MBA Entrance (XAT, CMAT, MAT) Current Affairs Quiz — All time
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What is the total outlay of the revised Livestock Health and Disease Control Programme approved on 5 March 2025?
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Correct answer: A — ₹3,880 crore
The revised LHDCP has an outlay of ₹3,880 crore for 2024-25 and 2025-26.
Which new component was added to the Livestock Health and Disease Control Programme in March 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Pashu Aushadhi
Pashu Aushadhi, for affordable generic veterinary medicines, is the new component, with ₹75 crore.
Under the revised LHDCP, generic veterinary medicines under Pashu Aushadhi will be made available through which network?
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Correct answer: C — PM-Kisan Samriddhi Kendras and cooperative societies
Pashu Aushadhi medicines will be supplied through PM-Kisan Samriddhi Kendras and cooperative societies.
Consider the following about the revised Livestock Health and Disease Control Programme (March 2025): 1. Its three components are NADCP, LH&DC and Pashu Aushadhi. 2. Mobile Veterinary Units are covered under the ESVHD-MVU sub-component of LH&DC. 3. Its outlay covers the five years from 2021-22 to 2025-26. Which of the statements given above are correct?
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Correct answer: D — 1 and 2 only
Statements 1 and 2 are correct. Statement 3 is wrong: the ₹3,880 crore outlay approved in March 2025 is for two years, 2024-25 and 2025-26.
By what margin did India beat Australia in the first semi-final of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 on 4 March 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Four wickets
India chased 265 and won by four wickets with 11 balls to spare.
Who was the Player of the Match in India's Champions Trophy 2025 semi-final win over Australia?
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Correct answer: D — Virat Kohli
Virat Kohli was Player of the Match for his 84 off 98 balls in the chase.
Who top-scored for Australia with 73 in the Champions Trophy 2025 semi-final against India in Dubai?
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Correct answer: A — Steve Smith
Captain Steve Smith made 73 and Alex Carey 61 as Australia were bowled out for 264.
Which Indian bowler took 3 for 48 in the Champions Trophy 2025 semi-final against Australia?
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Correct answer: B — Mohammed Shami
Mohammed Shami took 3 for 48; Ravindra Jadeja (2/40) and Varun Chakravarthy (2/49) took two each.
Which film won Best Picture at the 97th Academy Awards held on 2 March 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Anora
'Anora' won Best Picture and four other awards; 'The Brutalist', 'Conclave' and 'Emilia Pérez' were among the other nominees.
Who won the Best Actor Oscar at the 97th Academy Awards on 2 March 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Adrien Brody
Adrien Brody won Best Actor for 'The Brutalist', his second win in the category; Kieran Culkin won Best Supporting Actor.
Which film won Best International Feature at the 97th Academy Awards (2 March 2025)?
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Correct answer: B — I'm Still Here (Brazil)
Brazil's 'I'm Still Here' won Best International Feature; 'No Other Land' won Best Documentary Feature.
Consider the following statements about the 97th Academy Awards held on 2 March 2025: 1. Sean Baker became the first person to win four Oscars for the same film. 2. Mikey Madison won Best Actress for 'Anora'. 3. The ceremony was hosted by Jimmy Kimmel at the Dolby Theatre. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — 1 and 2 only
Statements 1 and 2 are correct: Sean Baker won Best Picture, Director, Original Screenplay and Editing for 'Anora', and Mikey Madison won Best Actress. Statement 3 is wrong: the 2025 ceremony at the Dolby Theatre was hosted by Conan O'Brien.
Who led the EU College of Commissioners on its visit to India on 27-28 February 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Ursula von der Leyen
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen led the College of Commissioners to India and issued a Leaders' Statement with PM Modi on 28 February 2025.
According to the India–EU Leaders' Statement of 28 February 2025, India welcomed the EU joining which initiative?
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Correct answer: A — Indo-Pacific Oceans Initiative (IPOI)
India welcomed the EU joining the Indo-Pacific Oceans Initiative (IPOI), and both sides agreed to explore trilateral cooperation in Africa and the Indo-Pacific.
Which defence cooperation framework of the EU did the EU welcome India's interest in joining projects under, as per the Leaders' Statement of 28 February 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Permanent Structured Cooperation (PESCO)
The EU welcomed India's interest in joining projects under the EU's Permanent Structured Cooperation (PESCO) and in negotiating a Security of Information Agreement.
Consider the following statements about the visit of the EU College of Commissioners to India (27-28 February 2025): 1. It was the College's first visit outside the European continent since the start of its new mandate. 2. The leaders noted that the India–EU Strategic Partnership has completed 20 years. 3. The leaders agreed to conclude the India–EU FTA by 2027. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: D — 1 and 2 only
Statements 1 and 2 are correct: the visit was the College's first outside Europe in its new mandate, and the leaders built on 20 years of the Strategic Partnership. Statement 3 is wrong: they aimed to conclude the FTA within 2025.
