HPSC HCS Current Affairs Quiz — All time
Daily news by your exam, state and topic — each with a short summary, key facts and MCQs.
How many appointment letters did PM Narendra Modi distribute at the Rozgar Mela on 12 July 2025?
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Correct answer: D — More than 51,000
PMO: the Prime Minister distributed more than 51,000 appointment letters to newly appointed youth via videoconferencing.
Which edition of the Rozgar Mela was held on 12 July 2025, and at how many locations?
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Correct answer: C — 16th; 47 locations
PMO background: the 16th Rozgar Mela will be held at 47 locations across the country.
At the Rozgar Mela on 12 July 2025, the PM said approximately what budget has been allocated for the Employment Linked Incentive Scheme?
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Correct answer: B — ₹1 lakh crore
PMO: 'Recently, the government has approved a new scheme called the Employment Linked Incentive Scheme. For this, the government has allocated a budget of approximately ₹1 lakh crore.'
What is the title of the WHO technical brief, highlighted by the Ayush Ministry on 12 July 2025, that featured India's Ayush innovations?
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Correct answer: C — Mapping the Application of Artificial Intelligence in Traditional Medicine
Ministry of Ayush: WHO has released a technical brief titled 'Mapping the Application of Artificial Intelligence in Traditional Medicine'.
According to the WHO brief cited by the Ayush Ministry in July 2025, India was the first country to launch which of the following?
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Correct answer: A — Traditional Knowledge Digital Library (TKDL)
Ministry of Ayush release headline: 'India first country to launch a Traditional Knowledge Digital Library: WHO'.
What size of India's Ayush market does the WHO brief note, as per the Ayush Ministry (July 2025)?
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Correct answer: D — US$43.4 billion
Ministry of Ayush: 'Ayush Sector Fuels Economic Growth: WHO Notes India's US$43.4 Billion Market'.
Whom did Iga Swiatek defeat 6-0, 6-0 in the Wimbledon 2025 women's singles final on 12 July 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Amanda Anisimova
AP, Reuters, BBC: Iga Swiatek beat American Amanda Anisimova 6-0, 6-0 to win her first Wimbledon title.
The Wimbledon 2025 title was which Grand Slam singles title of Iga Swiatek's career?
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Correct answer: B — Sixth
AP and Reuters: the win delivered Swiatek's first Wimbledon title and sixth Grand Slam (major) title.
What is the maximum incentive per vehicle under the e-truck scheme launched under PM E-DRIVE on 11 July 2025?
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Correct answer: C — ₹9.6 lakh
Ministry of Heavy Industries: the incentive depends on GVW, with the maximum set at ₹9.6 lakh per vehicle.
Approximately how many electric trucks is the PM E-DRIVE e-truck scheme expected to support?
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Correct answer: A — 5,600
Ministry of Heavy Industries: the scheme is expected to support the deployment of approximately 5,600 e-trucks across the country.
Consider the following statements about the e-truck incentive scheme (July 2025): 1. N2 category covers trucks with GVW above 3.5 tonnes and up to 12 tonnes. 2. N3 category covers trucks with GVW above 12 tonnes and up to 55 tonnes. 3. The battery must carry a warranty of three years or 3 lakh km. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 1 and 2 only
Statements 1 and 2 are correct as per the CMVR categories cited by the Ministry. Statement 3 is wrong: the battery warranty must be five years or 5 lakh km, whichever is earlier.
What is the title of the whitepaper on quantum-safe cybersecurity launched by MeitY on 11 July 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Transitioning to Quantum Cyber Readiness
MeitY: MeitY, CERT-In and SISA jointly launched a whitepaper titled 'Transitioning to Quantum Cyber Readiness'.
Along with MeitY, which two entities jointly launched the 'Transitioning to Quantum Cyber Readiness' whitepaper?
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Correct answer: B — CERT-In and SISA
MeitY: the Ministry, the Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) and cybersecurity firm SISA jointly launched the whitepaper.
When and where is Semicon India 2025 scheduled, as announced by MeitY on 11 July 2025?
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Correct answer: A — 2–4 September 2025, Yashobhoomi (IICC), New Delhi
MeitY: Semicon India 2025 will be held from 2nd to 4th September 2025 at Yashobhoomi (IICC), New Delhi.
