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CSIR-NIScPR marks 4th Foundation Day with STIiG-2025 conference on R&D indicators
Q1 Advanced

CSIR-NIScPR was formed by merging which two CSIR institutes?

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Correct answer: B — CSIR-NISTADS and CSIR-NISCAIR

PIB: NIScPR was formed four years ago after merging CSIR-NISTADS and CSIR-NISCAIR.

Q2 Advanced

The STIiG-2025 international conference, inaugurated on 14 January 2025, was organised by CSIR-NIScPR on which theme?

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Correct answer: D — Aligning STI Indicators for Effective R&D Governance

PIB: the conference theme was 'Aligning Science-Technology-Innovation (STI) Indicators for Effective R&D Governance'.

Odisha becomes 34th state to implement AB PM-JAY
Q3

Odisha became which state in number to implement AB PM-JAY on 13 January 2025?

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Correct answer: B — 34th

PIB (MoHFW): Odisha became the 34th state to implement AB PM-JAY.

Q4 Advanced

In Odisha, AB PM-JAY will be implemented in convergence with which state scheme?

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Correct answer: C — Gopabandhu Jan Arogya Yojana

PIB: AB PM-JAY will be implemented in convergence with the existing Gopabandhu Jan Arogya Yojana (GJAY).

Q5 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the implementation of AB PM-JAY in Odisha: 1. It provides ₹5 lakh per family per year, with an additional ₹5 lakh for women members. 2. About 1.03 crore families will be covered under the converged scheme. 3. All the covered families will be supported entirely by the Union Government. Which of the statements given above are correct?

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Correct answer: A — 1 and 2 only

PIB: only 67.8 lakh of the about 1.03 crore families are supported by the Union Government, so statement 3 is wrong.

India's renewable energy capacity reaches 209.44 GW, up 15.84%
Q6 Advanced

What was India's total installed renewable energy capacity as of December 2024, as per MNRE?

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Correct answer: B — 209.44 GW

PIB (MNRE): total RE capacity reached 209.44 GW, up 15.84% from 180.80 GW; 97.86 GW was solar alone.

Q7 Advanced

How much renewable energy capacity did India add in calendar year 2024?

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Correct answer: C — 28.64 GW

PIB: 28.64 GW was added in 2024 (13.05 GW in 2023); 24.54 GW was solar and 3.42 GW wind.

Q8 Advanced

As of December 2024, India's installed solar power capacity stood at about:

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Correct answer: D — 97.86 GW

PIB (MNRE): solar capacity rose 33.47% from 73.32 GW to 97.86 GW; 48.16 GW is wind and 209.44 GW total RE.

President Murmu virtually launches dairy initiatives in Mayurbhanj, Odisha
Q9 Advanced

Under which scheme was the Cattle Induction Programme in Mayurbhanj, launched by the President on 13 January 2025, implemented?

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Correct answer: B — Rashtriya Gokul Mission

PIB (DAHD): the President inaugurated the Cattle Induction Program in Mayurbhanj under the Rashtriya Gokul Mission.

Q10 Advanced

The Gift Milk Programme launched in Mayurbhanj provides flavoured milk fortified with which vitamins?

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Correct answer: B — Vitamins A and D

PIB: the programme provides 200 ml of flavoured milk fortified with Vitamins A and D to about 1,200 schoolchildren.

Q11 Advanced

The Market Support Programme for OMFED, launched by the President on 13 January 2025, aims to raise Odisha's milk procurement capacity to:

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Correct answer: D — 10 lakh litres per day

PIB (DAHD): Odisha aims to boost milk procurement capacity from 5 lakh to 10 lakh litres per day under the new Market Support Program.

CPI inflation eases to 5.22% in December 2024
Q12

What was India's All India CPI (combined) inflation rate (provisional) for December 2024?

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Correct answer: C — 5.22%

PIB (MoSPI): CPI inflation was 5.22% in December 2024; 4.58% was urban and 8.39% food (CFPI).

Q13 Advanced

Consider the following statements about CPI data for December 2024: 1. Rural inflation was higher than urban inflation. 2. The housing index is compiled for the urban sector only. 3. Food inflation (CFPI) was above 10%. Which of the statements given above are correct?

