HPPSC HPAS Current Affairs Quiz — All time
Daily news by your exam, state and topic — each with a short summary, key facts and MCQs.
How many member cities does the River Cities Alliance currently have, as per the NMCG release of 25 April 2025?
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Correct answer: B — 145
The River Cities Alliance currently has 145 member cities.
Consider the following about the River Cities Alliance: 1. It was launched in 2023. 2. It is led by the Ministry of Jal Shakti and the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: D — Neither 1 nor 2
Neither is correct. The RCA was launched in 2021 and is led by the Ministry of Jal Shakti and the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs.
How many Land Customs Stations are there along the India–Bhutan border, as per the CBIC release on the 6th JGC meeting?
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Correct answer: C — 10
There are 10 Land Customs Stations along the India–Bhutan border: 6 in West Bengal and 4 in Assam.
Consider the following about the 6th India–Bhutan Joint Group of Customs meeting: 1. It was co-chaired by Surjit Bhujabal, Special Secretary and Member (Customs), CBIC. 2. India accounts for about 80% of Bhutan's overall trade. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct, as per the Finance Ministry release.
Consider the following about the MoU signed on 25 April 2025: 1. It was signed between the Ministry of Cooperation and Swiggy Instamart. 2. A dedicated 'Cooperative' category will be created on Swiggy's platform. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct, as per the Ministry of Cooperation release.
According to its release on the Swiggy Instamart MoU, the Ministry of Cooperation has taken more than how many initiatives for cooperatives?
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Correct answer: B — 60
The Ministry of Cooperation has taken more than 60 initiatives to strengthen the cooperative sector.
How many districts reported zero measles cases during January–March 2025, as stated at the launch of the MR elimination campaign?
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Correct answer: C — 332
332 districts reported zero measles cases and 487 districts zero rubella cases in January–March 2025.
Consider the following about the National Zero Measles-Rubella Elimination Campaign 2025-26: 1. It was launched on the first day of World Immunization Week (24–30 April). 2. India's MR vaccination coverage for the second dose is 93.7%, as per 2024-25 HMIS data. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Only 1 is correct. Second-dose coverage is 92.2%; 93.7% is the first-dose coverage.
By which year does India aim to eliminate measles and rubella, as per the Health Ministry release of 24 April 2025?
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Correct answer: A — 2026
The campaign marks a step towards India's goal of eliminating measles and rubella by 2026.
How much cargo moved on India's inland waterways in FY 2024-25, a record?
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Correct answer: D — 145.5 million tonnes
Inland waterways moved a record 145.5 million tonnes in FY 2024-25, up from 18.1 million tonnes in FY 2013-14.
Consider the following about India's inland waterways: 1. The number of National Waterways increased from 5 to 111. 2. The Jalvahak Scheme offers cargo owners a 35% operating cost incentive. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct, as per the Ports, Shipping and Waterways Ministry release.
India aims to raise the modal share of inland water transport from 2% to what level?
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Correct answer: B — 5%
India aims to increase the modal share of inland water transport from 2% to 5%.
Consider the following about the State Mourning for Pope Francis announced by the Government of India: 1. A total of two days of State Mourning was announced. 2. On 26 April 2025, the National Flag was to be flown at half-mast and there was to be no official entertainment. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 2 only
Only 2 is correct. A three-day State Mourning was announced: 22 and 23 April, and 26 April 2025.
On which two days was State Mourning observed after the passing of Pope Francis, before the one day on his funeral?
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Correct answer: D — 22 and 23 April 2025
Two days of State Mourning were observed on 22 and 23 April 2025.
To what level has the Ministry of Coal reduced the floor revenue share for underground coal mines?
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Correct answer: D — 4% to 2%
The floor percentage of revenue share for underground coal mines has been reduced from 4% to 2%.
Consider the following about the Coal Ministry's incentives for underground mining announced on 24 April 2025: 1. The mandatory upfront payment for underground mining ventures has been waived. 2. A 50% rebate on performance security was introduced for the first time as part of this package. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Only 1 is correct. The 50% rebate on performance security already existed; the new measures complement it.
The IIA study reported on 24 April 2025 found the helium-to-hydrogen ratio in the Sun's photosphere to be consistent with which value?
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Correct answer: B — 0.1
The inferred He/H ratio is consistent with 0.1, the widely assumed value.