What is the title of the NITI Aayog report released on 10 July 2025 on state-level science bodies?
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Correct answer: C — A Roadmap for Strengthening State S&T Councils
NITI Aayog: it released the strategic report titled 'A Roadmap for Strengthening State S&T Councils'.
Who officially launched NITI Aayog's 'A Roadmap for Strengthening State S&T Councils' on 10 July 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Suman Bery
NITI Aayog: the report was officially launched by Shri Suman Bery, Vice Chairman, NITI Aayog, with Dr Jitendra Singh as Chief Guest.
Which honour was conferred on PM Narendra Modi by Namibia on 9 July 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Order of the Most Ancient Welwitschia Mirabilis
PMO: President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah conferred on the PM Namibia's highest civilian award, the Order of the Most Ancient Welwitschia Mirabilis.
During PM Modi's visit in July 2025, Namibia became the first country globally to do which of the following?
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Correct answer: C — Sign a licensing agreement to adopt UPI technology
PMO (List of Outcomes): Namibia becomes the first country globally to sign a licensing agreement to adopt UPI technology.
Consider the following statements about PM Modi's visit to Namibia (9 July 2025): 1. It was the first visit by an Indian Prime Minister to Namibia in 27 years. 2. It was the first bilateral State Visit hosted by President Nandi-Ndaitwah after she took office. 3. Namibia joined the International Big Cat Alliance during the visit. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 1 and 2 only
Statements 1 and 2 are correct as per the PMO. Statement 3 is wrong: the PM invited Namibia to join the International Big Cat Alliance; Namibia joined CDRI and the Global Biofuels Alliance.
Which national honour did Ghana confer on PM Narendra Modi during his July 2025 tour?
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Correct answer: D — Officer of the Order of the Star of Ghana
PMO: President John Dramani Mahama conferred the national honour of Ghana — Officer of the Order of the Star of Ghana. The other two listed honours were conferred by Brazil and Trinidad & Tobago.
During PM Modi's visit in July 2025, Namibia submitted letters of acceptance to join which two India-backed initiatives?
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Correct answer: A — CDRI and Global Biofuels Alliance
PMO (List of Outcomes): Namibia submitted letters of acceptance for joining the Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI) and the Global Biofuels Alliance.
Under which section of the Income-tax Act, 1961 were IREDA bonds notified as a 'long-term specified asset' in July 2025?
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Correct answer: C — Section 54EC
MNRE: CBDT notified IREDA bonds as 'long-term specified asset' under section 54EC of the Income-tax Act, 1961.
Up to what amount of long-term capital gains in a financial year can investors save tax on by investing in the notified IREDA 54EC bonds?
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Correct answer: A — ₹50 lakh
MNRE: eligible investors can save tax on long-term capital gains up to ₹50 lakh by investing in these bonds in a financial year.
Consider the following statements about the IREDA 54EC bonds notified in July 2025: 1. The notification was issued by the Central Board of Direct Taxes. 2. Only bonds redeemable after five years qualify. 3. The proceeds can be used for any infrastructure project, including highways. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 1 and 2 only
Statements 1 and 2 are correct. Statement 3 is wrong: the proceeds will be used exclusively for renewable energy projects that can service debt from their project revenues.
Where was the 9th OPEC International Seminar, addressed by Hardeep Singh Puri on 9 July 2025, held?
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Correct answer: D — Vienna
MoPNG: Shri Puri addressed the 9th OPEC International Seminar in Vienna, Austria.
According to Hardeep Singh Puri at the OPEC seminar in July 2025, how much area has India opened for exploration under OALP Round-10?
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Correct answer: C — 2.5 lakh sq km
MoPNG: the Minister outlined India's momentum to explore by opening 2.5 lakh sq km under OALP Round-10.
What exploration-acreage target for 2030 did Hardeep Singh Puri state at the 9th OPEC International Seminar?
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Correct answer: A — 1.0 million sq km
MoPNG: 'Our aim is to increase exploration acreage to 0.5 million sq km by 2025 and 1.0 million sq km by 2030.'
How many appointments had Railway Recruitment Boards issued in the first quarter of 2025-26, according to the Ministry of Railways (9 July 2025)?