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Correct answer: A — 1 and 2 only

PIB: rural 5.76% vs urban 4.58%, and housing is urban-only; CFPI was 8.39%, so statement 3 is wrong.

56 new watershed projects worth ₹700 crore sanctioned under WDC-PMKSY 2.0
Q14 Advanced

How many new watershed development projects were approved under WDC-PMKSY 2.0 on 13 January 2025?

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Correct answer: A — 56

PIB (MoRD): 56 new watershed projects worth ₹700 crore were sanctioned in 10 best-performing states.

Q15 Advanced

The Watershed Development Component of PMKSY (WDC-PMKSY) is implemented by which department?

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Correct answer: D — Department of Land Resources

PIB: the Department of Land Resources, Ministry of Rural Development, implements WDC-PMKSY.

India and Saudi Arabia sign Bilateral Agreement for Haj 2025
Q16 Advanced

What Haj quota was earmarked for India under the Bilateral Agreement for Haj 2025 signed on 13 January 2025?

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Correct answer: A — 1,75,025

PIB (Minority Affairs): a quota of 1,75,025 has been earmarked for India under the Haj 2025 agreement.

Q17 Advanced

In which city was the India–Saudi Arabia Bilateral Agreement for Haj 2025 signed?

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Correct answer: D — Jeddah

PIB: the agreement was signed on 13 January 2025 at Jeddah.

SpaDeX satellites brought within 3 metres in trial docking approach
Q18 Advanced

In the SpaDeX trial approach on 12 January 2025, how close were the two satellites brought before being moved back?

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Correct answer: C — 3 metres

The Hindu and Indian Express: the satellites were brought to 15 m and then 3 m before being moved back to a safe distance.

Q19 Advanced

In ISRO's SpaDeX mission, which satellite is the 'Chaser'?

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Correct answer: B — SDX01

The Hindu: SDX01 is the Chaser and SDX02 the Target.

Q20 Advanced

Before the 12 January 2025 trial approach, on which dates had ISRO postponed the SpaDeX docking?

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Correct answer: D — 7 and 9 January

The Hindu and Indian Express: docking was postponed on two earlier occasions, 7 January and 9 January.

India-Nepal Inter-Governmental Committee on trade and transit concludes in Kathmandu
Q21 Advanced

At the India-Nepal IGC meeting in Kathmandu on 10–11 January 2025, India accepted Nepal's request for the supply of how much wheat?

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Correct answer: D — 200,000 MT

PIB: the Indian side informed that Nepal's request for 200,000 MT wheat had been accepted.

Q22 Advanced

Who led the Indian delegation at the India-Nepal Inter-Governmental Committee meeting in Kathmandu in January 2025?

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Correct answer: A — Commerce Secretary Sunil Barthwal

PIB: Secretary, Department of Commerce, Sunil Barthwal led the Indian delegation.

Q23 Advanced

Electrification of which cross-border rail line was discussed at the India-Nepal IGC meeting in January 2025?

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Correct answer: C — Raxaul–Birgunj

PIB: the agenda included synchronized development of trade infrastructure including electrification of the Raxaul–Birgunj rail line.

Q24

The India-Nepal Inter-Governmental Committee on Trade, Transit and Cooperation to Combat Unauthorised Trade met in January 2025 in which city?

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Correct answer: B — Kathmandu

PIB: the IGC was held in Kathmandu from 10 to 11 January 2025.

Q25 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the India-Nepal IGC meeting held in January 2025: 1. The two sides reviewed the Treaty of Transit and the Treaty of Trade. 2. India informed that Sal seeds and Chayote have been included in its Plant Quarantine Order. 3. The Nepali side was led by its Foreign Secretary. Which of the statements given above are correct?

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Correct answer: C — 1 and 2 only

PIB: the treaties were reviewed and Sal seeds and Chayote were included in India's Plant Quarantine Order; Nepal was led by Gobinda Bahadur Karkee, Secretary, Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Supplies.

President Murmu presents Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Awards at 18th PBD valedictory in Bhubaneswar
Q26

Where was the 18th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas Convention held, whose valedictory session the President addressed on 10 January 2025?