Consider the following about the IIA study on helium in the Sun: 1. It used magnesium and carbon features in the Sun's spectrum to estimate helium abundance. 2. It was published in the Astrophysical Journal. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct, as per the DST release.
Consider the following decisions of the Cabinet Committee on Security on 23 April 2025, as announced by the Foreign Secretary: 1. The Indus Waters Treaty of 1960 will be held in abeyance with immediate effect, until Pakistan credibly and irrevocably abjures its support for cross-border terrorism. 2. The Integrated Check Post Attari will be closed with immediate effect; those who crossed over with valid endorsements may return through that route before 01 May 2025. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct, as stated in the MEA special briefing of 23 April 2025.
As per the CCS decision of 23 April 2025, to what number will the overall strength of the High Commissions be brought down by 01 May 2025?
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Correct answer: B — 30
The overall strength of the High Commissions will be brought down to 30 from the present 55.
As per the CCS decision of 23 April 2025, how much time was given to Pakistani nationals in India under SAARC Visa Exemption Scheme (SVES) visas to leave India?
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Correct answer: D — 48 hours
Any Pakistani national in India under an SVES visa has 48 hours to leave; the Service Advisors were given a week.
Consider the following about the CCS decisions of 23 April 2025 on Service Advisors: 1. The Defence/Military, Naval and Air Advisors in the Pakistani High Commission in New Delhi were declared persona non grata and given a week to leave India. 2. India will retain its own Defence/Navy/Air Advisors in the Indian High Commission in Islamabad. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Only 1 is correct. India will withdraw its own Defence/Navy/Air Advisors from Islamabad, and these posts are deemed annulled.
For how many allied and healthcare professions were competency-based curricula launched on 23 April 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Ten
Competency-based curricula were launched for ten allied and healthcare professions.
With which body did the Health Ministry launch the new curricula for allied and healthcare professions on 23 April 2025?
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Correct answer: D — National Commission for Allied and Healthcare Professions
The curricula were launched in collaboration with the National Commission for Allied and Healthcare Professions (NCAHP).
Consider the following about the curricula launched on 23 April 2025: 1. They cover fifteen allied and healthcare professions. 2. They were developed with the National Organ and Tissue Transplant Organisation (NOTTO). Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: D — Neither 1 nor 2
Neither is correct. The curricula cover ten professions and were launched with the National Commission for Allied and Healthcare Professions (NCAHP).
How much tur (arhar) procurement under the Price Support Scheme was approved for Kharif 2024-25, as stated on 23 April 2025?
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Correct answer: A — 13.22 LMT
Procurement of 13.22 LMT of tur was approved in nine States for Kharif 2024-25.
Up to which year will tur, urad and masur be procured at 100% of State production, as announced in Budget 2025?
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Correct answer: C — 2028-29
Budget 2025 announced 100% procurement of tur, urad and masur for four more years up to 2028-29.
In how many States was tur procurement under the Price Support Scheme approved for Kharif 2024-25?
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Correct answer: B — Nine
Tur procurement was approved in nine States: Andhra Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Gujarat, Haryana, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Telangana and Uttar Pradesh.
Where was the second session of the India–South Africa Joint Working Group on Trade and Investment held on 22–23 April 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Pretoria
The second session of the India–South Africa JWGTI was held in Pretoria.
Consider the following about the India–South Africa JWGTI of April 2025: 1. It was co-chaired on the Indian side by Priya Nair, Economic Adviser, Department of Commerce. 2. Recognition of the Indian Pharmacopoeia was among the points discussed. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct, as per the Commerce Ministry release.
How many candidates did UPSC recommend for appointment in the final result of the Civil Services Examination 2024?
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Correct answer: B — 1,009
A total of 1,009 candidates were recommended; 230 are on the reserve list.
How many IAS vacancies were reported by the Government for the Civil Services Examination 2024?
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Correct answer: C — 180
The Government reported 180 IAS vacancies; 55 were for the IFS and 147 for the IPS.
In which city did PM Modi and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman co-chair the second India–Saudi Arabia Strategic Partnership Council meeting on 22 April 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Jeddah
The second SPC meeting was held in Jeddah; it was the PM's first visit to the city.
Consider the following about the India–Saudi Arabia Strategic Partnership Council meeting of 22 April 2025: 1. The Council was expanded to four ministerial committees, adding committees on Defence Cooperation and on Tourism and Cultural Cooperation. 2. It was the first meeting of the Council. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Only 1 is correct. It was the second meeting; the first was held in September 2023.