What real GDP growth rate for the October–December 2024 quarter (Q3 of 2024-25) did MoSPI estimate on 28 February 2025?
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Correct answer: C — 6.2%
Real GDP grew 6.2% in Q3 of 2024-25; 6.5% is the full-year estimate and 5.6% the revised Q2 growth.
What real GDP growth for 2024-25 was estimated in the Second Advance Estimates released on 28 February 2025?
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Correct answer: B — 6.5%
The Second Advance Estimates put real GDP growth for 2024-25 at 6.5%, revised up from the First Advance Estimates.
As per the First Revised Estimates released on 28 February 2025, India's real GDP growth in 2023-24 was:
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Correct answer: C — 9.2%
Real GDP grew 9.2% in 2023-24, the highest in the previous 12 years except 2021-22; 8.6% was real GVA growth that year and 7.6% the final 2022-23 growth.
According to MoSPI's estimates of 28 February 2025, Private Final Consumption Expenditure is expected to grow by how much in 2024-25?
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Correct answer: C — 7.6%
PFCE is expected to grow 7.6% in 2024-25, compared with 5.6% in 2023-24.
Consider the following statements about the national accounts estimates released by the NSO on 28 February 2025: 1. Real GDP growth of 9.2% in 2023-24 is the highest in the previous 12 years except for 2021-22. 2. The growth rate of real GDP for Q2 of 2024-25 was revised upward to 5.6%. 3. Construction is expected to be the fastest-growing sector in 2024-25 at 10.4%. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — 1 and 2 only
Statements 1 and 2 are correct. Statement 3 is wrong: construction is estimated to grow 8.6% in 2024-25; 10.4% was its growth in 2023-24.
Kohli's unbeaten 100 against Pakistan in Dubai on 23 February 2025 was his which ODI century?
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Correct answer: C — 51st
Kohli's 100 not out off 111 balls was his 51st ODI century, the most by anyone in the format.
In how many innings did Virat Kohli reach 14,000 ODI runs, the fastest by any batter?
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Correct answer: D — 287
Kohli reached 14,000 ODI runs in his 287th innings, 63 fewer than Sachin Tendulkar's 350.
Besides Sachin Tendulkar, which batter had scored 14,000 ODI runs before Virat Kohli?
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Correct answer: B — Kumar Sangakkara
Kohli became only the third batter to 14,000 ODI runs, after Sachin Tendulkar and Kumar Sangakkara.
Which Indian bowler took three wickets to help bowl Pakistan out for 241 on 23 February 2025?
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Correct answer: C — Kuldeep Yadav
Left-arm spinner Kuldeep Yadav took three wickets as Pakistan were bowled out for 241.
Which idea did PM Modi suggest for young people ahead of National Science Day in the 119th Mann Ki Baat?
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Correct answer: B — One Day as a Scientist
The PM suggested 'One Day as a Scientist', asking youth to spend a day at a research lab, planetarium or space centre.
In the 119th Mann Ki Baat the PM played the voice of which Constituent Assembly member presenting the national flag on behalf of the women of India?
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Correct answer: D — Hansa Mehta
The PM played Hansa Mehta's words presenting the first flag to fly over the Constituent Assembly as a gift from the women of India.
What did PM Modi announce he would do on International Women's Day, 8 March 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Hand over his X and Instagram accounts to inspiring women
He said he would hand over his social media accounts such as X and Instagram to inspiring women for the day.
According to the 119th Mann Ki Baat, at what position did host Uttarakhand finish in the 38th National Games?
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Correct answer: C — 7th
The PM said Uttarakhand finished 7th, while the Services team won the most gold medals.
By how much did the PM ask citizens to cut their use of edible oil to fight obesity?
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Correct answer: B — 10%
He repeated his call to reduce the consumption of edible oil by 10% and challenged 10 people to do so.
Former RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das was appointed to which post on 22 February 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Principal Secretary-2 to the Prime Minister
The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet approved his appointment as Principal Secretary-2 to the Prime Minister.
Who continues as Principal Secretary to the Prime Minister after Shaktikanta Das's appointment as Principal Secretary-2?
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Correct answer: C — P.K. Mishra
P.K. Mishra, a retired Gujarat-cadre IAS officer, continues as Principal Secretary to the PM.
Consider the following statements about Shaktikanta Das's appointment of February 2025: 1. It was approved by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet. 2. It is for a fixed term of five years. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
The ACC approved the appointment, but it is co-terminus with the PM's term or until further orders, not a fixed five-year term, so only the first statement is correct.