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Correct answer: B — Bhubaneswar

PIB: the President addressed the valedictory session of the 18th PBD Convention at Bhubaneswar, Odisha.

Q27 Advanced

Which serving Head of State was conferred the Pravasi Bharatiya Samman 2025?

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Correct answer: C — Christine Kangaloo of Trinidad and Tobago

PIB and the President's valedictory remarks: Christine Kangaloo, President of Trinidad and Tobago, was conferred the Pravasi Bharatiya Samman 2025.

Q28 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Award: 1. It is the highest honour conferred on overseas Indians. 2. It is conferred by the President of India as part of the Pravasi Bharatiya Divas Conventions. 3. Organisations run by NRIs or PIOs are not eligible for it. Which of the statements given above are correct?

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Correct answer: A — 1 and 2 only

MEA: PBSA is the highest honour for overseas Indians, conferred by the President at PBD Conventions on an NRI, PIO or an organisation or institution established and run by NRIs or PIOs.

IIP grows 5.2% in November 2024, up from 3.5% in October
Q29

What was India's IIP growth rate for November 2024 as per the Quick Estimates released on 10 January 2025?

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Correct answer: B — 5.2%

PIB (MoSPI): IIP growth for November 2024 was 5.2%, against 3.5% in October 2024.

Q30 Advanced

Which sector recorded the lowest growth among Mining, Manufacturing and Electricity in the November 2024 IIP?

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Correct answer: C — Mining

PIB (MoSPI): Mining 1.9%, Manufacturing 5.8%, Electricity 4.4%.

Q31 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the Index of Industrial Production (IIP): 1. Its Quick Estimates are released on the 12th of every month (or the previous working day) with a six-week lag. 2. Its current base year is 2011-12. 3. It is compiled by the Reserve Bank of India. Which of the statements given above are correct?

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Correct answer: D — 1 and 2 only

PIB (MoSPI): Quick Estimates are released on the 12th with a six-week lag, base 2011-12=100; the release is by MoSPI, not the RBI.

Centre releases tax devolution of ₹1,73,030 crore to States
Q32 Advanced

How much tax devolution did the Union Government release to States on 10 January 2025?

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Correct answer: C — ₹1,73,030 crore

PIB (Finance): ₹1,73,030 crore was released, against ₹89,086 crore in December 2024.

Q33

Which State received the largest share in the tax devolution released on 10 January 2025?

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Correct answer: D — Uttar Pradesh

PIB (Finance): Uttar Pradesh got ₹31,039.84 crore, the largest in the State-wise table.

Q34 Advanced

In the January 2025 tax devolution, which State received the second-largest amount after Uttar Pradesh?

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Correct answer: A — Bihar

PIB (Finance): Bihar ₹17,403.36 crore, Madhya Pradesh ₹13,582.86 crore, West Bengal ₹13,017.06 crore, Maharashtra ₹10,930.31 crore.

PM Modi inaugurates 18th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas convention in Bhubaneswar
Q35 Advanced

What was the theme of the 18th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas Convention held in Bhubaneswar in January 2025?

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Correct answer: B — Diaspora's Contribution to a Viksit Bharat

PIB (PMO): the theme of the PBD Convention is 'Diaspora's Contribution to a Viksit Bharat'.

Q36 Advanced

The Pravasi Bharatiya Express flagged off by the PM on 9 January 2025 will take about 150 people to how many destinations?

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Correct answer: A — Seventeen

PIB (PMO): the train will take around 150 people on a tour of seventeen destinations related to tourism and faith.

Q37

Who was the Chief Guest at the 18th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas Convention, addressing it through a video message?

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Correct answer: C — President of Trinidad and Tobago

PIB (PMO): the PM thanked the Chief Guest, Christine Carla Kangaloo, President of Trinidad & Tobago, for her video message.

Q38 Advanced

At the 18th PBD inauguration on 9 January 2025, the PM recalled which event that took place on the same day in 1915?

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Correct answer: D — Mahatma Gandhi's return to India after a long stay abroad

PIB (PMO): the PM recalled that on this day in 1915 Mahatma Gandhi returned to India after a long stay abroad.