How much has Saudi Arabia committed to invest in India, as cited in the outcomes of the PM's visit of April 2025?
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Correct answer: C — USD 100 billion
The outcomes refer to Saudi Arabia's commitment to invest USD 100 billion in India.
Which of the following was NOT among the MoUs/agreements listed in the outcomes of the PM's State Visit to Saudi Arabia in April 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Customs Mutual Assistance Agreement
The listed MoUs covered space, health, anti-doping and inward surface parcels; a Customs Mutual Assistance Agreement was discussed at the India–Bhutan customs meeting, not signed with Saudi Arabia.
What is the capacity of the Arun-3 Hydroelectric Project in Nepal, where electromechanical works began on 22 April 2025?
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Correct answer: D — 900 MW
Arun-3 is a 900 MW project being developed by SJVN Limited.
Consider the following about India–Nepal energy cooperation on 22 April 2025: 1. The Arun-3 project is being developed by SJVN Limited. 2. POWERGRID and the Nepal Electricity Authority signed an MoU for the 400 kV Inaruwa–New Purnea and Dododhara–Bareilly transmission systems. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct, as per the Power Ministry release.
Harit Yoga, under which a plantation drive was held on World Earth Day 2025, is one of how many signature events of International Day of Yoga 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Ten
Harit Yoga is one of the ten signature events of IDY 2025; 12 IYA state chapters took part in the drive.
Consider the following about the World Earth Day 2025 plantation drive: 1. It was conducted by the Indian Yoga Association and its state chapters. 2. Harit Yoga is an initiative of the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Only 1 is correct. Harit Yoga is an initiative of the Ministry of Ayush.
Which startup won the Bharat Startup Grand Challenge 2025, announced on 22 April 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Plastics for Change
Buoyancy Plastics for Change Recycling Pvt Ltd won the Bharat Startup Grand Challenge 2025.
Up to how much funding does the Bharat Startup Grand Challenge 2025 carry for the winner?
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Correct answer: C — ₹10 crore
The Bharat Startup Grand Challenge 2025 carries funding of up to ₹10 crore.
Consider the following about India's nominee for Director of ITU's Radiocommunication Bureau: 1. M. Revathi is Joint Wireless Advisor at the Department of Telecommunications. 2. If elected, she would be the first woman to lead the Bureau. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct, as per the Ministry of Communications release.
Where is the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) based?
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Correct answer: B — Geneva
The ITU is a UN specialised agency based in Geneva.
What is the endurance of the aerostatic drone demonstrated with NECTAR's support, as reported on 22 April 2025?
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Correct answer: C — Over 4 hours
The aerostatic drone can stay afloat for surveillance with an endurance of over four hours.
Which company developed the aerostatic drone demonstrated by NECTAR?
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Correct answer: D — Airbotix Technologies
The aerostatic drone was developed by Airbotix Technologies, Gurgaon, with NECTAR's support.
What was the total number of NPS subscribers by March 2025, as per the Finance Ministry release of 22 April 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Over 165 lakh
Total NPS subscribers crossed 165 lakh by March 2025; over 12 lakh new private-sector subscribers joined in 2024-25.
What were the combined assets under management of NPS and Atal Pension Yojana at end-March 2025?
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Correct answer: A — ₹14.43 lakh crore
The AUM of NPS and APY grew 23% during 2024-25 to ₹14.43 lakh crore.
When PM Modi hosted US Vice President J.D. Vance on 21 April 2025, the two welcomed significant progress in negotiations for which of the following?
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Correct answer: D — India–US Bilateral Trade Agreement
India–US Bilateral Trade Agreement: the PMO release says they welcomed significant progress in its negotiations.
Consider the following about the PM's meeting with US Vice President J.D. Vance on 21 April 2025: 1. The two had earlier met in Paris in February 2025. 2. The PM said he looked forward to President Trump's visit to India later in the year. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct, as per the PMO release.
Who took charge as Secretary, Department of Agricultural Research and Education and Director General, ICAR on 21 April 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Mangi Lal Jat
Mangi Lal Jat assumed charge as Secretary, DARE and DG, ICAR for three years.
Immediately before taking charge as DG, ICAR in April 2025, Dr. Mangi Lal Jat was serving as Deputy Director General (Research) at which institution?
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Correct answer: C — ICRISAT
ICRISAT: he was DDG (Research) and Director of the Global Research Program at ICRISAT, Hyderabad; CIMMYT and IRRI were earlier positions.
