Judiciary Current Affairs Quiz — All time
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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.
Where did Mansukh Mandaviya inaugurate the 2025 season of the ASMITA league on 8 July 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Modinagar, Uttar Pradesh
Sports Ministry: Dr Mandaviya inaugurated the 2025 season of the ASMITA league in Modinagar, Uttar Pradesh.
How many ASMITA leagues are planned in 2025-26, according to the Sports Ministry?
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Correct answer: C — 852 leagues across 15 disciplines
Sports Ministry: 852 leagues across 15 sports disciplines have been planned for 2025-26; last season had 550 leagues across 27 disciplines.
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.
At which university was the Agritech Innovation Hub inaugurated by Dharmendra Pradhan and Jayant Chaudhary on 8 July 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel University of Agriculture and Technology, Meerut
Ministry of Education: the Agritech Innovation Hub was inaugurated at the College of Technology, SVPUAT, Meerut.
The Agritech Innovation Hub at SVPUAT, Meerut, inaugurated in July 2025, is powered by which institute?
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Correct answer: C — IIT Ropar
Ministry of Education: the Hub is powered by the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Ropar.
CAQM's Statutory Direction No. 89, amended on 8 July 2025, relates to which measure?
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Correct answer: D — Denial of fuel to end-of-life vehicles
Environment Ministry: Direction No. 89 pertains to denial of fuel and immediate legal action against EoL vehicles.
From which date will the amended Direction No. 89 be enforced in the NCT of Delhi and five high-vehicle-density NCR districts?
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Correct answer: A — 1 November 2025
Environment Ministry: enforcement across NCT of Delhi and 5 adjoining high-vehicle-density NCR districts from 01.11.2025; rest of NCR from 01.04.2026.
The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) was constituted under which law?
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Correct answer: C — Commission for Air Quality Management in NCR and Adjoining Areas Act, 2021
India Code: CAQM is constituted under the Commission for Air Quality Management in National Capital Region and Adjoining Areas Act, 2021.
Under which Article of the Constitution does the National Commission for Scheduled Castes present reports to the President?
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Correct answer: A — Article 338
NCSC release and Constitution: the mandate to report to the President annually on SC safeguards comes from Article 338.
Who led the NCSC delegation that submitted the Annual Report 2023-24 to the President on 8 July 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Kishor Makwana
Ministry of Social Justice: the delegation was led by NCSC Chairman Shri Kishor Makwana.
As per Article 338, the National Commission for Scheduled Castes consists of:
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Correct answer: C — A Chairperson, a Vice-Chairperson and three other Members
Article 338(2): the Commission shall consist of a Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson and three other Members, appointed by the President by warrant under his hand and seal (Art. 338(3)).
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%.
Which shipyard delivered 'Nistar', the first indigenous Diving Support Vessel, to the Indian Navy on 8 July 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Hindustan Shipyard Limited
MoD: Nistar was delivered by Hindustan Shipyard Limited to the Indian Navy on 8 July 2025 at Visakhapatnam.
Up to what depth can Diving Support Vessel 'Nistar' undertake deep sea saturation diving?
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Correct answer: C — 300 m
MoD: Nistar can undertake deep sea saturation diving up to 300 m; its side diving stage allows diving up to 75 m and its ROVs operate up to 1,000 m.
Besides diving operations, 'Nistar' will serve as the 'Mother Ship' for which asset?
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Correct answer: D — Deep Submergence Rescue Vessel (DSRV)
MoD: the ship will serve as the Mother Ship for the Deep Submergence Rescue Vessel (DSRV) to rescue and evacuate personnel in case of a submarine emergency.
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.
The Dholpur Science Centre inaugurated on 8 July 2025 was developed by which department along with NII and the National Science Centre?
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Correct answer: D — Department of Biotechnology
Ministry of Science & Technology: the Centre was developed by the Department of Biotechnology (DBT) in partnership with the National Institute of Immunology and the National Science Centre.
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.'
At which port did Japan Coast Guard Ship Itsukushima arrive on 7 July 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Chennai
MoD: JCG Ship Itsukushima arrived at Chennai Port on 7 July 2025 as part of its Global Ocean Voyage Training.