Tuhin Kanta Pandey takes charge as Revenue Secretary
Q39

Who took charge as Secretary, Department of Revenue, Ministry of Finance, on 9 January 2025?

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Correct answer: D — Tuhin Kanta Pandey

PIB (Finance): Finance Secretary Tuhin Kanta Pandey took charge as Secretary, Department of Revenue.

Q40 Advanced

Before becoming Revenue Secretary in January 2025, Tuhin Kanta Pandey had headed which department since October 2019?

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Correct answer: B — Department of Investment and Public Asset Management

PIB (Finance): he held charge as Secretary, DIPAM, since 24.10.2019.

Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri meets Afghanistan's Acting Foreign Minister Muttaqi in Dubai
Q41

In which city did Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri meet Afghanistan's Acting Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi on 8 January 2025?

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Correct answer: D — Dubai

MEA: the meeting took place in Dubai on 8 January 2025.

Q42 Advanced

Which port did India and Afghanistan agree to promote for trade and humanitarian assistance at the 8 January 2025 meeting?

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Correct answer: A — Chabahar

MEA: both sides agreed to promote the use of Chabahar port for trade and commercial activities, including humanitarian assistance for Afghanistan.

Q43 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the India–Afghanistan meeting of 8 January 2025, as per MEA: 1. India will provide further material support first to the health sector and for rehabilitation of refugees. 2. India has dispatched 50,000 MT of wheat to Afghanistan as humanitarian assistance. 3. India announced the reopening of its embassy in Kabul at ambassador level. Which of the statements given above are correct?

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Correct answer: B — 1 and 2 only

MEA: statements 1 and 2 are in the release; it said India would consider development projects but said nothing about reopening an embassy at ambassador level.

11th India–EU Human Rights Dialogue held in New Delhi
Q44 Advanced

Which edition of the India–EU Human Rights Dialogue was held in New Delhi on 8 January 2025?

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Correct answer: C — 11th

MEA joint press release: the 11th India–EU Human Rights Dialogue was held in New Delhi on 8 January 2025.

Q45 Advanced

When was the India–EU Human Rights Dialogue held before its January 2025 round?

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Correct answer: D — July 2022

MEA: the sides exchanged views on developments since the last Dialogue in July 2022.

Q46 Advanced

At the 11th India–EU Human Rights Dialogue, which position did India reiterate?

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Correct answer: A — Recognition of the Right to Development as a distinct, universal, inalienable and fundamental human right

MEA: India reiterated its stand on recognition of the Right to Development as a distinct, universal, inalienable and fundamental human right; the EU reiterated its opposition to capital punishment.

Youth Pravasi Bharatiya Divas opens 18th PBD Convention in Bhubaneswar
Q47

Who was the Guest of Honour at the Youth Pravasi Bharatiya Divas held in Bhubaneswar on 8 January 2025?

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Correct answer: B — Dev Pragad

MEA: Dr Dev Pragad, CEO of Newsweek, was the Guest of Honour at the Youth PBD on 8 January 2025.

Q48 Advanced

What was the theme of the 18th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas Convention held in Bhubaneswar in January 2025?

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Correct answer: C — Diaspora's Contribution to a Viksit Bharat

MEA: the theme of the 18th PBD was 'Diaspora's Contribution to a Viksit Bharat'.

Q49 Advanced

Consider the following statements about Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD), as per MEA: 1. PBD is celebrated on 9 January every year. 2. Since the 2015 revision of its format, the main PBD Convention is held every alternate year. 3. The 18th PBD Convention in Bhubaneswar was the first PBD held in Eastern India. Which of the statements given above are correct?

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Correct answer: D — 1, 2 and 3

MEA: PBD is celebrated on 9 January every year; the format was revised in 2015 with the main convention every alternate year; the 2025 convention was the first PBD in Eastern India.

Rajnath Singh and Maldives Defence Minister Maumoon hold talks in New Delhi
Q50

Who was the Maldives Defence Minister who held talks with Rajnath Singh in New Delhi on 8 January 2025?