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Correct answer: D — More than 9,000
Ministry of Railways: more than 9,000 appointments have already been issued by RRBs in the first quarter of this financial year.
How many appointments do RRBs expect to offer in financial year 2025-26, as per the Ministry of Railways?
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Correct answer: A — More than 50,000
Ministry of Railways: the CBTs conducted will enable RRBs to offer appointments to more than 50,000 candidates in 2025-26.
The 'Aspirational DMF Programme' launched by the Ministry of Mines on 9 July 2025 converges District Mineral Foundation initiatives with which programmes?
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Correct answer: D — Aspirational District Programme and Aspirational Block Programme
Ministry of Mines: the guidelines are for the convergence of DMF initiatives with the Aspirational District Programme (ADP) and Aspirational Block Programme (ABP).
Consider the following statements about District Mineral Foundations (DMFs): 1. Their establishment in mining-affected districts was mandated by the 2015 amendment of the MMDR Act. 2. Mining companies contribute between 10 and 30 percent of their royalty to DMFs. 3. DMFs have so far been set up in all 36 States and UTs. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 1 and 2 only
Statements 1 and 2 are correct per the Ministry of Mines. Statement 3 is wrong: DMFs have been set up in 646 districts across 23 mining states.
Which honour did Brazil confer on PM Narendra Modi during his State Visit in July 2025?
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Correct answer: C — The Grand Collar of the National Order of the Southern Cross
PMO: President Lula conferred Brazil's highest national honour, 'The Grand Collar of the National Order of the Southern Cross'.
The India–Brazil Joint Statement of July 2025 set a roadmap around five priority pillars. Consider: 1. Defence and security 2. Food and nutritional security 3. Space exploration and human spaceflight Which of the above are among the five pillars?
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Correct answer: B — 1 and 2 only
Joint Statement: the five pillars are defence and security; food and nutritional security; energy transition and climate change; digital transformation and emerging technologies; industrial partnerships in strategic areas. Space exploration is not one of them.
In which year was the India–Brazil relationship elevated to a Strategic Partnership?
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Correct answer: A — 2006
India–Brazil Joint Statement (July 2025): the relationship was elevated to Strategic Partnership in 2006.
During PM Modi's State Visit to Brazil (July 2025), an MoU on agricultural research was signed between ICAR and which Brazilian body?
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Correct answer: D — EMBRAPA
List of Outcomes: MoU on Agricultural Research between EMBRAPA and the Indian Council of Agricultural Research.
Which new mechanism was announced during PM Modi's State Visit to Brazil in July 2025?
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Correct answer: A — A ministerial-level mechanism for monitoring trade, commerce and investment
List of Outcomes: establishment of a ministerial-level mechanism for monitoring trade, commerce and investment.
With which company did the Indian Navy sign a contract to implement the National Maritime Domain Awareness (NMDA) Project (announced July 2025)?
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Correct answer: B — Bharat Electronics Limited
MoD: the Indian Navy signed a contract with M/s Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL), Bengaluru, for the NMDA Project.
Under the NMDA Project, which existing centre will be upgraded into a Multi-Agency NMDA Centre?
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Correct answer: D — Information Management and Analysis Centre (IMAC), Gurugram
MoD: IMAC at Gurugram, the nodal centre of the NC3I Network, will be upgraded into a Multi-Agency NMDA Centre.
According to TRAI's Yearly Performance Indicators 2024-25, how many internet subscribers did India have at the end of March 2025?
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Correct answer: D — 969.10 million
TRAI: total internet subscribers increased from 954.40 million at the end of Mar-24 to 969.10 million at the end of Mar-25.
How many broadband subscribers were there in India at the end of March 2025, as per TRAI's 2024-25 yearly indicators?
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Correct answer: A — 944.12 million
TRAI: out of 969.10 million internet subscribers, 944.12 million were broadband and 24.98 million narrowband at the end of Mar-25.
What was the yearly growth rate of total internet subscribers in 2024-25, as per TRAI?
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Correct answer: B — 1.54%
TRAI: internet subscribers grew at a yearly rate of 1.54%; broadband subscribers grew at 2.17%.