At what rate did the Centre impose a safeguard duty on imports of certain non-alloy and alloy steel flat products in April 2025?
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Correct answer: B — 12%
12%: the Ministry of Steel said a 12% safeguard duty was imposed.
Consider the following about the steel import duty announced in April 2025: 1. It applies to certain non-alloy and alloy steel flat products. 2. It is an anti-dumping duty. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Only 1 is correct. It is a safeguard duty, not an anti-dumping duty.
What is the final settlement amount in the Android TV case in which the CCI accepted Google's settlement proposal in April 2025?
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Correct answer: B — ₹20.24 crore
₹20.24 crore, after applying a 15% settlement discount.
Under which provision of the Competition Act, 2002 did the CCI agree to Google's settlement proposal in the Android TV case?
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Correct answer: D — Section 48A
Section 48A: the CCI acted under Section 48A(3) read with the Settlement Regulations, 2024; Section 19(1)(a) covers the filing of information, Section 26(1) the DG investigation, and Section 4 abuse of dominance.
By how much did the combined Index of Eight Core Industries grow (provisional) in March 2025 over March 2024?
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Correct answer: D — 3.8%
3.8%: the ICI grew 3.8% in March 2025; 4.4% was the cumulative growth for 2024-25.
Consider the following about the Index of Eight Core Industries for March 2025: 1. The eight core industries comprise 40.27% of the weight of items in the Index of Industrial Production. 2. Natural gas recorded the highest growth among the eight industries in March 2025. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Only 1 is correct. Cement recorded the highest growth (11.6%); natural gas declined by 12.7%.
Which of the following carries the highest weight in the Index of Eight Core Industries?
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Correct answer: C — Petroleum refinery products
Petroleum refinery products carry a weight of 28.04%, ahead of electricity (19.85%), steel (17.92%) and coal (10.33%).
Under which category did the Poshan Tracker application receive the Prime Minister's Award for Excellence in Public Administration 2024?
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Correct answer: A — Innovation (centre)
Innovation (centre): the MWCD release says the award was under the Innovation category (centre).
The Poshan Tracker application, which won a PM's Award on Civil Services Day 2025, belongs to which ministry?
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Correct answer: B — Ministry of Women and Child Development
Ministry of Women and Child Development: Poshan Tracker is its application.
Consider the following about KVIC's provisional data for 2024-25: 1. Sales of Khadi and Village Industries products exceeded ₹1.70 lakh crore. 2. Production rose about four times compared with 2013-14. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct: sales were ₹1,70,551.37 crore and production rose about fourfold (347%) to ₹1,16,599.75 crore.
How many net members did EPFO add in February 2025, as per provisional payroll data?
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Correct answer: D — 16.10 lakh
16.10 lakh net members were added; 7.39 lakh were new subscribers.
Consider the following about EPFO payroll data for February 2025: 1. The 18–25 age group made up more than half of the new subscribers. 2. About 13.18 lakh members who had exited earlier rejoined EPFO. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct: the 18–25 group was 57.71% of new subscribers, and about 13.18 lakh members rejoined.
At the ISSF World Cup in Lima in April 2025, Arjun Babuta won the men's 10m air rifle silver after losing by 0.1 point to which shooter?
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Correct answer: B — Sheng Lihao
Arjun Babuta scored 252.3 in the final and lost by 0.1 point to reigning Olympic champion Sheng Lihao of China, who scored 252.4.
In which city was the ISSF World Cup stage held where Arjun Babuta won the men's 10m air rifle silver in April 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Lima
Babuta won the silver at the ISSF World Cup (Rifle/Pistol/Shotgun) in Lima, Peru.
The Indian pair of Rudrankksh Patil and Arya Borse lost the 10m air rifle mixed team gold medal match at the ISSF World Cup in Lima in April 2025 to a pair from which country?
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Correct answer: B — Norway
Rudrankksh Patil and Arya Borse lost 11–17 to Norway's Jon-Hermann Hegg and Jeanette Hegg Duestad in the gold medal match.
Consider the following about the ISSF World Cup in Lima, April 2025: 1. Rudrankksh Patil and Arya Borse won silver in the 10m air rifle mixed team event. 2. After that medal on 20 April, India was at the top of the medal table. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Statement 1 is correct. Statement 2 is wrong: with two gold, three silver and one bronze, India was third, behind China and the USA.