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Correct answer: A — Mohamed Ghassan Maumoon

PIB (Defence): Rajnath Singh held talks with Maldives Defence Minister Mohamed Ghassan Maumoon, on his first official visit to India.

Q51 Advanced

In the vision of SAGAR cited during India–Maldives defence talks, what does SAGAR stand for?

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Correct answer: B — Security And Growth for All in the Region

PIB (Defence): SAGAR is Security And Growth for All in the Region, cited alongside the 'Neighbourhood First' policy.

Q52 Advanced

During the 8 January 2025 talks, both sides reaffirmed commitment to which India–Maldives framework?

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Correct answer: C — Comprehensive Economic and Maritime Security Partnership

PIB (Defence): both sides reasserted commitment to the joint vision for India–Maldives Comprehensive Economic and Maritime Security Partnership.

Godavarthi Venkata Srinivas appointed India's next Ambassador to Oman
Q53

Who was appointed India's next Ambassador to the Sultanate of Oman, as announced by MEA on 8 January 2025?

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Correct answer: B — Godavarthi Venkata Srinivas

MEA: Godavarthi Venkata Srinivas (IFS: 1993), Officer on Special Duty in the Ministry, was appointed the next Ambassador to Oman.

Q54 Advanced

To which batch of the Indian Foreign Service does Godavarthi Venkata Srinivas, appointed Ambassador to Oman, belong?

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Correct answer: C — 1993

MEA: Godavarthi Venkata Srinivas is an IFS officer of the 1993 batch.

NSO's First Advance Estimates put 2024-25 real GDP growth at 6.4%
Q55

What real GDP growth rate for 2024-25 did the NSO's First Advance Estimates, released on 7 January 2025, project?

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Correct answer: D — 6.4%

PIB (MoSPI): real GDP is estimated to grow by 6.4% in 2024-25, against 8.2% in the Provisional Estimate for 2023-24.

Q56 Advanced

As per the First Advance Estimates for 2024-25, what is the estimated growth of real GVA in agriculture and allied sectors?

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Correct answer: A — 3.8%

PIB (MoSPI): real GVA of agriculture and allied sectors is estimated to grow by 3.8% in 2024-25, against 1.4% in 2023-24.

Q57 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the First Advance Estimates of GDP for 2024-25: 1. Nominal GDP is estimated to grow by 9.7%. 2. Private Final Consumption Expenditure at constant prices is estimated to grow by 4.0%. 3. Real GVA of construction is estimated to grow by 8.6%. Which of the statements given above are correct?

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Correct answer: B — 1 and 3 only

PIB (MoSPI): nominal GDP 9.7% and construction 8.6% are correct; PFCE grows 7.3% in 2024-25 (4.0% was the previous year's rate).

V. Narayanan appointed Secretary, Department of Space and ISRO Chairman
Q58

Before his appointment as Secretary, Department of Space on 7 January 2025, V. Narayanan headed which ISRO centre?

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Correct answer: A — Liquid Propulsion Systems Centre

The Hindu, Indian Express (quoting the ACC order) and ISRO: Narayanan was Director, Liquid Propulsion Systems Centre (LPSC), Valiamala.

Q59 Advanced

For what period was V. Narayanan appointed Secretary, Department of Space and Chairman, Space Commission by the ACC order of January 2025?

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Correct answer: B — Two years from 14 January 2025, or until further orders

The Hindu and Indian Express quote the ACC order: two years with effect from 14.01.2025, or until further orders, whichever is earlier.

Q60 Advanced

Consider the following statements about V. Narayanan, appointed Space Secretary in January 2025: 1. He joined ISRO in 1984. 2. He completed his M.Tech in Cryogenic Engineering and Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering at IIT Kharagpur. 3. He succeeded K. Sivan as Space Secretary. Which of the statements given above are correct?

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Correct answer: C — 1 and 2 only

ISRO: he joined ISRO in 1984 and studied at IIT Kharagpur; The Hindu and Indian Express: he succeeds S. Somanath, not K. Sivan.