BCCL's PB Project, revived in 2025, became the first operational mine of the Coal India group under which model?
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Correct answer: B — Mine Developer and Operator (MDO)
Ministry of Coal: BCCL restarted production from its PB Project under the MDO model, becoming the first operational MDO mine within the CIL group.
Which DRDO laboratory designed and developed the Extended Range Anti-Submarine Rocket (ERASR)?
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Correct answer: B — Armament Research & Development Establishment (ARDE), Pune
MoD: DRDO's ARDE, Pune, with HEMRL and NSTL, designed and developed ERASR.
How many ERASRs were test-evaluated during the user trials concluded on 7 July 2025?
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Correct answer: C — 17
MoD: a total of 17 ERASRs were successfully test evaluated at different ranges.
From which Indian Navy ship were the ERASR user trials of June–July 2025 carried out?
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Correct answer: D — INS Kavaratti
MoD: user trials of ERASR were successfully carried out from INS Kavaratti from 23 June to 7 July 2025.
Which companies are the production partners for the ERASR?
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Correct answer: A — Bharat Dynamics Limited, Hyderabad and Solar Defence & Aerospace Limited, Nagpur
MoD: Bharat Dynamics Limited, Hyderabad and Solar Defence & Aerospace Limited, Nagpur are the production partners.
Which city hosted the 17th BRICS Summit on 6–7 July 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Rio de Janeiro
PMO: the 17th BRICS Summit was held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on 6–7 July 2025.
According to the Rio de Janeiro Declaration (July 2025), which country will hold the BRICS Chairship in 2026 and host the 18th BRICS Summit?
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Correct answer: C — India
Rio de Janeiro Declaration: 'We extend full support to India for its BRICS Chairship in 2026 and the holding of the XVIII BRICS Summit in India.'
Which country was welcomed as a BRICS member in the Rio de Janeiro Declaration of July 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Indonesia
Rio de Janeiro Declaration: 'We welcome the Republic of Indonesia as a BRICS member', along with several partner countries such as Belarus, Bolivia, Kazakhstan, Cuba, Nigeria, Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam.
Consider the following statements about the 17th BRICS Summit: 1. It was held on 6–7 July 2025. 2. PM Modi addressed a session on 'Environment, COP-30 and Global Health'. 3. The Rio Declaration named Brazil as host of the next BRICS Summit as well. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 1 and 2 only
Statements 1 and 2 are correct per the PMO. Statement 3 is wrong: the Declaration supports India's Chairship in 2026 and the 18th Summit in India.
The Rio de Janeiro Declaration (July 2025) condemned in the strongest terms a terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir that took place on which date?
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Correct answer: A — 22 April 2025
Rio de Janeiro Declaration: 'We condemn in the strongest terms the terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir on 22 April 2025, during which 26 people were killed and many more injured.'
What bioeconomy target for 2030 did Dr Jitendra Singh reiterate on World Bioproduct Day 2025?
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Correct answer: B — $300 billion
Ministry of S&T: the Minister reiterated the government's commitment to realising a $300 billion bioeconomy by 2030.
The nationwide 'World Bioproduct Day – The BioE3 Way' celebration of 7 July 2025 was organised by which department along with BIRAC and iBRIC+?
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Correct answer: D — Department of Biotechnology
Ministry of S&T: the event was organised by the Department of Biotechnology (DBT) and its agencies BIRAC and iBRIC+.
Through which mobile app can intending pilgrims apply for Haj 2026, as announced by the Haj Committee of India in July 2025?
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Correct answer: D — HAJ SUVIDHA
Ministry of Minority Affairs: applications can be submitted through the Haj portal or the 'HAJ SUVIDHA' mobile application.
Astronomers of which Indian institute studied tiny loops in the solar corona using IRIS and Goode Solar Telescope data (reported July 2025)?
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Correct answer: A — Indian Institute of Astrophysics
DST: astronomers at the Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA) and collaborators carried out the study.
By what margin did India beat England in the second Test at Edgbaston on 6 July 2025?
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Correct answer: A — 336 runs
ESPNcricinfo, BBC and Reuters: India won by 336 runs to level the series 1-1.
Which Indian bowler took ten wickets in the Edgbaston Test that ended on 6 July 2025?