What was UNESCO's theme for International Mother Language Day 2025?
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Correct answer: C — Languages matter: Silver Jubilee Celebration of International Mother Language Day
UNESCO's 2025 theme was 'Languages matter: Silver Jubilee Celebration of International Mother Language Day'; 'Make Languages Count for Sustainable Development' was the theme of IGNCA's own event in New Delhi.
International Mother Language Day 2025 marked which anniversary of the Day?
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Correct answer: B — 25th
UNESCO celebrated 2025 as the 25th anniversary, or Silver Jubilee, of International Mother Language Day.
According to UNESCO, as highlighted on International Mother Language Day 2025, what share of learners lack access to education in a language they understand?
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Correct answer: C — 40%
UNESCO said 40% of learners do not have the opportunity to learn in a language they understand, and called for multilingual education.
The UN's International Decade of Indigenous Languages, referred to at IGNCA's Mother Language Day event in February 2025, covers which period?
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Correct answer: D — 2022-2032
UNESCO's South Asia director Tim Curtis referred to the UN declaration of 2022-2032 as the Decade of Indigenous Languages, aimed at documenting and revitalising languages.
Which of the following minerals was NOT among those shifted from minor to major minerals by the Ministry of Mines in February 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Limestone
The minerals shifted were Barytes, Felspar, Mica and Quartz; limestone was not part of this notification.
The Inter-Ministerial Committee that recommended reclassifying Barytes, Felspar, Mica and Quartz as major minerals was chaired by:
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Correct answer: B — Dr V.K. Saraswat
The Inter-Ministerial Committee on the mines and minerals sector was chaired by NITI Aayog Member Dr V.K. Saraswat.
Quartz, Felspar and Mica were reclassified partly because they occur in which rocks that are an important source of critical minerals like lithium and beryl?
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Correct answer: C — Pegmatite
Quartz, Felspar and Mica are found in pegmatite rocks, an important source of critical minerals such as beryl, lithium, niobium and tantalum.
Consider the following statements about the reclassification of Barytes, Felspar, Mica and Quartz as major minerals (February 2025): 1. Revenue from these mines will now accrue to the Central Government instead of the states. 2. Existing leases will be extended to 50 years from the date of grant under Section 8A of the MMDR Act, 1957. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 2 only
The Ministry said revenue from these mines will continue to accrue to the state governments, while leases get extended to 50 years from the date of grant (or till the end of the renewal period, if later) under Section 8A, so only the second statement is correct.
Who scored an unbeaten century for India against Bangladesh in the Champions Trophy at Dubai on 20 February 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Shubman Gill
Shubman Gill made 101 not out off 129 balls as India chased 229.
Mohammed Shami, who took 5 for 53 against Bangladesh, overtook whom to become India's leading wicket-taker in men's ICC tournaments?
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Correct answer: B — Zaheer Khan
With his five-for, Shami overtook Zaheer Khan as India's leading wicket-taker in men's ICC tournaments.
Which record did Mohammed Shami set during his 5 for 53 against Bangladesh on 20 February 2025?
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Correct answer: C — Quickest to 200 ODI wickets in terms of balls bowled
Shami became the quickest bowler to 200 ODI wickets in terms of balls bowled, and it was his sixth ODI five-wicket haul.
Which Bangladesh batter scored his maiden ODI century against India in Dubai on 20 February 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Towhid Hridoy
Towhid Hridoy scored 100 off 118 balls, his maiden ODI century, sharing a 154-run sixth-wicket stand with Jaker Ali.
Gyanesh Kumar, who assumed charge on 19 February 2025, is India's which Chief Election Commissioner?
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Correct answer: B — 26th
The Election Commission's press note says Gyanesh Kumar assumed charge as the 26th Chief Election Commissioner of India.
Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar belongs to the 1988 batch of the IAS from which cadre?
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Correct answer: A — Kerala
Gyanesh Kumar is a 1988-batch IAS officer of the Kerala cadre and served as District Collector of Ernakulam.
Who took charge as Election Commissioner on 19 February 2025, filling the vacancy created by Gyanesh Kumar's elevation as CEC?
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Correct answer: B — Vivek Joshi
Vivek Joshi, who was Haryana's Chief Secretary, took charge as Election Commissioner the same day; Sukhbir Singh Sandhu was already a member.
Under the Chief Election Commissioner and Other Election Commissioners Act, 2023, the Search Committee that prepares a panel of five names is headed by the:
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Correct answer: C — Minister of Law and Justice
Section 6 of the 2023 Act provides for a Search Committee headed by the Minister of Law and Justice, with two members not below the rank of Secretary, to prepare a panel of five persons.