Ajit Doval co-chairs first India–Malaysia Security Dialogue in New Delhi
Q61 Advanced

Who co-chaired the first India–Malaysia Security Dialogue in New Delhi on 7 January 2025 from the Indian side?

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Correct answer: C — Ajit Doval

MEA: the dialogue was co-chaired by NSA Ajit Doval and Raja Dato Nushirwan Bin Zainal Abidin, DG of Malaysia's National Security Council.

Q62 Advanced

India–Malaysia ties were elevated to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership during which visit, from which the 2025 Security Dialogue emerged?

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Correct answer: D — PM Anwar Ibrahim's visit to India, August 2024

MEA: the dialogue is an outcome of PM Anwar Ibrahim's visit to India in August 2024, when ties were elevated to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.

Q63 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the first India–Malaysia Security Dialogue: 1. Both sides agreed to institutionalise it with annual meetings. 2. They explored cooperation in critical minerals and rare earths. 3. It was held in Kuala Lumpur. Which of the statements given above are correct?

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Correct answer: A — 1 and 2 only

MEA: statements 1 and 2 are correct; the dialogue was held in New Delhi, not Kuala Lumpur.

Mansukh Mandaviya launches e-Shram portal in all 22 Scheduled Languages
Q64 Advanced

Which MeitY project was used to make the e-Shram portal available in all 22 Scheduled Languages on 7 January 2025?

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Correct answer: D — Bhashini

PIB (Labour): MeitY's Bhashini project was leveraged to upgrade the e-Shram portal to 22 languages.

Q65 Advanced

Before the January 2025 upgrade, the e-Shram portal was available in English, Hindi and which two other languages?

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Correct answer: A — Kannada and Marathi

PIB (Labour): the previous version was available only in English, Hindi, Kannada and Marathi.

Q66

Access to how many Central Government schemes had been facilitated through the e-Shram portal, as stated on 7 January 2025?

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Correct answer: B — Twelve

PIB (Labour): access to twelve schemes of the Government of India has been facilitated through the e-Shram portal.

European Council President António Costa calls PM Modi; leaders seek early India–EU FTA
Q67

António Costa, who called PM Modi on 7 January 2025, holds which post?

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Correct answer: B — President of the European Council

PIB (PMO): António Costa is President of the European Council; the PM congratulated him on assuming charge.

Q68 Advanced

During the 7 January 2025 call between PM Modi and António Costa, where was the next India–EU Summit said to be held?

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Correct answer: C — India

PIB (PMO): the leaders looked forward to the next India–EU Summit to be held in India at a mutually convenient time.

Q69 Advanced

Which agreement did PM Modi and António Costa underline the need to conclude early during their call on 7 January 2025?

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Correct answer: D — India–EU Free Trade Agreement

PIB (PMO): the leaders underlined the need for early conclusion of a mutually beneficial India–EU FTA.

NSA Doval meets US NSA Jake Sullivan; US moves to delist Indian nuclear entities
Q70 Advanced

What step did US NSA Jake Sullivan announce in New Delhi on 6 January 2025 to promote civil nuclear cooperation with India?

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Correct answer: D — Efforts to finalise steps to delist Indian nuclear entities

MEA joint press release: Sullivan announced US efforts to finalise necessary steps to delist Indian nuclear entities.

Q71 Advanced

The India–US Initiative on Critical and Emerging Technologies (iCET) was launched on the sidelines of which summit?

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Correct answer: A — Quad Summit in Tokyo, May 2022

MEA: iCET was launched by PM Modi and President Biden on the sidelines of the Quad Summit in Tokyo on 24 May 2022.

Q72 Advanced

Under which regime did the US brief India on updated missile export control policies on 6 January 2025 to boost commercial space cooperation?

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Correct answer: B — Missile Technology Control Regime

MEA: Sullivan briefed India on updates to US missile export control policies under the MTCR that will boost US commercial space cooperation with India.

Dharmendra Pradhan releases draft UGC Regulations, 2025 on teacher appointments and standards
Q73 Advanced

What is the name of the new UGC auditorium inaugurated by Dharmendra Pradhan on 6 January 2025?

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Correct answer: D — Pushpagiri

PIB (Education): Pradhan inaugurated 'Pushpagiri', the new auditorium of UGC.

