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CAQM defers fuel denial to end-of-life vehicles in Delhi to 1 November 2025
Q1

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.

Q2 Advanced

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.

Q3 Advanced

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.

NCSC submits Annual Report 2023-24 to President Droupadi Murmu
Q4

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.

Q5 Advanced

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.

Q6 Advanced

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)).

TRAI yearly indicators 2024-25: internet subscribers reach 969.10 million
Q7

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.

Q8 Advanced

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.

Q9 Advanced

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%.

First indigenous Diving Support Vessel 'Nistar' delivered to Indian Navy
Q10

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.

Q11 Advanced

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.

Q12 Advanced

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.

User trials of Extended Range Anti-Submarine Rocket completed from INS Kavaratti
Q13

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.

Q14 Advanced

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.

Q15 Advanced

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.

Q16 Advanced

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.

17th BRICS Summit in Rio ends; Declaration backs India's BRICS Chairship in 2026
Q17

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.

Q18 Advanced

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.'

Q19 Advanced

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.

Q20 Advanced

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.

Q21 Advanced

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.'

Japan Coast Guard ship 'Itsukushima' arrives in Chennai
Q22

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.

Q23 Advanced

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.

Q24 Advanced

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.

Centre to fund fencing under MIDH and millet support under NFSM for Uttarakhand
Q25

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.

Q26 Advanced

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.

NITI Aayog releases second NER District SDG Index; Hnahthial (Mizoram) tops
Q27

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.

Q28 Advanced

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.

Q29 Advanced

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.

World Bioproduct Day: Jitendra Singh reiterates $300 billion bioeconomy target by 2030
Q30

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.

Q31 Advanced

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+.

Sonowal: ₹5,000 crore earmarked for Northeast waterways; 50,000 youth to get maritime training
Q32

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.

Q33 Advanced

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.

Q34 Advanced

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.

Haj Committee of India opens Haj 2026 applications (7–31 July 2025)
Q35

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.

India beat England by 336 runs for first Test win at Edgbaston
Q36

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.

Q37 Advanced

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.

Q38 Advanced

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.

Q39 Advanced

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.

ECI: Initial phase of Bihar Special Intensive Revision almost complete
Q40

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.

Q41 Advanced

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.

Q42 Advanced

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.

Q43 Advanced

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.

Phenome India 'National Biobank' inaugurated at CSIR-IGIB
Q44

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.

Q45 Advanced

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.

Parliament pays tribute to Dr Syama Prasad Mookerjee on birth anniversary
Q46

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.

Q47 Advanced

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.

Amit Shah launches Sardar Patel Cooperative Dairy Federation at Anand on 4 years of Cooperation Ministry
Q48

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.

Q49 Advanced

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.

Q50 Advanced

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 BRICS, PM Modi calls for reform of global institutions and zero double standards on terrorism
Q51

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.'

Q52 Advanced

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.'

Q53 Advanced

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).

Nadda hands appointment letters to Delhi nursing officers after 15 years
Q54

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.

Q55 Advanced

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.

Dalai Lama turns 90; celebrations at Tsuglagkhang, Dharamshala
Q56

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.

Q57 Advanced

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.'

Q58 Advanced

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.

Amit Shah lays foundation of Tribhuvan Sahkari University, India's first cooperative university
Q59

What is the name of India's first cooperative university whose Bhoomi Poojan was performed in Anand on 5 July 2025?

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Correct answer: B — Tribhuvan Sahkari University

Ministry of Cooperation: Shri Amit Shah performed the Bhoomi Poojan of the country's first cooperative university, 'Tribhuvan' Sahkari University, in Anand.

Q60 Advanced

The Tribhuvan Sahkari University campus at Anand will span about how many acres and cost how much?

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Correct answer: A — 125 acres; ₹500 crore

Ministry of Cooperation: the university campus will span over 125 acres and will be built at a cost of Rs 500 crore.

Q61 Advanced

Tribhuvan Sahkari University was established through an Act of Parliament by converting which existing institute?