Consider the following statements about the Selection Committee under Section 7 of the Chief Election Commissioner and Other Election Commissioners Act, 2023: 1. It is chaired by the Prime Minister. 2. The Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha is a member. 3. The Chief Justice of India is a member. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — 1 and 2 only
Section 7 names the Prime Minister as Chairperson, the Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha and a Union Cabinet Minister nominated by the Prime Minister as members; the Chief Justice of India is not on the committee, so only the first two statements are correct.
Which leader of Qatar paid a State Visit to India on 17-18 February 2025?
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Correct answer: C — Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani
The Amir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, paid his second State Visit to India on 17-18 February 2025.
During the Amir of Qatar's visit in February 2025, India-Qatar relations were elevated to which level?
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Correct answer: A — Strategic Partnership
The two sides signed the Agreement on the Establishment of Bilateral Strategic Partnership.
How much investment in India did Qatar commit to, according to the India-Qatar Joint Statement of 18 February 2025?
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Correct answer: B — USD 10 billion
The Qatar side announced a commitment to invest USD 10 billion in India in sectors such as infrastructure, technology, manufacturing and food security.
What bilateral trade target did India and Qatar set in February 2025?
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Correct answer: C — Double trade by 2030
Both sides set the target to double bilateral trade by 2030 and agreed to explore a bilateral Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement.
Consider the following statements about the Amir of Qatar's visit to India in February 2025: 1. It was his second State Visit to India. 2. The Joint Working Group on Trade and Commerce was elevated to a Joint Commission headed by the Commerce Ministers. 3. India and Qatar signed a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement during the visit. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 1 and 2 only
It was the Amir's second State Visit, and the trade working group became a Joint Commission headed by the Commerce Ministers; on a CEPA, the sides only agreed to explore the possibility, so only the first two statements are correct.
Which edition of Bharat Tex did PM Narendra Modi address at Bharat Mandapam on 16 February 2025?
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Correct answer: B — 2nd
The Prime Minister remarked that Bharat Mandapam was witnessing the second (2nd) edition of Bharat Tex.
According to PM Modi at Bharat Tex 2025, what is India's current rank among the world's exporters of textiles and apparel?
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Correct answer: C — 6th
The Prime Minister said India is currently ranked the sixth-largest (6th) exporter of textiles and apparel in the world.
How many countries were participating in Bharat Tex 2025, as stated by the Prime Minister?
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Correct answer: C — 120+
The Prime Minister said more than 120 countries were participating, giving every exhibitor exposure to over 120 countries.
Consider the following statements made by PM Modi at Bharat Tex 2025: 1. India's textile and apparel exports rose 7% in the last year. 2. All twelve communities across the textile value chain were part of the event. 3. The event was being held for the first time in Gandhinagar. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 1 and 2 only
The PM cited a 7% rise in textile and apparel exports and said all twelve value-chain communities took part; the event was the second edition, held at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, so the third statement is wrong.
Addressing Bharat Tex 2025, PM Narendra Modi said the world is adopting which vision, in which India can lead the way?
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Correct answer: A — Fashion for Environment and Empowerment
The Prime Minister said the world is adopting the vision of 'Fashion for Environment and Empowerment', and India can lead the way in it.
How many sections did the Income-tax Bill, 2025 contain when it was introduced on 13 February 2025?
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Correct answer: C — 536
The Bill has 536 sections against 819 in the Income-tax Act, 1961, a reduction of 283 sections.
The Income-tax Bill, 2025 replaces the terms 'assessment year' and 'previous year' with:
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Correct answer: C — Tax year
The Bill replaces 'assessment year' and 'previous year' with the simpler 'tax year'.
Who was appointed chairperson of the Lok Sabha Select Committee set up to examine the Income-tax Bill, 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Baijayant Panda
The 31-member Select Committee, constituted on 14 February 2025, is chaired by BJP MP Baijayant Panda.
The Income-tax Bill, 2025 reduces the number of chapters from 47 in the 1961 Act to:
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Correct answer: D — 23
Chapters fall from 47 to 23, a reduction of 24, while tables rise from 18 to 57.
Consider the following statements about the Income-tax Bill, 2025 as introduced: 1. It made no changes to tax rates. 2. It was referred to a Joint Committee of both Houses of Parliament. 3. Over 20,000 online suggestions were received during the simplification exercise. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — 1 and 3 only
The Bill kept tax rates unchanged, and 20,976 online suggestions were received. It was referred to a Select Committee of the Lok Sabha, not a Joint Committee, so the second statement is wrong.
Under 'Mission 500', announced by PM Modi and President Trump on 13 February 2025, India–US bilateral trade is to reach $500 billion by which year?
