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Maratha Military Landscapes of India inscribed as India's 44th World Heritage property
Q1

With the inscription of the 'Maratha Military Landscapes of India' on 11 July 2025, how many World Heritage properties does India have?

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Correct answer: A — 44

UNESCO and Ministry of Culture: the inscription made it India's 44th World Heritage property.

Q2 Advanced

Which component of the 'Maratha Military Landscapes of India' is located in Tamil Nadu?

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Correct answer: C — Gingee Fort

Ministry of Culture and UNESCO: 11 forts are in Maharashtra, along with Gingee Fort in Tamil Nadu.

Q3 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the 'Maratha Military Landscapes of India': 1. They were inscribed at the 47th session of the World Heritage Committee in Paris. 2. They were inscribed under criteria (iv) and (vi). 3. The property comprises 12 forts, 11 of which are in Maharashtra. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: D — 1, 2 and 3

All three are correct as per UNESCO Decision 47 COM 8B.16 and the Ministry of Culture.

Q4 Advanced

Which of the following forts in the 'Maratha Military Landscapes of India' is classified as an island fort?

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Correct answer: B — Khanderi

Ministry of Culture: Khanderi, Suvarnadurg and Sindhudurg, surrounded by the sea, are island forts; Raigad is a hill fort, Panhala a hill-plateau fort and Pratapgad a hill-forest fort.

Q5 Advanced

Which UNESCO advisory body sent a mission to review the sites of the 'Maratha Military Landscapes of India' before the inscription?

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Correct answer: A — ICOMOS

Ministry of Culture: the 18-month process involved technical meetings with the advisory bodies and a visit of ICOMOS's mission to review the sites.

Government launches first incentive scheme for electric trucks under PM E-DRIVE
Q6

What is the maximum incentive per vehicle under the e-truck scheme launched under PM E-DRIVE on 11 July 2025?

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Correct answer: C — ₹9.6 lakh

Ministry of Heavy Industries: the incentive depends on GVW, with the maximum set at ₹9.6 lakh per vehicle.

Q7 Advanced

Approximately how many electric trucks is the PM E-DRIVE e-truck scheme expected to support?

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Correct answer: A — 5,600

Ministry of Heavy Industries: the scheme is expected to support the deployment of approximately 5,600 e-trucks across the country.

Q8 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the e-truck incentive scheme (July 2025): 1. N2 category covers trucks with GVW above 3.5 tonnes and up to 12 tonnes. 2. N3 category covers trucks with GVW above 12 tonnes and up to 55 tonnes. 3. The battery must carry a warranty of three years or 3 lakh km. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: B — 1 and 2 only

Statements 1 and 2 are correct as per the CMVR categories cited by the Ministry. Statement 3 is wrong: the battery warranty must be five years or 5 lakh km, whichever is earlier.

MeitY, CERT-In and SISA release whitepaper on quantum-safe cybersecurity
Q9 Advanced

What is the title of the whitepaper on quantum-safe cybersecurity launched by MeitY on 11 July 2025?

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Correct answer: D — Transitioning to Quantum Cyber Readiness

MeitY: MeitY, CERT-In and SISA jointly launched a whitepaper titled 'Transitioning to Quantum Cyber Readiness'.

Q10 Advanced

Along with MeitY, which two entities jointly launched the 'Transitioning to Quantum Cyber Readiness' whitepaper?

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Correct answer: B — CERT-In and SISA

MeitY: the Ministry, the Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) and cybersecurity firm SISA jointly launched the whitepaper.

Semicon India 2025 to be held 2–4 September at Yashobhoomi with 300+ companies
Q11

When and where is Semicon India 2025 scheduled, as announced by MeitY on 11 July 2025?

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Correct answer: A — 2–4 September 2025, Yashobhoomi (IICC), New Delhi

MeitY: Semicon India 2025 will be held from 2nd to 4th September 2025 at Yashobhoomi (IICC), New Delhi.

NITI Aayog releases 'A Roadmap for Strengthening State S&T Councils'
Q12

What is the title of the NITI Aayog report released on 10 July 2025 on state-level science bodies?

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Correct answer: C — A Roadmap for Strengthening State S&T Councils

NITI Aayog: it released the strategic report titled 'A Roadmap for Strengthening State S&T Councils'.

Q13 Advanced

Who officially launched NITI Aayog's 'A Roadmap for Strengthening State S&T Councils' on 10 July 2025?

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Correct answer: D — Suman Bery

NITI Aayog: the report was officially launched by Shri Suman Bery, Vice Chairman, NITI Aayog, with Dr Jitendra Singh as Chief Guest.