Q74

The draft UGC Regulations, 2025 released on 6 January 2025 mainly concern which subject?

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Correct answer: A — Minimum qualifications for appointment and promotion of teachers and academic staff

PIB (Education): the draft covers Minimum Qualifications for Appointment & Promotion of Teachers and Academic Staff and Measures for Maintenance of Standards in Higher Education.

Q75 Advanced

Who was the UGC Chairman present when the draft UGC Regulations, 2025 were released?

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Correct answer: B — M. Jagadesh Kumar

PIB (Education): Prof. M. Jagadesh Kumar, Chairman, UGC, was present at the event.

H.D. Kumaraswamy launches PLI Scheme 1.1 for specialty steel
Q76 Advanced

Within what originally allocated outlay will PLI Scheme 1.1 for specialty steel, launched on 6 January 2025, operate?

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Correct answer: C — ₹6,322 crore

PIB (Steel): the scheme will operate within the funds originally allocated, i.e. ₹6,322 crore.

Q77 Advanced

Over which production period will PLI Scheme 1.1 for specialty steel be implemented?

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Correct answer: D — FY 2025-26 to FY 2029-30

PIB (Steel): the Steel Secretary said PLI 1.1 will be implemented during the production period FY 2025-26 to FY 2029-30.

Q78 Advanced

Which of the following are among the five product categories covered by PLI Scheme 1.1 for specialty steel? 1. Specialty Rails 2. Electrical Steel 3. Stainless Steel Utensils Select the correct answer using the code given below:

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Correct answer: A — 1 and 2 only

PIB (Steel): the five categories are coated/plated steel, high strength/wear resistant steel, specialty rails, alloy steel products & steel wires, and electrical steel; utensils are not included.

FIU-IND and IRDAI sign MoU on anti-money laundering coordination in insurance
Q79 Advanced

Under which law did FIU-IND and IRDAI sign an MoU on 6 January 2025 for coordinated implementation of requirements?

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Correct answer: A — Prevention of Money Laundering Act

PIB (Finance): the MoU is part of coordinated efforts in effective implementation of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act and Rules.

Q80 Advanced

How often will FIU-IND and IRDAI meet under their MoU signed on 6 January 2025?

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Correct answer: B — Quarterly

PIB (Finance): the MoU provides for quarterly meetings to discuss cooperation, AML/CFT typologies and trends.

Q81

Who signed the FIU-IND–IRDAI MoU on behalf of FIU-IND on 6 January 2025?

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Correct answer: C — Vivek Aggarwal

PIB (Finance): the MoU was signed by Vivek Aggarwal, Director, FIU-IND, and Satyajit Tripathy, Member (Distribution), IRDAI.

Bureau of Indian Standards marks 78th Foundation Day; Pralhad Joshi suggests hallmarking of silver
Q82 Advanced

At the 78th BIS Foundation Day on 6 January 2025, what share of Indian standards did Pralhad Joshi say are harmonised with ISO and IEC standards?

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Correct answer: A — 94%

PIB (Consumer Affairs): 94% of Indian standards have been harmonised with ISO and IEC standards.

Q83 Advanced

Hallmarking of which metal did Pralhad Joshi urge BIS to consider at its 78th Foundation Day?

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Correct answer: B — Silver

PIB (Consumer Affairs): Joshi urged BIS to consider hallmarking of silver amid growing consumer demand.

Capacity Building Commission begins master-trainer training under 'Rashtriya Karmayogi – Large Scale Jan Seva' programme
Q84 Advanced

Which body launched the 'Rashtriya Karmayogi – Large Scale Jan Seva' programme for Central Government employees?

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Correct answer: C — Capacity Building Commission

PIB (DoPT): the programme was launched by the Capacity Building Commission (CBC) on 12 September 2024.

Q85 Advanced

Officers of which level are being trained as Master Trainers under the Rashtriya Karmayogi programme from 6 January 2025?

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Correct answer: D — Deputy Secretary/Director

PIB (DoPT): over 200 Deputy Secretary/Director-level officers from all Ministries/Departments are being trained as Master Trainers.