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Correct answer: A — 2030
The leaders set 'Mission 500', aiming to more than double total bilateral trade to $500 billion by 2030.
In the India–US 'TRUST' initiative launched on 13 February 2025, what does TRUST stand for?
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Correct answer: A — Transforming the Relationship Utilizing Strategic Technology
TRUST stands for 'Transforming the Relationship Utilizing Strategic Technology', covering defence, AI, semiconductors, quantum, biotechnology, energy and space.
The India–US Joint Statement of February 2025 said the first tranche of which agreement would be negotiated by fall 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Bilateral Trade Agreement
The leaders announced plans to negotiate the first tranche of a multi-sector Bilateral Trade Agreement by fall 2025; for defence, they only called for opening Reciprocal Defense Procurement talks.
Which new initiative did India and the US announce on 13 February 2025 to scale industry partnerships and production of autonomous systems in the Indo-Pacific?
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Correct answer: B — Autonomous Systems Industry Alliance (ASIA)
The leaders announced the Autonomous Systems Industry Alliance (ASIA), building on the US-India Roadmap for Defense Industrial Cooperation.
Consider the following statements about the India–US Joint Statement of February 2025: 1. It announced plans for procurement and co-production of Javelin missiles and Stryker vehicles in India. 2. It announced plans to sign a new ten-year Framework for the Major Defense Partnership in 2025. 3. It described 'Tiger Triumph' as a bilateral naval exercise first held in 2023. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 1 and 2 only
The statement announced Javelin and Stryker co-production plans and a new ten-year defence framework to be signed that year. Tiger Triumph is a tri-service exercise first held in 2019, so the third statement is wrong.
In which French city did PM Modi and President Macron jointly inaugurate India's new Consulate General on 12 February 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Marseille
The two leaders jointly inaugurated India's Consulate General in Marseille, France's second most populous city.
Where is the International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor (ITER), visited by PM Modi and President Macron on 12 February 2025, located?
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Correct answer: A — Cadarache
The leaders visited ITER at Cadarache in southern France, where the world's largest tokamak is being assembled.
India is one of how many members contributing to the ITER fusion project?
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Correct answer: B — 7
India is among the seven ITER members and has contributed to the project for about two decades.
Under the outcomes of PM Modi's February 2025 visit to France, how many Indian start-ups were to be hosted at the French incubator Station F?
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Correct answer: B — 10
An agreement was signed for hosting 10 Indian start-ups at Station F.
Consider the following statements about PM Modi's visit to France in February 2025: 1. It was his sixth visit to France. 2. The decision to open the Marseille consulate was announced during President Macron's visit to India in January 2024. 3. The leaders' visit to ITER was the first by any head of state or government. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — 1 and 3 only
It was the PM's sixth visit to France, and the ITER visit was the first by any head of state or government. The Marseille consulate was announced during the PM's July 2023 visit to France, so the second statement is wrong.
With which leader did PM Modi co-chair the AI Action Summit in Paris on 11 February 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Emmanuel Macron
President Emmanuel Macron of France hosted the summit and invited PM Modi to co-chair it.
In his concluding address at the Paris AI Action Summit, PM Modi welcomed France's decision to set up which two initiatives?
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Correct answer: A — AI Foundation and Council for Sustainable AI
Modi welcomed the decision to set up the 'AI Foundation' and the 'Council for Sustainable AI' and assured India's full support.
To illustrate bias in AI training data, PM Modi said in Paris that an AI app asked to draw a person writing with the left hand would most likely draw:
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Correct answer: D — A person writing with the right hand
He said the app would most likely draw someone writing with the right hand, because that is what dominates the training data.
The High-Level Segment of the AI Action Summit 2025 began on 10 February with a dinner hosted by President Macron at:
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Correct answer: A — Élysée Palace
The High-Level Segment opened with a dinner at the Élysée Palace for heads of state and government, heads of international organisations and AI company CEOs.
Consider the following statements about the AI Action Summit held in Paris in February 2025: 1. India announced that it would host the next AI summit. 2. The summit concluded with the adoption of a Leaders' Statement. 3. PM Modi said the Global Partnership on AI should remain limited to developed economies. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 1 and 2 only
India offered to host the next summit and the summit adopted a Leaders' Statement. Modi asked for the Global Partnership on AI to be more inclusive of the Global South, so the third statement is wrong.
To what level did the RBI's Monetary Policy Committee cut the policy repo rate on 7 February 2025?
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Correct answer: C — 6.25%
The MPC cut the repo rate by 25 basis points from 6.50% to 6.25%.
After the RBI's policy decision of 7 February 2025, at what rate did the standing deposit facility (SDF) stand?