PM Modi conferred Namibia's highest civilian award; Namibia first to sign UPI licensing pact
Q14

Which honour was conferred on PM Narendra Modi by Namibia on 9 July 2025?

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Correct answer: A — Order of the Most Ancient Welwitschia Mirabilis

PMO: President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah conferred on the PM Namibia's highest civilian award, the Order of the Most Ancient Welwitschia Mirabilis.

Q15 Advanced

During PM Modi's visit in July 2025, Namibia became the first country globally to do which of the following?

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Correct answer: C — Sign a licensing agreement to adopt UPI technology

PMO (List of Outcomes): Namibia becomes the first country globally to sign a licensing agreement to adopt UPI technology.

Q16 Advanced

Consider the following statements about PM Modi's visit to Namibia (9 July 2025): 1. It was the first visit by an Indian Prime Minister to Namibia in 27 years. 2. It was the first bilateral State Visit hosted by President Nandi-Ndaitwah after she took office. 3. Namibia joined the International Big Cat Alliance during the visit. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: B — 1 and 2 only

Statements 1 and 2 are correct as per the PMO. Statement 3 is wrong: the PM invited Namibia to join the International Big Cat Alliance; Namibia joined CDRI and the Global Biofuels Alliance.

Q17 Advanced

Which national honour did Ghana confer on PM Narendra Modi during his July 2025 tour?

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Correct answer: D — Officer of the Order of the Star of Ghana

PMO: President John Dramani Mahama conferred the national honour of Ghana — Officer of the Order of the Star of Ghana. The other two listed honours were conferred by Brazil and Trinidad & Tobago.

Q18 Advanced

During PM Modi's visit in July 2025, Namibia submitted letters of acceptance to join which two India-backed initiatives?

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Correct answer: A — CDRI and Global Biofuels Alliance

PMO (List of Outcomes): Namibia submitted letters of acceptance for joining the Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI) and the Global Biofuels Alliance.

CBDT notifies IREDA bonds under Section 54EC for capital gains exemption
Q19

Under which section of the Income-tax Act, 1961 were IREDA bonds notified as a 'long-term specified asset' in July 2025?

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Correct answer: C — Section 54EC

MNRE: CBDT notified IREDA bonds as 'long-term specified asset' under section 54EC of the Income-tax Act, 1961.

Q20 Advanced

Up to what amount of long-term capital gains in a financial year can investors save tax on by investing in the notified IREDA 54EC bonds?

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Correct answer: A — ₹50 lakh

MNRE: eligible investors can save tax on long-term capital gains up to ₹50 lakh by investing in these bonds in a financial year.

Q21 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the IREDA 54EC bonds notified in July 2025: 1. The notification was issued by the Central Board of Direct Taxes. 2. Only bonds redeemable after five years qualify. 3. The proceeds can be used for any infrastructure project, including highways. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: B — 1 and 2 only

Statements 1 and 2 are correct. Statement 3 is wrong: the proceeds will be used exclusively for renewable energy projects that can service debt from their project revenues.

Hardeep Puri outlines exploration push at 9th OPEC International Seminar, Vienna
Q22

Where was the 9th OPEC International Seminar, addressed by Hardeep Singh Puri on 9 July 2025, held?

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Correct answer: D — Vienna

MoPNG: Shri Puri addressed the 9th OPEC International Seminar in Vienna, Austria.

Q23 Advanced

According to Hardeep Singh Puri at the OPEC seminar in July 2025, how much area has India opened for exploration under OALP Round-10?

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Correct answer: C — 2.5 lakh sq km

MoPNG: the Minister outlined India's momentum to explore by opening 2.5 lakh sq km under OALP Round-10.

Q24 Advanced

What exploration-acreage target for 2030 did Hardeep Singh Puri state at the 9th OPEC International Seminar?

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Correct answer: A — 1.0 million sq km

MoPNG: 'Our aim is to increase exploration acreage to 0.5 million sq km by 2025 and 1.0 million sq km by 2030.'

RRBs issued over 9,000 appointments in Q1; over 50,000 planned in 2025-26
Q25

How many appointments had Railway Recruitment Boards issued in the first quarter of 2025-26, according to the Ministry of Railways (9 July 2025)?

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Correct answer: D — More than 9,000

Ministry of Railways: more than 9,000 appointments have already been issued by RRBs in the first quarter of this financial year.

Q26 Advanced

How many appointments do RRBs expect to offer in financial year 2025-26, as per the Ministry of Railways?