What is the name of the joint sea exercise between the Indian Coast Guard and JCG Itsukushima scheduled for 12 July 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Jaa Mata
MoD: the port call culminates in a joint sea exercise 'Jaa Mata' (see you later) on July 12, 2025.
The Indian Coast Guard–Japan Coast Guard engagement of July 2025 builds on a Memorandum of Cooperation signed in which year?
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Correct answer: C — 2006
MoD: this engagement builds on the 2006 Memorandum of Cooperation between India and Japan.
Under which scheme did the Centre announce funds for fencing against crop damage by wild animals in Uttarakhand (July 2025)?
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Correct answer: A — Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture (MIDH)
Agriculture Ministry: the Central Government will provide funds under MIDH to support fencing efforts in the state.
Which two traditional millets of Uttarakhand will get support under NFSM, as decided at the meeting of 7 July 2025?
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Correct answer: C — Mandua and Jhingora
Agriculture Ministry: Uttarakhand sought support for 'Mandua' (finger millet) and 'Jhingora' (barnyard millet); the Centre decided to allocate funds under NFSM.
Which district emerged as the best performer in the NER District SDG Index 2023-24 released on 7 July 2025?
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Correct answer: C — Hnahthial
NITI Aayog: Hnahthial in Mizoram emerged as the best-performing district, with a score of 81.43.
How many districts are covered in the NER District SDG Index 2023-24?
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Correct answer: B — 121
NITI Aayog: the composite scores for the 121 districts range up to 81.43 in Hnahthial.
Which international organisation provided technical support for the NER District SDG Index developed by NITI Aayog and MDoNER?
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Correct answer: D — UNDP
NITI Aayog: the Index is developed by NITI Aayog and MDoNER with technical support from UNDP.
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+.
How much investment has been earmarked for Northeast waterways, according to Sarbananda Sonowal on 7 July 2025?
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Correct answer: D — ₹5,000 crore
MoPSW: with an investment of ₹5,000 crore earmarked, the Union Government has drawn up major initiatives for waterways in the region.
How many youth from the Northeast does the government aim to train in maritime skills over the next decade?
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Correct answer: A — 50,000
MoPSW: the government aims to train 50,000 youth from the region in maritime skills over the next decade.
Which two Assam cities host the Maritime Skill Development Centre and the upcoming maritime Centre of Excellence mentioned by Sonowal in July 2025?
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Correct answer: C — Guwahati and Dibrugarh
MoPSW: the Maritime Skill Development Centre (MSDC) in Guwahati and the upcoming Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Dibrugarh will power this transformation.
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.
Which Annual General Meeting of ICAR did Shivraj Singh Chouhan chair on 7 July 2025?
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Correct answer: B — 96th
Agriculture Ministry: Shri Chouhan chaired the 96th Annual General Meeting of ICAR at the NASC Complex, New Delhi.
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.
As per the ECI's release of 6 July 2025, on which date will the draft electoral rolls under Bihar's Special Intensive Revision be issued?
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Correct answer: C — 1 August 2025
ECI: draft electoral rolls that will be issued on 1 August 2025 will contain the names of persons whose enumeration forms are received.
How many electors were enrolled in Bihar as on 24 June 2025, according to the ECI's SIR update of 6 July 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Nearly 7.90 crore
ECI: forms were received from 21.46% of the total of 7,89,69,844 (nearly 7.90 crore) electors in Bihar enrolled as on June 24, 2025.
Consider the following about the Bihar SIR as per the ECI (6 July 2025): 1. It is being conducted as per instructions dated 24 June 2025. 2. Electors can submit their documents any time before 25 July 2025. 3. 77,895 BLOs are going house-to-house to help electors. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: D — 1, 2 and 3
All three statements are stated in the ECI release of 6 July 2025.
Under which Article of the Constitution is the superintendence, direction and control of the preparation of electoral rolls vested in the Election Commission?
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Correct answer: B — Article 324
Article 324(1): the superintendence, direction and control of the preparation of the electoral rolls for, and the conduct of, all elections to Parliament and State Legislatures and to the offices of President and Vice-President is vested in the Election Commission.