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Correct answer: B — 6.00%
With the repo rate at 6.25%, the SDF rate was adjusted to 6.00% and the MSF rate and Bank Rate to 6.50%.
Who chaired the 53rd meeting of the RBI's Monetary Policy Committee held from 5 to 7 February 2025?
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Correct answer: C — Sanjay Malhotra
The 53rd MPC meeting was chaired by Governor Sanjay Malhotra; it was his first monetary policy. Rajiv Ranjan attended as a member.
In February 2025, the RBI projected real GDP growth for 2025-26 at:
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Correct answer: D — 6.7%
Real GDP growth for 2025-26 was projected at 6.7%; 6.4% was the First Advance Estimate for 2024-25.
Consider the following statements about the RBI's monetary policy of 7 February 2025: 1. The decision to cut the repo rate was unanimous. 2. The MPC changed its stance from neutral to accommodative. 3. CPI inflation for 2025-26 was projected at 4.2%. Which of the statements given above are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 and 3 only
Statements 1 and 3 are correct: the MPC voted unanimously for the cut and projected 2025-26 CPI inflation at 4.2%. Statement 2 is wrong, as it unanimously kept the stance neutral.
Which team did India beat in the final of the ICC U19 Women's T20 World Cup 2025 on 2 February 2025?
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Correct answer: C — South Africa
ICC and BBC (2 Feb 2025): India beat South Africa by nine wickets in the final in Kuala Lumpur.
Who was named Player of the Tournament at the ICC U19 Women's T20 World Cup 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Gongadi Trisha
ICC media release (2 Feb 2025): India's Gongadi Trisha was named Player of the Tournament after scoring 309 runs in seven innings.
In which city was the final of the ICC U19 Women's T20 World Cup 2025 played?
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Correct answer: D — Kuala Lumpur
ICC and BBC (2 Feb 2025): the final was played at Bayuemas Oval in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Consider the following statements about the ICC U19 Women's T20 World Cup 2025: 1. India also won the inaugural edition of the tournament in 2023. 2. Gongadi Trisha scored the first century in U19 Women's World Cup history. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
ICC media release: India successfully defended the title they first won in 2023, and Trisha made the first century in U19 Women's World Cup history (110 not out against Scotland). Both statements are correct. Answer: Both 1 and 2.
What is the outlay of the Nuclear Energy Mission for research and development of Small Modular Reactors announced in the Union Budget 2025-26?
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Correct answer: D — ₹20,000 crore
PIB (1 Feb 2025): a Nuclear Energy Mission for R&D of Small Modular Reactors with an outlay of ₹20,000 crore will be set up.
Under the Nuclear Energy Mission announced in the Union Budget 2025-26, at least 5 indigenously developed Small Modular Reactors are to be operational by:
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Correct answer: B — 2033
PIB (1 Feb 2025): at least 5 indigenously developed SMRs will be operationalized by 2033.
Consider the following statements about the Union Budget 2025-26: 1. It said development of at least 100 GW of nuclear energy by 2047 is essential for the energy transition. 2. It proposed amendments to the Atomic Energy Act and the Civil Liability for Nuclear Damage Act for partnership with the private sector. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Budget speech (para 61): at least 100 GW of nuclear energy by 2047 is essential, and the Atomic Energy Act and the Civil Liability for Nuclear Damage Act will be amended for private-sector partnership. Both statements are correct. Answer: Both 1 and 2.
The modified UDAN scheme announced in the Union Budget 2025-26 aims to connect how many new destinations over the next 10 years?
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Correct answer: A — 120
Budget speech: a modified UDAN scheme will enhance regional connectivity to 120 new destinations and carry 4 crore passengers in the next 10 years.
What fiscal deficit target for 2025-26 (as a share of GDP) was announced in the Union Budget presented on 1 February 2025?
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Correct answer: B — 4.4 per cent
Budget speech (para 113): the fiscal deficit for 2025-26 is estimated to be 4.4 per cent of GDP.
According to the Union Budget 2025-26, what is the Revised Estimate of the fiscal deficit for 2024-25?
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Correct answer: C — 4.8 per cent of GDP
Budget speech (para 111): the Revised Estimate of the fiscal deficit is 4.8 per cent of GDP.
What capital expenditure did the Union Budget 2025-26 provide for 2025-26?
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Correct answer: D — ₹11.21 lakh crore
PIB Highlights (1 Feb 2025): capex is ₹11.21 lakh crore (3.1% of GDP). ₹10.18 lakh crore is the 2024-25 Revised Estimate and ₹14.82 lakh crore is gross market borrowings.
Which Budget document is mandated by Article 112 of the Constitution of India?
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Correct answer: A — Annual Financial Statement
Key to Budget Documents 2025-26: the Annual Financial Statement, Demands for Grants and Finance Bill are mandated by Articles 112, 113 and 110(a) respectively; Budget at a Glance is an explanatory document.
