livelihoods; 20 more centres are planned.

WPI inflation eases to 2.31% in January 2025
Q62

What was India's annual WPI-based inflation rate (provisional) for January 2025?

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Correct answer: B — 2.31%

WPI inflation was 2.31% (provisional) in January 2025, down from 2.37% in December 2024.

Q63 Advanced

What was the inflation rate of the WPI Food Index in January 2025?

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Correct answer: B — 7.47%

WPI Food Index inflation eased to 7.47% in January 2025 from 8.89% in December 2024.

BSNL posts ₹262 crore profit in Q3, its first quarterly profit since 2007
Q64

What profit did BSNL report for the third quarter of 2024-25 (in crore rupees)?

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Correct answer: B — 262

BSNL reported a profit of ₹262 crore in Q3 of 2024-25; separately, its losses fell by over ₹1,800 crore compared to last year.

Q65 Advanced

BSNL's Q3 2024-25 profit was its first return to profitability since which year?

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Correct answer: B — 2007

The ₹262 crore Q3 profit marked BSNL's first return to profitability since 2007.

Income-tax Bill, 2025 introduced in Lok Sabha to replace the Income-tax Act, 1961
Q66

How many sections did the Income-tax Bill, 2025 contain when it was introduced on 13 February 2025?

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Correct answer: C — 536

The Bill has 536 sections against 819 in the Income-tax Act, 1961, a reduction of 283 sections.

Q67 Advanced

The Income-tax Bill, 2025 replaces the terms 'assessment year' and 'previous year' with:

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Correct answer: C — Tax year

The Bill replaces 'assessment year' and 'previous year' with the simpler 'tax year'.

Q68 Advanced

Who was appointed chairperson of the Lok Sabha Select Committee set up to examine the Income-tax Bill, 2025?

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Correct answer: D — Baijayant Panda

The 31-member Select Committee, constituted on 14 February 2025, is chaired by BJP MP Baijayant Panda.

Q69 Advanced

The Income-tax Bill, 2025 reduces the number of chapters from 47 in the 1961 Act to:

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Correct answer: D — 23

Chapters fall from 47 to 23, a reduction of 24, while tables rise from 18 to 57.

Q70 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the Income-tax Bill, 2025 as introduced: 1. It made no changes to tax rates. 2. It was referred to a Joint Committee of both Houses of Parliament. 3. Over 20,000 online suggestions were received during the simplification exercise. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: C — 1 and 3 only

The Bill kept tax rates unchanged, and 20,976 online suggestions were received. It was referred to a Select Committee of the Lok Sabha, not a Joint Committee, so the second statement is wrong.

Modi and Trump launch U.S.-India COMPACT, set 'Mission 500' trade goal in Washington
Q71

Under 'Mission 500', announced by PM Modi and President Trump on 13 February 2025, India–US bilateral trade is to reach $500 billion by which year?

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Correct answer: A — 2030

The leaders set 'Mission 500', aiming to more than double total bilateral trade to $500 billion by 2030.

Q72 Advanced

In the India–US 'TRUST' initiative launched on 13 February 2025, what does TRUST stand for?

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Correct answer: A — Transforming the Relationship Utilizing Strategic Technology

TRUST stands for 'Transforming the Relationship Utilizing Strategic Technology', covering defence, AI, semiconductors, quantum, biotechnology, energy and space.

Q73 Advanced

The India–US Joint Statement of February 2025 said the first tranche of which agreement would be negotiated by fall 2025?

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Correct answer: A — Bilateral Trade Agreement

The leaders announced plans to negotiate the first tranche of a multi-sector Bilateral Trade Agreement by fall 2025; for defence, they only called for opening Reciprocal Defense Procurement talks.

Q74 Advanced

Which new initiative did India and the US announce on 13 February 2025 to scale industry partnerships and production of autonomous systems in the Indo-Pacific?

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Correct answer: B — Autonomous Systems Industry Alliance (ASIA)

The leaders announced the Autonomous Systems Industry Alliance (ASIA), building on the US-India Roadmap for Defense Industrial Cooperation.

Q75 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the India–US Joint Statement of February 2025: 1. It announced plans for procurement and co-production of Javelin missiles and Stryker vehicles in India. 2. It announced plans to sign a new ten-year Framework for the Major Defense Partnership in 2025. 3. It described 'Tiger Triumph' as a bilateral naval exercise first held in 2023. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: B — 1 and 2 only

The statement announced Javelin and Stryker co-production plans and a new ten-year defence framework to be signed that year. Tiger Triumph is a tri-service exercise first held in 2019, so the third statement is wrong.

Karnataka tops Panchayat devolution ranking in report released by MoS S.P. Singh Baghel
Q76

Which state topped the ranking in the report 'Status of Devolution to Panchayats in States' released on 13 February 2025?

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Correct answer: B — Karnataka

Karnataka topped the devolution ranking, with Kerala second and Tamil Nadu third.

Q77 Advanced

Which institution prepared the report 'Status of Devolution to Panchayats in States' released in February 2025?

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Correct answer: C — Indian Institute of Public Administration

The study and report were prepared by the Indian Institute of Public Administration (IIPA), New Delhi, for the Ministry of Panchayati Raj.

Q78 Advanced

In the February 2025 Panchayat devolution ranking, Uttar Pradesh rose from 15th place to which position?

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Correct answer: B — 5th

Uttar Pradesh jumped ten places, from 15th in the previous index to 5th.