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Correct answer: C — Akash Deep
ESPNcricinfo and BBC: Akash Deep took 6 for 99 in the second innings to finish with ten wickets in the match.
How many runs in total did captain Shubman Gill score in the Edgbaston Test of July 2025?
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Correct answer: D — 430
ESPNcricinfo and BBC: Gill scored 269 and 161, 430 runs in the match.
Consider the following about India's win at Edgbaston on 6 July 2025: 1. It was India's first Test win at Edgbaston. 2. It levelled the five-match series 1-1. 3. Jasprit Bumrah was player of the match. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 1 and 2 only
Statements 1 and 2 are correct (ESPNcricinfo, BBC, Reuters). Statement 3 is wrong: Shubman Gill was player of the match; Bumrah was left out of this Test.
At the BRICS session on Reform of Global Governance (6 July 2025), PM Modi compared global institutions without the Global South to what?
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Correct answer: B — A mobile phone with a SIM card but no network
PMO: 'Without the Global South, these institutions are like a mobile phone with a SIM card but no network.'
According to PM Modi's BRICS statement of 6 July 2025, what share of humanity still lacks proper representation in global institutions built in the 20th century?
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Correct answer: D — Two-thirds
PMO: 'Two-thirds of humanity still lack proper representation in global institutions built in the 20th century.'
Consider the following about PM Modi's BRICS statements of 6 July 2025: 1. He called for reform of the UN Security Council, the WTO and Multilateral Development Banks. 2. He said there must be no hesitation in imposing sanctions on terrorists. 3. He congratulated President Prabowo on Indonesia's inclusion in BRICS. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1, 2 and 3
All three are correct: statements 1 and 3 are from the Global Governance session and statement 2 from the Peace and Security session (PMO).
PM Modi's visit to Argentina in July 2025 was the first bilateral visit by an Indian Prime Minister to that country after a gap of how many years?
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Correct answer: A — 57 years
PMO: the visit was the first bilateral visit by an Indian Prime Minister to Argentina after a gap of 57 years.
India and Argentina were marking how many years of diplomatic ties in 2025, according to the PMO?
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Correct answer: C — 75 years
PMO: this is a seminal year as the two countries celebrate 75 years of the establishment of diplomatic ties.
Who presented PM Modi with the Key to the City of Buenos Aires on 5 July 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Jorge Macri, Chief of the City Government of Buenos Aires
PMO: PM was conferred with the Key to the City of Buenos Aires by Mr Jorge Macri, Chief of the City Government of Buenos Aires.
During the Modi–Milei talks of July 2025, the expansion of which trade agreement was discussed?
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Correct answer: D — India-MERCOSUR Preferential Trade Agreement
PMO: they also discussed expansion of the India-MERCOSUR Preferential Trade Agreement.
Consider the following about PM Modi's programme in Buenos Aires (July 2025): 1. He met President Milei at Casa Rosada. 2. He paid homage to General José de San Martín. 3. He paid floral tribute at the busts of Mahatma Gandhi and Rabindranath Tagore. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: D — 1, 2 and 3
All three are stated by the PMO in its releases on the Buenos Aires visit.
Which Indian Standard must helmets for two-wheeler riders conform to under the Quality Control Order cited on 5 July 2025?
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Correct answer: C — IS 4151:2015
Department of Consumer Affairs: a Quality Control Order in force since 2021 mandates ISI-marked helmets certified under BIS standards (IS 4151:2015).
How many manufacturers held valid BIS licences for protective helmets as of June 2025?
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Correct answer: D — 176
Department of Consumer Affairs: as of June 2025, there are 176 manufacturers across India holding valid BIS licenses for protective helmets.
Wearing a helmet by two-wheeler riders is mandatory under which law, as cited by the Department of Consumer Affairs on 5 July 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Motor Vehicles Act, 1988
Department of Consumer Affairs: wearing a helmet is mandatory under the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, but its effectiveness depends on quality.
What was the theme of the International Day of Cooperatives observed on 5 July 2025?
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Correct answer: C — Cooperatives: Driving Inclusive and Sustainable Solutions for a Better World
UN and ICA: CoopsDay 2025 was celebrated under the theme 'Cooperatives: Driving Inclusive and Sustainable Solutions for a Better World'. ('Cooperatives Build a Better World' is the theme of the International Year of Cooperatives 2025.)