Consider the following statements about Union Budget documents: 1. Demands for Grants are mandated by Article 113 of the Constitution. 2. The Finance Bill is mandated by Article 110(a) of the Constitution. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Key to Budget Documents 2025-26: the AFS, Demands for Grants and Finance Bill are mandated by Articles 112, 113 and 110(a) respectively. Both statements are correct. Answer: Both 1 and 2.
Under the new tax regime announced in the Union Budget 2025-26 on 1 February 2025, no income tax is payable on normal income up to:
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Correct answer: C — ₹12 lakh
Budget speech and PIB (1 Feb 2025): there will be no income tax payable on income up to ₹12 lakh under the new regime, other than special rate income such as capital gains.
For salaried taxpayers under the new regime, what is the nil-tax income limit after the Union Budget 2025-26, taking the standard deduction into account?
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Correct answer: A — ₹12.75 lakh
PIB (1 Feb 2025): the limit will be ₹12.75 lakh for salaried taxpayers, with a standard deduction of ₹75,000.
In the revised new-regime slabs of the Union Budget 2025-26, what rate applies to the income slab of ₹12-16 lakh?
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Correct answer: D — 15 per cent
Budget speech (para 158): 12-16 lakh rupees is taxed at 15 per cent under the revised new-regime structure.
Consider the following statements about the income-tax changes in the Union Budget 2025-26: 1. Under the new regime, the 30% rate applies to income above ₹24 lakh. 2. The ₹12 lakh nil-tax threshold also covers special rate income such as capital gains. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Budget speech: the top slab is above 24 lakh rupees at 30 per cent, so statement 1 is correct. The ₹12 lakh limit is for income other than special rate income such as capital gains, so statement 2 is wrong. Answer: 1 only.
The Union Budget 2025-26 extended the time limit for filing updated income-tax returns for any assessment year from two years to:
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Correct answer: B — Four years
PIB Summary (1 Feb 2025): the time limit to file updated returns was increased from two years to four years.
The Prime Minister Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana announced in the Union Budget 2025-26 will cover how many districts?
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Correct answer: B — 100
PIB (1 Feb 2025): the programme will cover 100 districts with low productivity, moderate crop intensity and below-average credit parameters.
How many farmers is the Prime Minister Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana expected to help, as per the Union Budget 2025-26?
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Correct answer: C — 1.7 crore
PIB (1 Feb 2025): the programme will help 1.7 crore farmers. The 7.7 crore figure refers to Kisan Credit Card beneficiaries.
The Union Budget 2025-26 raised the loan limit under the Modified Interest Subvention Scheme for Kisan Credit Card loans from ₹3 lakh to:
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Correct answer: D — ₹5 lakh
Budget speech (para 22): the loan limit under the Modified Interest Subvention Scheme will be enhanced from ₹3 lakh to ₹5 lakh for loans taken through the KCC.
The 'Mission for Aatmanirbharta in Pulses' announced in the Union Budget 2025-26 will run for how many years and focus on which pulses?
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Correct answer: A — 6 years; Tur, Urad and Masoor
Budget speech: a 6-year 'Mission for Aatmanirbharta in Pulses' with a special focus on Tur, Urad and Masoor; NAFED and NCCF will procure these pulses during the next 4 years.
How many Atal Tinkering Labs will be set up in government schools over the next 5 years, as announced in the Union Budget 2025-26?
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Correct answer: C — 50,000
PIB (1 Feb 2025): 50,000 Atal Tinkering Labs will be set up in government schools in the next 5 years.
What outlay did the Union Budget 2025-26 provide for a Centre of Excellence in Artificial Intelligence for education?
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Correct answer: B — ₹500 crore
PIB (1 Feb 2025): a Centre of Excellence in Artificial Intelligence for education with a total outlay of ₹500 crore.
According to the Union Budget 2025-26, how many medical seats are to be added over the next 5 years?
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Correct answer: D — 75,000
Budget speech: 10,000 additional seats will be added in the next year, towards the goal of adding 75,000 seats in the next 5 years.
Consider the following statements about the Union Budget 2025-26: 1. Day Care Cancer Centres will be set up in all district hospitals in the next 3 years. 2. Gig workers on online platforms will be given healthcare under PM Jan Arogya Yojana. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Budget speech and PIB Highlights: Day Care Cancer Centres in all district hospitals in the next 3 years (200 in 2025-26), and healthcare under PM Jan Arogya Yojana for gig workers. Both statements are correct. Answer: Both 1 and 2.
Under which Article of the Constitution did the President address both Houses assembled together on 31 January 2025, the first session of the year?