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Correct answer: A — More than 50,000

Ministry of Railways: the CBTs conducted will enable RRBs to offer appointments to more than 50,000 candidates in 2025-26.

Mines Ministry launches 'Aspirational DMF Programme' guidelines
Q27

The 'Aspirational DMF Programme' launched by the Ministry of Mines on 9 July 2025 converges District Mineral Foundation initiatives with which programmes?

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Correct answer: D — Aspirational District Programme and Aspirational Block Programme

Ministry of Mines: the guidelines are for the convergence of DMF initiatives with the Aspirational District Programme (ADP) and Aspirational Block Programme (ABP).

Q28 Advanced

Consider the following statements about District Mineral Foundations (DMFs): 1. Their establishment in mining-affected districts was mandated by the 2015 amendment of the MMDR Act. 2. Mining companies contribute between 10 and 30 percent of their royalty to DMFs. 3. DMFs have so far been set up in all 36 States and UTs. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: B — 1 and 2 only

Statements 1 and 2 are correct per the Ministry of Mines. Statement 3 is wrong: DMFs have been set up in 646 districts across 23 mining states.

PM Modi on State Visit to Brazil; conferred 'Grand Collar of the National Order of the Southern Cross'
Q29

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'.

Q30 Advanced

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.

Q31 Advanced

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.

Q32 Advanced

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.

Q33 Advanced

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.

Navy signs contract with BEL for National Maritime Domain Awareness project
Q34

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.

Q35 Advanced

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.

TRAI yearly indicators 2024-25: internet subscribers reach 969.10 million
Q36

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.

Q37 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.

Q38 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%.

BCCL restarts PB Project under MDO model, first operational MDO mine in CIL group
Q39

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.

User trials of Extended Range Anti-Submarine Rocket completed from INS Kavaratti
Q40

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.

Q41 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.

Q42 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.

Q43 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
Q44

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.

Q45 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.'

Q46 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.

Q47 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.

Q48 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.'

World Bioproduct Day: Jitendra Singh reiterates $300 billion bioeconomy target by 2030
Q49

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.

Q50 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+.

Haj Committee of India opens Haj 2026 applications (7–31 July 2025)
Q51

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.

IIA astronomers study tiny loops in the solar corona
Q52

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.

India beat England by 336 runs for first Test win at Edgbaston
Q53

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.

Q54 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.

Q55 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.

Q56 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.

At BRICS, PM Modi calls for reform of global institutions and zero double standards on terrorism
Q57

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.'

Q58 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.'

Q59 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).

Fadnavis performs Ashadhi Ekadashi mahapuja at Pandharpur with warkari couple
Q60

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.

PM Modi holds talks with President Milei in Buenos Aires; first bilateral PM visit to Argentina in 57 years
Q61

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.

Q62 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.

Q63 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.

Q64 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.

Q65 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.

Centre urges use of only BIS-certified helmets; calls for strict enforcement
Q66

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).

Q67 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.

Q68 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
Q69 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.)

Q70 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.

India women beat Thailand 2-1 to qualify for AFC Women's Asian Cup 2026
Q71

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.

Q72 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.

Q73 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 reaches Rio de Janeiro for BRICS; welcomed by Indian community
Q74

Which country did PM Modi visit immediately before arriving in Rio de Janeiro for the 17th BRICS Summit in July 2025?

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Correct answer: D — Argentina

PMO departure statement: the tour covered Ghana, Trinidad & Tobago, Argentina, Brazil and Namibia in that order, so Argentina came just before Brazil.

PM Modi receives 'The Order of the Republic of Trinidad & Tobago'; first Indian PM to address T&T Parliament
Q75

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'.

Q76 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.

Q77 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.

Q78 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.

Q79 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.

India–T&T outcomes: OCI extended to 6th generation; T&T joins CDRI and Global Biofuel Alliance
Q80

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.

Q81 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).

Q82 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.

Manjhi: MSMEs account for 30.1% of GDP and 45.73% of exports
Q83

According to MSME Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi (4 July 2025), what share of India's GDP does the MSME sector account for?

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Correct answer: A — 30.1%

MSME Ministry: MSME accounts for 30.1% of India's GDP, 35.4% of manufacturing and 45.73% of exports.

Q84 Advanced

The Udyam portal for MSME registration, which had over 3.80 crore units by July 2025, was launched on which date?

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Correct answer: C — 1 July 2020

MSME Ministry: the Udyam portal, launched on July 1, 2020, offers a free, paperless and self-declared registration process and has more than 3.80 crore units.