At which institute was the Phenome India 'National Biobank' inaugurated on 6 July 2025?
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Correct answer: A — CSIR-IGIB, New Delhi
Ministry of S&T: Dr Jitendra Singh inaugurated the Phenome India 'National Biobank' at the CSIR-Institute of Genomics and Integrative Biology (IGIB) in the capital.
From how many individuals will the nationwide cohort study backed by the National Biobank collect genomic, lifestyle and clinical data?
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Correct answer: C — 10,000
Ministry of S&T: the Biobank will serve as the backbone of a nationwide cohort study collecting data from 10,000 individuals across India.
Dr Syama Prasad Mookerjee served as independent India's first Minister of which portfolio?
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Correct answer: A — Industry and Supply
Lok Sabha Secretariat: Dr Mookerjee served as independent India's first Minister for Industry and Supply.
Which of the following public sector undertakings is NOT among the three credited to Dr Syama Prasad Mookerjee in the Lok Sabha Secretariat's tribute of 6 July 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Bhilai Steel Plant
Lok Sabha Secretariat: he established three major PSUs: Chittaranjan Locomotive Factory, the Sindri Fertilizer Corporation and the Hindustan Aircraft Factory (now HAL). The Bhilai Steel Plant is not listed.
Which new multi-state cooperative body did Amit Shah launch at Anand on 6 July 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Sardar Patel Cooperative Dairy Federation Limited
Ministry of Cooperation: Shri Amit Shah launched the newly formed Multi State Co-operative body, Sardar Patel Cooperative Dairy Federation Limited, and unveiled its logo.
The Anand programme of 6 July 2025 marked the completion of how many years of the Union Ministry of Cooperation?
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Correct answer: C — Four
Ministry of Cooperation: the programme marked the completion of 4 years of the Ministry of Cooperation and the 150th birth anniversary year of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel.
What is the name of the new NCDFI office building inaugurated by Amit Shah at the NDDB complex in Anand on 6 July 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Maniben Patel Bhawan
Ministry of Cooperation: he inaugurated the new office building of NCDFI in Anand, Maniben Patel Bhawan, at NDDB's office complex.
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).
How many nursing officers in Delhi were offered appointment, according to the Health Ministry release of 6 July 2025?
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Correct answer: D — 1,388
Health Ministry: appointment offered to 1,388 Nursing Officers and 41 allied healthcare professionals; letters were issued that day to 570 Nursing Officers and 20 refractionists.
Along with distributing appointment letters on 6 July 2025, what did J P Nadda flag off at Vigyan Bhawan?
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Correct answer: B — Ayushman Bharat Registration Vans
Health Ministry: Shri Nadda distributed appointment letters and flagged off Ayushman Bharat Registration Vans.
The Chief Minister of which state attended the Dalai Lama's 90th birthday celebrations in Dharamshala on 6 July 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Arunachal Pradesh
Indian Express and NDTV: Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu attended the celebrations at Tsuglagkhang.
In his 90th-birthday greeting to the Dalai Lama, PM Modi said he joined how many Indians in extending warmest wishes?
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Correct answer: B — 1.4 billion
PMO: 'I join 1.4 billion Indians in extending our warmest wishes to His Holiness the Dalai Lama on his 90th birthday.'
At which temple complex in Dharamshala were the Dalai Lama's 90th birthday celebrations held on 6 July 2025?
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Correct answer: C — Tsuglagkhang
The Hindu (Reuters), Indian Express and NDTV: the celebrations were held at the Tsuglagkhang temple complex in McLeodganj, Dharamshala.
What is the name of the samadhi of Babu Jagjivan Ram in New Delhi, where homage was paid on 6 July 2025?
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Correct answer: C — Samta Sthal
MoSJ&E: the homage function was organised at Samta Sthal, the samadhi of Babu Jagjivan Ram, at Delhi Gate, New Delhi.
In which district of Maharashtra is Pandharpur, where the CM performed the Ashadhi Ekadashi mahapuja on 6 July 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Solapur
PTI (The Week): the Chief Minister offers prayers at the Vitthal–Rukmini temple in Solapur district's Pandharpur town on Ashadhi Ekadashi every year.