Consider the following about the International Day of Cooperatives: 1. It is observed on the first Saturday of July every year. 2. It was officially recognised by the United Nations in 1995. 3. Its theme is chosen solely by the UN General Assembly. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 1 and 2 only
Statements 1 and 2 are correct (ICA). Statement 3 is wrong: the theme is selected jointly by the International Cooperative Alliance and COPAC.
Which player scored both of India's goals in the 2-1 win over Thailand on 5 July 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Sangita Basfore
AIFF and Sportstar: Sangita Basfore's brace, one in each half, powered India past Thailand.
Which country will host the AFC Women's Asian Cup 2026, for which India qualified on 5 July 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Australia
AIFF: India sealed qualification for the AFC Women's Asian Cup Australia 2026.
Consider the following about India's qualification for the AFC Women's Asian Cup 2026: 1. India beat hosts Thailand 2-1 in Chiang Mai. 2. It was India's first win over Thailand. 3. The 2026 Asian Cup also serves as a qualifier for the FIFA Women's World Cup 2027. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — 1, 2 and 3
All three are correct: the result and first win over Thailand (AIFF), and the Asian Cup's role as a qualifier for the FIFA Women's World Cup Brazil 2027 (Sportstar).
Which country did PM Modi visit immediately before arriving in Rio de Janeiro for the 17th BRICS Summit in July 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Argentina
PMO departure statement: the tour covered Ghana, Trinidad & Tobago, Argentina, Brazil and Namibia in that order, so Argentina came just before Brazil.
Which honour did Trinidad & Tobago confer on PM Narendra Modi on 4 July 2025?
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Correct answer: A — The Order of the Republic of Trinidad & Tobago
PMO: the President of Trinidad & Tobago conferred upon PM Modi the highest national award, 'The Order of the Republic of Trinidad & Tobago'.
Who conferred 'The Order of the Republic of Trinidad & Tobago' on PM Modi on 4 July 2025?
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Correct answer: C — President Christine Carla Kangaloo
PMO: in a special ceremony at the President's House in Port of Spain, President Christine Carla Kangaloo conferred the award.
While accepting the T&T award, PM Modi recalled that Indians arrived in Trinidad & Tobago how many years ago?
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Correct answer: D — 180 years
PMO: the special ties were based on shared history and cultural heritage forged by Indians who arrived in the country 180 years ago.
Consider the following about PM Modi's engagements in Trinidad & Tobago on 4 July 2025: 1. He was the first foreign leader to receive 'The Order of the Republic of Trinidad & Tobago'. 2. He was the first Indian Prime Minister to address the T&T Parliament. 3. He addressed the Parliament at the invitation of the T&T Prime Minister alone. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 1 and 2 only
Statements 1 and 2 are correct (PMO). Statement 3 is wrong: he addressed the Joint Assembly at the invitation of Senate President Wade Mark and House Speaker Jagdeo Singh.
Which gift from India in the T&T Parliament did PM Modi cite as reflecting close ties between the two democracies?
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Correct answer: A — The Speaker's Chair
PMO: the close ties between the two democracies are aptly reflected in the Speaker's Chair gifted by India.
Up to which generation of the Indian diaspora in Trinidad & Tobago was the OCI card facility extended in July 2025?
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Correct answer: B — 6th generation
PMO list of outcomes: extension of OCI card facility up to the 6th generation of Indian diaspora members in T&T; earlier it was available up to the 4th generation.
Which two India-led global initiatives did Trinidad & Tobago announce it was joining during PM Modi's visit in July 2025?
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Correct answer: D — CDRI and Global Biofuel Alliance
PMO list of outcomes: T&T announced that it is joining India's global initiatives, the Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI) and the Global Biofuel Alliance (GBA).
At which university will two ICCR Chairs of Hindi and Indian Studies be re-established under an India–T&T MoU of July 2025?
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Correct answer: C — University of West Indies
PMO list of outcomes: MoU on the re-establishment of two ICCR Chairs of Hindi and Indian Studies at the University of West Indies (UWI), Trinidad and Tobago.