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Correct answer: C — Institute of Rural Management Anand (IRMA)

Ministry of Cooperation: TSU was established by converting the Institute of Rural Management Anand (IRMA) and declared an institution of national importance through an Act of Parliament, with effect from 6 April 2025.

PM Modi holds talks with President Milei in Buenos Aires; first bilateral PM visit to Argentina in 57 years
Q62

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.

Q63 Advanced

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.

Q64 Advanced

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.

Q65 Advanced

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.

Q66 Advanced

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.

Bahuda Yatra held in Puri; Holy Trinity returns from Gundicha Temple
Q67

The Bahuda Yatra of 5 July 2025 marked the return of the Puri deities from which temple?

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Correct answer: B — Gundicha Temple

New Indian Express and ETV Bharat: the Bahuda Yatra brought the Holy Trinity back from the Gundicha Temple to Srimandir.

Q68 Advanced

Who performed the Chhera Pahanra ritual on the chariots during the Bahuda Yatra on 5 July 2025?

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Correct answer: A — Gajapati Dibyasingha Deb

New Indian Express: the Chhera Pahanra ritual was performed by Puri king Gajapati Dibyasingha Deb on the three chariots.

Q69 Advanced

Which chariot rolled out first in the Bahuda Yatra of 5 July 2025?

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Correct answer: D — Taladhwaja

New Indian Express and ETV Bharat: Lord Balabhadra's Taladhwaja chariot rolled out first, followed by Darpadalana and Nandighosha.

Centre urges use of only BIS-certified helmets; calls for strict enforcement
Q70

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).

Q71 Advanced

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.

Q72 Advanced

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.

International Day of Cooperatives observed on 5 July 2025
Q73 Advanced

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.)

Q74 Advanced

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.

Neeraj Chopra wins inaugural NC Classic in Bengaluru with 86.18 m
Q75

With what throw did Neeraj Chopra win the inaugural NC Classic on 5 July 2025?

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Correct answer: A — 86.18 m

World Athletics results and Olympics.com: Neeraj Chopra won with 86.18 m; 84.51 m was Julius Yego's second-placed mark.

Q76 Advanced

At which stadium was the inaugural Neeraj Chopra Classic held on 5 July 2025?

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Correct answer: D — Sree Kanteerava Stadium, Bengaluru

Olympics.com and Economic Times: the event was held at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium in Bengaluru.

Q77 Advanced

Which athlete finished second behind Neeraj Chopra at the NC Classic 2025?

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Correct answer: B — Julius Yego (Kenya)

World Athletics results: Julius Yego of Kenya was second with 84.51 m; Sachin Yadav was fourth and Thomas Röhler eleventh.

India women beat Thailand 2-1 to qualify for AFC Women's Asian Cup 2026
Q78

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.

Q79 Advanced

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.

Q80 Advanced

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).

PM Modi receives 'The Order of the Republic of Trinidad & Tobago'; first Indian PM to address T&T Parliament
Q81

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'.

Q82 Advanced

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.

Q83 Advanced

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.

Q84 Advanced

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.

Q85 Advanced

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.

First regional Ministers' Conference on Civil Aviation held in Dehradun
Q86

Where was the Northern Region Ministers' Conference on Civil Aviation 2025 held on 4 July 2025?

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Correct answer: C — Dehradun

Ministry of Civil Aviation: the conference was held today in Dehradun, Uttarakhand.

Q87 Advanced

Consider the following about the Civil Aviation conference in Dehradun (4 July 2025): 1. It was the first of a series of Regional Conferences. 2. FICCI and the Uttarakhand Civil Aviation Development Authority provided the industry interface. 3. Delhi was among the participating States/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. Statement 3 is wrong: participants were Rajasthan, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, Ladakh and Chandigarh (Ministry of Civil Aviation).

India–T&T outcomes: OCI extended to 6th generation; T&T joins CDRI and Global Biofuel Alliance
Q88

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.

Q89 Advanced

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).

Q90 Advanced

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.