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Correct answer: D — Article 87(1)
PIB 2118954: this being the first session of the year, the President addressed both Houses assembled together in terms of Article 87(1) on 31 January 2025.
How many property cards had been issued under the SVAMITVA scheme, according to the President's address of 31 January 2025?
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Correct answer: C — 2.25 crore
PIB 2097836: under SVAMITVA, 2.25 crore property cards had been issued, about 70 lakh of them in the last six months.
What real GDP growth range did the Economic Survey 2024-25 project for FY26?
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Correct answer: B — 6.3–6.8%
PIB 2097919: the real GDP is projected to grow between 6.3 and 6.8 per cent in FY26; FY25 growth was estimated at 6.4%.
According to the Economic Survey 2024-25, the gross NPA ratio of scheduled commercial banks fell to a 12-year low of:
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Correct answer: A — 2.6%
PIB 2097919: GNPA of scheduled commercial banks declined to a 12-year low of 2.6 per cent.
The Economic Survey 2024-25 used the German term 'Mittelstand' to refer to which sector it wants to build up in India?
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Correct answer: A — Small and medium enterprises
PIB 2097919: the focus of reforms and Ease of Doing Business 2.0 is to create India's Mittelstand, i.e. India's SME sector.
Consider the following statements about the Economic Survey 2024-25: 1. It estimated FY25 real GDP growth at 6.4%. 2. It said forex reserves of USD 640.3 billion could cover 10.9 months of imports. 3. It reported retail inflation rising from 4.9% in FY24 to 5.4% in April–December 2024. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 1 and 2 only
PIB 2097919: FY25 growth was 6.4% and forex of USD 640.3 billion covered 10.9 months of imports; retail inflation softened from 5.4% in FY24 to 4.9% in April–December 2024, so statement 3 reverses the figures.
What was the average monthly per capita consumption expenditure (MPCE) in rural India in 2023-24, as per HCES 2023-24 (without imputation)?
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Correct answer: D — ₹4,122
PIB 2097601: average MPCE in 2023-24 was ₹4,122 (rural) and ₹6,996 (urban) without imputed values; with imputation ₹4,247 and ₹7,078.
Among major states, which state had the lowest urban–rural gap in average MPCE in 2023-24 according to HCES 2023-24?
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Correct answer: A — Kerala
PIB 2097601: the lowest urban–rural gap in 2023-24 was in Kerala (about 18%) and the highest in Jharkhand (around 83%).
Consider the following statements about HCES 2023-24: 1. The urban–rural gap in MPCE declined to 70% in 2023-24. 2. The Gini coefficient of consumption in rural areas declined to 0.237. 3. The Gini coefficient in urban areas rose compared to 2022-23. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 1 and 2 only
PIB 2097601: the urban–rural gap fell to 70% and rural Gini fell to 0.237; urban Gini also fell, from 0.314 to 0.284, so statement 3 is wrong.
Which launch vehicle carried out ISRO's 100th launch from Sriharikota on 29 January 2025?
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Correct answer: D — GSLV-F15
ISRO: GSLV-F15 lifted off from the Second Launch Pad on 29 January 2025, the 100th launch from Sriharikota.
The NVS-02 satellite launched on 29 January 2025 belongs to which Indian system?
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Correct answer: A — NavIC
ISRO: NVS-02 is a navigation satellite of the NavIC series, India's independent regional navigation satellite system.
Consider the following statements about the GSLV-F15/NVS-02 mission: 1. It lifted off from the Second Launch Pad at Sriharikota. 2. It was the 17th launch of GSLV. 3. NVS-02 was raised to its designated orbital slot within a week of launch. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 1 and 2 only
ISRO: GSLV-F15 lifted off from the Second Launch Pad and was the 17th GSLV launch; orbit raising could not be carried out because the oxidiser valves did not open.
What is the total outlay of the National Critical Mineral Mission approved by the Union Cabinet on 29 January 2025?
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Correct answer: D — ₹34,300 crore
PIB 2097308: ₹16,300 crore government expenditure plus ₹18,000 crore expected investment by PSUs etc. makes ₹34,300 crore over seven years.
Over what period will the National Critical Mineral Mission's ₹34,300 crore outlay be spread?
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Correct answer: C — Seven years
PIB 2097308: the outlay of ₹34,300 crore is over seven years.
Consider the following statements about the National Critical Mineral Mission: 1. It was announced in the Union Budget 2024-25. 2. It proposes a national stockpile of critical minerals. 3. It excludes offshore exploration of critical minerals. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 1 and 2 only
PIB 2097308: the mission was announced in the Budget on 23 July 2024 and proposes a stockpile; it will intensify exploration within the country and in its offshore areas.