JPC report on Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024 tabled in both Houses amid Opposition protests
Q79

Who chaired the Joint Parliamentary Committee whose report on the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024 was tabled on 13 February 2025?

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Correct answer: D — Jagdambika Pal

BJP MP Jagdambika Pal chaired the committee and tabled the report in the Lok Sabha; Medha Vishram Kulkarni laid it in the Rajya Sabha.

Q80 Advanced

How many members did the Joint Committee on the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024 have?

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Correct answer: A — 31

The committee had 31 members, 21 from the Lok Sabha and 10 from the Rajya Sabha.

Modi and Macron inaugurate India's Consulate in Marseille and visit ITER
Q81

In which French city did PM Modi and President Macron jointly inaugurate India's new Consulate General on 12 February 2025?

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Correct answer: A — Marseille

The two leaders jointly inaugurated India's Consulate General in Marseille, France's second most populous city.

Q82 Advanced

Where is the International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor (ITER), visited by PM Modi and President Macron on 12 February 2025, located?

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Correct answer: A — Cadarache

The leaders visited ITER at Cadarache in southern France, where the world's largest tokamak is being assembled.

Q83 Advanced

India is one of how many members contributing to the ITER fusion project?

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Correct answer: B — 7

India is among the seven ITER members and has contributed to the project for about two decades.

Q84 Advanced

Under the outcomes of PM Modi's February 2025 visit to France, how many Indian start-ups were to be hosted at the French incubator Station F?

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Correct answer: B — 10

An agreement was signed for hosting 10 Indian start-ups at Station F.

Q85 Advanced

Consider the following statements about PM Modi's visit to France in February 2025: 1. It was his sixth visit to France. 2. The decision to open the Marseille consulate was announced during President Macron's visit to India in January 2024. 3. The leaders' visit to ITER was the first by any head of state or government. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: C — 1 and 3 only

It was the PM's sixth visit to France, and the ITER visit was the first by any head of state or government. The Marseille consulate was announced during the PM's July 2023 visit to France, so the second statement is wrong.

TRAI tightens spam rules: complaints within 7 days, 1600 series for service calls
Q86

Under TRAI's amended TCCCPR (February 2025), within how many days of receiving spam can a customer now complain?

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Correct answer: C — 7

Customers can now complain within 7 days of receiving spam, compared with the earlier 3-day limit.

Q87 Advanced

Under the February 2025 TCCCPR amendments, which newly allocated number series is designated for transactional and service calls?

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Correct answer: B — 1600

The new 1600 series is for transactional and service calls, while the 140 series continues for promotional calls.

Q88 Advanced

Consider the following statements about TRAI's amendments to the TCCCPR, 2018 (February 2025): 1. Action against a sender is now triggered by 5 complaints in 10 days. 2. Operators must act against spam from unregistered senders within 5 days instead of 30. 3. Promotional calls must now use the 1600 number series. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: B — 1 and 2 only

The trigger is now 5 complaints in 10 days and the action deadline for unregistered senders fell from 30 days to 5. Promotional calls stay on the 140 series; 1600 is for transactional and service calls, so the third statement is wrong.

Retail inflation falls to 4.31% in January 2025, lowest since August 2024
Q89

What was India's year-on-year CPI-based retail inflation (provisional) for January 2025?

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Correct answer: B — 4.31%

CPI inflation was 4.31% in January 2025, 91 basis points lower than in December 2024; 6.02% was the food inflation figure.

Q90 Advanced

What was all-India food inflation (CFPI) in January 2025?

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Correct answer: C — 6.02%

CFPI-based food inflation fell 237 basis points to 6.02%; rural food inflation was 6.31% and urban 5.53%.

Q91 Advanced

According to MoSPI, January 2025 CPI inflation was the lowest year-on-year inflation since which month?

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Correct answer: D — August 2024

MoSPI said 4.31% was the lowest year-on-year inflation after August 2024.

Modi co-chairs AI Action Summit in Paris with Macron; India to host next summit
Q92

With which leader did PM Modi co-chair the AI Action Summit in Paris on 11 February 2025?

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Correct answer: A — Emmanuel Macron

President Emmanuel Macron of France hosted the summit and invited PM Modi to co-chair it.

Q93 Advanced

In his concluding address at the Paris AI Action Summit, PM Modi welcomed France's decision to set up which two initiatives?

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Correct answer: A — AI Foundation and Council for Sustainable AI

Modi welcomed the decision to set up the 'AI Foundation' and the 'Council for Sustainable AI' and assured India's full support.

Q94 Advanced

To illustrate bias in AI training data, PM Modi said in Paris that an AI app asked to draw a person writing with the left hand would most likely draw:

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Correct answer: D — A person writing with the right hand

He said the app would most likely draw someone writing with the right hand, because that is what dominates the training data.

Q95 Advanced

The High-Level Segment of the AI Action Summit 2025 began on 10 February with a dinner hosted by President Macron at:

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Correct answer: A — Élysée Palace

The High-Level Segment opened with a dinner at the Élysée Palace for heads of state and government, heads of international organisations and AI company CEOs.

Q96 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the AI Action Summit held in Paris in February 2025: 1. India announced that it would host the next AI summit. 2. The summit concluded with the adoption of a Leaders' Statement. 3. PM Modi said the Global Partnership on AI should remain limited to developed economies. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: B — 1 and 2 only

India offered to host the next summit and the summit adopted a Leaders' Statement. Modi asked for the Global Partnership on AI to be more inclusive of the Global South, so the third statement is wrong.